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There’s captivating imagery in the latest trailer for Treehouse, the first traditionally filmed feature from Michael G. Barrlett, director of The Zombie Diaries and The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill. Here, he trades the camcorder aesthetic and UK setting for an Americana-infused youth-oriented thriller, and we’ll see the result this February. Hitting next month from Uncork’d, Treehouse begins when Elizabeth (Dana Melanie)…

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Treehouse screens Sunday November 16th at 8:30pm at The Tivoli Theater (6350 Delmar Boulevard) as part of The St. Louis International Film Festival. Tickets can be purchased Here

Britsih-born director Michael Bartlett made a name for himself in horror circles with The Zombie Diaries, its sequel, The Zombie Diaries 2. and The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill. His latest shocker is Treehouse. When a young girl and her little brother are the latest to go missing without a trace, their hometown imposes a curfew, and no one is allowed to go out after dark. But two brothers break the rules, and when they unwittingly stumble across an old treehouse deep in the woods, they find themselves in the middle of an unimaginable nightmare. Inside the treehouse, the brothers discover the missing girl, terrified and hiding, but her brother has vanished. Together, the trio will soon face a fight for survival against an unexpected and bone-chilling evil.

Investigate one of the world’s most haunted places with the DVD and digital download release of the horror film, ‘The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill.’ Rlj Entertainment released the movie, which was co-directed by Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates, today, with the DVD selling for $27.97. The special features included on the DVD consist of an audio commentary with the co-directors and cast, as well as “Tales from the Graveyard” deleted scenes. Besides helming the film, Gates and Bartlett also star in ‘The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill’ with Craig Stovin, Criselda Cabitac, Mark Jeavons and Rob Whitaker. Gates, who previously co-directed ‘The Zombie Diaries’ and its sequel with Bartlett, also penned the script [ Read More ]

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The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill From the Makers of The Zombie Diaries Available on DVD and Digital Download September 30th, 2014

Los Angeles, August 26, 2014- Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, announces the DVD and digital download release of the horror film The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill. Co-Directed by Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates, the film stars Craig Stovin, Criselda Cabitac, Kevin Gates, Michael Bartlett, Mark Jeavons and … Continue reading →

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Well over a year ago here on Dread, Uncle Creepy was raving about The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill (review), and today we're happy to report that it's finally getting set to haunt us all here in the States. Read on for release details!

From the Press Release

Image Entertainment, an Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) brand, announces the DVD and digital download release of the horror film The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill. Co-directed by Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates, the film stars Craig Stovin, Criselda Cabitac, Kevin Gates, Michael Bartlett, Mark Jeavons, and Rob Whitaker.

The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill will be available on DVD for an Srp of $27.97 on September 30, 2014.

Based on true events, six investigators head to one of the world’s most haunted places to uncover the source of supernatural sightings and phenomena. Known for centuries as a notorious magnet for grave robbers, body snatchers, Satanists, and cultists since the time of The Black Death,...

Image Entertainment is bringing The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill to DVD and VOD on September 30th. Yet another entry in the "found footage" arena, this one comes to us from Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates of The Zombie Diaries films.

The film stars Craig Stovin, Criselda Cabitac, Kevin Gates, Michael Bartlett, Mark Jeavons and Rob Whitaker.

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Alrighty, kids! On tap right now is the official trailer for the steller new spooker from Kevin Gates and Michael Bartlett, The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill (review). Check it out and look for more on it as Rlj/Image Entertainment nears its September 30, 2014 DVD release date.

Mark Andrews, Michael Bartlett, Criselda Cabitac, Samantha Carpenter and Sarah Catlin star.

Synopsis

Based on true events, six investigators head to one of the world’s most haunted places to uncover the source of supernatural sightings and phenomena. Known for centuries as a notorious magnet for grave robbers, body snatchers, Satanists and cultists since the time of The Black Death, the ruined St. Mary’s Church at Clophill plays host to filmmaker Kevin Gates and his team of researchers. Obsessed with unraveling the secrets of this “unholy ground,” they venture into the murky darkness armed with cameras, curiosity and a need to expose the truth.

Stars: Michael Bartlett, Kevin Gates, Craig Stovin, Criselda Cabitac, Mark Jeavons | Written by Kevin Gates | Directed by Michael Bartlett, Kevin Gates

In March 1963, a black mass was held at a ruined church in Clophill, Bedfordshire by a coven of dark witches. Tombs were looted, animals sacrificed and human bones arranged during a macabre ceremony. Further defilements continued at Clophill in the following years, with cattle in nearby fields found mutilated, evidence of necromancy discovered and perpetual sightings of paranormal activity witnessed at the isolated ruin. Fifty years on from the original incident, the Clophill legend remains etched on the psyches of the local populace. In 2010, a documentary team was assembled to investigate the legend of the Clophill witches and to try and uncover the truth behind the paranormal events.

Oh great, another found-footage flick and one created by the guys behind the Zombie Diaries series – which, to be honest, doesn‘t exactly bode well…...

After bone-chilling horror film The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill (review here) makes its debut at FrightFest 2013, it'll be released on UK DVD courtesy of Second Sight. Read on for the details!

The DVD will come complete with the stunning packaging you see below and the following special features on 14 October 2013:

Audio commentary with cast and crew Audio commentary with writers/directors Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates "Tales from the Graveyard - The Clophill Archives" (deleted scenes)

Synopsis:

In March 1963 a Black Mass was held within the ruins of a church in the small English village of Clophill. Tombs were desecrated and animals sacrificed during the macabre ritual.

Fifty years on, following numerous reports of strange apparitions since that infamous ceremony, an investigative film crew was assembled to interview eyewitnesses and set up camp within the church ruins. During the long night ahead, they hoped to capture some kind of paranormal presence.

A fresh crop of new images from several of the flicks playing at this year's Film4 FrightFest have come our way and we're dishing 'em right here to ya! Check out new eye candy for Cheap Thrills, Odd Thomas, The Conspiracy, and Wither.

From the Press Release:

Are you ready for a spine-chilling global avalanche of Indian zombies, Israeli oldboys, vengeance-crazed Vikings, Swedish mesmerists, Irish telekinesis, Argentine undead, Aussie bone-crushers, murderous Mormons and Chilean assassins?

Film4 FrightFest 2013, returning for its 4teenth year, is delighted to unveil its biggest lineup in history. From Thurs 22 August to Monday 26 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will be at the Empire Cinema in London’s Leicester Square to present 51 films on three screens. Empire 1 will house the main event while the Discovery strands will play in Empires 2 & 4. The new FrightFest Xtra strand, also in Screen 2, will allow fans to catch up...

From the press release:

Are you ready for a spine-chilling global avalanche of Indian zombies, Israeli oldboys, vengeance-crazed Vikings, Swedish mesmerists, Irish telekinesis, Argentine undead, Aussie bone-crushers, murderous Mormons and Chilean assassins?

Film4 FrightFest 2013, returning for its 4teenth year, has unveiled its biggest line-up in history. From Thurs 22 August to Monday 26 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will be at the Empire Cinema in London’s Leicester Square to present 51 films on three screens. Empire 1 will house the main event while the Discovery strands will play in Empires 2 & 4. The new FrightFest Xtra strand, also in Screen 2, will allow fans to catch up with sold-out performances of the most popular attractions.

This year there are eleven countries representing five continents with a record-breaking thirty-three UK or European premieres and ten world premieres.

The world premieres include our opening night attraction The Dead 2: India from the Ford Brothers,...

If you've been jealous of our UK brothers and sisters in years past because of the incredible lineup offered by the Film4 FrightFest, well, you ain't seen nothing yet! Check out what they have on the menu for 2013 along with a ridiculous amount of new images from several of the films.

From the Press Release:

Are you ready for a spine-chilling global avalanche of Indian zombies, Israeli oldboys, vengeance-crazed Vikings, Swedish mesmerists, Irish telekinesis, Argentine undead, Aussie bone-crushers, murderous Mormons and Chilean assassins?

Film4 FrightFest 2013, returning for its 4teenth year, is delighted to unveil its biggest lineup in history. From Thurs 22 August to Monday 26 August, the UK’s leading event for genre fans will be at the Empire Cinema in London’s Leicester Square to present 51 films on three screens. Empire 1 will house the main event while the Discovery strands will play in Empires 2 & 4. The new FrightFest Xtra strand, also...

Alrighty, kids! On tap right now is the official sales art for the steller new spooker from Kevin Gates and Michael Bartlett, The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill (review). Dig it in all of its spooky glory!

"We shot The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill during the pre-production of Zombie Diaries 2 when there were a whole series of setbacks with funding the sequel," says Kevin Gates. "During the pre-production period I was itching to get something shot, and there was just time to squeeze in an 'in-between' film. The idea of taking back control, making the kind of film we wanted and could take our time over, was very appealing."

Gates continues, "I grew up in an area of Bedfordshire in the UK rich in legends of witchcraft and knew of a local ruin that had a history of black magic and the occult and always thought it had potential for a film.

Time to kick off your week with a nice sampling of spooky as we have landed the official festival trailer for Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates' The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill (review). Saddle up, kids, and get set for your exclusive first look!

"We shot The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill during the pre-production of Zombie Diaries 2 when there were a whole series of setbacks with funding the sequel," says Kevin Gates. "During the pre-production period I was itching to get something shot, and there was just time to squeeze in an 'in-between' film. The idea of taking back control, making the kind of film we wanted and could take our time over, was very appealing."

Gates continues, "I grew up in an area of Bedfordshire in the UK rich in legends of witchcraft and knew of a local ruin that had a history of black magic and the occult and...

Alrighty kids! On tap right now is the sales art for the steller new spooker from Kevin Gates and Michael Bartlett, The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill. Put on your night vision goggles, say a quick prayer, and check it out!

"We shot The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill during the pre-production of Zombie Diaries 2 when there were a whole series of setbacks with funding the sequel," says Kevin Gates. "During the pre-production period I was itching to get something shot, and there was just time to squeeze in an 'in-between' film. The idea of taking back control, making the kind of film we wanted and could take our time over was very appealing."

Gates continues, "I grew up in an area of Bedfordshire in the UK rich in legends of witchcraft and knew of a local ruin that had a history of black magic and the occult and always thought it had potential for a film.

During pre-production of Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates’ sequel to The Zombie Diaries, the duo were able to shoot an “in-between” film called The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill that mixes real interviews of an occult landmark with a written-in fictional story.

Here’s what Kevin Gates had to say about the film:

“We shot The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill during the pre-production of Zombie Diaries 2 when there were a whole series of setbacks with funding the sequel. During the pre-production period I was itching to get something shot, and there was just time to squeeze in an ‘in-between’ film. The idea of taking back control, making the kind of film we wanted and could take our time over was very appealing.”

Gates continues, “I grew up in an area of Bedfordshire in the UK rich in legends of witchcraft and knew of a local ruin that had a history of black...

Back in 2006 filmmakers Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates premiered the trailer for their incredible zombie film The Zombie Diaries. Thanks to some studio tinkering with the second Zd film, things flew a bit off the rails, but the duo is back and looking to scare the hell out of us once again.

These guys know how to do spooky like few others, and that being said, we are extremely excited to give you cats a first look at their new film, The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill.

"We shot The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill during the pre-production of Zombie Diaries 2 when there were a whole series of setbacks with funding the sequel," says Kevin Gates. "During the pre-production period I was itching to get something shot, and there was just time to squeeze in an 'in-between' film. The idea of taking back control, making the kind of film we wanted and could...

Back in 2006 filmmakers Michael Bartlett and Kevin Gates premiered the trailer for their incredible zombie film, The Zombie Diaries. Thanks to some studio tinkering with the second Zd film things flew off the rails, but the duo is back and looking to scare the hell out of us once again.

These guys know how to do spooky like few others and that being said we are extremely excited to give you cats a first look at their new film, The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill.

"We shot The Paranormal Diaries: Clophill during the pre-production of Zombie Diaries 2 when there were a whole series of setbacks with funding the sequel", says Kevin Gates. "During the pre-production period I was itching to get something shot and there was just time to squeeze in an 'in between' film. The idea of taking back control, making the kind of film we wanted and could take...