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Eitan Reuven makes his directing debut with the fast paced zombie movie titled ‘Another World’, written by Shlomi Aviner and Michael Birinbaum. In ‘Another World’ a group of survivors struggle to survive the zombie apocalypse. The zombies are fast and brutal, created by a biological weapon. ‘Anther World’ stars Zach Cohen (Essential Killing), Susanne Gchwendtner (The Quest), Davina Kevelson (Revive), David Lavenski (Ben Avi), Carl McCRystal (Dread) and a horde of the undead. ‘Another World’ will be out on DVD and VOD on June 1st.
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Dr. Phibes is getting a new film. The actor to fill the role of the deranged doctor, played by legendary actor Vincent Price, is non other than Malcolm McDowell. William Goldsten, the franchise’s creator, is developing the new movie, which is just entering preproduction. The movie begins in 1925. Doctors have been dying in strange and mysterious ways. Years before the rash of deaths, Dr. Phibes was in route to his sick wife’s side, only to be involved in a car accident. Dr. Phibes was thought to have died in the accident but some how the severely burned man survived, only to find out his wife had passed on the operating table. He retreats into seclusion, there he plans his revenge against the nine doctors he blames for her death.
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Stephen King, the master of the horror novel, has another tale that is being adapted for a film. ‘In The Tall Grass’ is a collaboration between King and his son Joe Hill, which was published back in 2012 in Esquire magazine. You may recognize Hill as the writer of the novel adapted for 2013’s movie ‘Horns’ . The screenplay for ‘In The Tall Grass’ is being written by ‘Cube’ writer-director Vincenzo Natali, who also wrote several episodes of the cannibalistic series ‘Hannibal’ as well as writing and directing the 2009 movie ‘Splice’, that starred Adrian Brody. The film adaption of ‘In the Tall Grass’ is now in preproduction, but no other information is available at this time. The novella follows a young man and his sister, who is pregnant. The two end up fighting for their lives after responding to a young boy’s call for help in a field. Within minuets the two siblings are lost in the field. As
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Fans of ‘The X-Files’ series were ecstatic to hear the news late last year, that the show would begin filming again. We have exciting news, the show goes into production on June 8th. Many of the original cast and crew will be returning to the series, including the show’s original stars David Ducovny (Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Scully), as well as Mitch Pileggi (Skinner). Chris Carter, the original series’ creator, will be returning as showrunner with the show’s writers/producers Glen Morgan and James Wong. We will keep you posted as more details become available.
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Today we celebrate the mothers that made us who we are. Let us take a look at the mothers who made our favorite horror characters who they are and moms who made some of our favorite horror movies awesome. Norma Bates : Mother to Norman Bates. Norma and Norman’s relationship was key to Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ (1960). Through out the original movie we see glimpses of Norma moving about and committing murder or did we? No, at the end of the movie we find out it was all Norman, played by Anthony Perkins, dressed as his mom. Norma has been dead for years and kept in the house in her chair. We also learn of the strange relationship between Norma and Norman. The question is, was the relationship that turned Norman into a twisted killer or was he just born that way? The film spawned several sequels, a remake (1998) and the series ‘Bates Motel’. “A boy’s best friend is his
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CBS’s new series ‘Zoo’ is a combination of ‘The Walking Dead’ meets ‘The Wild Kingdom’. The apocalyptic series is based on author James Patterson’s best seller by the same name. Brad Anderson is directing the series, which will star ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ actress Kristen Connolly, Billy Burke (Twilight), Nonso Anozie (Ender’s Game), Nora Arnezeder (Maniac) and James Wolk of ‘Mad Men’. In the series animals have risen up against man kind and now see us as a meal. An American Zoologist, named Jackson Oz (Wolk), runs a safari service in the wilds of Africa. Jackson has begun to notice strange behavior amongst the animals. The creatures are becoming increasingly more intelligent, brutal and coordinated. The new behavior is quickly spreading world wide. Jackson must find the cause for the change, and the cure, before it’s to late for the human race. There’s a new endangered species, and it’s us. ‘Zoo’ premiers on CBS on June 30, 2015.
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It has been a while since I have come across a horror thriller with such a well known, award winning cast, as the one lined up for ‘Return To Sender’. The cast includes ‘Gone Girl’ actress Rosamund Pike, Rumer Willis (Sorority Row), Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween II), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead (2013)), Camryn Manheim (The Ghost Whisperer), Alexi Wasser (Cabin Fever 2) and acting legend Nick Nolte (Cape Fear). Director Fouad Mikati, writers Patricia Beauchamp and Joe Gossett have constructed a twisted tale about a woman (Pike) assaulted during a break in. The criminal is arrested and put behind bars. When she suddenly begins to visit the man in prison and builds a relationship with the man who forced himself on her, her father and friends are baffled by her behavior, but sometimes things aren’t exactly what they seem. Never doubt the lengths a will go too for revenge. ‘Return To Sender’ will be released by Image Entertainment some time later
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The list of recent remakes just keeping longer. At the moment the list stands at 80 remakes/reboots in the past five years alone. Now the classic 1981 werewolf film ‘The Howling’, known for its’ effects and intense transformation scenes, is joining the ranks of the remade. Emaji Entertainment has set its’ sights on making a new version of the film, originally directed by Joe Dante and starring Dee Wallace and Patrick Macnee. In ‘The Howling’ a television reporter, Karen White, is sent to a remote resort after surviving a near fatal encounter with a serial killer. In the town surrounding the resort, the residents are not what they seem. Karen’s life is about to change forever. ‘The Howling’ has already spawned eight films, soon to be nine, some better than others. The franchise includes: ‘The Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf’ (1985), ‘Howling III: The Marsupials’ (1987), ‘Howling IV: The Original Nightmare’, ‘Howling V: The Rebirth’ (1989), ‘Howling VI:
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Fans were very excited earlier this year when the news of a new ‘Tales From the Darkside’, unfortunately the series has now hit a dead end. The CW Network has decided not to move forward with the series at this time. The series was written and executively produced by ‘Horns’ Joe Hill and was to be written by Kris Lemche (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and based on the series, by the same name, that ran from 1984-1988. The original anthology series was a spin-off of Romero’s ‘Creepshow’. It’s unknown if the new version of ‘Tales From the Darkside’ will be shopping for another network or if it will remain in Limbo. We will keep you updated on the shows’ status.
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Let’s be honest, we all love cake, but nothing is better than that special cake we get once a year on our birthdays. Often birthday cakes come in cool designs, but nothing is cooler than these horror themed cakes. Maybe they’ll serve as inspiration for your next birthday, holiday or just a great get together. Enjoy! Let’s start with just a cool, basic horror theme Hey Jason, what’s eating you? Oh, right, that would be me. Here’s a cool, family friendly ‘Frankenweenie’ design. Slimmer is the poster ghost for hunger. This pumpkin cake makes you wish Halloween was here. This Audrey 2 almost looks too good to eat, almost. Surprise! I’m gonna need a bigger fork. Frankenstein looks delicious. This Pennywise cake might give you nightmares. Michael looks good (in my tummy) I hope this Walking Dead cake isn’t infectious. Clowns and parties go together like cake and ice cream. I think Freddy lost something. I wonder what flavor cakes
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Eitan Reuven makes his directing debut with the fast paced zombie movie titled ‘Another World’, written by Shlomi Aviner and Michael Birinbaum. In ‘Another World’ a group of survivors struggle to survive the zombie apocalypse. The zombies are fast and brutal, created by a biological weapon. ‘Anther World’ stars Zach Cohen (Essential Killing), Susanne Gchwendtner (The Quest), Davina Kevelson (Revive), David Lavenski (Ben Avi), Carl McCRystal (Dread) and a horde of the undead. ‘Another World’ will be out on DVD and VOD on June 1st.
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Dr. Phibes is getting a new film. The actor to fill the role of the deranged doctor, played by legendary actor Vincent Price, is non other than Malcolm McDowell. William Goldsten, the franchise’s creator, is developing the new movie, which is just entering preproduction. The movie begins in 1925. Doctors have been dying in strange and mysterious ways. Years before the rash of deaths, Dr. Phibes was in route to his sick wife’s side, only to be involved in a car accident. Dr. Phibes was thought to have died in the accident but some how the severely burned man survived, only to find out his wife had passed on the operating table. He retreats into seclusion, there he plans his revenge against the nine doctors he blames for her death.
Continue reading →
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Stephen King, the master of the horror novel, has another tale that is being adapted for a film. ‘In The Tall Grass’ is a collaboration between King and his son Joe Hill, which was published back in 2012 in Esquire magazine. You may recognize Hill as the writer of the novel adapted for 2013’s movie ‘Horns’ . The screenplay for ‘In The Tall Grass’ is being written by ‘Cube’ writer-director Vincenzo Natali, who also wrote several episodes of the cannibalistic series ‘Hannibal’ as well as writing and directing the 2009 movie ‘Splice’, that starred Adrian Brody. The film adaption of ‘In the Tall Grass’ is now in preproduction, but no other information is available at this time. The novella follows a young man and his sister, who is pregnant. The two end up fighting for their lives after responding to a young boy’s call for help in a field. Within minuets the two siblings are lost in the field. As
Continue reading →
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Fans of ‘The X-Files’ series were ecstatic to hear the news late last year, that the show would begin filming again. We have exciting news, the show goes into production on June 8th. Many of the original cast and crew will be returning to the series, including the show’s original stars David Ducovny (Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Scully), as well as Mitch Pileggi (Skinner). Chris Carter, the original series’ creator, will be returning as showrunner with the show’s writers/producers Glen Morgan and James Wong. We will keep you posted as more details become available.
Continue reading →
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Today we celebrate the mothers that made us who we are. Let us take a look at the mothers who made our favorite horror characters who they are and moms who made some of our favorite horror movies awesome. Norma Bates : Mother to Norman Bates. Norma and Norman’s relationship was key to Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ (1960). Through out the original movie we see glimpses of Norma moving about and committing murder or did we? No, at the end of the movie we find out it was all Norman, played by Anthony Perkins, dressed as his mom. Norma has been dead for years and kept in the house in her chair. We also learn of the strange relationship between Norma and Norman. The question is, was the relationship that turned Norman into a twisted killer or was he just born that way? The film spawned several sequels, a remake (1998) and the series ‘Bates Motel’. “A boy’s best friend is his
Continue reading →
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CBS’s new series ‘Zoo’ is a combination of ‘The Walking Dead’ meets ‘The Wild Kingdom’. The apocalyptic series is based on author James Patterson’s best seller by the same name. Brad Anderson is directing the series, which will star ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ actress Kristen Connolly, Billy Burke (Twilight), Nonso Anozie (Ender’s Game), Nora Arnezeder (Maniac) and James Wolk of ‘Mad Men’. In the series animals have risen up against man kind and now see us as a meal. An American Zoologist, named Jackson Oz (Wolk), runs a safari service in the wilds of Africa. Jackson has begun to notice strange behavior amongst the animals. The creatures are becoming increasingly more intelligent, brutal and coordinated. The new behavior is quickly spreading world wide. Jackson must find the cause for the change, and the cure, before it’s to late for the human race. There’s a new endangered species, and it’s us. ‘Zoo’ premiers on CBS on June 30, 2015.
Continue reading →
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It has been a while since I have come across a horror thriller with such a well known, award winning cast, as the one lined up for ‘Return To Sender’. The cast includes ‘Gone Girl’ actress Rosamund Pike, Rumer Willis (Sorority Row), Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween II), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead (2013)), Camryn Manheim (The Ghost Whisperer), Alexi Wasser (Cabin Fever 2) and acting legend Nick Nolte (Cape Fear). Director Fouad Mikati, writers Patricia Beauchamp and Joe Gossett have constructed a twisted tale about a woman (Pike) assaulted during a break in. The criminal is arrested and put behind bars. When she suddenly begins to visit the man in prison and builds a relationship with the man who forced himself on her, her father and friends are baffled by her behavior, but sometimes things aren’t exactly what they seem. Never doubt the lengths a will go too for revenge. ‘Return To Sender’ will be released by Image Entertainment some time later
Continue reading →
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The list of recent remakes just keeping longer. At the moment the list stands at 80 remakes/reboots in the past five years alone. Now the classic 1981 werewolf film ‘The Howling’, known for its’ effects and intense transformation scenes, is joining the ranks of the remade. Emaji Entertainment has set its’ sights on making a new version of the film, originally directed by Joe Dante and starring Dee Wallace and Patrick Macnee. In ‘The Howling’ a television reporter, Karen White, is sent to a remote resort after surviving a near fatal encounter with a serial killer. In the town surrounding the resort, the residents are not what they seem. Karen’s life is about to change forever. ‘The Howling’ has already spawned eight films, soon to be nine, some better than others. The franchise includes: ‘The Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf’ (1985), ‘Howling III: The Marsupials’ (1987), ‘Howling IV: The Original Nightmare’, ‘Howling V: The Rebirth’ (1989), ‘Howling VI:
Continue reading →
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Fans were very excited earlier this year when the news of a new ‘Tales From the Darkside’, unfortunately the series has now hit a dead end. The CW Network has decided not to move forward with the series at this time. The series was written and executively produced by ‘Horns’ Joe Hill and was to be written by Kris Lemche (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and based on the series, by the same name, that ran from 1984-1988. The original anthology series was a spin-off of Romero’s ‘Creepshow’. It’s unknown if the new version of ‘Tales From the Darkside’ will be shopping for another network or if it will remain in Limbo. We will keep you updated on the shows’ status.
Continue reading →
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Let’s be honest, we all love cake, but nothing is better than that special cake we get once a year on our birthdays. Often birthday cakes come in cool designs, but nothing is cooler than these horror themed cakes. Maybe they’ll serve as inspiration for your next birthday, holiday or just a great get together. Enjoy! Let’s start with just a cool, basic horror theme Hey Jason, what’s eating you? Oh, right, that would be me. Here’s a cool, family friendly ‘Frankenweenie’ design. Slimmer is the poster ghost for hunger. This pumpkin cake makes you wish Halloween was here. This Audrey 2 almost looks too good to eat, almost. Surprise! I’m gonna need a bigger fork. Frankenstein looks delicious. This Pennywise cake might give you nightmares. Michael looks good (in my tummy) I hope this Walking Dead cake isn’t infectious. Clowns and parties go together like cake and ice cream. I think Freddy lost something. I wonder what flavor cakes
Continue reading →
