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Mick Garris, Joe Dante and Other Icons Discuss Anthology Horror in New Documentary ‘Tales of the Uncanny’ [Exclusive]

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While preparing the upcoming special edition release of The Theatre Bizarre, Severin Films was putting together some of their standard high-quality bonus features. One feature spun out of control and morphed into Tales of the Uncanny – The Ultimate Survey of Anthology Horror, a feature-length documentary on the evolution, challenges, and all-time Top 5 anthologies – and anthology segments – in horror history. Co-hosts David Gregory and Kier-La Janisse chat with more than 60 of the biggest names in horror including Joe Dante, Mark Hartley, Mick Garris, Ernest Dickerson to discuss anthology classics from film and television.

It’s no secret that we love a good horror anthology here at Bloody Disgusting, almost as much as we love Severin Films. Given the company’s history and the impressive list of talking heads they managed to line up, this is looking likely to be a must-watch doc for horror fans everywhere.

“We had a lot of fun with our COVID Project, and it gave friends and colleagues a chance to ponder and articulate the enduring appeal of the format,” says co-producer Janisse. “The anthology horror film is an extension of much older traditions of storytelling that are especially valued in the horror community, and though the films are by nature a mixed bag, there’s a reason we keep returning to them again and again.”

“I’ve loved horror anthologies since seeing The Monster Club when I was 9,” says director/co-producer Gregory. “And most horror filmmakers and fans love them too, often getting into heated discussions about their favorites. Kier-La and I decided to ask our horror industry colleagues and friends to determine the experts’ Top 5 films and segments that would make the ultimate horror omnibus movie. The results surprised us all.”

Tales of the Uncanny dives into such horror anthology classics such as Dead of Night, Black Sabbath, Spirits of the Dead, Tales from the Crypt, The Twilight Zone, Creepshow, and Bloody Disgusting’s very own V/H/S. Tales of the Uncanny is set to make its premiere at Abertoir – The International Horror Festival of Wales October 28th – November 1.

The film will also be available this November – in tandem with The Theatre Bizarre Special Edition – as a Severin Films’ Limited-Edition Blu-ray featuring special anthology horror archival rarities.

Chris Coffel is originally from Phoenix, AZ and now resides in Portland, OR. He once scored 26 goals in a game of FIFA. He likes the Phoenix Suns, Paul Simon and 'The 'Burbs.' Oh and cats. He also likes cats.

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‘Late Night With the Devil’ – Exclusive Clip Begins the Supernatural Horror on Halloween 1977

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The upcoming Late Night With the Devil is one of the most buzzed about horror movies of the year, currently 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and earning rave reviews from both Stephen King and Kevin Smith. King raves that the film is “absolutely brilliant,” adding that he couldn’t take his eyes off it. Smith comments, “I love it. It’s Rosemary’s Baby meets Network.”

David Dastmalchian (Dune, The Suicide Squad) stars as the host of a late-night talk show that descends into a nightmare in the Ghostwatch and WNUF Halloween Special-inspired film.

IFC Films & Shudder will release the hotly anticipated Late Night with the Devil theatrically on March 22 before it heads to Shudder exclusively on April 19, 2024.

Begin the horror with a brand new EXCLUSIVE clip below…

David Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, the charismatic host of “Night Owls,” and the film traces the ill-fated taping of a live Halloween special in 1977 plagued by a demonic presence.

The energetic and innovative feature hails from Australian writing-directing team Colin and Cameron Cairnes (100 Bloody Acres, Scare Campaign). 

The film premiered last year at SXSW. Meagan wrote in her review out of the fest, “Late Night with the Devil captures the chaotic energy of a late night show, embracing the irreverent comedy and stress of live television with a pastiche style. It’s a clever trojan horse for a surprising horror movie that goes full throttle on unhinged demonic mayhem.

“The ingenuity, the painstaking period recreation, a riveting performance by Dastmalchian, and a showstopper of a finale make for one Halloween event you won’t want to miss.”

Spooky Pictures founders Roy Lee (It, The Grudge, The Ring) and Steven Schneider (Pet Sematary, Paranormal Activity, Insidious), Derek Dauchy (“Al Kameen”) and Future Pictures’ Mat Govoni (“Lone Wolf”) and Adam White (“Lone Wolf”) and John Molloy are all producing.

Joel Anderson (Lake Mungo), Rami Yasin, and David Dastmalchian executive produce.

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