In our second Horror Highlights of the day, we have photos of Horror Decor's Monster Squad-inspired collectibles, details on El Rey Network's new Danny Trejo-hosted series, Man at Arms, home media info for Detour, SXSW screening details for The Transfiguration, and details on Isle of the Dead's VOD release.
The Monster Squad-Inspired Items from Horror Decor: "For this release, we looked to our favorite squad of monster hunting kids for inspiration! We tried hard to make sure these items aren't bogus. Here are the details:
First up, Wolfman Nards hanging ornaments! Wolfman's got nards, now you can, too! Perfect for hanging on your car rear-view mirror.
Scary German Guy makes a killer pie! This strawberry-rhubarb scented candle is available as a medium or large glass candle and features red wax, with a tan crust colored top layer.
Next up is the cuddly version of Frankenstein's crate. This 15" tall pillow will be the perfect addition to your home.
The crate design inspired us to try something new, too! For a limited time, we will be offering this decorative hand stained and painted crate, which has the ability to stand on its own, or be hung on your wall (wall hanging hardware included). Quantities are limited.
We've added two more styles of shaped wax melts: green tea scented Frankenstein heads (8 per bag) and vampire teeth (4 per bag) with a scent that combines notes of citrus, floral, and patchouli that will bite through the stench in any room!
Take your love for Stephen King on the road with this 2-pack of car air fresheners. Smells like candy!
Don't forget, the Stephen King Rules design is also available as a pillow (now available in small and large sizes), a garden flag and a kitchen pot holder!
Check out the entire collection at: https://www.horrordecor.net/collections/squad"
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Danny Trejo to Host Man at Arms: Press Release: "Austin, TX (March 1, 2017) – Danny Trejo (Machete, Sons of Anarchy) will host the upcoming El Rey Network original unscripted series “Man at Arms.” The eight-part series will premiere on the network in early June 2017. As host of “Man at Arms”, Trejo will introduce each episode, preside over the expert roundtable of builders, historians and martial artists and participate in the weapons testing phase to see how much destruction they can cause.
“Who better to host a show celebrating iconic weapons in pop culture than ‘Machete’ himself, Danny Trejo?” asked El Rey Network president and G.M. Daniel Tibbets. “Danny is a longtime friend of our founder, Robert Rodriguez and also of El Rey Network. He brings the right mix of mentorship, humor and knowledge to ‘Man at Arms’.”
El Rey Network will bring the popular and celebrated digital series, “Man at Arms” to television in a co-production deal with DEFY Media, the studio that created “Man at Arms”. Iconic weapons and armor have played a starring role in some of the most memorable scenes in movie history and can be found throughout pop culture, from movies to video games to comics to TV shows. In each episode of “Man at Arms”, a team of expert craftsmen skillfully reproduce famed weapons and armor from scratch, using both the technology that would have been available at the time such weapons and armor were originally created, as well as state-of-the-art technologies beyond the original forgers’ wildest imaginations, to create historical, modern, and mythological works of martial art. Each masterwork is then tested by experts for its strength and real-world functionality. Whether it slices, shoots, smashes, stabs, blocks, parries, or disarms, viewers will get a first-hand look at what kind of force each marvelous masterpiece can unleash. DEFY Media’s award-winning digital series, which recently celebrated its 100th episode, consistently averages over 1.5MM views per episode and has built a vast and passionate fan community.
“Man at Arms” is produced by DEFY, led by heads of Television/OTT Production and Development Jared Hoffman and Chris Pollack, Chief Content Officer Barry Blumberg, and El Rey Network. Hoffman and Pollack serve as series executive producers and showrunners. Blumberg will also serve as an executive producer.
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Detour Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD Release Details: "DETOUR, an official selection of the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival, is arriving on Blu-Ray, DVD, and Digital HD April 25 from Magnolia Home Entertainment. The chilling revenge thriller stars Tye Sheridan, Bel Powley and Emory Cohen and focuses on a young man's limitations when they are tested.
Synopsis: Harper (Tye Sheridan), a seemingly naive law student, obsesses over the idea that his shifty stepfather was involved in the devastating car crash that left his mother hospitalized and comatose. He drowns his suspicions in whiskey until he finds himself suddenly engrossed in conversation with volatile grifter Johnny (Emory Cohen) and his stripper companion, Cherry (Bel Powley). As daylight breaks and the haziness of promises made becomes clearer, how will Harper handle the repercussions (not to mention the violent duo—on his doorstep)? Employing a split-narrative structure to tell this tale of deception and murder, Christopher Smith takes his audience on a thrill ride full of hairpin turns, where it’s never quite clear what or who can be trusted.
Bonus Features (Subject to Change):
A Detour With The Cast & Crew: The Characters & Filmmaking
Interviews: Writer/Director Christopher Smith & Actor Tye Sheridan
Theatrical Trailer
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The Transfiguration at SXSW: "An official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, writer/director Michael O’Shea’s debut feature The Transfiguration follows troubled teen Milo who hides behind his fascination with vampire lore. When he meets the equally alienated Sophie, the two form a bond that begins to challenge Milo’s dark obsession, blurring his fantasy into reality. A chilling portrait of violence, The Transfiguration is an atmospheric thriller set against the grit of New York City.
Written and Directed by: Michael O'Shea
Starring: Eric Ruffin and Chloe Levine
Official Selection: Cannes Film Festival 2016, SXSW 2017
Opens in New York on Friday, April 7th at the Angelika Film Center
Opens in Los Angeles on Friday, April 21st at The Nuart Theatre
SXSW SCREENINGS:
March 10th, Alamo Lamar A, 9:30pm
March 13th, Alamo Ritz 1, 9:45pm
March 17th, Alamo Ritz 2, 2:15pm"
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Isle of the Dead on VOD: Press Release: "February 27, Los Angeles, CA: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has released the "Resident Evil" inspired Syfy film, "Isle of the Dead," online through various VOD platforms. The zombie action film stars D.C. Douglas (who voiced "Resident Evil" villain Albert Wesker in seven games), television teen idol, Joey Lawrence, and WWE Diva, Maryse Mizanin.
The plot involves a military squad (Joey Lawrence, Maryse Mizanin) that is sent to a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean in order to secure top secret records involving a zombie epidemic that wiped out a large covert scientific compound. But the lone surviving scientist (D.C. Douglas) has plans for the future of the human race that don't include his being rescued."
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