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Blumhouse Will Produce The New ‘Spawn’ Movie

Spawn has had a difficult time making it to the big screen in years past, but with producing powerhouse Blumhouse given the reigns, the chances of seeing everyones favorite vigilante demon on the big screen is higher than ever. With a script from original Spawn Comic Writer Todd McFarlane, this could be the hard R big budget film Spawn fans have been waiting for. While there was a previous film adaptation released in ’97 it’s probably best left in the dustbin of history. The HBO animated series, which ran for a few years in the late 90’s, was better, but still not the balls to the wall live action gore fest that fans crave. Another animated series, revealed back in ’09, has yet to be released at all. Blumhouse is more well known for their tightly budgeted and independent films than comic book blockbusters, so here’s hoping they give Spawn the attention to detail it deserves. Because if there’s anything

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Capt McNeely
Jul 21, 2017
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‘Poltergeist’ DP Claims Tobe Hooper Wasn’t The True Director

Among a haunted sea of of awful ghost movies and terrible cgi special effects, the original Poltergeist stands out as one of the most chilling and effective horror movies of all time. It’s not piss your pants terrifying (although one scene involving a toy clown actually did nearly make seven year old me piss his pants), but the strong character work, excellent suspense, and practical effects that hold up surprisingly well make the Tobe Hooper directed flick a true standout in the genre. Well now it turns out the whole “Tobe Hooper directed” aspect is more suspect than once thought, with multiple sources, including Poltergeist’s director of photography Matthew Leonetti, claiming that executive producer (and arguably greatest living filmmaker) Steven Spielberg was the true director. In a recent interview with Blumhouse, Leonetti had this too say. “Hooper was so nice and just happy to be there. He creatively had input. Steven developed the movie, and it was his to direct,

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Capt McNeely
Jul 16, 2017
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‘FLESH OF THE VOID’ Premieres New Trailer

With Principal Photography wrapped on new, experimental horror film Flesh of the Void, a first trailer has shown up online. From first time feature director James Quinn, Void is shot on a combination of expired Super 8 film stock and 16 MM in order to achieve an uncomfortable vibe (the trailer is certainly disturbing.) Flesh of the Void is “intended as a disjointed, surreal trip through the deepest and most violent fears of the human condition, depicting its subject in a radical, grotesque and raw manner, refusing to shy away from societal taboos.” Releasing sometime later in 2017, this film is looking to be one hell of a trip. https://vimeo.com/221166861?utm_source=Flesh+of+the+Void+Trailer&utm_campaign=BSM&utm_medium=email

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Capt McNeely
Jun 27, 2017
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‘ALTAR’ Appears on VOD

Found Footage Festival hit Altar, after a successful limited theatrical run, is now set for VOD. As of July 1rst, Altar will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Xbox, PlayStation Network, and on Hulu. “Altar is the terrifying story of a group of college classmates who get lost driving to a reunion campout in the Sierra Nevada mountains. After stopping for the night, they stumble onto something darker and must escape the evil they’ve unleashed. Not only are their lives in danger, but their immortal souls as well.” While I haven’t seen the film yet myself, it caused quite a stir on the festival scene. And before long viewers will get to see what all the hype is about.

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Capt McNeely
Jun 27, 2017
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The ‘Tremors’ TV series Finds A Home On The Syfy Channel

Back last year we reported that Kevin Bacon would be reprising his role as Valentine McKee in a Tremors series. Bacon confirmed to Screen Daily that the show, which Bacon will also executive produce, has found a home on the Syfy channel. The plot for the show has not been revealed, but we do know that it will return to the original setting, Perfection, Nevada. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and Blumhouse. Andrew Miller (The Secret Circle) will pen the script. From the Press Release: UNIVERSAL CITY, CA — June 26, 2017 — SYFY announced today that TREMORS, starring Kevin Bacon reprising his original role from the 1990 film of the same name, has been ordered to pilot. From Universal Cable Productions, the drama was written by Andrew Miller (“The Secret Circle”), who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer along with Bacon and David Schiff (“Southpaw”) in association with Blumhouse Television. “This is the only character

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2017
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The Trailer For ‘Happy Death Day’ Has A Serious ‘Groundhog Day’ Feel

Blumhouse, behind films like Get Out and Split, presents Happy Death Day from director Christopher Landon. The trailer is here and it has a serious Groundhog Day feel, but with a lot more death. Starring Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Rachel Matthews, Jason Bayle, and Charles Aitken, the film was co-written by Landon and Scott Lobdell. In the film, a college student (Rothe) relives the day of her murder with both its unexceptional details and terrifying end until she can discover her masked killer’s identity. It’s only fitting that Happy Death Day is set to be released on Friday the 13th this October from Blumhouse and Universal Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 21, 2017
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New Details Surface Surrounding THE PURGE Television Series

Earlier this year, Blumhouse Television in conjunction with ITV Studios and Universal announced that a Purge television series is in the works. More details have now surfaced. The series, which will air on both Syfy and USA, will premiere in 2018 along with the next Purge sequel. Jason Blum dropped more details, Deadline reports. According to Blum the series will open up “an entirely new chapter in America’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness” and will “reveal to the fans what happens the other 364 day of the year and how that law affects people.” The franchise’s creator James DeMonaco will be writing and directing the series as well as serving as executive producer along with Sebastien K. Lemercier and Platinum Dunes.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2017
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Blumhouse And Universal Remaking Stephen King’s FIRESTARTER

Late last night at The Overlook Film Festival, following the premiere of Stephanie, Jason Blum and Akiva Goldsman announced their next project, their fifth together, which will be a remake of Stephen King’s Firestarter. Goldsman will direct and co-write the script with Scott Teems for Universal. The 1984 original film, directed by Mark L. Lester, tells the story of a couple who participated in a medical experiment and gain telekinetic abilities. The couple, played by David Keith and Heather Locklear, give birth to a daughter (Drew Barrymore) with strong pyrokinetic abilities. After the mother’s death the girl and her father are forced to flee from those who want to harness her power.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2017
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ISLAMIC EXORCIST Puts A New Spin On A Classic Genre

Islamic Exorcist is exactly what it sounds like; The Exorcist, just with Islam. Given The Exorcist is one of the best horror movies ever made however, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. And Islam can stand toe to toe with any other religion as far as scary ass demons go. Ever heard of Zaccoum? It’s basically a tree, except with more decapitated heads. Based on a true story (because what good exorcism movie isn’t?), Islamic Exorcist is directed by Faisal Saif, who actually received death threats while filming. From the mouth of the man himself, “I got lots of life threats from the Muslim and Shia Muslim community to not to make this film or if already made, not to showcase it anywhere.” Damn. With that much horror just behind the scenes, the full film itself must be terrifying.

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Capt McNeely
Apr 26, 2017
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THE PURGE Is Going To “Keep America Great” As A New TV Series

Last year it was reported that a TV series was in the works for The Purge. Blumhouse has now announced and confirmed that the hit film franchise will indeed be adapted for a series. James DeMonaco, who wrote and directed all three films of the franchise, will be in the director’s chair for the new series. Blumhouse, which is be re-launched as an independent TV studio with ITV Studios will co-produce with Universal Cable Production. The series, which depicts a 12 hours period where there are no laws, no help, will air on both USA and Syfy, EW reports. The first film, simply titled The Purge, was released in 2013, followed by The Purge: Anarchy in 2014, and The Purge: Election Year released last year. I would not be surprised if a fourth film is announced soon. We will keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2017

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Blumhouse Will Produce The New ‘Spawn’ Movie

Spawn has had a difficult time making it to the big screen in years past, but with producing powerhouse Blumhouse given the reigns, the chances of seeing everyones favorite vigilante demon on the big screen is higher than ever. With a script from original Spawn Comic Writer Todd McFarlane, this could be the hard R big budget film Spawn fans have been waiting for. While there was a previous film adaptation released in ’97 it’s probably best left in the dustbin of history. The HBO animated series, which ran for a few years in the late 90’s, was better, but still not the balls to the wall live action gore fest that fans crave. Another animated series, revealed back in ’09, has yet to be released at all. Blumhouse is more well known for their tightly budgeted and independent films than comic book blockbusters, so here’s hoping they give Spawn the attention to detail it deserves. Because if there’s anything

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Capt McNeely
Jul 21, 2017
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‘Poltergeist’ DP Claims Tobe Hooper Wasn’t The True Director

Among a haunted sea of of awful ghost movies and terrible cgi special effects, the original Poltergeist stands out as one of the most chilling and effective horror movies of all time. It’s not piss your pants terrifying (although one scene involving a toy clown actually did nearly make seven year old me piss his pants), but the strong character work, excellent suspense, and practical effects that hold up surprisingly well make the Tobe Hooper directed flick a true standout in the genre. Well now it turns out the whole “Tobe Hooper directed” aspect is more suspect than once thought, with multiple sources, including Poltergeist’s director of photography Matthew Leonetti, claiming that executive producer (and arguably greatest living filmmaker) Steven Spielberg was the true director. In a recent interview with Blumhouse, Leonetti had this too say. “Hooper was so nice and just happy to be there. He creatively had input. Steven developed the movie, and it was his to direct,

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jul 16, 2017
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‘FLESH OF THE VOID’ Premieres New Trailer

With Principal Photography wrapped on new, experimental horror film Flesh of the Void, a first trailer has shown up online. From first time feature director James Quinn, Void is shot on a combination of expired Super 8 film stock and 16 MM in order to achieve an uncomfortable vibe (the trailer is certainly disturbing.) Flesh of the Void is “intended as a disjointed, surreal trip through the deepest and most violent fears of the human condition, depicting its subject in a radical, grotesque and raw manner, refusing to shy away from societal taboos.” Releasing sometime later in 2017, this film is looking to be one hell of a trip. https://vimeo.com/221166861?utm_source=Flesh+of+the+Void+Trailer&utm_campaign=BSM&utm_medium=email

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Capt McNeely
Jun 27, 2017
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‘ALTAR’ Appears on VOD

Found Footage Festival hit Altar, after a successful limited theatrical run, is now set for VOD. As of July 1rst, Altar will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Xbox, PlayStation Network, and on Hulu. “Altar is the terrifying story of a group of college classmates who get lost driving to a reunion campout in the Sierra Nevada mountains. After stopping for the night, they stumble onto something darker and must escape the evil they’ve unleashed. Not only are their lives in danger, but their immortal souls as well.” While I haven’t seen the film yet myself, it caused quite a stir on the festival scene. And before long viewers will get to see what all the hype is about.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 27, 2017
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The ‘Tremors’ TV series Finds A Home On The Syfy Channel

Back last year we reported that Kevin Bacon would be reprising his role as Valentine McKee in a Tremors series. Bacon confirmed to Screen Daily that the show, which Bacon will also executive produce, has found a home on the Syfy channel. The plot for the show has not been revealed, but we do know that it will return to the original setting, Perfection, Nevada. The series is from Universal Cable Productions and Blumhouse. Andrew Miller (The Secret Circle) will pen the script. From the Press Release: UNIVERSAL CITY, CA — June 26, 2017 — SYFY announced today that TREMORS, starring Kevin Bacon reprising his original role from the 1990 film of the same name, has been ordered to pilot. From Universal Cable Productions, the drama was written by Andrew Miller (“The Secret Circle”), who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer along with Bacon and David Schiff (“Southpaw”) in association with Blumhouse Television. “This is the only character

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2017
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The Trailer For ‘Happy Death Day’ Has A Serious ‘Groundhog Day’ Feel

Blumhouse, behind films like Get Out and Split, presents Happy Death Day from director Christopher Landon. The trailer is here and it has a serious Groundhog Day feel, but with a lot more death. Starring Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine, Rachel Matthews, Jason Bayle, and Charles Aitken, the film was co-written by Landon and Scott Lobdell. In the film, a college student (Rothe) relives the day of her murder with both its unexceptional details and terrifying end until she can discover her masked killer’s identity. It’s only fitting that Happy Death Day is set to be released on Friday the 13th this October from Blumhouse and Universal Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 21, 2017
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New Details Surface Surrounding THE PURGE Television Series

Earlier this year, Blumhouse Television in conjunction with ITV Studios and Universal announced that a Purge television series is in the works. More details have now surfaced. The series, which will air on both Syfy and USA, will premiere in 2018 along with the next Purge sequel. Jason Blum dropped more details, Deadline reports. According to Blum the series will open up “an entirely new chapter in America’s 12 hours of annual lawlessness” and will “reveal to the fans what happens the other 364 day of the year and how that law affects people.” The franchise’s creator James DeMonaco will be writing and directing the series as well as serving as executive producer along with Sebastien K. Lemercier and Platinum Dunes.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 15, 2017
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Blumhouse And Universal Remaking Stephen King’s FIRESTARTER

Late last night at The Overlook Film Festival, following the premiere of Stephanie, Jason Blum and Akiva Goldsman announced their next project, their fifth together, which will be a remake of Stephen King’s Firestarter. Goldsman will direct and co-write the script with Scott Teems for Universal. The 1984 original film, directed by Mark L. Lester, tells the story of a couple who participated in a medical experiment and gain telekinetic abilities. The couple, played by David Keith and Heather Locklear, give birth to a daughter (Drew Barrymore) with strong pyrokinetic abilities. After the mother’s death the girl and her father are forced to flee from those who want to harness her power.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 28, 2017
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ISLAMIC EXORCIST Puts A New Spin On A Classic Genre

Islamic Exorcist is exactly what it sounds like; The Exorcist, just with Islam. Given The Exorcist is one of the best horror movies ever made however, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. And Islam can stand toe to toe with any other religion as far as scary ass demons go. Ever heard of Zaccoum? It’s basically a tree, except with more decapitated heads. Based on a true story (because what good exorcism movie isn’t?), Islamic Exorcist is directed by Faisal Saif, who actually received death threats while filming. From the mouth of the man himself, “I got lots of life threats from the Muslim and Shia Muslim community to not to make this film or if already made, not to showcase it anywhere.” Damn. With that much horror just behind the scenes, the full film itself must be terrifying.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Apr 26, 2017
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THE PURGE Is Going To “Keep America Great” As A New TV Series

Last year it was reported that a TV series was in the works for The Purge. Blumhouse has now announced and confirmed that the hit film franchise will indeed be adapted for a series. James DeMonaco, who wrote and directed all three films of the franchise, will be in the director’s chair for the new series. Blumhouse, which is be re-launched as an independent TV studio with ITV Studios will co-produce with Universal Cable Production. The series, which depicts a 12 hours period where there are no laws, no help, will air on both USA and Syfy, EW reports. The first film, simply titled The Purge, was released in 2013, followed by The Purge: Anarchy in 2014, and The Purge: Election Year released last year. I would not be surprised if a fourth film is announced soon. We will keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 5, 2017
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