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May 2017

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Universal Unveils New Logo And Details For Their Dark Universe

You have heard us talk a lot about Universal’s upcoming reboots of their classic monsters films. Today, they announced that the revival of the films will be known as the “Dark Universe”. They also confirmed rumors of the huge stars that have already signed for the films. The video announcement (below) hints at other Dark Universe films to come, including Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man, and Phantom of the Opera. The new series of films begins with The Mummy, opening in theaters next month, whose cast includes Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella. Johnny Depp has signed on to play the lead in The Invisible Man. And only a few days ago we reported that Academy Award winner Javier Bardem will portray Frankenstein’s Monster in both Frankenstein and in Bride of Frankenstein, which will be directed by Bill Condon. The films in Dark Universe are connected by a secret organization known

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 22, 2017

From the Crypt

Exclusive: BUBBA THE REDNECK WEREWOLF Is Getting A Hair-Raising Sequel

Bubba the Redneck Wolf, based on Mitch Hyman’s comic book series by the same name, has been killing it on Hulu. In a recent interview with Hyman he revealed not only that Bubba is getting a sequel, but he also gave us the exclusive scoop on the details. The original 2014 film centers on Bubba (Fred Lass), a good-hearted redneck who works as a dog catcher. When his girl, Bobby Jo (Melone Thomas), leaves him for another man Bubba makes a deal with the Satan (Hyman), but it doesn’t quite go as planned. Instead of becoming a better version of himself he is transformed into a werewolf with a new mission, saving his neighbors in Cracker County from Satan. Part two will be filled with action, comedy, craziness and new characters from the comic book series that we didn’t get to meet in the first film, including two hilarious hitmen, Vinnie and Mook who were the subject of Hyman’s last

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 22, 2017

From the Crypt

RESIDENT EVIL Receives the Reboot Order Less Than Six Months After The Series Ends

Alongside The Matrix and Underworld, Resident Evil was one of the original “attractive people in leather kick ass” films, released all the way back in 2002, with an array of less and less impressive sequels following. The powers at be finally decided to put a bullet in the gassy franchises head with Resident Evil: The Final Chapter earlier this year, but apparently this series is a lot like the zombies that inhabit it; unable to die, and dangerous to the brains of anyone who gets to close. According to Bloody-Disgusting, a reboot is in the works less than six months after the The Final Chapter limped its way out of theaters. While there’s no denying these films make good money (300 Mil on a 40 Mil budget is a tidy profit for any movie, let alone horror), but I doubt I’m alone in wondering why. If I want to watch an attractive lady in leather, I’ll hire a dominatrix. Hell,

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Capt McNeely

May 22, 2017

News

First Look at The Predator Set

News keeps pouring in about the upcoming Predator film. Finally, a picture from the set has surfaced. I am positive there will be many more, but this first one is extremely exciting. Not only does it show Thomas Jane chilling on a tank, but it shows TWO Predators. This film is not a reboot. It takes place after the events of the first film, but will be focused in a suburban area rather than a remote jungle. We are told that the government is aware of the aliens and it appears as though a military task force is being sent to kill the predator. The cast for this R-Rated, promised-to-be-bloody movie looks amazing and now the prospect of a second predator. Keep posted here for more news. The Predator is scheduled for release on August 3rd, 2018

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Capt McNeely

May 21, 2017

Trailers

Blood Is Shed In The Teaser For INHERITANCE

From writer-director Tyler Savage comes the psychological thriller Inheritance whose trailer has just arrived. Chase Joliet (It Comes At Night), Sara Montez (Pitch), Tim Abell (Sniper: Special Ops), Kate Norby (The Devil’s Rejects), Drew Powell (Gotham), Dale Dickey (True Blood), and Krisha Fairchild (Krisha) co-star. In the film Ryan Bowman has just inherited a $2.5 million beach house on the central California coast from his biological father, a man he’s never known and thought long dead. Arriving in the charming town with his pregnant fiancée, Ryan’s curiosity about his father soon leads him into an introspective investigation. As a looming family presence tightens its grip on him, Ryan pushes away his adoptive family and expectant fiancée. When he finally discovers the horrifying truth about his birth parents, he might be too late to stop himself from repeating a similar pattern… From the Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – Portola Pictures has announced the World Premiere of Tyler Savage’s Inheritance at

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 21, 2017

From the Crypt

A First Look At The Real Life Inspired Thriller KEEPERS – Starring Gerard Butler

Three men are pitted against each other in a tale of greed and paranoia in Keepers, from director Kristoffer Nyholm. Today, we have a first look at the film starring Gerard Butler, Peter Mullan, and newcomer Conner Swindells. Written by Celyn Jones and Joe Bone, Keepers follows three lighthouse keepers on their six-week shift on an uninhabited island twenty miles from the rugged Scottish coast. As Thomas (Mullan), James (Butler), and Donald (Swindells) settle into their usual, solitary routines, something unexpected and potentially life-changing occurs – they stumble upon something that isn’t theirs to keep. Where did it come from? Who does it belong to? A boat appears in the distance that might hold the answer to these questions. What follows is a tense battle for survival as personal greed replaces loyalty – and fed by isolation and paranoia, three honest men are led down the path to destruction. The film was inspired the real-life Flannan Isle mystery of three

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 21, 2017

From the Crypt

First Films Announced For Frontières Market At The Fantasia Film Festival

Frontières has now announced the first films that will be brought to this year’s market. Included on the list is George Romero Presents: Road of the Dead, from the Godfather of the zombie genre himself. Over the coming weeks more films will be added to the list and we will keep you updated. From the Press Release: Frontières is thrilled to announce a first wave of projects selected to participate in its international co-production market, taking place July 20-23 at the Fantasia International Film Festival. Notable project helmers include: the legendary George A. Romero (NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, DAWN OF THE DEAD), director/writer Blaine Thurier (LOW SELF-ESTEEM GIRL, indie rock’s THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS), producers Titus Kreyenberg (I AM NOT A WITCH), Caroline Piras (AUX YEUX DES VIVANTS – AMONG THE LIVING), and the team behind I SELL THE DEAD and the live radio drama TALES BEYOND THE PALE, Larry Fessenden & Glenn McQuaid with writer Clay McLeod Chapman (THE

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 21, 2017

From the Crypt

The Pact’s Nicholas McCarthy To Direct The Horror Thriller DESCENDANT

Nicholas McCarthy, director of The Pact and At the Devil’s Door, has signed to helm the horror-thriller Descendant, written by Jacob’s Ladder scribe Jeff Buhler, THR reports. The film centers on Sarah and John Turner, parents of Miles, a young boy with genius level intelligence. As he grows older and changes in disturbing ways, people begin wondering if his genius and talents come naturally or if there is something sinister at work. Tripp Vinson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose) will produce. XYZ will be executive producing Descendant which is currently in preproduction with filming beginning later this year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 20, 2017

From the Crypt

Javier Bardem In Talks To Star As Frankenstein For Universal

The new Universal Monsters shared universe is filled with stars, and I’m not talking about the kind that twinkle. The first of the films, The Mummy, is set for a summer premiere with stars Tom Cruise and Russell Crowe. Johnny Depp has signed on for The Invisible Man. Scarlet Johansson may swim with the Creature From the Black Lagoon which has already hooked Aquaman scribe Will Beall. And Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may be growing his hair out for The Wolf Man, to be penned by David Callham. Word is, Javier Bardem, whose latest role was as Captain Salazar in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, is currently in talks to play Frankenstein’s Monster in both a film focusing on the character and in a second film, Bride of Frankenstein, where if the studio has its way he will co-star alongside Angelina Jolie. Beauty and the Beast director Bill Condon will be in the director’s chair for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 20, 2017

From the Crypt

Stanley Tucci Joins The Cast Of The Creature Feature THE SILENCE

Stanley Tucci, who starred in The Hunger Games and Transformer: Age of Extinction, has joined the cast of John Leonetti’s creature feature The Silence. Tucci will star alongside the previously announced Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men). Set in a world where the human race is threatened by giant bats, the film is based on the novel by Tim Lebbon (30 Days of Night). The Silence centers on Ally, a deaf teenager, and her family, whose world is turned upside down by a deadly and primal force. In the fields near her New Jersey home, a colony of bats are attacked by a parasitic insect and soon morph into a new lethal species called Vesps. As the bling winged creatures quickly grow, spread, and attack the human population. Ally’s heightened senses become her strength. She can feel when the Vesps are close and comes to realize that even the slightest noise summons them in huge numbers. She and her family seek refuge

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 20, 2017

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