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New ‘Van Helsing’ Movie On Its Way From ‘Overlord’ Director

Universal is continuing to add new versions of their classic Universal Monster franchise. Deadline is reporting that a new movie that centers on Van Helsing is now in the works. Horror heavy hitter James Wan (The Conjuring) will be producing the movie with Overlord‘s Julius Avery in the director’s chair. Eric Pearson wrote the original script, which Avery is rewriting. Van Helsing has long been the mortal enemy of Dracula and hunts down and slays monsters of all kinds. First mentioned in Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1897, the character was played by Anthony Hopkins in 1992’s film adaptation by director Francis Ford Coppola. Hugh Jackman starred in the role in 2004’s Van Helsing written and directed by Stephen Sommers. Syfy’s series also featured a Van Helsing, this time it was Vanessa Van Helsing (Kelly Overton), the descendent of Abraham Van Helsing. There is no word yet about who will star in the new film. Following the success of The Invisible

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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Peter Dinklage In Talks To Star In ‘The Toxic Avenger Reboot’

Troma is going mainstream with a reboot of the horror-comedy The Toxic Avenger which is being produced by Legendary Pictures, the company that brought you Jurassic Park, Crimson Peak, and many other blockbusters. According to Deadline, “Game of Thrones” actor Peter Dinklage is currently in talks to star in the film that will be directed by Macon Blair writer and director of Netflix’s I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore. There is no word yet what role Dinklage will play. The Toxic Avenger premiered in 1984 as a successful midnight movie in New York, becoming a cult classic and going on to spawn three sequels, a cartoon series, a musical, and a Marvel comic. In the movie, Toxic Avenger was created when a meek, bullied mop boy named Melvin falls into toxic waste. After mutating he sets out to stop evildoers. Loyd Kaufman, creator of Toxic Avenger and co-creator of Troma Studios will be producing along with his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 1, 2020
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‘Castle Freak’ Reboot Will Debut On Shudder

The “reimagining” of Dennis Paoli and Stuart Gordon’s 1995 Full Moon horror cult classic will debut this December Shudder ahead of its arrival on Digital and VOD. The film marks the directorial debut of award-winning special effects artist Tate Steinsiek (“Face-Off”, Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich) In the film, after she is permanently blinded in a tragic car accident, Rebecca receives some bizarre news: her long-lost-mother has recently passed away, leaving her their family’s ancestral castle. Traveling to the estate with a group of friends, Rebecca hopes it will be an opportunity for her to reconnect with a past she never knew—and a mother who seemingly left her behind. When mysterious happenings begin to occur and her friends begin to die, Rebecca must unravel her family’s mysterious history. Clair Catherine, Jake Horowitz (The Vast of Night), Chris Galust (Give Me Liberty), Kika Magalhaes (The Eyes of My Mother), Emily Sweet (Syn), Elisha Pratt (“True Detective”), and Omar Brunson (Shadow Fighter)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2020
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Dwayne Johnson Is Rebooting 2002’s ‘The Scorpion King’

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is teaming up with Universal and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions for the reboot of the 2002 movie The Scorpion King in which Johnson played the title role. ‘The Scorpion King’ was my very first role ever on the silver screen and I’m honored and excited to reimagine and deliver this cool mythology to a new generation.” Variety quotes Johnson as saying. In the original, a desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy’s key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert, and prepares for a final showdown. The Scorpion King served as somewhat of a prequel explaining the backstory of Johnson’s character that appears briefly in The Mummy Returns, which was plagued with terrible CGI. The new script is being penned by Jonathan Herman, produced by Johnson and Garcia, along with Hiram Garcia, Seven Bucks’ production president. Here’s a look back at the original trailer for

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 12, 2020
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Saban Films Acquires The Rights To The ‘Wrong Turn’ Reboot

Saban Films has snagged the rights from Constantin Films to the upcoming reboot of the 2003 movie Wrong Turn that went on to spawn six sequels and has plans to take if to AFM this week. Wrong Turn follows a group of friends hiking the Appalachian Trail, who are confronted by ‘The Foundation’, a community of people who have lived in the mountains for hundreds of years. Mike P. Nelson’s reboot of Wrong Turn stars Charlotte Vega (The Lodgers), Matthew Modine (“Stranger Things”, 47 Meters Down), Damian Maffei (The Strangers: Prey at Night, Haunt), and Bill Sage (“Hap and Leonard”). Mister Smith Entertainment is handling worldwide sales for Constantin Film productions this week out of the AFM, where it will be screening for buyers. The franchise reboot was written by Alan B. McElroy, the writer of the original film. Robert Kulzer, Constantin Film, in association with James Harris, Tea Shop Productions, produced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 11, 2020
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New Details Emerge About The ‘Resident Evil’ Reboot Including The Cast

We’ve got new details about Constantin Film’s new Resident Evil adaptation including plot details and cast. Writer-director Johannes Roberts’ new reboot will feature an official origin story that will have close ties to the first two classic horror games, Deadline reports. Set in 1998 in Raccoon City, the film will feature characters straight out of the game played by an all-star cast including Maze Runner actress Kaya Scodelario (pictured) as Claire Redfield, Robbie Amell (Upload) as Chis Redfield, Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and the Wasp) as Jill Valentine, “The Umbrella Adademy’s” Tom Hopper as Albert Wesker, Avan Jogia (Zombieland: Double Tap) as Leon, and Neal McDonough (“Yellowstone”) as William Birkin, Deadline reports. The franchise’s Robert Kulzer returns as producer along with Hartley Gorenstein, and James Harris of Tea Shop Productions. Constantin’s CEO Martin Moszowicz and Davis Films’ VictorHadida will executive produce. The previous six film of the movie franchise, which began in 2002, were both written and directed by Paul W.S.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2020
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Say A Prayer, It Appears That ‘The Exorcist’ Is Being Rebooted

Break out the holy water and call a priest, Morgan Creek is about to commit blasphemy. They are reportedly rebooting the most iconic horror film in history, 1973’s The Exorcist. The news that was hidden in a recent Deadline article. The single sentence has sent heads spinning throughout the genre. Current Morgan Creek Projects include Stay Tuned at AMC, with a theatrical reboot of The Exorcist in the works for 2021.” The strange part about all this, besides that anyone is attempting to reboot it, is that Morgan Creek swore on Twitter back on September 28, 2015, that, “For the record, we will never attempt to remake THE EXORCIST.” It seems they’ve decided to follow the sad trend of rebooting/remaking anything that could make a dime. There is one thing, the term “reboot” being used which implies that the story will differ from the original, but who knows. The film is not currently featured on their “in development” list. There’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2020
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Courtney Cox Returning Returning For New ‘Scream’

Spyglass Media and Paramount made the announced today that filming is expected to begin later this year in Wilmington N.C. on the reboot of Scream. Ready or Not‘s Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are directing the reboot from the script penned by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac, The Amazing Spiderman), Deadline reports. Bettinelli-Oplin and Gillett also revealed during the announcement that Courtney Cox is returning as Gale Weathers. We can’t imagine Scream without the iconic Gale Weathers and are so incredibly thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity to work with Courtney. We’re absolute mega fans of her work and we’re so excited to join her in the next chapter of the Scream saga.” Cox is not the only Scream alum to be returning to their roles. We reported back in May that David Arquette will be back as Sheriff Dewy. The original Scream movie debuted back in 1996 and quickly became a classic in the genre. IT starred Neve Campbell as

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2020
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A ‘Twister’ Remake Is Headed Your Way From Universal Pictures

Sound the alarm, director Jan de Bont’s 1996 action-adventure/disaster blockbuster Twister is getting a remake by Universal Pictures. Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) is currently in talks to direct “and the studio is currently meeting with writers to pen the script.” Variety reports. The original film centers on Bill and Jo Harding (Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton), advanced storm chasers on the brink of divorce, must join together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the cross-hairs of extremely violent tornadoes. Frank Marshall will be producing the remake of Twister, which made an incredible $495 million at box offices and went on to earn two Academy Awards nominations.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2020
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Premiere Date Revealed For Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries”

One of the most iconic series of my childhood was “Unsolved Mysteries.” Each week I couldn’t wait to plop down in front of the TV for the Robert Stack hosted show to examine unsolved mysteries, missing person cases, murders, ghosts, UFOs, and more. A few weeks backed weeks back we reported that the series is getting a reboot from Netflix. Today, we can report that we’ve learned that the premiere date is set for July 1st. The series, executive produced by “Stranger Thing’s” Shawn Levy, will be a bit different than the hit show that debuted in January of 1987. Firstly, there will be no host. Another difference is that each episode will only focus on one subject, unlike the original. This time around, the series is documentary style. Be sure to tune for the premiere of “Unsolved Mysteries” on Netflix on July 1, 2020. If you would like to rewatch or watch the original series for the first time

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2020

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New ‘Van Helsing’ Movie On Its Way From ‘Overlord’ Director

Universal is continuing to add new versions of their classic Universal Monster franchise. Deadline is reporting that a new movie that centers on Van Helsing is now in the works. Horror heavy hitter James Wan (The Conjuring) will be producing the movie with Overlord‘s Julius Avery in the director’s chair. Eric Pearson wrote the original script, which Avery is rewriting. Van Helsing has long been the mortal enemy of Dracula and hunts down and slays monsters of all kinds. First mentioned in Bram Stoker’s Dracula in 1897, the character was played by Anthony Hopkins in 1992’s film adaptation by director Francis Ford Coppola. Hugh Jackman starred in the role in 2004’s Van Helsing written and directed by Stephen Sommers. Syfy’s series also featured a Van Helsing, this time it was Vanessa Van Helsing (Kelly Overton), the descendent of Abraham Van Helsing. There is no word yet about who will star in the new film. Following the success of The Invisible

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 2, 2020
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Peter Dinklage In Talks To Star In ‘The Toxic Avenger Reboot’

Troma is going mainstream with a reboot of the horror-comedy The Toxic Avenger which is being produced by Legendary Pictures, the company that brought you Jurassic Park, Crimson Peak, and many other blockbusters. According to Deadline, “Game of Thrones” actor Peter Dinklage is currently in talks to star in the film that will be directed by Macon Blair writer and director of Netflix’s I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore. There is no word yet what role Dinklage will play. The Toxic Avenger premiered in 1984 as a successful midnight movie in New York, becoming a cult classic and going on to spawn three sequels, a cartoon series, a musical, and a Marvel comic. In the movie, Toxic Avenger was created when a meek, bullied mop boy named Melvin falls into toxic waste. After mutating he sets out to stop evildoers. Loyd Kaufman, creator of Toxic Avenger and co-creator of Troma Studios will be producing along with his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 1, 2020
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‘Castle Freak’ Reboot Will Debut On Shudder

The “reimagining” of Dennis Paoli and Stuart Gordon’s 1995 Full Moon horror cult classic will debut this December Shudder ahead of its arrival on Digital and VOD. The film marks the directorial debut of award-winning special effects artist Tate Steinsiek (“Face-Off”, Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich) In the film, after she is permanently blinded in a tragic car accident, Rebecca receives some bizarre news: her long-lost-mother has recently passed away, leaving her their family’s ancestral castle. Traveling to the estate with a group of friends, Rebecca hopes it will be an opportunity for her to reconnect with a past she never knew—and a mother who seemingly left her behind. When mysterious happenings begin to occur and her friends begin to die, Rebecca must unravel her family’s mysterious history. Clair Catherine, Jake Horowitz (The Vast of Night), Chris Galust (Give Me Liberty), Kika Magalhaes (The Eyes of My Mother), Emily Sweet (Syn), Elisha Pratt (“True Detective”), and Omar Brunson (Shadow Fighter)

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2020
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Dwayne Johnson Is Rebooting 2002’s ‘The Scorpion King’

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is teaming up with Universal and Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions for the reboot of the 2002 movie The Scorpion King in which Johnson played the title role. ‘The Scorpion King’ was my very first role ever on the silver screen and I’m honored and excited to reimagine and deliver this cool mythology to a new generation.” Variety quotes Johnson as saying. In the original, a desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy’s key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert, and prepares for a final showdown. The Scorpion King served as somewhat of a prequel explaining the backstory of Johnson’s character that appears briefly in The Mummy Returns, which was plagued with terrible CGI. The new script is being penned by Jonathan Herman, produced by Johnson and Garcia, along with Hiram Garcia, Seven Bucks’ production president. Here’s a look back at the original trailer for

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 12, 2020
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Saban Films Acquires The Rights To The ‘Wrong Turn’ Reboot

Saban Films has snagged the rights from Constantin Films to the upcoming reboot of the 2003 movie Wrong Turn that went on to spawn six sequels and has plans to take if to AFM this week. Wrong Turn follows a group of friends hiking the Appalachian Trail, who are confronted by ‘The Foundation’, a community of people who have lived in the mountains for hundreds of years. Mike P. Nelson’s reboot of Wrong Turn stars Charlotte Vega (The Lodgers), Matthew Modine (“Stranger Things”, 47 Meters Down), Damian Maffei (The Strangers: Prey at Night, Haunt), and Bill Sage (“Hap and Leonard”). Mister Smith Entertainment is handling worldwide sales for Constantin Film productions this week out of the AFM, where it will be screening for buyers. The franchise reboot was written by Alan B. McElroy, the writer of the original film. Robert Kulzer, Constantin Film, in association with James Harris, Tea Shop Productions, produced.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 11, 2020
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New Details Emerge About The ‘Resident Evil’ Reboot Including The Cast

We’ve got new details about Constantin Film’s new Resident Evil adaptation including plot details and cast. Writer-director Johannes Roberts’ new reboot will feature an official origin story that will have close ties to the first two classic horror games, Deadline reports. Set in 1998 in Raccoon City, the film will feature characters straight out of the game played by an all-star cast including Maze Runner actress Kaya Scodelario (pictured) as Claire Redfield, Robbie Amell (Upload) as Chis Redfield, Hannah John-Kamen (Ant-Man and the Wasp) as Jill Valentine, “The Umbrella Adademy’s” Tom Hopper as Albert Wesker, Avan Jogia (Zombieland: Double Tap) as Leon, and Neal McDonough (“Yellowstone”) as William Birkin, Deadline reports. The franchise’s Robert Kulzer returns as producer along with Hartley Gorenstein, and James Harris of Tea Shop Productions. Constantin’s CEO Martin Moszowicz and Davis Films’ VictorHadida will executive produce. The previous six film of the movie franchise, which began in 2002, were both written and directed by Paul W.S.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 7, 2020
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Say A Prayer, It Appears That ‘The Exorcist’ Is Being Rebooted

Break out the holy water and call a priest, Morgan Creek is about to commit blasphemy. They are reportedly rebooting the most iconic horror film in history, 1973’s The Exorcist. The news that was hidden in a recent Deadline article. The single sentence has sent heads spinning throughout the genre. Current Morgan Creek Projects include Stay Tuned at AMC, with a theatrical reboot of The Exorcist in the works for 2021.” The strange part about all this, besides that anyone is attempting to reboot it, is that Morgan Creek swore on Twitter back on September 28, 2015, that, “For the record, we will never attempt to remake THE EXORCIST.” It seems they’ve decided to follow the sad trend of rebooting/remaking anything that could make a dime. There is one thing, the term “reboot” being used which implies that the story will differ from the original, but who knows. The film is not currently featured on their “in development” list. There’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 19, 2020
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Courtney Cox Returning Returning For New ‘Scream’

Spyglass Media and Paramount made the announced today that filming is expected to begin later this year in Wilmington N.C. on the reboot of Scream. Ready or Not‘s Matthew Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are directing the reboot from the script penned by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac, The Amazing Spiderman), Deadline reports. Bettinelli-Oplin and Gillett also revealed during the announcement that Courtney Cox is returning as Gale Weathers. We can’t imagine Scream without the iconic Gale Weathers and are so incredibly thrilled and humbled to have the opportunity to work with Courtney. We’re absolute mega fans of her work and we’re so excited to join her in the next chapter of the Scream saga.” Cox is not the only Scream alum to be returning to their roles. We reported back in May that David Arquette will be back as Sheriff Dewy. The original Scream movie debuted back in 1996 and quickly became a classic in the genre. IT starred Neve Campbell as

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 1, 2020
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A ‘Twister’ Remake Is Headed Your Way From Universal Pictures

Sound the alarm, director Jan de Bont’s 1996 action-adventure/disaster blockbuster Twister is getting a remake by Universal Pictures. Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) is currently in talks to direct “and the studio is currently meeting with writers to pen the script.” Variety reports. The original film centers on Bill and Jo Harding (Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton), advanced storm chasers on the brink of divorce, must join together to create an advanced weather alert system by putting themselves in the cross-hairs of extremely violent tornadoes. Frank Marshall will be producing the remake of Twister, which made an incredible $495 million at box offices and went on to earn two Academy Awards nominations.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 24, 2020
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Premiere Date Revealed For Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries”

One of the most iconic series of my childhood was “Unsolved Mysteries.” Each week I couldn’t wait to plop down in front of the TV for the Robert Stack hosted show to examine unsolved mysteries, missing person cases, murders, ghosts, UFOs, and more. A few weeks backed weeks back we reported that the series is getting a reboot from Netflix. Today, we can report that we’ve learned that the premiere date is set for July 1st. The series, executive produced by “Stranger Thing’s” Shawn Levy, will be a bit different than the hit show that debuted in January of 1987. Firstly, there will be no host. Another difference is that each episode will only focus on one subject, unlike the original. This time around, the series is documentary style. Be sure to tune for the premiere of “Unsolved Mysteries” on Netflix on July 1, 2020. If you would like to rewatch or watch the original series for the first time

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 11, 2020
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