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FILM NEWS (UK): Film4 FrightFest 2014 welcomes THE GUEST to open its 15th year.

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This year’s Film4 FrightFest gets off to a nerve-shredding start with the UK premiere of Adam Wingard’s killer thriller THE GUEST, starring Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) and rising star Maika Monroe (The Bling Ring, It Follows). Wingard said today: "FrightFest movie goers are some of the most diehard genre enthusiasts in the world. Naturally i am delighted that The Guest will be opening this year’s festival".   Alan Jones, co-director of FrightFest added: "Film4FrightFest has a grand tradition of always opening its banner August event with a forward-looking and directional attraction. So we couldn't be more delighted to showcase Adam Wingard's dazzling horror thriller THE GUEST to put the stamp of approval on our move to the Vue cinema in Leicester Square”.   SYNOPSIS: A brilliant homage to 1980s action flicks, THE GUEST opens with the Peterson family struggling over the loss of their oldest son, Caleb, to the war in Afghanistan, They find some solace when an unexp

FILM NEWS (UK): Film4 FrightFest 2014 welcomes THE GUEST to open its 15th year.

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This year’s Film4 FrightFest gets off to a nerve-shredding start with the UK premiere of Adam Wingard’s killer thriller THE GUEST, starring Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) and rising star Maika Monroe (The Bling Ring, It Follows). Wingard said today: "FrightFest movie goers are some of the most diehard genre enthusiasts in the world. Naturally i am delighted that The Guest will be opening this year’s festival".   Alan Jones, co-director of FrightFest added: "Film4FrightFest has a grand tradition of always opening its banner August event with a forward-looking and directional attraction. So we couldn't be more delighted to showcase Adam Wingard's dazzling horror thriller THE GUEST to put the stamp of approval on our move to the Vue cinema in Leicester Square”.   SYNOPSIS: A brilliant homage to 1980s action flicks, THE GUEST opens with the Peterson family struggling over the loss of their oldest son, Caleb, to the war in Afghanistan, They find some solace when an unexp

Emily Booth's Selkie - First Poster Revealed

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This is a first look at the poster artwork for the dark fairytale SELKIE, Emily Booth's stunning debut short film, in which the Horror Channel presenter takes on the producer, writer and lead actress roles. SYNOPSIS: When a fisherman (Joseph Rye) finds a treasured Selkie's skin on the beach a mysterious woman (Emily Booth) is summoned to his house, but after a lifetime of enslavement she determines to reclaim her true mythical identity. A haunting adult fairytale based on Celtic myth. Emily assembled her own team for the project including concept artist Danny McMahon (who came up with the original drawings of the Selkie creature) and SFX artist Robbie Drake (Nightbreed, The Seasoning House). It is directed by her brother, Simon Booth. Watch out for news of its World Premiere screening…

Sponsored Video: Introducing the Malibu Best Summer Ever Project UK

Malibu brings you the Best Summer Ever project. Join our cast as they take on the ultimate summer list, doing all of those amazing things you've always wanted to do. We want to show you how to create your own list so we can make this the #BESTSUMMEREVER. We're hitting the road in our awesome RV and exploring all the best summer events in Europe and Miami. We've got a massive list of cool things to do, from paint parties in Germany to camping in the Alps. We'll then be rounding things off with the ultimate party at Ibiza Rocks! You really don't want to miss this!

Sponsored Video: Introducing the Malibu Best Summer Ever Project UK

Malibu brings you the Best Summer Ever project. Join our cast as they take on the ultimate summer list, doing all of those amazing things you've always wanted to do. We want to show you how to create your own list so we can make this the #BESTSUMMEREVER. We're hitting the road in our awesome RV and exploring all the best summer events in Europe and Miami. We've got a massive list of cool things to do, from paint parties in Germany to camping in the Alps. We'll then be rounding things off with the ultimate party at Ibiza Rocks! You really don't want to miss this!

Interview with Chris Alexander By David Kempf

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Chris Alexander is the Toronto-based editor of Fangoria magazine and film critic with the Toronto Film Association. In the past he had written for the Metro News, Rue Morgue, The Dark Side, and was the editor of Kiss: Monster, the official magazine of the rock band Kiss. Alexander also resurrected the long dormant Fangoria sister magazine Gorezone and developed a line of limited edition magazines under the "Fangoria Legends" banner. Alexander has also worked as a radio personality for AM 640, Toronto's The John Oakley Show from 2004 to 2009 and for Rue Morgue Radio from 2004 to 2007. He has composed music for several horror films and productions such as the radio drama series Fangoria's Dreadtime Stories featuring Malcom McDowell. In 2006 Alexander participated in the Raging Boll stunt in Vancouver, boxing genre filmmaker Uwe Boll. His 2012 film Blood for Irina won the Best Experimental Feature Film award at the 2013 PollyGrind Film Festival. On a personal note, I am

Interview with Chris Alexander By David Kempf

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Chris Alexander is the Toronto-based editor of Fangoria magazine and film critic with the Toronto Film Association. In the past he had written for the Metro News, Rue Morgue, The Dark Side, and was the editor of Kiss: Monster, the official magazine of the rock band Kiss. Alexander also resurrected the long dormant Fangoria sister magazine Gorezone and developed a line of limited edition magazines under the "Fangoria Legends" banner. Alexander has also worked as a radio personality for AM 640, Toronto's The John Oakley Show from 2004 to 2009 and for Rue Morgue Radio from 2004 to 2007. He has composed music for several horror films and productions such as the radio drama series Fangoria's Dreadtime Stories featuring Malcom McDowell. In 2006 Alexander participated in the Raging Boll stunt in Vancouver, boxing genre filmmaker Uwe Boll. His 2012 film Blood for Irina won the Best Experimental Feature Film award at the 2013 PollyGrind Film Festival. On a personal note, I am