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Alexandre Aja To Direct ‘Crawl’ From Producer Sam Raimi

Paramount has tapped Alexandre Aja to direct the creature thriller Crawl. Aja is known for having an impressive track record with horror films including The Hills Have Eyes (2006), Pirahna 3D, Maniac, and The Other Side of the Door. THR reports that the film centers on, “a young woman, who while struggling to save her father during a Category 5 hurricane, finds herself trapped inside a flooding house, fighting for her life against Florida’s most savage and feared predators (an alligator).” The script for Crawl was originally written by brothers Shawn and Michael Rasmussen (The Ward) and re-written by Aja. Evil Dead creator Sam Raimi will produce along with Craig Flores (300: Rise of an Empire). Crawl follows up Paramount’s’ highly-successful film A Quiet Place, which has grossed over $236 at box offices so far. Its sequel has just been announced.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 2, 2018

Paranormal

‘The Grudge’ Reboot Arriving Next Summer

The new The Grudge reboot now has a summer release date. Nicolas Pesce, the filmmaker behind 2016’s The Eyes of My Mother, wrote the latest version of the script penned by Jeff Buhler. Andrea Riseborough, Demian Bichir, John Cho, and horror icon Lin Shaye are starring in the remake of the 2004 film which was a remake itself of Japan’s Ju-On (2002). It will begin filming the May in Winnipeg. Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, Nathan Kahane, Erin Westerman, Schuyler Weiss, Roy Lee, Doug Davison, John Middleton, and Andrew Pfeffer are producing. The Grudge will arrive in theaters on August 16th, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 8, 2018

From the Crypt

The Exorcist’s John Cho Boards ‘The Grudge’ Reboot

A couple of days ago we reported that Demian Bichir (Alien: Covenant) and Andrea Riseborough (Black Mirror) had joined The Grudge reboot. Now, news has come that “The Exorcist” star John Cho has also boarded the film. Cho, best known for his role as Harold in the hilarious Harold & Kumar franchise, will also star in Aneesh Chaganty’s film Searching coming out on August 3rd. We are so excited about this new adaptation,” Producer Sam Raimi stated. “We went back to the original source material to deliver a relentless supernatural thrill ride that explores the horrors of American suburbia.” Based on the script by Jeff Buhler (Midnight Meat Train) the film is a “reimagining” of 2004’s The Grudge, which was itself a remake of Japan’s Ju-on. Nicolas Pesce wrote the latest version of the script and will be in the director’s chair for the film that is the twelfth film in the combined Ju-On/The Grudge franchise which also includes a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 17, 2018

From the Crypt

‘The Grudge’ Reboot Adds Two

Nicolas Pesce is set to write and direct the “reimagining” of 2004’s The Grudge. Today, Variety is reporting that Demian Bichir (Alien: Covenant) and Andrea Riseborough will star. Birchir recently starred in Alien: Covenant and will play the role of Father Burke in The Conjuring spin-off The Nun. “Bloodline” actress Andrea Riseborough also appeared in Nocturnal Animals and Birdman. Sony Pictures Worldwide recently snagged the rights to the film which begins filming this May. Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert will be producing the film for Ghost House. Nathan Kahane and Erin Westerman will executive produce alongside Schuyler, Roy Lee, and Doug Davidson. We are so excited about this new adaption,” Raimi stated. “We went back to the original source material to deliver a relentless supernatural thrill ride that explores the horrors of America Suburbia.” The Grudge itself is a remake of Japan’s Ju-on. Sarah Michelle Gellar starred in the US version that brought in $187.3 million though it had a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 15, 2018

Streaming TVTrailers

Things Get Sexy In New Commercial For ‘Ash VS Evil Dead’

Don’t think, drink Sheps! Things get sexy in the faux commercial for Sheps, the official beer of ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’, which will soon return for its third season. This season we watch as Ash (Bruce Campbell) has gone from “Ashy Slashy”, a killer urban legend to a hometown hero. Ash discovers that he has a daughter (Arielle Carver-O’Neill), Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo) witnesses a televised massacre that has Ruby (Lucy Lawless) written all over it and shows up with a new friend to warn Ash and Pablo (Ray Santiago) that they still have work to do. Sam Raimi, the filmmaker of The Evil Dead which the series is based on, serves as executive producer alongside Rob Tapert and Campbell. Mark Verheiden and Moira Grant work as co-showrunners. Season 3 of ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ premieres on Starz on February 25, 2018. Catch up on seasons one and two, now streaming on Netflix.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 2, 2018

Streaming TV

Groovy News, The Premiere Date For Season 3 Of ‘Ash VS Evil Dead’ Has Been Announced

Ash Williams, played by Bruse Campbell, will soon be back in action in season 3 of Starz’s hit series ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ and we couldn’t be happier. This season “Ash’s status in Elk Grove, Michigan has changed from murderous urban legend to humanity-saving hometown hero. When Kelly witnesses a televised massacre with Ruby’s fingerprints all over it, she returns with a new friend to warn Ash and Pablo that evil isn’t done with them yet.” That’s not all, this season we’ll get to meet Ash’s daughter, played by Arielle Carver-O’Neill. The series is based on the 1981 classic Evil Dead written and directed by Sam Raimi and starring Campbell. Raimi, Campbell, Rob Tapert, Ivan Raimi, and Rick Jacobson serve as executive producers for the series. Mark Verheiden and Moira Grant serve as showrunners. Season 3 of ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ premieres on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at 9 pm et/pt.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Oct 8, 2017

Streaming TV

Four New Series Adaptions Announced By UCP & Dark Horse

Universal Cable Productions in conjunction with Dark Horse Entertainment have announced the adaptions of the popular comics “Mind MGMT” and “Flutter”, which have entered development for TV. Two for television podcasts are also on the way, “Tanis” and “The Bright Sessions”. From the Press Release: UNIVERSAL CITY, CA- July 17, 2017– On the heels of their “Umbrella Academy” series pick-up on Netflix, Universal Cable Productions and Dark Horse Entertainment have renewed their first-look deal to continue developing and producing scripted programming from the distinguished publisher’s comic book library, as well as new original material. UCP continues to roll out its impressive genre development slate with Dark Horse Entertainment’s “Mind MGMT,” from Matt Kindt, to be developed for TV by Dan Cerone (“The Blacklist”); “Flutter” based on Jennie Wood’s acclaimed LGBTQ comic, being adapted by Katherine Lindberg and Marc Rosen (“Sense8”); “Tanis,” based on the hit podcast, to be developed by Lee Shipman (“The Son”) and Terry Miles, creator of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 17, 2017

From the Crypt

Fede Alvarez Confirms DON’T BREATHE 2 Is Still In The Works

2016’s genre hit Don’t Breathe from Fede Alvarez made one hell of an impression with fans. It was revealed back in December that it would be getting a sequel. It was confirmed this week by Alvarez himself that the sequel is still on and he was kind enough to give a couple of details including that the film will center on Stephen Lang’s character (the blind man). While speaking to IGN Alvarez had this to say: The Challenge obviously is we just don’t want to do the same movie again and just have a 2 in it.” Producer Sam Raimi chimed in with what seems like a real vote of confidence in the story that Alvarez wants to tell next. It’s only the greatest idea for a sequel I’ve ever heard. I’m not kidding.” That comment coming from the guy (Raimi) behind hits like The Evil Dead, Drag Me to Hell, The Gift, and Army of Darkness, says A LOT!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 18, 2017

Streaming TV

Ash VS Evil Dead Welcomes New Series Regular For Season 3

Ash vs Evil Dead, one of the most “groovy” shows on TV, has added a new series regular to their already fantastic cast for season 3. Predestination actress Arielle Carver-O’Neill will co-star as Brandy, a smart all-American high school senior whose life is changed forever when she finds herself in the middle of a demonic event. Last season, Ash (Bruce Campbell), Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo), Pablo (Ray Santiago), and Ruby (Lucy Lawless) returned to Ash’s hometown of Elk Grove that had become the nexus of evil, all while fighting Baal to save humanity. Ash vs Evil Dead is currently filming in New Zealand and will return this fall on Starz.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 7, 2017

News

Three Bermuda Triangle Movies Confirmed! One Directed by Sam Raimi

The Bermuda Triangle is a real life gateway to Hell. It has caused the disappearance of many planes, boats and people. Unfortunately there are a tragic few movies about this horror-zone and its legends. The iconic Sam Raimi comes to the rescue! THR has confirmed that he is officially working on a movie about the Bermuda Triangle. Raimi, best known for his Spider-Man and Evil Dead movies, is boarding the mystery thriller project set up at Skydance Productions. Doug Miro and Carlo Bernard, the co-writers on The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, have written a script. Appropriately to the Triangle, there are three movies in production. Universal, Warner Brothers, and Skydance Productions are all keeping their scripts and plots under lock and key, but one thing is for sure, we are about to have a wonderful and long overdue outpouring of Bermuda Triangle Horror.

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Capt McNeely

Feb 18, 2017

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