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Hulu Adapting Stephen King’s ‘The Eyes Of The Dragon’ For New Series

Stephen King adaptations are everywhere these days (not that we are complaining). The newest addition to the list is King’s 1984 novel The Eyes of the Dragon. Deadline is reporting that Hulu is developing a pilot for a potential series with Seth Grahame-Smith, who produced both IT and Child’s Play, set to pen the script and serve as show-runner. , The story is set in the fictional realm of Delain and is told from the perspective of an unknown narrator. The story’s villain is none other than Randall Flagg who is also featured in both King’s The Dark Tower and The Stand. . In the tale, “a kingdom is in turmoil as the old King Roland dies and its worthy successor, Prince Peter must do battle to claim what is rightfully his. Plotting against him is the evil Flagg and his pawn, young Prince Thomas. Yet with every plan, there are holes—like Thomas’s terrible secret. And the determined Prince Peter,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2019
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Final Destination Creator’s Revenge Thriller ‘Good Samaritan’ Begins Production

Hood River Entertainment has announced production has begun on Good Samaritan, a dark revenge thriller by director/writer Jeffrey Reddick, creator of the popular Final Destination franchise. The film stars Kourtney Bell (It Follows), Will Stout (Daredevil), Skyler Hart (Cruel Intentions), Jaqueline Fleming (The Tale), Han Soto (Preacher), Damon Lipari (Vice), Amanda Grace Benitez (All Cheerleaders Die), Stephen Twardokus (Confessions), Dean West (LBJ), and Jeremy Holm (House of Cards). Good Samaritan centers on a young woman (Bell) overcoming her traumatic past who is among several witnesses that see a man fatally assaulted in a park and do nothing to intervene. Soon they all find themselves targeted by someone, or something, out for revenge. Reddick worked at New Line Cinema for eleven years, during which time they produced Final Destination, based off of his concept and script. He has written and produced over 30 film and television projects. Good Samaritan marks his directorial debut. I’m so excited to bring Good Samaritan to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2019
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Bruce Campbell Confirms New ‘Evil Dead’ Game Is Coming

The rumor mill has been going in overtime since Bruce Campbell teased earlier this week that more of the Evil Dead franchise was on its way. Today, we finally know what he was teasing, a new immersive Evil Dead video game! And no, we’re not talking about Dead by Daylight. Last year we interviewed Campbell after retiring from his character Ash Williams, the star of the franchise, and he teased that he was working on a few things he couldn’t go into detail about yet. But he was crystal clear about one thing, Ash is retired. During a recent chat with TV Insider, he talked a little about the new game. We’ll see more Evil Dead, that’s for sure. There is an Evil Dead video game out,” Campbell told the site. “A fully immersive video game probably within a year. I’m not sure about the day. There will be variations of that. There won’t be the original Ash anymore. That

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2019
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New Featurette And Trailer From ‘Child’s Play’ Shows Chucky In Action

This June Chucky’s back in the remake of Child’s Play. Not only has the third trailer been released, but a behind-the-scenes featurette has also surfaced revealing how the new doll is brought to life. Lars Kleveberg‘s Child’s Play remake features a Chucky voiced by Mark Hamill. While the killer doll lurks in the shadows we get a taste of the movie coming to theaters this June, including his origin story. Originally known as “The Good Guy Doll” the red-headed killer has been rebranded as “Buddi”, an A.I. doll. In the film, Aubrey Plaza plays the role of a mother who gives her son (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its sinister nature. Beatrice Kitsos (“The Exorcist”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”), Ty Consiglio, and Carlease Burke (Shameless) also star in the film written by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury). Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg are producing under their KatzSmith Productions banner. Aaron Schmidt and Chris Ferguson are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2019
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New “Swamp Thing” Trailer Introduces IT: Chapter Two’s Andy Bean

The “Swamp Thing” series is heading to the DC Universe streaming service later this month. Today, we’ve got a new teaser that introduces Alec Holland, played by Andy Bean, who becomes Swamp Thing. Bean also stars in the IT: Chapter Two. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane (Reed). When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all.” The James Wan produced series also stars Derek Mears who plays the role of Swamp Thing, Crystal Reed, Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen, Will Patton, Kevin Durand, Ian Ziering, Henderson

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2019
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DREAD Snags Horror Comedy ‘Harpoon’ At Cannes

Recently acquired out of the Cannes market for US rights by Epic Pictures, Rob Grant’s horror comedy Harpoon is thrilled to release a new hysterically deranged sales trailer. Repped by genre sales company Yellow Veil Pictures and coming to DREAD, Epic’s celebrated genre label, the film stars Munro Chambers (star of Epic Pictures’ cult hit Turbo Kid), Emily Tyra (Code Black), and Christopher Gray (The Mist). Harpoon is a black comedy about the rivalries, dark secrets, and sexual tension that amount when three best friends find themselves stranded on a yacht in the middle of the ocean under suspicious circumstances. Written by Grant, HARPOON is a brutal and absurd genre film that brings a new twist to the lost at sea genre. Michael Peterson (Knuckleball), Kurtis David Harder (What Keeps You Alive) and Julian Black Antelope (True Fiction) produced for 775 Media Corp. Laurie Venning executive produced for Venntertainment. Harpoon made its world premiere this year at the International Film

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2019
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A Sadistic Game Unfolds In The Trailer For ‘The Odds’

How far would you go to buy yourself a better life? In The Odds contestants literally, risk life and limb for a chance to win $1,000,000. Starring Abbi Butler (Country Line) and James J. Fuertes (Doom Patrol), the film centers on a troubled but determined young woman who competes in a gruesome and sadistic game against concealed virtual competitors in a winner-take-all test of survival. Written and directed by Bob Giordano, The Odds arrives on VOD And Digital HD on Leading Digital Platforms and DVD on June 4, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2019
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Chris Rock Teaming Up With Lionsgate For New ‘Saw’ Movie

Funnyman Chris Rock is making his horror debut by teaming up with Lionsgate for a new installment of one of the largest and most successful horror franchises, Saw. I’ve been a fan of ‘Saw’ since the first film in 2004,” said Rock in a Lionsgate release. “I am excited by the opportunity to take this to a really intense and twisted new place.” The idea for the spin-off came from Rock himself who approached Lionsgate with the idea for the still-untitled film. The screenplay will be written by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg, based on Rock’s story. Darren Lynn Bousman, who has helmed three of the most successful “Saw” films will be returning to the director’s chair for this film. When Chris Rock came to us and described in chilling detail his fantastic vision that reimagines and spins off the world of the notorious Jigsaw Killer, we were all in,” said Joe Drake, chairman of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group. Drake

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2019
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Omar Epps Hunts A Killer In First Image From ‘Trick’ – From The Director Of ‘My Bloody Valentine’

Genre veteran Patrick Lussier has released the first image and comments for his latest film, the horror thriller Trick, featuring Omar Epps who leads the cast in the main role of Detective Mike Denver, a man obsessed with a serial killer that has remained one step ahead of him for years. Trick also stars Ellen Adair (Showtime’s “Homeland” and “Billions,” USA’s “The Sinner”) as Sheriff Lisa Jayne, the sheriff in the small town of Benton who has always considered Detective Denver as her mentor. Cheryl Winston, the only survivor of the latest round of killings in her small town, is played by Kristina Reyes (“Blindspot,” “Shades of Blue”). Talbott is played by frequent George A. Romero collaborator Tom Atkins and Jamie Kennedy (Scream 1-3, Malibu’s Most Wanted, Romeo + Juliet) stars as Dr. Steven. Describing his cast, Lussier told Bloody Disgusting, “Reyes is Cheryl, the survivor of Trick’s first rampage, her innocence slain along with the lives of her friends

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2019
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New Clip Arrives Ahead World Premiere Of ‘Vivarium’ At Cannes

Ahead of director Lorcan Finnegan‘s (Without Name) sci-fi thriller Vivarium making its world premiere this weekend as part of Cannes Critics’ Week Section, we have a clip to share with you that features Imogen Poots (Green Room) and Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland) having a very strange encounter with a real estate agent. In the film, “In search of a starter home, a young couple follows a mysterious estate agent and get trapped in a strange housing development.” John McDonnell and Brendan McCarthy produced with Jean-Yves Roubin, Cassandre Warnauts, Alexander Brøndsted, and Antonio Tublen co-producing. Executive producers include Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg, Brunella Cocchiglia, Lorcan Finnegan, Aram Tertzakian, Maxime Cottray, Todd Brown, Nick Spicer, Gabe Scarpelli, Ryan Shoup, Thomas Gammeltoft, Christophe Hollebeke, Manuel Chiche, and Violaine Barbaroux. Vivarium premieres on May 18, 2019. CANNES FILM FESTIVAL – Public Screenings -Sunday 5/19 @ 7:00pm – Theatre Alexandre III, 19 Boulevard Alexandre III, Cannes -Sunday 5/19 @ 8:30pm – Cinema Valbonne, Pré des Arts,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2019

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Hulu Adapting Stephen King’s ‘The Eyes Of The Dragon’ For New Series

Stephen King adaptations are everywhere these days (not that we are complaining). The newest addition to the list is King’s 1984 novel The Eyes of the Dragon. Deadline is reporting that Hulu is developing a pilot for a potential series with Seth Grahame-Smith, who produced both IT and Child’s Play, set to pen the script and serve as show-runner. , The story is set in the fictional realm of Delain and is told from the perspective of an unknown narrator. The story’s villain is none other than Randall Flagg who is also featured in both King’s The Dark Tower and The Stand. . In the tale, “a kingdom is in turmoil as the old King Roland dies and its worthy successor, Prince Peter must do battle to claim what is rightfully his. Plotting against him is the evil Flagg and his pawn, young Prince Thomas. Yet with every plan, there are holes—like Thomas’s terrible secret. And the determined Prince Peter,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2019
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Final Destination Creator’s Revenge Thriller ‘Good Samaritan’ Begins Production

Hood River Entertainment has announced production has begun on Good Samaritan, a dark revenge thriller by director/writer Jeffrey Reddick, creator of the popular Final Destination franchise. The film stars Kourtney Bell (It Follows), Will Stout (Daredevil), Skyler Hart (Cruel Intentions), Jaqueline Fleming (The Tale), Han Soto (Preacher), Damon Lipari (Vice), Amanda Grace Benitez (All Cheerleaders Die), Stephen Twardokus (Confessions), Dean West (LBJ), and Jeremy Holm (House of Cards). Good Samaritan centers on a young woman (Bell) overcoming her traumatic past who is among several witnesses that see a man fatally assaulted in a park and do nothing to intervene. Soon they all find themselves targeted by someone, or something, out for revenge. Reddick worked at New Line Cinema for eleven years, during which time they produced Final Destination, based off of his concept and script. He has written and produced over 30 film and television projects. Good Samaritan marks his directorial debut. I’m so excited to bring Good Samaritan to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2019
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Bruce Campbell Confirms New ‘Evil Dead’ Game Is Coming

The rumor mill has been going in overtime since Bruce Campbell teased earlier this week that more of the Evil Dead franchise was on its way. Today, we finally know what he was teasing, a new immersive Evil Dead video game! And no, we’re not talking about Dead by Daylight. Last year we interviewed Campbell after retiring from his character Ash Williams, the star of the franchise, and he teased that he was working on a few things he couldn’t go into detail about yet. But he was crystal clear about one thing, Ash is retired. During a recent chat with TV Insider, he talked a little about the new game. We’ll see more Evil Dead, that’s for sure. There is an Evil Dead video game out,” Campbell told the site. “A fully immersive video game probably within a year. I’m not sure about the day. There will be variations of that. There won’t be the original Ash anymore. That

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 18, 2019
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New Featurette And Trailer From ‘Child’s Play’ Shows Chucky In Action

This June Chucky’s back in the remake of Child’s Play. Not only has the third trailer been released, but a behind-the-scenes featurette has also surfaced revealing how the new doll is brought to life. Lars Kleveberg‘s Child’s Play remake features a Chucky voiced by Mark Hamill. While the killer doll lurks in the shadows we get a taste of the movie coming to theaters this June, including his origin story. Originally known as “The Good Guy Doll” the red-headed killer has been rebranded as “Buddi”, an A.I. doll. In the film, Aubrey Plaza plays the role of a mother who gives her son (Gabriel Bateman) a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its sinister nature. Beatrice Kitsos (“The Exorcist”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”), Ty Consiglio, and Carlease Burke (Shameless) also star in the film written by Tyler Burton Smith (Kung Fury). Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg are producing under their KatzSmith Productions banner. Aaron Schmidt and Chris Ferguson are

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2019
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New “Swamp Thing” Trailer Introduces IT: Chapter Two’s Andy Bean

The “Swamp Thing” series is heading to the DC Universe streaming service later this month. Today, we’ve got a new teaser that introduces Alec Holland, played by Andy Bean, who becomes Swamp Thing. Bean also stars in the IT: Chapter Two. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane (Reed). When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all.” The James Wan produced series also stars Derek Mears who plays the role of Swamp Thing, Crystal Reed, Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen, Will Patton, Kevin Durand, Ian Ziering, Henderson

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2019
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DREAD Snags Horror Comedy ‘Harpoon’ At Cannes

Recently acquired out of the Cannes market for US rights by Epic Pictures, Rob Grant’s horror comedy Harpoon is thrilled to release a new hysterically deranged sales trailer. Repped by genre sales company Yellow Veil Pictures and coming to DREAD, Epic’s celebrated genre label, the film stars Munro Chambers (star of Epic Pictures’ cult hit Turbo Kid), Emily Tyra (Code Black), and Christopher Gray (The Mist). Harpoon is a black comedy about the rivalries, dark secrets, and sexual tension that amount when three best friends find themselves stranded on a yacht in the middle of the ocean under suspicious circumstances. Written by Grant, HARPOON is a brutal and absurd genre film that brings a new twist to the lost at sea genre. Michael Peterson (Knuckleball), Kurtis David Harder (What Keeps You Alive) and Julian Black Antelope (True Fiction) produced for 775 Media Corp. Laurie Venning executive produced for Venntertainment. Harpoon made its world premiere this year at the International Film

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2019
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A Sadistic Game Unfolds In The Trailer For ‘The Odds’

How far would you go to buy yourself a better life? In The Odds contestants literally, risk life and limb for a chance to win $1,000,000. Starring Abbi Butler (Country Line) and James J. Fuertes (Doom Patrol), the film centers on a troubled but determined young woman who competes in a gruesome and sadistic game against concealed virtual competitors in a winner-take-all test of survival. Written and directed by Bob Giordano, The Odds arrives on VOD And Digital HD on Leading Digital Platforms and DVD on June 4, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2019
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Chris Rock Teaming Up With Lionsgate For New ‘Saw’ Movie

Funnyman Chris Rock is making his horror debut by teaming up with Lionsgate for a new installment of one of the largest and most successful horror franchises, Saw. I’ve been a fan of ‘Saw’ since the first film in 2004,” said Rock in a Lionsgate release. “I am excited by the opportunity to take this to a really intense and twisted new place.” The idea for the spin-off came from Rock himself who approached Lionsgate with the idea for the still-untitled film. The screenplay will be written by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg, based on Rock’s story. Darren Lynn Bousman, who has helmed three of the most successful “Saw” films will be returning to the director’s chair for this film. When Chris Rock came to us and described in chilling detail his fantastic vision that reimagines and spins off the world of the notorious Jigsaw Killer, we were all in,” said Joe Drake, chairman of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group. Drake

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2019
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Omar Epps Hunts A Killer In First Image From ‘Trick’ – From The Director Of ‘My Bloody Valentine’

Genre veteran Patrick Lussier has released the first image and comments for his latest film, the horror thriller Trick, featuring Omar Epps who leads the cast in the main role of Detective Mike Denver, a man obsessed with a serial killer that has remained one step ahead of him for years. Trick also stars Ellen Adair (Showtime’s “Homeland” and “Billions,” USA’s “The Sinner”) as Sheriff Lisa Jayne, the sheriff in the small town of Benton who has always considered Detective Denver as her mentor. Cheryl Winston, the only survivor of the latest round of killings in her small town, is played by Kristina Reyes (“Blindspot,” “Shades of Blue”). Talbott is played by frequent George A. Romero collaborator Tom Atkins and Jamie Kennedy (Scream 1-3, Malibu’s Most Wanted, Romeo + Juliet) stars as Dr. Steven. Describing his cast, Lussier told Bloody Disgusting, “Reyes is Cheryl, the survivor of Trick’s first rampage, her innocence slain along with the lives of her friends

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 16, 2019
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New Clip Arrives Ahead World Premiere Of ‘Vivarium’ At Cannes

Ahead of director Lorcan Finnegan‘s (Without Name) sci-fi thriller Vivarium making its world premiere this weekend as part of Cannes Critics’ Week Section, we have a clip to share with you that features Imogen Poots (Green Room) and Jesse Eisenberg (Zombieland) having a very strange encounter with a real estate agent. In the film, “In search of a starter home, a young couple follows a mysterious estate agent and get trapped in a strange housing development.” John McDonnell and Brendan McCarthy produced with Jean-Yves Roubin, Cassandre Warnauts, Alexander Brøndsted, and Antonio Tublen co-producing. Executive producers include Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg, Brunella Cocchiglia, Lorcan Finnegan, Aram Tertzakian, Maxime Cottray, Todd Brown, Nick Spicer, Gabe Scarpelli, Ryan Shoup, Thomas Gammeltoft, Christophe Hollebeke, Manuel Chiche, and Violaine Barbaroux. Vivarium premieres on May 18, 2019. CANNES FILM FESTIVAL – Public Screenings -Sunday 5/19 @ 7:00pm – Theatre Alexandre III, 19 Boulevard Alexandre III, Cannes -Sunday 5/19 @ 8:30pm – Cinema Valbonne, Pré des Arts,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2019
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