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‘The Ruse’ – ‘Malevolence’ & ‘Bereavement’ Director Stevan Mena Returns With New Horror Movie [Trailer]
Director Stevan Mena came onto the horror scene back in 2003 with the indie slasher Malevolence, which ended up launching a trilogy that grew to include Bereavement (starring Alexandra Daddario!) and Malevolence 3: Killer. Seven years after the trilogy wrapped up, we’ve learned that Mena is back this summer with a brand new horror movie titled The Ruse.
Mena Films has announced that The Ruse will be available for rental and purchase on VOD beginning Tuesday, August 14. The film originally debuted in theaters on Friday, May 16.
Starring Veronica Cartwright (Alien, The Witches of Eastwick), Madelyn Dundon (Getting Grace), and Michael Steger (The Chosen, 90210), the film promises a “chilling whodunnit that keeps audiences on edge until the final frame.” Watch the trailer for The Ruse below.
The story follows Dale (Dundon), a home health care worker sent to a remote seaside home after her predecessor mysteriously vanishes. Upon arrival, Dale finds herself caught in a web of chaos—faced with an uncooperative patient, strange neighbors, and increasingly terrifying supernatural events.
Is the house haunted, or is there something even more sinister at play? As tensions rise and trust erodes, Dale begins to fear for her own life—and for the safety of the patient in her care.
Written and directed by Stevan Mena (Malevolence, Bereavement), The Ruse also features Michael Bakkensen, T.C. Carter, Kayleigh Ruller, and Nicola Silber.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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