Edgar Wright To Direct Johnny Depp in The Night Stalker
You may remember some news a while back regarding Johnny Depp top-lining the remake of The Night Stalker. At that time no director was attached and it was uncertain where it was going to go if anywhere. However, it appears as if the project is moving very nicely as according to Deadline, Edgar Wright (Shaun of [...]
Edgar Wright To Helm Johnny Depp in The Night Stalker
You may remember some news a while back regarding Johnny Depp top-lining the remake of The Night Stalker. At that time no direct was attached and it was uncertain where it was going to go if anywhere. However, it appears as if the project is moving very nicely as according to Deadline, Edgar Wright (Shaun of [...]
New TV Spot for The Hunger Games
Gary Ross’ The Hunger Games for Lionsgate is almost upon us, in fact it hits theatres this March 23rd. With that date moving looming ever closer we have a brand new TV spot which leaves me a little uninspired. Check it out and see what you make of it. The cast consists of Donald Sutherland, Woody [...]
New Trailer For Alex Chandon’s Inbred
One film that has been making a heck of a lot of noise at film festivals is Alex Chandon’s UK flick Inbred. While we still don’t have a release date for the States, the guys over at Twitch have scored the full length trailer, so hit up their link and give it a look. Inbred is written [...]
Watch: Stephen King Reads the First Chapter of Dr. Sleep
For those of you who loved Stephen King’s The Shining most be giddy with glee knowing that a sequel is on the way which is entitled Dr. Sleep. I for am can’t wait, but I’m a little confused with the inclusion of vampires. Anyway, the guys over at Daily Dead have a video of Stephen [...]
Antje Traue Cast in The Seventh Son
It appears as if Sergey Bodrov’s adaptation The Seventh Son, formerly known as The Spook’s Apprentice is casting up as they have scored yet another actress to join the flick. According to Variety, Antje Traue (Superman: Man of Steel) is joining the cat of Legendary Pictures’ The Seventh Son. The “tale is adapted from Joseph Delaney’s young [...]
Video Nasties: Absurd
In this series I’m taking a look back at the films that, in the early 1980?s, were caught up in the Video Nasties moral panic in the UK. When video first arrived in the UK it was not covered by our censorship laws, and that, combined with the reluctance of the studios to embrace the [...]
Horror Movies & Oscar Winners
Well its award season and everybody loves a little trivia. We also all love how much the horror genre gets overlooked by the Oscars. We are after all just a bunch of freaks. So I’ve cobbled together a little list of Actors and Directors who not only became famous after starring in horror movies but [...]
Misery (1991) Review
I’m always fascinated to see how certain books might be transcribed from the page onto the big screen- especially when it’s a book by one of my favorite authors. Usually, they aren’t as good… but sometimes, they are just as good as- if not better than the book. Paul Sheldon is an author who is [...]
Uninvited (1993) Review
The wild west was full of ghost stories- often told around the camp fire in hushed tones lest the spirits in the shadows overhear you and bring their presence into your bedroll under the full moon. Unfortunately, when it comes to movies, the wild west and horror don’t seem to do as well as their oral [...]
Absentia (2011) Review
When we have someone special in our lives, the thing we fear most is losing them. Knowing that they’re dead and buried is difficult for anyone, but what about when they go missing? When that happens, you’re forced to struggle between hope and defeat, never knowing for sure if they’re really gone. Declaring Death in [...]
First Poster For Australian Zombie Film Animals
You can never have too many zombie movies, we all love zombies, right? They’re great fun and Edward Drake’s Australian zombie flick Animals has my certainly intrigued. So here we have the first bit of information for the upcoming flick as well as the first teaser trailer, keep your eyes n this one. Animals is written [...]
NBC’s Midnight Sun Casts Titus Welliver
Suddenly horror TV shows are all the rage thanks in part to shows like The Walking Dead, Supernatural and American Horror Story. Here we have another one to add to your slate, one that veers more on the thriller side of things. According to Deadline, NBC’s pilot Midnight Sun has recently cast Titus Welliver (Sons [...]
New Photo From Josh Whedon’s The Cabin in the Woods
Here we have yet another photo from Josh Whedon & Drew Goddard’s The Cabin in the Woods. Again, nothing is being revealed, which is a good thing and hopefully the reveal will be spectacular. In the meantime, check it out below courtesy of B-D. The Cabin in the Woods stars stars Chris Hemsworth (Thor, The Avengers), [...]
Detention Scores a Release Date & New Clip
Well it has certainly taken it’s time but it appears as if we finally have a U.S. release date locked and loaded and ready to go. Joseph Kahn’s Detention will hit limited theatres on April 13, 2012. To check if this will be playing near you, head on over to their official website and take a [...]
Darren Lynn Bousman’s Mother’s Day Gets a U.S. Release
This one has taken a very long time coming and now it looks as if Darren Lynn Bousman’s Mother’s Day will get a release in the U.S. not only will it be available on DVD & BLu-ray, but it will also receive a limited theatrical release, rejoice! Press Release: “There’s nothing more comforting than the [...]
Guillermo del Toro Set for Day of the Dead
While the title remains the same, this isn’t the Day of the Dead that we are all too familiar with. This is a CG-animated project entitled Day of the Dead which has a sort of Romeo and Juliet style to it, read on below. According to Variety, Guillermo del Toro has come onboard with Reel FX [...]
First Poster For Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie
Tim Burton’s long awaited flick Frankenweenie is one film that looks great, not just for genre fans but the whole family and now we have the first official one-sheet courtesy of IMP Awards, check it out below. The voice cast features familiar Burton alumni such as; Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands), Catherine O’Hara (Beetlejuice, The Nightmare [...]
International Poster For Piranha 3DD
Well it seems that all the promotional tools for John Gulager’s Piranha 3DD are making their way out as we have just scored the International poster courtesy of IMP Awards, check it out below. Synopsis: “There’s something in the water… again. And this time no one is safe from the flesh eating fish as they [...]
Watch Ross Peacock’s Horror short Animal
I don’t know about everyone else, but I loves me some werewolves. And honestly, I don’t think we see enough of em in the movies. Zombies and vampires seem to be all the rage right now, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that when they die down, werewolves can make a comeback. The short Animal, directed [...]
