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A Sinister Stranger Stalks Alexandre Aja’s Upcoming Film ‘Elijah’

Alexandre Aja, who brought you films such as Crawl, Horns, High Tension, and Mirrors (among others), is gearing up to deliver his new film with Searchlight Pictures. Titled Elijah, the film “follows a young boy who invites a mysterious man into his home, believing the stranger to be the key to saving his sick mother. As increasingly disturbing things start to happen around his home, the boy soon realizes that the sinister stranger is not the savior he claims to be.” Cory Goodman (The Last Witch Hunter) penned the original script with Gregory Lavasseur (Mirrors) rewriting it, Deadline reports. David Goyer and Keith Levine of Phantom Four (The Night House) along with Adam Goldworm of Aperture Entertainment are producing. Searchlight’s DanTram Nguyen is overseeing the project.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 20, 2020
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‘Monster Hunter’ Heading To Theaters A Week Ahead Of Schedule

Paul W.S. Anderson‘s Monster Hunter is headed to theaters and on IMAX this Christmas, a week ahead of its scheduled release. “When an unexpected sandstorm transports Lt. Artemis (Milla Jovovich) and her unit (TI Harris, Meagan Good, Diego Boneta) to a new world, the soldiers are shocked to discover that this hostile and unknown environment is home to enormous and terrifying monsters immune to their firepower. In their desperate battle for survival, the unit encounters the mysterious Hunter (Tony Jaa), whose unique skills allow him to stay one step ahead of the powerful creatures. As Artemis and Hunter slowly build trust, she discovers that he is part of a team led by the Admiral (Ron Perlman). Facing a danger so great it could threaten to destroy their world, the brave warriors combine their unique abilities to band together for the ultimate showdown.” An adaptation of Capcom’s video game franchise by the same name, Monster Hunter opens in theaters on December

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 20, 2020
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Tom Holland And Daisy Ridley Are Hunted In The ‘Chaos Walking’ Trailer

From Doug Liman, the director of The Bourne Identity and Edge of Tomorrow, comes the sci-fi thriller Chaos Walking. In the film, set in the “not too distant future, Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland) discovers Viola (Daisy Ridley), a mysterious girl who crash lands on his planet, where all the women have disappeared and the men are afflicted by “the Noise” – a force that puts all their thoughts on display. In this dangerous landscape, Viola’s life is threatened – and as Todd vows to protect her, he will have to discover his own inner power and unlock the planet’s dark secrets.” Mads Mikkelsen, Demián Bichir, Cynthia Erivo, Nick Jonas, Kurt Sutter, and David Oyelowo also star. The film is based on the best-selling novel “The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness,” who co-wrote the screenplay with Christopher Ford. Doug Davison, Allison Shearmur, Erwin Stoff, Alison Winter produce Chaos Walking, opening in theaters soon from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 20, 2020
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German Movie ‘Live Or Let Die’ Unleashes New Zombie Filled Trailer

Genre specialist sales outfit Black Mandala has acquired the German zombie film Live or Let die and have now released the poster and the trailer. Through an outbreak of a virus, the human race has come near to extinction. The undead walks among the land and hunts the living. The very few that are left, aimlessly searching for a better tomorrow. The survivor and lone wolf Nick (Jan Bohlenschmidt) finds an old diary that contains a map, his last chance for hope to a safer sanctuary. After a bloody encounter with reckless John (Manuel Urbaneck), both get together and wander through the dead and destroyed land. Day after day it`s a hard fight of survival for their own lives until they realize that only one thing is clear: among the dead, the survivors are the biggest threat! Writer-director Manuel Urbaneck`s zombie film stars Jan Bohlenschmidt, Manuel Urbaneck, Steven Mooers, Alona Hertha, Michael Valentin, Heiko Schulz, Markus Hettich, Dirk Jeblick, Kai

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 19, 2020
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There’s A Killer On The Loose In The ‘Hunter Hunter’ Trailer

There is a killer on the loose in the new trailer for the intense horror-thriller Hunter Hunter, written and directed by Shawn Linden, revealing that it will take a hunter to track down this hunter of men. The film follows a family living in the remote wilderness earning a living as fur trappers. Joseph Mersault (Devon Sawa), his wife Anne (Camille Sullivan, “The Man in the High Castle”), and their daughter Renée (Summer H. Howell, Curse of Chucky) struggle to make ends meet and think their traps are being hunted by the return of a rogue wolf. Determined to catch the predator in the act, Joseph leaves his family behind to track the wolf. Anne and Renée grow increasingly anxious during Joseph’s prolonged absence and struggle to survive without him. When they hear a strange noise outside their cabin, Anne hopes it is Joseph but instead finds a man named Lou (Nick Stahl), who has been severely injured and left

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 19, 2020
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Sarah Paulson Is An Obsessed Mother In The New Clips From Hulu’s ‘Run’

From the visionary writers, producers, and director of the breakout film Searching, comes a suspense thriller that shows that when mom gets a little too close, you need to RUN. “They say you can never escape a mother’s love… but for Chloe, that’s not a comfort — it’s a threat. There’s something unnatural, even sinister about the relationship between Chloe (newcomer Kiera Allen) and her mom, Diane (Sarah Paulson). Diane has raised her daughter in total isolation, controlling every move she’s made since birth, and there are secrets that Chloe’s only beginning to grasp.” Run is directed by Aneesh Chagnaty (Searching) who co-wrote the film with Sev Ohanian. Ohanian produces along with Natalie Qasabian. Rhonda Baker co-produces with Colleen Mitchell serving as line producer. Ahead of Run‘s exclusive premiere on Hulu on November 20, 2020, we have the trailer and new clips to share with you.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 19, 2020
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Plot Details For “Dexter” Revival Surface

Just before Halloween, we reported that a revival of the serial killer series “Dexter” was on its way. At the time the plot had not been revealed, but thanks to THR it has now come to light. Michael C. Hall returns to his role as Dexter, a killer of killers, for the 10-episode new season that picks up ten years after the events of the season eight finale. “Set 10 years after Dexter Morgan went missing in the yey of Hurricane Laura, the revival sees the character now living under an assumed name in a world away from Miami.” The original series’ showrunner Clyde Phillips is also returning along with Marcos Siega, director of nine episodes of the original series, who will direct six of the new episodes as well as executive produce. “Dexter” returns next Fall.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 19, 2020
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Sam Raimi’s ’65’ Adds Actress Ariana Greenblatt To The Cast

Sam Raimi of the Evil Dead franchise has teamed up with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who brought us A Quiet Place, for the sci-fi thriller 65 which Beck and Woods will both write and direct. Deadline is reporting that Ariana Greenblatt (Love and Monsters) has joined the cast and will star alongside Adam Driver (Star Wars: Episode VII and VIII). Raimi will produce alongside Zainab Azizi and Debbie Liebling. The details surround 65 are still being kept quiet at this time but as soon as we learn more we’ll let you know.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2020
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‘Scream’ Writer Confirms Title And Shares Images From The Set

The Scream franchise has been loved by genre fans since it was released back in 1995. The latest installment, it’s fifth, is on its way, with details being kept hush-hush. However, franchise creator and writer Kevin Williamson took to Twitter today to reveal that filming has wrapped and to confirm that the title is simply Scream (really?). He also shared some behind-the-scenes-photos (below). It seems he’s been involved with the project the whole time and is serving as co-writer and as an executive producer. Williamson tweeted, “I’m excited for you to return to Woodsboro and get really scared again. I believe Wes would’ve been so proud of the film that Matt and Tyler are making. I’m thrilled to be reunited with Neve, Courteney, David and Marley, and to be working alongside a new filmmaking team and incredible cast of newcomers that have come together to continue Wes’s legacy with the upcoming relaunch of the franchise that I hold so dear

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2020
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‘Castle Freak’ Reboot Will Debut On Shudder

The “reimagining” of Dennis Paoli and Stuart Gordon’s 1995 Full Moon horror cult classic will debut this December Shudder ahead of its arrival on Digital and VOD. The film marks the directorial debut of award-winning special effects artist Tate Steinsiek (“Face-Off”, Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich) In the film, after she is permanently blinded in a tragic car accident, Rebecca receives some bizarre news: her long-lost-mother has recently passed away, leaving her their family’s ancestral castle. Traveling to the estate with a group of friends, Rebecca hopes it will be an opportunity for her to reconnect with a past she never knew—and a mother who seemingly left her behind. When mysterious happenings begin to occur and her friends begin to die, Rebecca must unravel her family’s mysterious history. Clair Catherine, Jake Horowitz (The Vast of Night), Chris Galust (Give Me Liberty), Kika Magalhaes (The Eyes of My Mother), Emily Sweet (Syn), Elisha Pratt (“True Detective”), and Omar Brunson (Shadow Fighter)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2020

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A Sinister Stranger Stalks Alexandre Aja’s Upcoming Film ‘Elijah’

Alexandre Aja, who brought you films such as Crawl, Horns, High Tension, and Mirrors (among others), is gearing up to deliver his new film with Searchlight Pictures. Titled Elijah, the film “follows a young boy who invites a mysterious man into his home, believing the stranger to be the key to saving his sick mother. As increasingly disturbing things start to happen around his home, the boy soon realizes that the sinister stranger is not the savior he claims to be.” Cory Goodman (The Last Witch Hunter) penned the original script with Gregory Lavasseur (Mirrors) rewriting it, Deadline reports. David Goyer and Keith Levine of Phantom Four (The Night House) along with Adam Goldworm of Aperture Entertainment are producing. Searchlight’s DanTram Nguyen is overseeing the project.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 20, 2020
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‘Monster Hunter’ Heading To Theaters A Week Ahead Of Schedule

Paul W.S. Anderson‘s Monster Hunter is headed to theaters and on IMAX this Christmas, a week ahead of its scheduled release. “When an unexpected sandstorm transports Lt. Artemis (Milla Jovovich) and her unit (TI Harris, Meagan Good, Diego Boneta) to a new world, the soldiers are shocked to discover that this hostile and unknown environment is home to enormous and terrifying monsters immune to their firepower. In their desperate battle for survival, the unit encounters the mysterious Hunter (Tony Jaa), whose unique skills allow him to stay one step ahead of the powerful creatures. As Artemis and Hunter slowly build trust, she discovers that he is part of a team led by the Admiral (Ron Perlman). Facing a danger so great it could threaten to destroy their world, the brave warriors combine their unique abilities to band together for the ultimate showdown.” An adaptation of Capcom’s video game franchise by the same name, Monster Hunter opens in theaters on December

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
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Tom Holland And Daisy Ridley Are Hunted In The ‘Chaos Walking’ Trailer

From Doug Liman, the director of The Bourne Identity and Edge of Tomorrow, comes the sci-fi thriller Chaos Walking. In the film, set in the “not too distant future, Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland) discovers Viola (Daisy Ridley), a mysterious girl who crash lands on his planet, where all the women have disappeared and the men are afflicted by “the Noise” – a force that puts all their thoughts on display. In this dangerous landscape, Viola’s life is threatened – and as Todd vows to protect her, he will have to discover his own inner power and unlock the planet’s dark secrets.” Mads Mikkelsen, Demián Bichir, Cynthia Erivo, Nick Jonas, Kurt Sutter, and David Oyelowo also star. The film is based on the best-selling novel “The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness,” who co-wrote the screenplay with Christopher Ford. Doug Davison, Allison Shearmur, Erwin Stoff, Alison Winter produce Chaos Walking, opening in theaters soon from Lionsgate.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 20, 2020
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German Movie ‘Live Or Let Die’ Unleashes New Zombie Filled Trailer

Genre specialist sales outfit Black Mandala has acquired the German zombie film Live or Let die and have now released the poster and the trailer. Through an outbreak of a virus, the human race has come near to extinction. The undead walks among the land and hunts the living. The very few that are left, aimlessly searching for a better tomorrow. The survivor and lone wolf Nick (Jan Bohlenschmidt) finds an old diary that contains a map, his last chance for hope to a safer sanctuary. After a bloody encounter with reckless John (Manuel Urbaneck), both get together and wander through the dead and destroyed land. Day after day it`s a hard fight of survival for their own lives until they realize that only one thing is clear: among the dead, the survivors are the biggest threat! Writer-director Manuel Urbaneck`s zombie film stars Jan Bohlenschmidt, Manuel Urbaneck, Steven Mooers, Alona Hertha, Michael Valentin, Heiko Schulz, Markus Hettich, Dirk Jeblick, Kai

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 19, 2020
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There’s A Killer On The Loose In The ‘Hunter Hunter’ Trailer

There is a killer on the loose in the new trailer for the intense horror-thriller Hunter Hunter, written and directed by Shawn Linden, revealing that it will take a hunter to track down this hunter of men. The film follows a family living in the remote wilderness earning a living as fur trappers. Joseph Mersault (Devon Sawa), his wife Anne (Camille Sullivan, “The Man in the High Castle”), and their daughter Renée (Summer H. Howell, Curse of Chucky) struggle to make ends meet and think their traps are being hunted by the return of a rogue wolf. Determined to catch the predator in the act, Joseph leaves his family behind to track the wolf. Anne and Renée grow increasingly anxious during Joseph’s prolonged absence and struggle to survive without him. When they hear a strange noise outside their cabin, Anne hopes it is Joseph but instead finds a man named Lou (Nick Stahl), who has been severely injured and left

Continue reading →
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Nov 19, 2020
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Sarah Paulson Is An Obsessed Mother In The New Clips From Hulu’s ‘Run’

From the visionary writers, producers, and director of the breakout film Searching, comes a suspense thriller that shows that when mom gets a little too close, you need to RUN. “They say you can never escape a mother’s love… but for Chloe, that’s not a comfort — it’s a threat. There’s something unnatural, even sinister about the relationship between Chloe (newcomer Kiera Allen) and her mom, Diane (Sarah Paulson). Diane has raised her daughter in total isolation, controlling every move she’s made since birth, and there are secrets that Chloe’s only beginning to grasp.” Run is directed by Aneesh Chagnaty (Searching) who co-wrote the film with Sev Ohanian. Ohanian produces along with Natalie Qasabian. Rhonda Baker co-produces with Colleen Mitchell serving as line producer. Ahead of Run‘s exclusive premiere on Hulu on November 20, 2020, we have the trailer and new clips to share with you.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 19, 2020
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Plot Details For “Dexter” Revival Surface

Just before Halloween, we reported that a revival of the serial killer series “Dexter” was on its way. At the time the plot had not been revealed, but thanks to THR it has now come to light. Michael C. Hall returns to his role as Dexter, a killer of killers, for the 10-episode new season that picks up ten years after the events of the season eight finale. “Set 10 years after Dexter Morgan went missing in the yey of Hurricane Laura, the revival sees the character now living under an assumed name in a world away from Miami.” The original series’ showrunner Clyde Phillips is also returning along with Marcos Siega, director of nine episodes of the original series, who will direct six of the new episodes as well as executive produce. “Dexter” returns next Fall.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 19, 2020
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Sam Raimi’s ’65’ Adds Actress Ariana Greenblatt To The Cast

Sam Raimi of the Evil Dead franchise has teamed up with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who brought us A Quiet Place, for the sci-fi thriller 65 which Beck and Woods will both write and direct. Deadline is reporting that Ariana Greenblatt (Love and Monsters) has joined the cast and will star alongside Adam Driver (Star Wars: Episode VII and VIII). Raimi will produce alongside Zainab Azizi and Debbie Liebling. The details surround 65 are still being kept quiet at this time but as soon as we learn more we’ll let you know.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2020
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‘Scream’ Writer Confirms Title And Shares Images From The Set

The Scream franchise has been loved by genre fans since it was released back in 1995. The latest installment, it’s fifth, is on its way, with details being kept hush-hush. However, franchise creator and writer Kevin Williamson took to Twitter today to reveal that filming has wrapped and to confirm that the title is simply Scream (really?). He also shared some behind-the-scenes-photos (below). It seems he’s been involved with the project the whole time and is serving as co-writer and as an executive producer. Williamson tweeted, “I’m excited for you to return to Woodsboro and get really scared again. I believe Wes would’ve been so proud of the film that Matt and Tyler are making. I’m thrilled to be reunited with Neve, Courteney, David and Marley, and to be working alongside a new filmmaking team and incredible cast of newcomers that have come together to continue Wes’s legacy with the upcoming relaunch of the franchise that I hold so dear

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2020
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‘Castle Freak’ Reboot Will Debut On Shudder

The “reimagining” of Dennis Paoli and Stuart Gordon’s 1995 Full Moon horror cult classic will debut this December Shudder ahead of its arrival on Digital and VOD. The film marks the directorial debut of award-winning special effects artist Tate Steinsiek (“Face-Off”, Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich) In the film, after she is permanently blinded in a tragic car accident, Rebecca receives some bizarre news: her long-lost-mother has recently passed away, leaving her their family’s ancestral castle. Traveling to the estate with a group of friends, Rebecca hopes it will be an opportunity for her to reconnect with a past she never knew—and a mother who seemingly left her behind. When mysterious happenings begin to occur and her friends begin to die, Rebecca must unravel her family’s mysterious history. Clair Catherine, Jake Horowitz (The Vast of Night), Chris Galust (Give Me Liberty), Kika Magalhaes (The Eyes of My Mother), Emily Sweet (Syn), Elisha Pratt (“True Detective”), and Omar Brunson (Shadow Fighter)

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