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Lights Out Getting A Sequel

James Wan is now one of the leading names in horror. The incredibly talented writer/director/producer is responsible for four great franchises, The Conjuring, Insidious, Annabelle (the sequel is filming now) and Saw. Now, he’s adding a fifth franchise to the list. While his latest film, Lights Out is still in theaters, it has already been granted a sequel. The supernatural thriller did great during last week’s opening weekend, grossing over $60 million globally, 12 times its budget. Lights Out, based on the short film by the same name, was penned by Eric Heisserer, who will return for the sequel, Deadline reports. David F. Sandberg will be back to direct the sequel after he wraps filming Wan’s Annabelle 2. Lawrence Gray will produce. The film centers on Rebecca, a young woman who thought she left her childhood fears behind her. Growing up, she never was really sure what was real and what wasn’t when the lights went out. Now, her little

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Jul 28, 2016
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Van Helsing To Be The Next Film Universal Will Reboot

We reported back in 2014 the Universal Studios has a plan in place to reboot all of their classic monster films and build a shared universe. The new collection began with ‘Dracula Untold’ and they already have several reboots in various stages of production. Now, Van Helsing is joining Universal’s list. According to Variety, Universal has hired ‘Prometheus’s’ Jon Spaihts and Eric Heisserer (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010) to pen the new script. Van Helsing, a tough vampire hunter, first appeared in Bram Stoker’s classic novel ‘Dracula’. In the previous films and literature, Van Helsing has dedicated his life to killing Dracula. Hugh Jackman played the role of Van Helsing in the 2004 film, by the same name. In the both the 2004 film and the new version, Van Helsing will not only face Dracula and his brides, but Frankenstein’s monster and werewolves as well. The director, cast, premiere date and plot of the remake have not been released

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Nov 13, 2015
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James Wan Producing The Full Length Version Of ‘Lights Out’

Many of you have seen the creepy three minute-long short film ‘Lights Out’, made by David F. Sandberg. For those who haven’t seen ‘Lights Out’ ,or just want to see it again, here it is, enjoy. The popular short film has been covered by most horror news outlets and is so popular that it is being developed into a full length film that will no doubt be even more intense and creepy. The full length version is being scripted by Eric Heisserer, directed by Sandberg and produced by James Wan (The Conjuring, Demonic). Gabriel Bateman, who is currently on the cast of ‘Stalker’ and also had a role on Wan’s ‘Annabelle’, will be starring in the film. No release date has been set at this time. James Wan

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Jun 18, 2015

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Lights Out Getting A Sequel

James Wan is now one of the leading names in horror. The incredibly talented writer/director/producer is responsible for four great franchises, The Conjuring, Insidious, Annabelle (the sequel is filming now) and Saw. Now, he’s adding a fifth franchise to the list. While his latest film, Lights Out is still in theaters, it has already been granted a sequel. The supernatural thriller did great during last week’s opening weekend, grossing over $60 million globally, 12 times its budget. Lights Out, based on the short film by the same name, was penned by Eric Heisserer, who will return for the sequel, Deadline reports. David F. Sandberg will be back to direct the sequel after he wraps filming Wan’s Annabelle 2. Lawrence Gray will produce. The film centers on Rebecca, a young woman who thought she left her childhood fears behind her. Growing up, she never was really sure what was real and what wasn’t when the lights went out. Now, her little

Continue reading →
Jul 28, 2016
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Van Helsing To Be The Next Film Universal Will Reboot

We reported back in 2014 the Universal Studios has a plan in place to reboot all of their classic monster films and build a shared universe. The new collection began with ‘Dracula Untold’ and they already have several reboots in various stages of production. Now, Van Helsing is joining Universal’s list. According to Variety, Universal has hired ‘Prometheus’s’ Jon Spaihts and Eric Heisserer (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010) to pen the new script. Van Helsing, a tough vampire hunter, first appeared in Bram Stoker’s classic novel ‘Dracula’. In the previous films and literature, Van Helsing has dedicated his life to killing Dracula. Hugh Jackman played the role of Van Helsing in the 2004 film, by the same name. In the both the 2004 film and the new version, Van Helsing will not only face Dracula and his brides, but Frankenstein’s monster and werewolves as well. The director, cast, premiere date and plot of the remake have not been released

Continue reading →
Nov 13, 2015
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James Wan Producing The Full Length Version Of ‘Lights Out’

Many of you have seen the creepy three minute-long short film ‘Lights Out’, made by David F. Sandberg. For those who haven’t seen ‘Lights Out’ ,or just want to see it again, here it is, enjoy. The popular short film has been covered by most horror news outlets and is so popular that it is being developed into a full length film that will no doubt be even more intense and creepy. The full length version is being scripted by Eric Heisserer, directed by Sandberg and produced by James Wan (The Conjuring, Demonic). Gabriel Bateman, who is currently on the cast of ‘Stalker’ and also had a role on Wan’s ‘Annabelle’, will be starring in the film. No release date has been set at this time. James Wan

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Jun 18, 2015