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New Details Revealed For The ‘Escape From New York’ Reboot

‘Escape From New York’ is one of John Carpenter’s best creations. Now, the reboot is underway and plot details have been revealed. Carpenter will serve as an executive producer for the remake, penned by Neal Cross. Colonel Robert “Snake” Plissken will have 11 hours (originally it was 22) to save the president. No one could replace Sir Issac Hayes as the Duke of New York, so the character won’t be part of the reboot. Instead, we will see a new character named Thomas Newton, a “playboy heir to an agrochemical and biotech corporation”. The film is that the movie starts out in another city before heading to New York. It seems the new version is going to be very different than the original. Per The Wrap: Because New York being a prison was kind of crucial to the whole “escape from New York” concept. In the reboot, New York is breathtakingly lovely. Manhattan is the island we know, but with

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 5, 2016

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John Carpenter Gives An Update On His Reboot Of Halloween

Big news came this past May when it was announced that John Carpenter is teaming up with Blumhouse for reboot of ‘Halloween’. It was reported that Carpenter would serve as executive producer and possibly create the score. Which was huge news, seeing that Carpenter has not been involved with the franchise in decades. Unfortunately, the film hasn’t moved any further along than it was back in October when Jason Blum stated they were still looking for the best way to approach the reboot. During a conversation with Dark Universe, Carpenter revealed that it hasn’t gotten any closer to filming. I’ve known Jason [Blum] for a while, he came to me and said ‘How do you feel about this now that rights have diverted?’ and I said, ‘Sure, why not? I’ll give it a shot and I’ll also try to support the director.’ We don’t have a script yet, so I can’t tell you what it’s about, but I guarantee you

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 30, 2016

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Action-Sci-fi Thriller ‘Spectral’ Coming To Netflix This December

Netflix has acquired the action/sci-fi thriller ‘Spectral’, directed by Nic Mathieu and produced by Legendary Pictures. The film, based on a story by Ian Fried and Mathieu, stars James Badge Dale (Iran Man 3, World War Z) , Emily Mortimer and Bruce Greenwood, Deadline reports. ‘Spectral’ centers on a brilliant DARPA scientist who embarks on a deadly mission with a Special Ops team of Delta Force soldiers into a battle-scarred, war-torn city, where mysterious phantom aggressors code-named “Spectral” have been causing inexplicable civilian deaths. ‘Spectral’ was filmed primarily in Budapest and has score by Junkie XL (Deadpool). Visual Effects were created by Weta Digital by Oscar winners Erik Winquist and Joe Letteri. ‘Spectral’ will arrive on Netflix on December 9th, 2016 worldwide.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 27, 2016

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Ghostbusters Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghost Or Of Making Another Movie

This year’s ‘Ghostbusters’ reboot was far from a fan favorite. After the film opened in theaters to a lukewarm welcome, director Paul Feig stated that he wasn’t interested in a sequel. But according to producer Ivan Reitman, who produced the 1984 original, the franchise is far from over. A podacest by Mr. Wavvy featuring Reitman has revealed that other ‘Ghostbusters’ films are in the works. There’s going to be many other Ghostbusters movies, they’re just in development right now.” There is no word yet if the rumored animated movie will be next, if the next film will be a sequel featuring the all-female cast of if the next film will feature an all-male cast. A few months ago it had been reported that Chris Pratt and Channing Tatum would headline a new movie. One thing is for sure, ‘Ghostbusters’ ain’t afraid of no ghost, or another film. ‘Ghostbusters’ (2016) starred Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Chris

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 26, 2016

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Hellraiser: Judgement Conjures A Release Date

According to the IMDb page and the official Facebook page for Paul T. Taylor, the new Pinhead, the release date for ‘Hellraiser: Judgement‘ has been set. Directed by Gary Tunnicliffe, ‘Hellraiser: Judgement stars horror icon Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Randy Wayne, Rheagan Wallace, Jilyan Blundell, Alexandra Harris, Damon Carney, Helena Grace Donald, Crystal Lanning Joel Decker, Mary Katheryn Bryant, John Walpole, and Jay Dee. In ‘Hellraiser: Judgement’, detectives Sean and David Carter are working a case featuring a gruesome serial killer that is terrorizing the city. They join forces with Detective Christine Egerton, and together they dig deeper into the horrors of the case, which may not be of this world. On March 28, 2017 be prepared to witness ‘Hellraiser: Judgement.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 26, 2016

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Sarah Shahi To Star Alongside Al Pacino In The Upcoming Serial Killer Film Hangman

‘Person of Interest’ actress Sarah Shahi has joined the cast of of Johnny Martin’s crime thriller ‘Hangman’ as police Captain Lisa Watson, Deadline reports. Shahi will star alongside Al Pacino, Brittany Snow, and Karl Urban. The film centers on a homicide detective, played by Pacino, who teams up with a profiler (Urban) to catch a serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the children’s game Hangman. Patriot Pictures and Michael Mendelsohn of Union Patriot Capital Management are producing along with Cheyenne Enterprises’ Arnold Rifkin.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 25, 2016

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Halloween Actress Joins Cult Thriller Getaway Girls

Actress Scout Taylor-Compton has gone head-to-head with Michael Myers, now she is set to face a different kind of evil, a cult, in the upcoming thriller ‘Getaway Girls’. Lane Toran will be making his directorial debut with ‘Getaway Girls’ which he also wrote. The film follows a young woman named Tamara Miller on a weekend getaway her two best friends. When Tamara is kidnapped by a backwoods cult, disturbing, unexplained events begin. Taylor-Compton co-stars along with Landry Allbright, Jaclyn Betham, Lane Caudell and Lane Torean. Jaclyn Betham, Erin Naifeh and Liz Zwiebel will produce, according to Deadline. We will update you when more news announced about ‘Getaway Girls’.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 25, 2016

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A First Look At Don’t Knock Twice

The first images have arrived from the upcoming film ‘Don’t Knock Twice’, starring Kate Sackhoff (Oculus) as a mother who must go toe-to-toe with a powerful witch to save her daughter. Directed by Caradog James (The Machine), this dark tale was penned by Mark Huckerby and Nick Ostler. Sackhoff stars alongside Lucy Boynton (Miss Potter), and Nick Moran who appeared in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ and ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’. Synopsis: ‘Don’t Knock Twice’ follows a guilt-ridden mother (Sackhoff) who wants to reconnect with the daughter who was forced into care. To save her estranged daughter, she has to uncover the terrifying truth behind the urban legend of a vengeful, demonic witch.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 24, 2016

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Celebrate The Horror Of Black Friday With A Geofilter From Incarnate

If someone was to ask me what is scarier than a horror film, I would have to say Black Friday. People running over you, fighting over wash clothes and toasters. Even the nicest little old ladies act like they are possessed by demons. It’s a frightening scene. Now, you can take the horror one step further by using the Black Friday Geofilter from ‘Incarnate’. From November 23 to November 29, you can use the filter on Snapchat from over 3,700 mall locations. ‘Incarnate’ stars Aaron Eckhart stars alongside Carice van Houten, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Keir O’Donnell , Matt Nable, John Pirruccello and David Mazouz. Brad Peyton (San Andreas) directed the film, based on the script penned by Ronnie Christensen (Dark Tide). Official Synopsis: A scientist with the ability to enter the subconscious minds of the possessed must save a young boy from the grips of a demon with the powers never seen before, while facing the horrors of his past.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 23, 2016

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Dee Wallace And Tyler Mane Join Marcus Bradford’s Highly Anticipated Film Witchula

Writer-director-producer Marcus Bradford’s highly anticipated genre film ‘Witchula’ has added two talented cast members, horror icon Dee Wallace and fan favorite Tyler Mane, to an already impressive cast. Dee Wallace, known for her roles in ‘ET’, ‘Cujo’ ‘The Hills Have Eyes’, ‘The Howling’ and a resume of over 200 roles, has signed to play the lead. Tyler Mane, has appeared in many films including Rob Zombie’s ’31’, ‘X-Men’, ‘Halloween’ (2007) and ‘Troy’. Wallace and Mane will be joining Kane Hodder, Bill Oberst Jr., and Eileen Deitz. From the Press Release: LOS ANGELES – Nov. 21, 2016 – PRLog — Witchula, which many are already referring to as the “Real Expendables of horror,'” has announced the addition of Dee Wallace and Tyler Mane to a cast that already features horror icons Kane Hodder, Bill Oberst Jr and Eileen Deitz as well as indie favorite Marilyn Ghigliotti. Wallace, who will be playing the title role, in “Witchula,” is best known for her

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 23, 2016

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