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‘Get Out’ Director Makes An Incredible Offer To African American Filmmakers

Jordan Peele’s Get Out is still killing it at the box office, bringing in over $113 million for a film whose budget was $5 million. Get Out is not only brilliant, it contains serious social commentary about the state of racism today. We reported earlier this month that Get Out is only the first of a series of genre films Peele has planned with each addressing a different “social demon”. During a recent interview with Digital Spy, Peele made an incredible offer to black filmmakers. For young black horror filmmakers, if you have a script, reach out and I’ll try to help it get made. MonkeyPaw Productions is my production company and we’re really trying to promote untapped voices in genre.” Films with African American writers, directors and protagonist are few and far between, but Peele is aiming to do something about that. It really is a shame we don’t have more diversity in the genre. There are many stories

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 22, 2017

From the Crypt

‘Get Out’ Is The First Of A Series Of Films From Writer-Director Jordan Peele

While comedian-turned-horror writer-director Jordan Peele’s genre hit ‘Get Out‘ is still burning up the box office, he’s already planning his next project. Fans will be happy to learn that ‘Get Out’ is only the beginning. The film is just the first of in series of five films he plans to make to examine what he refers to as “social demons”, according to the interview he had with Business Insider. I have four other social thrillers that I want to unveil in the next decade. The best and scariest monsters in the world are human beings and what are capable of especially when we get together. I’ve been working on these premises about these different social demons, these innately human monsters that are woven into the fabric of how we think and how we interact, and each one of my movies is going to be about a different one of these social demons.” The social statement Peele made with ‘Get Out’

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 1, 2017

Reviews

Get To A Theater And See ‘Get Out’ – A SPOILER FREE Review

It is truly rare these days to come across a film that is truly unique. Not just unique, but brilliant. To find a film that also shines a light on a social subject that needs to be explored, to be discussed, is something bigger than just a scary movie. Writer-director Jordan Peele has created a film that is all of those things, ‘Get Out’. And I have no doubt that it is going to be an instant classic. For that reason, I will NOT spoil it for you. Besides being brilliantly written, it has all of the hallmarks of the great genre films before it. It is incredibly creepy. The expressions, movements, and tone were perfectly executed by the cast which includes Daniel Kaluuy and Allison Williams who star in the lead roles, Betty Gabriel (The Purge: Election Year), Caleb Landry Jones (X-Men series), Milton “LilRel” Howery (The Carmichael Show), Marcus Henderson (Pete’s Dragon) and Keith Stanfield (Straight Outta Compton).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 27, 2017

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Writer-Director Jordan Peele Speaks Out About The Social Commentary Of ‘Get Out’

If any genre is the ideal platform to express social commentary, it’s horror. Just think back to films like ‘They Live’ and ‘Night of the Living Dead’. Comedian turned writer-director, Jordan Peele is using his debut film ‘Get Out’ to open lines of communication about issues involving racism. In a new featurette (via Bloody-Disgusting) Peele explains why he made ‘Get Out’ and why the subject needs to be addressed. The film follows Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend, Rose (Williams) who have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate with Missy (Catherine Keener) and Dean (Bradley Whitford). At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined. Daniel Kaluuy and Allison Williams star in the lead roles in the ‘Get Out’. Betty

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 23, 2017

News

Two New Cast Members Will Hunt ‘The Predator’

Shane Black’s ‘The Predator’ will begin filming this winter. With an already impressive cast, the announcement has come that two new names have been added to have been added to the roster for the long-awaited sequel. ‘Westworld’ actor Trevante Rhodes officially joined the cast a few days ago and will co-star as an ex-Marine on a mission to kill the Predator(s). News has arrived that funny man Keegan-Michael Key has signed on to play the role of a man who helps Rhodes and Boyd Holbrook’s characters fight the Predators (Yes, Predators, as in more than one). Key is most well known for co-creating Comedy Central’s ‘Key and Peele’ co-starring Jordan Peele, who recently made his directorial debut with ‘Get Out‘. Hollywood A-Lister Benicio Del Toro is currently in talks to play a role in ‘The Predator’, which one is still unknown. Del Toro has long history of great roles and a lot of talent. He has starred in many films

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 7, 2017

Trailers

Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out’ Gets First Trailer

Most of you have heard of the comedy duo of Key & Peele and their Comedy Central series by the same name. It’s common knowledge that the two are huge horror fans. Back in September of last year we reported that one part of the duo, Jordan Peele, would be directing his first genre film, ‘Get Out’. Today, Universal Pictures released the first trailer. Daniel Kaluuy and Allison Williams star in the lead roles in the ‘Get Out’. Betty Gabriel (The Purge: Election Year), Caleb Landry Jones (X-Men series), Milton “LilRel” Howery (The Carmichael Show), Marcus Henderson (Pete’s Dragon) and Keith Stanfield (Straight Outta Compton) co-star. The film follows Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend, Rose (Williams) who have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate with Missy (Catherine Keener) and Dean (Bradley Whitford). At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 4, 2016

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Jordan Peele Announces Lead Roles Cast In His Horror Film ‘Get Out’

We reported back in September that comedian Jordan Peele was switching genres to work in horror. Peele has just announced that the lead role in his horror film ‘Get Out’ have been given to ‘Sicario’ actor Daniel Kaluuy and Allison Williams (Peter Pan Live!). ‘Get Out’ follows a young African American man as he visits his Caucasian girlfriend’s family at their cursed estate. Peele will not only be directing the film, he wrote it as well. The release date for ‘Get Out’ has not been announced at this time, but we should see it released in late 2016. Peele has stated that the film is like something that hasn’t been done in decades, claiming that ‘Get Out’ “… takes on the task of exploring race in America – something that hasn’t really been done withing the genre since Night of the Living Dead 47 years ago.” I’m glad that Peele will be adding diversity to the genre. There are so

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 19, 2015

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Crypt TV Announces Winners From Their #15SecondScare Contest

Crypt TV has announced the winners from their October #15SecondScare Contest. Entries were posted by contestants on Instagram and judged by Eli Roth, Quinton Tarantino, Gaspar Noe, Jason Blum, Vanessa Hudgens, Jordan Peele and music producer deadmau5. To watch one of the short films, click on the center of the box. First prize went to Dan Adre for his short film titled ‘Emma’. Andre’s prize includes a development deal with Crypt TV. https://instagram.com/p/9h2NN0ioAj/ Nick Lines won an all expense paid trip to Portland, Oregon From EastSide Distilling (valued at $5,000) for his short film ‘Fly’. https://instagram.com/p/9b5pkNhTdJ/ Nick Lines also won a gift box of Intellibed Pillows (valued at $300) for his short film ‘Shriek’. https://instagram.com/p/9XLWh3ieYe/ Tap At Your Own Risk scored a Masterpiece necklace and a $500 gift certificate from Park Lane Jewelry for their short film. https://instagram.com/p/9XcZoeoA9Q/ Hugo Breant won a $500 gift card from Girly Go Garter for ‘Prying Eyes’. https://instagram.com/p/9bXUoyB6Tv/ Lord Binah’s entry won a gift box

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 8, 2015

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Enter Crypt TV’s 15 Second Scare Contest For A Chance To Win $10,000 !

Crypt TV has announced an amazing contest, The Crypt TV 15 Second Scare. To enter, post your fifteen second video to Instagram with the tags CryptTV and #15SecondScare by Halloween. Entries will be judged by Eli Roth, Jason Blum, Gaspare Noe, Vanessa Hudgens, Jordan Peele, deadmau5 and Quentin Tarantino. The winner scores $10,000 and a development deal with Crypt TV. Now, doesn’t that sound freaking fantastic? Good Luck! Follow Crypt TV on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and visit their website.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 22, 2015

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Comedian Jordan Peele To Try Something New, Directing Horror

Blumhouse and QC Entertainment have teamed up to produce a new horror film titled ‘Get Out’. The writer/director is new to the horror genre, but not new to entertainment. You would more than likely recognize Jordan Peele as one half of the comedy duo of Key and Peele. Peele has had a successful series on Comedy Central for the past five seasons, but wants to take a turn behind the camera, in the horror genre. Peele had this to say about his new project: “People know me for my work in comedy, but now I’ll get to focus on my passion for writing and directing horror films. Like Comedy, horror has an ability to provoke thought and further the conversation on real social issues in a very powerful way. Get Out takes on the task of exploring race in America, something that hasn’t really been done within the genre since Night of the Living Dead 47 years ago. It’s long

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 22, 2015