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Release Date Announced For Upcoming James Wan Produced A.I. Horror ‘M3GAN’

Allison Williams (Get Out) has now signed on to star in as well as executive produce the upcoming Blumhouse horror movie M3GAN, whose release date has just been announced as January 13, 2023. Williams stars Gemma, a brilliant roboticist at a toy company. Using artificial intelligence, she creates M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to be a kid’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. After unexpectedly gaining custody of her orphaned niece, Gemma introduces her to a M3GAN prototype, which has unimaginable consequences. Akela Cooper (Malignant, “Luke Cage”) wrote the script based on a story by James Wan and Gerard Johnstone (Housebound) who will be directing the film. Jason Blum and James Wan are producing. Michael Clear, of Wan’s Atomic Monster, will executive produce with Judson Scott. Ryan Turek will executive produce for Blumhouse. Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath will executive produce for Divide/Conquer. Mark Katchur and Allison Williams will also serve as executive producers.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2022

Netflix Unveils Trailer For James Wan-Produced Series “Archive 81” Ahead Of Premiere

The trailer for Netflix’s new James Wan-produced series “Archive 81” has arrived. The found-footage style series looks creepy AF, which is what we’ve come to expect from Wan. “Archive 81” is based on the popular podcast of the same name and centers on a man that has been hired to restore a collection of damaged videotapes made by a documentary filmmaker named Melody Pendras (Dina Shihabi) in 1994 that looks into a cult at the Visser apartment building. Dan finds himself becoming obsessed with uncovering what happened to Melody and becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago. “Archive 81” will premiere on Netflix on January 14, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 5, 2022
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Overlord Star Pilou Asbæk Joins The New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Adaptation

The new take on Stephen King’s tale Salem’s Lot continues to add to its cast. The latest addition to the vampire film from writer-director Gary Dauberman (It, The Nun), is the Overlord and “Game of Thrones” actor Pilou Asbæk who will play the pivotal role of Richard Straker, the vampire’s familiar. In Salem’s Lot, author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman) returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire. The cast for Salem’s Lot, produced by James Wan, also includes Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, Spencer Treat Clark, Alfred Woodward, and William Sadler. This isn’t the first adaptation of the story. In 1979, Tobe Hooper directed Salem’s Lot which was followed by A Return to Salem’s Lot in 1987 by Lary Cohen. The is also the mini-series that aired in 2004 that starred Rob Lowe. Roy Lee and Mark Wolper will also

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2021
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Movie Review: Malignant Is Absolutely Insane

It’s been five years since horror heavy hitter James Wan has directed a horror film, well, he’s back with the new movie Malignant. Earlier this month he promised it would be “new and different”, by god he was right. You’ve never seen anything like Malignant before! I will tell you this, I was not prepared for the level of bat shit insanity this movie reaches when I hit play. And it was awesome! The film centers on Madison (Anabelle Wallis), trapped in an abusive marriage. After a head injury, she suddenly begins to have shocking visions of grisly murders. Madison’s torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities and her past is coming back to haunt her. Anabelle Wallis does an amazing job of giving viewers a relatable character that they can have sympathy for. When the big twist comes, she rises to the occasion. Speaking of the twist, all I can say is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2021
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William Sadler Joins The Cast Of The New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Movie

As filming begins on the new adaptation of Stephen King‘s Salem’s Lot cast continues to be announced with the latest being prolific actor William Sadler, who made the announcement himself on Twitter. Just started filming “Salem’s Lot” based on @StephenKing’s terrifying novel. 🙏 Stay tuned. — William Sadler (@Wm_Sadler) September 8, 2021 Sadler joins previously announced cast member Lewis Pullman (The Strangers: Prey at Night) who will be starring as author Ben Mears who returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot seeking inspiration for his next book only to find his hometown is being preyed upon by a vampire. Together with a ragtag group of people, he sets out to fight the monster. Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, and Spencer Treat Clark will also star in the film produced by James Wan, and written, directed, and executive produced by Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Sadler is not new to Stephen King adaptations, he starred in 2007’s The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2021
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James Wan Promises ‘Malignant’ Is “New And Different” In The Second Trailer

It’s been five years since horror icon James Wan has directed a horror film, with the last being The Conjuring 2. Well, he’s finally back in the director’s chair for one of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year, Malignant, which Wan promises is something “new and different” in the film’s second trailer that has just arrived. In Malignant, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, George Young, Jake Abel, Michole Briana White, Ingrid Bisu, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on the story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Malignant opens in theaters and premieres on HBO Max on September 10, 2021, from Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2021
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New Stills Arrive Ahead Of September Release Of James Wan’s ‘Malignant’

It’s been five years since horror icon James Wan has directed a horror film, with the last being The Conjuring 2. Well, he’s finally back in the director’s chair for one of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year, Malignant which will premiere this September. And we’ve got a batch of images that tease a tension-filled film. In Malignant, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, George Young, Jake Abel, Michole Briana White, Ingrid Bisu, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on the story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Wan has several other horror films in the works. He is producing the new Salem’s Lot adaptation, the new Tommyknockers film, and The Nun 2, just to name a few. Malignant opens in theaters and premieres on HBO Max

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2021
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Lewis Pullman Cast As The Lead In New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Adaptation

Stephen King adaptations continue to reign supreme. Recently the Epix vampire series “Chapelwaite” (review), based on King’s short story Jerusalem’s Lot, made its premiere. Now, a new adaptation of King’s Salem’s Lot is on its way from horror legend James Wan who is producing the film written, directed, and executive produced by Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Today, the first casting news has arrived. THR is reporting that Lewis Pullman (The Strangers: Prey at Night) will be starring as author Ben Mears who returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot seeking inspiration for his next book only to find his hometown is being preyed upon by a vampire. Together with a ragtag group of residence, he sets out to fight the monster. The new adaptation has been in the works for a while. Back in 2019, Dauberman teased what’s to come in a conversation with Slash Film. “I did have a unique way into it but

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2021
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Amazon’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Series Gets A October Premiere Date

The upcoming James Wan produced “I Know What You Did Last Summer” series officially has a premiere date which was announced during Comic-Con@Home by showrunner Sara Goodman who also shared new details about the show. According to Goodman, the series is “Real, dysfunctional, and completely unpredictable,” as well as promising that the series is packed with “drama, a lot of blood, violence, [and] psychological stuff as well.” There will be blood… also I’ve put little Easter eggs throughout the season for those diehard fans,” Goodman said. “[But] you absolutely do not have to have seen the movie or anything else to be a fan of the show. We have eight episodes to explore these characters who are not just running from a stalker, they are also having relationships and having issues with their families, and they are dealing with their fucking lives. There’s more than just the mystery of who’s after them. It’s very much a mystery of who they

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2021
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Ronny Chieng Joins The Cast Of Blumhouse’s Horror Thriller ‘M3gan’

Crazy Rich Asians actor Ronny Chieng has joined the cast of Blumhouse’s and Atomic Monster’s upcoming horror thriller M3gan. Written by Akela Cooper, the script is based on a story by James Wan, and Gerard Johnstone (Housebound) who will direct the film. In the film, “Allison Williams plays Gemma, a brilliant roboticist at a toy company. She uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to be a kid’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. After unexpectedly gaining custody of her orphaned niece, Gemma enlists the help of the M3GAN prototype – a decision that has unimaginable consequences.” Jason Blum and James Wan are producing the thriller. Michael Clear, of Wan’s Atomic Monster banner, will executive produce with Judson Scott shepherding for the company. Blumhouse’s Ryan Turek will executive produce. Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath will executive produce for Divide/Conquer. Mark Katchur and Allison Williams will also serve as executive producers. Blumhouse and Atomic Monster will produce

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 26, 2021

More from James Wan

Release Date Announced For Upcoming James Wan Produced A.I. Horror ‘M3GAN’

Allison Williams (Get Out) has now signed on to star in as well as executive produce the upcoming Blumhouse horror movie M3GAN, whose release date has just been announced as January 13, 2023. Williams stars Gemma, a brilliant roboticist at a toy company. Using artificial intelligence, she creates M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to be a kid’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. After unexpectedly gaining custody of her orphaned niece, Gemma introduces her to a M3GAN prototype, which has unimaginable consequences. Akela Cooper (Malignant, “Luke Cage”) wrote the script based on a story by James Wan and Gerard Johnstone (Housebound) who will be directing the film. Jason Blum and James Wan are producing. Michael Clear, of Wan’s Atomic Monster, will executive produce with Judson Scott. Ryan Turek will executive produce for Blumhouse. Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath will executive produce for Divide/Conquer. Mark Katchur and Allison Williams will also serve as executive producers.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 20, 2022

Netflix Unveils Trailer For James Wan-Produced Series “Archive 81” Ahead Of Premiere

The trailer for Netflix’s new James Wan-produced series “Archive 81” has arrived. The found-footage style series looks creepy AF, which is what we’ve come to expect from Wan. “Archive 81” is based on the popular podcast of the same name and centers on a man that has been hired to restore a collection of damaged videotapes made by a documentary filmmaker named Melody Pendras (Dina Shihabi) in 1994 that looks into a cult at the Visser apartment building. Dan finds himself becoming obsessed with uncovering what happened to Melody and becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago. “Archive 81” will premiere on Netflix on January 14, 2022.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 5, 2022
Horror Fuel

Overlord Star Pilou Asbæk Joins The New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Adaptation

The new take on Stephen King’s tale Salem’s Lot continues to add to its cast. The latest addition to the vampire film from writer-director Gary Dauberman (It, The Nun), is the Overlord and “Game of Thrones” actor Pilou Asbæk who will play the pivotal role of Richard Straker, the vampire’s familiar. In Salem’s Lot, author Ben Mears (Lewis Pullman) returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in search of inspiration for his next book only to discover his hometown is being preyed upon by a bloodthirsty vampire. The cast for Salem’s Lot, produced by James Wan, also includes Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, Spencer Treat Clark, Alfred Woodward, and William Sadler. This isn’t the first adaptation of the story. In 1979, Tobe Hooper directed Salem’s Lot which was followed by A Return to Salem’s Lot in 1987 by Lary Cohen. The is also the mini-series that aired in 2004 that starred Rob Lowe. Roy Lee and Mark Wolper will also

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 25, 2021
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: Malignant Is Absolutely Insane

It’s been five years since horror heavy hitter James Wan has directed a horror film, well, he’s back with the new movie Malignant. Earlier this month he promised it would be “new and different”, by god he was right. You’ve never seen anything like Malignant before! I will tell you this, I was not prepared for the level of bat shit insanity this movie reaches when I hit play. And it was awesome! The film centers on Madison (Anabelle Wallis), trapped in an abusive marriage. After a head injury, she suddenly begins to have shocking visions of grisly murders. Madison’s torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities and her past is coming back to haunt her. Anabelle Wallis does an amazing job of giving viewers a relatable character that they can have sympathy for. When the big twist comes, she rises to the occasion. Speaking of the twist, all I can say is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 14, 2021
Horror Fuel

William Sadler Joins The Cast Of The New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Movie

As filming begins on the new adaptation of Stephen King‘s Salem’s Lot cast continues to be announced with the latest being prolific actor William Sadler, who made the announcement himself on Twitter. Just started filming “Salem’s Lot” based on @StephenKing’s terrifying novel. 🙏 Stay tuned. — William Sadler (@Wm_Sadler) September 8, 2021 Sadler joins previously announced cast member Lewis Pullman (The Strangers: Prey at Night) who will be starring as author Ben Mears who returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot seeking inspiration for his next book only to find his hometown is being preyed upon by a vampire. Together with a ragtag group of people, he sets out to fight the monster. Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, and Spencer Treat Clark will also star in the film produced by James Wan, and written, directed, and executive produced by Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Sadler is not new to Stephen King adaptations, he starred in 2007’s The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 12, 2021
Horror Fuel

James Wan Promises ‘Malignant’ Is “New And Different” In The Second Trailer

It’s been five years since horror icon James Wan has directed a horror film, with the last being The Conjuring 2. Well, he’s finally back in the director’s chair for one of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year, Malignant, which Wan promises is something “new and different” in the film’s second trailer that has just arrived. In Malignant, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, George Young, Jake Abel, Michole Briana White, Ingrid Bisu, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on the story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Malignant opens in theaters and premieres on HBO Max on September 10, 2021, from Warner Bros.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 4, 2021
Horror Fuel

New Stills Arrive Ahead Of September Release Of James Wan’s ‘Malignant’

It’s been five years since horror icon James Wan has directed a horror film, with the last being The Conjuring 2. Well, he’s finally back in the director’s chair for one of the most highly anticipated horror films of the year, Malignant which will premiere this September. And we’ve got a batch of images that tease a tension-filled film. In Malignant, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, Mckenna Grace, George Young, Jake Abel, Michole Briana White, Ingrid Bisu, and Jacqueline McKenzie star. Akela Cooper and JT Petty penned the script based on the story by Wan and Ingrid Bisu. Wan has several other horror films in the works. He is producing the new Salem’s Lot adaptation, the new Tommyknockers film, and The Nun 2, just to name a few. Malignant opens in theaters and premieres on HBO Max

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2021
Horror Fuel

Lewis Pullman Cast As The Lead In New ‘Salem’s Lot’ Adaptation

Stephen King adaptations continue to reign supreme. Recently the Epix vampire series “Chapelwaite” (review), based on King’s short story Jerusalem’s Lot, made its premiere. Now, a new adaptation of King’s Salem’s Lot is on its way from horror legend James Wan who is producing the film written, directed, and executive produced by Gary Dauberman (It, Annabelle Comes Home, The Nun). Today, the first casting news has arrived. THR is reporting that Lewis Pullman (The Strangers: Prey at Night) will be starring as author Ben Mears who returns to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot seeking inspiration for his next book only to find his hometown is being preyed upon by a vampire. Together with a ragtag group of residence, he sets out to fight the monster. The new adaptation has been in the works for a while. Back in 2019, Dauberman teased what’s to come in a conversation with Slash Film. “I did have a unique way into it but

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 28, 2021
Horror Fuel

Amazon’s “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Series Gets A October Premiere Date

The upcoming James Wan produced “I Know What You Did Last Summer” series officially has a premiere date which was announced during Comic-Con@Home by showrunner Sara Goodman who also shared new details about the show. According to Goodman, the series is “Real, dysfunctional, and completely unpredictable,” as well as promising that the series is packed with “drama, a lot of blood, violence, [and] psychological stuff as well.” There will be blood… also I’ve put little Easter eggs throughout the season for those diehard fans,” Goodman said. “[But] you absolutely do not have to have seen the movie or anything else to be a fan of the show. We have eight episodes to explore these characters who are not just running from a stalker, they are also having relationships and having issues with their families, and they are dealing with their fucking lives. There’s more than just the mystery of who’s after them. It’s very much a mystery of who they

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 24, 2021
Horror Fuel

Ronny Chieng Joins The Cast Of Blumhouse’s Horror Thriller ‘M3gan’

Crazy Rich Asians actor Ronny Chieng has joined the cast of Blumhouse’s and Atomic Monster’s upcoming horror thriller M3gan. Written by Akela Cooper, the script is based on a story by James Wan, and Gerard Johnstone (Housebound) who will direct the film. In the film, “Allison Williams plays Gemma, a brilliant roboticist at a toy company. She uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to be a kid’s greatest companion and a parent’s greatest ally. After unexpectedly gaining custody of her orphaned niece, Gemma enlists the help of the M3GAN prototype – a decision that has unimaginable consequences.” Jason Blum and James Wan are producing the thriller. Michael Clear, of Wan’s Atomic Monster banner, will executive produce with Judson Scott shepherding for the company. Blumhouse’s Ryan Turek will executive produce. Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath will executive produce for Divide/Conquer. Mark Katchur and Allison Williams will also serve as executive producers. Blumhouse and Atomic Monster will produce

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 26, 2021
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