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'Five Nights At Freddy's' Gets A New Nightmare Inducing Trailer

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Gets A New Nightmare Inducing Trailer

When the night shift starts, the terror begins in the second trailer for the highly-anticipated horror film Five Nights At Freddy’s! The horror game phenomenon has becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event as Blumhouse— the producer of M3GAN, The Black Phone, and The Invisible Man—joins forces with legendary game creator Scott Cawthon for Five Nights at Freddy’s. The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be easy to make. Josh Hutcherson (Ultraman, The Hunger Games franchise), Matthew Lillard (Good Girls, Scream), Elizabeth Lail (You, Mack & Rita), Kat Conner Sterling (We Have A Ghost, 9-1-1), Piper Rubio (Holly & Ivy, Unstable) and Mary Stuart Masterson (Blindspot, Fried Green Tomatoes) star in this wild ride. Five Nights at Freddy’s is directed by Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon) and is written by Scott Cawthon, Emma Tammi, and Seth Cuddeback.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2023
"The Witcher" Returns To Netflix This Week For A New Season!

“The Witcher” Returns To Netflix This Week For A New Season!

Fans have eagerly awaited (for far too long) the new season of Netflix’s hit adaptation “The Witcher.” Well, the wait is over. The series returns this week to Netflix. The official plot goes like this: “As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it. Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and betrayal.” Henry Cavill returns for his final season as Geralt, with Liam Hemsworth taking over the role next season. Freya Allan returns as Ciri, Anya Chalotra, and is back as Yennifer. The first half of season three of “The Witcher” will debut on Netflix on June 29, 2023. The second half is set to arrive on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 26, 2023
Everything We Know So Far About The Upcoming 'Swamp Thing' Movie

Everything We Know So Far About The Upcoming ‘Swamp Thing’ Movie

Swamp Thing, one of DCs most underrated characters, is getting a new movie! Here’s everything we know so far. Let’s start at the beginning. For those who don’t know, Swamp Thing was a scientist transformed after an experiment went wrong. The giant plant-covered creature, created by Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, first appeared in House of Secrets in July of 1971. He was given his own comic in 1972. During a recent chat with Variety, writer-director James Mangold told the site that the movie was not born with a plan to make it a larger franchise. Instead, the filmmaker describes it as a “simple, clean, gothic horror movie.” He also explained that it would be very different than the DC and Marvel movies we’re used to getting, you know, the ones with endless sequels and prequels. Mangold, who is also behind the new and final installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, appears not to be interested in Swamp Thing

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 23, 2023
Blumhouse Adapting New Hit Novel 'The Quiet Tenant'

Blumhouse Adapting New Hit Novel ‘The Quiet Tenant’

Blumhouse, known for its chilling films and series, will soon deliver either the adaptation of Clémence Michallon’s debut thriller, The Quiet Tenant, published earlier this month. There is no word yet if the adaptation will be a series or film. One of the most-anticipated novels of the year (IndieNext, GoodReads), The Quiet Tenant has just been published by Knopf in the U.S. and Abacus in the U.K. Hailed as “spell-binding” (Megan Abbott), “absolutely brilliant” (Brad Thor), “creepy, claustrophobic, and compelling” (Vogue), and a “tour de force of suspense and character” (The Big Thrill), the novel introduces author Clémence Michallon as an important new voice in the suspense genre. “I read Clémence’s novel in one sitting and was riveted. The story has all the elements of a great screen adaptation,” said Jason Blum, founder, and CEO of Blumhouse. “Jason Blum is one of the most dynamic producers working today,” said Michallon, “with an enviable slate of motion picture and television credits,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 21, 2023
Prime Video Unveils Teaser For Upcoming Series "Harlan Coben's Shelter"

Prime Video Unveils Teaser For Upcoming Series “Harlan Coben’s Shelter”

Prime Video has just unveiled the first-look trailer and announced the premiere date for their upcoming thriller series adaptation of “Harlan Coben’s Shelter” from New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben, which marks Coben’s first collaboration with the streaming giant. “Harlan Coben’s Shelter” centers on Mickey Bolitar following the sudden death of his father, which leads him to start a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey. Mickey quickly finds himself tangled in the mysterious disappearance of a new student at his school, Ashley Kent, which leads to uncovering unimaginable secrets within their quiet suburban community. With the help of his friends, the inventive Spoon and the secretive Ema., Mickey pulls back the sleepy facade of Kasselton to reveal a dark underground that may hold the answers to decades of disappearances, deaths, legends, and perhaps even his own dark family history. The series stars Jaden Michael as Mickey Bolitar, Constance Zimmer as Shira Bolitar, Adrian Greensmith as Arthur “Spoon” Spindell, Abby

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 19, 2023
"The Witcher" Returns To Netflix This Week For A New Season!

Violent New Extended Clip Arrives Ahead Of Season Three Of “The Witcher”

Fans have been eagerly awaiting (for far too long) the new season of Netflix’s hit adaptation “The Witcher.” A new extended clip has now been released that sees our favorite trio fighting to protect each other. Released during Netflix’s global fan event, Tudum 2023, the two-minute-long clip pits Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer against the fire-wielding Rience and elves who have come to kidnap Ciri. But the group will not let that happen without a fight. Season two was based on the first of Sapkowski’s novels, ‘Blood of Elves.’ The third season will reveal more about Ciri’s heritage. The official plot goes like this: “As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it. Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 18, 2023
Malcolm McDowell Starring In Big Screen Adaptation Of 'The Vampyre'

Malcolm McDowell Starring In Big Screen Adaptation Of ‘The Vampyre’

John William Polidori’s classic 1819 tale The Vampyre is getting a feature film adaptation titled The Vampyre: Blood & Ink Deadline reports. Clockwork Orange star Malcolm McDowell (31, Halloween 2007) is starring alongside Derek Jacobi (Murder on the Orient Express), Frances Barber (Dreamland), Amelia Gething (Emily, Mary & George), Amelia Clarkson (Red Rose, The Last Kingdom), and Bill Fellows (Ted Lasso) in the film from Milky Way Media. Rosanna Hamlin and Trisha Ward are adapting the story for the screen. Deadline states, “The Vampyre: Blood & Ink will depict Polidori’s dark account of the famed and mythical creatures. Pic will begin with Lord Ruthven, a mysterious and magnetic nobleman who captivates London society with his charismatic charm. Aubrey, a young Englishman, becomes infatuated with Ruthven and is drawn into a world of secrets and supernatural horror. As Aubrey uncovers the truth about Ruthven’s sinister nature, he finds himself trapped in a perilous battle against the allure of the vampire’s deadly

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 16, 2023
Sweet Tooth And John Doe Face Off In New Clip From Peacock's "Twisted Metal"

Sweet Tooth And John Doe Face Off In New Clip From Peacock’s “Twisted Metal”

Sweet Tooth and John Doe come face to face in a new clip from Peacock’s upcoming series adaptation of the hit video game “Twisted Metal.” The ten-episode first season stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Tahj Vaughans, Michael Carollo, Jared Bankens, Chelle Ramos, Thomas Haden Church, Scream franchise star Neve Campbell and more. The series is “about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.” “Twisted Metal” will premiere exclusively on Peacock on July 27, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 9, 2023
New Doc 'King On Screen' Explores Stephen King's Legacy Of Terror

New Doc ‘King On Screen’ Explores Stephen King’s Legacy Of Terror

When it comes to authors, no one is more prolific than Stephen King, whose writings have been adapted again and again for film, including The Boogeyman, which has just premiered in theaters. A new documentary, King of Screen, from director Daphné Baiwir will explore King’s legacy of terror and the films we all love to fear. “In 1976, Brian de Palma directed Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since then, more than 50 directors have adapted the master of horror’s books in more than 80 films and series, making him the most adapted author alive. What’s so fascinating about him that filmmakers cannot stop adapting his works? King on Screen reunites the filmmakers that have adapted Stephen King’s books for cinema and TV, including Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Walking Dead), Tom Holland (The Langoliers, Chucky), Mick Garris (The Stand, Sleepwalkers) and Taylor Hackford (Dolores Claiborne, Ray). It is a movie made for the fans. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 7, 2023
"The Witcher" Returns This June For Its Third Season

“The Witcher” Returns This June For Its Third Season

Season 3 of Netflix’s hit series “The Witcher” is finally headed your way, premiering this June. Unfortunately, Henry Cavill stars as Geralt for his last season, with Liam Hemsworth stepping into the role in season four. Cavill is joined by returning stars Anya Chalotra as Yennefer and Freya Allen as Ciri. The official plot goes like this: “As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it,” “Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery.” According to the series creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Geralt’s tough guy persona will finally begin to crack as he comes to terms with his emotions. “He can’t pretend that he doesn’t feel. He

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 4, 2023

More from Adaptation

'Five Nights At Freddy's' Gets A New Nightmare Inducing Trailer

‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Gets A New Nightmare Inducing Trailer

When the night shift starts, the terror begins in the second trailer for the highly-anticipated horror film Five Nights At Freddy’s! The horror game phenomenon has becomes a blood-chilling cinematic event as Blumhouse— the producer of M3GAN, The Black Phone, and The Invisible Man—joins forces with legendary game creator Scott Cawthon for Five Nights at Freddy’s. The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be easy to make. Josh Hutcherson (Ultraman, The Hunger Games franchise), Matthew Lillard (Good Girls, Scream), Elizabeth Lail (You, Mack & Rita), Kat Conner Sterling (We Have A Ghost, 9-1-1), Piper Rubio (Holly & Ivy, Unstable) and Mary Stuart Masterson (Blindspot, Fried Green Tomatoes) star in this wild ride. Five Nights at Freddy’s is directed by Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon) and is written by Scott Cawthon, Emma Tammi, and Seth Cuddeback.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2023
"The Witcher" Returns To Netflix This Week For A New Season!

“The Witcher” Returns To Netflix This Week For A New Season!

Fans have eagerly awaited (for far too long) the new season of Netflix’s hit adaptation “The Witcher.” Well, the wait is over. The series returns this week to Netflix. The official plot goes like this: “As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it. Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and betrayal.” Henry Cavill returns for his final season as Geralt, with Liam Hemsworth taking over the role next season. Freya Allan returns as Ciri, Anya Chalotra, and is back as Yennifer. The first half of season three of “The Witcher” will debut on Netflix on June 29, 2023. The second half is set to arrive on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 26, 2023
Everything We Know So Far About The Upcoming 'Swamp Thing' Movie

Everything We Know So Far About The Upcoming ‘Swamp Thing’ Movie

Swamp Thing, one of DCs most underrated characters, is getting a new movie! Here’s everything we know so far. Let’s start at the beginning. For those who don’t know, Swamp Thing was a scientist transformed after an experiment went wrong. The giant plant-covered creature, created by Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, first appeared in House of Secrets in July of 1971. He was given his own comic in 1972. During a recent chat with Variety, writer-director James Mangold told the site that the movie was not born with a plan to make it a larger franchise. Instead, the filmmaker describes it as a “simple, clean, gothic horror movie.” He also explained that it would be very different than the DC and Marvel movies we’re used to getting, you know, the ones with endless sequels and prequels. Mangold, who is also behind the new and final installment of the Indiana Jones franchise, appears not to be interested in Swamp Thing

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 23, 2023
Blumhouse Adapting New Hit Novel 'The Quiet Tenant'

Blumhouse Adapting New Hit Novel ‘The Quiet Tenant’

Blumhouse, known for its chilling films and series, will soon deliver either the adaptation of Clémence Michallon’s debut thriller, The Quiet Tenant, published earlier this month. There is no word yet if the adaptation will be a series or film. One of the most-anticipated novels of the year (IndieNext, GoodReads), The Quiet Tenant has just been published by Knopf in the U.S. and Abacus in the U.K. Hailed as “spell-binding” (Megan Abbott), “absolutely brilliant” (Brad Thor), “creepy, claustrophobic, and compelling” (Vogue), and a “tour de force of suspense and character” (The Big Thrill), the novel introduces author Clémence Michallon as an important new voice in the suspense genre. “I read Clémence’s novel in one sitting and was riveted. The story has all the elements of a great screen adaptation,” said Jason Blum, founder, and CEO of Blumhouse. “Jason Blum is one of the most dynamic producers working today,” said Michallon, “with an enviable slate of motion picture and television credits,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 21, 2023
Prime Video Unveils Teaser For Upcoming Series "Harlan Coben's Shelter"

Prime Video Unveils Teaser For Upcoming Series “Harlan Coben’s Shelter”

Prime Video has just unveiled the first-look trailer and announced the premiere date for their upcoming thriller series adaptation of “Harlan Coben’s Shelter” from New York Times best-selling author Harlan Coben, which marks Coben’s first collaboration with the streaming giant. “Harlan Coben’s Shelter” centers on Mickey Bolitar following the sudden death of his father, which leads him to start a new life in Kasselton, New Jersey. Mickey quickly finds himself tangled in the mysterious disappearance of a new student at his school, Ashley Kent, which leads to uncovering unimaginable secrets within their quiet suburban community. With the help of his friends, the inventive Spoon and the secretive Ema., Mickey pulls back the sleepy facade of Kasselton to reveal a dark underground that may hold the answers to decades of disappearances, deaths, legends, and perhaps even his own dark family history. The series stars Jaden Michael as Mickey Bolitar, Constance Zimmer as Shira Bolitar, Adrian Greensmith as Arthur “Spoon” Spindell, Abby

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 19, 2023
"The Witcher" Returns To Netflix This Week For A New Season!

Violent New Extended Clip Arrives Ahead Of Season Three Of “The Witcher”

Fans have been eagerly awaiting (for far too long) the new season of Netflix’s hit adaptation “The Witcher.” A new extended clip has now been released that sees our favorite trio fighting to protect each other. Released during Netflix’s global fan event, Tudum 2023, the two-minute-long clip pits Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer against the fire-wielding Rience and elves who have come to kidnap Ciri. But the group will not let that happen without a fight. Season two was based on the first of Sapkowski’s novels, ‘Blood of Elves.’ The third season will reveal more about Ciri’s heritage. The official plot goes like this: “As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it. Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 18, 2023
Malcolm McDowell Starring In Big Screen Adaptation Of 'The Vampyre'

Malcolm McDowell Starring In Big Screen Adaptation Of ‘The Vampyre’

John William Polidori’s classic 1819 tale The Vampyre is getting a feature film adaptation titled The Vampyre: Blood & Ink Deadline reports. Clockwork Orange star Malcolm McDowell (31, Halloween 2007) is starring alongside Derek Jacobi (Murder on the Orient Express), Frances Barber (Dreamland), Amelia Gething (Emily, Mary & George), Amelia Clarkson (Red Rose, The Last Kingdom), and Bill Fellows (Ted Lasso) in the film from Milky Way Media. Rosanna Hamlin and Trisha Ward are adapting the story for the screen. Deadline states, “The Vampyre: Blood & Ink will depict Polidori’s dark account of the famed and mythical creatures. Pic will begin with Lord Ruthven, a mysterious and magnetic nobleman who captivates London society with his charismatic charm. Aubrey, a young Englishman, becomes infatuated with Ruthven and is drawn into a world of secrets and supernatural horror. As Aubrey uncovers the truth about Ruthven’s sinister nature, he finds himself trapped in a perilous battle against the allure of the vampire’s deadly

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 16, 2023
Sweet Tooth And John Doe Face Off In New Clip From Peacock's "Twisted Metal"

Sweet Tooth And John Doe Face Off In New Clip From Peacock’s “Twisted Metal”

Sweet Tooth and John Doe come face to face in a new clip from Peacock’s upcoming series adaptation of the hit video game “Twisted Metal.” The ten-episode first season stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Tahj Vaughans, Michael Carollo, Jared Bankens, Chelle Ramos, Thomas Haden Church, Scream franchise star Neve Campbell and more. The series is “about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.” “Twisted Metal” will premiere exclusively on Peacock on July 27, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 9, 2023
New Doc 'King On Screen' Explores Stephen King's Legacy Of Terror

New Doc ‘King On Screen’ Explores Stephen King’s Legacy Of Terror

When it comes to authors, no one is more prolific than Stephen King, whose writings have been adapted again and again for film, including The Boogeyman, which has just premiered in theaters. A new documentary, King of Screen, from director Daphné Baiwir will explore King’s legacy of terror and the films we all love to fear. “In 1976, Brian de Palma directed Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since then, more than 50 directors have adapted the master of horror’s books in more than 80 films and series, making him the most adapted author alive. What’s so fascinating about him that filmmakers cannot stop adapting his works? King on Screen reunites the filmmakers that have adapted Stephen King’s books for cinema and TV, including Frank Darabont (Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Walking Dead), Tom Holland (The Langoliers, Chucky), Mick Garris (The Stand, Sleepwalkers) and Taylor Hackford (Dolores Claiborne, Ray). It is a movie made for the fans. The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 7, 2023
"The Witcher" Returns This June For Its Third Season

“The Witcher” Returns This June For Its Third Season

Season 3 of Netflix’s hit series “The Witcher” is finally headed your way, premiering this June. Unfortunately, Henry Cavill stars as Geralt for his last season, with Liam Hemsworth stepping into the role in season four. Cavill is joined by returning stars Anya Chalotra as Yennefer and Freya Allen as Ciri. The official plot goes like this: “As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it,” “Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery.” According to the series creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, Geralt’s tough guy persona will finally begin to crack as he comes to terms with his emotions. “He can’t pretend that he doesn’t feel. He

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 4, 2023
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