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R. Paul Wilson, who you may know from the long-running series Real Hustle on BBC, is now running a Kickstarter campaign for his film Darkfall, which he both wrote and will be directing. What makes Darkfall unique ? Wilson will be combining magic and practical effects to create a film like we have never seen before. From the Press Release: “Darkfall: Death Goes Live will use absolutely no CGI,” Wilson states in his Kickstarter campaign. “Everything seen on the screen will be the result of practical effects, actual magic and the art of illusion. This is a contemporary film that pays homage to fine classic techniques.” “Darkfall will have plenty of violence and bloodshed, but it won’t be gratuitous,” Wilson continues. “We will combine an excellent story line, believable characters, talented cast, and then add amazing effects, all shot on film. When our characters find themselves in a predicament which worsens, concern turns to panic, and terror. For me, the
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Descending, a new vampire film currently running an Indiegogo campaign, boasts an already impressive cast. The film’s cast includes stars from The Walking Dead, Child’s Play, The Crazies and many other great films. This tale of revenge begins filming in Ohio on August 27th. Descending is set one year after most vampires were killed off. Only one powerful vampire remains, Cassandra (Newberry). After spending time in hiding she’s back and seeking revenge against Karver (Sloan) and Paige (Zehs) for slaying the rest of her kind. From the Press Release: The newest horror film from Shattered Images Films, Descending, is invading Toledo, Ohio, with iconic stars from Child’s Play, “The Walking Dead,” The Crazies, and so much more. Descending is the latest installment in the “New Blood” trilogy created by Chad Zuver. Making her directorial debut is Kayla Elizabeth. Though Kalya is new to the director’s seat, she has acted in Frankenstein (2011), The Dead Will Rise 2 (2013), and New
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Today (May 7) marks the anniversary of the death of America’s first and most prolific serial killer, Henry H. Holmes. Born on May 16, 1861, as Herman Webster Mudgett, H. H. Holmes built a grand hotel, often referred to as “The Murder Castle”, which operated during the World’s Fair, a hotel built with murder in mind. Holmes’ “Murder Castle” had hidden body shoots, and rooms that appeared normal, but were actually gas chambers. There was even a crematorium built into the basement so that he could dispose of bodies and evidence. Holmes would also kill guests, clean and bleach their bones, then sell their skeletons to medical schools and doctors. When police began to investigate the missing people, last seen checking into the hotel, Holmes fled. The hotel was then burned to the ground thanks to an unknown arsonist. Holmes was captured in 1895 and soon confessed to killing 27. However, officials believed that the real body count was actually
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Director and co-screenwriter Anthony Brownigg is continuing the story-line his father, S.F. Brownigg, began. Brownigg’s Don’t Look in the Basement 2 is set forty years after his father’s film, The Forgotten, originally titled Don’t Look in the Basement, ended. Don’t Look in the Basement 2 follows the only known survivor of a mass murder returns to the institution where the brutal killings took place. The survivor’s presence triggers a series of increasingly disturbing events. From the Press Release: Brownrigg strengthened the connection of ‘Basement 2’ to his father’s earlier film by casting Camilla Carr in a featured role and revisiting the Trinity Institute (formerly Westminster College) in Tehuacana, Texas, for four weeks of principal filming. Dallas’ own Andrew Sensenig stars as Dr. William Matthews with Arianne Margot as Dr. Lucy Mills and Frank Mosley as Dr. Lance White. Megan Emerick, who co-wrote the screenplay with Brownrigg, plays a supporting role as Nurse Jennifer. Jim O’Rear and Scott Tepperman are orderlies
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The Architect was found! Ian McNeice (From Hell, White Noise, Doctor Who, Dune, Ace Ventura When Nature Calls, Doc Martin is said to portray The Architect in Dave Hastings’s newest flick ‘The House of Screaming Death’. His role is said to be of a mysterious figure with a shocking secret, who tells 4 bone-chilling stories about demons, witches, vampires and ghost! SYNOPSIS Set in the mysterious Bray Manor, one eerie night, a mysterious figure known only as The Architect (Ian McNcNeice), is ready to tell fours tales of terror to select guests he has with him. Stories that dwell on Ghosts, Witches, Vampyres’ as well as Demonic terrors. But as the morning approaches, The Architect has one last secret of his own to tell! Screaming Death’, a film narrated by a shifty stranger, The Architect. He tell his audience a series of bone-chilling tales in a way similar to the classics . [The writers inspiration] for the film is Hammer-Horror’s
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Jackson Hurst (Drop Dead Diva) and Heather Comb (Day of Reckoning) have signed on to star in Epic Pictures’ new supernatural film Day of Reckoning, which began filming this week. Joel Novoa will be directing from the script penned by Gregory Gieras who also wrote Epic’s sci-fi creature feature Big Ass Spider. Hana Hayes (The Grinder), Barbara Crampton (We Are Still Here), Jay Jay Warren (August’s Claim), Raymond Barry (The 100), Nick Gomez (The Walking Dead), and Randy Vasquez (Bosh) star along side Hurst and Comb. “The film is set in Los Angeles 15 years after the world suffered a horrendous disaster when demon-like-creatures invaded Earth and nearly destroyed mankind. Hurst plays mediocre husband and father David Sheppard, who tries to save his family when the demon creatures return to wreak havoc.”
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When I say the name Jared Leto the first thing you probably think of is his role as the new Joker in Suicide Squad. He’s also been in a lot of really great films, like Fight Club, American Psycho and many others. Well, he may very well have his next role already lined-up, as the new vampire Lestat. Yes, you read that right. There is new mixed adaption of Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire and her novel The Vampire Lestate in development. Yesterday, writer/director Josh Boone shared that the screenplay that he co-wrote with Jill Killington was complete. And confirmed that Universal Pictures is developing it for their new shared universe. The film’ is titled The Vampire Chronicles, according to Bloody-Disgusting. The film would join Universal’s upcoming remakes such as The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise, The Invisible Man, starring Johnny Depp, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man, The Bride of Frankenstein and Dracula. Not only did
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Universal’ s new shared universe is beginning to take shape. The next film in the universe is their reboot of The Mummy. Deadline has reported that Oscar Award winner Russell Crowe is now in negotiations to join the cast alongside Tom Cruise, Peaky Blinders actress Annabelle Wallis, and Sofia Boutella who will be playing the first lead female mummy. Crowe is in talks to play “a Jekyll-like role”. Alex Kurtzman is in the director’s chair for The Mummy, which as already began filming and is set to premiere in theaters June 9, 2017. Remakes of The Wolf Man, Van Helsing, The Bride of Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Invisible Man, starring Johnny Depp, are also in the works for the new universe. So far, it seems like Universal is pulling out all the stops to make the films as impressive as possible, including signing big name casts for each film.
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Even if you have never delved into the dark world of Creepypasta, you will recognize the name of the pale skinned, faceless legend, Slender Man. The original Slender Man legend was created by Something Awful forum’s user Eric Knudsen – under the name Victor Surge – while entering a contest for supernatural photography in 2009. As part of his submission he gave a backstory to his mysterious subject, with no idea how quickly the legend would spread. Screen Gems will soon bring the Slender Man to life in a new film according to ComicBook.com. The film, set to begin filming this Fall and see release in the Fall of next year, will be penned by David Birke (13 Sins). Some details surrounding Slender Man change depending on the storyteller, including the spelling of his name (Slender Man, Slenderman), but some things are always the same, he always wears a dark suit, and has abnormally long arms and legs and a
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Tony Todd, the name is synonymous with a deep voice that sends chills down your spine, and brings to mind the role of the hook-handed supernatural killer Candyman. The tall (6′ 6″), imposing man is far from the dark, brutal character he’s most well known for. In fact, he’s a kind, laid-back man who goes above and beyond to show love to his many fans and to help those in need. Todd took the stage at the Texas Frightmare Weekend for a Q&A. He discussed his time as the character Kurn, on the series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He was asked about was his current role as the voice of Zoom, one of villains on The Flash, as well as his upcoming role as a ghost on the new series Dead of Summer. He also spoke about Frankenstein, and how he thinks the 2015 film didn’t get to attention it deserved. Todd shared one piece of news during the
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R. Paul Wilson, who you may know from the long-running series Real Hustle on BBC, is now running a Kickstarter campaign for his film Darkfall, which he both wrote and will be directing. What makes Darkfall unique ? Wilson will be combining magic and practical effects to create a film like we have never seen before. From the Press Release: “Darkfall: Death Goes Live will use absolutely no CGI,” Wilson states in his Kickstarter campaign. “Everything seen on the screen will be the result of practical effects, actual magic and the art of illusion. This is a contemporary film that pays homage to fine classic techniques.” “Darkfall will have plenty of violence and bloodshed, but it won’t be gratuitous,” Wilson continues. “We will combine an excellent story line, believable characters, talented cast, and then add amazing effects, all shot on film. When our characters find themselves in a predicament which worsens, concern turns to panic, and terror. For me, the
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Descending, a new vampire film currently running an Indiegogo campaign, boasts an already impressive cast. The film’s cast includes stars from The Walking Dead, Child’s Play, The Crazies and many other great films. This tale of revenge begins filming in Ohio on August 27th. Descending is set one year after most vampires were killed off. Only one powerful vampire remains, Cassandra (Newberry). After spending time in hiding she’s back and seeking revenge against Karver (Sloan) and Paige (Zehs) for slaying the rest of her kind. From the Press Release: The newest horror film from Shattered Images Films, Descending, is invading Toledo, Ohio, with iconic stars from Child’s Play, “The Walking Dead,” The Crazies, and so much more. Descending is the latest installment in the “New Blood” trilogy created by Chad Zuver. Making her directorial debut is Kayla Elizabeth. Though Kalya is new to the director’s seat, she has acted in Frankenstein (2011), The Dead Will Rise 2 (2013), and New
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Today (May 7) marks the anniversary of the death of America’s first and most prolific serial killer, Henry H. Holmes. Born on May 16, 1861, as Herman Webster Mudgett, H. H. Holmes built a grand hotel, often referred to as “The Murder Castle”, which operated during the World’s Fair, a hotel built with murder in mind. Holmes’ “Murder Castle” had hidden body shoots, and rooms that appeared normal, but were actually gas chambers. There was even a crematorium built into the basement so that he could dispose of bodies and evidence. Holmes would also kill guests, clean and bleach their bones, then sell their skeletons to medical schools and doctors. When police began to investigate the missing people, last seen checking into the hotel, Holmes fled. The hotel was then burned to the ground thanks to an unknown arsonist. Holmes was captured in 1895 and soon confessed to killing 27. However, officials believed that the real body count was actually
Continue reading →
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Director and co-screenwriter Anthony Brownigg is continuing the story-line his father, S.F. Brownigg, began. Brownigg’s Don’t Look in the Basement 2 is set forty years after his father’s film, The Forgotten, originally titled Don’t Look in the Basement, ended. Don’t Look in the Basement 2 follows the only known survivor of a mass murder returns to the institution where the brutal killings took place. The survivor’s presence triggers a series of increasingly disturbing events. From the Press Release: Brownrigg strengthened the connection of ‘Basement 2’ to his father’s earlier film by casting Camilla Carr in a featured role and revisiting the Trinity Institute (formerly Westminster College) in Tehuacana, Texas, for four weeks of principal filming. Dallas’ own Andrew Sensenig stars as Dr. William Matthews with Arianne Margot as Dr. Lucy Mills and Frank Mosley as Dr. Lance White. Megan Emerick, who co-wrote the screenplay with Brownrigg, plays a supporting role as Nurse Jennifer. Jim O’Rear and Scott Tepperman are orderlies
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The Architect was found! Ian McNeice (From Hell, White Noise, Doctor Who, Dune, Ace Ventura When Nature Calls, Doc Martin is said to portray The Architect in Dave Hastings’s newest flick ‘The House of Screaming Death’. His role is said to be of a mysterious figure with a shocking secret, who tells 4 bone-chilling stories about demons, witches, vampires and ghost! SYNOPSIS Set in the mysterious Bray Manor, one eerie night, a mysterious figure known only as The Architect (Ian McNcNeice), is ready to tell fours tales of terror to select guests he has with him. Stories that dwell on Ghosts, Witches, Vampyres’ as well as Demonic terrors. But as the morning approaches, The Architect has one last secret of his own to tell! Screaming Death’, a film narrated by a shifty stranger, The Architect. He tell his audience a series of bone-chilling tales in a way similar to the classics . [The writers inspiration] for the film is Hammer-Horror’s
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Jackson Hurst (Drop Dead Diva) and Heather Comb (Day of Reckoning) have signed on to star in Epic Pictures’ new supernatural film Day of Reckoning, which began filming this week. Joel Novoa will be directing from the script penned by Gregory Gieras who also wrote Epic’s sci-fi creature feature Big Ass Spider. Hana Hayes (The Grinder), Barbara Crampton (We Are Still Here), Jay Jay Warren (August’s Claim), Raymond Barry (The 100), Nick Gomez (The Walking Dead), and Randy Vasquez (Bosh) star along side Hurst and Comb. “The film is set in Los Angeles 15 years after the world suffered a horrendous disaster when demon-like-creatures invaded Earth and nearly destroyed mankind. Hurst plays mediocre husband and father David Sheppard, who tries to save his family when the demon creatures return to wreak havoc.”
Continue reading →
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When I say the name Jared Leto the first thing you probably think of is his role as the new Joker in Suicide Squad. He’s also been in a lot of really great films, like Fight Club, American Psycho and many others. Well, he may very well have his next role already lined-up, as the new vampire Lestat. Yes, you read that right. There is new mixed adaption of Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire and her novel The Vampire Lestate in development. Yesterday, writer/director Josh Boone shared that the screenplay that he co-wrote with Jill Killington was complete. And confirmed that Universal Pictures is developing it for their new shared universe. The film’ is titled The Vampire Chronicles, according to Bloody-Disgusting. The film would join Universal’s upcoming remakes such as The Mummy, starring Tom Cruise, The Invisible Man, starring Johnny Depp, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Wolf Man, The Bride of Frankenstein and Dracula. Not only did
Continue reading →
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Universal’ s new shared universe is beginning to take shape. The next film in the universe is their reboot of The Mummy. Deadline has reported that Oscar Award winner Russell Crowe is now in negotiations to join the cast alongside Tom Cruise, Peaky Blinders actress Annabelle Wallis, and Sofia Boutella who will be playing the first lead female mummy. Crowe is in talks to play “a Jekyll-like role”. Alex Kurtzman is in the director’s chair for The Mummy, which as already began filming and is set to premiere in theaters June 9, 2017. Remakes of The Wolf Man, Van Helsing, The Bride of Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon and The Invisible Man, starring Johnny Depp, are also in the works for the new universe. So far, it seems like Universal is pulling out all the stops to make the films as impressive as possible, including signing big name casts for each film.
Continue reading →
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Even if you have never delved into the dark world of Creepypasta, you will recognize the name of the pale skinned, faceless legend, Slender Man. The original Slender Man legend was created by Something Awful forum’s user Eric Knudsen – under the name Victor Surge – while entering a contest for supernatural photography in 2009. As part of his submission he gave a backstory to his mysterious subject, with no idea how quickly the legend would spread. Screen Gems will soon bring the Slender Man to life in a new film according to ComicBook.com. The film, set to begin filming this Fall and see release in the Fall of next year, will be penned by David Birke (13 Sins). Some details surrounding Slender Man change depending on the storyteller, including the spelling of his name (Slender Man, Slenderman), but some things are always the same, he always wears a dark suit, and has abnormally long arms and legs and a
Continue reading →
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Tony Todd, the name is synonymous with a deep voice that sends chills down your spine, and brings to mind the role of the hook-handed supernatural killer Candyman. The tall (6′ 6″), imposing man is far from the dark, brutal character he’s most well known for. In fact, he’s a kind, laid-back man who goes above and beyond to show love to his many fans and to help those in need. Todd took the stage at the Texas Frightmare Weekend for a Q&A. He discussed his time as the character Kurn, on the series Star Trek: The Next Generation. He was asked about was his current role as the voice of Zoom, one of villains on The Flash, as well as his upcoming role as a ghost on the new series Dead of Summer. He also spoke about Frankenstein, and how he thinks the 2015 film didn’t get to attention it deserved. Todd shared one piece of news during the
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