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[News Bites] Jessica Lange Spotted On “Coven” Set; Puerto Rico Haunted By ‘The Conjuring’; ‘Bad Milo’ Goes Green
Here’s a quick round of news bites, beginning with a look at star Jessica Lange on the set of the now-filming “American Horror Story: Coven,” FX’s third season that’s coming this fall. The new “AHS” anthology is about a coven of witches. Check out some fan-snapped pics from the set by clicking here.
We also have a Latin poster for the Puerto Rico release of James Wan’s The Conjuring that’s 50% cool. It’s from the infamous “hand-clapping game” scene, only it comes off very limp on the poster. Wan’s haunter is nearly $00M at the domestic boxoffice, which is big news for the horror community.
Lastly, check out a green band trailer for Magnet’s Bad Milo!, which is supposed to be pretty hilarious. “The script centers on a man (Ken Marino) with intense stomach trouble who horror that he actually has a demon living inside his intestines. When he gives it permission to come out during a therapy session, the man names it Milo and tries to live a life in which he, not his demon, is in charge.” It opens on VOD August 29 and in theaters October 4.
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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