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‘Wrong Turn’ Reboot’s Title And Poster Racks Up Interest

Not only has the first poster arrived for the 2020 reboot of the Wrong Turn (*sigh), but the official title has also been revealed as Wrong Turn: The Foundation. Alan B. McElroy, the writer of the original Wrong Turn, wrote The Foundation, directed by Mike P. Nelson (The Domestics) and starring Matthew Modine (Stranger Things), Damien Maffei (Haunt), Bill Sage (Hap and Leonard), and Emma Dumont. Filming in Ohio has now wrapped and according to Movieweb, “The story will follow a new group of young friends venturing through the woods of the Appalachian Trail where they apparently take a wrong turn and come across a hidden society of people who’ve been living in the mountains for hundreds of years. Called “The Foundation,” this new group seems to be different in many ways from the inbred killers we remember from the other movies.” As soon as the 2020 premiere date is announced we’ll let you know.

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Nov 30, 2019
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Elizabeth Banks Set to Direct And Star In Universal’s ‘The Invisible Woman’

A new version of The Invisible Woman, is currently in development over at Universal Pictures with Elizabeth Banks (Brightburn) set to direct and star. Banks pitched the film based on Universal’s original The Invisible Woman, released in 1940, which starred Virginia Bruce. She will also be serving as a producer alongside her husband Max Handleman under their Brownstone Productions banner. There is no word if The Invisible woman will be a remake, reboot, or something entirely new. The original film centers on “an attractive model with an ulterior motive volunteer as a guinea pig for an invisibility machine.” News about the project comes three months ahead of the premiere of Universal and Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man, starring Elizabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). The Invisible Man arrives in theaters on February 28, 2020.

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Nov 28, 2019
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James Wan Teases ‘Malignant’ In New Behind The Scenes Image

James Wan revealed on his Facebook page that he is in the “home Stretch” of filming his upcoming horror film Malignant, which has no connection to his Maligngnat Man comic. He also shared a new behind-the-scenes image. Maddie Hasson, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Abel, Ingrid Bisu, George Young, Michole Briana White, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Wan is directing and producing under his Atomic Monster banner. Wan co-wrote the script with Ingrid Bisu. At the moment, the plot is being kept under wraps, but it is said to be part of the Giallo sub-genre. We do know that Malignant will debut in theaters on August 14, 2020.

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Nov 27, 2019
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Things Take A Terrifying Turn For A Small Town In ‘Antlers’ (Trailer)

Things take a horrifying turn for the small-town in the trailer for Antlers, from producer Guillermo del Toro. In the trailer we see a teacher (Keri Russell) looking absolutely terrified, a town in the clutches of fear, and a young boy (Jeremy Thomas) collecting dead things to feed a mysterious monster lurking in the dark. Directed by Scott Cooper and set in an Oregon village, the film also stars as Jesse Plemons, who is investigating the little boy’s secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane also star. C. Henry Chaisson and Nick Antosca (“The Act”, “Channel Zero”) penned the script which is based on Antosca’s short story titled “The Quiet Boy.” Fox Searchlight will unleash Antlers in theaters on April 17, 2020.

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Nov 23, 2019
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The Past Haunts The Trailer For ‘Antebellum’ – From The Producer Of Get Out & US

The first teaser has arrived for the new thriller Antebellum, from the producer of Get Out and US, Sean McKittrick. Groundbreaking writer-directors Gerard Bush and Christoper Renz (Bush+Renz) take us on the nail-biting journey of successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) as she finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. Kiersey Clemons, Jena Malone, Jack Huston, Eric Lange, Gabourey Sidibe, and Robert Aramayo also star. Bush and Renz are producing alongside McKittrick, Zev Foreman (Colossal), and Raymond Mansfield (Get Out), with Alex G. Scott (Lady Bird) executive producing. Antebellum is expected to open in theaters in the Spring of 2020, from Lionsgate.

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Nov 21, 2019
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Three Main Stars Returning For Scream 5

Horror fans will be excited to learn that apparently a new Scream film is currently in development at Spyglass. It’s been nearly a decade since the Scream 4 was released. While there’s no word on exactly what the film be, reportedly, Spyglass will be bringing back the three main cast members of the franchise, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and David Arquette. While it hasn’t been confirmed, it does give hope to fans that it will be a real sequel and not a reboot that no one wants to see. This will be the first film of the franchise not directed by Wes Craven. As of right now, Kevin Williamson who wrote most of the franchise is not returning either. Hopefully, we’ll learn more soon. In the meantime, we’ll keep our fingers crossed that the new film is a true sequel with the original cast. In the meantime, fans can see Ghostface in action in the fourth season of the “Scream”

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Nov 19, 2019
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Get Lost In The Trailer For ‘Dwellers’ – Produced By Megadeth’s David Ellefson

Blair Witch meets C.H.U.D. in Dwellers from Bango Tango musician turned actor-writer-director Drew Fortier (Thanks. And Sorry: The Chuck Moseley Movie). In the film, while shooting a documentary about the suspicious disappearances within the homeless community, a filmmaker and his crew go missing after uncovering a terrifying secret below the city’s surface. Frontier stars alongside James L. Edwards, Douglas Esper, Rick Jermain, and Dustin Boltjes. Produced by Megadeth’s David Ellefson and Thom Hazaert of Ellefson Films, Dwellers is still making its festival rounds. Hopefully, a release date will be announced soon.

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Nov 16, 2019
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Occult Horror ‘The Wretched’ To Be Unleashed By IFC Midnight

Following its world premiere at the Fantasia film festival, IFC Midnight has acquired the North American rights to The Wretched, Deadline is reporting. The occult horror film from writer-directors Brett and Drew Pierce (Deadheads) follows a defiant teenage boy, struggling with his parent’s imminent divorce, who faces off with a thousand-year-old witch, who is living beneath the skin of the woman next door. Starring John-Paul Howard (“Hell or High Water”), Piper Curda (I Didn’t Do It), Azie Tesfai (“Supergirl”), and Kevin Bigley (Netflix’s “Upload”) the film has been described as “a dead serious new spin on witchcraft cinema, with a fresh set of rules, likeable and developed teen characters, a ton of surprising scares, and a cauldron of imaginatively gruesome special makeup effects.” The Wretched is set to be released in 2020. Check out the creepy trailer.

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Nov 16, 2019
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‘The Conjuring 3’ Will Be A “Different Beast”

The Conjuring universe is quickly becoming one of the largest the horror franchises we’ve ever seen and there’s no sign of it slowing. The original James Wan-directed film gave way to one sequel already, plus the Annabelle trilogy, The Nun, The Curse of La Llorona, and now, The Conjuring 3. In The Conjuring 3, Ed and Lorraine Warren will return for a new scare. Patrick Wilson, who stars as Ed, shed some light on the sequel recently during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The process [of making Conjuring 3] was fantastic, and it’s a much different feel,” Wilson stated. “It’s still the same bones; it’s still very much Ed and Lorraine. Again, we are pushing our characters to places they haven’t gone, but the film will be a really nice addition because it’s definitely a different beast. Pun intended.” The Conjuring 3 began production this past June in Atlanta with Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona) in the

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Nov 16, 2019
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Vertical Nabs Horror ‘Blood On Her Name’ With Plans For Early 2020 Release

Vertical Entertainment has announced that it is acquiring English Speaking World rights to Neo-Noir Blood On Her Name at AFM. Starring Bethany Anne Lind (REPRISAL, OZARK), Will Patton (REMEMBER THE TITANS, ARMAGEDDON), and Elizabeth Röhm (AMERICAN HUSTLE, JOY) the film made its World Premiere in July at the Fantasia International Film Festival followed by a US premiere at Beyond Fest. Vertical will roll out a theatrical day & date release in early 2020. Blood On Her Name centers on a single mother (Lind) who’s panicked decision to cover up an accidental killing spirals out of control when her conscience demands she return the dead man’s body to his family. Directed by Matthew Pope, who makes his feature debut, Blood On Her Name was co-written by Pope and producer Don M. Thompson under the Rising Creek Banner. Thompson said “Matt and I always imagined this film to be a character piece wrapped in the body of a thriller, something we hope

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Nov 15, 2019

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‘Wrong Turn’ Reboot’s Title And Poster Racks Up Interest

Not only has the first poster arrived for the 2020 reboot of the Wrong Turn (*sigh), but the official title has also been revealed as Wrong Turn: The Foundation. Alan B. McElroy, the writer of the original Wrong Turn, wrote The Foundation, directed by Mike P. Nelson (The Domestics) and starring Matthew Modine (Stranger Things), Damien Maffei (Haunt), Bill Sage (Hap and Leonard), and Emma Dumont. Filming in Ohio has now wrapped and according to Movieweb, “The story will follow a new group of young friends venturing through the woods of the Appalachian Trail where they apparently take a wrong turn and come across a hidden society of people who’ve been living in the mountains for hundreds of years. Called “The Foundation,” this new group seems to be different in many ways from the inbred killers we remember from the other movies.” As soon as the 2020 premiere date is announced we’ll let you know.

Continue reading →
Nov 30, 2019
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Elizabeth Banks Set to Direct And Star In Universal’s ‘The Invisible Woman’

A new version of The Invisible Woman, is currently in development over at Universal Pictures with Elizabeth Banks (Brightburn) set to direct and star. Banks pitched the film based on Universal’s original The Invisible Woman, released in 1940, which starred Virginia Bruce. She will also be serving as a producer alongside her husband Max Handleman under their Brownstone Productions banner. There is no word if The Invisible woman will be a remake, reboot, or something entirely new. The original film centers on “an attractive model with an ulterior motive volunteer as a guinea pig for an invisibility machine.” News about the project comes three months ahead of the premiere of Universal and Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man, starring Elizabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). The Invisible Man arrives in theaters on February 28, 2020.

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Nov 28, 2019
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James Wan Teases ‘Malignant’ In New Behind The Scenes Image

James Wan revealed on his Facebook page that he is in the “home Stretch” of filming his upcoming horror film Malignant, which has no connection to his Maligngnat Man comic. He also shared a new behind-the-scenes image. Maddie Hasson, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Abel, Ingrid Bisu, George Young, Michole Briana White, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Wan is directing and producing under his Atomic Monster banner. Wan co-wrote the script with Ingrid Bisu. At the moment, the plot is being kept under wraps, but it is said to be part of the Giallo sub-genre. We do know that Malignant will debut in theaters on August 14, 2020.

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Nov 27, 2019
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Things Take A Terrifying Turn For A Small Town In ‘Antlers’ (Trailer)

Things take a horrifying turn for the small-town in the trailer for Antlers, from producer Guillermo del Toro. In the trailer we see a teacher (Keri Russell) looking absolutely terrified, a town in the clutches of fear, and a young boy (Jeremy Thomas) collecting dead things to feed a mysterious monster lurking in the dark. Directed by Scott Cooper and set in an Oregon village, the film also stars as Jesse Plemons, who is investigating the little boy’s secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane also star. C. Henry Chaisson and Nick Antosca (“The Act”, “Channel Zero”) penned the script which is based on Antosca’s short story titled “The Quiet Boy.” Fox Searchlight will unleash Antlers in theaters on April 17, 2020.

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Nov 23, 2019
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The Past Haunts The Trailer For ‘Antebellum’ – From The Producer Of Get Out & US

The first teaser has arrived for the new thriller Antebellum, from the producer of Get Out and US, Sean McKittrick. Groundbreaking writer-directors Gerard Bush and Christoper Renz (Bush+Renz) take us on the nail-biting journey of successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) as she finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it’s too late. Kiersey Clemons, Jena Malone, Jack Huston, Eric Lange, Gabourey Sidibe, and Robert Aramayo also star. Bush and Renz are producing alongside McKittrick, Zev Foreman (Colossal), and Raymond Mansfield (Get Out), with Alex G. Scott (Lady Bird) executive producing. Antebellum is expected to open in theaters in the Spring of 2020, from Lionsgate.

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Nov 21, 2019
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Three Main Stars Returning For Scream 5

Horror fans will be excited to learn that apparently a new Scream film is currently in development at Spyglass. It’s been nearly a decade since the Scream 4 was released. While there’s no word on exactly what the film be, reportedly, Spyglass will be bringing back the three main cast members of the franchise, Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, and David Arquette. While it hasn’t been confirmed, it does give hope to fans that it will be a real sequel and not a reboot that no one wants to see. This will be the first film of the franchise not directed by Wes Craven. As of right now, Kevin Williamson who wrote most of the franchise is not returning either. Hopefully, we’ll learn more soon. In the meantime, we’ll keep our fingers crossed that the new film is a true sequel with the original cast. In the meantime, fans can see Ghostface in action in the fourth season of the “Scream”

Continue reading →
Nov 19, 2019
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Get Lost In The Trailer For ‘Dwellers’ – Produced By Megadeth’s David Ellefson

Blair Witch meets C.H.U.D. in Dwellers from Bango Tango musician turned actor-writer-director Drew Fortier (Thanks. And Sorry: The Chuck Moseley Movie). In the film, while shooting a documentary about the suspicious disappearances within the homeless community, a filmmaker and his crew go missing after uncovering a terrifying secret below the city’s surface. Frontier stars alongside James L. Edwards, Douglas Esper, Rick Jermain, and Dustin Boltjes. Produced by Megadeth’s David Ellefson and Thom Hazaert of Ellefson Films, Dwellers is still making its festival rounds. Hopefully, a release date will be announced soon.

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Nov 16, 2019
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Occult Horror ‘The Wretched’ To Be Unleashed By IFC Midnight

Following its world premiere at the Fantasia film festival, IFC Midnight has acquired the North American rights to The Wretched, Deadline is reporting. The occult horror film from writer-directors Brett and Drew Pierce (Deadheads) follows a defiant teenage boy, struggling with his parent’s imminent divorce, who faces off with a thousand-year-old witch, who is living beneath the skin of the woman next door. Starring John-Paul Howard (“Hell or High Water”), Piper Curda (I Didn’t Do It), Azie Tesfai (“Supergirl”), and Kevin Bigley (Netflix’s “Upload”) the film has been described as “a dead serious new spin on witchcraft cinema, with a fresh set of rules, likeable and developed teen characters, a ton of surprising scares, and a cauldron of imaginatively gruesome special makeup effects.” The Wretched is set to be released in 2020. Check out the creepy trailer.

Continue reading →
Nov 16, 2019
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‘The Conjuring 3’ Will Be A “Different Beast”

The Conjuring universe is quickly becoming one of the largest the horror franchises we’ve ever seen and there’s no sign of it slowing. The original James Wan-directed film gave way to one sequel already, plus the Annabelle trilogy, The Nun, The Curse of La Llorona, and now, The Conjuring 3. In The Conjuring 3, Ed and Lorraine Warren will return for a new scare. Patrick Wilson, who stars as Ed, shed some light on the sequel recently during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. The process [of making Conjuring 3] was fantastic, and it’s a much different feel,” Wilson stated. “It’s still the same bones; it’s still very much Ed and Lorraine. Again, we are pushing our characters to places they haven’t gone, but the film will be a really nice addition because it’s definitely a different beast. Pun intended.” The Conjuring 3 began production this past June in Atlanta with Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona) in the

Continue reading →
Nov 16, 2019
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Vertical Nabs Horror ‘Blood On Her Name’ With Plans For Early 2020 Release

Vertical Entertainment has announced that it is acquiring English Speaking World rights to Neo-Noir Blood On Her Name at AFM. Starring Bethany Anne Lind (REPRISAL, OZARK), Will Patton (REMEMBER THE TITANS, ARMAGEDDON), and Elizabeth Röhm (AMERICAN HUSTLE, JOY) the film made its World Premiere in July at the Fantasia International Film Festival followed by a US premiere at Beyond Fest. Vertical will roll out a theatrical day & date release in early 2020. Blood On Her Name centers on a single mother (Lind) who’s panicked decision to cover up an accidental killing spirals out of control when her conscience demands she return the dead man’s body to his family. Directed by Matthew Pope, who makes his feature debut, Blood On Her Name was co-written by Pope and producer Don M. Thompson under the Rising Creek Banner. Thompson said “Matt and I always imagined this film to be a character piece wrapped in the body of a thriller, something we hope

Continue reading →
Nov 15, 2019