Hey there kiddies! Welcome back to the dungeon, you're home away from home. As usual, I've sought out some interesting stories for you fright fanatics, and I've got them for you below!
Leatherface 3D - Bloody Disgusting received exclusive word that John Luessenhop is in talks to direct Lionsgate's Leatherface 3D, the sequel to the Platinum Dunes produced Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake that was released via New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures. Luessenhop was behind Takers, which "starred" Chris Brown, Hayden Christensen and Matt Dillon.
Debra Sullivan, Adam Marcus and Stephen Susco have turned in drafts the third Chainsaw flick that supposedly picks up immediately where Tobe Hooper's original left off before flashing forward 35 years!!!
Pride, Prejudice and Zombies - After much debate and going through several directors, Lionsgate has officially announced Craig Gillespie as the director in the Natalie Portman produced Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.
The project mixes Jane Austen's 1813 classic novel "Pride and Prejudice," centering on Elizabeth Bennet's quest for love and independence amid the outbreak of a virus that turns the dead into zombies. The story's set in an alternate version of 19th Century England that features deadly ancestors roaming the countryside.
This brings us one step closer to actually seeing this on the big screen! I'm just happy they finally locked a friggin' director!
The Passage - Fox 2000 has set Matt Reeves (Let Me In, Cloverfield) to direct The Passage, the film based on the bestselling Justin Cronin novel about an experiment that goes awry and creates a swarm of bloodthirsty vampires that brings the world to the brink of extinction, reports Deadline. Fox acquired the book in 2007 for north of $3 million right after Cronin made a 3-book deal with Ballantine for $3.75 million based on the first 400 pages of the book and an outline for a novel series.
"In 'The Passage', a group of terminally ill cancer patients get healthy after being subjected to the bites of bats in South America. Naturally, the government see this as a cure for the disease and starts experimenting. They end up with a legion of nearly indestructible, telepathic vampire masters that begin infecting the populace." The tone is closer to 28 Days Later and "The Stand" than Let The Right One In or Twilight Saga.
Reeves will supervise a rewrite of a script done by John Logan.
Reeves will also adapt a film based on the Ray Nelson short story "8 O'Clock in the Morning" for Universal, about a man who awakens to realize he and others are being controlled by aliens. It's a quasi-remake of They Live.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
Coming Soon To The Dungeon - Calling All Fans!!!
Hello there faithful friends. As I've stated recently, this site is growing in popularity and this is entirely due to you and for that I'm grateful. I'm always trying to come up with new ideas on what to add to the site. So, I'm here to ask you guys what you'd like to see more of!
I've been seriously considering creating a space for any aspiring writers to post short horror themed stories, poetry, etc. There would also be space for fan art and fanfiction as well. Would this be something that you could all dig?
Also, I've been hard at work trying to land some exclusive interviews with some pretty heavy hitters in the genre. Just to give you fellow gore fiends some ideas, I've been trying to contact Ti West's people, as well as Adam Green, and I've actually made contact with none other than Bruce Campbell! That's right, Bruce freakin' Campbell! While he's been hard at work on Burn Notice and the Sam Axe spin off film, now that that's wrapped I hope to be able to do an interview whenever his schedule permits. I've already received an email from him and had several conversations with his agent. Are there any people you'd like to see interviewed here in the Dungeon?
As usual, you're feed back is not only welcome, but encouraged. Let me know what you'd like to see here on the site and I'll do my best to bring you what you crave! In the meantime, stay creepy friends.
-Dom
I've been seriously considering creating a space for any aspiring writers to post short horror themed stories, poetry, etc. There would also be space for fan art and fanfiction as well. Would this be something that you could all dig?
Also, I've been hard at work trying to land some exclusive interviews with some pretty heavy hitters in the genre. Just to give you fellow gore fiends some ideas, I've been trying to contact Ti West's people, as well as Adam Green, and I've actually made contact with none other than Bruce Campbell! That's right, Bruce freakin' Campbell! While he's been hard at work on Burn Notice and the Sam Axe spin off film, now that that's wrapped I hope to be able to do an interview whenever his schedule permits. I've already received an email from him and had several conversations with his agent. Are there any people you'd like to see interviewed here in the Dungeon?
As usual, you're feed back is not only welcome, but encouraged. Let me know what you'd like to see here on the site and I'll do my best to bring you what you crave! In the meantime, stay creepy friends.
-Dom
Horror News - Horror Game Apps, The Lords Of Salem and Mortal Kombat
Welcome fiends, it's been a while. There hasn't been much to report on lately, at least nothing worthy of your time. However, I found a few interesting stories today that you may want to sink your teeth into. Read on below.
The Lords Of Salem - Rob Zombie updated his blog with a few new photos from his recent trip to Salem where he's been location scouting for The Lords of Salem, his latest genre film produced by Haunted Pictures (Insidious, Paranormal Activity).
"The story is about a local DJ who mistakenly unleashes a hellish curse on the town. 300 years earlier on the very streets of Salem that the townspeople walk on today, innocent folks were rounded up from their homes, convicted of being witches and sentenced to death. The Lords of Salem ran the town with an iron fist, but four witches who were tortured and killed in secrecy vowed that one day they would be back for revenge.
Mortal Kombat - Variety confirms that Warner Bros. is hoping the popularity of the Mortal Kombat web series will lead to a new fatality in theaters:
"Now the studio hopes the edgy new series and grittier game, developed by NetherRealm Studios and led by "Mortal Kombat"-creator and creative director Ed Boon, will eventually lead to a bigscreen adaptation and relaunch a film franchise whose last outing was New Line's cartoony "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" in 1997," reports Variety.
Here's hoping we get to see something amazing on the big screen and not a watered down pg 13 version!
Horror Apps - Announced a few weeks back, later this month the Weinsteins will release "Angry Pinheads," a game based on the villain in its Hellraiser series. This joins "Screamville," a game app that accompanies its latest release, Scream 4.
The Lords Of Salem - Rob Zombie updated his blog with a few new photos from his recent trip to Salem where he's been location scouting for The Lords of Salem, his latest genre film produced by Haunted Pictures (Insidious, Paranormal Activity).
"The story is about a local DJ who mistakenly unleashes a hellish curse on the town. 300 years earlier on the very streets of Salem that the townspeople walk on today, innocent folks were rounded up from their homes, convicted of being witches and sentenced to death. The Lords of Salem ran the town with an iron fist, but four witches who were tortured and killed in secrecy vowed that one day they would be back for revenge.
Mortal Kombat - Variety confirms that Warner Bros. is hoping the popularity of the Mortal Kombat web series will lead to a new fatality in theaters:
"Now the studio hopes the edgy new series and grittier game, developed by NetherRealm Studios and led by "Mortal Kombat"-creator and creative director Ed Boon, will eventually lead to a bigscreen adaptation and relaunch a film franchise whose last outing was New Line's cartoony "Mortal Kombat: Annihilation" in 1997," reports Variety.
Here's hoping we get to see something amazing on the big screen and not a watered down pg 13 version!
Horror Apps - Announced a few weeks back, later this month the Weinsteins will release "Angry Pinheads," a game based on the villain in its Hellraiser series. This joins "Screamville," a game app that accompanies its latest release, Scream 4.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Horror News - Evil Dead News and Campbell's Involved!!!!!!!
Yes indeed fellow horror lovers. The greatest horror hero may be back on the big screen. The question is, will it be a remake or a sequel? Well, Bruce Campbell shines a little light on that subject. Read on below.
Evil Dead - Horror icon Bruce Campbell answered some questions at Reddit , which of course went in the direction of The Evil Dead franchise, which Campbell starred in as the infamous anti-hero "Ash".
With the remake in development since 2004, Campbell told fans that he has actually read the script and loved it: "We are remaking 'Evil Dead.' The script is awesome. I will be one of the producers and possibly play the milk man." This does imply that he won't return as Ashley J. Williams, S-Mart's most valuable employee.
"In all honesty, we would all love to make another 'Evil Dead' movie. When that will happen? Who can say - we're all working on other jobs right now. We're not trying to dodge anybody's questions, there just isn't that much to talk about. The remake's gonna kick ass—you have my word."
While this doesn't really confirm anything earth shattering, it does at least confirm that there is a script and it meets Campbell's approval. There have also been talks about doing an Evil Dead 4 with Campbell back in the role of Ash. Sam Raimi is gung ho to get on board and has even stated that he's spoken to Campbell about it. While it would be nice to see something Evil Dead related back on screen, I'd much rather see the long gestating sequel with Bruce back in the role. However, the fact that he's involved in the remake of this beloved franchise and that he's guaranteed it won't suck, does add a certain amount of credibility. But still, PLEASE Bruce, do Evil Dead 4!! We fans want it!
Evil Dead - Horror icon Bruce Campbell answered some questions at Reddit , which of course went in the direction of The Evil Dead franchise, which Campbell starred in as the infamous anti-hero "Ash".
With the remake in development since 2004, Campbell told fans that he has actually read the script and loved it: "We are remaking 'Evil Dead.' The script is awesome. I will be one of the producers and possibly play the milk man." This does imply that he won't return as Ashley J. Williams, S-Mart's most valuable employee.
"In all honesty, we would all love to make another 'Evil Dead' movie. When that will happen? Who can say - we're all working on other jobs right now. We're not trying to dodge anybody's questions, there just isn't that much to talk about. The remake's gonna kick ass—you have my word."
While this doesn't really confirm anything earth shattering, it does at least confirm that there is a script and it meets Campbell's approval. There have also been talks about doing an Evil Dead 4 with Campbell back in the role of Ash. Sam Raimi is gung ho to get on board and has even stated that he's spoken to Campbell about it. While it would be nice to see something Evil Dead related back on screen, I'd much rather see the long gestating sequel with Bruce back in the role. However, the fact that he's involved in the remake of this beloved franchise and that he's guaranteed it won't suck, does add a certain amount of credibility. But still, PLEASE Bruce, do Evil Dead 4!! We fans want it!
Horror News - The Crow coming close to casting?
You read that right folks. As I reported a little while back, the reboot of The Crow is back on track. Originally Stephen Norrington was attached to direct from a script by Nick Cave and Marky Mark was attached. Then, eventually, all three dropped out systematically. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo then came on board to helm and he's reportedly been discussing the character with none other than Bradley Cooper (The Hangover, A Team, Limitless!) Apparently the two had hit it off in a recent meeting in Spain and were eagerly discussing their vision for the character.
Relativity Media is the company behind the reboot and they're also responsible for Cooper's most recent starring vehicle, Limitless, which has garnered positive reviews and performed even better than expected at the box office, already earning back it's budget domestically. No confirmation has been made from Relativity or Cooper's agent, but this is certainly an interesting turn of events.
There's no word yet on which character Cooper will portray. For those of you unfamiliar with the character mythos, there are different deceased brought back to "put the wrong things right." This is evident not only in the comics but also the films, all of which star a different lead actor as a different character.
I'm personally not opposed to Cooper, per se, as long as he doesn't play Eric Draven (the character originated by Brandon Lee.) Cooper's not a terrible actor and he's recently shown he's capable of action roles, so he's not a terrible choice, though he certainly wouldn't have been my first pick. Some good news though, is that Cooper is said to be a fan of the original, so maybe that means they won't desecrate this classic. I suppose only time will tell though. I'm trying to picture Cooper in the signature makeup though, and I can't quite get that image right....
On a side note, it seems that the current "fan favorite" is Joseph Gordon Levitt, which I can actually see in the role. He's a talented actor and plays "dark and brooding" quite well. He also has the physical look as well. What do you all think of this turn of events?
Relativity Media is the company behind the reboot and they're also responsible for Cooper's most recent starring vehicle, Limitless, which has garnered positive reviews and performed even better than expected at the box office, already earning back it's budget domestically. No confirmation has been made from Relativity or Cooper's agent, but this is certainly an interesting turn of events.
There's no word yet on which character Cooper will portray. For those of you unfamiliar with the character mythos, there are different deceased brought back to "put the wrong things right." This is evident not only in the comics but also the films, all of which star a different lead actor as a different character.
I'm personally not opposed to Cooper, per se, as long as he doesn't play Eric Draven (the character originated by Brandon Lee.) Cooper's not a terrible actor and he's recently shown he's capable of action roles, so he's not a terrible choice, though he certainly wouldn't have been my first pick. Some good news though, is that Cooper is said to be a fan of the original, so maybe that means they won't desecrate this classic. I suppose only time will tell though. I'm trying to picture Cooper in the signature makeup though, and I can't quite get that image right....
On a side note, it seems that the current "fan favorite" is Joseph Gordon Levitt, which I can actually see in the role. He's a talented actor and plays "dark and brooding" quite well. He also has the physical look as well. What do you all think of this turn of events?
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Horror News -Saw Franchise, House On The Edge Of The Park 2 and Abe Lincoln
Welcome back friends. It's been a while since there's been anything worthwhile to report on, but today there's been some interesting news, and I'm here to deliver the goods! Read on for the details and stay creepy!
Saw Franchise - Over the years, franchise creators James Wan (director) and Leigh Whannell (writer/star) have been open about their desires to return to the series they created back in 2004. Wan has gone as far as to state that the first film was only 30% what he envisioned (budget and time affected it).
With the release of Insidious, Wan and Whannell spoke with IGN about their want to end the game "the right way." Also, there's a Billy (the puppet) drawing in the background of the classroom in the duo's Insidious and sports a drawing of a #8 underneath. An interesting prospect, no?
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Rufus Sewell - star of the brilliantly dark and gothic Dark City has landed the role of "Adam," the lead vampire villain, in 20th Century Fox's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, reports Variety. Sewell joins Benjamin Walker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Dominic Cooper in the Timur Bekmambetov summer tentpole.
Based on the bestselling book by Seth Grahame-Smith, the film "revolves around the president's quest to rid the world of vampires, presented as the real conflict behind the Civil War." Bekmambetov will co-produce with Tim Burton and Jim Lemley.
House On The Edge Of The Park II - Back in February word broke that North Bank Entertainment has teamed up with legendary Italian director Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust) and actor Giovanni Lombardo Radice (City of the Living Dead) to develop a sequel to the 1980 cult film The House on the Edge of the Park. The good folks over at Bloody Disgusting have now managed to snag two new posters from the upcoming film. Major props go out to them for managing to get a hold of these two creepy ass posters. They're posted for you below. Again, stop by Bloody Disgusting and show those folks some love. They're definitely at the top of the horror movie scene.
The screenplay is being written by Andrew Jones, from a story by Ruggero Deodato and Giovanni Lombardo Radice. The film will be produced by Ian Grey and Andrew Jones for North Bank Entertainment. Ruggero Deodato will direct the film, with Giovanni Lombardo Radice reprising his role as 'Ricky'.
In the first film also starring David Hess, two lowlife punks invite themselves to a party at a posh villa and after being taunted by their snobbish hosts, hold everybody hostage and subject them to various torture and mayhem.
The sequel begins "After thirty years at the mercy of a brutal Warden in Sing Sing prison, Ricky is released and returns to the old garage in New York City. Desperate for a place to belong, he falls in with a dangerous sociopath named The Poet and his blood thirsty girlfriend Muriel. But the memories of Ricky's old friend Alex continue to haunt him."
Sounds promising and Deodato is certainly a master of horror who's return is more than overdue.
Saw Franchise - Over the years, franchise creators James Wan (director) and Leigh Whannell (writer/star) have been open about their desires to return to the series they created back in 2004. Wan has gone as far as to state that the first film was only 30% what he envisioned (budget and time affected it).
With the release of Insidious, Wan and Whannell spoke with IGN about their want to end the game "the right way." Also, there's a Billy (the puppet) drawing in the background of the classroom in the duo's Insidious and sports a drawing of a #8 underneath. An interesting prospect, no?
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Rufus Sewell - star of the brilliantly dark and gothic Dark City has landed the role of "Adam," the lead vampire villain, in 20th Century Fox's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, reports Variety. Sewell joins Benjamin Walker, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Dominic Cooper in the Timur Bekmambetov summer tentpole.
Based on the bestselling book by Seth Grahame-Smith, the film "revolves around the president's quest to rid the world of vampires, presented as the real conflict behind the Civil War." Bekmambetov will co-produce with Tim Burton and Jim Lemley.
House On The Edge Of The Park II - Back in February word broke that North Bank Entertainment has teamed up with legendary Italian director Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust) and actor Giovanni Lombardo Radice (City of the Living Dead) to develop a sequel to the 1980 cult film The House on the Edge of the Park. The good folks over at Bloody Disgusting have now managed to snag two new posters from the upcoming film. Major props go out to them for managing to get a hold of these two creepy ass posters. They're posted for you below. Again, stop by Bloody Disgusting and show those folks some love. They're definitely at the top of the horror movie scene.
The screenplay is being written by Andrew Jones, from a story by Ruggero Deodato and Giovanni Lombardo Radice. The film will be produced by Ian Grey and Andrew Jones for North Bank Entertainment. Ruggero Deodato will direct the film, with Giovanni Lombardo Radice reprising his role as 'Ricky'.
In the first film also starring David Hess, two lowlife punks invite themselves to a party at a posh villa and after being taunted by their snobbish hosts, hold everybody hostage and subject them to various torture and mayhem.
The sequel begins "After thirty years at the mercy of a brutal Warden in Sing Sing prison, Ricky is released and returns to the old garage in New York City. Desperate for a place to belong, he falls in with a dangerous sociopath named The Poet and his blood thirsty girlfriend Muriel. But the memories of Ricky's old friend Alex continue to haunt him."
Sounds promising and Deodato is certainly a master of horror who's return is more than overdue.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Horror News - Total Recall and Odd Thomas casting!
A few more stories just popped up and caught my attention. As is usual, I'm bringing them to you as soon as I find them. I must say, Colin Farrell has been all over the place the last few days with the images from Fright Night and now some more Total Recall news. Read on for the goodies!
Total Recall - After releasing a list of potential female talents, Variety is reporting that Sony Pictures may be close to landing Jessica Biel (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blade: Trinity) for one of two female leads for its Total Recall reboot. Biel is circling a role opposite Colin Farrell in the pic. Sony has offered her the role but no discussions are underway. It's unclear which role she would play.
In the original 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger starrer, the lovely lady leads were played by Sharon Stone, who played Lori, and Rachel Ticotin, who played Melina.
The film follows Douglas Quaid, a man who believes he is a secret agent and ends up on a Martian colony where he fights to overthrow a ruler controlling the production of air.
There was early buzz that Biel was going for the role of Melina but sources say there's a chance she going for the other character. Len Wiseman will direct the latest version, with Farrell attempting to fill some mighty big shoes in the Schwarzenegger role and Bryan Cranston attached to play the villain. James Vanderbilt penned the screenplay.
Odd Thomas - Gearing up for production in New Mexico later this spring and summer is Odd Thomas, a new Kootnz adaptation by Stephen Sommers. Sommers is responsible for such horrendous films including Van Helsing and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
THR has some good news as they're reporting Willem Dafoe (Antichrist) is in talks to join the cast of the supernatural thriller that centers on a short-order cook named Odd Thomas who can commune with the dead, a secret only his girlfriend (Addison Timlin) and the local police (Dafoe) chief know.
The young man can also spot malevolent forces called bodachs, who feed on pain and portent imminent death. When Odd sees them in spades surrounding a stranger, he finds himself in a race against time to avert a catastrophe.
Here's hoping this turns out well. Dafoe's attachment has certainly lent some credibility to this production, but I still have my reservations...
Total Recall - After releasing a list of potential female talents, Variety is reporting that Sony Pictures may be close to landing Jessica Biel (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Blade: Trinity) for one of two female leads for its Total Recall reboot. Biel is circling a role opposite Colin Farrell in the pic. Sony has offered her the role but no discussions are underway. It's unclear which role she would play.
In the original 1990 Arnold Schwarzenegger starrer, the lovely lady leads were played by Sharon Stone, who played Lori, and Rachel Ticotin, who played Melina.
The film follows Douglas Quaid, a man who believes he is a secret agent and ends up on a Martian colony where he fights to overthrow a ruler controlling the production of air.
There was early buzz that Biel was going for the role of Melina but sources say there's a chance she going for the other character. Len Wiseman will direct the latest version, with Farrell attempting to fill some mighty big shoes in the Schwarzenegger role and Bryan Cranston attached to play the villain. James Vanderbilt penned the screenplay.
Odd Thomas - Gearing up for production in New Mexico later this spring and summer is Odd Thomas, a new Kootnz adaptation by Stephen Sommers. Sommers is responsible for such horrendous films including Van Helsing and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
THR has some good news as they're reporting Willem Dafoe (Antichrist) is in talks to join the cast of the supernatural thriller that centers on a short-order cook named Odd Thomas who can commune with the dead, a secret only his girlfriend (Addison Timlin) and the local police (Dafoe) chief know.
The young man can also spot malevolent forces called bodachs, who feed on pain and portent imminent death. When Odd sees them in spades surrounding a stranger, he finds himself in a race against time to avert a catastrophe.
Here's hoping this turns out well. Dafoe's attachment has certainly lent some credibility to this production, but I still have my reservations...
Horror News - Fear Clinic, R.I.P.D. and Mortal Kombat
Welcome friends, to the horror show that never ends! There wasn't much in the way of horror news today but I managed to dredge up some stories for you. I couldn't go a day without giving you something to sate your appetite for the red stuff!
Fear Clinic - Director Robert Hall is out pushing Fear Clinic, a feature-length version of his web series that aired on Fearnet last year.The web series was met with much praise by fans and garnered a pretty good sized audience. It also featured some pretty big names in horror.
Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Danielle Harris (Hatchet II, Rob Zombie's Halloween) and Lucas Till (Battle: Los Angeles, X-Men: First Class) are all signed to star in the horror flick that "Follows 5 patients whose lives have been destroyed by their incurable phobias, and come to the Clinic willing to do whatever it takes to cure their worst fears and get a new lease on life... albeit for a price."
Aaron Drane, who wrote the series, also penned the screenplay. Rumor has it that calls are out to other horror icons including Kane Hodder and Gunnar Hansen. Again, these are purely speculation at this point, but it would be fantastic to see them sign on.
R.I.P.D. - Zach Galifianakis is officially no longer starring with Ryan Reynolds in the Universal Pictures supernatural comedy R.I.P.D., which Robert Schwentke will direct, reports Deadline. The project is about a force of undead police officers based on the Peter Lenkov comic--but scheduling got in the way. This may also be a problem for Reynolds as well, as he's in demand at the moment and may be rushed into work on the Green Lantern sequel.
Galifinakis is currently attached to the HBO series Bored To Death amongst other projects, so he is officially done with the project. Only time will tell if Reynolds even stays attached seeing as he's wanted for so many properties, including the upcoming Deadpool spin-off.
Mortal Kombat - Premiering online April 12, we've been given a first look at Sub-Zero in Warner Bros. Pictures' web series "Mortal Kombat: Legacy"
Directed by Kevin Tancharoen ("Fame"), and starring Jeri Ryan ("Star Trek: Voyager") as "Sonya Blade," Michael Jai White ("The Dark Knight") as "Major Jackson ‘Jax' Briggs" and Darren Shahlavi ("300") as "Kano," this series will take gamers deep into the history of the warriors they know and love.
Written by Kevin Tancharoen, Aaron Helbing and Todd Helbing, "Mortal Kombat: Legacy" is an anthology of nine live action shorts, and brings to life the motivation behind each character's participation in the Mortal Kombat tournament. Each episode will provide never-before-revealed insights into characters featured in the upcoming videogame as well as the game's universe.
Fear Clinic - Director Robert Hall is out pushing Fear Clinic, a feature-length version of his web series that aired on Fearnet last year.The web series was met with much praise by fans and garnered a pretty good sized audience. It also featured some pretty big names in horror.
Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Danielle Harris (Hatchet II, Rob Zombie's Halloween) and Lucas Till (Battle: Los Angeles, X-Men: First Class) are all signed to star in the horror flick that "Follows 5 patients whose lives have been destroyed by their incurable phobias, and come to the Clinic willing to do whatever it takes to cure their worst fears and get a new lease on life... albeit for a price."
Aaron Drane, who wrote the series, also penned the screenplay. Rumor has it that calls are out to other horror icons including Kane Hodder and Gunnar Hansen. Again, these are purely speculation at this point, but it would be fantastic to see them sign on.
R.I.P.D. - Zach Galifianakis is officially no longer starring with Ryan Reynolds in the Universal Pictures supernatural comedy R.I.P.D., which Robert Schwentke will direct, reports Deadline. The project is about a force of undead police officers based on the Peter Lenkov comic--but scheduling got in the way. This may also be a problem for Reynolds as well, as he's in demand at the moment and may be rushed into work on the Green Lantern sequel.
Galifinakis is currently attached to the HBO series Bored To Death amongst other projects, so he is officially done with the project. Only time will tell if Reynolds even stays attached seeing as he's wanted for so many properties, including the upcoming Deadpool spin-off.
Mortal Kombat - Premiering online April 12, we've been given a first look at Sub-Zero in Warner Bros. Pictures' web series "Mortal Kombat: Legacy"
Directed by Kevin Tancharoen ("Fame"), and starring Jeri Ryan ("Star Trek: Voyager") as "Sonya Blade," Michael Jai White ("The Dark Knight") as "Major Jackson ‘Jax' Briggs" and Darren Shahlavi ("300") as "Kano," this series will take gamers deep into the history of the warriors they know and love.
Written by Kevin Tancharoen, Aaron Helbing and Todd Helbing, "Mortal Kombat: Legacy" is an anthology of nine live action shorts, and brings to life the motivation behind each character's participation in the Mortal Kombat tournament. Each episode will provide never-before-revealed insights into characters featured in the upcoming videogame as well as the game's universe.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Horror News - Rob Zombie's The Lords Of Salem and Fright Night 3D!!!
Ah, I relish the days when there's good horror news to report. Today was a good one as I was able to bring you some info on The Crow, Silent Hill and Darren Bousman's upcoming project. Now I get to bring you some news on the 3D Fright Night redux as well as the latest from Rob Zombie! Read on for all the bloody goodies!
Fright Night 3D - Moviefone decided to post some low quality images and now you'll see the first ever stills from DreamWorks Fright Night 3D, Craig Gillespie's remake that'll arrive in theaters on August 19!
The first images will give you a first look at star Colin Farrell as Jerry Dandridge and neighbor Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin). You'll also get your first looks at Imogen Poots and Christopher Mintz-Plasse as the new "Evil" Ed.
In the film, "Charlie Brewster (Yelchin) is a high school senior who’s on top of the world—that is until Jerry (Farrell) moves in next door and Charlie discovers that he is a vampire preying on the neighborhood."
I have to say, this doesn't look too bad. I wasn't expecting much, but I'm starting to get a bit excited for this one!
The Lords Of Salem - Director Rob Zombie has released the first ever image from his low budget horror The Lords of Salem, teasing "I will say that the scene that involves this face is very painful."
From the producers of Paranormal Activity and Insidious, "The story is about a local DJ who mistakenly unleashes a hellish curse on the town. 300 years earlier on the very streets of Salem that the townspeople walk on today, innocent folks were rounded up from their homes, convicted of being witches and sentenced to death. The Lords of Salem ran the town with an iron fist, but four witches who were tortured and killed in secrecy vowed that one day they would be back for revenge."
I must admit, this wasn't what I was expecting but it still looks pretty damn cool. I'm a fan of Zombie's work, particularly his original works, and the story sounds like fun. Kind of reminds me of Evil Dead meats Hocus Pocus (for adults.) Plus, some of the locations he's been scouting are pretty damn creepy looking!
Fright Night 3D - Moviefone decided to post some low quality images and now you'll see the first ever stills from DreamWorks Fright Night 3D, Craig Gillespie's remake that'll arrive in theaters on August 19!
The first images will give you a first look at star Colin Farrell as Jerry Dandridge and neighbor Charlie Brewster (Anton Yelchin). You'll also get your first looks at Imogen Poots and Christopher Mintz-Plasse as the new "Evil" Ed.
In the film, "Charlie Brewster (Yelchin) is a high school senior who’s on top of the world—that is until Jerry (Farrell) moves in next door and Charlie discovers that he is a vampire preying on the neighborhood."
I have to say, this doesn't look too bad. I wasn't expecting much, but I'm starting to get a bit excited for this one!
The Lords Of Salem - Director Rob Zombie has released the first ever image from his low budget horror The Lords of Salem, teasing "I will say that the scene that involves this face is very painful."
From the producers of Paranormal Activity and Insidious, "The story is about a local DJ who mistakenly unleashes a hellish curse on the town. 300 years earlier on the very streets of Salem that the townspeople walk on today, innocent folks were rounded up from their homes, convicted of being witches and sentenced to death. The Lords of Salem ran the town with an iron fist, but four witches who were tortured and killed in secrecy vowed that one day they would be back for revenge."
I must admit, this wasn't what I was expecting but it still looks pretty damn cool. I'm a fan of Zombie's work, particularly his original works, and the story sounds like fun. Kind of reminds me of Evil Dead meats Hocus Pocus (for adults.) Plus, some of the locations he's been scouting are pretty damn creepy looking!
Horror News - The Crow, Silent Hill 3D and Darren Lynn Bousman!
Hello again friends. Welcome back to the home of blood and guts! As you know, I'm a horror freak and I consider it my duty to bring you the best coverage of the genre that I can. Today is an interesting day, as there have been some intriguing announcements and casting news. Read on for the details!
The Crow - As many of you may have heard, a reboot of the cult classic The Crow has been in the works for a while. Stephen Norrington (Blade) was attached to direct from a script by Nick Cave (which was actually a pretty damn good sign as the man is amazingly underrated.) Then came the terrible news that Mark Whalberg was attached to the lead (NOT a good sign!) Thankfully Marky Mark dropped out as did Norrington. That was pretty much it for the news for a while. Then came word that Norman Reedus (Walking Dead, Boondock Saints 1 & 2) was attached for the role of Top Dollar (not a bad choice, but a rumor nonetheless.)
Now comes word that Relativity Media is finally ready to get The Crow off the ground as 28 Weeks Later and Intruders helmer Juan Carlos Fresnadillo has officially closed a deal to direct the studio's re-invention of the 1994 action cult classic, reports Variety.
Though no talent is attached yet, Relativity is looking to put The Crow into production this fall. Fresnadillo will collaboratively develop the screenplay once a writer is attached to adapt the script from James O'Barr's comic book series, which has sold more than a quarter-million copies worldwide. ( I guess that unfortunately means that Cave's version is out)
It is not confirmed that the reboot will again follow cult hero Eric Draven, who is resurrected as The Crow to avenge his wife's murder so he can reunite with her in the hereafter. I feel that this is the way to go, as the character originated by Brandon Lee is iconic and no one can replace him. Giving a different character the chance to 'put the wrong things right' is certainly more appealing than trying to outdo that which can't be outdone.
"The original Crow was groundbreaking cinema; its gothic visual and musical ideas influenced a generation and cinema itself," said producer Edward R. Pressman. "With Juan Carlos, we have every confidence that his new Crow will have a similar impact on the contemporary audience."
The original, which grossed $51 million stateside, starred Brandon Lee, who was killed in a tragic accident during filming. The picture was subsequently dedicated to his memory, as well as his fiancee Eliza Hutton. It spawned three sequels that respectively starred Vincent Perez, Eric Mabius and Edward Furlong as The Crow, along with a TV series toplined by Mark Dacascos.
Silent Hill: Revelations 3D - It was just announced that two more actors have joined the cast of the Silent Hill sequel, and those two thespians are none other than Carrie Ann Moss (The Matrix) and Malcom McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Halloween 1 & 2!) The film is currently shooting in Canada and is set for a 2012 release. Moss and McDowell will join a cast already made up of Sean Bean, Kit Harrington and Radha Mitchell.
"For years, Heather Mason (Clemens) and her father (Sean Bean) have been on the run, always one step ahead of dangerous forces that she doesn’t fully understand. Now on the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by terrifying nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Heather discovers she's not who she thinks she is. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her in Silent Hill forever."
Hadida said: "Carrie has displayed her enormous talent across all genres – from The Matrix Trilogy to Memento – and we are delighted for her to join the world of Silent Hill. She will certainly bring a new level of excitement to fans of the videogame franchise."
Director Michael J. Bassett said: "Malcolm is quite simply an icon of modern cinema and I've been a fan since I was a teenager when I managed to see A Clockwork Orange. He has an amazing ability to bring new and unexpected dimensions to his characters and I know he will bring something unique and disturbing to Silent Hill."
Here's hoping this turns out well. I am a fan of both Mcdowell and Bean and I can't wait to see them together in this pic. I just hope it doesn't rely too much on the 3D element and forget to give some depth to the characters. There's nothing worse than seeing talent squandered in a mediocre production.
Darren Lynn Bousman - After directing Saw II-IV, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Mother's Day and 11-11-11, director Darren Lynn Bousman trying out the "thriller" genre selling an untitled pitch for a cerebral thriller to Andrew Adamson and Aron Warner's Strange Weather Films shingle that is said to be "quite violent." Bousman also plans to produce and direct the project, a thriller in the vein of The Parallax View and The Firm involving flash mobs.
"It's exciting getting more back into creating my own material," Bousman told BD. "This year I sold a monster script I wrote, '11-11-11,' and now this new project. I can't say a lot about it - it's not 'horror' per se - but more of a dark thriller."
He continues comparing it to classic conspiracy thrillers: "I love movies like 'The Game, ' 'The Firm,' 'The Star Chamber', etc - films that live in paranoia and conspiracy. I have always been fascinated in what 'evil' people and corporations are capable of..." Juicy!
I am actually quite a fan of Mr.Bousman as he delivers quality films consistently and never seems to take a break! This man just goes on and on and the horror genre needs more people like him.
The Crow - As many of you may have heard, a reboot of the cult classic The Crow has been in the works for a while. Stephen Norrington (Blade) was attached to direct from a script by Nick Cave (which was actually a pretty damn good sign as the man is amazingly underrated.) Then came the terrible news that Mark Whalberg was attached to the lead (NOT a good sign!) Thankfully Marky Mark dropped out as did Norrington. That was pretty much it for the news for a while. Then came word that Norman Reedus (Walking Dead, Boondock Saints 1 & 2) was attached for the role of Top Dollar (not a bad choice, but a rumor nonetheless.)
Now comes word that Relativity Media is finally ready to get The Crow off the ground as 28 Weeks Later and Intruders helmer Juan Carlos Fresnadillo has officially closed a deal to direct the studio's re-invention of the 1994 action cult classic, reports Variety.
Though no talent is attached yet, Relativity is looking to put The Crow into production this fall. Fresnadillo will collaboratively develop the screenplay once a writer is attached to adapt the script from James O'Barr's comic book series, which has sold more than a quarter-million copies worldwide. ( I guess that unfortunately means that Cave's version is out)
It is not confirmed that the reboot will again follow cult hero Eric Draven, who is resurrected as The Crow to avenge his wife's murder so he can reunite with her in the hereafter. I feel that this is the way to go, as the character originated by Brandon Lee is iconic and no one can replace him. Giving a different character the chance to 'put the wrong things right' is certainly more appealing than trying to outdo that which can't be outdone.
"The original Crow was groundbreaking cinema; its gothic visual and musical ideas influenced a generation and cinema itself," said producer Edward R. Pressman. "With Juan Carlos, we have every confidence that his new Crow will have a similar impact on the contemporary audience."
The original, which grossed $51 million stateside, starred Brandon Lee, who was killed in a tragic accident during filming. The picture was subsequently dedicated to his memory, as well as his fiancee Eliza Hutton. It spawned three sequels that respectively starred Vincent Perez, Eric Mabius and Edward Furlong as The Crow, along with a TV series toplined by Mark Dacascos.
Silent Hill: Revelations 3D - It was just announced that two more actors have joined the cast of the Silent Hill sequel, and those two thespians are none other than Carrie Ann Moss (The Matrix) and Malcom McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Halloween 1 & 2!) The film is currently shooting in Canada and is set for a 2012 release. Moss and McDowell will join a cast already made up of Sean Bean, Kit Harrington and Radha Mitchell.
"For years, Heather Mason (Clemens) and her father (Sean Bean) have been on the run, always one step ahead of dangerous forces that she doesn’t fully understand. Now on the eve of her 18th birthday, plagued by terrifying nightmares and the disappearance of her father, Heather discovers she's not who she thinks she is. The revelation leads her deeper into a demonic world that threatens to trap her in Silent Hill forever."
Hadida said: "Carrie has displayed her enormous talent across all genres – from The Matrix Trilogy to Memento – and we are delighted for her to join the world of Silent Hill. She will certainly bring a new level of excitement to fans of the videogame franchise."
Director Michael J. Bassett said: "Malcolm is quite simply an icon of modern cinema and I've been a fan since I was a teenager when I managed to see A Clockwork Orange. He has an amazing ability to bring new and unexpected dimensions to his characters and I know he will bring something unique and disturbing to Silent Hill."
Here's hoping this turns out well. I am a fan of both Mcdowell and Bean and I can't wait to see them together in this pic. I just hope it doesn't rely too much on the 3D element and forget to give some depth to the characters. There's nothing worse than seeing talent squandered in a mediocre production.
Darren Lynn Bousman - After directing Saw II-IV, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Mother's Day and 11-11-11, director Darren Lynn Bousman trying out the "thriller" genre selling an untitled pitch for a cerebral thriller to Andrew Adamson and Aron Warner's Strange Weather Films shingle that is said to be "quite violent." Bousman also plans to produce and direct the project, a thriller in the vein of The Parallax View and The Firm involving flash mobs.
"It's exciting getting more back into creating my own material," Bousman told BD. "This year I sold a monster script I wrote, '11-11-11,' and now this new project. I can't say a lot about it - it's not 'horror' per se - but more of a dark thriller."
He continues comparing it to classic conspiracy thrillers: "I love movies like 'The Game, ' 'The Firm,' 'The Star Chamber', etc - films that live in paranoia and conspiracy. I have always been fascinated in what 'evil' people and corporations are capable of..." Juicy!
I am actually quite a fan of Mr.Bousman as he delivers quality films consistently and never seems to take a break! This man just goes on and on and the horror genre needs more people like him.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Horror News - Mortal Kombat, Pride Prejudice and Zombies and a Musical!
Can't get enough blood and guts? You've come to the right place! It is my pleasure to bring you the most interesting horror stories as soon as I track them down. Also, I'd like to thank all you regular readers, as my hits on this site have more than quadrupled. I cannot thank you enough. Anyhow, read on for the gory goodies!
Mortal Kombat - It's official: Tuesday, April 12, Machinima Live Stream is hosting a special "Mortal Kombat" event from 12pm-4pm. After the stream, they’ll host the world premiere of the very first episode of the "Mortal Kombat" web series!!
Based on the iconic gaming franchise, Jeri Ryan will step back into her role as the headstrong “Lieutenant Sonya Blade” from the unofficial fan short. She is joined by Michael Jai White as“Major Jackson ‘Jax’ Briggs” and Darren Shahlavi (300) as the sly and cunning “Kano.”
Kevin Tancharoen who directed and produced the popular, unofficial “Mortal Kombat: Rebirth” fan short that garnered over 10 million views worldwide, is bringing the same immersive directing style to this live-action digital new media series. Fans will be able to delve deep into the history of the warriors they know and love including “Sub-Zero” and “Scorpion.”
Pride, Prejudice and Zombies - It's recently been reported that Fright Night 3D director Craig Gillespie will soon be set as director of Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, Lionsgate's adaptation of the Seth Grahame-Smith novel that "re-imagined" the Jane Austen classic with a heavy helping of flesh-eating walking corpses, reports Deadline. Gillespie has been a contender on the Lionsgate project for a while now.
The project mixes Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice," centering on Elizabeth Bennet's quest for love and independence amid the outbreak of a virus that turns the dead into zombies. The story's set in an alternate version of 19th Century England that features deadly ancestors roaming the country.
Not sure how I feel about this yet... All we've seen are some set photos from Fright Night, so I can't really make a fair judgment. I just hope he doesn't completely destroy this story. It could be worse though.... Stephen Sommers could be attahed...
Human Centipede: The Musical - A friend of mine told me that he found out about this earlier today over at Bloody Disgusting, so credit goes out to them for bringing this to our attention. Anyhow, it seems that a group of self proclaimed nerds decided that they wanted to turn Human Centipede into a musical, and now they've done just that! The event took place at Emerson College on March 21.
"This musical is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with IFC Films, Tom Six, or anyone else associated with the movie "The Human Centipede." We do not own any rights to the story, characters, ideas, or anything else associated with "The Human Centipede." We're just some nerds who wanted to make a musical," they write. The music and lyrics were written by Julia Mattison.
While I certainly wouldn't pay to see this it is indeed humorous and I do like to see that some horror fans are so passionate about their genre that they want to put their own spin on things. I just hope this doesn't give anyone in Hollywood any ideas... Human Centipede: The Musical in 3D anyone?
F.Y.I. There are seven parts to this, all available on Youtube. I didn't want to post all of them here and overload you guys, but if you're interested, they're available.
Mortal Kombat - It's official: Tuesday, April 12, Machinima Live Stream is hosting a special "Mortal Kombat" event from 12pm-4pm. After the stream, they’ll host the world premiere of the very first episode of the "Mortal Kombat" web series!!
Based on the iconic gaming franchise, Jeri Ryan will step back into her role as the headstrong “Lieutenant Sonya Blade” from the unofficial fan short. She is joined by Michael Jai White as“Major Jackson ‘Jax’ Briggs” and Darren Shahlavi (300) as the sly and cunning “Kano.”
Kevin Tancharoen who directed and produced the popular, unofficial “Mortal Kombat: Rebirth” fan short that garnered over 10 million views worldwide, is bringing the same immersive directing style to this live-action digital new media series. Fans will be able to delve deep into the history of the warriors they know and love including “Sub-Zero” and “Scorpion.”
Pride, Prejudice and Zombies - It's recently been reported that Fright Night 3D director Craig Gillespie will soon be set as director of Pride And Prejudice And Zombies, Lionsgate's adaptation of the Seth Grahame-Smith novel that "re-imagined" the Jane Austen classic with a heavy helping of flesh-eating walking corpses, reports Deadline. Gillespie has been a contender on the Lionsgate project for a while now.
The project mixes Jane Austen's novel "Pride and Prejudice," centering on Elizabeth Bennet's quest for love and independence amid the outbreak of a virus that turns the dead into zombies. The story's set in an alternate version of 19th Century England that features deadly ancestors roaming the country.
Not sure how I feel about this yet... All we've seen are some set photos from Fright Night, so I can't really make a fair judgment. I just hope he doesn't completely destroy this story. It could be worse though.... Stephen Sommers could be attahed...
Human Centipede: The Musical - A friend of mine told me that he found out about this earlier today over at Bloody Disgusting, so credit goes out to them for bringing this to our attention. Anyhow, it seems that a group of self proclaimed nerds decided that they wanted to turn Human Centipede into a musical, and now they've done just that! The event took place at Emerson College on March 21.
"This musical is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with IFC Films, Tom Six, or anyone else associated with the movie "The Human Centipede." We do not own any rights to the story, characters, ideas, or anything else associated with "The Human Centipede." We're just some nerds who wanted to make a musical," they write. The music and lyrics were written by Julia Mattison.
While I certainly wouldn't pay to see this it is indeed humorous and I do like to see that some horror fans are so passionate about their genre that they want to put their own spin on things. I just hope this doesn't give anyone in Hollywood any ideas... Human Centipede: The Musical in 3D anyone?
F.Y.I. There are seven parts to this, all available on Youtube. I didn't want to post all of them here and overload you guys, but if you're interested, they're available.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Horror News - Underworld 4, The Hunger Games and Odd Thomas
Hello fiends! Welcome back and thanks again for checking out my review of Cinema Wasteland. A relatively slow day in horror news, but I managed to turn up a few stories of interest for you. Check 'em out below.
Underworld 4 - Production has begun in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the 4th installment in the Underworld franchise. Underworld 4: New Dawn i slensing in 3D, the first time for the series. Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.
India Eisley has joined the cast as"Eve," rumored to be Selene's daughter! Michael Ealy takes on the role of "Detective Sebastian". Sandrine Holt (Starship Troopers 2, Resident Evil: Apocalypse ) and Robert Lawrenson round out the cast.
Underworld 4, is set to hit theaters on January 20, 2012.
Hunger Games - Lionsgate has cast both Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth for roles in The Hunger Games, the adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novel. They will star alongside the Jennifer Lawrence, who will play "Katniss Everdeen".
Hutcherson will star as "Peeta Mellark". Hemsworth (Knowing, Triangle) stars as "Gale Hawthorne".
Gary Ross is directing the pic set in post-apocalyptic America, which introduces 16-year-old heroine Katniss Everdeen, who must participate in a fight-to-the-death annual event called the Hunger Games. The battles are televised, and pit youths from each of the Capitol’s 12 Districts against each other.Lionsgate will release on March 23, 2012.
Sounds to me a bit like Gamer or Death Race for a younger crowd. Here's hoping they go for a hard R rating.
Odd Thomas - Anton Yelchin (Terminator: Salvation, Fright Night) is already on board, and Priest star Lily Collins is being courted. Now the good folks over at Bloody Disgusting are being told that Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption , War of the Worlds) is also circling a role in Stephen Sommers' (The Mummy, Van Helsing, Deep Rising) adaptation of Dean Koontz's popular Odd Thomas.
"Odd Thomas is silently approached by the ghost of a young girl brutally raped and murdered, and through his unique ability to understand the dead, is psychically led to her killer, a former schoolmate named Harlo Landerson. With this opening, we are introduced to Odd's world. Koontz soon discloses how Odd was named and begins, layer by layer, to show how Odd's dysfunctional upbringing has shaped his life, and as those details are uncovered, his supernatural abilities begin to make more sense."
For me, Koontz has always been hit or miss and Sommers' track record is far from stellar. Consider me a skeptic until I see a trailer....
Underworld 4 - Production has begun in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the 4th installment in the Underworld franchise. Underworld 4: New Dawn i slensing in 3D, the first time for the series. Kate Beckinsale, star of the first two films, returns in her lead role as Selene, who escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.
India Eisley has joined the cast as"Eve," rumored to be Selene's daughter! Michael Ealy takes on the role of "Detective Sebastian". Sandrine Holt (Starship Troopers 2, Resident Evil: Apocalypse ) and Robert Lawrenson round out the cast.
Underworld 4, is set to hit theaters on January 20, 2012.
Hunger Games - Lionsgate has cast both Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth for roles in The Hunger Games, the adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novel. They will star alongside the Jennifer Lawrence, who will play "Katniss Everdeen".
Hutcherson will star as "Peeta Mellark". Hemsworth (Knowing, Triangle) stars as "Gale Hawthorne".
Gary Ross is directing the pic set in post-apocalyptic America, which introduces 16-year-old heroine Katniss Everdeen, who must participate in a fight-to-the-death annual event called the Hunger Games. The battles are televised, and pit youths from each of the Capitol’s 12 Districts against each other.Lionsgate will release on March 23, 2012.
Sounds to me a bit like Gamer or Death Race for a younger crowd. Here's hoping they go for a hard R rating.
Odd Thomas - Anton Yelchin (Terminator: Salvation, Fright Night) is already on board, and Priest star Lily Collins is being courted. Now the good folks over at Bloody Disgusting are being told that Tim Robbins (The Shawshank Redemption , War of the Worlds) is also circling a role in Stephen Sommers' (The Mummy, Van Helsing, Deep Rising) adaptation of Dean Koontz's popular Odd Thomas.
"Odd Thomas is silently approached by the ghost of a young girl brutally raped and murdered, and through his unique ability to understand the dead, is psychically led to her killer, a former schoolmate named Harlo Landerson. With this opening, we are introduced to Odd's world. Koontz soon discloses how Odd was named and begins, layer by layer, to show how Odd's dysfunctional upbringing has shaped his life, and as those details are uncovered, his supernatural abilities begin to make more sense."
For me, Koontz has always been hit or miss and Sommers' track record is far from stellar. Consider me a skeptic until I see a trailer....
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Cinema Wasteland Review!!
Welcome back friends. Thanks for returning to check out the full review of Cinema Wasteland. As I teased earlier, there was a ton of stuff going on and plenty of stars to meet. This was my first time checking out Wasteland, so read on for the story.
I initially arrived at 3 p.m. and promptly met up with some friends who were in attendance for the weekend. We briefly stopped by their room for some refreshments of which there were plenty. Our next step was to the dealer room where I was thunderstruck by the sheer amount of merchandise for sale. There were plenty of booths with a variety of horror memorabilia.
The very first table that drew my attention was dedicated to various candles, incenses and soaps. Now, what really piqued my interest was the soaps. They were molded into a variety of likenesses including Michael Myers, Jason, Freddy Krueger, Frankenstein and many more. There were also some original ideas including a clear ball of soap with "razor blades" inside of it, and the most controversial, a clear ball of soap with a pink "fetus" inside paired with a coat hanger. This was so rare and shocking that one of my friends bought one!
Then there were plenty of booths selling dvd's, the best of which was run by 42nd Street Pete. It was at his stand that we found a plethora of Nazi Porn as well as my very own copy of The Church. This film is supposed to be terrifying and was recommended to me by a good friend and fellow horror enthusiast. Best part? It was only 5 freakin' dollars!
In addition, I got the opportunity to meet Joel Robinson who is not only an incredibly talented artist, but a very pleasant and funny individual. Even though his booth was packed consistently, he always made time to chat with fans of both the genre and his work. He had a plethora of his original takes of famous horror scenes and monsters. Of course, I had to pick one up. While it was hard to choose, I had to go with Pinhead. How often do you get to find a bad ass artistic rendering of The King Of Pain? I also plan on dropping a butt load of money on his website where he has even more pieces of his work. I already framed this one and hung it on the wall. If you love horror like I do, stop by his page and show some love! Have your credit card handy as I can guarantee you won't be able to leave without buying something.
Seriously, check out this man's work. His website is ArtPusher.net
Next, I was on to the screening rooms. They were showing Cannibal Holocaust, Cut and Run (Both by Ruggero Deodato) and Evil Dead amongst others. Directly across from the Evil Dead screening was a room featuring the works of master artist and F/X man Tom Sullivan! I actually got to meet the legend, shake his hand and discuss the business with him. He even recanted a funny story: Prior to settling on the name Evil Dead the film had several titles. All the guys on the film submitted suggestions and Sullivan's was "Lick The Blood Off My Shovel" which he signed on one of his original prints for me! The print is Sullivan's artwork for the then titled Book Of The Dead.
Next, I was on to the ridiculous amount of t-shirt vendors. There were so many to choose from that I simply couldn't decide, therefore, I didn't get a shirt. Had I, it wouldn't have been a shirt, it would have been a dozen shirts. I then found my way to another stand where an artist was selling original paintings inspired by various horror. While his selection wasn't as vast as Joel Robinson's, his work was still damn fine. He gave me a hell of a deal, so I took 3!
Also, I would like to mention that during my conversation with Tom Sullivan, I got to check out tons of props used in the Evil Dead trilogy. The man had a massive amount of memorabilia, which he was kind enough to let me photograph for you all. Those pics are below and yes, they are all original and were used in the films!
In addition to Mr. Sullivan, there were plenty of other genre celebs as well. The ladies of The Evil Dead were there doing signings, several key players from the original Night Of The Living Dead, Tom Atkins (who was in a personal fave of mine, Maniac Cop) Rugger Deodato and the cast of Cannibal Holocaust, and of course, the amazing Michael Berryman! Now, I didn't get to take pictures of these fine folks, as they were charging a decent chunk of change. I don't hold that against them, as people have to make a living. However, I couldn't drop the small fortune needed to get pictures with everyone. I did get to meet Michael Berryman outside of the dealer room and let me tell you, the man is amazing. He is incredibly kind and has a great sense of humor. And while I didn't get to see this first hand, apparently he enjoys playing beer pong with the guests of the convention!
Overall, this was a hell of a night. Great friends, great fans, tons of celebs and merch from the movies we all love! It was truly an evening to remember and I sure as hell won't forget it. I only wish you all could have been there as well, as it's really a horror fans wet dream. I recommend you all check it out if ever you get the chance.
I initially arrived at 3 p.m. and promptly met up with some friends who were in attendance for the weekend. We briefly stopped by their room for some refreshments of which there were plenty. Our next step was to the dealer room where I was thunderstruck by the sheer amount of merchandise for sale. There were plenty of booths with a variety of horror memorabilia.
The very first table that drew my attention was dedicated to various candles, incenses and soaps. Now, what really piqued my interest was the soaps. They were molded into a variety of likenesses including Michael Myers, Jason, Freddy Krueger, Frankenstein and many more. There were also some original ideas including a clear ball of soap with "razor blades" inside of it, and the most controversial, a clear ball of soap with a pink "fetus" inside paired with a coat hanger. This was so rare and shocking that one of my friends bought one!
Then there were plenty of booths selling dvd's, the best of which was run by 42nd Street Pete. It was at his stand that we found a plethora of Nazi Porn as well as my very own copy of The Church. This film is supposed to be terrifying and was recommended to me by a good friend and fellow horror enthusiast. Best part? It was only 5 freakin' dollars!
In addition, I got the opportunity to meet Joel Robinson who is not only an incredibly talented artist, but a very pleasant and funny individual. Even though his booth was packed consistently, he always made time to chat with fans of both the genre and his work. He had a plethora of his original takes of famous horror scenes and monsters. Of course, I had to pick one up. While it was hard to choose, I had to go with Pinhead. How often do you get to find a bad ass artistic rendering of The King Of Pain? I also plan on dropping a butt load of money on his website where he has even more pieces of his work. I already framed this one and hung it on the wall. If you love horror like I do, stop by his page and show some love! Have your credit card handy as I can guarantee you won't be able to leave without buying something.
Next, I was on to the screening rooms. They were showing Cannibal Holocaust, Cut and Run (Both by Ruggero Deodato) and Evil Dead amongst others. Directly across from the Evil Dead screening was a room featuring the works of master artist and F/X man Tom Sullivan! I actually got to meet the legend, shake his hand and discuss the business with him. He even recanted a funny story: Prior to settling on the name Evil Dead the film had several titles. All the guys on the film submitted suggestions and Sullivan's was "Lick The Blood Off My Shovel" which he signed on one of his original prints for me! The print is Sullivan's artwork for the then titled Book Of The Dead.
Next, I was on to the ridiculous amount of t-shirt vendors. There were so many to choose from that I simply couldn't decide, therefore, I didn't get a shirt. Had I, it wouldn't have been a shirt, it would have been a dozen shirts. I then found my way to another stand where an artist was selling original paintings inspired by various horror. While his selection wasn't as vast as Joel Robinson's, his work was still damn fine. He gave me a hell of a deal, so I took 3!
Also, I would like to mention that during my conversation with Tom Sullivan, I got to check out tons of props used in the Evil Dead trilogy. The man had a massive amount of memorabilia, which he was kind enough to let me photograph for you all. Those pics are below and yes, they are all original and were used in the films!
In addition to Mr. Sullivan, there were plenty of other genre celebs as well. The ladies of The Evil Dead were there doing signings, several key players from the original Night Of The Living Dead, Tom Atkins (who was in a personal fave of mine, Maniac Cop) Rugger Deodato and the cast of Cannibal Holocaust, and of course, the amazing Michael Berryman! Now, I didn't get to take pictures of these fine folks, as they were charging a decent chunk of change. I don't hold that against them, as people have to make a living. However, I couldn't drop the small fortune needed to get pictures with everyone. I did get to meet Michael Berryman outside of the dealer room and let me tell you, the man is amazing. He is incredibly kind and has a great sense of humor. And while I didn't get to see this first hand, apparently he enjoys playing beer pong with the guests of the convention!
Overall, this was a hell of a night. Great friends, great fans, tons of celebs and merch from the movies we all love! It was truly an evening to remember and I sure as hell won't forget it. I only wish you all could have been there as well, as it's really a horror fans wet dream. I recommend you all check it out if ever you get the chance.
Horror News - Cinema Wasteland Update!
Hey there fiends! Welcome back! I just thought I'd give you all a little update before I embark on the big story. I attended Cinema Wasteland in Cleveland and man, what an excellent show. To give you a taste of what was in store for me: The ladies of the Evil Dead were present and signing autographs, Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust) was also there, the ever amazing Tom Atkins, genre fave Michael Berryman and Evil Dead F/X whiz Tom Sullivan amongst others.
In addition, there were screenings aplenty including Evil Dead and Cannibal Holocaust. Let me tell you, Cannibal Holocaust on the big screen = intimidating. In addition, I got some amazing merch and some really killer work prints and original artistic renditions of some classic horror scenes. I assure you guys that as soon as I get everything in order and uploaded I will be posting some real goodies from the show. Stay tuned for the update!
In addition, there were screenings aplenty including Evil Dead and Cannibal Holocaust. Let me tell you, Cannibal Holocaust on the big screen = intimidating. In addition, I got some amazing merch and some really killer work prints and original artistic renditions of some classic horror scenes. I assure you guys that as soon as I get everything in order and uploaded I will be posting some real goodies from the show. Stay tuned for the update!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Horror News - Lords Of Salem, Piranha 3DD and Trick R Treat 2!!
Welcome friends. Today has been a tough day for horror. Seeing as it's April 1, everyone decided to post false news stories and I got to spend the majority of my day sorting out the true from the false. These stories below are indeed true. Anyhow, read on for what I dug up for you
Trick 'R' Treat - While I don't have much for you, I did get something. Ever since the first trailer for Trick 'R' Treat was shown, it built a ton of hype. Then we had to wait for what seemed like ages, only to find that the schmucks over at WB decided to dump it to disc. Still, this didn't manage to detract from it too much as it caught on and became a success anyhow. Now comes word that Michael Dougherty posted on Twitter (well before April Fools btw) three simple words "Sam WILL return..." I sincerely hope this is true as I loved the first and can't wait for a second.
Piranha 3DD - Well, seems the Thailand story has been abandoned for a far more amusing and far fetched premise. I really liked the first Piranha as it was good, cheesy over the top fun. The sequel now seems to be continuing in the same vein.
"The piranha this time make their way into swimming pools, pipes, plumping and such at a newly opened waterpark named "Wilderness Waters"! The race is on to save the town from these flesh-eating creatures that are leaving a bloodbath in their wake."
In theaters November 23, Dimension Films is working on ensuring a "real" 3-dimensional experience.
Lords Of Salem - Well, Bloody Disgusting got their hands on some interesting info today. It's an expanded synopsis for the new Rob Zombie film. While it doesn't really reveal much we don't already know, it does expands the mythos a tiny bit.
"The story is about a local DJ who mistakenly unleashes a hellish curse on the town. 300 years earlier on the very streets of Salem that the townspeople walk on today, innocent folks were rounded up from their homes, convicted of being witches and sentenced to death. The Lords of Salem ran the town with an iron fist, but four witches who were tortured and killed in secrecy vowed that one day they would be back for revenge."
Shooting is set to begin in May in Massachusetts. Zombie has been vigorously scouting locations and has found some pretty damn creepy ones including a Gothic cemetery that I can't wait to see what he does with.
Trick 'R' Treat - While I don't have much for you, I did get something. Ever since the first trailer for Trick 'R' Treat was shown, it built a ton of hype. Then we had to wait for what seemed like ages, only to find that the schmucks over at WB decided to dump it to disc. Still, this didn't manage to detract from it too much as it caught on and became a success anyhow. Now comes word that Michael Dougherty posted on Twitter (well before April Fools btw) three simple words "Sam WILL return..." I sincerely hope this is true as I loved the first and can't wait for a second.
Piranha 3DD - Well, seems the Thailand story has been abandoned for a far more amusing and far fetched premise. I really liked the first Piranha as it was good, cheesy over the top fun. The sequel now seems to be continuing in the same vein.
"The piranha this time make their way into swimming pools, pipes, plumping and such at a newly opened waterpark named "Wilderness Waters"! The race is on to save the town from these flesh-eating creatures that are leaving a bloodbath in their wake."
In theaters November 23, Dimension Films is working on ensuring a "real" 3-dimensional experience.
Lords Of Salem - Well, Bloody Disgusting got their hands on some interesting info today. It's an expanded synopsis for the new Rob Zombie film. While it doesn't really reveal much we don't already know, it does expands the mythos a tiny bit.
"The story is about a local DJ who mistakenly unleashes a hellish curse on the town. 300 years earlier on the very streets of Salem that the townspeople walk on today, innocent folks were rounded up from their homes, convicted of being witches and sentenced to death. The Lords of Salem ran the town with an iron fist, but four witches who were tortured and killed in secrecy vowed that one day they would be back for revenge."
Shooting is set to begin in May in Massachusetts. Zombie has been vigorously scouting locations and has found some pretty damn creepy ones including a Gothic cemetery that I can't wait to see what he does with.
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