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Warner Bros. is currently adapting Stephen King’s novel Doctor Sleep for a full length feature film. The Novel, is a sequel to King’s The Shining. Akiva Goldsman who wrote I Am Legend and the upcoming film Rings, and directed the series Fringe, has been tasked with penning the screenplay that features Danny (from The Shining) as an adult, working in a nursing home where he meets a group of people known as ‘The True Knot’. King himself will be serving as executive producer along side Jon Berg and Jon Gonda who will be supervising for Warner Bros. The novel follows a tribe of people called The True Knot, who are in search of sustenance. They look harmless – mostly old and married to their RVs. But Dan Torrance knows that The True Knot are quasi-immortal and live of the “steam” that children with the “shining” produce when they are tortured. Still haunted by his experience at The Overlook Hotel, Dan
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The dark drama The Mother of Beauty follows a new mother, living in isolation on the edge of wilderness. As she attempts to over come the struggles of motherhood, she must find a way to reconcile her affinity for death with the life she has brought in to the world. She makes her living through her work in “vulture Culture”; creating art using the remains of dead animals that memorializes the creatures’ existence. Scream queen Tristan Risk (American Mary), has been cast in the film’s lead role. Mother of Beauty was written by Lonnie Nadler, and will be directed by Nick Meunier. Jessica Cole serves as Producer for this haunting short film. Steve Hayes is the director of photography and Rob Warren the production designer. The group has teamed up with Amanda West from Artfully Artless to create a one of a kind film. Hayes, Cole, Meunier, Nadler, Warren “The world of vulture culture remains a largely unexplored. Most people
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Greg McLean’s Wolf Creek franchise is the latest on a long list of films that are being adapted into TV series. McLean’s Wolf Creek six-part mini series will premiere on Australia’s streaming service service, Stan. on May 12th. The mini series stars Eve Thorogood as Lucy Fry. Lucy is the lone survivor of a killer’s rampage that wiped out her entire family. McLean hints that franchise’s killer Mick Taylor may have finally met his match. “Having a female point of view is really interesting because it flips that whole slasher thing on its head because it’s not about that.” McLean has said about the main character Lucy. “It’s actually about her exploring a character and trying to understand the motivation for her character – it’s much more character-focused as a raw piece of storytelling.” John Jarratt will reprise his role as serial killer Mick Taylor. Dustin Clare, Eddie Baroo, Alicia Gardiner, Andy McPhee, Liana Cornell and Matt Levett co-star along
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On April 26th, people around the world will be celebrating Alien Day. A day designated to celebrate the Alien franchise. On Alien Day we will see some great stuff released, including the re-release of Alien and Aliens, new shirts, comics, toys, and more. It’s going to be out of this world! Remember those cool kicks Ripley (Siguorney Weaver) wore in the 1986 film? Come the 26th you will be able to order a set of the limited addition sneakers from Reebok, along with the replica version of the shoes worn by Bishop (Lance Henriksen). Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products announced today an out-of-this-world global celebration of the ALIEN franchise culminating with a special 24 hour, fan-focused social media event on April 26th – a nod to LV-426, the planet from the iconic ALIEN films. ALIEN DAY (#AlienDay426) to encompass a wide range of executions including nationwide screenings, never-before-seen consumer product activations and the kickoff of the ALIEN: Ultimate Trivia Challenge,
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“Contracted: Phase 2” is the 2015 sequel to the 2013 film “Contracted”. The original was directed by Eric England who had a part in making the slasher “Madison County”. “Contracted” starred Najarra Townsend who also was in “The Toy Soldiers” and Caroline Williams who played Dr. Maple in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween II”. It was about a girl who contracts an STD that turns out to be a zombie type virus. “Contracted: Phase 2” had a mostly new cast including the director who was Josh Forbes. This is Forbes’ first feature length film, but in the past he has directed a few shorts. Our main protagonist here is played by Matt Mercer who was actually in the first “Contracted”. “Contacted: Phase 2” is written by Craig Walendziak who also helped produce the 2015 horror film “He Never Died,” which is actually a pretty cool movie that I would recommend watching. The film has the same basic premise that the first one
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A short horror film from genre genius Eli Roth promoting the role-playing game Dark Souls III, titled The Witches, has just been released. The animated short film, lasting 2 and a half minutes, follows a medieval knight on a quest to locate something. In the process he comes across 3 witches. “I’ve always loved medieval history. I’ve always wanted to do something that was in this space, something with knights and fire, something dark, something with the classic horror storytelling elements, but something that was really different for me.” Roth said about the short film.” Dark Souls III for Playstation 4, X-Box one and PC will land on shelves April 12, 2016 from Bandai Namco Entertainment. Here’s Roth’s The Witches. Enjoy. Take a behind the scenes look at The Witches.
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AMC gave a first look at their highly anticipated new series Preacher this weekend at WonderCon. The pilot episode was shown to an extremely excited crowd and was well received. The television adaption of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillion’s graphic novel Preacher is set to air on Sunday, May 22nd. AMC also gave audiences a first look at Preacher’s characters. The first image of one of the characters in the series named Eugene, nicknamed ‘Arseface’ (for a good reason), played by Ian Coletti was shared. Arseface’s history is a sad one and the state of his face is even sadder. Eugene grew up in an abusive home. One day, Eugene attempted to blow his head off, but survived. That’s how he ended up with that ugly mug. Preacher follows Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), an unconventional preacher from a small Texas town, who was pushed into his profession by his effing insane family. Jesse, after being possessed by Genesis, an entity
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Ash (Bruce Campbell) is partying hard in the first image from season 2 of Ash vs. Evil Dead. It seems Ash is living the good life after turning over the Necronomicon to Ruby (Lucy Lawless) in the season finale. But the party won’t last long according to executive producer Craig DiGregorio and Daily Dead. DiGregoria says that the “party is cut short when [Ash] must return home to continue the fight against evil.” “The second season of the STARZ Original series “Ash vs Evil Dead” will be 10 half-hour episodes. The cast is led by Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, Burn Notice) in the role of Ash Williams; Lucy Lawless (Salem, Spartacus) as Ruby, who now possesses the powerful Necronomicon; Ray Santiago (Touch, Meet The Fockers) as Pablo Simon Bolvier, Ash’s loyal sidekick dealing with the trauma he suffered in the cabin; and Dana DeLorenzo (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) as Kelly Maxwell, who, grief-stricken after the death of
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Most of you remember the gory 1985 horror film Demons. The film was a collaboration between the top names in Italian horror, including Dario Argento, who co-wrote and produced along side Lamberto Bava, Demons’ director, with special effects makeup by Sergio Stivaletti. Dread Central is reporting that three genre veterans are interested in teaming up again for a 3D remake of Demons. In an interview with Dark Universe Horror Database Stivaletti revealed the trio’s plans. “We have been speaking about a new Demons movie for a short time now. Dario, Lamberto and myself – maybe a 3D version of demons, a remake that features the old crew.” Stivaletti said. “We all wish Itailian horror could return again, but we know how unlikely that is.” “We go to conventions across the world and people remember our work,” he added. “So there is an audience out there for a new Demons movie – we are all sure of it.” In Demons, a
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We reported back in January the M. Night Shyamalan will be making a new Tales From The Crypt series for TNT. Days later we had news that the Crypt Keeper that we all know and love would not be returning, instead a new character will be taking his place. Since January, there hasn’t been much said about the series, until this past weekend at WonderCon. While Shyamalan was promoting season 2 of his show Wayward Pines, he took a moment to talk about Tales From The Crypt and that we would be seeing a new Crypt Keeper with /Film. “You know, I can’t say 100% but I’m thinking right now, where I am, if you’d ask me this six months ago I would have had a different answer, but where I am right not it’s more individual Black Mirror kind of stuff right now.” If you’re wondering why the new series won’t feature the classic Crypt Keeper, it’s simple, the
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Warner Bros. is currently adapting Stephen King’s novel Doctor Sleep for a full length feature film. The Novel, is a sequel to King’s The Shining. Akiva Goldsman who wrote I Am Legend and the upcoming film Rings, and directed the series Fringe, has been tasked with penning the screenplay that features Danny (from The Shining) as an adult, working in a nursing home where he meets a group of people known as ‘The True Knot’. King himself will be serving as executive producer along side Jon Berg and Jon Gonda who will be supervising for Warner Bros. The novel follows a tribe of people called The True Knot, who are in search of sustenance. They look harmless – mostly old and married to their RVs. But Dan Torrance knows that The True Knot are quasi-immortal and live of the “steam” that children with the “shining” produce when they are tortured. Still haunted by his experience at The Overlook Hotel, Dan
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The dark drama The Mother of Beauty follows a new mother, living in isolation on the edge of wilderness. As she attempts to over come the struggles of motherhood, she must find a way to reconcile her affinity for death with the life she has brought in to the world. She makes her living through her work in “vulture Culture”; creating art using the remains of dead animals that memorializes the creatures’ existence. Scream queen Tristan Risk (American Mary), has been cast in the film’s lead role. Mother of Beauty was written by Lonnie Nadler, and will be directed by Nick Meunier. Jessica Cole serves as Producer for this haunting short film. Steve Hayes is the director of photography and Rob Warren the production designer. The group has teamed up with Amanda West from Artfully Artless to create a one of a kind film. Hayes, Cole, Meunier, Nadler, Warren “The world of vulture culture remains a largely unexplored. Most people
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Greg McLean’s Wolf Creek franchise is the latest on a long list of films that are being adapted into TV series. McLean’s Wolf Creek six-part mini series will premiere on Australia’s streaming service service, Stan. on May 12th. The mini series stars Eve Thorogood as Lucy Fry. Lucy is the lone survivor of a killer’s rampage that wiped out her entire family. McLean hints that franchise’s killer Mick Taylor may have finally met his match. “Having a female point of view is really interesting because it flips that whole slasher thing on its head because it’s not about that.” McLean has said about the main character Lucy. “It’s actually about her exploring a character and trying to understand the motivation for her character – it’s much more character-focused as a raw piece of storytelling.” John Jarratt will reprise his role as serial killer Mick Taylor. Dustin Clare, Eddie Baroo, Alicia Gardiner, Andy McPhee, Liana Cornell and Matt Levett co-star along
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On April 26th, people around the world will be celebrating Alien Day. A day designated to celebrate the Alien franchise. On Alien Day we will see some great stuff released, including the re-release of Alien and Aliens, new shirts, comics, toys, and more. It’s going to be out of this world! Remember those cool kicks Ripley (Siguorney Weaver) wore in the 1986 film? Come the 26th you will be able to order a set of the limited addition sneakers from Reebok, along with the replica version of the shoes worn by Bishop (Lance Henriksen). Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products announced today an out-of-this-world global celebration of the ALIEN franchise culminating with a special 24 hour, fan-focused social media event on April 26th – a nod to LV-426, the planet from the iconic ALIEN films. ALIEN DAY (#AlienDay426) to encompass a wide range of executions including nationwide screenings, never-before-seen consumer product activations and the kickoff of the ALIEN: Ultimate Trivia Challenge,
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“Contracted: Phase 2” is the 2015 sequel to the 2013 film “Contracted”. The original was directed by Eric England who had a part in making the slasher “Madison County”. “Contracted” starred Najarra Townsend who also was in “The Toy Soldiers” and Caroline Williams who played Dr. Maple in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween II”. It was about a girl who contracts an STD that turns out to be a zombie type virus. “Contracted: Phase 2” had a mostly new cast including the director who was Josh Forbes. This is Forbes’ first feature length film, but in the past he has directed a few shorts. Our main protagonist here is played by Matt Mercer who was actually in the first “Contracted”. “Contacted: Phase 2” is written by Craig Walendziak who also helped produce the 2015 horror film “He Never Died,” which is actually a pretty cool movie that I would recommend watching. The film has the same basic premise that the first one
Continue reading →
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A short horror film from genre genius Eli Roth promoting the role-playing game Dark Souls III, titled The Witches, has just been released. The animated short film, lasting 2 and a half minutes, follows a medieval knight on a quest to locate something. In the process he comes across 3 witches. “I’ve always loved medieval history. I’ve always wanted to do something that was in this space, something with knights and fire, something dark, something with the classic horror storytelling elements, but something that was really different for me.” Roth said about the short film.” Dark Souls III for Playstation 4, X-Box one and PC will land on shelves April 12, 2016 from Bandai Namco Entertainment. Here’s Roth’s The Witches. Enjoy. Take a behind the scenes look at The Witches.
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AMC gave a first look at their highly anticipated new series Preacher this weekend at WonderCon. The pilot episode was shown to an extremely excited crowd and was well received. The television adaption of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillion’s graphic novel Preacher is set to air on Sunday, May 22nd. AMC also gave audiences a first look at Preacher’s characters. The first image of one of the characters in the series named Eugene, nicknamed ‘Arseface’ (for a good reason), played by Ian Coletti was shared. Arseface’s history is a sad one and the state of his face is even sadder. Eugene grew up in an abusive home. One day, Eugene attempted to blow his head off, but survived. That’s how he ended up with that ugly mug. Preacher follows Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), an unconventional preacher from a small Texas town, who was pushed into his profession by his effing insane family. Jesse, after being possessed by Genesis, an entity
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Ash (Bruce Campbell) is partying hard in the first image from season 2 of Ash vs. Evil Dead. It seems Ash is living the good life after turning over the Necronomicon to Ruby (Lucy Lawless) in the season finale. But the party won’t last long according to executive producer Craig DiGregorio and Daily Dead. DiGregoria says that the “party is cut short when [Ash] must return home to continue the fight against evil.” “The second season of the STARZ Original series “Ash vs Evil Dead” will be 10 half-hour episodes. The cast is led by Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, Burn Notice) in the role of Ash Williams; Lucy Lawless (Salem, Spartacus) as Ruby, who now possesses the powerful Necronomicon; Ray Santiago (Touch, Meet The Fockers) as Pablo Simon Bolvier, Ash’s loyal sidekick dealing with the trauma he suffered in the cabin; and Dana DeLorenzo (A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas) as Kelly Maxwell, who, grief-stricken after the death of
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Most of you remember the gory 1985 horror film Demons. The film was a collaboration between the top names in Italian horror, including Dario Argento, who co-wrote and produced along side Lamberto Bava, Demons’ director, with special effects makeup by Sergio Stivaletti. Dread Central is reporting that three genre veterans are interested in teaming up again for a 3D remake of Demons. In an interview with Dark Universe Horror Database Stivaletti revealed the trio’s plans. “We have been speaking about a new Demons movie for a short time now. Dario, Lamberto and myself – maybe a 3D version of demons, a remake that features the old crew.” Stivaletti said. “We all wish Itailian horror could return again, but we know how unlikely that is.” “We go to conventions across the world and people remember our work,” he added. “So there is an audience out there for a new Demons movie – we are all sure of it.” In Demons, a
Continue reading →
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We reported back in January the M. Night Shyamalan will be making a new Tales From The Crypt series for TNT. Days later we had news that the Crypt Keeper that we all know and love would not be returning, instead a new character will be taking his place. Since January, there hasn’t been much said about the series, until this past weekend at WonderCon. While Shyamalan was promoting season 2 of his show Wayward Pines, he took a moment to talk about Tales From The Crypt and that we would be seeing a new Crypt Keeper with /Film. “You know, I can’t say 100% but I’m thinking right now, where I am, if you’d ask me this six months ago I would have had a different answer, but where I am right not it’s more individual Black Mirror kind of stuff right now.” If you’re wondering why the new series won’t feature the classic Crypt Keeper, it’s simple, the
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