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Blu-ray Review: King Kong (1976)

Fred Wilson (played to the scenery chewing ultimate by the late Charles Grodin), an executive douche-nozzle of the Petrox Oil Company, believes a mysterious and uncharted island, surrounded by a permanent bank of thick-ass fog (official meteorologist lingo), may be the source of a huge oil deposit, and sets sail with a full crew at his disposal. But alas, the crew is not all that’s aboard, as primate paleontologist Jack Prescott (a mega-laid back Jeff Bridges… yes, I know that’s can go without saying… ) has stowed away on the vessel, and he has all manner of historical accounts of the island they are heading to es no bueno… oh, and that fog mentioned up yonder may be caused by the breath of a giant creature. As if that weren’t enough in the uninvited guests department, the ship also picks up a castaway, an actress named Dwan (don’t ask, it’s fuckin’ stupid… oh and she’s played by the ever-awesome Jessica

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Jun 9, 2021

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Rob Zombie Confirms His Next Film

It’s no secret that Rob Zombie is a massive fan of “The Munsters.” When we first reported in March that he was bringing The Munsters back for a film we were excited. Well, today he officially announced it via Instagram with a new, bright title resembling that of the original series’. “Attention Boils and Ghouls! The rumors are true! My next film project will be the one I’ve been chasing for 20 years! THE MUNSTERS!” Sheri Moon Zombie will star as Lily Munster with Jeff Daniel Philips playing the role of Herman Munster. Zombie film regular Richard Brake will also star along with Dan Roebuck, Jorge Garcia, and Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson. Filming will begin in Budapest this year. Rumor has it the movie will be heading to Peacock, which currently is streaming the original series that premiered back in 1964. The original series, a comedy, followed a family of monsters as they live their lives and interact with other people

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 7, 2021

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Dustin Ferguson’s ‘Terror At Black Tree Forest’ Getting A Remake

Trash Arts has teamed up with HB Films once again, this time for the remake of Dustin Ferguson‘s Terror At Black Tree Forest. The new film, based on Ferguson’s 2010 indie slasher, will be directed by Sam Mason Bell, who said “I am honored to have been asked by Dustin to remake his film. Originally, he asked me in 2018 and we were about to start production when the covid-19 pandemic hit but now we can see a way to filming safely and successfully, so it feels absolutely great being back in pre-production’.” In the slasher, “Caroline and her friends usually meet up once a year for a camping trip escaping their everyday lives and feeling young again, but this time it is different. They still meet up, but someone is stalking and killing them off … one by one! Is it a secret from the past? Or an urban legend come to life? What terror awaits at Black Tree

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 29, 2021

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New ‘The Good Neighbor’ Remake To Star Jonathan Rhys Meyers

The remake of Stephen Rick’s German thriller Unter Nachbarn, aka The Good Neighbor, is in the works and has now found its lead actors, “Vikings” and “Dracula” star Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Luke Kleintank (“The Man in the High Castle”). The story begins on a fateful night out when “new neighbors David and Robert are bonded by a hit-and-run accident. When the dead girl’s sister shows up to investigate, David, overcome with guilt, wonders if he can find redemption. Meanwhile, Robert is determined to bury the past and keep his new friend for himself, no matter the cost.” Stephan Rick (The Dark Side of the Moon, The Super) will direct from a script he co-wrote with Ross Partridge (Room 104). Dean Altit (Misfits, Realms) and Yulia Zayceva (WarHunt, Welcome to Mercy) will produce with Kia Jam and Igor Pronin executive producing. Forma Pro Films is set to begin production this month. Check out the trailer for the original German film

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 25, 2021

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Naomi Watts Starring In Amazon’s Remake Of 2014’s ‘Goodnight Mommy’

Amazon Studios is remaking Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s 2014 disturbing Australian film Goodnight Mommy. News has come, via Variety, that The Ring actress Naomi Watts will star as well executive produce. The original film’s Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz will be executive producing the remake, written by Kyle Warren and directed by Matt Sobel (Take Me To the River). In the original, “Elias and his twin brother Lukas arrive at their mother’s house to find her face covered in bandages − the result, she explains, of recent cosmetic surgery. Lukas delights in their mother’s uncharacteristically lax house rules, but in Elias’ mind, a dreadful thought takes root: the sinking suspicion that this woman beneath the gauze, who’s making their food and sleeping in the next room, isn’t really their mother.” We’ll update you when we know more. In the meantime, here’s the original trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 7, 2021

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Fede Alvarez Celebrates ‘Evil Dead’ Anniversary By Releasing Never Before Scene Images And Video

To celebrate the eighth anniversary of 2013’s Evil Dead, Fede Alvarez has shared a bunch of never-before-seen behind-the-scenes images and a video and how a scene was made from the remake of Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror classic. He also promises to share something special on the 10th anniversary. Sam Raimi and star of the franchise, Bruce Campbell produced the film. Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, and Elizabeth Blackmore star as a group of friends staying at an old cabin in the woods. As they explore the rustic building they discover the Book of the Dead. Of course, it wouldn’t be a horror movie unless they read it, when they do, they unleash a demon hellbent on claiming their souls. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes images shared via Alvarez’s Twitter account. Here's a few #EvilDead pics (I think…) were never released before… pic.twitter.com/lwGOWUQbX1 — Fede Alvarez (@fedalvar) April 6, 2021 Here’s a few #EvilDead pics (I

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 6, 2021

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Fans Being Gifted A ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Reboot

One of the best-recognized holiday horror films is 1984’s controversial Silent Night, Deadly Night. Now, it’s joining the ranks of many horror films before it, it’s getting a reboot. Deadline is reporting that Orwo Studios and Black Hanger Studios, the same folks behind the upcoming Jeepers Creepers: Reborn movie are behind the reboot. The good news is that the original movie’s producers Scott Schneid and Dennis Whitehead of Wonderwheel Entertainment are also on board. Silent Night, Deadly Night has already spawned several sequels and a remake in 2012. But the original film follows a child traumatized after seeing his parents murdered by a man dressed as Santa. Years later, he puts on the suit himself and sets out to get revenge. The film was labeled controversial back when it was released due to its graphic violence. The National Parent ad Teacher Association went after the film demanding that it be pulled from theaters. Thanks to the attention it was given,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 2, 2021

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Timo Tjahjanto Boards The ‘Train To Busan’ Remake

Timo Tjahjanto has come on board to direct New Line Cinema’s remake of South Korea’s hit zombie movie Train to Busan, which James Wan’s Atomic Monster will be producing. Tjahjanto’s credits include Killers, V/H/S 2, and May the Dead Take You. In the 2016 original a virus breaks out in South Korea. Survivors aboard a train from Seoul to Busan fight to survive the hungry undead. Directed by Sang-HO Yeon, the movie spawned both a sequel, titled Peninsula and an animated prequel. Horror-heavy hitter Gary Dauberman is adapting the screenplay as well as producing along with Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear and Nicola Atlan and Terry Kalagian of Gaumont. Christophe Riandee, Judson Scott, Johanna Byer, and Sidone Dumas are serving as executive producers.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 19, 2021

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“True Detective’s” Michael Greyeyes Joins The Cast Of ‘Firestarter’

Back in September, we reported that a new adaptation from Universal of Stephen King’s iconic novel Firestarter was on its way. Things have been quiet for a few months, but today we have an update that confirms the movie is moving along. We’ve learned today that “True Detective” actor Michael Greyeyes (Wild Indian, Rutherford Falls) has been cast in the role of Rainbird, a powerful man who has been pushed into a violent life. The story centers on a young girl develops pyrokinetic abilities and is abducted by a secret government agency that wants to harness her powerful gift as a weapon. Firestarter will be directed by Keith Thomas whose incredible genre film The Vigil will be released this month. Scott Teems (Halloween Kills) will be both writing and executive producing. Martha De Laurentiis who served as an associate producer for the 1984 film that starred Drew Barrymore will also executive produce. Jason Blum and Academy Award-winner Akiva Goldsman are

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 10, 2021

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Remakes Headed Your Way In 2021

The trend of remakes and reboots continues. Here are some of the remakes headed your way in 2021. Candyman Remake/Sequel Candyman returns to the neighborhood where the legend began, where Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. We all know not to say the legend’s name five times, but the characters in the movie say it anyway and bring down Candyman’s wrath upon themselves. The movie starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (US, Aquaman), Tony Todd (Candyman), Teyonah Parris, Colman Domingo, and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett is produced by horror heavy hitter Jordan Peel who co-wrote the script along with Win Rosenfield. Candyman is set to make his return on August 27, 2021. The Children of the Corn In the new adaptation of the Stephen King story, in a quiet town in Nebraska, a demon walks behind the rows. The children form a cult and the adults of the town come to a bloody end. The new movie is described as a revenge tale in which

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 3, 2021

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