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A judge sided with Michael Jackson’s estate Thursday and blocked an attempt by accusers Wade Robson and James Safechuck to obtain “the entirety of the criminal file” involving child molestation allegations leveled against the singer in two California counties since the early Nineties. Photographs of Jackson’s nude body and genitalia taken by Santa Barbara County sheriff deputies in connection with a 1993 criminal investigation were part of the rejected request.
“These requests for evidence relate to basic fairness, so we can all have the same evidence,” John Carpenter, the lawyer representing Robson and Safechuck,...
“These requests for evidence relate to basic fairness, so we can all have the same evidence,” John Carpenter, the lawyer representing Robson and Safechuck,...
- 8/22/2024
- by Nancy Dillon
- Rollingstone.com
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Nightdive Studios recently released some new screenshots for The Thing: Remastered and fans are hyped, to say the least. This update arrives as the original game celebrated its 22nd Anniversary.
Fans of the 2002 cult classic are eagerly awaiting the remaster, which promises to bring the chilling experience of survival horror to a new generation. With a release date set for later in 2024, the wait is almost over.
The Thing: Remastered Might Just Be The Thing You Need
The Thing: Remastered is a faithful reimagining of the original third-person survival horror game that was itself inspired by John Carpenter’s iconic 1982 film, The Thing. In this game, players step into the role of Captain J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Army Special Forces team, sent to investigate the horrific events at a remote Antarctic research facility.
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Fans of the 2002 cult classic are eagerly awaiting the remaster, which promises to bring the chilling experience of survival horror to a new generation. With a release date set for later in 2024, the wait is almost over.
The Thing: Remastered Might Just Be The Thing You Need
The Thing: Remastered is a faithful reimagining of the original third-person survival horror game that was itself inspired by John Carpenter’s iconic 1982 film, The Thing. In this game, players step into the role of Captain J.F. Blake, leader of a U.S. Army Special Forces team, sent to investigate the horrific events at a remote Antarctic research facility.
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- 8/22/2024
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
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Bemoaning how Hollywood treats its franchises these days is quite the cliche. So much so that it’s become a favorite pastime for movie geeks all over the world. It’s even more “basic” to spill ink about the nostalgia treadmill that no studio exec can resist jumping on with a glee usually reserved for kids in candy stores. Specifically, they seem to have an aversion towards moving forward and sowing new ideas on grounds fans deem oh-so sacred. And yet, here we are on the precipice of yet another vaunted horror franchise reaching into the past to chart its creative future.
Neve Campbell’s recent comments about Scream’s seventh installment compared it to Halloween’s 2018 recipe. The irony is David Gordon Green’s film owes a debt to Halloween H2O. To say nothing of Scream 4, which already riffed on the idea of an older Sidney Prescott...
Neve Campbell’s recent comments about Scream’s seventh installment compared it to Halloween’s 2018 recipe. The irony is David Gordon Green’s film owes a debt to Halloween H2O. To say nothing of Scream 4, which already riffed on the idea of an older Sidney Prescott...
- 8/22/2024
- by Marcus Shorter
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Longlegs, the latest horror project from The Blackcoat’s Daughter (a.k.a. February), I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, and Gretel & Hansel director Osgood Perkins, reached theatres back on July 12th (JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray gave the movie a 9/10 review you can read at This Link), and during its theatrical run it has managed to earn over $100 million at the worldwide box office, becoming the highest independent film release of 2024 and the top grossing R-rated horror film of 2024. Now, it’s time for Longlegs to come home. The film will be receiving a digital release tomorrow, August 23rd, and the digital version is available to pre-order on Amazon right Here.
Maika Monroe (It Follows), Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario), Alicia Witt (Urban Legend), and Blair Underwood (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D) star in the film. The story Perkins crafted for the film has been described as being “in...
Maika Monroe (It Follows), Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario), Alicia Witt (Urban Legend), and Blair Underwood (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D) star in the film. The story Perkins crafted for the film has been described as being “in...
- 8/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
John Carpenter, the writer/director behind classic comedy adventure "Big Trouble In Little China" (1986), starring Kurt Russell as 'Jack Burton', isn't too keen about the long-delayed sequel to his film, after being left out of the creative process. "They want a movie with Dwayne Johnson," said Carpenter. "that's what they want. So they just picked that title...":
"You can't remake a classic like that, so what we're planning to do is we're going to continue the story," said sequel producer Hiram Garcia.
"We're going to continue the universe of 'Big Trouble in Little China'.
"Everything that happened in the original exists and is standalone and I think there's only one person that could ever play Jack Burton...
"...so Dwayne would never try and play that character..."
Although he has been sidelined from the upcoming production, Carpenter continues to script new adventures of his "Big Trouble" creations,...
"You can't remake a classic like that, so what we're planning to do is we're going to continue the story," said sequel producer Hiram Garcia.
"We're going to continue the universe of 'Big Trouble in Little China'.
"Everything that happened in the original exists and is standalone and I think there's only one person that could ever play Jack Burton...
"...so Dwayne would never try and play that character..."
Although he has been sidelined from the upcoming production, Carpenter continues to script new adventures of his "Big Trouble" creations,...
- 8/22/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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Best known for playing Annie Brackett in John Carpenter’s original Halloween, Nancy Loomis (aka Nancy Kyes) returns to the screen for the first time in over 30 years in the upcoming horror anthology Hauntology from Gravitas Ventures. We’ve got the exclusive trailer.
Hauntology comes to FrightFest on August 23 before hitting VOD on September 17.
Watch the official trailer below and read on for everything you need to know.
In addition to Nancy Kyes aka Nancy Loomis, the cast also includes Samantha Robinson, Zoey Luna (The Craft Legacy), and Naomi Grossman (American Horror Story).
“In this queer horror anthology, 12-year-old Venus runs away from home, but their journey is cut short when their older sister, Jazmin, spots them wheeling a suitcase down the sidewalk. Jazmin then takes Venus on a journey around Ohio, where Jazmin tells supernatural tales whose characters have more in common with Venus than they first realize.”
Hauntology features four ghostly vignettes…...
Hauntology comes to FrightFest on August 23 before hitting VOD on September 17.
Watch the official trailer below and read on for everything you need to know.
In addition to Nancy Kyes aka Nancy Loomis, the cast also includes Samantha Robinson, Zoey Luna (The Craft Legacy), and Naomi Grossman (American Horror Story).
“In this queer horror anthology, 12-year-old Venus runs away from home, but their journey is cut short when their older sister, Jazmin, spots them wheeling a suitcase down the sidewalk. Jazmin then takes Venus on a journey around Ohio, where Jazmin tells supernatural tales whose characters have more in common with Venus than they first realize.”
Hauntology features four ghostly vignettes…...
- 8/21/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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One of the earliest Alien rip-offs was made for US television. We take a look back at 1981’s The Intruder Within.
Much like Jaws, Star Wars and Mad Max before it, the success of 1979’s Alien prompted studios and producers the world over to make their own hastily-made rip-off movies. Thanks to – shall we say – enterprising filmmakers like Roger Corman and Norman J Warren, we got cheap and cheerful fare like Barracuda (1978), Battle Beyond The Stars (1980) and Inseminoid (1981).
One of the earliest Alien clones to emerge like a shambling monster, though, was The Intruder Within – a low-budget TV movie that cheekily borrowed all sorts of ideas from Ridley Scott’s hit, but transplanted the entire thing from a spaceship in the future to an oil rig in the post-energy crisis early 1980s. As you can probably imagine, it isn’t a lost classic, but it’s fascinating to revisit, both...
Much like Jaws, Star Wars and Mad Max before it, the success of 1979’s Alien prompted studios and producers the world over to make their own hastily-made rip-off movies. Thanks to – shall we say – enterprising filmmakers like Roger Corman and Norman J Warren, we got cheap and cheerful fare like Barracuda (1978), Battle Beyond The Stars (1980) and Inseminoid (1981).
One of the earliest Alien clones to emerge like a shambling monster, though, was The Intruder Within – a low-budget TV movie that cheekily borrowed all sorts of ideas from Ridley Scott’s hit, but transplanted the entire thing from a spaceship in the future to an oil rig in the post-energy crisis early 1980s. As you can probably imagine, it isn’t a lost classic, but it’s fascinating to revisit, both...
- 8/21/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
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“Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,” the upcoming action-comedy from writer/director BenDavid Grabinski, has found its baddie in legendary actor Keith David.
David, whose credits include everything from John Carpenter’s “They Live” to Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” joins a stacked ensemble cast led by Vince Vaughn that also includes James Marsden, Jimmy Tatro and Eiza González.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but it has previously been described as a buddy action-comedy. The project hails from 20th Century, which landed the project after a heated bidding war with multiple interested parties.
David has been working in Hollywood since the early 1980s. His first big movie role was in John Carpenter’s immortal “The Thing” in 1982. Speaking to his versatility, starting the following year, he had a recurring role on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” as Keith David the Handyman. He also appeared in Oliver Stone’s “Platoon,...
David, whose credits include everything from John Carpenter’s “They Live” to Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog,” joins a stacked ensemble cast led by Vince Vaughn that also includes James Marsden, Jimmy Tatro and Eiza González.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but it has previously been described as a buddy action-comedy. The project hails from 20th Century, which landed the project after a heated bidding war with multiple interested parties.
David has been working in Hollywood since the early 1980s. His first big movie role was in John Carpenter’s immortal “The Thing” in 1982. Speaking to his versatility, starting the following year, he had a recurring role on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” as Keith David the Handyman. He also appeared in Oliver Stone’s “Platoon,...
- 8/20/2024
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
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Just in case you weren’t aware, it’s the 22nd anniversary of the North American release of Computer Artworks’ cult classic The Thing video game for PC, Xbox and the PlayStation 2. And just in case you weren’t aware, Nightdive Studios has been hard at work on the remaster, which is due out later this year. And to celebrate the 22nd anniversary, Nightdive has shared a new look at The Thing: Remastered with some new screenshots.
The Thing: Remastered is being touted as a faithful restoration of the 2002 third-person survival horror shooter inspired by John Carpenter‘s 1982 classic, The Thing. Nightdive Studios has gone back and upgraded the original game for the modern era via its proprietary Kex Engine, boasting up to a 4K resolution at 120Fps.
As you can see from the screenshots, improvements have also been made to character models, and textures. In addition, the animations have been hand-crafted by Nightdive Studios,...
The Thing: Remastered is being touted as a faithful restoration of the 2002 third-person survival horror shooter inspired by John Carpenter‘s 1982 classic, The Thing. Nightdive Studios has gone back and upgraded the original game for the modern era via its proprietary Kex Engine, boasting up to a 4K resolution at 120Fps.
As you can see from the screenshots, improvements have also been made to character models, and textures. In addition, the animations have been hand-crafted by Nightdive Studios,...
- 8/20/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
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March 17, 1951 was a great day in history, because that’s the day Kurt Vogel Russell entered the world. And while he would go on to become one of the biggest icons of the eighties and nineties, many folks don’t know that Russell started as a child star for The Walt Disney Company, even acting opposite his future life partner Goldie Hawn in The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band (1968) – although they wouldn’t get together until Russell ended up in another movie starring Goldie Hawn, Swing Shift (1984). From the sixties into the seventies, he starred in Disney flicks like The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969), but as the studio’s movies started to flop and Russell got older, a change of pace was needed. Arguably, Russell’s career took off when he began working with director John Carpenter, with the first movie being 1979’s TV movie Elvis, but what...
- 8/20/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
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Alien is one of the most beloved classic horror movies and no classic comes out of thin air. The film was the culmination of two horror trends from the 1970s. One of these trends was retro at the time but the other was very modern.
‘Alien’ was a response to horror films from the 1950s
Science fiction and horror have been soulmates since Mary Shelley published Frankenstein in 1818. While science fiction can help us understand how new technologies could change the world, horror can show us what happens when those technologies go wrong — whether they be nuclear energy, androids, or space travel. The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II caused lots of anxiety over new innovations, paving the way for a boom in science fiction horror films during the 1950s.
Most of these films were creature features, such as Robot Monster, Creature from the Black Lagoon,...
‘Alien’ was a response to horror films from the 1950s
Science fiction and horror have been soulmates since Mary Shelley published Frankenstein in 1818. While science fiction can help us understand how new technologies could change the world, horror can show us what happens when those technologies go wrong — whether they be nuclear energy, androids, or space travel. The dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II caused lots of anxiety over new innovations, paving the way for a boom in science fiction horror films during the 1950s.
Most of these films were creature features, such as Robot Monster, Creature from the Black Lagoon,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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In today's unnecessary franchises news, Amazon is developing a TV series based on "Poltergeist," the 1982 horror classic directed by the late, great Tobe Hooper and based on a story by Steven Spielberg (who co-wrote the script), which also inspired the song "Shining" by the band Misfits. According to Variety, Amazon MGM has tapped Kalinda Vazquez and Robbie Thompson to serve as writers, showrunners, and executive producers on the series. As of now, however, details are sparse when it comes to the show's approach to the larger franchise.
Vazquez previously worked on "Star Trek: Discovery" and "Prison Break," while Thompson worked on "Supernatural" and served as the showrunner for the prequel series "The Winchesters." The series also brings the horror property full circle, seeing as the original "Poltergeist" was actually inspired by a television show — specifically an episode of "The Twilight Zone" — and is now inspiring a TV series of its own.
Vazquez previously worked on "Star Trek: Discovery" and "Prison Break," while Thompson worked on "Supernatural" and served as the showrunner for the prequel series "The Winchesters." The series also brings the horror property full circle, seeing as the original "Poltergeist" was actually inspired by a television show — specifically an episode of "The Twilight Zone" — and is now inspiring a TV series of its own.
- 8/19/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
New “The Parthenogenesis of Hungry Hollow” Module for Ttrpg ‘Liminal Horror’ Now Available Digitally
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Last month, Aaron took a look at Goblin Archives’ Ttrpg Liminal Horror and its module, The Bloom. Goblin Archives has just added to the fun with another module that was released recently in The Parthenogenesis of Hungry Hollow, the first hardback adventure module for Liminal Horror that’s currently on pre-order from BackerKit. It’s also available digitally via Goblin Archvies’ itch.io page.
As in the main game, players take on the role of Investigators attempting to figure out what has been going on in the town of Hungry Hollow. Brea, a former Investigator, had recently moved back to the town, but all communication from her has ceased. It turns out that a large part of the town’s population has been secretly implanted with parasitic flesh bees. Those not given the “gift” of the bee are concerned with the changes happening throughout town. People have gone missing unexpectedly,...
As in the main game, players take on the role of Investigators attempting to figure out what has been going on in the town of Hungry Hollow. Brea, a former Investigator, had recently moved back to the town, but all communication from her has ceased. It turns out that a large part of the town’s population has been secretly implanted with parasitic flesh bees. Those not given the “gift” of the bee are concerned with the changes happening throughout town. People have gone missing unexpectedly,...
- 8/19/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Coralie Fargeat’s highly anticipated sophomore feature, The Substance, is set to make waves following its triumphant debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, where it received riotous acclaim and snagged the Best Screenplay award. The film, starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid, promises to be a deliriously entertaining and ruthlessly satirical exploration of toxic beauty culture, one that draws on a cocktail of influences ranging from Stanley Kubrick and Brian De Palma to John Carpenter.
Before its wide release in the UK and Ireland on 20 September 2024, The Substance will have a special screening at this year’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest in London, which kicks off this Thursday. As the closing film of the festival, Fargeat’s film is sure to leave a lasting impression on the horror community. FrightFest, known for showcasing the most daring and boundary-pushing films in the genre, is the perfect stage for The Substance...
Before its wide release in the UK and Ireland on 20 September 2024, The Substance will have a special screening at this year’s Pigeon Shrine FrightFest in London, which kicks off this Thursday. As the closing film of the festival, Fargeat’s film is sure to leave a lasting impression on the horror community. FrightFest, known for showcasing the most daring and boundary-pushing films in the genre, is the perfect stage for The Substance...
- 8/19/2024
- by Emily Bennett
- Love Horror
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Parker Brennon’s Hauntology is set to make its international premiere at the 2024 Pigeon Shrine FrightFest, bringing a unique blend of queer horror to the festival’s line-up. Scheduled for a late-night screening on Friday, 23rd August, this anthology film offers a chilling exploration of ghost stories with a distinctly queer perspective, blending supernatural elements with themes of identity and belonging.
Hauntology follows the journey of twelve-year-old Venus, who, after running away from home, is intercepted by their older sister, Jazmin. Instead of taking Venus back home, Jazmin takes them on an eerie road trip around their Ohio hometown, sharing spine-tingling tales at each stop. Each location they visit harbours its own ghost story, all intricately tied to queer experiences. From a trans woman’s desperate spell to become her ideal self, only to unleash a dark spirit, to a troubled couple discovering a love that transcends death, the anthology...
Hauntology follows the journey of twelve-year-old Venus, who, after running away from home, is intercepted by their older sister, Jazmin. Instead of taking Venus back home, Jazmin takes them on an eerie road trip around their Ohio hometown, sharing spine-tingling tales at each stop. Each location they visit harbours its own ghost story, all intricately tied to queer experiences. From a trans woman’s desperate spell to become her ideal self, only to unleash a dark spirit, to a troubled couple discovering a love that transcends death, the anthology...
- 8/18/2024
- by Oliver Mitchell
- Love Horror
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The term "iconic" is often loosely thrown around, but it does encapsulate Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken, who emerges as one of the coolest action heroes in film. Plissken came to life in John Carpenter's brilliant "Escape From New York," and Russell's sincere love for the character propelled its much-anticipated sequel, "Escape from L.A." Although both entries would become cult classics down the line, the critical and commercial failure of "Escape from L.A." at the time of its release failed to justify a third Plissken film, which was titled "Escape from Earth."
The disappointment surrounding the called-off "Escape" sequel is understandable: after all, who wouldn't want Russell's Plissken to return after brandishing the Sword of Damocles, which is the perfect lead-up to an unforgettable space adventure? However, for some reason, a rumor started bubbling about a 2001 Carpenter flick — "Ghosts of Mars" — which was believed to sport a plot repurposed from "Escape from Earth,...
The disappointment surrounding the called-off "Escape" sequel is understandable: after all, who wouldn't want Russell's Plissken to return after brandishing the Sword of Damocles, which is the perfect lead-up to an unforgettable space adventure? However, for some reason, a rumor started bubbling about a 2001 Carpenter flick — "Ghosts of Mars" — which was believed to sport a plot repurposed from "Escape from Earth,...
- 8/17/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
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Star Wars and Jaws defined the 1970s so much they directly paved the way for Alien. Alien was even pitched as a knock-off of one of those movies. Interestingly, Alien‘s impact on cinema was comparable to that of Star Wars.
‘Star Wars’ caused the director of ‘Alien’ to completely rethink his creative direction
It might be difficult for modern viewers to understand the impact of the original Star Wars. Prior to George Lucas’ magnum opus, big-budget Hollywood science fiction films like The War of the Worlds and 2001: A Space Odyssey were rare. Once Star Wars premiered in 1977, Hollywood became much more comfortable with science fiction. By 1979, several expensive space movies were blasting off into theaters including Alien.
During a 2024 interview with Wired, director Ridley Scott revealed what he thought when he saw Star Wars. “I was stunned,” he recalled. “Star Wars just turned my head about completely. So...
‘Star Wars’ caused the director of ‘Alien’ to completely rethink his creative direction
It might be difficult for modern viewers to understand the impact of the original Star Wars. Prior to George Lucas’ magnum opus, big-budget Hollywood science fiction films like The War of the Worlds and 2001: A Space Odyssey were rare. Once Star Wars premiered in 1977, Hollywood became much more comfortable with science fiction. By 1979, several expensive space movies were blasting off into theaters including Alien.
During a 2024 interview with Wired, director Ridley Scott revealed what he thought when he saw Star Wars. “I was stunned,” he recalled. “Star Wars just turned my head about completely. So...
- 8/17/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Emily in Paris, Alien: Romulus, Bad Monkey and The Union.
D23
Disney held its signature D23 fan event in Anaheim over the weekend, showcasing its upcoming TV and film projects and theme park updates, as well as honoring 14 Disney Legends, including Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Angela Bassett and James Cameron.
Agatha All Along and Mufasa: The Lion King stars Kathryn Hahn, Sasheer Zamata, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and Aubrey Plaza The Mandalorian & Grogu duo Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Harrison Ford Jamie Lee Curtis, Mickey Mouse, Jodie Foster and Lindsay Lohan Alien: Romulus premiere
Director Fede Álvarez and producer Ridley Scott joined cast members Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu at the L.A. premiere of the latest Alien film on Monday.
D23
Disney held its signature D23 fan event in Anaheim over the weekend, showcasing its upcoming TV and film projects and theme park updates, as well as honoring 14 Disney Legends, including Harrison Ford, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Angela Bassett and James Cameron.
Agatha All Along and Mufasa: The Lion King stars Kathryn Hahn, Sasheer Zamata, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner and Aubrey Plaza The Mandalorian & Grogu duo Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Harrison Ford Jamie Lee Curtis, Mickey Mouse, Jodie Foster and Lindsay Lohan Alien: Romulus premiere
Director Fede Álvarez and producer Ridley Scott joined cast members Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu at the L.A. premiere of the latest Alien film on Monday.
- 8/16/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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As ABC airs another edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire — with pairs of celebrities playing for charity this time around — the game show is hitting a milestone anniversary. The American version of Millionaire debuted 25 years ago, on August 16, 1999, with then-host Regis Philbin putting players in the hot seat. A week later, contestant Michael Shutterly became the first contestant to reach the $1 million question, Question #1 below. And that November, contestant John Carpenter became the first $1 million winner, offering the correct response to Question #2 below. Since then, the ABC version of the show has had nearly three dozen players (including some famous folks) reach the final question, according to the show’s Fandom wiki. Some won the $1 million, many more chose to take the $500,000 and walk away, and only one, Ken Basin, gave an incorrect “final answer,” losing $475,000 on Question #31 below. In fact, the August 14 episode, just days before the anniversary,...
- 8/16/2024
- TV Insider
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[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in July 2022. It has since been updated with new entries to coincide with the release of “Alien: Romulus”]
Aliens are never far from the pop culture hive mind. It makes sense that audiences would turn to the skies in the 21st century: a time of existential ennui that’s left many screaming for escape and wondering “What else?” But where the enduring nostalgia of “E.T.” or the effortless charm of “Earth Girls Are Easy” might have made emotional contact in the past, a burning need to really feel something has festered.
The scariest alien movies terrify in many of the same ways the scariest earth-bound horror movies do: building (and sometimes killing) likable characters; producing otherworldly visual displays with seriously grim implications; getting the jump scares, if applicable, timed just right; and daring to put the unimaginably terrible on screen. Alien flicks further distinguish themselves through the subgenre’s unparalleled ability to explore the unknown, conjuring up heinous fates for humans so sweepingly sadistic few other films can attempt them.
Aliens are never far from the pop culture hive mind. It makes sense that audiences would turn to the skies in the 21st century: a time of existential ennui that’s left many screaming for escape and wondering “What else?” But where the enduring nostalgia of “E.T.” or the effortless charm of “Earth Girls Are Easy” might have made emotional contact in the past, a burning need to really feel something has festered.
The scariest alien movies terrify in many of the same ways the scariest earth-bound horror movies do: building (and sometimes killing) likable characters; producing otherworldly visual displays with seriously grim implications; getting the jump scares, if applicable, timed just right; and daring to put the unimaginably terrible on screen. Alien flicks further distinguish themselves through the subgenre’s unparalleled ability to explore the unknown, conjuring up heinous fates for humans so sweepingly sadistic few other films can attempt them.
- 8/15/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
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Fede Alvarez clocks another successful franchise "takeover" with Alien: Romulus, but it’s not without faults. Celestial backdrops are stunners, Legacy Effects rewards Alvarez's dedication to using practical over digital (whenever possible), and horror-forward mindsets pack in exhilarating jolts. That said, it's an underwhelming evolution into franchise pandering that renders Alvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues' canonization rigid and routine. Evil Dead (2013) is always "Fede Alvarez's Evil Dead;" Alien: Romulus plays like Alvarez has studio-mandated ties he's checking off like assignment tasks. Everything gets grossly psychosexual, delirious, and dreadfully dark as per Alvarez's trademarks, just never on a level that kicks into hyperdrive.
Cailee Spaeny continues her remarkable run of 2024 performances as Rain Carradine, a youthful space colonist who's sick of Weyland-Yutani's corporate stranglehold over the working class. Rain's only companion is her stuttering synthetic Andy (David Jonsson), programmed with a prime directive to protect Rain. After Weyland-Yutani again...
Cailee Spaeny continues her remarkable run of 2024 performances as Rain Carradine, a youthful space colonist who's sick of Weyland-Yutani's corporate stranglehold over the working class. Rain's only companion is her stuttering synthetic Andy (David Jonsson), programmed with a prime directive to protect Rain. After Weyland-Yutani again...
- 8/14/2024
- by Matt Donato
- DailyDead
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Stars: Jordan Lane Rice, Lisa Starrett, Brandon Whipple, Alex Nimrod, Elizabeth Hadjinian, Devin Harris | Written by Alex Nimrod | Directed by Maximus Jenkins
Spearheaded by a quartet of USC students, All Alone Together was shot for a mere $15,000 with a cast and crew comprised of mostly other USC students and alumni. But before you read the film’s plot and write it off as just another pretentious student film, remember that this was also the same school and process that resulted in John Carpenter’s first feature, Dark Star.
As the film opens, we watch Tyler, an unhappy-looking individual going through his life before ending up at work, where the even less pleasant Fiona (Lisa Starrett) goads him into losing his temper and getting fired. Back at home, things become even worse as he finds The Thing (Brandon Whipple) waiting for him with more sinister intentions than just getting him fired.
Spearheaded by a quartet of USC students, All Alone Together was shot for a mere $15,000 with a cast and crew comprised of mostly other USC students and alumni. But before you read the film’s plot and write it off as just another pretentious student film, remember that this was also the same school and process that resulted in John Carpenter’s first feature, Dark Star.
As the film opens, we watch Tyler, an unhappy-looking individual going through his life before ending up at work, where the even less pleasant Fiona (Lisa Starrett) goads him into losing his temper and getting fired. Back at home, things become even worse as he finds The Thing (Brandon Whipple) waiting for him with more sinister intentions than just getting him fired.
- 8/14/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
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When you look at the true legacy of a scream queen there are a lot of options out there to choose from. When looking at the top of the heap though? I’d argue that there really is only one option. Jamie Lee Curtis has been making horror movies in 6 different decades now and while a lot of them are directly tied to her most famous franchise with 7 of her horror films being in the Halloween series, there’s so much more. In fact, her run from 1978 to 1981 includes the likes of Halloween 1 and 2, The Fog, Terror Train, and Prom Night. All of those movies have now been remade and are considered classics but there is one in there that doesn’t get talked about enough, was a bomb when it came out, but keeps getting better with age. While Halloween II came out and stole the spotlight in 1981, Road Games...
- 8/14/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
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Filmmaker Jt Mollner’s “Strange Darling” wowed audiences when it premiered at Fantastic Fest last year, and critics are in agreement about its virtues — it’s currently sitting comfortably at 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Believe the hype: with its endlessly inventive plotting, expressive and haunting visual style, and go-for-broke performances, “Strange Darling” is not only the best American film so far this year, it’s one of the best horror movies of all time.
The tale of a one-night stand that spirals into a vicious murder spree, “Strange Darling” is best entered with limited awareness of its plot. That’s because the biggest pleasure of Mollner’s screenplay, which tells the story out of sequence in a manner that forces the audience to recalibrate its understanding of the characters and events repeatedly throughout the film, is its constant ability to surprise even the most jaded genre fan.
Luckily, while the...
The tale of a one-night stand that spirals into a vicious murder spree, “Strange Darling” is best entered with limited awareness of its plot. That’s because the biggest pleasure of Mollner’s screenplay, which tells the story out of sequence in a manner that forces the audience to recalibrate its understanding of the characters and events repeatedly throughout the film, is its constant ability to surprise even the most jaded genre fan.
Luckily, while the...
- 8/14/2024
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
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One of the two upcoming Halloween games will be developed by pixel platformer specialists WayForward. The studio’s also working on an Ash Vs Evil Dead title.
It was announced on the 12th August that Boss Team Games is busy making two new videogames based on John Carpenter’s Halloween slasher franchise. We’ve since learned that one of those will be a 16-bit style platformer developed by WayForward.
As first reported by Eurogamer, WayForward is also working on a similarly early 90s-themed action game based on Ash Vs Evil Dead. Both games are part of Boss Team’s RetroRealms series, which implies we might be in for more sprite-filled titles based on classic film properties in the near future.
If you haven’t heard the name before, WayForward is a small, California-based studio that has been putting out some wonderful 2D games over the past 34 years or so. It...
It was announced on the 12th August that Boss Team Games is busy making two new videogames based on John Carpenter’s Halloween slasher franchise. We’ve since learned that one of those will be a 16-bit style platformer developed by WayForward.
As first reported by Eurogamer, WayForward is also working on a similarly early 90s-themed action game based on Ash Vs Evil Dead. Both games are part of Boss Team’s RetroRealms series, which implies we might be in for more sprite-filled titles based on classic film properties in the near future.
If you haven’t heard the name before, WayForward is a small, California-based studio that has been putting out some wonderful 2D games over the past 34 years or so. It...
- 8/14/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
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Michael Myers, the antagonist of the Halloween franchise, is a horror film character who just refuses to stay down. While the character has returned from the brink of death several times over the years in his films, his latest reincarnation is sure to take the character’s many fans by surprise.
Boss Team Games has joined forces with developer WayForward to bring Myers to current-gen consoles and PC with two new Halloween games releasing this October.
RetroRealms: Halloween Gives Myers the Spotlight
Fans of classic horror films have two reasons to celebrate as RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead are set to release together on October 18th. The games will allow players to control their respective leads in 16-bit adventures that see the two characters making their way through platforming challenges that are sure to bring some nostalgia into the mix.
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Boss Team Games has joined forces with developer WayForward to bring Myers to current-gen consoles and PC with two new Halloween games releasing this October.
RetroRealms: Halloween Gives Myers the Spotlight
Fans of classic horror films have two reasons to celebrate as RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead are set to release together on October 18th. The games will allow players to control their respective leads in 16-bit adventures that see the two characters making their way through platforming challenges that are sure to bring some nostalgia into the mix.
Related“I’m happy with that number...
- 8/14/2024
- by Varun Karunakar
- FandomWire
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Michael Myers has returned. But this time, he’s got company.
As first reported by IGN, Boss Team Games has announced not one, but two 16-bit side-scrolling action games based on the classic horror franchises Halloween and Evil Dead. Coming this October, RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead are the first in what appears to be a new franchise for the publisher focusing on bringing horror movie mainstays to gaming with an arcade style.
The official announcement trailer shows off each game’s pixelated viscera in all their glory,...
As first reported by IGN, Boss Team Games has announced not one, but two 16-bit side-scrolling action games based on the classic horror franchises Halloween and Evil Dead. Coming this October, RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead are the first in what appears to be a new franchise for the publisher focusing on bringing horror movie mainstays to gaming with an arcade style.
The official announcement trailer shows off each game’s pixelated viscera in all their glory,...
- 8/13/2024
- by Christopher Cruz
- Rollingstone.com
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It was announced just yesterday that Boss Team Games is developing not one but two video games based on the Halloween franchise, with one of them powered by Unreal Engine 5 and aided by direct creative input from John Carpenter. The other one, IGN has now revealed, is a retro-style 16-bit platformer – and Ash vs. Evil Dead is also getting a game in the same style!
Titled RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead, the two video games from Boss Team Games will be released in time for Halloween on October 18.
Developed by WayForward Technologies, the RetroRealms games let players traverse worlds and enter different realms to overcome challenges inspired by Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. Combining retro visuals with modern mechanics, players venture between two overlapping worlds, with the ability to enter the nightmare infested Dark Realm at any time, which unlocks shortcuts, hidden pathways, and rewards for those brave enough to enter.
Titled RetroRealms: Halloween and RetroRealms: Ash vs. Evil Dead, the two video games from Boss Team Games will be released in time for Halloween on October 18.
Developed by WayForward Technologies, the RetroRealms games let players traverse worlds and enter different realms to overcome challenges inspired by Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. Combining retro visuals with modern mechanics, players venture between two overlapping worlds, with the ability to enter the nightmare infested Dark Realm at any time, which unlocks shortcuts, hidden pathways, and rewards for those brave enough to enter.
- 8/13/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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Das Remake von Jack Arnolds Horrorklassiker aus dem Jahr 1954 ist das erste Regieprojekt von James Wan nach der Fusion seiner Produktionsfirma Atomic Monster mit Blumhouse.
James Wan plant ein Remake von „Der Schrecken vom Amazonas“ (Credit: Imago / Depositphotos)
Als erstes Regieprojekt nach der Fusion seiner Produktionsfirma Atomic Monster mit Blumhouse zu Beginn des Jahres nimmt James Wan, Schöpfer der „Saw“- und „Conjuring“-Franchises, ein Remake von Jack Arnolds Horrorklassiker „Der Schrecken vom Amazonas“ in Angriff.
Wie der „Hollywood Reporter“ berichtet, haben Wan und seine Mitstreiter Universal, dem Studio hinter dem Original, einen ersten Pitch für ein Remake präsentiert. Nun wird nach einem Autoren gesucht, der das Drehbuch zusammen mit Wan schreiben soll. James Wan fungiert bei dem Remake auch als Produzent, als Executive Producer werden Michael Clear und Judson Scott von Atomic Monster mit von der Partie sein.
Der in schwarz-weiß und 3D gedrehte „Der Schrecken vom Amazonas“ erzählt...
James Wan plant ein Remake von „Der Schrecken vom Amazonas“ (Credit: Imago / Depositphotos)
Als erstes Regieprojekt nach der Fusion seiner Produktionsfirma Atomic Monster mit Blumhouse zu Beginn des Jahres nimmt James Wan, Schöpfer der „Saw“- und „Conjuring“-Franchises, ein Remake von Jack Arnolds Horrorklassiker „Der Schrecken vom Amazonas“ in Angriff.
Wie der „Hollywood Reporter“ berichtet, haben Wan und seine Mitstreiter Universal, dem Studio hinter dem Original, einen ersten Pitch für ein Remake präsentiert. Nun wird nach einem Autoren gesucht, der das Drehbuch zusammen mit Wan schreiben soll. James Wan fungiert bei dem Remake auch als Produzent, als Executive Producer werden Michael Clear und Judson Scott von Atomic Monster mit von der Partie sein.
Der in schwarz-weiß und 3D gedrehte „Der Schrecken vom Amazonas“ erzählt...
- 8/13/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
James Wan is reportedly in talks for a remake of 'The Creature From The Black Lagoon'.The horror movie icon - who is known for his work on the likes of the 'Saw' and 'The Conjuring' franchises - appears set to helm a reboot of the original 1954 classic.As reported by Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter, Wan will serve as a producer on the movie, while he is also in "early talks" to direct the monster flick.It would be the first project he's attached himself to direct since his production company Atomic Monster merged with Blumhouse.The original 'Creature From The Black Lagoon' focused on a prehistoric water-breathing humanoid monster, along with a group of scientists trying to study him.Julie Adams starred alongside Richard Carlson as the woman who caught the Gill-Man's eye, while Jack Arnold was the director for the classic blacj and white feature.
- 8/13/2024
- by Alistair McGeorge
- Bang Showbiz
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The 1998 sci-fi war film "Soldier" might be the best film in Paul W.S. Anderson's career. A kind-of-spinoff to "Blade Runner" (both films were written by David Webb Peoples), "Soldier" begins in 1996, when the American government implements a new program to raise children, from birth, to engage in combat. Over the course of decades, their souls are meticulously erased and they become wholly devoted to military conquest. The soldiers barely speak and don't appear to possess empathy or compassion. If anyone falls behind or displays weakness, they are executed.
One of the star soldiers of the program is Todd-3465 (Kurt Russell), who has been molded into a ruthless killing machine over the past 40 years. It is now 2036, and the Soldier program is under threat. It seems that a new breed of soldiers, genetically engineered ones, are stepping up to take Todd's place. The new soldiers are faster, stronger, can live much longer,...
One of the star soldiers of the program is Todd-3465 (Kurt Russell), who has been molded into a ruthless killing machine over the past 40 years. It is now 2036, and the Soldier program is under threat. It seems that a new breed of soldiers, genetically engineered ones, are stepping up to take Todd's place. The new soldiers are faster, stronger, can live much longer,...
- 8/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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After merging his Atomic Monster film and TV production company with Jason Blum's Blumhouse Productions earlier this year, James Wan looks to have finally set his next movie to direct, a remake of the 1954 monster horror film Creature From the Black Lagoon. More on this upcoming movie and Wan's potential involvement below.
Many people might recognize Wan as the creator of the highly successful The Conjuring Universe. He's also the co-creator of other successful horror franchises, such as the Saw franchise and the Insidious film series. But while he's been signed on as producer or executive producer on recent projects, he hasn't sat in the director's chair since 2023's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Now, it's been reported that he's in early talks to direct a Creature From the Black Lagoon remake for Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures. He will reportedly produce the film through his Atomic Monster production company,...
Many people might recognize Wan as the creator of the highly successful The Conjuring Universe. He's also the co-creator of other successful horror franchises, such as the Saw franchise and the Insidious film series. But while he's been signed on as producer or executive producer on recent projects, he hasn't sat in the director's chair since 2023's Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.
Now, it's been reported that he's in early talks to direct a Creature From the Black Lagoon remake for Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures. He will reportedly produce the film through his Atomic Monster production company,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Crystal George
- 1428 Elm
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan is set to return to the ocean for his next feature.
Universal has been trying to get a remake of Creature from the Black Lagoon off the ground for a few years at this stage, and the project is finally moving forward with the horror maestro at the helm.
According to THR, Wan is in early talks to direct a reimagining of the black-and-white '50s classic, which was helmed by Jack Arnold.
The original focused on a group of scientists attempting to study an ancient prehistoric monster known as the Gill-Man, who soon becomes dangerous and begins to pick them off after taking a shine to Julia Adams' character. It's still viewed by many as one of the most influential horror films of all time.
This take is described as being "a grounded, modernized retelling that will lean into visceral horror,...
Universal has been trying to get a remake of Creature from the Black Lagoon off the ground for a few years at this stage, and the project is finally moving forward with the horror maestro at the helm.
According to THR, Wan is in early talks to direct a reimagining of the black-and-white '50s classic, which was helmed by Jack Arnold.
The original focused on a group of scientists attempting to study an ancient prehistoric monster known as the Gill-Man, who soon becomes dangerous and begins to pick them off after taking a shine to Julia Adams' character. It's still viewed by many as one of the most influential horror films of all time.
This take is described as being "a grounded, modernized retelling that will lean into visceral horror,...
- 8/12/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
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For the fans of Horror Movies, one of the most recognizable names is Halloween, not only is it one of the most decorated horror franchises in the industry but also has the most iconic character, Michael Myers. Recently it was announced that these films will be adapted into video games.
In another thrilling news, John Carpenter, the legendary director behind the iconic franchise will also be involved in this upcoming video game adaptation. There is not much more information known about video games but fans are already excited and can’t wait to relive the horror moment.
Video Games Blending Classic Horror Halloween with Technology Fans of the Halloween Franchise are super excited to see its films getting an adaptation. | Image Credit: Behaviour Interactive
The announcement for the Halloween adaptation has sent waves of excitement through both horror fans and gaming communities. Players can’t wait to experience the bone-chilling...
In another thrilling news, John Carpenter, the legendary director behind the iconic franchise will also be involved in this upcoming video game adaptation. There is not much more information known about video games but fans are already excited and can’t wait to relive the horror moment.
Video Games Blending Classic Horror Halloween with Technology Fans of the Halloween Franchise are super excited to see its films getting an adaptation. | Image Credit: Behaviour Interactive
The announcement for the Halloween adaptation has sent waves of excitement through both horror fans and gaming communities. Players can’t wait to experience the bone-chilling...
- 8/12/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
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Guess what successful horror film franchise is getting another video game adaptation? The Halloween franchise! Video game publisher Boss Team Games, the company behind the survival horror game Evil Dead: The Game, is in the process of developing two new video games based on John Carpenter's 1978 slasher Halloween. More on these video game adaptations below.
This will be the second and third video game adaptation of Halloween. Previously, in 1983, Wizard Video released the horror video game Halloween for the Atari 2600. This game was also based on the 1978 horror classic. Now, we have two more Halloween video games to look forward to.
These games are reportedly being developed with the help of the producers of the Halloween franchise. In fact, Carpenter has even been reported to be "intimately involved" in one of the games' development, which will use Unreal Engine 5 as its game engine. However, both games are being developed...
This will be the second and third video game adaptation of Halloween. Previously, in 1983, Wizard Video released the horror video game Halloween for the Atari 2600. This game was also based on the 1978 horror classic. Now, we have two more Halloween video games to look forward to.
These games are reportedly being developed with the help of the producers of the Halloween franchise. In fact, Carpenter has even been reported to be "intimately involved" in one of the games' development, which will use Unreal Engine 5 as its game engine. However, both games are being developed...
- 8/12/2024
- by Crystal George
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Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, the Mummy, the Wolf Man, the Invisible Man – Universal has brought them all back to the screen in the decades since their glory days in the 1930s and ’40s. But one classic Universal monster who hasn’t had a new movie since the 1950s is the Creature from the Black Lagoon, a.k.a. the Gill Man. The closest we’ve gotten is the unofficial version of the creature that was seen in the 1987 classic The Monster Squad. But now Deadline reports that genre regular James Wan and his production company Atomic Monster are developing “a grounded modernized retelling” of Creature from the Black Lagoon that will lean into “visceral horror while paying respect to the original classic.”
Wan is expected to direct the film and will be producing, with Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear and Judson Scott serving as executive producers. EVP of Production Development...
Wan is expected to direct the film and will be producing, with Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear and Judson Scott serving as executive producers. EVP of Production Development...
- 8/12/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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Will horror B-movie audiences finally get the remake they’ve been waiting on for decades? Universal is again looking to remake the 1954 monster movie “Creature from the Black Lagoon,” and this time they’re looking to the “Aquaman” director James Wan — someone who knows a thing or two about underwater battles and gill-men — to develop his own modern take, an individual with knowledge of the project told IndieWire.
Wan may direct too and is in early talks to tack on that responsibility. If he does, it would be his first project behind the director’s chair since merging his production company Atomic Monster with Blumhouse Productions.
Wan’s take, according to the individual, will be a grounded, modernized retelling, leaning into “visceral horror,” but it will still pay respect to the original. No screenwriter or talent is attached just yet. Atomic Monster will produce the film, with Wan as a producer.
Wan may direct too and is in early talks to tack on that responsibility. If he does, it would be his first project behind the director’s chair since merging his production company Atomic Monster with Blumhouse Productions.
Wan’s take, according to the individual, will be a grounded, modernized retelling, leaning into “visceral horror,” but it will still pay respect to the original. No screenwriter or talent is attached just yet. Atomic Monster will produce the film, with Wan as a producer.
- 8/12/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
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While frequent collaborator Leigh Whannell works on bringing The Wolf Man back to life, we’ve learned via Deadline today that James Wan is in early talks to direct a new take on horror classic Creature from the Black Lagoon for Atomic Monster and Universal Pictures!
Deadline notes in today’s report, “James Wan is developing a grounded modernized retelling that leans into visceral horror whilst paying respect to the original classic.”
Unlike fellow Universal Monsters classics including Frankenstein, Wolf Man, and Dracula, the Creature from the Black Lagoon hasn’t been the subject of countless remakes over the years, which makes it ripe for revival here in the present day. Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winner The Shape of Water was heavily influenced by the classic tale, though not an official adaptation.
[Related] Swimming with Monsters: Why We Still Love ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’
Directed by Jack Arnold, the original...
Deadline notes in today’s report, “James Wan is developing a grounded modernized retelling that leans into visceral horror whilst paying respect to the original classic.”
Unlike fellow Universal Monsters classics including Frankenstein, Wolf Man, and Dracula, the Creature from the Black Lagoon hasn’t been the subject of countless remakes over the years, which makes it ripe for revival here in the present day. Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winner The Shape of Water was heavily influenced by the classic tale, though not an official adaptation.
[Related] Swimming with Monsters: Why We Still Love ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’
Directed by Jack Arnold, the original...
- 8/12/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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The Creature From the Black Lagoon is rising once again.
James Wan, the creator of the Saw and The Conjuring horror franchises, is developing a new take on the classic Universal monster property and is in early talks to direct the feature project.
The move comes as Wan and his collaborators presented Universal with a pitch to remake the 1954 monster classic. A writer will now be hired to write a script, working in concert with Wan.
This is the first project Wan has attached himself to as a director following his company’s production banner, Atomic Monster, merging with Blumhouse. Wan was under water for the last few years on DC superhero movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and has been looking to get back to his horror roots in some way.
Wan will act as a producer on Creature, while Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear and Judson Scott serve as executive producers.
James Wan, the creator of the Saw and The Conjuring horror franchises, is developing a new take on the classic Universal monster property and is in early talks to direct the feature project.
The move comes as Wan and his collaborators presented Universal with a pitch to remake the 1954 monster classic. A writer will now be hired to write a script, working in concert with Wan.
This is the first project Wan has attached himself to as a director following his company’s production banner, Atomic Monster, merging with Blumhouse. Wan was under water for the last few years on DC superhero movie Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and has been looking to get back to his horror roots in some way.
Wan will act as a producer on Creature, while Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear and Judson Scott serve as executive producers.
- 8/12/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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The American Film Institute has opened applications for its celebrated AFI Dww+ program for participants interested in joining the class of 2025-2026. The year-long directing workshop educates underrepresented narrative filmmakers, taking them through the complete production cycle of a short film — and with hands-on guidance from leading industry experts. Notable past participants include Best Picture-winning “Coda” filmmaker Sian Heder, DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter, and “A Black Lady Sketch Show” director and executive producer Dime Davis.
Applications open today, August 12, and will close September 13. More info on deadlines and requirements to apply is available via the American Film Institute’s website. See the Dww+ Class of 2024-2025 here.
The program, first launched in 1974 as the Directing Workshop for Women, will also celebrate its 50th anniversary this fall. With early participants including Maya Angelou, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn, Lee Grant, Jessie Maple, and Cicely Tyson, the workshop has trained more than 350 filmmakers.
Applications open today, August 12, and will close September 13. More info on deadlines and requirements to apply is available via the American Film Institute’s website. See the Dww+ Class of 2024-2025 here.
The program, first launched in 1974 as the Directing Workshop for Women, will also celebrate its 50th anniversary this fall. With early participants including Maya Angelou, Anne Bancroft, Ellen Burstyn, Lee Grant, Jessie Maple, and Cicely Tyson, the workshop has trained more than 350 filmmakers.
- 8/12/2024
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
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Boss Team Games recently worked with Saber Interactive, Renaissance Pictures, Studiocanal, MGM, and Lionsgate to bring fans Evil Dead: The Game, a cool project that stopped developing new content surprisingly soon after it was released. Now Boss Team Games has moved on to a different popular horror franchise, as IGN reports that they’re working on two video games based on the 1978 classic Halloween!
Details on these Halloween games are scarce at this point, but IGN was able to confirm that Boss Team Games are developing them in collaboration with the producers of the Halloween franchise. They also learned that one of the games is being developed in Unreal Engine 5 and will include input from original Halloween John Carpenter. Carpenter, who is said to be “intimately involved” with the project, provided the following statement: “As a huge gamer myself, I’m thrilled to help bring Michael Myers to life again in this game,...
Details on these Halloween games are scarce at this point, but IGN was able to confirm that Boss Team Games are developing them in collaboration with the producers of the Halloween franchise. They also learned that one of the games is being developed in Unreal Engine 5 and will include input from original Halloween John Carpenter. Carpenter, who is said to be “intimately involved” with the project, provided the following statement: “As a huge gamer myself, I’m thrilled to help bring Michael Myers to life again in this game,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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Boss Team Games is developing two videogames based on John Carpenter’s horror classic, Halloween. More details on those below.
It’s a pretty well-known fact that John Carpenter loves videogames. The horror director loves to chat about what he’s currently playing and he’s even been involved in the making of a game or two.
IGN reports that not one, but two video games based on Carpenter’s iconic 1978 horror film are now in the works. One of these is being developed with Unreal Engine 5 and will have input from Carpenter himself.
“As a huge gamer myself, I’m thrilled to help bring Michael Myers to life again in this game, and my hope is to scare you silly,” Carpenter said of the games being developed.
IGN also reports that the games will allow players to “relive moments from the film and play as classic characters from one...
It’s a pretty well-known fact that John Carpenter loves videogames. The horror director loves to chat about what he’s currently playing and he’s even been involved in the making of a game or two.
IGN reports that not one, but two video games based on Carpenter’s iconic 1978 horror film are now in the works. One of these is being developed with Unreal Engine 5 and will have input from Carpenter himself.
“As a huge gamer myself, I’m thrilled to help bring Michael Myers to life again in this game, and my hope is to scare you silly,” Carpenter said of the games being developed.
IGN also reports that the games will allow players to “relive moments from the film and play as classic characters from one...
- 8/12/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
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The Shape is making his way back to video games. IGN has reported this morning that Evil Dead: The Game developers Boss Team Games are in the process of developing on not one but two video games based on John Carpenter‘s classic slasher, Halloween. And speaking of Carpenter, the horror master is board with at least one of the upcoming games.
Details are scarce at this point, but both titles are apparently being developed in conjunction with the producers of the Halloween franchise., and one will be powered by Unreal Engine 5.
“As a huge gamer myself, I’m thrilled to help bring Michael Myers to life again in this game, and my hope is to scare you silly,” said John Carpenter.
Carpenter is said to be “intimately involved” with the new titles.
The official release shared by IGN this morning states that the upcoming Halloween video games will allow...
Details are scarce at this point, but both titles are apparently being developed in conjunction with the producers of the Halloween franchise., and one will be powered by Unreal Engine 5.
“As a huge gamer myself, I’m thrilled to help bring Michael Myers to life again in this game, and my hope is to scare you silly,” said John Carpenter.
Carpenter is said to be “intimately involved” with the new titles.
The official release shared by IGN this morning states that the upcoming Halloween video games will allow...
- 8/12/2024
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
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As far as brief internet research has uncovered, Kurt Russell is the only actor in history to have acted next to Elvis Presley, to have played Elvis Presley, and to have played an Elvis Presley impersonator. The first was in "It Happened at the World's Fair" in 1963, when the 12-year-old Russell infamously kicked Elvis in the shin. The second was in the biographical miniseries "Elvis," release in 1979 and directed by John Carpenter. The third, as easily the least popular, was Demian Lichtenstein's 2001 heist movie "3000 Miles to Graceland," a largely forgotten and critically lambasted piece of scuzz cinema on the latter-edge of Quentin Tarantino knockoffs.
And we all likely remember the post-"Pulp Fiction" era with clarity. Many filmmakers tried to capture the flippant violence and ultra-witty banter that Tarantino pioneered, to largely mixed results. "Thing to Do in Denver When You're Dead," "2 Days in the Valley," "Goodbye Lover,...
And we all likely remember the post-"Pulp Fiction" era with clarity. Many filmmakers tried to capture the flippant violence and ultra-witty banter that Tarantino pioneered, to largely mixed results. "Thing to Do in Denver When You're Dead," "2 Days in the Valley," "Goodbye Lover,...
- 8/12/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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Jeff Bridges made his unofficial screen debut in John Cromwell's 1951 drama "The Company She Keeps" just over a year after he was born. The son of actors Dorothy and Lloyd Bridges, he steadily proved himself a nepo baby of the finest order upon reaching young adulthood. In the 50 years and change since then, he's done it all, be it squaring off with King Kong, riding a light cycle on The Grid, or seeking compensation for the damage to his prized rug. (It really tied his living room together.) He even snagged a long-expected Oscar for playing an alcoholic country singer in Scott Cooper's "Crazy Heart," a film that arrived on the heels of Bridges portraying the first-ever Marvel Cinematic Universe villain in "Iron Man."
Trying to decide which of Bridges' movies stands out above the rest is a formidable challenge. It's also one that we, thankfully, need not...
Trying to decide which of Bridges' movies stands out above the rest is a formidable challenge. It's also one that we, thankfully, need not...
- 8/12/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
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The central joke of John Carpenter's 1986 martial arts comedy "Big Trouble in Little China" is that the himbo hero Jack Burton (Kurt Russell) thinks he's the main character of the story, when really he's the dorky, comedic sidekick to other people. One should acknowledge that Wang Chi (Dennis Dun) is the true hero of "Big Trouble," and it is ultimately his heroism that saves his fiancée Miao Yin (Suzee Pai) from the clutches of the evil warlock Lo Pan (James Hong). Wang Chi is the one with fighting skills, as well as the one with connections to other magic users. Jack Burton is a silly blowhard with the muscles to fight off bad guys and the know-how of a golden retriever.
Needless to say, "Little China" is quirky and charming. It remains the most whimsical of John Carpenter's output. Indeed, it may be the only comedy film Carpenter directed...
Needless to say, "Little China" is quirky and charming. It remains the most whimsical of John Carpenter's output. Indeed, it may be the only comedy film Carpenter directed...
- 8/12/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
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As the daughter of screen legends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, Jamie Lee Curtis has worn the nepo-baby badge her entire life, but from her film debut in John Carpenter’s 1978 classic, “Halloween,” she’s been charting a course for herself in spite of preconceived notions.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, while receiving an honorary doctorate from AFI this weekend at the Tcl Chinese Theater, Curtis shared the stage with Carpenter and recognized his involvement in helping her shape a name for herself, as well as the educational struggles she endured on her path to realizing her purpose.
“We did ‘Halloween,’ and it made all of us famous, but Jamie Lee especially,” said Carpenter as he presented Curtis with her Doctorate of Fine Arts. “She became the queen of horror movies; I’m not sure she wanted that. I’ve watched Jamie’s career through the years and watched her grow as an actress,...
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, while receiving an honorary doctorate from AFI this weekend at the Tcl Chinese Theater, Curtis shared the stage with Carpenter and recognized his involvement in helping her shape a name for herself, as well as the educational struggles she endured on her path to realizing her purpose.
“We did ‘Halloween,’ and it made all of us famous, but Jamie Lee especially,” said Carpenter as he presented Curtis with her Doctorate of Fine Arts. “She became the queen of horror movies; I’m not sure she wanted that. I’ve watched Jamie’s career through the years and watched her grow as an actress,...
- 8/11/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
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This post contains spoilers for "The Thing."
The unresolved, anxiety-inducing ending of John Carpenter's "The Thing" feels bleak no matter how you choose to interpret it. This saturated bleakness is arguably the point, as this is a film primarily about paranoia and mistrust. The titular creature's ability to morph into the inhabitants of the film's research station setting is only one facet of the horrors that unfold. The true horror lies in the inevitability of the survivors being wary of one another, even if neither of them are the Thing, with the hopes of being rescued being squashed forever. Despite countless theories being posited about whether MacReady (Kurt Russell) or Childs (Keith David) is the imposter here, the distinction ceases to matter in the end, as the film chooses to cut to black at this perfectly hopeless juncture.
Talks about a sequel to "The Thing" have been making the rounds for quite some time,...
The unresolved, anxiety-inducing ending of John Carpenter's "The Thing" feels bleak no matter how you choose to interpret it. This saturated bleakness is arguably the point, as this is a film primarily about paranoia and mistrust. The titular creature's ability to morph into the inhabitants of the film's research station setting is only one facet of the horrors that unfold. The true horror lies in the inevitability of the survivors being wary of one another, even if neither of them are the Thing, with the hopes of being rescued being squashed forever. Despite countless theories being posited about whether MacReady (Kurt Russell) or Childs (Keith David) is the imposter here, the distinction ceases to matter in the end, as the film chooses to cut to black at this perfectly hopeless juncture.
Talks about a sequel to "The Thing" have been making the rounds for quite some time,...
- 8/11/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
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It may not be easy to stream these days, but whether you've seen it or not, "Maude" remains an important cornerstone of the sitcom house Norman Lear built. Premiering in 1972, "Maude" was originally conceived as a spinoff to the ever-in-the-zeitgeist sitcom "All in the Family," but it soon took on a life of its own. The show starred a pre-"Golden Girls" Bea Arthur as Maude Findlay, an outspoken, well-to-do liberal feminist with a knack for telling everyone around her what's what.
Maude was also a middle-aged woman, a reality that was never more apparent than in the show's most famous, controversial episode. The 1972 two-parter "Maude's Dilemma" saw Maude contemplate –- and ultimately choose –- abortion after finding herself pregnant in her late '40s. Released before the establishment of Roe vs. Wade, "Maude's Dilemma" was a lightning rod for heated conversations about reproductive rights, and remains an enduring part of the show's legacy today.
Maude was also a middle-aged woman, a reality that was never more apparent than in the show's most famous, controversial episode. The 1972 two-parter "Maude's Dilemma" saw Maude contemplate –- and ultimately choose –- abortion after finding herself pregnant in her late '40s. Released before the establishment of Roe vs. Wade, "Maude's Dilemma" was a lightning rod for heated conversations about reproductive rights, and remains an enduring part of the show's legacy today.
- 8/11/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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Jamie Lee Curtis was awarded with an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts by the American Film Institute at the conservatory‘s commencement ceremony. The Oscar winner was the keynote speaker at the event, held Aug. 10. at the Tcl Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
“If you look at the paper, I’m not supposed to be here,” Curtis stated as began her speech. “I am the underachiever who just was awarded this incredible honor.”
Curtis’ resume would beg to differ: the actor, who won an Oscar in 2023 for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” has built an extensive filmography that includes the “Halloween” movies, “Freaky Friday,” “Knives Out,” “Trading Places,” “My Girl,” “A Fish Called Wanda” and “True Lies,” plus television credits like “Scream Queens” and “Anything But Love.”
“I am, for you graduates, the representation of the underachiever who has achieved,” Curtis continued. “I am an artist, I can say it to you today.
“If you look at the paper, I’m not supposed to be here,” Curtis stated as began her speech. “I am the underachiever who just was awarded this incredible honor.”
Curtis’ resume would beg to differ: the actor, who won an Oscar in 2023 for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” has built an extensive filmography that includes the “Halloween” movies, “Freaky Friday,” “Knives Out,” “Trading Places,” “My Girl,” “A Fish Called Wanda” and “True Lies,” plus television credits like “Scream Queens” and “Anything But Love.”
“I am, for you graduates, the representation of the underachiever who has achieved,” Curtis continued. “I am an artist, I can say it to you today.
- 8/10/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
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