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A Girl, A Witch And A ‘Cherry Tree’
Faith is desperate to find a way to save her dying father, when her mysterious field hockey coach, Sissy Young, befriends her. Faith soon learns that Sissy is the head of a centuries-old witches’ coven. The coven uses the fruit of a cherry tree in a ceremony that restores the life of those who are dead or dying. Sissy offers Faith a deal, to save her father, but in return Faith must carry a child for the coven. Once pregnant Faith realizes something is very wrong with the baby, it is growing at an alarming speed. With the birth of the child approaching and Sissy’s twisted plan for humanity, father and daughter must stand together against evil. ‘Cherry Tree’ was written by Brendan McCarthy and directed by David Keating. This supernatural thriller stars Naomi Battrick (Blood) as Faith with ‘Hellboy II’ actress Anna Walton playing the role of Sissy Young. The cast also includes Patrick Gibson, Sam Hazeldine, Leah McNamara,
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Three New Cast Members Join The Walking Dead
With ‘The Walking Dead’ approaching it’s October 11th premier date, it’s no surprise that news of new cast members is beginning to surface. Let’s face it, every time a new person shows up we have the same reaction, distrust and doubt. The names of the first three new cast members has now been released. The first character is Denise Cloyd, played by Merritt Wever. Wever has starred in films such as ‘Birdman’ and ‘Signs’ as well as shows such as ‘New Girl’, ‘Nurse Jackie’,’Law and Order’and ‘NCIS’. The character Cloyd is an adaption of the comic book character. The character Carter will be played by Ethan Embry. Embry’s character is a combination of multiple characters from Kirkman’s comics. Scott Gimple told Entertainment Weekly that the character “… is an Alexandrian, and has been there the whole time, just quite busy.” Ethan Embry should look very familiar. He’s been in several films, such as ‘Late Phases‘ (2014), The Guest (2014) and
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‘Nosferatu’ Is Rising For A New Remake
F.W. Murnau’s 1922’s vampire film ‘Nosferatu’ has long been considered a true classic. According to Variety, Studio 8 has acquired the rights to the film with the intent of remaking it. Robert Eggers, who wrote the script for the 2015 film ‘The Witch’, will pen the new version of ‘Nosferatu’. ‘Nosferatu’ follows Count Orlok, a vampire, who fains interest in a new residence with his heart set on the agent’s wife. At this time the new film remains untitled and the release date unknown.
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Adaption Of King’s ‘The Ten O’Clock People’ Gets New Name
Tom Holland, writer/director of ‘Fright Night’ and ‘Child’s Play’, has been working on the movie adaption of Stephen King’s short story ‘The Ten O’Clock People’ (‘Nightmares and Dreamscapes’) for a while now. Holland recently confirmed to the Stephen King fan site Lilja’s Library, that the film is still in production and has gone through a name change. The film’s new title is ‘Cessation’. The definition of cessation, the fact or process of ending. Holland In Stephen King’s story a smoker on a “cessation” drug returns to the habit. The combination of the drug and the cigarettes trigger a side effect that reveals a disturbing reality in which many of the people in authority are actually monsters. ‘Cessation’ is being produced by Don Carmody and will star Jay Baruchel (This is the End). IMDb has the film listed as being released some time in 2016. We will post updates as more details come available. Baruchel This is not Holland’s first experience
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FOX Searchlight To Adapt 80 Year Old New Yorker Article To Film
FOX Searchlight has signed a deal to adapt an eighty year old story from The New Yorker into a feature film. The two-part article, titled “Voices Through the Trumpet”was written by Carl Cramer and documents the events surrounding the first documented haunted house. The haunted house, located in upsate New York, was the home of the Fox sisters in the mid- 1800s. The two young sisters were the focus of the activity. The sisters continued to communicate with the spirit through out their lives. Carmer returned to the house and the spiritualist community that grew around it. JT Petty has signed on to write the script for the film. Alison Greenspan will be producing along side Dawn Ostoff of Conde Nast Entertainment and Jeremy Steckler, with Denise DiNovi serving as executive producer. Carmer focused on myths, legends and lore through out his career in journalism. “Voices Through the Trumpet’, published in 1936, remains his most well known piece. The names
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Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare Returning To Chicago
Back in 2013 Rob Zombie launched his haunted attraction The Great American Nightmare, which was named one the best attractions of 2013. The attraction, based on Zombie’s songs and films, will be returning to Chicago this year in time for the Halloween season. “I am thrilled to be bringing The Great American Nightmare back to the Chicao area for it’s second year.” Zombie continued “After last year’s overwhelming response we’ve decided to return with a completely new Nightmare. It’s more vile and disgusting than ever. Have fun.” Great American Nightmare 2015 will feature sections based on ‘The Devil’s Rejects’, ‘Captain Spaulding’s Clown School 3D’ and a new section based on Zombie’s upcoming film ’31’. To top it all off Zombie will be playing two concerts, one on October 2nd and the other on the 4th. For more information and tickets visit the official website. Here’s a little peak at the type of action visitors can expect. This is footage from
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Fans Of The Walking Dead Causing Chaos And Destruction
According to sources some residents are up in arms about the legion of Walking Dead fans that have over run their small town of Senoia. Their complaints are understandable. Property is being damaged, litter has become a problem, traffic is being affected and lives of the residents of the once sleepy town have become more complicated due to the overwhelming number fans and the destruction they leave behind them. Petitions have began to surface that urge the Senoia City Council to take action. The change.org petition started by Kent Wagner states “If action isn’t taken soon someone is going to get hurt. People are climbing trees, crawling through storm drains, polluting the beautiful landscape, impeding traffic…” This isn’t the first time The Walking Dead has come under fire with residents or the City Council. There are many complaints about the traffic and closed roads caused by filming. City Council members have stated that the town gets very little in the
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‘Amnesiac’ Starring Kate Bosworth and Wes Bentley
‘Before I Wake’ actress Kate Bosworth and Wes Bentley of ‘American Horror Story’ star in the psychological thriller ‘Amnesiac’, directed by Michael Polish. In ‘Amnesiac’ a man (Bentley) wakes up in bed after an accident, suffering memory loss. He soon begins to suspect that the woman (Bosworth) calling herself his wife may not actually be his real wife, it is not long before he finds himself a prisoner in his own home. ‘Amnesiac’ will debut in select theaters on August 14, 2015.
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The First Trailer For Tremors 5 Has Been Unearthed
The latest addition to the ‘Tremors’ franchise, titled ‘Tremors 5: Bloodlines’, will be arriving of DVD and Blu-ray this October. Michael Gross will be returning to his role as the gun loving survivalist Burt Gummer with Jamie Kennedy (Scream) as Travis, his Graboid hunting partner. In ‘Tremors 5’ Burt and Travis are hired to hunt down Graboids and Ass-Blasters (Graboids morphed into nasty two legged creatures) in South Africa. The men have no idea that they are about to be faced with something new and very deadly. ‘Tremors 5: Bloodlines’ was directed by Don Michael Paul (Jarhead 2). The script was penned by John Whelpley, who also wrote the script for ‘Tremors 3: Back to Perfection’ . The movie was produced by Ogden Gavanski, the producer of ‘Warm Bodies’ and stars an international cast. The first trailer for ‘Tremors 5’ has just been unearthed and it’s awesome.
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‘Hellyfish’ Becoming A Full Length Film
Directors Robert McLean and Patrick Longstreth are working on a full length version of the award-winning short film ‘Hellyfish’. The directors even used the short film to sell the horror-comedy that will give the SyFy Channel’s creature features a run for their money. The short film may only be thirteen minutes but it makes a big impact. I can’t wait to see the full length film, even though it may make me think twice about going to the beach.
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A Girl, A Witch And A ‘Cherry Tree’
Faith is desperate to find a way to save her dying father, when her mysterious field hockey coach, Sissy Young, befriends her. Faith soon learns that Sissy is the head of a centuries-old witches’ coven. The coven uses the fruit of a cherry tree in a ceremony that restores the life of those who are dead or dying. Sissy offers Faith a deal, to save her father, but in return Faith must carry a child for the coven. Once pregnant Faith realizes something is very wrong with the baby, it is growing at an alarming speed. With the birth of the child approaching and Sissy’s twisted plan for humanity, father and daughter must stand together against evil. ‘Cherry Tree’ was written by Brendan McCarthy and directed by David Keating. This supernatural thriller stars Naomi Battrick (Blood) as Faith with ‘Hellboy II’ actress Anna Walton playing the role of Sissy Young. The cast also includes Patrick Gibson, Sam Hazeldine, Leah McNamara,
Continue reading →
Three New Cast Members Join The Walking Dead
With ‘The Walking Dead’ approaching it’s October 11th premier date, it’s no surprise that news of new cast members is beginning to surface. Let’s face it, every time a new person shows up we have the same reaction, distrust and doubt. The names of the first three new cast members has now been released. The first character is Denise Cloyd, played by Merritt Wever. Wever has starred in films such as ‘Birdman’ and ‘Signs’ as well as shows such as ‘New Girl’, ‘Nurse Jackie’,’Law and Order’and ‘NCIS’. The character Cloyd is an adaption of the comic book character. The character Carter will be played by Ethan Embry. Embry’s character is a combination of multiple characters from Kirkman’s comics. Scott Gimple told Entertainment Weekly that the character “… is an Alexandrian, and has been there the whole time, just quite busy.” Ethan Embry should look very familiar. He’s been in several films, such as ‘Late Phases‘ (2014), The Guest (2014) and
Continue reading →
‘Nosferatu’ Is Rising For A New Remake
F.W. Murnau’s 1922’s vampire film ‘Nosferatu’ has long been considered a true classic. According to Variety, Studio 8 has acquired the rights to the film with the intent of remaking it. Robert Eggers, who wrote the script for the 2015 film ‘The Witch’, will pen the new version of ‘Nosferatu’. ‘Nosferatu’ follows Count Orlok, a vampire, who fains interest in a new residence with his heart set on the agent’s wife. At this time the new film remains untitled and the release date unknown.
Continue reading →
Adaption Of King’s ‘The Ten O’Clock People’ Gets New Name
Tom Holland, writer/director of ‘Fright Night’ and ‘Child’s Play’, has been working on the movie adaption of Stephen King’s short story ‘The Ten O’Clock People’ (‘Nightmares and Dreamscapes’) for a while now. Holland recently confirmed to the Stephen King fan site Lilja’s Library, that the film is still in production and has gone through a name change. The film’s new title is ‘Cessation’. The definition of cessation, the fact or process of ending. Holland In Stephen King’s story a smoker on a “cessation” drug returns to the habit. The combination of the drug and the cigarettes trigger a side effect that reveals a disturbing reality in which many of the people in authority are actually monsters. ‘Cessation’ is being produced by Don Carmody and will star Jay Baruchel (This is the End). IMDb has the film listed as being released some time in 2016. We will post updates as more details come available. Baruchel This is not Holland’s first experience
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FOX Searchlight To Adapt 80 Year Old New Yorker Article To Film
FOX Searchlight has signed a deal to adapt an eighty year old story from The New Yorker into a feature film. The two-part article, titled “Voices Through the Trumpet”was written by Carl Cramer and documents the events surrounding the first documented haunted house. The haunted house, located in upsate New York, was the home of the Fox sisters in the mid- 1800s. The two young sisters were the focus of the activity. The sisters continued to communicate with the spirit through out their lives. Carmer returned to the house and the spiritualist community that grew around it. JT Petty has signed on to write the script for the film. Alison Greenspan will be producing along side Dawn Ostoff of Conde Nast Entertainment and Jeremy Steckler, with Denise DiNovi serving as executive producer. Carmer focused on myths, legends and lore through out his career in journalism. “Voices Through the Trumpet’, published in 1936, remains his most well known piece. The names
Continue reading →
Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare Returning To Chicago
Back in 2013 Rob Zombie launched his haunted attraction The Great American Nightmare, which was named one the best attractions of 2013. The attraction, based on Zombie’s songs and films, will be returning to Chicago this year in time for the Halloween season. “I am thrilled to be bringing The Great American Nightmare back to the Chicao area for it’s second year.” Zombie continued “After last year’s overwhelming response we’ve decided to return with a completely new Nightmare. It’s more vile and disgusting than ever. Have fun.” Great American Nightmare 2015 will feature sections based on ‘The Devil’s Rejects’, ‘Captain Spaulding’s Clown School 3D’ and a new section based on Zombie’s upcoming film ’31’. To top it all off Zombie will be playing two concerts, one on October 2nd and the other on the 4th. For more information and tickets visit the official website. Here’s a little peak at the type of action visitors can expect. This is footage from
Continue reading →
Fans Of The Walking Dead Causing Chaos And Destruction
According to sources some residents are up in arms about the legion of Walking Dead fans that have over run their small town of Senoia. Their complaints are understandable. Property is being damaged, litter has become a problem, traffic is being affected and lives of the residents of the once sleepy town have become more complicated due to the overwhelming number fans and the destruction they leave behind them. Petitions have began to surface that urge the Senoia City Council to take action. The change.org petition started by Kent Wagner states “If action isn’t taken soon someone is going to get hurt. People are climbing trees, crawling through storm drains, polluting the beautiful landscape, impeding traffic…” This isn’t the first time The Walking Dead has come under fire with residents or the City Council. There are many complaints about the traffic and closed roads caused by filming. City Council members have stated that the town gets very little in the
Continue reading →
‘Amnesiac’ Starring Kate Bosworth and Wes Bentley
‘Before I Wake’ actress Kate Bosworth and Wes Bentley of ‘American Horror Story’ star in the psychological thriller ‘Amnesiac’, directed by Michael Polish. In ‘Amnesiac’ a man (Bentley) wakes up in bed after an accident, suffering memory loss. He soon begins to suspect that the woman (Bosworth) calling herself his wife may not actually be his real wife, it is not long before he finds himself a prisoner in his own home. ‘Amnesiac’ will debut in select theaters on August 14, 2015.
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The First Trailer For Tremors 5 Has Been Unearthed
The latest addition to the ‘Tremors’ franchise, titled ‘Tremors 5: Bloodlines’, will be arriving of DVD and Blu-ray this October. Michael Gross will be returning to his role as the gun loving survivalist Burt Gummer with Jamie Kennedy (Scream) as Travis, his Graboid hunting partner. In ‘Tremors 5’ Burt and Travis are hired to hunt down Graboids and Ass-Blasters (Graboids morphed into nasty two legged creatures) in South Africa. The men have no idea that they are about to be faced with something new and very deadly. ‘Tremors 5: Bloodlines’ was directed by Don Michael Paul (Jarhead 2). The script was penned by John Whelpley, who also wrote the script for ‘Tremors 3: Back to Perfection’ . The movie was produced by Ogden Gavanski, the producer of ‘Warm Bodies’ and stars an international cast. The first trailer for ‘Tremors 5’ has just been unearthed and it’s awesome.
Continue reading →
‘Hellyfish’ Becoming A Full Length Film
Directors Robert McLean and Patrick Longstreth are working on a full length version of the award-winning short film ‘Hellyfish’. The directors even used the short film to sell the horror-comedy that will give the SyFy Channel’s creature features a run for their money. The short film may only be thirteen minutes but it makes a big impact. I can’t wait to see the full length film, even though it may make me think twice about going to the beach.
Continue reading →