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[B-D Review] ‘Curandero: Dawn of the Demon’ is an A-OK Satanic Cult Flick

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Posted by David Harley on April 21, 2013 @ 2:46pm
Category: Movies / Home Video

Reviewed by Mike Ferraro

Eduardo Rodriguez (the upcoming Fright Night 2) seems to be a dual-personality director who is certainly gifted in some areas of filmmaking, but lacks terribly in many others. Curandero: Dawn of the Demon marks his feature-length debut, which tells the story of Carlos (Carlos Gallardo – El Mariachi), a spiritual healer thrust into an investigation of Castaneda, a local Satanic leader/drug lord.

Carlos’ father was a well-known curandero who helped Magdalena (Gizeht Galatea) overcome a possession of sorts during her childhood. Today, she is a federal agent investigating a man who recently escaped jail as if he disappeared. Since the man who once saved her life has died, Carlos respects his father’s legacy enough to help her. READ MORE

[TV Bites] “Cult” Pulled From Schedule, Say Hello To SyFy’s Jamie Foxx Horror Anthology

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 10, 2013 @ 5:12pm
Category: Movies / News

CW’s “Cult,” which premiered on February 19th, has been pulled from the network’s schedule. Per THR, “The freshman dud starring The Vampire Diaries’ alum Matt Davis has been completely removed from the network’s schedule, according to program listings The CW released Wednesday.”

While it doesn’t look good for the series, there’s always the possibility that the remaining episodes could be shown “on other platforms.” So maybe On Demand or iTunes? They weren’t clear.

In more positive news, the SyFy Channel has announced a new horror anthology series from Jamie Foxx. Yep. And he’s going to write, produce and direct 5 episodes of it. It doesn’t have a title yet, so I’m just going to call it the Untitled Jamie Foxx Horror Anthology Series for now. Per Deadline, it will be in the vein of “Tales From The Crypt” and “The Twilight Zone” and will be exec produced by Troy Miller “Flight Of The Conchords”.

[TV] Promotional Photos Of The Cast From “Hannibal” and “Cult”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 25, 2013 @ 6:41am
Category: Movies / Images

We now have a full gallery of “cast” photos from two forthcoming genre television series, “Hannibal,” and “Cult.”

The Bryan Fuller-produced drama “Hannibal” is being billed as a contemporary take on the characters from Thomas Harris’ “Red Dragon” novel that focuses on the fledgling relationship between FBI agent Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen), his mentor. Other key cast members include Lance Henriksen (Near Dark, roughly 8% of horror movies in general), Gillian Anderson (“X-Files”), Gina Torres (“Firefly”), “Wonderfalls”’ Caroline Dhavernas and Ellen Muth (Dead Like Me). The show airs April 4th.

In “Cult,” starring Matthew Davis, Jessica Lucas and Alona Tal, the show tracks the investigation of a string of mysterious deaths and disappearances surrounding the show-within-a-show. You can watch the first episode in its entirety here. READ MORE

[Book Review] The Cruel Cultism of Adam Nevill’s ‘Last Days’

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Posted by Ryan Daley on February 14, 2013 @ 9:59am
Category: Movies / News

Acclaimed UK horror novelist Adam Nevill follows up last year’s American debut (The Ritual) with a brand new foray into the twisted world of religious cults. In Last Days, struggling filmmaker Kyle is offered a considerable amount of money to shoot a documentary about The Temple of the Last Days, a once popular religious cult that self-destructed in the 1970s. After decades of silence, several members of the cult are ready to revisit locations and offer detailed accounts of their twisted experience, and Kyle is expected to shoot it all. Eleven days, six locations, three countries…100,000 pounds.

With the assistance of best buddy cinematographer Dan and reclusive editor Finger Mouse, Kyle agrees to take on the project. But as he delves deeper and deeper into the history of The Temple of the Last Days, the cult’s twisted secrets threaten to tear his world apart. With Last Days, Neville has crafted a genuinely scary story full of nerve-jangling moments…even if it runs a bit long at 500+ pages.

St. Martin’s Griffin will release Last Days in the U.S. on February 26. Read on for the full review. READ MORE

[TV] Watch The Debut Episode Of CW’s “Cult” Right Now!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 13, 2013 @ 8:04pm
Category: Movies / News

Wanna see the first episode of CW’s “Cult” right now?

The first episode is online at CWTV.com as well as on CW’s mobile app.

“Cult” Episode 1.01 – “You’re Next” (premiering 2/19/13, 9-10 pm): “Investigative journalist Jeff Sefton (Davis) has learned to live with his younger brother Nate’s (guest star James Pizzinato “Alcatraz”) relentless string of obsessions, especially his latest rant that a hit TV show called “Cult” intends to harm him. When his brother mysteriously disappears, Jeff enlists Skye Yarrow (Jessica Lucas; Cloverfield, “Melrose Place”), a young research assistant working on “Cult,” to help with his investigation into the dark underworld of the TV show and its rabid fans.

Meanwhile, in the parallel worlds of the show-within-a-show, the cult’s ruthless leader, Billy Grimm, is played by actor Roger Reeves (the double role of Billy/Roger is played by Robert Knepper (“Prison Break,” “Shameless”), a man whose primary agenda is winning back his former follower and lover, Kelly Collins, played by actress Marti Gerritsen (the double role of Kelly/Marti is played by Alona Tal (“Supernatural,” “The Killing”). Since escaping from the cult, Kelly has become an LAPD detective who finds herself drawn back into an investigation of the group’s activities as she struggles to keep Billy at a safe distance. As the television show grows in popularity, cast members Roger and Marti begin to feel the effects in their “real” lives.”

Jason Ensler directed the episode written by Rockne S. O’Bannon.

[TV Bites] All Hands On New “Cult” Poster; “The Originals” & “Dracula” Cast Grows

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 03, 2013 @ 10:11am
Category: Movies / News

Daniella Pineda, pictured, has landed a regular role in the potential “Vampire Diaries” spinoff “The Originals,” which will be introduced as an upcoming episode of TVD that airs April 25, reports Deadline. “The Originals” stars “TVD’s” Joseph Morgan, Daniel Gillies and Phoebe Tonkin reprising their roles. Written by “TVD” co-creator/executive producer Julie Plec, the show “Centers on the Original family of vampires, as Klaus (Morgan) returns to the supernatural melting pot that is the French Quarter of New Orleans — a town he helped build centuries ago — and is reunited with his diabolical former protégé Marcel. Elijah (Gillies), intent on helping his self-destructive brother find redemption, must side with Marcel’s enemies in order to keep Klaus in line.” Pineda will play Sophie, a witch whose magic has been silenced but not snuffed. A leader and a sexy, sharp-tongued social force, she is quietly sowing the seeds of a revolution amongst her peers.

Irish actress Victoria Smurfit has been tapped to play Lady Jayne in the NC’s 10-episode “Dracula,” The Hollywood Reporter reports. “The series takes place in the 1890s and finds Dracula (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) living a double life in London as an American businessman interested in bringing modern science to Victorian society. But his true plan — to exact revenge on those who burdened him centuries ago — is derailed when he falls in love with Mina (Arrow’s Jessica DeGouw), who seems to be a reincarnation of his dead wife.” Smurfit will play Lady Jayne, a fashion-forward graceful and beautiful woman instantly attracted to Dracula who pursues him.

All hands on deck for the new promo poster for CW’s “Cult,” which promises that seeing is deceiving. ““Cult” follows Jeff (Matt Davis), who’s a journalist blogger (all of us professional bloggers are extremely handsome and heroic, don’t you know, and it’s about time broadcast TV recognized it). He teams with Skye (Jessica Lucas), a production assistant on a popular television crime series called Cult, as they investigate the fans of the series who are re-creating the crimes on the show.” Added meta twist: The fictional version of Cult airs on a fictional version of The CW within the show. “Cult” premieres Tuesday, February 19. READ MORE

[TV Bites] Hi-Res “Bates Motel” Poster; “Cult” Opening Credits; “True Blood” Season 6 Images!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 01, 2013 @ 11:54am
Category: Movies / News

In addition to a hi-res look at the “Bates Motel” teaser poster (airing Monday, March 18 at 10 PM ET/PT on A&E), we’ve got two more television bites to kickstart your morning.

First, check out the opening credits for CW’s “Cult,” which promises that seeing is deceiving. ““Cult” follows Jeff (Matt Davis), who’s a journalist blogger (all of us professional bloggers are extremely handsome and heroic, don’t you know, and it’s about time broadcast TV recognized it). He teams with Skye (Jessica Lucas), a production assistant on a popular television crime series called Cult, as they investigate the fans of the series who are re-creating the crimes on the show.” Added meta twist: The fictional version of Cult airs on a fictional version of The CW within the show. “Cult” premieres Tuesday, February 19.

Also inside, we’ve got a few looks behind-the-scenes of “True Blood’s” sixth season, taking us to the home being used for “The Governor” of Louisiana. The images come courtesy of Alexander Skarsgård Fans. “Here is Arliss Howard rehearsing the scene. His character is not a big fan of vampires,” says the site. Click the link for more details behind the imagery. READ MORE

[TV] New Character Gallery And Stills To Build A “Cult” Around

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 28, 2013 @ 4:44pm
Category: Movies / Images

CW has just released some stills and character portraits from their upcoming show, “Cult,” which promises that seeing is deceiving.

““Cult” follows Jeff (Matt Davis), who’s a journalist blogger (all of us professional bloggers are extremely handsome and heroic, don’t you know, and it’s about time broadcast TV recognized it). He teams with Skye (Jessica Lucas), a production assistant on a popular television crime series called Cult, as they investigate the fans of the series who are re-creating the crimes on the show.” Added meta twist: The fictional version of Cult airs on a fictional version of The CW within the show.

“Cult” premieres Tuesday, February 19. Head inside for the character gallery! READ MORE

[TV] Banner For CW’s Forthcoming Series “Cult”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 24, 2013 @ 2:10pm
Category: Movies / News

EW has just premiered the banner poster for CW’s “Cult,” which promises that seeing is deceiving.

“Cult” premieres Tuesday, February 19. READ MORE

[Blu-ray Review] ‘Kill List’ Is An Atmospheric Delight

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Posted by David Harley on August 21, 2012 @ 9:29pm
Category: Movies / Home Video

Kill List is the kind of film whose full impact doesn’t hit you until after you have had a chance to reel your mind in from the incredibly intense ending. Like Down Terrace, director Ben Wheatley’s last film, it follows the exploits of people living outside the law while moving in less expected directions, but has more of an emphasis on the physical and psychological pitfalls of their morally ambiguous lifestyles and the horrors, conventional and otherwise, it leads to. READ MORE

[BD Review] The Boobs, Blood, And Bush Of ‘Satan’s Slave’

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Posted by David Harley on July 29, 2012 @ 8:37pm
Category: Movies / Home Video

Reviewed by Mike Ferraro

After a pretty fantastic 70s opening credit sequence, Satan’s Slave (aka Evil Heritage) jumps right into a satanic ritual involving a naked chick and some masked dudes. Clearly there is something evil afoot, as the girl’s eyes turn red, the men running the show wear masks that look like Star Wars creatures. The film then continues down a long, dark, path into the weird and culty, filled to the brim with enough boobs, blood, and 70′s bush to keep even the loneliest of souls happy. READ MORE

[San Diego Comic-Con '12] Full Horror Schedule: WEDNESDAY (7/11) & THURSDAY (7/12)

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Posted by MrDisgusting on June 28, 2012 @ 1:53pm
Category: Movies / News

There’s literally no reason to post 300 stories announcing various panels when you can wait until the San Diego Comic-Con reveals the full daily schedules. This way, we can tell you day by day what horror properties will be featured at the largest comic convention in the Nation that takes place July 11-15.

This morning the SDCC unveiled their schedule for both Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 12.

Bloody Disgusting will be on hand bringing you constant coverage LIVE. Stay tuned here for all of the new posters, trailers, images and film announcements that come out of the sweat-filled convention center. READ MORE

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Spotlight On Cult Drama ‘Sound Of My Voice’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 07, 2012 @ 11:11pm
Category: Movies / Trailers

From the studio that brought you the unnerving cult drama Martha Marcy May Marlene comes Sound Of My Voice, another Fox Searchlight festival acquisition that focuses on the horrors of cults.

In the R-rated thriller from director Zal Batmanglij, “Peter (Christopher Denham) and Lorna (Nicole Vicius), a couple and documentary filmmaking team, infiltrate a mysterious group led by an enigmatic young woman named Maggie (Brit Marling). Intent on exposing her as a charlatan and freeing the followers from her grip, Peter and Lorna start to question their objective and each other as they unravel the secrets of Maggie’s underworld.”

Somehow completely off my radar, both Evan Dickson and BC slapped me over the head, giving me a push to check out the film’s eerie trailer. While researching the pic, I not only found the below trailer and clip, but also learned that you can watch the first 12 minutes of the film at the official website!

Sound Of My Voice opens in theaters April 27, I personally can’t wait to sneak inside this cult’s underworld. What do you guys think?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 06, 2012 @ 12:21pm
Category: Movies / News

Andrew Leeds, who is recurring on “Bones,” has been cast in a guest starring/recurring role on the CW drama pilot “Cult,” reports Deadline.

“The series centers on Skye (Jessica Lucas), an inquisitive young production assistant on a wildly popular television show called Cult. After a rash of disappearances and a likely murder, she joins Jeff (Matt Davis), a journalist blogger whose brother was among those gone missing, in investigating the rabid fans of the series who might be re-creating crimes seen on the program in real life.”

Leeds will play Kyle, the network Creative VP recently assigned to Cult. READ MORE

TV: ‘Vampire Diaries’ Star Joins CW’s ‘Cult’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 15, 2012 @ 12:21am
Category: Movies / News

Deadline reports that “Vampire Diaries” star Matt Davis has been cast as the male lead in CW’s “Cult” pilot.

Davis is set to star opposite Jessica Lucas in the pilot, which WBTV co-produces with Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage’s Fake Empire.

Written by Rockne O’Bannon, “‘Cult’ centers on Skye (Lucas), an inquisitive young production assistant on a wildly popular television show called Cult. After a rash of disappearances and a likely murder, she joins Jeff (Davis), a journalist blogger whose brother was among those gone missing, in investigating the rabid fans of the series who might be re-creating crimes seen on the program in real life.”

In addition to starring in “Cult,” Davis will be available to make guest appearances in future seasons of “Vampire Diaries,” where he plays high school history teacher/vampire hunter Alaric Saltzman, though he will no longer be a regular. READ MORE

Evile Release Pretty Cool Video For ‘Cult’

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on September 13, 2011 @ 5:28pm
Category: Music / News

Remember that Radiohead video for House of Cards? You know, the one that was shot with no cameras or lights, just lasers and a fancy system to pick it all up? Well, Evile have released a video for Cult, which comes off their upcoming album Five Serpent’s Teeth, and it’s, in my opinion, a much cooler take on this idea.

Check it out after the jump and let me know who you think did it better, Radiohead or Evil?

Evile Release Pretty Cool Video For Cult

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 08, 2011 @ 3:45pm
Category: Movies / News

Taryn Manning (“Sons of Anarchy”) and Gillian Zinser (“90210″) join the massive Manson Girls cast also including Bill Moseley as “Charles Manson,” along with Eric Balfour (Skyline, Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Tania Raymonde (“Lost”), Brit Morgan (“True Blood”), Jennifer Landon, Chad Faust, Heather Matarazzo (Hostel: Part II), Michael Monks, Laura Harring (The Caller, One Missed Call, The Punisher), Patti D’Arbanville (“Rescue Me,” “Nip/Tuck”), Estella Warren (Planet of the Apes, The Cooler), Monica Keena (Freddy vs Jason, Night of the Demons), and Stella Maeve (“My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 2″).

he pic follows a young girl from a wealthy Malibu family who fell under Manson’s spell. She was not one the “Family” members involved in the clan’s infamous murder spree, but Pitman was later imprisoned after she became involved with the Aryan Brotherhood and was convicted of being an accessory (after the fact) to murder.

Susanna Lo is said to finally be getting behind the camera this coming April in Los Angeles.
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Win Jodorowsky’s ‘Santa Sangre’ On Blu-Ray!

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Posted by David Harley on January 25, 2011 @ 7:24pm
Category: Movies / Home Video

Although we got quite a few Alejandro Jodorowsky films on DVD a few years back, the one we sadly never got was Santa Sangre, the cult director’s horror masterpiece. Barely seen during its theatrical run and never getting a proper Region One release, it’s definitely an experience every genre fan should have at least once in their life for a multitude of reasons; it’s certainly his most accessible, but it’s depiction of a sick world filled told from a hallucinatory point of view puts it into a class all its own. Severin Films, who has proven themselves to be a powerhouse genre distributor, released the Blu-Ray and DVD of Santa Sangre today, and B-D has been provided with 3 copies of the Blu-Ray to give away to a few lucky readers. For your chance to win, email your name and mailing address to [email protected] with SANTA SANGRE in the subject heading, along with which unreleased genre film you’d like to see get the Severin treatment next. Winners will be chosen at random this Friday afternoon (01/28).
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Satan’s Slave

Posted by David Harley on December 27, 1976 @ 11:04pm
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A young girl is caught up in a devil cult run by her evil uncle and cousin. She can trust no one and even people she thought were dead comes back to haunt her.