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Dr. Victor Reed, played by Jeremy Childs (Country Strong), a brilliant geneticist, has made a a major scientific break through by successfully cloning the first human being, a baby girl named Elizabeth. The media quickly learns of the discovery and ignites a frenzy between the scientific community and religious activists. Dr. Reed and his family are put in jeopardy, but their biggest threat may be the secret that Dr. Reed is hiding, Elizabeth is not the first.Uncork’d Entertainment and Breaking Glass Pictures together will be releasing ‘Closer To God’, a sci-fi horror film by writer/director Billy Senese, on DVD on October 21st. This acclaimed Frankensteinesque indie film stars Shelean Newman, Shannon Hoppe, David Alford and Isaac Disney.
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Filmmaker Adam Ripp will explore the curse that supposedly has plagued the cast and crew of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Poltergeist’ franchise, in a new documentary, titled ‘The Curse of Poltergeist’. Ripp’s company, Vega Baby, will be financing and producing the documentary in conjunction with MD Pictures. THR quoted Ripp as saying “The documentary will focus on the life and experiences of Poltergeist actor Oliver Robins, who played Robbie Freeling in the first and second installment of the franchise, as a way to explore the tragedies that have befallen those involved with the films. It will be a journey into the unknown as I attempt to understand the meaning behind the tragedies surrounding the movie.” He continued “It’s something that will hopefully bring closure to a dark chapter in my life.” Several people involved with ‘Poltergeist’ met horrible fates, including Heather O’Rourke, who played the role of Carol Anne. O’Rourke died at the age of twelve, from a bowel obstruction. Dominique Dunne,
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In ‘The Quantum Terror’ Samantha’s twin sister Silvia has disappeared. The only clues Samantha has to go on are notebooks filled with strange quantum physics equations and scribbles about the occult, that she left behind. Silvia’s fellow college classmate and ex-boyfriend claims he has seen her enter nearby drainage tunnels. the tunnels run under the small town where they live. Sam suspects that he might actually have something to do with Sylvia’s disappearance. Sam, accompanied by her ex-lover Lucy and her new boyfriend, enter the maze of tunnels, where they will be forced to confront alien creatures, alterations of reality and their darkest truths. The question is, will they be able to find Sylvia and escape? This indie film was written, directed and produced by Christopher Moonlight (aka Christopher Cooksey). Moonlight is known for his animation, visual effects and practical effects. His also worked on the special effects team for Alec Gillis’ ‘Harbinger Down‘, the series ‘Passport To Explore’, The
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Ahead of July 11’s San Diego Comic-Con, Screen Gems has released a series of photos from the long awaited movie ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ via Entertainment Weekly. The movie was both written and directed by Burr Steers, based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austin. ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ stars Jack Huston, Lily James, Bella Heathcote , Charles Dance, Lena Heady, Douglas Booth and ‘Dr. Who’ actor Matt Smith. In the fashion of Jane Austin’s classic tale a zombie outbreak has plagued the area. Relationships, made complex by the difference of their social classes in 19th century England, are put to the test as the undead rise. Lily James, who plays the role of the movie’s heroine Elizabeth Bennet, has made the comment “Rather than knitting and crocheting, they’re polishing muskets.” and Elizabeth is “the most badass zombie slayer there is.” Unlike in the 2005 ‘Pride and Prejudice’, this film is full of lovely ladies wielding
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Most of you have heard of Japan’s notorious Aokigahara forest, often referred to as the “Suicide Forest’ . The fourteen square miles of Forest at the base Mount Fuji is a popular site for people to commit suicide. On average 100 bodies are recovered from the Forest every year. The suicides have become such an issue that the government has put signs urging people not to take their lives. Locals claim to forest is filled with spirits. The area is the central setting for the supernatural-thriller ‘The Forest’. The film stars Taylor Kinney (Zero Dark Thirty) and ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Natalie Dormer, who plays a twin whose sister disappears into the “Suicide Forest”. Dormer’s character travels to Japan in search of her sister. She enters Aokigahara, guided by Aiden (Kinney) and faces the tormented souls of those who committed suicide there. Jason Zada directed the film, written by David S, Goyer, Ben Ketai, Nick Antosca and Sarah Cornwell. ‘The
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Image Entertainment’s first deal since it’s name change to RLJ Entertainment, is the horror-western ‘Bone Tomahawk’ . The film, written and directed by S. Craig Zahler, stars Kurt Russel , Mathew Fox, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins, David Arquette, Lili Simmons and Sid Haig, among others. After a group of cannibals kidnap settlers from the small western town of Bright Hope, a posse, led by Sheriff Franklin (Russel) head out to track and rescue the group before they come to a horrible end. The posse has no idea just how brutal the people that they face really are. ‘Bone Tomahawk’ will be released on DVD on December 29th and on VOD October 23rd.
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A trailer for the upcoming documentary ‘Why Horror’ has now been released by Showtime. The documentary follows Tal Zimerman, a horror fan, collector and writer, as he travels around the world attempting to understand why horror fans thrive on gore and fear. Zimerman meets with horror’s top filmmakers, actors, writers and psychologist to explore how horror is portrayed in different cultures. In the documentary you will see George A Romero, John Carpenter and Eli Roth interviewed as Zimerman searches for answers. ‘Why Horror’ premiers on Showtime on October 30th.
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To: New Line Cinema From: B Harrison Smith Re: Friday the 13th: Tommy Jarvis vs. Jason Vorhees Make Tommy vs. Jason. You’re sitting a goldmine. I am told the rights to Friday the 13th are a mess. Paramount owns some, you own some. Some are parceled out to TV while the films retain others and the characters. I’ve heard one tale that both studios share custody over the franchise like a divorced couple. I have no idea if this is true. What I do know is that the ownership of rights has become so convoluted that no one seems to have a definitive answer. The legal octopus is strangling you from making another killing and I’m willing to bet it could be straightened out. At the risk of shooting myself in the foot and giving away my thoughts for someone to steal, here is a proposal to get Jason out of development hell. I attended two meetings in Los Angeles
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In this intense paranormal thriller Madison, a single mother, and her two children are the targets of a dark entity. Madison contacts paranormal experts, but they are too frightened to face the spirit. Madison and her scientist boyfriend, Nikolai, must find a way to destroy the entity before it’s to late.Madison is played by ‘Resident Evil: Afterlife’ actress Ali Larter. Arjun Gupta (Nurse Jackie) plays Nikolai. Alistair Legrand directed and co-wrote ‘The Diabolical’ along side writer Luke Harvis. ‘The Diabolical’ will arrive in select theaters in the U.K. and V.O.D. on October 16th. It will be released on DVD on October 19th.
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‘Ghostbusters’ is popular these days, not only is there the female driven version already filming, there is now an animated movie being made. Sony Pictures has confirmed that there is an animated ‘Ghostbusters’ movie in the works, according to Variety. Ivan Reitman will be producing the movie through his company Montecito Picture Company. No writer or director are attached yet and there is no word yet what characters will be featured. ‘Ghostbusters’ has already had one animated series, back in the ’80s that featured the original film’s characters. There are no details yet on what characters will be featured or what the plot will be in the animated movie. The female driven Ghostbusters, starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Strong, Cecily Strong and Chris Hemsworth, also has cameos by four of the original cast, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Michael Kenneth Williams and Sigourney Weaver.
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Dr. Victor Reed, played by Jeremy Childs (Country Strong), a brilliant geneticist, has made a a major scientific break through by successfully cloning the first human being, a baby girl named Elizabeth. The media quickly learns of the discovery and ignites a frenzy between the scientific community and religious activists. Dr. Reed and his family are put in jeopardy, but their biggest threat may be the secret that Dr. Reed is hiding, Elizabeth is not the first.Uncork’d Entertainment and Breaking Glass Pictures together will be releasing ‘Closer To God’, a sci-fi horror film by writer/director Billy Senese, on DVD on October 21st. This acclaimed Frankensteinesque indie film stars Shelean Newman, Shannon Hoppe, David Alford and Isaac Disney.
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Filmmaker Adam Ripp will explore the curse that supposedly has plagued the cast and crew of Steven Spielberg’s ‘Poltergeist’ franchise, in a new documentary, titled ‘The Curse of Poltergeist’. Ripp’s company, Vega Baby, will be financing and producing the documentary in conjunction with MD Pictures. THR quoted Ripp as saying “The documentary will focus on the life and experiences of Poltergeist actor Oliver Robins, who played Robbie Freeling in the first and second installment of the franchise, as a way to explore the tragedies that have befallen those involved with the films. It will be a journey into the unknown as I attempt to understand the meaning behind the tragedies surrounding the movie.” He continued “It’s something that will hopefully bring closure to a dark chapter in my life.” Several people involved with ‘Poltergeist’ met horrible fates, including Heather O’Rourke, who played the role of Carol Anne. O’Rourke died at the age of twelve, from a bowel obstruction. Dominique Dunne,
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In ‘The Quantum Terror’ Samantha’s twin sister Silvia has disappeared. The only clues Samantha has to go on are notebooks filled with strange quantum physics equations and scribbles about the occult, that she left behind. Silvia’s fellow college classmate and ex-boyfriend claims he has seen her enter nearby drainage tunnels. the tunnels run under the small town where they live. Sam suspects that he might actually have something to do with Sylvia’s disappearance. Sam, accompanied by her ex-lover Lucy and her new boyfriend, enter the maze of tunnels, where they will be forced to confront alien creatures, alterations of reality and their darkest truths. The question is, will they be able to find Sylvia and escape? This indie film was written, directed and produced by Christopher Moonlight (aka Christopher Cooksey). Moonlight is known for his animation, visual effects and practical effects. His also worked on the special effects team for Alec Gillis’ ‘Harbinger Down‘, the series ‘Passport To Explore’, The
Continue reading →
NewsReviewsTrailers
Ahead of July 11’s San Diego Comic-Con, Screen Gems has released a series of photos from the long awaited movie ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ via Entertainment Weekly. The movie was both written and directed by Burr Steers, based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austin. ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ stars Jack Huston, Lily James, Bella Heathcote , Charles Dance, Lena Heady, Douglas Booth and ‘Dr. Who’ actor Matt Smith. In the fashion of Jane Austin’s classic tale a zombie outbreak has plagued the area. Relationships, made complex by the difference of their social classes in 19th century England, are put to the test as the undead rise. Lily James, who plays the role of the movie’s heroine Elizabeth Bennet, has made the comment “Rather than knitting and crocheting, they’re polishing muskets.” and Elizabeth is “the most badass zombie slayer there is.” Unlike in the 2005 ‘Pride and Prejudice’, this film is full of lovely ladies wielding
Continue reading →
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Most of you have heard of Japan’s notorious Aokigahara forest, often referred to as the “Suicide Forest’ . The fourteen square miles of Forest at the base Mount Fuji is a popular site for people to commit suicide. On average 100 bodies are recovered from the Forest every year. The suicides have become such an issue that the government has put signs urging people not to take their lives. Locals claim to forest is filled with spirits. The area is the central setting for the supernatural-thriller ‘The Forest’. The film stars Taylor Kinney (Zero Dark Thirty) and ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Natalie Dormer, who plays a twin whose sister disappears into the “Suicide Forest”. Dormer’s character travels to Japan in search of her sister. She enters Aokigahara, guided by Aiden (Kinney) and faces the tormented souls of those who committed suicide there. Jason Zada directed the film, written by David S, Goyer, Ben Ketai, Nick Antosca and Sarah Cornwell. ‘The
Continue reading →
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Image Entertainment’s first deal since it’s name change to RLJ Entertainment, is the horror-western ‘Bone Tomahawk’ . The film, written and directed by S. Craig Zahler, stars Kurt Russel , Mathew Fox, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins, David Arquette, Lili Simmons and Sid Haig, among others. After a group of cannibals kidnap settlers from the small western town of Bright Hope, a posse, led by Sheriff Franklin (Russel) head out to track and rescue the group before they come to a horrible end. The posse has no idea just how brutal the people that they face really are. ‘Bone Tomahawk’ will be released on DVD on December 29th and on VOD October 23rd.
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A trailer for the upcoming documentary ‘Why Horror’ has now been released by Showtime. The documentary follows Tal Zimerman, a horror fan, collector and writer, as he travels around the world attempting to understand why horror fans thrive on gore and fear. Zimerman meets with horror’s top filmmakers, actors, writers and psychologist to explore how horror is portrayed in different cultures. In the documentary you will see George A Romero, John Carpenter and Eli Roth interviewed as Zimerman searches for answers. ‘Why Horror’ premiers on Showtime on October 30th.
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To: New Line Cinema From: B Harrison Smith Re: Friday the 13th: Tommy Jarvis vs. Jason Vorhees Make Tommy vs. Jason. You’re sitting a goldmine. I am told the rights to Friday the 13th are a mess. Paramount owns some, you own some. Some are parceled out to TV while the films retain others and the characters. I’ve heard one tale that both studios share custody over the franchise like a divorced couple. I have no idea if this is true. What I do know is that the ownership of rights has become so convoluted that no one seems to have a definitive answer. The legal octopus is strangling you from making another killing and I’m willing to bet it could be straightened out. At the risk of shooting myself in the foot and giving away my thoughts for someone to steal, here is a proposal to get Jason out of development hell. I attended two meetings in Los Angeles
Continue reading →
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In this intense paranormal thriller Madison, a single mother, and her two children are the targets of a dark entity. Madison contacts paranormal experts, but they are too frightened to face the spirit. Madison and her scientist boyfriend, Nikolai, must find a way to destroy the entity before it’s to late.Madison is played by ‘Resident Evil: Afterlife’ actress Ali Larter. Arjun Gupta (Nurse Jackie) plays Nikolai. Alistair Legrand directed and co-wrote ‘The Diabolical’ along side writer Luke Harvis. ‘The Diabolical’ will arrive in select theaters in the U.K. and V.O.D. on October 16th. It will be released on DVD on October 19th.
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‘Ghostbusters’ is popular these days, not only is there the female driven version already filming, there is now an animated movie being made. Sony Pictures has confirmed that there is an animated ‘Ghostbusters’ movie in the works, according to Variety. Ivan Reitman will be producing the movie through his company Montecito Picture Company. No writer or director are attached yet and there is no word yet what characters will be featured. ‘Ghostbusters’ has already had one animated series, back in the ’80s that featured the original film’s characters. There are no details yet on what characters will be featured or what the plot will be in the animated movie. The female driven Ghostbusters, starring Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Strong, Cecily Strong and Chris Hemsworth, also has cameos by four of the original cast, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Michael Kenneth Williams and Sigourney Weaver.
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