Let’s hear it for the ladies of horror: those evil, tormented women, who
have been inhabited by the devil or perhaps chased by a crazed lunatic
wielding a deadly chainsaw. Fear not, your nightmares have been answered
as EPIX and FEARnet have partnered to present “Maidens of Mayhem,”
a week-long festival of horror films featuring possessed ladies and the
men/women and other entities who love them – or want to kill them. The
festival begins on FEARnet Monday, October 14th
and moves to EPIX on Thursday, October 17th
with a special presentation of the original Carrie (1976)
starring Sissy Spacek on the eve of the latest film adaptation of the
Stephen King novel, starring Chloē Grace-Moretz and Julianne Moore.
Following the film, EPIX will present a World Premiere sneak peek at the
new movie (see full schedule below).
The femme fatales featured in “Maidens of Mayhem” have a power
akin to an enchantress, seductress, vampire, witch or demon, having some
power over men – and women, who, by the end of the films are generally
found to be no easy pushovers.
“As movie fans anticipate the upcoming release of Carrie, we are
pleased to present the original horror classic and to partner with
FEARnet to reach all horror fans across both networks with this unique
festival,” says EPIX CEO Mark Greenberg.
“This is the type of cross-promotional programming we look for to boost
awareness of FEARnet as well as excite the horror fans who watch both
our channel and EPIX,” says Peter Block, President and General Manager
of FEARnet.
For more information about "Maidens of Mayhem," go to www.EpixHD.com.
Follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/EpixHD
and on Facebook www.facebook.com/EPIX.
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“MAIDENS OF MAYHEM” on EPIX and FEARnet
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Monday, October 14th
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8:00 p.m.
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Fright Night (1985) – A teenager (William Ragsdale)
realizes that his next door neighbor is a vampire, but, no one
will believe him, putting him and his girlfriend (Amanda Bearse)
in grave danger. With Roddy McDowall and Chris Sarandon.
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10:00 p.m.
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The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) – In this supernatural
thriller based on a true story, the Campbell family’s move to
Connecticut takes a mysteriously dark turn when a series of
shocking paranormal events reveals that their inviting new home is
a former mortuary with a sordid past. Starring Virginia Madsen and
Martin Donovan.
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12 midnight
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Hard Candy (2005) – Ellen Page portrays a teenager who
suspects the guy (Patrick Wilson) she’s texting on the internet is
a pedophile. She decides to visit him and plays a dangerous game
of cat & mouse with the much older man.
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Tuesday, October 15th
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8:00 p.m.
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Reaper (Series) – What happens when your parents sell your
soul to the Devil? You become his (or her) bounty hunter until you
die. The series stars Missy Peregrym and Bret Harrison.
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10:00 p.m.
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Urban Legends: Bloody Mary (2005) – Under no circumstance
should a trio of young people chant an
incantation…because….they’ll unleash an evil spirit from the past
that causes a lot of…death. Starring Kate Mara and Lillith Fields.
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12 midnight
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Single White Female (1992) – Perhaps Bridget Fonda should
have vetted her new roommate (Jennifer Jason Leigh) a tad
better…because this girl’s a full-fledged psychopath who is trying
to “become” her.
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Wednesday, October 16th
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8:00 p.m.
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The Last Exorcism (2010) – It’s probably a bad idea to have
your last exorcism filmed by a documentary crew – doncha think?
The film stars Ashley Bell and Iris Bahr.
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10:00 p.m.
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An American Haunting (2005) – Based on true events of the
only case in US history of the death of a person caused by a
spirit. The film stars Sissy Spacek, Rachel Hurd-Wood and Donald
Sutherland.
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12 midnight
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Drive Thru (2007) – Teenagers start getting whacked to
death by a demonic, cleaver-toting hamburger drive thru mascot.
Starring Leighton Meester and Morgan Spurlock (“Super-Size” me
please).
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EPIX
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Thursday, October 17th
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8:00 p.m.
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Carrie (1976) – People actually jumped out of their seats
in Brian De Palma’s 1976 film based on the Stephen King novel.
John Travolta and P.J. Soles learned the hard way not to mess with
17-year-old Carrie White (Sissy Spacek), a shy girl with
telekinetic powers. Spacek and Piper Laurie (who played her
mother) were Oscar®-nominated for Best Actress and Supporting
Actress for their horrifyingly great performances.
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9:40 p.m.
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Carrie Sneak Peek of the new Carrie remake starring Chloe
Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore opening Friday, October 18th.
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9:45 p.m.
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Tamara (2005) – Please take this advice – do not pick on
unattractive girls in high school, because one day, they’ll come
back from the dead to kick your ass – and other parts of your
body. Starring Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Katie Stewart.
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11:30 p.m.
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Carrie (1976) – An encore airing of Brian De Palma’s
groundbreaking film adaptation of Stephen King’s frightening novel.
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Friday, October 18th
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8:00 p.m.
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Paranormal Activity 4 (2012) – A suburban family notices
that strange things start to happen when a mysterious woman and
child move into the neighborhood. Starring Katie Featherstone and
Kathryn Newton.
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9:30 p.m.
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The Possession (2012) – Attention all yard sale buyers…be
careful of antique boxes purchased, because there may be evil
spirits lurking inside…just ask the little girl in The Possession
starring Kyra Sedgwick, Natasha Calis, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and
Jewish Rapper Matisyahu.
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11:15 p.m.
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The Devil Inside (2012) – See what happens when a young
woman (Fernanda Andrade) gets involved in unauthorized exorcisms.
You’ve been warned.
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Saturday, October 19th
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8:00 p.m.
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The Cabin in the Woods (2012) – In
last year’s surprise horror fun ride, five friends go to a remote
cabin and get more than they bargained for. The film is written by
Joss Whedon, and stars Kristen Connolly and Thor’s Chris
Hemsworth.
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9:45 p.m.
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Texas Chainsaw (2012) – Tobe Hooper’s 1974
film changed the way the public viewed the chainsaw industry -
forever. The film’s main character “Leatherface” was inspired by
Wisconsin madman Ed Gein, who also inspired the Norman Bates
character and Hannibal Lecter – now that’s pretty horribly good
company. Starring Marilyn Burns and Gunnar Hansen.
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11:20 p.m.
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Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2012) –
Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton play sibling bounty hunters who
track and kill witches all over the world. They encounter a new
form of evil that might hold a secret to their past.
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About FEARnet
FEARnet is a multi-platform programming service delivering
original and acquired horror, thriller and suspense content as a cable
TV movie network, a video-on-demand outlet and web portal. FEARnet, a
partnership among Sony Pictures Television, Lionsgate Entertainment and
Comcast Corporation, features a robust lineup of popular titles from
major film studios and independents, encompassing 300 plus movie titles
a year, including 14 world television and 22 theatrical broadcast
premieres. The Network is distributed to U.S. cable subscribers across
the country on various systems and is often ranked as the number-one
free HD VOD movie service available in more than 27 million homes. The
website, FEARnet.com, ranks as one of the most popular sites in the
genre category among total uniques and duration per visit. Follow FEARnet
on Facebook and Twitter (@FEARnet).
For more information about the company, visit www.FEARnet.com.
To access photos visit FEARnetPR
on flickr.
About EPIX
EPIX is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the
latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films,
comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.
Launched October 2009 as the first multiplatform premium network with
online accessibility for subscribers through EpixHD.com, EPIX pioneered
the development and proliferation of TV Everywhere for American
consumers. EPIX was the first premium network to launch on Xbox
consoles, first on Android tablets and phones, first on Roku® players
and is available to authenticated subscribers on hundreds of devices
including Apple® iPads®, iPhones®, Samsung® Smart TVs and Blu-ray™
players and more. Today EPIX remains the only premium service providing
its entire monthly line-up from new Hollywood hits to original programs
on all platforms and provides more movies than any other premium network.
EPIX is a joint venture between Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ:VIA)(NASDAQ:VIA.B),
its Paramount Pictures unit, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and
Lionsgate (NYSE:LGF), available to over 30 million homes nationwide
through distribution partners including Charter Communications, Cox
Communications, DISH Network, Mediacom Communications, NCTC, Suddenlink
Communications and Verizon FiOS.
For more information about EPIX, go to www.EpixHD.com.
Follow EPIX on Twitter @EpixHD and on Facebook www.facebook.com/EPIX.
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