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Deadpool 2 and Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch is back with the upcoming action-thriller Bullet Train, whose first trailer has just pulled into the station. The teaser trailer plays out like a commercial before revealing that the full trailer will be released on March 2nd. In the movie, “Five assassins aboard a fast-moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common.” Starring Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock, Bullet Train is based on the stand-alone novel Maria Beetle, written by Kotaro, which was adapted for the screen by Zak Olkewicz. Here’s an interesting tidbit, Leitch began his career in the movie industry as a stunt double, even serving as a stunt double several times for Pitt, before Leitch’s first directing gig, co-directing John Wick. Bullet Train, premiering on April 8, 2022, co-stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Joey King, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, and Brian Tyree Henry.
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The ultimate sci-fi documentary, In Search of Tomorrow, a five-hour love letter to ‘80s sci-fi cinema and a nostalgic exploration of the impact and relevance of these beloved film classics, is guided by the iconic artists who made them and by those who were inspired by their futuristic visions, featuring more than 70+ celebrities, artist, and expert interviews as it dives deep into all things science fiction in film. From Creatorvc executive producer Robin Block and written/directed by David Weiner (In Search of Darkness Parts I & II) the film looks back on the extensive, beloved era of genre film. The documentary features more than 70+ celebrity, artist, and expert interviews as it dives into all things science fiction in film. Building on the success of the In Search of documentary series, this super doc takes viewers on a year-by-year deep dive into the awe-inspiring film worlds of ‘80s Sci-Fi, with larger-context chapter discussion topics placed between each year, from
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It’s no secret that we enjoy being scared. In fiction and films, horror represents one of the strongest and most enduring genres. But the appeal of fear and horror in games might seem a bit harder to understand. Games are about competition and trying to win. By that understanding, being frightened might seem like an unnecessary distraction. Against the odds The appeal of competing, whether against other players or the odds, is that it creates a pleasurable feeling of suspense or tension, just like horror films. When you achieve something or win, you get an ecstatic sense of release, a “buzz” that keeps you coming back for more. This underlying similarity is why games and horror are a natural match. Tension and release You’ll experience this sensation of tension and release when you gamble with crypto, and it’s what keeps many people coming back to casino sites whether they win or lose. With video games, however, there’s an extra element,
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The premiere date has been announced for the Emmy Award-winning series “Doomsday” which follows the daily lives of the residents of a millennial cult, where youthful idealism evolves into deadly extremism and documents the eerie final months leading up to a horrific Jim Jones-style massacre. Alice Kremelberg (“The Sinner”), Donald Paul (“Queen of the South”), and Mark St. Cyr (Disney’s” High School Musical” Series) star. Creator Sonja O’Hara was inspired by being cast in Scientology instructional videos: “I became intrigued by the polarity between the public and private facades of secretive religious groups.” Entertainment Squad CEO, Shaked Berenson added: “drawing from her unique experience, Sonja explores topics of sexuality, identity, and gender in the most authentic and personal way.” “Doomsday” is executive produced by Karin Agstam and Vincent Petrosini with episodes directed by Sonja O’Hara, Micah Stuart, Jaspal Binning, Dan McBride, and Justin Holt. “Doomsday” was nominated for the 2021 Daytime Emmy in the Outstanding Daytime Fiction Program category, the
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Occupation: Rainfall‘s Luke Sparke is set to direct the adaption of Ethan Pettus‘ sci-fi novel Primitive War, from Sparke Films. The horror film, tentatively titled Primitive War after Pettus’ ongoing series, is in active development with offers out to first-choice cast and plans to film in 2022. The film will explore the tragedies and atrocities of the Vietnam War and the horror of a man meeting the ultimate Apex predators: dinosaurs. Written by Luke Sparke (the Occupation franchise), Primitive War is a historical sci-fi military horror film, based on Ethan Pettus’ fan-favorite ongoing series, comprised of “Primitive War: Opiate Undertow”, “Primitive War II: Animus Infernal”, and the eagerly awaited third installment “Primitive War III: Aeon Ouroboros”. Carly Imrie, Zachary Garred, and Carmel Imrie will produce, reteaming from Occupation: Rainfall. The sequel to Occupation, Occupation: Rainfall continues following a group of survivors in Sydney fighting a desperate war two years after an extraterrestrial invasion. Released in the United States by Saban
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IFC Midnight has just unleashed the trailer for the horror-thriller Barbarians, from writer-director Charles Dorfman, executive producer of Rabid, VFW, and Satanic Panic, who is making his feature directorial review. Iwan Rheon (“Game of Thrones”), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace), Tom Cullen (Weekend), and Inès Spiridonov (Seuls) star. “Set over twenty-four hours, Barbarians sees couple Adam (Rheon) and Eva (Moreno) wake up in their supposed dream house on Adam’s birthday. Lucas (Cullen), the property developer and friend of the couple, arrives for dinner with his actress girlfriend Chloe (Spiridonov), to celebrate Adam’s birthday and the couple’s buying of the house. But secrets unravel over dinner, and when the doorbell rings the evening takes a nightmarish turn. As manners give way to madness, an ‘idyllic’ evening of celebration descends into a night of terror; and the group’s civilized dinner party turns out to be anything but.” Barbarians will be unleashed in theaters and On Demand on April 1, 2022,
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Dazzler Media has now announced the release of the spellbinding series “Discovery of Witches: The Final Chapter” and “The Complete Saga” are both coming to Blu-ray, DVD & Download this March. Adapted from Deborah Harkness’ best-selling trilogy of novels, “A Discovery of Witches” is a bold and romantic thriller that uncovers a secret underworld of extraordinary beings hiding in plain sight for fear of persecution by humans, including vampires, witches, and demons. The series centers on “brilliant historian Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer) who is a witch denying her own heritage. But when she unexpectedly opens an ancient, bewitched manuscript from Oxford’s Bodleian library, she finds herself thrown into the heart of a dangerous mystery, and into the path of the enigmatic geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode). Matthew is driven to solve the looming threat of the creatures’ decline, but their unlikely alliance to find the book before it falls into the wrong hands – and their deepening relationship
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Focus Features has released several new photos via IGN from Robert Eggers‘ highly-anticipated film The Northman, including a new look at Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth. Eggers, who also directed the award-winning films The Witch and The Lighthouse, co-wrote the film with Icelandic novelist and poet Sjón. Skarsgård stars as Viking prince Amleth, who watches his father (Ethan Hawke) die after being betrayed by his uncle Fjölnir (Claes Bang) who then takes Amleth’s mother (Nicole Kidman) prisoner. Amleth has spent his whole life repeating the mantra, “I will avenge you, Father. I will save you, Mother. I will kill you, Fjölnir.” Anya Taylor Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Defoe (The Lighthouse) also star in this brutal epic tale. Lars Knudsen, Mark Huffman, and New Regency produce along with Focus Features. The Northman will arrive in theaters on April 8, 2022, from Universal Pictures.
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back to sleep, Screambox is releasing all 44 episodes of the iconic horror series “Freddy’s Nightmares”. “Based on one of horror’s most storied franchises, “Freddy’s Nightmares” is an anthology series starring the original Freddy Krueger, Robert Englund. Airing from 1988 to 1990, each episode tells a different story of a dark rooted and grim nature that takes place in this fictitious town on Elm Street; the same setting as the A Nightmare on Elm Street films. The series picks up with where the films left off, with Krueger terrorizing the citizens of his hometown and taking his revenge out through their dream.” The producers of the series not only retained Englund for “Freddy’s Nightmares” but also cast a slew of unknown names who later became very notable actors including Brad Pitt, Lori Petty, John Cameron Mitchell, and Mariska Hargitay. The pilot episode, “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, acts as a prequel
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There are many adaptations of Stephen King‘s works headed your way over the next year (list) including Peacock’s Firestarter. One of the films set to be released is The Boogeyman, which King penned nearly fifty years ago as part of his Night Shift Collection. The Hulu feature film has now entered production and is being directed by Rob Savage, with “Yellowjackets” actress Sophie Thatcher (pictured), starring alongside Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Bair, David Dastmalchian, Marin Ireland, and Madison Hu. The story “follows a 16-year old and her younger sister, still reeling from the death of their mother, who is targeted by a supernatural boogeyman after their father, a psychologist, has an encounter with a desperate patient in their house.” We’ll keep you posted.
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Deadpool 2 and Hobbs & Shaw director David Leitch is back with the upcoming action-thriller Bullet Train, whose first trailer has just pulled into the station. The teaser trailer plays out like a commercial before revealing that the full trailer will be released on March 2nd. In the movie, “Five assassins aboard a fast-moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common.” Starring Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock, Bullet Train is based on the stand-alone novel Maria Beetle, written by Kotaro, which was adapted for the screen by Zak Olkewicz. Here’s an interesting tidbit, Leitch began his career in the movie industry as a stunt double, even serving as a stunt double several times for Pitt, before Leitch’s first directing gig, co-directing John Wick. Bullet Train, premiering on April 8, 2022, co-stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Joey King, Zazie Beetz, Michael Shannon, and Brian Tyree Henry.
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The ultimate sci-fi documentary, In Search of Tomorrow, a five-hour love letter to ‘80s sci-fi cinema and a nostalgic exploration of the impact and relevance of these beloved film classics, is guided by the iconic artists who made them and by those who were inspired by their futuristic visions, featuring more than 70+ celebrities, artist, and expert interviews as it dives deep into all things science fiction in film. From Creatorvc executive producer Robin Block and written/directed by David Weiner (In Search of Darkness Parts I & II) the film looks back on the extensive, beloved era of genre film. The documentary features more than 70+ celebrity, artist, and expert interviews as it dives into all things science fiction in film. Building on the success of the In Search of documentary series, this super doc takes viewers on a year-by-year deep dive into the awe-inspiring film worlds of ‘80s Sci-Fi, with larger-context chapter discussion topics placed between each year, from
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It’s no secret that we enjoy being scared. In fiction and films, horror represents one of the strongest and most enduring genres. But the appeal of fear and horror in games might seem a bit harder to understand. Games are about competition and trying to win. By that understanding, being frightened might seem like an unnecessary distraction. Against the odds The appeal of competing, whether against other players or the odds, is that it creates a pleasurable feeling of suspense or tension, just like horror films. When you achieve something or win, you get an ecstatic sense of release, a “buzz” that keeps you coming back for more. This underlying similarity is why games and horror are a natural match. Tension and release You’ll experience this sensation of tension and release when you gamble with crypto, and it’s what keeps many people coming back to casino sites whether they win or lose. With video games, however, there’s an extra element,
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The premiere date has been announced for the Emmy Award-winning series “Doomsday” which follows the daily lives of the residents of a millennial cult, where youthful idealism evolves into deadly extremism and documents the eerie final months leading up to a horrific Jim Jones-style massacre. Alice Kremelberg (“The Sinner”), Donald Paul (“Queen of the South”), and Mark St. Cyr (Disney’s” High School Musical” Series) star. Creator Sonja O’Hara was inspired by being cast in Scientology instructional videos: “I became intrigued by the polarity between the public and private facades of secretive religious groups.” Entertainment Squad CEO, Shaked Berenson added: “drawing from her unique experience, Sonja explores topics of sexuality, identity, and gender in the most authentic and personal way.” “Doomsday” is executive produced by Karin Agstam and Vincent Petrosini with episodes directed by Sonja O’Hara, Micah Stuart, Jaspal Binning, Dan McBride, and Justin Holt. “Doomsday” was nominated for the 2021 Daytime Emmy in the Outstanding Daytime Fiction Program category, the
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Occupation: Rainfall‘s Luke Sparke is set to direct the adaption of Ethan Pettus‘ sci-fi novel Primitive War, from Sparke Films. The horror film, tentatively titled Primitive War after Pettus’ ongoing series, is in active development with offers out to first-choice cast and plans to film in 2022. The film will explore the tragedies and atrocities of the Vietnam War and the horror of a man meeting the ultimate Apex predators: dinosaurs. Written by Luke Sparke (the Occupation franchise), Primitive War is a historical sci-fi military horror film, based on Ethan Pettus’ fan-favorite ongoing series, comprised of “Primitive War: Opiate Undertow”, “Primitive War II: Animus Infernal”, and the eagerly awaited third installment “Primitive War III: Aeon Ouroboros”. Carly Imrie, Zachary Garred, and Carmel Imrie will produce, reteaming from Occupation: Rainfall. The sequel to Occupation, Occupation: Rainfall continues following a group of survivors in Sydney fighting a desperate war two years after an extraterrestrial invasion. Released in the United States by Saban
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IFC Midnight has just unleashed the trailer for the horror-thriller Barbarians, from writer-director Charles Dorfman, executive producer of Rabid, VFW, and Satanic Panic, who is making his feature directorial review. Iwan Rheon (“Game of Thrones”), Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace), Tom Cullen (Weekend), and Inès Spiridonov (Seuls) star. “Set over twenty-four hours, Barbarians sees couple Adam (Rheon) and Eva (Moreno) wake up in their supposed dream house on Adam’s birthday. Lucas (Cullen), the property developer and friend of the couple, arrives for dinner with his actress girlfriend Chloe (Spiridonov), to celebrate Adam’s birthday and the couple’s buying of the house. But secrets unravel over dinner, and when the doorbell rings the evening takes a nightmarish turn. As manners give way to madness, an ‘idyllic’ evening of celebration descends into a night of terror; and the group’s civilized dinner party turns out to be anything but.” Barbarians will be unleashed in theaters and On Demand on April 1, 2022,
Continue reading →
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Dazzler Media has now announced the release of the spellbinding series “Discovery of Witches: The Final Chapter” and “The Complete Saga” are both coming to Blu-ray, DVD & Download this March. Adapted from Deborah Harkness’ best-selling trilogy of novels, “A Discovery of Witches” is a bold and romantic thriller that uncovers a secret underworld of extraordinary beings hiding in plain sight for fear of persecution by humans, including vampires, witches, and demons. The series centers on “brilliant historian Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer) who is a witch denying her own heritage. But when she unexpectedly opens an ancient, bewitched manuscript from Oxford’s Bodleian library, she finds herself thrown into the heart of a dangerous mystery, and into the path of the enigmatic geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode). Matthew is driven to solve the looming threat of the creatures’ decline, but their unlikely alliance to find the book before it falls into the wrong hands – and their deepening relationship
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Focus Features has released several new photos via IGN from Robert Eggers‘ highly-anticipated film The Northman, including a new look at Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth. Eggers, who also directed the award-winning films The Witch and The Lighthouse, co-wrote the film with Icelandic novelist and poet Sjón. Skarsgård stars as Viking prince Amleth, who watches his father (Ethan Hawke) die after being betrayed by his uncle Fjölnir (Claes Bang) who then takes Amleth’s mother (Nicole Kidman) prisoner. Amleth has spent his whole life repeating the mantra, “I will avenge you, Father. I will save you, Mother. I will kill you, Fjölnir.” Anya Taylor Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, Nicole Kidman, and Willem Defoe (The Lighthouse) also star in this brutal epic tale. Lars Knudsen, Mark Huffman, and New Regency produce along with Focus Features. The Northman will arrive in theaters on April 8, 2022, from Universal Pictures.
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back to sleep, Screambox is releasing all 44 episodes of the iconic horror series “Freddy’s Nightmares”. “Based on one of horror’s most storied franchises, “Freddy’s Nightmares” is an anthology series starring the original Freddy Krueger, Robert Englund. Airing from 1988 to 1990, each episode tells a different story of a dark rooted and grim nature that takes place in this fictitious town on Elm Street; the same setting as the A Nightmare on Elm Street films. The series picks up with where the films left off, with Krueger terrorizing the citizens of his hometown and taking his revenge out through their dream.” The producers of the series not only retained Englund for “Freddy’s Nightmares” but also cast a slew of unknown names who later became very notable actors including Brad Pitt, Lori Petty, John Cameron Mitchell, and Mariska Hargitay. The pilot episode, “No More Mr. Nice Guy”, acts as a prequel
Continue reading →
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There are many adaptations of Stephen King‘s works headed your way over the next year (list) including Peacock’s Firestarter. One of the films set to be released is The Boogeyman, which King penned nearly fifty years ago as part of his Night Shift Collection. The Hulu feature film has now entered production and is being directed by Rob Savage, with “Yellowjackets” actress Sophie Thatcher (pictured), starring alongside Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Bair, David Dastmalchian, Marin Ireland, and Madison Hu. The story “follows a 16-year old and her younger sister, still reeling from the death of their mother, who is targeted by a supernatural boogeyman after their father, a psychologist, has an encounter with a desperate patient in their house.” We’ll keep you posted.
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