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A horror comedy called The Invisible Raptor had its world premiere at the 2023 Sitges Film Festival and has been making the festival rounds ever since. Currently, with seven reviews, has a 100% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes – and a wider audience will have the chance to see what they think of the movie when it receives a theatrical and digital release (courtesy of Well Go USA) on December 6th. With that date swiftly approaching, a trailer for the film has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.

Directed by Mike Hermosa from a screenplay by Mike Capes and Johnny Wickham, The Invisible Raptor has the following synopsis: After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab and begins wreaking havoc in the surrounding neighborhood. When the creature’s identity is uncovered, it soon becomes clear that a disgraced paleontologist—alongside his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged amusement park security guard,...

Sean Astin may not be getting the Goonies sequel he’s hoping for, but he does have a role in an upcoming movie that has a shot at achieving cult classic status: a horror comedy called The Invisible Raptor, which will be receiving a theatrical and digital release (courtesy of Well Go USA) on December 6th. The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sitges Film Festival and currently, with seven reviews, has a 100% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Directed by Mike Hermosa from a screenplay by Mike Capes and Johnny Wickham, The Invisible Raptor has the following synopsis: After a top-secret experiment goes wrong, a hyper-intelligent invisible raptor escapes the lab and begins wreaking havoc in the surrounding neighborhood. When the creature’s identity is uncovered, it soon becomes clear that a disgraced paleontologist—alongside his ex-girlfriend, an unhinged amusement park security guard, and a local celebrity chicken farmer...

Stars: Kelly Murtagh, Bobby Gilchrist, Jamie Neumann, Erika Ashley, Gralen Bryant Banks, Marco Dapper, Craig Leydecker, Deneen Tyler | Written by Kelly Murtagh, Bryce Parsons-Twesten | Directed by Samantha Aldana

Horror movies about food disorders are few and far between, or at least I haven’t seen many at all. But that is the subject that Shapeless tackles and it goes to some extreme places with it.

The film follows Ivy, a jazz singer who isn’t quite struggling but dreams of something bigger and better, while also suffering from an eating disorder that risks ruining not only her career but her whole life.

Visually, Shapeless is phenomenal. Her first feature film, director Samantha Aldana can obviously take plenty of credit for this but cinematographer Natalie Kingston deserves plenty of praise also. It is no surprise at all that she has a couple of noteworthy titles on her C.V. such as...

Shapeless Review — Shapeless (2021) Film Review from the 20th Annual Tribeca Film Festival, a movie directed by Samantha Aldana, and starring Kelly Murtagh, Bobby Gilchrist, Jamie Neumann, Erika Ashley, Gralen Bryant Banks, Marco Dapper, Craig Leydecker, Zardis Nichols, Ernest Wells, Jo-Ann Robinson, Sherri Eakin, Deneen Tyler, Casandra Corrales, and Tenea Intriago. Watching director [...]

Continue reading: Film Review: Shapeless: Kelly Murtagh Shines in Stylistic Horror Film [Tribeca 2021]...

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.

1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.

2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.

2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.

1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron...

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.

1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.

2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.

2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."

― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving...

We have a packed Horror Highlights today! Heidi Moore’s Dolly Deadly creeps its way onto Blu-ray on August 23rd. Also: release details for Like a Bat Outta Hell, The Cursed, and A Haunting at the Park Hotel, as well as home media info for Flytrap, Dark Cove, and Dam Sharks!

Dolly Deadly Blu-ray Release Announced and Cover Artwork Revealed: Press Release: “Dolly Deadly is a feature film of the psychological horror/revenge genre written by Heidi Moore and Cassandra Sechler. It’s sure to be a little creepy, a bit silly, and a lot of fun (think Troma meets John Waters).

The story of Dolly Deadly revolves around the warped psychology of a tormented young boy who can only relate to his doll collection, and the only relief from the pain in his life comes with slaughtering those he has learned to hate the most. Everyone in his trailer park!

Recently,CBS delivered the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Criminal Minds" episode 9 of season 10. The episode is entitled, "Fate," and it turns out that we're going to see a killer that actually feels remorse for his victims, be the newest UnSub on the Bau squad's hit list, and more. In the new, 9th episode press release: The Bau is going to search for a remorseful murderer with an uncontrollable urge to kill. Press release number 2: The Bau will investigate random murders in northern Virginia and searches for a conflicted UnSub who has an uncontrollable urge to kill but is also filled with remorse. In the meantime, Rossi is going to receive a visit from a woman who could hold a secret from his past. Guest stars feature: Tina Holmes (Ellen Connell), Jeff Denton (Ssa Norwood), Amber Stevens (Joy Struthers), Andrew Burlinson (Michael Connell), Alexis Raich (Sky Connell...

Like a Bat Outta Hell is a production from Forescene Films. This horror title was shot in Australia and recently completed (shooting); special effects are still being added. Recently, a trailer was released for the film and the clip shows a monstrous creature, hidden in darkness. Fans of indie horror can preview the film and its upcoming launch below. The film's story begins with several filmmakers. They are hoping to film a surfing documentary, but a winged beast has other plans for them. Out in the desert, a large bat disables the filmmakers' vehicle, while preparing to dine. Few will predict what happens next. Like a Bat Outta of Hell offers a few familiar names. Vernon Wells, Rachael Murphy, Marco Dapper and Dan Balcaban star in this feature. Film aficionados might recognize Wells name from his participation in Mad Max: The Road Warrior. Australian actor Wells played one of the crazed central villains,...

The Young and the Restless star Michelle Stafford's web series, The Stafford Project, is set to wrap up season one with a star-studded Christmas special -- and Et has your exclusive first look!

Check out the photo above to see the roster of soap heavyweights on board with Michelle -- James Scott and Nadia Bjorlin (Days of Our Lives), Marco Dapper and Christian LeBlanc (The Young and the Restless), Finola Hughes and Ian Buchanan (General Hospital) and Crystal Chappell (The Bold and the Beautiful).

The Christmas season finale begins streaming Dec. 21 via YouTube and MichelleStafford.com.

Watch a preview of the episode with Finola Hughes below:...

Does anybody say no to Michelle Stafford? Apparently not. The season finale of her sizzling new web series The Stafford Project —streaming Dec. 21 via YouTube and MichelleStafford.com — will feature daytime hotshots James Scott and Nadia Bjorlin (Days of Our Lives), Marco Dapper and Christian LeBlanc (The Young and the Restless), Finola Hughes and Ian Buchanan (General Hospital) and Crystal Chappell (The Bold and the Beautiful, Venice). Here's a sneak preview!

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She's been held hostage in a cage, imprisoned in an abandoned zoo and even buried alive. Now The Young and the Restless' Lauren Fenmore — played by Emmy winner Tracey E. Bregman — has been kidnapped by her crazed ex-lover Carmine (Marco Dapper), who has her stashed away in a mountain cabin. Look for a violent clash between Carmine and Lauren's hubby Michael (Christian LeBlanc) on Monday, July 29 — with a twisty conclusion! TV Guide Magazine spoke with Bregman about her character's latest brush with mortality, her cool new lifestyle blog and why she's looking so damn good at 50!

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The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards don’t happen until Sunday, but Thursday in Beverly Hills the stars of your favorite soaps were on hand for a reception at the Montage Hotel, sponsored by the Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences.

TheBacklot was on the red carpet and grabbed a few minutes with stars from Days Of Our Lives, Young & the Restless, Bold & The Beautiful and General Hospital.

Nominee Freddie Smith (Days Of Our Lives)

Blake Berris (Days Of Our Lives)

Eric Martsolf (Days Of Our Lives)

Shawn Christian (Days Of Our Lives)

Camila Banus (Days Of Our Lives)

Marco Dapper (Young & The Restless)

Lawrence Saint-Victor (Bold & The Beautful)

Jimmy Deshler (General Hospital)

Nominee Max Ehrich (Young & The Restless)

Nominee Bryton James (Young & The Restless)

The 40th Daytime Emmy Awards air this Sunday at 8pm on Hln.

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Back in 2007, we ran an article called Gay Sex Scenes that Made Movie History. A delightfully naughty exploration of firsts and foresk- ... er, foremosts in terms of gay male intimacy on the silver screen, it celebrated some of the films that blew the celluloid closet to bits, one modesty sock at a time.

Six years later, it's shocking just how far pop culture has come in terms of normalizing gay characters and stories, and how much bolder the gay film audience has grown in demanding films that speak truthfully to their sexual experience (though, it must be said, the films that answer the call are usually decidedly outside of the mainstream). So we've decided to bring you an update to our foundational piece that looks at what has happened since. Of course, since most of the ground breaking was done over the last four decades or so, our focus is...

Everyone has felt like the victim at some point, out of control and backed into the corner. What do you do? How far will you go to change course? The new indie thriller I Choose Chaos is the story of a man taking back his life with deadly force.

I Choose Chaos looks to call back to classic thrillers with its trailer, which you can check out below.

I Choose Chaos is directed by Kevin Lane and stars Stéfano Gallo, Marco Dapper Ry Barret, Jessica Embro and Kevin Lane. Produced by Limestyle Productions/Scooping Owl Productions, they are currently seeking distribution.

Synopsis

Owen is stuck in a rut. Feeling disengaged from his job and his girlfriend, distanced from his close friends, something needs to change. Enter Gage, a childhood friend offering exactly what Owen needs, a deadly path to regain control. As his life improves, the past begins to catch up,...

A cast of older professionals like Lee Majors (Out Cold) and Lupe Ontiveros (Storytelling) mixed with some fresh faced up and coming hunks of the silver screen that include Matthew Montgomery (Socket), Matthew Leitch (Below) and Marco Dapper (Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds) get ready to take on one of the scariest villians in horror lore and Greek mythology -

"Medusa" 

Medusa is known for having a hair full of snakes and for turning anyone that ever looks at her eyes into stone. Plot details are still scarce on "Medusa". This is the only plot synopsis available to date: A Columbia University professor attempts to fight the evil spirit of the mythological Medusa.

Medusa is still in pre-production. Filming is set for Romania where Jorge Ameer will be taking on writting, producing and directing duties.

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