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Fantastic Fest Announces Final Wave of Programming for 2011

If you've been on the fence about attending this year's edition of Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, which runs from September 22-29, then the announcement that came today about their final wave of programming should make up your mind. With these additions, just about every film on our radar will be making an appearance at this year's fest! Read on for the details.

The Loved Ones Getting a Prequel? First US Distribution News

Believe the hype, folks. Sean Byrne's critically acclaimed feature film The Loved Ones (review here) is every bit as good as you have heard. Even better? Word from the director has surfaced about not only what's next, but what's up with a domestic release here in the States.

CONTEST CLOSED! In NYC? Win Passes to the Scary Movies 4 Film Festival in our Twitter Contest!

Our friends at the Film Society of Lincoln Center have generously given us five pairs of tickets to attend the fourth annual Scary Movies Film Festival to give away to you hungry horror-loving hounds.

First Australian TV Spot for The Loved Ones Introduces Us to a Horror Princess

On September 30th Sean Byrne's critically acclaimed feature film The Loved Ones (review here) hits cinemas in Australia. So what are we doing here in the States to celebrate? Watching the first TV spot and wondering why we can't have it here, that's what!

The Loved Ones Hits DVD and Blu-ray in the UK

Our friends across the pond once again shoot and score! Yep, another film we're dying for here in the States is hitting Blu-ray and DVD in the UK, and all that we can do is drool. Well, that and import!

Edmonton International Film Fest Horror Lineup

Western Canada's most badass film festival returns with an incredible lineup of films beginning on September 24 and running through October 1. Wondering what's in store? Come on in and take a look!

UPDATED: Two New Clips for the Highly Acclaimed Horror Flick The Loved Ones

Ever since it won the Midnight Madness award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, we've all been dying to see The Loved Ones (review here). We debuted the trailer a few months back, and now we've got a couple of clips for you horror faithful out there!

Trailer Debut: The Loved Ones

After nabbing the Midnight Madness award at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, things got kind of quiet in terms of the highly praised little film The Loved Ones (review here). We're talking lots of silence. Thankfully it looks as if the flick is ready to start making some noise again as a new trailer has hit!

TIFF '09: The Loved Ones Wins Midnight Madness Award

The 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, which ran September 10th-19th this year, has announced the recipient of The Cadillac People's Choice Award - Midnight Madness, and, considering the number of positive reviews the film has received (including our own), it should come as no surprise that the winner was The Loved Ones (review here).

Loved Ones, The (2009)

Reviewed by Mike Cameron, The Substream Starring Xavier Samuel, Jessica McNamee, Richard Wilson, Victoria Thaine Directed by Sean Byrne

TIFF '09: Midnight Madness Day Four

The Toronto International Film Festival '09 is in full swing, and you'll be happy to know that Dread Central has partnered with the fine folks over at The Substream to bring you daily video coverage of the event that will feature news, interviews, and maybe even a couple of reviews here and there.

Details and Pictures Emerge for The Loved Ones

As with My Son, My Son in the story below, thanks to the official site for the Toronto Film Festival (which runs from September 10-19), we're getting more details on the movies that are being screened, including one that's generated quite a bit of buzz in its homeland of Australia, Sean Byrne's The Loved Ones.