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Logo Revealed For “Are You Afraid Of The Dark” Feature Film

Last year we reported that IT remake writer Gary Dauberman was writing the script for Paramount’s feature film adaption of the ’90s TV series “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” That news was followed by Paramount announcing a 201 release date for the movie. This week at CinemaCon Paramount unveiled an official logo letting fans know that the film is still coming. “The show is about the shared experience of telling stories — especially scary ones. We’re going to celebrate that with this movie and honor the darker, scarier tone of the show, which was really groundbreaking for Nickelodeon at the time. I hope the Midnight Society approves,” Dauberman, who produces with Matt Kaplan, recently told THR. The original series followed a group of teenagers who call themselves The Midnight Society. Each week one member of the club would tell a scary story to their friends. Are You Afraid of the Dark will arrive on October 11, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 27, 2018

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New Line And Zodiac Writer Taking On Stephen King’s ‘The Long Walk’

After years of being in possession of Frank Darabont, the filmmaker behind the King adaptations The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and The Mist, the movie rights for Stephen King’s The Long Walk is now possessed by New Line. New Line has brought on James Vanderbilt, the writer of 2007’s Zodiac and Independent’s Day: Resurrection, who wrote the script before the rights were even acquired. He will also produce alongside William Sherak. Tracey Nyberg of Mythology Entertainment will executive produce the film. The Long Walk, written under King’s pen name Richard Bachman, is set in “a future dystopian America ruled by an authoritarian. The Country holds an annual walking contest in which one hundred teens must journey, non-stop and under strict rules, until one of them is still standing alive to receive the prize. The story told of a 16-year-old walker named Raymond Garraty and the teens – some good, some bad, some mysterious – in his orbit.” The Long

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 26, 2018

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A First Look At M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’

Earlier today at CinemaCon, M. Night Shyamalan revealed the first footage from Glass, unfortunately, it is not available online yet, but we do have some of some of the plot details and an early look at the artwork. Samuel L. Jackson and Bruce Willis, who both starred in Unbreakable (2000) will reprise their roles in Glass, the sequel to both Unbreakable and Split with James McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy returning to their roles from 2016’s hit. In the film, “Bruce Willis returns as David Dunn as does Samuel L. Jackson as Elijah Price, known also by his pseudonym Mr. Glass. Joining from Split are James McAvoy, reprising his role as Kevin Wendell Crumb and the multiple identities who reside within, and Anya Taylor-Joy as Casey Cooke, the only captive to survive an encounter with “The Beast”. Following the conclusion of Split, Glass finds Dunn pursuing Crumb’s superhuman figure of “The Beast” in a series of escalating encounters, while the shadowy

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 25, 2018

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Stephen King’s ‘The Tommyknockers’ Acquired By Universal Pictures

Horror’s James Wan and Larry Sanitsky are teaming up for the film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers, the second best-selling book by the master of horror. Universal Pictures recently won the bidding war with Netflix, and Sony for the rights to the film, according to THR. While no writer or director has been named we do know that Wan (The Conjuring) will produce under his banner Atomic Monster, along with Roy Lee (IT) from Vertigo and Larry Sanitsky who served as executive producer for the original 1993 TV miniseries. King’s novel, published in 1987, follows writer Bobbi Anderson who becomes obsessed with digging up something she has found buried in the woods near her home. With the help of her friend Jim, she uncovers a spacecraft. Exposure to the Tommyknockers who piloted the craft has a detrimental effect on residents of Haven’s health but gives them a talent for inventing devices under its increasingly malignant influence. Take a look

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 21, 2018

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‘The Conjuring’ Universe Adds New Film Next Summer

James Wan’s The Conjuring universe continues to expand with The Nun approaching its release. Today, news has come that another still untitled film for the franchise is set for a July 3, 2019, release. We already know that The Conjuring 3 and The Crooked Man are in the works, so this could be either of the two or something completely different. The truth is, we’re just going to have to wait until more information is released. The Conjuring Universe includes The Conjuring, The Conjuring 2, Annabelle, and Annabelle: Creation with The Nun and The Crooked Man on their way. We’ll keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 21, 2018

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Jason Clarke To Star in New Pet Sematary

Reboots and adaptions of Stephen King’s works are everywhere, so it came as no surprise that we reported back in March that King’s Pet Sematary was getting a reboot. News has now come, via Variety, that Dawn of the Planet of the Apes actor Jason Clarke is in talks to play the role of Louis Creed, originally played by Dale Midkiff (interview) in the 1989 movie. Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer, the team behind Starry Eyes, will be directing from the script penned by Jeff Buhler and David Kajgnich. Here’s a look back at the original Pet Sematary.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 16, 2018

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Bill Moseley Calls Rob Zombie’s ‘3 From Hell’ A “Masterpiece”

Fans are excited as hell about Rob Zombie’s 3 From Hell, the upcoming sequel to House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects. Bill Moseley, who plays the role of Otis Driftwood in the franchise, has taken to social media to tell fans that filming has wrapped and that he considers the film a “masterpiece”. He also added that “mindsies are going to be big time blown.” In 2005’s The Devil’s Rejects, “Ambushed at their isolated home by Sheriff Wydell and a squad of armed men, the Firefly family wakes up one morning with guns blazing — yet only Otis and his sister, Baby (Sheri Moon Zombie), manage to escape the barrage of bullets unharmed. Hiding out in a backwater motel, the wanted siblings wait to rendezvous with their errant father, Captain Spaulding (Sid Haig), killing whoever happens to stand in their way. But as the body count mounts higher, Sheriff Wydell decides to take the law into his own

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 15, 2018

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A First Look At Roxy Shih’s Horror Film ‘Painkillers’

The first images have arrived for Roxy Shih’s (Dark/Web, The Tribe) Painkillers following its international premiere at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF). Painkillers, the thriller from Title Media and Lone Suspect, stars Mischa Barton (Sixth Sense), Adam Huss (Power), Madeline Zima (Twin Peaks), Grant Bowler (True Blood), Debra Wilson (Mad TV), and “American Horror Story” actress Naomi Grossman (interview). In the film, “After a terrible car crash in which his son dies, brilliant surgeon John Clarke, tormented by guilt, becomes prey to an unbearable physical pain. While his marriage starts disintegrating, John soon finds out that the only thing that can ease his pain is the taste of human blood. When he encounters Herb Morris, a man who claims he can help him get his life back, John embarks upon a nightmarish journey through which he will either have to come to terms with his pain… or become a monster.” Luke Barnett and Vincent Masciale are producing under their

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 15, 2018

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James McAvoy And Bill Hader In Talks To Star In Chapter II Of ‘IT’

Casting is moving along for director Andy Muschietti’s next installment of Stephen King’s It, written by Gary Dauberman. Jessica Chastain has already come on board to play the role of Beverly. Variety is now reporting that both James McAvoy and Bill Hader have entered into negotiations to co-star as members of the Losers Club. Bill Skarsgard will be reprising his role as Pennywise. McAvoy, who most recently starred in M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass, the sequel to Unbreakable and Split, has been chosen for the role of Bill, played by Jaeden Lieberher in part one. Hader (SNL), who has a new show called “Barry”, will play Richie, Finn Wolfhard’s character in last year’s hit film. Chapter two of Stephen King’s It will open in theaters nationwide on September 6, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 12, 2018

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Neill Blomkamp Kicks Off Crowd Funding For ‘Firebase’ Feature Film

Last year, Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Chappie) debuted a series of short sci-fi-horror films. One of the films, Firebase, was then chosen by Blomkamp, based on fans’ reactions, to become the first feature film from Oats Studios. Firebase took us inside the hell that was the Vietnam War. Not only do U.S. soldiers come face to face with the enemy, they must face the River God, a creature with the power to raise the dead. Set during the Vietnam war, FIREBASE follows American soldier Hines through an ever deepening web of science fiction madness. Today, the crowdfunding campaign kicked off for the full-length feature of Firebase, but it’s not your run of the mill campaign. Blomkamp is setting out to make films outside of Hollywood that would give him unrestrained creativity. The campaign won’t be offering any perks other than seeing Blomkamp’s creations come to life. Blomkamp explains, “We want to build a 21st century studio that is funded directly

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 12, 2018

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