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Joe Hill’s Locke And Key Finds A Home At Netflix

Joe Hill‘s graphic novel Locke and Key has been picked up by Netflix. The new series adaptation from the son of Stephen King will be developed by the streaming giant after the pilot was failed to be ordered to series by Hulu. Featuring a new script, cast, and director, the series will be developed by Hill and showrunner Carlton Cuse. Andy Muschietti, who directed the pilot for Hulu will be an executive producer for the new series, THR reports. The series centers on “three siblings who, after the gruesome murder of their father move to their ancestral home in Maine only to find the house has magical keys that give them an array of powers. Little do they know, a devious demon also wants the keys and will stop at nothing to attain them.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 30, 2018
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‘Pet Sematary’ Digs Up A New Release Date

The Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch‘s remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary has dug up a new release date. Over the last few months, we have learned a bit about the remake, including that two of the lead roles have been cast. Jason Clarke (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) is set to play the main character Louis Creed, originally played by Dale Midkiff (interview). Celebrated actor John Lithgow will play Louis’ neighbor and friend Jud Crandall played by Fred Gwynne in the first film. The film was originally set to premiere on April 1, 2019, but the release has been slightly moved up to April 5, 2019. There is no word yet who else will star in the film. The key to the film’s success will be who is cast as Gage Creed. It’s going to be hard to beat the amazing and creepy role played by young Miko Hughes.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 26, 2018
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Mike Flanagan’s ‘Doctor Sleep’ Wakes Up To A Release Date

Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush) was asked last year what other Stephen King novel he would like to adapt following his fantastic adaptation of King’s Gerald’s Game (review) for Netflix. His answer, Doctor Sleep, King’s sequel to The Shining. His wish was granted. Warner Bros. announced earlier this year that the film was on its way. Today, we’ve learned that the adaptation has landed a 2020 release date. “Doctor Sleep takes place years after the events at the Overlook Hotel and focuses on the now middle-aged Danny who is still traumatized. He’s followed in his father’s footsteps and has problems with anger management and alcoholism. He soon gives up drinking and settles in a small town in New Hampshire. While there, his psychic abilities start to resurface and he develops a psychic link with a 12-year-old girl named Abra Stone who he must save after he discovers her life is being threatened by a tribe of paranormals led by a man

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 24, 2018
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Two More Actors Join The Losers Club For ‘IT: Chapter 2’

It’s been a big day for It: Chapter 2, announcing two new cast members, Andy Bean and James Ransone, Variety reports. Bean, known for his role in HBO’s “Here and Now” and the TV series “Power”, will play Losers Club member Stanley, played in the first film by Wyatt Oleff. Ransone has been cast as Eddie, the adult version of the character played by Jack Dylan Grazer. You may recognize Ransone from Sinister and Sinister 2. The two actors join the cast that already includes Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, and Bill Hader. Bill Skarsgard will reprise his role of Pennywise. Directed by Andy Muschietti is back to direct from the script by Gary Dauberman based on Stephen King’s classic tale.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 17, 2018
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Gothic Horror ‘Automata’ Breaks Kickstarter Record

Automata, the latest horror from Scottish genre house Hex Studios, has obliterated its £80K ($108K) Kickstarter goal days before the campaign‘s end. Horror fans from all over the world have flocked to support the Gothic style Lovecraftian film, which has earned the film a place in Kickstarter history as the UK’s most funded narrative film EVER. The film centers on the story of antique “expert Brendan Cole who is sent to authenticate a 300-year-old clockwork doll with a notorious history, known as ‘The Infernal Princess’. In the remote Scottish mansion where it has been discovered, Brendan soon finds himself the victim of the automaton’s legendary curse.” Along with genre fans, the film has received support from horror heavy-hitters such as Doomsday actor Craig Conway, Fashionista director Simon Rumley, Ghost Stories actor-director Andy Nyman, and StudioADI, the Academy Award-winning creature effects company behind Starship Troopers, Tremors, and Stephen King’s It. The team has announced a new set of stretch goals to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 7, 2018
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Pet Sematary Remake Casts John Lithgow

The Pet Sematary reboot has added another actor to its roster, John Lithgow. Lithgow has signed on to play the role of the kindly neighbor, Jud Crandall, the man who informs Louis Creed about the Pet Sematary. Jud was originally played by Fred Gwynne who passed away in 1993. John Lithgow has had so many roles but is probably most recognized for Footloose, Harry and the Hendersons, “3rd Rock from the Sun”, Cliffhanger, “The Crown”, Interstellar, and Daddy’s Home 2. The lead role of Louis Creed, first played by Dale Midkiff (interview) in the 1989 movie, will be played by Jason Clarke. The film, set to shoot this summer, is from Starry Eyes filmmakers Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch. Jeff Buhler wrote the script for the new version of one of Stephen King’s most popular tales. Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers, 1408), Mark Vahradian (Transformers), and Stephen Schneider (Insidious) are producing. Pet Sematary is set to open in theaters on April

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 4, 2018
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New Disturbing Teaser For “Castle Rock” Reveals Blood In Every Home

Hulu has unveiled a disturbing new teaser for “Castle Rock”, along with the premiere date for the series based on Stephen King’s literary universe. The new teaser reveals a series of disturbing images, including a suicidal mascot, and tells of a secret that has the town’s residents, “trapped in a cycle that stretches back centuries”. “There’s blood in every backyard, inside every house.” Andre Holland (Moonlight), Bill Skarsgard, Sissy Spacek, Melanie Lynskey, and Jane Levy star in the 10-episode first season. Stephen King is executive producing the series with J. J. Abrams, Ben Stephenson, and Liz Glotzer. The series was created by Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason. “Castle Rock” makes its debut on July 25, 2018, on Hulu.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 3, 2018
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James Wan Bringing Swamp Thing To Life For New Series

DC’s upcoming digital service, named DC Universe, has ordered a script-to-series order for “Swamp Thing”, based on the comic character created by Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson, Deadline is reporting. The project is from horror-heavy-hitter James Wan’s Atomic Monster, the same company behind The Conjuring universe which also includes The Nun and the Annabelle franchise. Wan also co-created Saw and the Insidious franchise. “Swamp Thing” is written by Mark Verheiden, who also penned the scripts for the “Ash vs. Evil Dead” series that just ended after its third season. Gary Dauberman, the writer behind Stephen King’s IT, is co-writing the series. That’s one hell of a team! Dauberman and Verheiden will serve as executive producers along with James Wan’s Atomic Monster, Michael Clear, and Rob Hackett. “Swamp Thing” is aiming for a 2019 premiere on DC Universe, which will be launched later this year.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 2, 2018
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Jason Clarke To Star in New Pet Sematary

Reboots and adaptions of Stephen King’s works are everywhere, so it came as no surprise that we reported back in March that King’s Pet Sematary was getting a reboot. News has now come, via Variety, that Dawn of the Planet of the Apes actor Jason Clarke is in talks to play the role of Louis Creed, originally played by Dale Midkiff (interview) in the 1989 movie. Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer, the team behind Starry Eyes, will be directing from the script penned by Jeff Buhler and David Kajgnich. Here’s a look back at the original Pet Sematary.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 16, 2018
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James McAvoy And Bill Hader In Talks To Star In Chapter II Of ‘IT’

Casting is moving along for director Andy Muschietti’s next installment of Stephen King’s It, written by Gary Dauberman. Jessica Chastain has already come on board to play the role of Beverly. Variety is now reporting that both James McAvoy and Bill Hader have entered into negotiations to co-star as members of the Losers Club. Bill Skarsgard will be reprising his role as Pennywise. McAvoy, who most recently starred in M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass, the sequel to Unbreakable and Split, has been chosen for the role of Bill, played by Jaeden Lieberher in part one. Hader (SNL), who has a new show called “Barry”, will play Richie, Finn Wolfhard’s character in last year’s hit film. Chapter two of Stephen King’s It will open in theaters nationwide on September 6, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2018
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