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The Crooked Man Is Coming – Film Greenlit By New Line Cinema
“There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse, And they all lived together in a little crooked house.” As a kid you may have heard the nursery rhyme about the Crooked Man. The rhyme was made frightening in The Conjuring 2 when the entity came to life. The fact that the Crooked Man was NOT CG is even more incredible (you can find out more here). Javier Botet’s portrayal of the long-limbed entity, with a grin made of pointed teeth, was absolutely terrifying. Back in May we reported that the latest spin-off of The Conjuring franchise, based on the Crooked Man, was in the works. Now, we can tell that the film has officially gotten the go-ahead for production to begin, THR says. New Line Cinema has tapped Mike Van Waes to pen the screenplay, based on James
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Take A Journey To ‘The Marshes’ And Discover A Supernatural Terror
Writer-director Roger Scott is making his feature debut with the supernatural thriller The Marshes, starring Dafna Kronental, Sam Delich, Matthew Cooper, and Zac Drayson. Deep in a remote marshland, three young biologists conduct research but when they encounter evil, science ends and survival begins. In the middle of nowhere is a labyrinthine marshland teetering on the verge of extinction. Committed to saving it is Dr Pria Anan using diligence and reason to fight the forces of ignorance that threaten its existence. With rival Ben and assistant Will helping her Pria is certain she is in control but her fears threaten to overwhelm her, tensions mount and control becomes elusive. Finally fear becomes manifest in the form of a horrifying evil; they must abandon science and focus on survival. Scott serves as executive producer for the film along with Christine Tan who is also producing. The first trailer, filled with suspense and terror, has been unveiled and it looks fantastic. For
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‘Sherlock’ Star Adapting ‘Paradise Lost’ For New Series
It is “better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”, a quote from one of the most epic poems in history. John Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’, first published in 1667, details the fall of man from a biblical point of view . The 17th century book, which includes over ten-thousand lines of verse, features incredible artwork by Gustave Doré. Now, ‘Paradise Lost’ is about to be brought to life. It is being adapted. Variety is reporting that Dancing Ledge Productions along with Martin Freeman, star of Sherlock and The Hobbit, are currently adapting a series based on the poem. Freeman and Laurence Bowen, the CEO of Dancing Ledge are working with writers and networks in both the U.S. and the U.K. to bring the series to life. Paradise Lost is like a biblical Game of Thrones transporting the reader into a internecine world of political intrigue and incredible violence. At stake? The future of mankind. There’s never been a better
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An Interview With Michael Broom, Concept & Storyboard Artist For The Walking Dead & More
When most people think of a movie their first thoughts are that of the actors or the director, but special effects artists are the backbone of any great film. Special effects master, storyboard and concept artist, and comic book creator Michael Broom took the time to answer a few questions about his career and the creatures he has created. You might not know it, but you have seen Broom’s creations many times. He has worked on a number films including The Mist, The Cabin in the Woods, The Thing (2011), The Crazies, Jennifer’s Body, Predators, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, R.I.P.D, and Lost Boys: The Tribe, as well as series like AMC’s mega hit The Walking Dead, and MTV’s Teen Wolf. Horror Fuel: “What got you interested in Special effects, makeup, and creature design?” Broom: “I grew up in the heyday of the Monster Renaissance. Star Wars, Alien, JAWS all came about around the same time. Couple that with TV showings of
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‘Evil Dead 2: The Book Of The Thread’ Launches On Kickstarter
Source Point Press is launched a 30-day Kickstarter campaign on June 12th for an officially licensed cross-stitch craft book titled ‘Evil Dead 2: The Book of the Thread’. The book features over 20 officially licensed Evil Dead 2 cross-stitch patterns by renowned horror thread artist Rebecca Martz-Burley (aka Demon Monkey Craft), in collaboration with illustrator Teri Heidemeyer. Rebecca Martz-Burley of Demon Monkey Craft, whose horror cross-stitch designs are highly sought after by collectors states that she really pushed her designs to the limits for this project and is very proud of how they turned out. Deadite Henrietta acts as the guide throughout the book, teaching cross-stitch methods and giving tips and tricks in hilarious deadite fashion. The book has designs that range from simple beginner patterns to complex advanced ones. Obviously, this campaign comes with loads of incentives for your support. The Kickstarter serves as not only an opportunity to pre-order the book, but also a way to get bonus
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Premiere Date Announced For Netflix’s New Series ‘Mindunter’ From The Director Of ‘Fight Club’
David Fincher, the director behind films such as Fight Club, Se7en, Zodiac, and Gone Girl, is gearing up to deliver his serial killer series Mindhunter. The series, set to premiere on Netflix this October, was penned by Joe Penhall and Scott Buck, based on the 1995 book ‘Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit’ written by John Douglas, a former special agent, and Mark Olshaker. The book, which also inspired the 2004 film, goes behind the scenes of high-profile cases that Douglas worked on such as the Green River Killer, the prostitute killer of Alaska, and Atlanta’s Wayne Williams, a serial killer who hunted down and murdered children. Starring Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallanay, Anna Torv, and Hannah Gross, set in 1979, “centers on the inquisitive and skilled FBI Agent Bill Tench (McCallany). Along with fellow serial killer investigator in the behavioral science unit, FBI Agent Hohlden Ford (Groff), Tench interviews serial killers to help them solve current murders.”
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Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Jessica Cameron
So, my Little Monsters, I had an actress (who will remain nameless until next week) picked out for this week’s celebration of a wonderful Woman of Horror, BUT at the last minute I decided to changed direction completely. The previous actress I had chosen is well known to horror and mainstream audiences alike, so I decided to show a little love to an indie horror darling. That’s why today I’m focusing my attention on the lovely and talented, miss Jessica Cameron. Jessica was born in Owen Sound, Ontario, where she lived until her graduation from high school. With a keen interest in fashion, she then decided to move to Toronto where it became the focus of her studies at Ryerson University. Upon completion of her degree, Jessica secured a position with a fashion design firm in Ohio. During this time, she began taking acting classes and discovered she may have found her true passion. And in pursuit of said passion
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Exclusive First Images From ‘To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story’
Back in May, we shared the first clip from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment’s documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Now, we have the exclusive first images from the documentary to share with you, via Masterfully Macabre. Kane Hodder, who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. This documentary will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has over come to become a horror icon. Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), and Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) are just a few of the interviews fans will see. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder has already began its festival rounds. Visit the official website to find out more about the documentary. Follow Masterfully Macabre on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
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Two Upcoming Movies To Take Your Little Monsters To See
This October, take your little goblins to the theater and catch a the animated film The Little Vampire. Based on the bestselling novels by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, the story centers on Rudolph, a thirteen-year-old vampire whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire hunter. Rudolph meets Tony, a mortal of the same age, who is fascinated with old castles, graveyards, and vampires. Tony helps Rudolph in an action and humor packed battle against their adversaries, and together they set out to save Rudolph and his family. Directed by Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich, the characters of the film are voiced by Jim Carter, Rasmus Hardiker, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alice Krige. Miriam Margolyes, Matthew Marsh, Phoebe Givron-Taylor, and Joseph Kloska. If your little monster is more into, well, monsters, there’s another animated flick you should check out, Monster Island. After Lucas, young boy suddenly transforms into a creature at the Halloween dance he learns that he comes from a long line of monsters.
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RLJ Acquires ‘The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One’
RLJ Entertainment acquired the North American rights to the Australian film The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One. Kellan Lutz, Daniel MacPherson, Isabel Lucas, Luke Ford, Rachel Griffiths, Temuera Morrison, Bren Foster, Grace Huanf, Firass Dirani, and Bianca Bradey. Directed by Shane Abbess and co-written by Brian Cachia, the film is “set in the future in a time of interplanetary colonization, Sy Lombrok (Lutz), a former nurse who is now a drifter with a haunted past, forms an unlikely alliance with Kane Sommerville (MacPherson), a lieutenant who works for off-world military contractor Exor. In a rae against time they set out to rescue Kane’s young daughter Indi (Croft) amid an impending global crisis precipitated by Exor.” Bradey told us a little about her character in an interview: In that one, I play a bar owner. She’s on a contraband planet in the middle of nowhere. She sort of rules the riff-raff.” As soon as we have a release date we
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The Crooked Man Is Coming – Film Greenlit By New Line Cinema
“There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile. He found a crooked sixpence upon a crooked stile. He bought a crooked cat, which caught a crooked mouse, And they all lived together in a little crooked house.” As a kid you may have heard the nursery rhyme about the Crooked Man. The rhyme was made frightening in The Conjuring 2 when the entity came to life. The fact that the Crooked Man was NOT CG is even more incredible (you can find out more here). Javier Botet’s portrayal of the long-limbed entity, with a grin made of pointed teeth, was absolutely terrifying. Back in May we reported that the latest spin-off of The Conjuring franchise, based on the Crooked Man, was in the works. Now, we can tell that the film has officially gotten the go-ahead for production to begin, THR says. New Line Cinema has tapped Mike Van Waes to pen the screenplay, based on James
Continue reading →
Take A Journey To ‘The Marshes’ And Discover A Supernatural Terror
Writer-director Roger Scott is making his feature debut with the supernatural thriller The Marshes, starring Dafna Kronental, Sam Delich, Matthew Cooper, and Zac Drayson. Deep in a remote marshland, three young biologists conduct research but when they encounter evil, science ends and survival begins. In the middle of nowhere is a labyrinthine marshland teetering on the verge of extinction. Committed to saving it is Dr Pria Anan using diligence and reason to fight the forces of ignorance that threaten its existence. With rival Ben and assistant Will helping her Pria is certain she is in control but her fears threaten to overwhelm her, tensions mount and control becomes elusive. Finally fear becomes manifest in the form of a horrifying evil; they must abandon science and focus on survival. Scott serves as executive producer for the film along with Christine Tan who is also producing. The first trailer, filled with suspense and terror, has been unveiled and it looks fantastic. For
Continue reading →
‘Sherlock’ Star Adapting ‘Paradise Lost’ For New Series
It is “better to reign in hell, than serve in heaven.”, a quote from one of the most epic poems in history. John Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’, first published in 1667, details the fall of man from a biblical point of view . The 17th century book, which includes over ten-thousand lines of verse, features incredible artwork by Gustave Doré. Now, ‘Paradise Lost’ is about to be brought to life. It is being adapted. Variety is reporting that Dancing Ledge Productions along with Martin Freeman, star of Sherlock and The Hobbit, are currently adapting a series based on the poem. Freeman and Laurence Bowen, the CEO of Dancing Ledge are working with writers and networks in both the U.S. and the U.K. to bring the series to life. Paradise Lost is like a biblical Game of Thrones transporting the reader into a internecine world of political intrigue and incredible violence. At stake? The future of mankind. There’s never been a better
Continue reading →
An Interview With Michael Broom, Concept & Storyboard Artist For The Walking Dead & More
When most people think of a movie their first thoughts are that of the actors or the director, but special effects artists are the backbone of any great film. Special effects master, storyboard and concept artist, and comic book creator Michael Broom took the time to answer a few questions about his career and the creatures he has created. You might not know it, but you have seen Broom’s creations many times. He has worked on a number films including The Mist, The Cabin in the Woods, The Thing (2011), The Crazies, Jennifer’s Body, Predators, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, R.I.P.D, and Lost Boys: The Tribe, as well as series like AMC’s mega hit The Walking Dead, and MTV’s Teen Wolf. Horror Fuel: “What got you interested in Special effects, makeup, and creature design?” Broom: “I grew up in the heyday of the Monster Renaissance. Star Wars, Alien, JAWS all came about around the same time. Couple that with TV showings of
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‘Evil Dead 2: The Book Of The Thread’ Launches On Kickstarter
Source Point Press is launched a 30-day Kickstarter campaign on June 12th for an officially licensed cross-stitch craft book titled ‘Evil Dead 2: The Book of the Thread’. The book features over 20 officially licensed Evil Dead 2 cross-stitch patterns by renowned horror thread artist Rebecca Martz-Burley (aka Demon Monkey Craft), in collaboration with illustrator Teri Heidemeyer. Rebecca Martz-Burley of Demon Monkey Craft, whose horror cross-stitch designs are highly sought after by collectors states that she really pushed her designs to the limits for this project and is very proud of how they turned out. Deadite Henrietta acts as the guide throughout the book, teaching cross-stitch methods and giving tips and tricks in hilarious deadite fashion. The book has designs that range from simple beginner patterns to complex advanced ones. Obviously, this campaign comes with loads of incentives for your support. The Kickstarter serves as not only an opportunity to pre-order the book, but also a way to get bonus
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Premiere Date Announced For Netflix’s New Series ‘Mindunter’ From The Director Of ‘Fight Club’
David Fincher, the director behind films such as Fight Club, Se7en, Zodiac, and Gone Girl, is gearing up to deliver his serial killer series Mindhunter. The series, set to premiere on Netflix this October, was penned by Joe Penhall and Scott Buck, based on the 1995 book ‘Mind Hunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit’ written by John Douglas, a former special agent, and Mark Olshaker. The book, which also inspired the 2004 film, goes behind the scenes of high-profile cases that Douglas worked on such as the Green River Killer, the prostitute killer of Alaska, and Atlanta’s Wayne Williams, a serial killer who hunted down and murdered children. Starring Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallanay, Anna Torv, and Hannah Gross, set in 1979, “centers on the inquisitive and skilled FBI Agent Bill Tench (McCallany). Along with fellow serial killer investigator in the behavioral science unit, FBI Agent Hohlden Ford (Groff), Tench interviews serial killers to help them solve current murders.”
Continue reading →
Woman (In Horror) Crush Wednesday: Jessica Cameron
So, my Little Monsters, I had an actress (who will remain nameless until next week) picked out for this week’s celebration of a wonderful Woman of Horror, BUT at the last minute I decided to changed direction completely. The previous actress I had chosen is well known to horror and mainstream audiences alike, so I decided to show a little love to an indie horror darling. That’s why today I’m focusing my attention on the lovely and talented, miss Jessica Cameron. Jessica was born in Owen Sound, Ontario, where she lived until her graduation from high school. With a keen interest in fashion, she then decided to move to Toronto where it became the focus of her studies at Ryerson University. Upon completion of her degree, Jessica secured a position with a fashion design firm in Ohio. During this time, she began taking acting classes and discovered she may have found her true passion. And in pursuit of said passion
Continue reading →
Exclusive First Images From ‘To Hell And Back: The Kane Hodder Story’
Back in May, we shared the first clip from Masterfully Macabre Entertainment’s documentary To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story. Now, we have the exclusive first images from the documentary to share with you, via Masterfully Macabre. Kane Hodder, who has starred in many films, over 120 in fact, but he is probably most recognized as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees. This documentary will take us on a journey through his life, his career, and the incredible challenges he has over come to become a horror icon. Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), and Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th) are just a few of the interviews fans will see. To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder has already began its festival rounds. Visit the official website to find out more about the documentary. Follow Masterfully Macabre on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Continue reading →
Two Upcoming Movies To Take Your Little Monsters To See
This October, take your little goblins to the theater and catch a the animated film The Little Vampire. Based on the bestselling novels by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, the story centers on Rudolph, a thirteen-year-old vampire whose clan is threatened by a notorious vampire hunter. Rudolph meets Tony, a mortal of the same age, who is fascinated with old castles, graveyards, and vampires. Tony helps Rudolph in an action and humor packed battle against their adversaries, and together they set out to save Rudolph and his family. Directed by Richard Claus and Karsten Kiilerich, the characters of the film are voiced by Jim Carter, Rasmus Hardiker, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alice Krige. Miriam Margolyes, Matthew Marsh, Phoebe Givron-Taylor, and Joseph Kloska. If your little monster is more into, well, monsters, there’s another animated flick you should check out, Monster Island. After Lucas, young boy suddenly transforms into a creature at the Halloween dance he learns that he comes from a long line of monsters.
Continue reading →
RLJ Acquires ‘The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One’
RLJ Entertainment acquired the North American rights to the Australian film The Osiris Child: Science Fiction Volume One. Kellan Lutz, Daniel MacPherson, Isabel Lucas, Luke Ford, Rachel Griffiths, Temuera Morrison, Bren Foster, Grace Huanf, Firass Dirani, and Bianca Bradey. Directed by Shane Abbess and co-written by Brian Cachia, the film is “set in the future in a time of interplanetary colonization, Sy Lombrok (Lutz), a former nurse who is now a drifter with a haunted past, forms an unlikely alliance with Kane Sommerville (MacPherson), a lieutenant who works for off-world military contractor Exor. In a rae against time they set out to rescue Kane’s young daughter Indi (Croft) amid an impending global crisis precipitated by Exor.” Bradey told us a little about her character in an interview: In that one, I play a bar owner. She’s on a contraband planet in the middle of nowhere. She sort of rules the riff-raff.” As soon as we have a release date we
Continue reading →