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From the Crypt
It has been 17 years since we met Samuel L. Jackson’s character Mr. Glass and Bruce Willis’ David Dunn in M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable. Last year in Shyamalan’s Split we were introduced to Dennis/The Beast and host of other personalities played by James McAvoy and learned in the final moments of the film that it was connected to Unbreakable. Today, we have the first image of Samuel L Jackson reprising his role in Glass, the sequel to both Unbreakable and Split, which began filming in Philidelphia last month. “Following the conclusion of Split, Glass finds David Dunn pursuing Kevin Wendell Crumb’s superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.” Anya Taylor-Joy who escaped “The Beast” is Split will also be reprising her role as Casey Cooke. Spencer Treat Clark will return to play Joseph Dunn, the son of Bruce
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Just 5 months after Universal released the first teaser image of some of the stars of their upcoming new Dark Universe film franchise the duo of Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan, hired to be the architects of the universe, have exited the project according to THR. The teaser included A-list actors like Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, and Russel Crowe and was meant to hook fans on the revival of characters like the Invisible Man, Wolf Man, Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Unfortunately, none of the planned remakes looks to still be alive and kicking. Universal even halted the filming of Bride of Frankenstein which had already begun production in London. Reportedly, the halt was due to execs feeling that the script written by director Bill Condon wasn’t ready. After viewers failed to get wrapped up in The Mummy, the first film of the franchise, it isn’t particularly surprising that they have put the venture on hold. Universal’s president
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Trailers
Odds are you’ve heard conflicting opinions about Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! which wasn’t a box office hit, but soon you can form your own opinion, Mother! is coming home for the holidays and will feature 35 minutes of bonus features. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, and Michelle Pfeifer, the movie follows “A couple’s relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.” Meet Mother! on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, and 4K Ultra on December 19, 2017.
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Netflix
Netflix has picked up the rights to co-directors and co-writers Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote’s The Open House, Variety reports. Starring Don’t Breathe actor Dylan Minnette, the thriller “centers on a teenager (Minnette) and his mother (Piercey Dalton) who find themselves besieged by threatening forces when they move into a new house.” Produced by Dan Angel and Chip Rosenbloom, The Open House will premiere on Netflix’s streaming service on January 19, 2018.
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The latest reimagining of George A. Romero’s 1985 classic Day of the Dead officially has a release date. Now titled Days of the Dead: Bloodline, the film hails from director Hèctor Hernández Vicens and was written by Mark Tonderai and Lars Jacobson. Sophia Shelton, Jeff Gum, Marcus Vanco, Mark Rhino Smith, Lorina Kamburova, Rachel O’Meara, Cristina Serafini, Shari Watson, and Debbie Sherman star alongside Jonathan Schaech who plays “Max“. Max has taken the place of the zombie known as Bub in the original film. The film, set in a post-apocalyptic, zombie-filled world where a former medical student tormented by a dark figure from her past, who happens to be a half-human, half-zombie hell-bent on destroying her world. Day of the Dead: Bloodline will open in theaters on January 5, 2017. It will arrive on VOD and Digital HD on the same day.
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From the Crypt
There was one thing missing from Cult of Chucky which was released last month. That’s Chucky and Tiffany’s spawn, Glen/Glenda who we met in Seed of Chucky. It left fans wondering where the little bugger was. Child’s Play creator, writer, and frequent director, Don Mancini was recently interviewed by Mezco. They asked Mancini about Billy Boyd, the voice of Glen/Glenda. The director had a simple but vague response: All I can say is…STAY TUNED!” When they asked about the future of the franchise he stated, “Expect the unexpected. Though not as unexpected as say, Chucky not being in the movie. I’d say you could expect that.” There have already been rumors of another sequel in the works and Mancini’s comments pretty much prove that we’ll see Chucky, Tiffany and Glen/Glenda together again. The response from fans over Cult of Chucky was enough to prove to the film industry that there is still interest in seeing the possessed doll again, and
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We last updated you on the Soska Sisters’, Jen and Sylvia, remake of David Cronenberg’s film Rabid back in April of this year. There has been no word since, until now. THR is reporting that A71 Entertainment has snagged the Canadian rights to the remake which is set to begin production next year. Paul Lalonde, Michael Walker, and Back 40 Pictures’ John Vidette are producing. We are very honored to have been the team chosen to take on the remake of Cronenberg’s Rabid. Normally, I’m not a huge fan of remakes but that’s if they don’t have anything new to bring to the story.” The Twisted Twins said. “We have a unique perspective just because of who we are to tell the story from Rose’s eyes as well as make a commentary on the increasingly rabid world that we live in. Also, we’ve been dying to get back into body horror. Ten years into David’s filmmaking career, he remade The
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To celebrate the release of the horror-comedy Live-Evil, from writer-director Ari Kirschenbaum, three new clips have just been released. Vladimir Kulich (TV’s Vikings), Charlene Amoia (How I Met Your Mother), and horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman, #FromJennifer) star in this film being described as “Dawn of the Dead meets the Twilight Zone”. Vincent M. Ward (The Walking Dead), J. Richey Nash (Bat $#*! Crazy), and Karen Wheeling Reynolds (Logan Lucky) co-star. “When a small college town police station is besieged by “Evil” on a sleepy Halloween night, Pete, the sheriff, and Hancock, his loyal deputy, are thrown into the middle of holy chess-game that could destroy the town, and possibly the world.” Live-Evil was released on Amazon this Halloween with other platforms to follow, from Simian Tales.
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News
You can now taste Rick, Daryl, or Negan. No, not literally. Lot18 and AMC have launched a new collection of wine named after our favorite ‘Walking Dead’ characters. It’s perfect to sip while watching new episodes of ‘The Walking Dead’, don’t you think? From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES (Nov. 6, 2017) — Wine lovers and fans of the worldwide hit television series “The Walking Dead” can now order “The Walking Dead” Wine Collection from Lot18 in partnership with AMC. Perfect for your weekly viewing parties or for any occasion, the limited-edition collection features three hand-crafted blends and uniquely designed labels to honor the essence of characters from the series which is currently in its 8th season. With a limited number of each specially created bottle available, these delicious wines can be purchased exclusively at Lot18.com/TheWalkingDead while supplies last. Just in time for the highly anticipated new season of “The Walking Dead”, the sale will go live on Monday, November
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BooksNetflix
We reported back in April that a series adaption of’ ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ had been ordered by Netflix. A few days ago we announced that Annabeth Gish has joined the cast. Today, we have another update and a premiere date. The adaption of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel by the same name will see Mike Flanagan in the director’s chair. The 10-episode first season is being referred to as a “modern re-imagining” with Daryll frank and Justin Falvey will be executive producing. Timothy Hutton, Annabeth Gish, Selena Anduze, Amber Chaney, Henry Thomas, Oliver Jackson, Anna Enger, Nelson Bonilla, McKenna Grace, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisman, and Robert Longstreet will star. Huisman is set to play the role of Steven Crane. Mike Flanagan is well known in the horror genre for his film Ouija: Origin of Evil, Hush and Netflix’s adaption of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game. ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ has been adapted twice before as films under the title
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From the Crypt
It has been 17 years since we met Samuel L. Jackson’s character Mr. Glass and Bruce Willis’ David Dunn in M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable. Last year in Shyamalan’s Split we were introduced to Dennis/The Beast and host of other personalities played by James McAvoy and learned in the final moments of the film that it was connected to Unbreakable. Today, we have the first image of Samuel L Jackson reprising his role in Glass, the sequel to both Unbreakable and Split, which began filming in Philidelphia last month. “Following the conclusion of Split, Glass finds David Dunn pursuing Kevin Wendell Crumb’s superhuman figure of The Beast in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.” Anya Taylor-Joy who escaped “The Beast” is Split will also be reprising her role as Casey Cooke. Spencer Treat Clark will return to play Joseph Dunn, the son of Bruce
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
Just 5 months after Universal released the first teaser image of some of the stars of their upcoming new Dark Universe film franchise the duo of Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan, hired to be the architects of the universe, have exited the project according to THR. The teaser included A-list actors like Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, and Russel Crowe and was meant to hook fans on the revival of characters like the Invisible Man, Wolf Man, Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Unfortunately, none of the planned remakes looks to still be alive and kicking. Universal even halted the filming of Bride of Frankenstein which had already begun production in London. Reportedly, the halt was due to execs feeling that the script written by director Bill Condon wasn’t ready. After viewers failed to get wrapped up in The Mummy, the first film of the franchise, it isn’t particularly surprising that they have put the venture on hold. Universal’s president
Continue reading →
Trailers
Odds are you’ve heard conflicting opinions about Darren Aronofsky’s Mother! which wasn’t a box office hit, but soon you can form your own opinion, Mother! is coming home for the holidays and will feature 35 minutes of bonus features. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, and Michelle Pfeifer, the movie follows “A couple’s relationship is tested when uninvited guests arrive at their home, disrupting their tranquil existence.” Meet Mother! on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital, and 4K Ultra on December 19, 2017.
Continue reading →
Netflix
Netflix has picked up the rights to co-directors and co-writers Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote’s The Open House, Variety reports. Starring Don’t Breathe actor Dylan Minnette, the thriller “centers on a teenager (Minnette) and his mother (Piercey Dalton) who find themselves besieged by threatening forces when they move into a new house.” Produced by Dan Angel and Chip Rosenbloom, The Open House will premiere on Netflix’s streaming service on January 19, 2018.
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
The latest reimagining of George A. Romero’s 1985 classic Day of the Dead officially has a release date. Now titled Days of the Dead: Bloodline, the film hails from director Hèctor Hernández Vicens and was written by Mark Tonderai and Lars Jacobson. Sophia Shelton, Jeff Gum, Marcus Vanco, Mark Rhino Smith, Lorina Kamburova, Rachel O’Meara, Cristina Serafini, Shari Watson, and Debbie Sherman star alongside Jonathan Schaech who plays “Max“. Max has taken the place of the zombie known as Bub in the original film. The film, set in a post-apocalyptic, zombie-filled world where a former medical student tormented by a dark figure from her past, who happens to be a half-human, half-zombie hell-bent on destroying her world. Day of the Dead: Bloodline will open in theaters on January 5, 2017. It will arrive on VOD and Digital HD on the same day.
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
There was one thing missing from Cult of Chucky which was released last month. That’s Chucky and Tiffany’s spawn, Glen/Glenda who we met in Seed of Chucky. It left fans wondering where the little bugger was. Child’s Play creator, writer, and frequent director, Don Mancini was recently interviewed by Mezco. They asked Mancini about Billy Boyd, the voice of Glen/Glenda. The director had a simple but vague response: All I can say is…STAY TUNED!” When they asked about the future of the franchise he stated, “Expect the unexpected. Though not as unexpected as say, Chucky not being in the movie. I’d say you could expect that.” There have already been rumors of another sequel in the works and Mancini’s comments pretty much prove that we’ll see Chucky, Tiffany and Glen/Glenda together again. The response from fans over Cult of Chucky was enough to prove to the film industry that there is still interest in seeing the possessed doll again, and
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
We last updated you on the Soska Sisters’, Jen and Sylvia, remake of David Cronenberg’s film Rabid back in April of this year. There has been no word since, until now. THR is reporting that A71 Entertainment has snagged the Canadian rights to the remake which is set to begin production next year. Paul Lalonde, Michael Walker, and Back 40 Pictures’ John Vidette are producing. We are very honored to have been the team chosen to take on the remake of Cronenberg’s Rabid. Normally, I’m not a huge fan of remakes but that’s if they don’t have anything new to bring to the story.” The Twisted Twins said. “We have a unique perspective just because of who we are to tell the story from Rose’s eyes as well as make a commentary on the increasingly rabid world that we live in. Also, we’ve been dying to get back into body horror. Ten years into David’s filmmaking career, he remade The
Continue reading →
ClipsTrailers
To celebrate the release of the horror-comedy Live-Evil, from writer-director Ari Kirschenbaum, three new clips have just been released. Vladimir Kulich (TV’s Vikings), Charlene Amoia (How I Met Your Mother), and horror icon Tony Todd (Candyman, #FromJennifer) star in this film being described as “Dawn of the Dead meets the Twilight Zone”. Vincent M. Ward (The Walking Dead), J. Richey Nash (Bat $#*! Crazy), and Karen Wheeling Reynolds (Logan Lucky) co-star. “When a small college town police station is besieged by “Evil” on a sleepy Halloween night, Pete, the sheriff, and Hancock, his loyal deputy, are thrown into the middle of holy chess-game that could destroy the town, and possibly the world.” Live-Evil was released on Amazon this Halloween with other platforms to follow, from Simian Tales.
Continue reading →
News
You can now taste Rick, Daryl, or Negan. No, not literally. Lot18 and AMC have launched a new collection of wine named after our favorite ‘Walking Dead’ characters. It’s perfect to sip while watching new episodes of ‘The Walking Dead’, don’t you think? From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES (Nov. 6, 2017) — Wine lovers and fans of the worldwide hit television series “The Walking Dead” can now order “The Walking Dead” Wine Collection from Lot18 in partnership with AMC. Perfect for your weekly viewing parties or for any occasion, the limited-edition collection features three hand-crafted blends and uniquely designed labels to honor the essence of characters from the series which is currently in its 8th season. With a limited number of each specially created bottle available, these delicious wines can be purchased exclusively at Lot18.com/TheWalkingDead while supplies last. Just in time for the highly anticipated new season of “The Walking Dead”, the sale will go live on Monday, November
Continue reading →
BooksNetflix
We reported back in April that a series adaption of’ ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ had been ordered by Netflix. A few days ago we announced that Annabeth Gish has joined the cast. Today, we have another update and a premiere date. The adaption of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel by the same name will see Mike Flanagan in the director’s chair. The 10-episode first season is being referred to as a “modern re-imagining” with Daryll frank and Justin Falvey will be executive producing. Timothy Hutton, Annabeth Gish, Selena Anduze, Amber Chaney, Henry Thomas, Oliver Jackson, Anna Enger, Nelson Bonilla, McKenna Grace, Carla Gugino, Michiel Huisman, and Robert Longstreet will star. Huisman is set to play the role of Steven Crane. Mike Flanagan is well known in the horror genre for his film Ouija: Origin of Evil, Hush and Netflix’s adaption of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game. ‘The Haunting of Hill House’ has been adapted twice before as films under the title
Continue reading →
