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John Krasinski Confirms He’s Directing ‘A Quiet Place 2’ And Reveals Release Date

Back in August the sequel to the hit high-tension horror film A Quiet Place was officially headed our way, but it was not revealed who would be directing or which cast members would be returning. Today, we can answer those questions. Director/star John Krasinski revealed via social media that he is returning to direct the sequel which he co-wrote with Bryan Woods and Scott Beck who he teamed up with on the 2018 hit. Emily Blunt who played the wife of Krasinski’s character Lee in the first film, and Milicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe who played his children are all currently in talks to return for the sequel. In A Quiet Place, an isolated family lived in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound. The intense, often heart-wrenching film was praised by viewers and critics alike, in fact, it made it on our Top 13 Films of 2018 list. A Quiet Place 2 is set to begin filming

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 24, 2019

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Practical Effects Horror ‘Await The Dawn’ Headed To Production

A family finds themselves in danger in writer-director Pablo Macho Maysonet IV‘s supernatural thriller Await the Dawn. The intensely paced horror film, Await the Dawn follows “A family in turmoil, traveling cross county in their RV to seek professional treatment for Jamie, the youngest child’s drug addiction. Their plans are quickly derailed as Howard, a desperate man with a terrible secret, ambushes them at gunpoint. With little to no reason given, he instructs them to transport him as far south as possible. However, they are quickly cut off by a mysterious pre-teen girl named Maggie. She may seem like a sweet all American girl, but deep inside, she harbors an immense otherworldly evil. The troubled family must now put their trust in their captor, as they try to survive the night…and Await the Dawn.” Leading the cast on their ride through hell are: Josh Server (Nickelodeon’s All That), Gregg Christie (This is the Year), Caitlyn Fletcher (The Red Suit), Mia

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 11, 2019

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‘A Quiet Place 2’ Set To Begin Filming This Summer

John Krasinki‘s 2018 horror film A Quiet Place was a hit with critics and audiences alike. We’ve already reported that Krasinski has been hard at work on a sequel. Today we can tell you that the sequel is well on its way. In fact, Production Weekly is reporting that A Quiet Place 2 is set to begin principal photography this summer in upstate New York. In the first film which he co-wrote and directed, Krasinski played the role of Lee Abbott, a man whose family is forced to live in silence in a post-apocalyptic world, hiding from monsters who attack at the smallest sound. Emily Blunt, Krasinski’s onscreen and real-life wife, starred as Evelyn a mother struggling to keep her family alive while preparing to give birth. Millicent Simmonds played the role of Evelyn and Lee’s daughter Regan and was the breakout star of the film. If you haven’t seen A Quiet Place yet, stop what you are doing, turn

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 7, 2019

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‘World War Z 2’ Is Dead In The Water

After years of rumors and false starts, the sequel to World War Z is officially dead in the water. David Fincher‘s WWZ 2, was set to begin production later year and film in Thailand, Spain, and Atlanta, Georgia, but has now officially been canceled according to The Playlist, likely due to budget concerns. It had been stated that the sequel would have had a smaller budget than the original which cost over $200 million to make, but evidently was still too costly to make. Brad Pitt would have reunited with Fincher for the movie. The two has previously worked on several films together including Fight Club and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Are you disappointed? Let us know.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 6, 2019

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Stevn Spielberg Produced Haunted House Movie ‘The Turning’ Delayed

Originally set to be released this year, the Steven Spielberg-produced horror thriller The Turning has been delayed until 2020. Universal has now scheduled the adaptation of The Turn of the Screw to arrive on January 24, 2020. Finn Wolfhard, Mackenzie Davis, and Brooklynn Prince lead the cast for the film that follows a young woman hired as the nanny to two orphans who are convinced that the country mansion they live in is haunted. Floria Sigismondi directed the film with Jade Bartlett penning the latest version of the script by Chad and Carey Hayes (The Conjuring 2). Scott Bernstein and Roy Lee are producing. Stephen Spielberg is serving as executive producer for The Turning.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 2, 2019

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‘The Strangers’ Director Bryan Bertino Set To Begin Production On ‘The Dark And The Wicked’

Bryan Bertino, the man behind The Strangers and most recently Mockingbird and the Monster, is in the director’s chair for The Dark and the Wicked, which he also wrote. In the film, two siblings are summoned back to the family farm, in the middle of nowhere, to await the inevitability of their father’s death. What initially appears to be a timeless ritual of loss and remembrance turns out to be something very different. Filming is set for Texas as early as February for The Dark and the Wicked, produced by Adrienne Biddle, Sonny Mallhi, and Kevin Matusow producing. Casting news should arrive soon according to Production Weekly.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 24, 2019

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‘World War Z 2’ Set To Begin Production Ahead Of Schedule

After five years fans are finally getting a sequel to Marc Forster’s World War Z, based on Max Brooks’ novel of the same name. Fight Club director David Fincher’s World War Z 2 is now going into production early. In fact, it’s set to begin in just a couple of weeks and will film in Spain and Thailand with production expected to stretch into 2020. Brad Pitt is returning to reprise his role as Gerry Lane, former United Nations employee who discovered the “zombie camouflage” in the first film after investigating the origin of the zombie outbreak.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 13, 2019

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Get Ready To Sink Your Teeth Into ‘The Meg 2’

The Meg (review) made waves earlier this year bringing in $527.7 million at box offices worldwide. So, it’s no surprise that the second installment is circling and getting ready to swim into production. Producer Catherine Xujun Ying and star Jason Statham have confirmed that the movie is coming. Both Statham and Bingbing Li are returning for the sequel. It’s still in the very early stages, but we’re working on it.” As for what the next movie will be about, Yung couldn’t reveal any specifics and only added, “We’re trying to keep it secret at this time.” With that being said, a giant prehistoric shark, or two, will more than likely be involved.” Ying has said. The Meg was based on Steve Alten’s 1997 novel Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror. Alten has already published seven other books in the series meaning we could see a lot more of the franchise. But let’s be honest, who doesn’t love giant sharks and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 8, 2018

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Blumhouse Teaming Up With Sony For Horror Film Adaptation Of ‘Fantasy Island’

Blumhouse and Sony Pictures are teaming up for a film adaptation of ABC’s long-running series Fantasy Island. According to Deadline this the film will be a bit different from the 80s series, it will be horror themed with a killer stalking the guests of the island. Truth or Dare’s Jeff Wadlow will be directing from the script that he co-wrote with Truth or Dare co-scribes Chris Roach and Jillian Jacobs. Lucy Hale (Truth or Dare) stars alongside Michael Pena (End of Watch), and Crazy Rich Asians’ Jimmy O. Yang. Fantasy Island is set to open in theaters on February 28, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 3, 2018

MoviesNews

Filming Has Wrapped On Mike Flanagan’s Stephen King Adaptation ‘Doctor Sleep’

Warner Bros. has now announced that filming has officially wrapped on Mike Flanagan‘s Doctor Sleep, the sequel to Stephen King‘s The Shining. So that’s a wrap on DOCTOR SLEEP! It’s been a long, crazy, truly unique experience. I read the novel as soon as it came out back in 2013, fascinated and moved by the epic story of Dan Torrance and Abra Stone, but I never imagined for a moment that I’d be the person to bring it to the big screen. It’s been an honor to spend the last five months with this fantastic cast and crew, and to be trusted with Stephen King’s extraordinary story. One of the highlights of my career, without a doubt.” Flangan said. “Shine on, everyone. Shine on.“ Ewan McGregor stars as adult Danny Torrance with Alex Essoe playing the role of Wendy Torrance. Carl Lumby, Kyliegh Curran, Bruce Greenwood, Rebecca Ferguson, Alyn Lind, and Jocelin Donahue also star. Jacob Tremblay plays the role

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 2, 2018

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