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Lineup Announcements
– Hot Docs has announced the ten documentary features that will screen in this year’s Special Presentations program. Special Presentations features a high-profile collection of world and international premieres, award winners from the recent international festival circuit and works by master filmmakers or featuring some star subjects.
Special Presentations will screen as part of the 2017 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, running April 27 – May 7. The complete Special Presentations program and the full selection of films to screen at Hot Docs 2017 will be announced on March 21, including the 2017 opening night film.
The new titles include: “Bill Nye: Science Guy,” “Chasing Coral,” “Dolores,” “Elian,” “Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower,” “In Loco Parentis,” “Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press,” “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World,” “Strong Island” and “The Workers Cup.
Lineup Announcements
– Hot Docs has announced the ten documentary features that will screen in this year’s Special Presentations program. Special Presentations features a high-profile collection of world and international premieres, award winners from the recent international festival circuit and works by master filmmakers or featuring some star subjects.
Special Presentations will screen as part of the 2017 Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, running April 27 – May 7. The complete Special Presentations program and the full selection of films to screen at Hot Docs 2017 will be announced on March 21, including the 2017 opening night film.
The new titles include: “Bill Nye: Science Guy,” “Chasing Coral,” “Dolores,” “Elian,” “Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower,” “In Loco Parentis,” “Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press,” “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World,” “Strong Island” and “The Workers Cup.
- 3/2/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Stars: Jodelle Ferland, Lochlyn Munro, Neal McDonough, Sunny Suljic, Pascale Hutton, Anthony Konechny, Jonathan Whitesell, Jake Croker, Chanelle Peloso, Rukiya Bernard | Written and Directed by Sheldon Wilson
When it comes to horror we get used to certain tropes appearing in the films. These are often accepted and taken in the fun of the horror experience, as long as the film manages to deliver the expected level of entertainment. The Unspoken is a film where you’ll find many tropes at work, but does it deliver?
After a night in 1997 when a family mysteriously vanished from their home, the house is left vacant for 17 years. When a new family move in, Angela (Jodelle Ferland) agrees to help look after their child. Now undisturbed though the house appears to be coming back to life, and has a keen interest in Angela herself.
If there is one thing that The Unspoken doesn’t do,...
When it comes to horror we get used to certain tropes appearing in the films. These are often accepted and taken in the fun of the horror experience, as long as the film manages to deliver the expected level of entertainment. The Unspoken is a film where you’ll find many tropes at work, but does it deliver?
After a night in 1997 when a family mysteriously vanished from their home, the house is left vacant for 17 years. When a new family move in, Angela (Jodelle Ferland) agrees to help look after their child. Now undisturbed though the house appears to be coming back to life, and has a keen interest in Angela herself.
If there is one thing that The Unspoken doesn’t do,...
- 10/28/2016
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
There are only so many iterations of the haunted house trope and yet they continue getting made. Sometimes we’re lucky with James Wan’s The Conjuring series delivering fear along with period aesthetic and tense mood, but those are few and far between. More often we receive work trying hard to stand out from the pack that prove less than inspired with the past decade or so seeing an uptick in violence and gore to make up for any redundancies in themes. To that end I commend regular genre TV movie director Sheldon Wilson for showing restraint on The Unspoken. Atmosphere is paramount as it should be, but sadly it’s created almost solely from jump scares the prologue quickly numbs us towards as soon as things get going.
It’s 1997 and a seemingly empty house has blood-covered windows and abandoned cars in the front driveway. The door swings...
It’s 1997 and a seemingly empty house has blood-covered windows and abandoned cars in the front driveway. The door swings...
- 10/25/2016
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
"When the sons of the fallen came upon the daughters of men they bore the way of the wicked." An opening gambit that reads infinitely more interesting than the tagline for Kevin Carraway's latest low-budget horror movie. 'Evil Never Dies', anyone? Is that a fact? Well, as the filmmakers so eloquently put it, evil never dies but film careers do. Remember when Christian Slater was the epitome of cool? Now he's playing heroic priests in inexplicably dull horror movies. Remember when Vinnie Jones had the world at his feet? Ok, so that's a bit of a stretch, but Vinnie Jones stars alongside Slater in the straight-to-dvd feature that riffs on The Omen and Carrie. Here's a twist for you. Christian Slater plays a holier than thou priest and Vinnie Jones plays the part of a doting father. He's still a cop of course but the role of...
- 9/7/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
"When the sons of the fallen came upon the daughters of men they bore the way of the wicked." An opening gambit that reads infinitely more interesting than the tagline for Kevin Carraway's latest low-budget horror movie. 'Evil Never Dies', anyone? Is that a fact? Well, as the filmmakers so eloquently put it, evil never dies but film careers do. Remember when Christian Slater was the epitome of cool? Now he's playing heroic priests in inexplicably dull horror movies. Remember when Vinnie Jones had the world at his feet? Ok, so that's a bit of a stretch, but Vinnie Jones stars alongside Slater in the straight-to-dvd feature that riffs on The Omen and Carrie. Here's a twist for you. Christian Slater plays a holier than thou priest and Vinnie Jones plays the part of a doting father. He's still a cop of course but the role of...
- 9/7/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
"When the sons of the fallen came upon the daughters of men they bore the way of the wicked." An opening gambit that reads infinitely more interesting than the tagline for Kevin Carraway's latest low-budget horror movie. 'Evil Never Dies', anyone? Is that a fact? Well, as the filmmakers so eloquently put it, evil never dies but film careers do. Remember when Christian Slater was the epitome of cool? Now he's playing heroic priests in inexplicably dull horror movies. Remember when Vinnie Jones had the world at his feet? Ok, so that's a bit of a stretch, but Vinnie Jones stars alongside Slater in the straight-to-dvd feature that riffs on The Omen and Carrie. Here's a twist for you. Christian Slater plays a holier than thou priest and Vinnie Jones plays the part of a doting father. He's still a cop of course but the role of...
- 9/7/2014
- 24framespersecond.net
Stars: Christian Slater, Vinnie Jones, Jake Croker, Emily Tennant, Aren Buchholz, Matthew Robert Kelly, Brittney Wilson, Jedidiah Goodacre, Jillian Fargey, Chris Shields, Anna Galvin, Sydney Waack, Ryan Grantham | Written by Matthew Robert Kelly | Directed by Kevin Carraway
Sometimes you see actors turn up in movies and you just know what to expect. I find though that to be fair to the film I look to be pleasantly surprised, and sometimes I even am…but this tends to be rare. Way of the Wicked stars Christian Slater and Vinnie Jones and for fans of bad movies I don’t really need to say much more than that do I?
When Robbie (Jake Croker) returns to the town where he was once implicated in the death of a classmate it’s not long before another student dies. Detective John Elliot (Vinnie Jones) begins to suspect Robbie as being to blame, especially when...
Sometimes you see actors turn up in movies and you just know what to expect. I find though that to be fair to the film I look to be pleasantly surprised, and sometimes I even am…but this tends to be rare. Way of the Wicked stars Christian Slater and Vinnie Jones and for fans of bad movies I don’t really need to say much more than that do I?
When Robbie (Jake Croker) returns to the town where he was once implicated in the death of a classmate it’s not long before another student dies. Detective John Elliot (Vinnie Jones) begins to suspect Robbie as being to blame, especially when...
- 9/2/2014
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
Troubled priest Father Henry (Christian Slater) has been keeping tabs on Robbie, a young teen who was linked to the death of a 12-year-old boy in rural Washington State. Five years later Robbie (Jake Croker) is back and trying to attract the attention of high school beauty Emily Tennant while incurring the ire of her over-protective cop father (Vinnie Jones). Then a series of unexplained murders occurs...
- 7/31/2014
- Sky Movies
Title: Way of the Wicked Director: Kevin Carraway Starring: Christian Slater, Vinnie Jones, Jake Croker, Emily Tennant Running time: 92 minutes, Not Rated, Available May 20th Special Features: None Every few years a mysterious death occurs in a small town that has caught the eye of a local defrocked priest (Christian Slater) who believes it’s a sign of the devil. He believes it to be the telekinetic powers of a boy (Jake Croker) who has his eyes on Detective John Elliot’s (Vinnie Jones) daughter Heather (Emily Tennant). The Good: Interesting story for the most part, but I figured it out within the first 10 minutes of the film. The Bad: [ Read More ]
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- 5/30/2014
- by juliana
- ShockYa
In the new supernatural horror movie Way of the Wicked, Christian Slater lives up to his first name and plays a man of God. But he’s not without his flaws. As director Kevin Carraway told us, “It was definitely different for me to see Christian play that kind of dark person. He is such a fantastic actor that I knew he would bring that character to life."
" Even on set, watching some of the decisions he made, he is such a professional. I can totally understand why he has had such longevity in this business and I would love to work with him again in the future.”
Carraway said there was no ego, not even with the press mobbing him the moment he stepped onto set. “When he first showed up, reporters wanted to interview Christian. The energy on the set was amazing. He would go around and speak with everyone.
" Even on set, watching some of the decisions he made, he is such a professional. I can totally understand why he has had such longevity in this business and I would love to work with him again in the future.”
Carraway said there was no ego, not even with the press mobbing him the moment he stepped onto set. “When he first showed up, reporters wanted to interview Christian. The energy on the set was amazing. He would go around and speak with everyone.
- 5/19/2014
- by Staci Layne Wilson
- DreadCentral.com
So you're curious about the new flick Way of the Wicked, which tells of demonic possession featuring Vinnie Jones and Christian Slater as an exorcist? We don't blame ya! How about you score yourself a copy on us?
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an email at contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
This contest will end on at 12:01 Am Pt on May 19.
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of Way of the Wicked. The thriller is directed by Kevin Carraway (7 Below) and stars Christian Slater (Stranded, True Romance), Vinnie Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand, Snatch), Emily Tennant (Juno, Mr. Young), and Jake Croker.
Way of the Wicked will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an Srp of $29.97 on May 20th.
To enter for your chance to win, just send us an email at contests@dreadcentral.com including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll take care of the rest.
This contest will end on at 12:01 Am Pt on May 19.
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of Way of the Wicked. The thriller is directed by Kevin Carraway (7 Below) and stars Christian Slater (Stranded, True Romance), Vinnie Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand, Snatch), Emily Tennant (Juno, Mr. Young), and Jake Croker.
Way of the Wicked will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an Srp of $29.97 on May 20th.
- 5/12/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
We told you about the new demonic possession flick featuring Vinnie Jones and Christian Slater as an exorcist, Way of the Wicked, a few weeks ago, and if that wasn't enough to compel you to watch, maybe this exclusive clip will do the trick!
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of Way of the Wicked. The thriller is directed by Kevin Carraway (7 Below) and stars Christian Slater (Stranded, True Romance), Vinnie Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand, Snatch), Emily Tennant (Juno, Mr. Young), and Jake Croker.
Way of the Wicked will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an Srp of $29.97 on May 20th.
After a series of inexplicable murders sweeps a small, isolated community, Father Henry (Slater) goes to a local police detective (Jones) with a theory on why the murders are occurring. The two learn...
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of Way of the Wicked. The thriller is directed by Kevin Carraway (7 Below) and stars Christian Slater (Stranded, True Romance), Vinnie Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand, Snatch), Emily Tennant (Juno, Mr. Young), and Jake Croker.
Way of the Wicked will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an Srp of $29.97 on May 20th.
After a series of inexplicable murders sweeps a small, isolated community, Father Henry (Slater) goes to a local police detective (Jones) with a theory on why the murders are occurring. The two learn...
- 5/9/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Inexplicable murder is set to be unleashed in a small town as the new horror film, ‘Way of the Wicked,’ is set to be released on Blu-ray and DVD. The suspense thriller will be distributed on home release by Image Entertainment. The Blu-ray will sell for $29.97, while the DVD will retail for $27.99. ‘Way of the Wicked’ stars Christian Slater, Vinnie Jones, Emily Tennant and Jake Croker. The paranormal film, which was written by ‘Transparency’ scribe Matt Kelly, was directed by ’7 Below’ helmer Kevin Carraway. Image Entertainment has released the following official synopsis for ‘Way of the Wicked’: After a series of inexplicable murders sweeps a small, isolated [ Read More ]
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- 5/5/2014
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of Way of the Wicked. The thriller is directed by Kevin Carraway (7 Below) and stars Christian Slater (Stranded, True Romance), Vinnie Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand, Snatch), Emily Tennant (Juno, Mr. Young) and Jake Croker. Way of the Wicked will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an Srp of $29.97. After a series of inexplicable murders … Continue reading →
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- 4/27/2014
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
Okay, so before we get into the trailer and art and plot crunch, here's what you need to know... This is a movie about demonic possession featuring Vinnie Jones and Christian Slater as an exorcist! Need I say more to get your interest?
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of Way of the Wicked. The thriller is directed by Kevin Carraway (7 Below) and stars Christian Slater (Stranded, True Romance), Vinnie Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand, Snatch), Emily Tennant (Juno, Mr. Young), and Jake Croker.
Way of the Wicked will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an Srp of $29.97 on May 20th.
After a series of inexplicable murders sweeps a small, isolated community, Father Henry (Slater) goes to a local police detective (Jones) with a theory on why the murders are occurring. The two learn that...
From the Press Release
Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment brand, announces the DVD and Blu-ray release of Way of the Wicked. The thriller is directed by Kevin Carraway (7 Below) and stars Christian Slater (Stranded, True Romance), Vinnie Jones (X-Men: The Last Stand, Snatch), Emily Tennant (Juno, Mr. Young), and Jake Croker.
Way of the Wicked will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 and Blu-ray for an Srp of $29.97 on May 20th.
After a series of inexplicable murders sweeps a small, isolated community, Father Henry (Slater) goes to a local police detective (Jones) with a theory on why the murders are occurring. The two learn that...
- 4/25/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Way of the Wicked is sneaking its way onto DVD through Image Entertainment. The film is from director Kevin Carraway (7 Below) and writer Matthew Robert Kelly. Way of the Wicked is a supernatural thriller, involving a series of mysterious murders in an isolated community. The film stars Vinnie Jones, Christian Slater and Emily Tennant. Fans of thrillers can preview the film's May, 2014 launch right here. For more on the story, Father Henry (Slater) believes he has the solution to a series of brutal murders. A troubled youth is the number one suspect, but demonic forces might be at play. Can this priest rid this town of a lingering evil? Way of the Wicked will release on DVD May 20th, 2014. Cinephiles can preview the launch below, with the film's unofficial trailer. Release Date: May 20th, 2014 (DVD). Director: Kevin Carraway. Writer: Matthew Robert Kelly. Cast: Vinnie Jones, Christian Slater, Emily Tennant, Jake Croker and Aren Buchholz.
- 3/26/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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