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Gerard Butler Returning For ‘Greenland 2: Migration’

Gerard Butler faced an extinction event when a comet crashed to earth in director Ric Roman Waugh‘s disaster thriller Greenland alongside Morena Baccarin who played the role of his wife. Deadline has now reported that a sequel is in the works with both stars reprising their roles. Waugh will be returning to the director’s chair for the sequel titled Greenland: Migration. Writer Chris Sparling is also back. In Greenland, “John Garrity (Butler), his estranged wife Allison (Baccarin), and young son Nathan make a perilous journey to their only hope for sanctuary. Amid terrifying news accounts of cities around the world being leveled by the comet’s fragments, the Garrity’s experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate flight to a possible safe haven.” In Greenland: Migration, “The Garrity family, who survive a near-extinction level event when an interstellar comet hits the earth, must leave the safety of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2021
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King’s ‘The Talisman’ Finally Getting A Film Adaptation

For the past thirty years, Stephen King fans have been hearing rumors about an adaptation of The Talisman which King co-wrote with Peter Straub. Today Amblin announced that it’s finally happening. For real this time. Mike Barker (The Handmaid’s Tale) will be in the director’s chair for the story about a young boy named Jack Sawyer and his quest through an alternate dimension filled with monsters to find the Talisman that can cure his dying mother. Chris Sparling (Buried) is penning the adaptation that will be produced by Amblin and Kennedy/Marshall Company. The Talisman joins the long list of King adaptations headed our way that includes Pet Sematary, Doctor Sleep, Mile 81 and CBS’ upcoming “The Stand” series and “Joyland.”

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 13, 2019
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Brothers Fight To Survive During A Home Invasion In The Netflix Original Film ‘Mercy’

Let’s face it, we all have family drama. But it is nothing compared to the family in Netflix’s original film ‘Mercy’, written and directed by Chris Sparling. The film follows 3 brothers who have come to visit their mother, Grace (Constance Barron), who is on her death bed. When a group of masked men break into the home the brothers must fight to survive the attack and to cope with the horrible family secrets that come to light. Barron stars alongside James Wolk, Caitlin FitzGerald, Tom Lipinski, Dan Ziskie, Michael Vincent Donovan, and Michael Godere in this dark home invasion thriller. Ian Bricke, Matt Levin, and Nick Spicer are listed as executive producers. ‘Mercy’ is now available on Netflix’s streaming service.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2016
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Brad Parker Has Signed On To Direct Best Rest For MGM

Brad Parker has signed on to direct the ghostly tale Best Rest, based on the script penned by newcomer Lori Evans Taylor, THR reports. The Film centers on a “pregnant woman who, due to the nature of her pregnancy, is put on bed rest. Strange things begin happening in her home, which makes her wonder if her house is haunted.” Bad Robot, Matt Reeves, Chris Sparling, Karen Rosenfelt and Ken Blancato will be producing. Parker has worked on a series of great films including directing 2012’s Chernobyl Diaries, and working in the visual effects department on Let Me In, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Fight Club, Lake Placid and others.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 6, 2016
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Movie Review : The Atticus Institute (2015)

In 1966 a small lab is opened to study psychic abilities. When Judith (Rya Kihlstedt) joins the study in 1976, the scientists are astounded by her abilities. Soon the government seizes the facility, with the intent of weaponizing the woman, but they will get much more than they bargained for. This faux documentary film was written and directed by Chris Sparling and stars William Mapother (The Grudge) as Dr. Henry West, who opened the Atticus Institute. Julian Acosta (The Lords of Salem), Jake Carpenter (Alive), Brian Chenoweth (The Artist), Hannah Cowley (Get Him To The Greek) and Aaron Craven (The Day The Earth Stood Still) star along side ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ actor Carlos E. Campos. I am not a huge fan of “found footage”, but it suited ‘The Atticus Institute”. Actress Rya Kihlstedt (Dexter) did a fantastic job in her role as Judith. If you are expecting big CGI fx, you won’t find any in ‘The Atticus Institute’,but they accomplish

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2015

More from Chris Sparling

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Gerard Butler Returning For ‘Greenland 2: Migration’

Gerard Butler faced an extinction event when a comet crashed to earth in director Ric Roman Waugh‘s disaster thriller Greenland alongside Morena Baccarin who played the role of his wife. Deadline has now reported that a sequel is in the works with both stars reprising their roles. Waugh will be returning to the director’s chair for the sequel titled Greenland: Migration. Writer Chris Sparling is also back. In Greenland, “John Garrity (Butler), his estranged wife Allison (Baccarin), and young son Nathan make a perilous journey to their only hope for sanctuary. Amid terrifying news accounts of cities around the world being leveled by the comet’s fragments, the Garrity’s experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate flight to a possible safe haven.” In Greenland: Migration, “The Garrity family, who survive a near-extinction level event when an interstellar comet hits the earth, must leave the safety of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 15, 2021
Horror Fuel

King’s ‘The Talisman’ Finally Getting A Film Adaptation

For the past thirty years, Stephen King fans have been hearing rumors about an adaptation of The Talisman which King co-wrote with Peter Straub. Today Amblin announced that it’s finally happening. For real this time. Mike Barker (The Handmaid’s Tale) will be in the director’s chair for the story about a young boy named Jack Sawyer and his quest through an alternate dimension filled with monsters to find the Talisman that can cure his dying mother. Chris Sparling (Buried) is penning the adaptation that will be produced by Amblin and Kennedy/Marshall Company. The Talisman joins the long list of King adaptations headed our way that includes Pet Sematary, Doctor Sleep, Mile 81 and CBS’ upcoming “The Stand” series and “Joyland.”

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 13, 2019
Horror Fuel

Brothers Fight To Survive During A Home Invasion In The Netflix Original Film ‘Mercy’

Let’s face it, we all have family drama. But it is nothing compared to the family in Netflix’s original film ‘Mercy’, written and directed by Chris Sparling. The film follows 3 brothers who have come to visit their mother, Grace (Constance Barron), who is on her death bed. When a group of masked men break into the home the brothers must fight to survive the attack and to cope with the horrible family secrets that come to light. Barron stars alongside James Wolk, Caitlin FitzGerald, Tom Lipinski, Dan Ziskie, Michael Vincent Donovan, and Michael Godere in this dark home invasion thriller. Ian Bricke, Matt Levin, and Nick Spicer are listed as executive producers. ‘Mercy’ is now available on Netflix’s streaming service.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 29, 2016
Horror Fuel

Brad Parker Has Signed On To Direct Best Rest For MGM

Brad Parker has signed on to direct the ghostly tale Best Rest, based on the script penned by newcomer Lori Evans Taylor, THR reports. The Film centers on a “pregnant woman who, due to the nature of her pregnancy, is put on bed rest. Strange things begin happening in her home, which makes her wonder if her house is haunted.” Bad Robot, Matt Reeves, Chris Sparling, Karen Rosenfelt and Ken Blancato will be producing. Parker has worked on a series of great films including directing 2012’s Chernobyl Diaries, and working in the visual effects department on Let Me In, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Fight Club, Lake Placid and others.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 6, 2016
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Movie Review : The Atticus Institute (2015)

In 1966 a small lab is opened to study psychic abilities. When Judith (Rya Kihlstedt) joins the study in 1976, the scientists are astounded by her abilities. Soon the government seizes the facility, with the intent of weaponizing the woman, but they will get much more than they bargained for. This faux documentary film was written and directed by Chris Sparling and stars William Mapother (The Grudge) as Dr. Henry West, who opened the Atticus Institute. Julian Acosta (The Lords of Salem), Jake Carpenter (Alive), Brian Chenoweth (The Artist), Hannah Cowley (Get Him To The Greek) and Aaron Craven (The Day The Earth Stood Still) star along side ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ actor Carlos E. Campos. I am not a huge fan of “found footage”, but it suited ‘The Atticus Institute”. Actress Rya Kihlstedt (Dexter) did a fantastic job in her role as Judith. If you are expecting big CGI fx, you won’t find any in ‘The Atticus Institute’,but they accomplish

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 27, 2015