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Rob Zombie's 'The Munsters' Is Nearly Three Hours Long

Rob Zombie’s ‘The Munsters’ Is Nearly Three Hours Long

Fans were thrilled when news broke last year that Rob Zombie was working on a movie adaptation of the hit series “The Munsters.” Casting updates and images have been coming in since. Now, a new detail about the movie that centers on a family of monsters who moves from Transylvania to an American suburb, has surfaced. According to original series cast member Butch Patrick, the movie is a long one, clocking in at just over two and a half hours. Dread Central is reporting that during a recent interview (below) with Patrick on the 20TIMinutes podcast the actor who originally played Eddie Munster had this to say: “This movie is going to kill in a really good way, It’s a very long movie, it’s like 2 hours and 38 minutes … but I’ve seen footage and I’ve seen where he’s going with it and it’s going to be great, it really is.” Will fans love the nearly three-hour-long family-friendly PG-rated

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 7, 2022
Screen Media Acquires Horror-Thriller 'Saint Clare' Starring Bella Thorne

Screen Media Acquires Horror-Thriller ‘Saint Clare’ Starring Bella Thorne

Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today the acquisition of worldwide rights to the upcoming horror-thriller Saint Clare, starring Bella Thorne (the upcoming Rumble Through the Dark, Time Is Up). Saint Clare follows Clare Bleecker (Thorne), a quiet catholic college student with a divine vocation for killing. Directed by Mitzi Peirone (Braid) and written by Guinevere Turner (American Psycho) and Mitzi Peirone, the film is based on the hit novel “Clare at 16” by Don Roff, whose sequel novel will be released in 2023. Producers are in negotiations with Rebecca DeMornay (Hand That Rocks the Cradle) to join the cast, with the additional casting of other key roles underway. The film will be produced by David Chackler, Arielle Elwes, Thor Bradwell, and Joel Michaely. Executive producers are Cassian Elwes, Seth Needle, Mark Damon, Tamara Birkemoe, Veronica Radaelli, Tom Culliver, Nadia Redler, Dave Sereny, and Jere Hausfater. “With such a talented pedigree, we’re thrilled

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2022
New Book "The Forbidden Body" Explores Sex And Religion In Horror Films

New Book “The Forbidden Body” Explores Sex And Religion In Horror Films

Some people prefer their sex, horror, and religion separate, however, others, not so much. In the book The Forbidden Body: Sex, Horror, and the Religious Imagination, Douglas E. Cowan explores one of the most prevalent—but least discussed—intersections of horror culture. From creature features that reinforce conventional notions of sexuality to indie horror flicks that ask what happens when different gods come knocking, from nunsploitation to the sacrificial body, find out what happens when sex, horror, and the religious imagination come together. Throughout history, religion has attempted to control nothing so much as our bodies: what they are and what they mean; what we do with them, with whom, and under what circumstances; how they may be displayed—or, more commonly, how they must be hidden. Yet, we remain fascinated, obsessed even, by bodies that have left, or been forced out of, their “proper” place. The Forbidden Body examines how horror culture treats these bodies, exploring the dark spaces where sex and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2022
First Footage Of Eli Roth's Borderlands Movie Featured At CinemaCon

First Footage Of Eli Roth’s Borderlands Movie Featured At CinemaCon

Lionsgate shared the first footage of Eli Roth‘s (Cabin Fever, Hostile) upcoming film adaptation of the best-selling Borderlands video game during their CinemaCon panel. The one-minute-long clip features stars Kevin Hart, Jack Black as the voice of the robot Claptrap, and Cate Blanchett. While the footage itself hasn’t been shared on the internet yet, The Hollywood Reporter gave one hell of a description. “Lionsgate showed approximately a minute of electric footage that showcased Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett as she’s never been seen before, in a fire-engine-red wig, toting a gun and fighting her way through a vibrantly colored cityscape. Kevin Hart also appeared as did Jack Black voicing the robot Claptrap that unexpectedly takes a bullet from Blanchett’s gun with a punchline to follow.” Edgar Ramirez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, and Haley Bennett also star. In Borderlands, “Lilith (Blanchett), an infamous outlaw with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home planet of Pandora to find the missing

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Ella Rebecca Horton
May 2, 2022
Own The Alternative Ending When You Buy 'Firestarter'

‘Firestarter’ And Other Great Horror Movies Turn Up The Heat On Peacock This May

This May, Peacock is turning up the heat while you keep cool inside with new originals, classic movies, and great series, and we’ve got your guide. On May 13th, the new adaptation of Stephen King’s Firestarter premieres, but that’s not all, on May 1st a collection of horror movies based on King’s works will begin to arrive. Cat’s Eye (1985)- May 1 Creepshow (1982)- May 1 Dreamcatcher (2003)- May 1 Needful Things (1993)- May 1 Firestarter (1984)- May 5 Firestarter (2022)*- In theaters and streaming only on Peacock on May 13th A lot of great horror movies are also headed your way this May! Constantine (2005)*- May 1 Resident Evil (2002)- May 1 Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)- May 1 Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)- May 1 Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)- May 1 Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)- May 1 Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)- May 1 Saw II (2005)*- May 2 Saw III (2006)*- May 2 Saw IV (2007)*- May 2

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Ella Rebecca Horton
May 2, 2022
Annabeth Gish Joins The Cast Of AMC's Anne Rice Series "Mayfair Witches"

Annabeth Gish Joins The Cast Of AMC’s Anne Rice Series “Mayfair Witches”

“Interview With the Vampire” is not the only Anne Rice series coming to AMC, “Mayfair Witches,” is also on its way. Today we have some casting news to share with you. Deadline reports that Annabeth Gish (“Midnight Mass”) who will also star in the upcoming Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher,” has joined the cast as Diedre. Gish will star alongside the previously announced cast members Alexandra Daddario (Texas Chainsaw, Baywatch), Tongayi Chirisa ( Antebellum), Erica Gimpel (God Friended Me), Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men), and Jen Richards (Her Story). “The series will focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex) are both serving as both writers and executive producers. Spalding will

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Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022
Star Fired From Netflix's "The Fall Of The House of Usher" Following Allegations Of Misconduct

Star Fired From Netflix’s “The Fall Of The House of Usher” Following Allegations Of Misconduct

In the wake of the allegations of “unacceptable misconduct on set”, Deadline reports that Frank Langella (Trial of Chicago 7, pictured above) has been fired from Mike Flanagan and Netflix‘s upcoming series “The Fall of the House of Usher.” But there’s no need to worry, his role as Roderick Usher has already been recast with Bruce Greenwood (Doctor Sleep, “The Resident”) stepping in. The allegations against the 84-year-old Oscar nominee reportedly include “making inappropriate comments to a female co-star.” Deadline states, “Langella was the subject of an investigation, which has been completed and it determined that Langella had been involved in unacceptable conduct on set.” Greenwood stars alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game, “The Haunting of Hill House”), Mary McDonnell (Scream 4), Carl Lumbly (Doctor Sleep), and Mark Hamill. The rest of the ensemble cast includes Henry Thomas, T’Nia Miller, Paola Núñez, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Michael Trucco, Crystal Balint, Aya

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Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022
'Meg 2: The Trench' Catches A Summer Release Date

‘Meg 2: The Trench’ Catches A Summer Release Date

Film news continues to come out of CinemaCon. Yesterday we reported that Warner Bros. had confirmed that The Nun 2 was on its way. Today, we have an update and release date for Warner Bros. action flick Meg 2: The Trench which sees Jason Statham return to face off against prehistoric megalodons once again. The cast also includes Sienna Guillory, Cliff Curtis, Shuya Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, and Wu Jing. Last we heard, Ben Wheatley (High-Rise) is directing with Dean Georgaris, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber writing the script for the movie which is based on the 1999 novel of the same name by author Steve Alten (interview) who is currently still releasing new books for the series. It’s been five years since The Meg swam into theaters, so I guess we can wait just a little longer for the sequel, which is set to open in theaters on August 4, 2023.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2022
New 'Black Phone' Trailer Gives Us A Glimpse Of The Horrors That Await Us This June

New ‘Black Phone’ Trailer Gives Us A Glimpse Of The Horrors That Await Us This June

Director Scott Derrickson returns to his terror roots and partners again with the foremost brand in the genre, Blumhouse, for the new horror-thriller, The Black Phone whose second trailer has now arrived, giving us a terrifying glimpse at the horrors that await us. The movie centers on “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, who is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. Starring four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke in the most terrifying role of his career and introducing Mason Thames in his first-ever film role, The Black Phone is produced, directed, and co-written by Scott Derrickson, who also wrote and directed Sinister, which also starred Ethan Hawke. He’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2022
Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV's "The Essex Serpent' Has Arrived

Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV’s “The Essex Serpent’ Has Arrived

.Apple TV‘s new miniseries “The Essex Serpent,” directed and executive produced by Clio Barnard and starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) and Claire Danes (“Homeland”), is set to premiere this May. The new trailer reveals a town terrified of evil, a woman searching for the truth, and a sea monster that may or may not be real. “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Claire Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature. Based on the award-winning novel by Sarah Perry, this series also stars Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, and Hayley Squires, and was written by Anna Symon. Executive producers include Anna Symon, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Patrick Walters. Tune in on Apple TV on Friday, May 13th for the premiere of the horror series “The Essex Serpent‘.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2022

More from Books

Rob Zombie's 'The Munsters' Is Nearly Three Hours Long

Rob Zombie’s ‘The Munsters’ Is Nearly Three Hours Long

Fans were thrilled when news broke last year that Rob Zombie was working on a movie adaptation of the hit series “The Munsters.” Casting updates and images have been coming in since. Now, a new detail about the movie that centers on a family of monsters who moves from Transylvania to an American suburb, has surfaced. According to original series cast member Butch Patrick, the movie is a long one, clocking in at just over two and a half hours. Dread Central is reporting that during a recent interview (below) with Patrick on the 20TIMinutes podcast the actor who originally played Eddie Munster had this to say: “This movie is going to kill in a really good way, It’s a very long movie, it’s like 2 hours and 38 minutes … but I’ve seen footage and I’ve seen where he’s going with it and it’s going to be great, it really is.” Will fans love the nearly three-hour-long family-friendly PG-rated

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 7, 2022
Screen Media Acquires Horror-Thriller 'Saint Clare' Starring Bella Thorne

Screen Media Acquires Horror-Thriller ‘Saint Clare’ Starring Bella Thorne

Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today the acquisition of worldwide rights to the upcoming horror-thriller Saint Clare, starring Bella Thorne (the upcoming Rumble Through the Dark, Time Is Up). Saint Clare follows Clare Bleecker (Thorne), a quiet catholic college student with a divine vocation for killing. Directed by Mitzi Peirone (Braid) and written by Guinevere Turner (American Psycho) and Mitzi Peirone, the film is based on the hit novel “Clare at 16” by Don Roff, whose sequel novel will be released in 2023. Producers are in negotiations with Rebecca DeMornay (Hand That Rocks the Cradle) to join the cast, with the additional casting of other key roles underway. The film will be produced by David Chackler, Arielle Elwes, Thor Bradwell, and Joel Michaely. Executive producers are Cassian Elwes, Seth Needle, Mark Damon, Tamara Birkemoe, Veronica Radaelli, Tom Culliver, Nadia Redler, Dave Sereny, and Jere Hausfater. “With such a talented pedigree, we’re thrilled

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2022
New Book "The Forbidden Body" Explores Sex And Religion In Horror Films

New Book “The Forbidden Body” Explores Sex And Religion In Horror Films

Some people prefer their sex, horror, and religion separate, however, others, not so much. In the book The Forbidden Body: Sex, Horror, and the Religious Imagination, Douglas E. Cowan explores one of the most prevalent—but least discussed—intersections of horror culture. From creature features that reinforce conventional notions of sexuality to indie horror flicks that ask what happens when different gods come knocking, from nunsploitation to the sacrificial body, find out what happens when sex, horror, and the religious imagination come together. Throughout history, religion has attempted to control nothing so much as our bodies: what they are and what they mean; what we do with them, with whom, and under what circumstances; how they may be displayed—or, more commonly, how they must be hidden. Yet, we remain fascinated, obsessed even, by bodies that have left, or been forced out of, their “proper” place. The Forbidden Body examines how horror culture treats these bodies, exploring the dark spaces where sex and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2022
First Footage Of Eli Roth's Borderlands Movie Featured At CinemaCon

First Footage Of Eli Roth’s Borderlands Movie Featured At CinemaCon

Lionsgate shared the first footage of Eli Roth‘s (Cabin Fever, Hostile) upcoming film adaptation of the best-selling Borderlands video game during their CinemaCon panel. The one-minute-long clip features stars Kevin Hart, Jack Black as the voice of the robot Claptrap, and Cate Blanchett. While the footage itself hasn’t been shared on the internet yet, The Hollywood Reporter gave one hell of a description. “Lionsgate showed approximately a minute of electric footage that showcased Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett as she’s never been seen before, in a fire-engine-red wig, toting a gun and fighting her way through a vibrantly colored cityscape. Kevin Hart also appeared as did Jack Black voicing the robot Claptrap that unexpectedly takes a bullet from Blanchett’s gun with a punchline to follow.” Edgar Ramirez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, and Haley Bennett also star. In Borderlands, “Lilith (Blanchett), an infamous outlaw with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home planet of Pandora to find the missing

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
May 2, 2022
Own The Alternative Ending When You Buy 'Firestarter'

‘Firestarter’ And Other Great Horror Movies Turn Up The Heat On Peacock This May

This May, Peacock is turning up the heat while you keep cool inside with new originals, classic movies, and great series, and we’ve got your guide. On May 13th, the new adaptation of Stephen King’s Firestarter premieres, but that’s not all, on May 1st a collection of horror movies based on King’s works will begin to arrive. Cat’s Eye (1985)- May 1 Creepshow (1982)- May 1 Dreamcatcher (2003)- May 1 Needful Things (1993)- May 1 Firestarter (1984)- May 5 Firestarter (2022)*- In theaters and streaming only on Peacock on May 13th A lot of great horror movies are also headed your way this May! Constantine (2005)*- May 1 Resident Evil (2002)- May 1 Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)- May 1 Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)- May 1 Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)- May 1 Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)- May 1 Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)- May 1 Saw II (2005)*- May 2 Saw III (2006)*- May 2 Saw IV (2007)*- May 2

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
May 2, 2022
Annabeth Gish Joins The Cast Of AMC's Anne Rice Series "Mayfair Witches"

Annabeth Gish Joins The Cast Of AMC’s Anne Rice Series “Mayfair Witches”

“Interview With the Vampire” is not the only Anne Rice series coming to AMC, “Mayfair Witches,” is also on its way. Today we have some casting news to share with you. Deadline reports that Annabeth Gish (“Midnight Mass”) who will also star in the upcoming Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher,” has joined the cast as Diedre. Gish will star alongside the previously announced cast members Alexandra Daddario (Texas Chainsaw, Baywatch), Tongayi Chirisa ( Antebellum), Erica Gimpel (God Friended Me), Beth Grant (No Country for Old Men), and Jen Richards (Her Story). “The series will focus on an intuitive young neurosurgeon who discovers that she is the unlikely heir to a family of witches. As she grapples with her newfound powers, she must contend with a sinister presence that has haunted her family for generations.” Esta Spalding (“Masters of Sex”) and Michelle Ashford (“Masters of Sex) are both serving as both writers and executive producers. Spalding will

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022
Star Fired From Netflix's "The Fall Of The House of Usher" Following Allegations Of Misconduct

Star Fired From Netflix’s “The Fall Of The House of Usher” Following Allegations Of Misconduct

In the wake of the allegations of “unacceptable misconduct on set”, Deadline reports that Frank Langella (Trial of Chicago 7, pictured above) has been fired from Mike Flanagan and Netflix‘s upcoming series “The Fall of the House of Usher.” But there’s no need to worry, his role as Roderick Usher has already been recast with Bruce Greenwood (Doctor Sleep, “The Resident”) stepping in. The allegations against the 84-year-old Oscar nominee reportedly include “making inappropriate comments to a female co-star.” Deadline states, “Langella was the subject of an investigation, which has been completed and it determined that Langella had been involved in unacceptable conduct on set.” Greenwood stars alongside Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game, “The Haunting of Hill House”), Mary McDonnell (Scream 4), Carl Lumbly (Doctor Sleep), and Mark Hamill. The rest of the ensemble cast includes Henry Thomas, T’Nia Miller, Paola Núñez, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Michael Trucco, Crystal Balint, Aya

Continue reading →
Ella Rebecca Horton
May 1, 2022
'Meg 2: The Trench' Catches A Summer Release Date

‘Meg 2: The Trench’ Catches A Summer Release Date

Film news continues to come out of CinemaCon. Yesterday we reported that Warner Bros. had confirmed that The Nun 2 was on its way. Today, we have an update and release date for Warner Bros. action flick Meg 2: The Trench which sees Jason Statham return to face off against prehistoric megalodons once again. The cast also includes Sienna Guillory, Cliff Curtis, Shuya Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, and Wu Jing. Last we heard, Ben Wheatley (High-Rise) is directing with Dean Georgaris, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber writing the script for the movie which is based on the 1999 novel of the same name by author Steve Alten (interview) who is currently still releasing new books for the series. It’s been five years since The Meg swam into theaters, so I guess we can wait just a little longer for the sequel, which is set to open in theaters on August 4, 2023.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 27, 2022
New 'Black Phone' Trailer Gives Us A Glimpse Of The Horrors That Await Us This June

New ‘Black Phone’ Trailer Gives Us A Glimpse Of The Horrors That Await Us This June

Director Scott Derrickson returns to his terror roots and partners again with the foremost brand in the genre, Blumhouse, for the new horror-thriller, The Black Phone whose second trailer has now arrived, giving us a terrifying glimpse at the horrors that await us. The movie centers on “Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, who is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. Starring four-time Oscar® nominee Ethan Hawke in the most terrifying role of his career and introducing Mason Thames in his first-ever film role, The Black Phone is produced, directed, and co-written by Scott Derrickson, who also wrote and directed Sinister, which also starred Ethan Hawke. He’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2022
Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV's "The Essex Serpent' Has Arrived

Ahead Of Its May Premiere, The Trailer For Apple TV’s “The Essex Serpent’ Has Arrived

.Apple TV‘s new miniseries “The Essex Serpent,” directed and executive produced by Clio Barnard and starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) and Claire Danes (“Homeland”), is set to premiere this May. The new trailer reveals a town terrified of evil, a woman searching for the truth, and a sea monster that may or may not be real. “The Essex Serpent” follows London widow Cora Seaborne (Claire Danes) who moves to Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent. She forms an unlikely bond with the village vicar (Tom Hiddleston), but when tragedy strikes, locals accuse her of attracting the creature. Based on the award-winning novel by Sarah Perry, this series also stars Frank Dillane, Clémence Poésy, and Hayley Squires, and was written by Anna Symon. Executive producers include Anna Symon, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman, and Patrick Walters. Tune in on Apple TV on Friday, May 13th for the premiere of the horror series “The Essex Serpent‘.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 26, 2022
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