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From the Crypt
Before heading to Cannes, Clay Staub’s film Devil’s Gate got a new title, Abduction. Staub, who was the second unit director for Dawn of the Dead, makes his genre debut with this suspense thriller, which he co-wrote with Peter Aperlo. Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes) stars alongside 12 Monkeys’ actress Amanda Schull, Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: Nemesis), Bridget Regan, Shawn Ashmore, Javier Botet and Scott Johnson. Set in a small town, the film follows an FBI Agent (Schull) who has come to investigate the disappearance of the wife (Bridget Regan) and son of a local rancher. A local deputy, played by Shawn Ashmore, is forced to work with the agent whose presence makes the town’s sheriff (Jonathan Frakes) nervous. The trailer for Abduction has not been released, but we do have a clip.
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From the Crypt
While fans were excited last week to learn the Hellboy would be getting a new R-rated sequel. However, excitement quickly turned to shock when we reported that not only will Guillermo del Toro not be involved, but that Ron Perlman will not be reprising his role as Hellboy. Today, we have an update. The sequel, from director Neil Marshall (The Descent), now has an official working title Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen. In the comic series created by Mike Mignola, who will be writing the script with Andrew Cosby and Christopher Golden, there is a character known as the Queen of Blood, part of the ‘Wild Hunt’ story arc. There is also a possibility of a story that involves vampires who Hellboy clashed with in the comics. Stranger Things actor David Harbour will be playing Hellboy in the sequel. While there is no doubt that he is a talented actor, many might have trouble seeing him as the character.
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Streaming TV
Stephen King fans will be excited to learn that the premiere date for television adaption or Mr. Mercedes has now been announced. David E. Kelley’s series adaption stars Brendan Gleeson, Harry Treadaway, Jharrel Jerome, Mary-Louise Parker, Scott Lawrence, Kelly Lynch, Justine Lupe, Ann Cusack, Holland Taylor, Robert Stanton, and Breeda Wool. The series is directed by Jack Bender (Game of Thrones). Kelley both penned the scripts and serves as showrunner. Bender and Kelley serve as executive producers with Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey of Temple Hill Entertainment. Mr. Mercedes centers on a demented killer who taunts a retired police officer with a series of letters and emails, forcing the cop to set out on a private crusade to bring the killer to justice. Tune in for the premiere of Mr. Mercedes on the Audience Network Wednesday, August 9, 2017.
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From the Crypt
John McNaughton’s 1986 thriller Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was gritty and everything that type of film is supposed to be. Michael Rooker starred as Henry, a character inspired by real-life serial killers Henry Lee Lucus and Ottis Toole. After a span of over 30 years Rooker and McNaughton are teaming up for another project. The duo will be working on the film adaption of Flannery O’Connor’s ‘A Good Man Is Hard to Find’, Deadline reports. The short story, viewed as a classic, features a family on a road trip and and a escaped convict known as “The Misfit”. With both Rooker and McNaughton involved with the project, I have no doubt the film will be fantastic. ‘A Good Man Is Hard to Find’ will be produced by Ed Richardson under the banner of R&R Productions Worldwide, based in Atlanta. Mike Sears and David Zander will co-produce.
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Trailers
Fans of Cartoon Network’s hilarious “Adult Swim” series Rick and Morty are eagerly awaiting the second episode of the third season which will air this summer. They are almost as excited as fans of the Alien franchise to see Alien: Covenant open in theaters on May 19th. There is a new clip, which is brilliant, that combines the two in the same universe. While in space, Rick and Morty receive a signal for help from a ship in trouble. At Morty’s insistence, he and Rick board the Covenant and discover the key to the crew’s survival. Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s comical masterpiece, Rick and Morty, centers on super scientist Rick, who spends most of his time tanked, and the adventures he has with his grandson Morty. Both characters are voiced by Roiland. One upcoming episode involves Roiland to get very drunk. Yeah, it’s that kind of show.
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Streaming TV
We first reported Hulu’s upcoming series Castle Rock from Master of Horror Stephen King and brilliant director J. J. Abrams back in February. Today, we have casting news. Moonlight’s André Holland has been cast as the lead and will play a death row attorney with a complicated history, in the series set in King’s multiverse in a fictional town in King’s beloved Maine. Not only did Holland star in the Moonlight, which took home an Oscar for Best Picture, he also appeared in the Cinemax series The Knick, and as co-stared as Matt Miller in American Horror Story: Roanoke. Dustin Thomason and Sam Shaw developed Castle Rock, set to begin filming later this year, based on characters created by King. They also will serve as executive producers along with Ben Stephenson, Liz Glotzer, and J. J. Abrams. The series is from Warner Bros. and Bad Robot.
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Trailers
Wyndham Price’s Crow is head to Cannes via Artist View Entertainment. Today, we have a first look. Crow, filmed in Wales, centers on a wealthy developer who is attempting to remove the settlers on his newly acquired land, but soon he finds that it has dire consequences. The cast is rather impressive for a movie that has flew under the radar up to this point. Andrew Howard co-stars alongside Nick Moran, Danny Webb, Terence Stamp, Elen Rhys, Jason Hughes, Emily Bevan, Tom Rhys Harries, Katrine De Candole, Ben McGregor, and Maarten Dannenberg. Wyndham Price directed from the script he wrote based on the stage play by Tim Rhys.
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Streaming TV
As FOX’s The Exorcist began to approach its season finale fans were praying it would be renewed, but that wasn’t the case. Even the show’s creator Jeremy Slater expressed his desire for a second season, but still nothing. We had all pretty much given up hope that we would ever see the story’s next chapter. But today, FOX has answered our prayers and granted the show a second season! Season two of the supernatural series, loosely tied to William Friedkin’s iconic film, will begin a new chapter. Slater told fans last year that he wanted to feature the priests teaming up to help a new family. A potential season two would find Marcus, Tomas and Bennett tasked with helping a new family or a new case of possession. That doesn’t mean we’ll never see any of the Rances again, but I think the fans would feel disappointed and cheated if we simply brought Captain Howdy back for round three. The
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Streaming TV
With Syfy approaching their 25th anniversary, they are aiming to celebrate by upgrading their content by “doubling down on premium original programming”. One of the new “premium” programs is the series adaption of George R. R. Martin’s supernatural novella Nightflyers. Published in 1980, the story, which was adapted for the 1987 film by the same name, is set in the future on the eve of earth’s destruction. A crew of 8 scientists aboard the possessed ship “The Nightflyer” are on a mission to intercept a mysterious alien spacecraft that may hold the key to their survival. As they approach their destination, they suspect that the ship’s artificial intelligence and their mysterious captain may be steering them towards unspeakable horrors. The Midnight Meat Train’s Jeff Buhler will write the adaption. Robert Jaffee who produced the 1987 film, will produce the series along with Gene Klein (Suits), David Bartis (Mr. and Mrs. Smith), Michael Gaeta (Jacob’s Ladder), Alison Rosenzweig (Jacob’s Ladder), and
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From the Crypt
After years waiting, the sequel to 2008’s home invasion thriller The Strangers, is finally on the way from 47 Meters Down and The Other Side of the Door director Johannes Roberts who will direct from the script penned by Bertino and Ben Ketai. Set to begin filming May 30th in LA, The Strangers 2 has announced the first cast members. Emmy-nominated actress Christina Hendricks will star alongside Bailee Madison (Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark) and Lewis Pullman (Aftermath). The film follows a family who arrive at a secluded mobile home park. After the power goes out they decide to hunker down for the night in a borrowed trailer. Under the cover of darkness three familiar masked psychopaths pay them a visit and test their every limit. Wayne Marc Godfrey, Robert Jones, and Mark Lane and James Harris who were behind I AM Not A Serial Killer, will be producing.
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More from Kelli Marchman McNeely
From the Crypt
Before heading to Cannes, Clay Staub’s film Devil’s Gate got a new title, Abduction. Staub, who was the second unit director for Dawn of the Dead, makes his genre debut with this suspense thriller, which he co-wrote with Peter Aperlo. Milo Ventimiglia (Heroes) stars alongside 12 Monkeys’ actress Amanda Schull, Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: Nemesis), Bridget Regan, Shawn Ashmore, Javier Botet and Scott Johnson. Set in a small town, the film follows an FBI Agent (Schull) who has come to investigate the disappearance of the wife (Bridget Regan) and son of a local rancher. A local deputy, played by Shawn Ashmore, is forced to work with the agent whose presence makes the town’s sheriff (Jonathan Frakes) nervous. The trailer for Abduction has not been released, but we do have a clip.
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
While fans were excited last week to learn the Hellboy would be getting a new R-rated sequel. However, excitement quickly turned to shock when we reported that not only will Guillermo del Toro not be involved, but that Ron Perlman will not be reprising his role as Hellboy. Today, we have an update. The sequel, from director Neil Marshall (The Descent), now has an official working title Hellboy: Rise of the Blood Queen. In the comic series created by Mike Mignola, who will be writing the script with Andrew Cosby and Christopher Golden, there is a character known as the Queen of Blood, part of the ‘Wild Hunt’ story arc. There is also a possibility of a story that involves vampires who Hellboy clashed with in the comics. Stranger Things actor David Harbour will be playing Hellboy in the sequel. While there is no doubt that he is a talented actor, many might have trouble seeing him as the character.
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
Stephen King fans will be excited to learn that the premiere date for television adaption or Mr. Mercedes has now been announced. David E. Kelley’s series adaption stars Brendan Gleeson, Harry Treadaway, Jharrel Jerome, Mary-Louise Parker, Scott Lawrence, Kelly Lynch, Justine Lupe, Ann Cusack, Holland Taylor, Robert Stanton, and Breeda Wool. The series is directed by Jack Bender (Game of Thrones). Kelley both penned the scripts and serves as showrunner. Bender and Kelley serve as executive producers with Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey of Temple Hill Entertainment. Mr. Mercedes centers on a demented killer who taunts a retired police officer with a series of letters and emails, forcing the cop to set out on a private crusade to bring the killer to justice. Tune in for the premiere of Mr. Mercedes on the Audience Network Wednesday, August 9, 2017.
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
John McNaughton’s 1986 thriller Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was gritty and everything that type of film is supposed to be. Michael Rooker starred as Henry, a character inspired by real-life serial killers Henry Lee Lucus and Ottis Toole. After a span of over 30 years Rooker and McNaughton are teaming up for another project. The duo will be working on the film adaption of Flannery O’Connor’s ‘A Good Man Is Hard to Find’, Deadline reports. The short story, viewed as a classic, features a family on a road trip and and a escaped convict known as “The Misfit”. With both Rooker and McNaughton involved with the project, I have no doubt the film will be fantastic. ‘A Good Man Is Hard to Find’ will be produced by Ed Richardson under the banner of R&R Productions Worldwide, based in Atlanta. Mike Sears and David Zander will co-produce.
Continue reading →
Trailers
Fans of Cartoon Network’s hilarious “Adult Swim” series Rick and Morty are eagerly awaiting the second episode of the third season which will air this summer. They are almost as excited as fans of the Alien franchise to see Alien: Covenant open in theaters on May 19th. There is a new clip, which is brilliant, that combines the two in the same universe. While in space, Rick and Morty receive a signal for help from a ship in trouble. At Morty’s insistence, he and Rick board the Covenant and discover the key to the crew’s survival. Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland’s comical masterpiece, Rick and Morty, centers on super scientist Rick, who spends most of his time tanked, and the adventures he has with his grandson Morty. Both characters are voiced by Roiland. One upcoming episode involves Roiland to get very drunk. Yeah, it’s that kind of show.
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
We first reported Hulu’s upcoming series Castle Rock from Master of Horror Stephen King and brilliant director J. J. Abrams back in February. Today, we have casting news. Moonlight’s André Holland has been cast as the lead and will play a death row attorney with a complicated history, in the series set in King’s multiverse in a fictional town in King’s beloved Maine. Not only did Holland star in the Moonlight, which took home an Oscar for Best Picture, he also appeared in the Cinemax series The Knick, and as co-stared as Matt Miller in American Horror Story: Roanoke. Dustin Thomason and Sam Shaw developed Castle Rock, set to begin filming later this year, based on characters created by King. They also will serve as executive producers along with Ben Stephenson, Liz Glotzer, and J. J. Abrams. The series is from Warner Bros. and Bad Robot.
Continue reading →
Trailers
Wyndham Price’s Crow is head to Cannes via Artist View Entertainment. Today, we have a first look. Crow, filmed in Wales, centers on a wealthy developer who is attempting to remove the settlers on his newly acquired land, but soon he finds that it has dire consequences. The cast is rather impressive for a movie that has flew under the radar up to this point. Andrew Howard co-stars alongside Nick Moran, Danny Webb, Terence Stamp, Elen Rhys, Jason Hughes, Emily Bevan, Tom Rhys Harries, Katrine De Candole, Ben McGregor, and Maarten Dannenberg. Wyndham Price directed from the script he wrote based on the stage play by Tim Rhys.
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
As FOX’s The Exorcist began to approach its season finale fans were praying it would be renewed, but that wasn’t the case. Even the show’s creator Jeremy Slater expressed his desire for a second season, but still nothing. We had all pretty much given up hope that we would ever see the story’s next chapter. But today, FOX has answered our prayers and granted the show a second season! Season two of the supernatural series, loosely tied to William Friedkin’s iconic film, will begin a new chapter. Slater told fans last year that he wanted to feature the priests teaming up to help a new family. A potential season two would find Marcus, Tomas and Bennett tasked with helping a new family or a new case of possession. That doesn’t mean we’ll never see any of the Rances again, but I think the fans would feel disappointed and cheated if we simply brought Captain Howdy back for round three. The
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
With Syfy approaching their 25th anniversary, they are aiming to celebrate by upgrading their content by “doubling down on premium original programming”. One of the new “premium” programs is the series adaption of George R. R. Martin’s supernatural novella Nightflyers. Published in 1980, the story, which was adapted for the 1987 film by the same name, is set in the future on the eve of earth’s destruction. A crew of 8 scientists aboard the possessed ship “The Nightflyer” are on a mission to intercept a mysterious alien spacecraft that may hold the key to their survival. As they approach their destination, they suspect that the ship’s artificial intelligence and their mysterious captain may be steering them towards unspeakable horrors. The Midnight Meat Train’s Jeff Buhler will write the adaption. Robert Jaffee who produced the 1987 film, will produce the series along with Gene Klein (Suits), David Bartis (Mr. and Mrs. Smith), Michael Gaeta (Jacob’s Ladder), Alison Rosenzweig (Jacob’s Ladder), and
Continue reading →
From the Crypt
After years waiting, the sequel to 2008’s home invasion thriller The Strangers, is finally on the way from 47 Meters Down and The Other Side of the Door director Johannes Roberts who will direct from the script penned by Bertino and Ben Ketai. Set to begin filming May 30th in LA, The Strangers 2 has announced the first cast members. Emmy-nominated actress Christina Hendricks will star alongside Bailee Madison (Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark) and Lewis Pullman (Aftermath). The film follows a family who arrive at a secluded mobile home park. After the power goes out they decide to hunker down for the night in a borrowed trailer. Under the cover of darkness three familiar masked psychopaths pay them a visit and test their every limit. Wayne Marc Godfrey, Robert Jones, and Mark Lane and James Harris who were behind I AM Not A Serial Killer, will be producing.
Continue reading →
