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October 08, 2009

Death Cab for Moonie

I'm not a 12 year old girl, so I'm not the target audience.  But for all you 12 year old girls, or those with the heart of a 12 year old girl...

 Death Cab for Cutie's new video "Meet Me on the Equinox," which features scenes from TWILIGHT SAGA:  NEW MOON, is out for the public, and E! Online's got it.  The video falls into the "band is in a location from the movie playing live, with footage from the film intercut between band scenes."  I prefer it when videos for movie songs actually have the actors and the band interacting, but the style of the Death Cab video has been far more prominent for many years.  Hey, I should just be impressed that somebody actually made a video, as so-called "video channels" are about 85% trashy reality TV.

 If you want to check out the video, click here or watch below.  My sister is sure to watch it 67 times over, and she'll be 31 next month.

 

 

 --Phil Fasso

September 11, 2009

Pictures From The HALLOWEEN 2 Cast & Crew Screening!

On Wednesday September 9th, the Muvico Theaters over in Thousand Oaks, California held a special cast & crew screening of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 in high quality 4k resolution. On hand for the event and to participate in a Q & A session after the movie were producers Malek Akkad & Andy Gould as well as cast members Tyler Mane (Michael Myers), Scout Taylor-Compton (Laurie Strode), Danielle Harris (Annie Brackett), Brea Grant (Mya Rockwell), Angela Trimbur (Harley David) and Jeffrey Daniel Phillips (Uncle Seymour Coffins, Howard). We were treated to a never before scene featurette with the Coffin's character titled "Uncle Seymour Hits Hollywood" and then the show got under way!

The Q & A consisted of general stories about the working experiences in the shooting locations of Georgia, stories about working with Rob Zombie as a director and fun little tid-bits like favorite moments or kills in the new flick. Tyler and Scout fought a bit over the mic, especially when trying to clarify a funny story about how Scout accidentally stabbed Tyler in the shoulder with a real knife on their first night of shooting on the first HALLOWEEN. Akkad gave out posters, masks and fun HALLOWEEN themed collectibles and the group filled us in on what was up next for them. (Apparently HALLOWEEN 3D isn't as sure a thing as the recent news posts have indicated.) All in all a fun event, especially for a die-hard HALLOWEEN fan. Below are some pics from the Q & A session! ENJOY! 

From left to right: Malek Akkad, Andy Gould, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Angela Trimbur, Brea Grant, Danielle Harris, Scout Taylor-Compton and Tyler Mane.














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Welcome To The Family... THE STEPFATHER Website Opens!

It's been quiet on Sony's end regarding their remake of THE STEPFATHER, but it is still coming and it hits theaters on October 16th. A website just went live at http://welcometothefamily.com for the flick which features the trailer (see it below), some new images in the gallery & some downloads. Check it out!



THE STEPFATHER remake is rumored to borrow elements from the first 2 original movies. You can read our FRIGHT exclusive interview with STEPFATHER 2 director JEFF BURR by clicking HERE or the teaser image below!



Directed by Nelson McCormick (PROM NIGHT) from a script by Joe Cardone, the STEPFATHER remake stars Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badley, Amber Heard, Paige Turco, Braenden LeMasters, Skyler Samuels and Jon Tenney. It's out on October 16th, 2009! More when we hear it!

New Trailer For TRICK 'R TREAT! Coming Finally On October 6th!

I can not wait until October 6th! Because the DVD and Blu-Ray of Michael Dougherty's TRICK 'R TREAT finally comes out and I plan on watching it every day until Halloween night! Yahoo has debuted another brand new trailer for the much praised Halloween anthology, and this one by far best represents the tone of the movie itself. This is out 'A CHRISTMAS STORY' for Halloween! Check it out embedded below!



Check out the official website at: http://trickrtreat-movie.warnerbros.com

TRICK 'R TREAT was written & directed by Michael Dougherty (X-MEN 2, SUPERMAN RETURNS), produced by Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, X-MEN) and stars Quinn Lord, Brian Cox (RED, MANHUNTER, X-MEN 2), Leslie Bibb (MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, IRON MAN), Dylan Baker (SPIDER-MAN 2, HAPPINESS), Rochelle Aytes, Anna Paquin (from HBO's TRUE BLOOD), Moneca Delain, Lauren Lee Smith, Tahmoh Penikett, Lauren Lee Smith, Britt McKillip, Isabelle Deluce, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Alberto Ghisi & Samm Todd.


New Red-Band Trailer For THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL!

It'll be on video on demand starting October 1st and then bowing for a limited theatrical release on October 30th, Ti West's much talked about new film THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL now has a brand spanking new red-band trailer courtesy of Hulu. Check it out below, along with a few news stills and the film synopsis!



From writer-director Ti West comes THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, a satanic thriller set in the 1980s starring Jocelin Donahue (JT Petty’s forthcoming THE BURROWERS), indie ingénue Greta Gerwig (HANNAH TAKES THE STAIRS, BAGHEAD), Tom Noonan (SNOW ANGELS, MANHUNTER), Mary Woronov (EATING RAOUL, THE DEVIL’S REJECTS), AJ Bowen (THE SIGNAL) and Dee Wallace (E.T., Rob Zombie’s HALLOWEEN).

Sam (Donahue) is a pretty college sophomore, so desperate to earn some cash for a deposit on an apartment that she accepts a babysitting job even after she finds out there is no baby. Mr. and Mrs. Ulman (cult actors Noonan and Woronov) are the older couple who lure Sam out to their creeky Victorian mansion deep in the woods, just in time for a total lunar eclipse. Megan (Gerwig) is Sam’s best friend, who gives her a ride out to the house, and reluctantly leaves her there despite suspecting that something is amiss. Victor (Bowen) at first seems like just a creepy guy lurking around the house, but quickly makes it clear that Sam will end this night in a bloody fight for her life....




TERMINATOR: SALVATION DVD/Blu-Ray December 1st!

A few days ago, we posted a listing of the features you can expect on the upcoming TERMINATOR: SALVATION DVD and Blu-Ray release. Now, Warner Brothers has provided us with an official release date: December 1st, 2009.

The single disc DVD will feature the original theatrical trailer along with both Widescreen and Fill Screen versions of the movie. It looks like the Blu-Ray's got all the good though including both theatrical and director's cut versions of the movie, Maximum Movie Mode - An McG video commentary similar to what Zach Snyder did for WATCHMEN where the director hosts in front of the movie as it plays, and much, much more. (See our previous post HERE for a full list of features.)

The latest in the TERMINATOR franchise is directed by McG and stars Christian Bale as John Conner, Sam Worthington, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anton Yelchin, Common, Moon Bloodgood and Michael Ironside.


IMAGO Exclusive Photos & Trailer Release Info!

IMAGO producer Mel House got in touch and hooked us up with a few exclusive stills from the flick, along with info on it's trailer debut! The film stars Natalie Jones (Walking Distance), Lisa Wilcox (A Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and 5), Danielle Jones (Sweatshop), Melanie Donihoo (Closet Space), Parrish Randall (The Quick and the Undead), and Debbie Rochon (Nowhere Man). Newcomer Chris Warren directs while Mel House's Upstart Filmworks produces from a screenplay by Warren and House. Associate producers include Ted Geoghegan (Barricade) and musician Jonah Matranga (FAR). Here's the trailer info:

Upstart Filmworks will be debuting the IMAGO trailer at the Texas Blood Bath Film Festival in November (http://www.texasbloodbath.com/). Our 2007 feature CLOSET SPACE is screening as part of the festival, and we'll be unveiling the IMAGO trailer as well as a new WALKING DISTANCE clip right before the CLOSET SPACE screening. So for all those Texas folk that keep clamoring to see our multi-dimensional tentacle extravaganza...this may be your only chance this year!




Pic 1:  Sean Brison
Pic 2:  Natali Jones and Omar Adam
Pic 3:  Parrish Randall

September 07, 2009

From MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D To HALLOWEEN 3D! Patrick Lussier To Write & Direct!

The day after Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 opened, the Weinstein Company already announced it's intention to release HALLOWEEN 3D by next summer, no doubt to follow hot on the heels of last weekend (and this weekend's) number one movie THE FINAL DESTINATION. Not only that, but with the recently announced remake of THE BLOB, this HALLOWEEN would have to go on without Zombie. Last week's rumor was that HALLOWEEN: H20 director Steve Miner was circling the project. Seems now we have a different name.

In a recent Variety post, Patrick Lussier the director of MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D is in negotiations to write and direct the next HALLOWEEN movie, HALLOWEEN 3D. Considering his long standing history with Dimension having edited for Wes Craven on the SCREAM movies, RED EYE and even Miner's H20, paired with the successful box office of his MY BLOODY VALENTINE remake, it comes as no surprise.

We're waiting on confirmation, but frankly... we're hoping Lussier can pull this off. Not only would they have to rush to get this movie in theaters by next summer, but... would you want to follow-up Zombie's 2 HALLOWEEN movies? We say reboot it again. Go in a whole new direction with new characters except for Michael of course. More when we hear it!


Weinstein Company/Dimension Prep New CHILDREN OF THE CORN Remake?!

Despite the fact that original producer Donald Borchers recently directed his own remake of CHILDREN OF THE CORN (debuting on SyFy September 26th), Bob Weinstein announced via Variety that his company & Dimension Films is prepping their own "re-envisioning". Ehren Kruger (SCREAM 3, THE RING, TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN) is adapting from the original Stephen King short story.

Referring to the original 1984 film, Weinstein said, "We felt the New World film was a missed opportunity. If you read the short story, it's got such a strong feeling to it and there's this religious overtone to it as well. Ehren wants to hit it hard. It's popular in Hollywood to say you re-envisioning a project but a lot of the time they're just carbon copying the original. We are bringing something new to the story."

No word on when it'll go into production, but we'll keep you posted. In the meantime, the other remake debuts on the SyFy channel on September 26th, with a DVD release set for October 6th.


New Theatrical One-Sheet Poster For LIVE EVIL!

Actor Lee Perkins gave us a sneak peek at the new theatrical one sheet poster for his latest flick LIVE EVIL. Written and directed by Jay Woelfel, the new vampire flick stars genre vets TIM THOMSERSON, KEN FOREE and TIFFANY SHEPIS along with Mark Hengst, Osa Wallander, Jeff Burr and Lee Perkins. It's playing in limited theatrical starting September 18th, followed by a video on demand AND a DVD release on November 3rd. Visit the official site: http://www.liveevilthemovie.com




Special HALLOWEEN 2 Cast & Crew Screening In LA September 9th!

Want to attend a special cast & crew screening of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2? Well, now's your chance! The event is taking place September 9th at the Muvico Theaters located at 166 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. You can order tickets on-line at www.muvico.com or by telephone at 805-496-5487.

In attendance for a special Q & A after the screening will be stars Tyler Mane, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Angela Trimbur, Jeff Daniel Phillips, along with producers Malek Akkad and Andy Gould. Details on the flier below! ENJOY!



Check out ICONS complete HALLOWEEN 2 coverage:







Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)


FRIGHT GIRL Rachel Grubb Delivers HAUNTED KIRA & WHY AM I IN A BOX!

Remember our former February 2008 FRIGHT GIRL Rachel Grubb? Well she's been busy since her FRIGHT GIRL debut and got in touch to let us know about the 2 most recent projects she's taking part in. First up, she'll be starring in a feature called HAUNTING KIRA and the most recent press release just announced Joanna Angel as a co-star. Here's the details:

Joanna Angel joins sexy cast of HAUNTING KIRA

Producers say the Princess of punk is a perfect fit for story of a ghost that has reanimated a rotting corpse and roams the streets of Las Vegas.

As if its cast wasn't hot enough, "HAUNTING KIRA" broke the news Thursday night on Twitter that Joanna Angel will be joining the independent horror film's roster.

As the head of her own adult production company (Burning Angel Entertainment), Joanna Angel has directed more than 20 films and appeared in over 60.

The award-winning pioneer and princess of punk porn joins the likes of Rachel Grubb ("Strip Club Slasher"), Kathleen Kinmont ("Bride of Re-Animator"), Monique Dupree ("Skeleton Key 2") and Donna Hamblin ("Killer Biker Chicks") in the project that was written and will be directed by special effects artist Teresa Fahs of Gorify.com fame. Also on board is Ari Lehman, who is best known as the first actor to play Jason Voorhees in the "Friday the 13th" franchise.

"Haunting Kira," which prides itself as a “Women in Horror” production, tells the story of a ghost that has reanimated a rotting corpse and roams the streets of Las Vegas.

"Could we do a Sin City zombie film without at least one porn star?" producer Chad Clinton Freeman jokingly asks. "Seriously though, Joanna Angel is a perfect fit for our film. 'Haunting Kira' is an exploration into diversity, individuality and identity and she's an entrepreneur that got where she is by doing things her own way."

Joanna will play a character named Cindy Sinn, who seduces another female character in the stall of a bar bathroom.

"As those who know my art work can attest, I'm committed to realism," Fahs said. "So when it came to casting the right actress for our hot girl-on-girl sex scene, Joanna was the natural choice. I'm delighted to be working on this project with yet another free-thinking, gutsy woman that I genuinely respect."

Specializing in parody, alt and horror, Joanna's film credits include "Porny Monster," "Repenetrator," "The XXXorcist," "Joanna's Angels," "Punk Rock Pussycat Dolls" and "L.A. Pink."

The Rutgers University graduate, who has called the Suicide Girls "the McDonald's of alt porn," most recently appeared in Sean Cain's indie horror film "Breath of Hate."

The F-Team (Fahs and Freeman) released news of Joanna joining their cast via their Twitter accounts and the film's website (www.hauntingkira.com). Fahs can be followed at http://twitter.com/gorify and Freeman can be found at http://twitter.com/pollystaffle.


On top of that, Grubb is also part of her own production company and making her directorial debut with WHY AM I IN A BOX. Details on that below:


MINNESOTA FEMALE FILMMAKERS MAKE MAJOR DEBUT

The best vampire film ("Near Dark"), the best romance ("The Piano") and the best thriller ("Ripley's Game"): What do they have in common? They're all the work of women. Lady directors can rule the world. They get cinema, the magic, the mystery of these flipbooks on speed. No matter what the menfolk say, Tinsel Town is becoming a matriarchal society.

Just to prove it right, SILENT-BUT-DEADLY PRODUCTIONS, a home-grown all female production company dedicated to women in film, is having its first premiere on SEPTEMBER 24TH at RIVERVIEW THEATER. Included in the event are the feature WHY AM I IN A BOX, Written and Directed by “13 Hours in a Warehouse” star Rachel Grubb, as well as the three shorts YOUNG EYES, A BROKEN FAMILY, and A YOUNG HEART, Directed by Brooke Lemke.

Above all, Brooke Lemke and Rachel Grubb, stars of “Cave Women on Mars” and the producers of SILENT-BUT-DEADLY PRODUCTIONS, want to do things their way. Every frame will be distinctly their own. No compromise. No masculine middle man. Nothing between their minds and the movies they want to make. WHY AM I IN A BOX concerns a lazy writer and her deranged muse. YOUNG EYES and A BROKEN FAMILY look at family dysfunction, and the dysfunction between young women and their self-images.

The duo's first three films will debut on SEPTEMBER 24th at the RIVERVIEW THEATER, doors will open at 8:45pm, and screening begins at 9:30. There will be a Q&A with the Filmmakers and Company Owners until 11:30pm.

Silent-But-Deadly Productions online: http://www.sbdproductions.com




And of course, click the image below to see Rachel Grubb's FRIGHT GIRL page:



September 05, 2009

MTV Debuts New Clip From JENNIFER'S BODY!

MTV has just debuted this new clip with a scene between Kyle Gallner and Megan Fox in JENNIFER'S BODY in theaters September 18th. Check it out below!



Check out a behind thew scenes look from ET at our previous news post HERE! There's another on-set video that we posted a few weeks back right HERE!

Check out the "PSA announcement" with Megan Fox at our previous news post HERE. The theatrical one-sheet poster is at our previous news post HERE! Watch the "red-band" trailer for JENNIFER'S BODY at our previous news post HERE and the "green-band" one HERE! The flick stars Megan Fox as the title character, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO).

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.


First Clip From George Romero's SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD!

Twitchfilm.net just debuted the first official clip from George A. Romero's latest zombie opus, SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD! Below is the description that goes along with the clip:

In a world where the dead rise to menace the living, rogue soldier Crocket (Alan Van Sprang) leads a band of military dropouts to refuge from the endless chaos. As they search for a place "where the shit won't get you," they meet banished patriarch Patrick O'Flynn (played with zeal by Kenneth Welsh), who promises a new Eden on the fishing and ranching outpost Plum Island. The men arrive, only to find themselves caught in an age-old battle between O'Flynn's family and rival clan the Muldoons. It turns out that Patrick was expelled from the isle for believing that the only good zombie is a dead zombie, while the Muldoons think it's wrong to dispatch afflicted loved ones, attempting to look after their undead kinfolk until a cure is found. But their bid for stability on the homestead has turned perverse: the undead are chained inside their homes, pretending to live normal lives - and the consequences are bloody. A desperate struggle for survival will determine whether the living and the dead can coexist.

Such apocalyptic themes have long haunted George A. Romero, much to the delight of his legions of fans. He now follows Crocket, a minor character from his last film, Diary of the Dead, to present a new doomsday scenario. In that film, Crocket made a brief appearance with his militia to appropriate the heroes' supplies at gunpoint. For Crocket's subsequent journey, Romero does something that most horror directors have neglected to do in recent years - he uses the genre to address societal issues. Romero here creates a world in which he can wrestle with the human condition while simultaneously finding new and creative ways to exterminate lurching flesh eaters.



See a slew of pictures at our previous news post HERE. Follow Uncle George Romero via Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialRomero! Also, you can keep tabs on the latest DEAD film via the official My Space page at: www.myspace.com/OfficialGeorgeRomero. See the first behind the scenes segment HERE!

Artfire Films and Romero-Grunwald Productions present “GEORGE A. ROMERO’S SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD”. A film by George A. Romero. Producer: Paula Devonshire. Executive Producers: Peter Grunwald, Art Spigel, Dan Fireman, Ara Katz, Michael Doherty, DJ Carson, Bryan Gliserman. Director of Photography: Adam Swica. Editor: Michael Doherty. Production Designer: Arv Greywal. Costume Designer: Alex Kavanagh. Composer: Robert Carli. Featuring: Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh, Devon Bostick, Kathleen Munroe, Richard Fitzpatrick.


September 04, 2009

Whoa! The Full [REC] 2 Trailer!

Whoa! The full length trailer for the eagerly anticipated Spanish sequel [REC] 2 can now be seen over on THIS website! The original [REC] served as the (practically shot-for-shot) basis of last year's QUARANTINE. The follow-up is once again directed & scripted by Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plazo. [REC] 2 is set to start hitting the festival circuit shortly. We'll keep you posted on release details when we hear 'em! See the new trailer HERE!

There's also some cool stuff over on the official Filmax website for [REC] 2. (If you can understand Spanish, of course) Check it: www.rec2lapelicula.com



Read our first look of [REC] by clicking the image below! The original [REC] comes to DVD in the US on July 14th!


ET's New Behind The Scenes Video For JENNIFER'S BODY!

Entertainment Weekly has a new behind the scenes video on JENNIFER'S BODY, which you can check out embedded below:



There's another on-set video that we posted a few weeks back right HERE!

Check out the "PSA announcement" with Megan Fox at our previous news post HERE. The theatrical one-sheet poster is at our previous news post HERE! Watch the "red-band" trailer for JENNIFER'S BODY at our previous news post HERE and the "green-band" one HERE! The flick stars Megan Fox as the title character, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO).

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.


First Official Image From SAW VI!

Ah, let the guessing game begin! Lionsgate has released the first official promotional still from SAW VI, but naturally... we have no idea what's going on in it, other then something sinister in nature! Check it out below:



Check out the latest SAW VI poster HERE. See the other theatrical poster HERE! Check out the trailer at THIS post here & the theatrical poster HERE. The awesome "motion" poster can be found at our previous news post HERE!

SAW VI hits theaters October 23rd, 2009. Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI which stars Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor.

Visit the official site: http://www.saw6film.com

September 02, 2009

13 New Images From SORORITY ROW!

Summit Entertainment has provided us with the following 13 images from SORORITY ROW. You can click on any one of them for high resolution versions. Check 'em below!














We'll have interviews with the director and cast of SORORITY ROW later in the week, so check back soon for those. In the meantime, make sure to watch the latest TV Spot at at previous post HERE. See the trailer & 1st poster at THIS post! The international poster HERE, the theatrical one-sheet poster HERE! Another poster right HERE! And the "final" one-sheet HERE!

An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version is set to open in theaters on September 11th. Stewart Hendler directed from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger and it stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher.

Kelly McGillis Joins Cast Of STAKE LAND!

Dark Sky Films and Glass Eye Pix announced today that Kelly McGillis ("Top Gun," "Witness," "The Accused") has joined the cast of the epic vampire road film "STAKE LAND," currently filming in New York and Pennsylvania.

The film, written by Jim Mickle and Nick Damici and directed by Jim Mickle ("Mulberry Street"), takes place following a global spread of vampirism. McGillis plays a nun who joins a small team of survivors (including Damici, Danielle Harris of "Halloween" and "Halloween 2" and Conor Paolo of "Gossip Girl") as they make a treacherous journey north to safety through the war-torn U.S. McGillis' character, "Sister," faces a crisis of faith during the vampire bloodshed, ultimately taking up arms to do battle with her newly formed family unit.

Says Dark Sky's EVP Greg Newman, "Jim and Nick have written a uniquely intense part for "Sister", and we are thrilled to see Kelly McGillis in the role. This is a very ambitious project, with a genuinely epic sweep, and we cannot wait to bring it to audiences next year."

The film is produced by Dark Sky Films and Larry Fessenden's Glass Eye Pix with producers Derek Curl, Peter Phok, Brent Kunkle, Adam Folk, and Fessenden, who also appears in the film. Says Fessenden, "I have been wanting to work with Jim Mickle since I saw his short films years ago. My enthusiasm for his approach to genre was peaked with MULBERRY STREET, so when we were putting together the Dark Sky Slate, Mickle was on my short list of directors. I think this one will add legions of fans."

Glass Eye Pix and MPI recently teamed up to produce Ti West's "House of the Devil," which is slated for a fall release from Magnolia pictures and "Bitter Feast," which recently wrapped principal photography.



Check out our FRIGHT exclusive interviews with both Jim Mickle and Larry Fessenden below by clicking their respective frames!

JIM MICKLE:


LARRY FESSENDEN:

RUMOR: Director Found For HALLOWEEN 3D?!

Late in the weekend, The Weinstein Company announced it's intentions to continue the HALLOWEEN franchise with HALLOWEEN 3D. And not only would they be aiming to get a 3D Michael Myers movie in theaters by next summer, but it'll be a different take from what Rob Zombie had established with his 2 HALLOWEEN flicks. In that last post, it was hinted that "the studio was in negotiations with a new director, who has experience in horror." Rumor going round through all the other horror outlets is that it may be Steve Miner.

Steve Miner is no stranger to the genre, nor to Michael Myers. He directed HALLOWEEN: 20 YEARS LATER aka H20 starring Jamie Lee Curtis. His other genre credits include the recent DAY OF THE DEAD remake, FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 and LAKE PLACID. Hell, he's got 3D experience having also directed FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3.

For now, let's consider this a rumor until confirmed, but could be interesting to see what Miner's take on Myers is, 10 years after H20. (Just... get the mask right this time, k?)


OK, For Real... The "Final" Theatrical One-Sheet Poster For SORORITY ROW!

OK... this is probably about the 3rd time I'm referring to a new SORORITY ROW poster as the "final" theatrical one sheet poster, but... Summit Entertainment keeps pumping them out! With the release date set for Friday September 11th, I'm willing to bet this is in fact the last theatrical poster you'll see for the flick. Check it out below:


We'll have interviews with the director and cast of SORORITY ROW later in the week, so check back soon for those. In the meantime, make sure to watch the latest TV Spot at at previous post HERE. See the trailer & 1st poster at THIS post! The international poster HERE, the theatrical one-sheet poster HERE! And one more poster right HERE!

An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version is set to open in theaters on September 11th. Stewart Hendler directed from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger and it stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher.


Rebecca De Mornay Is The Mother In MOTHER'S DAY!

Actress Rebecca De Mornay will take on the lead role in Darren Lynn Bousman's remake of MOTHER'S DAY says The Hollywood Reporter. "Every time you look at (Rebecca), she is on fire, and to take her to this level, which is like her role in 'Hand That Rocks the Cradle' times a thousand, is exciting," Bousman said. "She is not some Freddy Krueger or Jason, so it was important for me to get a real actress."



Bloody-Disgusting is reporting that Patrick Flueger (KILL THEORY) has also recently joined the cast. Also on board, TRUE BLOOD's Deborah Ann Woll, Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, SORORITY ROW), Alexa Vega, Jaime King (MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, THE TRIPPER), Shawn Ashmore (FROZEN), Matt O'Leary (SORORITY ROW) & Tony Nappo. Darren Lynn Bousman (helmer of the SAW sequels and REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA) directs from a script by Scott Milam. MOTHER'S DAY is based on the 1980 Charlie Kaufman movie of the same name.

You can read Briana Evigan's recent comments on her role in the flick in our previous news post HERE!

September 01, 2009

Magnolia Acquires Bong Joon-Ho's Critically Acclaimed MOTHER!

New York – August 31st, 2009 – The Wagner/Cuban Companies' Magnolia Pictures announced today that it has acquired North American rights to Bong Joon-Ho’s MOTHER, which debuted at Cannes in Un Certain Regard earlier this year to stellar reviews. Gearing up for a Bong Joon-ho retrospective, Magnolia has also acquired BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE, Bong’s 2000 debut which was previously unreleased stateside. Magnolia had a big hit in 2007 with Bong’s THE HOST, and is excited to be the American home for the filmmaker, one of the most dynamic and exciting on the world stage today.

MOTHER is a unique thriller about a mother’s primal love for her son. It stars Kim Hye-ja (in what critics are calling one of the best performances of the year) as a mother who throws herself body and soul into proving the innocence of her son who she believes to be wrongly accused of murder. The Korean selection for this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, MOTHER continues its prestigious run on the festival circuit this fall—it is an official selection in both the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. Magnolia plans on releasing the film theatrically sometime early next year.

BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE is a dark comedy about an out-of-work college professor who is driven mad by the sound of barking dogs in his apartment building, eventually resorting to kidnapping them. Never released stateside, Bong’s directorial debut is a must-see for fans as it has hints of things to come with his later works, especially THE HOST.

“We are thrilled to be in the Bong Joon-Ho business again, and to be doing our first deal with CJ Entertainment,” said Magnolia Senior Vice President Tom Quinn . “MOTHER is one of the best films of the year from one of the world’s most versatile, exciting directors, and BARKING DOGS makes a great addition to our growing library. We want to be releasing Bong’s films as long as he keeps making them.”

“I'm very thrilled that Magnolia will be distributing MOTHER to the wider audience in North America ,” said Bong. “Having previously worked with Magnolia on THE HOST, I am well aware of their love and passion for film. I hope MOTHER can once again fuel up the interest of North American audiences in Korean cinema.”

‘We are very excited to find a passionate partner like Magnolia, who successfully launched THE HOST in North America and has a real understanding of Bong’s films,” said Senior Vice President Kini S. Kim for CJ Entertainment. “With Magnolia distributing both MOTHER, and BARKING DOGS NEVER BITE, we know his unique, fun and exciting filmmaking will reach wider audiences.”



Vote Now For Spike TV's SCREAM AWARDS 2009!

Spike have opened up their page for the SCREAM 2009 awards and you can vote now for all your favorites of this past year! Vote for The Ultimate Scream, Best Horror Movie, Sci-Fi Movie, Actor, Actress, Best Ensemble, Best Director, Best Holy S***! Scene Of The Year and many, many more! Plenty of fan favorites are on the list this year - LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, DRAG ME TO HELL, WATCHMEN, STAR TREK, TRUE BLOOD, DEXTER and many more!

Vote now: http://www.spike.com/event/scream2009/

The 4th annual Scream event tapes on Saturday, October 17 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles!


SORORITY ROW's Briana Evigan Talks MOTHER'S DAY Remake!

At the recent roundtable interview for SORORITY ROW, actress Briana Evigan talked a bit about her upcoming role in the MOTHER'S DAY remake. Here's some quotes of what she had to say!

"Darren Lynn Bousman’s directing it. Jaime King is attached as the other female lead. I do not know who the mother is yet, um since we’ve been so busy (that) I haven’t heard a word. But I can tell you that this movie is sick. It’s really, really sick. But what I liked about it so much is that it’s a concept that’s way too close to home. That family means more then anything and that you’d go do absolutely anything for them. And… that’s the way my family is. God, I just pray that nothing like this would happened because we’d take care of each other. (Laughs)"

When pressed about which role she's got in this one, she said, "I’m not a part of the family in this, I’m someone who’s held hostage. I’m one of the main hostage people. So I get to be really bad-ass again and extremely 20 times more then in SORORITY ROW. I’m pretty much the tough, stonewall that everyone’s intimidated by. She’s super hot and sexy. Not slutty in anyway. We’re trying to find the fine line so that we don’t get into that pedigree at all. I’m changing my hair for it and everything, changing my appearance. I’ll have a big tattoo on my back. So it’s definitely sexy and edgy and very tough and this girl does not put up with anything, so she’s ready to fight everybody and kill everybody she needs to kill. (Laughs)"



Rebecca De Mornay was just announced as the "mother", with the rest of the cast consists of TRUE BLOOD's Deborah Ann Woll, Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, SORORITY ROW), Alexa Vega, Jaime King (MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, THE TRIPPER), Shawn Ashmore (FROZEN), Matt O'Leary (SORORITY ROW) & Tony Nappo. Darren Lynn Bousman (helmer of the SAW sequels and REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA) directs from a script by Scott Milam. MOTHER'S DAY is based on the 1980 Charlie Kaufman movie of the same name. More when we hear it!

LAKE MUNGO Joins AFTER DARK HORRORFEST 4 Line-Up!

After Dark Films have announced LAKE MUNGO as their 3rd acquisition for the upcoming HORRORFEST 8 FILMS TO DIE FOR, the 4th of the annual festival set to hit theaters on January 29th, 2010. LAKE MUNGO joins the already announced DREAD (the latest Clive Barker adaptation written & directed by Anthony Deblasi) and THE GRAVES. Here's the official press release and a pair of images:

Los Angeles, CA (August 27, 2009) — After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon has announced that After Dark has inked a deal with Arclight Films to feature Lake Mungo in it’s next incarnation of After Dark Horrorfest®: 8 Films to Die For. The supernatural mystery is written and directed by Joel Anderson making his feature debut. Talia Zucker, Rosie Traynor, David Pledger and Martin Sharpe star. Georgie Nevile and David Rapsey produced. Dana Lambert, VP of Acquisitions at After Dark brokered the deal with Arclight Films who represented the filmmakers in the negotiations.

In Lake Mungo, sixteen-year-old Alice Palmer drowns while swimming in the local dam. When her body is recovered and a verdict of accidental death returned, her grieving family buries her. The family then experiences a series of strange and inexplicable events centered in and around their home. Profoundly unsettled, the Palmers seek the help of psychic and parapsychologist, Ray Kemeny. Ray discovers that Alice led a secret, double life. A series of clues lead the family to Lake Mungo where Alice's secret past emerges.

“Joel has created an eerily crafted, suspense piece that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats and will leave them with a sense of unease for days to come.” stated Solomon. “We’re pleased to bring such an original film to audiences in the US.”

Gary Hamilton, Managing Director of Arclight Films, added, “Arclight is extremely proud of the continuing success of Joel’s film and feel that After Dark has the right vision to bring maximum success for Lake Mungo in the US market.”

After Dark Films will continue to announce their line up over the upcoming months leading up to the January 29, 2010 release. “With Horrorfest entering its fourth year, we’re pleased that we can continue to bring to our fans exciting, new films that expand the entire horror genre.” added Solomon.

Joel Anderson is repped by UTA.

After Dark Horrorfest 4 runs for one week in theatres across the United States from January 29nd – February 5th, making it the largest nationwide film festival.

After Dark Films: Founded in 2006 by film producer/director/writer Courtney Solomon and real estate and textile financier Allan Zeman, After Dark Films is a leader in independent film finance, production and acquisition of genre films for theatrical release.

After Dark is perhaps best known for its creation and execution of After Dark Horrorfest® – 8 Films to Die For® (www.horrorfestonline.com). Debuting in 2006, After Dark Horrorfest ® is a one week national film festival that celebrates all areas of the horror genre. In its first year, Horrorfest became the first film festival in history to break into the Top 10 at the national box office, grossing over $2.5 million Additionally, it reached great success with over 1.6 million DVDs currently in circulation through distribution partner Lionsgate.

After Dark's initial film release was the box office success An American Haunting (2006), written, directed and produced by Courtney Solomon. An American Haunting opened at the #2 spot in the nation, and maintained its position for four weeks. Subsequent releases include The Abandoned; Skinwalkers, starring Jason Behr, Rhona Mitra and Matthew Knight; Captivity, starring Elisha Cuthbert and directed by Oscar-nominee Roland Joffe (The Killing Fields), and Frontier(s), directed by Xavier Gens (Hitman)

Earlier this year it was announced that After Dark Films is making its first foray into television by partnering with Lionsgate and IFC to co-produce the best selling book series, Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, written by Laurell K. Hamilton.



August 30, 2009

Are You Ready For A Rob Zombie-Less HALLOWEEN 3D?! It's Coming!

Wow. That was fast and... obvious. The big winner this weekend at the box office wasn't Rob Zombie's sequel HALLOWEEN II, but rather THE FINAL DESTINATION 3D. So, fresh from that loss, Bob Weinstein from The Weinstein Company announced via the LA Times today that HALLOWEEN 3D is in development.

From the article: "Weinstein said Rob Zombie, who directed "Halloween II" and 2007's reboot of the 31-year-old horror series, won't return for "Halloween 3-D." He said the studio is in negotiations with a new director, whom he declined to name, who has experience in horror and has a "different take" on the franchise."

Well... we've never seen a HALLOWEEN flick in 3D. And it'll be nice to see a "new take" on Michael Myers after these last 2 flicks.

With a "new take" on the horizon, no word on if Scout Taylor-Compton or Tyler Mane would be returning to reprise their roles as Laurie Strode and Michael Myers respectively. Although in our recent interviews, they both seemed keen. (Check that out HERE!)

Also of note: The LA Times article lists "Summer 2010" as the release date for HALLOWEEN 3D. Considering the 3D process and the fact that no one's officially attached yet, there is NO way in hell they can make the movie in that amount of short time... but ya never know?

More when we hear it!


HALLOWEEN 2 INTERVIEWS: PART 1 - ROB ZOMBIE!

Earlier this week, ICONS OF FRIGHT was invited to join in on a series of roundtable interviews for HALLOWEEN 2. (Now playing in theaters!) We've decided to pair up the interviews in batches and offer them to you in their entirety. ('Tis the ICONS way!) Beware of major spoilers! We've done our best to mark them before you get to them, that way you can come back after you've seen the movie. Keep in mind that several journalists are asking questions here, so ICONS is credited when it's us asking. This edition features the writer/director himself, ROB ZOMBIE! Enjoy!


Rob Zombie:

What’s the fun in horror movies?

That’s funny, that was the last question they just asked me in the other room. I didn’t really have a good answer. For me, it’s just movies period. Not necessarily horror movies. I just like dark, violet material.

Why?

I don’t know why? Its funny, because I’m writing this thing about CLOCKWORK ORANGE for the DGA magazine, and I was doing some research and I found that Roger Ebert gave this movie a horrible review when it came out in 1972. And everything he said which is why he hated it is exactly why I like it. So I don’t know.


Hard childhood?

I guess, yeah. I don’t know! If you’re life is weird and fucked up, you like to see things that are weird and fucked up.

What movie scared you as a kid?

Weird things are scary when you’re a kid. I think probably the scariest thing, as stupid as it sounds was THE WIZARD OF OZ with the flying monkeys and the witch. I remember seeing that when I was really little and it still seems freaky. Seems really fucked up!

ICONS: That and WILLY WONKA scared the shit out of me.

Yeah, WILLY WONKA too! Not even like, I’d watch FRANKENSTEIN and it never seemed scary yet somehow THE WIZARD OF OZ was a freak show.


ICONS: So, HALLOWEEN 2. Obviously you had quite a time restraint to get this movie in theaters by August 28th. Hope it didn’t compromise what you wanted to do. Is the movie coming out in theaters essentially what you set out to do? Will there be a longer director’s cut for the DVD? I know there’s tons of material that didn’t make it into the theatrical cut.

Um, ya know, except for THE DEVIL’S REJECTS, I feel like everything has been compromised in some way by scheduling. Because THE DEVIL’S REJECTS was the only movie I ever made that had no release date. We worked on it and worked on it until we got it right. Or at least until we felt we got it right. We sort of looked at it and thought, ya know? There’s nothing else I want to change. There’s nothing else I want to do. Whereas, I’ve never had that luxury since. And um, I don’t know what would be different. The thing is – editing is a crucial time and when you get rushed through that process, you’re never 100 percent sure that you’ve got exactly the perfect take of every actor, or the perfect moment because there’s so much footage to go through and so you do your best to do it with the time that you have. As far as a longer cut for the director’s cut, there is another version of the movie that’s very, very different that will probably be the director’s cut. There were 2 ways we could cut the movie. The way we cut it for the theatrical, Laurie Strode’s character is the main difference in the two. (In the theatrical) She’s holding it together, getting her life together and it starts spiraling downward. In the other version, she’s an incredible mess and gets worse. She never has any good moments, she’s just messed up, she’s lashing out at everyone, she’s horrible. Messed up on drugs, she’s just completely spun out through the whole movie. It makes for a real challenging movie to watch and I feel like I don’t know if fans would’ve embraced so much darkness.


Is there still a white horse motif in that version?

Yeah, everything’s the same in that version except for her. There’s other scenes with her, and mostly with Annie. Her relationship with Annie is horrible and they’re at each other’s throats through the whole movie. They are not in the theatrical version.

What's the story with the leaked unused trailer?

The trailer that got leaked I remember really, really liking.


What was the inspiration for the white horse motif?

Well, I wanted – the horse thing, I was just trying to find some significant thing that could be a through line. It could’ve been anything, it’s not so much that that’s so significant. It had to be some minor event from young Michael Myer’s life that he has stuck in his brain. That I could then tie through to Laurie. And that just seemed like – the white horse is such a great visual image. And then when I started researching these meaning of dream type books, even though it’s a bunch of bullshit to me. They all reference this great significance with the white horse. And I put the definition at the beginning of the movie. It seemed like the perfect childlike image to carry through.


For your characters, is there an urge to get behind the violence and anger?

Well, I like making everything a bit wishy-washy in the sense that, we don’t want people to feel bad for Michael Myers necessarily, but I don’t want him to just be the “villain”. That’s why I like giving him something he didn’t have much of in the other movies is making him a character. It’s a little bit like you might feel a little bit bad because he’s this big hulking monster that’s basically still got the brain of a 10 year old boy. And who’s been locked away his whole life. Like I was saying, it’s like the FRANKENSTEIN scenario. No matter what he does, it’s still sort of this misunderstood monster scenario and I always find that more interesting. I guess with growing up with all those old movies that always had that motif to it.


This one’s more your feel. How’d the 2 differ for you?

This film to me is more like a logical follow-up to THE DEVIL’S REJECTS. Whereas HALLOWEEN the first one seemed like a weird side step, where I think because it was someone else’s material, it kinda of messed with me. I made the first half of the movie my thing, and the second half I felt well I should bring in more John Carpenter beats because that’s what people are going to be expecting. But as soon as I started doing that, I don’t think I had quite the enthusiasm for the film as I did with the new stuff, because the fun of it is creating your world and when you go ‘oh ok’, Annie Bracket and Lynda and Laurie. These are someone else’s characters. That’s why in this movie, I tried to flip them all upside down and make them my characters.


Any interest in moving away from horror?

Yeah, totally. Even after my first movie I wanted to move on. The thing is, it’s hard to get movies made. It’s virtually impossible. It’s hard to get people to green light projects, so you just sort of take them as they come and try to deal with them. I didn’t want to make HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES PART 2. So I thought I’m going to make this movie called THE DEVIL’S REJECTS and make it totally different and make it like this post-modern Western. Technically it’s a follow-up, it’s the same characters, but I had no interest in re-visiting what I’d already done. It’s sort of the same thing with HALLOWEEN II. I tried to push it away from what I had done. People come into something called HALLOWEEN expecting something.


Also coming to expect something from you as well.

Yeah, so there’s expectations on something like this.

What's next? THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO?

EL SUPERBEASTO is done. That comes out September 22nd. And that’s an animated movie that’s a comedy. It’s totally different then anything I’ve ever done. It’s sort of like X-Rated SCOOBY DOO. And it’s ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous. It’s part musical, part comedy. It’s crazy.


What scary movies do you go to see?

I don’t know. I tend to avoid horror movies at the theater, because I always think they’re going to be lousy. And my friends work on them so they’ll tell me in advance, oh man this movie’s terrible. Don’t waste your time! So it kills your excitement factor. (Laughs)

So you haven’t seen the big horror movies of the last few years like HOSTEL or SAW?

I saw HOSTEL and I saw HOSTEL PART 2. It gets weird because you’re friends with these people, so I really want to go see Eli’s movies and support Eli. SAW, I saw the first one, I haven’t seen any of the other ones. Um – It’s not really my type of thing. Even if they’re awesome. It’s just not my type of thing. I don’t know. Even if it’s 500 DAYS OF SUMMER. Everyone loves that, so I went to see that and it’s just not my thing. I thought it might be my type of thing.

But you're often paired up with those filmmakers as part of the "Splat Pack".

I don’t relate to that. I don’t want to be part of any group that’ll have me as a member. So as soon as I heard “The Splat Pack”, I was like please, kick me out of that group. If there’s one thing as a director that you don’t want to be, it’s part of a “group”. I just have an aversion to that. Same thing with music, whenever there’s a “scene”, I just don’t want to be part of a scene. Just leave me alone! That’s just my nature. It’s nothing against the people that are in that group. They’re all friends of mine & I know all of them and they’re all great. I just like to be left alone.

Is TYRANNOSAURUS REX next?

It’s a boxing movie, actually. Yeah, it’s about this guy named Rex. His nickname is “Tyrannosaurus Rex” and it’s about this washed up prize fighter who goes to prison for assaulting these guys in a bar because he’s kind of this born to loose out of control personality. And when he gets out of prison, he’s too old to box so he gets caught up in underground fighting. Because he’s so filled with rage that he can’t control himself in normal society. It’s pretty dark. That’d be a darker movie then HALLOWEEN. That might be my next movie and that’s not a horror movie.

Given your tight schedule on editing, was this movie tougher then the first HALLOWEEN?

Yeah, I will not make another movie under these circumstances, it’s just not the way to do it. When you lock into a release date and then you move the release date up by 2 months, it’s just not good. It’s good for everything but the cast, crew and people who are creatively trying to make a film. (Laughs)


Post is always the part that is rushed and the most crucial.

That’s where you make or break a film. With DEVIL’S REJECTS, we didn’t reshoot anything on that, we had limited time, that was the cheapest movie we made. But we had the time to craft it afterwords. For this one, luckily I always use the same editor and we have a really good short hand, usually he immediately gravitates towards the takes I like best so he knows & we can work really fast. But I don’t know. The problem is and everybody says it, nobody makes movies anymore, they just make schedules and budgets. They don’t make movies anymore. Unfortunately it’s so true.

A lot of filmmakers for these types of films say making these movies is very therapeutic. Is that how it is for you?

I think so. Everybody’s just so repressed, that if they could get more sex and violence into their life, they might feel happier. Not necessarily at the same time!


Can you talk about the kills in HALLOWEEN 2?

The killing I always try to keep very basic and brutal, because that’s the thing about some of these movies, they get really into concocting elaborate scenarios which make sense if that’s the movie, but for this movie it doesn’t.

Is this more intense then the first HALLOWEEN?

It might be. It’s definitely more violent I think. It’s nastier. It’s uglier and grosser.



Be sure to check out our other HALLOWEEN 2 INTERVIEWS! (Click each image below to read them!)








Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II is in theaters now!

HALLOWEEN 2 INTERVIEWS: PART 2 - SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON, DANIELLE HARRIS, BREA GRANT, SHERI MOON ZOMBIE!

Earlier this week, ICONS OF FRIGHT was invited to join in on a series of roundtable interviews for HALLOWEEN 2. (Now playing in theaters!) We've decided to pair up the interviews in batches and offer them to you in their entirety. ('Tis the ICONS way!) Beware of major spoilers! We've done our best to mark them before you get to them, that way you can come back after you've seen the movie. Keep in mind that several journalists are asking questions here, so ICONS is credited when it's us asking. This edition features all the lovely ladies of HALLOWEEN 2! Scout Taylor-Compton (Laurie Strode), Danielle Harris (Annie Brackett), Brea Grant (Mya Rockwell) and Sheri Moon Zombie (Deborah Myers). ENJOY!


Scout Taylor-Compton:

In the original HALLOWEEN series, Jamie Lee got to come back 20 years later. What’s it like for you to come back a few years later?

Our Laurie Strode is definitely different. For Jamie Lee, she revisited the character 20 years later. I felt like I created Laurie Strode in my own way and Rob’s way. And took it in a realistic way.


What do you appreciate about horror movies?

I love horror movies. I love the feeling of walking out and feeling very uncomfortable with what I just saw. I love that, that’s what horror movies are supposed to do, right?

Did growing up with horror movies, coupled with your father's profession help prepare you for HALLOWEEN 2?

Yeah, It definitely did. It helped me a lot, especially with my dad being a mortician. But it was very uncomfortable, because I was stuck in the gurney for 8 hours straight and I couldn’t move, I couldn’t get up. I’ve seen that stuff a lot and it’s truly uncomfortable.


ICONS: With the exception of the ending scene in the first movie, this one seems a lot more physically demanding of you. Was this a tougher movie to make? The 2nd one?

This one was tough, honestly. It was a lot for me to do. It was very tough emotionally. It was really, really tough emotionally. I felt like I was going crazy while filming this movie because I was always upset or sad. I felt like I was bipolar. Every time I was on set, I had to play a different feeling. So to portray that, it just took a lot out of me. Honestly, what you guys have seen, that wasn’t all of it. There’s a lot more that I put into the movie, but Rob had to tone it down a bit. Honestly it was really sad just seeing this girl go down this path and not being able to control it. It was fun.


I was always sad that she had to buy her own copy of the book.

(Laughs) Yeah, she had to pay for it. They didn’t even send her a copy!

ICONS: One of the coolest things about this movie from your perspective as an actress is playing against people like Brad Dourif, Malcolm McDowell, Margot Kidder. Great actors. Can you talk a bit about working with the other actors in this movie, people that maybe you looked up to and learned from?

Oh gosh. Nerveracking? Totally completely nervous. Totally goo-goo eyed. I envy these people, I really do. Not just the actors, but Rob. Just working with him, I’m such a fan. And to actually be a good friend of his is amazing. And working with Malcolm who’s an amazing actor. To be able to sit with him and have a normal conversation and ask him about his life and having that trust. Even with someone new like Margot Kidder, and hearing all these stories & kind of thinking “What am I getting myself into with these scenes? I’m about to do these emotional scenes and work with somebody who’s supposedly crazy!” But no, she’s so amazing. She’s really an amazing person. And we got really close actually, and we only filmed for a day and that was a lot.


ICONS: There were a couple of scenes with her, no? Because there’s only one in the final movie.

Yeah, and we did all our scenes in one day. We met the night before, and the next day we felt so comfortable with each other. She was very cool. With Brad, I just love Chucky! (Laughs) That’s always like “how’s Chucky?”

ICONS: It’s hard not to hear his voice and think of Chucky!

Exactly! I didn’t know it was him while I was filming the first one and then I found out at the premiere and then I went crazy. From then on, I’d hear Chucky anytime he spoke!


ICONS: Can you elaborate more on working with Brad and Danielle, because Brad has a lot bigger of a part in this one, he’s your surrogate father in this one. I thought he stole the movie pretty much.

Yeah, Brad is great. Um, he’s an amazing, amazing actor. He’s very dedicated to his work and you get used to that. Danielle’s great. I had a couple of tough scenes with Danielle, which were really tough to get out of. She’s just so amazing to work with and I feel like, she’s like my older sister. So it was great doing these scenes with her.

ICONS: Let’s talk about the FX, because there’s some pretty grotesque things that happen on camera. Wayne Toth told us a story how Rob didn’t tell you about the long shot of the guy getting his head crushed and then they showed it to you and you were like “Oh my God!”

I really freaked out! I thought it was a real guy! And I looked at Rob and said, “Oh my God! What did you do!” It was awful. It was a real guy and they had edited it together where all of a sudden you see Tyler big giant foot crush his face and I saw it and just jumped and freaked out! (It was a full body anamatronic) And the fact that you can’t tell the difference, bravo to Wayne Toth! (Laughs) Bravo. Every morning, I’d go in to say hi to Wayne and there’d always be a different dead body in the seat. You had to get used to that every morning. (Laughs) He’s an amazing make up artist and he did some stuff on me this time. The whole prosthetics on my hand at the beginning.


How do you move on from this being so emotional?

ICONS: RUNAWAYS!

I join a band! Playing Lita Ford. Yeah, I did THE RUNAWAYS with Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning. It’s the Joan Jett movie! That’s how I move on! That’s pretty amazing! (Laughs)

ICONS: I don’t know too much about that but did you interact with Lita Ford at all, since you’re playing her?

I didn’t really meet Lita, but Joan Jett was always there, during band practice, during the filming, she was always there. Always hanging out with us, it was great. And Cherie Curry was there.

Was that tough too?

There’s a lot of hard work, because we basically had to have band practice and we had to learn the instruments in a short amount of time. We performed for 8 hours straight. I felt like I was Rob for a second, it was crazy.

So you guys formed a real band.

Yeah, basically.

Which of the songs did you get really good at?

Um, “Cherry Bomb” of course! Come on! All of us had something to do. Dakota will blow your minds. She’s amazing in it and so is Kristen. But yeah, “Cherry Bomb” definitely. And “Queens Of Noise”. If somebody told me this 9 years ago that I’d be in a Rob Zombie film chased around by Michael Myers and then you’re going to join Joan Jett and be in THE RUNAWAYS & play Lita Ford, the lead guitarist, I would’ve thought you were crazy. It’s amazing to be able to play all these different characters and learn all these different things. I’m very lucky.

ICONS: Did you guys shoot multiple endings for HALLOWEEN 2?

Um, yeah, I think that’s out there, right? We filmed some different stuff. We did that on the first one too. You can always find ways to make it better. In reshoots. Or just different.

ICONS: Can you talk about your relationship with Tyler Mane? Because he’s scary to us but to you I’m sure he’s like a big teddy bear.

He’s like my dad! He is! I look up to that guy and he takes care of me which is great to have. He’s a really sweet & sincere guy.

Are you a fan of Danielle's other HALLOWEEN movies? HALLOWEEN 4 & 5?

Gosh who hasn’t seen 4 and 5? (Other journalists nod no) What? There’s a TV over there! We need to set you guys up right away! No, Danielle’s amazing. I think out of all the HALLOWEEN movies, I loved 4 & 5 because I related to Danielle. She’s amazing and still amazing. Like I said before, every scene that I had with her was just really emotional and acting off of her is so easy.


You had a lot of screaming to do on this one!

Oh gosh, I’m just good at screaming, I really am. I lost my voice on this one a lot. I just started talking like a man for a while. Which could be sexy! (Laughs)

Have you ever met Jamie Lee Curtis?

No! I still want to, I really do. I would love to have a conversation with her. Maybe in the future? There’s so many things that I would ask her. Honestly, I’d want to know what she thought of me portraying her character and what she thought of the movie. I put so much of her character into the first one that I’d just love to hear her input.


Can you talk about your acting process?

I don’t know if this is a good thing or a bad thing especially when I’m dealing with something where I’m supposed to be really sad, but I’m not one of those people that go off and think about something sad, and have to take like 5 minutes to get out of it. I’m not like that at all. I’m ready in 2 seconds. We’re rolling? Ok, we’re rolling. And then I’m done. It’s just really easy for me to get out of it, which is really good. I think I’d go crazy if it were the other way around.

Did you ever think you'd end up in a HALLOWEEN movie? Let alone 2 playing the character of Laurie Strode?

I had no idea I'd get to play her. My uncle would scare me with the Michael Myers mask when I was younger. And I was absolutely terrified of the movie and I never thought that I’d end up in a HALLOWEEN movie. Let alone play Laurie Strode. When I first heard about the audition, I just never thought it’d happen. I just thought it’d be so great. And I just kept getting closer and closer to it. And when I got it, I thought, “Oh my God. I’m going to be Laurie Strode.” It’s crazy to me. I never would’ve imagined.

Did you take home anything from the set?

(Smiles)

ICONS: You took home the cloths, didn't ya!

(Laughs) I got the cloths. And some of the paintings.

ICONS: Would you be game to play Laurie again should a HALLOWEEN 3 come your way?

I’d be so game. I would. I would love to develop her a little bit more. I could see a lot that I would do with her, so yeah. I’d be real excited to do it again.


Danielle Harris & Brea Grant: (Major Spoiler About Annie Brackett through-out)

ICONS: So Danielle, HALLOWEEN II. This is your 4th HALLOWEEN film!

Danielle Harris: 4th and final! (Laughs)

ICONS: Hey! Ya never know!

Danielle Harris: Right, ya never know. I’ll come back as someone else. I’ll come back as Jamie Lloyd’s mother. Well wait, that would be Laurie. I'll come back as someone else when we do HALLOWEEN 4.


ICONS: The point being that the only other person to make 4 HALLOWEEN movies is Jamie Lee Curtis. So you’re tied with her. How does it feel to be the only other person so attached with this series?

Danielle Harris: I would love to meet her one day! My boyfriend just did a movie with her the other day and I said I’d love to meet her and he’s like “Oh, I worked with her today & she’s great!” I was like you worked with her today?! Do you tell her that your girlfriend is me? And he’s like “I didn’t even think about it.” (Laughs) Thanks! I appreciate it. Maybe he could’ve set up a coffee date or something for me? I think it’s a really cool “title” I guess for lack of a better word. It’s weird. I still can’t believe I’m talking about this 25 years later! It’s good that I came back as somebody else and it was acceptable and that people dug it. And I didn’t get a lot of slack for it.

ICONS: I was really bummed they killed you off this time.

Danielle Harris: I think people are like “you’re going to live! You’re going to live!” I don’t think they’re expecting me to actually finally be dead. I’m hoping there’s going to be a little mourning! You’ll never see her in another HALLOWEEN again! I don’t know if it’s in the movie, because Rob had asked me for some Super 8 footage of me as a little girl. I don’t know, is there any footage of me as a little girl?

ICONS: I don’t think so. No.

Danielle Harris: OK, well he had asked me this to pull some stuff. I was like I don’t have Super 8 stuff but I have some VHS stuff, so my mom dug thru their crap and sent me like 10 tapes and I put them all on DVD and sent them to him. And he was going to put it in, again I haven’t seen the movie, so I guess when Brad finds me, there’s a moment where he looks up for a second while he’s taking it all in, and Rob wanted to have a clip of me as a little girl, and it might be in the director’s cut, because he thought there would not be a dry eye in the house if he put that in there. That’s such an emotional thing, he wanted to have that. You rarely feel anything when anyone dies in these movies. It’s like “That was a cool death”. You don’t really get invested in these character but I think because people have grown up with me, that it’s sort of like – as you know I had a stalker incident years ago – and people are still like “Is everything OK?” Like these guys that I’ve never met before until a conventions are like, “Is everything alright? Because I’ll kick his ass!” (Laughs) It’s like the big brother syndrome. Because they know you as a little girl and you’ve been in their house for so long over the years and they don’t want to see anything happen to you. They’ll do whatever they can to protect you, and now I’m going into this movie and knowing that he finally got me. I’m curious to see what people think.

ICONS: Well, it’s long and drawn out.

Danielle Harris: Is it long and drawn out?

ICONS: Well, the hardest part is you’re alive in Laurie’s arms for like 5 minutes when she finds you!

Danielle Harris: I love that though! Because you’re like ‘please live, please live, please live’ and you think she might. I’m done. Which is different. That scene, we made up as we went along. All I was supposed to say was “He’s in the house.” That was the only thing, that’s it. Then you’d see my head hanging out of the bathtub, and I thought we can’t go out like that. I knew I’d get shit for it. People were going to say I can’t believe that that’s how you went out. So I thought, let me out of the bathtub and let’s do it on the bathroom floor. And then with Scout, Scout and I are close. I am like her older sister. We have that relationship and someone asked me earlier how I feel about carrying the torch in these movies & the other ones. I’ve passed the torch to her. She’s got it now. So it’s nice to have that. Again it goes back to that there’s not much emotional that gets drawn out within you as an audience member, as a fan in a lot of these movies. You’re not very invested for very long. And usually the girls are dumb bitches. Most of the time! Rob sort of flips it a little bit. But these girls you really do care about because they’re smart, they’re sassy, they’re friends, they’ve got their shit together. The guys are always the dorks in his movies. It’s kind of cool to be part of that.


ICONS: For Brea, this isn’t your first genre movie, you also did MIDNIGHT MOVIE.

Brea Grant: I did a couple of low budget horror movies that no one wanted to see. Thank God!

ICONS: I’ve seen a few!

Brea Grant: Have you? What'd ya think?

ICONS: I like 'em! What was it like for you stepping into HALLOWEEN 2, were you a fan of these films?

Brea Grant: It was really exciting. I was.

ICONS: Were you really a fan?

Brea Grant: Yes! I was! I grew up watching them. I’m a horror fan and I grew up watching these movies. Honestly, FRIDAY THE 13TH was more of my scary movie that I remember forever (as a kid), and I’m still scared of Freddy Krueger BUT, HALLOWEEN - definitely watched it as a kid. Yeah, it was exciting. It’s scary to go into this film, because it already has a huge following. You don’t want to walk in and screw everything up for everybody. I’m really excited to be scaring a whole new generation of fans.


ICONS: For Danielle and Rob and everyone involved, this was their second feature together, they already had friendships, did they welcome you to the fold with open arms?

Brea Grant: They were like so cliquish, it’s unbelievable! (Laughs) Kidding! They were really nice, and everybody was really cool. And Rob is really cool. He - You don’t walk on the set & figure out what you’re doing. In rehearsals, we hung out and got to know each other.

Danielle Harris: He like hangs out with you while they’re setting up which I’ve never had any other director ever do. I remember the first day on set, Scout and I were sitting together and we had just blocked a scene and he came over and sat across from us and just started talking to us about My Space or Facebook or something like that. I thought I can’t believe we’re sitting here and talking and just sort of gossiping! (Laughs) This is the weirdest thing. He wants to just talk and hang out. He knows what he wants, he comes in, he tweaks stuff, he does stuff and then you’re ready to roll.


What’s he like as a director?

Brea Grant: On this movie essentially, we'd show up and these are the scenes we’re supposed to be doing. You go in and you think you’re doing these scenes and then you walk in and he gives you pages and they’re different scenes. And that’s what you’re actually doing today because he rewrote them all last night at 4 in the morning! And so, it’s a different style of shooting but it was really fun. You get to hang out. You kind of get to play and he puts things you said earlier that day in there.

Danielle Harris: And then he screws with you too. In the last HALLOWEEN, I put on my cheerleading jacket & you guys probably never saw this, but on the back of it, it says munchkin in big letters. (Laughs) And then he had my boyfriend calling me “munchy”. He told him to do it while we were having out little sex scene. So I was like ‘seriously, Rob? People are going to be calling me munchy forever now!’ And this time around, it’s not in the movie, Sheri asks young Michael Myers “Why didn’t you kill her last time?” And he says, “Because she’s just so small.” And I get these pages thinking ‘Oh Rob! Seriously?’ What in the hell! People are going to give me such crap! Then I was supposed to have a boyfriend in HALLOWEEN 2, and this great actor flies out for the shoot and I’m looking at all these pages and I go to Rob, ‘I just don’t think, now that we’ve created these characters through out the process of shooting, Annie’s not ready to have a boyfriend yet. She stays in the house, she doesn’t put on make-up. I just wouldn’t have a man 2 years later after what happened to my last boyfriend. I just don’t buy it.’ So he said, ‘Alright. I’ll send him back.’ And I was like ‘No, this guy’s here’ and I hate to be the one to make that decision! Like this actor flies all the way out to Georgia to shoot, probably already telling all his friends that he’s doing HALLOWEEN 2 and then he gets axed the moment he gets there? So, Rob asked me ‘What do you want him to be?’ And I thought, maybe some guy that my Dad sends to keep me company but he’s this big dork. Like something like that. So we started riffing on that and we shot like 7 or 8 scenes with this guy. It’s all cut out of the movie because it just didn’t work. But he’s a comic book geek that keeps trying to get me to go to a horror movie convention. And all I’m doing is going ‘yeah, dude, I’m not into it. Horror conventions are cool for you, but not for me.’ So Rob’s kind of mocking me a little bit at the same time. Because the fans will come to see me at a lot of the conventions and be like ‘Hey! So you think I’m a dork? What’s up with that?’ So Rob has that fine line of finding the humor in things and puts little subliminal messages in there.

Brea Grant: Yeah, I don’t know if you can even see it, but during the whole movie I have a vegan tattoo on my arm, and I am vegan so I think it was a knock at me. (Laughs)


Since you did the original HALLOWEEN series and now you’re doing this one, how is Michael Myers different?

Danielle Harris: He’s twice the size! (Laughs) He’s bigger, the knife is bigger. Everything is just bigger and badder! Times have changed. It’s been a long time, it’s been 20 years. So it’s just – it’s funny after I did the other one, I was having a really tough time as an actress shaking it off. They shot for 4 or 5 days with the love scene through to my death. It was a lot of little pieces, and I was getting in my car a few days later and I was still feeling this weird feeling. As an actor, you’re done, you think that was my job and now I can separate from reality and working. And I just couldn’t do it. I wondered what the hell was wrong with me? Plus, it’s HALLOWEEN too. I realized that was the first time I’d ever been touched by Michael. Michael Myers never touched me as Jamie. He never got me, ever. So no wonder it was so much harder for me & I’ve never been attacked before. So it’s weird. In the script there was no scene between Michael Myers and Annie. I thought if I’m going to go out, I gotta go in a scene with Michael, & he’s got to get me at some point. I can’t not have a scene with Tyler the entire movie, that’s just nuts. It’s bad enough I don’t have a scene with Malcolm either! I spend so much time with Loomis in the other ones. So, at least Rob agreed and said, absolutely we have to put that in there. We wrote that on the fly.

And you’re still playing a teen in these movies, that’s so awesome.

Danielle Harris: (Laughs) You can thank my mother! Good genes! It’s weird, I can’t believe I’m here in this interview talking about it 20 years later, I can’t believe I’m playing 19 when I’m 32 years old. And with Scout & I, people think we’re similar and I’m 12 years older then her. Brea and I are closer in age.


Sheri Moon Zombie:

ICONS: Were you surprised when Rob told you you'd be returning for HALLOWEEN 2?

Yes! Well, I read the script, one of the first incarnations that he was writing, and I though how’s this going to work? I know I’m going to get cut out! I don’t see how this is going to work. It seemed so separate. And even when we were filming, I really felt like wow, I don’t have the vision that he has. He knew how he was going to make it all come together so, yeah, I think it worked.

Why was it important to have Michael’s mom back?

Well, if you asked me that before Rob wrote the script, I’d say, egh, not really. (Laughs) But it’s Rob’s writing, he wrote the story. You get more into Michael’s mind by seeing Deborah through his eyes. It’s really twisted, because he’s essentially mentally stunted at the age of 10 or 11, and it just gives more insight into the workings of Michael Myers.


Did you have influence on how Deborah appears in this movie?

Not when he’s writing, but when we’re rehearsing or I’m on set, we discuss things, as he does with any other actor.

What are the merits of horror films?

Somebody just said to me the other day that women are the number one horror fans, and I was kind of shocked by that. When I sit and watch a horror movie, I’m always blocking my eyes. It’s not the first type of film that I’d go see. Um, I like old horror movies that are character driven. I’m not into the slasher stuff. I loved and to this day I still can’t watch AMITYVILLE HORROR by myself or THE SHINING by myself. I loved INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. And FRANKENSTEIN. And DRACULA and KING KONG. I like those types of horror movies.

Do you and Rob watch horror movies on the couch?

We watch all types of movies at home and if we’re watching a few comedies in a row, and we’re just watching light hearted movies, a few days will go by, which is what we like to watch because our days get so stressful sometimes, that we just want to read and laugh at the end of the day. But we watch all different types. We don’t fight about what we’re going to watch. (Laughs) Unless he’s watching boxing, I’ll go do something else. I’m not a big fan of boxing.

ICONS: You shot a few sequence with Daeg Faerch before Chase Wright Vanek came on board. Can you talk about working with Chase as the new young Michael Myers?

We actually shot one scene, which was a film test with Daeg one day in Georgia, we were trying to cheat the furniture to make him look smaller and it just wasn’t working. He’s going to be a big boy, just like Michael Myers! Um, but yes, Daeg is a very mature kid and understood and took it like a man. And working with Chase, we found Chase and he just had that angelic face, just like Daeg had and I think he worked out great. We bonded and had a great time.


How do you deal with horror stuff around children?

We shot some scenes in the strip club in Georgia, and it was a skanky, skanky real strip club in Georgia, they went and cleaned it out the night before and I heard all these horrific thing they found on the floor. When we were filming a scene there, there was a naked girl in the scene, so under Chase’s clown mask, they put tape over the eyes, so he couldn’t take a peek. He’ll see the scene at the premiere! (Laughs) He was not allowed to see the naked woman. But Chase was really into it. He was like, ‘Can I smash somebody’s head?’ Daeg was the same way in the first one. He was so excited to grab a baseball bat. Little boys, ya know?

ICONS: I know by shooting the first one in Pasadena, people were always crashing the set. How was shooting in Georgia different?

Well believe it or not, down in Georgia, when we were filming scenes in town squares and doing outdoor locations, and even in the fields, people that lived in the farms would come out, and they would put up a little barricade and just watch. They’d get all excited when they saw Tyler or somebody walk by. It was fun. We didn’t have the big crowds like we did in Pasadena, but it’s cool to have people come out to see it. I would find it tremendously interesting if I weren’t in it. On my day off I don’t want anything to do with on the set!

This feels more like a Rob Zombie film. Did he have more control on this one as opposed to the first film?

Well, I think he had some limitations with the first one because he was playing off of John Carpenter’s original. Rob loved shooting the first third of the first movie. He felt that was his own and he got to establish a lot of the characters and for this one he feels it’s his own, because he didn’t have any limitations or anything. I think he’s happier with it. He does feel that it’s more of his own.


How’d you like wearing the white dress?

Ya know, I loved the white dress for the first 2 weeks. And then, I was like ugh, getting sick of it. And then I got to wear the black dress and I was thrilled to wear that and yeah. I have one of them. It was a beautiful dress.

You do a lot of movies with Rob, what else are you working on?

Well, right now I’m taking a break but generally I have a clothing business called TOTAL SKULL and you can go to totalskull.com and buy toys for girls and guys. Rock n’ roll stuff. And I voiced one of the characters Suzi X for Rob’s THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO, which comes out September 22nd. It’s a sexy, raunchy Rated R animated movie. That was a lot of fun so I can’t wait to see that.

How’d you meet Rob?

We met through a mutual friend over a decade ago. A long time ago.

ICONS: I was wondering if you could elaborate on this one cool sequence in the new movie. It’s one of the dream sequences where it’s the last supper and you see all these Halloween-esque characters at the table that are all in Michael’s head. Can you talk about filming that?

That was very elaborate and it was the last day of shooting. Rob had this idea for this dream sequence and once again, it seemed like something that was so separate from the movie that I thought ‘How is that going to work?’ And so, part of my world, Deborah’s world – and um, I think for him that was really important to show because it helps you to understand Michael Myers more. For fans of Michael Myers, if you want to understand his brain and how he’s working and you love the character, then you get that from those types of scenes.

ICONS: It seems like a warped version of how Michael sees Halloween because they’re all Halloween-esque characters.

Yeah. The weird pumpkinhead’s that are totally freaky looking and his sister laying out on the table, it works.


Have you watched the original HALLOWEEN’s to prepare for these?

I’ve seen the first one, John Carpenter’s. I would watch it on Halloween every few years. John Carpenter’s a great guy. I mean, it’s such a different pace to Rob’s. It’s such a slow moving movie. Which is great, that’s why people loved it, it is what it is. It’s just different from Rob’s. There’s nothing wrong with that. Now, so what are we up to? 15 Halloween movies?

Would Rob come back for HALLOWEEN 3?

Is he saying no to PART 3? Yes, but to you guys that probably means nothing! (Laughs) Yeah, I think he now has a sense of finality with it. He didn’t want somebody to take his vision from the first one and ruin it and wash it down and have it go straight to video. He wanted to have a sense of completion with it. He says he has that now.

TYRANNASAURUS REX might be next for Rob. Do you know what your part would be in T-REX?

Um, no. It’s up in the air. Honestly, I haven’t read the script in such a long time, I’d have to refresh myself. Hopefully it’ll get made next.


Be sure to check out our other HALLOWEEN 2 INTERVIEWS! (Click each image below to read them!)








Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II is in theaters now!

HALLOWEEN 2 INTERVIEWS: PART 3 - TYLER MANE, MALCOLM MCDOWELL!

Earlier this week, ICONS OF FRIGHT was invited to join in on a series of roundtable interviews for HALLOWEEN 2. (Now playing in theaters!) We've decided to pair up the interviews in batches and offer them to you in their entirety. ('Tis the ICONS way!) Beware of major spoilers! We've done our best to mark them before you get to them, that way you can come back after you've seen the movie. Keep in mind that several journalists are asking questions here, so ICONS is credited when it's us asking. First up? How 'bout Michael Myers and Dr. Loomis? Enjoy!

Tyler Mane:

Did you need any help lifting the car?

Um, I practiced on weekends. It was a lot of fun! No, I had a little assistance… but it looks pretty cool doesn’t it?

Was it a crane underneath that was removed?

Well… I’m not going to tell you how we did it! Movie magic.


ICONS: Can you talk about the character of Michael Myers in this one? You probably had an inkling you were going to come back and do another one....

I was signed to another one.

ICONS: But what’s cool is you’re more of a character then Michael’s ever been in any of the other movies. I love the half mask. It’s great to be able to have you wear the mask and yet see your face at the same time. How’d you approach this version of Michael Myers?

I knew it was going to be different, because the first one followed the HALLOWEEN story and I knew Rob was going to have a little bit more free reign with this one and I was excited to see what he’d come up with. And it turned out really well.


ICONS: Did he give you a heads up to start growing the beard in advance?

Um, I might’ve gotten a call. (Laughs)

How grueling is it making this kind of movie?

It’s very physically exhausting. I mean, at the end of the day if you have to kill somebody 10 times, especially the way we do it in this movie. Like in the nurses scene. I stick her a few times. And then the last stick, I just looked up and said, ‘Rob, I’m done!’ (Laughs) And he said, ‘I like it! It’s good!’ But yeah, it’s very physically demanding and intense. At the end of the day I had to unwind with a cigar and a glass of wine.


Does the mask start to stink after you sweat in it for a while?

No, it was taken care of very well. I was very appreciative of that extra opening though! It let air move in a little better then the last version.

Are you a horror film fan at all? And how did this change your look on them?

I was not really into horror films all that much, because when JAWS came out, I was a really young kid and after seeing that, I didn’t want to go in the bathtub let alone the beach! So, I gradually have come to appreciate them since taking on the role of Michael Myers.

What appeals to you in horror?

What I like to see and it’s sad to say, but I like to see the dirty kills. The very realistic kills, because in a lot of horror movies you go ‘no way that would ever happen’. And the one thing I said if I was going to be doing this is that I wanted the kills to be more realistic and dirty. If you see any of those shows on death, there’s a definite aftermath. We’re making movies here and it’s all pretend but it does happen in the real world. If you see those shows, there’s a definite aftermath that is left behind and that is what is shown in this HALLOWEEN. Like a crime scene.


More realistic the scarier.

This HALLOWEEN is definitely not your typical cookie-cutter horror film. I call it more of a Greek tragedy because everyone is a tragedy and no one comes away unscathed one way or another. Everybody’s lives has changed. By the end of it – I felt like I was run out. This was the first movie that I’d ever done where at the end of it, I said I’ve got to see it again. It’s just that intense.

What’d you think of the white horse motif? (In the film, Deborah Myers appears to Michael with a white horse. Young Michael Myers speaks to her.)

I saw the white horse in person! That’s a big ass horse! (Laughs) It is a symbol to him of the white horse given to him by his mother. I mean, that is what Michael Myers draws to. When he gets out of the crash, he thinks he sees his mother and the little white horse. You’ve probably had toys as a kid that mean something to you, like a toy car or a little motorcycle or something. And that’s exactly what’s going on with Michael Myers.


Favorite kill in HALLOWEEN 2?

It’s hard to say. The rednecks got it pretty good. The nurse got it real good. Danielle put up a hell of a fight. So it’s hard to say. Each one has their own separate little thing to it.

ICONS: How collaborative are orchestrating the kills between you, Wayne Toth and Rob Zombie? Do you guys talk about it & try to put a little more into each one?

Yeah, when you’re filming something like that you have to take a look at it and see – sometimes you have to change the angle or the movement, because sometimes a realistic movement doesn’t play as well as a little tweak here or there. (For the camera) So it’s very collaborative. And you do it, you see playback and for me, I look at it and go ‘what if I do this? Would you get what you’re looking for?’ And we give it a shot. So it’s very collaborative.

Have you ever met Derek Mears who recreated Jason Voorhees?

Derek Mears and I are buddies. And we live about a block and a half away from each other. He’s a great guy.

Fan reaction to your Michael Myers?

Overall, it’s been really great. People were a little skeptical at first with the first movie, but since they saw it and seeing how I played Michael Myers, they’ve been very receptive.


How’d you feel when Rob first called you about playing Michael Myers?

To tell you the truth, I was up in Canada getting ready to talk to producers and the phone rang and it was Rob and he says, “Hey, I want you to play Michael Myers” in HALLOWEEN and I said, “Rob… I don’t want to be the guy with the hockey mask.” (Laughs) “Dude… wrong mask!” So that shows you what I knew about it. I’d seen the original HALLOWEEN when I was younger, but I’ve enjoy doing it now.

ICONS: Did you go back and watch the previous films to see how other people portrayed Michael Myers?

Oh yeah. I’ve seen all of them except for 3 where Michael doesn’t appear. I’m definitely the tallest Michael. Well, all the other Michael Myers' were very one dimensional characters. I wanted to give Michael Myers the depth that he deserved and that came from all my research because if you look at any serial killer, they could walk out into the street and no one would think they’d be capable of doing what they’d done. I wanted to bring that to it. So to bring the physicality to this movie and different moods to it, gives it a whole lot more.

I noticed a lot of audible grunts in the new movie. Don't remember that in the first, but was that something you added?

It was there (in the first HALLOWEEN), we did the ADR for the 1st one, but the ones we did on the day, like when I stabbed the nurse it was pretty intense. That’s what Rob & I brought to it. You would be doing something like that if you were stabbing someone like that.


ICONS: I think besides George Wilbur, you’re the first actor to play him more then once. Would you do it again should the opportunity come?

(Pause)

ICONS: How 'bout this... Are you obligated to play him again?

No, I signed on for 2. I did the 2. But it’s hard to say. I’d have to see who’s doing it. And just see which way we wanted to take it. It’s kind of going to be hard to carry on from this one, and … if Michael Myers is going into space, well, I ain’t going! (Laughs)

ICONS: Did you guys shoot multiple endings? I thought I saw a little something on set that was different then what's in the movie.

Well there were parts from what you saw used. When you shoot something, you’re always shooting different things and you have to add to it and work out the way you wanted it to originally come out.

(SPOILER ALERT)

ICONS: I'm not one of those fans that cries blasphemy at the idea of your Michael talking. I know you said the word "Boo" in the first one. And I'm pretty sure I heard you say something on set for this one. So did you film stuff of Michael talking?

Well, hey, you have to realize you’re doing several takes. And it was probably Malcolm screwing with me, and I just screamed out “die”! “Die already!” I think he wanted a Shakespearean death and we were like no he’s just going to die!

(END SPOILER)

What’s next for you?

I’m starting up Mane Entertainment and my first project is sort of along these same lines, it’s a horror/thriller called PENANCE LANE. And hopefully we’ll be filming that this winter. I’m producing it and going to be in it. I play a con that gets out of prison, and he goes around on a mission to this house and people turn out to be different then they appear – it’s got a lot of twists and turns.

What's your favorite horror movie of the last 3 years or so?

Last few years? HALLOWEEN and HALLOWEEN II. Wait – can’t be those? THE SHINING is my favorite. Although that’s not recent. But it is classic!


Malcolm McDowell:

What's the attraction to horror for most people?

I think people just love to be scared but know that they’re safe really. They love the thrill to be frightened. Personally I find them incredibly boring but that’s just me. As an individual. I’m not a great fan of horror films, but people love ‘em. They’re big genre movies. These horror conventions are just jammed with people that love ‘em. Rob’s a good director so that helps. It’s nice if you get a good director to do it. I haven’t seen this one and apparently it’s a bit different.


Were you able to be collaborative about Loomis this time out?

Yes, I wanted to bring a bit of comedy to it. I got bored playing the other Loomis, we just completely changed the character arbitrarily. I just got bored.

How's Loomis different this time? He's kind of a jerk this time.

It was dictated not by his success but more by his near death experience. I thought if somebody is that close to death from this big, raging, bulky guy and um – I mean then I think you’d be pissed off. So I decided to play it that way, which was fun. I had this wonderful actress Mary Birdsong who played my publicist & she was great. We were able to sort of improvise it. Which was great. I don’t know if a lot of it made it into the film, but we had a lot of fun making it.


Have you seen the first HALLOWEEN you did a lot? Do you watch your movies?

Yeah, I watched the first one once. I saw it at the premiere, I’ll probably never see it again. I don’t watch any of my films more then once. If there’s a premiere, if there’s not I never see them at all. I would say there’s a good 20 films I’ve made that I’ve never seen.

Like?

I don’t know! I’ll meet someone in the cast and they’ll say ‘we were in blah blah blah together’ and I don’t even remember being in that movie? I do too many movies. The good ones I remember.

Have you seen CLOCKWORK ORANGE more then once?

Oh yeah, I remember that one! (Laughs) Of course I’ve seen that one more then once, it’s a classic. But I have to go back every 10 years to see it again because there’s always some big thing going on so I’m invited to sit there, because it’s rude if I tip toe out. People will go ‘he’s leaving!’ So I sit there and watch it. It’s coming up again, I’ve got to sit through the damn thing again. The 40th anniversary is coming up.


Does it take on new meaning over the years?

Well, it takes on new meaning for the new audiences that find it. The kids, they love that film. It is a remarkable film. I got very lucky with that, so um, it’s a great film and as you say, it holds up. Of course it is about a timeless subject. Which is great, the brilliance of Burgess, plus Kubrick – it’s a great film really, the essence. Last time I saw it was around 5 years ago at the Egyptian theater. Now I got this email asking if I’d go back to the Egyptian since they’re going to screen it again. I don’t know why they’re going to when they showed it 5 years ago! But anyway, I’ll probably go back, because it’s nice – films like that, or the Lindsay Anderson films are so great. It’s nice to see them occasionally although I wouldn’t want to – I mean, my kids, they’ve never seen them. They’ve seen CLOCKWORK ORANGE. My older kids. My daughter called me when she went to college, she goes, “Dad! Um, I’ve been into a few dorms of my friends and … there’s posters of you up on them!” She had no idea. She had never seen the film.

How old were they when they saw A CLOCKWORK ORANGE?

My daughter was in college so she was 18. My son saw it when he was 20. So I think the boys can kind of take it. Maybe. I don’t know. I kept saying, ‘No, you’re far too young. You can’t see that one.’

What’s scary to you?

Well, it’s horror but it’s horror of the mind. Psychological horror. It’s much more affective in a way. Psychological stuff – when you get into a character that can be very disquieting. Yeah, that was… of course, the whole thing has changed. The meaning of the movie (CLOCKWORK ORANGE) has changed so much over the years. When it first opened, it was a big scandal. This really violet film, it’s not really violet today. People just couldn’t get past the violence at all when it opened. I mean, people were running out of the theater and throwing up in the lobby. Rob – he’s certainly a great talent and very interesting, and I think he tried to do something different with this film. Well, what do you want to see? The same old boring HALLOWEEN again and again? So, just put it on repeat and sit there watching the same damn movie.

Considering the ending of Rob's first HALLOWEEN, did you think you could come back?

Of course! (Laughs) I’ll be back for the 3rd one! Even though I know I lost my head! Who cares? It’s not real.


ICONS: This was your 2nd feature length with Rob, so how’d this differ from the first time out? Was it easier considering you've developed a friendship and rapport since the first?

Well, yeah – Absolutely. Rob and I are good friends. He was a little more harassed by the studio people this time. They were cutting days and pretty much driving him nuts. I felt bad for him because he was under a lot of pressure. But he stuck to his guns and did what he wanted. I think so, because they were coming down on budget and going crazy and blah blah blah. That’s the film business.


ICONS: Can you talk about shooting in Georgia? It was some cold nights out there!


Yeah! There were cold nights in good old Georgia. I quite enjoyed it, I thought that Georgia was quite a nice state. I hadn’t really been anywhere outside of Atlanta. And to actually get into the countryside and the small towns, east of Atlanta. I thought they were very beautiful and terrific and good golf courses, of course. That’s what’s important to me. The food? Heart attack waiting to happen. Couldn’t live there, but no, I mean once in a while it was great. I think Georgia is a beautiful state, I really do. And the people were very nice, I had a great time. A lot of fun.

Do you consider yourself American or an Englishman?

I don’t consider myself an American or an Englishman to be honest. I consider myself a Californian. (Laughs) I feel more of a Californian then I do an American and an Englishman. California is of course a huge state. My kids are American because they were born here.

ICONS: Can you talk about the Weird Al scene in HALLOWEEN 2? It's one of the highlights of the whole film.

He is great! I don’t know how it happened, he came down. I’d never really heard about him. Weird Al, I didn’t know who he was, but I loved working with him. The whole thing where I’m getting pissed off was so perfect. It was all improvised. Like when I called him “Mr. Weird”. I thought, well his name is Weird Al, so I guess I’ll call him Mister Weird. I don’t know! He goes “zapped!” He does something weird, and I said, ‘how the hell do you think you are?’ It was just great. Of course, they paired down the scene we had together but it was great fun working with him. He’s a terrific guy. We had so much fun doing that. It was shot in half a day, the whole thing.



Be sure to check out our other HALLOWEEN 2 INTERVIEWS! (Click each image below to read them!)








Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II is in theaters now!

August 28, 2009

New Trailer For THE DESCENT: PART 2!

IGN debuted the brand new trailer for THE DESCENT: PART 2 which you can check out embedded below! Directed by Jon Harris (who edited the first DESCENT), the sequel to Neil Marshall's cult classic stars Shauna MacDonald (reprising her role as Sarah), Natalie Mendoza, Gavan O'Herlihy, Joshua Dallas and Anna Skellern.



THE DESCENT: PART 2 debuts later this weekend at the UK FRIGHTFEST and then in UK cinemas on December 4th. No word yet on a US release but we'll keep you posted!






Next For Rob Zombie? Remaking THE BLOB!

I actually had to triple check this story because it just seemed so out of left field! Variety is reporting that Rob Zombie's next feature will be a remake of THE BLOB!?! Of course, THE BLOB is the 1958 classic that launched the career of actor Steve McQueen and was later remade (brilliantly I might add) in 1988 by Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont. Why remake it again?

The Variety article says, "In the original, an object from space crashes into a field, containing a red blob-like substance that absorbs the humans it contacts and grows exponentially. While Zombie was a fan of the original, his version will be much different.

`My intention is not to have a big red blobby thing, that’s the first thing I want to change,' Zombie said. `That gigantic Jello-looking thing might have been scary to audiences in the 1950s, but people would laugh now. I have a totally different take, one that’s pretty dark.'"

(Hey, a kid gets eaten in the 1988 version. THAT one's scary, damn it!)

The article continues, "`I’d been looking to break out of the horror genre, and this really is a science fiction movie about a thing from outer space,' Zombie said. `I intend to make it scary, and the great thing is, I have the freedom once again to take it in any crazy direction I want to. Even more than `Halloween,' where I had to deal with accepted iconic characters like Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. `The Blob’ is more concept than specific storyline with characters, so I can go nuts with it.'"

Zombie will produce with Genre Company’s Richard Saperstein and Brian Witten, original `Blob' producer Jack H. Harris, and Judith Parker Harris of Worldwide Entertainment Corporation.


 

Rob Zombie Talks Alternate Director's Cut Of HALLOWEEN 2!

We recently sat down for a roundtable interview with Rob Zombie to discuss all things HALLOWEEN 2 and among one of the topics that came up was the "unused" trailer, which features snippets of footage NOT in the final theatrical version. Considering the time restraints on the editing process, I asked Zombie if the version of HALLOWEEN 2 opening in theaters this weekend was his complete vision, or if there was a longer or alternate "director's cut" with more of the stuff from the trailers. Here's what he had to say:

"The thing is – editing is a crucial time and when you get rushed through that process, you’re never 100 percent sure that you’ve got exactly the perfect take of every actor, or the perfect moment because there’s so much footage to go through and so you do your best to do it with the time that you have."

"As far as a longer cut for the director’s cut, there is another version of the movie that’s very, very different that will probably be the director’s cut. There were 2 ways we could cut the movie. The way we cut it for the theatrical, Laurie Strode’s character is the main difference in the two. (In the theatrical) She’s holding it together, getting her life together and it starts spiraling downward. In the other version, she’s an incredible mess and gets worse. She never has any good moments, she’s just messed up, she’s lashing out at everyone, she’s horrible. Messed up on drugs, she’s just completely spun out through the whole movie. It makes for a real challenging movie to watch and I feel like I don’t know if fans would’ve embraced so much darkness."

"Everything’s the same in that version except for her. There’s other scenes with her, and mostly with Annie. Her relationship with Annie is horrible and they’re at each other’s throats through the whole movie. They are not in the theatrical version."

So we can probably look forward to a DVD with an alternate, "darker" cut. I'm not sure I myself as a fan could embrace the idea of Laurie Strode being unsympathetic, which is what the above scenario sounds like to me. While brief, I appreciated her estranged relationship with Annie in the theatrical cut of HALLOWEEN 2.

More interviews later today!


HALLOWEEN II 5th TV spot is HERE. 4th TV spot is HERE. 3rd TV spot can be viewed HERE. See the 2nd TV Spot at our previous news post HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as the 1st TV Spot right HERE! Behind-the-scenes video can be found right HERE.

Click the following image for an ICONS exclusive pic of Michael Myers:



Make sure to check out the first trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II is now playing!!!

Would Laurie Strode & Michael Myers Be Game For HALLOWEEN 3?

We recently sat down with both Scout Taylor-Compton and Tyler Mane for HALLOWEEN 2 roundtables (look for those later today) and chatted to both about portraying their iconic characters. Scout still gushes over getting the opportunity to play Laurie Strode:

"I had no idea I'd get to play her. My uncle would scare me with the Michael Myers mask when I was younger. And I was absolutely terrified of the movie and I never thought that I’d end up in a HALLOWEEN movie. Let alone play Laurie Strode. When I first heard about the audition, I just never thought it’d happen. I just thought it’d be so great. And I just kept getting closer and closer to it. And when I got it, I thought, 'Oh my God. I’m going to be Laurie Strode.' It’s crazy to me. I never would’ve imagined."

Would she be game to come back for HALLOWEEN 3 and give Laurie Strode one more chance?

"I’d be so game. I would. I would love to develop her a little bit more. I could see a lot that I would do with her, so yeah. I’d be real excited to do it again."

As for Tyler Mane, he's the only other actor besides George Wilbur to portray Michael Myers more then once. When asked about coming back for a HALLOWEEN 3, he paused and thought about it for a moment. Further pushing, I asked if he's "contractually obligated" to come back?

"No, I signed on for 2. I did the 2. But... it’s hard to say. (Pause) I’d have to see who’s doing it. And just see which way we wanted to take it. It’s kind of going to be hard to carry on from this one, and … if Michael Myers is going into space, well, I ain’t going! (Laughs)"

Check back later today for more HALLOWEEN 2 interviews!


What's ROB ZOMBIE'S TYRANNOSAURUS REX About?

In our recent roundtable chat with Rob Zombie about HALLOWEEN II, the subject of his much teased about film TYRANNOSAURUS REX came up. And to our surprise, he was for the first time fairly open on what that movie will be about.

"It’s a boxing movie, actually," says Zombie. "Yeah, it’s about this guy named Rex. His nickname is “Tyrannosaurus Rex” and it’s about this washed up prize fighter who goes to prison for assaulting these guys in a bar because he’s kind of this born to loose out of control personality. And when he gets out of prison, he’s too old to box so he gets caught up in underground fighting because he’s so filled with rage that he can’t control himself in normal society. It’s pretty dark. That’d be a darker movie then HALLOWEEN 2. That might be my next movie."

Might being the key word. It was just announced that Zombie will next be tackling a 2nd remake of THE BLOB. (Another news post on that in a bit.)

Look for the rest of our HALLOWEEN 2 interviews later today! HALLOWEEN 2 is now playing in theaters!


Revised SHUTTER ISLAND Trailer! Now Opens February 19th, 2010!

SHUTTER ISLAND, Martin Scorsese's latest thriller starring Leonardo Dicaprio has been pushed from October 2nd to February 19th, 2010! Below we've got the new revised trailer reflecting the new release date. Have a peek again! This is Scorsese's first genre related pic since CAPE FEAR!



From Oscar®-winning director Martin Scorsese, “Shutter Island” is the story of two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the coast of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island’s fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Patricia Clarkson, Jackie Earle Haley & Max von Sydow. (Actually, it's being called a "drama"!)


New "Motion" Poster For PANDORUM!

Overture Films has released this new "motion" poster for their upcoming movie PANDORUM, which opens in theaters September 25th, 2009! Check it out below!



In PANDORUM, Dennis Quaid (Vantage Point, The Express) and Ben Foster (3:10 to Yuma, Alpha Dog) join Cam Gigandet (Never Back Down, Twilight), Cung Le (Tekken, Fighting), newcomer Antje Traue, and director Christian Alvart (Antibodies) to tell the terrifying story of two crew members stranded on a spacecraft who quickly – and horrifically – realize they are not alone. Two astronauts awaken in a hyper-sleep chamber aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft. It’s pitch black, they are disoriented, and the only sound is a low rumble and creak from the belly of the ship. They can’t remember anything: Who are they? What is their mission? With Lt. Payton (Quaid) staying behind to guide him via radio transmitter, Cpl. Bower (Foster) ventures deep into the ship and begins to uncover a terrifying reality. Slowly the spacecraft’s shocking, deadly secrets are revealed…and the astronauts find their own survival is more important than they could ever have imagined.


August 26, 2009

JENNIFER'S BODY: ON THE SET Video!

Yahoo has debuted a behind the scenes video from the set of JENNIFER'S BODY. Check it out below!



Check out the "PSA announcement" with Megan Fox at our previous news post HERE. The theatrical one-sheet poster is at our previous news post HERE! Watch the "red-band" trailer for JENNIFER'S BODY at our previous news post HERE and the "green-band" one HERE! The flick stars Megan Fox as the title character, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO).

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.

ZOMBIELAND International Trailer! Moved Up To October 2nd!

First things first - the release date for ZOMBIELAND has been moved up to October 2nd! Second, below you'll find a new international trailer for the flick. Check it out!



Check out the red band trailer HERE. And the original trailer and some pics at our previous news post HERE.


Directed by Ruben Fleischer from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, ZOMBIELAND stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone & Abigail Breslin.

Synopsis: Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn’t have fears. If he did, he’d kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they’re about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.

SPOOKY DAN At The HALLOWEEN 2 Premiere!

FRIGHT friend Spooky Dan hit the red carpet of last night's premiere of Rob Zombie's eagerly anticipated sequel HALLOWEEN II! Below you can check out some quick interview snippets with Malcolm McDowell, Scout Taylor-Compton, Danielle Harris, Tyler Mane, Kristina Klebe, Daniel Roebuck, DEXTER's David Zayas, Rob Hall & many more. Check it out below!



And hit up Spooky Dan's site at: http://www.spookydan.com

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this Friday August 28th!

Official One-Sheet Poster For THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL!

NYmag.com just posted the official theatrical one-sheet poster for Ti West's latest flick THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL. Coming from Vulture and Magnet (the genre division of Magnolia Pictures), THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL starts airing on VOD (video on demand) on October 1st with a theatrical release on October 30th. Check out the trailer and press release at our previous news post HERE. New poster is below!



Set in the mid-80's, the latest from filmmaker Ti West (THE ROOST, CABIN FEVER 2) stars Tom Noonan (THE MONSTER SQUAD, MANHUNTER), Mary Woronov (CHOPPING MALL, NIGHT OF THE COMET, AJ Bowen (THE SIGNAL), Dee Wallace (Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN, THE HOWLING), Jocelin Donahue (THE BURROWERS) & Greta Gerwig (BAGHEAD).

August 25, 2009

GRACE Blu-Ray NOW Available At Best Buy Exclusively!

Whoa! Paul Solet's debut feature GRACE came out theatrically in both NY and LA earlier this month, but we just discovered that BEST BUY exclusively released the Blu-Ray of GRACE TODAY!!! The Blu-Ray is NOW available at BEST BUY locations only, a month before other outlets! The DVD and Blu-Ray will be available everywhere on September 15th.



Below is a full listing of all the special features you'll find on the disc:

* Audio commentary with writer/director Paul Solet, producer Adam Green and director of photography Zoran Popovic
* Audio commentary with writer/director Paul Solet and actor Jordan Ladd (Blu-ray™ exclusive)
* Grace: Conception – charting the film’s origins;
* Grace: Family – an in-depth look at the cast of characters;
* Her Mother’s Eyes: The Look of Grace – designing the unique visuals
* Grace: Delivered – overcoming challenges during principal photography
* Lullaby: Scoring Grace – creating the score and sound effects
* Grace at Sundance – becoming a festival sensation
* Theatrical Trailer

check out our latest GRACE related interviews with writer/director Paul Solet, star Jordan Ladd and producer Adam Green. Click each image to read their interviews!







Written & directed by Paul Solet, starring Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde, & produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope with Anchor Bay Entertainment. NY street team photos can be found HERE!


"His Disease Is Spreading" - Another New SAW VI Poster!

Yet another SAW VI poster has made it's way on-line, a still shot of the first "motion" poster with the tagline "His Disease Is Spreading". It's more obvious in the poster below that all of Jigsaw's "followers" are wearing the infamous pig mask. Check it out for yourself below!



See the other theatrical poster HERE! Check out the trailer at THIS post here & the theatrical poster HERE. The awesome "motion" poster can be found at our previous news post HERE!

SAW VI hits theaters October 23rd, 2009. Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI which stars Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. We'll keep you posted when the trailer drops!

Visit the official site: http://www.saw6film.com

New MANIAC Revealed From 2001 MANIACS: BEVERLY HELLBILLYS!

Actress Christa Campbell unveiled the first picture of the newest MANIAC to join the clan via her FearNET blog. China Rose will be portrayed by genre newcomer Kathryn Le. Click HERE or the image below to read Christa's blog about the latest addition to the MANIACS family!


2001 MANIACS: BEVERLY HELLBILLYS recently wrapped production with Tim Sullivan once again behind the camera to direct a script co-written by Sullivan and Chris Kobin. The 2001 MANIACS sequel stars Bill Moseley, Nivek Ogre (Ogre from Skinny Puppy!), Lin Shaye, Christa Campbell, Asa Wycoff, Katy Johnson, Alex Luria, Larayia Gaston, Andrea Leon, Trevor Wright, Jordan Yale Levin, Miles Dougall, Christopher McDaniel, Adam Robitel, Ryan Fleming, Kathryn Le, Alana Curry, Ahmed Best, Clifford Allen Wagner & Charlie Parish.

We'll keep you posted on release & screening info as soon as we hear it!

Another Pair Of Images From Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie posted yet another great Michael Myers image via his My Space blog. Check out his comments and the pic below:

"Holy shit dudes there are only five more days until Halloween 2 hits a screen near you! Are you going or what? If so drag a friend who hates to be scared. It's  time to fuck up your nice friends. This sucker is brutal. I promise."


Meanwhile IGN got the following mysterious exclusive pic below. Could this be a dream sequence? An actual scene from the movie? All will be revealed when HALLOWEEN 2 opens this Friday on August 28th!



Look for more exclusive interviews from Rob Zombie and the cast of HALLOWEEN 2 later this week here on ICONS OF FRIGHT!

Check out the unused HALLOWEEN II trailer HERE! HALLOWEEN II 5th TV spot is HERE. 4th TV spot is HERE. 3rd TV spot can be viewed HERE. See the 2nd TV Spot at our previous news post HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as the 1st TV Spot right HERE! Behind-the-scenes video can be found right HERE.

Click the following image for an ICONS exclusive pic of Michael Myers:



Make sure to check out the first trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

Continue reading "Another Pair Of Images From Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!" »

August 20, 2009

Finally! THE WOLFMAN Trailer! Plus A Ton Of Images!

Universal has finally released the first trailer for their upcoming remake of THE WOLFMAN, due in theaters February 12th, 2010! Check it out below courtesy of Yahoo!



Also, tons of pics have emerged on line. Below are a batch of the ones we think are the coolest. Click any one of them for a high resolution look!













Unused Trailer For Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Bloody-Disgusting have uncovered an unused promotional trailer for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN II, which opens in theaters on August 28th. And quite frankly, this is by far the best of all the trailers we've seen thus far. (Even Rob Zombie thought so as he posted a link to it via his Twitter this morning!) Check it out at B-D's site HERE or embedded below. Multiple kudos to B-D for this find!



HALLOWEEN II 5th TV spot is HERE. 4th TV spot is HERE. 3rd TV spot can be viewed HERE. See the 2nd TV Spot at our previous news post HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as the 1st TV Spot right HERE! Behind-the-scenes video can be found right HERE.

Click the following image for an ICONS exclusive pic of Michael Myers:



Make sure to check out the first trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!


Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)


Thinking Of Using 'Naturebirth'? Viral Site For GRACE!

The little indie that could still continues to impress! A new website has launched for the independently run clinic Naturebirth, run by Patricia Lang. Of course, if you take a closer look at the site (http://naturebirthgracemovie.com), you'll realize it's a viral site created for the clinic (and character) from Paul Solet's GRACE. Wait long enough on the page and you'll occasionally see a fly that brings you to some articles regarding the characters of the film. Pretty neat stuff! Check it out for yourself at: http://naturebirthgracemovie.com

GRACE is in theaters NOW. Buy tickets for GRACE at the following links:

LOS ANGELES, Sunset 5
http://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?date=08142009&thid=2

NY, Village East
http://www.fandango.com/grace_124413/movietimes

See the GRACE street teams in action in LA at THIS post and NY in THIS one! Also, check out our latest GRACE related interviews with writer/director
Paul Solet, star Jordan Ladd and producer Adam Green. Click each image to read their interviews!







Written & directed by Paul Solet, starring Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde, & produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope with Anchor Bay Entertainment. NY street team photos can be found HERE!


August 19, 2009

2 New HALLOWEEN 2 Clips!

With Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 opening next week, the video clips and mysterious photos are popping up everywhere on-line! First, the below 2 video clips come from WPIX and MSN. The MSN one has an intro by Zombie himself. Check that one out HERE:





Meanwhile, Shock Till You Drop has got 2 exclusive pictures of Danielle Harris HERE. And IGN scored this image below, which has many fans speculating at it's intent. Is Laurie Strode dreaming? Or taking a cue from her crazy older brother? We'll know for sure on August 28th!


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Another New SAW VI Poster!

Shock Till You Drop debuted this brand new SAW VI poster. What's the meaning of the mysterious 'Jigsaw hand gloves'? Last year, it was the 'Jigsaw face mask', now this? Hmm...


Check out the trailer at THIS post here & the theatrical poster HERE. The awesome "motion" poster can be found at our previous news post HERE!

SAW VI hits theaters October 23rd, 2009. Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI which stars Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. We'll keep you posted when the trailer drops!

Visit the official site: http://www.saw6film.com

2 More Join MOTHER'S DAY Remake!

A few weeks back, we reported that Deborah Ann Woll from HBO's TRUE BLOOD was the first to join the cast of the MOTHER'S DAY remake. Now, Dread Central broke the scoop on two more actresses joining the cast, both alumni from director Darren Lynn Bousman's previous films. Alexa Vega and Briana Evigan (God, I love her) are both on board for MOTHER'S DAY. Vega of course played Shilo in Bousman's cult classic rock musical REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA and Evigan appeared in Bousman's episode of FEAR ITSELF 'New Year's Day'. (Scripted by comic scribe Steve Niles)


The Hollywood Reporter adds that Jaime King (MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, THE TRIPPER), Shawn Ashmore (Adam Green's FROZEN, X-MEN's Iceman) and Matt O'Leary (SORORITY ROW) have also just joined the cast.

According to The Hollywood Reporter post, "The new version, written by Scott Milam, is being remolded as a psychological thriller in which the wicked family returns to the house where they grew up to terrorize the new owners and their guests. King will play the woman of the house, a wife who has lost her child and is isolating herself from her husband."

Bousman tells them, "What we're trying to do is elevate this outside of a genre movie. I've done three 'Saw' films, I've done 'Repo,' and yes, this is horrific at times, but it's much darker and deeper because of the focus on the characters."

Twisted Pictures, the Genre Co., Rat Entertainment and LightTower Entertainment are producing the redux of the 1980 Troma cult classic original which was helmed by Charlie Kaufman.

More when we hear it!


August 18, 2009

5th TV Spot For Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 opens August 28th, and now Dimension's Horror You Tube page has debuted the 5th TV spot for the film titled "Fight"! Check it out below!



4th TV spot is HERE. 3rd TV spot can be viewed HERE. See the 2nd TV Spot at our previous news post HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as the 1st TV Spot right HERE! Behind-the-scenes video can be found right HERE.

Click the following image for an ICONS exclusive pic of Michael Myers:



Make sure to check out the first trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

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New "Famous Last Words" Clip From THE FINAL DESTINATION!

A new clip titled "Famous Last Words" from THE FINAL DESTINATION has debuted over on the My Space Horror page. Andrew Fiscella tells his co-star Bobby Campo that it's not his time to die in this clip embedded below!



Check out a TON of images from THE FINAL DESTINATION in our recently posted story HERE. Also, check out the latest batch of TV Spots for THE FINAL DESTINATION HERE! See more gruesome pics of victims from THE FINAL DESTINATION right HERE! Visit the official website at http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com. THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. See the trailer right HERE!

New Trailer For THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON Arrives! "Meet Jacob Black"

A new hybrid trailer/interview video clip from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON has debuted via My Space's Trailer Park page today. In it, actor Taylor Lautner introduces us to the character Jacob Black as he appears in the new film. Check it out below!



Check out the first teaser trailer HERE and a behind-the-scenes video at our previous news post HERE!

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon, Tyson Houseman, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz & Anna Kendrick. Chris Weitz directs.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON - Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. (In theaters November 20, 2009)

Slew Of Images From George A. Romero's SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD!

If you dig deep enough on the My Space page for George A. Romero's latest zombie opus SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD, you'll most likely stumble upon all of the following images! We figured we'd lay 'em out for you in one spot so you can see them all! Hit up the official My Space at: www.myspace.com/OfficialGeorgeRomero for more. Don't forget to follow George Romero on Twitter: http://twitter.com/OfficialRomero. And see a behind the scenes video on SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD at our previous news post HERE!






















Artfire Films and Romero-Grunwald Productions present “GEORGE A. ROMERO’S SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD”. A film by George A. Romero. Producer: Paula Devonshire. Executive Producers: Peter Grunwald, Art Spigel, Dan Fireman, Ara Katz, Michael Doherty, DJ Carson, Bryan Gliserman. Director of Photography: Adam Swica. Editor: Michael Doherty. Production Designer: Arv Greywal. Costume Designer: Alex Kavanagh. Composer: Robert Carli. Featuring: Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh, Devon Bostick, Kathleen Munroe, Richard Fitzpatrick.


Tons Of New Images From THE FINAL DESTINATION!

Are you ready for the latest in the FINAL DESTINATION franchise? In 3D no less? Well, it hits theaters on August 28th, but Warner Brothers has released a ton of new images from the movie. Check 'em all out below. You can click any of the following images to see an even higher resolution version. Also, check out the latest batch of TV Spots for THE FINAL DESTINATION HERE!
















See more gruesome pics of victims from THE FINAL DESTINATION right HERE! Visit the official website at http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com. THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. See the trailer right HERE!

More From The GRACE Street-Teams In NY & LA!

Last week, we posted some pictures from the NY street team for the indie flick GRACE. Now we've got a slew of more pictures from street teams on both coasts who were promoting this past opening weekend. Shows in both NY and LA were sold out for opening night, Friday, August 14th! The flick is NOW playing in theaters, so go check it out!











Buy tickets for GRACE at the following links:

LOS ANGELES, Sunset 5
http://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?date=08142009&thid=2

NY, Village East
http://www.fandango.com/grace_124413/movietimes

And check out our latest GRACE related interviews with writer/director
Paul Solet, star Jordan Ladd and producer Adam Green. Click each image to read their interviews!







Written & directed by Paul Solet, starring Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde, & produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope with Anchor Bay Entertainment. NY street team photos can be found HERE!


Rob Zombie & Sheri Moon Zombie At PLANET HOLLYWOOD, NY August 18th!

ROB ZOMBIE AND SHERI MOON ZOMBIE PROMOTE DIMENSION FILMS’ HALLOWEEN II WITH A MEMORABILIA DONATION AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD TIMES SQUARE TUESDAY, AUGUST 18th AT 12:45 PM

WHAT: Rob Zombie and Sheri Moon Zombie will be at Planet Hollywood Times Square to promote Halloween II with a memorabilia donation in the main dining room.

Halloween II - - It is that time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business. H2 picks up at the exact moment the first movie stopped and follows the aftermath of Michael Myers murderous rampage through the eyes of heroine Laurie Strode. - - Written and directed by Rob Zombie; Halloween II opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, August 28th.

WHO: Rob Zombie - - horror rocker-turned-film director. Originally known as the hard rocking front man for the band White Zombie and later as a solo artist, Zombie would quickly add prolific video director and most recently film director to his already impressive resume. Best know for his directorial work on the high-octane classics The Devil’s Rejects (Lions Gate) and House of 1,000 Corpses (Lions Gate), Zombie also sat in the director’s chair for the 2007 box office smash Halloween (Dimension); a bold re-imagining of John Carpenter’s smash cult horror film Halloween (Dimension).

Zombie has recently wrapped a raunchy, R-rated, animated film entitled The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, to be released in later 2009, and is currently promoting his work on the forthcoming much-anticipated sequel Halloween II (Dimension 2009).

Sheri Moon Zombie - - has brought the role of Deborah Myers to life (and death) in the box office smash Halloween (Dimension 2007), and the forthcoming much-anticipated sequel, Halloween II (Dimension 2009). The character, which never appeared in the classic John Carpenters films, gave a depth and history the sociopath Michael Myers that audiences had never before seen.

Sheri started her career in 1995 playing a cat-suited go-go dancer in a video for the band White Zombie. Over the next several years she became a staple of MTV, appearing in over a dozen rock videos. In 2003 Sheri made the jump to the big screen with her head-turning portrayal of blonde psycho killer Baby Firefly in Rob Zombie’s cult hit House of 1,000 Corpses (Lions Gate). She would follow this up with a cameo in The Toolbox Murders (from the director of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Poltergeist) and a reprisal of her role as Baby Firefly in the sequel to House of 1,000 Corpses entitled The Devil’s Rejects (Lions Gate).

Sheri is also staying busy with a variety of other projects. She started her own clothing line, Total Skull, in 2006. In 2007, Moon starred in a trailer for the faux film Werewolf Women of the S.S., a segment for the film Grindhouse (Dimension), and in 2008 appeared in an episode of Showtime’s Californication. She will also debut her voice-over talents in the role of Suzi-X, an ass-kicking secret agent, in the upcoming R-rated, animated feature The Haunted World of El Superbeasto.

WHERE: Planet Hollywood Times Square - - 1540 Broadway (corner of 45th Street)

WHEN: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 12:45 pm

In honor of ROB and SHERI MOON ZOMBIE’s HALLOWEEN II memorabilia donation tomorrow at PLANET HOLLYWOOD, H2_TheMovie will be giving away a ROB ZOMBIE signed skull straight from the set of HALLOWEEN II! In order to win, make sure you head over to Planet Hollywood in Times Square at 12:45pm tomorrow. Snap a photo of yourself with Rob and Sheri in the background and tweet it @H2_TheMovie by midnight. The fan who snaps the best photo will win the skull! Remember, you MUST be in the photo and it has to be tweeted @H2_TheMovie!


August 14, 2009

George A. Romero Launches Twitter Page For SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD!

That's right. In honor of the upcoming SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD, you can now follow Uncle George Romero via Twitter at http://twitter.com/OfficialRomero! Also, you can keep tabs on the latest DEAD film via the official My Space page at: www.myspace.com/OfficialGeorgeRomero. They've just posted a cool behind-the-scenes segment that we've embedded below!



Here's the official press release!

“GEORGE A. ROMERO’S SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD” LAUNCHES TWITTER PAGE, Featuring “Tweets” From Cast/Filmmakers – including George A. Romero!

LOS ANGELES, CA – Ever since the announcement of the title for George Romero’s latest film, fans have been clamoring for up-to-the-minute information and feedback. Today, Artfire Films and Romero-Grunwald Productions officially launches the GEORGE A. ROMERO’S SURIVAL OF THE DEAD Twitter page to meet the unprecedented devotee demand regarding the next chapter in the legendary filmmaker’s zombie saga.

On the official Twitter page – www.twitter.com/OfficialRomero -- fans will not only be able to “tweet” about the latest information and news about the film, but even the filmmakers themselves will chime in about the latest developments in getting the film ready for release. Among the cast and crew who will be posting include actors Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh, Kathleen Munroe, Devon Bostick, Richard Fitzpatrick and Eric Woolfe; editor Michael Doherty, stunt coordinator Matt Birman, VFX supervisor Colin Davies, SFX makeup creator Francois Dagenais, costume designer Alex Kavanagh, EPK producer Michael Felsher – and George A. Romero himself! Fans will recognize these “official” tweets as they will end with the person’s initials: AVS, KW, KM, DB, RF, EW, MD, MB, CD, FD, AK, MF and of course GAR!

In addition, fans will find up-to-the-minute information about the film, including photos and exclusive video at www.myspace.com/officialgeorgeromero.

GEORGE A. ROMERO’S SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD follows a war-weary band of soldiers who are lured to a remote island that promises to be the last paradise on earth, only to discover that even here there is no escape from the appetites of either the living or the dead.

Following the critical and financial success of 2007’s DIARY OF THE DEAD, Romero continues to branch out in startling new directions with GEORGE A. ROMERO’S SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD, a film unlike any he has done before.

Artfire Films and Romero-Grunwald Productions present “GEORGE A. ROMERO’S SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD”. A film by George A. Romero. Producer: Paula Devonshire. Executive Producers: Peter Grunwald, Art Spigel, Dan Fireman, Ara Katz, Michael Doherty, DJ Carson, Bryan Gliserman. Director of Photography: Adam Swica. Editor: Michael Doherty. Production Designer: Arv Greywal. Costume Designer: Alex Kavanagh. Composer: Robert Carli. Featuring: Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh, Devon Bostick, Kathleen Munroe, Richard Fitzpatrick.






Finally! TRICK 'R TREAT On Blu-Ray & DVD October 6th!

Warner Brothers has set October 6th as the official release date for Michael Dougherty's eagerly anticipated Halloween themed horror masterpiece TRICK 'R TREAT. I love it because now I'll be able to watch it every single day leading up to October 31st! Below is the cover artwork for the Blu-Ray, along with a listing of special features. It looks like the majority will be exclusive to the Blu-Ray.



Features are as follows:
- Director's commentary with Michael Dougherty (Blu-ray only)
- Trick 'r Treat: Season's Greetings
animated short film by Michael Dougherty
- Trick 'r Treat: The Lore and Legends of Halloween
featurette (Blu-ray only)
- Additional scenes (Blu-ray only)
- Special effects comparisons (Blu-ray only)
- Exclusive BD-Live content (Blu-ray only)

You still have a few chances to catch it on the big screen before that! The next screening is in Chicago on August 15th! (Details HERE!)

Check out the official website at: http://trickrtreat-movie.warnerbros.com

You can find the latest details along with a new trailer over at THIS link!

You can watch 9 minutes from TRICK 'R TREAT at our previous news post HERE. And a listing of a few theatrical festival dates HERE.

TRICK 'R TREAT was written & directed by Michael Dougherty (X-MEN 2, SUPERMAN RETURNS), produced by Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, X-MEN) and stars Quinn Lord, Brian Cox (RED, MANHUNTER, X-MEN 2), Leslie Bibb (MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, IRON MAN), Dylan Baker (SPIDER-MAN 2, HAPPINESS), Rochelle Aytes, Anna Paquin (from HBO's TRUE BLOOD), Moneca Delain, Lauren Lee Smith, Tahmoh Penikett, Lauren Lee Smith, Britt McKillip, Isabelle Deluce, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Alberto Ghisi & Samm Todd.

GRACE On ABC News!

GRACE, the little indie that could seems to keep generating attention, especially from places not normally accustomed to reporting on "horror" movies. The following video segment appeared on ABC talking about the "creepy, critical Sundance smash". Check it out HERE or embedded below!









GRACE opens in limited theatrical release tomorrow, August 14th! Please buy tickets via the links below and support independent horror!

LOS ANGELES, Sunset 5
http://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?date=08142009&thid=2

NY, Village East
http://www.fandango.com/grace_124413/movietimes

Written & directed by Paul Solet, starring Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde, & produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope with Anchor Bay Entertainment. NY street team photos can be found HERE!



Click HERE or the image below to read a complete transcript from the Q & A session from Sundance!



You can check out an ICONS exclusive chat with Paul Solet about the making of GRACE HERE or by clicking the image below:



Watch the original GRACE short film with Liza Wiel and Brian Austin Green (as well as a behind the scenes making-of video) at our previous news post HERE! See Adam Green's ICONS exclusive message from the set of GRACE right HERE!

Click the frame to read our vintage FRIGHT exclusive interview with PAUL SOLET!

 

Updates On THE WOLFMAN Remake Website!

Despite the push in release date to February 12th, 2010 for THE WOLFMAN, there's plenty of activity starting up on the movie's official website at http://www.thewolfmanmovie.com. You can head over there right now for a teaser intro, the synopsis and a handful of new images from the movie. We can expect to see the first trailer sometime in August. (Most likely playing with prints of INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS.


The new update of the classic Universal monster was helmed by director Joe Johnston from a script by Andrew Kevin Walker (SE7EN) & David Self and stars Benicio Del Toro (SIN CITY), Anthony Hopkins (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS), Emily Blunt (WIND CHILL) & Hugo Weaving (V FOR VENDETTA). Rick Baker provides the make-up FX for the new WOLF MAN.

JENNIFER'S BODY Public Service Announcement... With Megan Fox!

Ready for JENNIFER'S BODY? Well, before you check out the flick on September 18th, Megan Fox would like to get serious for a minute with the following Public Service Announcement...


Megan Fox Public Service Announcement - Watch more Funny Videos


Or not!

The theatrical one-sheet poster is at our previous news post HERE! Watch the "red-band" trailer for JENNIFER'S BODY at our previous news post HERE and the "green-band" one HERE! The flick stars Megan Fox as the title character, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO).

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.


How 'Bout One More Poster For SORORITY ROW?!

Looks like the last poster we saw for SORORITY ROW turned out not to be the "final" theatrical one-sheet as originally told to us. Since then, we've seen a new international poster, and now the Facebook page for SORORITY ROW has unveiled one more poster, pictured below:



Speaking of the Facebook, you can check out a slew of character confessional videos on there. Check it out HERE.

Also make sure to watch the latest TV Spot at at previous post HERE. See the trailer & 1st poster at THIS post! The international poster HERE and the final theatrical one-sheet poster HERE!

An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version is set to open in theaters on September 11th. Stewart Hendler directed from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger and it stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher.

POLTERGEIST Remake Coming November 24th, 2010?!

Shock Till You Drop is reporting that MGM's long-talked about remake of Tobe Hooper's classic POLTERGEIST is still in the future for the studio and that they've even locked down November 24th, 2010 as the release date. Last we heard, Vadim Perelman (HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG) was directing from a script by Juliet Snowden and Stiles White. We reported on a script review in our previous news post HERE, but apparently that was for an early draft of the movie. No cast or shooting start dates have been announced yet but we'll keep you posted!

The original POLTERGEIST was of course directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg. It spawned 2 sequels.


August 11, 2009

GRACE Street-Team Takes NY! In Theaters This Friday August 14th!

You've got to love the great independent spirit of a local street team! This Friday, August 14th, GRACE (a film near and dear to the hearts of the whole ICONS crew) will open in theaters in both NY and LA. And with little in advertising, friends and fans of the film have formed street-teams on both coasts to help get the word out! Check out these pics below from the NY street team!










Written & directed by Paul Solet, starring Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde, & produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope with Anchor Bay Entertainment, you can purchase GRACE tickets at the following links:

LOS ANGELES, Sunset 5
http://www.laemmle.com/viewtheatre.php?date=08142009&thid=2

NY, Village East
http://www.fandango.com/grace_124413/movietimes


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All New TV Spots For THE FINAL DESTINATION!

With the 4th film in THE FINAL DESTINATION franchise a mere few weeks from release, a whole slew of TV spots are starting to appear both on television and on-line! Below are a few of the latest!







See more gruesome pics of victims from THE FINAL DESTINATION right HERE! Visit the official website at http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com. THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. See the trailer right HERE!

HALLOWEEN 2 TV Spot - "Final Destiny"!

With literally only a few short weeks away, yet another TV Spot for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN II has made it's way on-line. The 4th spot titled "Final Destiny" is embedded below!



Check out an ICONS exclusive picture of Michael Myers from HALLOWEEN 2 HERE! 3rd TV spot can be viewed HERE. See the 2nd TV Spot at our previous news post HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as the 1st TV Spot right HERE! Behind-the-scenes video can be found right HERE. Make sure to check out the first trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

Continue reading "HALLOWEEN 2 TV Spot - "Final Destiny"!" »

New SORORITY ROW TV Spot!

The first TV spot for SORORITY ROW has debuted on-line via the official Facebook page and is also embedded below! An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version is set to open in theaters on September 11th. Stewart Hendler directed from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger and it stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher.



See the trailer & 1st poster at THIS post! The international poster HERE and the final theatrical one-sheet poster HERE!


August 08, 2009

CHICAGO - See TRICK 'R TREAT With Director Michael Dougherty At TERROR IN THE AISLES 2!

HEY EVERYONE!

If you live anywhere near the Chicago area, I've got some awesome news-- Michael Dougherty, writer/director of "Trick 'r Treat," WILL BE APPEARING IN PERSON NEXT WEEKEND AT TERROR IN THE AISLES 2 on August 15th! Also added to the bill is Dougherty's short film "Season's Greetings," the short that led him to develop "Trick 'r Treat!"

Just to recap now, the lineup for Terror in the Aisles 2 is:

THE EVIL DEAD
with Tom Sullivan in person-- and his traveling Evil Dead Museum!

MY BLOODY VALENTINE (original 1981 uncut version!)
with director George Mihalka in person!

TRICK 'R TREAT
with writer/director Michael Dougherty in person!

PLUS

SEASON'S GREETINGS - The short that inspired "Trick 'r Treat!"
GAY BY DAWN - The cult classic!
HELLCAT AND TALA - Chicago premiere!

AND - BLUE MATERIAL - A VERY SEXY SIDESHOW!!!

On 8/15. Tickets are $12 (CHEAP!) from Brown Paper Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/74045

Event will be held at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

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New SAW VI Blood Drive Posters!

Just like last year, the SAW camp always debuted a special "Give 'Til It Hurts" blood drive poster for their SAW franchise. Yahoo just unveiled the latest 2 for this October's SAW VI. Check 'em below along with the press release:



Every year, Lionsgate gets the blood pumping for its new SAW film with the SAW “Give ‘Til It Hurts” blood drive, benefiting the Red Cross. As part of that tradition, the studio produces an ad campaign starring the SAW nurse, a sexy sister of dubious mercy who wants your blood. This year’s ad campaign was created by Ignition Print and was photographed by Co-President of Marketing Tim Palen....and it's the wildest yet with the SAW nurse sporting a uniform you won’t see at just any old doctor’s office. That’s because it’s designed by the downtown NY fashion darlings The Blonds, the corset kings who have outfitted the likes of Beyoncé, Katy Perry and Rihanna.

Corset by The Blonds ( http://bit.ly/IPYtK )
Photos by Tim Palen ( http://bit.ly/15kjuy )

Don't forget to check out the first teaser trailer for SAW VI right HERE, the theatrical one-sheet poster HERE and the awesome "motion" poster at our previous news post HERE!

SAW VI hits theaters October 23rd, 2009. Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI which stars Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. We'll keep you posted when the trailer drops!

Visit the official site: http://www.saw6film.com

August 07, 2009

TRUE BLOOD Star First To Join Cast Of MOTHER'S DAY Remake!

Deborah Ann Woll who portrays Jessica on TRUE BLOOD is the first official cast member that's been announced for Darren Lynn Bousman's remake of MOTHER'S DAY according to The Hollywood Reporter. Twisted Pictures, the Genre Co., Rat Entertainment and LightTower Entertainment are producing the redux of the 1980 Troma cult classic original which was helmed by Charlie Kaufman.

THR says, "The original "Mother's Day" revolved around three female friends who, while camping, run afoul of two brothers who engage in murder and rape to impress their deranged mother. The remake sees the villainous family, slightly expanded to include a daughter (Woll), return to the house where they grew up and terrorize the new owners and their guests."

While I'm not sure MOTHER'S DAY really requires a remake, nor do I understand why Bousman would follow up REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA with this particular film, Woll has become my biggest crush on TRUE BLOOD. (Particualrly love her performance in Season 2) More when we hear it!


August 05, 2009

Behind-The-Scenes Pic From Wes Craven's 25/8!

Wes Craven posted a link via his Twitter page directing his followers to his official website WesCraven.com, where you can find some new behind-the-scenes pictures from the set of 25/8, his latest genre feature! Click HERE or the image below to see more!


Craven wrote and directed 25/8, which stars Max Thierot, Denzel Whitaker, Shareeka Epps, Emily Meade, Nick Lashaway, John Magaro, Paulina Olszynski, Raul Esparza, Zena Grey, Trevor St. John, Alexandra Wilson, Jeremy Chu & Frank Grillo.

In the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disappearing again. Has the psychopath been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer.

Adam "Bug" Heller (Max Thierot) was supposed to die on the bloody night his father went insane. Unaware of his dad’s terrifying crimes, he has been plagued by nightmares since he was a baby. But if Bug hopes to save his friends from the monster that’s returned, he must face an evil that won’t rest…until it finishes the job it began the day he was born.

Wes Craven's 25/8 is scheduled for release later this year. More when we hear it!

 

ZOMBIELAND Red-Band Trailer!

My Space has unleashed the killer red-band trailer for ZOMBIELAND, which... judging from the amount of F bombs dropped has earned it's R rating! Have a look for yourself below. (After verifying your age of course.) In theaters October 9th!




Directed by Ruben Fleischer from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, ZOMBIELAND stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone & Abigail Breslin. Check out the trailer and some pics at our previous news post HERE.

Synopsis: Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn’t have fears. If he did, he’d kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they’re about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.

Larry Fessenden Tapped To Direct THE ORPHANAGE!

Yes, like most of you, I'm always skeptical when it comes to remakes, especially those based on incredible foreign films that just came out. However, Hollywood is relentless and is GOING to keep making them whether we like it or not. So when a filmmaker I really like gets attached to a film that seems custom tailored to their sensibilities, I breath a sigh of relief knowing that it's in good hands. In this case, it's the American remake of the fantastic Spanish flick THE ORPHANAGE. (Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona) The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Larry Fessenden will be directing the new version from a script he co-wrote with Guillermo Del Toro.



The article says, "The 2007 pic was directed by del Toro protege Juan Antonio Bayona and centered on a woman who, upon returning to the orphanage where she grew up, discovers that her son's imaginary friend is the same person who terrorized her when she was a child.

Fessenden's selection signals the out-of-the-box approach that del Toro and the studio are taking on the remake. They are eschewing another Spanish director to fill Bayona's shoes, and they are not putting the project in the hands of a commercial/music video helmer.

Rather, Fessenden, repped by WME and Renee Tab at Artist Talent Management, is a filmmaker who has worked in the low-budget horror world for some time, making such movies as "Wendigo" and "The Last Winter" while appearing in pics like "I See the Dead."

Del Toro and Fessenden know each other from the horror circuit, with del Toro's admiration of the triple-hyphenate's work leading him to handpick him for the directing gig; del Toro saw in him a filmmaker who understood the conventions of the horror genre and could execute a movie that would be as scary and disturbing as the original but in an American context."

Casting is currently underway. But with Fessenden and Del Toro, THE ORPHANAGE is in good & able hands.

Click the frame below to read our now classic interview with LARRY FESSENDEN from last year, which is still among one of our all time favorites!



More when we hear it!

First Trailer To Peter Jackson's THE LOVELY BONES!

Apple has released the first theatrical trailer for the latest film by Peter Jackson, THE LOVELY BONES. The official website is also up and running & gives you the option to share the trailer via Facebook & Twitter. (No My Space?!) Check it out at the Apple site HERE or at the official site HERE!  (Or embedded below!)



Based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel by Alice Sebold, the film centers on a young girl who has been murdered and watches over her family – and her killer – from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. Oscar® nominee Mark Wahlberg and Oscar® winners Rachel Weisz and Susan Sarandon star along with Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli and Oscar® nominee Saoirse Ronan. It opens in theaters December 11th.


Jodelle Ferland Joins THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE!

Yep. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON isn't even out yet, but in a few short days, the third chapter in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE begins shooting with director David Slade (30 DAYS OF NIGHT) at the helm. Bryce Dallas Howard was recently announced for the cast, and now Variety reports that young actress Jodelle Ferland has been cast as "a recently turned vampire". (Theories anyone?) She's already earned quite a list of genre credits which include SILENT HILL, THE MESSENGERS, SEED, THEY, an episode of SUPERNATURAL, BLOODRAYNE 2, CASE 39 & THE CABIN IN THE WOODS.



In THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE, the third film in the studio’s TWILIGHT film franchise based on Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster book series, will be directed by David Slade from a screenplay written by Melissa Rosenberg. The film will be released theatrically in North America on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Meanwhile, the 2nd TWILIGHT movie, NEW MOON stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon, Tyson Houseman, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz & Anna Kendrick. Chris Weitz directs. And it hits theaters November 20th, 2009. See the trailer HERE!

Fruit Chan's DON'T LOOK UP Premiering At Sitges?!

We just got an email informing us that Fruit Chan's English-language remake of Hideo Nakata's DON'T LOOK UP will be making it's debut at the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival. The eagerly awaited adaptation stars Henry Thomas (DEAD BIRDS, PSYCHO IV: THE BEGINNING), Kevin Corrigan (THE LAST WINTER), Daniela Sea, Zelda Williams, David Dayan Fisher, Lothaire Bluteau, Carmen Chaplin, Reshad Strik, and Eli Roth. No more info from the cryptic email, but we did get the following images along with it. More when we hear it!



THIRSTY Debuting At Rhode Island Film Festival In August!

We just got word in that Andrew Kasch's short film THIRSTY (based on the short story by author Joe Knetter) will debut at the Rhode Island Film Festival taking place between August 4th through the 9th. Below are the full details via the press release, along with the new poster!

JOE KNETTER ADAPTATION “THIRSTY” TO PREMIERE AT THE RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL THIS AUGUST.

Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 2009 – The horror-comedy THIRSTY will finally be making its world premiere at the 13th Annual Rhode Island International Film Festival which runs August 4-9 in Providence, RI. Based on the short story from cult horror author Joe Knetter (“Zombie Bukkake”), THIRSTY stars Joe Lynch (director of "Wrong Turn 2"), Tiffany Shepis ("Night of the Demons”) and Michael Bailey Smith (“The Hills Have Eyes”) along with several voice cameos from different genre icons and filmmakers. The 15-minute short is directed by Andrew Kasch from a screenplay by David Rosiak (“Ring of Death”).

ABOUT THE FILM: Based on the short story from cult author Joe Knetter, THIRSTY is a horror-comedy that chronicles a slacker on his cross-country drive through a lonely desert highway. As a massive heat wave rolls in, only one thing can quench his monstrous thirst: a delicious frozen beverage. But first he must dodge a series of bizarre obstacles and ultimately survive the night...

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Now in its 13th year, New England 's largest and most prestigious festival — the Rhode Island International Film Festival™ (RIIFF) — will take place August 4-9, 2009. Ranked as a one of the Top 12 Film Festivals in the United States, this world-class event will be held at venues around Providence . It features screenings, filmmaking workshops, meet-and-greet industry events and seminars. Aiming to promote Rhode Island as a filmmaking location and to celebrate the independent filmmaking spirit, RIIFF also hosts a number of high-profile premières and provides a showcase for international features, documentaries, and shorts.



Of course, check out our FRIGHT exclusive interviews with director JOE LYNCH:



And the gorgeous TIFFANY SHEPIS:


August 04, 2009

ICONS EXCLUSIVE: Killer New Image Of Michael Myers In Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Icons Of Fright was just provided with this brand new exclusive killer image of Tyler Mane as Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's upcoming HALLOWEEN II. (In theaters August 28th!) Check it out below! (Click image for higher resolution version!)




3rd TV spot can be viewed HERE. See the 2nd TV Spot at our previous news post HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as the 1st TV Spot right HERE! Behind-the-scenes video can be found right HERE. Make sure to check out the first trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

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August 02, 2009

SPOOKY TV EPISODE 1: THE COLLECTOR!

Our buddy Spooky Dan was also at Thursday night's premiere for THE COLLECTOR and he put together an awesome video highlighting the evening's event, complete with brief chats with all the guests who attended! Check out the video below with Marcus Dunstan, Patrick Melton, Jenny Wade, Adam Green, Madeline Zima, Brian Collins and many more! (Multiple kudos to editor Brian Smith as well for this.)



Make sure you check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with director Marcus Dunstan and writer Patrick Melton, where we talk all about THE COLLECTOR, SAW VI and SAW VII, FEAST & HELLRAISER. Click HERE or on the image below!


THE COLLECTOR follows the story of handyman and ex-con Arkin, who aims to repay a debt to his ex-wife by robbing his new employer’s country home. Unfortunately for Arkin, a far worse enemy has already laid claim to the property – and the family. As the seconds tick down to midnight, Arkin becomes a reluctant hero trapped by a masked “Collector” in a maze of lethal invention – the Spanish Inquisition as imagined by Rube Goldberg – while trying to rescue the very family he came to rob.

The project, produced by Fortress Features’ Brett Forbes and Patrick Rizzotti and Imaginarium Entertainment Group’s Julie Richardson, stars Josh Stewart (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Criminal Minds), Daniella Alonso (Friday Night Lights, The Hills Have Eyes 2), Michael Reilly Burke (Lincoln Heights, 24), Andrea Roth (Rescue Me, War), Madeline Zima (Californication, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle), Karley Scott-Collins (Pulse 2, The Class), Robert Wisdom (The Wire, The Forgotten) and Juan Fernandez (The Lost City, A Man Apart).

THE COLLECTOR is NOW PLAYING!

Official website: http://www.thecollector-movie.com

August 01, 2009

3rd TV Spot For HALLOWEEN 2! "Remember The Face"

The Dimension Horror You Tube page has posted yet another TV Spot for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2, making this the third spot for the upcoming sequel. (In theaters August 28th!) Check it out below!



See the 2nd TV Spot at our previous news post HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as the 1st TV Spot right HERE! Behind-the-scenes video can be found right HERE. Make sure to check out the first trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

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Richard Kelly's THE BOX Moves To November 6th Release Date!

Quick update. Warner Brothers has pushed Richard Kelly's THE BOX out of it's October 30th release date slot one week forward to November 6th. Based on the Richard Matherson story BUTTON BUTTON, THE BOX stars Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella. Kelly of course was the director behind the cult classic DONNIE DARKO and SOUTHLAND TALES. Check out the trailer at our previous news post HERE!


Another Batch Of HALLOWEEN 2 Behind-The-Scenes Pics!

Rob Zombie posted yet another batch of behind-the-scenes photos from HALLOWEEN 2 via his My Space blog. The movie opens later this month! Check out the latest TV spot HERE and the new images below:





Go to the official website at: http://www.halloween2-movie.com

See the latest trailers right HERE as well as another TV Spot right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

Continue reading "Another Batch Of HALLOWEEN 2 Behind-The-Scenes Pics!" »

July 31, 2009

THE COLLECTOR: ICONS INTERVIEW!

On July 31st, THE COLLECTOR, the directorial debut of Marcus Dunstan will hit select theaters across the country. And as a genre fan you should take note. This indie flick was written by Dunstan with Patrick Melton, the duo whom have scripted not only the FEAST trilogy, but also SAW IV, SAW V and SAW VI. (They've just been tapped to write SAW VII) We got the chance to chat with them about all of the above, including the humble beginnings of THE COLLECTOR prior to the movie's premiere last night in Hollywood. Read on for our exclusive chat with Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton!


Robg.: Where did the story for THE COLLECTOR come chronologically for you guys? Was this something you wrote after FEAST but before SAW IV?

Marcus Dunstan (Director, Writer): This was actually written before FEAST!

Patrick Melton (Writer): This started as a short film – to go way back, when I was in film school, I had to come up with ideas for short scripts for this Kodak endowment thing, where Kodak gave LMU all this money to make a short film and so Marcus and I had written “ROLLED BONES”, which was the first script before FEAST in 1999. And so we brainstormed together and we came up with this short script and it’s called THIEF, what if a thief broke into the house of a serial killer? We wrote the script and it didn’t get made for that thing, but afterwords, we decided let’s make this on our own & Marcus wanted to direct it. It was going to be a 10 minute short, but then we won PROJECT GREENLIGHT. So then it went on hiatus.

Robg.: Well, you guys were busy for a couple of years after that! (Laughs)

Patrick Melton: Right after (the first) SAW came out, everybody wanted that million dollar idea. Like a horror movie that you could make for under a million dollars, and you can make it in a contained location with a high concept. We had this idea and we ended up pitching it in a meeting to these guys who ended up producing this. They bought it in the room, with the agreement that Marcus would direct it. We finished the script, but the problem was the company said they didn’t have enough money so they were going to go halves with another company. Marcus didn’t have an appropriate reel so we couldn’t sell him as a director. So the company gave us $5000 to shoot the trailer to the movie, which would be stylized to show off Marcus as a director. So we did that. All the Gulager’s helped, Jon Gulager shot it. Clu Gulager was in it, Diane Goldner was in it, Tom (Gulager) was in it. It came out really good, and we started taking meetings showing people the trailer along with the script. Bob Weinstein ended up seeing it, watched the trailer, closed the door to his office and said “You’re not leaving this office until I get this movie.” So we sold it to him. A year or so later, we started shooting in Streetport, Louisiana with Marcus directing and we finished it. Edited it for about a year and then they watched it. (Marcus starts laughing) And said, “We love it! But… we don’t have any money.” Because all their money was in HALLOWEEN 2 and INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS…

Robg.: (Sarcastically)Those pesky movies that no one’s going to see!

Patrick Melton: Right! So we said, “What if we bought it back?” And they said sure, as long as you give us what we spent for it then sure. Mickey Liddell watched it, really liked it, bought it back and here we are.


Robg.: Now let me ask you - I know very little about the movie beyond the initial premise. And you had this story for a while, but the general misconception is obviously - you guys have done the SAW sequels and THE COLLECTOR has “traps” in it. So, what can you say to genre fans that don’t know anything about the movie? How is this different from what we’ve seen in SAW IV, SAW V or SAW VI?

Marcus Dunstan: The difference between this and a SAW film is we’re coming from a point of a thriller intersecting with a horror movie. SAW has always taken place within the horror realm and has embraced that. Whereas we wanted to take James Caan from THIEF and have him accidentally break into The Tooth Fairy’s house from MANHUNTER. (Both Michael Mann movies, by the way!) Tactics to catch a cat burglar in your home, if you’re not going mano y mano from scene 1, it involved setting up some kind of snare. Perhaps setting up some kind of compromising position for that thief to have to endure. So we kept this as close to the vest and what you can really make from anything already in your home as possible. These things, if they are implements used in the movie, we built them ourselves in the living room. If you see razor blades? I cut my fingers on them for real to make sure they worked. And it’s just based on very intimate fears, things that are around your home, because we didn’t want this to be specific elaborate traps at all. We’re trying to create a villain that is the land equivalent of a shark. If you go into the water, a shark might get you. If you’re on land, you’re on this killer’s territory and everyone’s vulnerable.

Patrick Melton: The big difference too is I think the tone is very different. The SAW movies are wonderful because they almost seem like you’re going into a different world with the heightened reality, while this one, we tried to keep it much more grounded with things that are in your house. Thing that can be put together quickly that aren’t sort of too fantastic.

Robg.: It’s kinda like Nancy at the end of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Rigging the booby traps!

Patrick Melton: (Laughs) That’s so funny you say that.

Marcus Dunstan: I gotta say one thing. You’ve got to stay through the credits on this one, because we’ve rewarded the person that does! A little something extra.

Robg.: In terms of the SAW movies, you guys have both gone on record saying that SAW VI is one of your favorites, and probably the best one you’ve done. It seems you guys went into SAW IV, V and VI with an overall story arc. Now you guys are doing SAW VII. So is it interesting, challenging or different to start from scratch with SAW 7? Or are you continuing some of the threads that appeared in your trilogy?

Marcus Dunstan: A lot of SAW IV and SAW V really hinged on SAW VI coming together. And the way 6 did, it completely recharged our batteries creatively. 6 recharged us and it gave us new ground which we hope to mine more horror from.

Patrick Melton: What we were really trying to do was, we finished 6 and we were done with 6 before we even started thinking about SAW 7 to be honest. 6 ends and we wanted to end that arc from 4, 5 and 6. Those three, 4, 5 and 6 all make sense tying the stuff from the first 3 as well. And it ends! You could leave SAW VI and say ok, I’m done, I’m happy, I’m completely fulfilled. Now, with 7 we’re definitely turning the page a bit. It’s a new chapter. But you’ll see, and we can talk more in depth when you see 6, but you can where it’s going to go, but there is definitely a closure at the end of 6 and with 7, it is the beginning of a new trilogy. It’s the third trilogy for the SAW films.


Robg.: Is there any criteria going into PART 7 either from Twisted or Lionsgate, or are you guys free to go whatever direction you want?

Marcus Dunstan: No, there’s always been a bible and a cannon and an ultimate end game for them, so we have to respect the rules that have been established, and we have to respect the tone. Other then that, it is earned. Earn the audience.

Robg.: You’re both writers, and now Marcus is directing, but you also made a fun little cameo in Adam Green’s Halloween short film THE TIFFANY PROBLEM. Any chance we’ll see you acting in front of the camera again soon?

Marcus Dunstan: (Laughs) Based on my appearance in front of that camera, I think I’m going to have to do a little changin’ before I make any more appearances! (Laughs)



Robg.: I seriously just want to thank you guys for FEAST. That first movie was probably one of my favorite genre pictures since EVIL DEAD 2: DEAD BY DAWN. Just the same kind of energy, so I’m always indebted to you guys for writing FEAST!

Marcus Dunstan: Aw, right on! We didn’t want to let any Gulager’s go untouched in THE COLLECTOR. Diane Goldner’s in it. Jon Gulager helped us with some shooting. Tom Gulager was the 2nd unit director when we were shooting for 24 hours a day! Clu Gulager recorded some beautiful narration for us. So everyone (from the family) is in this one.


Robg.: This is more of a fan to fan inquiry. HELLRAISER is up next to be “rebooted” and there have been several writers brought in and you guys were amongst the bunch to take a crack at it. What was your take on it, and what’s made this new HELLRAISER so difficult to crank?

Marcus Dunstan: The treatment for it was beautiful, and what it did was… it just gave scale to what was only hinted at in the darkness and the shadows of the first entry. We didn’t want to go back and repeat that story if at all possible, because that first story was wonderfully told. So, it wanted to grab darkness and appreciate it much like a PAN’S LABYRINTH would. And Pinhead’s become more then just that ending guy that gives a few lines. He’s become a figure in horror cinema, so we wanted to respect that, and re-announce that and make it bigger. The problem with that first treatment? It was too darned expensive. It just was.

Patrick Melton: Our thing was – everyone knows Pinhead. You show Pinhead, people know exactly who he is, the average person - they may not know exactly which movie it is or they may not have seen a HELLRAISER, but they know him. We were trying to build up his backstory and make him a true supervillain. And so, a lot of the story had to do with fleshing out his backstory, which is revealed more in PART 2. We were combining elements of 1 and 2 and building up Pinhead as a bigger character. Because not only in his past life, but also in the time he’s spent in hell. Giving him an end game, an end goal, and making him much more active as opposed to just torturing people. I don’t know, it was just maybe too much minutia for Dimension. At the end of the day –

Marcus Dunstan: Sometimes when you’re a fan of a movie, you want to put a hell of a lot more in it then necessary. You want to see the dream version of it, when… maybe it needs to be sheer, severe and slick. And that might ultimately be the HELLRAISER that comes out. I don’t know.


Robg.: Besides THE COLLECTOR and SAW 7 obviously, what’s next? Anything you’re excited to tackle?

Marcus Dunstan: Well, I’d love to direct an adaptation of a graphic novel called DEAL WITH THE DEVIL by Mike Miller. It’s just a brilliant bad-ass plot and I think it would make one hell of a movie.



THE COLLECTOR is now playing!


3rd Teaser Trailer For [REC] 2!

Below you can check out the third teaser trailer for [REC] 2, the eagerly anticipated sequel to Spanish sensation [REC] (the basis of last year's QUARANTINE).



Also check out the first teaser HERE and the 2nd one HERE!

The follow-up is once again directed & scripted by Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plazo. There's also some cool stuff over on the official Filmax website for [REC] 2. (If you can understand Spanish, of course) Check it: www.rec2lapelicula.com

Read our first look of [REC] by clicking the image below! The original [REC] comes to DVD in the US on July 14th!


SAW VII The Beginning Of A New Trilogy? AND In 3D?!

Last night, at the premiere of THE COLLECTOR, we got to chat with writers Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton and they gave us a few tidbits on why they decided to return for SAW VII.

"A lot of SAW IV and SAW V really hinged on SAW VI coming together," says Dunstan. "And the way 6 did, it completely recharged our batteries creatively. 6 recharged us, and it gave us new ground which we hope to mine more horror from."

Melton adds, "What we were really trying to do was, we finished 6 and we were done with 6 before we even started thinking about SAW 7 to be honest. 6 ends and we wanted to end that arc from 4, 5 and 6. Those three movies, SAW IV, SAW V and SAW VI all make sense tying the stuff from the first 3 as well. And it ends! You could leave SAW VI and say ok, I’m done, I’m happy, I’m completely fulfilled. Now, with 7 we’re definitely turning the page a bit. It’s a new chapter. But you’ll see, and we can talk more in depth when you see SAW VI, but you can see where it’s going to go, but there is definitely a closure at the end of 6 and with 7, it is the beginning of a new trilogy. It’s the third trilogy for the SAW films."

Wow. If successful, the writers intend SAW VII to launch a new trilogy of films for the series.

Also of note, the writing duo confirmed with Shock Till You Drop that the plan is to shoot SAW VII in 3D! The site says this is the reason word on SAW VII came together so quickly (prior to 6's release) was to allow time for the 3D process.

Check back later today for our complete interview with Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton.


New HALLOWEEN 2 TV Spot! "Evil Never Forgets!"

The Dimension Horror You Tube page has posted a new TV spot for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 titled "Evil Never Forgets". Check out your latest taste of Zombie's HALLOWEEN sequel below!



Go to the official website at: http://www.halloween2-movie.com

See the latest trailers right HERE as well as another TV Spot right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

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Ridley Scott Returns To ALIEN! Attached To Direct Prequel!

Looks like earlier rumors about Ridley Scott helming the new ALIEN prequel turned out to be true! Variety is reporting that the director of the original ALIEN is in fact attached to direct the new flick.

According to the article: "The studio has hired Jon Spaihts to write the prequel. Spaihts got the job after pitching the studio and Scott Free, which will produce the film.

The film is set up to be a prequel to the groundbreaking 1979 film that Scott directed. It will precede that film, in which the crew of a commercial towing ship returning to Earth is awakened and sent to respond to a distress signal from a nearby planetoid. The crew discovers too late that the signal generated by an empty ship was meant to warn them.

The deal gives Fox another chance to keep the "Alien" franchise alive. There were three sequels to Scott's original, but it is the first time the director has set his mind on directing one.

Spaihts has become a go-to-guy for space thrillers. After Keanu Reeves became attached to his Warner Bros. sci-fi script "Shadow 19," Reeves hired Spaihts to write the space journey epic "Passengers," which is berthed at Morgan Creek. That script got Spaihts the meeting with Fox and Scott Free, and he won the job with an "Alien" reboot take that the studio and Scott loved.

Fox has separately hired him to rewrite "The Darkest Hour," which Timur Bekmambetov to produce with Tom Jacobson. Spaihts is writing "Children of Mars" for Disney and Scott Rudin, and he will follow by rewriting "St. George and the Dragon" for Sony and Red Wagon."

More when we hear it!


Another Clip From Chan-wook Park's THIRST!

We've been provided with yet another clip from Chan-Wook Park's latest THIRST which opens in select theaters today! (Full listings, check: http://filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/film/thirst/theatres) Check out the clip entitled "Shoes" below, as well as another clip at our previous news post HERE!



You can check out the official trailer at our previous post HERE.

 


THIRST is slated to release in select theaters July 31st.

THIRST official site: www.thirstmovie.com


Synopsis: A priest becomes a vampire…another man’s wife is coveted…a deadly seduction triggers murder. Thirst is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). Already a boxoffice smash in Korea , Thirst was honored with the Prix du Jury [Jury Prize] at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival.

Continuing his explorations of human existence in extreme circumstances, the director spins a tale that he conceived and then developed over several years with co-screenwriter Chung Seo-kyung.

Sang-hyun (played by top Korean star Song Kang-ho, of The Host) is a priest who cherishes life; so much so, that he selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun lives – but now exists as a vampire. Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, Sang-hyun’s faith is further strained when a childhood friend’s wife, Tae-ju (Kim Ok-vin), comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life. Sang-hyun soon plunges into a world of sensual pleasures, finding himself on intimate terms with the Seven Deadly Sins.

New Laurie Strode Pic From HALLOWEEN 2!

With less then a month to go until the release of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2, the musician/filmmaker unveiled one more pic of a bloodied Laurie Strode via his My Space page. (It's actually a huge spoiler if you choose to save it and see the title of the jpg. You have been warned!) You can check that out below, along with 2 more exclusive pics, one on Shock Till You Drop's site, the other on Dread Central.



Go to the official website at: http://www.halloween2-movie.com

See the latest trailers right HERE as well as a new TV Spot right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

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July 30, 2009

San Diego Comic-Con POSTER Round-Up!

Before we wrap up on this past weekend's San Diego Comic-Con, we figured we'd share with you a handful of horror related posters that were on display at the show. Check out official posters for Full Moon's PUPPET MASTER: AXIS OF EVIL & DEMONIC TOYS 2, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, TRICK 'R TREAT, SORORITY ROW, THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, DEXTER, THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO & STAN HELSING. Check 'em out below! Special thanks to Brian Smith.
















French Poster For THE FINAL DESTINATION!

The 3D extended trailer/presentation for THE FINAL DESTINATION generated quite a bit of buzz at this past weekend's Comic-Con, so with that, HaleyWebb.net has debuted a new international French poster for the sequel, titled overseas FINAL DESTINATION 4. You can check it out below!


By the way, you can check out a new international trailer over on Shock Till You Drop's site HERE.

See the US trailer right HERE! See 2 TV spots at our previous news post HERE. See more gruesome pics of victims from THE FINAL DESTINATION right HERE! Visit the official website at http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com. THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. 

Rachelle Lefevre Speaks Out On THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE Recasting!

Ouch! Actress Rachelle Lefevre has spoken out about yesterday's surprise announcement that Bryce Dallas Howard would be replacing her in the upcoming THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE in the role of Victoria, which Lefevre playing in both TWILIGHT & NEW MOON.

Yahoo posted segments of her official statement where she admits to being "stunned" by the sudden recasting. Summit Entertainment's press release cites a scheduling conflict for the decision. Lefevre says she was "fully committed" to returning as Victoria and that her 10 day job on BARNEY'S VERSION (with Paul Giamatti & Dustin Hoffman) wouldn't interfere with the 3 month ECLIPSE shoot.

"I turned down several other film opportunities and, in accordance with my contractual rights, accepted only roles that would involve very short shooting schedules," she says. "Although the production schedule for `Eclipse' is over three months long, Summit said they had a conflict during those 10 days and would not accommodate me. Given the length of filming for `Eclipse,' never did I fathom I would lose the role over a 10-day overlap."

In another surprising move, Summit issued another press release tonight that the LA Times blog The Dish Rag published. Here it is:


* Ms. Lefevre's representatives were advised as early as April that THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE was expected to start shooting in early August.

* If Ms. Lefevre was, as she describes “passionate,” about being part of THE TWILIGHT SAGA, we feel that she and her representatives would have included us in her decision to work on another film that would conflict with the shooting schedule of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE.

* It was not until July 20th that Summit was first informed of Ms. Lefevre’s commitment to BARNEY’S VERSION, a commitment we have since been advised she accepted in early June. Summit had acted in good faith that she would be available to fulfill her obligations both in terms of rehearsals and shooting availability for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE. We feel that her choice to withhold her scheduling conflict information from us can be viewed as a lack of cooperative spirit which affected the entire production.

* Furthermore Ms. Lefevre took a role in the other film that places her in Europe during the required rehearsal time, and at least ten days of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE’s principal photography. This period is essential for both rehearsal time with the cast, and for filming at key locations that are only available during the initial part of production.

* Contrary to Ms. Lefevre’s statement, it is simply untrue that the Studio dismissed her over a ten day overlap. It is not about a ten day overlap, but instead about the fact that THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is an ensemble production that has to accommodate the schedules of numerous actors while respecting the established creative vision of the filmmaker and most importantly the story.


I don't know... I'm told that Victoria plays a major part in the story for ECLIPSE, so is it surprising that suddenly Ron Howard's daughter, who's appeared in franchise movies such as SPIDER-MAN 3 and TERMINATOR: SALVATION snagged the part? Debate amongst yourselves!


THE WOLFMAN Trailer In August!

Yesterday, we reported on the release date push for Universal's THE WOLFMAN which is currently slated for a February 12th, 2010 theatrical date. Shock Till You Drop was able to get some comments over from Universal in regards to the delay.

The move to February of next year is a mere financial consideration as it will have no competition at the box office in February. (Whereas in November they'd be going up against Robert Zemeckis/Jim Carrey's A CHRISTMAS CAROL)

Also, Shock reveals that the first trailer for THE WOLFMAN will debut before prints of Quentin Tarantino's INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS which opens August 21st. Expect to see the trailer on-line around the same time. More when we hear it!


The new update of the classic Universal monster was helmed by director Joe Johnston from a script by Andrew Kevin Walker (SE7EN) & David Self and stars Benicio Del Toro (SIN CITY), Anthony Hopkins (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS), Emily Blunt (WIND CHILL) & Hugo Weaving (V FOR VENDETTA). Rick Baker provides the make-up FX for the new WOLF MAN. Check out Mezco's WOLFMAN action figure right HERE! Read the official synopsis HERE!

July 29, 2009

Where's THE WOLFMAN? Pushed To 2010?

Universal Pictures has pushed the release date of their remake of THE WOLFMAN from November 6th, 2009 to February 12th, 2010. No word on why the shift, but the studio recently wrapped a series of reshoots, so no doubt they're still tweaking the film to incorporate the new "wolfman" footage shot. We'll keep you posted on when we hear more!


The new update of the classic Universal monster was helmed by director Joe Johnston from a script by Andrew Kevin Walker (SE7EN) & David Self and stars Benicio Del Toro (SIN CITY), Anthony Hopkins (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS), Emily Blunt (WIND CHILL) & Hugo Weaving (V FOR VENDETTA). Rick Baker provides the make-up FX for the new WOLF MAN. Check out Mezco's WOLFMAN action figure right HERE! Read the official synopsis HERE!

New Release Date & Website Launch For A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!

The release date for the highly anticipated Platinum Dunes reboot of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET has shifted from it's original April 16th, 2010 release date now to April 30th, 2010. Shock Till You Drop spoke to producer Brad Fuller about the 2 week push back. Here's what he had to say: "We're all alone on that weekend. There were two other movies on the 16th. The 30th we're all alone and that takes us into May." Shock points out however, that one week after NIGHTMARE's new proposed release date, IRON MAN 2 hits theaters. (Then again, FRIDAY THE 13TH only lasted it's first week before making a record drop.)

Also of note to Freddy Krueger fans, the official website for the new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET is live over at: http://www.nightmareonelmstreet.com

So far, it's just the teaser poster & synopsis, but bookmark it now and we'll keep you posted on when there's some new activity over there!



The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake is being directed by Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. It stars Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES), Kyle Gallner (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT), Kellan Lutz, Clancy Brown, Connie Britton, Katie Cassidy and Rooney Mara as the new Nancy. Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 30th, 2010!

SORORITY ROW International Poster!

Below you can check out a new international one-sheet theatrical poster for SORORITY ROW. An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version is set to open in theaters on September 11th. Stewart Hendler directed from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger and it stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher. New poster below! See the trailer & 1st poster at THIS post! And the final theatrical one-sheet poster HERE!



Visit the official website over at thetapi-ordie.com.

James Wan To Direct CASTLEVANIA!

Variety reports that Konami is in final negotiations with filmmaker (and SAW co-creator) James Wan to direct CASTLEVANIA with Ian Jeffers attached to write. Wan & Jeffers last collaborated on DEATH SENTENCE together. Steven Paul from Crystal Sky Entertainment is producing. Variety reports, "The project centers on the battle between Dracula and the Belmont clan of vampire hunters in a labyrinthine fortress in the Carpathian mountains. "CASTLEVANIA" debuted as a vidgame in Japan in 1986. Crystal Sky acquired the feature rights in 2005 and attached Paul W.S. Anderson to direct, followed by Sylvain White in 2007, with Rogue co-producing, but the project stalled during the WGA strike."

Wan spoke to Bloody-Disgusting and said, "I'll be working on the script with a writer to give it a new spin, different to the previous versions. This will have my stamp on it which Konami is very excited about. The thing I love about what Konami did with Castlevania, was taking the iconic Dracula mythology and Eastern-European setting, and retelling it with a Japanese pop-cultural sensibility," he continues. "That’s the East-meets-West tone I want to visually expand on for the film. I’m thrilled by the opportunity to make a highly stylized, fantasy, action film that focuses on the gothic storyline and the cool, anime-like characters. For once, the human hero is as sexy and dangerous as the vampire villain, and his weapon of choice was what attracted me to the project in the first place – The Vampire Killer Whip."


July 26, 2009

ORPHAN: ICONS INTERVIEWS!

I’ll admit it. I was slightly intrigued by the promotional poster for ORPHAN the first time I caught it at a bus stop back in New York. I couldn’t help but stare at this oddly photoshopped image and try desperately to figure out exactly what was wrong with Esther? Needless to say, whatever they did to the image worked because it got me to stop and examine it. But after that, I honestly didn’t have high expectations set up for yet another “evil child” horror movie. However, because my expectations were low, ORPHAN actually ended up exceeding my initial expectations and I left the theater more then satisfied by the experience. It’s a fairly solid little horror movie that definitely earns its R rating and delivers on some truly genuine shocking twists.

ICONS OF FRIGHT was invited to sit in on a series of roundtable interviews with various people involved in its creation including producers Joel Silver & Susan Downey, writer David Leslie Johnson, director Jaume Collet-Serra and actors Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard and Isabelle Fuhrman making her screen debut as Esther. The following is a series of quotes pulled from an array of topics we covered in the hour long interview session. Enjoy!


On the origins of the story & co-producer Leonardo Dicaprio?

Joel Silver: Appian Way is Leonardo’s production company, they had really come up with the idea for this movie and it was a horror movie they wanted to make. And he had sent off the script and Warners had read the script and thought this might be a great vehicle for us at Dark Castle to jump into. We met with Leo and his business partner and we felt that it was a great idea. Susan worked with them very closely to bid off the script and with the movie itself.

David Leslie Johnson: At the very beginning, the project was developed internally at Leo’s company Alpine Way, and one of his executives Alex Mace wrote a treatment for it. They basically were looking for a writer to adapt the treatment and get a fresh take on it. They only gave me the first 3 pages of it. Basically the beginning of the story, the family dynamic, who the characters were and Esther comes to the home – now what happens? So, I sort of took that, came up with the ending and worked backwards to match up with the story they had and pitched them that and that’s sort of how it came to be.



On casting Isabelle Fuhrman as Esther?

Susan Downey: It was pure old fashioned casting. We put a bunch of kids on tape and she just popped right out. And it was interesting because if you do read an early draft of the script, the description of the little girl is the complete opposite of what Isabelle actually looks like. She was supposed to have pure white skin, and blonde curly hair. It wasn’t her look, but she was so good in her audition and just stood out from all the other kids that it was a no brainer.

Joel Silver: Leo was making a movie in South Africa, BLOOD DIAMOND actually, and the way that you can cast now, there’s websites with protective locks so you can put up video of all the people testing for a role. Leo called me early one morning and said, “I saw this girl and she’s fantastic!” We hadn’t even seen it yet because he had been ahead of us in time, and he just said, “She’s the one. She’s the one.” He was very specific about that because being a child actor himself, he was very conscious of what that does and what that is and he was always concerned that this girl not be affected by the process. He was very conscious that she be very focused and not given too much information about things in the movie that might hurt her future.



Isabelle on portraying the character of Esther?

Isabelle Fuhrman: I read the script and I talked to my acting couch about the character and he helped me figure out different things I could do, because each person has different things. Some people bite their nails. Some people run their fingers through their hair, or scratch or itch. So I was thinking about different things I can do that would make Esther different from me, because she’s totally different from me. I like touching my hair, and I don’t do it all the time but I do run my fingers through my hair, so Esther I thought maybe would do something a little different. A little more swing in her step and she’d be a bit more girly because of her secret. I went to lunch once with Vera and we were at a restaurant I kept watching all these women, they kept looking at me like why is this girl starring at me? I was watching them for how they crossed their legs or tilted their heads. Or how they grabbed for their water. I was watching Vera a lot on set, and it all just helped and worked. On the day, it all came into place.


Susan Downey: The thing with Isabelle is she’s got great parents and they’re really smart. They’re incredibly supportive and with any movie you do, you always have a teacher on the set as well. You just kind of talk them through it to a certain point. You’re always conferring with the parents and with the teacher about what is appropriate and not. And what’s great, we saw this when Jaume was working with her and the other kids, there’s certain things you can explain in a somewhat adult way, and there’s other things you try and you see it’s just so above their experience level and you’re like “OK, just imagine that your sister just stole your toy.” (Laughs) You know? You have to really boil it down for them. But I think with Isabelle, she’s incredibly smart and very articulate. Her parents are the same way, so it made it very easy.


Isabelle Fuhrman: I had a dialect couch during the entire filming (in the movie, Esther has a thick Russian accent), so he’d come into my apartment where I was staying in and we’d go over the lines in the accent and we’d try to get different sounds. Like the W’s are different. My mom’s Russian, so I watched her a lot. Foreign people move their lips a different way. We tend to move our lips fully when we say something like “show”. But European’s keep their mouths kind of closed, they’re not very open when they talk. (Gives example.)


Isabelle Fuhrman: Well, my usual day was, I’d get my hair curls and then I got into my dress, I would go, I would transform into her and I would go about my day being her, being Esther. And um, something clicked. Every morning I would put on the dress and it clicked, time to perform.

David Leslie Johnson: When I first started writing the script, it was sort of one of those things that you can fall into with the evil child is how are all these adults being outsmarted by this child? I wanted to go into it thinking she’s just really that smart. She’s Hannibal Lector smart. She walks into a room and sizes everybody up and she figures out ‘ok, I know what your weakness is and what your weakness is’ and I don’t want anybody looking at me. I want you looking at her. And being mad at each other so that I can do what I want to do. That was the idea.



On the appeal to this story and the character arch’s?


Susan Downey: It was very much in the writing. It was very much in the script that we had originally received and then continued to work on & develop. The characters that we got from the original material in terms of Kate’s backstory and John’s backstory or for the little girl – just everyone, there was such a level of consideration that you often see more in dramas then in genre pictures, so we were fortunate to be able to have that as a starting point and to continue to develop it. Which then when we brought Jaume on, that’s what really appealed to him. He’s one of these director’s that grew up on the great horror movies of the 70’s, the ones we always reference in our development meetings that we hope to achieve and you never do. Or you ya know, you keep looking for that. He continued forward with what the script already brought to the table and it allowed us to get actors excited & involved who furthered that and continue to elevate the material.


Vera Farmiga: For me, when I consider a script there’s always a sense of wanting to defend the character and I had that with Kate. The appeal of the script for me was trying to understand miscarriage grief and at a time when I was desperately trying to get pregnant and wanting to be a mother. So there were issues in there that intrigued me about it. I spent a lot of time on websites for women who’ve gone through 3 trimesters and then suffered miscarriages and I was completely moved by it. The shock, it’s an intense grief and the recovery from it. The body heals before the soul does, so I saw that in my character and wanted to explore that.


Peter Sarsgaard: Well, I immediately felt very comfortable around Vera. There’s usually a ‘getting to know you’ awkwardness. But from the first day, when she busted her lip we were fine. It was also the only accident I remember happening on the film before cameras rolled.

Vera Farmiga: I wailed into Jaume and cracked my nose.

Peter Sarsgaard: And got a bloody nose! With playing these characters – you feel them out and they’re from your own life and they’re from what you’re sensing coming from that place, and it’s fairly subtle, so it’s those kind of things that just happen.

Vera Farmiga: We have a chemistry and we’ve known each other for 10 years. We have the same manager for a decade.

Peter Sarsgaard: We didn’t go back and write the story of our lives together, no. But the alcoholism, we talked about that stuff.

Vera Farmiga: Sure, this is a highly dysfunctional relationship that they have. I think how she first deals with the shame and pain and guilt and bereavement is to turn to alcohol. This is a man who just puts bandages on these bullet holes, he doesn’t really deal with things in this relationship and the grief is really what drives her to drink. She spends the whole film recovering from that. She feels tremendous guilt for her daughter.


How does ORPHAN compare to other “evil child” movies?

Vera Farmiga: I did something similar, but not many people saw JOSHUA. I had a great time with Sam Rockwell and the only really similar thing is that there’s a mother in distress, but I really don’t feel that my career’s in danger of being pigeonholed. And the story was radically different for me. I look at the character and what her trip is and I found this really complex. It’s a complex grief, trying to get over a miscarriage, and the dysfunction of this family. I have to say, what really got me, the secret of the film, I had never read anything like that before and I wanted to be a part of that but I wanted to make sure that whomever would be a part of that as well could make it work. As soon as Peter’s name was brought into the mix, I said ‘I’m in’. We’d been trying to find things to work on over the course of a few years.


David Leslie Johnson: Even when the BAD SEED was made, it was a taboo subject. At the end of THE BAD SEED, they have to break the 4th wall and say “Oh look here’s the actress, she wasn’t really bad and she didn’t really die.” (Laughs) It’s such a bizarre ending! I don’t remember ever seeing a movie like that where they actually had to say “its ok everyone, the little girl’s fine.” So it was definitely I think more taboo then and I think that was sort of – it sort of broke a barrier of what you could or couldn’t do certainly. But I think that the idea of children being scary has always been there. Because there’s something very primal about the need to protect children, so when you turn that on its head and you make the children, the child the bad guy, it’s violating everything that you feel. They are meant to be innocent. And there’s another aspect to it, and I don’t know if this is real or not, but there’s obviously a need to nurture kids and protect kids, but on some level, I wonder, kids also are reminders of our own mortality in a way. Ultimately your child kind of looks like you, grows up and acts like you and ultimately is here to replace you. I don’t know if maybe that’s one of the reasons that it persists as a horror sub genre, maybe.

Jaume Collet-Serra: The idea is for people to see the movie and have them think they know what this movie is going to be like, but it’s not. So, right now with the poster and the trailer, a lot of people are feeling like they’ve already seen this kind of a movie, but I don’t think that’s true. So, hopefully the movie will have an opportunity to grow with word of mouth.


Isabelle Fuhrman: This is an evil character, and most evil characters are male. Not many evil characters are female. There’s THE GOOD SON, THE OMEN. There was THE EXORCIST but I never saw that movie and I probably never will because I’m freaked out by the head spinning around! (Laughs)

A journalist asks insensitively if Isabelle, now 12 is ready for “America to hate her”?

Isabelle Fuhrman: (Pause) I’m totally different then Esther, and if America hates me then I’ve done my job! I’m supposed to make everybody hate me, but at the same time, I hope they feel sorry for her, but at the same time think ‘Whoa I feel sorry for her, but she’s so mean!’



On what’s next for producers Joel Silver and Susan Downey & Joel’s appreciation for comic book properties?

Joel Silver: LOBO (based on the DC Comic character) is the one I’m really excited about doing one day, hopefully soon. I’ve always loved graphic novels. We bought WATCHMEN and V FOR VENDETTA in the late 80’s. I lost WATCHMEN over the years, I wish I hadn’t but I’ve always been interested in graphic novels. When I read WATCHMEN, it changed my view of so many things, it was the first time I read a graphic novel really like that. So, look we made RICHIE RICH before so I’ve been involved with comic book stories for a long time. PREDATOR might as well have been a graphic novel. Obviously it wasn’t but it read like one.


Joel Silver: With WATCHMEN, Look – I love Zack Snyder and I love his work and I think he’s very talented, but the script that we developed was I think better then the movie they made. I thought there were some really good ideas we came up with. I know he stayed very close to the original material, but he made some changes anyways. I think it could’ve been a more satisfying movie. But you make the best movie you can. I think Zack made a great movie though & I don’t want to minimize what he did, but at the end of the day it was more tuned to just to the big fanatics of WATCHMEN as opposed to a broader audience that didn’t know the original comic book. As far as LOBO, we’ve got a script for LOBO we like. And when any of you see AVATAR, the technology is genius. It’s fantastic. So it’s time. I think it’s structured now as a PG-13 movie, but I love it. I want to make a good LOBO movie and it’s a great character.


Susan Downey: We all have high hopes for SHERLOCK HOLMES, that it will be a big fun action version of it and I actually think we got there. It maintains the integrity of people whom are SHERLOCK HOLMES fans. It’s smart, there’s a great history at the core. I think Robert Downey Jr captured the essence of Sherlock. I think Jude Law is going to surprise people in his portrayal of Watson. I don’t think we’ve seen Jude do something in my opinion that’s as fresh and solid as this performance. He’s really, really great. Rachel McAdams adds a wonderful splash as Irene Adler and so I think we’re going to satiate the people who are old Sherlock fans and see that we’re doing it right, and for the next generation who hasn’t really read those stories, I think they’re just going to enjoy the ride.

ORPHAN is playing in theaters now! -Robg.


July 25, 2009

RUMOR: Could This Be The Make-Up For FREDDY KRUEGER?!

The following is for mere fan speculation and NOT an official piece of conceptual work. (At least that we're aware of.) One of our staffers found the following photo. Now, I personally am not at Comic-Con, so I have not yet seen the trailer to A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET yet, so I don't know what Freddy's make-up looks beyond the highlighted pictures we posted HERE. The pic below could easily be a fan-made photoshop job of Jackie Earle Haley. But early word is that the new Freddy looks more like a "burn" victim and if you compare this pic to the highlighted ones, they look fairly close.

So for now, let's just consider this Freddy's potential new look until we get a clearer "official" look.


UPDATE: One of our sources tells us this is early conceptual artwork. However, at THIS link, MikeyRots from the Effects Lab forum takes credit for creating this photoshopped design. Still, the ear and the overlapping eye look VERY close to the highlighted pics we posted HERE. Could the designers have gotten a few of their ideas from this image?


Check out the first pic of Freddy HERE and the theatrical one-sheet poster HERE!

The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake is being directed by Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. It stars Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES), Kyle Gallner (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT), Kellan Lutz, Clancy Brown, Connie Britton, Katie Cassidy and Rooney Mara as the new Nancy. Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 30th, 2010!

July 24, 2009

And The Director For SAW 7 Is...?

SAW VI is still a few months from hitting theaters, but last week came the announcement that writers Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton (the writers of SAW IV, SAW V & SAW VI) will write SAW VII for release next October. Now, Variety revealed who'll be behind the director's chair. It's none other then SAW V director David Hackl. Before directing the 5th entry in the popular SAW series, Hackl served as the production designer for the previous entries.

Early buzz on SAW VI is good, especially judging from the new poster (see it HERE), the teaser trailer (see that HERE) or the "motion" poster (see that one HERE), but SAW V was easily the most disappointing and least satisfying entry of the entire SAW series. This worries me about SAW 7... unless they make it in 3D as earlier rumored? More when we hear it!



SAW VI hits theaters October 23rd, 2009. Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI which stars Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. We'll keep you posted when the trailer drops!

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THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON Press Conference Video!

You Tube user Chuck The Movie Guy posted a 3 part video of the entire THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON press conference. In attendance for the panel Thursday afternoon were stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson & Taylor Lautner. NEW MOON opens November 30th, 2009. Check out the panel videos below!







Check out the trailer HERE and a behind-the-scenes video at our previous news post HERE!

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon, Tyson Houseman, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz & Anna Kendrick. Chris Weitz directs.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON - Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. (In theaters November 20, 2009)

The SAW VI Teaser Trailer Is HERE!

It just premiered at Comic-Con and now it's on-line! Below you'll find the first teaser (and we mean it when we say "tease") for SAW VI, which is due in theaters October 23rd.



Don't forget to check out a clip at THIS link and the awesome "motion" poster at our previous news post HERE!

SAW VI hits theaters October 23rd, 2009. Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI which stars Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. We'll keep you posted when the trailer drops!

Visit the official site: http://www.saw6film.com

Paul W.S. Anderson Back For RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE!

Shock Till You Drop is reporting that filmmaker Paul W.S. Anderson will be writing and directing the 4th RESIDENT EVIL flick titled RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE. (Anderson helmed the first film and produced & wrote it's sequels. He also ruined the ALIEN & PREDATOR franchises but that's a whole other story.) The director told SHOCK that not only will the new movie be shot in 3D, it will kick off a new trilogy.

He says, "I always envisioned Resident Evil as a trilogy of films and we've been very lucky where it's a trilogy where the audience has built and built. I wanted to kick off a brand new trilogy. I'm really excited we're doing it [in 3-D]. I don't regard it as Resident Evil 4, I regard it as a re-tooling and rebirth of the entire franchise." More quotes at SHOCK's original post HERE!

Milla Jovovich returns and RESIDENT EVIL: AFTERLIFE is due in theaters September 17, 2010.


Tim Burton/Johnny Depp's Next Is DARK SHADOWS!

It's official. Tim Burton confirmed at his Comic-Con panel this weekend for ALICE IN WONDERLAND that he and Johnny Depp would be reteaming for their long talked about DARK SHADOWS movie. Depp's film company Infinitum-Nihil has been long attached to produce along side Graham King's GK Films and Burton & Depp told the crowd at Comic-Con that it will in fact be their next feature film. Depp will play Barnabus Collins in the update.

DARK SHADOWS premiered on ABC in 1966. Gothic romance, ghost stories, plots involving vampires, zombies and time-travel—the daytime soap had it all, and it became a runaway hit for the network over 1,225 episodes. There should be plenty of great material to cull the script from. No word on when production will start but we imagine it'll be early next year once ALICE is officially out. More when we hear it!


JONAH HEX Theatrical Teaser Poster!

It debuted yesterday at Comic-Con but now the official JONAH HEX theatrical one-sheet poster is on-line courtesy of Yahoo! Based on the comic book, JONAH HEX is about a middle-aged, scarred bounty hunter who travels the Old West to track down a voodoo practitioner, only to find out that he himself is the victim of the witch doctor's resurrection magic. The doctor wants to raise an army of undead to liberate the South, but Hex sets out to foil his plan.

Directed by Jimmy Hayward from a script by Mark Neveldine & Brian Taylor, JONAH HEX stars Josh Brolin, John Malkovich, Megan Fox, Will Arnett & Michael Shannon. It's due in theaters June 18th, 2010! The poster's below!


July 23, 2009

New SAW VI Poster!

The first SAW VI trailer should be debuting later tonight on the official website, but in the meantime, here's a few SAW VI updates to whet your appetites! (And they both go hand in hand.) The new theatrical one-sheet poster for SAW VI was unveiled over at the San Diego Comic Con yesterday, but we just got a scan of it from Lionsgate. Check it out below:


Don't forget to check out the awesome "motion" poster at our previous news post HERE!

SAW VI hits theaters October 23rd, 2009. Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI which stars Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. We'll keep you posted when the trailer drops!

Visit the official site: http://www.saw6film.com

And Now, The NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Poster! And Another Look At Freddy!

Hot on the heels of this morning's picture debut of Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger now comes the theatrical one-sheet poster for A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, courtesy of IGN! Look at the other pic HERE and the new poster below!


Also of note, our staffer Adam Barnick is a huge Freddy fan, so he dragged this morning's images and poster through Photoshop to try and get a better look at the make-up. Have a peek below. And again, keep in mind, these were highlighted in Photoshop and not officially exactly what he'll look like in the movie. (I imagine he'll be shrouded in shadows as the original picture indicates.)







The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake is being directed by Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. It stars Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES), Kyle Gallner (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT), Kellan Lutz, Clancy Brown, Connie Britton, Katie Cassidy and Rooney Mara as the new Nancy. Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 16th, 2010!

First Picture Of The New FREDDY KRUEGER In A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!

Oddly enough... the first look at Jackie Earle Haley as the new Freddy Krueger is coming to us via My Space? Sure enough. Here's what they had to say on their Trailer Park blog before debuting the below teaser image:

"Are you ready for Freddy? We can't believe it's been 25 years since Wes Craven's creepy gloved killer started invading our (and Johnny Depp's!) dreams. But when we heard that 'Watchmen' star Jackie Earle Haley was taking on the roll, we knew this re-imagining of the classic slasher was off to the right start. Check out the exclusive first shot of the new Freddy Krueger in 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' below and tell us what you think! Are you excited for the movie to hit theaters in 2010?"


The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake is being directed by Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. It stars Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES), Kyle Gallner (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT), Kellan Lutz, Clancy Brown, Connie Britton, Katie Cassidy and Rooney Mara as the new Nancy. Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 16th, 2010!

Clive Barker's DREAD Picked Up For AFTER DARK FILMS' HORRORFEST 4!

Just as word came back from our staffer at the San Diego Comic-Con that DREAD got picked up as the 2nd film in AFTER DARK FILMS' upcoming 8 FILMS TO DIE FOR fest, we got the official press release confirming the news. This means it'll hit theaters on January 29th, 2010. Here's the full release:

"After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon announces the latest addition to After Dark Films’ Horrorfest 4 lineup today in Hollywood . Anthony DiBlasi directs his own script of the eagerly anticipated Clive Barker tale, “DREAD,” which goes out to theatres January 29, 2010 as part of After Dark Films HorrorfestÒ4 “8 Films To Die For”.

DREAD is the second film in the Book of Blood franchise. The action follows three college students who set out to produce a documentary about fear, only to find themselves the subjects of an experiment in terror. DiBlasi, a producing partner of Barker’s on such films as Book of Blood and Midnight Meat Train, makes his directorial debut with DREAD, working from his own screenplay. Jackson Rathbone (Twilight Saga and The Last Airbender) stars alongside Shaun Evans (Boy A), Hanne Steen and Laura Donnelly.

Clive Barker is a versatile artist and pop culture icon who hardly needs introduction to legions of fans worldwide. An author, director and producer, the English born Barker is renowned for his horror fiction and fantasy writings. The creator of the Hellraiser and Candyman series, Barker is also an acclaimed visual artist and distinguished playwright.

After Dark Films CEO Courtney Solomon calls the production “relentlessly disturbing and truly scary,” adding, “We are thrilled to have beaten the competition on this film as we just HAD to have it for Horrorfest!”

"Anthony, Clive, Joe and I couldn't be more excited about After Dark featuring DREAD in this year's festival, and handling its national release,” said Jorge Saralegui of Midnight Picture Show. “Their legendary, provocative marketing campaigns make them the perfect partners for a sexy and intense psycho-thriller like DREAD.”

Nigel Thomas of Matador Pictures added, “We’re delighted to be involved with After Dark. DREAD is a real crowd-pleaser and there’s nobody better to showcase it to our audience.”

Dread was produced by Clive Barker, Joe Daley and Jorge Saralegui of Midnight Picture Show, Nigel Thomas and Charlotte Walls of Matador Pictures and Lauri Apelian of Ocean Sky Entertainment. Essential Entertainment CEO Jere Hausfater and Director of Sales and Distribution, Mark Padilla, negotiated the deal on behalf of the producers with Dana Lambert, VP of Acquisitions at After Dark Films.

Both Barker and DiBlasi are repped by APA and Evolution Management.

After Dark Horrorfest 4 runs for one week in theatres across the United States , from January 29nd through February 5th, making it the largest film festival in the nation.

About After Dark Films: Founded in 2006 by film producer/director/writer Courtney Solomon and real estate and textile financier Allan Zeman, After Dark Films is a leader in independent film finance, production and the acquisition of genre films for theatrical release.

After Dark is perhaps best known for its creation and execution of After Dark Horrorfest® – 8 Films to Die For® (www.horrorfestonline.com). Debuting in 2006, After Dark Horrorfest ® is a weeklong, nationwide film festival that celebrates all aspects of the horror genre. In its first year, Horrorfest became the first film festival in history to break into the Top 10 of the domestic box office, grossing more than $2.5 million. Additionally, it has sold over 1.6 million DVDs through distribution partner Lionsgate.

After Dark's initial film release was the box office success, An American Haunting (2006), written, directed and produced by Solomon. An American Haunting opened at the #2 spot in the nation and maintained its position for four weeks. Subsequent releases include The Abandoned; Skinwalkers, starring Jason Behr, Rhona Mitra and Matthew Knight; Captivity, starring Elisha Cuthbert and directed by Oscar-nominee Roland Joffe (The Killing Fields); and Frontier(s), directed by Xavier Gens (Hitman)

Earlier this year, After Dark Films announced its first foray into television, partnering with Lionsgate and IFC to co-produce the best selling book series, Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, written by Laurell K. Hamilton."


DREAD was written & directed by Anthony DiBlasi and stars Jackson Rathbone (TWILIGHT, S. DARKO), Shaun Evans, Hanne Steen, Laura Donnelly, Jonathan Readwin, Carl McCrystal, Zoe Stollery, Eva Wyrwal, Elissa Dowling, Kirean Murphy, Elspeth Rae, Erin Gavin and Matt Jessup. It will be playing at this year's UK FRIGHTFEST. (Details HERE!)


July 22, 2009

SHUTTER ISLAND One-Sheet Poster!

Yahoo has revealed the first theatrical one-sheet poster for Martin Scorsese's latest SHUTTER ISLAND. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Mark Ruffalo, this definitely looks like a genre pic from the legendary filmmaker. Check out the trailer at our previous news post HERE, and the new poster below!



From Oscar®-winning director Martin Scorsese, “Shutter Island” is the story of two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the coast of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island’s fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Patricia Clarkson, Jackie Earle Haley & Max von Sydow. (Actually, it's being called a "drama"!) In theaters: October 2, 2009

THE GRAVES Trailer! Now AFTER DARK FILMS Selection!

Firstly, the new trailer for THE GRAVES has made it's debut on-line. THE GRAVES is about sisters Megan and Abby whose visit to Skull City Mine turns into a mind bending fight for survival against menaces both human, and supernatural. It stars (super hot) Clare Grant (Masters of Horror), Jillian Murray (The Fun Park), Bill Moseley (The Devil's Rejects, Texas Chainsaw Massacre II), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm St., Dexter), D. Randall Blythe (Screamer, Lamb of God), Shane Stevens, Patti Tindall (Death of a Ghost Hunter), Barbara Glover (Red Rock West), Calabrese and Tony Todd (24, Candyman). Watch the trailer below!



Also, AFTER DARK FILMS has announced THE GRAVES as the first of next years 8 FILMS TO DIE FOR, an annual festival that showcases the latest in horror on screens across the country. It will play theatrically on January 29th, 2010. Below is the full press release!

The first addition to After Dark HorrorfestÒ4 was announced today by After Dark Films’ CEO Courtney Solomon. The After Dark Horrorfest will take place January 29, 2010. The new title joining the 8 Films to Die ForÒ lineup is The Graves, written and directed by Brian Pulido. Pulido, a well known comic book writer and creator of such titles as Lady Death and Evil Ernie, makes his feature directorial debut on the film. The films stars Clare Grant, Jillian Murray, Bill Moseley, Lamb of God singer D. Randall Blythe and Tony Todd. Brian Ronalds and Dean Ronalds of Ronalds Brothers Productions and Francisca Pulido of Mischief Maker Studios produced. Adam Goldfine is the Director of Photography. Dana Lambert, VP of Acquisitions at After Dark Films brokered the deal with Ted Chalmers of Moving Pictures Film & TV who represented the filmmakers in the negotiations.


In The Graves, two inseparable sisters, Megan and Abby Graves, are taking one last wild road trip before Megan has to start a new job. The journey includes a trip through remote Arizona in search of a kitchy roadside attraction. Instead, Megan and Abby happen on Skull City Mine, a weather-beaten, abandoned mine town converted into a self-guided tour. What seems like a fun day in the sun turns into a mind-bending fight for survival against menaces both human and supernatural.


“Brian’s background and knowledge of the horror world has served him incredibly well. He has directed a film that audiences are going to find both scary and immensely entertaining. The Graves is simply great edgy fun and we’re excited to have it as part of our line up.” stated After Dark Partner/CEO Courtney Solomon.


“Mischief Maker Studios and Ronalds Brothers Productions are pleased that their first foray together has produced a theatrical feature film,” says Mischief Maker Studios COO Francisca Pulido. “Brian Pulido continues to deliver the goods to horror fans. The Graves is a fun, date night horror flick.”


After Dark HorrorfestÒ 4 runs for one week in theatres across the United States from January 29nd – February 5th, making it the largest nationwide film festival.


After Dark Films: Founded in 2006 by film producer/director/writer Courtney Solomon and real estate and textile financier Allan Zeman, After Dark Films is a leader in independent film finance, production and acquisition of genre films for theatrical release.


After Dark is perhaps best known for its creation and execution of After Dark Horrorfest® – 8 Films to Die For® (www.horrorfestonline.com). Debuting in 2006, After Dark Horrorfest ® is a one week national film festival that celebrates all areas of the horror genre. In its first year, Horrorfest became the first film festival in history to break into the Top 10 at the national box office, grossing over $2.5 million. Additionally, it has reached great success with over 1.6 million DVDs currently in circulation through distribution partner Lionsgate.


After Dark's initial film release was the box office success An American Haunting (2006), written, directed and produced by Courtney Solomon. An American Haunting opened at the #2 spot in the nation and maintained its position for four weeks. Subsequent releases include The Abandoned; Skinwalkers, starring Jason Behr, Rhona Mitra and Matthew Knight; Captivity, starring Elisha Cuthbert and directed by Oscar-nominee Roland Joffe (The Killing Fields); and Frontier(s), directed by Xavier Gens (Hitman).


Earlier this year it was announced that After Dark Films is making its first foray into television, partnering with Lionsgate and IFC to co-produce the best selling book series, Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, written by Laurell K. Hamilton.

Check out our previous videos featuring Tony Todd (HERE) and a music video by CALABRESE HERE!

Bad-Ass Motion Poster For SAW VI!

I've always been impressed with the clever marketing for the SAW films, and now Twisted Pictures and Lionsgate have unveiled the first poster for SAW VI via Yahoo, and it's a pretty bad-ass motion poster. Just... check it out below!



On top of that, the official website has launched and there's a countdown for the first trailer from SAW VI, which is one day away! Bookmark the page: http://www.saw6film.com

SAW VI hits theaters October 23rd, 2009. Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI which stars Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. We'll keep you posted when the trailer drops!

Even More Behind-The-Scenes Images From HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie has posted a last batch behind the scenes photos via his My Space blog from the set of his HALLOWEEN sequel HALLOWEEN II, which opens in theaters on August 28th. Check out the latest below!





Go to the official website at: http://www.halloween2-movie.com

See the latest trailers right HERE as well as a new TV Spot right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

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2 More Images From JENNIFER'S BODY!

IGN got a hold of 2 new images from the upcoming JENNIFER'S BODY, which hits theaters on September 18th. Check 'em out below!




The theatrical one-sheet poster is at our previous news post HERE! Watch the "red-band" trailer for JENNIFER'S BODY at our previous news post HERE and the "green-band" one HERE! The flick stars Megan Fox as the title character, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO).

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.

3 New Pics From Dario Argento's GIALLO!

DVD Forum got their hands on 3 new pics from Dario Argento's latest horror thriller GIALLO! The Italian master's latest was written by Sean Keller & Jim Agnew and stars Academy Award Winner Adrien Brody, Emmanuelle Seigner, Robert Miano, Silvia Spross, Byron Deidra, Daniela Fazzolari, Guiseppe Lo Console, Luis Monteni & Elsa Pataky. GIALLO finds Brody and Seigner searching for the latter's sister (Elsa Pataky) who has been kidnapped by a killer known as "Yellow" (or giallo). Check out the first trailer HERE. And the 3 new pics below!




Writers Locked For SAW 7!

I was kind of hoping that the SAW series would respectfully wrap itself up with the upcoming SAW VI, especially considering how episodic each entry has become (relying too heavily on the previous and next movies), but alas, Twisted Pictures & Lionsgate are showing no signs of slowing down just yet. They've announced (via Variety) that Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, writers of SAW IV, SAW V & SAW VI will write SAW 7 for release next October. The writing duo also wrote the FEAST trilogy and collaborated with Dimension on THE COLLECTOR which hits theaters in limited release July 31st. (Maybe SAW 7 will be in 3D as long rumored?)

Meanwhile, SAW VI hits theaters October 23rd, 2009. Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI which stars Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. More details on SAW 6 AND 7 when we hear them.


Teaser Poster For Richard Kelly's THE BOX!

Filmmaker Richard Kelly recently debuted the new theatrical one-sheet poster to his latest flick THE BOX via his Twitter account. Based on the Richard Matherson story BUTTON BUTTON, THE BOX stars Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella and hits theaters on October 30th, 2009. Kelly of course was the director behind the cult classic DONNIE DARKO and SOUTHLAND TALES. Check out the trailer at our previous news post HERE! And the poster below!


And The Title Of George A. Romero's New Zombie Film Is...

GEORGE A. ROMERO'S SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD! Sounds good to me!

Better yet, it's set to have it's world premier at the Toronto International Film Festival this September!

Here are some pics to whet your appetites. There's more located at the link above.

 

 

And here's the synopsis found on TIFF's website...

"In a world where the dead rise to menace the living, rogue soldier Crocket (Alan Van Sprang) leads a band of military dropouts to refuge from the endless chaos. As they search for a place " where the shit won ’ t get you, " they meet banished patriarch Patrick O ’ Flynn (played with zeal by Kenneth Welsh), who promises a new Eden on the fishing and ranching outpost Plum Island. The men arrive, only to find themselves caught in an age-old battle between O ’ Flynn ’ s family and rival clan the Muldoons. It turns out that Patrick was expelled from the isle for believing that the only good zombie is a dead zombie, while the Muldoons think it ’ s wrong to dispatch afflicted loved ones, attempting to look after their undead kinfolk until a cure is found. But their bid for stability on the homestead has turned perverse: the undead are chained inside their homes, pretending to live normal lives – and the consequences are bloody. A desperate struggle for survival will determine whether the living and the dead can coexist.

Such apocalyptic themes have long haunted George A. Romero, much to the delight of his legions of fans. He now follows Crocket, a minor character from his last film, Diary of the Dead, to present a new doomsday scenario. In that film, Crocket made a brief appearance with his militia to appropriate the heroes ’ supplies at gunpoint. For Crocket ’ s subsequent journey, Romero does something that most horror directors have forgotten in recent years – he uses the genre to address societal issues. As a socially conscious filmmaker, Romero creates a world in which he can wrestle with the human condition while simultaneously finding new and creative ways to exterminate lurching flesh eaters.

George A. Romero ’ s Survival of the Dead is also a sharp subversion of the western. It can be seen as a reflection of William Wyler ’ s The Big Country, in which stubborn clans feuded as larger troubles raged. We needn ’ t look further than today ’ s news headlines to see examples of such fracture and to understand how it prevents more significant problems from being solved.

Fear not, Romero is still determined to give you gruesome and macabre thrills, but will also serve up a bloody little parable on the side. So who are you going to side with, the living or the dead?"

 

Well color me officially EXCITED! While opinions regarding DIARY OF THE DEAD (which I liked a lot) seems to have polarized fans, I have faith in Uncle George. Judging from that hastily yanked promo footage a few months ago and the description above, it sounds like SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD could be Romero's next great American zombie film. I'm sure I'm going to catch all kinds of crap for that last statement and frankly I don't care, haters to the left.

No word yet regarding an official release, but we'll keep you posted!

 

A Look At The TRIANGLE Trailer!

One of the earliest FIRST LOOK reviews we published for the site when we launched 5 years ago was for a flick called CREEP, written & directed by Christopher Smith. A few years later, he followed it up with the horror/comedy SEVERANCE. Needless to say, we've been fans of his genre work since the beginning so count us intrigued for his latest TRIANGLE. And now, the EMPIRE website is giving us a taste of what to expect with TRIANGLE via the first official trailer. Starring Melissa George, Liam Hemsworth, Rachael Carpani, Emma Lung, Michael Dorman & Henry Nixon, TRIANGLE opens in UK theaters this October 16th. No word yet on a US release but we'll keep you posted! In the meantime, check out the trailer HERE!


A "Green-Band" Trailer For THE COLLECTOR!

A few weeks back, we got a look at the "red-band" trailer (see it HERE) for Marcus Dunstan's directorial debut THE COLLECTOR, as well as 3 theatrical posters for the flick. (See those HERE!) Below, you can now check out the "green-band" trailer for THE COLLECTOR, which opens in limited theatrical release on July 31st.



THE COLLECTOR follows the story of handyman and ex-con Arkin, who aims to repay a debt to his ex-wife by robbing his new employer’s country home. Unfortunately for Arkin, a far worse enemy has already laid claim to the property – and the family. As the seconds tick down to midnight, Arkin becomes a reluctant hero trapped by a masked “Collector” in a maze of lethal invention – the Spanish Inquisition as imagined by Rube Goldberg – while trying to rescue the very family he came to rob.

The project, produced by Fortress Features’ Brett Forbes and Patrick Rizzotti and Imaginarium Entertainment Group’s Julie Richardson, stars Josh Stewart (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Criminal Minds), Daniella Alonso (Friday Night Lights, The Hills Have Eyes 2), Michael Reilly Burke (Lincoln Heights, 24), Andrea Roth (Rescue Me, War), Madeline Zima (Californication, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle), Karley Scott-Collins (Pulse 2, The Class), Robert Wisdom (The Wire, The Forgotten) and Juan Fernandez (The Lost City, A Man Apart).

THE COLLECTOR will thrill audiences Friday, July 31st from Freestyle Releasing.

Official website: http://www.thecollector-movie.com

Check out a NEW clip from Chan-wook Park's THIRST!

THIRST, the new vampire film from internationally acclaimed director Chan-wook Park opens in select theaters July 31st.

Park, renowned for films such as OLDBOY and SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE is considered by many to be one of the most gifted film makers of the decade. THIRST is his first foray into the genre and I know I'm really anxious to see this.

Check out this new clip:





 

 

Could THIRST find a rabid U.S. audience like LET THE RIGHT ONE IN? Head to the theater on July 31st and tell us what YOU think!

You can check out the official trailer at our previous post HERE.

 

 


THIRST is slated to release in select theaters July 31st.

THIRST official site: www.thirstmovie.com


Synopsis: A priest becomes a vampire…another man’s wife is coveted…a deadly seduction triggers murder. Thirst is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). Already a boxoffice smash in Korea , Thirst was honored with the Prix du Jury [Jury Prize] at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival.

Continuing his explorations of human existence in extreme circumstances, the director spins a tale that he conceived and then developed over several years with co-screenwriter Chung Seo-kyung.

Sang-hyun (played by top Korean star Song Kang-ho, of The Host) is a priest who cherishes life; so much so, that he selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun lives – but now exists as a vampire. Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, Sang-hyun’s faith is further strained when a childhood friend’s wife, Tae-ju (Kim Ok-vin), comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life. Sang-hyun soon plunges into a world of sensual pleasures, finding himself on intimate terms with the Seven Deadly Sins.

 

 

New Writer On WORLD WAR Z?

Several months back, it was reported that Bond director Marc Forster (Quantum of Solace) was set to direct WORLD WAR Z, based on the Max Brooks novel which was being adapted for the screen by BABYLON 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski. Max Brooks spoke to FANGORIA radio and revealed that a new writer is on board to pen the script.

Matthew Michael Carnahan is on writing duty, and Brooks tells FANGO, "He’s one of Hollywood’s hot A-list writers, so if they went after him and paid him a mountain of gold, it definitely shows their confidence in this project. They say it’s a positive move because they’re very excited, but the truth is, it’s also positive because they just paid him a buttload of money, and [with] the money they paid him, the money they paid Straczynski and they money they’ve paid me, they’ve really dug themselves a deep hole, so they better make this thing!"

The movie is being developed by Paramount and Brad Pitt's Plan B Production, so I'm sure they've got money to throw around. I'm bummed they're not going with Straczynski's script but... what can ya do? More when we hear it!


ZOMBIELAND Teaser Poster!

A few weeks back, we got our first look at the teaser trailer for the horror/comedy ZOMBIELAND. (See it HERE!) Now, Columbia Pictures has unveiled the film's theatrical poster! Check it out below!



Directed by Ruben Fleischer from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, ZOMBIELAND stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone & Abigail Breslin. Check out the trailer and some pics at our previous news post HERE.

Synopsis: Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn’t have fears. If he did, he’d kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they’re about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.

Anthony DiBlasi Adapting Clive Barker's THE DAMNATION GAME!

When it comes to the world of Clive Barker, filmmaker Anthony DiBlasi is already well versed. He served as one of the executive producers on both THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN and BOOK OF BLOOD, has recently adapted a script for another BOOK OF BLOOD short story PIG BLOOD BLUES, and made his directorial debut with the upcoming DREAD, which he also wrote. Now, word comes from Fantasia (via FANGORIA) that DiBlasi is tackling another Clive Barker adaptation, THE DAMNATION GAME. At the film fest, word came out that the writer was currently prepping a script for DAMNATION GAME for Phoenix Pictures. No word on if he'll direct, but it's still a whiles off so we'll keep you posted.


DREAD was written & directed by Anthony DiBlasi and stars Jackson Rathbone (TWILIGHT, S. DARKO), Shaun Evans, Hanne Steen, Laura Donnelly, Jonathan Readwin, Carl McCrystal, Zoe Stollery, Eva Wyrwal, Elissa Dowling, Kirean Murphy, Elspeth Rae, Erin Gavin and Matt Jessup. It will be playing at this year's UK FRIGHTFEST. (Details HERE!)


Deputy Dewey and Gail Weathers return for SCREAM 4!

SCREAM franchise fave David Arquette has confirmed to E! Online that he and wifey Courteney Cox-Arquette will indeed be reprising their respective roles for the not-even-written yet and possibly Craven-less SCREAM 4.

"We are going to be doing Scream 4, Kevin Williamson is writing the script at this moment, and hopefully Wes Craven is going to direct."

 He further explains to Pop Wrap:

"I love the Scream franchise; I'm just honestly excited to be making another one. I figured it would be a blast to bring these characters back to life and see how they've grown since Scream 3. Working with Wes has been amazing and Kevin is an incredible artist. My wife and I really wanted to do this."

...and that is why we love the Arquettes!

 

 
 

 

 Here's a really cool interview we conducted with David a while back for his directorial debut, THE TRIPPER! Enjoy!

 

GRACE Goes Theatrical On August 14th In NY & LA!

Before GRACE hits DVD and Blu-Ray on September 15th, horror fans in both LA and NY will get to catch it on the big screen. Anchor Bay Entertainment will release GRACE theatrically on August 14th in those 2 cities according to Variety. The publication writes:

"Debut by writer-director Paul Solet, stars Jordan Ladd as a mother who carries her dead fetus to term and then gives birth to a live child with an appetite for blood.

"Grace" was produced by Ingo Vollkammer, Cory Neal, Adam Green and Kevin DeWalt. Exec producers are Scott Einbinder and Simon Edery.

After premiering in Sundance's Park City at Midnight section, pic screened at other fests, including South by Southwest and Seattle, and will unspool at Spain's Sitges Film Festival.

"Grace" will open on Aug. 14 in New York and Los Angeles."

For full details on the DVD/Blu-Ray, check out our previous news post HERE! Watch a video from the GRACE USC screening right HERE!

Produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope
with Anchor Bay Entertainment, GRACE stars Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde.




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July 12, 2009

HALLOWEEN 2 Website Updates! 4 New Wallpapers!

There's quite a few updates over on the official HALLOWEEN 2 website at: http://www.halloween2-movie.com. Besides the trailer, you can download the following 4 HALLOWEEN II themed wallpapers for your computer. (I personally dig the pumpkin head dream sequence character in the 2nd one!) Check 'em out below!





Go to: http://www.halloween2-movie.com to download high res versions of all of the above.

See the latest trailers right HERE as well as a new TV Spot right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)


July 11, 2009

2 New TV Spots For THE FINAL DESTINATION!

Below you can check out 2 brand new TV spots for THE FINAL DESTINATION (courtesy of Moviejungle.com), the 4th film in the FINAL DESTINATION franchise, which opens August 28th and will be in 3D at select theaters. Have a peek:





See more gruesome pics of victims from THE FINAL DESTINATION right HERE! Visit the official website at http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com. THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. See the trailer right HERE!

July 10, 2009

Final JENNIFER'S BODY Theatrical One-Sheet Poster!

With both the "red-band" and "green-band" trailers for JENNIFER'S BODY debuting this week, it's only fitting that we'd get to see the final theatrical one-sheet poster as well. Check that out below!


Watch the "red-band" trailer for JENNIFER'S BODY at our previous news post HERE and the "green-band" one HERE! It hits theaters on September 18th, 2009. The flick stars Megan Fox as the title character, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO).

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.

Nasty Image From THE FINAL DESTINATION!

This spoiler pic originally popped up on a Facebook page for THE FINAL DESTINATION, but has since disappeared off line. Regardless, it's making the round on all the other horror sites, so we figured we'd share it with you. (And it's not really spoiler-ish, because you have to figure everyone in a FINAL DESTINATION movie meets a nasty end.) Regardless, with FINAL DESTINATION 2 director David Ellis returning behind the camera, count us excited for this one!



See more gruesome pics of victims from THE FINAL DESTINATION right HERE! Visit the official website at http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com. THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. See the trailer right HERE!

Gory Pic From Alex Aja's PIRANHA 3D!

FANGORIA got a handful of gory images from the set of Alex Aja's upcoming PIRANHA 3D! You can click the teaser image below to see several more examples of KNB's kick-ass work on the film over on FANGO's site:



PIRANHA 3D stars Elisabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, Jessica Szohr, Christopher Lloyd, Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames, Adam Scott and Dina Meyer (SAW 1-3). Loosely based on the original PIRANHA directed by Joe Dante, Aja's version was penned by Aja and his writing partner Grégory Levasseur and is due out next year.

Synopsis: They’re back! Every year the population of sleepy Lake Havasu explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 for a single, wild weekend - the 4th of July, a riot of sun, drunken fun and sex-crazed mayhem. But this year, there's something more to worry about than hangovers and complaints from local old timers. Havasu sits in the crater formed by a prehistoric volcanic eruption, and when earth tremors tear open a crack in the lake floor, all hell breaks through. Piranhas - a million ravenous, razor-toothed monsters, unchanged since the dawn of time. Unstoppable killing machines acting blindly under one primeval impulse: to hunt down anything that moves and strip it to the raw, bleeding bone. In seconds.

New "Green-Band" Trailer For JENNIFER'S BODY!

Hot on the heels of the recently release "red-band" trailer and the FANGORIA picture of Megan Fox, Yahoo has posted the official "green-band" trailer for JENNIFER'S BODY which is currently playing before prints of BRUNO. Check it out below!



Check out that pic we were talking about right HERE! You can check out the recently released "red-band" trailer for JENNIFER'S BODY at our previous news post HERE! It hits theaters on September 18th, 2009. The flick stars Megan Fox as the title character, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO).

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.

Harold Ramis Video On GHOSTBUSTERS 3!

MakingOf.com has posted a nice 7 minute video talking with YEAR ONE director Harold Ramis about all things GHOSTBUSTERS 3, including the returning cast, Dan Aykroyd's GHOSTBUSTERS IN HELL script and more! While it's still a ways off, check out what he had to say in the clip below!




Make sure to check out the official GHOSTBUSTERS website at: http://www.ghostbusters.com. And check out the trailer for the Blu-Ray at our previous news post HERE!

The original GHOSTBUSTERS was directed by Ivan Reitman from a script by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis and Annie Potts. You can read Bill Murray's comments on GHOSTBUSTERS 3 from our previous news post HERE!


July 09, 2009

New DISTRICT 9 Trailer!

Yahoo has debuted a brand new trailer for the sci-fi/thriller DISTRICT 9, which according to the rating features "bloody violence & pervasive language". The plot details have been fairly secretive up until now, but this trailer sheds a little more light on what we can expect. Check it out below!



Synopsis: An alien race has come to earth on a one-way ticket, becoming stranded in Africa. Now seen as yet another mistrusted minority, the "non-humans" live in a dangerous ghetto and labor for little to no pay. But when a human encounters some strange non-human technology that begins to affect him in disturbing ways, his perspective on the situation changes drastically.

Directed by Neill Blomkamp from a script co-written with Terri Tatchell (based on his short film ALIVE IN JORBURG) and produced by Peter Jackson, DISTRICT 9 stars Jason Cope, Kenneth Nkosi, William Allen Young, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strik & John Sumner.


New Megan Fox Pic From JENNIFER'S BODY!

FANGORIA got a new pic of Megan Fox sporting her nasty chompers in her upcoming flick JENNIFER'S BODY. (See below!)


You can check out the recently released "red-band" trailer for JENNIFER'S BODY at our previous news post HERE! It hits theaters on September 18th, 2009. The flick stars Megan Fox as the title character, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO).

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.

The Ladies Of HALLOWEEN 2!

The Ladies Of HALLOWEEN My Space page just debuted a new exclusive image with Brea Grant (as Mya Rockwell), Scout Taylor-Compton (reprising her role as Laurie Strode), and Angela Trimbur (as Harley David) from Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN II. Check it out below! And make sure to hit up the Ladies Of HALLOWEEN My Space right HERE!



There's more behind the scenes pics HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as a new TV Spot right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

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July 07, 2009

"Red-Band" Trailer For THE COLLECTOR!

A few days ago, we got a look at 3 different theatrical one-sheet posters for Marcus Dunstan's directorial debut THE COLLECTOR. Now, we've got a look at the first official "red-band" trailer courtesy of IGN! Check it out embedded below!



THE COLLECTOR follows the story of handyman and ex-con Arkin, who aims to repay a debt to his ex-wife by robbing his new employer’s country home. Unfortunately for Arkin, a far worse enemy has already laid claim to the property – and the family. As the seconds tick down to midnight, Arkin becomes a reluctant hero trapped by a masked “Collector” in a maze of lethal invention – the Spanish Inquisition as imagined by Rube Goldberg – while trying to rescue the very family he came to rob.

The project, produced by Fortress Features’ Brett Forbes and Patrick Rizzotti and Imaginarium Entertainment Group’s Julie Richardson, stars Josh Stewart (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Criminal Minds), Daniella Alonso (Friday Night Lights, The Hills Have Eyes 2), Michael Reilly Burke (Lincoln Heights, 24), Andrea Roth (Rescue Me, War), Madeline Zima (Californication, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle), Karley Scott-Collins (Pulse 2, The Class), Robert Wisdom (The Wire, The Forgotten) and Juan Fernandez (The Lost City, A Man Apart).

THE COLLECTOR will thrill audiences Friday, July 31st from Freestyle Releasing.

Official website: http://www.thecollector-movie.com

July 06, 2009

4 More Behind-The-Scenes Pics From HALLOWEEN 2!

Yet again, Rob Zombie has posted a series of behind the scenes photos via his My Space blog from the set of his HALLOWEEN sequel HALLOWEEN II, which opens in theaters on August 28th. Check out the latest below!





There's more behind the scenes pics HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as a new TV Spot right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. HALLOWEEN II hits theaters this August 28th!

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Trailer For New French Zombie Flick THE HORDE!

Are you tired of zombie movies yet? Well, how 'bout a French made zombie flick exec-produced by FRONTIERES Xavier Gens? Below you'll find the teaser trailer (& synopsis) for THE HORDE, directed by Yannick Dahan and Benjamin Rocher. Have a peek:



Synopsis:
"North of Paris. In order to avenge the murder of one of their own by a group of ruthless gangsters, four corrupt cops go on a rampage in a condemned building serving as the mobster’s hideout. Now trapped, the officers are about to be executed when the unimaginable occurs: hordes of bloodthirsty, cannibalistic creatures invade the building, savagely attacking everyone. Unexpected alliances are made when their lives are threatened by the unthinkable."

JENNIFER'S BODY "Red-Band" Trailer!

Shock Till You Drop.com just debuted an exclusive first look at the "red-band" trailer for the Diablo Cody scripted, Megan Fox starring JENNIFER'S BODY. Of note, there's a green-band "studio" trailer debuting before prints of BRUNO when it opens this Friday, but the filmmakers would prefer you watch this one, which better represents the tone of the movie. Here's their note to Shock:

"Fox is putting a trailer of JENNIFER'S BODY in front of BRUNO this Friday. Great, right? Only problem is it's not our trailer. It's kind of a straight horror preview and while we're sure it'll appeal to many of you, we wanted to make sure you guys got to see our cut... Lets call it the "filmmaker's cut". We think it captures the comedy and scares of the horror films we grew up on - a kind of nostalgia for when horror films were fun. Can't wait to show you the whole film... In the meantime, here's the red band trailer we wanted our fans to see.

- Karyn, Diablo, and Jason
"

Watch the new "red-band" trailer embedded below!



JENNIFER'S BODY hits theaters on September 18th, 2009. The flick stars TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN uber-babe Megan Fox as the title character, as well as Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner (SMALLVILLE's "The Flash") & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO). Synopsis and (familiar) poster below! (HOT!)

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.


July 04, 2009

New Pic Of "Babyface" Killer From THE HILLS RUN RED!

The annual FRIGHTFEST UK just announced their full movie screening line-up between the dates of August 27th through the 31st and it seems to be one of their best line-ups ever! Movies debuting include TRIANGLE, THE HILLS RUN RED, CLIVE BARKER'S DREAD, TRICK 'R TREAT, GIALLO, NIGHT OF THE DEMONS, BEWARE THE MOON: REMEMBERING AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL, THE DESCENT PART 2 & many, many more. If you're a UK reader, head over to the official site right HERE and pick up tickets!

One of the films on that roaster we're excited about is THE HILLS RUN RED. Below is a pic from the preview page off Frightfest's website that we just had to share. Another peek at HILLS creepy "Babyface" killer.




We'll have more on THE HILLS RUN RED shortly, so check back! See the DVD cover and specs at our previous news post HERE! Directed by Dave Parker from a script by David J. Schow, John Dombrow & John Carchietta, THE HILLS RUN RED stars Sophie Monk, Tad Hilgenbrinck (LOST BOYS: THE TRIBE), William Sadler (THE MIST), Alex Wyndham and Janet Montgomery (WRONG TURN 3).

Check out our panel report on THE HILLS RUN RED from last month's LA FANGO con by clicking HERE or the link below!



And check last year's FRIGHT exclusive interview with THE HILLS RUN RED director DAVE PARKER!



July 03, 2009

Deborah & Michael Myers - New Behind-The-Scenes Pic From HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie just posted another behind the scenes picture of Sheri & Chase (as Deborah & young Michael Myers) rehearsing a scene at Smith's Grove Sanitarium. You can check it out below!



There's more behind the scenes pics HERE. See the latest trailers right HERE as well as a new TV Spot right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!


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New Gruesome Pics From THE FINAL DESTINATION!

Several spoiler-ish pictures have surfaced over on the DVD-Forum website from THE FINAL DESTINATION. (Actually, if you picked up the most recent issue of FANGORIA, you would've spotted these there as well.) Regardless, check out 3 of 'em below and the rest over on the original site right HERE. With this entry being in 3D, looks like things will get interesting!




Visit the official website at http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com. THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. See the trailer right HERE!

UPDATED: 3 Posters For THE COLLECTOR!

3 theatrical one sheet posters have surfaced on-line for Marcus Dunstan's directorial debut THE COLLECTOR, which hits theaters on July 31st! The first comes courtesy of FANGORIA, the second from FearNET. Check 'em out below!



Here's one more that just popped up on MTV's site!


The project, produced by Fortress Features’ Brett Forbes and Patrick Rizzotti and Imaginarium Entertainment Group’s Julie Richardson, stars Josh Stewart (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Criminal Minds), Daniella Alonso (Friday Night Lights, The Hills Have Eyes 2), Michael Reilly Burke (Lincoln Heights, 24), Andrea Roth (Rescue Me, War), Madeline Zima (Californication, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle), Karley Scott-Collins (Pulse 2, The Class), Robert Wisdom (The Wire, The Forgotten) and Juan Fernandez (The Lost City, A Man Apart).

THE COLLECTOR follows the story of handyman and ex-con Arkin, who aims to repay a debt to his ex-wife by robbing his new employer’s country home. Unfortunately for Arkin, a far worse enemy has already laid claim to the property – and the family. As the seconds tick down to midnight, Arkin becomes a reluctant hero trapped by a masked “Collector” in a maze of lethal invention – the Spanish Inquisition as imagined by Rube Goldberg – while trying to rescue the very family he came to rob.

Dunstan and Melton, who came into the national spotlight for their winning screenplay FEAST on Project Greenlight’s third season, have been shepherding the Saw franchise for the past three installments, having written SAW IV, SAW V and the upcoming SAW VI.

“Marcus and Patrick have come up with a unique twist on the home invasion thriller that we think will have people gripping their seats,” said Liddell. “With its stylized blend of action and horror, the movie delivers on every level.”

“In a summer boasting fist-fighting robots and 3-D floating homes, Mickey and his team are more than up to the challenge of delivering an adult horror-thriller to moviegoers seeking a shock to the system,” added Dunstan and Melton. “We're beyond lucky to have such a passionate force behind a film we can't wait to unleash.”

The film will be released through Freestyle Releasing, whom Liddell previously partnered with on The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Liddell was repped in the deal by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton.

Visit the official website: http://www.thecollector-movie.com

July 02, 2009

Final SORORITY ROW One-Sheet Poster!

The final one-sheet theatrical poster for SORORITY ROW has made it's way on-line. An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version is set to open in theaters on September 11th. Stewart Hendler directed from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger and it stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher. New poster below! See the trailer & previous poster at THIS post!



Visit the official website over at thetapi-ordie.com.

Director Announced For PREDATORS!

After much on-line speculation, Ain't It Cool confirmed with producer Robert Rodriguez that director Nimrod Antal will helm PREDATORS, the upcoming new film in the PREDATOR franchise. Antal also directed VACANCY (a film I enjoyed quite a lot), as well as the upcoming ARMORED, which is apparently the flick that helped get him this gig.

Rodriguez checked in with Ain't It Cool to reveal some of the first details about PREDATORS. Here's some snippets.

- In regards to Rodriguez's role as a producer on PREDATORS: "I lobbied to have the movie done through my studios so I could oversee it in a stronger position than a producer usually takes on. Alex Young (from FOX) came down and saw Troublemaker Studios, and the facilities and crew that I've built up over the past 12 years, and he felt right away that this is where the movie should be made and that doing it down here would be the best way to protect it from the studio system. He was keen on making a very "non-studio" picture. So I'll be taking a more upfront role as a producer than would normally be the case in Hollywood."

- On why Nimrod Antan as the director: "I found him to be an outstanding presence, a great communicator full of ideas, and upon meeting him you can immediately understand how he is able to wrangle cast and crew and get the best out of everyone. He reminded me of Quentin with how he was able to work with a group of very strong, singular actor talents and make it look effortless. I know he'll be able to get the most out of what we want to be an outstanding cast. We really want to go with a character driven action movie, because that's what we all remember about the original Predator, and we want to take it even further with this."

- On the story based on his original PREDATOR 3 treatment from 1994: "I can't go too much into the story right now, because we're still writing. But it still involves a very intense group of people stranded on a Predator planet discovering unspeakable horrors (that are not always from outside their group). So like the original movie, the title does have a double meaning. Aliens was a different take on the Alien idea, and an original movie in it's own right, and that's what we want to do with this. As to how this movie will be viewed, one of the guys at Fox told me "No one is ever going to talk about AVP again after this film, I will stake my life on it.""

There's tons more over at the original link including some chat about KNB who'll be handling the FX on the movie. Check it out HERE!


Park Chan-Wook's THIRST Gets Limited Theatrical July 31st!

THIRST, the latest film by filmmaker Park Chan-Wook will see a limited theatrical release as of July 31st in NY, LA and San Fransisco. Here's the listings:

New York: Landmark’s Sunshine Cinema (143 East Houston Street, near 2nd Avenue)

Los Angeles: Laemmle’s Sunset 5 (8000 Sunset Boulevard, at Crescent Heights)

San Francisco: Landmark’s Bridge Theatre (3010 Geary Boulevard, near Blake Street)


You can check out the trailer at our previous news post HERE!

THIRST
official site: www.thirstmovie.com



Synopsis
: A priest becomes a vampire…another man’s wife is coveted…a deadly seduction triggers murder. Thirst is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). Already a boxoffice smash in Korea , Thirst was honored with the Prix du Jury [Jury Prize] at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival.


Continuing his explorations of human existence in extreme circumstances, the director spins a tale that he conceived and then developed over several years with co-screenwriter Chung Seo-kyung.

Sang-hyun (played by top Korean star Song Kang-ho, of The Host) is a priest who cherishes life; so much so, that he selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun lives – but now exists as a vampire. Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, Sang-hyun’s faith is further strained when a childhood friend’s wife, Tae-ju (Kim Ok-vin), comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life. Sang-hyun soon plunges into a world of sensual pleasures, finding himself on intimate terms with the Seven Deadly Sins.

Official CARRIERS Trailer; Website Launches!

Just in time with the swine-flu and to ride off the success of STAR TREK lead Chris Pine, the official website for CARRIERS has opened over at http://www.carriersmovie.com. Written & directed by Alex & David Pastor, CARRIERS stars Chris Pine, Lou Taylor Pucci, Piper Perabo and Emily VanCamp. Check out the trailer over on the website HERE or embedded below!



While we're at it, we might as well share with you the "bootlegged" trailer that's been making the rounds below:



And the latest poster!


Rob Zombie's EL SUPERBEASTO Meets MICHAEL MYERS!

A few days ago, it was revealed that Rob Zombie's animated feature THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO would be hitting DVD on September 22nd! (See that post along with the cover art HERE!) Now, Zombie has posted a little tease via his My Space blog answering the question what if El Superbeasto came face to face with Michael Myers? See below:


Also worth mentioning, Zombie posted an image of a HALLOWEEN II standee that you'll be seeing in local theaters starting this weekend. It's a 3D cut-out of the recently released theatrical one-sheet poster. Check it out below!



Don't forget to read our recent new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE Set To Shoot Later This Summer!

According to Production Weekly, the 3rd chapter in THE TWILIGHT SAGA, ECLIPSE begins production on August 17th and runs through October 31st at Vancouver Film Studios with director David Slade (30 DAYS OF NIGHT) at the helm. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is due in theaters June 30th, 2010.

In "ECLIPSE," Bella (Kristen Stewart) once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward (Robert Pattison) and her friendship with Jacob — knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.


Meanwhile, the 2nd TWILIGHT movie, NEW MOON stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon, Tyson Houseman, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz & Anna Kendrick. Chris Weitz directs. And it hits theaters November 20th, 2009. See the trailer HERE!

New Pics From JENNIFER'S BODY!

Film School Rejects website scored some scanned pics of the upcoming flick JENNIFER'S BODY. You can check out 2 of them below and 2 more over at their site HERE!




JENNIFER'S BODY hits theaters on September 18th, 2009. The flick stars TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN uber-babe Megan Fox as the title character, as well as Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner (SMALLVILLE's "The Flash") & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO). Synopsis and (familiar) poster below! (HOT!)

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.


Casting For DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK!

Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison and Katie Holmes are all set to star in the upcoming remake of DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK, which is being produced for Miramax by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Johnson with Troy Nixey directing according to The Hollywood Reporter.

"Dark" is based on a 1973 ABC telefilm about a young girl who moves in with her father and his girlfriend and discovers they are sharing the house with demonic creatures.

Madison will play the girl, who discovers the creatures and is fascinated by them -- until they prove dangerous. Pearce will play the father, an author frustrated by his daughter's tales of monsters, not believing her even when his girlfriend (Holmes) backs her.

Del Toro and Matthew Robbins wrote the script.

The movie is set to begin production next month in Melbourne, Australia.


AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON Remake Coming!

Bloody-Disgusting uncovered that Dimension Films are actively pursuing the remake rights for John Landis's classic werewolf flick AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON. Landis himself checked in with B-D and had the following to say: "Yes, Dimension is now in negotiation for the 'An American Werewolf in London' remake rights. Perhaps someone will make a brilliant movie out of it. Regardless, my film comes out on Blu-ray this summer and looks amazing. I was afraid the digital cleaning of the negative would result in too clear a picture and hurt Rick Baker's make-up, when in fact the incredibly crisp detail actually makes Rick stuff look even better!" Let's hope this new movie is more AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON and less AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN PARIS. (Meaning, practical FX over CGI please?)

Variety confirms that producers Sean and Bryan Furst whom recently produced DAYBREAKERS are setting up the project with Dimension. No writer or director is attached, but pending.


B-D also got a few words from Landis about Michael Jackson whom he directed in his landmark video THRILLER, "I was lucky enough to know and work with Michael Jackson in his prime. Michael was an extraordinary talent and a truly great international star. He had a troubled and complicated life and despite his gifts, remains a tragic figure. My wife Deborah and I will always have great affection for him."


 

Matt Reeves Talks LET ME IN, The American Remake Of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN!

The Los Angeles Times recently spoke with CLOVERFIELD director Matt Reeves and got some quotes about his upcoming American remake of the Swedish cult-classic LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, simply retitled LET ME IN for the U.S. version. "I was just hooked," Reeves said of discovering the original film. "I was so taken with the story and I had a very personal reaction. It reminded me a lot of my childhood, with the metaphor that the hard times of your pre-adolescent, early adolescent moment, that painful experience is a horror."

Reeves is writing and directing LET ME IN and has recently completed his second draft of the script adapted directly from the John Ajvide Lindqvist novel. According to the LA Times piece, the American version is currently "set in Reagan-era Colorado", and will "maintain the original story's chilly, snow-swept environs."

Reeves vows the 2 young leads will not be aged-up to make the film more of a smoldering "Twilight"-style romance.

"There's definitely people who have a real bull's-eye on the film," Reeves said, "and I can understand because of people's' love of the [original] film that there's this cynicism that I'll come in and trash it, when in fact I have nothing but respect for the film. I'm so drawn to it for personal and not mercenary reasons, my feeling about it is if I didn't feel a personal connection and feel it could be its own film, I wouldn't be doing it. I hope people give us a chance."

LET ME IN is scheduled for a fall 2010 theatrical release.


June 26, 2009

DAYBREAKERS Trailer!

Where the hell did this movie come from?! The teaser poster and trailer for DAYBREAKERS starring Ethan Hawke, Vince Colosimo, Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill & Claudia Karvan has debuted over on Yahoo. In a near-future world conquered by vampires, a small band of humans fight to bring back humankind.The flick was written & directed by Michael and Peter Spierig, the duo behind the cult hit UNDEAD. DAYBREAKERS opens in theaters January 8th, 2010! Check out the trailer below!




Magnet to Unleash THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL!

The Wagner/Cuban Companies' Magnet Releasing, the genre arm of Magnolia Pictures, announced today that it has acquired U.S. rights to Ti West's critically acclaimed horror film THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL. A terrifically crafted homage to 80s horror masterpieces, the film premiered at Tribeca earlier this year and is sure to be an instant classic among genre fans, expertly building a mood of mounting dread to a shockingly terrifying climax. Director West, who was recently tapped by Hollywood to direct a high profile sequel, THE HAUNTING IN GEORGIA, has been regarded as something of a horror wunderkind since 2005’s THE ROOST, and THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL unquestionably fulfills that promise.

The deal was negotiated by Magnolia’s Senior Vice President Tom Quinn with Josh Braun of Submarine and Roger Kass of RingTheJing Entertainment, on behalf of MPI Media Group, Glass Eye PIX, RingTheJing Entertainment and Constructovision.

Magnet is excited to release THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL as part of the Magnolia/Magnet Ultra VOD program, which will offer home viewers a chance to see the film a month before it debuts theatrically. Magnet plans to launch the film on VOD late September 2009, with a theatrical release timed to Halloween.

THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL stars the sexy Jocelin Donahue stars as college student Samantha Hughes who takes a babysitting job in a remote mansion with her good friend Megan (indie favorite Greta Gerwig). She’s desperate for money and the pay is good, but something feels wrong, and Samantha quickly realizes that the girls are trapped. As a lunar eclipse darkens the night sky, she realizes that her employers—cult favorites Tom Noonan (MANHUNTER) and Mary Woronov (ROCK AND ROLL HIGH SCHOOL)—have something truly terrifying in store for them. (Pfft... the film also stars THE SIGNAL's AJ Bowen!)

“Ti West is without a doubt one of the biggest talents in horror right now,” said Magnet/Magnolia SVP and Head of Acquisitions Tom Quinn . “THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL is smart, truly scary, and an awesome throwback to what made 80s horror great. This kind of film is what Magnet is all about.”

“Eamonn Bowles and Tom Quinn have been enthusiastic supporters of this film from the very beginning,” said Greg Newman of MPI Media Group. “We are pleased that the film has found a home with Magnet/Magnolia, a company that truly appreciates the genre and will give the film an expertly crafted release.”

"I'm psyched we found such a great home at Magnolia Pictures,” said director Ti West. “They continue to release interesting and progressive content and have one of the most impressive slates of independent film to date. They are the perfect fit for THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL."

THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL was produced by Roger Kass, Josh Braun, Larry Fessenden and Peter Phok with Executive Producers Malik B Ali, Badie Ali, Hamza Ali and Greg Newman. Ti West wrote, directed and edited the film.

Check out the trailer below:




Trailer To Richard Kelly's THE BOX!

Below you'll find the first trailer for Richard Kelly's (DONNIE DARKO, SOUTHLAND TALES) latest feature THE BOX, which debuted earlier today on the Moviefone site. Based on the Richard Matherson story BUTTON BUTTON, THE BOX stars Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella will now hit theaters on October 30th, 2009. The synopsis is after the embedded trailer:



THE BOX - Norma and Arthur Lewis are a suburban couple with a young child who receive an anonymous gift bearing fatal and irrevocable consequences. A simple wooden box, it promises to deliver its owner $1 million with the press of a button. However, pressing this button will simultaneously cause the death of another human being somewhere in the world...someone they don't know. With just 24 hours to have the box in their possession, Norma and Arthur find themselves in the crosshairs of a startling moral dilemma and face the true nature of their humanity.


June 25, 2009

SORORITY ROW Moved Up To September 11th Release!

Quick news bit. Summit Entertainment has moved up their initial October 2nd release date for SORORITY ROW, which will now open on September 11th. The new date gives them a little less competition from other genre fare opening in October. More when we hear it!

An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version was directed by Stewart Hendler from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. It stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher. Visit the official website over at thetapi-ordie.com.

Check out the trailer:




2 More Character Posters From Tim Burton's ALICE IN WONDERLAND!

A few days ago, we got a nice sneak peek at some character posters of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Hathaway in Tim Burton's upcoming redux of ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Yahoo has added 2 more teaser character posters, one of Alice herself and Tweedledee & Tweedledum. (Pictured below!)



In the film, 17-year-old Alice returns to Wonderland and encounters the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Red Queen, and the other absurd and amazing characters from Lewis Carroll's books. Tim Burton's version stars Alan Rickman (as Caterpillar), legendary Christopher Lee (as Jabberwock), Helena Bonham Carter (as the Red Queen), Anne Hathaway (as the White Queen), Mia Wasikowska as Alice and of course, Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter. (See pics of them in our previous news post HERE!)

The film is currently slated for a March 5th, 2010 release date. More when we hear it!

More Behind-The-Scenes Pics From HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie shared a few behind the scenes photos from the HALLOWEEN 2 shoot via his My Space blog. Check 'em out before for a glimpse at the making of the movie:





See the latest trailers right HERE as well as a new TV Spot right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE. Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

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4 TV Spots For THE ORPHAN!

Below you'll find 4 new TV spots for THE ORPHAN, the new film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (HOUSE OF WAX) from a script by David Johnson (based on the story by Alex Mace), which stars Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, CCH Pounder and Isabelle Fuhrman. Check out the spots, synopsis and theatrical one sheet poster below!









THE ORPHAN - The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther. Almost as soon as they welcome Esther into their home, however, an alarming series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther--this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be. Concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late...for everyone.


ANTICHRIST Gets Limited NY/LA Pre-Halloween Theatrical Run!

Lar von Trier's new movie ANTICHRIST, will play a pre-Halloween release in Los Angeles and New York, starting Oct. 23 courtesy of IFC according to Variety. According to the article, "IFC will widen the theatrical release after the platform launch. The company, which usually releases theatrical titles simultaneously on video-on-demand, has set a VOD date of Oct. 21 for "ANTICHRIST." More details when we hear 'em!


In ANTICHRIST, a grieving couple retreat to 'Eden', their isolated cabin in the woods, where they hope to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse… Directed by Lar von Trier from a script by von Trier and Anders Thomas Jensen, ANTICHRIST stars Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourgh (daughter of the French singer/songwriter). Again, see the trailer HERE!

NEW MOON Movie Tie-In Book Cover Revealed!

EW got a look at the new cover artwork for the upcoming re-release of the novel NEW MOON by Stephenie Meyer meant to (of course) tie-in with the new movie THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON. Have a peek below:


No official date on when this new version will hit book stores, but I'd imagine it'd be in November just in time for the new film.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon, Tyson Houseman, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz & Anna Kendrick. Chris Weitz directs.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON - Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. (In theaters November 20, 2009)

June 22, 2009

UPDATED! Brand New Trailer For Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Below you'll find the latest trailer for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN II! Apparently, this trailer debuted last night during the Guys Choice awards. A newer revised version will debut on Yahoo soon enough. In the meantime, take a gander below, while it lasts! Consider it slightly spoiler-ish. (Also check out the latest TV spot at our previous post HERE!)



UPDATE: The new "officiall" trailer has just debuted over at Yahoo's website. It's different from the above version, so check it out right HERE or right below!

Halloween II - Theatrical Trailer


Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Latest theatrical one-sheet poster right HERE! New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE & be on the look out for the new trailer shortly. Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!


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GRACE Video Clip From The USC Screening!

A movie that's been generating a lot of buzz this past year has been writer/director Paul Solet's debut feature GRACE. Last week, a screening was held over at USC and the venue was filled to capacity by audience members eager to get a glimpse at this little flick. Below is a video clip from the event (complete with audience reactions) so you can see what you missed!



Rumor has it GRACE will see a limited theatrical release later this year before debuting on DVD courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment. We'll keep you posted on all the details when we hear 'em!

Produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope with Anchor Bay Entertainment, GRACE stars Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde.



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First Look At Johnny Depp In Tim Burton's ALICE IN WONDERLAND!

USA Today has revealed several pictures from Tim Burton's upcoming ALICE IN WONDERLAND, along with interactive tours of the world within the film. (Pretty cool, you have to see it for yourself!) The publication spoke with producer Richard Zanuck about Burton's re-interpretation of Lewis Carroll classic.

"It has been Burton-ized," says Zanuck. "We finished shooting in December after only 40 days." And now the live elements are being merged with CG animation motion-capture creatures later to be converted to 3D. Linda Woolverton provided the script for this version, which also stars Alan Rickman (as Caterpillar), legendary Christopher Lee (as Jabberwock), Helena Bonham Carter (as the Red Queen), Anne Hathaway (as the White Queen), Mia Wasikowska as Alice and of course, Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter. (Pictured below!)


This looks a little on the scary side (which I love since I miss scary children's movies), but Zanuck assures readers that kids can handle it. "The book itself is pretty dark. This is for little people and people who read it when they were little 50 years ago." More when we hear it!



TV Spot For Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Whoops! Must've missed this one while I was trekking cross-country last week - but the Dimension Horror You Tube page posted a new 60 second TV spot for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN II. There's a bit of new footage in this commercial, including quick glimpses of the dream sequence characters, Sheriff Brackett getting ready to kick some ass and Michael Myers doing some hardcore damage. Check it out below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

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June 21, 2009

UPDATED: No SCREAM 4 For Neve Campbell?

Word has been swirling around for a bit now about writer Kevin Williamson's intention to relaunch the SCREAM franchise with a brand new SCREAM trilogy, starting with SCREAM 4. While David Arquette & Courteney Cox are rumored to be coming back, and director Wes Craven at least considering it pending his first read of the script, it seems we won't be seeing lead actress Neve Campbell reprising her role as Sydney Prescott, unless she has a sudden change of heart.

Williamson wrote via his Twitter, "Trying to figure out a Sid-less scenario. She won't do it. This sucks."

UPDATE: Williamson wrote into PopWrap with the following about this story, "I've had numerous conversations with Neve. She's a friend. Nicest girl on the planet. It just ain't workin' out and it sucks for me. It was no cameo. I'd never play Sid out that way. :) And I ain't got no Sid-less scenario. So, I don't know yet what to do. Hate all the wrong info circulating. My fault. There's a learning curve with Twitter. I gotta watch it. :)kev"

You can follow Kevin Williamson via Twitter right HERE. More on SCREAM 4 as it develops.


 

June 20, 2009

New HALLOWEEN 2 Theatrical One-Sheet Poster!

Yet again, Rob Zombie unveiled the new theatrical one sheet poster for HALLOWEEN II via his My Space blog. Take a peek at it below!



New pic of the pumpkin "dream" sequence character HERE! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE & be on the look out for the new trailer shortly. Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)


ZOMBIELAND Trailer & Images!

The first trailer for the horror-comedy ZOMBIELAND has debuted courtesy of Apple! Directed by Ruben Fleischer from a script by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, ZOMBIELAND stars Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone & Abigail Breslin. Watch it HERE in high quality or embedded below! (Also check out some pictures beneath the synopsis from Ain't It Cool!) In theaters October 9th, 2009!



Synopsis: Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn’t have fears. If he did, he’d kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they’re about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.




Tease Of The "Dream" Sequence Characters In HALLOWEEN 2!

If you recall, back when we did out set report for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN II and we chatted with FX artist Wayne Toth, we caught glimpse of a bunch of character pictures that we can only describe as surreal. They're intended for several of the dream sequences in the upcoming sequel and now Zombie himself is giving a tease of what we saw via his My Space blog. Check out this bizarre pumpkin-headed looking creature below.



Between this and the Michael Myers half-mask, I'm intrigued! New pic of Sheriff Brackett right HERE! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE & be on the look out for the new trailer shortly. Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)

June 19, 2009

THE COLLECTOR (AKA MIDNIGHT MAN) Hits Theaters July 31st!

Liddell Entertainment has acquired U.S. theatrical rights to Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton's home invasion horror-thriller THE COLLECTOR (formally MIDNIGHT MAN), it was announced today by Mickey Liddell, President of Liddell Entertainment. Directed by Dunstan, from an original script by Dunstan and Melton, THE COLLECTOR is set for wide release on July 31, 2009.


The project, produced by Fortress Features’ Brett Forbes and Patrick Rizzotti and Imaginarium Entertainment Group’s Julie Richardson, stars Josh Stewart (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Criminal Minds), Daniella Alonso (Friday Night Lights, The Hills Have Eyes 2), Michael Reilly Burke (Lincoln Heights, 24), Andrea Roth (Rescue Me, War), Madeline Zima (Californication, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle), Karley Scott-Collins (Pulse 2, The Class), Robert Wisdom (The Wire, The Forgotten) and Juan Fernandez (The Lost City, A Man Apart).

THE COLLECTOR follows the story of handyman and ex-con Arkin, who aims to repay a debt to his ex-wife by robbing his new employer’s country home. Unfortunately for Arkin, a far worse enemy has already laid claim to the property – and the family. As the seconds tick down to midnight, Arkin becomes a reluctant hero trapped by a masked “Collector” in a maze of lethal invention – the Spanish Inquisition as imagined by Rube Goldberg – while trying to rescue the very family he came to rob.

Dunstan and Melton, who came into the national spotlight for their winning screenplay FEAST on Project Greenlight’s third season, have been shepherding the Saw franchise for the past three installments, having written SAW IV, SAW V and the upcoming SAW VI.

“Marcus and Patrick have come up with a unique twist on the home invasion thriller that we think will have people gripping their seats,” said Liddell. “With its stylized blend of action and horror, the movie delivers on every level.”

“In a summer boasting fist-fighting robots and 3-D floating homes, Mickey and his team are more than up to the challenge of delivering an adult horror-thriller to moviegoers seeking a shock to the system,” added Dunstan and Melton. “We're beyond lucky to have such a passionate force behind a film we can't wait to unleash.”

The film will be released through Freestyle Releasing, whom Liddell previously partnered with on The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Liddell was repped in the deal by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton.

Visit the official website: http://www.thecollector-movie.com

John Carpenter's THE WARD Starts Shooting Next Month!

After several years of false starts on various projects, it looks like John Carpenter will finally get back behind the camera next month to shoot his new flick THE WARD. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Danielle Panabaker (FRIDAY THE 13TH) will star opposite Amber Heard & Mamie Gummer in the "psychological horror thriller".


According to their article, "The story follows a girl (Heard) who is admitted to a psychiatric ward, meets other girls there with distinct personalities and discovers a mysterious girl haunting the halls at night. Panabaker plays a patient in the institution, a snobbish girl who flirts with orderlies and faces electroshock therapy."

Michael and Shawn Rasmussen wrote the script, with revisions by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller (the duo behind Dario Argento's latest GIALLO with Adrian Brody)!

Also of note is that the film is being produced by Echo Lake Entertainment and A Bigger Boat, Peter Block's new production company which just produced Adam Green's latest movie FROZEN. We'll keep you posted on Carpenter's latest when we hear more!


The Trailer To THE STEPFATHER!

I don't know... I really love the hell outta the original STEPFATHER. Hell, I love Jeff Burr's THE STEPFATHER 2: MAKE ROOM FOR DADDY. I like Dylan Walsh a lot, but can he fill Terry O'Quinn's shoes? Check out the new trailer to THE STEPFATHER remake below and decide for yourself. (Courtesy of Myspace.com/TrailerPark)

The Stepfather - In Theaters this October


THE STEPFATHER remake is rumored to borrow elements from the first 2 original movies. You can read our FRIGHT exclusive interview with STEPFATHER 2 director JEFF BURR by clicking HERE or the teaser image below!



Directed by Nelson McCormick (PROM NIGHT) from a script by Joe Cardone, the STEPFATHER remake stars Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badley, Amber Heard, Paige Turco, Braenden LeMasters, Skyler Samuels and Jon Tenney. It's due in theaters on October 16th, 2009! More when we hear it!

New GRACE "Green-Band" Trailer!

Below you'll find a new "green-band" trailer for filmmaker Paul Solet's critically acclaimed horror film GRACE courtesy of IGN. It's not too different from the "red-band" trailer we showed you guys a few weeks back right HERE. But regardless, check 'em both out!



Produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope with Anchor Bay Entertainment, GRACE stars Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde.

Rumor has it GRACE will see a limited theatrical release later this year before debuting on DVD courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment. We'll keep you posted on all the details when we hear 'em!



Click HERE or the image below to read a complete transcript from the Q & A session from Sundance!



You can check out an ICONS exclusive chat with Paul Solet about the making of GRACE HERE or by clicking the image below:



Watch the original GRACE short film with Liza Wiel and Brian Austin Green (as well as a behind the scenes making-of video) at our previous news post HERE! See Adam Green's ICONS exclusive message from the set of GRACE right HERE!

Click the frame to read our vintage FRIGHT exclusive interview with PAUL SOLET!

 


Watch 9 Minutes Of TRICK 'R TREAT!

Want a sneak peek at the movie that horror fans and critics alike have unanimously fallen in love with? Sure you do! Below you can check out 9 minutes of footage from Michael Dougherty's TRICK 'R TREAT! You can watch this clip in high quality via BD Live and with the new Platinum Dunes version of FRIDAY THE 13TH on Blu-Ray! Check it out though!



TRICK 'R TREAT is due out on DVD & Blu-Ray in October and was written & directed by Michael Dougherty (X-MEN 2, SUPERMAN RETURNS), produced by Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, X-MEN) and stars Quinn Lord, Brian Cox (RED, MANHUNTER, X-MEN 2), Leslie Bibb (MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, IRON MAN), Dylan Baker (SPIDER-MAN 2, HAPPINESS), Rochelle Aytes, Anna Paquin (from HBO's TRUE BLOOD), Moneca Delain, Lauren Lee Smith, Tahmoh Penikett, Lauren Lee Smith, Britt McKillip, Isabelle Deluce, Jean-Luc Bilodeau & Samm Todd.

THIRST Poster & Trailer! The Latest From Park Chan-wook!

I'll watch anything by filmmaker Park Chan-wook, so count me excited for his latest THIRST. Below you can check out both the theatrical one-sheet poster and the trailer to Chan-wook's vampire tale.





THIRST is slated to release in select theaters July 31st.

THIRST official site: www.thirstmovie.com


Synopsis: A priest becomes a vampire…another man’s wife is coveted…a deadly seduction triggers murder. Thirst is the new film from director Park Chan-wook (Old Boy, Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance). Already a boxoffice smash in Korea , Thirst was honored with the Prix du Jury [Jury Prize] at the 2009 Cannes International Film Festival.

Continuing his explorations of human existence in extreme circumstances, the director spins a tale that he conceived and then developed over several years with co-screenwriter Chung Seo-kyung.

Sang-hyun (played by top Korean star Song Kang-ho, of The Host) is a priest who cherishes life; so much so, that he selflessly volunteers for a secret vaccine development project meant to eradicate a deadly virus. But the virus takes the priest, and a blood transfusion is urgently ordered up for him. The blood he receives is infected, so Sang-hyun lives – but now exists as a vampire. Struggling with his newfound carnal desire for blood, Sang-hyun’s faith is further strained when a childhood friend’s wife, Tae-ju (Kim Ok-vin), comes to him asking for his help in escaping her life. Sang-hyun soon plunges into a world of sensual pleasures, finding himself on intimate terms with the Seven Deadly Sins.

BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN Remake Coming?!

The Risky Business Blog is reporting that Universal & Imagine are developing a BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN remake with Neil Burger in talks to write & direct. The article says that Burger would pen the script with his co-writer Dirk Wittenborn with whom he collaborated on for his last feature THE ILLUSIONIST. With THE WOLFMAN starring Benecio Del Toro due out later this year and a proposed CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON remake also on queue, looks like Universal is looking on launching new takes for all their classic monsters. More when we hear it!


Will FRIDAY THE 13TH 2 Take Place In The Winter?

While FRIDAY THE 13TH may officially be out on DVD this week, Ryan Rotten over at Shock Till You Drop decided to check in with producer Brad Fuller on the status of the sequel, currently being penned by returning writers Damian Shannon & Mark Swift. "If we're going to do another Friday the 13th we want to present something audiences haven't seen before and one of the things they haven't seen before is Jason in the snow. We just want to bring things they haven't seen before, but that doesn't mean the [entire] movie will not be set in the snow."

Despite the success of the movie on opening weekend, a sequel has still not officially been green-lit, but if they were to go into production shortly, Fuller admits they're aiming for a August 13th, 2010 release date.

Also of note in the article is Fuller's comments on how he felt they let the fans down with the underwhelming kills. Read more HERE on Shock's page.


Meanwhile, check out the teaser trailer to the new DVD/Blu-Ray of FRIDAY THE 13TH, now available.



Don't forget to read our interview with the new Jason Voorhees himself, DEREK MEARS!





The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford.

 

Brad Dourif As Sheriff Brackett In HALLOWEEN 2!

As usual, Rob Zombie is keeping a steady flow of sneak peeps at his upcoming HALLOWEEN sequel HALLOWEEN II via his My Space blog. Below you'll find a pic of actor Brad Dourif, returning to reprise his role as Sheriff Lee Brackett (portrayed by Charles Cyphers in John Carpenter's original).



New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE & be on the look out for the new trailer shortly. Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)


June 11, 2009

New Michael Myers "Half-Mask" Action Figure From HALLOWEEN 2!

Ok, I don't know much about when or where this action figure is coming out - I'm guessing it's a Mezco since they're doing the other HALLOWEEN 2 figures for their "Cinema Of Fear" series, but Rob Zombie just posted some images of the "homeless" (or as I like to call him, the "half-mask") Michael Myers via his My Space blog. Pretty bad-ass! Definitely want this one for my collection!



Oh yes. I will own that action figure! New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE & be on the look out for the new trailer shortly. Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Continue reading "New Michael Myers "Half-Mask" Action Figure From HALLOWEEN 2!" »

Scorsese Goes Horror? SHUTTER ISLAND Trailer!

I'm sure that Paramount is going to refer to SHUTTER ISLAND (the latest film by director Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio) as a "thriller", but after checking out this trailer... I'll be damned if this doesn't look like a horror movie to me! (Hell, Scorsese did CAPE FEAR as well, which could be considered genre.) Regardless, you have to check this out, because it looks intriguing as hell, and with a filmmaker like Scorsese at the helm, this should be interesting. See it in high res on the Apple site HERE, or embedded below!



From Oscar®-winning director Martin Scorsese, “Shutter Island” is the story of two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the coast of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island’s fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Patricia Clarkson, Jackie Earle Haley & Max von Sydow. (Actually, it's being called a "drama"!)In theaters: October 2, 2009


Rodriguez On PREDATORS & Arnold Schwarzeneggar's Involvement!

Last month, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez had announced a slew of projects that he'll be directing and producing over the course of the next few years. One that he's set to produce is "PREDATORS", a sequel/reboot of Fox's PREDATOR franchise. (Not surprising, Fox is also mulling over an ALIEN prequel) Several years back, Rodriguez had actually written a script for a PREDATOR 3 which included the Dutch character as portrayed by Arnold Schwarzeneggar. Rumors on-line have implied that Robert has reached out to the Governor to be a part of the new film. Harry over at Ain't It Cool got an email directly from Rodriguez clarifying the whole ordeal. Here it is:

"Online news is amazing, much more exciting than real life!
There are so many sites saying that I'm actively pursuing Arnold!

Feels like all i have to do is sit here, and let the websites do the work!

Actually, what probably happened is someone conjured that up because of my 1994 draft, that had Dutch as a main character. And then it probably just built from there.

But no, we're still writing a new script, and although I know Arnold personally and he's the coolest person on the planet, I have not contacted him about this at all at this time.
As promised, I'll keep you posted on such developments since Predator is such a fan favorite.

But then again, he could very well have told someone he'd be into it. Who knows?
Personally, I haven't heard anything. But it's still early in the day.

-R"

There you have it. Too early to guess anything about the new movie as it's still being re-written right now. But we'll keep you posted! PREDATORS is penciled in for a July 7th, 2010 release date.


 

June 10, 2009

Official GODKILLER Trailer Debuts!

GODKILLER OFFICIAL TRAILER DEBUTS! - Trailer for 'illustrated film' starring Danielle Harris, Lance Henriksen, A.F.I.'s Davey Havok, Motion City Soundtrack's Justin Pierre -

Los Angeles, CA, June 9, 2009 - Halo-8 Entertainment has released the trailer for its upcoming 'illustrated film' GODKILLER, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Matt Pizzolo, illustrated by Anna Muckcracker, animated by Brian Giberson, and starring Danielle Harris (upcoming "HALLOWEEN 2"), Lance Henriksen ("AVP: ALIENS VS PREDATOR"), Justin Pierre (singer of MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK), Tiffany Shepis ("NIGHT OF THE DEMONS"), Bill Moseley ("THE DEVIL'S REJECTS"), Nicki Clyne ("BATTLESTAR GALACTICA"), Katie Nisa ("THREAT"), Lydia Lunch ("HARDCORE"), and Davey Havok (singer of A.F.I.). The first episode of GODKILLER is currently slated for a limited theatrical release followed by DVD on September 29, 2009.

Godkiller - Official Trailer from Halo-8 Entertainment on Vimeo.



Halo-8 plans to release GODKILLER in an innovative, serialized style that brings the episodic nature of comic books to DVD.

"We have this crazy idea to release the movie in short-form, episodic DVDs like a comic book, and then collect them into one feature length DVD--like when a comic book mini-series is collected into a graphic novel," Pizzolo explains in the Godkiller.tv blog. "The plan right now is to screen GODKILLER at some upcoming theatrical events we have planned that will tie in a few of our upcoming releases (notably POP SKULL and IN A SPIRAL STATE), show it at some really cool festivals if we can coordinate the dates right, and then release the short-form DVDs on this schedule: Episode 1 on 9/29/09, Episode 2 on 11/24/09, Episode 3 on 1/26/10... the most important thing is for us to get it to the fans as quickly as possible."

GODKILLER is the epic story of a boy on a quest to save his dying sister. Based on the comic book Pizzolo created with Muckcracker, GODKILLER takes place in a dark-future after economic collapse, after nuclear holy war, and after Earth is colonized by alien races. Tommy and his kid sister Lucy live in an orphanage in one of the few remaining city-states, but Lucy is critically ill and desperately in need of a new heart. Tommy's odyssey to find a new heart for his sister begins when he follows an organ-stealing prostitute named Halfpipe out of the city-state and into the savage borderland known as Outer City. GODKILLER mixes unforgiving brutality, quantum physics, conspiracy theory, and secret history for an iconoclastic hero's journey like none before it.

About the GODKILLER 'illustrated film'
The 'illustrated film' Pizzolo, Muckcracker, and Giberson are creating for the adaption mixes elements of anime, radio drama, video games, and motion comics. Utilizing the original artwork from the comic book, the 'illustrated film' adds motion animation, visual effects, elaborate sound design, music, and voice-acting performances.

Pizzolo explained "when we decided to make an anime adaptation of the comic book, I couldn't see how a traditional animated approach would do justice to Anna's incredibly lush and detailed illustrations. It made perfect sense to adapt the medium to suit her art, rather than vice versa."

The FX Of ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie just posted a new blog via his My Space page titled "Wayne's World" in which he shows off some of the gruesome FX Wayne Toth had to pull off for HALLOWEEN 2. We saw some of this stuff first hand during our set visit and it was pretty nasty! Check out the intro and pics below!

Rob writes, "Here's a glimpse inside the world of SFX master Wayne Toth. Wayne really out did himself on Halloween 2 creating more bloody Fxs than 1000 Corpses, Devil's Reject and the first Halloween combined. Here are a couple shots of a rather bloody prop. Stay tuned for more mayhem! If want blood you got it on AUGUST 28th!"





New pic of Loomis and a new poster can be seen right HERE! Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE & be on the look out for the new trailer shortly. Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Continue reading "The FX Of ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN 2!" »

New Loomis Pic From HALLOWEEN 2! My Space Poster!

Rob Zombie unveiled another new image from his upcoming HALLOWEEN 2 featuring Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Sam Loomis (sporting a slightly new look) with his publicist Nancy McDonald (played by Mary Birdsong). Check it out below:


Also, Zombie posted the following image also via his My Space blog and is encouraging fans to post it as their default picture. Check it below:


Check out the 2 latest images of Michael Myers right HERE! See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE & be on the look out for the new trailer shortly. Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Who's Directing The ALIEN Prequel?!

A few weeks back it was confirmed that Fox was mulling over the possibility of doing a ALIEN prequel. At the time, Ridley & Tony Scott were attached to produce (with Michael Costigan) and Carl Erik Rinsch as the front runner to direct. Now, Entertainment Weekly says that might not be the case.

"The filmmakers and Fox, the studio that owns the rights to the franchise, seem to have conflicting ideas about who should direct. Scott plans to produce and had handpicked commercial director Carl Erik Rinsch — whose ads for German electronics company Saturn are known for their futuristic flourishes — to make his feature debut. Rinsch's selection is complicated by the rumor that he's romantically involved with Scott's daughter, Jordan, also a commercial helmer. (Reps for both Jordan Scott and Rinsch did not respond to calls to confirm.) Sources at Fox, however, tell EW that the studio is not interested in greenlighting a prequel unless Scott himself directs."

Judging from this report, seems Fox really wants Ridley Scott himself to direct. While Tony is pretty adamant that Rinsch is doing it. In the Collider piece, Tony Scott said, "Carl is doing the prequel to Alien. I'm excited because Ridley created the original and Carl is one of the family."

SlashFilm.com has compiled an awesome article with several of Rinsch's commercials. Check them out HERE! More when we hear it!


Harold Ramis Talks GHOSTBUSTERS 3 Status!

With the original 2 GHOSTBUSTERS films about to come out on Blu-Ray, interest in the property is currently at a fever pitch! And fans have been eagerly anticipating the proposed GHOSTBUSTERS 3 ever since it was announced that screenwriters Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky (THE OFFICE) were tapped to write the script. Coming Soon.net caught up with Harold Ramis, who's out promoting his latest directorial effort YEAR ONE. Here's what he had to say on the status of GHOSTBUSTERS 3:

"I wrote the story for the new movie with them, and Dan and I've been consulting. We're just waiting to see a first draft and where we are. Everyone says they'll do it, they've all said they'll do it. No one has signed anything yet--we haven't signed anything either--but there's the spirit of willingness in the air."

Rumor has it that Ivan Reitman, helmer of the first 2 GHOSTBUSTERS features may be too busy to tackle the 3rd picture. Considering Ramis is now an established director in his own right, it seems like a given that he'd be next in line to step behind the camera. He tells Coming Soon, "I'm not sure I want to (direct). It's just a lot of open questions. Until we see a script, I don't think anyone really knows how they feel about it. Everyone's open to doing it, that's the main thing, that's what got it moving forward."

Most early reports indicate that while all original Ghostbusters cast members will be returning (including Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson and Dan Akyroyd), there will be new Ghostbusters joining the family. Ramis confirms this. "Oh, yeah. There will be new Ghostbusters. It's not about us running around. We'll be introducing new people."


Make sure to check out the official GHOSTBUSTERS website at: http://www.ghostbusters.com. And check out the trailer for the Blu-Ray at our previous news post HERE!

The original GHOSTBUSTERS was directed by Ivan Reitman from a script by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis and Annie Potts. You can read Bill Murray's comments on GHOSTBUSTERS 3 from our previous news post HERE!


Wes Craven Talks SCREAM 4; New Trilogy!

Digital Spy recently caught up with Wes Craven who's currently on post-production for his latest feature 25/8. With EW's recent post about David Arquette and Courteney Cox possibly returning to the SCREAM franchise, of course the subject of SCREAM 4 came up. Here's what he had to say:

"Bob Weinstein (The Weinstein Company co-chairman) has talked to me, he's interested in me directing it. I had a brief conversation with Kevin [Williamson], I know that Kevin is writing. What I've said to Bob is I'm not closed to it, I'm not open to it, I'll be perfectly happy to read a script and tell him what I think. That's where it's at and I'm not expecting a script until August. I don't think it's a reboot and Kevin, when he talked to me, said, 'Remember, it's not just Scream 4, it's Scream 56.' So I guess he has a trilogy in mind. I've been told, and I don't think they'll mind if I say this, the deals on David Arquette and Courteney are virtually set. I believe everybody else will be new." and

Read more on the Digital Spy website including Craven's thoughts on the SCARY MOVIE franchise!


Director Kevin Greutert Talks SAW VI!

Director Kevin Greutert checked in from the editing bay via his official blog with a status update on SAW VI, due out in theaters this October 23rd! Here's what he had to say:

"I made (editor) Andrew (Coutts) take today off.  He looks fine, but he can’t be; the guy has been continually focused on editing this movie for months now, and it’s mind-numbingly complex, and it’s not easy being face to face all day and night with people as unhappy as the folks who live in Jigsaw’s World.  Andrew has focused on the last ten minutes of the film for over a week now, and to put it subtly, it’s noisy. Strangers from other companies along the hallway have been coming up to me and asking, “What the hell is going on in there?”  By the end of the night my mind is screaming, and I’m sure Andrew’s is as well.

Yesterday we passed a major turning point, and that’s the real reason we’re taking the day off.  My confidence went through the roof when we sat and watched our latest work last night, and I couldn’t sleep for a new reason:  I can’t wait for people to see the movie.  I think it stands shoulder to shoulder with the best of the SAWs, and while I’m the least objective person imaginable when it comes to this, I think we’ve all done something really special.

The next step is showing it to the producers.  This is a process that strikes terror in the heart of many directors, and I’m no exception.  But if I’m correct, they’re going to be very pleased indeed…"

Check out a brief video segment with the cast of SAW VI in our previous news post HERE! SAW VI synopsis: "Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy.  However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood."

Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton (SAW IV, SAW V, FEAST 1-3). Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch all star with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. More on SAW 6 when we hear it!


Finally! TRICK 'R TREAT Release Details!

Finally, this fall you'll be able to see what is universally being hailed as one of the best Halloween themed (let alone horror!) movies ever made, Michael Dougherty's TRICK 'R TREAT. The writer/director announced at this past weekend's FANGORIA convention that the film will be available on DVD this October! Plus, much like the REPO road tour, he's taking the film on several theatrical stops from July through October. (Please do make an effort to see it on the big screen with an audience. You will NOT be disappointed!)

FANGORIA has confirmed these early cities so far:
In other TRICK 'R TREAT related news, you'll be able to pick up the soundtrack to the feature in September, and DC/Wildstorm will also be releasing the graphic novel to the movie in October as well. SlashFilm.com got a preview of several pages from the comic. Click HERE or the teaser image below to see more!


TRICK 'R TREAT was written & directed by Michael Dougherty (X-MEN 2, SUPERMAN RETURNS), produced by Bryan Singer (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, X-MEN) and stars Quinn Lord, Brian Cox (RED, MANHUNTER, X-MEN 2), Leslie Bibb (MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, IRON MAN), Dylan Baker (SPIDER-MAN 2, HAPPINESS), Rochelle Aytes, Anna Paquin (from HBO's TRUE BLOOD), Moneca Delain, Lauren Lee Smith, Tahmoh Penikett, Lauren Lee Smith, Britt McKillip, Isabelle Deluce, Jean-Luc Bilodeau & Samm Todd.

June 05, 2009

Peter Facinelli & Robert Pattinson Talk THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON!

Two new brief video interviews for NEW MOON, the sequel to TWILIGHT have surfaced on-line. The first is with actor Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen) chatting with E! On-line. The second is with Edward Cullen himself Robert Pattinson on MTV. Make sure to check out the first trailer for NEW MOON at our previous news post HERE! And a behind-the-scenes clip with Taylor Lautner (Jacob) and Kristen Stewart (Bella) HERE.





In addition, author & TWILIGHT creator Stephenie Meyer posted the following statement on her official website saying she'd be discontinuing her My Space page: "A quick fyi: I am taking down my bloated myspace page. It was a lot of fun while it lasted, and I really miss the early days when I could hang out with people online. Many of you are hilarious and insightful, and I wish it was easier for me to talk to everyone the way I used to. With the myspace no longer in existence, I can now clearly state that—beside than this website—there is no other outlet where I communicate with people online. I do not have a facebook page, and I have never had one. I don't do twitter. So if you're communicating with someone online that you think is me, it's not."

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON - Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. (In theaters November 20, 2009)

Check out 3 recent new images from our previous news post HERE! Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "TWILIGHT" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on Nov. 20.

Michael Sheen joins recently announced cast members Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.


June 04, 2009

THE FINAL DESTINATION Trailer! (AKA FINAL DESTINATION 4)

Below you'll find your first look at THE FINAL DESTINATION, the 4th in the FINAL DESTINATION series, helmed once again by Part 2's director David Ellis. Considering our love of Part 2, I'm looking forward to Ellis's race car crash... in 3D no less! Have a peek at the trailer below!



Visit the official website at http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com. THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. You can check out a behind-the-scenes video at our previous news post HERE!


3 New Video Clips From [REC] 2!

Hot on the heels of yesterday's trailer debut for [REC] 2, now 3 more video clips have popped up on line from the eagerly anticipated sequel! The original [REC] was of course the influence (or direct shot for shot lift) for QUARANTINE. Watch the 3 clips below and the trailer at our previous news post HERE!







The follow-up is once again directed & scripted by Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plazo. There's also some cool stuff over on the official Filmax website for [REC] 2. (If you can understand Spanish, of course) Check it: www.rec2lapelicula.com

Read our first look of [REC] by clicking the image below! The original [REC] comes to DVD in the US on July 14th!

Free GRACE Screening Friday June 12th At USC!

Want to see GRACE, the new film that everyone's been talking about? For FREE? The USC School of Cinematic Arts and Anchor Bay Entertainment invite you to a special screening of GRACE, Friday June 12th, 2009. The screening starts at 7:30PM at the Norris Cinema Theatre/Frank Sinatra Hall. You must RSVP for free tickets HERE. The screening will include a special Q & A session immediately following the film with writer/director Paul Solet, actress Jordan Ladd, producer Adam Green, cinematographer Zoran Popovic, composer Austin Wintory & production designer Martina Buckley. Check out the new official red-band trailer below!




New Behind-The-Scenes Video From THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON!

Access Hollywood has posted a behind-the-scenes clip from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON featuring new interviews with Taylor Lautner (Jacob) and Kristen Stewart (Bella). You can check it out embedded below. Make sure to check out the first trailer for NEW MOON at our previous news post HERE!



THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON - Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. (In theaters November 20, 2009)

Check out 3 recent new images from our previous news post HERE! Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "TWILIGHT" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on Nov. 20.

Michael Sheen joins recently announced cast members Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.


HELLRAISER Remake Stalled?

Last we reported, filmmaker Pascal Laugier, the director of MARTYRS was attached to helm the long in development HELLRAISER remake. We had heard that he had just submitted his latest draft of the script several weeks back. Now, it appears he's no longer a part of the project. 

Clive Barker wrote via his official Twitter account: "Pascal Laugier is regrettably no longer on the Hellraiser remake. I think Martyrs is extraordinary."

No word on who's tackling HELLRAISER at this point. Previous filmmakers attached included INSIDE helmers
Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo as well as writers Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton who wrote the FEAST trilogy & SAW IV-VI. We'll keep you posted on the latest!


 

The New Trailer For [REC] 2!

A brand new trailer for the upcoming sequel [REC] 2 has made it's way on-line! Judging from this new clip and the previously released teaser trailer, it looks like [REC] 2 picks up immediately after the events of the first film. (Looks like we may see some familiar faces too!) The follow-up is once again directed & scripted by Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plazo. The original [REC] was of course the influence (or direct shot for shot lift) for QUARANTINE. Check out the teaser HERE, some images HERE and the new trailer below!



There's also some cool stuff over on the official Filmax website for [REC] 2. (If you can understand Spanish, of course) Check it: www.rec2lapelicula.com

Read our first look of [REC] by clicking the image below. The original [REC] comes to DVD in the US on July 14th!

 

SCREAM 4 Update! Will David Arquette & Courteney Cox Be Back?

Several months back, it was rumored that writer Kevin Williamson was conceiving of an entirely new SCREAM trilogy to kick off with the long-talked about (yet probably unnecessary) SCREAM 4. Now, EW is reporting that it is in fact true as the latest flick in the SCREAM franchise is being referred to as a "reboot". Don't worry, in this case, I don't think that's the appropriate term considering actors from the original trilogy are intended to come back.

From the original article: "EW has learned exclusively that Williamson has approached Courteney Cox Arquette and David Arquette to return. Deals have yet to be signed, however, as all involved try to hammer out potential scheduling conflicts that could arise now that Courteney Cox Arquette's pilot Cougar Town was picked up by ABC."

Wes Craven has gone on record saying that he'd consider coming back with Kevin Williamson's involvement but not until he reads the script and sees it's something worth coming back to. No word on how Neve Campbell would play into the new movie or if she'd even want to come back, but we'll keep you posted.


Script Review For POLTERGEIST Remake!

Several months back, Latino Review put together a video for their script review of Platinum Dunes upcoming A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake. Now, they've done it again with a script review of POLTERGEIST. Keep in mind though that their original post admits that this is a review of the first draft by screenwriters Juliet Snowden and Stiles White (KNOWING, BOOGEYMAN). MGM claims they are no longer using this draft, so no word on if Snowden and White are still on board as the writers. Vadim Perelman is still attached to direct. Check out the video below:






The original POLTERGEIST was of course directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg. It spawned 2 sequels.

2 New Michael Myers Images! HALLOWEEN 2 On The Cover Of FANGORIA!

2 new images of Michael Myers from HALLOWEEN 2 have surfaced on-line! The first via Rob Zombie's My Space blog, and the second on the cover of the new issue of FANGORIA! Check 'em both below:




See the latest behind-the-scenes video right HERE. Make sure to check out the trailer to HALLOWEEN 2 right HERE & be on the look out for the new trailer shortly. Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

June 03, 2009

FIRST LOOK REVIEW: PONTYPOOL!

Just added! Our staffer Adam Barnick just posted a FIRST LOOK REVIEW for the much talked about indie flick PONTYPOOL. Directed by Bruce McDonald from a script by Tony Burgess, PONTYPOOL stars Stephen McHattie (WATCHMEN, HISTORY OF VIOLENCE), Lisa Houle, Georgine Reilly, Hrant Alianak and Rick Roberts.

Synopsis: Pontypool tells the story of shock-jock radio D.J. Grant Mazzy. Mazzy has, once again, been kicked off the Big City airwaves and now the only job he can get is the early morning show at CLSY Radio in the small town of Pontypool which broadcasts from the basement of the small town's only church. What begins as another boring day of school bus cancellations due to yet another massive snow storm quickly becomes deadly. Bizarre reports start piling in of people developing strange speech patterns and committing horrendous acts of violence. But there's nothing coming in on the news wires. So...is this really happening? Before long, Grant and the small staff at CLSY find themselves trapped in the radio station as they discover that this insane behavior taking over the town is caused by a deadly virus that may be spreading as a direct result of their radio transmissions... Now they must shut up or die.

Click HERE or the image below to read Adam's review!


June 01, 2009

The Trailer For THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON!

It aired during last night's MTV MOVIE AWARDS, and now the first trailer for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON has made it's debut on-line via the My Space Trailer Park page. Check out your first look at the new TWILIGHT movie embedded below!



THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON - Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. (In theaters November 20, 2009)

Check out 3 recent new images from our previous news post HERE! Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "TWILIGHT" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on Nov. 20.

Michael Sheen joins recently announced cast members Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.


Rob Zombie On Twitter! New Michael Myers Image!

Rob Zombie has joined the world of Twitter! And unveiled a new image of Michael Myers as the backdrop to his Twitter page. Go add him at: http://twitter.com/rwzombie. And don't forget to check out the new behind-the-scenes video clip from HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE!



Watch another video clip from our last post HERE! Check out a new "bloodied" pic of Michael Myers from our previous news post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

May 31, 2009

THE FINAL DESTINATION Website Launches!

The official website for THE FINAL DESTINATION (aka FINAL DESTINATION 4) has opened over at: http://www.thefinaldestinationmovie.com. Not much over there yet other then the title, the promise that select theaters will show the movie in 3D and the release date, still set for August 28th, the same day Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 comes out. (Come on, guys! Move FD4!) Bookmark TFD site now and we'll keep you posted on when more gets added to it.



THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. You can check out a behind-the-scenes video at our previous news post HERE!

ALIEN Prequel Confirmed!

A few days back, we were reporting that B-D got a tip that Fox was planning a "remake/reboot" of their ALIEN franchise. Now, Collider.com got confirmation from Tony Scott, one of the producers on board. The upcoming ALIEN movie will be a prequel to Ridley Scott's original. (And thankfully NOT a remake) Carl Erik Rinsch is directing with Michael Costigan, Ridley Scott and Tony Scott producing. Rumor has it it will feature only one ALIEN ala the original film. SlashFilm.com has compiled an awesome article with several of Rinsch's commercials. Check them out HERE! More when we hear it!




May 29, 2009

New Making-Of Video For HALLOWEEN 2! With New Footage!

Dimension Films has launched it's own You Tube page catered specifically to their genre titles and they're kicking it off with a brand new featurette on the making of HALLOWEEN 2! Whether you liked the first one or not, this looks pretty darned intriguing to us! Check out the new footage below right after the introduction video clip from Rob Zombie!





Watch the recent video clip from our last post HERE! Check out a new "bloodied" pic of Michael Myers from our previous news post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

The GRACE "Red-Band" Trailer!

FearNET has debuted the new "red-band" trailer for Paul Solet's debut feature GRACE.(Watch it below!) This was actually the clip that premiered at last month's LA FANGO show (report HERE). GRACE is a film we've been covering here at ICONS since it's inception & this trailer is a pretty good indication as to why we (along with most other horror outlets) have been giving it so much attention. See for yourself:



Produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope with Anchor Bay Entertainment, GRACE stars Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde.

Rumor has it GRACE will see a limited theatrical release later this year before debuting on DVD courtesy of Anchor Bay Entertainment. We'll keep you posted on all the details when we hear 'em!


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May 28, 2009

REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA Back In Theaters This Summer!

"REPO! The Genetic Opera is the modern day "little engine that could."  Critics panned it, many tried to bury it, the Razzies awarded it and THOUSANDS are clamoring for it.  Icons of Fright's Spooky Dan couldn't help but notice the massive stir REPO! is causing globally and traveled nationwide to capture it on film in a 4 minute mini-documentary: www.iconsoffright.com/Video.html.

Ogre, REPO!'s Pavi Largo, explains the movement as "a passion project embraced by the very audience it was meant for.  Never better a turning of the screw back into a stuffed shirt mentality of forced propagandized drool.  This is handmade, fan made, retribution. Pavi says 'it's-a perfect!'"

Throughout history, it took years for something "cult" to incubate into full fledged "phenomenon." In today's digital age, cyber-speed has quickened the process.  Forums buzz and message boards overflow with requests for more REPO!.  Independent theater chains across the country are answering fans' pleas for more REPO!.  The film once buried by critics is now being booked on the silver screen due to overwhelming fan demand.  Everywhere from Salem, MA to San Jose, CA fans are launching social sites, connecting clusters of REPO! fans, and REPO! armies, armed with shadowcasts, are popping up everywhere.  See attached graphic for REPO!'s summer 2009 screenings."

More details & dates at: www.repo-opera.com


REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA! (directed by Darren Lynn Bousman) stars Alexa Vega, Paul Sorvino, Bill Moseley, Paris Hilton, Kevin Graham Ogilvie, Anthony Stewart Head, Terrance Zdunich and Sarah Brightman.

 

THE DESCENT: PART 2 Trailer! Early Review!

I know this surfaced several months back on-line and quickly disappeared, but the trailer for THE DESCENT: PART 2 has reappeared on You Tube (courtesy of "hawzhyn09"). Directed by Jon Harris (who edited the first DESCENT), the sequel to Neil Marshall's cult classic stars Shauna MacDonald (reprising her role as Sarah), Natalie Mendoza, Gavan O'Herlihy, Joshua Dallas and Anna Skellern. No word on the release date yet, but we'll keep you posted as soon as it becomes official. Check out a bunch of pictures at our previous post HERE! And check out the trailer below!



Also, early buzz on the sequel has been predominantly (and surprisingly) positive! Check out this review from HORROR MOVIE A DAY right HERE!


THE FINAL DESTINATION (AKA FINAL DESTINATION 4) Teaser Poster!

UGO has just premiered the first theatrical one sheet poster for THE FINAL DESTINATION (or FINAL DESTINATION 4), the upcoming 3D sequel! With FINAL DESTINATION 2 director David Ellis back on board for this one, and the main disaster sequence taking place at a NASCAR racing event (in 3D no less), count us eager for this one! Click HERE or the teaser image below to see the full poster!


THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. You can check out a behind-the-scenes video at our previous news post HERE!

First Look At Freddy Krueger (Pre-Burn) In A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!

JoBlo.com/Arrow In The Head landed quite a cool scoop! A reader sent them some behind the scenes pics from the set of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET and got the first glimpse of Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger! (See pic below) Now, a few things to note. This picture is being looked at completely out of context from the film. Is this pre-burned Freddy Krueger? Is it a dream sequence? Notice he doesn't have the glove in these pictures, so could it be a flashback? Also, he's wearing a brown/beige shirt rather then the infamous red & green sweater. Will the sweater come into play later? Until we get something official, all we can do is speculate and wait! Click HERE or the picture below to see more over at JoBlo.com!


The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake is being directed by Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. It stars Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES), Kyle Gallner (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT), Kellan Lutz, Clancy Brown, Connie Britton, Katie Cassidy and Rooney Mara as the new Nancy. Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 16th, 2010!

RUMOR: ALIEN Remake In The Works?!

With the recent announcement that Fox was rebooting their PREDATOR franchise with Robert Rodriguez producing, it should come as no surprise that the studio is now also planning a remake/reboot of Ridley Scott's classic ALIEN.

Bloody-Disgusting got a tip that Fox is planning a remake of ALIEN, where "the plan is to stick with the original concept of only one alien on the ship." Michael Costigan, Ridley Scott and Tony Scott are producing with Carl Rinsch tentatively set to direct. Rinsch works for Ridley Scott Assosiates and has an extensive background in directing FX laddened commercials. (Examples of his work can be found HERE!)

An update on B-D's original post now says this could end up being an "origin" story as opposed to a straight out remake, but until we hear otherwise, let's consider this all a RUMOR for now. More when we hear it.




SORORITY ROW Rated... R?!

A lot of people have been speculating that SORORITY ROW (a remake of HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW) would be getting a PG-13 upon it's release. Well, back when the first report came out last year, director Stewart Hendler was pretty open about the intended rating. Here's a quote from last year's article from Hendler: "The good news is that three days ago, Summit changed their minds and we are full-steam ahead on the R-rated version. I can’t tell you what a relief this is from a creative sense. As I’ve mentioned before, we’re not out to make torture porn and this still isn’t going to be an explicit exploitation picture—but it's nice to be able to write a horror movie the way it should be."

Now, "Joey", a source close to the production wrote to several outlets that, "[Name witheld is] sick of everyone thinking it's PG-13.... so here it is: "R" for strong bloody violence, language, some sexuality/nudity and some partying."

There you have it! SORORITY ROW is set to open in theaters on October 2nd, 2009.

Check out the trailer!



An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version was directed by Stewart Hendler from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. It stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher. SORORITY ROW opens in theaters on October 2nd, 2009. Visit the official website over at thetapi-ordie.com.


Slew Of Behind-The-Scenes Pics From THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON!

A slew of behind the scenes pictures from THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON have made their way on-line via various web outlets. Shock Till You Drop's got about 65 high resolution shots HERE! Socialite Life has got a bunch HERE, as does Gossip Girls right HERE! Below is a tease of the bunch! Follow the above links to see them all!






Check out 3 new images from our previous news post HERE! Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "TWILIGHT" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on Nov. 20.

Michael Sheen joins recently announced cast members Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.



May 27, 2009

New Video With The Cast Of SAW VI!

Movie Entertainment sat down with the cast of SAW VI (due out this October 23rd) shortly after they wrapped principle photography on the latest sequel. Check out what they had to say below!



SAW VI synopsis: "Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy.  However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood."

Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton (SAW IV, SAW V, FEAST 1-3). Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch all star with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. More on SAW 6 when we hear it!


Dan Aykroyd Talks GHOSTBUSTERS 3!

In the last several months, with writers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky (THE OFFICE) hard at work on the script for a new GHOSTBUSTERS feature, it looks like we're finally getting closer and closer to GHOSTBUSTERS 3! (For real!) Last month, Harold Ramis chimed in with some thoughts on the proposed (and eagerly awaited) sequel. (Read that HERE!) Now, Dan Aykroyd has been talking about what we can expect.

Aykroyd told The LA Times that "Sigourney Weaver is on board now, as are the original squad of ectoplasmic specialists - Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson." He mentioned that Ivan Rietman, helmer of the first 2 GHOSTBUSTERS movies is "too busy" with his producing duties, but he'd like to see Harold Ramis step into the directing chair. (Ramis directed GROUNDHOG DAY with Murray, and most recently YEAR ONE, which was scripted by Eisenberg & Stupinsky.)

Aykroyd told The Guardian a bit about what we can expect plot-wise. "There'll be a whole new generation that has to be trained and a leader that you'll all love when you meet her. There'll be lots of cadets, boys and girls who'll be learning how to use the neuron splitter and the inter-planet interceptor - new tools to enable them to slip from dimension to dimension."

Who could he mean by her? In The LA Times piece, he mentioned Alyssa Milano (who voiced the GHOSTBUSTERS video game) and Eliza Dushku. He adds, "I think they're amazing, and I'm excited about the whole idea of getting this done."

GHOSTBUSTERS 3 is tentatively expected to shoot in the winter. More when we hear it!

You can read Bill Murray's comments on GHOSTBUSTERS 3 from our previous news post HERE!

The original GHOSTBUSTERS was directed by Ivan Reitman from a script by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis and Annie Potts.


BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER Remake? Minus Joss Whedon?

Yep. Because I'm sure this is exactly what die-hard Buffy fans want... a remake of the original movie?! The Hollywood Reporter says a new incarnation of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER may be hitting the big screen soon enough.

The article says, "Buffy" creator Joss Whedon isn't involved and it's not set up at a studio, but Roy Lee and Doug Davison of Vertigo Entertainment are working with original movie director Fran Rubel Kuzui and her husband, Kaz Kuzui, on what is being labeled a remake or relaunch, but not a sequel or prequel.

While Whedon is the person most associated with "Buffy," Kuzui and her Kuzui Enterprises have held onto the rights since the beginning, when she discovered the "Buffy" script from then-unknown Whedon. She developed the script while her husband put together the financing to make the 1992 movie, which was released by Fox.

Kuzui later teamed with Gail Berman, then president of Sandollar Television, bringing back Whedon to make the TV series, which was produced by Fox TV and launched on the WB in 1997. Kuzui and Sandollar received executive producer credits on "Buffy" and its spinoff, "Angel."

The new "Buffy" film, however, would have no connection to the TV series, nor would it use popular supporting characters like Angel, Willow, Xander or Spike. Vertigo and Kuzui are looking to restart the story line without trampling on the beloved existing universe created by Whedon.

One of the underlying ideas of "Buffy" allows Vertigo and Kuzui to do just that: that each generation has its own vampire slayer to protect it. The goal would be to make a darker, event-sized movie that would, of course, have franchise potential.

The parties are meeting with writers and hearing takes, and later will look for a home for the project. The producers do not rule out Whedon's involvement but have not yet reached out to him.Speaking from Tokyo, Fran Kuzui said the company is constantly approached not only about sequels but theater, video games and foreign remakes for "Buffy." When Vertigo's Lee contacted them, they were intrigued.

"It was Roy's interest in taking Buffy into a new place that grabbed us," she said, noting that original exec producer Sandy Gallin also was consulted. "It was based on our respect for what he does, and his particular sensitivity to Asian filmmakers, that we wanted to work with him."


May 25, 2009

New Clip From Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

MTV has posted the first clip from Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2. In it, we get a peek at Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) chasing surviving Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) through the hospital in one of the sequel's early sequences, very reminiscent of the original HALLOWEEN 2. Check out the clip below:



Check out a new "bloodied" pic of Michael Myers from our previous news post HERE! Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

First Pics From TWILIGHT: NEW MOON! Official Website Launches!

A few days ago, Summit Entertainment debuted the new theatrical poster for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON. (Which you can see HERE!) Now the official website has launched over at: http://www.newmoonthemovie.com.

In this week's edition of Entertainment Weekly, 3 new images from set were also unveiled. Check those out below:




Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "TWILIGHT" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on Nov. 20.

Michael Sheen joins recently announced cast members Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.


Bloody Pic Of Michael Myers From HALLOWEEN 2!

MTV has unveiled this following "bloodied" photo of Michael Myers from Rob Zombie's upcoming HALLOWEEN sequel H2. MTV will be debuting a clip from the film shortly, so stay tuned for that!


Don't forget to read our brand new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE by clicking the frame below!



Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

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Connie Britton Joins Cast Of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!

Variety reports that actress Connie Britton is the latest to join the cast of Platinum Dunes currently lensing A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Britton was most recently seen alongside Rob Perlman in Larry Fessenden's THE LAST WINTER and has also made several television appearances in FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, 24 & THE WEST WING. Britton joins Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES), Kyle Gallner (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT), Kellan Lutz, Clancy Brown, Katie Cassidy and Rooney Mara as the new Nancy. Jackie Earle Haley will play the new Freddy Krueger.


The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake is being directed by Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 16th, 2010!

May 19, 2009

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON Teaser Poster!

Summit Entertainment have just released a new teaser poster for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, which you can check out below!


Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "TWILIGHT" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on Nov. 20.

Michael Sheen joins recently announced cast members Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.

May 18, 2009

FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - ROB ZOMBIE ON HALLOWEEN 2!

Just added! A FRIGHT exclusive interview with writer/director ROB ZOMBIE! A few months back, ICONS OF FRIGHT were invited down to the set to see the making of Rob Zombie's eagerly anticipated HALLOWEEN sequel H2. We were able to chat with Scout Taylor-Compton, producers Andy Gould and Malek Akkad, as well as FX artist Wayne Toth, but with only 3 days left in the tightly-scheduled shoot at the time of our visit, it was difficult for Zombie to break away to chat & explain his intentions with the latest film in the HALLOWEEN series. Now in the midst of post-production, he took a quick break from editing to fill us in on how the project has evolved since the last time we spoke to him. (Click HERE for that interview!) Click the frame or image below to read our new FRIGHT exclusive interview with ROB ZOMBIE on HALLOWEEN 2!





Make sure to read our set reports from H2 by clicking the images below!

HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

May 17, 2009

Scout Taylor-Compton's Behind-The-Scenes Video From HALLOWEEN 2!

Actress Scout Taylor-Compton has posted up another behind-the-scene video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2. (Currently in the editing stage) As you recall, she posted another similar video a few months back. (Watch that one HERE!) Below a brief tour of her trailer, some more snippets with her and co-stars Angela Trimbur and (cutie) Brea Grant. Brad Dourif also makes a quick appearance:



Special thanks to The Ladies Of HALLOWEEN My Space page for bringing this to our attention!

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Make sure to check out the trailer to Rob Zombie's H2 right HERE at our previous post.

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Alex Winter Directing THE GATE 3D!

Several months back, we had heard reports that Alex Winter was attached to direct a 3D remake of cult favorite THE GATE. Shock Till You Drop is now confirming this from the man himself who recently attended a screening of FREAKED at the New Beverly Theater this past weekend. He told the audience there that he's currently in pre-production on the GATE update!


While most genre fans may recognize Winter in front of the camera in such films as THE LOST BOYS and BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE, Winter made the segue way into directing starting with his debut FREAKED and following it up with the highly underrated FEVER (starring Henry Thomas). Most recently, he's been directing episodes of the Cartoon Network's Ben 10.

The original THE GATE was directed by Tibor Takacs from a script by Michael Nankin and starred Stephen Dorff, Louis Tripp, Christa Denton and Carl Kraines.

Check out our vintage FRIGHT exclusive interview with the writer/director of the original THE GATE (and it's sequel) TIBOR TAKAS! (Click the frame to read it!)

FINAL DESTINATION 4 Now... "THE FINAL DESTINATION"?!

The 4th film in the FINAL DESTINATION series has been going under the moniker of FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D for the last several months now. (As opposed to "FINAL DESTINATION 4") According to Box Office Mojo, the sequel has undergone yet another name change. It's now simply "THE FINAL DESTINATION". (Err... same way that THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS went to just FAST & FURIOUS recently) Alrighty then!


THE FINAL DESTINATION hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. You can check out a behind-the-scenes video at our previous news post HERE!

THE RETURN OF LESLIE VERNON! Writer Talks BEHIND THE MASK 2!

BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON was one of the bigger breaths of fresh air the horror genre took in recent years; going on to be a cult favorite. BHM recently put the film at #70 in its top 100 horror films of all time, while Horror-Movies.ca just put the film in its “Top 10 most influential horror films of the last 10 years” list.

Blending horror and comedy, deconstructing slasher films as well as becoming one of the finest examples of the subgenre; mixing realism with melodrama... there aren’t many films that can cover these many bases and simply work. Vernon was a universal success at festivals and with critics, although criminally underseen during its limited theatrical release. Thanks to DVD, the next great slasher heavyweight has seen his hoped-for following grow in number month after month.


I checked in with Vernon writer David J. Stieve this week (who I’d interviewed for IOF in July of ’07 about Vernon and other upcoming projects) just to inquire what he’d been working on lately. Asking about a heist film DAYS LIKE THIS and a Christmas tale THE NIGHT BEFORE he’d been developing; he actually revealed that thanks to consistently healthy DVD sales there's been some “concrete interest in making a sequel to BEHIND THE MASK soon”. And though he couldn’t say who with, he did add “it's legitimate enough to get (director) Scott (Glosserman) and I working on the story and plotting it out.”

Stieve had touched on where he might have taken the narrative if he ever wrote a followup back in his Icons interview and I wondered if they had planned to keep that angle, with Leslie figuring out how to handle his initial notoriety and ‘sudden success’ while deconstructing sequel-based conventions about a killer returning after his initial headline-making massacre.


DJS: “There are components of what we aim to do that I expect will be similar, but back then I only had vague notions. Now Scotty and I are getting into specifics, and as you can imagine things have changed. Just as Scotty and I, even Nathan (Baesel) perhaps, have changed in our professional lives. One thing we can certainly touch on is the idea that the parallels to real life continue.”

One could have envisioned Leslie Vernon as any other aspiring artist debuting in a competitive field, which matched the debut filmmaking efforts of Glosserman and Stieve as well as its talented lead; addressing where Leslie would find himself post-murder spree looks to comment on where his creators have found themselves now. “Leslie's journey as a "craftsman" has had to be adjusted to the reality of what happened to his fledgling mythology after the events of the Harvest Moon Killings”, states David. “So, too, have our expectations as filmmakers in the wake of how things unfolded after the release of the film in real life.”

One aspect cerebral fans embraced in the first film’s storytelling was the blending of a documentary-world aesthetic and the film-world, depending on the point of view. While he didn’t mention if all the same documentary characters/crew would be involved or how this is depicted this time out, “I can tell you that there IS a way we're blending the documentary and cinematic lenses again. And there is also a manner in which Taylor (Angela Goethals) and Leslie are forced to cooperate with one another, although not necessarily on the best of terms. There's definitely a perverse love story that must be honored, but then again they did try pretty hard to kill each other. Not exactly a ‘kiss and make up’ situation. There's a sort of bigger, badder influence that's threatening everything Leslie's worked to accomplish, and Taylor may have her own agenda for ‘helping’ him. Or does she?”

 


David was quick to stress that a followup to Vernon would certainly not be a direct retread or something that has to be written simply because of DVD profits: “Scott and I are painfully aware of the sequel trap, of treading the same ground again with nothing more than a bigger budget. That's not what's going to happen. Things didn't go the way Leslie wanted them to, particularly in the reaction of the residents of Glen Echo. I can't give any more details than that, but suffice to say, we find Leslie a little perplexed that he ‘did everything right, everything went exactly according to plan!’ and yet the aftermath of his rampage is a right-turn derailment of what he was expecting. So he, being Leslie, regroups and plays the hand he's been dealt. How Taylor and the boys get involved is part of the unfolding of his efforts in that regard.


I'm VERY pleased that we've found what we feel is a progressive, organic,and rational way to make that happen. Again, the real world parallel is that our efforts as filmmakers also needed to be re-calibrated and adjusted to the reality of the industry. I feel we've found that signature blending of the two worlds at the story level. Albeit this time, the industry is going to take a few harder shots.”

Stieve adds Leslie this time around is “channeling Freddy a bit more this time, finding some frightening ways to express his sense of humor.”


While the narrative’s been mapped out and Glosserman and Stieve hope to make major announcements soon, he did mention they’ve welcomed the continuous feedback from fans online and on their sites; The Behind the Mask website, MySpace and Facebook pages are still maintained/visited by the film’s creators; fans can continue to discuss Leslie’s continuing reign of terror, one scythe-slash at a time.

We wrapped up our chat with Stieve once again determined, as is Leslie, to raise the bar on the nightmarish goings-on in Glen Echo. “When you think about it, Michael Myers, Jason, Freddy Krueger all had to pay their dues. It's not an instantaneous process, even in their world! So each of us, individually and collectively, have come to realize how much more work we need to do. We all accept it and are up to the task. We've learned our lessons, taken our lumps, and we're going to craft a better story for Leslie as a result. Leslie is redoubling his efforts to become the greatest slasher killer ever. He knows it's gonna be a longer race than he thought, and he's gearing up to win it. Woe to the ones who doubt him or get in his way!”

- Adam Barnick


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May 15, 2009

Check Out The DARK HOUSE Trailer!

The trailer for Darin Scott's latest film DARK HOUSE (which we previewed at the recent LA FANGO) has debuted on the film's official website http://www.enterthedarkhouse.com. Written by Kerry Douglas Dye & co-wrtten/directed by Scott, DARK HOUSE stars Jeffrey Combs, Diane Salinger, Matt Cohen, Meghan Ory, Bevin Prince and Scott Whyte. The trailer is embedded below courtesy of Dread Central.



"After being traumatized by a terrifying event in her youth, Claire Thompson (Ory) tries to come to terms with her demons by revisiting the old house where a terrible children's massacre took place. The hitch? The place is now being used as a haunted house attraction set up by Walston Rey (Combs). When the home, formerly run by the evil Miss Darrode (Salinger), is set to open for the press, Walston recruits Claire and a few of the folks she became friends with in acting to perform as part of the event. Too bad for them Darrode's spirit has other blood-soaked plans."

Don't forget to check out the exclusive panel pics at our LA FANGO report right HERE! More when we hear it!

Theta Pie Must Die! New SORORITY ROW Poster!

A new theatrical poster for SORORITY ROW has made it's way on-line and you can check out the humorous teaser below!


Check out the trailer below:



An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version was directed by Stewart Hendler from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. It stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher. SORORITY ROW opens in theaters on October 2nd, 2009. Visit the official website over at thetapi-ordie.com. More when we hear it!

Yet Another DRAG ME TO HELL Clip!

Wow. The studio must have a lot of confidence in DRAG ME TO HELL! (And rightfully so!) They keep revealing even more teases from the film! Below you'll find the latest clip from the movie courtesy of My Space:



Yahoo is hosting the clip "Flies", a portion of which was screened for the LA FANGO crowd last month. (We were squirming with this one!) Check it out HERE!

And another clip can be found via AOL/MOVIEFONE. Check that one out HERE!

Check out one TV spot HERE and another along with 2 new images at our previous news post HERE! Don't forget to read about the DRAG ME TO HELL panel at last month's LA FANGO show, complete with exclusive pictures of Sam Raimi!





More when we hear it! Raimi's next DRAG ME TO HELL hits theaters on May 29th, 2009! Check out the trailer and 12 images HERE! Directed by Sam Raimi and Co-written with brother Ivan Raimi, DRAG ME TO HELL stars Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, Dileep Rao & Reggie Lee.

DRAG ME TO HELL

Opens: May 29, 2009
Genre: Horror
Cast: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, Dileep Rao

Directed by: Sam Raimi
Written by: Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi
Produced by: Rob Tapert, Grant Curtis
Executive Producers: Nathan Kahane, Joseph Drake

Director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy, Evil Dead series) returns to the horror genre with Drag Me To Hell, an original tale of a young woman’s desperate quest to break an evil curse.
Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton (Justin Long). Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan. Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break? Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks (David Paymer), and get a leg-up on a promotion? Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home.

In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell. Haunted by an evil spirit and misunderstood by a skeptical boyfriend, she seeks the aid of seer Rham Jas (Dileep Rao) to save her soul from eternal damnation. To help the shattered Christine return her life to normal, the psychic sets her on a frantic course to reverse the spell. As evil forces close in, Christine must face the unthinkable: How far will she go to break free of the curse?

May 14, 2009

FRIGHT NIGHT Remake Happening... Again?!

Oh boy... The Hollywood Reporter says that the proposed FRIGHT NIGHT remake is back on. The article reveals that "Dreamworks is in the process of picking up the FRIGHT NIGHT remake." (Considering how "hot" vampires are lately with TWILIGHT and TRUE BLOOD, it comes as no surprise.) The post continues, "Michael Gaeta and Alison Rosenzweig of Gaeta/Rosenzweig Films are producing along with Michael De Luca. The original "Fright Night," written and directed by Tom Holland in 1985, was a horror comedy about a teenager who discovers that his neighbors are vampires. No writer has been hired, but the updated version will keep the comedy-horror tone while modernizing the effects."

While we wait for further word, you can read (and see!) the entire FRIGHT NIGHT reunion panel from last year's FEAR FEST convention by clicking the image below. Writer/director Tom Holland, Chris Sarandon (Jerry Dandrige), William Ragsdale (Charley Brewster), Jonathan Stark (Billy Cole), Amanda Bearse (Amy Peterson), Stephen Geoffreys ("Evil" Ed Thompson), Julie Carmen (Regine Dandrige) and writer/director Tommy Lee Wallace were all a part of the historic panel!


And don't forget that we've still got 2 FRIGHT exclusive commentary tracks for FRIGHT NIGHT for FREE download! The first commentary track features writer/director Tom Holland, stars Chris Sarandon (Jerry Dandrige) & Jonathan Stark (Billy Cole), moderated by Tim Sullivan. The second commentary track features writer/director Tom Holland, William Ragsdale (Charley Brewster), Stephen Geoffreys ("Evil" Ed Thompson) & FX artist Randall William Cook, moderated by Jeremy Smith (aka Mr. Beaks from Ain't It Cool News) and hosted by Tim Sullivan. Click either image below to be brought directly to our "pirate" commentary page, and download all 3 FREE commentaries for keeps! Tim will queue you up at the beginning of each commentary track so you can listen along with your DVD's!





Make sure to read Tim Sullivan's SHOCK N ROLL ISSUE TWO: "MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS", his extensive interview with writer/director Tom Holland by clicking the images below!


2 Clips From DRAG ME TO HELL!

Sam Raimi's return to horror DRAG ME TO HELL hits theaters on May 29th, and the buzz has been positive enough that advance screenings have been taking place in New York and Los Angeles. Needless to say, on top of the recent TV spots, we now have got a look at 2 clips from the actual movie!

Yahoo
is hosting the clip "Flies", a portion of which was screened for the LA FANGO crowd last month. (We were squirming with this one!) Check it out HERE!

The second clip can be found via AOL/MOVIEFONE. Check that one out HERE!


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Jennifer Lynch's HISSS Trailer!

Below you'll find the trailer to Jennifer Lynch's latest flick HISSS. (courtesy of those fine fiends at Dread Central) Written & directed by Lynch, HISSS stars Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat, Jeff Doucette with FX by Robert Kurtzman.



The synopsis according to FANGORIA: HISSS is a modern day retelling of the ancient tale of the ichhadahari nagin (snake woman) and follows a ruthless American, fascinated by the ancient folklore of the mythical creature, who travels to the jungles of India to discover the truth. He finds and captures the nagin’s mate for the magical powers of its nagmani, a mythical gem embedded in its hood. The nagin then transforms into a gorgeous femme fatale and follows him back into the modern world to track down her lover and wreak revenge on his captors and all who stand in the way of their reunion.

May 12, 2009

New US Poster For BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE!

"Now that she's here, there will be blood..." We just got in the new US theatrical poster for BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE! Check it out below, and watch the first trailer for the flick HERE at our previous news post!



Directed by Chris Nahon (Empire of the Wolves, Kiss of the Dragon), Blood: The Last Vampire brings to life an English language live-action feature movie of the original Japanese anime feature film.  Gianna (My Sassy Girl, Daisy) stars in the film as Saya, a 400-year-old demon-hunting vampire slayer working undercover in Japan for a secret organization, on a mission in the Vietnam War era.  The cast also includes Koyuki (The Last Samurai, Always: Sunset on Third Street), Michael Byrne (Beyond the Sea, Gangs of New York), Colin Salmon (Resident Evil, Punisher: War Zone, Clubbed), and Allison Miller (“Kings”).  The film features stunt choreographed by Cory Yuen (Transporter 3, Red Cliff), is produced by Bill Kong and Abel Nahmias, with screenplay by Chris Chow.

MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D Team Bringing Us 'I SAW WHAT YOU DID'!

We may not be getting a sequel to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D from Lionsgate, but director Patrick Lussier and writer Todd Farmer are teaming up again for another redux. This time, they'll be updating I SAW WHAT YOU DID, a remake of the 1965 William Castle flick I SAW WHAT YOU DID AND I KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

Joel Silver's Dark Castle are producing according to Variety. The article continues, "The original Castle pic, which starred Joan Crawford, was based on the Ursula Curtis novel "Out of the Dark" and revolved around two girls who innocently pass the time making prank phone calls to unsuspecting people until they call the wrong guy. The pic will be produced by Silver, Andrew Rona and Steve Richards. Dark Castle will finance and distribute through Warner Bros."

More when we hear it!


Full Cast For SAW VI! Out October 23rd!

SAW VI director Kevin Greutert has revealed via his official website that today is the last day of shooting on the latest SAW sequel! Also on his site are tons of behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot, as well as pics of all the actor's will be seeing pitted against the new Jigsaw's traps this go round. Check it all out HERE!

SAW VI synopsis: "Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy.  However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood."

Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton (SAW IV, SAW V, FEAST 1-3). Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch all star with Tobin Bell returning as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. More on SAW 6 when we hear it!


Danielle Harris On The Set Of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Actress Danielle Harris posted some candid behind the scenes pics from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 on her official My Space page. She's with writer/director Rob Zombie in one and Tyler Mane in the other. Note - the nasty scars on her face after the events of the first HALLOWEEN! Look for our chat with Rob Zombie later this week, exclusively on ICONS!



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Promotional Video For DREAD, The Latest Clive Barker Adaptation!

Several months back, this promotional behind the scenes video for DREAD popped up on-line, then quickly disappeared. Thankfully it's back! Based on Clive Barker's short story from his legendary BOOKS OF BLOOD, DREAD was written & directed by Anthony DiBlasi and stars Jackson Rathbone (TWILIGHT, S. DARKO), Shaun Evans, Hanne Steen, Laura Donnelly, Jonathan Readwin, Carl McCrystal, Zoe Stollery, Eva Wyrwal, Elissa Dowling, Kirean Murphy, Elspeth Rae, Erin Gavin and Matt Jessup.

The flick is already generating a ton of buzz as one of the best Barker adaptations yet. Read Spooky Dan's latest ICONS blog where he talks about DREAD! And watch the video below!


May 08, 2009

New Theatrical Poster For Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie revealed the new theatrical one-sheet poster for his HALLOWEEN sequel HALLOWEEN 2 (aka H2), which you can check out below. Of note is the title on this poster is now being referred to as HALLOWEEN 2 (rather then H2). Universal still owns the HALLOWEEN 2 and 3 titles here in the states. Wondering if they resolved that little technicality? More when we hear it!


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THE HILLS RUN RED Screening In Seattle! First Pic!

Tickets are now on sale for the Seattle International Film Festival and one of the flicks you should make an effort to catch is THE HILLS RUN RED! HILLS will premiere as part of the "Midnight Adrenaline" program, which also includes (another ICONS favorite) GRACE, as well as I SELL THE DEAD, BLACK DYNAMITE, DEAD GIRL & DEAD SNOW. While digging through the official website for the SIFF, we uncovered this official still below which is your first look at "Babyface" from THE HILLS RUN RED!



Directed by Dave Parker from a script by David J. Schow, John Dombrow & John Carchietta, THE HILLS RUN RED stars Sophie Monk, Tad Hilgenbrinck (LOST BOYS: THE TRIBE), William Sadler (THE MIST, "Death" in BILL & TED'S BOGUS JOURNEY!), Alex Wyndham and Janet Montgomery (WRONG TURN 3).

Check out our panel report on THE HILLS RUN RED from last month's LA FANGO con by clicking HERE or the link below!



And check last year's FRIGHT exclusive interview with THE HILLS RUN RED director DAVE PARKER!

4 Minute Clip From TERMINATOR: SALVATION!

Below you'll find a 4 minute clip from the upcoming and eagerly anticipated summer flick TERMINATOR SALVATION! Since the May 21 release date is literally right around the corner, I'm personally avoiding watching the following so I can enjoy the new movie from a fresh perspective, but alas, don't let me stop YOU from checking it out. Be warned, it's supposedly spoiler-ish.



Check out the previous kick-ass trailer (cut to Nine Inch Nail's "The Day The World Went Away") at our previous post HERE!

The latest in the TERMINATOR franchise is directed by McG and stars Christian Bale as John Conner, Sam Worthington, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anton Yelchin, Common, Moon Bloodgood and Michael Ironside. It opens May 21st in theaters everywhere!


Keanu Reeves Plays JEKYLL In New JEKYLL & HYDE Redux!

Keanu Reeves will play both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in JEKYLL, a new retelling based on the classic story "The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" according to The Hollywood Reporter. The article says that Universal is developing the update with Keanu Reeves attached to star and Justin Haythe (Revolutionary Road) penning the script. Nicolas Winding Refn is in negotiations to direct the project which is being produced by Erwin Stoff and Red Wagon Entertainment's Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher.


Robert Louis Stevenson's tale about a doctor who scientifically develops an evil self has become so pervasive in popular culture that the phrase "Jekyll and Hyde" conjures the idea of a split personality. The story has been translated to the screen and stage dozens of times, with several deviations including comedy, kids ("Jekyll and Heidi") and gender (1995's "Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde"). The story has seen modern iterations as recently as 2007, when the BBC aired a miniseries with the story set in the present as Hyde ran amok in London.

This version has nothing to do with the other Jekyll & Hyde film being developed by Guillermo Del Toro also for Universal. More when we hear it!

New Poster For ANTICHRIST!

Oh boy. The more I see from Lar von Trier's new movie ANTICHRIST, the more intrigued I am by it. Below you'll find a steamy new theatrical poster courtesy of the IMPawards site. (Make sure to check out the bizarre trailer for ANTICHRIST at our previous news post HERE!)



In ANTICHRIST, a grieving couple retreat to 'Eden', their isolated cabin in the woods, where they hope to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse… Directed by Lar von Trier from a script by von Trier and Anders Thomas Jensen, ANTICHRIST stars Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourgh (daughter of the French singer/songwriter). Again, see the trailer HERE!

Poster & New Trailer For Peter Jackson Produced DISTRICT 9!

Whoa! Seems like this flick came out of nowhere! I'd honestly never heard of it until the trailer debuted last week on Yahoo. (See it HERE!) Directed by Neill Blomkamp from a script co-written with Terri Tatchell (based on his short film ALIVE IN JORBURG) and produced by Peter Jackson, DISTRICT 9 depicts a fictional world where extraterrestrials have become refugees in South Africa.

In the original theatrical trailer, the "aliens" are blurred out and we're not really sure what it is they're saying. Now, this mysterious website has emerged with a new version of the trailer where the aliens are unblurred and their dialogue is subtitled. Check it out HERE!

And below it the new poster! DISTRICT 9 hits theaters August 14th, 2009! More as we hear it!


MTV's Behind The Scenes Look At THE CRAZIES!

MTV just posted a behind the scenes look video segment for the upcoming remake THE CRAZIES! (Now due out in theaters February 26th, 2010) Breck Eisner directs from a script by by Scott Kosar and Ray Wright. THE CRAZIES stars Timothy Olyphant (HBO's DEADWOOD, LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, DREAMCATCHER), Radha Mitchell (PITCH BLACK, SILENT HILL, ROGUE), Joe Reegan (JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, VACANCY 2: THE FINAL CUT), Danielle Panabaker (FRIDAY THE 13TH) and Joe Anderson (THE RUINES). Check out the behind the scenes video below!



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3rd TV Spot For Sam Raimi's DRAG ME TO HELL!

With the release of Sam Raimi's return to horror DRAG ME TO HELL right around the corner (May 29th, fiends!) a 3rd TV spot has made it's way on-line! Check it out below!



Check out the first 2 TV spots along with 2 new images at our previous news post HERE! Don't forget to read about the DRAG ME TO HELL panel at last month's LA FANGO show, complete with exclusive pictures of Sam Raimi!





More when we hear it! Raimi's next DRAG ME TO HELL hits theaters on May 29th, 2009! Check out the trailer and 12 images HERE! Directed by Sam Raimi and Co-written with brother Ivan Raimi, DRAG ME TO HELL stars Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, Dileep Rao & Reggie Lee.

DRAG ME TO HELL

Opens: May 29, 2009
Genre: Horror
Cast: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, Dileep Rao

Directed by: Sam Raimi
Written by: Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi
Produced by: Rob Tapert, Grant Curtis
Executive Producers: Nathan Kahane, Joseph Drake

Director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy, Evil Dead series) returns to the horror genre with Drag Me To Hell, an original tale of a young woman’s desperate quest to break an evil curse.
Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton (Justin Long). Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan. Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break? Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks (David Paymer), and get a leg-up on a promotion? Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home.

In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell. Haunted by an evil spirit and misunderstood by a skeptical boyfriend, she seeks the aid of seer Rham Jas (Dileep Rao) to save her soul from eternal damnation. To help the shattered Christine return her life to normal, the psychic sets her on a frantic course to reverse the spell. As evil forces close in, Christine must face the unthinkable: How far will she go to break free of the curse?

May 07, 2009

Official Synopsis For Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

The Weinstein Company have released the official synopsis to Rob Zombie's eagerly anticipated HALLOWEEN sequel H2! It reads as follows:

It's that time of year again, and Michael Myers has returned home to sleepy Haddonfield, Illinois to take care of some unfinished family business. Unleashing a trail of terror that only horror master Rob Zombie can, Myers will stop at nothing to bring closure to the secrets of his twisted past. But the town's got an unlikely new hero, if they can only stay alive long enough to stop the unstoppable.

Make sure to check out the trailer to Rob Zombie's H2 right HERE at our previous post.

Don't forget to check out ICONS OF FRIGHT's own exclusive 4 part set visit by clicking ANY of the images below!


HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

May 06, 2009

New DRAG ME TO HELL TV Spots & Images!

We can not wait for Sam Raimi's grand return to horror with DRAG ME TO HELL which hits theaters on May 29th! Now, the TV Spots are rollin' in! Below you'll find 2 new images and a TV Spot (titled "Terror") from the newly launched My Space "Horror" profile. And below that, another TV Spot from Trailer Addict. Enjoy!









Don't forget to read about the DRAG ME TO HELL panel at last month's LA FANGO show, complete with exclusive pictures of Sam Raimi!


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More Cast Members Announced For Alex Aja's PIRANHA 3D!

With PIRANHA 3D gearing up to begin shooting in Arizona shortly, the cast is filling in nicely. E Online is reporting that actress Jessica Szohr (GOSSIP GIRL) has joined the cast, while The Hollywood Insider reports that Jerry O'Connell is also on board. Szohr & O'Connell join recently announced cast members Elisabeth Shue, Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames, Adam Scott and Dina Meyer (SAW 1-3). Loosely based on the original PIRANHA directed by Joe Dante, Aja's version was penned by Aja and his writing partner Grégory Levasseur and is due out next year.


Synopsis: They’re back! Every year the population of sleepy Lake Havasu explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 for a single, wild weekend - the 4th of July, a riot of sun, drunken fun and sex-crazed mayhem. But this year, there's something more to worry about than hangovers and complaints from local old timers. Havasu sits in the crater formed by a prehistoric volcanic eruption, and when earth tremors tear open a crack in the lake floor, all hell breaks through. Piranhas - a million ravenous, razor-toothed monsters, unchanged since the dawn of time. Unstoppable killing machines acting blindly under one primeval impulse: to hunt down anything that moves and strip it to the raw, bleeding bone. In seconds.

May 03, 2009

Check Out The Trailer For BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE!

Samuel Goldwyn Films will release the feature film BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE in theatres later this summer. (Check out the trailer below!)



Directed by Chris Nahon (Empire of the Wolves, Kiss of the Dragon), Blood: The Last Vampire brings to life an English language live-action feature movie of the original Japanese anime feature film.  Gianna (My Sassy Girl, Daisy) stars in the film as Saya, a 400-year-old demon-hunting vampire slayer working undercover in Japan for a secret organization, on a mission in the Vietnam War era.  The cast also includes Koyuki (The Last Samurai, Always: Sunset on Third Street), Michael Byrne (Beyond the Sea, Gangs of New York), Colin Salmon (Resident Evil, Punisher: War Zone, Clubbed), and Allison Miller (“Kings”).  The film features stunt choreographed by Cory Yuen (Transporter 3, Red Cliff), is produced by Bill Kong and Abel Nahmias, with screenplay by Chris Chow.

May 02, 2009

One Of Michael Myers Victims! New HALLOWEEN 2 Image!

Rob Zombie checked in via his My Space blog to give us a taste of some of Michael Myers handywork in his upcoming HALLOWEEN sequel H2! He writes, "I've been super busy lately editing H2 so I haven't been able to post anything new, but here's a shot I thought you might dig. It doesn't pay to work the late shift at Haddonfield General."



Make sure to check out the trailer to Rob Zombie's H2 right HERE at our previous post.

Don't forget to check out ICONS OF FRIGHT's own exclusive 4 part set visit by clicking ANY of the images below!


HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Katie Cassidy Joins A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Cast!

Shock Till You Drop discovered that actress Katie Cassidy is the latest cast member to join A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, which shoots in Chicago later this month. Genre fans may recognize her from her television appearances on SUPERNATURAL, as well as HARPER'S ISLAND. She also starred in the BLACK CHRISTMAS remake and the recent box office hit TAKEN.



Meanwhile, Bloody-Disgusting is reporting that Clancy Brown has also joined the cast which features Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES), Kyle Gallner (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT), Kellan Lutz and Rooney Mara as the new Nancy. Jackie Earle Haley will play the new Freddy Krueger.

The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake is being directed by Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 16th, 2010!

May 01, 2009

SAM RAIMI/DRAG ME TO HELL - LA FANGO 2009 PANEL!

After years and years away from the genre, the creator/director of THE EVIL DEAD series is back! Sam Raimi took the stage on Friday, April 17th to preview his latest film DRAG ME TO HELL! Raimi surprisingly nervous brought on stage 2 of the stars of the his latest opus, Justin Long and Lorna Raver. (FANGORIA's current cover girl!)

Raimi explained the basic premise of the film. Alison Lohman plays Christine, an eager to please bank teller who makes a choice to foreclose on Mrs. Ganush, a creepy looking gypsy type. What'd ya know? She's definitely a gypsy or witch of some sort, because now she's cursed Christine who will be tortured by the ghoulish old woman until the demons of hell come for her soul.

Raimi debuted a clip from the film that featured Lohman in bed with her boyfriend (played by Justin Long) and a fly hovering above the unconscious Christine. To spoil the madness that insues would be unfair, but let's just say it was trademark vintage EVIL DEAD 2-style Raimi on full display. A fly going in spots you'd never want a fly to crawl in? A creepy witch? Tons of fluids being spewed? Oh yeah, DRAG ME TO HELL will be a blast and a lot of fun.

One of the best questions from the audience was "In DRAG ME TO HELL, will we see Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi or Venom?" Raimi laughed and confirmed that Venom is not in this picture. Ted shot a brief cameo that you'll probably completely miss, and he never commented on why Campbell's not in this latest flick. As always, he danced around the subject of a new EVIL DEAD film, saying what he usually always tells us eager fans. He'd love to do one but now he's focused on DRAG ME TO HELL and then SPIDER-MAN 4. He did point out that despite earlier reports on-line, he's only signed to helm SPIDER-MAN 4 and not 4 & 5 like speculated.

Justin Long talked a bit about starting out in the genre with JEEPERS CREEPERS and jumping at the chance to work with Sam. Lorna was unfamiliar with the horror genre but had a great time playing the evil Mrs. Ganush.

This panel and the clip shown solidified that Raimi is back to what he does best in a big way. At the close of the panel, Creation Entertainment's Adam Malin and FANGO's Tony Timpone presented Sam with a lifetime achievement award. Below are the pictures! 

























(Pictures by Shannon Robles)

GRACE - LA FANGO 2009 PANEL!

Friday evening, April 17th boasted the panel for the eagerly anticipated Anchor Bay release GRACE. ICONS Robg. moderated the panel with writer/director Paul Solet, producer Adam Green (HATCHET) and star Jordan Ladd. The FANGO audience was treated to a brand-new red-band trailer before the guests all took the stage.

Solet talked about the humble beginnings of the GRACE project, starting from the premiere of the short film version at the 2004 LA FANGO, which got the attention of Green who would go on to help shepherd the full length feature version. After briefly talking about the production in Regina, Canada, we were treated to a full scene from the movie, the heartbreaking "birthing" scene. If you're familiar with the original short film version, it's the scene that ends that short and ends the first act of the feature.

Jordan discussed the challenges of tackling the role of Madeline and explained how she spent a lot of time talking with friends who were in fact mother's to understand the bond between child and mother. Solet also admitted to being very open to female feedback all through the writing and re-writing process.

GRACE will be available later this year in a full loaded DVD, but after a few more festival screenings and a potential limited theatrical run. Later in the day, Solet signed promotional GRACE baby bottles at the Anchor Bay table. See full pictures below:



























(Pictures by Shannon Robles and Paula Burr)

NIGHT OF THE DEMONS - LA FANGO 2009 PANEL!

One of the biggest highlights for the FANGORIA WEEKEND OF HORRORS was the sneak peek first look at the upcoming NIGHT OF THE DEMONS remake, which took place on Saturday, April 18th. On stage to talk about the film was director/co-writer Adam Gierasch, (from left to right) producer Greg McKay, actresses Bobbi Sue Luther, Shannon Elizabeth, Tiffany Shepis and co-writer Jace Anderson. (Monica Keena [far left] eventually joined the group half way through the panel.

Gierasch kicked off the panel serious, by trying to explain that the movie is actually a film about battling personal demons. "Ok, it's not. It's a movie about f***ing demons, OK?"

Everyone on stage then began talking a bit about the origins of the project, and their characters in the movie. Shannon Elizabeth couldn't remember the name of her character (Um, Angela? As in the lead of all the NIGHT OF THE DEMONS movies?), but had a great experience portraying the "bad girl" for a change. Tiffany Shepis promised that the pivotal role of "Door Girl Diana" would totally rock us.

The group then showed off 2 exclusive clips from the movie itself. The first featuring a demonized Michael Copon (as Dex) having sex with his girlfriend (Diora Baird) and in essense making her demonized once he ummm... parked it in the rear if you know what I mean. The second clip took place in an underground lair where Monica Keena, Edward Furlong and John Beach are surrounded by several demonized party-goers while attempting to escape the grounds.

The clips definitely made me excited for the movie itself. Cool looking demons? Hot chicks? Halloween party? Punk rock soundtrack? Demon anal sex? A confirmed Linnea Quigley cameo? I'm sold. It looks FUN as all hell. Pictures from the panel below!



















































(Pictures by Robg. and John Torrani)

THE HILLS RUN RED - LA FANGO 2009 PANEL!

One of my personal most anticipated panels for the weekend was the preview of THE HILLS RUN RED, which took place in the West Hall on Sunday, April 18th. The panel kicked off with a brand new exclusive red-band trailer for the film, and then guests from the movie took the stage. Joining us (from left to right) were Tad Hilgenbrink, director Dave Parker, producer Robert Burnett and star Janet Montgomery.

We talked about the origins of the project, which started as a low budget feature for Fever Dreams before ended up at Joel Silver's genre based production company Dark Castle, as well as the character design for the film's killer "Babyface", easily the coolest looking "slasher" to grace the screen in years. Tad explained the story of the film via his character's role in it. He plays Tyler, a documentary filmmaker obsessed with tracking down the long lost notorious genre flick "The Hills Run Red", which has long been missing and long rumored to be incomplete. While trekking the locations of the original film's shoot with his girlfriend & best friend, they discover that the film never stopped shooting and that it's killer, Babyface is still in those woods.

We also were treated to an exclusive scene from the film, which was technically a scene within the original Hills movie in which Babyface strings up a victim between 2 trees using rope and barb-wire.

All I can say is Babyface looks bad-ass! Loved all the footage we got to see during this panel. The cast & crew also talked a bit about filmming the movie in Bulgaria. Actress Montgomery actually shot HILLS RUN RED back to back with WRONG TURN 3 in Bulgaria. Lastly, Burnett did a trivia segment with the audience to give away some HILLS crew caps.

Overall, a great panel and a film we strongly recommend being on the look out for! Pictures below! 





























(Pictures by Shannon Robles)

DARK HOUSE - LA FANGO 2009 PANEL!

Sunday afternoon, April 18th, the panel for DARK HOUSE kicked off the days festivities in the West Hall. We were treated to the first preview of the film and then joined on stage by actors Matt Cohen, Diane Salinger, writer/director Darin Scott, Jeffrey Combs, Meghan Ory, Bevin Prince and Scott Whyte.

Scott (who produced TALES FROM THE HOOD, STEPFATHER 2 & MENACE II SOCIETY) explained the film's origin to the crowd. "What we wanted to do was make a funhouse ride of horror. The story is about a massacre that took place in this house years ago where a bunch of children were killed by a very evil woman. Now, an entrepreneur who puts on haunted house attractions all over the country, he decides to exploit the history of the house by putting on a haunted attraction there. He hires a troupe of actors, one of whom, he doesn't realize, was present at the massacre. She asked to come back to the house and perform. So they all come and get trapped in the house. The house uses a holographic illusion system to project monsters. They have hundreds of monsters that they can make look real. What happens is a ghost takes over the system and makes all of the monsters real threats. And they start taking people apart one by one."

The actors were completely complimentary of each other on stage, and RE-ANIMATOR alumni Jeffrey Combs couldn't stop praising Scott as a director, which led the filmmaker to reach for his wallet and throw Combs a few bucks for his kind words. It was a motif that continued through out the panel for when anyone complimented someone else, that person would reach for their wallet.

Easily one of the most fun panels the entire weekend, we'll be on the look out for DARK HOUSE and keep you posted on it's release as soon as we hear it! Pictures below!

















(Pictures by Robg.)

April 30, 2009

WALKING DISTANCE - LA FANGO 2009 PANEL!

The first panel to kick off the 2009 FANGORIA WEEKEND OF HORRORS was a special preview of WALKING DISTANCE, which took place Friday, April 17th. On hand were stars Adrienne King, Reggie Bannister, Denton Blane Everett, (former FANGO"Spooks Model") Shannon Lark, producer/star James Lamarr and writer/director Mel House.

The group had prepped a nice behind the scenes featurette to debut exclusively for the FANGO crowd, but technical difficulties wouldn't allow the disc to play! The trailer wouldn't play either, but thankfully, fans & attendee's were able to visit the WALKING DISTANCE table in the vendor's room all weekend and see both previews at the table.

House began by telling us the origins of this project, his 4th film and I confessed that even though I've seen 2 trailers and a behind the scenes featurette, I'm still not completely sure what this movie is about, which he took as a major compliment. (See 2 of those trailers HERE and HERE!)

Casting was pivotal, so we talked about getting genre faves such as Reggie Bannister (PHANTASM) and Adrienne King (FRIDAY THE 13TH), whose role in WALKING DISTANCE marks her first on screen appearance since FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2! In fact, her role Louis Strack was originally written for a male lead, but converted to suit the actress once she came on board. Bannister was cryptic about his character Joseph Webber but said he's a "sick bastard", which was a nice change of pace for the actor.

What sets apart WALKING DISTANCE is some of the wild FX and visuals evident from the trailers and behind the scenes, courtesy of FX artist Marcus Koch, who's work Adrienne compared to seeing Tom Savini work on the original FRIDAY THE 13TH.

Also interesting to note, King confessed she has yet to see the recent Platinum Dunes remake of FRIDAY THE 13TH, but she had met new Jason Voorhees Derek Mears for the first time the night prior to the convention and had nothing but nice things to say about the new actor portraying her former killer.

No release date is set yet, but look for potential festival screenings of WALKING DISTANCE later this year. And of course, we'll keep you posted when we hear something. Panel pictures below! 



























(Photos by Shannon Robles)

FADING OF THE CRIES - LA FANGO 2009 PANEL!

On Saturday, April 18th, the LA FANGORIA WEEKEND OF HORRORS kicked off it's panel sessions with a preview of the film FADING OF THE CRIES. ICONS own Robg. moderated the panel which consisted of director Brian Metcalf, Elaine Hendrix, acting legend Brad Dourif, Jessica Morris, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Mackenzie Rosman, Hallee Hirsh and Jordan Matthews. Coming from an FX background, Brian Metcalf chose to make FADING OF THE CRIES, an epic looking horror/fantasy hybrid his directorial debut. Metcalf introduced the trailer to the film, which most of the cast themselves on stage had yet to see.

After seeing the ambitious clip, we discussed the origins of the project with Metcalf and co-producer Thomas Ian Nicholas, finding the right cast and executing the special FX, which judging from the trailer was a combination of practical and CGI. (We also got to see a fair amount of cool sword fighting between Dourif's evil character Mathias and Jordan Matthews' Jacob)

Naturally, the audience has plenty of questions for genre alumni Brad Dourif, most of which stemmed his entire body of work both within and out of the genre. He talked a bit about his recent experiences shooting Rob Zombie's H2 (HALLOWEEN 2) and what it was like to reprise the role of Sheriff Brackett. "I had a lot more to do this time," tells us Dourif.

When asked about the CHILD'S PLAY remake, he joked that he didn't even know about it until the check out girl at the local supermarket mentioned it to him on line one day. He says that he spoke to writer/director Don Mancini and that he'd still like Brad to reprise his role as Chucky aka Charles Lee Ray.

Although the trailer was beautifully cut to the music of Sarah McLaughlan, Metcalf revealed he was directing a video with former NY based hardcore outfit HELMET in the upcoming weeks for a new track for the film. The movie is currently in post-production with a tentative Fall release date. Overall a fun and informative panel for a film you should put on your rader! More when we hear it. Exclusive pics below:

























(Photos by Shannon Robles)

Closer Look At Young & Adult Michael Myers In HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie released another cool image of young actor Chase Wright Vanek as the little Michael Myers from his upcoming HALLOWEEN sequel H2 via his My Space page. You can check it out below:


Also of note, Shock Till You Drop has a high resolution look at the new Myers mask that Tyler Mane wears for the 2nd half of H2 which you can check out HERE or by clicking the teaser image below. (Pretty rad!)



Make sure you check out the trailer to Rob Zombie's H2 right HERE at our previous post.

Don't forget to check out ICONS OF FRIGHT's own exclusive 4 part set visit by clicking ANY of the images below!


HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Ready Or Not, Here's The Synopsis For SAW VI!

Ready or not, SAW VI is hitting theaters this October 23rd! And after some fairly strong promises from producer Mark Burg on the quality of the latest installment, we now know what it's about too! Here's the official synopsis for SAW VI from Lionsgate!

"Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy.  However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood."

Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton (SAW IV, SAW V, FEAST 1-3). We assume Tobin Bell will be back as Jigsaw, Shawnee Smith as Amanda (both for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. More on SAW 6 when we hear it!

April 29, 2009

PIRANHA 3D Extras Casting Call!




PIRANHA

Want to APPEAR in ALEX AJA’S MAJOR MOTION PICTURE?!
And get PAID to recreate Spring Break on a BEACH, by the WATER, during SUMMER?
Then you have the chance to join a professional film crew in making movie history in eye-popping 3D!

From the internationally acclaimed director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Mirrors), comes the new blockbuster thriller PIRANHA set to film on location in Lake Havasu, Arizona. "It's Jaws for a new generation!" in the words of producer Mark Canton. Other producers' credits include popular films such as 300, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Titanic, Blue Crush and American Pie.

What's the CATCH?

If you're 18-25 years old, have an athletic or slim physique and are able to work in Arizona for up to two weeks in June then you're the bait! We are looking for crowds of attractive Spring Breaker types to join us as we film in the heat of summer. Think of it as an entryway to your acting career, with two full weeks of on-screen acting time. Think of it as a paid vacation where you can bring your friends, enjoy the breathtaking lake, southwestern panorama, and have a chance to meet professionals in the film business. 
Not only will you be part of a high budget major motion picture, but you'll also receive catered food twice a day, discounted lodging and raffles with gift cards valued from $50 to $1000!

Submit your contact information (email, phone #) full body and close-up photos, along with your availability to;
havasuextras@gmail.com

Also follow us on MySpace, Facebook & Twitter for important info and updates!
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Casting Hotline: (928) 575-6518
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April 27, 2009

Look At FRIDAY THE 13TH DVD Cover Art!

Last week, we posted the date and special features for the upcoming FRIDAY THE 13TH DVD release (which hits store shelves on June 16th). Below you can check out a high res look at the DVD and Blu-Ray cover artwork.







Don't forget to read our interview with the new Jason Voorhees himself, DEREK MEARS!





The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford.

April 24, 2009

Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 Teaser Trailer Is HERE! New Mask Revealed!

Forget yesterday's You Tube version, Yahoo has debuted the first teaser trailer to Rob Zombie's H2! Check it out for yourself HERE or embedded below!!!



Michael Myers creepy new half-mask visage:



Don't forget to check out ICONS OF FRIGHT's own exclusive 4 part set visit by clicking ANY of the images below!


HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Kellan Lutz Joins A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Cast!

TWILIGHT alumni Kellan Lutz joins recently announced cast members Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES), Kyle Gallner (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT) and Rooney Mara in Platinum Dunes A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET according to The Hollywood Reporter.


The article reports, ""Nightmare" is slated to begin shooting May 5 in Chicago. Lutz played Emmett Cullen in "Twilight," a role he is reprising for the sequel, "New Moon," which is shooting in Vancouver. His part in "Nightmare" would not be scheduled until later in the shoot. The actor, repped by Innovative, also appeared in "90120" and "Generation Kill.""

Jackie Earle Haley will play the new Freddy Krueger in the pic.

The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake starts shooting May 5th in Chicago under the direction of Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 16th, 2010!

Robert Rodriguez Relaunches PREDATOR; Preps MACHETE Next!

Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez is about to be very, very busy. It looks like the director will be rebooting the PREDATOR franchise for Fox with PREDATORS, will next helm the feature length version of MACHETE (which originally appeared as a faux trailer before his PLANET TERROR segment of GRINDHOUSE) and will also direct the recently announced NERVERACKERS for Dimension Films due out in 2010.

Rodriguez said in a press conference, (via IESB.net) "I'm going to be able to shoot my upcoming MACHETE here, a sci-fi action film called NERVERACKERS, a re-boot of the PREDATOR series called PREDATORS, and a couple of smaller movies called SIN CITY 2 and THE JETSONS."

Several years back, Rodriguez has written an epic script for PREDATOR 3, which took place on the alien hunters homeworld. Whether this new "reboot" is based on his original PREDATOR 3 story is yet to be known.

Variety had some more details on the full length MACHETE. The publication reports, "Rodriguez is eyeing a June start date in Austin for "Machete," a film that is financed and produced byOvernight Productions, with Danny Trejo starring as the title character. MACHETE is a Mexican ex-Federale with a gift for wielding a blade, who hides out as a day laborer, who is double-crossed by a corrupt state senator. Rodriguez wrote the script and will direct the film with Ethan Maniquis, his longtime editor. The film is being produced by Rodriguez, Rick Schwartz of Overnight Productions and Aaron Kaufman."

More when we hear it!


THE CRAZIES Moves To February 26, 2010!

THE CRAZIES is moving out of it's originally intended September 25th release slot to a February 26th, 2010 release date instead. THE CRAZIES remake recently wrapped shooting with Breck Eisner directing from a script by by Scott Kosar and Ray Wright. It stars Timothy Olyphant (HBO's DEADWOOD, LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, DREAMCATCHER), Radha Mitchell (PITCH BLACK, SILENT HILL, ROGUE), Joe Reegan (JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, VACANCY 2: THE FINAL CUT), Danielle Panabaker (FRIDAY THE 13TH) and Joe Anderson (THE RUINES).

Richard Dreyfuss Joins Alex Aja's PIRANHA 3-D?!

NY Page Six is reporting that JAWS alumni Richard Dreyfuss will be making a brief appearance in Alexandre Aja's upcoming 3D remake of PIRANHA! Shooting begins next month in Arizona. PIRANHA 3-D will star Adam Scott, Ving Rhames (PULP FICTION) and Elisabeth Shue (HOLLOW MAN).


Loosely based on the original PIRANHA directed by Joe Dante, Aja's version was penned by Aja and his writing partner Grégory Levasseur and is due out next year.

 

Graham Reznick's I CAN SEE YOU and new 3D short film THE VIEWER opens in NYC next week!

ICONS received an email from filmmaker Graham Reznick alerting us to the opening of his latest feature I CAN SEE YOU. We'll let Graham take it away:

"Hey everyone!

Next Wednesday, April 29th, my first feature film I CAN SEE YOU will be opening in New York City at The Kraine Theater. To make the event even more special, I've been working round the clock on a top secret new project... a 3D short film! I've always been a big fan of 3D movies, with the red and blue glasses and everything... so now that 3D is making a comeback (and may actually stick around for a while), I decided to throw my hat into the ring. We even got the special glasses (you get to keep a pair!).

In addition, we'll be showing a never before screened version of I Can See You *with a brand new ending,* HD projection and a 5.1 surround sound mix - so it will be a nice upgrade for those of you who had come to the screening of I Can See You last year.

The more folks who come to the shows, the better chance we have at extending our run to other cities- so tell all your friends, blog about it, send some tweets* (*i'm sorry), talk about it loudly to friends at a cafe, hold up signs behind on-the-scene newscasters, write backwards notes on mirrors, whisper it to sleeping bums - whatever little bit helps!

Tickets are already available online at: http://www.cinemapurgatorio.com/Movies/i-can-see-you


I CAN SEE YOU and THE VIEWER will run from April 29th through May 5th, with an additional showing on May 10th. Note that there is only one screening per day, and the weekend showings are during the afternoon.

You can see a trailer for I CAN SEE YOU at: http://www.icanseeyoumovie.com

Hope to see you at the screenings!

-Graham

Glass Eye Pix is proud to announce the NYC theatrical run of I CAN SEE YOU and THE VIEWER; a date is set for the DVD release.

I CAN SEE YOU and THE VIEWER to run at NYC'S Kraine Theater April 29th through May 5th, with an additional screening on May 10. DVD to be released on May 26th.

I CAN SEE YOU: A Psychedelic Campfire Tale

I CAN SEE YOU, the fifth in Larry Fessenden's celebrated low budget horror ScareFlix anthology, is writer/director Graham Reznick's debut feature film. Graham is a Glass Eye Pix regular, having sound designed many past and current Scareflix releases (The Roost, Trigger Man, Automatons and I Sell The Dead, as well as JT. Petty's Blood Red Earth and Ti West's The House of The Devil). I CAN SEE YOU was produced by fellow ScareFlix veteran Peter Phok.

SUMMARY: Three aspiring ad-men take a weekend in the wilderness, brainstorming for their first assignment: to overhaul the image of a once popular cleaning product, Claractix. While in the woods, a girlfriend’s mysterious disappearance sparks a harrowing descent into unreality. Personalities contort into extremes and visits are made by a specter from Claractix campaigns of the past as the film careens towards it’s startling climax.

The film’s ad-men are played by real-life members of Waverly Films (Ben Dickinson, Duncan Skiles and Chris Ford), a Brooklyn based production company specializing in commercials, music videos, and who have an immense cult following with their comedic YouTube shorts. Summer Day, the free spirited temptress destined to drive them apart, is played by Heather Robb (Trigger Man, The House of The Devil, I Sell the Dead), lead singer of popular folk-rock group The Spring Standards. Long-lost ClarActix pitchman Mickey Hauser is played by producer Larry Fessenden, who describes the movie as "1960’s psychedelia by way of David Lynch with dashes of Philip K. Dick and Cronenberg."

Reznick says: “I CAN SEE YOU is about the experience of being young and ambitious in New York City, but blind to any sense of responsibility or stakes. When the naïve lead ad designer in I CAN SEE YOU takes his ill-fated trip into the woods and is faced with an impossible situation, his mind malfunctions. He doesn’t know how to cope with something outside of his safe, easy existence, and we experience his world shattering breakdown along with him. I love watching films that show the world through the tinted perspective of another person – and in I CAN SEE YOU we watch the world through the eyes of someone who is quickly losing his grasp on reality."


THE VIEWER: A Telepathic Interrogation in Three Dimensions

In addition to the feature, Glass Eye Pix enters the world of Stereoscopic 3D cinema with "The Viewer," a brand new short film also written and directed by Graham Reznick.

SUMMARY: "The Viewer" is a telepathic interrogation experienced from the perspective of a suspected murderer. Telepathic Viewing doesn't come without a price, however; as the suspect resists the mind-reader's tactics, the "viewing" intensity is increased... dissolving the fragile boundaries between memory, identity and reality.

"The Viewer" was shot using a specialized two camera HD rig designed by cinematographer Gordon Arkenberg (I Can See You, The Meaning of Tea). Featuring a multi-dimensional 5.1 soundscape designed by Graham Reznick, "The Viewer" is a psychedelic feast for both the eyes and ears. Starring Mick Lauer as "The Viewer" and Lindsay Burdge as "The Victim." Written and directed by Graham Reznick.


THE VENUE

I CAN SEE YOU and THE VIEWER screen at the Kraine Theatre, within a custom, high-definition, full-surround, 3D system, maintained by distribution and exhibition company Cinema Purgatorio. Founded by former Pioneer Theater chief Ray Privett, Cinema Purgatorio installed the system at the Kraine for the four-month-long release of CHRISTMAS ON MARS, a science fiction film made by rock band the Flaming Lips. Together, Glass Eye and Cinema Purgatorio are adding the 3D capabilities for the screenings of I CAN SEE YOU and THE VIEWER.

Says Ray Privett: "I founded Cinema Purgatorio to work on extraordinarily creative film projects that deserve and reward extra special attention. I CAN SEE YOU is a great match. I've been lucky to work with Glass Eye and Scareflix many times elsewhere in the past, and I'm honored to work with them again."

-I CAN SEE YOU will be preceeded by THE VIEWER during it's theatrical run, from April 29th to May 5th at the Kraine Theater in NYC. Tickets are available through CinemaPurgatorio.com.

 

April 23, 2009

Early Look At Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 Trailer!

You'll be able to watch this properly on Yahoo's website on Friday, but in the meantime, you can check out a You Tube "bootlegged" look at the trailer to Rob Zombie's H2 (aka HALLOWEEN 2) Check it out below before it's gone!



Don't forget to check out ICONS OF FRIGHT's own exclusive 4 part set visit by clicking ANY of the images below!


HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Meet The New Nancy In A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!

The new Nancy Thompson in the upcoming Platinum Dunes remake of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET has been found according to Bloody-Disgusting! New comer Rooney Mara will take on the role made famous by Heather Langenkamp in the original NIGHTMARE series. Mara joins recently announced cast members Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES, LAID TO REST), Kyle Gallner (THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT) and Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger.



The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake starts shooting in May in Chicago under the direction of Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 16th, 2010!

HALLOWEEN 2 Trailer On-Line This Friday?

A few weeks back when we did our set visit for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2, the producers had informed us that the first trailer for H2 would be playing before prints of CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE. Then word got out that it would only be attached to prints in only NY and LA markets. We have yet to hear from anyone who's seen it, despite a tease popping up via Entertainment Tonight. (See that HERE!)

Well, studio reps confirm that you'll get your first peek at Michael Myers latest outting on Yahoo's site THIS Friday. Keep your eyes peeled and we'll post the link as soon as it goes live!

Don't forget to check out ICONS OF FRIGHT's own exclusive 4 part set visit by clicking ANY of the images below!


HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

David Slade Directing TWILIGHT: ECLIPSE?!

From 30 DAYS OF NIGHT to THE TWILIGHT SAGA?! This is surprising, especially considering this filmmaker bad-mouthed the first movie via his Twitter when it came out last year, but Summit Entertainment has released a press release that director David Slade (HARD CANDY) will direct ECLIPSE, the 3rd chapter in THE TWILIGHT SAGA from a script by Melissa Rosenberg.

The release says, ""Stephenie Meyer's 'Eclipse' is a muscular, rich, vivid book and we at Summit looked long and hard for a director who could do it justice," says Summit head Erik Feig. "We believe we have found that talent in David Slade, a director who has been able to create complex, visually arresting worlds. We cannot wait to see the 'Eclipse' he brings to life and brings to the fans eagerly awaiting its arrival in summer of 2010."

Everyone from Drew Barrymore to IDENTITY’s James Mangold, ORPHANAGE director Juan Antonio Bayona and Paul Weitz, whose brother Chris is helming the second in the franchise, NEW MOON were considered for the directing gig on ECLIPSE, but Slade is official. THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE is due in theaters June 30th, 2010, while the 2nd chapter NEW MOON is due November 20th, 2009.

"NEW MOON" stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "TWILIGHT" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi."

Michael Sheen joins recently announced cast members Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.

THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL Trailer... Take 2!

Early buzz on Ti West's latest flick THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL has been really, really strong. Despite the kick ass trailer popping up on line several weeks ago (and later being pulled), Dread Central has debuted it... again! (Along with some exclusive stills which you can check out on their page HERE!) Check out the trailer embedded below!



Set in the mid-80's, the latest from filmmaker Ti West (THE ROOST, CABIN FEVER 2) stars Tom Noonan (THE MONSTER SQUAD, MANHUNTER), Mary Woronov (CHOPPING MALL, NIGHT OF THE COMET, AJ Bowen (THE SIGNAL), Dee Wallace (Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN, THE HOWLING), Jocelin Donahue (THE BURROWERS) & Greta Gerwig (BAGHEAD).

Behind-The-Scenes Footage From FINAL DESTINATION 4!

Some reshoots recently took place on FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D (aka FINAL DESTINATION 4) and You Tube vlogger Eric Striffler managed to capture a bit of the behind the scenes action! Check it out below:



FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D hits theaters on August 28st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. You can check out another behind-the-scenes video at our previous news post HERE!

TWILIGHT: NEW MOON's Wolf Pack?

Ummm.... yeah. So, USA Today revealed the first official still from the upcoming TWILIGHT sequel NEW MOON, which showcases our first look at the film's "wolf pack" as played by Chaske Spencer, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Bronson Pelletier. Ladies, check out the pic below:



"NEW MOON" stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "TWILIGHT" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on Nov. 20."

Michael Sheen joins recently announced cast members Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.

2 New Images From Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Filmmaker Rob Zombie unveiled 2 more images from his upcoming HALLOWEEN sequel H2 via his My Space blog. He also answered another fan submitted question:

Another question that comes up a lot is " Why Halloween 2? You said you would never do another one!"

Well, that's true. If I said it once I said it a million times. When I finished Halloween I was so fucking burnt out that the thought of doing another seemed totally insane to me at the time. I was done. But after a year and a half break I started to think that maybe another one wasn't such a bad idea. I love the characters and felt that I had only just scratched the surface of what could be done with them. The basic story was out of the way and now the series could go anywhere. Seeing the aftermath of Michael's rampage through the eyes of Laurie and Loomis was very exciting to me. So I came back and now we have a movie. Never say never.




A new pic of Myers can be found HERE and another one HERE. More video segments can be found at our previous news post HERE. And don't forget to check out ICONS OF FRIGHT's own exclusive 4 part set visit by clicking ANY of the images below!


HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)

 



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



More on H2 via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:



And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


April 19, 2009

H2 SET REPORT PART 4: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON!

When ICONS Tim Sullivan spoke to Rob Zombie several months back, right after it’d been announced that he was writing & directing the next HALLOWEEN movie, the filmmaker admitted, “The first one is really Michael’s movie. This movie is really going to be Laurie’s movie.” With the knowledge that Rob intended to fully explore the affects of the first film’s carnage on Laurie Strode’s fragile psyche for the sequel, we asked returning actress Scout Taylor-Compton her initial thoughts to this totally different version of Laurie Strode.

“The first time I heard about HALLOWEEN 2, I heard that 2 French director’s (INSIDE helmers Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury) were doing it, and I was kind of hesitant about doing it. Then, actually Rob emailed me and said “Hey I’m doing this film, but don’t tell anybody yet.” I hadn’t read the script until a day before I was leaving. All he said to me was ‘Be ready to kick ass.’ So I had no idea what this script was about or anything until I read it on the plane. So I had no idea what Laurie was going to go through or anything. And then I found out on the plane and I thought, ‘Holy shit, this movie is about me.’ Well, I guess I’ve got to be prepared!”


We asked Scout how she went about preparing herself to play a character that’s going to go through some intense post-trauma. “Just by reading the script and by talking to Rob, and talking about what he wanted, it’s just really intensive what she’s gone through. She’s happy one moment, then she’s yelling at the people that she loves and then she’s crying. She’s going through these big bi-polar moments. I mean, that’s the only way I can explain it. He definitely wanted to see my character go into this really dark place. And just by little pieces here and there.”


Where do we find Laurie Strode in the beginning of H2? “I know all my friends are dead and now my parents are dead, and then it’s 2 years later,” explains Compton. “And here’s this run down Laurie Strode and she just learns these things, and it’s just more and more and more adding to her, she doesn’t know how to deal with it. But yeah, you find all that stuff out in the movie (with her), which is a great element. There’s a lot of stuff that people can guess how she transformed into this new character.”


Going through such an emotionally draining character arc has gotten Compton to pull things out in her performance even she didn’t anticipate. “I did this scene with Margot Kidder, and we had to do both of her scenes in one day. The first scene is just me with the psychiatrist; I’m just expressing my feelings. I had just told Danielle Harris how ‘I hate expressing my feelings. I hate this, I hate that I have to talk about everything. Why can’t all this shit just go away?’ And then here I am sitting in this and I kind of develop this friendship with my psychiatrist, but then I just freak out and go ape shit on her. I just yell at her and scream at her and it was just so powering. Rob just looked at me and was like, ‘Oh my God. I didn’t know that you had that in you.’ There’s a lot of things that I didn’t know I had in me and that I’ve discovered while filming this movie. It’s great. It’s great to discover now. (Laughs) Before I get older and I don’t know if I can do it.”


Michael Myers goes through a few incarnations during the course of the film. We asked Compton her thoughts on the maskless Myers from the middle portion of the movie. “They filmed with Tyler before me, and I just heard things about a jacket and something going over him. It freaks me out a lot more then just a suit and a mask. It’s him trying to hide himself!” But don’t fret fans, he wears the mask as well, and the final incarnation that we got a sneak peek at is rather impressive. Scout agrees, “The mask, I hadn’t necessarily seen it until 2 weeks into shooting and it was quite shocking, but I think it’s more scarier then what he wears in the first one.”


Zombie’s always really good at keeping us eager fans at bay by dishing out some teaser images via his official My Space blog. Recently, he posted a picture of Laurie Strode with the quote, ‘She is ready to kick your fucking ass and Michael Myers too!’ As with everything HALLOWEEN related, reactions were varied. “Ya know, actually, I took that picture,” confesses Compton. "Those are my boots and people were commenting that my boots are ‘white trash’ and I’m like ‘Hey, those are my boots!’ (Laughs) ‘Those are MY boots!’ The first time that we were trying on wardrobe, the wardrobe people got it totally wrong, and Rob came into the session ‘What the fuck is all this? She’s run down. Her family’s been murdered. She’s messed up, make her look grundgy.’ So we did and it totally kicks ass because I’m taking all the cloths home with me! (Laughs)”


Despite having taken part in movies with her infamous adversary, Compton has an interesting confession to make about Michael Myers. “I used to be scared of Michael Myers because my uncle used to put on the mask all the time and he used to creep me out. And I hated that mask so much. And by filming the first HALLOWEEN, it kind of freaked me out the first time. But now I’m kind of used to it because I’m used to Tyler. He’s like my dad now, so it’s not really scary. When I was younger, I was scared of that mask.”

The first HALLOWEEN was shot in various locations across Pasadena, California where most of the original John Carpenter film was shot. But for H2, the production set up in Georgia. We asked Compton the difference in location between the 2 films. “It’s colder! (Laughs) It’s really cold. But it’s great. Plus the people are a lot nicer. Especially when we’re filming in their area, they’re really excited. In LA, they’re like ‘get the fuck off my lawn’ or ‘get the hell away from my house’. But they’re actually really excited here, which makes it a lot easier for us, because then we can talk to the fans and say ‘Hey, can we use your house?’ (Laughs) It’s great. I love Georgia.”

-Robg.

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H2 SET REPORT PART 3: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD!

If there’s someone who can give you the real scoop on what Rob Zombie is up to, then you should be chatting with Andy Gould, Zombie’s long-time producer and friend. ICONS got the chance to talk with Gould briefly in-between takes of H2, Zombie’s HALLOWEEN sequel out in theaters August 28th.

After Zombie completed the publicity tour for the first HALLOWEEN 2 years back, he had sworn off coming back for a sequel. Well, as the musician/filmmaker/artist has said many times since, “Well, I say that after every tour too…” I asked Gould when he knew that they’d both be back to make a HALLOWEEN sequel. “When we were filming the first one,” Gould recalls, “there was a moment there when Rob had said – we even called the studio and said “we can complete this if you let us do 1 and 2 together.” (Laughs) And they were like “Uh, no.” As always. Rob always had this thought that there was a continuation of the story. He just wanted to have his take on it. Because the first one was great and it told a lot of his story, but it also was a retelling of the original and this one he wanted it to be a completely original Rob Zombie story. Not a re-tell.”


From the conversations we’ve had on set thus far and from what we’ve seen, H2 is definitely a far more ambitious film for Zombie then the first HALLOWEEN was. “This one’s got a bigger scope to it,” agrees Gould. “Just the overall feel of the movie is a little bigger, the other one was a little more contained. And ya know, when you’re retelling a story, there’s a part of it where you have to stay within the context of the story because you’re damned it you do, damned if you don’t. If you follow the story too closely, you’re ripping it off, but if you go too far all the purists are like “fuck you!” How dare you? This one was a joy in that respect, because it’s Rob’s original idea. This is definitely a Rob Zombie “halloween” story, as opposed to coming in and taking elements from elsewhere. The only real element in this is obviously some of the characters. This one picks up where the first one left off.


The most interesting thing about H2 has been Zombie’s approach to take all the characters in radical new directions that we’ve never seen in previous HALLOWEEN movies. That includes Michael Myers himself. “As I said before, you’re damned if you do, damned if you don’t. Especially with the real die-hard fans. If you do it the same, they say, “It’s just like everything else”. And if you take something and go with it, “You’re trampling on an icon” but actually I like what he did with Michael. I like that. I like taking an idea and fucking with it. That’s the thing with Rob is that he wanted to have a character driven piece, that was one of the things that we wanted to have more of then in the last one. You felt for these characters, and with Laurie you have this thing, what would happen if you went through this kind of experience? Really. Horrible things happen to real people. How would that affect you if you went through something like that? That’s what I love about this one. I like this character studies. There’s a Dr. Loomis character study. There’s a Sheriff Brackett character study. There’s a Laurie character study. There’s even a Michael character study! They converge towards the end of the film.”


As with all movies, there are many challenges and obstacles that come along during the making of the film. But what about afterwords? As of press time, FINAL DESTINATION 4 (aka FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D) has moved its release date to August 28th, the same day as Zombie’s H2. “It’s really hard, because you try to put a movie where there isn’t another big one,” says Gould. “I think one of them’s going to move and it ain’t going to be us! (Laughs)”

In the past year prior to Zombie’s involvement with HALLOWEEN 2, the filmmaker had been posting production art from TYRANNOSAURUS REX, a project that Gould loves and it very excited to make. “We got another studio that are very interested in making it, but this thing came up and we were like, ‘We should go. If you want to tell the rest of this story, tell the rest of this story.’ We did have a 2 picture deal with the studio, so now we’re done with that and we can move on to some other pastures. And there’s some really cool stuff out there. We really want to make T-REX.”


So with H2 winding down and heading straight into post-production to make the August 28th release date, what’s next for Gould and Zombie post H2? “T-REX is set to go. I’d like to do it next. We’ve got THE HAUNTED WORLD OF EL SUPERBEASTO finally done and out of that studio. That’s all finished completely, finally. It takes so long to do animation. We’re expecting to do a limited theatrical on SUPERBEASTO and then DVD. We have a new Rob Zombie album in the can, ready to go and we want to put the album out around the same time as HALLOWEEN 2. We want to do HALLOWEEN (H2), then his album and then SUPERBEASTO Spring of next year.”

On the subject of animated features, one of the journalists mentioned HEAVY METAL, which is currently being prepped by David Fincher and Kevin Eastman. “They had actually asked us to do it. They asked 5 filmmakers to do it and they asked if we would be interested when we were available.” Would Zombie be interested in combining his music & animation for something like HEAVY METAL? Gould replies almost immediately, “Yeah! Of course! It would be great! To be honest with you, it’s amazing to have the kind of artist like Rob who just does a lot of everything. It’s just keeping up. He’s always got such a veracious appetite. He’s called me on Sunday on downtime after weeks & weeks, and says ‘what are we doing next?’ Next? I’m on a vacation! (Laughs)”

-Robg.

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H2 SET REPORT PART 2: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD!

It’s the late night hours of April 7th, and myself along with several other journalists are out in a field in Newborn, Georgia watching dozens of cop cars out front and a helicopter hovering above. Yep, looks like everyone’s out for Michael Myers! Malek Akkad, producer and protector of the HALLOWEEN franchise takes a quick cigarette break in between shots to talk to us about the new HALLOWEEN movie, H2, due out in theaters August 28th.

First things first. Rob Zombie said he was completely done with Myers and company after finishing the last movie, yet here we are again watching him direct scenes a few yards ahead of us for another brand new HALLOWEEN movie. Why’d Rob Zombie come back?

“Rob did such a great job on the first one and thankfully it was very successful,” says Akkad. “And of course, the idea of a sequel came up, and I personally would’ve loved to do something with Rob again where he could’ve taken his characters a little further and kind of wrapped up his whole vision, and that’s fortunately what we were able to do.”


How far did the alternate HALLOWEEN sequel get before Rob came back? “We starting out trying to just look at how we could go into sort of the normal sequel. We actually had a couple of writers do a draft and we weren’t happy with it at all.” Akkad’s speaking of course of French director’s Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury. “I liked INSIDE. And I met the guys and I found them – it wasn’t them as much as - it’s just Rob, we wanted Rob back. And it wasn’t necessarily a good fit, because Rob’s sensibility, what he brings to it, you just can’t get that (with any other filmmaker) and these guys were French, so there was something lost in translation somehow. (Laughs) Obviously Halloween is a very American sort of tradition & Michael Myers is an American kind of icon. Rob gets that and what he’s done in this film, which I love is he’s really hit on the Halloween holiday itself. So, it’s not just a “slasher” film, he brought in the element of the holiday, which is great.”


Judging from what we’ve seen on set, it seems that this time around Zombie has complete control over which direction he wants to take all of these characters that were established in the first HALLOWEEN, something that Akkad is incredibly supportive of. “The fact that he was doing a remake, maybe there were some constraints, he felt that there were certain elements he had to be true to. And he also was able to flesh it out in his own way, but in this one, I think he’s really taking it in his whole own direction. It’s packed. It’s so many elements, so many character arcs going, and it’s really satisfying to see where he takes each character and how he resolves each character. He’s brought new elements into the franchise that we’ve never seen before.”

One of the most surprising elements is the character arc of Michael Myers himself, something that no other filmmaker has ever tried to play around with on any of the previous HALLOWEEN films. Akkad elaborates, “I obviously put a lot of trust into Rob after the first one, and one thing that stood out, we’d gotten into the habit of using a stuntman for Michael. And he was insistent on using an actor, which I agree with 100 percent. So, we got an actor, and that brought a lot of different textures to Michael, a lot of subtleties. Tyler obviously is fantastic. So after seeing that and seeing what Rob had done with it, yeah, I trusted him 100 percent and I told him when we started this, ‘Don’t feel hindered by any of the sort of ‘rules’ that we’ve had in the past. I want this to be your vision and feel free to really express that vision.’ He’s taken it into new ways, and I think its good. I think we needed it. I think we needed to break out from the rules that have been established over the course of the franchise. Like “you can only do this”, “he only goes after this person.” It’s a whole new side to Michael. A whole new look to Michael. I’m really thrilled with what he’s doing with this.”


It seems all the alumni from the previous film are also thrilled by Zombie’s vision for H2. Every one of the principle characters is back for the sequel. “The great thing is is that everyone really enjoys working with Rob,” explains Akkad. “It wasn’t even a problem with anyone. We’d just say Rob’s coming back, he wants you back, and the deal was done. He inspires everyone from the cast through out the crew so passionately. He cares so much about getting what he wants and this has been a really tough shoot. He’s stayed in it and he’s really fought for what he wants, and I really appreciate that.”

This writer couldn’t help but point out that H2 marks Danielle Harris’s 4th appearance in a HALLOWEEN film. We asked Malek his thoughts on Harris and her continued popularity amongst HALLOWEEN fans. “Danielle is amazing. I adore her. She’s a fan favorite for a good reason, because she pays attention to the fans and responds to them. And actually she’s now up to her 4th HALLOWEEN movie, so she’s equal to Jamie Lee Curtis. So her and Jamie are neck to neck. But I love working with Danielle, such a good sport, and there’s good reason why she’s remained a fan favorite.”


We also brought up all the cool stuff we got to see in Wayne Toth’s FX trailer earlier in the evening. “Wayne Toth & his FX crew - they’ve been doing such an amazing job. They’re taking it to a whole other level. Because normally it’s just Michael and a knife and he’s taking it to a whole new level in terms of the newer mask, new FX. If you compare this to any of the other Halloween’s, it just takes it way beyond what anyone’s seen or done and that’s really exciting.”


The HALLOWEEN franchise has always had it’s die-hard supporters, and they’re not afraid to get vocal about what they hear or see on-line. We asked Akkad if the fan feedback ever affects Zombie during the filmmaking process. “I highly doubt it. This is a Rob Zombie film and I believe in that 100 percent. I want to give him all the tools he needs. He writes a story that he feels he wants to tell, and ultimately we want the fans to love it, but you can get in a trap if you start trying to please everybody. There’s going to be the diehards that are just never going to be happy unless it’s frame by frame the John Carpenter version. The one thing we talked about before we did the last one was we didn’t want it to be a frame by frame version of the original. He wanted it to be something completely different, so it’s not that comparison. This is Rob’s version, and this one takes that even further. Ultimately, of course I hope the fans love it and I’m sure they will.”

And what can we expect in the future from the HALLOWEEN franchise? “Like last time, on the DVD there will be Rob’s “let it all hang out” version (Laughs)” And as far as another sequel? “Our deal with Dimension is that ultimately they can opt to do another one. I think Rob has ended it in a way that is very satisfying, very complete. It feels like these 2 films are really Rob’s take. We’ll address it if we see the possibilities of going forward later. The potential’s there.”

-Robg.

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H2 SET REPORT PART 1: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH!

It’s early evening, April 7th and ICONS is out in a big open field of Covington, Georgia, where the town tonight is subbing for Haddonfield in Rob Zombie’s much anticipated (and much debated about) HALLOWEEN sequel, H2.

We got the chance to stop by the make-up trailer of Wayne Toth, the FX maestro responsible for the gore & carnage of all of Rob Zombie’s films to date. It was hard not to be overwhelmed (and immediately excited) by the plethora of photographs plastering the walls and mirrors of Toth’s trailer. It takes a moment to soak it all in, because quite frankly, none of it’s what I expected at all. In fact, these quick glimpses only make me more intrigued by what Zombie has in store for us when we walk into those theaters on August 28th.


The first thing fans are curious about when it comes to HALLOWEEN is obviously the look of their iconic villain, Michael Myers. Judging from the pictures we’ve seen on-line, both official and unofficial, we can guess that we’ll see a minimum of 3 different looks for Michael over the course of the film. “There’s another time lapse, or jump in time in this one, like in the first one,” explains Toth. “So there’s a couple of different versions of the mask. Rob just wanted to take it a step further even though one of them is basically supposed to be the last mask, we changed it anyway just so it’s its own thing. Toward the end of the film is the current version of the mask, which is a lot different from any of them that we’ve seen. The final incarnation, I think it’s going to throw the real Myers fans for a loop.”


Just from scanning the photos covering the mirrors in Toth’s trailer, we see a shot of Tyler Mane in a hood with a large beard, the unmasked Myers, which no doubt is one of the many looks of Michael this time out.

“Percentage wise, it’s probably… at least 70 percent of the film he looks like that. We just came up with an exposure kind of look like you’d see on a homeless person, cracked skin and that kind of stuff. Again, Michael Myers fans will be a little shocked. “What?! No mask on Michael Myers?” But just like anything else, as long as you’re doing something cool, people will get it.”

The FX wiz points out, “I mean, no one’s really dared to change the actual character. They’ve just always put him in different situations and that gets old pretty fast. So to actually be daring with Michael Myers and change it – I think that’s kind of the appeal of this movie, it wasn’t limited to a remake like last time. We could take it a step further.”


And speaking of taking it a step further, this writer’s a tad surprised to see quite a few surreal looking masked characters that fit easily in a Halloween (the holiday) inspired movie, but it’s the type of thing we’ve never seen yet in a HALLOWEEN (the franchise) movie. “There are a few dream sequence characters that were fun,” says Toth. “We actually got a jump on those characters because they didn’t rely on casting actors or anything like that. So those were the things we did first, so we had a little bit of time at the beginning to play around with that kind of stuff. It’s neat to have some fantasy elements. This was a chance to change it up a bit. So I think people will be surprised. You’d never expect to see something like that in a modern horror remake sequel! So it’s kind of fun to get a chance to do stuff like that.”

How much free reign did Toth have with the dream sequence characters? He tells us it’s always a very collaborative effort with Rob. “Most of the time when we come up with stuff like that, we’ll talk about it first. And he’ll wind up doing some sketches. They’re real rough sketches, but usually it’s enough where I get his vibe already by now, so I just take those and translate it into something like this. So, it’s kind of a back and forth, but he’s got a really good eye, so it helps a lot to have a starting point like that.”

Judging from the incredibly detailed work of some of the pictures we’re seeing from the dream sequences, we asked Toth if this was something we’d frequently see over the course of H2. “Yeah, there’s a lot,” he replies. “What makes it kind of interesting because Laurie’s going a little crazy, and she’s Michael’s sister, so there’s the shared dementia. Sometimes their dream sequences start to have similarities and stuff. Again, it was a good opportunity to go haywire and come up with something new.”

“A lot of the stuff we did on this movie wasn’t even planned. We’d come in in the morning and Rob would be like, ‘What can we do to these people? I have this idea…I’m thinking about having like 20 people in a body pit in the basement of the hospital.’ (Laughs) Like literally we’re having breakfast and he’d say, ‘How do you feel about 20 dead people in the basement?’ I’m like “Alright, sure!” (Laughs) So it’s fun. It’s a big variety and it was kind of fun to improvise and come up with stuff like that on the fly.”

From the initial looks of it, this is definitely going to be a HALLOWEEN movie that delivers the unexpected. However, one thing fans can always expect is Michael's innovative and unique ways of dispatching of people unlucky enough to get in his way. Just from scanning pictures of the aftermath of Myer’s many victims this time, we’re definitely going to get our variety of kills in H2!


“We tried to do something a little different, like this slit faced nurse was supposed to be a slit throat. Because you’re limited. His only weapon is a knife, so it’s either a stabbing or a slit throat, stuff like that. So we tried to come up with a couple of different things just to change it up a little bit. That one seems to be everyone’s favorite, because no one likes to get slashed across the lips or nose! (Laughs) The way we do it, like with everything else, we try not to shoot it like an ‘insert make-up FX gag’ kind of way, just for the sake of doing a gag. We shot one (kill) in a wide shot with a full body dummy with an animatronic head. We wanted to do things a little different and shoot it in a way where you wouldn’t expect it. It’s done in more of a voyeuristic way. What it might actually look like if you were witnessing stuff like that.”

Zombie has spent a good chunk of time teasing us with ads for the film’s infamous Halloween bash, the PHANTOM JAM. We asked Toth if it was fun going all out dressing characters up for a huge Halloween party. “We did some of the featured characters who were dressed in Halloween costumes, it was kind of a fine line – we have the wolf man character. These are supposed to be people just attending this Halloween party. Typically when people do their own costumes, they don’t look very good, so how realistically should we approach this? You don’t want to do something that just looks bad, because then it looks like you did a bad job! So… we gave it the vibe that these people are so into it that they work on their own costumes and make them a little bit better. That’s how they wound up looking like that as opposed to just… ya know for the wolf man, like some guy gluing hair to his face. (Laughs) Typical thing that happens.


And how about the mysterious late night horror host, Uncle Seymour Coffins? “We used the Vincent Price MADHOUSE make-up as reference, just cause it’s supposed to have that kind of vibe, and I always liked that make-up a lot. We showed it to Rob and he was like ‘Yeah, let’s do something like that.’ We did it first on Bill Moseley. He came in and shot some stuff that was going to be playback, like a TV commercial for the Phantom Jam party. But then he had another film that conflicted with the next time we were going to shoot that character so we wound up actually using a different guy.”

One can’t help but notice the many familiar faces that grace these trailer walls, including alumni from the previous HALLOWEEN. Fan favorite Danielle Harris’s Annie Brackett survived the first film, but not without quite a few scars! One pic we spotted shows her with dozens and dozens of stitches across her face from the beginning of H2, the gruesome aftermath of her previous encounter with Myers. “She wound up doing a lot more then what was originally scripted (for her), because Rob just kept coming up with more stuff so we see her at the beginning of the film like that, the aftermath of the last movie.”

“Then there’s Dan Roebuck as the Frankenstein. He’s the owner of the strip club that Michael’s mother worked at and in this movie, he puts on the local family Halloween carnival, but in the meantime, he’s trying to drum up business for the strip club. (Laughs)”


Toth seems excited and proud of the work that he & his crew have put forth into H2. And from seeing it first hand, it’s hard not to be impressed by the unexpected. “I think there’s enough to satisfy the horror fans easily, and then some stuff on top of that. I think people will get a real kick out of this HALLOWEEN.”

And just wait until you see the final mask. –Robg.

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April 17, 2009

Rob Zombie Addresses Michael Myers "Mask" Rumors In HALLOWEEN 2!

From Rob Zombie's latest My Space blog entry:

"Another question that seem to have been asked quite a bit is about the mask. Their have been reports and rumors that he only wears the mask 25% of the time or not at all.

Well, the truth is the movie is just now being edited so the exact percentage of mask wearing is unclear at this point. But fear not, Michael is seen wearing the mask as much if not more than you've ever seen him wearing a mask in any Halloween film. As seen below. Enjoy."



Don't forget to check out ICONS OF FRIGHT's own exclusive 4 part set visit by clicking ANY of the images below!


HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)



More on H2 via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:



And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!

 

April 16, 2009

FearNET Video From The Set Of HALLOWEEN 2!

Wow. Between our week long reports, as well as the coverage all the other horror publications are posting this week, it seems to be a great week for HALLOWEEN fans! FearNET posted a video on-set visit to Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 hosted by his brother Spider. You can check that out embedded below!



More video segments can be found at our previous news post HERE. And don't forget to check out ICONS OF FRIGHT's own exclusive 4 part set visit by clicking ANY of the images below!


HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART ONE: FX ARTIST WAYNE TOTH! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART TWO: PRODUCER MALEK AKKAD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART THREE: PRODUCER ANDY GOULD! (Click image below to read it!)



HALLOWEEN 2 SET REPORT! PART FOUR: ACTRESS SCOUT TAYLOR-COMPTON! (Click image below to read it!)


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Patrick Tatopoulos To Direct 'I, FRANKENSTEIN'!

Director Patrick Tatopoulos, "UNDERWORLD" co-creator Kevin Grevioux and Death Ray Films are teaming up to bring the comic book "I, FRANKENSTEIN" to the big screen according to The Hollywood Reporter. Based on the upcoming Darkstorm Comic written by Grevioux, I, FRANKENSTEIN brings together classic monster characters, including Frankenstein's Monster, the Invisible Man, Dracula and the Hunchback of Notre Dame, in a contemporary film noir setting. The Monster has evolved, learned how to control his anger and now acts as a private investigator. Dracula, meanwhile, is a kingpin of crime, and the Invisible Man is a secret operative.

Grevioux will pen the adaptation and act as a producer. Tatopoulos, a longtime creature designer for such films as "I Am Legend" and "Godzilla" who made his directorial debut with "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans," will helm. Robert Sanchez and Chris Patton will produce via Death Ray. Ryan "Rotten" Turek of horror Web site ShockTillYouDrop.com is co-developing for Death Ray. (Congrats, Ryan!)

The company has an independent financing fund for its slate, which also includes the horror comedy "War Monkeys," in preproduction, and "El Zombo," an adaptation of a Dark Horse comic.

"It's a Raymond Chandler-esque monster mash where the rogues don't pack pistols, they've got claws and fangs," Turek said. Death Ray hopes to launch a franchise with the property. More when we hear it!

Thomas Dekker Joins Cast Of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!

You may recognize him as TV's version of John Conner in THE TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES or in his upcoming appearance in Anchor Bay Entertainment's "slasher" flick LAID TO REST, but pretty soon Thomas Dekker's going to go up against Freddy Krueger and the survival odds for that are usually not very good! Shock Till You Drop is reporting that Dekker "is in final negotiations to join the cast as "Jesse," a jock on the swim team."

Dekker joins the recently announced Kyle Gallner as Quentin and Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger. The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake starts shooting in May in Chicago under the direction of Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET hits theaters on April 16th, 2010!

Bad-Ass Michael Myers Picture From HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie put out an open call for fan questions to answer in his personal My Space blog about HALLOWEEN 2. And the first response also netted us another picture of Tyler Mane as Michael Myers doing what he does best! (See below!) The first fan question and response was as follows:

"Is this movie a remake of Halloween 2?"

The answer is no. This movie has nothing to do with the movie that came out back in 1981. The only thing slightly the same is my film has a brief hospital scene at the top of the film and even that is 100% different. These are all new characters and all new situations. This is not a remake of a sequel, this is the continuing story of the Halloween I started. So hopefully that clears up that confusion.

Now I present a killer moment from the above mentioned hospital scene."





More on H2 via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Brad Dourif, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Margot Kidder, Daniel Roebuck, Chase Wright Vanek, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:



And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Remake?!

Are we due for another version of the LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS?! Now before fans of the 1986 Frank Oz version (starring Rick Moranis and Ellen Greene) start screaming blasphemy, keep in mind that that version is in fact a remake of Roger Corman's 1960 THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. (Which had one of Jack Nicholson's earliest screen appearances.)

Shock Till You Drop recently chatted with WRONG TURN 3 director Declan O'Brien who revealed a new LITTLE SHOP is on his upcoming slate. "I just optioned the remake rights," O'Brien tells SHOCK. "After I did this movie for Roger called Cyclops he was so happy he said, 'This is the best movie that's come through my doors in 20 years, so here's my catalogue, pick something else.'"  

He continues, "I have a take on it you're not going to expect. I'm taking it in a different direction, let's put it that way."

More on this over on Shock Till You Drop's original post HERE!

 

April 14, 2009

Trailer For Lar von Trier's ANTICHRIST!

I'll always love Lar von Trier for making DANCER IN THE DARK, and now I love him for making Willem Dafoe even creepier then he already is! (Hey, I love Dafoe, he's one of my favorite actors so I mean that as a good thing!) Below you'll find the first trailer for von Trier's latest ANTICHRIST and umm... just watch it! Directed by Lar von Trier from a script by von Trier and Anders Thomas Jensen, ANTICHRIST stars Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourgh (daughter of the French singer/songwriter). Love the look of this. Especially that bizarre final shot. Check it!


Lars von Trier's Antichrist - Official Trailer from Zentropa on Vimeo.


A grieving couple retreat to ’Eden’, their isolated cabin in the woods, where they hope to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse…

HALLOWEEN 2 Video Interviews With Rob Zombie, Tyler Mane & Wayne Toth!

We sadly didn't get any face time with Tyler Mane or Rob Zombie when we hit up the set of H2: HALLOWEEN 2 last week, but they made time for AMCTV! And those video interview segments are on-line. You can check those down below, and keep checking back for our set report coverage from H2 through out the rest of the week:






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April 13, 2009

Weird Al VS Dr. Loomis? Another HALLOWEEN 2 Pic!

Now that principle photography on Rob Zombie's H2 has wrapped, the filmmaker's having a bit of fun giving us glimpses of what we'll see in his HALLOWEEN sequel. Who would've thought we'd see Weird Al Yankovic Vs Dr. Loomis?! Zombie writes, "Dr. Loomis is clearly out of his comfort zone as he takes on Weird Al during his appearance on The Newman Hour. It's tough hawking those books."



More on H2 via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Don't forget to check out PART ONE of our HALLOWEEN 2 on-set coverage with Wayne Toth right HERE!


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Trailer For Julie Delpy's THE COUNTESS!

I've always greatly admired the work of Julie Delpy. Sure, I may have first encountered her in AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN PARIS (the far inferior sequel to AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON), but her performances in Krzysztof Kieslowski's WHITE (as part of the THREE COLORS trilogy) and later in BEFORE SUNRISE & BEFORE SUNSET have always impressed me & made me a life long fan of her work.

Needless to say, I've always hoped she'd return  to the genre in some capacity, and while this isn't exactly a "horror" movie, writing, directing and starring in a film based on the real life of Countess Elizabeth Bathory is both impressive and intriguing. Take a look at Delpy as Bathory for yourself in the trailer to her latest film, THE COUNTESS below:



The rise and fall of the notorious Countess Bathory who fell a victim to love, conspiracy and her own murderous vanity. From the Oscar Nominated Director of 2 DAYS IN PARIS.

The true story of Countess Bathory born in 1560. At the age of 14, she married a powerful warlord, 10 years her senior. Although their relationship became cold and distant she bore him four children. While he was away fighting wars, she kept up their estate with the help of her confidant, the witch Anna Darvulia, becoming increasingly powerful. She was feared, admired and loathed by many even the King had to obey her wishes. After her husband died, she met a handsome young man. They fell passionately in love. However, she was desperately concerned that she was not young enough to keep him. For 12 years, she waited for his return and in mad desperation, began to bathe in the blood of virgins, convinced that it would provide her with eternal youth and beauty, setting in motion the chain of bloody and treacherous events that led to her demise.

Michael Sheen Joins Cast Of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON!

British actor Michael Sheen (UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS) has joined the cast of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON, which began shooting last month in Vancouver. Variety reports, "Sheen, known for his roles in FROST/NIXON and THE QUEEN will portray the leader of the Volturi, an Italy-based coven of vampires, in the "Twilight" sequel. Sheen has played a werewolf in all three UNDERWORLD films.  

"NEW MOON" stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson reprise their "TWILIGHT" roles as Bella and Edward, with Chris Weitz directing. The pic, which centers on Bella being drawn into the world of werewolves while threatened by the Volturi, will be released domestically on Nov. 20."

Sheen joins recently announced cast members Dakota Fanning, Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starred Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.


April 11, 2009

First Look At Michael Myers (In Mask) In Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

HALLOWEEN 2 officially wrapped production this past week in Georgia and to celebrate, Rob Zombie has posted a new picture of Michael Myers (in mask) via his My Space blog. He writes, "Well, after 35 days of snow, freezing rain, fire ants, mud and blood we are done! The cast and crew kick ass beyond ass to bring you the most demented Halloween ever! In less than five months Michael will be back in your face! And speaking of face... here is your first glimpse of one of the many faces Michael 2009."

Earlier this week, the on-line community was voicing their concerns about Myers being "mask-less" for a good portion of the new film. Rest assured, you will see him in this version of the mask, as well as another one later in the movie. (Hence Zombie's quote alluding to "many faces") From what we've sen on set, all his looks will be awesome in the context of the entire film. (Technically he didn't don the infamous mask until the 3rd act in the first HALLOWEEN, so fans relax!)

We'll have 5 days of full coverage from the set of H2 starting early next week, so check back here on Monday! Early word on the first teaser trailer can be found HERE!



More on H2 via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!


Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!






April 10, 2009

Another Uncle Seymour Coffins Clip! HALLOWEEN 2 Update!

Rob Zombie continues his viral videos with another vintage clip of Uncle Seymour Coffins, the late night horror host that throws the annual PHANTOM JAM bash during the 3rd act of H2 (aka HALLOWEEN 2). This clip introduces the creature double-feature of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Zombie writes, "This one was buried beneath a pile of junk in the vault's of Haddonfield's 18. Enjoy!"



You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


April 08, 2009

H2 Trailer Running Before CRANK: HIGH VOLTAGE!

Who's more indestructible? Michael Myers or Chev Chelios?

HALLOWEEN 2 producer Malek Akkad confirmed that the first teaser trailer for Rob Zombie's H2 will be attached to prints of CRANK 2: HIGH VOLTAGE when it opens next Friday on the 17th. I'm sure you can expect the trailer to debut on-line on or around that date as well.

We'll have a full well of coverage from the set of H2 in the following week, so check back shortly!


 

You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!


Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!

 

April 07, 2009

Producers Talk Freddy Casting In NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Update!

A few days ago, it was confirmed that Platinum Dunes had found it's new Freddy Krueger, and it's Oscar nominated actor Jackie Earle Haley. (WATCHMEN's Rorschach, fiends!) Earlier this morning, producer Brad Fuller checked in via the official Platinum Dunes blog over on Bloody-Disgusting's site to address the recent casting news.


"It should come as no surprise then that Jackie Earle Haley is playing Freddy Krueger. He was the only person we ever considered for the role. I realized that he was ONLY person who could play the role. We can't make all the fans happy, but those of you who are open to a new version of the Nightmare story have to be as excited as we are. Come on people, an Academy Award Nominated actor is playing Krueger. This was no small accomplishment, but everyone involved wanted it to happen. We all know that Jackie is an unbelievable actor, but I want to let you in on something you might not know. Sam, Drew and I had drinks with Jackie and were elated to learn that he is just like us. He is a huge fan of horror, and well aware of the rightful place Freddy Krueger holds in the horror pantheon. Quite simply, he knows what he has to do, and is very up to the task."

On director Sam Beyer, Fuller writes, "He is so thrilled about taking all the years of experience he has in making breathtaking images and turning it into a horrifying film. He is uncompromising and a perfectionist. I am loving working with him because he cares so much, that I feel like we are all in good, safe hands."

He also confirms the casting of actor Kyle Gallner (again, someone I've loved in just about everything I've seen him in from THE SHIELD to SMALLVILLE to SUBLIME and most recently THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT).

Check out more quotes from Fuller on the B-D blog HERE. He promises to share plenty of pics shortly on creating the Freddy make-up for Jackie.

The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake starts shooting in May in Chicago under the direction of Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing.

More when we hear it!

Writer Dave Kajganich Talks IT Remake Details! (Based On The Stephen King Classic!)

I love the original made-for-TV mini-series of IT. There was a point where I'd come home everyday from school and watch the first half with all the kid stuff and the great battle in the sewers with Pennywise The Dancing Clown. ("This is battery acid, you slime!") So like most Stephen King fans, I'm a little skeptical of a new remake condensing the epic mini-series & novel into one theatrical feature. The fiends over at Dread Central caught up with writer Dave Kajganich to fill us in on some of the updates in store, namely the setting change to present day.

"The remake will be set in the mid-1980s and in the present almost equally -- mirroring the twenty-odd-year gap King uses in the book -- and with a *great* deal of care and attention paid to the backstories of all the characters," Kajganich tells Dread. "This will be R. Which means we can really honor the book and engage with the traumas (both the paranormal ones and those they deal with at home and school) that these character endure."

"I plan to be very protective of the book," Kajganich continues. "The reality, though, is that WB wants to do this as a single film, so I will have to kill a few darlings to make that happen. You have my promise, though, that I will do this with the utmost humility and respect for King's work. He's the King, after all, and I intend to continue to pledge to him my allegiance."

Read more quotes at the original Dread post HERE! Read our original announcement article on this project HERE!




 

Harold Ramis Talks GHOSTBUSTERS 3!

Entertainment Weekly scored some quotes from actor-turned-director Harold Ramis about the long awaited sequel GHOSTBUSTERS 3, which finally picked up some steam several months ago with the announcement that Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky had been commissioned to write up the script.  Ramis confirms that you can expect all 4 original Ghostbusters to make a return - Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Bill Murray, even Rick Moranis.

"Everybody said they'd do it," he told EW. "They’ll be looking at younger actors [for the lead roles], I’m sure. But we’ll be in it as mentors or advisers. I think the first one captured something that hadn’t been seen for a long time: the combination of scary movies and smart broad comedy. That was a great comic edge to play. Fortunately, we stopped before we beat it into the ground. If we’d done a third one then, no one would want to see one now, I think, cause we were headin’ downhill, even with the second one," he laughs. "We’ll see, everyone’s gonna have to love the [Ghostbusters III] script to move it forward."

Ramis says that even if the script was completed by summer, it'd take about a year of prep to do this thing right. (Eisenberg & Stupinsky are currently wrapping up the most recent season of THE OFFICE)

Of the current story, Ramis says, "It’s interesting, beyond the kind of mythology of it, there’s a personal story that’s pretty grounded."

More at the EW article HERE!

You can read Bill Murray's comments on GHOSTBUSTERS 3 from our previous news post HERE!

The original GHOSTBUSTERS was directed by Ivan Reitman from a script by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis and Annie Potts.


April 04, 2009

It's Official! Jackie Earle Haley Is The New FREDDY KRUEGER In A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!

As suspected yesterday from reports by both Latino Review and B-D, Variety confirms that actor Jackie Earle Haley has been signed to portray Freddy Krueger in the new Platinum Dunes update of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Despite what opinions are on the prospect of a NIGHTMARE remake, it's coming one way or another. The casting of Haley is at least a positive step in the right direction.


Haley started his acting career at age 5 and went on to play parts in THE BAD NEWS BEARS and BREAKING AWAY in his late teens. He does have some genre cred by appearing as baddies in both Full Moon's DOLLMAN and MANIAC COP 3, as well as NEMESIS. After a break from acting, he made a comeback with 2 back to back critically acclaimed performances in LITTLE CHILDREN & ALL THE KINGS MEN. (LITTLE CHILDREN, which earned him an Oscar nod) Most recently, he captured perfectly the comic book vigilante Rorschach in WATCHMEN. (Pictured below both in mask and without as Rorscach's alter ego Walter Kovacs)



The new A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake starts shooting in May in Chicago under the direction of Samuel Beyer from a script by Wesley Strick, later revised by Eric Heissere. No other cast has been announced as of yet, but Kyle Gallner is rumored to be taking the role of Quentin (essentially the Johnny Depp role from the original). Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing.

More when we hear it!

Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures Music Video?! HALLOWEEN 2 Update!

Want a taste of Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures, the fictional band that appears in Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2? This music video popped up on-line on the fictitious band's My Space page. The band (fronted by Jesse Dayton) plays Haddonfield's 4th PHANTOM JAM festival (flier below), a scene which plays prominently in the 3rd act of H2. Check out the music video below to get a glimpse from inside Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN world:





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April 03, 2009

Kyle Gallner Joins A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Cast?!

Hot on B-D's report that Jackie Earle Haley is in final negotiations to play Freddy Krueger in Platinum Dunes upcoming remake of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, we may have some more casting news for the day! Bloody-Disgusting says that actor Kyle Gallner (who most recently faced some pesky poltergeists in THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT) is in final talks to play the character of Quentin. According to B-D's post, the Quentin character hosts a podcast and would be the equivilant to the Johnny Depp character Glen Lantz of the original.

Gallner is definitely making a name for himself, both in and out of the genre. Besides THE HAUNTING OF CONNECTICUT, Gallner's also appeared in RED (based on the Jack Ketchum novel), Raw Feed's SUBLIME and will next be seen in JENNIFER'S BODY, the Diabo Cody scripted/Megan Fox starring flick. On TV, he played the teenage version of The Flash in SMALLVILLE and had one hell of an arch on THE SHEILD's final episodes.


A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET begins shooting later this month with director Samuel Beyer. Wesley Strick wrote the script, while Eric Heissere is credtied with a revision. No cast has been announced as of yet, but Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. You can watch a video script review from LATINO REVIEW at our previous news post HERE. It hits theaters next April 16th, 2010. More when we hear it!

Do We Have A New FREDDY KRUEGER? Also, Faux NIGHTMARE Teaser Trailer!

A few weeks back, we posted a story posing the question "Will Jackie Earle Haley Be The New Freddy Krueger?" According to Bloody-Disgusting, the answer is yes. B-D reports that the Oscar nominated actor (for LITTLE CHILDREN) most recently seen as Rorschach in WATCHMEN is in final negotiations to don the infamous red & green sweater and brown fedora in Platinum Dunes upcoming remake of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. (Casting quite frankly that we think is perfect.)


While not 100% official (as of now), we're expecting an announcement shortly. The new film starts shooting later this month with director Samuel Beyer. Wesley Strick wrote the script, while Eric Heissere is credtied with a revision. No cast has been announced as of yet, but Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing. You can watch a video script review from LATINO REVIEW at our previous news post HERE.

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, hits theaters next April 16th, 2010.

Also worth mentioning, we first saw the following video when our buddy Ryan Rotten posted it via his Twitter page. Filmmaker Christopher Johnson put together a NIGHTMARE remake teaser trailer with himself in the role of Freddy Krueger. While not affiliated with the upcoming Platinum Dunes film, it's a pretty solid looking teaser trailer. We particularly dig the idea of Freddy always being somewhat on fire! Had to share. Check it out below!


Teaser Trailer For Twisted Pictures THE TORTURED!

"How far would YOU go?" That's what the first teaser trailer to Twisted Pictures latest genre picture THE TORTURED asks you. (Reminds me of the early "How f***ed up is that?" teaser trailers for the original SAW!)

Directed by Robert Lieberman (TV's DEXTER, THE DEAD ZONE & THE X-FILES) from a script by Marek Posival, THE TORTURED stars Jesse Metcalfe (TV's Desperate Housewives) and Erika Christensen (RIDING THE BULLET) as 2 parents who's son is kidnapped by a nasty pedophile (played by genre fave Bill Moseley). Let's just say that judging from this teaser trailer, things don't look too good for Moseley!

No release date is set, but we'll keep you posted. The trailer below is courtesy of our fiends at Dread Central!


April 02, 2009

Laurie Strode Ready For Michael Myers! New HALLOWEEN 2 Pic!

Rob Zombie just posted the following tease via his My Space blog: "Here's a new pic of Scout as Laurie! She is ready to kick your fucking ass and Michael Myers too! Enjoy fuckers!"


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April 01, 2009

THE STEPFATHER Teaser Poster!

I love the original STEPFATHER. Hell, I'm a big fan of the highly under-rated and under-appreciated sequel STEPFATHER 2. And as much as I like Dylan Walsh (NIP/TUCK), it's going to be really, really tough to match that performance given by Terry O'Quinn (LOST's Locke!) from the original 2 movies. But... I'm willing to give this one the benefit of the doubt. Especially after looking at this simple teaser poster. JoBlo's got the entire image for the theatrical one sheet. Click HERE or the teaser image below to see the entire poster!



THE STEPFATHER remake is rumored to borrow elements from the first 2 original movies. You can read our FRIGHT exclusive interview with STEPFATHER 2 director JEFF BURR by clicking HERE or the teaser image below!



Directed by Nelson McCormick (PROM NIGHT) from a script by Joe Cardone, the STEPFATHER remake stars Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badley, Amber Heard, Paige Turco, Braenden LeMasters, Skyler Samuels and Jon Tenney. It's due in theaters on October 16th, 2009! More when we hear it!


A Vintage Uncle Seymour Coffins Clip! HALLOWEEN 2 Update!

As you may have read before, there's a TV horror host character named Uncle Seymour Coffins that appears in Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2. Originally, Zombie vet Bill Moseley was supposed to play the character, but apparently had to bow out due to other professional commitments. The man behind the make-up is still a bit of a mystery for now. Regardless, Zombie posted this vintage clip from Uncle Seymour Coffins' Creature Double-Feature! Check it out below!



Check out the new young Michael Myers right HERE and the latest picture of adult Michael Myers on HALLOWEEN night over at our previous news post HERE!

You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


1408 Director Reads You Your LAST RITE!

Variety is reporting that Mikael Hafstrom (the director of 1408 based on Stephen King's classic short story) will next helm LAST RITE, based upon the book THE RITE: THE MAKING OF A MODERN EXORCIST by Matt Baglio. Michael Petroni adapted the screenplay.

From the Variety article, "
The film tells the story of a young man who joins a seminary and is soon recruited into the Vatican's newly formed Exorcism School. There, he confronts the demonic and discovers his true faith by facing the devil. Contrafilm's Beau Flynn and Tripp Vinson will produce with Christy Fletcher."

We'll keep you posted on when production begins!


March 31, 2009

DRAG ME TO HELL Theatrical Poster! Sam Raimi's Latest!

Shock Till You Drop just unveiled the poster for Sam Raimi's eagerly anticipated horror movie DRAG ME TO HELL! The tagline reads "Christine Brown has a good job, a great boyfriend, and a bright future. But in three days, she's going to hell." Click HERE or the poster image below to go to Shock's page for a high resolution look!



More when we hear it! Raimi's next DRAG ME TO HELL hits theaters on May 29th, 2009! Check out the trailer and 12 images HERE! Directed by Sam Raimi and Co-written with brother Ivan Raimi, DRAG ME TO HELL stars Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, Dileep Rao & Reggie Lee.

DRAG ME TO HELL

Opens: May 29, 2009
Genre: Horror
Cast: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, Dileep Rao

Directed by: Sam Raimi
Written by: Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi
Produced by: Rob Tapert, Grant Curtis
Executive Producers: Nathan Kahane, Joseph Drake

Director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy, Evil Dead series) returns to the horror genre with Drag Me To Hell, an original tale of a young woman’s desperate quest to break an evil curse.
Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton (Justin Long). Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan. Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break? Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks (David Paymer), and get a leg-up on a promotion? Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home.

In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell. Haunted by an evil spirit and misunderstood by a skeptical boyfriend, she seeks the aid of seer Rham Jas (Dileep Rao) to save her soul from eternal damnation. To help the shattered Christine return her life to normal, the psychic sets her on a frantic course to reverse the spell. As evil forces close in, Christine must face the unthinkable: How far will she go to break free of the curse?

Meet The New Young Michael Myers! HALLOWEEN 2 Update!

A few weeks back, it was announced that Chase Vanek would be replacing Daeg Faerch as the young Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's sequel HALLOWEEN 2. Today, Zombie debuted his new young Myers via his My Space page! Here's the pic and what he had to say:

"Here he is for the first time CHASE VANEK the new young Michael Myers. Chase has been kicking ass on set and we are sure you will love him as much as we do. Chase's favorite question to ask me is "When do I get to kill someone ?" Kind of reminds me of another young Michael I used to know."



Check out the latest picture of adult Michael Myers on HALLOWEEN night over at our previous news post HERE!

You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


March 30, 2009

UPDATED: Let The Wrong Subtitles In To LET THE RIGHT ONE IN?!

If you're an avid reader of this or just about any other horror web-publication, then no doubt you've heard plenty about the Swedish indie-vampire flick LET THE RIGHT ONE IN - a somber, haunting & beautiful tale directed with finesse by Tomas Alfredson. In the last year, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN has quickly garnered "cult" like status among genre & movie fans alike. It managed to top the "best of 2008" lists for just about every horror website out there, and has become a favorite for the entire ICONS staff here. So, naturally, we were all rather excited that the film finally was released last week here in the US on both DVD and Blu-Ray.

I personally decided to host a screening of the DVD with a handful of friends that had yet to experience LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. (Mind you, I'd already had an advance early screener copy of the movie for months and had seen it twice during it's limited theatrical run, so it's safe to say that I knew the film rather intimately. We were all excited to watch a top quality DVD version though in the comfort of my own home.)

About 20 minutes into the screening, I was absolutely horrified.

The subtitles had been drastically changed since the last time I saw it, and dare I say... had been completely dumbed down? Sure, the basic gist of what the characters were saying was kind of there, but missing completely was the dark humor, subtleties and character nuances which made the movie so powerful and a favorite amongst audiences last year. I tried to carry on and ignore it, hoping that only a few of the translations were off... but... I was wrong. Just about the intent of every single line of dialogue was completely off and ruined the movie.

It became so frustrating, that I stopped the US DVD, got my original screener copy & we continued by watching that version instead. I realize now that sadly for everyone else out there, they don't have this option.

What's exactly wrong? How bad could it be? Let me walk you through it with a series of screengrabs from the original screener cut, and the recently released US DVD/Blu-Ray...

ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: This important scene is the first conversation between the main characters Oskar and Eli. Eli's immediate sarcasm sets up for the type of dark humor you can expect from the rest of the movie. It's not meant for "laughs", but it completely sets up the tone of the overall movie.






US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: Now look at how that entire above conversation is carried out in the DVD release...




ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: Eli tells Oskar that she can't be friends with him, despite just meeting for the first time. I know I can personally remember how I sarcastically joked with girls from school back when I was 12...



US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: That easily relatable type of conversation is lost in translation here... A few words off make him sound a bit more arrogant here rather then playful...




ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: The character of Haken is Eli's keeper, the one that supplies our pint sized vampire with pint sized plastic cartons of blood! After failing on his most recent attempt, he very nervously searches for the right words to calm the fury of his master. He chooses simply "Forgive me."



US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: Here... he just says "Sorry." Sure, it may read like he's saying the same thing, but I assure you, the intent for Haken is to beg for forgiveness, not stupidly say "D'uh! Sorry!"




ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: This entire conversation introduces us to the other cast of characters in LET THE RIGHT ONE IN. You get the vibe they come to this diner/pub often, talk politics and news & share a few beers together. They spot Haken, the "new guy" in town and decide to invite him over. Read the following:






US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: Now look at how ALL of the above was summed up for the American DVD release, which... quite franky doesn't make any sense whatsoever:







ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: Lacke tries to politely invite over Haken to join them. Look at how he asks him in the original translation:



US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: And now, the American DVD translation:




ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: This is again, subtle. But the way Eli confesses her age here is in line with all her conversations with Oskar. It also comes into play again later in the movie:




US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: Would anyone you know say "12 about?"





ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: This sweet scene ends with Eli teaching Oskar how to solve a Rubiks Cube. While she's explaining, you can tell from the way Oskar stares at her that he's falling for his new friend...



US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: But why bother holding onto the intent of that scene? Instead we get "You have to start here... then here."




ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: In this important moment, Oskar explains to Eli how the bullies at school will not relent and pick on him constantly. She tells him to fight back and "Hit back. Hard."



US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: Summed up even quicker here... and losing all the power of her words.




ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: Oskar teaches Eli how to use Morse Code so they can communicate at night via the wall that separates their apartments. First word he says to her when they realize it works? "SWEET."



US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: American DVD translations? Why bother with a full word. We get letters that don't spell anything... Well done.




ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: Now this is important. You can already tell there's something strained about the relationship between Haken and Eli. He's failed her before, yet she still tells him he doesn't have to go out on her behalf tonight in search of blood. His response says so much, "What else am I good for?"



US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: Completely lost in this version. There's a reason Haken is so devoted to Eli that doesn't come across clearly during the first viewing, but does on repeat viewings.




ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: Haken is attempting to murder a boy to harvest his blood for Eli. The boy's friend comes looking for him and breaks up this tense moment with a funny line saying "Come on, man... You can jerk off at home."



US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: You're supposed to break the tension of that scene with that line above, but that's not what we get below:




ORIGINAL TRANSLATIONS: SPOILER ALERT - Now, in an act of desperation, Haken decides he'd rather sacrifice himself then risk anyone catching Eli. His last words? He calls out her name. WHICH you can hear him say. (Eli translates the same in English, folks...)



US AMERICAN DVD TRANSLATIONS: The American one pretends to tell us something we didn't already know... even though we HEAR him calling out her name when this translation comes up...


I honestly can go on and on and on, but I think you get the point.

How could this have possibly happened? The original screener copies carried the correct subtitles. The proof is above! Was it someone at Magnolia or Magnet's fault for this major, major blunder?

Here's a theory: The original screener attributes that the subtitles were done by Ingrid Eng. (Multiple kudos to Miss Eng for doing an amazing job.) My guess is that in order to re-use them for the American version of the DVD, Magnolia/MAGNET probably had to pay Ingrid again for her services. Rather then do that, perhaps they hired someone else to do the translations for real cheap.

And cheap they are!

EPIC FAIL.

I hate to say this because I've been a huge advocate of this movie from the get-go, but because of my love of this movie, I have to strongly advise against buying the Magnolia/Magnet US DVD or Blu-Ray version of LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, because it is NOT the version of the movie the director would've wanted you to experience. Perhaps there's a good import DVD version of it out there somewhere? Or maybe Magnolia can rectify this disasterous mistake and re-issue the DVD again in a year or so.

We'll keep you posted on this story as we research more...

In the meantime, read our FRIGHT exclusive interview with LET THE RIGHT ONE IN director TOMAS ALFREDSON:



Directed by Tomas Alfredson from a script by John Ajvide Lindqvist (based on his original novel of the same name), LET THE RIGHT ONE IN stars Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragner, Henrik Dahl, Karin Bergquist, Peter Carlberg, Ika Nord & Mikael Rahm.

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UPDATE: We have an update on Magnolia's plans for all future pressings of the LET THE RIGHT ONE IN DVD. Read that HERE!

UPDATE 2: FRIGHT reader John send along the following exchanges with Magnolia.

*NOTE: There seems to be a ton of confusion over the following. To clarify, the following is not an "official" statement. The following is an email that a reader named John wanted me to share with you. The following is Magnolia's response to HIM. I cut and pasted portions of his email to ICONS that led to the slight confusion. John said his emails with Mongrel were the complete opposite of this one & that they were very receptive. He was pointing out the difference between how the 2 companies are dealing with their costumers. Below being the email he got from Magnolia. Hope that clears up the confusion...

"Yes the bloggers are having a field day on this one.   Normally they like to pick on the English Dub tracks, but in this case it's the subtitles. Obviously online tend to get rowdy and bandwagon mentality without knowing all the details.   The current subtitle track is not altering the context of the film at all, in fact it's a more literal translation than any prior version of subtitles.    It's not a defective or faulty subtitle file.  Just more literal and larger in size for the small screen.  Both English and Spanish subtitle files were produced for this dvd release.   Frankly it's not all that uncommon to have the subs vary from prior releases, typically go unnoticed as subs are purely a translation of film dialogue.  This wouldn't have been a blip had it not been for one particular horror blog doing a side by side and claiming that they are wrong.  They are not.  We are not doing a recall or anything of that nature, again, these are not defective.   Title came out two weeks ago and general public don't notice and don't care - bloggers are well known for jumping on something, making an issue of it and moving on.    We have decided that based on the feedback that we will be making a running change, so that going forward (once inventories deplete), we will be making that subtitle version available. Options in set up will be; English Subtitles / English (theatrical) Subtitles  / Spanish Subtitles""

Editors note: I'm quite sure director Tomas Alfredson would disagree with the above.

March 29, 2009

Michael Myers Is Coming! New Teaser Pic From HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie posted a cool new teaser image from his currently shooting HALLOWEEN sequel H2 with the simple caption, "Michael on Halloween night. Things are about to get very nasty." Check it out below:


You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


March 27, 2009

3 Clips From THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT!

THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT is officially now in theaters & in celebration Lionsgate has provided Icons Of Fright with 3 clips from the film. Check them out below along with the original trailer!












You can check out 3 new TV spots from THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT right HERE! Check out the latest theatrical poster right HERE! Directed by Peter Cornwell from a script by Adam Simon & Tim Metcalfe, THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT stars Virginia Madsen, Elias Koteas, Martin Donovan & Kyle Gallner.

Synopsis:

Based on a chilling true story, Lionsgate's THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT charts one family's terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to crossover.

Now unspeakable terror awaits, when Jonah, the boy who communicated with the powerful dark forces of the supernatural, returns to unleash a new kind of horror on the innocent and unsuspecting family.

SORORITY ROW Website Launches!

Last week, we got a look at the trailer to SORORITY ROW, which debuted over on My Space. Now, Summit Entertainment has launched the official website over at thetapi-ordie.com. Head over there now & download the trailer for your iPhone or iPod. There's also the synopsis and registration options. I'm sure more goodies will pop up over there shortly, so save it to your favorites link!

An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version was directed by Stewart Hendler from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. It stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher. SORORITY ROW opens in theaters on October 2nd, 2009. More when we hear it!



Halloween's Danielle Harris, Battlestar Galactica's Nicki Clyne, Threat's Katie Nisa Join GODKILLER!

"GODKILLER" DRAWS IN THREE MORE GENRE HEROINES: DANIELLE HARRIS (ROB ZOMBIE'S "HALLOWEEN 1 & 2") KATIE NISA ("THREAT") NICKI CLYNE ("BATTLESTAR GALACTICA")

- Genre heroines join Halo-8's 'illustrated film' by award-winning filmmaker -

Los Angeles, CA, March 26, 2009 - Genre heroines Danielle Harris ("HALLOWEEN 4 & 5," Rob Zombie's "HALLOWEEN 1 & 2"), Katie Nisa ("THREAT"), and Nicki Clyne ("BATTLESTAR GALACTICA") have joined Lance Henriksen ("AVP: ALIEN VS PREDATOR"), Bill Moseley ("THE DEVIL'S REJECTS"), Tiffany Shepis ("NIGHT OF THE DEMONS" remake), Justin Pierre (singer of MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK), Lydia Lunch (Richard Kern's "HARDCORE COLLECTION"), and Davey Havok (singer of A.F.I.) in the cast of the 'illustrated film' adaptation "GODKILLER," written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Matt Pizzolo ("THREAT") based on the comic book he created with illustrator Anna Muckcracker. Producer Halo-8 Entertainment is planning to unveil a new and exclusive preview clip at Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors in Los Angeles April 17-19, 2009.

Danielle Harris Katie Nisa Nicki Clyne


"The ladies of GODKILLER are ferocious mixes of strength, sexuality, and survivalism... it's a pretty tough world Anna & I created and these characters need brave, powerful voices. I couldn't be happier with the casting of Danielle, Katie, and Nicki, each one has a bold and unique personality that channels a rich depth and humanity into the film," said Pizzolo.



About the GODKILLER 'illustrated film'
The 'illustrated film' Pizzolo is creating for the adaption mixes elements of anime, radio drama, video games, and motion comics. Utilizing the original artwork from the comic book, the 'illustrated film' adds motion animation, visual effects, elaborate sound design, music, and voice-acting performances. Halo-8 intends to release limited-edition, serialized, short-form DVDs through the Spring and Summer before releasing the full-length feature theatrically in Fall 2009.

Pizzolo explained "when we decided to make an anime adaptation of the comic book, I couldn't see how a traditional animated approach would do justice to Anna's incredibly lush and detailed illustrations. It made perfect sense to adapt the medium to suit her art, rather than vice versa."


GODKILLER takes place in a dark-future after economic collapse, after nuclear holy war, and after Earth is colonized by alien races. Tommy and his kid sister Lucy live in an orphanage in one of the few remaining city-states, but Lucy is critically ill and desperately in need of a new heart. Tommy's odyssey to find a new heart for his sister begins when he follows an organ-stealing prostitute named Halfpipe out of the city-state and into the savage borderland known as Outer City. GODKILLER mixes unforgiving brutality, quantum physics, conspiracy theory, and secret history for an iconoclastic hero's journey like none before it.

Pizzolo and Halo-8 are currently putting together a team for the 'illustrated film' based on his comic book "HOW I LOST MY VIRGINITY -BY ALEXANDRA JONES," as well as other titles Halo-8 has in development.

GODKILLER takes place in a dark-future after economic collapse, after nuclear holy war, and after Earth is colonized by alien races. Tommy and his kid sister Lucy live in an orphanage in one of the few remaining city-states, but Lucy is critically ill and desperately in need of a new heart. Tommy's odyssey to find a new heart for his sister begins when he follows an organ-stealing prostitute named Halfpipe out of the city-state and into the savage borderland known as Outer City. GODKILLER mixes unforgiving brutality, quantum physics, conspiracy theory, and secret history for an iconoclastic hero's journey like none before it.


HOW I LOST MY VIRGINITY –BY ALEXANDRA JONES
Alexandra was the most sheltered girl on campus when she arrived at Southern California University... and now she's making up for lost time! A rogue sorority, secret societies, and the evil Dean Stockwell will all get schooled by the irrepressible Alexandra Jones in this unique, millennial twist on the college sex comedy that mixes firecracker charm with laugh-out-loud humor and a sly, subversive wit.

March 26, 2009

Weird Al Yankovic Cameo's In Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2?!

Rob Zombie just revealed on his My Space blog that legendary comic musician Weird Al Yankovic is making a brief appearance in his currently lensing HALLOWEEN sequel H2. (The movie UHF is totally underrated!)

He says, "Be afraid... be very afraid. Weird Al rolls into Haddonfield as well Weird Al a guest of THE NEWMAN HOUR - a local talk show. The other guest that night is Dr. Loomis hawking his new book THE DEVIL WALKS AMONG US... let's just say things get weird." Here's a picture of the 2:



Yesterday, we got our first peek at Captain Clegg and The Night Creatures. (See 'em HERE!)

You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


Noot Seear Cast In TWILIGHT Sequel NEW MOON!

E OnLine is reporting that TWILIGHT sequel NEW MOON has found it's Heidi. The web publication reports that Canadian supermodel Noot Seear has won the coveted role of the beautiful human bait in the TWILIGHT sequel. The post goes on to say "Heidi is described in Stephenie Meyer's novel as a "fisher" who brings humans to the Volturi vampires to eat. She has "exceptional, unforgettable" beauty, which includes stunning legs, long hair and violet eyes."


She joins recently announced cast members Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman whom form the wolf pack with returning Jacob, Taylor Lautner. Dakota Fanning recently joined the cast along with returning leads Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson.

In the film Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.

The release date for NEW MOON is currently set for November 20th, 2009 with shooting currently underway! (The third TWILIGHT film ECLIPSE is penciled into a June 30th, 2010 release date.) Check out details for the TWILIGHT ULTIMATE EDITION BOXED SET out on May 5th right HERE!

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.

THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF H.P. LOVECRAFT... From Ron Howard?!

Variety is reporting that Universal and Imagine Entertainment are gearing up to make THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF H.P. LOVECRAFT, based upon the Image Comics graphic novel which hits store shelves on April 8th.

The article says Universal "sparked to "LOVECRAFT" because its take on classic horror fits in well with the studio's library of monster fare featuring Dracula, Frankenstein, the Mummy and the Wolf Man, the last of which is being brought back to the bigscreen later this year."

"Created by Mac Carter and Jeff Blitz, the book borrows elements from Lovecraft's life, such as his family's struggle with mental illness and his own bouts with writer's block, and transforms the young writer's darkest nightmares into reality when he comes across a book that puts a curse on him and lets the evils he conjures up loose on the world. Lovecraft, who died in 1937, is considered one of the most influential horror writers of the 20th century."

"Carter, a commercial director, will pen the script and serve as executive producer alongside Blitz with the project being a potential directing vehicle for Ron Howard."

More when we hear it!


A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Remake Script Review!

Latino Review have put together a neat video clip reviewing a recent January draft of the script for Platinum Dunes A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake. While naturally we're all skeptical, from the sounds of this review, the reboot is definitely heading in the right (dark) direction. It's fairly spoiler free, so feel free to check it out right below:

Continue reading "A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Remake Script Review!" »

HALLOWEEN 2 Update! Rob Zombie Unveils Captain Clegg and The Night Creatures!

Rumor has it that the HALLOWEEN 2 production called upon up to 250 extras for the Haddonfield's 4th Annual Phantom Jam sequence in the final act of the new Rob Zombie directed sequel. Jesse Dayton plays the frontman of the band headlining the event, "Captain Clegg and The Night Creatures". Here's what Zombie had to share via his My Space blog:

"Here they are ! The one... the only... Captain Clegg and The Night Creatures! Ready to destroy Haddonfield's 4th Annual PHANTOM JAM!"



You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


March 24, 2009

The Official GRACE Website Launches!

The official website for writer/director Paul Solet's debut film GRACE has launched! Head over to www.grace-themovie.com and you'll find 2 festival teaser trailers, a series of images, and plenty of links to articles, reviews and more from GRACE!

WWW.GRACE-THEMOVIE.COM

Produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope with Anchor Bay Entertainment, GRACE stars Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde.



Click HERE or the image below to read a complete transcript from the Q & A session from Sundance!



You can check out an ICONS exclusive chat with Paul Solet about the making of GRACE HERE or by clicking the image below:



Watch the original GRACE short film with Liza Wiel and Brian Austin Green (as well as a behind the scenes making-of video) at our previous news post HERE! See Adam Green's ICONS exclusive message from the set of GRACE right HERE!

Click the frame to read our vintage FRIGHT exclusive interview with PAUL SOLET!

 

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON Casts It's Wolf Pack!

NEW MOON, the upcoming sequel set in THE TWILIGHT SAGA has found it's wolf pack. The Hollywood Reporter states that, "The studio has hired Chaske Spencer, Bronson Pelletier, Alex Meraz, Kiowa Gordon and Tyson Houseman to form the ensemble Wolf Pack, who in Stephenie Meyer's novel take the side of the humans in their fight against the evil breed of vampires. Taylor Lautner previously had been cast as Jacob Black, also a member of the Wolf Pack. Summit noted that all of the actors are of American Indian descent, with Sioux, Purepecha and Hualapai among the tribes represented."

Dakota Fanning recently joined the cast along with returning leads Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson.

In the film Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested.

The release date for NEW MOON is currently set for November 20th, 2009 with shooting set to begin on March 23rd! (The third TWILIGHT film ECLIPSE is penciled into a June 30th, 2010 release date.) Check out details for the TWILIGHT ULTIMATE EDITION BOXED SET out on May 5th right HERE!

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.


Writers Talk THE BIRDS and POLTERGEIST Remakes!

As much as we all dislike the idea of some of our all time favorite films being remade, we have to accept the fact that with any recognizable title, it's almost inevitable. We can only hope the right people are involved when it comes to making these updates, especially when the films in question are classics such as THE BIRDS and POLTERGEIST.

TheWrap.com just had a chat with screenwriting duo Stiles White and Juliet Snowden, fresh off the success of Alex Proyas's KNOWING (which the pair wrote). Snowden tells The Wrap, "With something like "THE BIRDS," you can take the concept of birds gone crazy and put that onto a myriad of situations.  Whereas with some other remakes, we really felt that those were movies that we really couldn't think of new scenes or ideas.  Some of these remakes are already-perfect movies. We’re not saying "THE BIRDS" isn't a perfect movie -- but when we heard about that we had, instantly, a lot of ideas about what we could do [in the present] and how we would change it."

"It was presented to us as they wanted to go back to the original source material because you just don’t want to attempt to remake a Hitchcock film.  But the original novella, by Daphne du Maurier, had a lot of interesting source material. Alfred Hitchcock used it as his jumping-off point and told a story that was somewhat different from the novella. We took that same approach and went back to the source material rather than going to his film."



As far as how they'd approach remaking Tobe Hooper's POLTERGEIST? "POLTERGEIST was a seminal film for us, you know, in our lives, and it’s like your dad’s classic vintage car that’s been in the garage and you’re not allowed to touch it," says White.  "It's treasured; it's valuable.  We see POLTERGEIST as if, um, as if we’re being handed the keys to the car and we're gonna be really careful with it. POLTERGEIST was a real snapshot of the American family in the year that it came out --1982 -- and I think what we would do with the reimagining of it is, 'What is the American family up to today?'"

Vadim Perelman is currently attached to direct the new POLTERGEIST. Read more of the interview at the original news post HERE!




Brea Grant Answers YOUR 'HALLOWEEN 2' Questions!

The HALLOWEEN MOVIES website is continuing in their series of fan created interviews, this time with actress Brea Grant who plays Laurie Strode's best friend Mya Rockwell in Rob Zombie's currently lensing HALLOWEEN 2. (aka H2) Genre fans may recognize Grant from her appearance in MIDNIGHT MOVIE, or more likely as Daphne Millbrook on HEROES. Click HERE of the image below to read PART ONE of the Brea Grant interview!


Don't forget to read Danielle Harris's HALLOWEEN interview by clicking HERE or the image below:

 
Producer Malek Akkad answered a round of questions which you can read by clicking HERE or the image below.


Michael Myers himself TYLER MANE answered your questions HERE!

More HALLOWEEN 2 goodies HERE! Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


March 21, 2009

Dr. Sam Loomis's New Book THE DEVIL WALKS AMONG US!

Rob Zombie just unveiled the front cover of Dr. Sam Loomis's new book THE DEVIL WALKS AMONG US! Since HALLOWEEN 2 picks up immediately after the events of the first film and then cuts to 2 years later, I guess Loomis had time to crank out this new book based on the events of the first film!


You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

More HALLOWEEN 2 goodies HERE! Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


Vintage Video: The Making-Of LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III!

After posting our extensive interview with director Jeff Burr, I've been pretty nostalgic for all things LEATHERFACE. Seriously, I love that movie and I have such fond memories of my experience seeing it! With that said, I found this wonderful vintage video on You Tube. (God bless you, You Tube!) It's a 10 minute behind-the-scenes making-of featurette on LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III! It features interview segments with director Burr, stars William Butler & Kate Hodge, Leatherface himself R. A. Mihailoff doing what he does best. Also of note - Kane Hodder (yes, Jason Voorhees from FRIDAY'S 7-10) was the stunt coordinator on LEATHERFACE, so he pops up on camera too! Check it out below!



And when you're done, read our FRIGHT exclusive, extensive interview with LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III director JEFF BURR! (Click HERE or either image below!)




Danielle Harris Answers Your HALLOWEEN Questions!

The Official HALLOWEEN MOVIES website has posted Part 2 of their interview with Danielle Harris from the set of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 (or H2) currently shooting in Georgia. All of these questions came from YOU, the fans, so check it out right HERE or by clicking the image below!


More HALLOWEEN 2 goodies HERE! Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


Shawnee Smith Returns As Amanda For SAW VI!

With the upcoming starting shoot date of SAW VI set to kick off in Toronto on March 30th, producer Mark Burg let slip some interesting news to the Official SAW website that I'm sure will please all the die-hard fans. "Shawnee Smith [Amanda] is in SAW VI. There are several new characters. Also, this movie is a lot more violent than the previous five. Lastly, we have traps that pit victims against each other like the opening of SAW V. Could be the best script yet!"

More violent then the previous 5?! Shawnee Smith back as Amanda?! (In flashbacks, obviously) Hopefully it'll be a bit better then SAW V. (And maybe we can get back to punishing the morally corrupt instead of killing a bunch of cops like in the last 2 movies?)

Long time SAW editor Kevin Greutert directs the latest sequel SAW VI from a script by Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton (SAW IV, SAW V, FEAST 1-3). We assume Tobin Bell will be back as Jigsaw (for flashback sequences), as well as Costas Mandylor. More on SAW 6 when we hear it!


 

New TERMINATOR SALVATION Images! THE END BEGINS May 21st!

Slashfilm.com got a slew of new images from the upcoming summer blockbuster TERMINATOR SALVATION. They say they were released by the international distributor Columbia Pictures. Check a handful of pictures below. To see the rest, hit up Slashfilm's site right HERE! And check out the kick-ass trailer (cut to Nine Inch Nail's "The Day The World Went Away") at our previous post HERE!

The new flick in the TERMINATOR franchise is directed by McG and stars Christian Bale as John Conner, Sam Worthington, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anton Yelchin, Common, Moon Bloodgood and Michael Ironside. It opens May 21st in theaters everywhere!
















March 20, 2009

Johnny Depp's DARK SHADOWS Still Active!

Last June, we had reported that Johnny Depp's film company Infinitum-Nihil along with Graham King's GK Films and Warner Bros had been planning a new feature version of DARK SHADOWS based on the classic television series. Since then, no updates on the project... that is, until now.

Sam Sarkar, Infinitum's director of development spoke with MTV and confirmed that Depp is "indeed" still attached to play Barnabus Collins. Early rumors indicated that long-time Depp friend & collaborator Tim Burton would be directing the updated DARK SHADOWS. Sarker told MTV, "I can neither confirm nor deny that. But I know it’s out there in the ether." Currently, Burton is wrapping up his version of ALICE IN WONDERLAND, which Depp had a part in. Sarker also said, "The studio will be making some announcements regarding it pretty soon. Very soon, probably."

DARK SHADOWS premiered on ABC in 1966. Gothic romance, ghost stories, plots involving vampires, zombies and time-travel—the daytime soap had it all, and it became a runaway hit for the network over 1,225 episodes. The task facing producers is simply finding a way to shape a movie around such abundant, wide-ranging material. "It was a soap opera—it was a daily show," Sarkar told MTV. "That’s something people forget. It’s one thing to adapt a weekly television series into a movie—it’s another thing to take a soap opera that’s been serialized daily and try to boil it down to two hours. I think it will be very true to the spirit of ‘Dark Shadows, I think there’s going to be an authenticity to it."

To read more about plans for the update and the potential of making DARK SHADOWS a franchise, click HERE!



 


The SORORITY ROW Trailer!

Summit Entertainment has debuted the official trailer for SORORITY ROW via the My Space Trailer Park page. An update/remake of Mark Rosman's 1983 THE HOUSE ON SORORITY ROW, the new version was directed by Stewart Hendler from a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. It stars (cutie) Briana Evigan (S. DARKO, FEAR ITSELF: NEW YEAR'S DAY), Rumer Willis, Audrina Patridge (INTO THE BLUE 2) and Carrie Fisher. You can check out the trailer for yourself right down below (it looks like a fun, nasty time!) or watch it in HD over on the My Space page HERE. SORORITY ROW opens in theaters on October 2nd, 2009. More when we hear it!

SORORITY ROW trailer in HD

HALLOWEEN 2 Updates! Danielle Harris & Tyler Mane; Fan Interviews & More!

When it comes to Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2, there's always plenty to report. This time all the goodies are coming from the official HALLOWEEN website, www.halloweenmovies.com.

Firstly, they unveiled a behind the scenes photo of Tyler Mane (minus mask, of course) with Danielle Harris who is reprising her role as Annie Brackett!


Secondly, if you've been keeping tabs on halloweenmovies.com, they've been asking fans to submit questions for various cast & crew from H2. You can check out the first round of questions for star Danielle Harris by clicking HERE or the image below.


Producer Malek Akkad answered the 2nd round of questions which you can read by clicking HERE or the image below.


Lastly, ever wonder how Michael Myers winds down after a long day of slaying on camera? Wonder no more and enjoy a new behind the scenes video - "Fireside Chat with Michael Myers"



Check out Scout Taylor-Compton's behind the scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 at our previous news post HERE! Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!



March 17, 2009

Behind-The-Scenes Video Of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 With Scout Taylor-Compton!

Actress Scout Taylor-Compton just posted up a fun behind-the-scenes video from the set of HALLOWEEN 2 (aka H2) now shooting in Georgia. The video opens with Scout and her co-stars Brea Grant (that cutie from HEROES and MIDNIGHT MOVIE) and Angela Trimbur. You'll also get some cameos with Margot Kidder, Wayne Toth and Rob Zombie himself. Check it out below! And special thanks to The Ladies Of HALLOWEEN My Space page for bringing this to our attention!



Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!





Joe Lynch's... LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT?!

With Dennis Iliadis's THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT now playing in theaters and doing respectable box-office business, one has to wonder how the filmmakers decided to update this story made famous by Wes Craven's debut film. (Remember, Craven's version is also a loose remake of THE VIRGIN SPRING.) I'm sure there were probably multiple versions being considered for the remake before the producers settled on the script by Adam Alleca & Carl Ellsworth, which became the version most of you readers saw on the big screen this past weekend.

But... while combing through the personal blog of filmmaker Joe Lynch, I found what I consider to be a really interesting take on LAST HOUSE, one that I personally would've liked to have seen.

Lynch has posted his full presentation (complete with test video and storyboards) for how he would've "updated" THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT. This was his actual pitch for the film back in 2006, which would've set it in a more common, easily identifiable (and relatable) backyard & house in the suburbs. Can you imagine LAST HOUSE taking place on a dead-end street of a regular suburb, like the one you live in? The heartbreaking and brutal rape taking place in the girl's backyard a mere few feet away from her unbeknownst father upstairs? Or the 'murder in the lake' scene happening in a neighbor's backyard pool? Go the the following link to see & read for yourself:

http://homepage.mac.com/avjoe/LHOTL/LHOTL%20presentation.html


Keep in mind, it is not our intention to belittle or compare this to the work of the filmmakers behind the current remake. It's just a really cool "might've/could've been" look from a filmmaker that we personally admire.

You can read more about the presentation over at Joe's blog at: http://drjoemommalynch.blogspot.com/

We also conducted a lengthy interview with Joe Lynch when his debut feature WRONG TURN 2 came out on DVD. Check that out HERE or by clicking the frame below!

 

March 16, 2009

DRAG ME TO HELL Reactions! Sam Raimi On More EVIL DEAD & SPIDER-MAN 4!

Sam Raimi's new film DRAG ME TO HELL just played this weekend at the SXSW and is getting overly positive praise from fanboys, critics and audience members alike! Among some of the highlights, check out Ain't It Cool's report HERE and HERE. (Love the title to the 2nd article) Dread Central's got a review HERE. Shock Till You Drop's initial reactions are HERE.


As usual, Raimi got talking about all things EVIL DEAD after the SXSW screenings. Here's what I can gather from his various quotes, because as usual, it's goes back & forth between an EVIL DEAD remake and an EVIL DEAD 4:

He tells IGN, "I have talked with my partners about having a young director come in and remake Evil Dead. That film was made in 16mm on a shoestring budget and blown up to 35mm. The visual effects are crumby, it was done in mono, not even stereo, let alone 5.1. What you could do with it now would be so much better. I think if you had a new director using the full power of 35mm and 5.1 sound, you could really make a pretty socko presentation. It was always meant for the big screen, but never really seen on the big screen."

While he told IGN that he'd like to remake EVIL DEAD, he mentioned to Ain't It Cool News that SPIDER-MAN 4 is next for him and that "his plans are to finally knock out EVIL DEAD 4 right after the next SPIDER-MAN film."

IGN brought up EVIL DEAD 4 to Bruce Campbell several months back and said he's hesitant to reprise the role of Ash after seeing INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL. Raimi answered that by saying, "I liked Indy 4. He's probably just trying to get out of getting in shape! Like any movie it's hard to say if you want to do it or if you don't want to do it until there is a script to talk about. So one day I hope to have the time to write a script, and if that happens I'm hoping that Bruce will change his mind."

Since SPIDER-MAN 4 is next, what's the status of that blockbuster sequel? Raimi tells MTV "The writers, producers and I are working out what the story will be, but we haven’t been talking in terms of Part 4 and 5. I’ve read that [about 'Spider-Man 5’] also, but right now we’re just working on the story for ‘Spider-Man 4,’ just that one film. We’re definitely talking about working from all the material in the comic books and nothing [invented] outside of that. All the characters or villain or villains, whatever we decide to do will be from Stan Lee’s creations or those that came after him."

More when we hear it! Raimi's next DRAG ME TO HELL hits theaters on May 29th, 2009! Check out the trailer and 12 images HERE! Directed by Sam Raimi and Co-written with brother Ivan Raimi, DRAG ME TO HELL stars Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, Dileep Rao & Reggie Lee.

THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL Trailer Now On-Line!

The official website for THE HOUSE OF THE DEVIL has launched and you can now find the first trailer to the Satanic horror thriller! Set in the mid-80's, the latest from filmmaker Ti West (THE ROOST, CABIN FEVER 2) stars Tom Noonan (THE MONSTER SQUAD, MANHUNTER), Mary Woronov (CHOPPING MALL, NIGHT OF THE COMET, AJ Bowen (THE SIGNAL), Dee Wallace (Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN, THE HOWLING), Jocelin Donahue (THE BURROWERS) & Greta Gerwig (BAGHEAD).

Check out the bad-ass trailer HERE!

UPDATE: The trailer has been pulled off the official website (which is terribly annoying) so here it is courtesy of Shock Till You Drop:





You can also read a pre-HOUSE OF THE DEVIL interview we did with AJ Bowen by clicking the frame below.



 

Margot Kidder Joins HALLOWEEN 2 Cast! New Young Michael Myers!

Rob Zombie has announced the latest addition to the cast of his currently shooting HALLOWEEN sequel, H2 and it's none other then Margot Kidder. Zombie writes, "Margot Kidder has joined up as Laurie Strode's therapist Barbara Collier." Most fans recognize her as Lois Lane in the Christopher Reeve SUPERMAN films. She's also appeared in genre classics BLACK CHRISTMAS and THE AMITYVILLE HORROR.


Meanwhile, Bloody-Disgusting is reporting that young Michael Myers Daeg Faerch has been replaced by Chase Wright Vanek (pictured below). You can see another pic of the young actor over on Bloody-Disgusting's post HERE.



You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

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Adam Marcus Helming RKO 'I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE' Remake!

Several months back, we reported that Rosebud & Twisted Pictures were producing 4 new remakes of classic RKO pictures. Now, the first of the bunch has landed a director. Adam Marcus, the director of JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY will direct I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE from a script he co-wrote with Debra Sullivan according to Variety. "Adam and Deborah have created a chilling screenplay that along with Adam's vision would make Lewton proud," Fickman told Variety.

The article continues, "The film focuses on a private tutor who discovers a terrifying family secret while working at the ancient estate of a New Orleans businessman. The original was a forerunner of the corps of walking corpse films that followed. Hartley called the film one of the most valuable in the RKO library. RKO's Ted Hartley will produce with Twisted's Mark Burg, Oren Koules and Carl Mazzocone. Andy Fickman, who recently pacted with Roseblood and Twisted to oversee four remakes, will be exec producer Betsy Sullenger, his partner in their Oops Doughnuts production banner."

Those other remakes include the Robert Wise-directed Bela Lugosi-Boris Karloff starrer “THE BODY SNATCHER” (1945); the Mark Robson-directed Karloff starrer “BEDLAM” (1946); and the John Farrow-directed Lucille Ball-John Carradine starrer “FIVE CAME BACK” (1939).


More when we hear it!

WATCHMEN Co-Writer David Hayter Forms DARK HERO STUDIOS!

Variety reports that writer David Hayter (co-writer on WATCHMEN, X-MEN, X2) and producer Benedict Carver have teamed up to form Dark Hero Studios, "a company that will generate film, TV, Internet and vidgame projects in the action, sci-fi and horror genres."

The article continues, "Formation of the company comes as Hayter prepares to make his directorial debut on his werewolf thriller script "SLAUGHTER'S ROAD," with Carver producing along with Steven Paul through Crystal Sky Prods. Production begins in the summer. Hayter said Thomas Dekker (TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNER CHRONICLES) will star, and Ray Stevenson (HBO's ROME, PUNISHER: WAR ZONE) is in talks to star alongside Dekker."

"Dark Hero begins its slate of projects with "DEMONOLOGY," which Hayter wrote and will direct, and the company will set up graphic novels, comic books, vidgame properties and original genre scripts for movie treatment. Sarah Freudeman will be Dark Hero's director of development. Carver and Hayter said they will tie down independent financing shortly, setting up a company that will finance through pre-sales and equity so that Dark Hero can hang onto negative ownership and build a library of films.

"Many people would love to have the studio-based producer gig, but if you want to build asset value through a library, you have to be more entrepreneurial and avoid giving away a lot of rights upfront," Carver said. "David will create, write and direct movies and TV series for the company, but he'll also be a magnet for other writers and directors to work with us."

Hayter said he hatched "SLAUGHTER'S ROAD" after he was offered a slew of werewolf movies and found enough flaws in each to never want to make such a pic; genre-savvy friends changed his mind. Hayter's "DEMONOLOGY" grew out of his experiences attending an international high school in Japan. "It's about an American kid who goes to one of these schools in Belgium, but it brings my own horrible experiences of school to life," Hayter said.

More on SLAUGHTER'S ROAD and DEMONOLOGY when we hear it!


March 13, 2009

FINAL DESTINATION 4 VS. HALLOWEEN 2?

A few days back, we heard that FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D had been pushed to an August 14th release date. Now, Box Office Mojo has it listed back at it's original August 28th release date. That's the same day the Dimension & The Weinstein Company will release Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2. Will one of them back out of that coveted spot? (Hint hint, please put out HALLOWEEN 2 around Halloween?)

If not, which will YOU see? A 3D FINAL DESTINATION sequel? Or Rob Zombie's latest outting with Michael Myers?

David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D which stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. Eric Bress penned the latest sequel. Check out pics from FD4 HERE and HERE!

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

DRAG ME TO HELL Website Launches!

Hot on the heels of the trailer debut of Sam Raimi's DRAG ME TO HELL, the official movie website has just gone live over at www.dragmetohell.net! You can find an HD version of the trailer (which you can also watch at our previous news post HERE!) as well as a gallery section. (also see 12 pictures at our post HERE!) There's also a My Space page under construction at www.myspace.com/dragmetohellmovie and a Facebook group HERE!

Also of note - Sam Raimi has been added as a special guest at the LA Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors convention, taking place April 17th-19th at the LA Convention Center! Full details at www.fangocon.com!

Movie details after the images!




DRAG ME TO HELL

Opens: May 29, 2009
Genre: Horror
Cast: Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, Dileep Rao

Directed by: Sam Raimi
Written by: Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi
Produced by: Rob Tapert, Grant Curtis
Executive Producers: Nathan Kahane, Joseph Drake

Director Sam Raimi (Spider-Man trilogy, Evil Dead series) returns to the horror genre with Drag Me To Hell, an original tale of a young woman’s desperate quest to break an evil curse.
Christine Brown (Alison Lohman) is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton (Justin Long). Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan. Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break? Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks (David Paymer), and get a leg-up on a promotion? Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home.

In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell. Haunted by an evil spirit and misunderstood by a skeptical boyfriend, she seeks the aid of seer Rham Jas (Dileep Rao) to save her soul from eternal damnation. To help the shattered Christine return her life to normal, the psychic sets her on a frantic course to reverse the spell. As evil forces close in, Christine must face the unthinkable: How far will she go to break free of the curse?



LAST HOUSE Director Brings Us The CURE!

THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT hits theaters today! And with that comes news of director Dennis Iliadis's next project. Variety is reporting that director will next helm CURE for Michael London's Groundswell Prods. The article reports the "story centers on a young man who sends his wife for an experimental treatment to save her from a terminal illness. Although she returns completely cured, she is suddenly infected with something more terrifying. "Max Payne" scribe Beau Michael Thorne wrote the screenplay. Lensing is skedded to begin in the summer. Vertigo Entertainment's Doug Davison and Roy Lee ("The Strangers") are producing alongside Brian Witten and Michael Connolly. Director Iliadis previous wrote, directed and produced HARDCORE, the film that convinced Wes Craven that he was the right filmmaker for the LAST HOUSE remake.


Director Not Set For TWILIGHT Sequel ECLIPSE After All?

Despite a Variety piece a few days back confirming that director Juan Antonio Bayona would be helming ECLIPSE, the 3rd film in the TWILIGHT series, Summit Entertainment is speaking out to clear up the rumors. Erik Feig, President of Production at Summit Entertainment told the LA Times "The ECLIPSE directing job hasn’t been offered to Juan Antonio or anyone else. We’ve met with three or four talented filmmakers and we’ll be meeting with three or four more other candidates before we make any decision. No one has been offered the job."

Drew Barrymore, IDENTITY’s James Mangold and Paul Weitz, whose brother Chris is helming the second in the franchise, NEW MOON are all contendors at this point.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA 'NEW MOON' starts shooting later this month with a release date of November 20th, 2009 locked down. Chris Weitz is directing. Dakota Fanning joins returning actors Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. ECLIPSE is scheduled for a June 30th, 2010 release date.

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner.


Stephen King's IT Gets Theatrical Remake!

For most of us, Tim Curry's portrayal of Pennywise The Dancing Clown in the TV mini-series of Stephen King's IT scarred us for life! Well, looks like a new version of King's epic tale will be remade, this time for the big screen. The Hollywood Reporter says, "Dave Kajganich has been hired pen the script, which follows a group of kids called the Losers Club that encounter a creature called It, which preys on children and whose favorite form is that of a sadistic clown called Pennywise. When the creature resurfaces, the kids are called upon to regroup again, this time as adults, even though they have no memory of the first battle."

Of note from the article - "The novel is set in 1958 and 1985, though the feature version will be set in the present day." (For this reader, the 50's and 80's settings were part of the stories appeal. But let's wait and see how they update it.)

The article continues, ""It" was the best-selling book of 1986 and in 1990 was turned into an ABC miniseries that starred John Ritter, Harry Anderson, Tim Reid, Olivia Hussey, Annette O'Toole and Richard Thomas. Tim Curry played Pennywise." (Let's not forget the terrific kid actors Jonathan Brandis, Seth Green & Emily Perkins!) Lin Pictures and Vertigo Entertainment are producing. More when we hear it!


Angela's NIGHT OF THE DEMONS Party Is Happening October 9th!

Box Office Mojo mentions October 9th, 2009 as thew theatrical release date for the NIGHT OF THE DEMONS remake! Directed by Adam Gierasch, (from a script he co-wrote with Jace Anderson) NIGHT OF THE DEMONS (based on the 1988 cult-classic film) stars Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason, Judd Apatow's Undeclared) Diora Baird (Wedding Crashers, Star Trek), Edward Furlong (Detroit Rock City, Terminator 2, Dark Reel), Bobbi Sue Luther (Killer Pad, Laid To Rest), Tiffany Shepis (Nightmare Man, Nympha), Jonathan Beach, Michael Copon and Linnea Quigley. You can check out some stills from the movie at our previous news post HERE! More when we hear it!

Make sure to check out the official NIGHT OF THE DEMONS production blog over on Shock Till You Drop's website right HERE!


March 12, 2009

DRAG ME TO HELL Trailer! 12 Images From Sam Raimi's New Horror Film!

Yahoo has debuted the trailer for DRAG ME TO HELL, Sam Raimi's much welcomed return to the horror genre which hits theaters on May 29th! Check it out (in HD) on Yahoo's site right HERE, or embedded right down below!



Directed by Sam Raimi and Co-written with brother Ivan Raimi, DRAG ME TO HELL stars Alison Lohman, Justin Long, Lorna Raver, Jessica Lucas, David Paymer, Dileep Rao & Reggie Lee. Here's the films synopsis, and below that are 12 images from DRAG ME TO HELL!

Christine Brown is an ambitious L.A. loan officer with a charming boyfriend, professor Clay Dalton. Life is good until the mysterious Mrs. Ganush arrives at the bank to beg for an extension on her home loan. Should Christine follow her instincts and give the old woman a break? Or should she deny the extension to impress her boss, Mr. Jacks, and get a leg-up on a promotion? Christine fatefully chooses the latter, shaming Mrs. Ganush and dispossessing her of her home. In retaliation, the old woman places the powerful curse of the Lamia on Christine, transforming her life into a living hell. Haunted by an evil spirit and misunderstood by a skeptical boyfriend, she seeks the aid of seer Rham Jas to save her soul from eternal damnation. To help the shattered Christine return her life to normal, the psychic sets her on a frantic course to reverse the spell. As evil forces close in, Christine must face the unthinkable: How far will she go to break free of the curse?























UPDATED: ORPHANAGE Director Up For TWILIGHT Sequel ECLIPSE?

UPDATED: It's official. Variety reports that director Juan Antonio Bayona will direct ECLIPSE, the 3rd TWILIGHT film. Full story on Variety's site HERE. Our original post is below:

With THE TWILIGHT SAGA 'NEW MOON' set to begin shooting later this month, and a release date locked on ECLIPSE for June 30th, 2010, Summit Entertainment is apparently looking at potential director's to pick up where Chris Weitz will leave off. Rumors have persisted that Drew Barrymore is a top contender and really would like to helm the second TWILIGHT sequel. However, The Hollywood Reporter brought up another interesting potential director. Juan Antonio Bayona, the filmmaker behind the Spanish horror hit THE ORPHANAGE. Here's the full story:

"Could Summit be going genre with its third "Twilight" pic?

Sources indicate that horror wunderkind -- and Guillermo Del Toro protege -- Juan Antonio Bayona has emerged as one of the finalists to direct "Eclipse," the third movie in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" franchise.

The studio declined to comment; a rep said producers were looking at a number of candidates.

Bayona's name has come up in recent months, though generally in a group of other directors -- an eclectic list that's ranged from Paul Weitz to Drew Barrymore to James Mangold;earlier today, in fact, a report on the Twilighters fansite reported it would be Paul Weitz.

Many of the other names have been batted down. Bayona's name, on the other hand, has surfaced more in recent days as the man who could land the job, in what would mark a bold departure for the franchise.

If he does come aboard, the studio would have brought on a female coming-of-age girl director in Catherine Hardwicke for the first "Twilight" picture, a mainstream Hollywood comedy director in Chris Weitz for sequel "New Moon" and a genre maven for the third picture.

The shift would make sense on a number of levels -- "Eclipse," while continuing the romances and love triangles of previous books, does contain a mystery of unsolved murders that protags Bella and Edward seek to solve. (Notably, Bayona's debut "The Orphanage" also contained a plotline centering on children who had been killed under mysterious circumstances.) It also features battles between werewolves and vampires that could call for a practiced genre hand.

Bayona, for those who don't follow foreign horror directors, is a hot property -- the 33-year-old Spaniard  who goes mainy by his last name has been championed by  "Pan's Labyrinth" and "The Hobbit" director del Toro, who has produced and/or godfathered his work. Bayona received rave reviews for his Spanish-language "Orphanage,' the Picturehouse-released Gothic tale about childhood and loss that was rife with spooks. He's currently signed on to direct the dystopian thriller "Hater" for Universal. 

That project was to mark his English-language debut. If he and Summit can make a deal work, he may have some vampires to contend with first."


 

First Look At SOUTH TEXAS BLUES Graphic Novel! The Making Of TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE!

Filmmaker Christopher P. Garetano's fantasy- biopic SOUTH TEXAS BLUES (based on true tales of the making of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) will first be unleashed as a graphic novel.

Have you ever wondered what happened behind the scenes of one of most terrifying horror films ever made? How was it actually created? What madness led to the terror that was burned on film?

The shocking stories are all true!

Intense endless nights of shooting! Injuries! Unbearable temperatures! Real human remains! Madness! Obsession! Accidental formaldehyde injections! Marijuana brownies! Texas!

SOUTH TEXAS BLUES is based on the true story of the making of one of the most infamous horror films of all time. During the summer of 1973, a small inexperienced crew of independent filmmakers went to war, unaware of the legend they were creating . South Texas Blues is the story of “Tobe” and the crew of Saturn In Retrograde. Told through the twisted mind of “Tobe” South Texas Blues is a trip down the dark road of one man’s obsession.

Christopher P. Garetano (Horror Business, Cottonmouth) spent two years researching and writing South Texas Blues and is currently developing the motion picture. Over the past year he has worked with Artist Trevor Cook on the Graphic novel adaptation of his original screenplay.

The South Texas Blues graphic novel is already in full production and will be released in October of 2009. It's written by Garetano and beautifully illustrated by artist Trevor Cook. The graphic novel is a faithful adaptation of Garetano's screenplay and vision for the coming film. In addition legendary comic book artist Steve Bissette (Swamp Thing, Cottonmouth) is drawing the cover art.




For more information and for interview inquiries please contact.

Fortuneteller Films Inc.

Christopher P. Garetano (STBMOVIE@AOL.COM)

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March 09, 2009

Is George Romero Involved In THE CRAZIES Remake?!

If you've caught George A. Romero at a convention appearance in the last year or so, he's quick to clarify that he has nothing to do with the remake of his now-classic film THE CRAZIES. Yet, he's still listed as an "executive producer" anytime a new press release goes out. This weekend at the Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors in Chicago, he was asked during his panel exactly what his thought were on the new CRAZIES feature and what his involvement is exactly. Thankfully, the fiends over at Dread Central got his quotes!

“I just actually read the script for the first time this weekend while I was here. I was never involved with anything in creating the remake, and I have no involvement with the new version of The Crazies at all. I know they have me listed as one of the Executive Producers on the project, and honestly, I am not sure why.”

Romero added some hope though for those of us looking forward to the update. “What I will say is that based on what I read, there are some really interesting things going on in the movie. I don’t know what their budget is or what the production value will be, but I think [The Crazies] has a decent shot of being a good movie.”

THE CRAZIES remake is currently shooting with Breck Eisner directing from a script by by Scott Kosar and Ray Wright. It stars Timothy Olyphant (HBO's DEADWOOD, LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, DREAMCATCHER) and Radha Mitchell (PITCH BLACK, SILENT HILL, ROGUE) and Joe Reegan (JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, VACANCY 2: THE FINAL CUT), Danielle Panabaker (FRIDAY THE 13TH) and Joe Anderson (THE RUINES).


 

Dakota Fanning Officially Gets Fangs For TWILIGHT Sequel NEW MOON!

Confirming the rumor from a few weeks back, People is reporting that Dakota Fanning has officially signed on to star in the TWILIGHT sequel NEW MOON. The article says, "The 15-year-old actress is set to star in New Moon as Jane – a sinister vampire with an angelic exterior who works for the Volturi, a rep for Summit Entertainment confirms to PEOPLE. Filming of Twilight sequel is set to begin in Vancouver later this month. The movie hits theaters in November. "We did just get a script. We're shooting the rest of the films back to back," says Nikki Reed, who plays Rosalie Hale in the film. "(Director) Chris Weitz is amazing and I think it's going to be wonderful.""



The release date for NEW MOON is currently set for November 20th, 2009 with shooting set to begin on March 23rd! (The third TWILIGHT film ECLIPSE is penciled into a June 30th, 2010 release date.) Check out details for the TWILIGHT ULTIMATE EDITION BOXED SET out on May 5th right HERE!

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.


March 08, 2009

A Look At Bill Moseley In HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie debuted a picture of Bill Moseley as "Uncle Seymour Coffins", the TV host of the Haddonfield's Creature Double Feature show via his My Space blog. The make-up job is an obvious homage to Vincent Price's "Dr. Death" from MADHOUSE. (And considering Moseley died in the theatrical version of the first HALLOWEEN, I'd imagine covering him with make-up was the easiest way to bring him back without any confusion.) Take a gander below:



You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


March 07, 2009

Great New Internet Spot For THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT!

Below you'll find a really great internet spot for the upcoming remake of THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, due in theaters next Friday March 13th. After kidnapping and brutally assaulting two young women, a gang led by a prison escapee (Dillahunt) unknowingly finds refuge at a vacation home belonging the parents of one of the victims -- a mother (Potter) and father (Goldwyn) who devise an increasingly gruesome series of revenge tactics. Check out the spot below! And... which option would you choose?



Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the update was directed by Dennis Iliadis from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt, Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton, Martha MacIsaac, Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn and Monica Potter.

Check out 2 clips, one right HERE, the other HERE! You can also check out 2 TV Spots at our previous news post HERE! And 2 more TV Spots over on the official film website HERE! See the full trailer HERE!

March 06, 2009

Young Michael Myers Re-Cast For HALLOWEEN 2!

A few days ago, we published a photo of Daeg Faerch from the set of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 courtesy of The Ladies Of HALLOWEEN My Space page. The post vaguely mentioned that although the young actor was on set reprising his role of Michael Myers, he'd been re-cast. Faerch later confirmed this via his My Space blog in a post that read, "SADLY, although I was contracted to reprise the role of young Michael Myers in the upcoming H2 (Halloween 2, 2009) after filming briefly on the set in GA, I am to be recast due to my increased height."

Rob himself talked about the re-casting on his blog saying, "I know some of you are confused as to why Daeg is not in the film. Recasting young Michael was not something I wanted to do, but the scenes just didn't work anymore. Daeg is no longer a little boy, he is a teenager with a deep voice. Once you see the film you will understand why I made this choice. It was not an easy choice and was not made lightly. Daeg kicked ass in Halloween, but things change. I think Daeg is very, very talented and I wish him all the best."


You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

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RE-ANIMATOR Remake NOT Happening After All?

A few days ago, we posted a story about producer Ray Haboush's intentions to remake Stuart Gordon's classic RE-ANIMATOR (in 3D, no less!). Apparently, the news may not be true after all. Shock Till You Drop caught up with Stuart Gordon and the filmmaker checked in with producer Brian Yuzna to see how valid the project was considering the announcement took him a bit by surprise. Gordon says, "I contacted Brian and he didn't know anything about it. I said, 'What's going with the remake?' And he asked, what remake?"

So Herbert West is safe from the remake cycle... for now. But maybe not from TV! Check out our post from earlier today about the TV series pilot for HERBERT WEST - RE-ANIMATOR: THE SERIES right HERE!

Also check out our FRIGHT exclusive interview with the RE-ANIMATOR himself, JEFFREY COMBS!




 

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET & FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D Release Dates!

According to Box Office Mojo, you should pencil in April 16th, 2010 if you plan on being first in line for the latest exploits of Freddy Krueger. That's the date that Platinum Dunes is looking into releasing their remake of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, which starts shooting this April 27th with Samuel Bayer directing from a script by Wesley Strick. Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay are producing.

Meanwhile, FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D (aka FINAL DESTINATION 4) is being bumped up to an August 14th, 2009 release date, no doubt to leave a little room before Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 opens on August 28th, 2009. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D which stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. Eric Bress penned the latest sequel. Check out pics from FD4 HERE and HERE!

Daniel Roebuck Is All Dressed Up For HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie posted the below photo of actor Daniel Roebuck all dressed up for the 20th Haddonfield Pumpkin Bash. (Glad to see more the new film will incorporate more about Halloween, the holiday itself!) Roebuck appeared briefly in the 2007 HALLOWEEN as Lou Martini, the owner of the Rabbit In Red Lounge where Michael's mother Deborah Myers worked. Check out more on Rob's My Space blog HERE or by clicking the image below!


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Will Jackie Earle Haley Be The New Freddy Krueger?!

Now that Platinum Dunes has a script and director in place for their "reboot" of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, and a shooting start date set as well, the next question is... who will don the infamous brown fedora and fingerblade glove? (And please, let's make note that the 61 year old Robert Englund does not want to play the character anymore.) A current fave contender amongst genre fans & most of the on-line journalist community is Jackie Earle Haley (who was nominated for an Oscar for LITTLE CHILDREN back in 2006). While out promoting WATCHMEN (Haley portrays the vigilante Rorschach), IGN caught up with the actor and cornered him about the persistant "Freddy Krueger" rumors! Here's what he had to say:



Meanwhile, Shock Till You Drop is reporting that Andrew Clement will be handling the FX duties on the new NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Shock reports that, "Clement served on the animatronics team behind CLOVERFIELD and was the makeup artist on J.J. Abrams' Star Trek and Spider-Man 3." (As well as REPOSSESSION MAMBO due out later this year.) You can check out some of Clement's work at the following link: http://www.creativecharacter.com/index.html

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET starts shooting April 27th with Samuel Bayer directing from a script by Wesley Strick. Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay will produce the redux. More when we hear it!

Tyler Mane On The Set Of HALLOWEEN 2!

A reader named 'Adam' sent over a batch of behind the scenes photos to Shock Till You Drop from the set of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2, currently shooting in Georgia. Of note is Tyler Mane walking around with a giant beard and red splotch on his forehead. (Perhaps the wound sustained when Laurie shot him at the end of the last movie?) Click HERE or the image below to check out a slew more.



Also, the Rated-M blog has even more cool pictures of a Halloween themed converted Georgia! The sets have got a HALLOWEEN 4 feel to 'em. Click HERE or the image below to see even more of those pictures!



Check out more behind the scenes pics from our previous post HERE. The first new pic from set HERE and the 2nd one HERE! Click HERE for a 3rd pic of Zombie with actress Caroline Williams.

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March 04, 2009

New Behind-The-Scenes Pictures From Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

The Ladies of HALLOWEEN My Space page debuted a new exclusive behind-the-scenes picture from the set of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 featuring Rob, Sheri Moon Zombie and Daeg Faerch. The blog post where this picture originated says, 'Below is an exclusive shot of Daeg Faerch, Sheri Moon Zombie and Rob Zombie on the set of H2. Daeg has said that he is to be recast due to "increased height." More news when it becomes available. Thanks everyone!'


If you haven't visited The Ladies of HALLOWEEN My Space page, check it out HERE and add the profile to your friends list.

Also, Shock Till You Drop got a few behind-the-scenes pictures of Scout Taylor-Compton (Laurie Strode) and Howard Hesseman (Uncle Meat) at the set of Uncle Meat's Java Hole. Click the image below to see 3 more pictures over on Shock's site:


Check out the first new pic from set HERE and the 2nd one HERE! Click HERE for a 3rd pic of Zombie with actress Caroline Williams.

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Daeg Faerch, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


Behind-The-Scene's Look At Adam Green's FROZEN!

Dread Central have posted an exclusive behind the scenes look at the rough conditions that filmmaker Adam Green is facing as he begins shooting his latest flick FROZEN. Green says, "This is going to be one of the most physically challenging and insanely difficult film shoots of all time. All practical, no sound stage bullshit, at 10,000 feet, on the side of a mountain, -20 degree weather, with the cast suspended 50 feet in the air." Take a look at the video below to see that Green means business on this shoot:



FROZEN is written & directed by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) and stars Kevin Zegers, Shawn Ashmore, Emma Bell, Rileah Vanderbilt and Ed Ackerman. Peter Block is producing the film for his A Bigger Boat production company with Ariescope's Cory Neal. More when we hear it!

2 More Join THE CRAZIES!

Danielle Panabaker (FRIDAY THE 13TH) and Joe Anderson (THE RUINES) have joined the cast of THE CRAZIES according to The Hollywood Reporter. They join Timothy Olyphant (HBO's DEADWOOD, LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, DREAMCATCHER) and Radha Mitchell (PITCH BLACK, SILENT HILL, ROGUE) and Joe Reegan (JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, VACANCY 2: THE FINAL CUT.

The article continues, "The script, by Scott Kosar and Ray Wright, centers on the inhabitants of a small Kansas town who are beset by death and insanity after a plane crash lets loose a secret biological weapon into the water supply."

"Panabaker plays a receptionist at the town's medical center. Anderson takes on the role of the town's deputy. Timothy Olyphant stars as the town sheriff. The film is set to begin principle photography March 5 in Georgia, with additional shooting to take place in Iowa."

THE CRAZIES based on the 1973 George A. Romero film of the same name will be directed by Breck Eisner for Overture Pictures. Romero will serve as executive producer.  More when we hear it!


New Motion Poster For THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT!

Below you can check out this crazy "motion" poster for THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT, which is very much in the vein of the recent TERMINATOR SALVATION "motion" poster. (See that HERE!) This debuted on Yahoo's website last night.



You can check out 3 new TV spots from THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT right HERE! Check out the latest theatrical poster right HERE! Directed by Peter Cornwell from a script by Adam Simon & Tim Metcalfe, THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT stars Virginia Madsen, Elias Koteas, Martin Donovan & Kyle Gallner.

Synopsis:

Based on a chilling true story, Lionsgate's THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT charts one family's terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to crossover.

Now unspeakable terror awaits, when Jonah, the boy who communicated with the powerful dark forces of the supernatural, returns to unleash a new kind of horror on the innocent and unsuspecting family.

March 03, 2009

Brand New TERMINATOR SALVATION Trailer!

Wow. Once I heard the first few notes of the Nine Inch Nails song "The Day The World Went Away" opening up this trailer, I knew it was going to be pretty awesome. Yahoo has debuted the brand new trailer for TERMINATOR SALVATION, which will play before WATCHMEN this upcoming Friday in theaters. The new flick in the TERMINATOR franchise is directed by McG and stars Christian Bale as John Conner, Sam Worthington, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anton Yelchin, Common, Moon Bloodgood and Michael Ironside. It opens May 21st in theaters everywhere! Just... watch this trailer below!




March 02, 2009

Check Out 3 TV Spots For THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT!

The Moviebox.net is hosting 3 brand new TV spots from THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT, the new ghost flick which stars Virginia Madsen and Kyle Gallner (who's done great appearances in THE SHIELD & SMALLVILLE). It opens in theaters March 27th. More details after the spots!







Check out the latest theatrical poster right HERE! Directed by Peter Cornwell from a script by Adam Simon & Tim Metcalfe, THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT stars Virginia Madsen, Elias Koteas, Martin Donovan & Kyle Gallner.

Synopsis:

Based on a chilling true story, Lionsgate's THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT charts one family's terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to crossover.

Now unspeakable terror awaits, when Jonah, the boy who communicated with the powerful dark forces of the supernatural, returns to unleash a new kind of horror on the innocent and unsuspecting family.

March 01, 2009

CHAINSAW 2 Alumni Caroline Williams On The Set Of HALLOWEEN 2!

One week into the shoot, and Rob Zombie is still checking in via his My Space page to let us know how all is going on the set of HALLOWEEN 2 (or H2). He posted a pic with TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 alumni Caroline Williams (still looking lovely!), along with the following post:

"One week is under our belt and things are really cooking. Last night was crazy, cold and rainy but as always it kicked ass. I'm too tired to think right now so I will leave you with a shot of me and Caroline Williams shortly after wrapping on the first night."



Check out the first new pic from set HERE and the 2nd one from yesterday's post HERE!

Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Daeg Faerch, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.


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RE-ANIMATOR Remake... In 3D?!

Shock Till You Drop is reporting that producer Ray Haboush (along with Brian Yuzna) are developing a remake of 1985 Stuart Gordon helmed cult-classic RE-ANIMATOR. For years, the entire original gang behind the first RE-ANIMATOR, Stuart Gordon, writer Dennis Paoli, producer Brian Yuzna and actor Jeffrey Combs were attempting to launch a proposed new trilogy of RE-ANIMATOR starting with HOUSE OF RE-ANIMATOR. (Also long rumored to feature William H. Macy as the president!) Looks like instead, they're aiming to re-launch the tale of crazed science student Herbert West. And early word is in'll be in 3D!

Combs expressed in our interview with him last year that he had a difference of opinion with Gordon on how to continue the further exploits of Herbert West in HOUSE OF RE-ANIMATOR. (Read it HERE!)

Read more details on Shock's original news post HERE! Keep in mind, this is just the priliminary announcement. The remake is probably a few years away still.



Click the frame below to read our FRIGHT exclusive interview with JEFFREY COMBS!


February 27, 2009

Laurie Strode's Not Looking So Good! New HALLOWEEN 2 Pic!

Rob Zombie never officially acknowledged that Scout Taylor-Compton was reprising her role as Laurie Strode in his HALLOWEEN sequel H2 (now shooting in Georgia). He writes the following on his My Space blog:

"I never posted this since I figured everyone already knew this, but I was wrong. I've gotten tons of emails asking who's playing Laurie. Scout is back and she is tearing it up as Laurie. We've only worked for 4 days and she is battered and bruised, but she is hardcore and kicking ass.

Here is a new pic of Laurie Strode being rushed into Haddonfield General. Let's just say this is the best part of her stay. The worst is yet to come."




Rob Zombie returns to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2, which stars Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Daeg Faerch, Danielle Harris, Brea Grant, Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence. H2 hits theaters this August 28th!

You can check out the first image from set at our previous news post HERE! You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.

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Is Drew Barrymore Directing TWILIGHT Sequel ECLIPSE?!

With THE TWILIGHT SAGA 'NEW MOON' set to begin shooting next month, and a release date locked on ECLIPSE for June 30th, 2010, Summit Entertainment is apparently looking at potential director's to pick up where Chris Weitz leaves off. Could Drew Barrymore be that director? Entertainment Weekly is speculating that the actress turned director is one of the few on the short list to helm TWILIGHT's second sequel. Not too surprising since Barrymore just wrapped up her directorial debut Whip It! starring Ellen Page.



Here's Summit's synopsis for THE TWILIGHT SAGA - ECLIPSE: As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob—knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?

The release date for NEW MOON is currently set for November 20th, 2009! Check out details for the TWILIGHT ULTIMATE EDITION BOXED SET out on May 5th right HERE!

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.

FRIDAY THE 13TH Sequel Officially In The Works!

Jason always finds a way to come back! And considering the huge opening box office success of the new FRIDAY THE 13TH, it should come as no surprise that a sequel is already in the works. The Hollywood Reporter says that New Line and Platinum Dunes are moving forward on FRIDAY THE 13TH 2, a follow-up to the recently released reboot of the franchise.

Writers Damian Shannon and Mark Swift who penned the latest FRIDAY, as well as FREDDY VS JASON are beginning work on the next installment's script. Unlike the first FRIDAY THE 13TH, the new film will not be borrowing elements from any of the franchise's previous entries, but instead go in a new direction stemming from the reboot.

The article also states, "Marcus Nispel, who directed the latest film, is a possible but unlikely candidate to helm the “Friday” follow-up; the director is believed to be fielding offers for movies across other genres." No word on if either Jared Padalecki and Amanda Righetti will be reprising their roles. (Let's hope Derek Mears will come back as Jason Voorhees!)

Since Platinum Dunes is currently prepping to begin shooting A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET on April 27th with Samuel Bayer directing, the new FRIDAY THE 13TH probably won't hit theaters until sometime in the 2nd half of 2010.



More when we hear it!

Be sure to check out our interview with the new Jason Voorhees, DEREK MEARS!




Danielle Harris, Sherri Moon Zombie & Daeg Faerch All Returning For HALLOWEEN 2!

A ICONS reader had asked me earlier today if Danielle Harris was reprising her role as Annie Brackett for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 (aka H2). While rumors claimed that her as well as several other cast members from the first film were returning, I wanted to wait for official confirmation before posting anything.

Now with filming underway, we got this press release earlier this evening, "We are excited to announce that we have recently begun production on H2 (ROB ZOMBIE’S HALLOWEEN 2), the follow-up to the 2007 hit film HALLOWEEN. H2 follows the adventures of Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor Compton) two years after her first vicious encounter with Michael Myers. Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane, Sherri Moon Zombie, Daeg Faerch and Danielle Harris will reprise their roles in the film. Joining the cast is Brea Grant of NBC’s acclaimed show HEROES."

The cast also includes Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips & Mark Christopher Lawrence.

You can check out the first image from set at our previous news post HERE! You can keep up to date on the production via Rob Zombie's My Space blog at: http://blogs.myspace.com/robzombie.


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February 26, 2009

Another LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT Clip Courtesy Of My Space!

A 2nd clip from THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake has debuted on My Space this morning. (Over on their Trailer Park page!) It looks like this is the key moment where a little vengeance starts getting dished out against the film's villains! Watch it below!



Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the update was directed by Dennis Iliadis from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt, Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton, Martha MacIsaac, Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn and Monica Potter. THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT hits theaters on March 13th!

Check out the other clip from today's earlier post HERE! You can also check out 2 TV Spots at our previous news post HERE! And 2 more TV Spots over on the official film website HERE! See the full trailer HERE!

First Image From Rob Zombie's H2 aka HALLOWEEN 2!

Now 3 days into the shoot, Rob Zombie posted the first picture from the set of his HALLOWEEN sequel H2 (or HALLOWEEN 2). I'd imagine this image takes place moments after the finale of the first movie as lead actress Scout Taylor-Compton doesn't look like she's in good shape! Check it out below!



Zombie writes on his blog, "Well, we made it through the first three days. Everything is going great. This film is going to blow away my last trip to Haddonfield. Ultra gritty, ultra intense and very real. Here is a sneak peek of Laurie moments after being wheel in to the ER."

Malcolm McDowell is officially back on board to reprise the role of Dr. Sam Loomis. Other cast members include Brea Grant (who will play Laurie Strode's best friend Mya Rockwell), Daniel Roebuck (returning as Lou Martini, owner of the Rabbit In Red bar), Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Mark Christopher Lawrence & Tyler Mane (reprising his role as Michael Myers).

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


First Clip From THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT; 2 New TV Spots!

AOL/Moviefone is hosting the first clip from THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake, which hits theaters on March 13th. Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the update was directed by Dennis Iliadis from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt, Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton, Martha MacIsaac, Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn and Monica Potter. Check out the new clip embedded below!



You can also check out 2 TV Spots at our previous news post HERE! And 2 more TV Spots over on the official film website HERE! See the full trailer HERE!




Creepy Images From [REC] 2!

After re-watching [REC] again twice this past week and seeing the recently released teaser trailer for [REC] 2 (see it HERE), I'm beyond excited and curious as to what filmmakers Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plazo have in store for us with the sequel.

Judging from the trailer, it looks like it picks up immediately after the events of the first film, with a group of police entering the quarantined building.

3 images from the recently wrapped sequel have popped up on the Aullidos website. Is that... little Jennifer in the first image? And Manu (Ferran Terraza) in the 2nd? Word is that lead actress Manuela Velasco IS returning as Angela Vidal (the character was portrayed by Jennifer Carpenter in the American remake QUARANTINE). Regardless, count us intrigued!







Check out the teaser trailer to [REC] 2 HERE! And read our first look of [REC] by clicking the image below:

February 25, 2009

New NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Starts Shooting April 27th!

Platinum Dunes new reboot of the NIGHTMARE franchise will start shooting on April 27th according to Production Weekly. The new film's plot is based strongly on the first A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET movie, which introduced cinematic child-murderer Freddy Krueger to a whole generation of sleep deprived, terrified kids!

Based on Wes Craven's 1984 classic, the new film will be helmed by Samuel Bayer (director of music videos for NIRVANA, DAVID BOWIE, SMASHING PUMPKINS, GARBAGE, METALLICA & more) from a script by Wesley Strick (CAPE FEAR, ARACHNOPHOBIA). Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay will produce the redux.

Casting is currently underway, but no word yet on who will be wearing the infamous brown fedora or killer glove. (WATCHMEN's Rorschach Jackie Earle Haley is a strong fan favorite for Freddy Krueger) Sorry fellow fiends, but Robert Englund doesn't want to play the role anymore. However, the actor has expressed interest in appearing in the new film in a cameo. More when we hear it!



George Romero's ... OF THE DEAD Behind-The-Scenes Video!

This probably won't last long on-line, so take a quick look at the video below before it's gone! It's a quick behind-the-scenes look at George Romero's new zombie flick, currently going under the working title of "... OF THE DEAD" (or "BLANK OF THE DEAD"). Fangoria cites a recent honorary panel from a festival in Charlotte, North Carolina as the potential origin point for this video. Regardless, let's just take a look at the video while we can!




More Casting On THE TWILIGHT SAGA'S NEW MOON!

Carrier Talent Management has announced that actor Bronson Pelletier has joined the cast in "a lead role" for NEW MOON, the sequel to TWILIGHT, (also going under the moniker of "THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON"), although which role the young actor will be playing has yet to be revealed. The agency released the following statement about their client: “Congratulations to Bronson who scores a lead role in the highly anticipated ‘Twilight’ feature film sequel ‘New Moon’. It’s rumored he will be co-starring with Dakota Fanning.”

The release date for NEW MOON is currently set for November 20th, 2009 with shooting set to begin on March 23rd! (The third TWILIGHT film ECLIPSE is penciled into a June 30th, 2010 release date.) Check out details for the TWILIGHT ULTIMATE EDITION BOXED SET out on May 5th right HERE!

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.


 

Is SCREAM 4 Now Part Of A New SCREAM Trilogy?!

Consider this a rumor until proven otherwise, but Ropes Of Silicon is running a screen capture of an email document which outlines that writer/SCREAM creator Kevin Williamson has closed a deal with The Weinstein Company to pen SCREAM 4, 5 and 6. Yep, a new trilogy, which would confirm earlier reports that the 4th entry in the SCREAM franchise would introduce younger, newer characters, yet have cameos by SCREAM alumni like Neve Campbell, David Arquette and Courtney Cox. The same document also states that Williamson would write & direct a remake of Curtis Hanson's THE BEDROOM WINDOW.

Wes Craven revealed last week that he'd consider returning to do SCREAM 4, but only if the script & story were great.  Check out more comments from Craven HERE. And the original report about the new SCREAM trilogy HERE!


February 23, 2009

GHOSTBUSTERS 3 To Shoot This Fall?!

Ain't It Cool is reporting that Dan Aykroyd was at the opening of Boston's HOUSE OF BLUES and was asked about the status of GHOSTBUSTERS 3. Here's a excerpt:

[Comment From Tom] Dan, I'm extremely excited for the HOB to be back in its birth-city!! I will be attending many shows. On a side note, and I'm sure you get these questions a lot, so I apologize in advance…Ghostbusters 3? I've heard that the writers of the Office are currently penning a script? How is this coming along, and should we look forward to this movie seeing the light of day? Thanks Dan!

Dan Aykroyd: Script is commenced early summer. Hope to be in production by late fall 2009


Wow. This might actually happen this time! You can read Bill Murray's comments on GHOSTBUSTERS 3 from our previous news post HERE!

The original GHOSTBUSTERS was directed by Ivan Reitman from a script by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, and starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis and Annie Potts. The new GHOSTBUSTERS is currently being scripted by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky.


2 TV Spots For THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT!

With the remake of THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT hitting theaters in a few short weeks on March 13th, you can now check out 2 brand new TV spots for the film below! (Courtesy of Trailer Addict.)





Check out the full trailer for THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT at our previous news post HERE! And check out pictures and official website details HERE!


Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the remake was directed by Dennis Iliadis (HARDCORE) from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN), Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton (AQUAMARINE), Martha MacIsaac (SUPERBAD), Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn (DEXTER) and Monica Potter (SAW).

February 21, 2009

Release Date For TWILIGHT Sequel 'ECLIPSE' Locked Down!

With the first TWILIGHT sequel NEW MOON set to start shooting next month, Summit Entertainment is already claiming stake on June 30th, 2010 as the release date for the 2nd follow-up ECLIPSE. The third TWILIGHT film will be the first to open in the normally busy summer season. No word yet on who will helm the 2nd sequel. MTV just debuted the teaser logo for NEW MOON, which you can see in our previous news post HERE!

Here's Summit's synopsis for THE TWILIGHT SAGA - ECLIPSE: As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob—knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?

The release date for NEW MOON is currently set for November 20th, 2009! Check out details for the TWILIGHT ULTIMATE EDITION BOXED SET out on May 5th right HERE!

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.

February 20, 2009

THE CRAZIES Teaser Poster; More Casting!

Below you can check out the first teaser poster from Overture Films remake of THE CRAZIES! Based on the 1973 film by George A. Romero, the update stars Timothy Olyphant (HBO's DEADWOOD, LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD, DREAMCATCHER) and Radha Mitchell (PITCH BLACK, SILENT HILL, ROGUE). Shock Till You Drop is reporting that Joe Reegan (JEEPERS CREEPERS 2, VACANCY 2: THE FINAL CUT) has also just joined the cast.

The story revolves around the inhabitants of a small Kansas town who are beset by death and insanity after a plane crash lets loose a secret biological weapon into the water supply. Olyphant is playing the town's sheriff. Scott Kosar and Ray Wright wrote the screenplay. Breck Eisner is directing with a proposed September 25th, 2009 release date set. More when we hear it!


The TWILIGHT Saga's 'NEW MOON' Teaser Logo!

MTV's unveiled the teaser logo for the upcoming TWILIGHT sequel 'NEW MOON', now being titled "THE TWILIGHT SAGA NEW MOON". Not too fancy but here it is below!



The release date for NEW MOON is currently set for November 20th, 2009! Check out details for the TWILIGHT ULTIMATE EDITION BOXED SET out on May 5th right HERE!

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.

Wes Craven Talks SCREAM 4, LAST HOUSE, SHOCKER, PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS Remakes & HILLS 3!

Last night, Shock Till You Drop's Ryan Rotten moderated a special Q & A panel following a screening of the new LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake with producer Wes Craven, actors Garret Dillahunt, Monica Potter & Sara Paxton. Prior to the on stage chat, Shock got the update on all of Wes Craven's projects currently in development.

As far as SCREAM 4 goes - Craven confirmed that Dimension Films is talking about it and that original scribe/ SCREAM creator Kevin Williamson has an idea that he's currently hashing out. Craven won't commit until he sees the finished script, which will have to be really, really strong to convince him to direct a 4th film.

Universal currently is prepping remakes of both THE PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS and SHOCKER. No word on which will come first (although I believe Craven previously expressed interest in revisiting PEOPLE next), but both are actively being developed by the studio. THE HILLS HAVE EYES 3 is not in the works for anytime in the near future.

Craven is currently finishing up editing on his next film 25/8, which stars Max Thierot, Denzel Whitaker, Shareeka Epps, Emily Meade, Nick Lashaway, John Magaro, Paulina Olszynski, Raul Esparza, Zena Grey, Trevor St. John, Alexandra Wilson, Jeremy Chu & Frank Grillo and is due out later this year. (See a pair of pictures right HERE!)

Meanwhile, you can check out the complete transcript from last night's excellent THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT panel exclusively on SHOCK right HERE!

Check out the trailer for the update at our previous news post HERE! And check out pictures and official website details HERE!


February 18, 2009

Cast Announced For Adam Green's FROZEN!

Shooting begins next week in Utah for Adam Green's latest film FROZEN and The Hollywood Reporter has announced that 'TRANSAMERICA'S' Kevin Zegers will topline the cast. Green wrote into Bloody-Disgusting to also announce Shawn Ashmore (X-MEN's Iceman) and Emma Bell as members of the cast and drop the first details on the shoot. Check out his letter after the pictures below!

Kevin Zegers:


Emma Bell:


Shawn Ashmore:


Adam Green writes into Bloody-Disgusting:

"FROZEN begins shooting at Snowbasin Mountain in Utah on Monday morning. I've cast Kevin Zegers (Transamerica, Dawn of the Dead), Shawn Ashmore (X-Men, The Ruins) and Emma Bell (Bedford Diaries) as my leads. Horror fans will be pleased to know that Kane Hodder will be returning as my stunt coordinator as well as many of my key crew members from HATCHET and SPIRAL, as I like to keep the family together whenever possible.

Filming is going to be one of the greatest physical challenges any of us have ever faced. The story revolves around three skiers who find themselves stranded on a chairlift at a New England ski resort that is closed during the week. Where I grew up (in the Boston area) we had these "not so great" ski mountains that were only open Friday through Sunday, and often times my friends and I would bribe the lift operator with some cash in order to avoid the hefty lift-ticket prices as it was the only way we could afford to ski back then. While freezing my ass off up in Canada last Spring shooting GRACE, I started thinking back to those days and I found myself researching various ski mountain mishaps and accidents that have happened in real life. Inspiration hit, and (as you'll see on the Behind The Scenes of GRACE when it hits DVD after it's theatrical run later this year) I tucked myself away in a corner of the set and began writing. While I already am contractually committed to other projects (including my comedy GOD ONLY KNOWS, the animated AQUAMAN movie I am writing for D.C., and a pilot I am writing for Nickelodeon that Jack Black is producing), with the strikes pushing things around, a window opened to fast track FROZEN and Peter Block (A Bigger Boat) stepped in to produce the film with my company ArieScope Pictures. It was probably the fastest turn around I've ever experienced from conception to production... and here we are, at 10,000 feet in the dead of winter on the side of a mountain.

Crewing up has been tough as during interviews, many potential candidates would actually stop the meeting and admit right there that they just couldn't handle it and bow out. I'm shooting this ENTIRE film practically. As you know, I'm not a fan of bad CGI or phony looking green screen, and since this story's terror lies in the real life elements, I decided that shooting it for REAL was the only way to do it right. Today we had our technical scout in a full-on blizzard where my crew had three feet of snow dropped on them as they worked. I actually found myself in spots where the snow came up to my chest as I tried to lead the way. The nights on the mountaintop will hit well below zero (some nights are as low as -30) and my brave cast will literally be suspended 50 feet in the air and facing the elements for a good portion of the film. Stunt wise we're looking at ridiculous high falls and climbs, and my three main actors are going to find themselves emotionally pushed past their limits. It's going to be a brutal shoot and we're all braced for the worst as so much of what happens (weather-wise) will be out of our control. All week long my production designer and his crew have been dragging 1-ton cranes and 40-foot tall pine trees up the side of the mountain in blizzard conditions... and we're just getting started. To say I'm fucking cold would be a vast understatement.

Still, I have my family with me. These are the guys I've been with since I got my start- some of which I've been shooting with over 11 years now. And though I've heard myself referred to as "Ahab" and "Quint" already by the locals in the production office... I know that even if everyone dies or quits, my main crew will stay there with me until we conquer this mountain. Literally.

Attached is a picture from one of our pre-production scouts that sorta says it all. Also, starting next week, if fans want to log on to the Snowbasin website, they can actually WATCH us shoot the movie from Snowbasin's live web cams. You won't be able to see too much detail- but you will be able to check in from time to time and see what we're up to... live.

I look forward to giving the fans something riveting, compelling, emotionally challenging, and most of all... something REAL to be scared by. Anyone who has ever skied or snowboarded knows the fear that races through your chest when the rickety chair stops over an impossibly high spot.

Will it start again?

I don't know. Will it?"

-Green
"


First Word On Robert Rodriguez's NERVERACKERS!

Variety reports that Robert Rodriguez is set to reteam with Dimension for his next film, the futuristic thriller "NERVERACKERS." The multihyphenate will write and direct the pic, which already has a release date of April 16, 2010.

Set in 2085, the story centers on a character named Joe Tezca who is part of an elite unit dispatched to quell a crime wave in a theoretically perfect future society.
Most of Rodriguez's filmography has borne the Dimension label, including "Sin City," the "Planet Terror" half of "Grindhouse" and the "Spy Kids" franchise, which grossed $310 million domestically. Dimension topper and Weinstein Co. co-chief Bob Weinstein noted his ties with Rodriguez date back to the 1996 release of "From Dusk Till Dawn."

Original post HERE!


UPDATED! OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE BELOW!

ROBERT RODRIGUEZ TO DIRECT AND WRITE NERVERACKER FOR DIMENSION FILMS
Sci-Fi Action Feature to Be Released in 2010

NEW YORK (February 18, 2009) Robert Rodriguez (Sin City, Spy Kids) is back in business with Dimension Films. Rodriguez’s next project will be the futuristic action thriller Nerveracker, which he is writing and directing.  The announcement was made today by Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company.
 
Nerveracker is set in the year 2085 and centers on the character Joe Tezca, part of an elite unit who is sent in to stop a crime wave amongst a perfect futuristic society. In the process, he discovers that “Nerverackers” are on a rampage for control of the city. Tezca consequently sets forth on a mission to reveal the cover up by the ruling class and stop the “Nerverackers” before time runs out. Nerveracker is set for an April 16, 2010 release.
 
Bob Weinstein stated: “My relationship with Robert started over fourteen years ago with From Dusk Till Dawn, and since then we’ve worked on a dozen films together.  Robert has been an integral part of Dimension’s growth and success and I’m looking forward to being back in business with him on Nerveracker.  With movies like Desperado, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Spy Kids, and Sin City, Robert’s vision is always one step ahead and I think that is what  Nerveracker will be.”
 
“This is one of those projects that we dreamed about making for years, and now the timing is right to finally do it,” stated Robert Rodriguez. “Bob has always been encouraging and shown genuine excitement for my ideas. That gets me pumped to make them realities.”


Bob and Harvey Weinstein have previously released several of Rodriguez’s films through Dimension and Miramax, including Grindhouse, Sin City, the Spy Kids franchise, Four Rooms, From Dusk Till Dawn, The Faculty, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and The Adventures of Shark Boy and Lava Girl.

Creepy New Poster For THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT!

One trailer that caught me completely by surprise was the very impressive preview to THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT, which... looks like a genuinely creepy & scary movie! Starring Virginia Madsen and Kyle Gallner (who's done great appearances in THE SHIELD & SMALLVILLE), the new ghost flick opens in theaters on March 27th. Check out the new theatrical one-sheet poster below, along with full cast credits & the official movie synopsis!



Directed by Peter Cornwell from a script by Adam Simon & Tim Metcalfe, THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT stars Virginia Madsen, Elias Koteas, Martin Donovan & Kyle Gallner.

Synopsis:

Based on a chilling true story, Lionsgate's THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT charts one family's terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to crossover.

Now unspeakable terror awaits, when Jonah, the boy who communicated with the powerful dark forces of the supernatural, returns to unleash a new kind of horror on the innocent and unsuspecting family.

Jesse Dayton To Rock Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Admittedly, I'm a bit late on this one, but a few days back Rob Zombie announced via his My Space blog that Jess Dayton will be in his upcoming sequel H2 (aka HALLOWEEN 2). "Jesse Dayton will appear in H2 as Captain Clegg and the Night Creatures -- a local Haddonfiled shit-kicker group," says Zombie. "Jesse has recorded an entire album of tunes as Captain Clegg and they fucking rock. As you may remember Jesse was the man behind the sound of BANJO AND SULLIVAN from The Devil's Rejects." Check out a quick video clip over at Zombie's blog HERE.

Shooting begins in Georgia at the end of this month with Rob Zombie returning to write and direct. Malcolm McDowell returns as Dr. Sam Loomis and is joined by Brea Grant (HEROES), Bill Moseley, Caroline Williams, Daniel Roebuck, Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Mark Christopher Lawrence & Tyler Mane (reprising his role as Michael Myers). Scout Taylor Compton & Danielle Harris are also expected to return.

More updates when we hear 'em.



Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


February 15, 2009

Loomis Back For HALLOWEEN 2!

After much speculation (including a post on Ain't It Cool last week), Malcolm McDowell is officially back on board to reprise the role of Dr. Sam Loomis for Rob Zombie's H2 (aka HALLOWEEN 2). Zombie made the announcement himself via his My Space blog HERE!

Also of note is the addition of Bill Moseley and Caroline Williams to the cast. Moseley appeared in Zombie's previous films HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES and THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, and also had a bit part in the theatrical cut of HALLOWEEN. He's back here playing another character, but what's cool is this is the first time since THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 that he'll be on screen with the lovely Caroline Williams! "Bill returns as Uncle Seymour Coffins a local Haddonfield horror host and Caroline plays Dr. Maple the head doc at Haddonfield General," says Zombie.

HEROES own Brea Grant will play Laurie Strode's best friend Mya Rockwell. And Daniel Roebuck returns as Lou Martini, owner of the Rabbit In Red bar. Other new cast members include Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Mark Christopher Lawrence & Tyler Mane (reprising his role as Michael Myers). Scout Taylor Compton & Danielle Harris are expected to return.

More updates when we hear 'em.

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


ZONE OF THE DEAD Trailer!

The trailer to the action/thriller/zombie pic ZONE OF THE DEAD has made it's debut on You Tube. The flick stars Ken Foree (DAWN OF THE DEAD) and Kristina Klebe (HALLOWEEN) as Interpol agents Mortimer Reyes and Mina Milius who are supervising a prisoner transport. In route, they encounter an ecological disater which raises the hordes of the dead! Check out the first look at the film via the trailer embedded below!



ZONA MRTVIH (ZONE OF THE DEAD) is the first Serbian zombie movie, directed by Milan Todorović and Milan Konjević.

Check out the latest theatrical poster at our previous news post HERE and the international poster HERE!

The movie stars genre vet Ken Foree (George Romero's DAWN OF THE DEAD) and Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN), as well as Emilio Roso, Miodrag Miki Krstović, Vukota Brajović, Ariadna Cabrol, Steve Agnew, Iskra Brajović, Marko Janjić, Nenad Ćirić, Bojan Dimitrijević, Živko Grubor, Eugeni Roig, Maria Kawecka.

February 12, 2009

Director Found For The New A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!

The word is out! And Freddy Krueger is coming back! The Hollywood Reporter's Risky Business blog has broken the scoop that Samuel Bayer has been brought on board to direct the upcoming relaunch of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET for Platinum Dunes. (Bayer directed one of my all-time favorite music videos for Nirvana with "Smells Like Teen Spirit". He's also directed videos for David Bowie, Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, The Offspring, Metallica and more. Look at his videos for "The Heart's Filthy Lesson" by David Bowie & it's obvious he can handle this reboot's "nightmare-esque" sequences.)

Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay will produce the redux, which we imagine won't be far off from this weekend's FRIDAY THE 13TH. Bayer will direct from a script written by Wesley Strick (CAPE FEAR, ARACHNOPHOBIA).

The article continues, "Unlike other reboots of classic horror franchises, which synthesize plotlines from several films, this one, insiders said, will feature a strong element of the first picture, in which Krueger famously began haunting teenagers' dreams, attacking them violently in their subconscious in ways that resulted in their real-life deaths."

Shooting is expected to begin this April. Click HERE for the full article. More, including casting as soon as we hear it!


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DIMENSION FILMS DEVELOPS AN UNTITLED TEEN SOCIAL NETWORKING THRILLER!

DIMENSION FILMS DEVELOPS AN UNTITLED TEEN SOCIAL NETWORKING THRILLER

T.S. Faull to Write the Screenplay

NEW YORK, NY (February 11, 2009) - Dimension Films is developing an untitled thriller based on an original idea from actress Sara Rue (“Less Than Perfect”) and producing partner Robert Green (“Spaced”). Rue and Green will produce and T.S. Faull (“Butterfly: A Grimm Love Story”) will write the script. The announcement was made today by Bob Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Company (TWC).

While the specifics of the storyline are being kept under close wraps, the story is a high school thriller in the vein of Ten Little Indians that involves a teen social networking site.

“Online social networking is a widespread phenomenon that interests me greatly,” said Weinstein. “Combining it with a suspense thriller is a new and fresh way to explore this new trend.”

“Sara and I are elated to be launching our new company with this project,”’ said Green. “We are even more thrilled to be working with a company that understands the teen horror/thriller genre better than any other. Their passion and track record made getting into business with them a no brainer.”

"Social networking is alluring but one always takes a risk when engaging on these sites," said Faull. "Online identities can be deceptive and the script will center on a social networking situation with truly dangerous consequences. I look forward to working with Dimension and the producers on bringing this story and its teen characters to life on the big screen."

Rue is represented by APA, manager Alan David and attorneys Nelson Davis LLP. Green is represented by Rosen Feig Golland & Lunn LLP. T.S. Faull is represented by Adam Goldworm of Industry Entertainment and attorney Harris Hartmen of Sloan, Offer, Weber and Dern LLP. Goldworm will also c0-produce.

About The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films
The Weinstein Company (TWC) was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corporation in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under the TWC banner.

Upcoming films to be released in 2009 by The Weinstein Company and Dimension Films include: Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” starring Brad Pitt, Mike Meyers, and Diane Kruger; “All Good Things” starring Ryan Gosling, Kirsten Dunst and Frank Langella; "H2," the sequel to Rob Zombie's 2007 reinvention of the horror classic "Halloween"; the highly anticipated musical “Nine,” directed by Rob Marshall, featuring an all-star cast including Daniel Day Lewis, Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson, Marion Cotillard, Sophia Loren, Judi Dench, and Stacy “Fergie” Ferguson.


Alex Winter Opens THE GATE?!

Several months ago, Randall Cook let the word out that he was no longer attached to the proposed 3D remake of THE GATE. The project was thought to be dead... that is until today's post on Production Weekly.com! The publication says that Alex Winter is attached to direct. While most genre fans may recognize Winter in front of the camera in such films as THE LOST BOYS and BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE, Winter made the segue way into directing starting with his debut FREAKED and following it up with the highly underrated FEVER (starring Henry Thomas). Most recently, he's been directing episodes of the Cartoon Network's Ben 10.

The original THE GATE was directed by Tibor Takacs from a script by Michael Nankin and starred Stephen Dorff, Louis Tripp, Christa Denton and Carl Kraines.

Check out our vintage FRIGHT exclusive interview with the writer/director of the original THE GATE (and it's sequel) TIBOR TAKAS! (Click the frame to read it!)


THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT Theatrical Poster!

Shock Till You Drop got the exclusive first look at the official theatrical one-sheet poster for THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, which hits theaters on March 13th. You can check it out HERE or by clicking the teaser logo below!



Check out the trailer for the update at our previous news post HERE! And check out pictures and official website details HERE!


Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the remake was directed by Dennis Iliadis (HARDCORE) from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN), Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton (AQUAMARINE), Martha MacIsaac (SUPERBAD), Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn (DEXTER) and Monica Potter (SAW).

Details on the new Collector's Edition DVD of the original LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT which streets on February 24th can be found HERE and HERE! You can also read an early review of the new remake at Horror-Movie-A-Day.

Official Teaser Poster For ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN 2; More Casting!

The website for Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 (aka H2) has debuted the "official" teaser poster for the upcoming sequel, due in theaters August 28th. The image is a slightly tweaked version of what Zombie unveiled when his involvement was first announced. Check it out below or at the official website: http://www.halloween2-movie.com.



Meanwhile, in additional casting news, HEROES own cutie Brea Grant will play Laurie Strode's best friend Mya Rockwell. And Daniel Roebuck returns as Lou Martini, owner of the Rabbit In Red bar. They join previously announced cast members Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman, Bill Fagerbakke, Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Mark Christopher Lawrence & Tyler Mane (reprising his role as Michael Myers). Scout Taylor Compton, Danielle Harris & Malcolm McDowell are all expected to return.

Dread Central reports that Daeg Faerch will be reprising his role as young Michael Myers. (Although in our interview with Rob, he said there'd be no flashbacks in the movie.) Check Dread's post HERE!

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!



February 09, 2009

FRIDAY THE 13TH Longer Alternate Cut For DVD?!

FRIDAY THE 13TH producer Brad Fuller checked in over on the Platinum Dunes blog on Bloody-Disgusting and gave some updates on FRIDAY, post their successful New York City Comic Con appearance.

Fuller writes, "We are finishing up on the Unrated DVD this week. That DVD will rock! We have a different cut of movie, that not only has more violence and sex, but it has an additional storyline that is totally different from the movie you will see in theaters. Its not like we just cut a few things differently, the DVD version will feel like a different movie. For those of you who love the theatrical cut, that will also be on the DVD also."

Read the entire blog post on B-D's site right HERE!

Check out our full report from the HIS NAME WAS JASON in-store signing right HERE!

Don't forget to read our interview with the new Jason Voorhees himself, DEREK MEARS!





The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

Send JASON After A Friend! FRIDAY THE 13TH Goes Viral!

You can now head over to http://www.jasonkills.com/us to send a video message of Jason Voorhees to one of your friends! Essentially, Jason does what he does best and the video ends with a warning that you're next! Customize it to freak out a friend!

Check it out at: http://www.jasonkills.com/us



Don't forget to read our interview with the new Jason Voorhees himself, DEREK MEARS!





The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

AMERICA'S BAD KIDS Talks Bale Blow Up With McG!

This is too fun not to share. Our FRIGHT buddy, occasional contributor and resident "bad kid" John Torrani was at this past weekend's New York City Comic Con and he asked TERMINATOR: SALVATION director McG about the now infamous Christian Bale blow-up "incident". You can check out a snippet embedded below, and the full exchange over at www.americasbadkids.com.



While you're at it, check out the awesome dance remix of the Bale Blow Up below. It's catchy as hell. (And is currently residing on my My Space page!)


February 07, 2009

Latest Casting On ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie revealed several more additions to the cast of HALLOWEEN 2 (aka H2), which begins shooting later this month. Dayton Callie, Richard Brake, Matt Bush, Howard Hesseman and Bill Fagerbakke join previously announced cast members Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Mark Christopher Lawrence & Tyler Mane (reprising his role as Michael Myers). Scout Taylor Compton, Danielle Harris & Malcolm McDowell are all expected to return.

Here's what Zombie had to say about each of his latest cast additions via his My Space blog:

"Dayton (DEADWOOD) Callie has joined the cast of Halloween 2 as Coroner Alan Hooks." "Richard Brake has joined the cast of H2 as Gary Scott, a corpse fucking obsessed coroner's assistant." "Matt Bush the son on the hilarious AT&T roll over minutes commercials has joined the cast of H2." "The great HOWARD HESSEMAN aka Dr. Johnny Fever has joined the cast of H2 as Uncle Meat owner of Uncle Meat's Java Hole." "Bill Fagerbakke has joined the cast of H2 as Sheriff Brackett's right hand man DEPUTY WEBB. Here he is as Spongebob's right hand man Patrick."

Visit Rob Zombie's My Space at: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ROBZOMBIE

Check out his first extensive interview on HALLOWEEN 2, exclusively here on ICONS by clicking either image below:





And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making the first HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!



February 05, 2009

3 More New TV Spots For FRIDAY THE 13TH!

With only a week to go before the return of Jason Voorhees to the big screen, TheMovieBox.net posted 3 more new TV spots! We'll link you to spots 8 thru 10, along with all the previous ones.

TV SPOT #8 HERE!

TV SPOT #9 HERE!

TV SPOT #10 HERE!

Previous TV SPOTS!

TV SPOT #1 HERE!

TV SPOT #2 HERE!

TV SPOT #3 HERE!

TV SPOT #4 HERE!

TV SPOT #5 HERE!

TV SPOT #6 HERE!

TV SPOT #7 HERE!

Other FRIDAY THE 13TH goodies!

2 new theatrical posters, right HERE!

The early word on the sequel to FRIDAY THE 13TH HERE!

Watch the FRIDAY THE 13TH trailer right HERE!

Have a look at the FRIDAY THE 13TH theatrical trailer HERE!

Watch the FRIDAY THE 13TH teaser trailer HERE!

Don't forget to read our interview with the new Jason Voorhees himself, DEREK MEARS!





The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

New International Poster For ZONE OF THE DEAD!

Definitely a step up from the previous teaser poster, a brand new international poster for ZONE OF THE DEAD has debuted over on the films Facebook group. The new zombie flick pits genre vets Ken Foree and Kristina Klebe against some of the recently deceased! The Facebook page states that Epic Picture Group will serve as the exclusive international sales agent. We'll keep you posted on a US distributor when we hear news. Check out the new poster below, along with a few pics from our previous news post HERE!


You can also check out a brand new interview with Kristina Klebe from earlier this week on Dr. Blogstein's Radio Happy Hour right HERE!

ZONA MRTVIH (ZONE OF THE DEAD) is the first Serbian zombie movie, directed by Milan Todorović and Milan Konjević.

The movie stars genre vet Ken Foree (George Romero's DAWN OF THE DEAD) and Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN), as well as Emilio Roso, Miodrag Miki Krstović, Vukota Brajović, Ariadna Cabrol, Steve Agnew, Iskra Brajović, Marko Janjić, Nenad Ćirić, Bojan Dimitrijević, Živko Grubor, Eugeni Roig, Maria Kawecka.


January 30, 2009

FRIDAY THE 13TH TV Spot Round Up!

With the new FRIDAY THE 13TH about 2 weeks away from release, the TV spots are coming fast and furiously! TheMovieBox.net has a slew of them uploaded to You Tube. (Sorry, they're not embeddable) However, we'll link you to each one so you can get a taste of Jason Voorhees return!

TV SPOT #1 HERE!

TV SPOT #2 HERE!

TV SPOT #3 HERE!

TV SPOT #4 HERE!

TV SPOT #5 HERE!

TV SPOT #6 HERE!

TV SPOT #7 HERE!

Other FRIDAY THE 13TH goodies!

2 new theatrical posters, right HERE!

The early word on the sequel to FRIDAY THE 13TH HERE!

Watch the FRIDAY THE 13TH trailer right HERE!

Have a look at the FRIDAY THE 13TH theatrical trailer HERE!

Watch the FRIDAY THE 13TH teaser trailer HERE!

Don't forget to read our interview with the new Jason Voorhees himself, DEREK MEARS!





The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

Watch 6 Minutes Of THE UNINVITED!

Yahoo Movies has posted an extended 6 minute clip from THE UNINVITED, which opens in theaters today! Check out the clip right HERE!

An American remake of A TALE OF TWO SISTERS (from the producers of THE RING and DISTURBIA), THE UNINVITED (adapted from Kim Jee-Woon's 2003 Korean by screenwriter Craig Rosenberg) was directed by Thomas Guard & Charles Guard and stars Elizabeth Banks (ZAC AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO, SPIDER-MAN), David Strathairn, (the super cute as a button) Arielle Kebbel (THE GRUDGE 2, RED MIST) & Emily Browning (DARKNESS FALLS, GHOST SHIP).

You can check out several images HERE. You can also check out the trailer at our previous news post HERE! And the poster HERE! Check out the official website at www.uninvitedmovie.com for videos, galleries, cast & crew information & downloads.


January 26, 2009

GRACE: COMPLETE SUNDANCE REPORT! FULL Q & A TRANSCRIPTS!

Our staffer Adam Barnick is back from Sundance and has written up a report on the GRACE screenings from the event! GRACE (written & directed by Paul Solet) is a film that we've been covering since it's inception. And with the film stirring up quite a buzz at the Sundance Film Festival, we're proud to present an exclusive report with pictures and the full transcripts to BOTH Q & A sessions that took place after each screening with Solet, producer Adam Green, stars Jordan Ladd, Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Stephen Park, DP Zoran Popovic and composer Austin Wintory. Click the image below or HERE for the complete coverage!



Check out the SUNDANCE teaser trailer to GRACE at our previous news post HERE!

You can check out an ICONS exclusive chat with Paul Solet about the making of GRACE HERE or by clicking the image below:



Watch the original GRACE short film with Liza Wiel and Brian Austin Green (as well as a behind the scenes making-of video) at our previous news post HERE! See Adam Green's ICONS exclusive message from the set of GRACE right HERE!

Click the frame to read our vintage FRIGHT exclusive interview with PAUL SOLET!

 

GRACE stars Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde and was produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope.

MUTANT CHRONICLES Red-Band Trailer!

MUTANT CHRONICLES will premiere on VOD on Friday, March 27th, 2009, followed by a theatrical release in select cities on Friday, April 24th. Mutant Chronicles is set in the year 2707, on an unrecognizable Earth where a war is raging between four giant corporations who control the planet as they battle over the planet's dwindling resources. This war is soon rendered irrelevant when an errant bomb shatters an ancient buried seal, releasing a horrific mutant army from its prison deep within the earth. As the mutant scourge threatens human extinction, a squad of ragged soldiers, led by Mitch Hunter (Thomas Jane), descends into the earth in a last ditch effort to destroy the mutants and save mankind.

Watch the red-band trailer exclusively at IGN at: http://media.movies.ign.com/media/783/783116/vids_1.html or embedded right down below!



The sci-fi action epic was directed by Simon Hunter (LIGHTHOUSE) from a script by Phillip Eisner (EVENT HORIZON) and stars Thomas Jane (THE MIST), Ron Perlman (HELLBOY, THE LAST WINTER) and John Malkovich. Official website: http://www.mutantchroniclesthemovie.com

January 24, 2009

ZONE OF THE DEAD Teaser Poster, New Images!

The Serbian Teaser Poster for ZONE OF THE DEAD (Zona mrtvih) has debuted over on the films Facebook group. The new movie pits genre vets Ken Foree and Kristina Klebe against some of the  undead! Check out the poster, along with a few new pics below:






ZONA MRTVIH (ZONE OF THE DEAD) is the first Serbian zombie movie, directed by Milan Todorović and Milan Konjević.

The movie stars genre vet Ken Foree (George Romero's DAWN OF THE DEAD) and lovely Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN), as well as Emilio Roso, Miodrag Miki Krstović, Vukota Brajović, Ariadna Cabrol, Steve Agnew, Iskra Brajović, Marko Janjić, Nenad Ćirić, Bojan Dimitrijević, Živko Grubor, Eugeni Roig, Maria Kawecka. We'll keep you posted on a release date as soon as we hear it.

January 22, 2009

ICONS EXCLUSIVE: Tim Sullivan Interviews ROB ZOMBIE About HALLOWEEN 2! SHOCK N ROLL ISSUE 7!

ICONS exclusive! SHOCK N ROLL ISSUE 7: ZOMBIE 2 HALLOWEEN 2! Our staffer Tim Sullivan got the chance to chat with Rob Zombie and uncover what the filmmaker has got in store with his recently announced HALLOWEEN sequel, H2. No, it's not a remake of the original sequel set in a hospital, but a completely original beast of it's own.

Of note is how Zombie plans on approaching the character of Laurie Strode. (The first film focused on Michael, whereas HALLOWEEN 2 will be about Laurie.) He also addresses what would happen to the Loomis character should Malcolm McDowell's schedule conflict with the upcoming shoot. He gives a quick update on his latest record. (Tyler Bates orchestrated one track!) And talks about the influence of the recently departed Forrest Ackerman. Click the frame and image below for the full details on ALL of thew above! As an added bonus, Tim let us include reprints of his interviews with Sheri Moon Zombie & Rob Zombie from THE DEVIL'S REJECTS release!





Tim's interview intro:

With MY BLOODY VALENTINE kicking ass at the box office and anticipation high for FRIDAY THE 13TH, remakes of 80’s splatter classics (and not so classics) continue; like it or not. As someone who has remade an exploitation favorite, (TWO THOUSAND MANIACS!), it’s hard for me to throw rocks while living in a glass house. For the most part, I wish Hollywood would be a bit more original and allow filmmakers to come up with something new. But if remakes are to continue, then I guess those opposed should hate the game, not the player.

So when a remake (or sequel to a remake) is announced, then we should be grateful that someone like Rob Zombie is behind the lens, and not some TV commercial director hired by a producer who gives more about the “buck” than the project. I have a lot of love for Rob Zombie. Besides the fact that I consider him among one of my best friends in this industry, I think he is one of the greatest American filmmakers alive today- a modern Scorsese. Every time I talk to Rob I wish I had a tape recorder present. The conversations are always that good. Rob is thoughtful. Passionate. Often pissed off. And always REAL. Which could also describe both his music and his films. At first, I’ll admit, I was a bit skeptical when I heard about his pending HALLOWEEN sequel. Like most of Rob’s projects at the outset. But in the end, Rob always makes a true believer out of me.

Click HERE to read the rest!!!

Is Dakota Fanning Joining The TWILIGHT Sequel 'NEW MOON'?!

E! OnLine is reporting that an offer has gone our to actress Dakota Fanning for the role of "Jane" in the upcoming TWILIGHT sequel 'NEW MOON'.

The article says, “There were no auditions,” a source reveals. “They just offered it to her outright, and now they’re in negotiations. They’ve been going back and forth.” Jane is a member of Italy’s Volturi, the most deadly group of bloodsucking killers in author Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling series. In the casting notice we got our hands on earlier this month, Jane is described as a petite blonde with a “Botticelli angel-like face…[and] crimson irises.” While fellow Volturi guards Demetri & Felix “are three times the size of her, they are terrified of her,” the casting notice reads. Director Chris Weitz is expected to start shooting NEW MOON in March in the U.S. and Italy. If all goes as planned, the movie will hit theaters on Nov. 20.



Check out our post regarding the TWILIGHT DVD HERE!

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.

New Image From FINAL DESTINATION 4!

Another new image has surfaced on-line from the upcoming FINAL DESTINATION 4 (now going by the title of FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D) over on the studio daily website. (And it doesn't look good for this fellow down below!) The article features an interview with DP Glen MacPherson who talks about shooting the movie in 3D. You can check out the 2 previously released images at our news post HERE!



FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D hits theaters on August 21st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. You can check out a behind-the-scenes video at our previous news post HERE!

2 New FRIDAY THE 13TH Posters!

IMP Awards posted the 2 latest theatrical one-sheet posters for Platinum Dunes upcoming FRIDAY THE 13TH relaunch, due in theaters Friday February 13th! Check 'em both out below!



Don't forget to read our interview with the new Jason Voorhees himself, DEREK MEARS!





The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

January 19, 2009

REPO Madness: A Night At The GENETIC OPERA

Spooky DanOrdinarily this Icons of Fright staffer doesn't like the cold, traffic, or New Jersey. When this cheimaphobic writer with a small bladder and an aversion to hair gel was asked to brave all three to attend the Repo Road Tour I was less than enthused. Can a hypothermic cynic warm up REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA, a gore-laden goth rock musical from the director of SAW II, III & IV starring Paris Hilton? Well, when the evening turns out to be an energetic and campy celebration, with 500 plus obsessed and cheering fans in attendance, the answer is a surprising yes.

Repo DancerThe show at the Williams Art Center in Rutherford, NJ kicked off with an introduction by Bloody-Disgusting's Spooky Dan, who has been a tireless advocate of the movie since it's first run in L.A. this past fall. Spooky D got the crowd warmed up by bringing out a sassy little dancer for a burlesque number set to one of the songs from the flick. Immediately following was his own short film REPO: THE PUPPET OPERA. That's exactly what it sounds like, readers. Certainly helping to solidify REPO's reputation as a soon-to-be cult classic were the number of fans dressed up, in character, for the occasion. A costume contest was held with the contestants taking up the entire stage.

Right before the film started director Darren Lynn Bousman, writer/star Terrance Zdunich, and star Alexa Vega took to the stage for a brief introduction. They thanked their fans for braving the below freezing temperatures and for their support of the picture. Actress Alexa Vega, previously of the SPY KIDS franchise, seemed especially excited to be a part of this tour and film. The crew received several gifts from the crowd. Bousman gave a special call out to a family (Mom, Dad, kids and all) that had previously attended several dates on the tour. 

Spooky DanThe movie started and the crowd went crazy with fans dancing along to the numbers, callbacks shouted at the screen, and everything else you'd expect from an audience celebrating one of the favorite movies. You may have already read reviews that we've run here on IOF, but I'd like to add that the film is something special. I had doubts that I'd enjoy the movie,Costume Contest and had become especially cautious considering the cult-film status seemingly forced upon it. Initially skeptical that this supposed following was more marketing ploy than having developed organically. However, the fervor of the crowd, and the number of fans that showed up, proved otherwise. As for the movie, I enjoyed it, and there's even a few numbers I still haven't gotten out of my head. I'll certainly be among the fans picking it up on DVD. It's not perfect, and it's obviously ambitious beyond it's budget, but it's to be admired. Certainly you've not seen anything quite like it.

 

After the film Bousman, Zundich and Vega once again took to the stage to take questions from the crowd. A few interesting facts were revealed. For example, when the budget was cut from $25 million to just $8 million the director had to think fast on ways to get his sets built. While working on SAW IV, Bousman asked for a mausoleum and graveyard set to be built for new scenes for Jigsaw, which, of course, never made into that movie. These sets were later “recycled” (wink, wink) by Bousman for REPO. Nice move!

Finally the evening wrapped up with the stars signing autographs for every single REPO fan that had showed up. With the soundtrack playing in the background during the signing some fans even took to the stage to sing along with the favorite songs.

Darren Lynn Bousman, Terrance Zdunich, Alexa VegaRather than lamenting it's limited release it's great to see fans and the creative team behind the movie doing it the old way by taking their movie from city to city. Look, here's a movie that had it's chance at a wide-release cut way, way short, but this was never a film that was made for the multiplex. And it wasn't made for the art-house either. If there is anyway you experience REPO: THE GENETIC OPERA, hopefully you get the chance to see it with a crowd attending the Road Tour. Several dates still remain, with the tour wrapping up in LA.

-Mike Cucinotta

Fans at the Road Show

Remaining REPO ROAD TOUR Dates:

January 20th – St. Louis, Missouri

Landmark Tivoli Theater

January 21st – Denver, Colorado

Landmark Mayan Theater

January 22nd – Jackson, Michigan

The Michigan Theater

January 23rd - Phoenix, Arizona

Chandler Cinemas

January 24th - Los Angeles, California

Laemmle's Royal Theater

Buy tickets at the OFFICIAL SITE


January 17, 2009

"Sundance" Teaser Trailer For Paul Solet's GRACE!

Anchor Bay Entertainment/Starz has provided ICONS OF FRIGHT with the "Sundance" teaser trailer for GRACE, written & directed by Paul Solet. You can check it out embedded below or in high quality over at our You Tube page: www.youtube.com/iconsoffright



Check out the new teaser poster for GRACE at our previous news post HERE!

You can check out an ICONS exclusive chat with Paul Solet about the making of GRACE HERE or by clicking the image below:



Watch the original GRACE short film with Liza Wiel and Brian Austin Green (as well as a behind the scenes making-of video) at our previous news post HERE! See Adam Green's ICONS exclusive message from the set of GRACE right HERE!

Click the frame to read our vintage FRIGHT exclusive interview with PAUL SOLET!

 

GRACE stars Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde and was produced by Adam Green (HATCHET, SPIRAL) & Cory Neal from Ariescope.

FRIDAY THE 13TH Website Relaunches!

The official website for Platinum Dunes FRIDAY THE 13TH has gotten a major upgrade. (And it's pretty awesome!) Head on over to www.fridaythe13thmovie.com. You can check out the latest trailer, a slew of photos, tons of downloads such as wallpapers and buddy icons and more!


The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

Check out 3 new images HERE!

Check out the latest FRIDAY THE 13TH TV Spot HERE!

Check out another new image from FRIDAY THE 13TH right HERE!

The early word on the sequel to FRIDAY THE 13TH HERE!

Watch the FRIDAY THE 13TH trailer right HERE!

Have a look at the FRIDAY THE 13TH theatrical trailer HERE!

Watch the FRIDAY THE 13TH teaser trailer HERE!

Update On Dee Snider's STRANGELAND Sequel?

It's been over 10 years since a sequel to Dee Snider's STRANGELAND was green-lit. The singer/talk show host for FANGO RADIO recently explained some of the legalities in an interview with Bullz-Eye.com. "Well, right after the first one came out, anyway. But we started working on the script, we started looking for directors, and then the company that did it – The Shooting Gallery – they were indicted by the federal government for an Enron-like situation. Their CFO was arrested. All properties were seized, and I spent seven years in the courts, just getting my creative properties, because the government just takes everything, and they dissolve everything."

He continues, "After that, I had a deal for an extended DVD release of the first "Strangeland" with Lionsgate, and then the frigging director who fucked it up the first time (John Pieplow) wielded his Director's Guild right to first re-edit. We wanted to do an extended DVD and call it the Dee-rector's cut, but I won't let the guy near it, and it scared off Lionsgate, because they don't wanna get fucking involved with the Director's Guild. So I'm right at this point right now where I'm, like, y'know what? (Sighs) Maybe I should just let it go. I'll put a sign on my website that says, "Y'got $10 million? Give me a call. I've got the script ready to go, Robert Englund's attached, I'm attached. If somebody's serious and wants to make it, call me. But don't call me 'til you're ready to hand the check over."

Despite these comments though, NME just posted a new article saying that the sequel STRANGELAND: DISCIPLE will shoot this year. The website reports, "‘Strangeland: Disciple’ comes 11 years after the original, and continues the story of a schizophrenic sexual sadist who lures victims via the Internet. ‘Strangeland: Disciple’ will come complete with an NC-17 rating right off the bat, and Snider promises it will be “ultra-intense”. The movie will be set in the "underworld of body modification fetishists, amid the secret sado-masochistic freak societies of perverted pleasures that lurk just underneath the veneer of respectable society.""


THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT In Theaters March 13th!

I actually read this news first on Wes Craven's Twitter account (?!) but he announced (as did Rogue Pictures later on) that THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake will hit theaters on Friday, March 13th, 2009. (Wow, we've got 2 Friday the 13th dates coming in a row?!) Check out the trailer for the update at our previous news post HERE! And check out pictures and official website details HERE!


Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the remake was directed by Dennis Iliadis (HARDCORE) from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN), Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton (AQUAMARINE), Martha MacIsaac (SUPERBAD), Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn (DEXTER) and Monica Potter (SAW).

Details on the new Collector's Edition DVD of the original LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT which streets on February 24th can be found HERE and HERE! You can also read an early review of the new remake at Horror-Movie-A-Day.

Chris Hardwick, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Join ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN 2 Cast!

Casting news on the new HALLOWEEN movie continues via Rob Zombie's My Space blog. The writer/director reveals that Chris Hardwick & Mark Christopher Lawrence have joined the cast of HALLOWEEN 2 (or Rob Zombie's H2).

Chris Hardwick appeared in Zombie' directorial debut HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES. Says Zombie, "Well, he didn't do so well against Dr. Satan, but maybe he'll have better luck with Michael Myers. My good buddy Chris Hardwick is returning to the fold as DAVID NEWMAN host a of a local radio talk show called THE DAILY READER."



On Mark Christopher Lawrence, "Well, again another cast member who got cut out the first time is back MARK CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE is back as Deputy KIng a member of the Haddonfield police force."



These 2 join recently announced cast members Ezra Buzzington, Jeff Daniel Phillips and Tyler Mane returning as Michael Myers. (No word yet on Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell or Danielle Harris reprising their roles, but they're all expected to return.) Tyler Bates resumes scoring duties. The follow up picks up immediately where the first HALLOWEEN left off.  Shooting begins in February 23rd in Atlanta, Georgia with a August 28th, 2009 release date locked.

Visit Rob Zombie's My Space at: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ROBZOMBIE

And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


January 15, 2009

ICONS EXCLUSIVE: FREE DOWNLOAD - HALLOWEEN: THE SHAPE OF HORROR CD EP!

Back on October 30th & 31st of 2006, John Carpenter's original horror classic HALLOWEEN played in select theaters across the country. Fans that caught those screenings were treated to a short featurette titled HALLOWEEN: THE SHAPE OF HORROR, which featured new interviews with HALLOWEEN alumni Nancy Loomis, PJ Soles and Charles Cyphers, as well as Rob Zombie talking for the first time since he was announced as director about what he was planning to do with his remake of HALLOWEEN. Those 2 nights were the only time fans were able to see this exclusive featurette.

Enter ICONS own Robg. I was asked to come up with a few pieces of HALLOWEEN inspired music by the projects writer/director/producer Anthony Masi. Considering Rob Zombie's music had a bit of an "industrial" flavor to it, I opted to play around with some of the classic Carpenter themes and inject  that style of music into them. Along the way, I came up with 2 completely original pieces of music as well that were just inspired by the whole process. When I was done, I had a neat little 6 song EP of HALLOWEEN inspired music that I submitted for consideration.  Only a few seconds of one of the pieces made it into the final featurette and the remainder of the EP has remained unheard since.

Until now!

Just for fun, I wanted to offer the 6 song HALLOWEEN: THE SHAPE OF HORROR CD EP to fellow fans.

Click the following link to download a zip file of the MP3's:

http://www.iconsoffright.com/HALLOWEEN_MP3.zip

Note: This is not in any way, shape or form affiliated with the current or previous series of HALLOWEEN movies. This was simply musical experiementation inspired by the original movies and the prospect of Rob Zombie launching a new series. Hope you enjoy the EP!


DONKEY PUNCH Green-Band Trailer & Clip!

Yahoo is now hosting the new green-band trailer for DONKEY PUNCH which you can check out HERE! Those wonderful fiends from Dread Central are also hosting an exclusive non-work safe clip over of their site right HERE! And you can watch the "unrated" red-band trailer at our previous news post HERE!

After meeting at a nightclub in a Mediterranean resort, seven young adults decide to continue partying aboard a luxury yacht in the middle of the ocean. But when one of them dies in a freak accident the others argue about what to do, leading to a ruthless fight for survival.

DONKEY PUNCH is the fourth film in Magnet’s “Six Shooter Film Series,” a series of six films highlighting the vanguard of genre cinema from around the globe. This series includes the following films: LET THE RIGHT ONE IN ( Sweden ), SPECIAL (US), Nacho Vigalondo’s TIMECRIMES ( Spain ), Olly Blackburn’s DONKEY PUNCH (UK), EDEN LOG (France) and BIG MAN JAPAN ( Japan ).


DONKEY PUNCH will have a limited theatrical run starting January 23rd, 2009, followed by a DVD release. Directed by Oliver Blackburn from a script he co-wrote with David Bloom, DONKEY PUNCH stars Jaime Winstone, Julian Morris, Tom Burke, Nichola Burley, Jay Taylor and Robert Boulter.

January 14, 2009

3 More New Images From FRIDAY THE 13TH!

3 more new images from the upcoming Platinum Dunes take on FRIDAY THE 13TH have surfaced on-line over at DVD-forum.at. With the Friday, February 13th release date coming fast, expect plenty more FRIDAY THE 13TH updates shortly!




The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

Check out the latest FRIDAY THE 13TH TV Spot HERE!

Check out another new image from FRIDAY THE 13TH right HERE!

The early word on the sequel to FRIDAY THE 13TH HERE!

Watch the FRIDAY THE 13TH trailer right HERE!

Have a look at the FRIDAY THE 13TH theatrical trailer HERE!

Watch the FRIDAY THE 13TH teaser trailer HERE!

First Look At The GRACE Theatrical Poster!

We've been following the progress of filmmaker Paul Solet ever since we interviewed him for his MEANS TO AN END short (which he co-directed with Jake Hamilton) for FANGORIA'S BLOOD DRIVE VOLUME 2! After a long road, his first feature length film GRACE will debut at Sundance this Friday night. Producer Adam Green sent over the theatrical poster for GRACE which you can check out below. (It's beautiful and creepy!)



GRACE stars Jordan Ladd (CABIN FEVER, DEATH PROOF), Gabrielle Rose, Malcolm Stewart, Samantha Ferris, Stephen Park & Serge Houde and was produced by Adam Green & Cory Neal from Ariescope.

You can check out an ICONS exclusive chat with Paul Solet about the making of GRACE HERE or by clicking the image below:



Watch the original GRACE short film with Liza Wiel and Brian Austin Green (as well as a behind the scenes making-of video) at our previous news post HERE! See Adam Green's ICONS exclusive message from the set of GRACE right HERE!

Click the frame to read our vintage FRIGHT exclusive interview with PAUL SOLET!

 

January 12, 2009

Radha Mitchell Gets THE CRAZIES!

Actress Radha Mitchell, who's appeared in such films as PITCH BLACK, SILENT HILL & ROGUE will star opposite Timothy Olyphant in Overture Films remake of THE CRAZIES, based on George A. Romero's original film according to Shock Till You Drop.com. The story revolves around the inhabitants of a small Kansas town who are beset by death and insanity after a plane crash lets loose a secret biological weapon into the water supply. Olyphant is playing the town's sheriff. Scott Kosar and Ray Wright wrote the screenplay. Breck Eisner is directing with a proposed September 25th, 2009 release date set. More when we hear it!

First FRIDAY THE 13TH TV Spot!

The first TV Spot for Platinum Dunes upcoming FRIDAY THE 13TH redux has debuted on-line! You can expect plenty of more Jason Voorhees updates as the February 13th release date gets closer. For now, check out the TV spot below!



Also, local theaters now have FRIDAY THE 13TH standee's where you can stick your head in and take a picture as Jason's next victim! Below is a pic of FRIGHT friend Chris Wilkie with the Jason standee here at a theater in Long Island, NY.


The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

First Casting On ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie revealed the first 2 members of his H2 (aka HALLOWEEN 2) cast via his My Space blog. Ezra Buzzington joins the cast as Ned Atkins. Zombie writes, "Ezra has joined the cast of H2 as Ned Atkins - beer delivery man for The Rabbit In Red Club. Unfortunately Ezra's scene were cut from Halloween, so he had to come back and rock it again."



Also freshly cast in the film is actor Jeff Daniel Phillips. On this choice, Zombie writes, "Jeff Daniel Phillips has joined the cast of H2 as Howard Boggs - the bouncer at The Rabbit in Red club. If you don't recognize the Jeff as his normal self you might know him from his genius Geico TV spots."



Lastly, he confirms that composer Tyler Bates is back for HALLOWEEN 2. "Tyler Bates has returned to begin work on H2. Fresh off his composer duties on DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL and The WATCHMEN. The man himself will begin work immediately on the soundtrack to H2. Expect a bold new direction for the sounds to make you shiver."



The follow up, going under the shooting title of H2 picks up immediately where the first HALLOWEEN left off. At press time, besides the above only Tyler Mane is officially signed on to reprise his role as Michael Myers. (No word on Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell or Danielle Harris yet, but they're all expected to return.) Shooting begins in February 23rd in Atlanta, Georgia with a August 28th, 2009 release date locked.

Visit Rob Zombie's My Space at: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ROBZOMBIE

And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


January 09, 2009

LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT Website Launches!

Hot on the heels of the debut of the trailer to THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake, Rogue Pictures has launched the film's official website at: www.thelasthouseontheleft.com. You'll find the trailer, photos (like the one's below) and the movie's synopsis. The release date has yet to be locked down, but THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT will debut in theaters Spring 2009!

See the trailer right HERE!







Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the remake was directed by Dennis Iliadis (HARDCORE) from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN), Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton (AQUAMARINE), Martha MacIsaac (SUPERBAD), Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn (DEXTER) and Monica Potter (SAW).

Details on the new Collector's Edition DVD of the original LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT which streets on February 24th can be found HERE and HERE! You can also read an early review of the new remake at Horror-Movie-A-Day.

3 Clips From MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Lionsgate has provided ICONS OF FRIGHT with 3 clips from MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D which hits theaters on January 16th! 2 of the 3 clips have previously popped up on-line, but now you can watch them all in one spot below or in high quality on our official You Tube page HERE! (www.youtube.com/IconsOfFright)

Lionsgate
has also announced special early screenings scheduled at 10PM on Thursday January 15th! Look for tickets in your area at MovieTickets or FANDANGO! Watch these clips below!





ATKINS!!!


You can check out 2 trailers and a TV spot on our newly launched You Tube page at: www.youtube.com/IconsOfFright. Also, make sure to check out the revamped official website for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D at: http://www.mybloodyvalentinein3d.com.

MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe, Megan Boone & Tom Atkins. It hits theaters on January 16th, 2009!

Click HERE for more pictures and website info for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for new pictures from MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, including Tom Atkins!

Get a MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D widget right HERE!

Check out the awesome new theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D right HERE!

Click HERE to see the trailer to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE to see the first theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for details on the "uncut" DVD of the original MY BLOODY VALENTINE and HERE for features!

Click HERE for the original teaser poster to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

AFTER DARK HORRORFEST III "8 FILMS TO DIE FOR" Coming To DVD March 31st!

Wow. This year's AFTER DARK HORRORFEST 3 is playing this weekend, and while it hasn't been promoted (at all!), Lionsgate has already got their DVD plays in line. Below you can read the press release for all 8 new titles which will be available individually or in a boxed set on March 31st. Read on for the details!

After Dark Horrorfest 8 Films to Die For
Lionsgate presents the third installment of the After Dark Horrorfest 8 Films to Die For with a new terrifying collection of DVDs from the nationally popular film festival. The DVDs included are The Broken, Slaughter, Perkins 14, The Butterfly Effect: Revelation, From Within, Dying Breed, Voices and the unrated version of Autopsy. These films were released in the top 30 markets in the country on over 100 screens nationwide that ran throughout the week of January 9 - 15, 2009. Each film was created by today's hottest and most groundbreaking filmmakers in horror and is considered to be among the most cutting-edge films to have appeared on the big screen. A true celebration of horror at its most wicked; each film will include bonus materials including "Miss Horrorfest" webisodes that chronicle this year's competition for the chance to become the festival's spokesmodel plus other assorted special features that include "making of" featurettes, webisodes and audio commentaries and is available as single DVDs for $19.98 or all together as a DVD box set for $159.98 on March 31, 2009.

The films include:

THE BROKEN SYNOPSIS:
The life of a successful radiologist spirals out of control when she sees the spitting image of herself driving down a London street. Attempting to discover the identity of her double, she stumbles into a terrifying mystery that involves her family and closest friends, leaving her with no one to trust.

SLAUGHTER SYNOPSIS:
Based on true events.... Looking to escape an abusive relationship, Faith moves in with Lola at her family's farm. Every night the girls go out, the young sexy Lola brings home an older man. When Faith realizes Lola's one night stands are disappearing, she fears Lola's creepy family is killing more than just animals in the slaughter house.

PERKINS 14 SYNOPSIS:
Ten years ago, Officer Dwayne Hooper's son was abducted, the final victim in a string of fourteen local disappearances. Now, Hooper's suspicions have been aroused by a prison inmate who bears striking similarities to the purported kidnapper. Hooper finds evidence in the criminal's apartment and seeks revenge - igniting a wave of carnage that engulfs the town.

THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT: REVELATION SYNOPSIS:
The latest entry in The Butterfly Effect franchise tells the story of Sam who possesses an extraordinary talent: the ability to travel through time. He can use his gift to help police solve cases, but he must never intervene with the past as it could alter the present in horrific ways. When a woman from Sam's past begs him to help her find her sister's killer, Sam breaks his own rule...and all Hell breaks loose.

FROM WITHIN SYNOPSIS:
A rash of suicides has devastated the small community of Grovetown, with fear and panic spreading among local residents. As those around 18 year-old Lindsay continue to die grisly deaths, she begins to distrust everyone...and suspects she will become the next victim.

DYING BREED SYNOPSIS:
On their quest to find a rare tiger, four adventurers in Tasmania enter an isolated township named Sarah, once a hideout for an infamous cannibal called "The Pieman." The four hunters suddenly become the hunted as they discover that the township still upholds its cannibalistic heritage. And need fresh "stock" to breed.

AUTOPSY SYNOPSIS:
A group of recent college grads is taking a final vacation together when an accident leaves them hurt and stranded on a lonely Louisiana road. An ambulance arrives and takes them to mercy hospital, an eerie, half empty place that harbors a chilling secret: a doctor conducting inhuman experiments on its helpless patients.

VOICES SYNOPSIS:
After witnessing the violent murders of two family members, a young woman fears that she may be marked for death. With no one to trust and nowhere to flee, she races against time to uncover a deadly secret, in this heart-stopping thriller based on the best-selling comic book series.

More details on the disc's features and cover art when we get them!

Don't forget to add the official My Space page for AUTOPSY at www.myspace.com/autopsythemovie.

THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT Remake Trailer!

The trailer for THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake is now on-line! You can watch it in high quality on the Apple website right HERE! Or just watch it embedded below! Be sure to check out some images from our previous news post HERE!



Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the remake was directed by Dennis Iliadis (HARDCORE) from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN), Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton (AQUAMARINE), Martha MacIsaac (SUPERBAD), Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn (DEXTER) and Monica Potter (SAW).

Details on the new Collector's Edition DVD of the original LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT which streets on February 24th can be found HERE and HERE! You can also read an early review of the new remake at Horror-Movie-A-Day.

January 08, 2009

Taylor Lautner To Reprise His Role As Jacob In TWLIGHT Sequel "NEW MOON"!

It's official. Here's the press release as posted by Ain't It Cool News:

TAYLOR LAUTNER TO REPRISE HIS ROLE AS JACOB IN NEW MOON

Los Angeles, CA January 7, 2009 – Summit Entertainment and director Chris Weitz are pleased to confirm that Taylor Lautner will reprise his role as Jacob Black in the TWILIGHT franchise’s next film installment NEW MOON.

“I'm very happy that Taylor will be playing Jacob Black in NEW MOON and that he's doing so with the enthusiastic support of Summit, the producers and Stephenie Meyer,” said Weitz. “The characters in Stephenie's books go through extraordinary changes of circumstance and also appearance; so it is not surprising that there has been speculation about whether the same actor would portray a character who changes in so many surprising ways throughout the series. But it was my first instinct that Taylor was, is, and should be Jacob, and that the books would be best served by the actor who is emotionally right for the part.”

“My experience on TWILIGHT was wonderful and I am looking forward to continuing on with the team for NEW MOON,” said Lautner. “I have been working hard preparing for the physicality that this role will require and can’t wait to get started with the filming of NEW MOON.”

In NEW MOON, which will be released domestically November 20, 2009, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) is devastated by the abrupt departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) but her spirit is rekindled by her growing friendship with the irresistible Jacob Black. Suddenly she finds herself drawn into the world of the werewolves, ancestral enemies of the vampires, and finds her loyalties tested. Production on NEW MOON is scheduled to begin in the coming months and the studio is planning to release the film on November 20, 2009.

The action-packed, modern day vampire love story and blockbuster success of the first film in the series entitled TWILIGHT was released in theatres on November 21st grossing $69.6 million domestically during its first weekend. To date the film has grossed over $177 million domestically.

Lautner had the role of Jacob in TWILIGHT and also has been seen in CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2 and THE ADVENTURES OF SHARKBOY AND LAVAGIRL 3-D.

Lautner is represented by WMA.

About Summit Entertainment LLC
Summit Entertainment is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. The studio handles all aspects of marketing and distribution for both its own internally developed motion pictures as well as acquired pictures. Summit Entertainment, LLC also represents international sales for both its own slate and third party product. Summit Entertainment, LLC plans to release 10 to 12 films annually.



Check out our post from earlier today regarding the TWILIGHT DVD HERE!

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. Chris Weitz will direct the sequel NEW MOON.

January 07, 2009

Magnet Takes US Rights to MUTANT CHRONICLES!

Magnet (the genre division of Magnolia Pictures) sent over the press release for MUTANT CHRONICLES, a film they just secured US distribution for which will debut Friday March 27th on VOD (video on demand) followed by a limited theatrical run starting Friday, April 24th. The sci-fi action epic was directed by Simon Hunter (LIGHTHOUSE) from a script by Phillip Eisner (EVENT HORIZON) and stars Thomas Jane (THE MIST), Ron Perlman (HELLBOY, THE LAST WINTER) and John Malkovich. Check out the full press release after the image!



NEW YORK - January 6, 2009 - The Wagner/Cuban Companies' Magnet Releasing (www.magnetreleasing.com) announced today that it has acquired US rights to the sci-fi/action epic, MUTANT CHRONICLES. With an impressive ensemble cast, including Thomas Jane (THE MIST), Ron Perlman (HELLBOY), Devon Aoki (SIN CITY) and John Malkovich, MUTANT CHRONICLES boasts incredible special effects and riveting, action-packed battle sequences in a painstakingly crafted post-apocalyptic landscape. An Edward R. Pressman production directed by Simon Hunter and written by Philip Eisner, the film is long anticipated by fans of the Mutant Chronicles intellectual property, which is owned by Paradox Entertainment and based on a classic role-playing game that has already inspired card games, video games, novels, comic books and collectible miniatures. As part of the Wagner/Cuban Companies' Ultra VOD program, MUTANT CHRONICLES will premiere on VOD on Friday, March 27th, 2009, followed by a theatrical release in select cities on Friday, April 24th.

MUTANT CHRONICLES is set in the year 2707, on an unrecognizable Earth where a war is raging between four giant corporations who control the planet as they battle over the planet's dwindling resources. This war is soon rendered irrelevant when an errant bomb shatters an ancient buried seal, releasing a horrific mutant army from its prison deep within the earth. As the mutant scourge threatens human extinction, a squad of ragged soldiers, led by Mitch Hunter (Thomas Jane), descends into the earth in a last ditch effort to destroy the mutants and save mankind.

"MUTANT CHRONICLES is a blast," said Magnolia Pictures President Eamonn Bowles. "It's an action-packed thriller with a dynamite cast and very impressive production values. We're thrilled to add it to Magnet's slate of quality genre pictures."

"Simon Hunter is an exciting cinematic talent who has created a provocative world for MUTANT CHRONICLES," said producer Edward R. Pressman. "I see in Simon the rare visionary quality that was evident to me when working with Sam Raimi, Alex Proyas, and Brian De Palma on their early films. MUTANT CHRONICLES is just the beginning for him."

Producers on the film, in addition to Pressman, include Tim Dennison, Peter La Terriere, Stephen Belafonte, and Pras Michel. Grosvenor Park and Isle of Man were the principal financiers. The deal was negotiated by Magnet/Magnolia Senior Vice President Tom Quinn and Head of Business Affairs Jason Janego with Cinetic Media, who negotiated on behalf of the filmmakers.

AUTOPSY My Space Launches! Playing This Weekend As Part Of AFTER DARK HORRORFEST 3!

An official My Space page for Adam Gierasch's directorial debut AUTOPSY has launched at www.myspace.com/autopsythemovie. Co-written by Gierasch with Jace Anderson & E.L. Katz, the flick will be playing in limited theatrical release THIS weekend as part of AFTER DARK's HORRORFEST 3! (Snuck up on us, didn't it?!)

AUTOPSY
stars Ashley Schneider, Jessica Lowndes, Michael Bowen, Robert Patrick, Robert LaSardo and Jenette Goldstein. You can check out the AFTERDARK HORRORFEST III trailer below, and you can see an exclusive trailer for AUTOPSY at FANGORIA's website right HERE! More details on the My Space page! Also visit www.horrorfestonline.com for more details on HORRORFEST 3! Gierasch recently wrapped on NIGHT OF THE DEMONS, which is due for release later this year. More on that when we hear it!





Send Your Loved One A BLOODY VALENTINE!

Are you ready for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D?! Well, Valentine's Day has come early this year for slasher movie fans! Go to http://www.youtube.com/user/MyBloodyValentine3D to send your sweetheart a chillingly romantic valentine courtesy of MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, in 2D and 3D theaters everywhere JANUARY 16th. (Warning: Not for the faint of heart!)

You can check out yet another new clip, courtesy of JoBlo.com right below:



Check out MTV's previous clips HERE & HERE! You can check out 2 trailers and a TV spot on our newly launched You Tube page at: www.youtube.com/IconsOfFright. Also, make sure to check out the revamped official website for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D at: http://www.mybloodyvalentinein3d.com.

MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe, Megan Boone & Tom Atkins. It hits theaters on January 16th, 2009!

Click HERE for more pictures and website info for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for new pictures from MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, including Tom Atkins!

Get a MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D widget right HERE!

Check out the awesome new theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D right HERE!

Click HERE to see the trailer to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE to see the first theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for details on the "uncut" DVD of the original MY BLOODY VALENTINE and HERE for features!

Click HERE for the original teaser poster to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

New Images From THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT Remake!

Universal and Rogue has also released a few new images from THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake, also due out later this year. 2 of the pics below were originally in our previous news post HERE, the last pic is new and FANGORIA has got an exclusive gory pic HERE!

Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the remake was directed by Dennis Iliadis (HARDCORE) from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN), Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton (AQUAMARINE), Martha MacIsaac (SUPERBAD), Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn (DEXTER) and Monica Potter (SAW).

Shock Till You Drop reports that we should be seeing the first trailer for THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT in theaters before prints of THE UNBORN.

Details on the new Collector's Edition DVD of the original LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT which streets on February 24th can be found HERE and HERE! You can also read an early review of the new remake at Horror-Movie-A-Day.






Pair Of Images From Wes Craven's 25/8!

Universal and Rogue Pictures have released the first 2 images from Wes Craven's latest movie 25/8. Craven wrote and directed 25/8, which stars Max Thierot, Denzel Whitaker, Shareeka Epps, Emily Meade, Nick Lashaway, John Magaro, Paulina Olszynski, Raul Esparza, Zena Grey, Trevor St. John, Alexandra Wilson, Jeremy Chu & Frank Grillo.

In the sleepy town of Riverton, legend tells of a serial killer who swore he would return to murder the seven children born the night he died. Now, 16 years later, people are disappearing again. Has the psychopath been reincarnated as one of the seven teens, or did he survive the night he was left for dead? Only one of the kids knows the answer.

Adam "Bug" Heller (Max Thierot) was supposed to die on the bloody night his father went insane. Unaware of his dad’s terrifying crimes, he has been plagued by nightmares since he was a baby. But if Bug hopes to save his friends from the monster that’s returned, he must face an evil that won’t rest…until it finishes the job it began the day he was born.

Wes Craven's 25/8 is scheduled for release later this year. More when we hear it!




FRIGHT NIGHT Remake... Staked!

For the last couple of years, Sony's Screen Gems has been trying to figure out a way to remake the classic 1985 vampire flick FRIGHT NIGHT. However, writers brought in were (for whatever reason) encouraged to set it in an amusement park (ala Tobe Hooper's THE FUNHOUSE), rumor had it because "if you google 'Fright Night', you'll come up with the amusement park ride! That's what kids know!" And by kids, that meant they were aiming for a PG-13 version, a decision solidified by PROM NIGHT's huge opening box-office numbers.

Even original FRIGHT NIGHT writer/director/creator Tom Holland had a lunch with the powers that be to discuss the possibilities a FRIGHT NIGHT resurrection. (He had the idea for a proper sequel.) But again, they were sticking to their amusement park idea! I'm not even sure the version they were developing even had vampires in it.

Regardless, Shock Till You Drop is reporting that the remake is currently "dead". Staked! Like Jerry Dandrige! The site says, "Insiders tell us, the Fright Night remake has been abandoned (for now) after a few cracks at the script yielded unsuccessful results."

So for now, FRIGHT NIGHT is safe. However, the article also states that Sony Screen Gems is looking at remaking HELL NIGHT, the 1981 flick by Tom DeSimone (REFORM SCHOOL GIRLS!).

Meanwhile, you can read (and see!) the entire FRIGHT NIGHT reunion panel by clicking the image below. Writer/director Tom Holland, Chris Sarandon (Jerry Dandrige), William Ragsdale (Charley Brewster), Jonathan Stark (Billy Cole), Amanda Bearse (Amy Peterson), Stephen Geoffreys ("Evil" Ed Thompson), Julie Carmen (Regine Dandrige) and writer/director Tommy Lee Wallace were all a part of the historic panel!


And don't forget that we've still got 2 FRIGHT exclusive commentary tracks for FRIGHT NIGHT for FREE download! The first commentary track features writer/director Tom Holland, stars Chris Sarandon (Jerry Dandrige) & Jonathan Stark (Billy Cole), moderated by Tim Sullivan. The second commentary track features writer/director Tom Holland, William Ragsdale (Charley Brewster), Stephen Geoffreys ("Evil" Ed Thompson) & FX artist Randall William Cook, moderated by Jeremy Smith (aka Mr. Beaks from Ain't It Cool News) and hosted by Tim Sullivan. Click either image below to be brought directly to our "pirate" commentary page, and download all 3 FREE commentaries for keeps! Tim will queue you up at the beginning of each commentary track so you can listen along with your DVD's!





Make sure to read Tim Sullivan's SHOCK N ROLL ISSUE TWO: "MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS", his extensive interview with writer/director Tom Holland by clicking the images below!



January 06, 2009

Trailer For George A. Romero's New "...OF THE DEAD" Zombie Film!

Still shooting and still without a confirmed titled other then George A. Romero's (BLANK) ... OF THE DEAD, Voltage Pictures has posted the first trailer to Romero's latest "zombie" flick. Don't call it a sequel to DIARY OF THE DEAD, it looks like it's back to the basics for Uncle George! Written & directed by Romero, his latest zombie opus stars Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh, Kathleen Munroe and Devon Bostick. Hit up the Voltage Pictures site at THIS link, and click the trailer text in the lower right hand corner to have a look for yourself!

(Or watch it below!)



George A. Romero's... Of The Dead: On a small island off North America's coast, the dead rise to menace the living. Yet...the islanders can't bring themselves to exterminate their loved ones, despite the growing danger from those the once held dear. A rebel among them hunts down all the zombies he can find, only to be banished from the island for assassinating his neighbors and friends. On the mainland, bent on revenge, he encounters a small band of survivors in search of an oasis on which to build a new life. Barely surviving an attack from a mass of ravenous flesh-eaters. They commandeer a zombie-infested ferry and sail to the island. There, to their horror, they discover that the locals have chained the dead inside their homes, pretending to live 'normal' lives...with bloody consequences. What ensues is a desperate struggle for survival and the answer to a question never posed in Romero's Dead films: Can the living ever live in peace with the dead?


THE DESCENT: PART 2 Pictures Emerge!

A slew of images from the upcoming sequel THE DESCENT: PART 2 have emerged via photographer Ollie Upton's official website. (Upton acted as a unit photographer on the movie) Directed by Jon Harris (who edited the first DESCENT) and stars Shauna MacDonald (reprising her role as Sarah), Natalie Mendoza, Gavan O'Herlihy, Joshua Dallas and Anna Skellern. No word yet on a US release, but the sequel to Neil Marshall's modern classic fright film is expected to open in the UK early summer. Check out your first look at THE DESCENT: PART 2 below!














Could This Be A [REC] 2 Teaser Trailer?!

Shock Till You Drop posted this cool video that's apparently been live on You Tube since September. This could very well be the very first early teaser trailer for [REC] 2, which according to the site just wrapped principal photography with Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plazo once again returning to write & direct. The first Spanish import [REC] was remade for American audiences as the movie QUARANTINE and opened in theaters back in October of 2008. Little is known about the follow-up as of yet, but check out this quick tease below!



And read our first look of [REC] by clicking the image below:


MTV Unveils Another MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D Clip!

MTV unveiled yet another clip from the upcoming MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, which officially opens Friday January 16th! The short clip features Kerr Smith and Edi Gathegi (TWILIGHT). Check it out below!



Check out MTV's previous clip HERE! You can check out 2 trailers and a TV spot on our newly launched You Tube page at: www.youtube.com/IconsOfFright. Also, make sure to check out the revamped official website for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D at: http://www.mybloodyvalentinein3d.com.

MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe, Megan Boone & Tom Atkins. It hits theaters on January 16th, 2009!

Click HERE for more pictures and website info for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for new pictures from MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, including Tom Atkins!

Get a MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D widget right HERE!

Check out the awesome new theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D right HERE!

Click HERE to see the trailer to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE to see the first theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for details on the "uncut" DVD of the original MY BLOODY VALENTINE and HERE for features!

Click HERE for the original teaser poster to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

January 05, 2009

Relativity Officially Acquires Rogue Pictures!

A few months ago, it was reported that Relativity Media is in negotiations with Universal to acquire Rogue Pictures, the studio's genre label. According to Variety, it's become official. Relativity has inherited at least 30 Rogue projects in various stages of development now including THE STRANGERS 2, LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, Wes Craven's new film 25/8 and HACK/SLASH.

Rogue has had "success in the horror space in particular, which is something we can expand upon," said Relativity CEO Ryan Kavanaugh. "This purchase allows us to pair our production and finance abilities alongside Universal's extraordinary marketing and distribution team, under the umbrella of a strong and highly focused brand."

Read the complete details of the deal at Variety's article right HERE!

January 03, 2009

Sneak Peek At Michael Myers Mask In Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie unveiled a nice treat for HALLOWEEN fans this morning on his My Space blog. It's a look at an early sculpt for the Michael Myers mask in his upcoming sequel HALLOWEEN 2. (Pictured below!) FX guru Wayne Toth is once again providing Myers with his killer visage and also providing the film's gory set pieces.

Zombie says, "If you thought Michael was fucked before, you ain't seen nothing yet! He is bigger, meaner and more psycho than Dr. Loomis ever thought possible". Should be interesting to see which direction Zombie takes his H2 in! Check out more shots of the mask at his blog HERE!



The follow up, going under the shooting title of H2 picks up immediately where the first HALLOWEEN left off. At press time only Tyler Mane is officially signed on to reprise his role as Michael Myers. (No word on Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell or Danielle Harris yet.) Shooting begins in March of 2009 with a August 28th, 2009 release date locked. Rob Zombie will write & direct.

Visit Rob Zombie's My Space at: WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ROBZOMBIE

And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 Moved Up To August 2009?

Dimension Films have decided to push up the release date of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN 2 (aka ROB ZOMBIE'S H2) from it's originally announced October 2009 date to August 28th, 2009. As you recall, Zombie's first HALLOWEEN pic also opened to huge success in August of 2007, so it's no doubt that Dimension is hoping to replicate the successful opening weekend of the first. I just hope this leaves Zombie with enough time to finish his film properly! Shooting begins in March of 2009, so they have to shoot it, edit it and get it in theaters by August!

The follow up, going under the shooting title of H2 picks up immediately where the first HALLOWEEN left off. At press time only Tyler Mane is officially signed on to reprise his role as Michael Myers. Rob Zombie will write & direct.


Visit Rob Zombie's newly launched website: WWW.ROBZOMBIEWORLD.COM

And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!


December 31, 2008

A LOOK BACK AT ICONS OF FRIGHT IN 2008!

With this year almost completely behind us, we wanted to take a look back at 2008 and all the content we were fortunate enough to share with you wonderful fiends! Below you'll find links to every interview, convention report, commentary & TOP 10 list we put together in 2008! It was quite a year! And as always, we have YOU to thank for your continued support! Here's until 2009!

ICONS OF FRIGHT’S BEST (AND WORST) HORROR MOVIES OF 2008!!!




JANUARY’S FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS:

CHARLIE BENANTE! (DRUMMER OF ANTHRAX! JAWS: THE SHARK IS STILL WORKING!)



THE CAST OF THE SIGNAL! (ANESSA RAMSEY & JUSTIN WELBORN!)




FEBRUARY’S FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS:

DICK DUROCK! (SWAMP THING!)



ZACHARY LEVI! (SPIRAL, TV’s CHUCK!)



AJ BOWEN! (THE SIGNAL! CREEPSHOW 3!)




MARCH 2008 EDITION OF ICONS OF FRIGHT!!!

NEIL MARSHALL - WRITER/DIRECTOR OF DOOMSDAY, THE DESCENT & DOG SOLDIERS!






KEITH GORDON - ACTOR IN JOHN CARPENTER’S CHRISTINE, DRESSED TO KILL, JAWS 2, BACK TO SCHOOL, DIRECTOR ON DEXTER!






GUNNAR HANSEN - ACTOR/WRITER – THE ORIGINAL LEATHERFACE IN TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, BRUTAL MASSACRE: A COMEDY!






APRIL’S FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS!

FRIGHT NIGHT REUNION PANEL - (WITH VIDEO CLIPS!!!) Featuring TOM HOLLAND, CHRIS SARANDON, WILLIAM RAGSDALE, JONATHAN STARK, AMANDA BEARSE, STEPHEN GEOFFREYS, JULIE CARMEN & TOMMY LEE WALLACE!




LLOYD KAUFMAN - TROMA PRESIDENT – DIRECTOR POULTRYGEIST, THE TOXIC AVENGER, TROMEO & JULIET, TERROR FIRMER!



GINA PHILLIPS - ACTRESS – JEEPERS CREEPERS, DEAD & BREAKFAST, THE SICKHOUSE!



MICHAEL T. GILBERT - COMIC BOOK ARTIST/ WRITER/ CREATOR MR.MONSTER!




DR. A.C. - AARON CHRISTENSEN – EDITOR/ AUTHOR HORROR 101: THE A-LIST GUIDE TO HORROR FILMS AND MONSTER MOVIES!




3 NEW ZOMBIE-CENTRIC INTERVIEWS BY STAFFER BETH! MAY 2008 EDITION OF ICONS OF FRIGHT!

JOHN RUSSO! (WRITER/PRODUCER – NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD, the upcoming ESCAPE OF THE LIVING DEAD)




THE FINAL DAY FILMMAKERS! (DIARY OF THE DEAD Contest Winners PAUL DEL VECCHIO, DAVID R. DOUMENG & DOUGLAS FRYE)




JOHN PATA! (Writer/Director/Producer BETTER OFF UNDEAD)




JUNE 2008 EDITION! FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE: THE PSYCHO REUNION PANEL! (With HILTON GREEN, TOM HOLLAND, CHRIS HENDRIE, ANDREW LONDON, KURT PAUL, LEE GARLINGTON, JULIETTE CUMMINS, DONOVAN SCOTT, KATT SHEA, MICK GARRIS & CYNTHIA GARRIS)




FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – WRITER/DIRECTOR ERIC RED! (THE HITCHER, NEAR DARK, 100 FEET, BODY PARTS, BLUE STEEL, )




JULY 2008 FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS!

TUESDAY KNIGHT: (A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER)




BRIAN O’ HALLORAN: (BRUTAL MASSACRE, CLERKS, CLERKS 2, THE HAPPENING)




LARRY FESSENDEN: (THE LAST WINTER, FEAR ITSELF, WENDIGO, HABIT, NO TELLING)




STEVAN MENA: (BRUTAL MASSACRE, MALEVOLENCE, MALEVOLENCE: BEREAVEMENT)




AUGUST 2008 EDITION OF ICONS OF FRIGHT!








SEPTEMBER 2008 FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS!








OCTOBER 2008 INTERVIEWS!

FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: BRUCE CAMPBELL!



FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: THE GHOULIGANS!



LET THE RIGHT ONE IN DIRECTOR TOMAS ALFREDSON!



WICKED LAKE DIRECTOR ZACH PASSERO!



SHOCK N ROLL ISSUE 3: GEORGE A. ROMERO + GREG NICOTERO! (In honor of the Blu-Ray release of LAND OF THE DEAD, a reprint of this classic interview!)




NOVEMBER 2008 INTERVIEW!

SHOCK N ROLL ISSUE 4 – PUMPKINHEAD WRITER GARY GERANI!




DECEMBER 2008 INTERVIEWS!

SHOCK N ROLL ISSUE 6 – JOHN SAXON “I’M DREAMING OF A BLACK CHRISTMAS”!



SHOCK N ROLL ISSUE 5 – FORREST J ACKERMAN “THE LAST FAMOUS MONSTER”!



FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: WRITER/DIRECTOR SUSAN MONTFORD! (WHILE SHE WAS OUT)




Tom Holland’s CHILD’S PLAY director commentary as a FREE MP3 Download! Click the image for details or HERE!!!



FRIGHT EXCLUSIVE: 2 FRIGHT NIGHT COMMENTARY TRACKS!

The first commentary track features writer/director Tom Holland, stars Chris Sarandon (Jerry Dandrige) & Jonathan Stark (Billy Cole), moderated by Tim Sullivan.



The second commentary track features writer/director Tom Holland, William Ragsdale (Charley Brewster), Stephen Geoffreys ("Evil" Ed Thompson) & FX artist Randall William Cook, moderated by Jeremy Smith (aka Mr. Beaks from Ain't It Cool News) and hosted by Tim Sullivan.




TOP LISTS OF THE YEAR!!! (Click images to read them!)










CONVENTION REPORT: MONSTER MANIA X CHERRY HILL, NJ!



CONVENTION REPORT: FEAR FEST 2 DALLAS, TEXAS!



2 FULL CONVENTION REPORTS FROM TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND, DALLAS!





CHILLER MAY 2008 VIDEO REPORT! (From Dave Neabore!)



THE PSYCHO FRANCHISE REUNION!








FANGORIA WEEKEND OF HORRORS, NJ 2008 VIDEO! (By Dave Neabore!)







CONVENTION REPORT: HORRORHOUND INDIANAPOLIS!



CHILLER CONVENTION REPORT: OCT. 2008 PARSIPPANY, NJ! (Text Report With Exclusive Pictures, PLUS VIDEO!)





SAWMANIA CONVENTION REPORT!




CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO DOWNLOAD AND READ THE SCRIPT!!!



HAPPY NEW YEARS FROM ICONS OF FRIGHT! THANKS FOR AN AMAZING 2008! HERE’S TO 2009!


New Clip From MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

MTV has released a clip from MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, which opens in theaters on January 16th, 2009. SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles is doing his best to run from Harry Warden. How will he fare against the Valentine's Day killer? Watch the clip below for a tease!



You can check out 2 trailers and a TV spot on our newly launched You Tube page at: www.youtube.com/IconsOfFright. Also, make sure to check out the revamped official website for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D at: http://www.mybloodyvalentinein3d.com.

MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe, Megan Boone & Tom Atkins. It hits theaters on January 16th, 2009!

Click HERE for more pictures and website info for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for new pictures from MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, including Tom Atkins!

Get a MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D widget right HERE!

Check out the awesome new theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D right HERE!

Click HERE to see the trailer to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE to see the first theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for details on the "uncut" DVD of the original MY BLOODY VALENTINE and HERE for features!

Click HERE for the original teaser poster to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Batch Of Images From THE UNINVITED!

Dreamworks has released several images from THE UNINVITED, the American remake of A TALE OF TWO SISTERS from the producers of THE RING and DISTURBIA. This new version (adapted from Kim Jee-Woon's 2003 Korean by screenwriter Craig Rosenberg) was directed by Thomas Guard & Charles Guard and stars (smoking hot) Elizabeth Banks (ZAC AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO, SPIDER-MAN), David Strathairn, Arielle Kebbel (THE GRUDGE 2) & Emily Browning (DARKNESS FALLS, GHOST SHIP). Check out the images below!













You can also check out the trailer at our previous news post HERE! And the poster HERE! Check out the official website at www.uninvitedmovie.com for videos, galleries, cast & crew information & downloads.  It hits theaters on January 30th, 2009 and is rated PG-13.

December 26, 2008

More MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D Pictures; Full Website Launch!

Below you'll find 2 more new images from the upcoming MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D courtesy of Lionsgate.





You can check out 2 trailers and a TV spot on our newly launched You Tube page at: www.youtube.com/IconsOfFright. Also, make sure to check out the revamped official website for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D at: http://www.mybloodyvalentinein3d.com. On the 3D enhanced flash site, you'll find the trailer, movie info and plenty of great downloads like high resolution wallpaper like the ones below:






MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D
was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe, Megan Boone & Tom Atkins. It hits theaters on January 16th, 2009!

December 23, 2008

ROB ZOMBIE Talks HALLOWEEN 2!

Rob Zombie recently chatted with FearNET's Spider (his brother & POWERMAN 5000 frontman) for the first time since the announcement was made that he'd be returning to write & direct HALLOWEEN 2 (or H2 as it's being called). Here's a sample of what he had to say about the upcoming sequel!

On why he's returning? "For some reason Halloween was one of those shoots that was stressful and crazed from day one. Everything was a struggle and a problem. So, when it was done I was ready to be done. Then time goes by, you regenerate, forget and the idea of a sequel seems okay. But by that point I thought someone else was already doing it. So I just forgot about it. Then I ran into Matt Stein from Weinstein Company at the Scream Awards and found out that it was still up for grabs. So I grabbed it. I love my version of the characters and can't wait to take them further. This sequel will be different than the first film, much like The Devil's Rejects was different from House of 1000 Corpses."

As of now, only Tyler Mane is officially signed on to return as Michael Myers for H2. Rumor had it that Malcolm McDowell might not be back as Dr. Sam Loomis. (And yes, he survived in the director's cut.) However, Zombie says, "I've talked with Malcolm and Scout and both are ready to jump back into the madness. There are a few new characters, but things will change a lot over the next few months so I can't really shed any light on that."

He also says that TYRANNOSAURUS REX should be his next film after "Halloween Two" and tells FearNET that composer Tyler Bates has already started working on new music for the new HALLOWEEN. Read the entire article HERE!

More when we hear it!


Visit Rob Zombie's newly launched website: WWW.ROBZOMBIEWORLD.COM

And make sure to read what is arguably Rob Zombie's most extensive on-line interview about making HALLOWEEN by clicking the frame below!



New MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D TV Spot! Will A Theater Near You Have It In 3D?!

Lionsgate has provided us with a brand new TV spot for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D. (Ironically, the TV spot runs a full minute, which is longer then the 40 second 2nd theatrical trailer.) Regardless, you can check out BOTH below. (See 'em in high quality over on our newly launched You Tube page: www.youtube.com/iconsoffright)





The real question... will YOU be able to see MY BLOODY VALENTINE in 3D? According to an article in The New York Times, MY BLOODY VALENTINE will only play on 900 screens in 3D across the country. 1600 screens will show the traditional 2D version. If successful, hopefully theaters will upgrade their equipment for future 3D fare like FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D and PIRANHA 3D. The article's pretty interesting overall. Check it out HERE!

MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe, Megan Boone & Tom Atkins.

Click HERE for new pictures from MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, including Tom Atkins!

Get a MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D widget right HERE!

Check out the awesome new theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D right HERE!

Click HERE to see the trailer to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE to see the first theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for details on the "uncut" DVD of the original MY BLOODY VALENTINE and HERE for features!

Click HERE for the original teaser poster to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

ICONS OF FRIGHT On YOU TUBE!

We're currently prepping to launch a new & improved video player here on Icons Of Fright. So in the meantime, we decided to cart over a ton of our video content to our You Tube page. Head on over to www.youtube.com/iconsoffright to see the latest trailers & TV spots for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D. Also check out trailers to MY NAME IS BRUCE, MAIDENHEAD, MALEVOLENCE: BEREAVEMENT and TIMECRIMES. There's original ICONS video content such as Mike C.'s segments on TERRIFYING TOYS and PROM NIGHT.

Check it out and keep you eyes peeled for the brand new Icons Of Fright Video section coming January 2009!

http://www.youtube.com/iconsoffright

December 21, 2008

ICONS OF FRIGHT'S BEST & WORST HORROR MOVIES OF 2008!

This is it! With 2008 finally coming to a close, the entire ICONS staff (consisting of Robg., Mike C., Adam Barnick, Jsyn, Danny Price & Beth) all contributed their all time best (and worst) horror films for the year 2008! Did Tomas Alfredson's Swedish vampire flick LET THE RIGHT ONE IN steal everyone's top slot? Or did that honor go to the instant classic TRICK 'R TREAT? How did QUARANTINE fare up against the original Spanish version [REC]? Did January's monster flick CLOVERFIELD make the cut? Or how about ICONS fave's THE SIGNAL and SPIRAL? Yay or nay on REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA? Who hated or loved THE STRANGERS? Or SAW V this year? ALL of this and MORE is at the following link! (Or click the image below!)

http://www.iconsoffright.com/A_2008.htm



And when you're done reading, please come back here and comment. Let us know YOUR favorites of the year! Onward to 2009!!!

JENNIFER'S BODY Release Date!

According to Box Office Mojo, 20th Century Fox will be releasing JENNIFER'S BODY in theaters on September 18th, 2009. The flick stars TRANSFORMERS uber-babe Megan Fox as the title character, as well as Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner (SMALLVILLE's "The Flash") & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO). Synopsis and (familiar) poster below! (HOT!)

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.


December 19, 2008

THE UNINVITED Website Is Live!

Dreamworks has launched the website to THE UNINVITED, the American remake of A TALE OF TWO SISTERS from the producers of THE RING and DISTURBIA. This new version (adapted from Kim Jee-Woon's 2003 Korean by screenwriter Craig Rosenberg) was directed by Thomas Guard & Charles Guard and stars (God I love her...) Elizabeth Banks (ZAC AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO, SPIDER-MAN), David Strathairn, Arielle Kebbel (THE GRUDGE 2) & Emily Browning (DARKNESS FALLS, GHOST SHIP).

Check out the official website at www.uninvitedmovie.com for videos, galleries, cast & crew information & downloads. You can also check out the trailer at our previous news post HERE! It hits theaters on January 30th, 2009!


THE UNBORN Launches Official Website!

The official website for the upcoming movie THE UNBORN has launched over at www.theunbornmovie.com. You'll find the trailer, cast & crew info, downloads, and a bonus "restricted" trailer playing only between the hours of 9PM and 9AM. There's also another site based on the movie at MyTwinHauntsMe.com. Check 'em both out!



THE UNBORN is due out in theaters January 9th, 2009. Directed by David Goyer (THE INVISIBLE, writer on BATMAN BEGINS-THE DARK KNIGHT), the film stars Odette Yustman (CLOVERFIELD), Gary Oldman, Cam Gigandet, Meagan Good (SAW V), Carla Gugino, Jane Alexander, Idris Elba, Rhys Coiro & James Remar.

Casey Bell (Odette Yustman) hated her mother for leaving her as a child. But when inexplicable things start to happen, Casey begins to understand why she left. Plagued by merciless dreams and a tortured ghost that haunts her waking hours, she must turn to the only spiritual adviser, Sendak (Gary Oldman), who can make it stop.

Watch 2 recent clips from THE UNBORN HERE! And the My Space clip HERE!

Check out the trailer HERE! And some images HERE!

December 18, 2008

What Makes The Perfect Date Movie? New MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D Trailer!

Below you'll find the new & final trailer for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, courtesy of UGO. Between this, and new Jason, Michael Myers and Freddy movies on queue? It looks like MBV will hopefully set off the new "slasher" resurgence!



MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe, Megan Boone & Tom Atkins.

Click HERE for new pictures from MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, including Tom Atkins!

Get a MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D widget right HERE!

Check out the awesome new theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D right HERE!

Click HERE to see the trailer to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE to see the first theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for details on the "uncut" DVD of the original MY BLOODY VALENTINE and HERE for features!

Click HERE for the original teaser poster to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

December 16, 2008

It's Official! ROB ZOMBIE Is Back For HALLOWEEN 2!

Shock Till You Drop broke the news several weeks back, and now it's official! According to a post on Variety, it's been confirmed that Rob Zombie will in fact return to write and direct the sequel to his remake of John Carpenter's classic HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN 2 (going by the title H2)! Shooting begins in March of 2009 with an expected October 2009 release! (Good! Let's skip the August release this time around!) Tyler Mane is back as Michael Myers, and while yet-to-be confirmed, we expect Malcolm McDowell and Scout Taylor-Compton will also be back.



The article says, "Dimension Films and Rob Zombie are teaming for another chapter of "HALLOWEEN," and he's racing to scare up the pic for release in October."

Zombie will write and direct "H2," the sequel to his 2007 reinvention of the John Carpenter horror classic. Production will begin in March.

The new film picks up right as the first remake ended, following the aftermath of Michael Myers' murderous rampage through the eyes of the sister he hunted.

Zombie said it won't resemble the original second installment, as the "House of 1000 Corpses" helmer continues to take the franchise in different directions.

Zombie took Carpenter's original and stamped it with an original storyline that treated Myers as a clinical psychopath. The film grossed $60 million domestically in 2007.

Zombie had told Dimension chief and TWC co-chairman Bob Weinstein he wanted nothing to do with a sequel. But just like the franchise's villain, Zombie was compelled to come back.

"I was so burned out. (But) I took a long break, made a record and I got excited again," Zombie said. "Now, we'll be hauling ass, and that's the problem making a movie called 'HALLOWEEN': If you come out Nov. 1 or after, nobody cares. If it was called anything else, I'd be fine."

Malek Akkad of Trancas Intl. Films will produce with Spectacle Entertainment's Andy Gould.


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


December 15, 2008

Are You Ready For THE CROW Reboot?!

Ready or not, THE CROW will "fly again". Variety is reporting that director Stephen Norrington (BLADE, THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN) has signed on to write and direct a reinvention of THE CROW based on the comic created by James O'Barr.

The article continues, "Ryan Kavanaugh’s Relativity Media is negotiating with producer Ed Pressman to acquire the film franchise and finance the film. Pressman produced the 1994 Alex Proyas-directed screen transfer, in which rock musician Eric Draven is murdered trying to rescue his girlfriend from thugs, and returns from the dead one year later to exact vengeance. Though the original became a gothic-style hit that grossed nearly $100 million worldwide, it is primarily remembered for a tragic accident in which star Brandon Lee was killed during filming."

For Norrington, THE CROW deal marks the end of a long screen sabbatical. After making his breakthrough with the Marvel Comics hero "BLADE," Norrington took on a big-budget comic transfer with “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.” Neither the director nor his star, Sean Connery, has made a film since.

Norrington said he felt demoralized by that experience, and the accomplished sculptor spent the next five years writing and working on his art. He made a deal to direct “Clash of the Titans” for Warner Bros., but left the project, he said, because he was “unable to excite Warner Bros. with my take, or influence the screenplay to any comfortable extent.” That pic goes into production early next year with Louis Leterrier at the helm.

Norrington resolved to focus on independent projects, and sparked to an approach on “The Crow” from Relativity production chief Tucker Tooley and Pressman. Norrington had a relationship with Pressman when they came close to making “Mutant Chronicles” several years ago. Both embraced Norrington’s vision of the antihero, which Norrington said will be different than the film Proyas made.

“Whereas Proyas’ original was gloriously gothic and stylized, the new movie will be realistic, hard-edged and mysterious, almost documentary-style,” Norrington told Daily Variety.



Now before people start crying foul, let's keep in mind that all the sequels, THE CROW: CITY OF ANGELS, THE CROW: SALVATION (which I actually like) and even the dreaded THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER were all essentially remakes of the original. While I can't imagine improving upon the already perfect first film by Alex Proyas (from a brilliantly adapted script by David J. Schow) with Brandon Lee, I'm curious to see what the director of BLADE will do with this. Remember BLADE was the first succesful Marvel movie and paved the way for X-MEN and then SPIDER-MAN and every other comic book related movie since.

Casting wise, they shouldn't go with a unknown actor. They've done that 3 times with the sequels and it's never worked. My two cents? Go for a big celebrity you wouldn't expect, ala Heath Ledger as the Joker. I was one of those fans that didn't "get" that casting at first, but now of course it's one of the best performances in a comic book related film ever. Let's do the same with THE CROW.


 

Atkins! New Images From MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Lionsgate has unveiled a few new images from MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, which hits theaters on January 16th, 2009. The first one features the coolest actor working in our beloved genre, TOM ATKINS! Check out the images below!









MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe, Megan Boone & Tom Atkins.

Get a MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D widget right HERE!

Check out the awesome new theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D right HERE!

Click HERE to see the trailer to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE to see the first theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for details on the "uncut" DVD of the original MY BLOODY VALENTINE and HERE for features!

Click HERE for the original teaser poster to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Chris Weitz Directing TWILIGHT Sequel, NEW MOON!

Chris Weitz, the director behind THE GOLDEN COMPASS, ABOUT A BOY & producer of the AMERICAN PIE movies is officially on board to helm the TWILIGHT sequel NEW MOON, replacing TWILIGHT director Catherine Hardwicke. Weitz issued the following letter to reassure fans that the sequel is in good hands:



Meanwhile, author Stephenie Meyer endorsed Weitz in this letter on her website:

December 13, 2008
Hey guys,

There's been a lot of worry and speculation on the boards lately, and I want to let you know what's going on.

First of all, like you, I'm sad that Catherine is not continuing on with us for New Moon. I'm going to miss her, not just as a brilliant director, but also as a friend. She has such a distinct, authentic voice that did amazing things for Twilight. I'm looking forward to every movie she does in the future.

And she didn't leave us empty handed. We still get the benefits of her amazing casting and the beautiful visual world she created. This foundation puts us in a good place for New Moon.

Summit Films is moving forward with a new director for New Moon. They've asked Chris Weitz, director of American Pie, About a Boy, and The Golden Compass, to join us, and I am very pleased to announce that he's agreed to be a part of our Twilight world. I've had the chance to talk to Chris, and I can tell you that he is excited by the story and eager to keep the movie as close to the book as possible. He is also very aware of you, the fans, and wants to keep you all extremely happy. (Torches and pitchforks are not going to be necessary.)

I'm excited to work with Chris and I think he brings a lot to the table, not the least of which for me is that he wrote the screenplay for and directed one of my favorite movies of all time, About a Boy. I'm really looking forward to seeing his vision for New Moon.

Below is a letter from Chris to you. I think you'll get a glimpse in this note of how cool it's going to be having Chris as part of our community.




Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, the first TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Nikki Reed, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner.

December 13, 2008

Producers Talk New FACES OF DEATH!

In our recent interview with WHILE SHE WAS OUT writer/director Susan Montford, the filmmaker and producer Don Murphy offered some tid-bits on what we can expect from J.T. Petty's new take on FACES OF DEATH, the "remake/reimagining" based on the cult-classic VHS series.

Murphy explains, "We're doing a modern day version of FACES OF DEATH, which is inspired by the old video tapes. We got the rights to the old video tapes, and the basic premise is pretty cool. Which is, back then, you had to get this video tape from Dr. Gross and it was kind of under the table; the sort of thing nobody would talk about. These horrifying, fucked up and crazy videos. Nowadays, you can find people beheaded on Rotten.com. So how do you take this underground to the next level? And the writer/director, this very talented kid named JT Petty – he’s written a screenplay with the idea being that Dr. Gross is the leader. Nobody knows what he looks like, but he’s the leader, the head of a group. If you want to get hardcore video? The way you get hardcore video is by trading hardcore video with the “Faces Of Death” group. The idea is to try to turn Dr. Gross ultimately into the new Freddy or the new Jason. Doctor’s are inherently scary to begin with anyways!"

Sounds like trading snuff via the "torrants", which is definitely an interesting take. And with a filmmaker like J.T. Petty at the helm, this definitely should be interesting!


Read the entire interview with Susan Monford and Don Murphy HERE or by clicking the image below:



Check out our vintage interview with writer/director J.T. PETTY by clicking the frame below!


First 2 Pics From FINAL DESTINATION 4! Now Titled FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D!

Warner Brothers has unveiled the first 2 images from the latest in the FINAL DESTINATION franchise, now titled FINAL DESTINATION: DEATH TRIP 3D! The new sequel hits theaters on August 21st, 2009 and stars Nick Zano, Krista Allen (FEAST), Andy Fiscella, Shantel Van Santen, Bobby Campo, Haley Webb, Justin Welborn (THE SIGNAL), Mykelti Williamson & Richard T. Jones. David Ellis, the director of FINAL DESTINATION 2 returns behind the camera for FINAL DESTINATION 4. Eric Bress wrote the script. You can check out a behind-the-scenes video at our previous news post HERE! And the 2 new images down below!




Look Behind You! New FRIDAY THE 13TH Image!

Warner Brothers released another new image from Platinum Dunes upcoming FRIDAY THE 13TH, which hits theaters on Friday, February 13th, 2009! The shot of Jason Voorhees sneaking up on an unsuspecting victim can also be seen in the most recent theatrical trailer HERE! Check out the still below!



Searching for his missing sister, Clay heads up to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake where he stumbles on the creaky remains of rotting old cabins that lie in wait behind moss-covered trees. And that's not the only thing hiding under the brush. Against the advice of police and cautions from the locals, Clay pursues what few leads he has with the help of a young woman he meets among a group of college kids up for an all-thrills weekend. But they are about to find much more than they bargained for. Little do they know, they've entered the domain of one of the most terrifying specters in American film history - the infamous killer who haunts Crystal Lake armed with a razor-sharp machete...Jason Voorhees.

The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

December 12, 2008

Early Talk For FRIDAY THE 13TH 2? Also, Mrs. Voorhees DOES Appear In New Flick!

Although A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET will be Brad Fuller, Andrew Form & Michael Bay's next Platinum Dunes project, the producers are optimistic & hopeful to do another FRIDAY THE 13TH movie. Fuller & Form told Shock Till You Drop, "I pray that there's a sequel to Friday the 13th. We want to go back to Crystal Lake. We love that character. We're talking about a screenplay and stuff. I don't know. I don't know what we'll do. Elm Street is our focus right now." Judging from the trailers, the new FRIDAY looks like a lot of fun, so I'm game for FRIDAY THE 13TH 2. (Read more in the original SHOCK post HERE!)

Also, early test screenings initially reported that Mrs. Voorhees (played by Nana Visitor) and little Jason Voorhees (Caleb Guss) were absent from the final film. (Despite hearing Mrs. Voorhees voice-over in the trailers.) Apparently not the case. Producer Brad Fuller told SHOCK, "Mama Voorhees is in the movie. Little Jason is in the movie. There was a time they were not in the movie, we were having problems with a scene. We figured it out, and now they're in. We enhanced two deaths after the test screening. When we watched them with an audience, we were not getting the reaction we wanted so we made them better." More on that HERE!



Searching for his missing sister, Clay heads up to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake where he stumbles on the creaky remains of rotting old cabins that lie in wait behind moss-covered trees. And that's not the only thing hiding under the brush. Against the advice of police and cautions from the locals, Clay pursues what few leads he has with the help of a young woman he meets among a group of college kids up for an all-thrills weekend. But they are about to find much more than they bargained for. Little do they know, they've entered the domain of one of the most terrifying specters in American film history - the infamous killer who haunts Crystal Lake armed with a razor-sharp machete...Jason Voorhees.

The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

Platinum Dunes NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Remake Official! Starts Shooting Spring 2009!

Shock Till You Drop recently sat down and chatted with Platinum Dunes producers Brad Fuller & Andrew Form and the duo confirmed that rights issues have been cleared for A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET and that will be their next project. Back in July, Wesley Strick was announced as the writer of the new "re-imagining".

Fuller told Shock, "It's like what we're doing to FRIDAY THE 13TH. It's not Freddy cracking jokes. We want to make a horrifying movie. The concept is so scary, don't fall asleep or you'll die. This guy gets you when you're most vulnerable, in your sleep. We love that. That's the basis of the movie. It'll be most similar to the first one but in terms of kills and dreams we'll borrow from the entire series."

The article also confirms that with the reboot will come a new Freddy Krueger. However, the pair are hopeful that Robert Englund will participate in some fashion, most likely a cameo as Englund has said in public he'd love to do. Full article on SHOCK's site HERE!



MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D Embeddable Widget!

Our friends over at Dread Central are offering this awesome embeddable "widget" for the upcoming flick MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, which hits theaters on January 16th, 2009! Head over to Dread's site HERE, or hit the "grab & share" button below and start spreading it!








MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe & Megan Boone.

Check out the awesome new theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D right HERE!

Click HERE to see the trailer to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE to see the first theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for details on the "uncut" DVD of the original MY BLOODY VALENTINE and HERE for features!

Click HERE for the original teaser poster to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

December 10, 2008

WOLFMAN Moves To November 6th, 2009!

As reported a few weeks back, it appears that Universal's upcoming remake of their classic monster flick THE WOLFMAN has been pushed from it's April 3rd release date all the way to November 6th, 2009. No word on why Universal's delaying the picture. Maybe it'll fare better in the post-Halloween season? Shock Till You Drop suggests that there's still an ongoing debate about how to handle the werewolf transformation. (Rick Baker won the Oscar for AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON, so Universal should just let him do it his way rather then rely on CGI as most sources are suggesting they're planning.)



The new update of the classic Universal monster is being helmed by director Joe Johnston from a script by Andrew Kevin Walker (SE7EN) & David Self and stars Benicio Del Toro (SIN CITY), Anthony Hopkins (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS), Emily Blunt (WIND CHILL) & Hugo Weaving (V FOR VENDETTA). Rick Baker provides the make-up FX for the new WOLF MAN! Check out Mezco's WOLFMAN action figure right HERE! Read the official synopsis HERE!

New Trailer For TERMINATOR SALVATION Is Here!

The brand new trailer for the upcoming TERMINATOR SALVATION made it's debut last night via Apple's website HERE! But you can also watch the 2 minute clip embedded below! The new flick in the TERMINATOR franchise is directed by McG and stars Christian Bale as John Conner, Sam Worthington, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anton Yelchin, Common, Moon Bloodgood and Michael Ironside. Check out the moving "motion" poster at our previous post HERE! Check out the teaser trailer HERE! And the brand new trailer below! TERMINATOR SALVATION opens May 22nd, 2009.


New Clip From THE UNBORN Via My Space!

Below you can check out a new clip from THE UNBORN courtesy of My Space. THE UNBORN is due out in theaters January 9th, 2009. Directed by David Goyer (THE INVISIBLE, writer on BATMAN BEGINS-THE DARK KNIGHT), the film stars Odette Yustman (CLOVERFIELD), Gary Oldman, Cam Gigandet, Meagan Good (SAW V), Carla Gugino, Jane Alexander, Idris Elba, Rhys Coiro & James Remar.

Casey Bell (Odette Yustman) hated her mother for leaving her as a child. But when inexplicable things start to happen, Casey begins to understand why she left. Plagued by merciless dreams and a tortured ghost that haunts her waking hours, she must turn to the only spiritual adviser, Sendak (Gary Oldman), who can make it stop.

Watch the clip below! Check out the trailer HERE! And some images HERE!

The Unborn exclusive clip

December 08, 2008

Catherine Hardwicke NOT Returning For TWILIGHT Sequel, NEW MOON!

Hot of the heels of the announcement that shooting on the TWILIGHT sequel NEW MOON could begin as early as March of 2009, Variety reports that director Catherine Hardwicke will not be returning to helm the second feature. The following Variety piece explains all the details:

"In an unusual move after the successful launch of a franchise that has already generated $138.6 million, the upstart distrib (Summit Entertainment) is not bringing director Catherine Hardwicke back to direct NEW MOON. Summit and Hardwicke cite Summit's wish to rush the movie into production as one reason for their split. Summit wants to release the picture, which will demand substantial CGI work, by the end of 2009 or the start of 2010. A former production designer, Hardwicke wanted more prep time."

"TWILIGHT" scripter Melissa Rosenberg handed in a draft of "NEW MOON" the weekend that "TWILIGHT" opened. Hardwicke wanted more time to work on it; Summit announced it was going ahead with "NEW MOON" on November 22, with no director attached. Negotiations lasted two weeks before Hardwicke formally passed on the film Saturday.

The problem that stalled negotiations was that Hardwicke had strong opinions about what to do with the next installment, and so did Summit. The debate was how to focus the adaptation of the second book, which deals more with giant werewolves than vampires, as well as the long depression of Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), after her vampire lover (Rob Pattinson) leaves her. One issue was how to get more of teen heartthrob Pattinson into the film. (Rosenberg has figured out a device to achieve this.) But Hardwicke, burned out from her "TWILIGHT" labors, simply wasn't willing to jam this movie with a script that still needed months of development.

"I am sorry that due to timing I will not have the opportunity to direct 'New Moon,'" said Hardwicke. "Directing 'Twilight' has been one of the great experiences of my life, and I am grateful to the fans for their passionate support of the film. I wish everyone at Summit the best with the sequel -- it is a great story."

"Catherine did an incredible job in helping us to launch the 'Twilight' franchise, and we thank her for all of her efforts and we very much hope to work with her on future Summit projects," said Summit production prexy Erik Feig. "We as a studio have a mandate to bring the next installment in the franchise to the big screen in a timely fashion so that fans can get more of Edward, Bella and all of the characters that Stephenie Meyer has created. We are able to pursue an aggressive time frame as we have the luxury of only adapting the novels into screenplays as opposed to having to create a storyline from scratch."

The movie is still going strong as the director and cast promote it overseas; it came in second this weekend with $13.2 million, grossing a total $138.6 million.



Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, the first TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Nikki Reed, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner.

Will Smith Talks I AM LEGEND Prequel!

It's been a few months since the announcement was made for an I AM LEGEND prequel. Will Smith recently chatted with Collider and gave us a tease of what we might be able to expect in the proposed new film.

"We have a fantastic prequel idea…we’re still trying to work through a couple of bumps in the story. It’s essentially the fall of the last city – the last stand of Manhattan. The movie would be…within the body of the movie D.C. and then Manhattan would fall as the last city. It’s a really cool idea trying to figure it out…there’s a reason why we have to take a small band and we have to get into D.C. So we have to make our way from New York to D.C. and then back to New York."

D.B. Weiss has been tapped to script the prequel, director Francis Lawrence is expected to return and Will Smith will reprise his role as Robert Nevelle. The original film is of course based on the classic Richard Matheson story. And ultimate DVD edition of I AM LEGEND hits store shelves tomorrow.


December 05, 2008

Let's Look At All The Gory Ways That THE PUNISHER Kills People!

Yes, yes. I know we're a "horror" site. But hell, if it's cool and we want to talk about something, we'll talk about it. Today, PUNISHER: WAR ZONE hits theaters. Now, besides being a huge horror fanatic, I've also always been a huge comic book fan. In particular, I love the over-the-top crazy work of writer Garth Ennis. Hence I've always longed for a proper PUNISHER movie that captured his take on the character. Early word is that PUNISHER: WAR ZONE isn't exactly a good movie, but it's definitely a gory good time. (As you can see for yourself below!)

So this weekend, I'm going to watch the big guy with the skull embol kill and punish criminals in the most violent and creative of ways. Watch this redband trailer and tell me that doesn't look like a ridiculously good time?



(My favorite moment is at the 50 second mark when The Punisher punches a guy so hard, his face caves in. Crazed!)

PUNISHER: WAR ZONE was directed by Lexi Alexander and stars Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchison, (fan fave) Julie Benz (SAW V, DEXTER, RAMBO, the upcoming BOONDOCK SAINTS 2), Dash Mihok and Wayne Knight. It's in theaters today!

Brand New FRIDAY THE 13TH Trailer!

Not only did Yahoo debut the new theatrical poster for FRIDAY THE 13TH, but we now have a brand new trailer! Check it out HERE or down below!!! (Click the button to the left of "embed" to watch in fullscreen.) And check out the first teaser trailer HERE!



Searching for his missing sister, Clay heads up to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake where he stumbles on the creaky remains of rotting old cabins that lie in wait behind moss-covered trees. And that's not the only thing hiding under the brush. Against the advice of police and cautions from the locals, Clay pursues what few leads he has with the help of a young woman he meets among a group of college kids up for an all-thrills weekend. But they are about to find much more than they bargained for. Little do they know, they've entered the domain of one of the most terrifying specters in American film history - the infamous killer who haunts Crystal Lake armed with a razor-sharp machete...Jason Voorhees.

The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

New Bad-Ass FRIDAY THE 13TH Theatrical Poster!

Yahoo debuted a brand new theatrical poster for the upcoming Platinum Dunes remake of FRIDAY THE 13TH earlier today! And you can check it out below, along with the film's official plot synopsis!



Searching for his missing sister, Clay heads up to the eerie woods of legendary Crystal Lake where he stumbles on the creaky remains of rotting old cabins that lie in wait behind moss-covered trees. And that's not the only thing hiding under the brush. Against the advice of police and cautions from the locals, Clay pursues what few leads he has with the help of a young woman he meets among a group of college kids up for an all-thrills weekend. But they are about to find much more than they bargained for. Little do they know, they've entered the domain of one of the most terrifying specters in American film history - the infamous killer who haunts Crystal Lake armed with a razor-sharp machete...Jason Voorhees.

The new FRIDAY THE 13TH directed by Marcus Nispel and written by Damian Shannon & Mark Swift (FREDDY VS JASON) was produced by Platinum Dunes Andrew Form and Brad Fuller and stars Jared Padalecki (SUPERNATURAL), Derek Mears (HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Amanda Righetti (RETURN TO HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL), Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Adam Finberg, Nick Mennell (ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN), Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor, Arlen Escarpeta, Ryan Hansen, Richard Burgi, Julianna Guill and Willa Ford. It hits theaters Friday, February 13th, 2009!

 

UPDATED! Final MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D Theatrical Poster!

Ok, I'm pretty excited for the new 3D remake of MY BLOODY VALENTINE, I really am. And now, here's one last taste of what we're in for when it hits theaters on January 16th, 2009. Shock Till You Drop got the final theatrical poster for the flick, and I must admit, it's pretty SWEET! You can check out the trailer in our video section or in our previous news post right HERE! And click the teaser image below to see the new MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D poster in high resolution!

UPDATED! Lionsgate has provided us with the poster as well. Here's the whole badboy below:



MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D was directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) from a script by Todd Farmer (JASON X) & Zane Smith and stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe & Megan Boone.

Click HERE to see the trailer to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE to see the first theatrical poster for MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Click HERE for details on the "uncut" DVD of the original MY BLOODY VALENTINE and HERE for features!

Click HERE for the original teaser poster to MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D!

Jackson Rathbone Talks Clive Barker's DREAD!

Actor Jackson Rathbone (most recently of TWILIGHT) talked with MTV briefly about his role in the upcoming movie adaptation of Clive Barker's DREAD, written & directed for the screen by Anthony DeBlasi. On top of talking about DREAD, he gets to profess his love of George Romero's "zombie" trilogy. Check out the video clip below!



DREAD was written & directed by Anthony DiBlasi and stars Jackson Rathbone (TWILIGHT, S. DARKO), Shaun Evans, Hanne Steen, Laura Donnelly, Jonathan Readwin, Carl McCrystal, Zoe Stollery, Eva Wyrwal, Elissa Dowling, Kirean Murphy, Elspeth Rae, Erin Gavin and Matt Jessup.

Carpenter's THEY LIVE Next To Be Remade!

Yep, you read that right. Universal and studio-based Strike Entertainment are in negotiations with Les Mougins to secure the rights to remake John Carpenter's THEY LIVE, so says The Hollywood Reporter. The article continues, "The original film, part sci-fi thriller and part social satire, told the story of a down-on-his-luck construction worker (Roddy Piper) who discovers glasses that let him see aliens walking among us and controlling humanity. The man races against the clock to find a way to stop them. The movie is known for a fight scene (Roddy vs Keith David!) that lasts 5 1/2 minutes and for the line, 'I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass ... and I'm all out of bubblegum.'"

Read more details at the original article HERE.

And for fun, the original THEY LIVE theatrical trailer:




December 03, 2008

WHILE SHE WAS OUT Opens In NY & LA This Friday December 12th!

Prepare yourself for the ultimate white-knuckle thrill ride through America's back woods... WHILE SHE WAS OUT. Academy Award winner Kim Basinger (L.A. CONFIDENTIAL, 8 MILE) delivers perhaps the most audacious performance of her illustrious career, as Della, a suburban housewife, hell-bent on survival as she is mercilessly stalked by a group of malicious thugs led by a manipulative psychopath (Luke Haas of WITNESS, BRICK). Armed with only a toolbox and the will to survive, can Della make it through the night, or will this pack of rabid predators have their way? Craig Sheffer (ONE TREE HILL) co-stars in this intense suspense thriller about one women, a night full of terror and the ultimate breaking point that lives in us all.

Anchor Bay Films will be releasing WHILE SHE WAS OUT in exclusive NY and LA theatrical engagements starting Friday, December 12th, as well as at the theaters listed below:

AMC Mesquite 30 Theatres
19919 I.H. 635
Mesquite, TX 75149

Los Angeles:

AMC Marina Marketplace 6
13455 Maxella Ave.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

AMC Burbank Town Center 8
201 East Magnolia Avenue
Burbank, CA 91501

New York:

AMC Empire 25
234 West 42nd St.
New York, NY, 10036

CC Village East Cinemas
181 2nd Avenue at 12th Street
New York, NY, 10003

Check the Landmark website for listings HERE. We'll keep you posted on more screening and DVD details when we get them!




DONKEY PUNCH Trailer, US Poster!

Yep, the title is what you think it is and it's what kicks off the events of the movie DONKEY PUNCH. Magnet, the horror division of Magnolia Pictures sent over the US poster (which honestly isn't nearly as cool as the original UK one) and also gave us the heads up that IGN is hosting the new red-band trailer. Check it out at IGN or right down below:





DONKEY PUNCH will have a limited theatrical run starting January 23rd, 2009, followed by a DVD release. Directed by Oliver Blackburn from a script he co-wrote with David Bloom, DONKEY PUNCH stars Jaime Winstone, Julian Morris, Tom Burke, Nichola Burley, Jay Taylor and Robert Boulter.

December 02, 2008

Is ROB ZOMBIE Back For HALLOWEEN 2?!

This should be considered rumor until it's officially confirmed, but Shock Till You Drop got a tip from a reliable source that Rob Zombie is being courted back to write and direct HALLOWEEN 2. Earlier this year, INSIDE directors Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury were in talks to direct the sequel to ROB ZOMBIE'S HALLOWEEN. Then at last months 30 YEARS OF TERROR convention, producer Malek Akkad said pre-production was slated to begin in January 2009 with a March 2009 start date for shooting. Tyler Mane was always signed to reprise the role of Michael Myers, but a writer/director hadn't been locked as of the convention.

Shock reports, "An insider phoned in this afternoon exclusively informing ShockTillYouDrop.com that Rob Zombie is going to reprise his duties as director and carry on the new Myers legacy that he forged with Tyler Mane behind the mask."

If true, this puts Rob Zombie's TYRANNOSAURUS REX on hold until after HALLOWEEN 2.

Parties from Akkad and Zombie's camps are all keeping quiet. But we'll let you know as soon as we hear something concrete!


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


November 25, 2008

Incredible "Motion" Poster For TERMINATOR SALVATION!

Wow! Sony Pictures has released the first teaser poster for next summer's blockbuster franchise feature TERMINATOR SALVATION, and it's an incredible "motion" poster! You can check it out below and see individual pics of the poster below too. (Or click HERE to see it in motion on Sony's TERMINATOR site.) The new flick in the TERMINATOR franchise is directed by McG and stars Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anton Yelchin, Common, Moon Bloodgood and Michael Ironside.











November 23, 2008

Summit Announces TWILIGHT Sequel, NEW MOON!

Considering the massive success of TWILIGHT this weekend, on top of the announcement that Summit Entertainment have optioned the remaining 3 books in the TWILIGHT saga, it comes as no surprise that the production company has officially confirmed NEW MOON has been greenlit. Variety reports, "Summit made the widely expected announcement Saturday morning. "Twilight" generated first-day grosses of $35.7 million from 3,419 playdates on Friday -- including $7 million from Thursday midnight shows.



The vampire thriller's a ready-made franchise for Summit with four books in Stephenie Meyer’s series, which have sold more than 17 million copies worldwide. "New Moon" is the second title in the series and is centered on Edward Cullen leaving Bella Swan in order to keep her safe from other vampires. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart play the leads in the film.

"I don't think any other author has had a more positive experience with the makers of her movie adaptation than I have had with Summit Entertainment," Meyer said in a statement. "Twilight" had been expected to open in the $50 million to $60 million range, although it looks likely to end up above that."



Related TWILIGHT articles:

TWILIGHT cast interviews on My Space right HERE!

TWILIGHT clip from MTV right HERE!

TWILIGHT sequels announced HERE!

See a new behind-the-scenes TWILIGHT video HERE!

EW multiple covers right HERE!

See 2 TWILIGHT TV Spots and the international trailer right HERE!

Check out a slew of pictures HERE!

2 EW portraits right HERE!

See the new theatrical trailer HERE!

See the final theatrical poster HERE!

Check out 2 Italian posters for TWILIGHT HERE!

2 more character posters HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 2 right HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 1 right HERE!

November 21, 2008

TWILIGHT Cast Interviews On My Space!

For most eager fans, the wait is over. TWILIGHT officially hits theaters today! And My Space has posted a new video with interviews including Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and director Catherine Hardwicke. Check it out below:



Also of note, for those whom know nothing about these series of TWILIGHT books (or simply don't care), you should check out our buddy BC's review of the film over on his website www.horrormovieaday.com. He gives it a fair review coming from the perspective of the average die-hard horror fan & tells you what to expect. (Plus BC always offers entertaining reviews!) Click HERE to read his review!


Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Nikki Reed, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. It's not playing in theaters!


Related TWILIGHT articles:

TWILIGHT clip from MTV right HERE!

TWILIGHT sequels announced HERE!

Details on Hot Topic TWILIGHT in-store appearances right HERE!

See a new behind-the-scenes TWILIGHT video HERE!

EW multiple covers right HERE!

See 2 TWILIGHT TV Spots and the international trailer right HERE!

Check out a slew of pictures HERE!

2 EW portraits right HERE!

See the new theatrical trailer HERE!

See the final theatrical poster HERE!

Check out 2 Italian posters for TWILIGHT HERE!

2 more character posters HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 2 right HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 1 right HERE!

WOLFMAN Delayed?

FANGORIA is reporting that Universal's upcoming remake of THE WOLFMAN may be moving out of it's proposed April 3rd, 2009 release slot to a Fall 2009 release date instead. No confirmation on any of this yet, but maybe Universal is thinking a Halloween release is more fitting? (Or maybe the film just needs a bit more work.) Whatever the case, we're all going to have to wait just a tad bit longer before seeing Benicio Del Toro transform into a lycanthrope.



The new update of the classic Universal monster is being helmed by director Joe Johnston from a script by Andrew Kevin Walker (SE7EN) & David Self and stars Benicio Del Toro (SIN CITY), Anthony Hopkins (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS), Emily Blunt (WIND CHILL) & Hugo Weaving (V FOR VENDETTA). Rick Baker provides the make-up FX for the new WOLF MAN! Check out Mezco's WOLFMAN action figure right HERE!

November 20, 2008

2 Images From The New LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT!

BlairWitch.de got the first pair of photos from the upcoming LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT remake, which you can check out HERE or below. Based on the original 1972 shocker from Wes Craven & Sean Cunningham, the remake due out early next year was directed by Dennis Iliadis (HARDCORE) from a script by Adam Alleca and stars Garret Dillahunt (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN), Rhys Coiro, Sara Paxton (AQUAMARINE), Martha MacIsaac (SUPERBAD), Riki Lindhome, Tony Goldwyn (DEXTER) and Monica Potter (SAW). Details on the new Collector's Edition DVD of the original can be found HERE and HERE!




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I AM LEGEND Writer Tackles Spielberg/Smith Remake Of OLDBOY!

Hmm... So, The Hollywood Reporter says that I AM LEGEND "co-writer Mark Protosevich is in early talks to pen the remake of "OLDBOY" that boxoffice king and "Legend" star Will Smith is developing with director Steven Spielberg." The article continues, "DreamWorks secured the remake rights from Mandate Pictures, which also is staying involved in the project. Although the studio was meeting with several high-profile writers to do the adaptation, Smith invited Protosevich to meet with Spielberg on the project."

Ironically enough I just watched I AM LEGEND for the first time, and thought it was OK. (Minus the CGI on the creatures.) I'm just nervous about such high profile celebrities tackling a remake of one of my favorite foreign movies. Will they keep the controversion ending in tact? They'd BETTER!

Seek out the original 2003 film by Park Chan-wook in the meantime.

Our original post announcing Spielberg and Smith's involvement right HERE!


Director Set For American Remake Of THE HOST!

Variety reports, "Universal Pictures and Gore Verbinski will remake the 2006 Bong Joon-ho-directed Korean thriller "THE HOST," with commercials director Fredrik Bond making his feature helming debut and Mark Poirier ("Smart People") to pen the script." The article continues, "The story follows a town terrorized by a giant mutant squidlike creature hatched by toxins that flow into a nearby river from a military base. When the creature grabs a little girl, her dysfunctional family must band together to rescue her. Verbinski (best known for directing the PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN movies, as well as the American remake of THE RING) will produce with Vertigo's Roy Lee and Doug Davison, along with Paul Brooks. The film, originally titled "Gwoemul," did record-breaking business in its theatrical run in South Korea.

Bond has directed campaigns for Nike, Adidas and Levi's. He and Verbinski had been looking for a project to do together, and Bond said he embraced the opportunity to mix a larger-than-life monster with a heartfelt family drama. "It processes a few genres together, and visually it feels close to the stuff I've made over the last few years in commercials, the tonality of humor and the scale," Bond said.

That's actually quite true. Slashfilm.com has a great article showcasing several of director Bond's commercials, and judging from these, I think he can easily capture the tone and look of the original THE HOST. Chick HERE to check out those commercials. Count me optimistic.


November 15, 2008

New TWILIGHT Clip Courtesy Of MTV!

With only a week to go before the theatrical release of TWILIGHT, MTV has posted a new clip from the film. The video clip showcases "the pivotal event that forces Edward (Rob "OME" Pattinson) to reveal his true self to his love (Kristen Stewart). It’s the world-famous "Tyler Crowley's Runaway Van" scene, and now it can finally be seen for the first time in its (almost) entirety." Watch the clip below!



Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Nikki Reed, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. The film open November 21st.

TWILIGHT sequels announced HERE!

Details on Hot Topic TWILIGHT in-store appearances right HERE!

See a new behind-the-scenes TWILIGHT video HERE!

EW multiple covers right HERE!

See 2 TWILIGHT TV Spots and the international trailer right HERE!

Check out a slew of pictures HERE!

2 EW portraits right HERE!

See the new theatrical trailer HERE!

See the final theatrical poster HERE!

Check out 2 Italian posters for TWILIGHT HERE!

2 more character posters HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 2 right HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 1 right HERE!

November 14, 2008

Bond Director MARC FORSTER Helming WORLD WAR Z!

Variety reports that Paramount has set "Quantum of Solace" director Marc Forster to helm "WORLD WAR Z," based on the Max Brooks bestselling novel about a worldwide infestation of flesh-eating zombies. "Changeling" scribe J. Michael Straczynski (BABYLON 5) is writing the screenplay, and Brad Pitt's Plan B is producing.

Brooks -- the son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft -- wrote a detailed tale in which a researcher for the U.N. Postwar Commission interviews survivors from countries all over the world, 10 years after the crisis, to gather a first-person post-mortem on a war that obliterated every country on the map. Forster is unlikely to return for another James Bond installment. As for "WWZ," "The genre always fascinated me, and when they pitched it to me, it reminded me of the paranoid conspiracy films of the '70s like 'All the President's Men,' " Forster told Daily Variety.


November 13, 2008

Hot Topic CEO Apologizes For 2nd TWILIGHT Signing Disaster

Another Robert Pattinson signing, another angry mob. In an attempt to avoid the near riot at a mall in San Francisco earlier this week, Hot Topic and mall management decided to hand out wristbands to meet the TWILIGHT star early after 700 fans had shown up by 1AM in the morning. Original plans were to allow wristband sales to begin at 7:30am. Hot Topic CEO Betsy McLaughlin explains in an apology:

"To all of the supporters of Hot Topic and fans of TWILIGHT:

Although no explanation will correct the situation that occurred in Chicago today at the Orland Square Mall, I wanted to attempt to explain what happened from our point of view.

We do many signings all over the country with large crowds so we have processes and systems in place to ensure a smooth experience for our customers. The mall developer was a partner in the planning; however, as of two days ago, they told us they would not allow any fans to line up prior to 6AM. They required them to be off the premises.

On Monday at 6AM at the San Francisco event, the fans became disorderly and stormed the mall entrance. Mall security, numerous police, fire officials and our team from HT stepped in to calm the crowd and create a safe environment for the fans. The event was revised and went forward with the exception of the planned Q&A.

Monday’s event caused all of us to re-group and review the process. Allowing a “mob” to develop was dangerous and frankly, not an option. The mall developer (GGP) consented to allowing an orderly line to form prior to 6AM outside of the remainder of the malls on the tour. When our crew arrived yesterday at midnight, approximately 500 people were already lined up to purchase tickets. By 1AM, there were 700 people in line. It was about 30 degrees and raining. We had to make a call. We knew the first 500 would get wristbands and felt it was the right call to allow those waiting beyond 500 to go home and avoid the cold, wet weather for the remainder of the morning. Given the demand, anyone arriving after midnight would have been too late to obtain a wristband.

We understand your frustration and anger, but from our standpoint, we had no choice but to change the rules after Monday’s event. We knew some would feel it unfair as they were told one thing and when arriving on the scene, something else was reality. But given the choice of risking a disorderly crowd, a dangerous situation and canceling of the event, we made a decision that we felt was the right thing to do. I support our team and the mall for making safety and, given the weather, health the priorities.
...
We sincerely apologize and hope that the facts help you to better understand the situation.

Betsy McLaughlin
CEO, Hot Topic"

Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Nikki Reed, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner. The film open November 21st.

Details on Hot Topic TWILIGHT in-store appearances right HERE!

See a new behind-the-scenes TWILIGHT video HERE!

EW multiple covers right HERE!

See 2 TWILIGHT TV Spots and the international trailer right HERE!

Check out a slew of pictures HERE!

2 EW portraits right HERE!

See the new theatrical trailer HERE!

See the final theatrical poster HERE!

Check out 2 Italian posters for TWILIGHT HERE!

2 more character posters HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 2 right HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 1 right HERE!

 

November 11, 2008

New TWILIGHT TV Spot From HEROES!

Last night, Summit Entertainment debuts a brand new TV spot for TWILIGHT during the latest episode of HEROES. The spot has made it's way on-line now and can be viewed below! TWILIGHT hits theaters November 21st.



Based on the hit novel series by Stephenie Meyer, TWILIGHT was directed by Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Jackson Rathbone, Edi Gathegi, Rachelle Lefevre, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke, Nikki Reed, Cam Cigandet, Kellan Lutz, Anna Kendrick and Taylor Lautner.

Details on Hot Topic TWILIGHT in-store appearances right HERE!

See a new behind-the-scenes TWILIGHT video HERE!

EW multiple covers right HERE!

See 2 TWILIGHT TV Spots and the international trailer right HERE!

Check out a slew of pictures HERE!

2 EW portraits right HERE!

See the new theatrical trailer HERE!

See the final theatrical poster HERE!

Check out 2 Italian posters for TWILIGHT HERE!

2 more character posters HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 2 right HERE!

G4 behind the scenes featurette 1 right HERE!


November 03, 2008

HALLOWEEN 2 Starts Production Early Next Year?!

The fiends from Dread Central were at this past weekend's 30 YEARS OF TERROR convention (celebrating the entire HALLOWEEN franchise) and producer Malek Akkad let some details slip about the inevitable sequel to Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN 2.

According to Dread, "the movie will be a direct sequel to Zombie's re-imagining, but actual plot details couldn't be revealed as of yet. Tyler Mane will be back as Michael, though, and other cast members are in talks to return, as well. They're hoping to star pre-production in January and shooting to start up in March." While not officially confirmed, last we heard, filmmakers Alexandre Bustillo & Julien Maury (who helmed French shocker INSIDE) were in negotiations to direct.


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



Also of note from the convention, DREAD said that during the HALLOWEEN 6 panel, screenwriter Dan Farrands (the director behind the upcoming FRIDAY THE 13TH documentary HIS NAME WAS JASON) revealed that "Anchor Bay is currently in talks with Buena Vista Home Entertainment" about releasing the much-bootlegged "producer's cut" of HALLOWEEN 6: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS. Read more about it on Dread's site HERE.

Check out our now classic interview with HALLOWEEN 6 writer DAN FARRANDS by clicking the frame below!


September 04, 2008

GUILLERMO DEL TORO Booked Thru 2017?!

A lengthy article appeared on the Variety website discussing the future for filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro. Essentially, the director behind PAN'S LABYRINTH and HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY is booked until 2017!?!

The article says, "Universal — which has a three-year first-look deal with the helmer inked in June ’07 — and del Toro are making a long-term commitment by setting up four directing projects, including remakes of "FRANKENSTEIN," "DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE," and "SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE."

The fourth project is an adaptation of "DROOD," a Dan Simmons novel acquired by U that will be published in February by Little, Brown.

Of course, del Toro’s first priority is New Line and MGM’s "THE HOBBIT," to which he has committed the next five years. He has begun writing "HOBBIT" with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, collaborating via video conferencing and trips to New Zealand every three weeks.

While it’s difficult, if not impossible, to plan projects five years into the future, at this point U execs think "DROOD" is the most likely to be del Toro’s first post-"HOBBIT" directing vehicle.

If both sides have their way, the helmer will belong to Universal after "THE HOBBIT" wraps."

In addition to the four pics, the studio still has its sights set on del Toro’s pet project, an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s "AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS."


As if that is not enough to keep him busy, U also has on the horizon an adaptation of David Moody’s apocalyptic novel "HATER" that del Toro will produce with Mark Johnson but not direct, and "CRIMSON PEAK," a gothic romance spec script by del Toro and his "MIMIC" collaborator Matthew Robbins, which del Toro will produce but not direct.

While he busies himself with "HOBBIT," del Toro will outline the other projects and hire writers. The pics will be supervised at del Toro Prods. by his manager, Gary Ungar, who’ll be exec producer of the films and will oversee the slate with development director Russell Ackerman and U exec Scott Bernstein.

"No one expected ‘THE HOBBIT’ to come about; it was the most marvelous monkey wrench tossed into my life," del Toro said. "I consider (the new deals) the renewal of my marital vows with Universal."

Of the long-talked about FRANKENSTEIN project, del Toro says, ""To me, Frankenstein represents the essential human question: ‘Why did my creator throw me here, unprotected, unguided, unaided and lost?’ With that one, they will have to pry it from my cold dead hands to prevent me from directing it."

As far as a HELLBOY 3? "I think (Universal) will decide when the last euro hits the piggybank," del Toro said. "We laid the groundwork to have a magnificent third act. I’d like to return to an action franchise with 60-year-old actor Ron Perlman, because he’ll be scratching at that age when I get to it."

Langley said the studio is interested in another HELLBOY and may work with del Toro to add a TV series and online segments to broaden the following of that character before making the series finale.



There's TONS more at the Variety piece HERE!


August 23, 2008

Alternate SAW V Teaser Trailer 1B!

We've just been provided with teaser trailer "1B" for SAW V. This is pretty much the same as the previous teaser trailer we showed you guys back HERE, but this version features alternate music. Check it out below:



The fifth installment in the SAW franchise directed by David Hackl & written by screenwriting duo Marcus Dunstan & Patrick Melton (FEAST, new HELLRAISER) stars Tobin Bell, Julie Benz, Costas Mandylor, Scott Patterson, Mark Rolston, Samantha Lemole, Meagan Good, Carlo Rota, Greg Bryk and Laura Gordon. It opens October 24th, 2008!

Check out the kick-ass teaser poster for SAW V HERE!

Check out the "BLOOD DRIVE" posters at our previous news post HERE!

Visit the official site at: http://www.saw5.com

August 04, 2008

New REPO Featurette From Buzznet: Meet Paris Hilton and Bill Moseley's Characters

A new featurette today on Repo: The Genetic Opera popped up today that gives us a new look at the Largo Kids, the characters played by Bill Moseley, Paris Hilton, and Kevin Ogilvie. The clips also gives us more insight into the creative evolution of Repo from composer Darren Smith and director Darren Lynn Bousman, as well as some new behind-the-scenes footage. Check it out below:












REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA! (directed by Darren Lynn Bousman, helmer of the SAW sequels) stars Alexa Vega, Paul Sorvino, Bill Moseley, Paris Hilton, Kevin Graham Ogilvie, Anthony Stewart Head and Sarah Brightman and opens in limited theatrical release on November 7th, 2008, with a DVD release rumored for January 2009!

July 29, 2008

Are Johnny Depp & Tim Burton Reuniting for ALICE IN WONDERLAND?!

Tim Burton is currently in pre-production on a new version of ALICE IN WONDERLAND for Disney. And reports came out last week that actress Mia Wasikowska (ROGUE) has been cast as "Alice". Now Aint It Cool News got a tip from a reader off of MSN that Johnny Depp will play "The Mad Hatter"! This casting has yet to be confirmed but considering Burton and Depp's history together (SWEENEY TODD, SLEEPY HOLLOW, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS), it wouldn't come as a surprise! Check out Aint It Cool's original article HERE! No new word on the rumored DARK SHADOWS project from Depp & Burton that he reported on HERE, but we'll keep you posted!


July 24, 2008

It's Official! Darren Aronofsky Directing New ROBOCOP!

It's official! Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, THE FOUNTAIN, THE WRESTLER) will direct the new ROBOCOP film from a script by David Self (THE ROAD TO PERDITION, THE HAUNTING). While plot details are unconfirmed, the new ROBOCOP is rumored to be more sequel than remake. No word on if the plan is still to shoot it in 3D like we reported earlier HERE. Below is the press release from MGM!

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM) has signed Darren Aronofsky to direct and David Self to write a new installment for its "RoboCop" franchise. Aronofsky, the director of The Fountain, and Self, the writer of Road to Perdition, make a formidable creative team, fast tracking the RoboCop motion picture and spotlighting it as one of the most anticipated new films for 2010.

In making the announcement Parent said: "Darren is undeniably one of the most talented, original and visceral film makers, and David is one of the greatest writers in Hollywood. All of us at MGM couldn't be more excited."

Phoenix Pictures' Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Brad Fischer and David Thwaites will produce "RoboCop." Cale Boyter, Executive Vice President Production at MGM will oversee the project for the studio.

Phoenix Pictures' Chairman and CEO Mike Medavoy said: "After making the first 'RoboCop' at Orion more than 20 years ago, I'm thrilled to be helping to return this character to the screen with our partners at MGM and through the eyes of Darren Aronofsky and David Self."

Phoenix co-presidents Brad Fischer and David Thwaites added: "With a filmmaker of Darren Aronofsky's vision and imagination and a writer of David Self's caliber, we are poised to bring to the screen an entertaining and provocative film, which will now be under the creative guidance of two of the best storytellers working in our industry today."

The original RoboCop, which premiered in 1987, was "part man, part machine and all cop." The film's storyline focused on the future of law enforcement as a terminally wounded cop returns to the police force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. The original film was nominated for two Academy Awards -- Best Film Editing and Best Sound.


July 23, 2008

Ah, Megan Fox... New JENNIFER'S BODY One-Sheet Poster!

Fox has released the first teaser poster from JENNIFER'S BODY, due out in 2009. The flick stars TRANSFORMERS uber-babe Megan Fox as the title character, as well as Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody, J.K. Simmons, Kyle Gallner (SMALLVILLE's "The Flash") & Lance Henriksen. JENNIFER'S BODY was directed by Karyn Kusama from a script by Diablo Cody (writer of JUNO). Synopsis and poster below! (HOT!)

Synopsis: When a gorgeous cheerleader is possessed by a demon and starts feeding off the boys in a small Minnesota farming town, her "plain Jane" best friend must kill her, then escape from a correctional facility to go after the Satan-worshipping rock band responsible for the horrible transformation.


July 18, 2008

MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D Moved Up To January 16th!

Lionsgate has moved the release date of their remake of MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D up from January 23th to January 16th, 2009! (Almost a full month before Valentine's Day.) The update directed by Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) stars SUPERNATURAL's Jensen Ackles, Jaime King (THE TRIPPER), Kerr Smith (FINAL DESTINATION), Edi Gathegi, Kevin Tighe & Megan Boone. Synopsis below:

"Ten years ago, a tragedy changed the town of Harmony forever. Tom Hanniger, an inexperienced coal miner, caused an accident in the tunnels that trapped and killed five men and sent the only survivor, Harry Warden, into a permanent coma. But Harry Warden wanted revenge. Exactly one year later, on Valentine's Day, he woke up...and brutally murdered twenty-two people with a pickaxe before being killed.

Ten years later, Tom Hanniger returns to Harmony on Valentine's Day, still haunted by the deaths he caused. Struggling to make amends with his past, he grapples with unresolved feelings for his ex-girlfriend, Sarah, who is now married to his best friend, Axel, the town sheriff. But tonight, after years of peace, something from Harmony's dark past has returned. Wearing a miner's mask and armed with a pickaxe, an unstoppable killer is on the loose. And as his footsteps come ever closer, Tom, Sarah and Axel realize in terror that it just might be Harry Warden who's come back to claim them."

2nd TWILIGHT Teaser Trailer!

Below you'll find the 2nd teaser trailer (courtesy of Yahoo) from Summit Entertainment's upcoming adaptation of the Stephenie Meyer novel TWILIGHT. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starring Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson, the first film of four proposed films (each based on the novels) hits theaters on December 12th, 2008!



July 12, 2008

HELLBOY 2 In Theaters Now! Look Who Big Red's Met This Week!

In celebration of Guillermo Del Toro's latest film HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY (which is now playing in theaters), Big Red himself (Ron Perlman) made numerous appearances last week leading up to the grand premiere. Below you'll find a series of commercials of HELLBOY with GHOST HUNTERS, James Lipton, CHUCK (!), AMERICAN GLADIATORS and more! They're all only 30 second long each, so take a peek and check out HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY in theaters this weekend!

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July 11, 2008

2 TWILIGHT Video Clips!

Below you'll find 2 video clips from the Summit Entertainment's upcoming adaptation of the Stephenie Meyer novel TWILIGHT. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starring Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson, the first film of four proposed films (each based on the novels) hits theaters on December 12th, 2008. Get a tease below!

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July 02, 2008

REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA Gets Limited Release November 7th!

Way to go Lionsgate! First THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, now REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA. FANGORIA is reporting that Lionsgate plans on releasing Darren Lynn Bousman's rock-horror opera REPO into select theaters on November 7th, 2008. Yep, folks, yet another highly anticipated genre picture gets a "limited" release. The film (helmed by the SAW sequels director) stars Paul Sorvino, Alexa Vega, Paris Hilton, Anthony Stewart Head, Bill Moseley and Sarah Brightman. You can check out the recently released new trailer at our previous news post HERE. Or if you plan on attending the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal, you can see it early on July 18th. Visit the official website: http://repo-opera.com. More when we hear it.


April 29, 2008

New Images From X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE!

The new X-FILES film is coming fast with a release date set for July 25th, 2008! Now, 4 more images from the highly anticipated sequel have surfaced over on the Filmz.ru website. You can check them out below, or click HERE for high res versions of the pictures. X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE (aka X-FILES 2) stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet, Xzibit, Billy Connolly, Callum Keith Rennie & Adam Godley and was directed by X-FILES creator Chris Carter from a script he co-wrote with Frank Spotnitz.

 

 

 

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April 28, 2008

WOLFMAN Set Pics Revealed!

The WIltshire Times has posted quite a few pics (of mostly extras) on the set of Universal's big hairy, scary WOLFMAN remake.

Click on over
to get a look at the goings on:


Hugo Weaving on the set of "The Wolfman"

April 25, 2008

G4 Visits The Set Of TWILIGHT

Twilight BookOur buddies at G4 got to take a visit to the set of TWILIGHT, based on the popular teen vampire novels by Stephenie Meyer. The film version, set for a December release is being directed by THIRTEEN/LORDS OF DOGTOWN's Catherine Hardwicke and stars Kristen Steward (JUMPER) and Robert Pattinson (HARRY POTTER). Check out the video below!

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March 25, 2008

COWBOYS FOR CHRIST Cast Lined Up

Bloody-Disgusting has gotten all the latest casting news on Robin Hardy's COWBOYS FOR CHRIST, which will be Hardy's own retake on his 1973 film "The Wicker Man". I understand this one will be free of bees, bear suits, and distant relatives of Francis Ford Coppola.

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ROB ZOMBIE Posts Mystery T-Rex Image?

The Incredible Mr. Z has posted an intriguing image on the MySpace page for his next project, "Tyrannosaurus Rex". The movie supposedly has nothing to do with dinosaurs but...

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JAIME KING To Break Hearts in MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D

Jaime KingJAIME KING, previously seen in "SIN CITY", "THE TRIPPER", and the upcoming "FANBOYS", is the first to join the cast of "MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D".

 

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March 01, 2008

"DOOMSDAY: The Game" Now Live On Official Site

The official DOOMSDAY site now has a 3D shooter game live for those of us who can't wait for the movie to arrive to experience the infectatsic horrors that Mr. Neil Marshall has prepared for us. I lasted about 10 seconds... I guess I'll leave shooting up quarantined weirdos to the professionals. Play it here (http://www.doomsdayiscoming.com/game)

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February 28, 2008

MY BLOODY VALENTINE Will Be In... 3D!

Wow. LIONSGATE have revealed that their upcoming remake of 80's "slasher" cult-fave MY BLOODY VALENTINE will be released in 3D! A 3D MY BLOODY VALENTINE?! Between this, FINAL DESTINATION 4 and Alex Aja's PIRANHA all being released in 3D, looks like we'll have some interesting genre films visually in the next year. Patrick Lussier (DRACULA 2000) is still attached to direct from a script by Zane Smith. Also of note, LIONSGATE has wisely bumped the release date up from Friday February 13th to January 23rd, 2009. Friday February 13th is the release date for both the FRIDAY THE 13th remake and THE WOLF MAN!

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February 26, 2008

"Shelter" Seeks Freaks (Funny, It's Usually The Other Way Around)

Strange and unusual? Live in Pittsburgh? Free Sunday? Nala Films is looking for "inbred" looking folks for Julianne Moore's foray into West Virginian hillbilly horror, "Shelter", which is scheduled to start shooting in the Pittsburgh area in March, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

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February 22, 2008

DAVID FINCHER's Next Is BLACK HOLE!

Variety is reporting that David Fincher's next film will be BLACK HOLE, based on the graphic novel by Charles Burns. Originally HIGH TENSION, THE HILLS HAVE EYES director Alexandre Aja was attached to the Paramount/MTV film, but it looks like BLACK HOLE will be Fincher's follow-up to ZODIAC. (Personally my favorite Fincher movie.) The story to BLACK HOLE kicks off when a sexually transmitted "bug" is passed from teenager to teenager. Roger Avary and Neil Gaiman adapted the script from the original graphic novel. More details at the link below!

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February 14, 2008

1 of "8 Films To Die For" To Be Fan Created In Contest

Hollywood Reporter writes that for 2008 After Dark Films and Massify.com are going to be seeking fan input in the production of one of the upcoming "8 Films To Die For". They're going to be starting a competition where fans pitch ideas and vote on elements of the actual production, including marketing and the casting. Actors will also be asked to send in video auditions to be voted on. All of this will culminate with an online reality series documenting the making of the film. The contest who submits the winning pitch will be given a producer credit, participate on-set and in the reality series.

February 09, 2008

Clive Barker's BOOK OF BLOOD: EARLY PICTURES!

Wanna see some early pictures from Clive Barker's latest production BOOK OF BLOOD? It's based on his short stories BOOK OF BLOOD and ON JERUSALEM STREET, and is being directed by John Harrison, same guy who helmed up Sci-Fi Channel's "Dune" remake, and the Tales From The Darkside feature.

What are you waiting for, go look:

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February 05, 2008

Let's Remake Everything! (Even Obscure Titles From The 1940's)

Jimmy the newspaper boy rushed over here to the Icons of Fright News Department late this morning. Rushing past my Gal Friday, he hollered loudly, "Mr. C, Mr. C! Big news!"

"Yes, yes, sure, sure, Jimmy, sure, sure. Now slow down there kiddo, there's a lady present."

"RKO is remaking "I Walked WIth A Zombie!" he blurted out, moon pie crumbs flying out of his mouth and across the room.

"What? Say listen, and stop the presses! That's big news, kid, big news! Good job, Jimmy, here's a nickel and pack of Lucky Strikes, now get out there kid find me some more stories! You'll be real news man someday, Jimmy, a real news man!"

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January 25, 2008

POSSESSION One-Sheet Poster!

We've just received the one-sheet theatrical poster for POSSESSION, which stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Lee Pace. You can check out the poster below, along with the film's synopsis and an image of Gellar from the flick. POSSESSION opens in March of 2008! (Trailer coming to ICONS video soon!)

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January 19, 2008

Shock Scores Look At Bad-Ass DIARY OF THE DEAD Poster!

A good chunk of horror journalists are over in Salt Lake City, Utah right now covering the Sundance film festival. Our buddy Ryan Rotten at Shock Till You Drop.com just unveiled the new theatrical one-sheet to George Romero's latest DIARY OF THE DEAD (Out February 15th!) Click the teaser image below to get a look! Also, check out the trailer to DIARY OF THE DEAD right HERE!

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January 18, 2008

Poster Round-Up! Tarantino's HELL RIDE, Clive Barker's MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN!

The theatrical poster for HELL RIDE, the film film written and directed by Larry Bishop and produced by Quentin Tarantino has made it's way on line! The film stars Michael Madsen, Dennis Hopper and Vinnie Jones! Also, Bloody-Disgusting got the exclusive first look at the theatrical poster for THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN, based on one of Clive Barker's stories in the BOOKS OF BLOOD. THE MIDNIGHT MEAT TRAIN stars Bradley Cooper, Leslie Bibb and Vinnie Jones! (Dude gets around) From VERSUS director Ryuhei Kitamura, TRAIN opens on March 16th.

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Really? MY BLOODY VALENTINE Gets A Release Date?

Hmm... PROM NIGHT? APRIL FOOL'S DAY? What's next.. MY BLOODY VALENTINE? Apparently so. Courtesy of Lionsgate, a remake of MY BLOODY VALENTINE is slated for release February 13th, 2009. No writer, director or cast is set yet, proving yet again that it really doesn't matter who's making it, as long as that "title" gets released to cash in on fans that recognize it. Sigh.

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January 15, 2008

DOOMSDAY! Trailer To Neil Marshall's Latest Arrives!

Yahoo has just posted the trailer to filmmaker Neil (THE DESCENT) Marshall's latest flick DOOMSDAY! The apocalyptic thriller stars Rhona Mitra, Malcolm McDowell and Bob Hopkins and will be released here in the US on March 14th, 2008 courtesy of Universal Pictures! The link for the trailer is below. Also visit the official site at DoomsdayIsComing.com!

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January 05, 2008

Eli Roth Talks THANKSGIVING 2 in TRAILER TRASH?!

I'm surprised no one else picked this up. In the latest January issue of EMPIRE magazine (the one with the bitchin' Joker cover!), Eli Roth talked about his latest film TRAILER TRASH, a movie made up of faux movie trailers which was inspired by his experiences working on GRINDHOUSE. Despite TRAILER TRASH being all commercials, there will be a storyline that ties all the trailers together. In the article he revealed that among the trailers we can expect, THANKSGIVING 2, BEAR WITNESS 2: KANGAROO COURT and a zombie film in which the ghouls smoke pot! Read on for some choice quotes from the article!

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THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES Trailer Added To ICONS Video!

MGM has informed us that THE POUGHKEEPSIE TAPES, originally slated for release this February has been pushed to the forth quarter of the year. (Most likely Oct-Nov) We've just uploaded the trailer to the film on ICONS video, so you can check it out in our video section or embedded below, along with the synopsis!

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Neil Marshall's DOOMSDAY Coming To Theaters March 14th, 2008!

Filmmaker Neil Marshall (THE DESCENT, DOG SOLDIERS) revealed on his My Space Blog (officially) that his next film, the apocalyptic DOOMSDAY, starring Rhona Mitra, Malcolm McDowell and Bob Hopkins will be released here in the US on March 14th, 2008 courtesy of Universal Pictures! Considering how much the entire ICONS staff loved both THE DESCENT and DOG SOLDIERS, count us excited for DOOMSDAY!

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December 21, 2007

Trailer for SPIRAL: The next film from "HATCHET" Director Adam Green!

I won't say much about "SPIRAL" so as not to give away anything from our January update, but, if a film from Adam Green, that stars Joel David Moore, and doesn't take place in a swamp ends up in my Top 10 of 2007 list, don't be surprised.

For now, check out the trailer from "SPIRAL" here, or in our video section where you can view it full-screen:

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December 20, 2007

HERE'S THE HELLBOY 2 TRAILER! SITE UPDATE!

Del Toro fans rejoice! The first trailer for HELLBOY 2 is officially on-line! You can head over to the movie's official website at www.hellboymovie.com, or check out the trailer below. (courtesy of My Space TV's "Trailer Park" profile!) HELLBOY 2: THE GOLDEN ARMY opens in theaters July 11th, 2008, and once again stars Rob Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones and John Hurt. Guillermo Del Toro writes and directs from a story by HELLBOY creator Mike Mignola.

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December 14, 2007

5 Minute Clip From CLOVERFIELD! Contest!

Ah, CLOVERFIELD, the mysterious project once known as 1-18-08 is opening in a month, and now producer JJ Abrams is not only revealing an awesome 5 minute clip from the film, but is offering a neat contest for those of you that continue to spread the clip! Embed the widget into your My Space or Facebook profiles, and the contestant with the most views will win a screening of CLOVERFIELD in their own town, days before the official release date! Check out the clip and the contest rules below!

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December 13, 2007

I AM LEGEND Opening Scene Clip!

Francis Lawrence's I AM LEGEND opens in theaters this Friday! (Batman fans rejoice! THE DARK KNIGHT trailer is reportedly attached, and the IMAX screenings will feature the 6-minute introduction of THE JOKER!) Yahoo is hosting a clip with the opening of the Will Smith flick which can be viewed at THIS link. Early reviews for I AM LEGEND have been surprisingly favorable! Guess we'll all know for sure this weekend!

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ALIENS VS PREDATOR: REQUIEM Website Launch; Opening 5 Minute Clip!

The official website for ALIENS VS PREDATOR: REQUIEM has been full updated in preparation for the movie's release in just a few short weeks! (December 25th, 2007!) Check it out at www.avpr.com. Also, check out a condensed version of the opening 5 minute scene below! This 5 minutes alone is far better then ALL of Paul Anderson's 1st flick! Have a peek below!

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December 08, 2007

VIDEO: THE ORPHANAGE Trailer + 3 Clips!

New to Icons of Fright Video, check out the trailer and 3 clips from the new very creepy film "The Orphanage", which has been produced by Guillermo Del Toro (Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth) and directed by Juan Antonio Bayona. The film concerns a woman who returns to her childhood home intending to turn it into an orphanage along with her young son. Things get creepy from here. Shades of "The Innocents", "The Others", nobody loves a creepy children haunted house movie more than I do. Trailer and clips in the player below and our main video section:

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December 07, 2007

ALIENS VS PREDATOR: REQUIEM Q & A With The Directors!

IGN is hosting a great video clip of a Q & A session with ALIENS VS PREDATOR: REQUIEM directors Colin and Greg and Strause. In the clip, they answer fan-submitted questions from around the world and prove just how much care they put into delivering a worthwhile addition to the ALIENS/PREDATOR series. Count us excited! Check out the video below! And be on the look-out for our FRIGHT exclusive interview with AVP-R's Tom Woodruff Jr. later this month!

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December 05, 2007

Mark The Date... SAW V Hits Theaters October 24, 2008!

Still scratching your heads at the ending of SAW IV? Well, you'll have plenty of time to figure it all out once it hits DVD on January 22nd, 2008. And it'll give you a few months to try to figure out what writers Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton have cooked up next, because ready or not... SAW V hits theaters on October 24th, 2008! This time it'll be directed by David Hackl, who served as production designer and second unit director on the previous SAW sequels. Dunstan and Melton (the writer's of FEAST!) apparently have had SAW's V and VI planned out since they took over writing duties on SAW IV. And according to rumor, portions of V were already shot during the production of IV. Either way, see you at the movie theater in October?

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November 24, 2007

Official CLOVERFIELD Synopsis!

Ever since movie goers were teased this past summer by a mysterious trailer that only revealed 1-18-08 as the films release date, people have been wondering what the movie is and what it's about! Well, the official title is CLOVERFIELD and the studio has released an official synopsis, hot on the heels of the recently released full length trailer. Read the synopsis below, and check out the poster and links to both trailers.

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November 22, 2007

THE MIST Now In Theaters! Stephen King Approves!

It's Thanksgiving weekend and horror fans can look forward to seeing a new Stephen King/Frank Darabont movie on the big screen! THE MIST starring Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, William Sadler and Andre Braugher, written and directed by Frank Darabont (THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, THE GREEN MILE) adapted from the Stephen King story is officially playing in theaters now! Stephen King also told press he approves of the film's new ending, an addition from his story for the theatrical version. You HAVE to see it!

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November 20, 2007

DAVID ELLIS Back For FINAL DESTINATION 4! (In 3D!)

As you may recall, we were pretty hard on FINAL DESTINATION 3 in our FIRST LOOK review (and rightfully so!). So after that movie made more money then the previous entires in the FINAL DESTINATION series, we were bummed by the inevitable next sequel. BUT... it's being reported today that director David R Ellis (SNAKES ON A PLANE), the filmmaker behind FINAL DESTINATION 2 is BACK for the 4th film! AND it'll be in 3D! 

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CLOVERFIELD (AKA 1-18-08) FULL TRAILER HITS!

I know we're a little late on this, but it's too cool not to talk about! The first official trailer for the mysterious JJ Abram's produced project (until now only known as) 1-18-08 has hit on the Apple site! And it looks pretty bad-ass and scary! It's officially got a title as well, and it's the much referred to working title CLOVERFIELD. Follow the link below to see the trailer, as well as the teaser in a number of different sizes and formats!

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I SELL THE DEAD Back In Production!

Dread Central has an exclusive scoop on Glenn McQuaid's film, "I SELL THE DEAD", which had been on a hiatus from shooting for 5 months. The films stars Dominick Monaghan ("Lost", LOTR trilogy), Ron Perlman, Larry Fesseden and Angus Scrimm, and its finally back before the cameras this weekend.

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November 18, 2007

IOF EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: On The Set of MALEVOLENCE: BEREAVEMENT

Icons of Fright has the first exclusive video look at writer/director Stevan Mena's follow-up, a prequel, to the 2004 independently produced slasher film "Malevolence".

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November 07, 2007

AWAKE Poster On-Line!

Cinematical got a hold of the theatrical poster for AWAKE, the new thriller starring Jessica Alba, Hayden Christensen and Terrance Howard which opens November 30th, 2007. The tagline on the poster sums up the flick. "Every year 21 million people go under anesthesia. One in 700 remain awake the entire time. When they planned her husband's murder, they never thought he'd be the one." Check it out below and also follow the link below to check out the trailer on Yahoo's site!

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October 05, 2007

I KNOW WHO KILLED ME DVD Specs

I KNOW WHO KILLED ME, the film directed by Chris Sivertson (THE LOST) and starring Lindsay Lohan will be released on DVD November 27th. Click through for DVD specs...

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October 02, 2007

30 DAYS OF NIGHT CLIP!

Well, dang! Every other horror site is running this, so we might as well too! After all, we're huge fans of the work of comic book writer Steve Niles and are eagerly anticipating the movie version of his masterpiece 30 DAYS OF NIGHT! The first clip from the flick has made it's way on line. Have a peek below! "God? No God!"

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September 20, 2007

STORM WARNING Trailer and Website Update!

This flick seems interesting. The official website and new trailer for STORM WARNING is up and running. The film is directed by Jamie Blanks who has dabbled in the horror genre before with URBAN LEGEND and VALENTINE. The movie centers around a couple who get lost in the swamp and seek refuge at an isolated farmhouse, only to discover their hosts aren't all they seem to be. Follow the link before to check out the trailer. The new poster is below as well!

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International ALIENS VS PREDATOR 2 Trailer!

The more and more that is revealed about FOX's upcoming ALIENS VS PREDATOR 2 (or ALIENS VS PREDATOR: REQUIEM as it's being called in the US), the more it looks like they might actually make up for that crap first flick!. A new international trailer has made it's way on line and yet again, it's looking pretty bad-ass! This time the action takes place on Earth where a space craft harboring both aliens and predators crashes down in Gunnison, Colorado. AVP 2 is being directed by brother Colin and Greg Strause and stars RESCUE ME's Steven Pasquale. Follow the link below to check out another look at ALIENS VS PREDATOR: REQUIEM!

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September 06, 2007

RICK BAKER DOING THE NEW WOLF MAN?!

Now this is just darned cool. As if the upcoming WOLF MAN project didn't sound cool enough already?! I mean, you've got MARK ROMANEK (ONE HOUR PHOTO, NINE INCH NAILS 'CLOSER' and 'PERFECT DRUG' videos) directing, a script by ANDREW KEVIN WALKER (the screenwriter of SE7EN) and BENICIO DEL TORO (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, SIN CITY) starring as Lawrence Talbot. SHOCK TILL YOU DROP's Ryan Rotten uncovered who will be bringing the new wolf man to life! Read on!

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September 05, 2007

Join Icons for HATCHET Screening and After-Party In NY. Also: LA Event Details! UPDATED!!!

Icons of Fright will be at the New York City screening of HATCHET this weekend

Friday, September 8th at 9:45!
AMC Theater 
234 West 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 398-3939

There will be DVD and poster giveaways courtsey of Anchor Bay. Join us! Read below for more details on where to buy tickets and for the Los Angeles are screenings!     

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September 03, 2007

HATCHET Opening Weekend Theater Listing

Goddamn it feels good to be posting THEATRE listings for this one, guys. Better go see it!

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August 21, 2007

Shock UnveilsTHE STRANGERS Trailer!

Shock Till You Drop has unveiled the new trailer for THE STRANGERS, written and directed by Bryan Bertino and starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman. Originally intended to open this October from Rogue Pictures, the film's been pushed to early 2008. Follow the link below to check out the trailer exclusively on Shock's site. (And check out one of the many neat posters below!)

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BEHIND THE MASK - New HALLOWEEN featurette and movie clip!

Yahoo is hosting a nice 4 and a half minute featurette on the making of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN called BEHIND THE MASK. You can also find a clip from the movie on the Yahoo link showcasing the escape of Michael Myers and several Zombie actor alumni such as Bill Moseley, Leslie Easterbrook and Tom Towles. Go to the link below to check it all out! HALLOWEEN opens August 31st!

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August 09, 2007

2007 SAW Blood Drive poster released

The poster for the fourth annual "Saw Blood Drive" has been released

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August 06, 2007

AVP2 Effects Guru Confirms "R" Rating

Tom Woodruff Jr., effects supervisor and creature effects designer for "Aliens vs. Predator" sat down for a Fright Exclusive interview today with Icons of Fright. He couldn't share too many details on AVP2, but he did confirm that the film will carry an R-Rating:

"They're telling us we've got to be so quiet. It was actually disappointing that Comic-Con came and we could present or release anything, we're being very secretive. The big news is that it's an R-rated movie, and they've returned back that harder edge. The fans should be very pleased with it."

Look for the full Icons of Fright interview with Tom Woodruff in a Icons edition.

July 31, 2007

LA Premiere of Bava's GHOST SON this Friday August 3rd!

This Friday August 3rd, there will be a Los Angeles premiere of Lamberto Bava's latest flick GHOST SON at the historic Egyptian Theatre as part of American Cinematheque's 2007 Festival of Fantasy, Horror & Sci-Fi. The show starts at 8PM and one of the stars Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni will be in attendance and will be part of a Q & A session afterwards! Read on for the full details!

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July 30, 2007

New HALLOWEEN TV Spot!

A new TV spot for Rob Zombie's upcoming HALLOWEEN redux popped up on You Tube. Just... check it out below!!!

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July 28, 2007

SAW IV poster unveiled!

A couple of days back, Bloody-Disgusting unveiled a disturbing SAW 4 poster, which is now believed to be the foreign poster. Below is the official US poster for the upcoming sequel. There's multiple reports on line that the film has been slapped with an NC-17 on it's first submit to the MPAA (Which will be release in theaters October 2007). There are also plenty of reports from the Comic-Con presentation on ShockTillYouDrop and Bloody-Disgusting. Since we're East Coast, all we got is the poster!

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THE JOKER STRIKES! THE DARK KNIGHT trailer hits! Viral websites launched!

Now, this obviously isn't horror... BUT we're big comic book fans, especially of the character of BATMAN and Christopher Nolan's film BATMAN BEGINS. Next summer Nolan continues the new BATMAN franchise with THE DARK KNIGHT. A few days ago, numerous sites started popping up on line leaving clues on how to join the JOKER's army. It all started at WhySoSerious.com. It led to an on-the-street event outside of San Diego's Comic-Con, followed by the release of a JOKER image and the first teaser trailer for THE DARK KNIGHT. Now... it's clear that THIS JOKER is absolutely insane. Check out the teaser trailer below, along with some links and the new image!

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July 21, 2007

CTHULHU trailer?!

I actually had never heard of this feature until stumbling upon an article about it on the Shock Till You Drop site earlier this evening. But dang, does it look cool! Filmmakers Dan Gildark and Grant Cogswell are apparently behind the new film simply titled CTHULHU (Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft) and starring Jason Cottle and Tori Spelling. You can visit the official website at: http://www.cthulhuthemovie.com. Also, there's a My Space page up and running where we discovered the trailer below. Check it out!

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TRICK OR TREAT official trailer!

This October, Michael Dougherty (Writer of X-Men 2, Superman Returns) makes his directorial debut with the genre flick TRICK OR TREAT! He previewed the film at the recent Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors in New Jersey last month (see pics & links below) and now you can check out the official trailer below!!!

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MOTHER OF TEARS official trailer!

So, a few days back, we posted a "cam" You Tube version of the trailer to the new Dario Argento movie MOTHER OF TEARS (aka THE THIRD MOTHER). Now, Yahoo Italy (!) has officially posted a Quicktime version of the trailer. Looks even sweeter when it's clearer! Click the link below to check it out!

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July 16, 2007

DARIO ARGENTO'S MOTHER OF TEARS TEASERS?!

Two teaser videos for Dario Argento's upcoming MOTHER OF TEARS (aka THE THIRD MOTHER) have popped up on You Tube. They were recently posted in a blog entry by actress Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni, who appears in the film. (And whom we interviewed as part of our July edition of ICONS OF FRIGHT) The first clip looks like a cam recording, but it's still decent enough to watch. The second looks like a tv spot of some sort. Now, we saw some footage at the Fango Weekend Of Horrors a few weeks back, and we can assure you, these are just a tease of what's to come! Viva Argento!

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July 09, 2007

1-18-08?! Quicktime/High-Def Trailers Now Online

If you were lucky enough to be in a theater showing this teaser trailer before "Transformers" move along, but there's plenty of us who've been waiting patiently for this teaser to hit online. Nobody knows quite what J.J. Abram's secret "1-18-08" movie is really about, but the trailer is striking and scary. Check it out on the Apple Trailers site. .

Code name for the film is "Cloverfield" and it's rumored, but not confirmed, that it's a giant monster movie taking place in NYC shot on home video cameras, making it a "Blair Witch" meets "Godzilla". I could go on for hours about what I hope this really is (oh good lord, J.J. give us Cthulu!!!).

Those who've already seen this enigmatic trailer should shoot over to the "official" site for the movie.

July 02, 2007

"POSTAL": Uwe Boll's Citizen Kane

This time the only "Thumbs Up" aren't just from the director!As the end credits of the film began to roll and the directors name appeared on screen the entire room came to their feet and began to applaud. Several audience members approached the director, who was sitting, very inconspicuously, in the back of the screening room, to shake his hand, to thank and congratulate him on the film. That director: Uwe Boll. The film: “Postal”. Adapted from a video game it barely resembles “Postal” is comedy that is indiscriminately offensive, boldly inappropriate, gross, and lewd. But, hey, it's also really funny too.

 

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June 17, 2007

Robert Kurtzman Producing "The Dead Matter"

The Dead MatterRobert Kurtzman's Precient 13 Entertainment will, along with Midnight Syndicate Films be producing "The Dead Matter". The film will be directed by Edward Douglas, of the band "Midnight Syndicate".


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June 09, 2007

Hostel II Flops: Tortured At Box Office By Penguins

Audiences are leaving plenty of empty beds at the "Hostel" this weekend.

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April 17, 2007

"28 Weeks Later" International Poster...Is Amazing

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April 05, 2007

Milo Ventimiglia of "Heros" Set To Star in "Pathology"

The Hollywood Reporter is stating that Milo Ventimiglia of "Heros" and "Rocky Balboa" will switch from boxing gloves to latex gloves in the medical horror-thriller that's being produced by the "Crank" team of Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. It will also star Alyssa Milano.

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"Grindhouse" In Theaters TONIGHT in 13 Cities Only

Late night screening of Grindhouse will be held tonight, but you have live on one of the Lucky 13 cities:

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April 02, 2007

Severance: FIRST LOOK REVIEW

Let's just clear this up: A lot of reviewers are going to throw around "Shaun of the Dead" when reviewing "Severance" because it's a British produced horror-comedy, but the two films are extremely different. "Severance" cuts across and bends genres deftly that it's a horror-comedy that goes beyond just referencing other films and playing off genre conventions. Director Christopher Smith clearly knows the horror playbook, but isn't satisfied with just playing it strictly for laughs or scares. What at first seems to be something along the lines of "Friday the 13th" meets "The Office", ends up going off in a surprising direction which helps make "Severance" one of the most satisfying horror-comedies I've seen.

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March 30, 2007

Severence Trailer: Excellent New British Horror Comedy

"Severance" is a new British-produced horror-comedy-adventure hybrid. I've seen it, it kicks ass. Look for my full review up next week (I need to see it a second time before I really dig into a review). If you're in NYC, the film will be screening at Fangoria's weekly screenings at the Pioneer Theater on April 2nd.

This film is a like an almost perfect blend of horror and comedy. If you dig humor like "The Office" and if you got red on your pants over "Shaun of the Dead" then this is definitely one to look forward to. Click to view the trailer.

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March 24, 2007

"Brutal Massacre" Trailer Drops--New From Malevolence Director Stevan Mena-Starring Brian "Dante from Clerks" O'Halloran

"Brutal Massacre" will be the next film from the director of 2005's "Malevolence". Click below to view the trailer for the new Film by Writer/Director Stevan Mena. Starring: David Naughton (American Warewewolf in London), Brian O'Halloran (Clerks, Clerks II), Gerry Bednob (40 Year Old Virgin), Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead), Ellen Sandweiss (The Evil Dead) and Gunnar Hanson (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre)

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March 22, 2007

Last Day of shooting on Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN! Release date set for August 31st!

Rob Zombie reports on his official My Space blog that today is the last day of shooting on HALLOWEEN. Editing begins first thing Monday morning as the release date is still set for August 31st of this year! (Too bad it's not October. :-/)

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This Friday in LA -- Meet Robert Englund & the Cast of BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON

Robert Englund, along with Director Scott Glosserman and the cast of the critically acclaimed film “Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon” will be doing a special engagement Q & A immediately following the midnight showing of the film at the Laemelle Sunset 5 in West Hollywood, California.

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March 21, 2007

28 Weeks Later Teaser Poster

The teaser poster for "28 Weeks Later" has been leaked...

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March 16, 2007

BEHIND THE MASK in select theaters TODAY!

This is it! BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON is now playing in select theaters, Go support it!!!

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