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Man oh man I love me some Critters…well the first film anyway. To be truthful, I loved the sequel as well, but only ended up seeing it once or twice, and the third and fourth pics? Well, I know I saw them at some point, but I remember fuck-all about them…but that first film; my lord I must have watched that fifty times in the late eighties alone! So, since it’s obviously waaaay past time for a re-visit to the frightful franchise, and since those delicious devils at Scream Factory have just put out a new Blu-ray collection featuring all for films, we begin my latest revoltin’ review for these hallowed haunted halls! To the surprise of no one we begin with: Critters (1986): A group of intergalactic convicts, who resemble the offspring of Fizzgig mating with a porcupine (and we both know that lil’ bastard totally would too), escape a prison asteroid and land near the farm of young
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The titles for the third season of “Stranger Things” have just been released via a snazzy trailer and they tease an action-packed season that we can’t wait to see! First up is the premiere “Suzie, Do You Copy”, followed by: “The Mall Rats” “The Case of the Missing Life Guard” “The Sauna Test” “The Source” “The Birthday” “The Bite” “The Battle of Starcourt” While the titles are vague, we do know that this season is set in 1985 and that several important scenes will take place at the Starcourt Mall. Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Noah Schnapp, and Sadie Sink will all be returning to reprise their roles. “Stranger Things” returns in 2019. In the meantime watch or re-watch the first two seasons now streaming on Netflix.
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CJ Entertainment’s horror-thriller American remake Hide and Seek is currentily filming in New Your City. News has come that “Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens has been added to the cast that already includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jacinda Barrett (“Bloodline”), Joe Pantoliano (“The Sopranos”) and Mustafa Shakir (“Luke Cage”). Owens has been cast as the head of security at a housing development who is desperate to protect his family. Actor-director Joel David Moore (Hatchet) is directing the remake of Huh Jung‘s 2013 South Korean hit film (trailer below) about a man searching for his long-lost brother and stumbles across a secret world of squatters who are terrorizing unsuspecting tenants. Hide and Seek has strong social commentary about affordable housing and the gap between the rich and the poor.
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What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? From producer James Gunn, the director of Guardians of the Galaxy and Slither, comes Brightburn a subversive take on a new genre: superhero horror and today we have the first trailer. Directed by David Yarovesky (The Hive), Brightburn stars Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones, and Meredith Hagner. Mark Gunn and Brian Gunn penned the script for the film produced by Gunn and Kenneth Huang. Executive producers include Mark Gunn, Brian Gunn, Dan Clifton, Simon Hatt, and Nic Crawley. Brightburn arrives in theaters on May 24, 2019.
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In The Conjuring 2, we watched as Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed (Patrick Wilson) go head to head with Valik, a dark entity who appears in the form of an evil nun. In The Nun, which arrived on Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday, we witness the origin story of Valik. Father Burke (Demián Bichir) is tasked by the Vatican with investigating the suicide of a nun and the dark goings-on at a remote abbey in Romania. Father Burke is assigned a companion for his journey, young Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga). Once they arrive they are taken to the abbey by the young man (Jonas Bloquet) who discovered the sister’s decaying body, still hanging by the neck. The three set out to uncover the secrets that the ancient convent holds. I was more than excited and raced right to the movie section of my local Wal-Mart to snag a copy. After waiting all day the night set in and I snuggled into
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The Meg (review) made waves earlier this year bringing in $527.7 million at box offices worldwide. So, it’s no surprise that the second installment is circling and getting ready to swim into production. Producer Catherine Xujun Ying and star Jason Statham have confirmed that the movie is coming. Both Statham and Bingbing Li are returning for the sequel. It’s still in the very early stages, but we’re working on it.” As for what the next movie will be about, Yung couldn’t reveal any specifics and only added, “We’re trying to keep it secret at this time.” With that being said, a giant prehistoric shark, or two, will more than likely be involved.” Ying has said. The Meg was based on Steve Alten’s 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror. Alten has already published seven other books in the series meaning we could see a lot more of the franchise. But let’s be honest, who doesn’t love giant sharks and
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The third episode of Blumhouse’s fantastic feature-length horror series “Into the Dark” is now streaming on Hulu. Titled “Pooka”, this episode of the holiday-themed anthology series stars Nyasha Hatendi (interview) as a struggling actor who gets a temp job as the Christmas character in a plush suit to promote Pooka, the hottest toy of the year. At first, it’s not a bad gig, but as time goes by Pooka slowly takes over. Dale Dickey, Isabelle Bates, Jonny Berryman, April Campion, Gene Freeman, Cliff Weissman, and Katie Wilson co-star in “Pooka” directed by Nacho Vigalondo and written by Gerald Olson. “Into the Dark’s” first episode was titled “The Body” and was set on Halloween. It was followed by episode two “Flesh and Blood” starring Dermot Mulroney, Diana Silvers, and Tembi Locke who filled us on the episode and the series during our interview. Both are now streaming on Hulu along with “Pooka.”
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Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice…This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s classic. A new documentary is exploring the making of the film titled Documentary for the Recently Deceased: The Making of Beetlejuice. The doc has kicked off its Kickstarter to help raise funds for the final stages of production. Produced by Adam F. Goldberg (“The Goldbergs), Recently Deceased will delve into everything from filming to the special effects, behind the scenes looks, and features interviews with cast and crew. Fans will also see never before seen footage that has been digitized. Documentary for the Recently Deceased: The Making of Beetlejuice is expected to be released in 2020. Check out the Kickstarter campaign which features perks that include mugs, copies of the documentary, posters, totes, posters and much more.
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Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds is adapting one of Reddit‘s most terrifying tale, “The Patient Who Nearly Drove Me Out of Medicine” written by Jasper DeWitt who is working with Reynolds and 20th Century on the film. The story, published two years ago in nine parts, centers on a doctor and psychiatric patient who has spent over twenty years in a hospital without a diagnosis and is known as a man “so intractable that no one bothered to read his file anymore.” Jeremy Kramer is overseeing the project for Fox, with Natalie Lehmann of New Regency, George Dewey and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort, and Vertigo’s Liya Gao. Reynolds will also produce. At this time no director or cast have been announced, according to Variety.
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This January, IFC Midnight’s brutal frat house flick Pledge is ready to put you through hell week in the newly released trailer. The award-winning thriller, from director Daniel Robbins, is fresh off its festival tour and ready shock viewers. Pledge follows three nerdy college freshmen, Ethan, David, and Justin, are having a tough time adjusting to college life. Rejected and ridiculed by just about every fraternity on campus, they are prepared to give up all hope. That is until a girl invites them off campus to a party at a secluded mansion. They are not only invited in but also treated like princes by the resident brothers. The party is everything they dreamed college would be—beautiful women, drinking, and most importantly, a cool group of guys willing to accept them as one of their own. When the friends are presented with an opportunity to pledge the elite social club, they accept without hesitation. However, as the gruesome, dehumanizing hazing progresses,
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Man oh man I love me some Critters…well the first film anyway. To be truthful, I loved the sequel as well, but only ended up seeing it once or twice, and the third and fourth pics? Well, I know I saw them at some point, but I remember fuck-all about them…but that first film; my lord I must have watched that fifty times in the late eighties alone! So, since it’s obviously waaaay past time for a re-visit to the frightful franchise, and since those delicious devils at Scream Factory have just put out a new Blu-ray collection featuring all for films, we begin my latest revoltin’ review for these hallowed haunted halls! To the surprise of no one we begin with: Critters (1986): A group of intergalactic convicts, who resemble the offspring of Fizzgig mating with a porcupine (and we both know that lil’ bastard totally would too), escape a prison asteroid and land near the farm of young
Continue reading →
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The titles for the third season of “Stranger Things” have just been released via a snazzy trailer and they tease an action-packed season that we can’t wait to see! First up is the premiere “Suzie, Do You Copy”, followed by: “The Mall Rats” “The Case of the Missing Life Guard” “The Sauna Test” “The Source” “The Birthday” “The Bite” “The Battle of Starcourt” While the titles are vague, we do know that this season is set in 1985 and that several important scenes will take place at the Starcourt Mall. Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Noah Schnapp, and Sadie Sink will all be returning to reprise their roles. “Stranger Things” returns in 2019. In the meantime watch or re-watch the first two seasons now streaming on Netflix.
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CJ Entertainment’s horror-thriller American remake Hide and Seek is currentily filming in New Your City. News has come that “Cosby Show” actor Geoffrey Owens has been added to the cast that already includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jacinda Barrett (“Bloodline”), Joe Pantoliano (“The Sopranos”) and Mustafa Shakir (“Luke Cage”). Owens has been cast as the head of security at a housing development who is desperate to protect his family. Actor-director Joel David Moore (Hatchet) is directing the remake of Huh Jung‘s 2013 South Korean hit film (trailer below) about a man searching for his long-lost brother and stumbles across a secret world of squatters who are terrorizing unsuspecting tenants. Hide and Seek has strong social commentary about affordable housing and the gap between the rich and the poor.
Continue reading →
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What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? From producer James Gunn, the director of Guardians of the Galaxy and Slither, comes Brightburn a subversive take on a new genre: superhero horror and today we have the first trailer. Directed by David Yarovesky (The Hive), Brightburn stars Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones, and Meredith Hagner. Mark Gunn and Brian Gunn penned the script for the film produced by Gunn and Kenneth Huang. Executive producers include Mark Gunn, Brian Gunn, Dan Clifton, Simon Hatt, and Nic Crawley. Brightburn arrives in theaters on May 24, 2019.
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In The Conjuring 2, we watched as Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed (Patrick Wilson) go head to head with Valik, a dark entity who appears in the form of an evil nun. In The Nun, which arrived on Blu-ray and DVD Tuesday, we witness the origin story of Valik. Father Burke (Demián Bichir) is tasked by the Vatican with investigating the suicide of a nun and the dark goings-on at a remote abbey in Romania. Father Burke is assigned a companion for his journey, young Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga). Once they arrive they are taken to the abbey by the young man (Jonas Bloquet) who discovered the sister’s decaying body, still hanging by the neck. The three set out to uncover the secrets that the ancient convent holds. I was more than excited and raced right to the movie section of my local Wal-Mart to snag a copy. After waiting all day the night set in and I snuggled into
Continue reading →
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The Meg (review) made waves earlier this year bringing in $527.7 million at box offices worldwide. So, it’s no surprise that the second installment is circling and getting ready to swim into production. Producer Catherine Xujun Ying and star Jason Statham have confirmed that the movie is coming. Both Statham and Bingbing Li are returning for the sequel. It’s still in the very early stages, but we’re working on it.” As for what the next movie will be about, Yung couldn’t reveal any specifics and only added, “We’re trying to keep it secret at this time.” With that being said, a giant prehistoric shark, or two, will more than likely be involved.” Ying has said. The Meg was based on Steve Alten’s 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror. Alten has already published seven other books in the series meaning we could see a lot more of the franchise. But let’s be honest, who doesn’t love giant sharks and
Continue reading →
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The third episode of Blumhouse’s fantastic feature-length horror series “Into the Dark” is now streaming on Hulu. Titled “Pooka”, this episode of the holiday-themed anthology series stars Nyasha Hatendi (interview) as a struggling actor who gets a temp job as the Christmas character in a plush suit to promote Pooka, the hottest toy of the year. At first, it’s not a bad gig, but as time goes by Pooka slowly takes over. Dale Dickey, Isabelle Bates, Jonny Berryman, April Campion, Gene Freeman, Cliff Weissman, and Katie Wilson co-star in “Pooka” directed by Nacho Vigalondo and written by Gerald Olson. “Into the Dark’s” first episode was titled “The Body” and was set on Halloween. It was followed by episode two “Flesh and Blood” starring Dermot Mulroney, Diana Silvers, and Tembi Locke who filled us on the episode and the series during our interview. Both are now streaming on Hulu along with “Pooka.”
Continue reading →
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Beetlejuice…Beetlejuice… Beetlejuice…This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton’s classic. A new documentary is exploring the making of the film titled Documentary for the Recently Deceased: The Making of Beetlejuice. The doc has kicked off its Kickstarter to help raise funds for the final stages of production. Produced by Adam F. Goldberg (“The Goldbergs), Recently Deceased will delve into everything from filming to the special effects, behind the scenes looks, and features interviews with cast and crew. Fans will also see never before seen footage that has been digitized. Documentary for the Recently Deceased: The Making of Beetlejuice is expected to be released in 2020. Check out the Kickstarter campaign which features perks that include mugs, copies of the documentary, posters, totes, posters and much more.
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Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds is adapting one of Reddit‘s most terrifying tale, “The Patient Who Nearly Drove Me Out of Medicine” written by Jasper DeWitt who is working with Reynolds and 20th Century on the film. The story, published two years ago in nine parts, centers on a doctor and psychiatric patient who has spent over twenty years in a hospital without a diagnosis and is known as a man “so intractable that no one bothered to read his file anymore.” Jeremy Kramer is overseeing the project for Fox, with Natalie Lehmann of New Regency, George Dewey and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort, and Vertigo’s Liya Gao. Reynolds will also produce. At this time no director or cast have been announced, according to Variety.
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This January, IFC Midnight’s brutal frat house flick Pledge is ready to put you through hell week in the newly released trailer. The award-winning thriller, from director Daniel Robbins, is fresh off its festival tour and ready shock viewers. Pledge follows three nerdy college freshmen, Ethan, David, and Justin, are having a tough time adjusting to college life. Rejected and ridiculed by just about every fraternity on campus, they are prepared to give up all hope. That is until a girl invites them off campus to a party at a secluded mansion. They are not only invited in but also treated like princes by the resident brothers. The party is everything they dreamed college would be—beautiful women, drinking, and most importantly, a cool group of guys willing to accept them as one of their own. When the friends are presented with an opportunity to pledge the elite social club, they accept without hesitation. However, as the gruesome, dehumanizing hazing progresses,
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