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June 29, 2008

SCHLOCK VALUE, GRINDHOUSE AFICIONADO BLOGS LAUNCHED!

We're proud to relaunch two of our most popular columns, SCHLOCK VALUE and GRINDHOUSE AFICIONADO in BLOG format! What's this mean to you fans?! Probably not much! It just means that now, both columns will be cataloged more efficiently and should prove easier to search through. Below are links to each and every edition of both! Revisit them and enjoy!

SCHLOCK VALUE RETURNS!!!



- SCHLOCK VALUE’S BACK! JUNE 2008 EDITION! (RAPTOR, PARANOID, THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER)
- SCHLOCK VALUE! MARCH 2008 EDITION! (HAUNTED BOAT, CLUB DREAD, SCARECROW)
- SCHLOCK VALUE! COMING ATTRACTIONS FOR 2008! (2/08)
- SCHLOCK VALUE! FEBRUARY 2008 EDITION! (DIARY OF A CANNIBAL, STRAWBERRY ESTATES, CURSE OF HALLOWEEN)
- SCHLOCK VALUE VS AVP:R! (ALIEN VS PREDATOR: REQIUM REVIEW)
- SCHLOCK VALUE! JANUARY 2008 EDITION! (CEMETERY GATES, KILLER TONGUE, SUPERCROC)
- SCHLOCK VALUE! DECEMBER 2007 EDITION! (DR. CHOPPER, SHARK ATTACK 3: MEGALODON, TYRANNOSAURUS WRECKS)

GRINDHOUSE AFICIONADO!!!





(ISSUE 6: COFFY, BLACK DEVIL DOLL, THE INTRUDER)




(ISSUE 5: SUMMER EDITION! 12 DOUBLE FEATURES – THE HIDDEN/NEMESIS, FASTER PUSSYCAT KILL KILL/THE BIG BIRD CAGE, SHAKES THE CLOWN/PORKY’S, CLASS OF 1984, THE WANDERERS, JAILHOUSE ROCK/BUBBA HO-TEP, THE SWORD AND THE SORCERER/THE BEASTMASTER, HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP/THE HITCHER, FRIGHT NIGHT/BORDELLO OF BLOOD, BAD BOYS/GIRLS IN PRISON, DOUBLE INDEMNITY/THE LAST SEDUCTION, CUT THROATS NINE/WESTWORLD, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL HIGH SCHOOL/STREETS OF FIRE)




(ISSUE 4: 42ND STREET FOREVER VOLUME 1, 42ND STREET FOREVER VOLUME 2: THE DUECE)




(ISSUE 3: THE CRIPPLED MASTERS, THE STREET FIGHTER, MASTERS OF THE FLYING GUILLOTINE)




(ISSUE 2: DEADBEAT AT DAWN, COMBAT SHOCK, SWITCHBLADE SISTERS)




(WHAT THE HELL?! 6/6/06 EDITION: JESUS CHRIST VAMPIRE HUNTER, THE HALFWAY HOUSE)




(ISSUE 1: FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE, THRILLER: A CRUEL PICTURE, I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE)

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June 28, 2008

SCHLOCK VALUE'S BACK! JUNE 2008 EDITION!

Our staffer Danny Price is back! (Well, he never went away, but college distracted him from the SCHLOCK!) No matter! The JUNE EDITION of SCHLOCK VALUE is upon us, and this month's features are RAPTOR, PARANOID and THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER! Click any of the images below to read Danny's latest column. And be on the look-out! We plan on relaunching SCHLOCK VALUE (along with GRINDHOUSE AFICIONADO) in BLOG format, ala our news posts within the next few days!






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First Look At PRANK! Trailer To Danielle Harris's MADISON!

The trailer for Danielle Harris's segment of the horror anthology film PRANK is on-line over at the PRANK official website! You can check it out right HERE! Produced and written by Anthony Masi and Thommy Hutson, PRANK is a 3 part anthology horror film, with each segment directed by a different genre vet. Danielle Harris (HALLOWEEN 4, 5), Ellie Cornell (HALLOWEEN 4, 5) and Heather Langenkamp (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET) make up the film's 3 directors.

In Harris's entry "MADISON", Dana Daurey (who plays Madison) is a young woman who, while waiting up for her boyfriend one night, comes to believe something terrible has happened to him... and may happen to her next! The segment also stars Jennifer Blanc, Shaun Benson, Kathleen Kinmont (HALLOWEEN 4), J.C. Brandy (HALLOWEEN 6), Coby McLaughlin, Edward Bell and Abby Dalton.

Check out the trailer HERE! More on PRANK when we hear it!


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CHILD'S PLAY DVD Special Features Announced!

Last week, we reported on the new 20th Anniversary Edition DVD of Tom Holland's classic film CHILD'S PLAY. The new disc hits DVD on September 9th, along with a 20th Anniversary Edition of PUMPKINHEAD. Now, MGM has released the final special features, listed below:

- Commentary with Alex Vincent, Catherine Hicks and FX artist Kevin Yagher
- Commentary with producer David Kirschner and screenwriter Don Mancini
- Select Scene Chucky Commentary
- Evil Comes in Small Packages ("The Birth of Chucky," "Creating the Horror," "Unleashed")
- Chucky: Building a Nightmare featurette
- A Monster Convention featurette
- Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child's Play featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
- Photo Gallery

Quite frankly, I'm bummed there's no material with director Tom Holland on the disc. Why DVD producer Michelle Gold didn't ask him to take part is beyond me. It's quite obvious from the quality of the sequels that followed where a lot of the first film's success came from, but alas... I'm not a DVD producer! So what do I know? Regardless, that's the latest. We'll keep you posted when the DVD cover art arrives!

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Stuart Gordon's STUCK On DVD October 7th!

Stuart Gordon's latest film STUCK will hit DVD and Blu-Ray on October 7th via Image Entertainment according to Blu-Ray.com. The post states that STUCK will be presented in 1080p video and accompanied by a 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. No extras have been announced for the release at this time. But of course, we'll keep you posted. STUCK stars Mena Suvari and Stephen Rea and is loosely based on a true story. Stuart Gordon is the director of such genre classics as RE-ANIMATOR, FROM BEYOND and THE BLACK CAT. Check out the Red-Band trailer for STUCK below!


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Will Scott Spiegel Write and Direct HOSTEL: PART 3?!

Consider this a rumor until it can be confirmed. But last week, the news got out that Lionsgate had begun early discussions for a HOSTEL: PART 3 and that series creator Eli Roth would not be involved. Now, Bloody-Disgusting got a tip from a reliable source that the studio is talking with series producer Scott Spiegel to write and direct HOSTEL: PART 3.

Now, for those of you who don't know, Spiegel co-wrote my all time favorite horror movie... EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN. He was one of the producers on 2001 MANIACS, as well as the first 2 HOSTEL films, and even had a cameo in buddy Sam Raimi's SPIDER-MAN 2. (He's the guy on the balcony that tries to eat one of Spidey's slices.) The guy's got a long history with the genre, so even though I'm personally not interested in yet another HOSTEL sequel, I'd be curious as to his take on the material.

Another interesting tid-bit from B-D's post, they mention that HOSTEL: PART 3 will in fact be a direct-to-DVD/Blu-Ray release. More when we hear it!



Check out our vintage interview with ELI ROTH, post-CABIN FEVER by clicking the frame below!

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BUTTERFLY EFFECT 3 Becomes BUTTERFLY EFFECT: REVELATION!

Bloody-Disgusting is reporting that the official title for After Dark Films upcoming sequel BUTTERFLY EFFECT 3 will now be BUTTERFLY EFFECT: REVELATION. On top of that, the article also claims that After Dark Films is in final negotiations with director Anthony Leonardi the III to helm the movie. (Leonardi directed the acclaimed short film EXISTENCE)

From our previous post, the new BUTTERFLY EFFECT "centers on a young man discovers he has inherited the powers of "The Butterfly Effect" and attempts to solve the mystery of his high school girlfriend's death using his newfound ability, only to unwittingly unleash a vicious serial killer."

Rumor has it that the 8 FILMS TO DIE FOR has been pushed from November 2008 to January 2009. We'll keep you posted!

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New Trailer For William Malone's PARASOMNIA!

The boys over at Dread Central brought to our attention that a new trailer for William Malone's latest film, PARASOMNIA has debuted on the official website! Malone (the director of HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL, as well as several episodes of FREDDY'S NIGHTMARES) has been working on the passion project for quite some time. It looks like it's just about ready to screen judging from this neat trailer! Check it out for yourself HERE at THIS link!

The synopsis (according to Dread's post) is as follows, "At its core, Parasomnia is about an art student who falls in love with a girl who’s suffering from the titular condition, which only allows her to be awake for very brief periods of time. Her hospital neighbor is a terrifying mass murdering mesmerist who has some very disturbing plans for the girl, and it’s up to the student to rescue her."

Check out the trailer for yourself for glimpses at Jeffrey Combs and a hell of a lot more! Visit: www.parasomniamovie.com.


While you're at it, check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with PARASOMNIA actor JEFFREY COMBS!


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June 27, 2008

JUNE'S FRIGHT GIRL OF THE MONTH 2008! VANESSA ACEY!

We may be running late with this column this month, but VANESSA ACEY is worth the wait! Our JUNE FRIGHT GIRL OF THE MONTH is model VANESSA ACEY! Click on the picture below to check out her FRIGHT GIRL pics, as well as her FRIGHT INSIGHTS!



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Kick-Ass SAW V Teaser Poster!

Yeah, I said it! This teaser poster kicks ass! This popped up on IMDB earlier today, but below is our first look at the poster for SAW V, which obviously implies that someone else is carrying on the work of the now-deceased Jigsaw! According to the film's official synopsis, "In the fifth installment of the SAW franchise, Hoffman is seemingly the last person alive to carry on the Jigsaw legacy. But when his secret is threatened, Hoffman must go on the hunt to eliminate all loose ends." SAW V opens October 24th, 2008 everywhere! Comment on this poster below!



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PUMPKINHEAD 20th Anniversary DVD On September 9th!

MGM will release 20th anniversary editions of both PUMPKINHEAD and CHILD'S PLAY on September 9th, 2008! For the info on the CHILD'S PLAY disc, click HERE! Fangoria's reporting the following special features on the PUMPKINHEAD disc!

- Audio commentary by co-screenwriter Gary Gerani and creature FX creators Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alec Gillis, moderated by Scott Spiegel
- Seven all-new featurettes
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Still gallery

We'll post the cover art and full stats as soon as we get them!



Don't forget to check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with the man behind the PUMPKINHEAD costume, TOM WOODRUFF JR!


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New REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA Trailer! UPDATED!

No really! This is a brand new one that director Darren Lynn Bousman posted via his My Space blog last night! I'll honestly confess that I've been on the fence about this movie since the casting of Paris Hilton. However, Mike and I are huge fans of films like PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, and this new trailer definitely shows that it's going to be something wild, wacky and bizarre in that vein. (Only... gorier?) Regardless, see the brand new trailer for yourself right HERE! No release plans yet since the whole fiasco at Lionsgate recently (see MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN), but Bousman promises a great presentation at the San Diego Comic-Con in mid-July.

http://divertissement.sympatico.msn.ca/Cinema/Fantasia/Index_?v=09d2b5b7-457c-45b4-a026-85050d80f1fa

REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA stars Alexa Vega, Paul Sorvino, Bill Moseley, Paris Hilton, Kevin Graham Ogilvie, Anthony Stewart Head and Sarah Brightman.

UPDATE: You can watch a higher quality version of the trailer at the official website now! http://repo-opera.com Or click HERE!




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June 26, 2008

IT LIVES AGAIN! New Horror Book Announced!

Writer (and fellow FANGO scribe) Axelle Carolyn debuted the front cover of her new horror book IT LIVES AGAIN! HORROR MOVIES IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM via her My Space blog, following the announcement of the books release later this fall. The book centers (as the title suggests) on the horror genre from 2000 and on and features a forward by Neil Marshall, as well as an introduction by Mick Garris. Knowing Axelle personally, there's no better authority on the subject of modern horror, so count the ICONS crew excited for this one! Check out the cover image (from THE ORPHANAGE) below! Congrats, Axelle!

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3D MANIA! Release Dates For FINAL DESTINATION 4, PIRANHA 3D and MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Next year is going to be quite a year for "3D horror" with several genre pictures locked down to the following release dates! Shock Till You Drop has learned that FINAL DESTINATION 4 will hit theaters on August 14, 2009. The sequel is directed by FINAL DESTINATION 2's David Ellis from a script by Eric Bress and stars super-sexy Krista Allen (FEAST). Alex Aja (HIGH TENSION, HILLS HAVE EYES, MIRRORS) will unleash his 3D killer piranha's on July 24th, 2009 when his remake PIRANHA 3D hits the big screen. And MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, starring SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION) and directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) is the first of the bunch to come at you on January 23rd, 2009!

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3 Disc Collector's Edition Of ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN This October!

Dimension Extreme will release a brand new 3-disc special "collector's edition" of ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN on October 21st, 2008 reports FANGORIA! While all the content for the 3 discs is yet to be announced, Fango confirmed that the new special edition will feature a 4 and a half hour (!) documentary on the making of the film, ala THE DEVIL'S REJECT's 30 DAYS IN HELL doc. Once we get the list of special features, we'll let you know!



In the meantime, read our extensive review of the Unrated Director's Cut DVD for ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN HERE! And while you're at it, check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE (his most extensive on HALLOWEEN!) by clicking the frame below!


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FEAST 2: SLOPPY SECONDS, MOTHER OF TEARS DVD Dates Announced!

FANGORIA got the scoop that Dimension Extreme will release Dario Argento's latest film MOTHER OF TEARS on DVD on September 23rd, 2008. (Check out clips from the film HERE!) Meanwhile, one DVD that I can NOT wait for is the sequel to Jon Gulager's debut feature, FEAST 2: SLOPPY SECONDS, which hits DVD on October 21st, 2008! Filmed back to back with FEAST 3, Gulager returns as director on both sequels, as do original writers Marcus Dunstan & Patrick Melton. Jenny Wade, Diane Goldner, Clu Gulager and Judah Friedlander (!) all return. We'll let you know the special features on both discs as soon as we hear 'em!

From MOTHER OF TEARS, check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with CORALINA CATALDI-TASSONI!



From FEAST, check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with JUDAH FRIEDLANDER!




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QUARANTINE Poster! The American Remake Of [REC]!

My cousin just got an import copy of the Spanish flick [REC] and swears its one of the best horror films he's seen in years. (We're watching it together this weekend, so hopefully I'll agree!) Its no surprise then that Hollywood has already commissioned an American remake of [REC] since... well, the majority of you don't like reading subtitles! Jennifer Carpenter (DEXTER, THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE) and Jay Hernandez (HOSTEL) star in QUARANTINE, directed by the Dowdle Brothers (THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES) and due out in theaters October 17th, 2008! The teaser poster is below, along with 5 images from the flick. You can check out the trailer to QUARANTINE, as well as the original [REC] at THIS link!












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THE HOST Sequel Officially On The Way!

Variety reports that Ning Hao (the director behind CRAZY STONE) will helm THE HOST 2, the sequel to the successful Korean horror film by Bong Joon-ho. THE HOST 2 will be produced by the Chungeorahm company of Korea with Stone Man Films of China and is budgeted at $12 million. "The theme involves citizens ignoring a monstrous threat due to their greed for money." The first HOST is one of the best monster movies we've seen in years, so naturally we're excited for the follow-up! Shooting for THE HOST 2 begins early 2009!


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June 25, 2008

NJ FANGORIA 2008 CONVENTION VIDEO REPORT!

Whew! Our buddy Dave Neabore just uploaded this fantastic video report from this past weekend's FANGORIA convention in Secaucus, NJ! As always, Dave's videos sum up the convention going experience from the fan's perspective perfectly. Check out the FANGO NJ 2008 video below! Check out more videos on www.youtube.com/rockyskillerclips. And check out his My Space at: www.myspace.com/daveneabore. We'll have our complete report of the FANGO NJ show up by this weekend, so keep your eyes peeled! (Thanks Dave!)


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MY NAME IS BRUCE Update! Early Sequel Talk?!

Shock Till You Drop caught up with Dark Horse Comics' Mike Richardson at last night's Saturn Awards and he gave an update on MY NAME IS BRUCE, the new film starring and directed by fan fave Bruce Campbell. He tells Shock we can expect the flick in theaters this October. "Some people maybe thought the film fell out or that there was something wrong with it. We did our shoot, put it in the can and the studio that financed it liked it so much they gave us more money to do a second shoot. We beefed it up so it could go into the theaters." Richardson also told Shock that a sequel is already in the works, titled MY NAME IS STILL BRUCE. Check out the original post HERE. Check out the first teaser trailer below!



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June 24, 2008

4 NEW DVD REVIEWS! THE BURNING, DIARY OF THE DEAD, THE MONSTER CLUB, ABOMINABLE!

I know, I know. We've totally been slacking with the DVD reviews lately. Between the two massive Fangoria conventions and post-production on the PSYCHO doc, on top of bringing you new interviews every month, it's been a tough balancing act! Thankfully, we have a devoted staff of writers, and Phil Fasso has got 4 new DVD reviews for you. This month, Phil took a look at THE BURNING (the vintage "slasher" from the Weinstein Brothers), DIARY OF THE DEAD (Phil's 2nd opinion the film after the FIRST LOOK review from several months back), THE MONSTER CLUB and Ryan Shifrin's creature-feature ABOMINABLE. Click the covers below to read each! Thanks Phil!

 


 
 

 

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Clive Barker's Letter To Fans: SAVE THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN!

On August 1st, 2008, Lionsgate will release the long awaited adaptation of Clive Barker's THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN... into 100 theaters across the country, before dumping it to DVD. Since Barker fans have waited a long time to see the author's legendary BOOKS OF BLOOD properly translated for the big screen, this news has been terribly dishearting. We've seen the movie. It's worthy of the name Clive Barker, and it deserves to play theatrically. Now, Barker himself is asking YOU, the fans for help. He sent the following letter to FANGORIA editor Tony Timpone to publish on Fangoria's website. From Barker himself:


"Hello my friends,

Clive Barker here. I wish I could be with you in the flesh to talk with you, but I’ve got a battle on my hands here in Los Angeles. So Tony’s kindly agreed to share this letter to you.

To be perfectly honest, I need your help: As you may know, last year I was the executive producer of a movie from one of my BOOKS OF BLOOD stories, called THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN. Ryuhei Kitamura directed it and he did a superb job. The film is scary, stylish and very violent, which is just fine by me. I’m very proud of it.

But there have been signs for a long while that Lionsgate, the company releasing the movie, was going to screw around with it. Release dates were changed and changed again. And my phone calls to the people at Lionsgate, asking for answers, were not returned.

I was finally told that Lionsgate only planned to open the movie in a tiny number of theaters—somewhere between 100 and 300—run it for a week, then put it on DVD.

In other words, they were going to dump our movie.

This has nothing to do with the quality of our picture. In fact, it is happening to a number of other movies in Lionsgate’s hands, many of which were guided into production by a great friend of horror movies, Peter Block, who left the company several months ago.

It was his exit that caused our present situation. A new man, Joe Drake, replaced Peter Block and—as happens so often in Hollywood—I believe he decided to trash all the projects Peter Block had supported.

It seems not to matter that a lot of very talented men and women sweated to create this picture—knowing that all the horror fans who see it, will love it. It’s being dumped because of company politics. Simple as that.

So…

I’m fighting back.

And I’m asking you now to fight with me.

If you want to see THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN on the big screen the way it should be seen, please contact Joe Drake at Lionsgate and tell him your feelings.

Here’s how to do it:

You can contact Joe Drake directly at jdrake@lionsgate.com or call the main switchboard at Lionsgate, which is (310) 449-9200, and ask for Joe Drake’s office. You can also get the information from my official website, which is www.clivebarker.info.

Please be polite in your protest. We don’t want to worsen the situation by making our attacks personal.

Thank you all so much for listening and thank you for supporting my books and films over the years. I promise to try to keep bringing you the best work I can do.

Finally, let me thank you in advance for helping us to get THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN running to our fans across America.

My love to you,

And best wishes,

As always,

Clive"


Read our FIRST LOOK review of THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN by clicking the image below:


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Steve Niles Comments On ROB ZOMBIE'S TYRANNOSAURUS REX

Yesterday, Rob Zombie revealed the teaser art for his next film TYRANNOSAURUS REX. A lot of fans have been commenting on the similiarites between the T-REX artwork and Zombie's comic book collaboration with Steve Niles, THE NAIL. Niles set the record straight via his My Space blog last night. Here's what he had to say:

"I've been getting a lot of calls and mail about Rob Zombie's new project, Tyrannosaurus Rex. People seem to be under the impression that Rob is doing The Nail and cutting me out. This is not true. Not only is T-Rex a different story, but also Rob is 100% owner of The Nail and is welcome to cherry pick anything he wants. It's his concept. I was just along for the ride.

There are NO issues between Rob and I. Creep might be dormant at the moment, but we are not ruling out more team-ups down the road.

I hope this clears things up.

-Steve"

There you have it.

Check out our vintage interview with writer STEVE NILES below:


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WIZARD OF GORE On DVD August 19th!

Fangoria got the first release news on Jeremy Kasten’s remake of the Herschell Gordon Lewis cult classic WIZARD OF GORE! Dimension Extreme will release WIZARD OF GORE on August 19th, 2008! The new update stars fan fave actor Crispin Glover (as magician Montag the Magnificent), Kip Pardue, Bijou Phillips and the Suicide Girls!? DVD artwork and special feature stats are below. Hmmm... this would make for a good double feature with 2001 MANIACS!

WIZARD OF GORE Special Features:
• Audio commentary
• Making of WIZARD OF GORE featurette
• Behind the Curtain: A Look at the Magic of WIZARD OF GORE featurette
• From Volunteer to Victim: The Suicide Girls in WIZARD OF GORE featurette
• Deleted scenes
• Storyboards, design sketches and personal photography
• Bloopers and gag reel

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June 23, 2008

SKINNED ALIVE (Formally EAT YOUR HEART OUT) On DVD August 26th!

Actor/Writer/Filmmaker Joshua Nelson got in touch to let us know that his latest flick SKINNED ALIVE (formally known as EAT YOUR HEART OUT) is hitting DVD on August 26th, 2008 courtesy of Lionsgate. The movie features Nelson (AUNT ROSE, ZOMBIES ANONYMOUS), Melissa Baclar (TOXIC AVENGER 4), Peter Stickles (CEMETERY GATES, HELL ON EARTH), Erika Smith (SINFUL), Alan Rowe Kelly (THE BLOOD SHED) and J. Scott Green (ZOMBIES ANONYMOUS). The synopsis and DVD cover art are below! Be on the lookout for new interviews from SKINNED ALIVE stars Joshua Nelson, Erika Smith and Alan Rowe Kelly in one of our upcoming editions!

Synopsis: In the heart of New York City, men are dying in very violent ways. They are being torn up and ripped apart...and eaten. The only connection is that they all die after hiring a prostitute. And searching for love in this city is Jeffrey...Jeffrey is a sad and lonely man. He hates his job, he hates his life and all he wants is a woman to shower with love and affection. Socially awkward and fearing rejection, Jeffrey finds his companionship with hookers. In a bizarre twist of fate, Jeffrey hires this hooker and almost instantly they fall madly in love. Now he has to find out just how much he is willing to accept in the name of true love...She is feeding on the men of New York City...and there is a lunatic that is hunting her down...and caught in the middle is Jeffrey, who only wanted to love and be loved!

SKINNED ALIVE comes out on Tuesday, August 26th but you can pre-order a copy now at amazon. com, Bestbuy. com, Suncoast. com, DVDEmpire. com or barnesandnoble. com!!

Official My Space page: www.myspace.com/eatyourheartoutmovie



Check out our vintage interview with SKINNED ALIVE's JOSHUA NELSON!


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Teaser Art From Rob Zombie's TYRANNOSAURUS REX!

Rob Zombie revealed the first teaser conceptual artwork from his next film TYRANNOSAURUS REX via his official My Space page! Not much is known about the mysterious project other then the fact that Zombie will write and direct TYRANNOSAURUS REX for The Weinstein Company/Dimension Films. A release date of August 28, 2009 has been penciled in. Check out the teaser image below!

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HOSTEL: PART 3 Is ROTH-less...

I genuinely loved the first HOSTEL. It's great as it's own film. I liked the 2nd one, although it was an unnecessary sequel. (The opening completely diminishes the first one's ending!) Now, Bloody-Disgusting is reporting that Lionsgate have begun early talks for a HOSTEL: PART III. One things confirmed, it will NOT be written or directed by Eli Roth. No word yet on if Roth will be involved in any capacity although I'd imagine he'd be a producer. Also no word on if Lionsgate is planning a theatrical release for HOSTEL 3 or a direct-to-DVD sequel. Read the original post on B-D HERE! More when we hear it!


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Ray Wise talks JEEPERS CREEPERS 3!

With so much going on at the Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors in Secaucus, NJ this past weekend, it was impossible to catch everything from all of the panels! Thankfully, our fiends over at Dread Central caught some tid-bits on JEEPERS CREEPERS 3 from returning actor Ray Wise during his panel discussion! The actor sat in on the first table reading of the completed script last week and confirmed they may begin shooting the sequel as soon as January of 2009.

Dread reports, "He went on to reveal that the film will be a combination of both the first films, and that characters from both will be making appearances, albeit 23 years older."

Does this mean actress Gina Phillips is back as she hinted at in our FRIGHT exclusive interview with her a few months back? Sounds like it! Victor Salva returns as writer/director. No confirmation yet on if JEEPERS 4 will be shot back to back with Part 3 as initially rumored, but we'll keep you posted! Check out Dread's original post HERE!


Don't forget to check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with JEEPERS CREEPERS star GINA PHILLIPS!

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AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON Coming To Blu-Ray With BEWARE THE MOON Doc!

Wow! We've been following Paul Davis' documentary project BEWARE THE MOON: REMEMBERING AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON since it's inception! This past weekend at the HORRORHOUND convention in Pittsburgh, PA, Davis hosted a panel (as well as the first BEWARE THE MOON public screening) with writer/director John Landis, stars David Naughton and Griffin Dunne all in attendance. Landis announced that Universal will release a Blu-Ray version of AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON sometime next year and it will include Davis' comprehensive documentary as a bonus feature! No official date has been set but we'll keep you posted! And check out the BEWARE THE MOON My Space page at: http://www.myspace.com/kesslerboy. Congrats, Paul!!!


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AUTOPSY Teaser Poster!

The teaser poster for director Adam Gierasch's new film AUTOPSY has debuted on-line! Gierasch co-wrote the film with E.L. Katz and Jace Anderson (his co-writing partner on such features as Argento's MOTHER OF TEARS, Tobe Hooper's THE TOOLBOX MURDERS and MORTUARY). AUTOPSY stars Jessica Lowndes, Michael Bowen, Robert Patrick, Robert LaSardo and Jenette Goldstein. The story concerns a group of 20-somethings trapped in a hospital with a warped medical staff. Next up for the Gierasch and Anderson is an update of NIGHT OF THE DEMONS! Check out the AUTOPSY trailer HERE and the teaser poster below!

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Doug Bradley's SPINECHILLERS!

Doug Bradley (whom most genre fans recognize as Pinhead from the HELLRAISER franchise) unveiled the first episode of his new production companie's horror shorts series SPINECHILLERS at this past weekend's HORRORHOUND convention in Pittsburgh, PA. The first 17 minute episode titled THE OUTSIDER is based on the H.P. Lovecraft short story. A preview can be viewed on-line at THIS link! Bloody-Disgusting is reporting exclusively that the 2nd episode planned will be Edgar Allen Poe's THE TELL-TALE HEART, while the third episode on queue is W.W. Jacobs' THE MONKEY'S PAW.



Bradley explained the origins behind both his new production company Renegade Arts Entertainment Ltd, as well as the SPINECHILLERS series on his official website DougBradley.com. Here's his statement:

"It's time to announce The Outsider.

To begin at the beginning: Since the turn of the year, I am a director of a new production company based in Brighton, called Renegade Arts Entertainment Ltd. Renegade will to a large extent carry forward the work of Renga Media, and Tony Luke is also a director. Joining us is producer and director Alexander Finbow. Dominator X, which fell foul of the 'English Disease' (financing and production nightmares which are still unravelling) last year, is now to be taken forward by Renegade.

In the meantime, we are proceeding on a number of fronts, and we have produced what is planned to be the first in ongoing series which we're calling 'Doug Bradley's Spine Chillers' and the first of these is now available. It's H P Lovecraft's short story The Outsider. At the moment we're making it available as a download. You can check out a free preview or pay for the whole thing:

www.renegadeartsentertainment.com/spinechillers

It started life as a half-baked idea from me which popped into my head while recording Mr B Gone and was essentially no more than the feeling that the 'talking book' hadn't moved forward since the days of the cassette tape and that it really should be possible to offer more in the digital age. And it sprang from that to a finished product in pretty short order. Through the good offices of Digital Deli it was recently screened at BAFTA and I was delighted by the response.

We will soon be making it available in hard copy and will present it in multiple platforms, the idea being you could play it as a DVD, mount it on your PC/iPod/phone in audio-visual form or listen to it as a good old audio book in the car on your way to work.

When Renegade's present project is finished - the video to accompany a track from Judas Priest's new album 'Nostradamus', we will commence work on the second Spine Chiller which is slated to be Edgar Allen Poe's 'The Tell Tale Heart'. If the series takes off, I hope to expand it to use other actors and contemporary and unsigned authors."

[Doug Bradley, 23 May 2008]

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June 22, 2008

Deodato Talks CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST Sequel CANNIBALS! Bava On DEMONS Remake?!

This past weekend, Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST), Lamberto Bava (DEMONS 1-2) and Sergio Stivaletti took part in the first ever "Masters Of Italian Horror" panel at the Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors in Secaucus, NJ. During the discussion, Deodato was asked about the status of his proposed CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST sequel simply titled CANNIBALS (or as Deodato referred to it "CANNIBAL METROPOLITAN"). (See original post HERE!) He told the Fango audience that the script was complete and that shooting was scheduled to begin in September of this year. However, he confessed to us that the producer wanted him to change one thing from the script, and Deodato doesn't want to compromise. So, shooting won't begin until he can resolve this one discrepancy with the producer of CANNIBALS. He joked, "Hopefully... I win!"



Meanwhile, an audience member asked Lamberto Bava if anyone's asked him about remaking DEMONS yet. Bava replied that he's "sick of remake-mania" and that while no one has brought up a remake to DEMONS, if they ever did, he would NOT want to be a part of it.

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Update On The MASTERS OF ITALIAN HORROR!

Back in early 2007, there were several reports about a proposed "MASTERS OF ITALIAN HORROR" series. Not a television series however, but instead a series of 4 films, each helmed by a different Italian horror director. Umberto Lenzi, Lamberto Bava, Sergio Martino and Nicola Rondolino were all attached but then, no word since that original announcement.

This past weekend, Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST), Lamberto Bava (DEMONS 1-2) and Sergio Stivaletti took part in the first ever "Masters Of Italian Horror" panel at the Fangoria Weekend Of Horror's in Secaucus, NJ. During the panel discussion, the status of the 4-movie series came up, and Bava said that he still intends on producing the films.

However, helming each of the 4 movies will now be Ruggero Deodato, Lamberto Bava, Sergio Stivaletti and the Manetti Brothers (Antonio & Marco). Bava told the audience that he hopes they can bring back the sensabilities of the "80's Italian horror cinema" but modernize it. September 2008 is the proposed shooting date for the first feature, with the intent to finish it by years end. More when we hear it!


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ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD Update!

Icons Of Fright caught up with writer/director John Russo at this past weekend's FANGORIA convention and asked him for the latest on the film version of ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD, which he talked about with us in last month's FRIGHT exclusive interview. "Well, you already know, we have Tony Todd, Gunnar Hansen, Amber Stevens from the show GREEK on the ABC Family Channel and Kristina Klebe cast. It looks like we have Kristina’s uncle Pierre Brice, who is one of the most famous actors in Germany & he’s going to play the part of Smokey."



"The project was at the Cannes Film Festival where we had a couple of million dollars in pre-sales from various countries, so now those deals have to be closed and our executive producer Dave Mendez and our co-producer Joe Majestic and Sam Sherman are working on US distribution and talking to several companies about that. But with the pre-sales, they feel we will get it sown up and probably be shooting by September and October of this year." Russo adds, "We really want to shoot in Pittsburgh."

To those unfamiliar with the ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD, Russo wrote a screenplay for the project which he eventually adapted into a 5 issue mini series for Avatar Press. The book was so successful that it spawned 10 sequels in the comics. Considering the overwhelmingly positive response from the fans, it seemed only natural to go back to the original script and make it into the movie as Russo originally intended. When asked if any changes have been made from the original story, Russo explains, "The comic book was set in 1971 and this movie is going to be contemporary. It will be the same basic story, which is a really good story. Lots of twists and turns and great characters."

With the principal characters cast, Russo seems very excited at the prospect of working with these actors. "Well, Tony Todd was in our 1990 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. I got along great with Tony during the making of that movie, so did Russ. So, it was a natural. I suggested Tony right away for the father. And then I met Kristina in Dallas and we got along well as friends. We seemed to be on the same wave length creatively and I think she’s a very charming person and a great addition to the movie. Amber I don’t know, but I’ve seen her in GREEK and she’s beautiful. And Gunnar, wait’ll you see what we turn him into!"

Lastly, Russo went on record to say that he's become a huge fan of Icons Of Fright! "I want to say one thing. I was not familiar with the Icons Of Fright site until Beth did the interview and you guys do such a fantastic job with that site, it’s absolutely beautiful. When Russ and I saw the interview and how you laid it out, let me shake your hand. It was very well done, the whole thing. Russ saw it and said to everyone in our movie making program that they have to see this interview, because it’s terrific."

Check out the interview he's talking about by clicking the frame below!



Check out the teaser trailer for ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD!


Escape of the Living Dead - Trailer from David Mendez on Vimeo.

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BLOOD NIGHT Update! Will MARY HATCHET Return For A Sequel?

Several months ago, we posted a teaser trailer for an upcoming horror movie titled BLOOD NIGHT: THE LEGEND OF MARY HATCHET, which stars genre vets Danielle Harris (HALLOWEEN) and Bill Moseley (THE DEVIL'S REJECTS). (See trailer HERE!) We caught up with director Frank Sabatella at this past weekend's FANGORIA convention in Secaucus, NJ to get a status update on the project. "We just finished the 2nd rough cut and we just sent it over to audio," Sabatella tells ICONS, "so we're currently doing a little bit of sound design and cleaning up all the dialogue, then we’re going into a pretty solid polishing phase while the film is scored."

When asked how the editing process has been going, Sabatella couldn't be happier. "It’s definitely on track. It has the feel I wanted, which is being a classic slasher movie but modernized. To me, I think it portrays that exactly. The story is there, the gore is there and it’s looking really good."

Speaking of gore, BLOOD NIGHT's FX artist Jeremy B. Selenfriend is also at the table, and with plenty of left over goodies from the film's murder sequences! (See photos below) "The movie's got 26 on-screen kills," gushes Selenfriend. "I’ve known Frank for a lot of years now and a lot of it, Frank gave me the starting point and asked ‘What are your ideas? What can you do to make this more then just another death scene?’ So, some of them we got to go really, really elaborate and neat, and some of them he wrote that way to begin with. I don’t often get to put in my ideas, so this was nice. Frank and I know each other well enough that he trusted me to come up with some cool things."

As far as an official release, Sabatella tells us, "We have a pretty healthy list of distributors asking us for a final cut, so right now we’re focusing on making the (final) cut as amazing as we can. We also definitely plan on getting it out to festivals. I want to see how the audience reacts. That’s the point, right? We want to see the audience’s reactions, so the quickest & best way to do that is find a good festival, get it in there and screen it – I can’t wait to watch this with an audience and see how they react. Hopefully they like it!"

So, with the introduction of the iconic "Mary Hatchet" character, did the director set up BLOOD NIGHT to have a potential sequel? "Well, it’s a funny question because when I wrote the script, I said I will absolutely not do a sequel. I wanted it to have a definitive end. But as I’m putting it together, more and more people are asking about it. I’ve thought about it and I think if the interest was there and somebody wanted to do a sequel, I would, but I’d take the story elements in a very different direction. The character of Mary Hatchet herself is so cool that there’s so much that can be done with it. Now after having seen this movie, through the editing, although I’m very happy with it, you sometimes think ‘Man I wish I did this!’ or ‘I could’ve done this.’ So, potentially there could be another BLOOD NIGHT. There definitely could be."

Visit the official website for BLOOD NIGHT at: http://www.myspace.com/bloodnightmovie




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ERIC RED Talks Next Vampire Flick NIGHTLIFE!

Filmmaker Eric Red (screenwriter on THE HITCHER, NEAR DARK, BLUE STEEL and director on BAD MOON & BODY PARTS) took part in a panel this weekend for FANGORIA'S Secaucus, NJ convention where he previewed his latest effort 100 FEET. On stage, he re-confirmed what he told us earlier this month in our FRIGHT exclusive interview that he's returning to the vampire genre with his upcoming project NIGHTLIFE. The last time Red tackled the subject of "vampires in the real world" we got the fantastic NEAR DARK directed by Kathryn Bigelow.

He told the Fango audience that the script for NIGHTLIFE is complete and they're in the very early stages pre-production. As to the films plot, he told us in our interview that, "It’s a contemporary vampire story set in San Francisco. (Where Red plans on shooting the film.) It’s very graphic in terms of violence and sexuality. It’s about a girl who comes to San Francisco looking for her missing sister. She received a letter from her and she’s come to find her and she meets this guy who’s very handsome and charismatic and successful who was friends with her sister, and he wants to help her find her. This guy, of course is a vampire and her sister got away from him. But he turned the sister into a vampire, and she’s now trying to find a way (since he never told her how to kill vampires), to learn how to kill vampires so she can kill him. So you have one sister going together with this guy to try to find her missing sister. And then the other sister learning how to kill vampires so she can get this guy and they’re all headed on a collision course."

He screened 2 scenes at the panel from 100 FEET and told audiences that they are very close to finalizing a distribution deal and he hopes the film will go theatrical later this year.

Read more on ALL of the work of ERIC RED in our interview HERE!

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June 20, 2008

CHILD'S PLAY Anniversary Edition DVD September 9th! UPDATE: Special Features Announced!

Early word has it that a new special "Anniversary Edition" of Chucky's first movie CHILD'S PLAY will hit DVD shelves on September 9th of this year! The original CHILD'S PLAY (directed and co-written by Tom Holland) hit theaters 20 years ago and launched the "Chucky" franchise. It starred Chris Sarandon (reuniting with Holland after FRIGHT NIGHT), Catherine Hicks, Alex Vincent and Brad Dourif as serial killer Charles "Chucky" Lee Ray. No word yet on what special features the DVD will boast, but here's hoping we'll get a director's commentary from Holland? We'll keep you posted!


UPDATE: Shock Till You Drop got the following special features listings:
• Audio Commentary with TBD
• Select Scene Chucky Commentary
• Evil Comes in Small Packages ("The Birth of Chucky," "Creating the Horror," "Unleashed Chucky: Building a Nightmare
A Monster Convention")
• Introducing Chucky: The Making of Child's Play featurette
• It's Hard Being Evil featurette
• Theatrical Trailer
• Photo Gallery

While Spooky Dan over at Bloody-Disgusting says we can expect commentaries from creator/writer Don Mancini and producer David Kirschner, a second track with FX guru Kevin Yagher, Catherine Hicks, and Alex Vincent, as well as a third track with Mancini and Chucky (Brad Dourif voicing in character).

Where's a director commentary track with Tom Holland?!?!?!

Don't forget to check out our FRIGHT NIGHT reunion panel transcription featuring CHILD'S PLAY director Tom Holland and star Chris Sarandon!

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FANGORIA Weekend of Horrors To Bite Big Apple Again!

At last! Moments ago at the East Coast Fangoria Weekend of Horrors it was announced that the show will be moving from Secaucus, NJ back to New York City! Not only is the show moving back to the New York proper for the first time in many years but will also held in the enormous Jacob Javits Convention Center. The first Fango NY Show in nearly a decade will take place June 6th-7, 2009. Tickets are already on sale!


Unlike this movie Fangoria's New York City show will not take place in Vancouver.

Other FANGO shows already set for 2009:

March 6-8th, 2009 CHICAGO AREA, Wyndham Chicago O'Hare

April 17-19th, 2009 LA AREA, LA Convention Center, Los Angeles, California

June 6-7th, 2009 NEW YORK CITY, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY

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June 19, 2008

FACES OF DEATH DVD Details!

A few weeks back, we reported on a new special edition DVD of the notorious cult-classic FACES OF DEATH. Now, Dark Sky Films has officially announced the details for the disc, set to hit shelves (in both DVD & Blu-Ray formats) on October 7th, 2008! Read the press release below for the details and special feature stats!



Called "the ultimate taboo tape" by Entertainment weekly, Faces of Death is the most controversial, critically reviled and fastest selling documentary in home video history. Parents tried to stop it. Video stores had to hide it. Yet across the nation, millions found ways to secretly watch it...if they dared. Renowned pathologist Dr. Frances B. Gröss is your guide to the most bizarre and grisly death scenes ever recorded, from executions, assassinations and mass murder to suicide, disease and disasters. Three decades later, is it hardcore gross-out, elaborate hoax or still the ultimate forbidden movie? One thing is certain - you will never forget the original Faces of Death!

October 7th marks the re-launch of the Gorgon Video label and the release of Faces of Death on DVD and Blu-Ray. Boasting a new HD transfer from extremely rare vault materials, this is Faces of Death like it has never been seen before. This release includes never-before-seen features that will lift the veil on the most discussed and debated documentary in history and is presented in 5.1 Audio/2.0 Stereo. Bonus features include a feature-length documentary with director Conan Le Cilaire, who has never publicly discussed Faces of Death, "Choice Cuts with editor Glenn Gurner" featurette, "The Death Makers with Special Make-Up FX Creators Allan A. Apone and Douglas J. White" featurette, and Faces of Death trailers, outtakes, and deleted scenes.

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MIRRORS Theatrical Poster!

Shock Till You Drop.com got the exclusive first peek at the theatrical one-sheet poster for MIRRORS, the new horror thriller starring Kiefer Sutherland, directed by fan fave director Alex Aja. (HILLS HAVE EYES, HIGH TENSION) MIRRORS hits theaters on August 15th! You can check out the trailer at our previous news post HERE. And to check out the beautiful one-sheet in all it's glory, click the teaser image below to be taken to Shock's post!


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DEXTER SEASON 3 Premiering This Fall On SHOWTIME!

If you're a devoted DEXTER fan like me and signed up for the Showtime mailing list, then you most likely got an email today announcing the September premiere of DEXTER SEASON 3! Michael C. Hall & Jennifer Carpenter return along with actor Jimmy Smits for the 3rd season of "America's favorite serial killer"! Also in the newsletter (and relinked below) are numerous ways for you to get your DEXTER fix, including watching the show on Showtime On Demand, downloading episodes on itunes, pre-ordering Season 2 on DVD and joining the DEXTER fan club on Facebook! All the links are below!


WATCH DEXTER ON DEMAND! Get Schedule

DOWNLOAD SEASONS 1 & 2 ON ITUNES! Download Now

PRE-ORDER SEASON 2 ON DVD! Pre-Order DVD

BECOME A VIP INSIDER! Become a VIP

BECOME A FAN ON FACEBOOK! Check It Out

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HELLRAISER 2: HELLBOUND Special Edition In The Works! PUMPKINHEAD DVD Update!

Our good fiend Uncle Creepy over at Dread Central recently conducted an interview with Michael Felsher, the man behind Red Shirt Pictures, the company that's produced the bonus materials for recent genre releases such as THE MONSTER SQUAD, DIARY OF THE DEAD and HELLRAISER. Felsher revealed that a new special edition of HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER 2 is in the works! He tells Dread, "I’m doing interviews with the Cenobites, the other Cenobites, cause Doug has his own piece, and we’re hoping to get an interview with one actress who has never been interviewed about the film to date. I won’t say whom, but our fingers are crossed..." Anchor Bay is tentatively planning a release later this year, however Felsher says, "They may wait to see what’s going on with the Hellraiser remake first" (Which is due out in 2009)



Also on Red Shirt's slate is the supplemental material for a new Special Edition of PUMPKINHEAD! (which he first reported about HERE) "We have a widescreen transfer, we’re doing a commentary with some of the effects guys and the screenwriter, and we have a lot of featurettes that go into the making of the film." Tom Woodruff, who played PUMPKINHEAD in the original is also supplying the documentarians with old VHS behind-the-scenes footage! So, it sounds like we've got a special DVD to look forward to!

Read more at Dread's original post HERE, including the first word on a special edition of SAVAGE STREETS!?!
Don't forget to check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with TOM WOODRUFF JR.!

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Behind The Scenes of THE DESCENT 2!

A BBC news video clip featuring the first behind the scenes look at the eagerly awaited THE DESCENT 2 has made it's way on-line! The film (produced by Ealing Studios and directed by Jon Harris) is expected to wrap production this week with a release for sometime next year. . Below you can watch the clip for a taste of the claustrophobic sequel! You'll get to see lead Shauna MacDonald, as well as some glimpses of the new films "crawlers"! Check it out below!


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Is Ali Lohan Going To Nilbog? TROLL Remake Update!

It was announced late last year that FX guru John Carl Buechler was planning a big-budget remake of one of his own directorial efforts, TROLL. While most of the time, I sigh at the announcement of another remake, this one sounds OK. Buechler himself is involved and the film (with an estimated budget of $25 million) is going to be independently financed. So, if the director wants to redo one of his own films 20 year later and improve upon it, I'm all for it!

Today, word came in via E! News that Lidsay Lohan's little sister Ali Lohan auditioned Eunice St. Clair, who helps Harry Potter Jr. (Yep, TROLL has that character first) fight the evil Torok the Troll. According to the article Buechler told E! "She was great. The camera loves her. She's a really good actress...I am personally going to fight for her." Also attached is Noah Hathaway. More when we hear it!

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June 18, 2008

NOBODY LOVES ALICE On DVD June 24th!

We just got in a few images and the official press release for the Indie-Pictures release NOBODY LOVES ALICE, which will be available on DVD next Tuesday June 24th! Delusions, Dysfunction and Devastation Reign as Alice Wreaks Havoc in the Horrifying Feature Directorial Debut from Roger A. Scheck. Check out some images from the movie, along with the synopsis below. You can check out the trailer over at the movie's official website www.nobodylovesalice.com!



She’ll Love You to Pieces before She Loves You to Death

NOBODY LOVES ALICE

Delusions, Dysfunction and Devastation Reign as Alice Wreaks Havoc in the Horrifying Feature Directorial Debut from Roger A. Scheck
Coming to DVD June 24, 2008 from Indie-Pictures, LLC





LOS ANGELES – MARCH 11, 2008 All Alice has ever wanted was the love she never had. Now that she is all grown up, she will do anything to get it – lie, kidnap, torture, or kill. Todd Taylor, CEO of Indie-Pictures, announces the June 24, 2008, DVD release of NOBODY LOVES ALICE, a horrifying journey into the world of woman who has a terrible penchant for destroying those who disappoint her, written and directed by newcomer Roger A. Scheck.

Alice (NITZAN MAGER) is a beautiful woman whose good looks hide an endurably lonely childhood in a series of foster homes. Also hidden is an insane – and murderous – desire for fairy tale love. Whoever withholds it from her is brutally punished with Alice’s own brand of brutal torture. It is the bad luck of her co-worker Abigail (AMANDA TAYLOR) and her fiancé Alex (PHILLIP WARD) to find out too late why NOBODY LOVES ALICE, as they become her next prey. Now Abigail must try to get into Alice’s twisted world to try to find and save the man she loves – or what’s left of him – before it’s too late.
 
NOBODY LOVES ALICE is a recent acquisition by Indie-pictures, a group organized to help independent movies get the distribution they deserve. This is the first feature film for director Roger A. Scheck, a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts, School of Filmmaking. NOBODY LOVES ALICE was filmed on location in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

NOBODY LOVES ALICE hits the stores on Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

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REST STOP 2: DON'T LOOK BACK DVD Cover Art; Special Features!

The sequel to Raw Feed's debut DTV title REST STOP: DON'T LOOK BACK hits shelves on October 7th, 2008. The follow-up written by John Shiban and directed by Shawn Papazian stars Richard Tillman, Jessie Ward, Graham Norris, Brionne Davis, Steve Railsback & Joey Mendicino. Special features include: Audio commentary by briter/producer John Shiban and director Shawn Papazian, Alternate ending, Deleted scenes (Buddy, Meet the Family, Dinner with the Family), Doomed to Repeat: The Mythology of Rest Stop featurette, Bonus scene (The Owner’s Demise). Check out the cover art & synopsis below!



Synopsis: One year after running away from home, Nicole and Jesse are still missing. When Jesse's brother, Tom, returns home from active duty, he sets out with his friends Marilyn and Jared to locate the lost couple. Their search leads them to the stretch of old highway with a mysterious Rest Stop, where they find themselves in the same predicament as Nicole and Jesse: confronting the madman driving the menacing yellow truck. As their search continues, a run-in with the ubiquitous Winnebago Family leads Marilyn and Jared to ghostly encounters with Nicole. Meanwhile, Tom is kidnapped and tortured by the psycho, but upon his escape he uses the arsenal at his disposal to take his revenge. But bullets alone may not be enough to stop this sociopath bent on death and dismemberment.

Don't forget to read our interview with REST STOP director JOHN SHIBAN!

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Ready for another LEPRECHAUN movie? Nah. How 'bout TRILOQUIST!

So, is everyone ready for another LEPRECHAUN movie? Me neither. However, from the same twisted minds that created the green little monsters anthology comes forth a new horror comedy called TRILOQUIST! Our July 1st, 2008!



“In a seedy Hollywood motel, a down-and-out ventriloquist overdoses in front of her son and daughter, scarring them for life. Eighteen years later, the son, who has not spoken a word since his mother’s suicide, and daughter, depart on a road trip to Las Vegas. Still haunted by their childhood memories, they are unable to fulfill their mother’s dying wishes to uphold the family bloodline and become great ventriloquists. Entranced by the dummy’s commands, the long journey plunges them further and further into darkness as they begin a murderous rampage across the desert.

 



 

Campy thriller, TRILOQUIST debuts its act on DVD July 1st under the Dimension Extreme label from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. From writer-director Mark Jones (Leprechaun, Rumplestiltskin) and starring teen up-and-comers Rocky Marquette (Bondage), Payden LoPachin (House At The End Of The Drive) and Katie Chonacas (Slingshot), TRILOQUIST follows a psychotic brother and sister who hit the road to Las Vegas with their ventriloquist dummy that seems to have a mind of its own.” - Dimension Extreme




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Help SAVE Clive Barker's MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN!

With the recent news that Lionsgate plans on "dumping" THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN onto 100 screens on August 1st in order to rush a DVD release, fans have started campaigning for a proper theatrical release, which the film deserves! Clive Barker (the writer of the original story from which the movie is based) has thrown his own endorsement for this campaign.

From the Clive Barker Revelations website: "It has become apparent that the theatrical distribution of The Midnight Meat Train has been curtailed, with reports that the movie may be seen on only 100 screens. Word has come to us that the substantial excitement surrounding the movie has now developed into an active campaign by movie-lovers for its full theatrical release. Clive is throwing his support behind the growing movement. He is asking all who would like to see the movie get the wide distribution that many people believe it deserves to add their voice..."

Clive's statement, "I am very excited about this possibility and I would passionately encourage everybody who cares about my work to use this chance to change the minds of the folks at Lionsgate. This is exciting! I really think, this late in the day, that grassroots support for our movie could significantly improve our chances of reaching a much bigger audience theatrically. The picture is worth the effort, I believe."

Details on how you can help are below! (Send emails, messages, post bulletins & blogs, make phone calls! All the details on HOW are below!!!)

Read our FIRST LOOK review of the flick by clicking either image below!




WE NEED TO START A VIRAL CAMPAIGN TO GET "MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN" A WIDER RELEASE!!!

A very reliable SOURCE from Lionsgate has told me that the Lionsgate decision to "dump" Midnight Meat Train in as few screens as they are contractually required and then rush the film to DVD is based purely on INTERNAL POLITICS.

The new head honcho doesn't like the old head honcho and is deliberately "dumping" all of his films out of spite and malice.
 
But there is HOPE!  The only thing that overrides backstabbing politics in Hollywood is PURE GREED.  It is clearly not healthy for investor relations to "dump" a movie that has a vocal and dedicated audience.  Midnight Meat Train represents the kind of horror film that audiences have been dying for!!!

There is growing internal pressure within the company for a wider release of this film and PUBLIC FAN PRESSURE may help to push this decision over the edge.

If you wish to see MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN in all its big screen glory at a THEATER near you, please do the following:

Cut and paste the message at the bottom of this post and e-mail it to:

1) investor relations at Lionsgate: keasterling@lionsgate.com

2) Lionsgate: general-inquiries@lionsgate.com
 
3) call the main office at (310) 449-9200 and express your desire to see MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN get the release it deserves.

BE POLITE AND PROFESSIONAL! We don't want to piss them off, just want them to know how many fans out there would like to shell out their hard earned cash to see the most groundbreaking horror film of the past ten years in a real movie theater!

WE'VE WAITED TO LONG FOR THIS MOVIE TO LET IT GO STRAIGHT TO DVD!!!

Post this message everywhere, send it to your horror friends and spread the word! We need to act FAST to have an effect!!!

And LONG LIVE THE MEAT!!!

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E-mail message (or feel free to compose your own):

Dear Lionsgate,

As a long time Clive Barker fan, I am writing you to express my strong desire to see "The Midnight Meat Train" on the big screen. 

Rumors are currently circulating that the film will only be released on a limited basis and I am very concerned that I will miss my opportunity to see the most highly anticipated Clive Barker film in over a decade in all of its big screen glory!

There are millions of horror fans like myself who have been disappointed by the recent trend towards watered down PG-13 horror movies.  Clive's work represents a return to serious, thought provoking horror movies and with Ryuhei Kitamura at the helm, I am even more excited to experience this collaboration as it was intended: in a packed theater with hundreds of other horror fans like myself!

I urge you to please give this film the release it deserves!

Many thanks,

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NJ FANGO This Weekend! Full Schedule Up!

This weekend from Friday June 20th through Sunday June 22nd, the FANGORIA WEEKEND OF HORRORS convention hits Secaucus, NJ again! Some of the highlights include an Masters Of Italian Horror panel with Ruggero Deodato, Lamberto Bava, FX artist/director Sergio Stivaletti, hosted by actress Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni. Eric Red (one of this month's FRIGHT exclusive interviews!), Angus Scrimm ("The Tall Man" PHANTASM), Ken Foree, a SCAREFLIX panel with Larry Fessenden, Graham Reznick, James Felix McKenney & Glenn McQuaid. Tom Noonan, Ray Wise, GHOST HUNTERS Steve Gonsalves, George Romero and a NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD reunion and more! Icons own Robg will be moderating the HALLOWEEN panel on Friday at 8pm and the BRUTAL MASSACRE panel on Sunday at 1pm. Check out the full schedule below! More details, go to the official website at http://www.fangocon.com/


Original post: http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=6754 



Friday, June 20

3:00 P.M.—GREETINGS: With our hosts, CREATION chief Adam Malin and FANGORIA editor Tony Timpone

3:15 P.M.—PREVIEWS: A look at upcoming genre flicks, hosted by Fango’s Michael Gingold!

4:15 P.M.—“METHODIC” PANEL: New slasher flick previewed with director Chris Notarile and cast Rachael (SCREAMING DEAD) Robbins, Brandon (KINKY KILLERS) Slagle and Niki Notarile

4:45 P.M.—“BEAST” PANEL: Actors Joe Zaso and Raine Brown preview the new Timo Rose werewolf film

5:15 P.M.—PREVIEW: “GUTTERBALLS”: LIVE FEED director Ryan Nicholson previews his latest gorefest

6:00 P.M.—PREVIEW: “ALBINO FARM”: Stars Richard Christy (of THE HOWARD STERN SHOW), WWE champ Chris Jericho and writer/directors Sean McEwen & Joe Anderson on their rural nightmare flick

7:00 P.M.—ART HINDLE: Canadian genre actor from THE BROOD, BLACK CHRISTMAS, Clive Barker’s SAINT SINNER, INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS and TV’s MILLENNIUM, POLTERGEIST and FRIDAY THE 13TH

7:30 P.M.—MONSTROUS MAKEUP: Artist Tate Steinsiek (ZOMBIE HONEYMOON) reveals his secrets and discusses his directorial efforts

8:00 P.M.—“HALLOWEEN” REUNION: Kristina Klebe and Ken Foree talk about Rob Zombie’s remake, as well as their new zombie feature ZONE OF THE DEAD

Saturday, June 21

11:30 A.M.—PREVIEWS: A look at upcoming genre flicks, hosted by Fango’s Michael Gingold!

12:30 P.M.—SCREAMWRITING 101: Meet John Esposito, screenwriter of MASTERS OF HORROR: RIGHT TO DIE, TALE OF THE MUMMY and Stephen King’s GRAVEYARD SHIFT

1:00 P.M.—TOM NOONAN: Screen heavy best known as Frankenstein’s creature in THE MONSTER SQUAD, Tooth Fairy in MANHUNTER and the villain in ROBOCOP 2 now appears in HOUSE OF THE DEVIL and THE ALPHABET KILLER

1:30 P.M.—“AMERICAN ZOMBIE” PREVIEW: Actor John Solomon discusses this mockumentary of the living dead

2:00 P.M.—“100 FEET” PREVIEW: Acclaimed screenwriter/director Eric Red (NEAR DARK, THE HITCHER, BAD MOON, BODY PARTS) discusses his new thriller

2:45 P.M.—SCAREFLIX PANEL: Producer/director Larry (FEAR ITSELF) Fessenden introduces his team behind I CAN SEE YOU (Graham Reznick), SATAN HATES YOU (James Felix McKenney) and I SELL THE DEAD (Glenn McQuaid)

3:30 P.M.—KEN FOREE: The star of DAWN OF THE DEAD, FROM BEYOND, HALLOWEEN and THE DEVIL’S REJECTS is here!

4:15 P.M.—PREVIEW: “BAD BIOLOGY”: Co-writer/producer R.A. Thorburn and stars Charlee Danielson and Anthony Sneed give us the scoop on director Frank (BASKET CASE) Henenlotter’s outrageous comeback film

4:45 P.M.—MASTERS OF ITALIAN HORROR PANEL: With Ruggero Deodato (CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST, CUT AND RUN, HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK), Lamberto Bava (DEMONS 1-2, GHOST SON, MACABRO) and FX artist/director Sergio Stivaletti (WAX MASK, DELLAMORTE DELLAMORE). Hosted by actress Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni

5:45 P.M.—“GHOST HUNTERS”: Paranormal investigator Steve Gonsalves uncovers real scary things that go bump in the night

6:45 P.M.—ANGUS SCRIMM: Boy! The Tall Man of the PHANTASM films is here!

7:30 P.M.—COSTUME CONTEST: Enter at registration!

Sunday, June 22

11:30 A.M.—PREVIEWS: A look at upcoming genre flicks, hosted by Fango’s Michael Gingold!

12:30 P.M.—MEDIA BLASTERS PREVIEWS: A look at the company’s latest exploitation movies with producer Carl Morano (SHADOW: DEAD RIOT, FLESH FOR THE BEAST)

1:00 P.M.—“BRUTAL MASSACRE” PANEL: Director Stevan Mena and star Ken Foree discuss the hilarious horror mockumentary

1:45 P.M.—“NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD” REUNION: With cast & crew: George A. Romero (pictured); John Russo; Judith O’Dea; Kyra Schon; Russ Streiner; Bill Hinzman; Charles Craig (TV news anchor) and George Kosana (Sheriff). Hosted by Debbie Rochon!

2:45 P.M.—AUCTION: Bid on some great stuff, including the autographed stage banners

3:30 P.M.—HORROR AUTHORS PANEL: Sarah Langan (THE MISSING), David Wellington (99 COFFINS), Gerard Houarner (THE BEAST THAT WAS MAX), Linda Addison (BEING FULL OF LIGHT, INSUBSTANTIAL) and Gordon Linzner (THE TROUPE) discuss literary fears

4:15 P.M.—PREVIEW: “THE BURROWERS”: Director J.T. Petty (SOFT FOR DIGGING) and actor Karl Geary (NADJA) discuss the new period horror/Western from Lionsgate

4:45 P.M.—ANGUS SCRIMM: Boy! The Tall Man of the PHANTASM films is here!

5:15 P.M.—RAY WISE: The star of REAPER is also a fan favorite from SWAMP THING, JEEPERS CREEPERS II, ROBOCOP and TWIN PEAKS

6:00 P.M.—WITCHES IN BIKINIS: Theatrical horror rock/pop group blends horror, sci-fi and surfing into a unique rock ’n’ roll experience

Special thanks to guest moderators Jennifer Morrow and Rob Galluzzo

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June 16, 2008

This Barbie doll is for The Birds

Ok, I'm officially going to start collecting dolls because I need to own this thing. Don't look at me that way--look at this thing!

Barbie "The Birds" 

Yes, that's exactly what you think it is. An Barbie doll of Tippi Hedren being attacked from Alfred Hitchkcock's "The Birds". Something tells me old Hitch would have loved to have seen this.  

It's ready for pre-order from this site. Thing's only get better when you read the product description:

  • Based on the classic movie!
  • Includes real fake birds!
  • High-quality head looks scared and has awesome hair!

Get the fuck out? "Real fake birds"? I gotta have it.

 

 

 

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FX Legend STAN WINSTON Passes...

FX legend Stan Winston passed away on Sunday evening, June 15th, 2008. Winston succumbed to multiple myeloma, which he’d been fighting for seven years. He was 62 years old. Winston was one of the most prominent FX artists in the biz, and his work garnered him & his FX company countless praise within the horror community, as well as 4 Oscars. His memorable creations including THE TERMINATOR, ALIENS (his collaborations with James Cameron), JURASSIC PARK, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, PUMPKINHEAD (which he also directed), THE MONSTER SQUAD and most recently, the practical suits in IRON MAN. You can read up on his work and legacy at his official website www.stanwinston.com and at his IMDB page.

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June 14, 2008

Get Ready For... The CHILDREN OF THE CORN Remake?!

Bloody-Disgusting got the exclusive news that Donald P. Borchers, producer on the original 1984 CHILDREN OF THE CORN is writing and directing the new remake of CHILDREN OF THE CORN. His previous directing credits include PERFECT FIT and GRAVE SECRETS. (He also associate produced THE BEASTMASTER.) According to B-D's article, Anchor Bay Entertainment is producing the remake for a Sci-Fi Channel premiere!? Casting has begun with an intended August shoot scheduled in Eastern Central Iowa.

The new film will be a period piece set in the 1970's and BD posted the following synopsis. "Former Vietnam vet BURT's marriage to former prom queen VICKY is on the rocks, but Burt hopes to rekindle their old flame with a second honeymoon driving trip. Unfortunately, their journey takes them into the heart of darkness - a seemingly deserted rural community that conceals a grim secret among its rows of tall corn... " Read the original article HERE!


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FROM THE MORGUE IS BACK! FRIDAY THE 13TH 5: A NEW BEGINNING Moderized Trailer!

I love the "From The Morgue" guys! If you're not familiar with them, they've posted moderized and de-moderized versions of horror movie classics via You Tube! You can hit up their You Tube page at http://youtube.com/user/fromthemorgue to view their interpretations of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, FRIDAY THE 13TH's 2, 3 & 4 and more! Below is their latest, a teaser trailer for FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 5: A NEW BEGINNING! (I seriously love FRIDAY 5!) And speaking of, there's a FRIDAY 5 reunion taking place at FEAR FEST 3 in October! Details on that event are at: http://txfearfest.com. From The Morgue has an official website now at www.fromthemorgue.com, but right now it's just a teaser page, so save it to your bookmarks! Check out the moderized FRIDAY 5 trailer below! (As a bonus, the moderized HALLOWEEN is underneath that!)




HALLOWEEN (De-Moderized):


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June 13, 2008

It's FRIDAY THE 13TH! Jason's New Mask Revealed!

The Platinum Dunes producers were hinting at something special happening today for Friday June 13th, and sure enough, Jason Voorhees iconic "hockey" mask has been revealed on MTV! You can watch a video report from the set below, which features the mask unveiling! Or click the teaser image which will bring you to MTV's text report. The new FRIDAY THE 13TH opens Friday February 13th, 2009!




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Adrienne King Jumps Back In Front Of The Camera For WALKING DISTANCE!

FANGORIA recently chatted with writer/director Mel House (CLOSET SPACE), who's currently shooting his latest film WALKING DISTANCE with Denton Blane Everett, Glenn Morshower, Kathy Lamkin, Debbie Rochon, PHANTASM’s Reggie Bannister, Katie Featherston, Fango “Spooksmodel” Shannon Lark, among others. Today, the site reveals that Adrienne King has joined the cast in the role of Louise Strack. Although King has had a long career in voice-over work, WALKING DISTANCE marks her first appearance in front of the camera since FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2! Check out the teaser poster below! To learn more details, click HERE to read FANGO's original article with quotes from House and executive producer James LaMarr.


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Entire Original Cast Returns For THE DESCENT 2?!

An article on EMPIRE reveals that all the actresses from the first DESCENT film are returning for THE DESCENT 2?! How, you're wondering? Flashbacks, of course. Shauna MacDonald and Natalie Mendoza were among the first cast members announced for the sequel, but now the article confirms that MyAnna Buring (Sam), Alex Reid (Beth), Saskia Mulder (Rebecca) and Nora-Jane Noone (Holly) are all back in brief appearances.

Buring told EMPIRE, "I don't know if I'm supposed to tell you this, but we'll all appear in flashbacks. We had that video camera in the first film, remember, so [it's footage from that]. It was last week that we all rocked up on set in Ealing Studios and they'd mocked up these sets that looked like where we'd shot in the first film...so I went back to being Sam for a day".

(Spoiler) The question on everyone's mind is exactly which ending is this new movie picking up from? Both the UK and American cut of the film have different conclusions. Burin continues, "We pick up from the American ending [where Sarah survives]. So Sarah is very much back and we see her going back and her journey again. I have to say, I think it looks awesome. Jon Harris, who's directing is doing an amazing job."

THE DESCENT 2's director Jon Harris served as the editor on the first film. Neil Marshall is exec producing.



Check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with the writer/director of THE DESCENT, NEIL MARSHALL!


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June 12, 2008

THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN Gets "Limited" Theatrical Release...

Well... with all the date changes, we knew this was coming. Shock Till You Drop is reporting exclusively that THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN will hit 100 theaters across the country on August 1st. The film based on Clive Barker's BOOKS OF BLOOD story and directed by Ryuhei Kitamura stars Bradley Cooper, Brooke Shields, Vinnie Jones and Leslie Bibb. The article says that this "fulfills Lionsgate's contractual obligation with production entity Lakeshore to give it some sort of theatrical run. The plan is to subsequently release Meat Train quickly down the line for a DVD release." Our guess is they just want to get it out on DVD by Halloween.

This is a terrible shame considering (as I stated in my review) this is the first thing in over a decade worthy of carrying the name Clive Barker on it. Read our favorable FIRST LOOK review below. Here's hoping it reaches a theater near you.




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THE HILLS RUN RED Cast; Details!

An article on The Hollywood Reporter has announced the cast for THE HILLS RUN RED, which is currently shooting in Sofia, Bulgaria with director Dave Parker at the helm! Sophie Monk, Tad Hilgenbrinck (LOST BOYS: THE TRIBE), William Sadler (THE MIST, "Death" in BILL & TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY!), Alex Wyndham and Janet Montgomery all star in the Dark Castle Home Entertainment and Warner Premiere production. Scripted by David J. Schow (THE CROW) and John Dumbrow, the story centers on a film fanatic whose obsession with finding a complete print of an infamous slasher movie leads him and two friends into the backwoods where the film was shot. They realize too late that filming never ended -- and now they must survive a nightmarish onslaught or become part of the movie forever.



Check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with THE HILLS RUN RED director DAVE PARKER!


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Hickox Talks SUNDOWN: THE VAMPIRE IN RETREAT DVD; WAXWORK Remake!

FANGORIA recently caught up with director Anthony Hickox and talked about the upcoming DVD release of his somewhat "lost" video cult classic SUNDOWN: THE VAMPIRE IN RETREAT (which starred Bruce Campbell, David Carradine and Deborah Foreman). Lionsgate is releasing the DVD on September 23rd (according to DREAD CENTRAL), but Michael Felsher and his Red Shirt Pictures is providing the supplementary material. Among the disc's goodies will be a first-time-ever widescreen transfer of the film, a commentary by Hickox and cinematographer Levie Issacks, and interviews with stars Bruce Campbell and David Carradine.

When asked about a potential remake to my personal fave Hickox movie WAXWORK, he tells FANGORIA it's possible. "The guy who owns the rights to it is dying to remake it, but he doesn’t get along with one of the other producers from the original. However, I’m sure they will work something out. If they do that, it still needs to be campy—and the mummy would have to move a lot faster than it did in mine! If they do get it going, my only request is to do a cameo appearance."

Here's an idea I've had for years... (so if and when someone steals it, remember where you heard it first.) Why hasn't New Line tapped the remake rights for WAXWORK? Wouldn't it be neat to see a sequel/redux of the original WAXWORK with Freddy, Jason & Leatherface? Essentially characters that New Line has the rights to use? Just my two cents if anyone out there's readin' this! (And and bring back David Warner in the same role! ;-D)

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BRUTAL MASSACRE Contest! Create A Trailer For $1000 Prize!

Anchor Bay Entertainment has announced a video contest for their upcoming DVD release BRUTAL MASSACRE: A COMEDY. The mockumentary hits DVD July 22nd and was written and directed by Stevan Mena (MALEVOLENCE) and stars David Naughton (An American Werewolf In London); Brian O’Halloran (Clerks); Gerry Bednob (The 40-Year Old Virgin); Gunnar Hansen (the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre); Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker and Theresa Tilly, aka “The Ladies of The Evil Dead;,” Ken Foree (the original Dawn of the Dead), and Vincent Butta. Now, you can create a teaser trailer for one of Harry Penderecki's films for a cash prize and immortality on the DVD! All the details are below. Make sure to check out 5 clips from BRUTAL MASSACRE at our previous news report HERE. And hit up the You Tube page HERE!


Create a video and you could win $1,000!!!

This is your chance to re-interpret one of Harry Penderecki's classic horror films: Sasquatch at the Mall; The Fish Who Ate Flesh; Bowel Movement; or Garbage Man

Create a video that is a scene or trailer for one of the films above. Videos need to be between 45 seconds and 3:00 minutes long. Your video must also end with the provided title card at http://www.starzmediadigital.com/brutal/720x480.jpg

Grand Prize:
One thousand ($1,000) cash! Spend it on a new digital camera. Pay your rent! We don't care, just send us your best work for a chance to win.

The winning video may also be added as a special feature to an upcoming Anchor Bay DVD release!

1 Runner-Up will receive a 10-pack of horror DVDs from Anchor Bay.

To enter create a new YouTube account or log into your existing YouTube account and upload your video to the "Brutal Massacre" contest page at http://www.youtube.com/group/brutalmassacre

If you need help visit the YouTube Help Center

Make sure to note your YouTube User ID and the URL of your video entry. You will need this information to complete your entry registration.

Contest ends July 15, 2008.

Full Official Rules available at http://www.starzmediadigital.com/brutal/rules.html

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CTHULHU Gets Distribution For Late Summer Release!

Regent Releasing and here Films! are planning on releasing CTHULHU for a limited theatrical run on August 22nd, 2008. The drama/thriller directed by Dan Gildark and Grant Cogswell (from a script by Cogswell), which we last reported on HERE stars Jason Cottle, Tori Spelling, Scott Green, Cara Buono & Robert Padilla. You can visit the official website at: www.cthulhuthemovie.com and check out the trailer embedded below!


CTHULHU Trailer

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MIRRORS Teaser Trailer! Latest From Alex Aja!

The first teaser trailer from filmmaker Alexandre Aja's latest MIRRORS has debuted on-line! The flick stars Kiefer Sutherland, Amy Smart and Paula Patton and opens August 15th, 2008 in theaters everywhere. Aja is no stranger to the genre after helming HIGH TENSION, THE HILLS HAVE EYES remake and the upcoming PIRANHA 3D. But this definitely looks like a more suspenseful, sleek & scary thriller from him, and we're excited for it! Check the trailer out below for yourself! And there's more at the official movie website: http://www.mirrorsmovie.com



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THE SIGNAL Now Available On DVD!

Our favorite horror movie of the year THE SIGNAL is now available on DVD everywhere courtesy of Magnolia Home Entertainment! The indie flick is broken up into 3 segments, each from the perspective of a main character (and each helmed by a different director) as they deal with the madness that surrounds them when a mysterious signal beings transmitting all over the city of Terminus transforms normal people into killers! The DVD features include a "making-of" segment, deleted scenes, director's commentary and more. Check out a clip below, along with our FRIGHT exclusive interviews with the cast!


FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH AJ BOWEN:



FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ANNESA RAMSEY & JUSTIN WELBORN:



ICONS FIRST LOOK REVIEW:


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CLIP:


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June 08, 2008

FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE - PSYCHO REUNION PANEL!

Just added! The complete transcription of the first ever PSYCHO franchise reunion panel! On April 25th, 2008, ICONS own Robg. debuted 12 minutes of footage from THE PSYCHO LEGACY documentary and followed it by moderating the first ever PSYCHO franchise reunion panel. Guest included Hilton Green (PSYCHO), Tom Holland, Chris Hendrie, Andrew London, Lee Garlington (PSYCHO II), Kurt Paul, Juliette Cummins, Donovan Scott, Katt Shea (PSYCHO III), Mick & Cynthia Garris (PSYCHO IV). At the frame below is the footage that screened, followed by a complete transcript of the now legendary panel. Read on FRIGHT fans! You're in for a treat that even "mother" would approve of! Click the frame to read it now!

 

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FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - WRITER/DIRECTOR ERIC RED!

Just added! A FRIGHT exclusive interview with writer/director ERIC RED! On Saturday April 26th, 2008, ICONS staffer Kevin Klemm arranged for an interview with screenwriter/director Eric Red, who was responsible for some of our favorite genre pictures, including THE (original) HITCHER, NEAR DARK, BODY PARTS, BLUE STEEL, BAD MOON and COHEN & TATE. Eric spoke to us prior to his panel at the LA FANGORIA Weekend Of Horrors for his latest film 100 FEET and also gave us the scoop on the upcoming NIGHTLIFE and CONTAINMENT films. ICONS own Robg., John Torrani and Bryan Norton joined in for this rare chat with the filmmaker and here are the results! Click the frame to read the interview!

 

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IOF's TOP 10 SCARIEST TV EPISODES OF ALL TIME!

This summer NBC is bringing anthology horror back to network television with the new series, "Fear Itself". The horror genre and television have been reasonably good to each other over the years. Horror films themselves were shown on local television early in televisions "golden age", the 1950's, and by the end of that decade anthology series like "Twilight Zone" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" were in their prime. The decades since have brought "Dark Shadows", "Thriller", "Monsters", "Freddy's Nightmares", "Tales from the Darkside", and many more. TV's even produced some feature length thrills, such as "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark", or "Dark Night of the Scarecrow" have become horror classics. To celebrate the return of anthology horror to network television Icons of Fright presents our “Top 10 Scariest TV Episodes”

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1) Amazing Stories, Season 1: "Mirror, Mirror"
Aired March 9, 1986

Sam Waterston ("Law & Order") plays best-selling horror author Jordan Manmouth, who unwisely dismisses the supernatural world while making a television appearance. Soon after, Jordon begins to see something sneaking up behind every time he looks into a mirror. A figure dressed in a long black coat and hat that keeps getting closer and closer to him each time he catches a glimpse of a reflective surface.

"Mirror, Mirror" was possibly, and as a lifelong horror fan I don't say this lightly, the most terrifyingly traumatic 30 minutes of my entire childhood. The figure that is gradually working it's way toward Jordon was a perfect combination of the kind of 80's horror villains I spent many nights hiding under the sheets hoping to avoid (and he's played by Tim Robbins, in a very early role). The now cliched gimmick of seeing the horrible bad guy in the mirror behind you had never been done so well before, or as well since.

The way this episode played with the viewer and cranked up such an intense amount of unbearable suspense and fear was unprecedented. It's often hard for television, with it's frequent commercial interruptions and short running time to truly sustain the kind of tension generated in this episode. Yet each scene of this little shocker is incredibly well timed, and beautifully executed it's almost as if some kind of highly regarded master director was behind this episode. It had to take someone who really understood film to take that stupid mirror trick and make it work again and again for an entire half hour but they just found this Martin Scorsese guy to direct it. He should get more work.

2) "Ghost Contact" - Sightings- Special report-
Aired Feb.28, 1992

This particular episode of Sightings terrifies you because as an eight year old you're watching a show that’s saying "Here it is! Hard evidence that ghosts are real, and they can hurt you!" Shows such as Unsolved Mysteries, Sightings, and A Haunting, with their re-enactments and convincing evidence can frighten a person just as much as a high budget horror flick.

On Feb.28, 1992 Sightings aired a special report on the experiences of a woman named "Carla Moran". During the mid 1970’s, the woman claimed she was being repeatedly attacked by an entity in her home. Over thirty paranormal investigators witnessed the anomalies while conducting the investigation. One of the photographs taken at the home was even published in a photography book, naming it "The only genuine ghost photo ever captured." To this day, paranormal investigators everywhere puzzle over the video and photographic evidence captured at the "Moran" home. They even made a film about her story called "The Entity".

3) "Duel", Movie of the week directed by Steven Spielberg.
Aired November 13th, 1971

An excellent adaptation of his own story by Richard Matheson. Tense, powerful direction and editing by Steven Spielberg. And a performance by Dennis Weaver that pushes paranoia to the breaking point. When a big rig starts following Weaver's protagonist on some desolate stretches of highway, he becomes prey on the road. Watching the slow burn as he falls apart makes for intense viewing. Never seeing the truck's driver adds another level of fright to the proceedings. This is filmmaking at its best.

4) "Dark Night of the Scarecrow", Movie of the Week directed by Frank De Felitta
Aired October 24, 1981

Wow. What a messed up made for TV movie! Larry Drake (of Dr. Giggles & Darkman fame) stars as a retarded man, who is unjustly accused of killing his best friend, 12 year old little Marylee (Tonya Crowe). He hides out in the cornfields dressed as a scarecrow and is gunned down by a group of hick vigilantes. And it’s not until after they shoot him that they realize it’s all a big mistake and the little girl is fine. These hick bastards get away with the murder, but later end up being stalked one by one by a mysterious scarecrow seeking vengeance!

There are so many recognizable faces in this flick. Postal worker and head of the posse Otis is played by Charles Durning (When A Stranger Calls, Sharky’s Machine, Tootsie, TV's Rescue Me). Lane Smith (My Cousin Vinny) is also one of the vigilante crew and I’m sure you’ll recognize a number of the cast from dozens of movies. I know a lot of people remember catching this on TV as a kid, but I have to thank Chris Garetano for introducing me to this lost & forgotten gem. It’s not “officially” on DVD yet, but you can easily find it on line or at a convention.

 

5) (The first 2 hours of) Stephen King's It, ABC Miniseries directed by Tommy Lee Wallace
Aired November 18th, 1990

Dude, the picture of Pennywise the Clown on the cover of the TV Guide that week was enough get me going. The first two hours of this miniseries about some kind of unstoppable, supernatural force murdering any young kids it could get it's slimy claws on in the unfortunate town of Derry, Maine. That's what I knew when I started watching this, what I didn't know was that evil force was going to manifest itself in one of the most horrifying and wickedly vicious characters in horror history (theatrical or television). Tim Curry, of all people, plays Pennywise the Clown with such a nasty, menacing manner that to this day I can't look even look at anyone in extreme makeup and not want to run and hide. What also helps to make this one of the best 120 minutes in television horror history is that there's also a group of kids, that nobody believes, fighting for their lives and the lives of their friends against this thing. It's one of the rare moments in horror cinema where everything is working perfectly. "It" also proved that despite the violence inherent in his stories, the best format for adapting Stephen King's work was the drawn out miniseries format, despite a much weaker second part of the show. (Although to be fair, the second part of the novel this is sourced from was just as weak).


6) "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street"-- Twilight Zone, Season 1.
Aired October 2, 1959

When an unidentified flying object passes over Earth and the electricity in a quiet suburban neighborhood goes wonky, the residents on Maple Street start with suspicious glances at each other, thinking: Could my neighbor be an outsider? But this show isn't really about alien invasions. It's a look at the human condition, and how we can let irrational fears and prejudices turn us on our own neighbors in a heartbeat. It's a statement on the savagery we're all capable of within out hearts, and a powerful one at that.

 

 

 

 

7) "The Paul Lynde Halloween Special"
Aired October 29th, 1976

Oh my goodness gracious...If you've heard every argument why the majority of 1970's pop-culture should be seal in a box and not revealed to any future generations and still aren't convinced then watch this. This'll do it for you. The irreplaceable Paul Lynde plays...well, the irreplaceable Paul Lynde in 60 minutes of freaked out, disco-inspired Halloween lovin' comedy spectacle. Highlights include a 74 year old Magaret Hamilton reprising her role as "The Wicked Witch of the West" (not be outdone, Witchiepoo also joins in too. Really!). And what 70's holiday variety special would be complete without musical numbers by Donnie and Marie, Flo Henderson, and, of course, KISS. Much like that wax paper wrapped expired salt-water taffy Old Lady Kinderman hands out to trick-or-treater's this show is utterly unfit for human consumption, and in fact it only ever aired once.




8) The New Twilight Zone (1985), season 1: "Nightcralwers"
Aired October 18, 1985

'85-'86 was a great time for horror on the major networks. NBC had Spielberg on board for "Amazing Stories" and they also revived "Alfred Hitchcock Presents", Not to be outdone CBS made a valiant effort to revive "The Twilight Zone". None of these expensive to produce shows lasted more than 2 seasons, as they all, sadly, suffered from anemic ratings.

CBS's revival, much like the original, would feature 30-60 minute episodes from stories by renowned horror and fantasy writers like Bradbury, Matheson, Clarke, but also by more current writers and directors who had been influenced by the original 50's/60's run such as Stephen King, and famed genre directors such as William Friedkin. Friedkin directed one of the better episodes from this revival, "Nightcrawlers".

"Nightcrawlers" concerned a diner full of people who encounter a drifter named Price who can make objects appear with only his mind. He demonstrates this to the crowd when he make a steak "magically" appear on the grill. In grand "Twilight Zone" tradition this sort of strange and unusual ability gets the ordinary folks a little bit riled up and in a panic. He begins to tell the diners a story about his tour in Vietnam where he and his unit were endowed with these strange abilities, and how he abandoned his unit. As he's telling that the only thing he ever dreams is a recurring nightmare about his unit coming to hunt him down the sheriff knocks him out cold.

So, what happens when you've got a guy who can materialize anything with his mind, out cold, having a horrifying nightmare about war? That war starts to materialize. Soldiers, weapons, and all, and they're coming to get Price and anyone in the diner that gets in their way.

9) "And All Through the House"
Tales from the Crypt- Season 1 episode 2
Aired June 10th, 1989

This episode of Tales from the Crypt wasn't the scariest, but it sticks with you because it's a Christmas themed horror story, that's actually… scary; and there aren't many of those. I'm not sure what's more disturbing in this episode, the wife killing her husband in such a merciless manner or the thought of Santa being a murderer. Although the writing of this creepy, Christmas Eve tale is credited to Fred Dekker (writer of Monster Squad and RoboCop 3), this exact same segment was actually originally portrayed in the 1972 film Tales from the Crypt, featuring Joan Collins as the lead.

On a cold, Christmas Eve, a house wife (Mary Ellen Trainor) murdered her husband by hitting him on the head with a fire poker. But while attempting to stage his death as an accident she overhears a radio bulletin stating that a homicidal, mental patient has escaped from the local hospital. The man, dressed in a Santa suit, lurks around outside her home all evening until finally breaking in. Meanwhile; the woman’s young daughter is lying awake in her bedroom, anticipating the arrival of Santa.

10) The Real-Life Exorcism Episode of "20/20".
Aired April 5th, 1991

Before Barbara Walter's botox the scariest thing on this long-running and reputable ABC news magazine show was a supposed real-life exorcism. I don't remember what it was about the early 1990's but exorcism and weird spirituality seemed to be on the conscious of Americans. Or maybe "20/20" was just trying to compete with the trashy, but popular, daytime tabloid TV shows of the day such as "Hard Copy" and "Inside Edition". It wasn't a Halloween episode, coming early April, but I do remember this causing quite a stir. They spent the first half of the show talking about the reality of "evil" and the history of exorcism and then promised to show us the real thing.

So, what were we going to see? Would there be violence? Head-spinning acrobatics? Nope. Just a pudgy chick named Gina making screechy noises. Hey, we live on Long Island, New York. We can see pudgy chicks named Gina making screechy, whiny noises any day of the week: Just go to the mall and hang out around Zales. Still...it kinda made me wet my jammies a little bit. You know, from fear, of course.



Contributing Writers: Mike Cucinotta, Phil Fasso, Beth Puttkammer, Robert Galluzzo

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June 05, 2008

More Pics From ZONE OF THE DEAD!

Even more pictures have been added to the official Facebook group for ZONE OF THE DEAD, which we first reported on last week HERE. The movie is currently shooting in Serbia and stars genre vet Ken Foree (George Romero's DAWN OF THE DEAD), Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN) and Emilio Roso. You can check out some recently uploaded pictures below, but hit up the Facebook group (HERE) to see even more! The synopsis is below as well:

Plot summary (written by Tokivud): In the industrial town of Pančevo a dangerous biochemical toxine becomes airborne in the middle of the night, poisoning the inhabitants. The infection spreads all over the town and it seems like the Armageddon is happening. Meanwhile, a police-escorted prisoner transport supervised by Interpol sets off to Belgrade. The route leads the transport through Pančevo, where they encounter an ecological disaster and infected people who are trying to kill them. Interpol agents Mortimer Reyes (Ken Foree) and Mina Milius (Kristina Klebe) soon realize that their only chance for escape from the zombie hordes lies in allying with the dangerous, mysterious prisoner (Emilio Roso).










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3 Clips From Argento's Latest, MOTHER OF TEARS!

Myriad Pictures has provided Icons Of Fright with 3 clips from Dario Argento's latest film MOTHER OF TEARS, which hits select theaters today, June 6th, 2008! The new film, meant to close out the trilogy started with SUSPERIA and continued in INFERNO stars Asia Argento, Daria Nicolodi, Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni, Udo Kier and was scripted by Argento with Jace Anderson, Adam Gierasch. Check out the 3 clips below and read our FRIGHT exclusive interview with Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni!


(Captions courtesy of Mike C.)

Clip 1: In this clip, something terrible happens to Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni. Something terrible involving monkeys.



Clip 2: A short clip from MOTHER OF TEARS featuring Asia Argento and a bloody pillow. Uh-oh. How'd that happen?



Clip 3: A group of women who's flight seems to have been delayed since the mid-80's arrive at the airport to scare babies.



FRIGHT exclusive interview with CORALINA CATALDI-TASSONI!


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COTTONMOUTH Teaser Website Launches! Premiering 10/31/08!

The teaser website for COTTONMOUTH, Christopher P. Garetano's latest film project has made it's grand debut on-line. The short film written and directed by Garetano (HORROR BUSINESS) was adapted from the original GORESHRIEK comic book story by artist Steve Bissette. Right now, there's only a teaser image on the site but the date 10/31/08 reveals the intended on-line premiere date for the film! We're sure plenty of other goodies will pop up on the site shortly, so we'll keep you posted. Check it out at WWW.COTTONMOUTH.TV.



Don't forget to check out our 2 FRIGHT exclusive interviews with CHRIS GARETANO!

INTERVIEW 2:


INTERVIEW 1:

 

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Jimmy Smits Joins The Cast Of DEXTER For Season 3!

The Hollywood Reporter revealed today that actor Jimmy Smits will be joining the cast of Showtime's DEXTER for the upcoming 3rd season, which is scheduled to premiere this fall! DEXTER (my favorite show on TV) stars Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst by day, serial killer of other killers by night. Jennifer Carpenter (THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, QUARANTINE) plays his sister Debra. According to the article, "Smits will portray Miguel Prado, an ambitious, charismatic assistant district attorney who comes from one of Miami's most politically powerful and beloved families."

"Dexter (Michael C. Hall), a blood-spatter expert for the Miami Police Department who moonlights as a serial killer, will join forces with Prado, who has risen in the ranks because his aggressive stance against crime, in the pursuit of a murderer who affects both of their lives directly."

"Smits will be featured in 10 of the third season's 12 episodes, scheduled to premiere in the fall."

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Release Date Set For Richard Kelly's THE BOX! (The Director Of DONNIE DARKO!)

Filmmaker Richard Kelly's latest film THE BOX (based on the Richard Matherson story BUTTON BUTTON), which stars Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella will hit theaters on March 29th, 2009 as revealed by Warner Bros. earlier today. The film is about "Norma and Arthur Lewis who are faced with a terrible dilemma when a mysterious glass box turns up at their door. If they press the button inside the box, they'll get enough money to save their ailing son, but in exchange, someone, somewhere in the world will die. When the temptation to save their beloved son becomes too much to bear, Norma pushes the button. Immediately, a gunshot rings out somewhere nearby. Consumed with guilt, Norma must do everything in her power to solve a murder she has knowingly caused."

Kelly of course was the writer and director of the cult classic DONNIE DARKO, and followed it up with SOUTHLAND TALES. Hopefully, THE BOX will be more DONNIE DARKO and less SOUTHLAND TALES or DONNIE DARKO: DIRECTOR'S CUT. Check out a few production stills below:






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AMERICAN ZOMBIE On DVD July 8th!

We just got in the press release and synopsis for the AMERICAN ZOMBIE DVD, which streets on July 8th, 2008. In the mockumentary, filmmakers Grace Lee (“The Grace Lee Project”) and John Solomon (“Nonsense Man”) team up to shoot a documentary about high-functioning zombies living in Los Angeles and their struggles to gain acceptance in human society. The DVD features Behind the Scenes, commentary tracks with Director, Co-writer and cast, Trailers and a photo gallery. Read more details below!



WE’RE HERE. WE’RE DEAD. GET USED TO IT.

AMERICAN ZOMBIE

Coming to DVD July 8, 2008

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 5, 2008) – The City of Angels is in for a grave surprise when new residents come to town in American Zombie, rising up on DVD July 8, 2008 from Cinema Libre Studio. Filmmakers Grace Lee (“The Grace Lee Project”) and John Solomon (“Nonsense Man”) team up for this mockumentary about high-functioning zombies living in Los Angeles and their struggles to gain acceptance in human society. Starring Austin Basis, Suzy Nakamura, Al Vicente, Jane Edith Wilson and featuring Lee and Solomon as themselves, American Zombie ascends onto store shelves everywhere July 8, 2008 from Cinema Libre Studio, with an SRP of $24.95.

Although unquestionably a dark comedy, American Zombie unravels and expands into the realm of personal documentary and horror, providing a fresh take on the zombie movie genre. The film blurs the line between fiction and reality, incorporating verite and found footage and borrowing elements from the filmmakers’ and subjects’ own backgrounds to create a personal horror film about life in 21st century America .

American Zombie has been featured in a number of film festivals, including the Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival, SXSW, Slamdance, San Francisco Asian-American Film Festival and the VC Film Festival in Los Angeles .

Synopsis:

Despite their wildly different working styles, Grace and John manage to chronicle the hopes and dreams of four fascinating subjects: Ivan, a convenience-store clerk who longs for a career in publishing; Lisa, a florist trying to recover her lost memories; Judy, a hopeless romantic who learns to accept her true nature; and Joel, a committed political activist advocating for zombie rights. As Grace strives to get to know the zombies “on their own terms,” John is eager to uncover their darker side and rallies to get the crew permission to shoot at a three-day, zombies-only retreat called Live Dead where the documentary takes an unexpected – and dangerous – turn. What transpires there is beyond anything the filmmakers could imagine, as they are forced to re-evaluate their ideas about tolerance, identity politics and the future of the human race.

For more information visit: http://www.americanzombiemovie.com

Bonus features include : Behind the Scenes, commentary tracks with Director, Co-writer and cast, Trailers and photo gallery.

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More HALLOWEEN Comics On The Way! FREE Download Of Short Story SAM!

HALLOWEEN fans, rejoice! After the success of Devils Due Publishing's HALLOWEEN: NIGHTDANCE book, more comics featuring Michael Myers are on the way, and it sounds as if the plan is to expand upon the HALLOWEEN mythology from the original series of films!

HALLOWEEN: THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION is a double-sized volume containing five short comic tales that are inspired by events and characters in the original film. In addition to The Shape, both Laurie Strode and Sam Loomis make appearances. It hits shelves in August!

In September, HALLOWEEN: THE FIRST DEATH OF LAURIE STRODE, which takes place right after HALLOWEEN 2 will start it's 3 issue run.

In case you missed it, a graphic novel collection of HALLOWEEN: NIGHTDANCE hits stands in July.

And for a limited time, you can download the short story SAM written by Stefan Hutchinson (the writer behind all the titles listed above) and illustrated by Marcus Smith at the official website (www.halloweencomics.com) for FREE! Full press release along with all the cover images are below!
There's lots happening in the world of Halloween Comics right now!
 
First up, this month brings the release of 'Sam' a free short story about Michael Myers' nemesis - Sam Loomis! This story of Sam's last days, written by Stefan Hutchinson and illustrated by Marcus Smith (who previously collaborated on 'Halloween: Autopsis') is going to be available for a limited time only, completely free as a pdf download from www.halloweencomics.com
 


Secondly, July brings the trade paperback of the hit series 'Halloween: Nightdance' by Stefan Hutchinson and artist Tim Seeley. This sold-out series brought back the original Shape to comic books for one of the most terrifying miniseries of 2008! On Halloween night, the lives of three teenagers from Russellville, Illinois are changed forever when Michael Myers comes to town, and not all of them will live through the night... The official retail price is $18.99 for a 144 pages of Halloween surprises, including an original short story - 'Charlie' - telling the story of Russellville's own infamous murderer, Charlie Bowles. 'Halloween: Nightdance' will be released in July, and is now available for pre-order on all major sites, including www.amazon.com
 


This August we're celebrating the 30 year legacy of the original film with 'Halloween - The 30th Anniversary Special' - a double-sized volume containing five short comic tales that are inspired by events and characters in the original film. In addition to The Shape, both Laurie Strode and Sam Loomis make appearances. This collector's item brings together a wealth of talented artists, such as Tim Seeley, Danijel Zezelj and horror favorite Jeff Zornow, and is available with 3 different covers in addition to an incentive cover for retailers! Cover artists include Brett Weldele, Tim Seeley and Tom Mandrake! 'Halloween - The 30th Anniversary Special' is available to pre-order NOW at all good comic shops everywhere!
 





Finally, in September, we have Series 2 of Halloween! This will be a new story that fills in a major story from the past. We're proud to bring to you a three part tale entitled 'Halloween: The First Death Of Laurie Strode' - set in the months following 'Halloween II', we will visit Laurie Strode and the citizens of Haddonfield as they try to come to terms with the events of Halloween, 1978.
 


Stay tuned to www.halloweencomics.com for more news and exclusive new content over the coming weeks!


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Meet The Vampires From LOST BOYS: THE TRIBE!

The Facebook page for LOST BOYS: THE TRIBE has revealed 5 pictures of their killer vampires from the upcoming sequel! You can check 'em out below! (Along with a bonus pic of Corey Feldman as Edgar Frog thrown in for good measure!) Join the Facebook group HERE. The DVD hits shelves July 29th, 2008 and stars Tad Hilgenbrink, Autumn Reeser, Angus Sutherland and Corey Feldman.













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THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN Back To August 1st Stop!

Well, Lionsgate have moved THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN yet again back into it's originally slated August 1st release slot. (It was set for July 11th up against HELLBOY 2.) Now, it's biggest competition is THE MUMMY 3, but considering that's PG kid-fare, horror fans seeking something a lot more intense have THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN to look forward to. However, rumor has it that (as of now), Lionsgate is planning a very limited release, which is a terrible shame because we've seen the movie and it's great. We'll keep you posted when we hear the official word. THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN was directed by Ryuhei Kitamura and based on the Clive Barker story from his BOOKS OF BLOOD collection. It stars Bradley Cooper, Leslie Bibb, Vinnie Jones and Brooke Shields. Check out our FIRST LOOK review by clicking the logo/image below.





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June 04, 2008

New X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE Trailer On Yahoo!

This trailer's actually been making the rounds the last few days in a number of international formats on You Tube. Well, you might have seen it if you were fast enough to catch them before they were pulled by Fox! Alas, X-FILES fans, you need not worry! Yahoo has has posted the official new theatrical trailer for Mulder & Scully's latest outing X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE. The new 2 minute trailer gives a solid look at what the film will be like without really giving anything away. (Can't wait!) Check it out for yourselves at THIS link on Yahoo's site. The movie opens July 25th, 2008 and stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet, Xzibit and Billy Connolly. Series creator Chris Carter wrote and directed the sequel.

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Hold Onto Your Crotch! I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE Remake Announced!?!

Really?! I mean... seriously?! Variety is reporting that CineTel Films has acquired rights to remake I SPIT ON YOUR GRAVE, one of the most notorious and nastiest exploitation films of EVER. The remake rights were obtained from the original's writer/director/producer Meir Zarchi. The articles states, "Though the majority of CineTel's releases are straight-to-DVD titles, the company will make "Spit" for a theatrical release."

The article continues, "In the original, a woman is abducted, brutally attacked and raped and then left for dead. She survives, hunts her attackers and dispatches them in graphic ways. Critics, especially Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel, hated the film, much to Zarchi's delight.

"The more the film was attacked, the more money shot into my pocket," Zarchi said. "The two persons who contributed most to that, especially in the beginning, were Siskel and Ebert. ... I wouldn't change a frame of it, and I hope the remake is just as controversial."

(Love this part of the article) "Contemporary genre fare has become so graphically violent that the original doesn't seem as outrageous as it did 30 years ago. Hertzberg is listening to pitches from writers on how to ratchet up the shock factor."

Are they serious?! It may be 30 years later, but those long, drawn-out, mean-spirited rape scenes are still pretty horrific to sit through today. I don't care how hardcore you are!

Well... hold onto your crotches, gents.

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Shawnee Smith Toplines 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: DUST TO DUST Webseries!

FEARnet just announced that they'll be premiering 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: DUST TO DUST, the sequel to last years popular webseries BLOOD TRAILS at the San Deigo Comic-Con in July. The shorts will then appear exclusively on their website. Even cooler is the cast filled with genre vets! SAW's Shawnee Smith toplines DUST TO DUST, with Ken Foree (the original DAWN OF THE DEAD) and Ted Raimi (THE GRUDGE, SKINNER) making appearances as well.

The story revolves around Detective Nick Maguire who has the unenviable job of tracking down his missing sister Sara, who’s come into the custody of Blood Trails protagonist George—the ex-junkie framed for murders committed by a clan of New Orleans vampires. The series is produced by FEARnet and Sam Raimi’s Ghost House Productions.

More details on FEARnet's site HERE!


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DePalma Directing THE BOSTON STRANGLERS!

The Hollywood Reporter posted a story this morning that director Brian DePalma has signed on to helm THE BOSTON STRANGLERS, an adaptation of Susan Kelly's nonfiction book "The Boston Stranglers: The Public Conviction of Albert DeSalvo and the True Story of Eleven Shocking Murders." The screenplay was written by Alan Rosen. Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Motion Pictures is producing.

The article continues, "De Palma similarly plumbed real-life-derived atrocities in "Casualties of War," "Redacted" and "The Black Dahlia."

The Strangler case continues to stir debate. Many question whether Albert DeSalvo -- a publicity hound who confessed to the murders and was later stabbed to death while incarcerated on unrelated charges -- was the actual killer.

The murders were the basis of a 1968 movie that starred Tony Curtis as DeSalvo and Henry Fonda as the detective pursuing him. That version was based on an earlier book by Gerold Frank. Several TV and DVD movies have been derived from the events.

More details HERE!


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RETURN Sequel? REVENGE OF THE LIVING DEAD Graphic Novel!

If you've met actor Don Calfa at any of his convention appearances, then you were probably bound to have come across on his table the treatment he had written for REVENGE OF THE LIVING DEAD, his own sequel idea to the original RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, in which he and several of the film's characters actually survive the bombing when it turns out the government drops a nuke on the wrong co-ordinates. Now, a comic book version of this story is being put together with the hopes of a distributor putting it out as a graphic novel! (Hope Devil's Due is reading this!) I'm all for it! Click the teaser image below to see some sample artwork pages!


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Brad Anderson's TRANSSIBERIAN Trailer On-Line!

The trailer to TRANSSIBERIAN has debuted over on Yahoo's site. While not exactly in the "horror" genre, there's a number of reasons I'm reporting on it. Firstly, it's the latest from director Brad Anderson, the filmmaker behind SESSION 9, THE MACHINIST (Great, great movie), the MASTERS OF HORROR episode SOUNDS LIKE and an upcoming episode of FEAR ITSELF. So, since he's one of the few director's out there doing radically different things on each project, I'll see anything he does.

Secondly, the stellar cast. Woody Harrelson (NATIONAL BORN KILLERS) , Emily Mortimer, Kate Mara, Eduardo Noriega (who's in 2 of my favorite foreign films THESIS and OPEN YOUR EYES) and Ben Kingsley.

Lastly, the movie looks really good! See for yourself and check out the trailer HERE!

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June 02, 2008

Is TIM BURTON Directing JOHNNY DEPP's DARK SHADOWS?!

Johnny Depp's film company Infinitum-Nihil along with Graham King's GK Films and Warner Bros has been planning a new feature version of DARK SHADOWS based on the classic television series. IESB.net recently spoke with GET SMART director Peter Segal who may have let slip who's involved in this new DARK SHADOWS incarnation. Segal is currently working with writer John August on BILLY BATSON AND THE LEGEND OF SHAZAM (based on the DC comics superhero) and while talking about that project said, "August is jumping back and forth between Tim Burton's DARK SHADOWS and his SHAZAM script trying to work on both films at the same time due to a back log of work after the writers' strike earlier this year."

So, as of now, it seems that John August is writing the DARK SHADOWS script for Tim Burton to direct! Will Johnny Depp take the role of Barnabus Collins? More when we hear it!

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Are The INSIDE Directors Helming HALLOWEEN 2?!

Shock Till You Drop.com is reporting that INSIDE director's Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury are in talks to helm HALLOWEEN 2, the sequel to Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN. The duo were originally tapped by Bob Weinstein to write and direct Dimension Films new HELLRAISER flick. And after seeing the bloody mess these crazy bastards made with INSIDE, we were beyond excited at the prospect of these guys bringing Pinhead back. They eventually left the project, but according to SHOCK's article, "Weinstein has offered them an opportunity to helm HALLOWEEN 2".

The French pair are currently developing their INSIDE follow-up film SNOW, but if true, HALLOWEEN 2 could end up being next. Quite frankly, I'm excited to see what these filmmakers do next within the genre, and I'd be totally OK with them at the helm of Michael Myers next theatrical outing. More when we hear it!



Click the frame below to read our extensive FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE about his take on HALLOWEEN!


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Bryce Dallas Howard In TERMINATOR 4?

Shooting has begun on the new TERMINATOR movie TERMINATOR SALVATION: THE FUTURE BEGINS under the direction of McG over in New Mexico. The flick stars Christian Bale in the lead role as the adult John Conner and originally, the role of his wife Kate Conner was set to be played by Charlotte Gainsbourg. The Hollywood Reporter is now saying that Gainsbourg had to bow out due to a scheduling conflict and now Bryce Dallas Howard is in negotiations to replace her. Howard appeared in M. Night Shyamalan's THE VILLAGE and LADY IN THE WATER, as well as last year's summer blockbuster SPIDER-MAN 3. We'll keep you posted on more news when we hear it!

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STARSHIP TROOPERS 3: MERAUDER DVD Art!

STARSHIP TROOPERS 3: MERAUDER hits DVD on August 5th, 2008 courtesy of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The sequel was written and directed by Edward Neumeier (scripter on Verhoeven's original) and stars Casper Van Dien (also returning from the first film) & Jolene Blalock (ENTERPRISE). You can check out the DVD front cover below, and check out the trailer HERE!


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Kerr Smith Joins MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Various web publications are reporting that actor Kerr Smith, whom you may remember from DAWSON'S CREEK, as well as genre flicks FINAL DESTINATION and THE FORSAKEN has joined the cast of MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D. He plays the husband of Jaime King's character and joins SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe & Megan Boone. The remake of the 80's cult classic is currently shooting under the direction of Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Zane Smith. MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D is due in theaters January 23, 2009.


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YEAR FOUR Of ICONS OF FRIGHT! Our Retrospectives On Another Fiendish Year!

Well, it’s hard to believe but it’s true. April 2008 marked ICONS OF FRIGHT’s 4 year anniversary on the web! We’re officially on our 5th year and we have all of YOU to thank for that. Myself, Mike C. and our staffers Adam Barnick, Phil Fasso and Beth have all written retrospective articles about this last year at ICONS OF FRIGHT. It was amazing looking back, and we look forward to the future!

Click the logo below to read our thoughts on ICONS OF FRIGHT: YEAR FOUR! Thank YOU for your continued support!



Here's to YEAR FIVE!!!

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June 01, 2008

HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR You Tube Channel!

Any Michael Myers fans out there? Well, how cool was the documentary HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR directed by Stefan Hutchinson (current scribe of the HALLOWEEN: NIGHTDANCE comic book), which focused on the entire HALLOWEEN franchise? Hutchinson has launched a You Tube channel to host various deleted scenes and clips not in the documentary!

Below you can check out HALLOWEEN 5's Michael Myers Don Shanks explain the original opening to HALLOWEEN 5. Under that, Brian Andrews, the original Tommy Doyle talks about how HALLOWEEN is like a sexual experience. Other clips (thus far) include HALLOWEEN 4 novelist Nicholas Grabowsky, HALLOWEEN 2's Cliff Emmich and more! Visit the channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/rehab54 or HERE!







Visit the channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/rehab54 or HERE!

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THE WICKED Trailer, Synopsis, DVD Art!

We just got in the synopsis, trailer and DVD art for the indie flick THE WICKED, written & directed by Sal Ciavarello and starring Rachel Nau, Natasha Tabandera, Kristin Woodburn, Lino Del Core, Sebastian Elliott, Dennis DeLeo, Lumiere and Bob Livingston.

According to the films synopsis: "An unconstitutional law has been passed. Satanism has become illegal in the United States. Grace, Queen of a Satanic cult is faced with betrayal within her coven while dealing with a mounting assault from the descendants of the Knights Templar who vow to destroy her."

You can check out the DVD art below, along with the teaser trailer which features a surprise appearance by comedian Jackie Martling, formally of The Howard Stern Show. For more info, visit the official website at: http://www.profoundimages.com





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