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A Bully Gets Ripped Apart In The New ‘Antlers’ Clip

After a long wait, the highly-anticipated horror Antlers is finally coming to theaters. We’ve got a new clip that not only gives us a look at the creature but also shows a bully getting brutally ripped apart. Antlers, directed by Scott Cooper and produced by Guillermo del Toro is based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” by Nick Antosca (“Chanel Zero”) who co-wrote the script with Henry Chaisson. Set in small-town Oregon, a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, become involved with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) who is hiding a dark, dangerous secret that has severe consequences. Antlers opens in theaters nationwide on October 29, 2021!

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2021

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New Images Surface From ‘Antlers’ Ahead Of Latest Release Date

Have you been wondering if you would ever actually see director Scott Cooper‘s Antlers? Us too, but it actually looks like the horror film, after multiple delays, is finally going to land in theaters on October 29, 2021. We reported the new release date back in January and it hasn’t changed yet, so that’s a good sign. Now, new images have surfaced. Set in small-town Oregon, a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, become involved with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) who is hiding a dark, dangerous secret that has severe consequences. Antlers is based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” by Nick Antosca (“Chanel Zero”) who co-wrote the script with Henry Chaisson.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 3, 2021

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Netflix Strikes Record Breaking Deal For Gothic Horror ‘The Pale Blue Eye’

Netflix has just made a massive, record-breaking $55 million deal at the European Film Market to obtain director Scott Cooper‘s (Antlers) upcoming Gothic horror-thriller The Pale Blue Eye, starring Oscar-winning American Psycho and The Dark Knight actor Christian Bale. In the 1830 set film, Bale plays the role of a veteran detective investigating a series of murders at the West Point Academy. He’s is helped by a young cadet who will later become the famous author Edgar Allen Poe. Cooper also penned the script that is based on Louis Bayard’s novel. Bale produces with Cooper, John Lesher (Birdman), Tyler Thompson, and Cross Creek (The Trial Of The Chicago 7).

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 9, 2021

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Scott Cooper Reunites With Christian Bale For Edgar Allen Poe Movie ‘The Pale Blue Eye’

Louis Bayard‘s 2003 novel The Pale Blue Eye is being adapted for the big screen by Antlers director Scott Cooper (Crazy Heart, Antlers) who also penned the screenplay, according to Deadline. But that’s not all, Cooper will be reuniting with Oscar-winning American Psycho and The Dark Knight actor Christian Bale who is set to star. The two previously worked together on both Out of the Furnace and Hostiles. Deadline reports that “The thriller revolves around the attempt to solve a series of murders that took place in 1830 at the US Military Academy at West Point. Bale will play a veteran detective who investigates the murders, helped by a detail-oriented young cadet who will later become a world-famous author, Edgar Allan Poe.” Even though Edgar Allan Poe was born in Boston and died, delirious, in Baltimore, the majority of his life was spent in Virginia, my home state,” Scott Cooper said in a statement. “So I grew up with his

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 27, 2021

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New ‘Antlers’ Featurette Released During ComicCon@Home Panel

Director Scott Cooper‘s highly anticipated film Antlers, produced by Guillermo del Toro, has joined the list of film delayed due to the pandemic. Originally set to arrive this April, it will now debut February 2021. We do have some good news, a new featurette was unleashed during a ComicCon@Home panel with Cooper and del Toro. The video delves into the mythology of the Wendigo which inspired the film. Set in an Oregon village, the film follows a teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff who become entwined with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) that is harboring a dark and dangerous secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane co-star. Based on the short story “The Quiet Boy” written by Nick Antosca (“Channel Zero”), Antlers was penned by Henry Chaisson and Antosca, with revisions by Cooper. Antlers will open in theaters on February 19, 2021. You can watch the featurette and the entire Antlers

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jul 27, 2020

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‘Antlers’ Gets A New Creepy Poster And An R-Rating

The creepy new poster is here for director Scott Cooper‘s frightening film Antlers (above). The film’s has now been confirmed as rated “R” for “violence, including gruesome images and for language.” From producer Guillermo del Toro. In the trailer we see a teacher (Keri Russell) looking absolutely terrified, a town in the clutches of fear, and a young boy (Jeremy Thomas) somehow connected to a mysterious monster lurking in the shadows. Acclaimed director Scott Cooper (Maze Runner: Death Cure) brings the dark world where legend meets reality. Set in an Oregon village, the film also stars as Jesse Plemons, who is investigating the little boy’s secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane also star. Nick Antosca (“The Act”, “Channel Zero”) and C. Henry Chaisson penned the script which is based on Antosca’s short story titled “The Quiet Boy.” Fox Searchlight will unleash Antlers in theaters on April 17, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 14, 2020

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Final ‘Antlers’ Trailer Reveals A Flesh Eating Monster

The final trailer is in from Antlers, from producer Guillermo del Toro. In the trailer we see a teacher (Keri Russell) looking absolutely terrified, a town in the clutches of fear, and a young boy (Jeremy Thomas) somehow connected to a mysterious monster lurking in the shadows. Acclaimed director Scott Cooper (Maze Runner: Death Cure) brings the dark world where legend meets reality. Set in an Oregon village, the film also stars as Jesse Plemons, who is investigating the little boy’s secret. Graham Green, Amy Madigan, Scott Haze, and Rory Cochrane also star. Nick Antosca (“The Act”, “Channel Zero”) and C. Henry Chaisson penned the script which is based on Antosca’s short story titled “The Quiet Boy.” Fox Searchlight will unleash Antlers in theaters on April 17, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 11, 2019

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First Images Surface From Guillermo Del Toro’s Supernatural Horror ‘Antlers’

The first images have arrived via social media giving us a behind-the-scenes look at the Guillermo del Toro-produced supernatural flick Antlers. https://www.instagram.com/p/BofFusYFLCC/ Director Scott Cooper (Hostiles) is directing the horror-thriller that centers on a “small-town Oregon teacher (Keri Russell) and her brother (Jesse Plemons), the local sheriff, who becomes entwined with a young student (Jeremy T. Thomas) harboring a dangerous secret with frightening consequences.” Graham Greene (Molly’s Game), Scott Haze (Venom), Rory Cochrane (Hostiles) and Amy Madigan also star. The film was written by Henry Chaisson (Open 24 Hours) and Nick Antosca (“Channel Zero”) whose short story The Quiet Boy inspired the film. Scott Cooper last revised the script. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpaefGPH6kJ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsLIFkl0_k/

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 5, 2018

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Guillermo Del Toro Inks Deal With Fox Searchlight For New Horror, Sci-fi Banner

The following should excite the hell out of you! Fox Searchlight and Guillermo del Toro (The Shape of Water) have just inked a deal that will create a new banner exclusively for horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films. That includes projects that will be written, directed and produced by del Toro. The name of the newly-formed banner has yet to be announced. “For the longest time, I’ve hoped to find an environment in which I can distribute, nurture and produce new voices in smart, inventive genre films and channel my own,” del Toro said in a statement. “In Fox Searchlight, I’ve found a real home for live-action production — a partnership based on hard work, understanding of each other and, above all, faith. After the wonderful experience I had with Fox Searchlight on ‘The Shape of Water,’ I am honored to have the opportunity to continue the relationship. I am more than grateful to Nancy, Steve, David and Matthew for their

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 7, 2018

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