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Pinhead Being Resurrected For New “Hellraiser” TV Series

IT producer Roy Lee and Dan Farah (Ready Player One) are teaming up to bring Hellraiser to the small screen in new Hellraiser series, Deadline reports. “They have joined forces with producer/rights holders Lawrence Kuppin, David Salzman and Eric Gardner, who have controlled those TV rights since New World was sold in 1989.” “The intention is to use the mythology established in the movie franchise and the Clive Barker novella The Hellbound Heart as a launch pad for a new series that could be anthology, or a more traditional narrative.” “The producers will first set a writer-showrunner before setting it at a network or streamer,” Deadline states. The series is not the only Hellraiser project in the works, David S. Goyer (Blade II, Batman Begins) is working on a “loyal, evolved reimagining” of the original 1987 film. There is no word yet if Doug Bradley, who made the character iconic, will reprise his role as the leader of the cenobites.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 29, 2019

From the Crypt

Stephen King’s ‘The Tommyknockers’ Acquired By Universal Pictures

Horror’s James Wan and Larry Sanitsky are teaming up for the film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers, the second best-selling book by the master of horror. Universal Pictures recently won the bidding war with Netflix, and Sony for the rights to the film, according to THR. While no writer or director has been named we do know that Wan (The Conjuring) will produce under his banner Atomic Monster, along with Roy Lee (IT) from Vertigo and Larry Sanitsky who served as executive producer for the original 1993 TV miniseries. King’s novel, published in 1987, follows writer Bobbi Anderson who becomes obsessed with digging up something she has found buried in the woods near her home. With the help of her friend Jim, she uncovers a spacecraft. Exposure to the Tommyknockers who piloted the craft has a detrimental effect on residents of Haven’s health but gives them a talent for inventing devices under its increasingly malignant influence. Take a look

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 21, 2018

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James Wan And Roy Lee Team Up For Adaptation Of King’s ‘Tommyknockers’

James Wan, the director of The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2, is teaming up with Roy Lee, behind movies like Stephen King’s IT, for the adaptation of Stephen King’s The Tommyknockers. The two will be producing, Lee under his Vertigo banner and Wan under his company Atomic Monster. Larry Sanitsky who executive produced the 1993 Tommyknockers miniseries. The story tells of, “a town in Maine that falls under the influence of a dangerous gas from an unearthed spacecraft. The gas begins to transform the people, giving them enhanced abilities, but also making them violent and subject to an alien hive mentality. One man, thanks to a steel plate in his head, is immune to the effects and tries to stop the townspeople.” The miniseries starred Jimmy Smits and Marg Helgenberger. Check out the original trailer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 29, 2018

From the Crypt

‘IT’ Director Signs On For Universal’s ‘Dracula’ Prequel

Andy Muschietti has a lot of irons in the fire right now. Hot off the heels of IT‘s huge premiere this past weekend came the announcement that part 2 has entered production. Now, word has come via that Muschietti has signed for another film, this time instead of dark entities that appear as clowns, he’ll be dealing with vampires. Paramount Pictures has just acquired the rights to Dracul, a prequel to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This is the first time that the Stoker estate has authorized a project. While it has not been revealed exactly in what capacity Muschietti will be working we do know that IT producers Barbara Muschietti (Mama) and Roy Lee (Blair Witch) are also attached to the project. Paramount’s Vanessa Joyce and Miri Yoon of Vertigo will be overseeing the project. The film, penned by Bram Stoker’s great-grand nephew, Dacre Stoker, and J.D. Barker, is set in 1869. In the film young Bram Stoker confronts the vampire

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 11, 2017

Trailers

The Trailer For ‘IT’ Is Here And It’s Creepy As Hell

Today, fans will finally witness the first teaser trailer for IT, along with the first official poster (above). Yesterday, a teaser for the teaser trailer (I know what you’re thinking) arrived to give us a taste of the awesomeness that awaits us this summer, when IT opens in theaters. When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids, nicknamed the “Loser’s Club”, are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, Jeremy Ray Taylor, and Chosen Jacobs star as the “Losers’ Club“. Owen Teague, and creature actor Javier Botet co-star. Bill Skarsgard plays the role of the demented entity known as Pennywise. Directed by Andy Muschetti, the new adaption of Stephen King’s classic tale was written by Gary Dauberman, Chase Palmer, and Cary Joji Fukunaga. Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Seth Grahame-Smith,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 29, 2017

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Netflix Has Unveiled The Teaser Trailer And Release Date For ‘Death Note’

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the premiere of Netflix’s upcoming adaption, Death Note, from director Adam Wingard (You’re Next). The teaser trailer was released moments ago and I have to say, it looks awesome. They also have now announced the summer release date. Based on the well known Japanese manga from Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Willem Defoe (The Great Wall, John Wick, Boondock Saints) stars as Ryuk the Shinigami (God of Death). Nat Wolff plays the lead role of Light. Margaret Qualley, Shea Whigham, Paul Nakauchi, and Keith Stanfield of the award winning series ‘Atlanta’, co-star. Death Note follows Light Turner, a bright student who stumbles across a mystical notebook that has the power to kill any person whose name he writes in it. Light decides to launch a secret crusade to rid the streets of criminals. Soon, the student-turned-vigilante finds himself pursued by a famous detective known only as “L”. Death Note is produced by Roy Lee, Dan

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 22, 2017

From the Crypt

Production Has Begun On ‘Polaroid’, From The Producers Of ‘The Ring’ And ‘The Grudge’

Dimension Films’ latest Project, Polaroid, has begun principle photography in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The film is from the producers of both The Ring and The Grudge, Roy Lee and Chris Bender, so we have high hopes for it. Based on the short film by Lars Kleberg who is also in the director’s chair for the feature film, written by Blair Butler, Polaroid stars Kathryn Prescott, Mitch Pileggi, Grace Zabriskie, Tyler Young, Keenan Tracey, Samantha Logan, Priscilla Quintana, Madelaine Petsch, and Javier Botet whose most recent role was in Annabelle 2. The story centers on a high school loner named Bird Fitcher, who stumbles upon a vintage Polaroid camera tainted by a dark secret. She soon discovers that the camera has a special power, anyone whose photo is taken is destined for a tragic fate. Polaroid will arrive in theaters on August 25, 2017. Below you will find the short that inspired the feature film.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 19, 2017

From the Crypt

Producer Announces IT Has Wrapped Filming With Creepy Photo

Just one day after Stephen King’s 69th birthday word has come that the remake of ‘IT‘ has officially wrapped filming. Producer Barbara Muschietti announced the news via Instagram. The photo she posted was that of a weathered Jack-In-The-Box and the following message: “And yes, it’s a wrap on #itthemovie. Thank you amazing cast and crew for this magical journey. And thank you #stephenking for giving us this tale.” “In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers’ Club come face to face with life problems, bullies, and a monster that takes the shape of a clown named Pennywise.” Andy Muschietti (Mama) directed the remake of King’s 1990 miniseries, which stars Javier Botet, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Hamilton, Jaeden Lieberher, Owen Teague, Steven Williams, Sophia Lillis, Megan Charpentier, Wyatt Oleff, and Jeremy Ray Taylor. ‘Hemlock Grove’ actor Bill Skarsgard stars as the frightening entity Pennywise, originally played by Tim Curry. The screenplay for the remake was penned by Gary

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 23, 2016

Trailers

New Teaser Surfaces For Adam Wingard’s Blair Witch

Adam Wingard’s ‘Blair Witch’ will soon open in theaters. Lionsgate has now unveiled several teasers, trailers and TV spots for the sequel to 1999’s ground-breaking horror film, ‘The Blair Witch Project’. A new teaser has now surfaced that reveals a bit of the back story behind the sequel. In ‘Blair Witch’, “A group of college students venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of James’ sister who many believe is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch. At first the group is hopeful, especially when a pair of locals offer to act as guides through the dark and winding woods, but as the endless night wears on, the group is visited by a menacing presence. Slowly, they begin to realize the legend is all too real and more sinister than they could have imagined.” The film’s cast includes James Allen McCune (The Walking Dead), Valorie Curry (The Following), Callie Hernandez (Alien:

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 25, 2016

From the Crypt

Discover Details Of The Past In The First TV Spot For Blair Witch

Adam Wingard’s ‘Blair Witch’ will soon open in theaters. Lionsgate has now unveiled the first TV spot for the sequel to 1999’s ground-breaking horror film, ‘The Blair Witch Project’. The first TV spot to arrive, titled “The Legend Returns”, reveals a glimpse at the back story behind the original film. In ‘Blair Witch’, “A group of college students venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of James’ sister who many believe is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch. At first the group is hopeful, especially when a pair of locals offer to act as guides through the dark and winding woods, but as the endless night wears on, the group is visited by a menacing presence. Slowly, they begin to realize the legend is all too real and more sinister than they could have imagined.” The film’s cast includes James Allen McCune (The Walking Dead), Valorie Curry (The Following), Callie

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 22, 2016

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