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What’s in the Bag? Creepy Trailer for Dark Magic Horror ‘Bag of Lies’

"We've been pursuing an alternative method." Dread has revealed an official trailer for an indie horror film titled Bag of Lies, marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker David Andrew James. This is set for a limited theatrical release at the end of March, available to watch on VOD in April. They're keep the twists a mystery - though it's obviously about a scary bag. Desperate to save his dying wife, Matt turns to "The Bag," an ancient relic with dark magic. The cure demands a chilling ritual and strict rules. As his wife heals, Matt's sanity unravels, facing terrifying consequences. Sounds like a new remix on The Monkey's Paw concept. This stars Patrick Taft, Brandi Botkin, John Wells, Madison Pullins, & Terry Tocantins. "David James brought his macabre expertise to the table and together we conjured terror that will haunt audiences." The director says that the film "packs as much of an emotional punch, as it does a chilling one." Beware The Bag. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for David James' Bag of Lies, direct from Dread's YouTube: How far ...
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Eerie Full Trailer for Dastmalchian’s ‘Late Night with the Devil’ Horror

"How could you let it happen, Jack?" IFC Films has revealed the full official trailer for acclaimed indie horror thriller Late Night with the Devil, made by the Australian filmmakers Cameron & Colin Cairnes. This first premiered at last year's SXSW Film Festival, playing at tons of other festivals around the world. Tune in this spring. A live television broadcast back in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms. Presented as found footage. Set in the 1970s, the film follows charismatic late-night host Jack Delroy (portrayed by the great iconoclast David Dastmalchian), who, in an effort to boost the ratings of his once hugely popular "Night Owls", has invited an eerie tableau of guests for his Hail Mary of an occult-focused Halloween broadcast. Dastmalchian stars as the host, joined by Laura Gordon, Ingrid Torelli, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, and Rhys Auteri. All the reviews and buzz for this praises how weird and scary and freaky it is, which is the kind of funky horror we could use more right now. Any and all horror fans need ...
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‘Butterfly in the Sky’ Doc Trailer About LeVar Burton’s Reading Rainbow

"He was on TV as himself. That's power." XTR & ROCO Films have revealed the trailer for the documentary film Butterfly in the Sky, a look back at the magic & brilliance of the "Reading Rainbow" TV program. This first premiered in 2022 at the Tribeca Film Festival, and at the Calgary, Hot Springs, Philadelphia, & Heartland Film Festivals. Finally set for a release in theaters first (at AMC locations) in March before hitting VOD in April. The inspirational doc chronicles the journeys of broadcasters, educators and filmmakers who believed television could inspire a lifelong love of reading. Featuring LeVar Burton (the Reading Rainbow host), along with many more: Whoopi Goldberg (Guest Star), Jason Reynolds (Former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature), Twila Liggett (Reading Rainbow co-creator), Larry Lancit & Cecily Truett Lancit (Reading Rainbow co-creators), Tony Buttino (Reading Rainbow co-creator), Steve Horelick (series composer), Ed & Orly Wiseman (Reading Rainbow director / producer) and also lots of staff who worked on Reading Rainbow and kids who were featured on the show during the it’s illustrious 26-year run. With original ...