Horror Highlights: HALLOWEEN KILLS, THE WAGES OF SIN!, DRAGULA

HALLOWEEN KILLS is Available on Digital 12/14 and 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD 1/11/2022: "Evil dies tonight.  Jamie Lee Curtis (“Scream Queens”, Knives Out), Judy Greer (The Village, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Andi Matichak (Blue Bloods, Orange is the New Black) and the entire town of Haddonfield band together to take down the infamous killer Michael Myers in the never-before-seen Extended Cut of HALLOWEEN KILLS, arriving on Digital December 14, 2021, as well as on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray^TM and DVD January 11, 2022. Hailed as “A bloodthirsty sequel” (Bloody Disgusting), HALLOWEEN KILLS features the original theatrical release, the Extended Cut with Alternate Ending and exclusive bonus content which includes extended and deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes look at creating the film, special gag reel and more!

The Halloween night when Michael Myers returned isn’t over yet. Michael manages to free himself from Laurie Strode’s (Jamie Lee Curtis) trap to resume his ritual bloodbath. As Laurie fights for her life from injuries from her last encounter with Michael, she inspires her daughter Karen (Judy Greer), granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak), and all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster. The vigilante mob then sets out to hunt Michael down, once and for all.

Master of horror John Carpenter (Halloween 1978, Halloween 2018) once again joins forces with director David Gordon Green (Halloween, Pineapple Express) and producers Jason Blum (Blumhouse), Malek Akkad (Trancas International Films) and Bill Block (Miramax) for this continuation of the Halloween franchise. HALLOWEEN KILLS also includes a stellar cast, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Will Patton (The Forever Purge, The Postman), Thomas Mann (Kong: Skull Island, Amityville: The Awakening) and Anthony Michael Hall (“The Dead Zone”, The Dark Knight).  “As immortal as Michael Myers himself” (The Wrap), HALLOWEEN KILLS offers a tricky treat for audiences both old and new.
                              
BONUS FEATURES on 4K ULTRA HD, BLU-RAY^TM, DVD & DIGITAL:

• GAG REEL
• DELETED/EXTENDED SCENES
• HADDONFIELD’S OPEN WOUNDS - Those who die at the hands of Michael Myers are not his only victims. We look at some of the returning characters, and why their past traumatic encounters with The Shape made them natural candidates to try and defend Haddonfield against him.
• THE KILL TEAM - It takes a big team to create a film the scale of HALLOWEEN KILLS, especially when part of the task is raising the bar for Michael's gruesome kills. We hear the people behind the mayhem discuss how they continue to push the franchise to new heights.
• STRODE FAMILY VALUES - Filmmakers and cast discuss the three generations of Strode women that have been terrorized by The Shape, and the roles Laurie, Karen and Allyson play in trying to vanquish his evil.
• 1978 TRANSFORMATIONS - Shooting new footage that matches the feel of the iconic 1978 footage is no easy task, and even takes a little bit of luck. We reveal some of the secrets of how filmmakers achieved these stunning sequences.
• THE POWER OF FEAR - The impact of Michael Myers' pure evil extends far beyond his victims. We examine how fear of The Shape changed the psychology of the people of Haddonfield.
• KILL COUNT
• FEATURE COMMENTARY - Director/co-writer David Gordon Green and stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Judy Greer

HALLOWEEN KILLS will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray^™, DVD and Digital.

• 4K Ultra HD delivers the ultimate movie watching experience. Featuring the combination of 4K resolution, the color brilliance of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and HDR10+* which delivers incredible brightness and contrast for each scene and immersive audio for a multidimensional sound experience.
• Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack includes Blu-ray^™, DVD and Digital copy.
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Watch the Short Film THE WAGES OF SIN!: "Writer/Director: Gunner Willis
Executive Producers: Landon Thorne, Tom Clark, Ryan Polly, Grant Wakefield
Producer: Chip White, Brad Jayne, Andrew Eakle
Director of Photography: Andrew Bradford
Original Music by: Erik Nordgren
Costume Designer: Lile Sizemore
Production Designer: Sydney Wells

CAST:
Mary Emily Deal
Derek Evans
Tom Clark
Sofia Sorana-Xavier
Isabella Hernandez
Isaiah McFadden
Rebecca Deese
Makayla Mikell

CREW:
Supervising Producer: Glenn Seale
1st AD: Stephanie Adams
Casting Director: Matt Sefick
Production Assistants: Doug Shumate, Jordan Bistrow
1st AC: Josh Hall
2nd AC: Trevor Kolman
BTS: Robert Therrell
Sound Mixer: Chris Bollinger
Boom Op: Chris Gantt
Gaffer: TJ Morrison
Swing: Brent Christy
Key Grip: Justin Robinson
Dolly Grip/Swing: Dorian Del Valle
Grip: Harrison Kracht
Stunt Supervisor: Justin Robinson
Crafty: Bernadette Wilson
Set Medic: Teresa Parish
Casket built and designed by: Chris Bollinger

POST:
Edited by: Ryan Polly & Gunner Willis
VFX: Lane Carter
Additional VFX: Derek Evans
Colorist: John Carrington
Post Sound Designer/Mixer: Bradford Nyght
Additional Mixer: Landon Lipinski
Poster Designer: Zak Dennis
ADR Recording: Atlanta Voiceover Studio

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SPECIAL THANKS: Seth Worley, Shea Sizemore, Zach Robinson, Will Hines."

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SHUDDER RENEWS HIT DRAG COMPETITION SERIES THE BOULET BROTHERS’ DRAGULA FOR A FIFTH SEASON AHEAD OF SEASON FOUR FINALE, PREMIERING DECEMBER 21: "Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced today the renewal of the hit drag competition series The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula for a fifth season. The renewal comes ahead of the final two episodes of season four, with the finale, which will crown the world’s next drag supermonster and award the season’s $100,000 grand prize, debuting Tuesday, December 21.  In the seven weeks since it premiered, The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula season 4 has been the most watched program on Shudder.

“We are so thrilled to be celebrating the monumental success of season 4 with our new partners at Shudder. It has been a roller coaster ride of a season, and we’re still overwhelmed with how engaged and passionate fans and critics have been all season long,” said The Boulet Brothers. “Season 4 is a real triumph for our team, but it’s only the beginning, and we can’t wait to share what we have planned next. We have such sights to show you!”

“We believed this new season would be something special, and The Boulet Brothers did not disappoint, delivering  a wildly entertaining show that solidifies its hit status among a passionate and growing global fanbase,” said Craig Engler, Shudder’s General Manager. “We look forward to sharing these final season four episodes with audiences, as we crown a winner from a diverse roster of talented contestants and are delighted to continue our collaboration with The Boulet Brothers on a fifth season next year.”

Created, written and produced by series’ hosts the Boulet Brothers, the fourth season featured drag artists from around the world for the first time competing in challenges ranging from costume creation and makeup artistry to live performance and acting with the winner taking home a $100,000 grand prize, the largest in the show’s history. Season four followed a successful launch for the Shudder Original The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Resurrection, the innovative, two-hour film – part horror movie, part documentary and part reality competition – which was one of the service’s most watched premieres of 2020.

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula is written, produced and co-directed by the Boulet Brothers, directed by Nathan Noyes and executive produced by David Sigurani. On behalf of Shudder, Executive Producers Craig Engler and Emily Gotto; Executive in Charge Nick Lazo and Producer Samuel Zimmerman. Season 4 is produced in association with OUTtv."