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Netflix Has Unveiled The Teaser Trailer And Release Date For ‘Death Note’
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the premiere of Netflix’s upcoming adaption, Death Note, from director Adam Wingard (You’re Next). The teaser trailer was released moments ago and I have to say, it looks awesome. They also have now announced the summer release date. Based on the well known Japanese manga from Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Willem Defoe (The Great Wall, John Wick, Boondock Saints) stars as Ryuk the Shinigami (God of Death). Nat Wolff plays the lead role of Light. Margaret Qualley, Shea Whigham, Paul Nakauchi, and Keith Stanfield of the award winning series ‘Atlanta’, co-star. Death Note follows Light Turner, a bright student who stumbles across a mystical notebook that has the power to kill any person whose name he writes in it. Light decides to launch a secret crusade to rid the streets of criminals. Soon, the student-turned-vigilante finds himself pursued by a famous detective known only as “L”. Death Note is produced by Roy Lee, Dan
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First Two Cast Members Sign On For Duty In Overlord From J.J. Abrams
The first casting announcement has come in for the World War II set film Overlord, produced by J.J. Abrams. Deadline is reporting that Fences actor Jovan Adepo and Wyatt Russell (At the Devil’s Door) have signed on for duty. The plot goes like this: On the eve of D-Day, a group of American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion’s success, but as they approach their target, they begin to realize there is more going on in this Nazi-occupied village than a simple military operation. They find themselves fighting against supernatural forces, part of a Nazi experiment. Julius Avery is in the director’s chair for Overlord which is set to begin filming this May in the UK. Billy Ray penned the script, based off of a shared idea with Abrams. Abrams who will co-produce with Lindsey Weber. Mark L. Smith (The Revenant) was last to edit the script.
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Spectacular Optical Announces Book Dedicated To The Career Of Filmmaker Jean Rollin
Publisher Spectacular Optical has announced Lost Girls: The Phantasmagorical Cinema of Jean Rollin, a book about the filmmaking career of Jean Rollin in the genres of fantasy and horror. The book, a collection of essays, was written completely by women and features critics, scholars, and historians. It will discuss Rollins’ major themes that carry throughout his work, including his use of women in the horror genre and more. From the Press Release: Canadian micro-publisher Spectacular Optical is pleased to announce a new book focused on the career of French fantasy and horror filmmaker Jean Rollin, LOST GIRLS: THE PHANTASMAGORICAL CINEMA OF JEAN ROLLIN, penned by all women critics, scholars and film historians. Set to be released in the summer of 2017, this collection of essays covers the wide range of Rollin’s career from 1968’s LE VIOL DU VAMPIRE through his 2010 swansong, LE MASQUE DE LA MÉDUSE, touching upon his horror, fantasy, crime and sex films—including many lesser seen titles.
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Upcoming Horror Documentary, ‘Pennywise: The Story Of IT’, To Examine The Original Film
Pennywise is everywhere these days, in the new version of IT, in Bill Skarsgard’s dressing room, and in fact, yesterday we shared a brand new image from the spread in the most recent edition of Empire Magazine. Today, we have even more news. From Dead Mouse Productions, the makers of Unearthed & Untold, the Pet Sematary documentary, comes Pennywise: The Story of IT. That’s right, an IT documentary! Dead Mouse made the announcement via Facebook. And the best part, Tim Curry, the original Pennywise himself, will be featured in the documentary. While there has not been any other information revealed, we are beyond excited. We will update you when we know more. The remake of IT, directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Gary Dauberman, will open in theaters nationwide on September 8, 2017. Bill Skarsgard will be playing the role of Pennywise, the role made iconic by Tim Curry.
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Movie Review: PEELERS Offers Black Goo, Blood, Boobs And VERY Little Else
It’s the end of days at the small-town strip club, “Tittyballs”, as its owner, former baseball player Blue Jean Douglas, prepares for the last night before she likely closes its doors for good. With the intent of moving on to greener pastures, Blue Jean is selling her bar and never looking back. Being that it’s her last night as owner she’s bidding the place a raucous farewell. As the evening is just kicking off, a group of coal miners show up to do a bit of celebrating of their own. This four man crew believe that in the course of their digging for coal, that they’ve discovered a pocket of crude oil which could make them very wealthy. What they don’t realize is that the black ooze trickling through the rocks is actually a dangerous contaminant, which they have all come in contact with. What should be a grand old send off for Jean as she prepares to ride off
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SCREAM’ Drops Tracy Middendorf…And Rest Of Cast?; Season 3 Equals New Cast, New Plot..New Show?
MTV’s slasher remake of Wes Craven’s SCREAM ended last in bloodshed and horror with last October’s Halloween Special. The TV-movie came after a suspenseful season of the fan-fav show. Past criticisms of the show, such as the very low bodycount totals, were put to rest with the film as it brought a hefty six corpses with its finale. The next season which was already reported to be a short 6 episode one, will be helmed with different showrunners and possibly a different direction due to the departure of series vet. Tracy Middendorf (Wes Craven’s New Nightmare). Does Middendorf’s departure mean her character has been murdered like in Craven’s slasher? Time will tell. Middendorf’s departure was confirmed via Twitter earlier this month The MTV series’ predecessor, the SCREAM film franchise, followed the story of Sidney Prescott as she and anybody in contact with her were terrorized and killed by the Ghost-faced killer. Prescott’s mother proved to be motive for the killing
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” And So It Begins…” The Nun Enters Production
New Line’s Conjuring franchise is expanding once again. The spinoff to The Conjuring 2, The Nun, is moving forward, with production set to begin this May. Director Corin Hardy tweeted a photo yesterday with the caption, “And so it begins…” The film centers on the entity that appears as a nun who stalks Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) in The Conjuring 2. While in the 2016, true-story-inspired, hit features Lorraine battling the nun, the spinoff will come as a prequel, revealing the entity’s backstory. The Nun will be the fifth film in The Conjuring franchise including: The Conjuring, its spinoff Annabelle, The Conjuring 2, and Annabelle 2 which will arrive in theaters on August 11, 2017 from director David F. Sandberg (Lights Out). Penned by horror heavy-hitters James Wan (Saw, Insidious, Aquaman) and Gary Dauberman (IT, Annabelle 2), The Nun will open in theaters nationwide on Friday July 13, 2018.
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Happenstance Horror Fest Is Now Taking Film Submissions
The second annual Happenstance Horror Fest kicks off this June 13th, presented by Stained Glass Productions and Blood Bath Productions and sponsored by Horror Fuel. Today, the announcement was made that they have officially begun taking submissions for this year’s festival to be held at Chunky’s Theater in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Last year’s sold out event featured films from directors such as Luchagore, Heidi Moore, Patrick Rea, Andy Stewart, Katie Bonham, and many more. This year they are aiming to be even bigger, better, and bloodier. Awards include Best Local, Best National, and Best International. “All films will be judged by an unbiased motley crew of local horror enthusiasts including award winning authors, bloggers, and filmmakers.” The official Facebook page, opened last week, is the place to go for more information and regular updates. If you are in the area be sure to check out the Happenstance Horror Fest this June. As soon as the lineup is announced we will let
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Pennywise Stalks Georgie In The New Image From Stephen King’s ‘IT’
A new image has emerged from Andy Muschietti’s IT, written by Gary Dauberman. Just like the classic scene from the mini series we can see Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard) peering out from the gutter, calling to Georgie. The image, a photo of an IT spread in the latest Empire Magazine, was shared on the “Stephen King’s IT 2017” Facebook page. While the trailer has not been released online, it did play at SXSW. The trailer revealed the scene that opens with Bill (Jaeden Lieberher) making a paper boat for his younger brother Georgie, played by Jackson Robert Scott. Georgie runs outside with his boat to play in the rain. As the boat floats down the street beside the curb, Georgie falls and his boat is lost in the gutter. As he peers into the darkness in search of his boat, Pennywise suddenly appears and the screen goes to black. Hopefully, we will see the trailer released soon. Even though though IT’s
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Candy Corn Project Needs Our Help
Have you heard of the upcoming movie Candy Corn? I hope so, because it is going to be amazing! But now creator Butch Von Dreaux needs your help to make it even better. Candy Corn is the result of a passionate team of horror fans coming together to create the best homage to the genre as possible, using film as the vessel. Written and Directed by Josh Hasty (IN HELL EVERYBODY LOVES POPCORN), starring Pancho Moler (Rob Zombie’s 31), Justin Mabry (Trick or Treat Studios), Cody Varona (Forgotten Saints L.A.), Michelle More Gore, and Fright Rags. Originally starting with an “indie budget” the team wants to turn a good film into a great film and we can make it possible for them to have access to the assets that are knocking at the door to help this project. From the press release: We’ve realized two things; a lot of horror professionals want to be a part of this project, and
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Netflix Has Unveiled The Teaser Trailer And Release Date For ‘Death Note’
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the premiere of Netflix’s upcoming adaption, Death Note, from director Adam Wingard (You’re Next). The teaser trailer was released moments ago and I have to say, it looks awesome. They also have now announced the summer release date. Based on the well known Japanese manga from Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Willem Defoe (The Great Wall, John Wick, Boondock Saints) stars as Ryuk the Shinigami (God of Death). Nat Wolff plays the lead role of Light. Margaret Qualley, Shea Whigham, Paul Nakauchi, and Keith Stanfield of the award winning series ‘Atlanta’, co-star. Death Note follows Light Turner, a bright student who stumbles across a mystical notebook that has the power to kill any person whose name he writes in it. Light decides to launch a secret crusade to rid the streets of criminals. Soon, the student-turned-vigilante finds himself pursued by a famous detective known only as “L”. Death Note is produced by Roy Lee, Dan
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First Two Cast Members Sign On For Duty In Overlord From J.J. Abrams
The first casting announcement has come in for the World War II set film Overlord, produced by J.J. Abrams. Deadline is reporting that Fences actor Jovan Adepo and Wyatt Russell (At the Devil’s Door) have signed on for duty. The plot goes like this: On the eve of D-Day, a group of American paratroopers are dropped behind enemy lines to carry out a mission crucial to the invasion’s success, but as they approach their target, they begin to realize there is more going on in this Nazi-occupied village than a simple military operation. They find themselves fighting against supernatural forces, part of a Nazi experiment. Julius Avery is in the director’s chair for Overlord which is set to begin filming this May in the UK. Billy Ray penned the script, based off of a shared idea with Abrams. Abrams who will co-produce with Lindsey Weber. Mark L. Smith (The Revenant) was last to edit the script.
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Spectacular Optical Announces Book Dedicated To The Career Of Filmmaker Jean Rollin
Publisher Spectacular Optical has announced Lost Girls: The Phantasmagorical Cinema of Jean Rollin, a book about the filmmaking career of Jean Rollin in the genres of fantasy and horror. The book, a collection of essays, was written completely by women and features critics, scholars, and historians. It will discuss Rollins’ major themes that carry throughout his work, including his use of women in the horror genre and more. From the Press Release: Canadian micro-publisher Spectacular Optical is pleased to announce a new book focused on the career of French fantasy and horror filmmaker Jean Rollin, LOST GIRLS: THE PHANTASMAGORICAL CINEMA OF JEAN ROLLIN, penned by all women critics, scholars and film historians. Set to be released in the summer of 2017, this collection of essays covers the wide range of Rollin’s career from 1968’s LE VIOL DU VAMPIRE through his 2010 swansong, LE MASQUE DE LA MÉDUSE, touching upon his horror, fantasy, crime and sex films—including many lesser seen titles.
Continue reading →
Upcoming Horror Documentary, ‘Pennywise: The Story Of IT’, To Examine The Original Film
Pennywise is everywhere these days, in the new version of IT, in Bill Skarsgard’s dressing room, and in fact, yesterday we shared a brand new image from the spread in the most recent edition of Empire Magazine. Today, we have even more news. From Dead Mouse Productions, the makers of Unearthed & Untold, the Pet Sematary documentary, comes Pennywise: The Story of IT. That’s right, an IT documentary! Dead Mouse made the announcement via Facebook. And the best part, Tim Curry, the original Pennywise himself, will be featured in the documentary. While there has not been any other information revealed, we are beyond excited. We will update you when we know more. The remake of IT, directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Gary Dauberman, will open in theaters nationwide on September 8, 2017. Bill Skarsgard will be playing the role of Pennywise, the role made iconic by Tim Curry.
Continue reading →
Movie Review: PEELERS Offers Black Goo, Blood, Boobs And VERY Little Else
It’s the end of days at the small-town strip club, “Tittyballs”, as its owner, former baseball player Blue Jean Douglas, prepares for the last night before she likely closes its doors for good. With the intent of moving on to greener pastures, Blue Jean is selling her bar and never looking back. Being that it’s her last night as owner she’s bidding the place a raucous farewell. As the evening is just kicking off, a group of coal miners show up to do a bit of celebrating of their own. This four man crew believe that in the course of their digging for coal, that they’ve discovered a pocket of crude oil which could make them very wealthy. What they don’t realize is that the black ooze trickling through the rocks is actually a dangerous contaminant, which they have all come in contact with. What should be a grand old send off for Jean as she prepares to ride off
Continue reading →
SCREAM’ Drops Tracy Middendorf…And Rest Of Cast?; Season 3 Equals New Cast, New Plot..New Show?
MTV’s slasher remake of Wes Craven’s SCREAM ended last in bloodshed and horror with last October’s Halloween Special. The TV-movie came after a suspenseful season of the fan-fav show. Past criticisms of the show, such as the very low bodycount totals, were put to rest with the film as it brought a hefty six corpses with its finale. The next season which was already reported to be a short 6 episode one, will be helmed with different showrunners and possibly a different direction due to the departure of series vet. Tracy Middendorf (Wes Craven’s New Nightmare). Does Middendorf’s departure mean her character has been murdered like in Craven’s slasher? Time will tell. Middendorf’s departure was confirmed via Twitter earlier this month The MTV series’ predecessor, the SCREAM film franchise, followed the story of Sidney Prescott as she and anybody in contact with her were terrorized and killed by the Ghost-faced killer. Prescott’s mother proved to be motive for the killing
Continue reading →
” And So It Begins…” The Nun Enters Production
New Line’s Conjuring franchise is expanding once again. The spinoff to The Conjuring 2, The Nun, is moving forward, with production set to begin this May. Director Corin Hardy tweeted a photo yesterday with the caption, “And so it begins…” The film centers on the entity that appears as a nun who stalks Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) in The Conjuring 2. While in the 2016, true-story-inspired, hit features Lorraine battling the nun, the spinoff will come as a prequel, revealing the entity’s backstory. The Nun will be the fifth film in The Conjuring franchise including: The Conjuring, its spinoff Annabelle, The Conjuring 2, and Annabelle 2 which will arrive in theaters on August 11, 2017 from director David F. Sandberg (Lights Out). Penned by horror heavy-hitters James Wan (Saw, Insidious, Aquaman) and Gary Dauberman (IT, Annabelle 2), The Nun will open in theaters nationwide on Friday July 13, 2018.
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Happenstance Horror Fest Is Now Taking Film Submissions
The second annual Happenstance Horror Fest kicks off this June 13th, presented by Stained Glass Productions and Blood Bath Productions and sponsored by Horror Fuel. Today, the announcement was made that they have officially begun taking submissions for this year’s festival to be held at Chunky’s Theater in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Last year’s sold out event featured films from directors such as Luchagore, Heidi Moore, Patrick Rea, Andy Stewart, Katie Bonham, and many more. This year they are aiming to be even bigger, better, and bloodier. Awards include Best Local, Best National, and Best International. “All films will be judged by an unbiased motley crew of local horror enthusiasts including award winning authors, bloggers, and filmmakers.” The official Facebook page, opened last week, is the place to go for more information and regular updates. If you are in the area be sure to check out the Happenstance Horror Fest this June. As soon as the lineup is announced we will let
Continue reading →
Pennywise Stalks Georgie In The New Image From Stephen King’s ‘IT’
A new image has emerged from Andy Muschietti’s IT, written by Gary Dauberman. Just like the classic scene from the mini series we can see Pennywise (Bill Skarsgard) peering out from the gutter, calling to Georgie. The image, a photo of an IT spread in the latest Empire Magazine, was shared on the “Stephen King’s IT 2017” Facebook page. While the trailer has not been released online, it did play at SXSW. The trailer revealed the scene that opens with Bill (Jaeden Lieberher) making a paper boat for his younger brother Georgie, played by Jackson Robert Scott. Georgie runs outside with his boat to play in the rain. As the boat floats down the street beside the curb, Georgie falls and his boat is lost in the gutter. As he peers into the darkness in search of his boat, Pennywise suddenly appears and the screen goes to black. Hopefully, we will see the trailer released soon. Even though though IT’s
Continue reading →
Candy Corn Project Needs Our Help
Have you heard of the upcoming movie Candy Corn? I hope so, because it is going to be amazing! But now creator Butch Von Dreaux needs your help to make it even better. Candy Corn is the result of a passionate team of horror fans coming together to create the best homage to the genre as possible, using film as the vessel. Written and Directed by Josh Hasty (IN HELL EVERYBODY LOVES POPCORN), starring Pancho Moler (Rob Zombie’s 31), Justin Mabry (Trick or Treat Studios), Cody Varona (Forgotten Saints L.A.), Michelle More Gore, and Fright Rags. Originally starting with an “indie budget” the team wants to turn a good film into a great film and we can make it possible for them to have access to the assets that are knocking at the door to help this project. From the press release: We’ve realized two things; a lot of horror professionals want to be a part of this project, and
Continue reading →