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Stars: Danny Dyer, Stephanie Leonidas, Calum MacNab, Dean Harrison, Arty Dyer, Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Phillip Ray Tommy | Written and Directed by Nick Love

Danny Dyer reteams with director Nick Love for Marching Powder, a sweary geezer comedy-drama that feels like a throwback (or should that be a dragback?) to the early ’00s. It marks their fifth collaboration – following Goodbye Charlie Bright (2001), The Football Factory (2004), The Business (2005) and Outlaw (2005), as well as Dyer’s return to the big screen after a ten-year absence.

In some ways, Marching Powder could be seen as a sequel to The Football Factory, since Dyer once again plays a coke-snorting (the title is a euphemism for cocaine), c-word-dropping part-time football hooligan. The difference is, well, he’s a lot older this time around, and the film does a decent job of questioning his life choices.

Dyer plays Jack Jones, a 45-year-old geezer who still indulges in coke...

Iain Glen is a sturdy presence leading a Belgian village’s resistance to the German advance, but there are limp scenes and soggy cliches aplenty

Starting off with that forgettable title, this is a creaky drama that plods blandly through the fictional story of a Belgian farmer leading his village’s resistance to a plundering unit of Germans at the outbreak of the first world war. It all feels a bit familiar, and matters are not helped by the fact that the actors playing Belgians and Germans are all speaking in English in an assortment of accents. Oddly, some accents are more accenty than others; the German characters are all unmistakably German.

Game of Thrones’s Iain Glen is the film’s heavyweight, bringing a muscular presence to the role of the farmer, Leonard Lambert. At the beginning of the film, Leonard’s biggest worry is his son’s romance...

A Belgian farmer fights to save his family and fellow villagers from a ruthless German soldier at the dawn of World War I. The Last Front depicts the horrifying slaughter of innocent civilians with frank realism and a poetic contrast to their gentle, bucolic lives. Director/co-writer Julien Hayet-Kerknawi channels Terrence Malick as we hear both a torn protagonist and his cruel adversary's inner thoughts. War forces peaceful men to violence while also feeding the worst instincts of a merciless invader. The Last Front doesn't quite succeed in every facet of its artistic intent, but is a powerfully emotional experience.

Set in Flanders, Belgium in August 1914, Commander Maximilian Von Rauch (Philippe Brenninkmeyer) leads a battalion of German soldiers towards rural villages. His son, Lt. Laurentz (Joe Anderson) sees no distinction between enemy soldiers and civilians. He executes women and children after one of his men is shot by a sniper.

The Last Front

Director Julien Hayet-Kerknawi's war film, The Last Front, is set in a small Belgian village during the first days of World War I. Widower Leonard Lambert (Iain Glen) tends his farm and looks after his children. Tension mounts between him and his son, Adrien (James Downie), who has entered into a love affair with Louise Janssen (Sasha Luss), a young woman outside of his social class. Leonard warns him that he's asking Louise to make the same sacrifice his mother made, and stresses the hardship of life on a farm that grinds a woman down. He pleads with Adrien to let her go, but the pair are committed to one another. Meanwhile, two German officers, a father (Philippe Brenninkmeyer) and son (Joe Anderson), are locked in their own tense relationship, and when the two families cross paths, the impulsive young men ignite a spark that engulfs Leonard,...

While we have already made a list of the best of the best movies coming to Prime Video in August, those are not the only films you should look out for as the Amazon-owned streaming service is also bringing you a lot of original and licensed new content in the upcoming month, from an animated Batman series to the highly anticipated new season of Prime Video’s flagship fantasy series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. So, we picked out the 7 best new movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video in August 2024.

Batman: Caped Crusader (August 1)

Batman: Caped Crusader is an animated action-adventure superhero series created by J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm. The upcoming Prime Video series is set in what looks to be the 1930s or 1940s and it follows the story of the Dark Knight in a crime-filled Gotham, as he fights...

Prime Video debuted the official trailer and key art for The Mallorca Files Season 3 today. The all-new season will launch on August 8 exclusively on Prime Video, including the U.S., UK, Germany, Australia, and Mexico.

All eight episodes will be available on premiere day. The first two seasons are currently available on the free streaming service Amazon Freevee in the U.S., the UK, and Germany. Starting August 1, select Prime Video customers will also be able to watch Seasons One and Two.

Set on the sun-drenched and glamorous Spanish island of Mallorca, The Mallorca Files centers around ambitious British detective Miranda Blake and her laid-back German partner Max Winter, who make up the perfect team – if only they could see it.

In Season Three, amid high-stakes adventures, treasure hunts, arson, kidnappings, and murders, Max and Miranda’s personal tensions and odd-couple partnership are put to the test. Overseeing their cases...

What would happen if one of those adorable Crites from the Critters franchise made its way onto an airplane? Well, that looks to essentially be the premise behind the upcoming monster movie Monster on a Plane, which has unleashed its official trailer this week.

An Official Selection of the 42nd Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (Bifff), Monster on a Plane will premiere later this month. Watch the trailer below for a sneak peek.

In the film from writer/director Ezra Tsegaye, “Professor Singh embarks on a journey to bring a mysterious creature from a distant land to Germany. However, when unexpected turbulence strikes the airplane, the beast awakens and starts attacking passengers. Stewardess Nathalie and teacher Ben team up to regain control amidst the chaos. But as they also uncover a ruthless murderer among the passengers, things quickly spiral out of control.”

Eva Habermann, Robin Czerny, Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Dieter Landuris,...

Enrico Saller’s 2023 thriller, The Dark Girl, presented Laura Faun (Katharina Scheuba) as a successful novelist who had penned a plethora of best-selling novels. Writing had always been her passion and hobby, even when she was a kid. She used to hide under her blankets for hours and scribble whatever came to her mind on a piece of paper. Her morning routine consisted of getting up every day, brewing a cup of nice coffee, and sitting down at her desk to work on her next novel. It was a habit Laura didn’t like to break. Laura was happy in her tranquil life, thanks to her friend, who would do anything for her. But things weren’t always the same for her, or “tranquil.” When a fan asked her to sign her last book, Das Gift, she was forced to take a trip down memory lane. Unfortunately, her memories were haunting,...

Zdf Enterprises, to be rebranded Zdf Studios in April, has snagged worldwide distribution rights to the topical post-wwii dramatic series “Between Two Worlds” (“Ein Hauch Von Amerika”).

Skein is set in a fictional German town in the ’50s where a robust U.S. military presence is impacting the lives of its people, in particular the two young friends Marie and Erika, whose relationships with their family, community and each other are put to the test by the presence of a U.S. army base.

Commented Sebastian Krekeler, director Zdfe.drama, Zdf Enterprises: “The clash of different cultures and the defence of a free society is more topical than ever. Racism and anti-Semitism, emancipation and civil rights, tradition versus new beginnings – many of the conflicts that were fought back then are far from over today.”

“‘Between Two Worlds’ is entertaining and at the same time provokes thought about issues that still concern us today,...

1979: Edge of Night's Bobbie was hired to be the Whitneys' maid.

1986: Another World's Nicole Love returned to Bay City.

1992: Guiding Light's Ross had an Election Day dream.

2005: Laura Wright ended her run as Guiding Light's Cassie."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

"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...

1967: On Dark Shadows, after a run-in with Carolyn Stoddard, Dr. Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall) was convinced that Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) was planning to kill her.

1970: On Another World, Walter (Val Dufour) was thrilled when Lenore (Judith Barcroft) told him she was pregnant.

1977: On Guiding Light, a hateful Georgene...

If there’s a trio of categories that aren’t given the respect that they deserve (or frankly, any respect at all), it’s the short film categories. Be it Best Animated Short, Best Documentary Short, or Best Live Action Short, they all are mostly ignored by the masses, especially when the first two have feature length cousins in Best Animated Feature and Best Documentary Feature to compete with as well. Still, they deserve to be noticed, so I wanted to quickly list what’s in contention this year. I’ve included the categories in my most recent Oscar prediction update, so there’s that as well. The Academy Awards are the sum total of all the categories, so these have their place, no doubt about that. It’s just a shame that more folks don’t recognize this. Here are the three short subject categories and the remaining contenders...

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 live action short films will advance in the voting process for the 88th Academy Awards. One hundred forty-four pictures had originally qualified in the category.

The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:

“Ave Maria,” Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films)

“Bad Hunter,” Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View)

“Bis Gleich (Till Then),” Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films)

“Contrapelo (Against the Grain),” Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director, and Pin-Chun Liu, producer (Ochenta y Cinco Films)

“Day One,” Henry Hughes, director (American Film Institute)

“Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut),” Patrick Vollrath, director (Filmakademie Wien)

“The Free Man (Zi You Ren),” Quah Boon-Lip, director (Taipei National University of the Arts)

“Shok,” Jamie Donoughue, director (Eagle Eye Films)

“Stutterer,” Benjamin Cleary, director (Bare Golly Films)

“Winter Light,...

Members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Short Films and Feature Animation Branch viewed all 144 eligible short film entries for the preliminary round of voting, selecting 10 live action short films to advance in the voting process for the 88th Academy Awards. These shorts were deemed eligible by qualifying at top-ranked film festivals around the world. The branch will now select five nominees from among the 10 titles on the shortlist. Branch screenings will be held in Los Angeles, London, New York and San Francisco in December. Here are the 10 films in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies (trailers below): “Ave Maria,” Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films) “Bad Hunter,” Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View) “Bis Gleich (Till Then),” Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films) “Contrapelo (Against...

The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences announced on Thursday the shortlists for both categories.

The live-action selections were culled from 144 eligible submissions while there were 60 for animation.

Members of the short films and feature animation branch viewed all the eligible entries for the preliminary round of voting and will next select five nominees.

Branch screenings will be held in Los Angeles, London, New York and San Francisco in December.

The 10 live-action films appear below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:

Ave Maria, Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films);

Bad Hunter, Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View);

Bis Gleich (Till Then), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films);

Contrapelo (Against the Grain), Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director, and Pin-Chun Liu, producer (Ochenta y Cinco Films);

Day One, Henry Hughes, director (American Film Institute);

Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut), Patrick Vollrath, director (Filmakademie...

The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences announced on Thursday its shortlist from 144 submissions.

Members of the short films and feature animation branch viewed all the eligible entries for the preliminary round of voting and will next select five nominees.

Branch screenings will be held in Los Angeles, London, New York and San Francisco in December.

The 10 films appear below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies: 

Ave Maria, Basil Khalil, director, and Eric Dupont, producer (Incognito Films);

Bad Hunter, Sahim Omar Kalifa, director, and Dries Phlypo, producer (A Private View);

Bis Gleich (Till Then), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, producer, and Tara Lynn Orr, writer (avenueROAD Films);

Contrapelo (Against the Grain), Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, director, and Pin-Chun Liu, producer (Ochenta y Cinco Films);

Day One, Henry Hughes, director (American Film Institute);

Everything Will Be Okay (Alles Wird Gut), Patrick Vollrath, director (Filmakademie Wien);

The Free Man (Zi You Ren), Quah Boon-Lip, director (Taipei...

Recently, CBS released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS" episode 9 of season 12. The episode is entitled, "Grounded," and it turns out that we're going to see things get extremely intense when Bishop and Tony are forced to handle a terrorist situation while at the airport, and more! In the new, 9th episode press release: Surrounded by Thanksgiving travelers at Dulles airport, Dinozzo and Bishop's husband are going to work a case involving an elevated terrorist threat. Press release number 2: While stuck at the Dulles airport due to inclement weather, Dinozzo, Bishop and her husband Jake will work an NCIS case involving an elevated terrorist threat at Northeast airports during the Thanksgiving travel surge. Jamie Bamber guest stars as Bishop’s husband, Nsa Attorney Jake Malloy. Guest stars feature: Jamie Bamber (Nsa Attorney Jake Malloy), Klea Scott (Airport Police Lieutenant Janet Lewis), Trent Dawson (Norman Dopps), Edie McClurg (Mrs.

When a lawyer gets involved in a fatal accident, he becomes compelled to set an innocent man free at the expense of his own career in our exclusive deleted scene from Reasonable Doubt. Dominic Cooper stars as district attorney Mitch Brockden, whose life unravels after he flees the scene of a fatal accident. When Clifton Davis (Samuel L. Jackson) is found with the body, he is charged with murder, causing Mitch to throw his own case against Clifton to try and clear his conscience, although this man may not be as innocent as he thinks. Check out this scene that wasn't shown during its theatrical run, which features Samuel L. Jackson and Gloria Reuben and shows how Mitch starts stacking the deck against himself in court.

Hotshot district attorney Mitch Brockden (Dominic Cooper) is involved in a fatal hit-and-run, but Clinton Davis (Samuel L. Jackson) is found with the body and charged with murder.

When up-and-coming District Attorney Mitch Brockden (Dominic Cooper) commits a fatal hit-and-run, he feels compelled to manipulate the case to acquit the accused criminal who was found with the body and blamed for the crime. Following the trial, Mitch’s worst fears come true when he realizes that his actions freed a guilty man, and he soon finds himself on the hunt for the killer before more victims pile up. Also in the cast of the Lionsgate release which opens in theaters and on VOD on January 17th, 2014, are Gloria Reuben, Samuel L. Jackson, Erin Karpluk, Ryan Robbins, Dylan Taylor, Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Lane Styles and John B. Lowe.

When up-and-coming District Attorney Mitch Brockden (Dominic Cooper) commits a fatal hit-and-run, he feels compelled to throw the case against the accused criminal who was found with the body and blamed for the crime. Following the trial, Mitch's worst fears come true when he realizes that he acquitted a guilty man, and he soon finds himself on the hunt for the killer before more victims pile up. Also starring Samuel L. Jackson, we have three exclusive photos from the upcoming thriller Reasonable Doubt before it hits On Demand and is in theaters January 17.

Reasonable Doubt comes to theaters January 17th, 2014 and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Dominic Cooper, Erin Karpluk, Gloria Reuben, Ryan Robbins, Dylan Taylor, Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Lane Styles.

VOD is where it’s at these days. In recent weeks, various titles have been scheduled to land on-demand before opening in theaters, from Lars von Trier’s four-hour-long sex epic Nymphomaniac to the Sharlto Copley-starring mind-bender Open Grave. The trend seems like it’ll only continue growing through next year, with simultaneous VOD-theatrical release dates being added to the calendar on a daily basis.

One film taking that road to release is Reasonable Doubt, which stars Dominic Cooper and Samuel L. Jackson. Today, we have the first trailer for the movie, clearing up a few plot aspects and promising a very fast-moving thriller. Check it out below:

Though the film’s plot reminds me an awful lot of The Lincoln Lawyer, the presence of capable stars like Cooper and Jackson suggest that Reasonable Doubt might turn out decently. The trailer certainly plays up the cat-and-mouse angle, as well...

A District Attorney's life is turned upside down after a fatal hit-and-run accident in the first trailer for Reasonable Doubt. Dominic Cooper stars as Mitch Brocken, the attorney who flees the scene after running a man over, when the authorities pin the crime on Clinton Davis (Samuel L. Jackson), who they believe is a serial killer. When Mitch realizes that the victim was really running away from Clinton, a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse ensues. Erin Karpluk and Gloria Reuben co-star in this upcoming thriller, debuting in limited release and on VOD formats January 17.

Reasonable Doubt comes to theaters January 17th, 2014 and stars Samuel L. Jackson, Dominic Cooper, Erin Karpluk, Gloria Reuben, Ryan Robbins, Dylan Taylor, Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Lane Styles.

*there are spoilers here. Tagline: "In this home, no one sleeps." Director/writer: Paul Soter. Cast: Johnathon Schaech, Andrea Frankle, Pell James, and Philippe Brenninkmeyer. Dark Circles is an indie horror title from the After Dark Originals label. The film has been shot by first time feature filmmaker Paul Soter and much of the action onscreen is confined to one set. In a large house, a family must deal with a haunting and possibly a crazed lunatic. What is real is mostly left up to the viewer. However, a few horror fans might be tempted to decide if events are hallucinations or something more dangerous. And, this well shot film is continuously entertaining. Dark Circles focuses on a husband and wife. Alex (Johnathon Schaech) and Penny (Pell James) have their hands full with a new child to raise and a new home to settle into. If that is not enough stress,...

Dark Circles

Street Date: 5/21/13

DVD Srp: $26.98

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After Dark Films presents a twisted reality in Dark Circles arriving on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand May 21st from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. This supernatural horror film stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer), Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do), Jennifer Foreman (Angry Little God) and Philippe Brenninkmeyer (Beerfest). The Dark Circles DVD includes audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter … Continue reading →...

It's Thursday trailer time and todays featured flick just happens to be After Dark Original's 'Dark Circles'. Lionsgate have revealed the new trailer over at Dread Central and the arm of their home entertainment division will be bringing the supernatural horror from Broken Lizard ('Club Dread', 'Super Troopers') member Paul Soter to DVD, digital download and VOD this May. 'Dark Circles' stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), Pell James ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers. Head below to check out the new trailer....

Lionsgate Home Entertainment will be unleashing the Paul Soter ('Super Troopers') helmed horror 'Dark Circles' on DVD, Digital Download and VOD this May. The supernatural chiller was originally part of the line-up for After Dark Originals and stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2') and Pell James ('Zodiac') as a pair of new parents whom through nights of sleep-deprivation due to their whinging kid begin seeing things in their house. The 'Dark Circles' bit of course referring to those dark bits under your eyes that come on more through lack of sleep. Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers all co-star and the flick is set for release from 21st May. Head below to check out the DVD artwork....

Lionsgate just dropped us a line to let us know they have two new features poised and ready for their DVD and digital download debuts on May 21st. Read on for the latest on one of the After Dark Originals, Dark Circles, and Cool Air.

After Dark Films presents a twisted reality in Dark Circles arriving on DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand May 21st from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. This supernatural horror film stars Pell James (The Lincoln Lawyer), Johnathon Schaech (That Thing You Do), Jennifer Foreman (Angry Little God) and Philippe Brenninkmeyer (Beerfest). The Dark Circles DVD includes audio commentary with writer/director Paul Soter and will be available for the suggested retail price of $26.98.

Synopsis

When new parents Alex and Penny retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things...

The trailer for the Paul Soter ('Super Troopers') helmed horror 'Dark Circles' has finally been unveiled. The first film to be released by After Dark Films, as part of their new After Dark Originals 2 series, stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), Pell James ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers. It'll be unleashed it all its glory later this year so stay tuned for a release date announcement soon. For now head below for the new trailer and get your fill of shocks and jumps....

Dark Circles is a psychological thriller being developed by After Dark Films. This title deals with a newlywed couple who move into a 19th Century farmhouse. A presence waits for them there. Then, Alex (Jonathan Schaech) and Penny (Pell James) must contend with sleep deprivation as their child keeps them awake at night and construction keeps them from sleeping during the day. Dark circles appear around their eyes, while a demon pursues them through their new home. The first trailer for Dark Circles is now available. Horror fans can see Alex and Penny struggle with their new responsibilities and a possible supernatural force. View the clip below. Release Date: 2013. Director/writer: Paul Soter. Cast: Pell James, Jonathan Schaech, Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle and Michael Patrick Rogers. The first trailer for Dark Circles is here: Source: Dark Circles at Upcoming Horror Movies  |  |  Advertise Here - Contact me...

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Dark Circles – no sleep! In other words: in this house no one sleeps! Just saw the first trailer for the upcoming horror movie which comes from director Paul Soter, and I don’t know what to say… it looks pretty cool to me. Basically, we’re dealing with some hallucinations, supernatural things, insomnia and stuff like that, so yeah – not bad at all, check it out in the rest of this report!

So, written and directed by Paul Soter, this horror movie (or, even better – another psychological thriller) follows young parents who move to a 19th century farmhouse in the country once their new child is born.

Happy family? Think again!

Or, even better – read the official synopsis:

When new parents Alex and Penny retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things...

Steve Lemme and Steve Guttenberg headline the new 3D family film I Heart Shakey, which finds a young girl having to give up her beloved dog when her dad takes on an exciting high profile job in Chicago. We have a clip from the film, which you can check out right now!

I Heart Shakey - We Are Gonna Rule Chicago

I Heart Shakey comes to theaters June 29th, 2012 and stars Steve Guttenberg, Beverly D'Angelo, Steve Lemme, Alfonso Arau, Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Michael Yurchak, Walt Sloan, Dusan Brown. The film is directed by Kevin Cooper.

Steve Guttenberg returns to the big screen in I Heart Shakey, in select theaters June 29th

Steve Guttenberg is the Chuck Norris of comedy. He's made of part myth, part legend, and a whole lot of Police Academy awesomeness. Yet, he's been absent from the big screen for far too long, only occasionally popping up in the odd, soon-forgotten Direct-to-dvd release here or there throughout the past decade. The last twenty years of his resume is chock full of films you've most likely never heard of, alongside a short stint on Dancing with the Stars. Chances are, if you're a young movie lover, you probably don't even know who Steve Guttenberg is.

Well, that all changes on June 29th, when "The Gutte" returns to select theaters across the country in the heartwarming 3D family adventure I Heart Shakey. Starring as Stubbs, Steve Guttenberg plays a war veteran who takes in a family pet,...

I Heart Shakey follows the journey of a single father J.T, his nine-year-old daughter, Chandler and their devoted dog, Shakey. After landing his dream job in Chicago, J.T. has to make the hardest decision of his life by moving his family of three to the big city from their small town. Shortly after they settle into their new luxurious home, they realize they have missed the fine print in the rental contract stating "no pets." Devastated by the possible loss of her beloved pet, Chandler hatches a plan to keep Shakey and teach her dad a valuable lesson about loyalty and the importance of keeping a family together. Watch the trailer, which features Broken Lizard Steve Lemme and legendary comedic actor Steve Guttenberg along with Beverly D'Angelo and Alfonso Arau.

I Heart Shakey - Trailer

I Heart Shakey comes to theaters June 29th, 2012 and stars Steve Guttenberg, Beverly D'Angelo,...

If you're a fan of After Dark Films' Horrorfest '8 Films To Die For' then you would have lapped up last year's new After Dark Originals (Ado) series. The collection of 8 new horrors that included the likes of 'Husk', 'Seconds Apart', 'Banshee', 'The Task' and 'Fertile Ground' will return with a fresh octuple of horror goodness for 2012, one of which will be 'Dark Circles'. As previously reported Broken Lizard member Paul Soter wrote and directed supernatural chiller 'Dark Circles' and now a new one-sheet and a batch of new stills from the completed production have been unveiled. The movie stars Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), the sexy Pell James ('Zodiac'),Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers. Check out the full plot and new assets below....

'Dark Circles' isn't a new horror about a murderous insomniac whose only distinctive feature are bags under his eyes but instead it's Paul Soter's new horror flick. Soter is one of those crazy members of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard ('Super Troopers', 'Beerfest', 'Club Dread') and will helm the project from his own script. Bloody Disgusting caught up with Soter recently in a new interview ,available at the link below, in which he states the movie will be 'pure horror thriller'. Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), the sexy Pell James -below ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers are all on board as cast members and the movie has just wrapped post-production. Check out the plot deets below and make sure you head on over to Bd at the link to read the full interview.

Paul Soter ('Club Dread', 'Super Troopers'), one of the members of the Broken Lizard comedy team, has been tapped to helm new horror 'Dark Circles'. The new flick is the first announced horror installment for the 2012 set of After Dark Originals. Johnathon Schaech ('ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2'), the sexy Pell James -below ('Zodiac'), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle, Jennifer Foreman and Michael Patrick Rogers are all set to star in . Check out the plot details below....

I adore Club Dread. For my money, it's one of the few slasher films of the 2000s that really 'got' the subgenre and knew exactly how to operate within it. That it also happened to be a hilarious comedy was nothing but a big bonus.

That film's co-writer and star, Paul Soter (he of Broken Lizard), is set to direct Dark Circles, a supernatural flick from After Dark Originals. The film stars Jonathan Schaech (Prom Night remake), Philippe Brenninkmeyer and Andrea Frankle.

Synopsis:

When new parents Alex and Penny retreat from the city and move into a place outside town, the stress and massive sleep-deprivation caused by their infant has both of them seeing things in the house that may or may not exist. Persistent sightings of a strange woman have each of them wondering if they are suffering from hallucinations or if their new home holds a dark, supernatural presence.

From After Dark comes Dark Circles, which comes from Club Dread's Paul Soter, one of the best parts of the Broken Lizard comedy troop (he's also starred in Super Troopers and Beerfest)! Pell James (Surveillance, Zodiac), Jonathan Schaech (Prom Night, ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2, Quarantine, Laid to Rest), Philippe Brenninkmeyer, Andrea Frankle and Michael Patrick Rogers all star. "Urbanites Alex and Penny escape their stuffy city life to raise their newborn in the country. Instead, they find their spacious farmhome harbors horrors that threaten their relationship, imperil their son, and drive them to acts that neither believed they were capable of, but both are powerless to stop."...

Groom, Charlie (Charlie Koznick) doesn't turn up to his wedding and his groomsmen are missing too. The bride-to-be, Kim (Alexa Havins) says if he doesn't show he'd "better be dead or dying." Naturally she'd have to make that comment and then take it back. A call is made where it appears there are two DBs in a bloodied fountain. They're not dead, but the missing groomsmen; Jack (Tug Coker) and Sean (Greg Winter). Tripp (Rex Linn) says the blood in the fountain is human, from their clothes, but it's not theirs. Horatio (David Caruso) says "someone's dead." Calleigh (Emily Procter) asks for Charlie's brush and a photo so they can check the blood for his DNA. Calleigh gets the last line before the opening credits now, which was always left to Horatio in the past. Natalia (Eva Larue) takes a sample from the fountain for analysis and to check the DNA.