From one 1999 horror remake to another. After rewatching The Haunting with eyes that were both more critical and 25 years older, it got me thinking about the other remake that came out that year. One that was a remake of a far sillier movie and that was the first effort from a new studio, namely Dark Castle Entertainment. The original was from a far less dark castle in that of schlock and gimmick purveyor William Castle and it starred Vincent Price as a man offering strangers money to stay in an allegedly haunted house for a night. While The Haunting failed on multiple levels to improve with age, how does House on Haunted Hill (watch it Here) look after a quarter of a century? Does its cheesy yet graphic tone feel at home in the time of A24 and elevated horror or should it forfeit its 1 million dollar check and leave the cursed grounds forever.
- 5/21/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
For fans of good old-fashioned dysfunctional families, a fresh drama is drifting in.
Today, Netflix announced upcoming series The Waterfront,written and executive produced by Kevin Williamson. Inspired by true events, The Waterfront dives into the story of the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.
In addition to writing the horror classics Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and The Faculty, Williamson also created the beloved teen-drama series Dawson’s Creek and co-created The Vampire Diaries.
Check back with Tudum for updates.
Today, Netflix announced upcoming series The Waterfront,written and executive produced by Kevin Williamson. Inspired by true events, The Waterfront dives into the story of the flawed Buckley family as their attempts to retain control of their crumbling North Carolina fishing empire drive them to increasingly dangerous means to keep themselves afloat.
In addition to writing the horror classics Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and The Faculty, Williamson also created the beloved teen-drama series Dawson’s Creek and co-created The Vampire Diaries.
Check back with Tudum for updates.
- 5/15/2024
- by Christopher Hudspeth
- Tudum - Netflix
The procedural shows have been popular with viewers for many years. Projects dedicated to the work of firefighters and other emergency personnel offer a 50-minute dose of drama and action.
Chicago Fire creators Michael Brandt and Derek Haas have been writing together since the 1990s. They sold their first script while Brandt was working as an assistant editor on Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty in 1998, but their first known project came five years later, a Fast and Furious sequel. Another famous film of the duo is the western 3:10 to Yuma with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
So, Brandt and Haas definitely know a thing or two about quality scripts.
Chicago Fire Started Out Good, But Now Seems to Be Losing Its Grip
The series they created, Chicago Fire, is not just another story about firefighters, but a critically and commercially acclaimed drama that has lasted 12 seasons. The secret to...
Chicago Fire creators Michael Brandt and Derek Haas have been writing together since the 1990s. They sold their first script while Brandt was working as an assistant editor on Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty in 1998, but their first known project came five years later, a Fast and Furious sequel. Another famous film of the duo is the western 3:10 to Yuma with Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.
So, Brandt and Haas definitely know a thing or two about quality scripts.
Chicago Fire Started Out Good, But Now Seems to Be Losing Its Grip
The series they created, Chicago Fire, is not just another story about firefighters, but a critically and commercially acclaimed drama that has lasted 12 seasons. The secret to...
- 4/25/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Go back to the early 2000s and there is no way that you won’t know the Hollywood heartthrob, Josh Hartnett. Famous for his incredible filmography from Pearl Harbor to Black Hawk Down, the actor vanished from the film industry while still at the top of his career. Yet starting in 2023, the actor made a remarkable comeback and went on to star in the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer.
Josh Harnett will next be seen in Trap
And now he will be seen next in M. Night Shyamalan’s horror thriller, Trap. Portraying a serial killer, the trailer is enough for fans to be convinced that the actor has one hell of a performance in store for them. As the whole world seems to be hypnotized by his incredible performance, it is a no-brainer that his resurgence can be dubbed as the Brendan Fraser Effect.
The Brendan Fraser Effect: Josh Hartnett Entices Fans...
Josh Harnett will next be seen in Trap
And now he will be seen next in M. Night Shyamalan’s horror thriller, Trap. Portraying a serial killer, the trailer is enough for fans to be convinced that the actor has one hell of a performance in store for them. As the whole world seems to be hypnotized by his incredible performance, it is a no-brainer that his resurgence can be dubbed as the Brendan Fraser Effect.
The Brendan Fraser Effect: Josh Hartnett Entices Fans...
- 4/19/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
Update: Variety has confirmed that Courteney Cox is in talks to join Neve Campbell in Scream 7. They didn’t mention Patrick Dempsey in their report.
The original article (published March 25th) follows:
Spyglass Media and Paramount Pictures once intended to make a Scream 7 that would have starred Scream (2022) and Scream VI leads Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, with Freaky and Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon at the helm. But then Ortega allegedly asked for a substantial pay raise – and as we saw when Neve Campbell dropped out of Scream VI due to a pay dispute, these pay issues don’t tend to work out. Then Barrera was fired from the project after comments she made about the Israel-Hamas war didn’t go over well with executives at Spyglass. Landon dropped out the of the project soon after. So now Scream 7 has been re-developed, and it...
The original article (published March 25th) follows:
Spyglass Media and Paramount Pictures once intended to make a Scream 7 that would have starred Scream (2022) and Scream VI leads Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega, with Freaky and Happy Death Day director Christopher Landon at the helm. But then Ortega allegedly asked for a substantial pay raise – and as we saw when Neve Campbell dropped out of Scream VI due to a pay dispute, these pay issues don’t tend to work out. Then Barrera was fired from the project after comments she made about the Israel-Hamas war didn’t go over well with executives at Spyglass. Landon dropped out the of the project soon after. So now Scream 7 has been re-developed, and it...
- 3/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Wes Craven, director of the first four films in the Scream franchise, passed away in 2015. So when Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media teamed up to revive the franchise with the new sequel that was released in 2022, the directing duo of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett took the helm. They then returned to direct Scream VI the following year, with both of their contributions to the franchise centering on sisters Samantha and Tara Carpenter, played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega. During a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett confirmed that they had been planning to return to direct Scream 7 and complete a Carpenter sisters trilogy… but they mistakenly thought they could fit the production of their Universal Monsters movie Abigail (formerly known as Dracula’s Daughter) in between the making of Scream VI and Scream 7. Turns out, Spyglass wanted to get moving on Scream 7 sooner than their schedules allowed,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
"Star Trek" is notoriously good to its actors. If a hard-working performer gets a small gig in one episode of "Star Trek," it becomes incredibly likely they'll be invited back for another. Armin Shimerman, for instance, played a talking treasure chest and a random Ferengi character on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" years before he was offered the main role of Quark on "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." Likewise, Tim Russ played a terrorist on the "Next Generation" episode "Starship Mine" before he became Tuvok on "Star Trek: Voyager." There are dozens of other examples. Once you're in the "Star Trek" family, you'll be a part of it for life.
According to the book "Star Trek: The Next Generation 365," by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann, actress Famke Janssen was offered a venerated spot in the Trek family ... that she turned down. Janssen appeared in the episode "The Perfect Mate" as Kamala,...
According to the book "Star Trek: The Next Generation 365," by Paula M. Block and Terry J. Erdmann, actress Famke Janssen was offered a venerated spot in the Trek family ... that she turned down. Janssen appeared in the episode "The Perfect Mate" as Kamala,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The 1990s were full of top-notch science fiction films that won over critics and set the box office on fire -- after all, we're talking about a decade that produced "Independence Day" (which beat "Mars Attacks!" to theaters), "The Matrix" (albeit with some complex behind-the-scenes activity), "The Fifth Element" (ripping off Plato to great effect) and the list goes on and on. But not every sci-fi release can be a winner, and the decade also had its fair share of stinkers. Whether they were derivative of other (better) films, hacked to pieces as a result of studio interference, or let down by the limitations of 1990s technology, there are endless reasons why an ambitious science-fiction project might crash and burn.
However, many of these ambitious but panned sci-fi movies are often not without their redeeming factors, and despite their negative reception -- especially on Rotten Tomatoes -- you can often...
However, many of these ambitious but panned sci-fi movies are often not without their redeeming factors, and despite their negative reception -- especially on Rotten Tomatoes -- you can often...
- 3/3/2024
- by Audrey Fox
- Slash Film
Usher & Jennifer Goicoechea’s Combined Net Worth Revealed! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Usher Raymond IV, popularly known as Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who rocked the Super Bowl 2024 with his performance at halftime. The singer is known for his R&b and pop hits. The music artist released his debut album at an early age, and over the years, he has amassed an impressive fortune. Raymond recently got his marriage license with his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer ‘Jenn’ Goicoechea, ahead of the Halftime Show.
The R&b hitmaker released his debut album before age twenty, and around 500,000 copies were sold. He was in high school then. He gained fame and recognition after releasing his second album, My Way, in 1997. He entered the Billboard Hot 100 because of a few of the songs on this album. He earned significant fame in the 2000s.
One of Usher’s most popular albums is Confessions,...
Usher Raymond IV, popularly known as Usher, is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer who rocked the Super Bowl 2024 with his performance at halftime. The singer is known for his R&b and pop hits. The music artist released his debut album at an early age, and over the years, he has amassed an impressive fortune. Raymond recently got his marriage license with his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer ‘Jenn’ Goicoechea, ahead of the Halftime Show.
The R&b hitmaker released his debut album before age twenty, and around 500,000 copies were sold. He was in high school then. He gained fame and recognition after releasing his second album, My Way, in 1997. He entered the Billboard Hot 100 because of a few of the songs on this album. He earned significant fame in the 2000s.
One of Usher’s most popular albums is Confessions,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Usher Raymond IV simply known as Usher is one of the biggest names in the music industry today. He released his first album three decades ago and has been turning out hits ever since.
In 2023, it was announced that the artist was headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show in Las Vegas. And now people have tons of questions as the superstar takes the big stage. Here are a few facts about the “My Boo” artist including his age, his height, and how many times he’s been married.
Usher’s age and how he was discovered Usher performs onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Usher was born on Oct. 14, 1978, to parents Jonnetta Patton and Usher Raymond III in Dallas, Texas but he grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He began singing in a local church choir. Realizing his talent, Usher’s mother encouraged...
In 2023, it was announced that the artist was headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl Lviii Halftime Show in Las Vegas. And now people have tons of questions as the superstar takes the big stage. Here are a few facts about the “My Boo” artist including his age, his height, and how many times he’s been married.
Usher’s age and how he was discovered Usher performs onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards | Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Usher was born on Oct. 14, 1978, to parents Jonnetta Patton and Usher Raymond III in Dallas, Texas but he grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
He began singing in a local church choir. Realizing his talent, Usher’s mother encouraged...
- 2/12/2024
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: Prolific TV and film writer-creator Kevin Williamson has set up shop at Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. Under an overall deal for Williamson and his production banner Outerbanks Entertainment, which was finalized in December, he already has four high-profile projects in development at the TV studio that run the gamut from thriller to murder mystery to a family crime drama.
They include Rear Window, a series reimagining of the Hitchcock classic, which has been set up at Peacock. The It Girl, based on Ruth Ware’s book, with Sarah L. Thompson co-writing alongside Williamson, and The Waterfront, based on an original concept, have been taken out to the marketplace, I hear. The fourth project, The Game, based on the David Fincher film with the movie’s original writers John Brancato & Michael Ferris executive producing, is in internal development.
“Kevin is a prolific and brilliant creator with...
They include Rear Window, a series reimagining of the Hitchcock classic, which has been set up at Peacock. The It Girl, based on Ruth Ware’s book, with Sarah L. Thompson co-writing alongside Williamson, and The Waterfront, based on an original concept, have been taken out to the marketplace, I hear. The fourth project, The Game, based on the David Fincher film with the movie’s original writers John Brancato & Michael Ferris executive producing, is in internal development.
“Kevin is a prolific and brilliant creator with...
- 2/8/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
I don’t know of many Christmas horror adaptations. Sure, I could probably look at the history of Krampus and piece something together but other than that I’m hard pressed so let me know in the comments what I could cover next holiday season. Winter in general has all sorts of movies and stories that they are based off of. The very first episode of this show was all about The Thing and its source material Who Goes There and now in the middle of winter, at least in Colorado, I think it’s time to look at one of the better vampire properties of the 2000s and a great limited series comic. 30 Days of Night was originally pitched as a movie but when it was turned down, the comic came out and put the author’s name on the map. As is the nature of Hollywood, it...
- 1/22/2024
- by Andrew Hatfield
- JoBlo.com
The near-constant rotation of villains in the seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" provided ample opportunity for guest stars, and some of these roles went to some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Sitcom star John Ritter is a killer robot in the season 2 episode "Ted," Kal Penn of "Harold & Kumar" plays the victim of a cursed beer in season 4, and "Enchanted" star Amy Adams is featured as Tara's estranged cousin in an episode of season 5. But even in that star-studded milieu, some of the most unforgettable performances in the series were given by breakout actors and indie darlings, like SAG Award-winning multihyphenate Clea DuVall.
You might have forgotten that DuVall made an appearance in "Buffy" — in fact, the actor's character didn't appear very much on-screen at all. In "Out of Sight, Out of Mind," DuVall plays Sunnydale High School student Marcie Ross, a girl who is so shy she turns invisible,...
You might have forgotten that DuVall made an appearance in "Buffy" — in fact, the actor's character didn't appear very much on-screen at all. In "Out of Sight, Out of Mind," DuVall plays Sunnydale High School student Marcie Ross, a girl who is so shy she turns invisible,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
Two days ago, I mentioned to the loved ones I was spending Christmas with that I knew exactly where I was 25 years earlier. On the evening of December 25, 1998, I was sitting in a movie theatre, taking in an opening day screening of director Robert Rodriguez‘s alien invasion horror film The Faculty (watch it Here). Now, two days after the film’s 25th anniversary, scooper Daniel Richtman has revealed on his Patreon page that Rodriguez is producing a remake of The Faculty!
That’s all of the information that’s available at this time. The Faculty is getting a remake and Robert Rodriguez is on board as producer.
Rodriguez directed the original The Faculty from a screenplay by Scream writer Kevin Williamson (working from a story by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel). The film has the following synopsis: To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of...
That’s all of the information that’s available at this time. The Faculty is getting a remake and Robert Rodriguez is on board as producer.
Rodriguez directed the original The Faculty from a screenplay by Scream writer Kevin Williamson (working from a story by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel). The film has the following synopsis: To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of...
- 12/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s disco night on “The Masked Singer” this week, and panelist Ken Jeong is fully convinced that Usher is in the singing competition’s club with his homies.
And we do mean fully, in this case. In TheWrap’s exclusive sneak peek at Wednesday night’s episode, Jeong — who apparently “can treat a Saturday Night Fever” — is more confident than ever with his guess, arguing that all the clues of the apron-wearing cow line up to indicate the “Yeah!” singer is underneath the mask.
“You know what? Real talk, I know exactly who this is,” Jeong says with his usual bravado. “Because all signs point to Usher.”
You can watch TheWrap’s exclusive clip of the episode above.
Jeong connects the singer to Donnie Wahlberg, as they both performed at the Michael Jackson memorial, and argues that Cow’s football-related clue is a clear reference to “The Faculty,” in...
And we do mean fully, in this case. In TheWrap’s exclusive sneak peek at Wednesday night’s episode, Jeong — who apparently “can treat a Saturday Night Fever” — is more confident than ever with his guess, arguing that all the clues of the apron-wearing cow line up to indicate the “Yeah!” singer is underneath the mask.
“You know what? Real talk, I know exactly who this is,” Jeong says with his usual bravado. “Because all signs point to Usher.”
You can watch TheWrap’s exclusive clip of the episode above.
Jeong connects the singer to Donnie Wahlberg, as they both performed at the Michael Jackson memorial, and argues that Cow’s football-related clue is a clear reference to “The Faculty,” in...
- 11/29/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Franchising is basically the bread and butter of the horror genre. It doesn't matter what critics think. It doesn't even matter if the iconic central villain is killed at the end of the movie. Where there's a will, there's a way -- and writers can always be persuaded to come up with new explanations for why their characters are put back in similarly horrific scenarios.
Within the genre, you could make the argument that sequels are the rule rather than the exception, and even subpar horror films often end up becoming franchises, whether their follow-up films are given a theatrical release or not. (Direct-to-video sequels are also a long-term staple for scary movies.) This is especially true for teen horror movies, since younger audiences have always been a target demographic for these types of films.
But every once in a while, you get a teen horror flick that's one-and-done, without a sequel on the horizon.
Within the genre, you could make the argument that sequels are the rule rather than the exception, and even subpar horror films often end up becoming franchises, whether their follow-up films are given a theatrical release or not. (Direct-to-video sequels are also a long-term staple for scary movies.) This is especially true for teen horror movies, since younger audiences have always been a target demographic for these types of films.
But every once in a while, you get a teen horror flick that's one-and-done, without a sequel on the horizon.
- 11/20/2023
- by Audrey Fox
- Slash Film
Not to sound like a stereotype, but I don't particularly get along with my mother-in-law. But the situation in the latest Netflix thriller, "Locked Up," is a great reminder that things could always be much, much worse. Despite little fanfare upon release and next to no promotion tied to it, "Locked In" has been consistently holding it down on the streamer's Top 10 list since it arrived on November 1. If you've not heard of the film, here's the official synopsis:
Katherine, a former Hollywood actor, wakes up in the hospital unable to move. She's been hit by a car and suffers from locked-in syndrome — her eyes are the only thing she's able to move. Through her nurse, Nicky, we find out what's led to Katherine's hospitalization. Katherine, communicating with her via letter board, blinks when Nicky reads the correct letter: She claims there's been a murder. Through flashbacks, we see snapshots...
Katherine, a former Hollywood actor, wakes up in the hospital unable to move. She's been hit by a car and suffers from locked-in syndrome — her eyes are the only thing she's able to move. Through her nurse, Nicky, we find out what's led to Katherine's hospitalization. Katherine, communicating with her via letter board, blinks when Nicky reads the correct letter: She claims there's been a murder. Through flashbacks, we see snapshots...
- 11/13/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
October is here, and with it a whole host of new movies are available to stream. There is, of course, a bounty of new horror movies coming our way this month as many are ready to celebrate Halloween, but our curated list of the best new movies to stream in October includes plenty of non-horror fare as well. We’ve gone through what’s new on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Peacock, Paramount+, Hulu and Disney+ to put together a viewing guide that offers something for everyone. From bona fide new releases to library titles newly streaming, you won’t be disappointed.
Check out our picks for the best new movies to stream in October 2023 below.
“The Faculty” Miramax Films
Peacock – Oct. 1
One of the most underrated movies of the 1990’s, “The Faculty” was an attempt by Dimension to replicate the success of “Scream,” which they had released two years earlier and had become a sensation.
Check out our picks for the best new movies to stream in October 2023 below.
“The Faculty” Miramax Films
Peacock – Oct. 1
One of the most underrated movies of the 1990’s, “The Faculty” was an attempt by Dimension to replicate the success of “Scream,” which they had released two years earlier and had become a sensation.
- 10/27/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Bloody Disgusting has learned the sad news tonight that three-time Academy Award nominated acting legend Piper Laurie has passed away. The actress was 91 years old.
Los Angeles Times reports, “Still acting until late in life, Piper Laurie died Saturday morning in Los Angeles, her manager confirmed. An exact cause of death was not given.”
One of the films that earned Piper Laurie an Oscar nomination was Brian De Palma’s Carrie, the iconic 1976 adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel. Laurie played Margaret White in the film, the mother of lead character Carrie White and the true villain of the horror classic.
Piper Laurie was also nominated for Academy Awards before and after her role in Carrie, first for The Hustler in 1962 and then later for Children of a Lesser God in 1987.
Horror fans will also remember Piper Laurie for her roles in “Twin Peaks” and the 1998 movie The Faculty,...
Los Angeles Times reports, “Still acting until late in life, Piper Laurie died Saturday morning in Los Angeles, her manager confirmed. An exact cause of death was not given.”
One of the films that earned Piper Laurie an Oscar nomination was Brian De Palma’s Carrie, the iconic 1976 adaptation of Stephen King’s horror novel. Laurie played Margaret White in the film, the mother of lead character Carrie White and the true villain of the horror classic.
Piper Laurie was also nominated for Academy Awards before and after her role in Carrie, first for The Hustler in 1962 and then later for Children of a Lesser God in 1987.
Horror fans will also remember Piper Laurie for her roles in “Twin Peaks” and the 1998 movie The Faculty,...
- 10/14/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Piper Laurie, the actress who captivated audiences as Catherine Martell in "Twin Peaks" and terrified them as Margaret White in "Carrie," has died. The Hollywood Reporter has just confirmed that the actor passed away this morning at the age of 91.
The three-time Oscar nominee began her acting career during high school, signing a contract with Universal in 1949 and starring opposite Ronald Reagan in her on-screen debut, "Louisa." From there, the actress began working steadily, starring opposite Tony Curtis several times and appearing in 14 Universal movies (typically in the starring role) in just 7 years. Eventually, as THR notes, Laurie desperately wanted out of her contract, and her agent was able to extricate her from a deal that was keeping truly challenging roles at arm's length.
After leaving Universal, Laurie made one of the most memorable moves in her career with her turn in "The Hustler," an acclaimed movie about a pool...
The three-time Oscar nominee began her acting career during high school, signing a contract with Universal in 1949 and starring opposite Ronald Reagan in her on-screen debut, "Louisa." From there, the actress began working steadily, starring opposite Tony Curtis several times and appearing in 14 Universal movies (typically in the starring role) in just 7 years. Eventually, as THR notes, Laurie desperately wanted out of her contract, and her agent was able to extricate her from a deal that was keeping truly challenging roles at arm's length.
After leaving Universal, Laurie made one of the most memorable moves in her career with her turn in "The Hustler," an acclaimed movie about a pool...
- 10/14/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
October TV Alert! Dive into our essential Halloween TV Guide for 2023 and catch the most anticipated screenings this spooky season. This guide is your passport to the best horror movie premieres, spooky specials, and halloween horror movie marathons TV and streaming have to offer. We’ve compiled all of the mega-hits from AMC Fearfest, SyFy, Shudder, crowd-favorite Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween, and more!
Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just in for the October vibes, there’s bound to be something perfect to get you into the Halloween spirit this season. Whether you want to watch all of the Halloween films backward, or stressed-out bakers making giant Halloween disasterpieces while a big clock on the wall yells at them, we’ve got ya covered! And for our global audience, use this timezone converter link to align your screams with the screen’s. Please note: schedules are subject to change.
Whether you’re a die-hard horror fan or just in for the October vibes, there’s bound to be something perfect to get you into the Halloween spirit this season. Whether you want to watch all of the Halloween films backward, or stressed-out bakers making giant Halloween disasterpieces while a big clock on the wall yells at them, we’ve got ya covered! And for our global audience, use this timezone converter link to align your screams with the screen’s. Please note: schedules are subject to change.
- 9/25/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Ah, high school. A time for first loves, peer pressures, the anxiety of fitting in, and… battling supernatural creatures? Amid the algebra exams and gym classes, sometimes schools become grounds for something far more sinister than cafeteria food.
As summer winds down and we find ourselves on the brink of another school year, we’re diving into some scholarly scares. Here are ten high school horror movies that will make those ‘most likely to…’ superlatives and locker combinations seem like a breeze.
United Artists 10. Carrie (1976)
Prom Queen or…Scream Queen? Stephen King’s magnum opus of teenage angst turned telekinetic terror. Carrie is a powerful, tragic story highlighting the catastrophic consequences of bullying, proving that some school dances can be truly…explosive.
Where to Watch: Powered by JustWatch Miramax 9. The Faculty (1998)
Extraterrestrial Educators When students suspect their teachers might be aliens in disguise, school attendance takes on a whole new urgency.
As summer winds down and we find ourselves on the brink of another school year, we’re diving into some scholarly scares. Here are ten high school horror movies that will make those ‘most likely to…’ superlatives and locker combinations seem like a breeze.
United Artists 10. Carrie (1976)
Prom Queen or…Scream Queen? Stephen King’s magnum opus of teenage angst turned telekinetic terror. Carrie is a powerful, tragic story highlighting the catastrophic consequences of bullying, proving that some school dances can be truly…explosive.
Where to Watch: Powered by JustWatch Miramax 9. The Faculty (1998)
Extraterrestrial Educators When students suspect their teachers might be aliens in disguise, school attendance takes on a whole new urgency.
- 8/24/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Few American filmmakers of the last 40 years await a major rediscovery like Hal Hartley, whose traces in modern movies are either too-minor or entirely unknown. Thus it’s cause for celebration that the Criterion Channel are soon launching a major retrospective: 13 features (which constitutes all but My America) and 17 shorts, a sui generis style and persistent vision running across 30 years. Expect your Halloween party to be aswim in Henry Fool costumes.
Speaking of: there’s a one-month headstart on seasonal programming with the 13-film “High School Horror”––most notable perhaps being a streaming premiere for the uncut version of Suspiria, plus the rare opportunity to see a Robert Rodriguez movie on the Criterion Channel––and a retrospective of Hong Kong vampire movies. A retrospective of ’70s car movies offer chills and thrills of a different sort
Six films by Allan Dwan and 12 “gaslight noirs” round out the main September series; The Eight Mountains,...
Speaking of: there’s a one-month headstart on seasonal programming with the 13-film “High School Horror”––most notable perhaps being a streaming premiere for the uncut version of Suspiria, plus the rare opportunity to see a Robert Rodriguez movie on the Criterion Channel––and a retrospective of Hong Kong vampire movies. A retrospective of ’70s car movies offer chills and thrills of a different sort
Six films by Allan Dwan and 12 “gaslight noirs” round out the main September series; The Eight Mountains,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Is there anything scarier than being a teenager? Bd has learned that the Criterion Channel will be launching their 13-film High School Horror collection on September 1!
The streaming service previews, “Relive your high school nightmares with these tales of terror unleashed in classrooms, gyms, locker-lined halls, and cafeterias, where psychotic slashers and supernatural monsters pursue jocks, nerds, and prom queens alike.
“The everyday fears of adolescence—social anxiety! changing bodies!—have inspired some of horror cinema’s most giddily bloodthirsty visions, from VHS-era exploitation shockers like Massacre at Central High and Slumber Party Massacre to ’90s teen-movie touchstones like I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Faculty and cult favorites like Donnie Darko and Battle Royale.”
Of particular note, Dario Argento’s Suspiria will be included in the collection, marking the worldwide streaming premiere of the restored uncut version from Synapse Films!
The full “High School Horror” lineup includes…...
The streaming service previews, “Relive your high school nightmares with these tales of terror unleashed in classrooms, gyms, locker-lined halls, and cafeterias, where psychotic slashers and supernatural monsters pursue jocks, nerds, and prom queens alike.
“The everyday fears of adolescence—social anxiety! changing bodies!—have inspired some of horror cinema’s most giddily bloodthirsty visions, from VHS-era exploitation shockers like Massacre at Central High and Slumber Party Massacre to ’90s teen-movie touchstones like I Know What You Did Last Summer and The Faculty and cult favorites like Donnie Darko and Battle Royale.”
Of particular note, Dario Argento’s Suspiria will be included in the collection, marking the worldwide streaming premiere of the restored uncut version from Synapse Films!
The full “High School Horror” lineup includes…...
- 8/11/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Hey there, Scaredy cat. Are you the type of person who loves the idea of a good scare but can't quite stomach the gore? Do you find yourself intrigued by the suspense and psychological elements of horror, but would rather not have nightmares for a week? Well, my friend, you've come to the right place. This list is specially curated for those who want to experience the thrill of horror movies without (too much) blood and guts.
From suspenseful thrillers to horror comedies, these films offer a gentler introduction to the genre. So buckle up, and trust that you'll be given a gently spooky ride into the world of horror!
Warner Bros, Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy musical that's more likely to make you tap your feet than hide behind your sofa. The film follows the story of Seymour, a florist shop worker...
From suspenseful thrillers to horror comedies, these films offer a gentler introduction to the genre. So buckle up, and trust that you'll be given a gently spooky ride into the world of horror!
Warner Bros, Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy musical that's more likely to make you tap your feet than hide behind your sofa. The film follows the story of Seymour, a florist shop worker...
- 7/27/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
The episode of Deconstructing… covering It: Chapter One was Written, Edited, and Narrated by Kier Gomes, Produced by Tyler Nichols and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
When it comes to remakes of classic horror works, what do You look for to decide if it’s worthwhile? Or better yet, at what point in a remake can you tell if it’s going to be good or not? For me, I knew the 2017 remake of Stephen King’s iconic novel, It, was going to impress me from the very opening scene. Now, in the past on this show, we’ve covered exclusively movies that hold a special place in my heart. We’ve talked about Robert Rodriguez’s underappreciated alien invasion teen outing, The Faculty, we’ve talked about possibly the greatest slasher sequel ever made with Scream 2, and we’ve even gone into detail about one...
When it comes to remakes of classic horror works, what do You look for to decide if it’s worthwhile? Or better yet, at what point in a remake can you tell if it’s going to be good or not? For me, I knew the 2017 remake of Stephen King’s iconic novel, It, was going to impress me from the very opening scene. Now, in the past on this show, we’ve covered exclusively movies that hold a special place in my heart. We’ve talked about Robert Rodriguez’s underappreciated alien invasion teen outing, The Faculty, we’ve talked about possibly the greatest slasher sequel ever made with Scream 2, and we’ve even gone into detail about one...
- 7/5/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
This article contains spoilers for all Black Mirror season 6 castings but does not reveal episode endings or other big twists.
Four years and a global pandemic later, and the sci-fi anthology Black Mirror is finally returning to Netflix. According to Netflix, season 6 is set to be the “most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected yet” of the series. As Black Mirror has taken off in popularity, the show has become almost as well-known for its A-list cast as it has for its satirical takes on our world. With stars like Miley Cyrus, Jesse Plemons, Daniel Kaluuya, Bryce Dallas Howard, and so many more appearing in the series over the years, its no surprise that season 6 is just as stacked as the rest.
While there’s still a lot we don’t know about some of the characters featured in this season’s five episodes, here’s what we’ve uncovered so far...
Four years and a global pandemic later, and the sci-fi anthology Black Mirror is finally returning to Netflix. According to Netflix, season 6 is set to be the “most unpredictable, unclassifiable and unexpected yet” of the series. As Black Mirror has taken off in popularity, the show has become almost as well-known for its A-list cast as it has for its satirical takes on our world. With stars like Miley Cyrus, Jesse Plemons, Daniel Kaluuya, Bryce Dallas Howard, and so many more appearing in the series over the years, its no surprise that season 6 is just as stacked as the rest.
While there’s still a lot we don’t know about some of the characters featured in this season’s five episodes, here’s what we’ve uncovered so far...
- 6/15/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Elijah Wood, a renowned American actor, has captivated audiences with his versatile and impressive performances for over three decades. Born on January 28, 1981, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Wood’s career as an actor began at a young age. He has starred in numerous films and television series, most notably as Frodo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s blockbuster The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. This article delves into the life and career of this iconic actor, showcasing his incredible journey from child star to accomplished Hollywood actor.
Early Life and Childhood Elijah Wood. Depostiphotos
Elijah Jordan Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the second of three children to Debbie Krause and Warren Wood. His parents managed a local delicatessen together. Wood’s ancestry includes English, German, Austrian, and Danish roots. As a child, Wood displayed a natural talent for performing, which led his mother to take him to the...
Early Life and Childhood Elijah Wood. Depostiphotos
Elijah Jordan Wood was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the second of three children to Debbie Krause and Warren Wood. His parents managed a local delicatessen together. Wood’s ancestry includes English, German, Austrian, and Danish roots. As a child, Wood displayed a natural talent for performing, which led his mother to take him to the...
- 6/10/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Ben Affleck in HypnoticPhoto: Hypnotic Film Holdings LLC
Hypnotic may be Robert Rodriguez’s most conventional movie since 1998's The Faculty, and that’s not at all a bad thing. While his ambition can lead him to delirious highs like Sin City and Alita: Battle Angel, the writer-director-excess-multitasker is also extremely prone to over-rushed,...
Hypnotic may be Robert Rodriguez’s most conventional movie since 1998's The Faculty, and that’s not at all a bad thing. While his ambition can lead him to delirious highs like Sin City and Alita: Battle Angel, the writer-director-excess-multitasker is also extremely prone to over-rushed,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- avclub.com
It’s crazy to think that it’s been more than 30 years since the release of “El Mariachi,” the film by Robert Rodriguez that put him on the scene. And it was a quick ascension for the filmmaker, as he’d go on to direct “Desperado,” “From Dusk till Dawn,” and “The Faculty” in quick succession shortly after.
Continue reading Robert Rodriguez Explains Why He Passed On ‘X-Men,’ ‘Superman’ & ‘John Carter’ at The Playlist.
Continue reading Robert Rodriguez Explains Why He Passed On ‘X-Men,’ ‘Superman’ & ‘John Carter’ at The Playlist.
- 5/9/2023
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Before being cast in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, Josh Hartnett made a name for himself in a famous franchise. Harnett became one of the late 90s and early 2000s heartthrobs. His magazine posters graced the walls of teenage girls worldwide after Hartnett starred in films such as The Faculty, 40 Days and 40 Nights, and O. From teen heartthrob to serious actor Josh Hartnett began to take roles in more serious films such as Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down. Nothing he did could fail, and he became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors. Despite a career spanning more than two...
- 3/29/2023
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
We’re wrapping up the week with a new episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series, and in this one we’re looking back at a film that will be celebrating its 25th anniversary at the end of this year: The Faculty (watch it Here)! To find out what went into the making of this alien invasion high school movie, check out the video embedded above.
Directed by Robert Rodriguez from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson (working from a story by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel), The Faculty has the following synopsis: To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of teachers have always been a little odd, but lately they’ve been behaving positively alien. Controlled by otherworldly parasites, the faculty try to infect students one by one. Cheerleader Delilah, football player Stan, drug dealer Zeke, and new girl Marybeth team up...
Directed by Robert Rodriguez from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson (working from a story by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel), The Faculty has the following synopsis: To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of teachers have always been a little odd, but lately they’ve been behaving positively alien. Controlled by otherworldly parasites, the faculty try to infect students one by one. Cheerleader Delilah, football player Stan, drug dealer Zeke, and new girl Marybeth team up...
- 3/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Robert Rodriguez didn’t want to screen his new movie for the first time on the same night as the Oscars. It just worked out that way.
It all started when, in mid-February, the 54-year-old filmmaker realized he was rapidly approaching the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of his first feature film, the neo-Western “El Mariachi.”
“It fucking snuck up on me,” Rodriguez tells Variety on Sunday afternoon, sitting on a hotel rooftop bar overlooking the ever-changing Austin skyline. Rodriguez famously shot “El Mariachi” on a $7,000 budget, and its success helped to catalyze the independent film revolution of the 1990s and reinforce Rodriguez’s conviction to continue his DIY, homegrown approach to filmmaking. Almost all of Rodriguez’s films have been made at least in part out of his Austin-based Troublemaker Studios, from his R-rated action films like 1998’s “The Faculty,” 2005’s “Sin City” and 2010’s “Machete” to his...
It all started when, in mid-February, the 54-year-old filmmaker realized he was rapidly approaching the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of his first feature film, the neo-Western “El Mariachi.”
“It fucking snuck up on me,” Rodriguez tells Variety on Sunday afternoon, sitting on a hotel rooftop bar overlooking the ever-changing Austin skyline. Rodriguez famously shot “El Mariachi” on a $7,000 budget, and its success helped to catalyze the independent film revolution of the 1990s and reinforce Rodriguez’s conviction to continue his DIY, homegrown approach to filmmaking. Almost all of Rodriguez’s films have been made at least in part out of his Austin-based Troublemaker Studios, from his R-rated action films like 1998’s “The Faculty,” 2005’s “Sin City” and 2010’s “Machete” to his...
- 3/13/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
As a fan greeted Robert Rodriguez during the Q&a of his latest film “Hypnotic” at the SXSW Film & TV festival, the fan recalled a story that after seeing Rodriguez’s breakthrough “El Mariachi” in 1992, he then immigrated to America and watched the TV movie “Roadracers” from 1994. And seeing Rodriguez’s name in the credits again made him perk up.
“I’m glad that guy got to make another movie,” the fan recalled thinking.
“I say that to myself too,” Rodriguez responded.
Because, though he’s directed three “Spy Kids” movies and most recently an expensive cult sci-fi like “Alita: Battle Angel,” there was a time when Rodriguez was a scrappy indie filmmaker unsure if he would get a second chance. And while his latest film “Hypnotic” may star Ben Affleck and other major stars, he told the crowd of largely fans at the Paramount Theater that the experience of...
“I’m glad that guy got to make another movie,” the fan recalled thinking.
“I say that to myself too,” Rodriguez responded.
Because, though he’s directed three “Spy Kids” movies and most recently an expensive cult sci-fi like “Alita: Battle Angel,” there was a time when Rodriguez was a scrappy indie filmmaker unsure if he would get a second chance. And while his latest film “Hypnotic” may star Ben Affleck and other major stars, he told the crowd of largely fans at the Paramount Theater that the experience of...
- 3/13/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Jordana Brewster, Scott Speedman, Laurence Fishburne, and Addison Timlin have signed on to star in The Offer, the latest thriller from Terminal and Inheritance director Vaughn Stein.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate has acquired the worldwide sales rights and will be presenting the project to potential buyers at the European Film Market this month.
Sam Scott wrote the initial screenplay for The Offer, which has since received revisions from Lori Evans Taylor, who recently wrote and directed the supernatural thriller Bed Rest (starring Melissa Barrera) and co-wrote the upcoming horror sequel Final Destination 6. The Offer follows a couple looking for a fresh start away from the city and finding out they are being gifted the house of their dreams. However, there’s one mysterious and unbreakable condition: they must never open the cellar door.
The title on Scott’s script was Cellar Door, which not only sounds fitting for...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate has acquired the worldwide sales rights and will be presenting the project to potential buyers at the European Film Market this month.
Sam Scott wrote the initial screenplay for The Offer, which has since received revisions from Lori Evans Taylor, who recently wrote and directed the supernatural thriller Bed Rest (starring Melissa Barrera) and co-wrote the upcoming horror sequel Final Destination 6. The Offer follows a couple looking for a fresh start away from the city and finding out they are being gifted the house of their dreams. However, there’s one mysterious and unbreakable condition: they must never open the cellar door.
The title on Scott’s script was Cellar Door, which not only sounds fitting for...
- 2/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
When you think about horror movies from the ’90s, 1998 specifically, a lot of great titles come to mind. There’s I Still Know What You Did Last Summer and John Carpenter’s Vampires. You might even find yourself talking for hours about the forever quotable Bride of Chucky, but one film (to me) stood out above the rest. The Faculty was a movie that came along at the right time, with the right stars aligning. It was directed by Robert Rodriguez from a script by Kevin Williamson (and a story by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel), fresh off his success with the first Scream film just two years earlier.
The first thing that jumped off the screen was the choice of music. The film sported an amazing soundtrack comprising mostly of covers, highlighted by the superstar group Class of ’99. We were then introduced to the first member of the faculty,...
The first thing that jumped off the screen was the choice of music. The film sported an amazing soundtrack comprising mostly of covers, highlighted by the superstar group Class of ’99. We were then introduced to the first member of the faculty,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Crockett Houghton
- DailyDead
A new episode of our Deconstructing… video series has just arrived online, and in this one we’re looking back at a movie that will be celebrating its 25th anniversary at the end of this year: The Faculty (watch it Here)! To find out all about this alien invasion high school movie, check out the video embedded above.
Directed by Robert Rodriguez from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson (working from a story by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel), The Faculty has the following synopsis: To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of teachers have always been a little odd, but lately they’ve been behaving positively alien. Controlled by otherworldly parasites, the faculty try to infect students one by one. Cheerleader Delilah, football player Stan, drug dealer Zeke, and new girl Marybeth team up with some of their other classmates to fight back against the invaders.
Directed by Robert Rodriguez from a screenplay by Kevin Williamson (working from a story by David Wechter and Bruce Kimmel), The Faculty has the following synopsis: To the students at Harrington High, the principal and her posse of teachers have always been a little odd, but lately they’ve been behaving positively alien. Controlled by otherworldly parasites, the faculty try to infect students one by one. Cheerleader Delilah, football player Stan, drug dealer Zeke, and new girl Marybeth team up with some of their other classmates to fight back against the invaders.
- 2/7/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It's difficult to overstate the immediate and overwhelming effect that Wes Craven's 1996 film "Scream" had on pop culture. By the mid-1990s the slasher genre had pretty much come to an end. The most popular monsters of the 1980s were being deliberately killed off, as "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" and "Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday" seemingly closed the door on their respective franchises. The slasher series that continued started to die of fatigue, as seen in clunky, underwhelming films like "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" and "Hellraiser: Bloodline."
Then, in December of '96, "Scream" came out and a new trend was immediately born. The Kevin Williamson-scripted "Scream" was a slasher movie, yes, but it was populated by teenage characters who all knew -- and spoke openly about -- the tropes of slasher movies. Everyone was wry, sarcastic, and understood the metafictional situation they occupied.
Then, in December of '96, "Scream" came out and a new trend was immediately born. The Kevin Williamson-scripted "Scream" was a slasher movie, yes, but it was populated by teenage characters who all knew -- and spoke openly about -- the tropes of slasher movies. Everyone was wry, sarcastic, and understood the metafictional situation they occupied.
- 1/27/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Since its release in 2007, "Grindhouse" -- the drive-in double feature film experiment from Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino -- has aged quite well, which is ironic considering that it was made to look like a deteriorating film print. In competing styles, Rodriguez shot his entry "Planet Terror" digitally, then added artifacts in post to achieve the weathered look of a circulated print. Tarantino filmed "Death Proof" on 35mm, then beat up the physical print by throwing it around and rolling it in the dirt. It's a combination that works beautifully. After the violent, explosive onslaught Rodriguez delivers on digital, the brain has a little time to recover watching Qt's shot-on-film slasher.
While the concept for "Grindhouse" went over the heads of a lot of moviegoers at the time, the idea to deliver the equivalent of an old school double feature of exploitation B-movies is still pretty inspired. Given the box...
While the concept for "Grindhouse" went over the heads of a lot of moviegoers at the time, the idea to deliver the equivalent of an old school double feature of exploitation B-movies is still pretty inspired. Given the box...
- 1/18/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
Everyone remembers the sensation of fear coursing through their veins the first time they ever heard the ominous whispering of "Ki ki ki, ma ma ma" in "Friday the 13th." The terrifying slasher from Victor Miller and Sean S. Cunningham spawned a massively popular franchise and inspired countless rip-offs, but few films can hold a candle to the unbridled terror found within the trees and cabins of Camp Crystal Lake. Now, horror maven Bryan Fuller is taking us back to camp with the upcoming A24 prequel series, "Crystal Lake."
The "Friday the 13th" franchise is comprised of 12 films, three seasons of a television series, novels, comic books, video games, and plenty of tie-in merchandise. While prequel stories have been told in the novels and comics, "Crystal Lake" will be the first time we see the story of what came before Jason Voorhees' untimely death during summer camp on screen — fully fleshed out.
The "Friday the 13th" franchise is comprised of 12 films, three seasons of a television series, novels, comic books, video games, and plenty of tie-in merchandise. While prequel stories have been told in the novels and comics, "Crystal Lake" will be the first time we see the story of what came before Jason Voorhees' untimely death during summer camp on screen — fully fleshed out.
- 1/16/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Director Jason Eisener (“Treevenge,” Hobo with a Shotgun, V/H/S/2, and Vice TV’s hit “Dark Side of the Ring”) is back with the horror/sci-fi movie Kids vs. Aliens, releasing in Theaters, On Demand, and Digital on Friday, January 20, 2023. It pits a group of plucky kids against malevolent aliens that crash-landed in their backyard, and the aliens don’t play fair.
As the kids aptly put it in the film, “Fuck space.”
This week’s streaming picks embrace that attitude and feature goopy, gory, and occasionally tentacled alien invasions. As always, here’s where you can stream them this week…
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
The Blob – Tubi
Chuck Russell’s remake of the 1958 sci-fi horror film dials up the practical effects to eleven and delivers no shortage of memorable, goopy horror moments. In keeping with tradition, the remake also recreates the iconic theater...
As the kids aptly put it in the film, “Fuck space.”
This week’s streaming picks embrace that attitude and feature goopy, gory, and occasionally tentacled alien invasions. As always, here’s where you can stream them this week…
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
The Blob – Tubi
Chuck Russell’s remake of the 1958 sci-fi horror film dials up the practical effects to eleven and delivers no shortage of memorable, goopy horror moments. In keeping with tradition, the remake also recreates the iconic theater...
- 1/16/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
For children of the ‘90s — elder millennials, or so they call us — Kevin Williamson is a near-mythical figure. This is, after all, the man who burst onto the scene with his screenplay for 1996’s meta-horror classic Scream, followed by I Know What You Did Last Summer, Scream 2, Halloween H20 and The Faculty. Then there was Dawson’s Creek, a coming-of-age teen drama centering a group of garrulous film geeks that birthed an entirely new genre of TV nerd (see: Seth Cohen).
Williamson, now 57, has remained remarkably prolific in the years since,...
Williamson, now 57, has remained remarkably prolific in the years since,...
- 1/16/2023
- by Marlow Stern
- Rollingstone.com
January is often viewed as the "dump month" for Hollywood studios, where films producers don't have faith in are unceremoniously released to little fanfare just to fulfill contractual release obligations. Fortunately, for horror, January is when things get exciting again. After the full-tilt madness of the Halloween season, horror typically takes a back seat in November and December as holiday films and Oscar bait take center stage. But once that ball drops to usher in a new year, horror arrives to get the party started. Horror has never played by the conventional rules of release slates, and that's great news for film fans who prefer their viewing habits with a side of viscera.
While "M3GAN" continues to slay at the box office, Blumhouse has another horror flick hacking its way to the streaming platform Peacock -- the pandemic slasher, "Sick." The film takes place circa April 2020, when the harsh reality...
While "M3GAN" continues to slay at the box office, Blumhouse has another horror flick hacking its way to the streaming platform Peacock -- the pandemic slasher, "Sick." The film takes place circa April 2020, when the harsh reality...
- 1/13/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
2013’s The Last of Us managed to connect even with gamers who don’t usually play horror titles, so it makes sense that HBO selected the massively popular IP to be their first high-profile video game adaptation.
Of course, genre fans know that Survival Horror games have always boasted engrossing plots and characters, with their slower pace and epistolary storytelling tactics making them uniquely suited for complex narratives. And with so many memorable horror campaigns just begging for big-budget adaptations, we’ve decided to come up with a list of six horror games that also deserve the HBO treatment that The Last of Us is getting.
While this list is based on personal opinion, we’ll be focusing on titles more suited for longform storytelling without necessarily breaking the bank when it comes to special effects. We also won’t be including games that already have adaptations on the way,...
Of course, genre fans know that Survival Horror games have always boasted engrossing plots and characters, with their slower pace and epistolary storytelling tactics making them uniquely suited for complex narratives. And with so many memorable horror campaigns just begging for big-budget adaptations, we’ve decided to come up with a list of six horror games that also deserve the HBO treatment that The Last of Us is getting.
While this list is based on personal opinion, we’ll be focusing on titles more suited for longform storytelling without necessarily breaking the bank when it comes to special effects. We also won’t be including games that already have adaptations on the way,...
- 1/4/2023
- by Luiz H. C.
- bloody-disgusting.com
Famke Janssen (X-Men) and Rose Williams (The Power) have the lead roles in the “contemporary psychological thriller” Locked In, which is currently filming in the UK. Produced by Nicky Bentham of Neon Films, with Alison Jackson of Gaumont serving as executive producer, the film is being made for release through the Netflix streaming service.
Locked In marks the feature directorial debut of Nour Wazzi, who has previously directed multiple short films and episodes of TV shows, and also contributed to the horror anthology movie Murder Manual. The screenplay was written by 28 Weeks Later co-writer Rowan Joffé, who crafted a story that pits the unhappy newlywed Lina (Williams) against her brittle, damaged mother-in-law, Katherine (Janssen). An affair sets Lina onto a journey of secrecy, betrayal and murder — and a plot to seemingly destroy her. But who is the real victim, and who can she truly trust?
Deadline reports that Janssen and...
Locked In marks the feature directorial debut of Nour Wazzi, who has previously directed multiple short films and episodes of TV shows, and also contributed to the horror anthology movie Murder Manual. The screenplay was written by 28 Weeks Later co-writer Rowan Joffé, who crafted a story that pits the unhappy newlywed Lina (Williams) against her brittle, damaged mother-in-law, Katherine (Janssen). An affair sets Lina onto a journey of secrecy, betrayal and murder — and a plot to seemingly destroy her. But who is the real victim, and who can she truly trust?
Deadline reports that Janssen and...
- 12/21/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Now in production in London and the United Kingdom, Netflix’s psychological thriller Locked In will star Famke Janssen (The Faculty) and Rose Williams (The Power), Deadline reports.
Alex Hassell (Violent Night), Finn Cole (Animal Kingdom) and Anna Friel (Monarch) also star in Locked In, which will mark the feature debut of director Nour Wazzi (The Last Bus).
The film “pits the unhappy newlywed Lina (Williams) against her brittle, damaged mother-in-law, Katherine (Janssen). An affair sets Lina onto a journey of secrecy, betrayal and murder — and a plot to seemingly destroy her. But who is the real victim, and who can she truly trust?”
Rowan Joffé wrote the script.
The post ‘Locked In’ – Famke Janssen Leading the Cast of Psychological Thriller for Netflix appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
Alex Hassell (Violent Night), Finn Cole (Animal Kingdom) and Anna Friel (Monarch) also star in Locked In, which will mark the feature debut of director Nour Wazzi (The Last Bus).
The film “pits the unhappy newlywed Lina (Williams) against her brittle, damaged mother-in-law, Katherine (Janssen). An affair sets Lina onto a journey of secrecy, betrayal and murder — and a plot to seemingly destroy her. But who is the real victim, and who can she truly trust?”
Rowan Joffé wrote the script.
The post ‘Locked In’ – Famke Janssen Leading the Cast of Psychological Thriller for Netflix appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
- 12/21/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
In late September, Encyclopocalypse unleashed Fright Night: Origins, a book touted as the definitive literary adaptation of Tom Holland’s 1985 comedy creature feature. Springing straight from the inkwell of Holland himself with some help from novelist A. Jack Ulrich, Origins is a (mostly) unabridged account of the events you remember from the original movie. It is the teen vampire comedy you know and love, but more of it– for better and for worse.
Conceived as a springboard for a new trilogy of novels, Fright Night: Origins is Tom Holland’s attempt to course correct the franchise after the creative and financial disappointments that were Fright Night Part 2 (1988), the 2011 remake, and the 2013 direct-to-video sequel. None of these efforts had Holland’s direct involvement, so one might imagine that bringing him back to the Fright Night fold would serve to avoid similar missteps. Unfortunately, Fright Night Origins suffers from many of the...
Conceived as a springboard for a new trilogy of novels, Fright Night: Origins is Tom Holland’s attempt to course correct the franchise after the creative and financial disappointments that were Fright Night Part 2 (1988), the 2011 remake, and the 2013 direct-to-video sequel. None of these efforts had Holland’s direct involvement, so one might imagine that bringing him back to the Fright Night fold would serve to avoid similar missteps. Unfortunately, Fright Night Origins suffers from many of the...
- 11/17/2022
- by Ike Oden
- bloody-disgusting.com
Witnessing the release of Wes Craven's "Scream" in December of 1996 and the release of Jim Gillespie's "I Know What You Did Last Summer" in October of the following year was to witness a trend crystallize. Both films, written by Kevin Williamson, sought to breathe new life into 15-year-old slasher tropes by populating the movies with a particular type of hip-talking, self-aware '90s teen who could recognize when they were in a slasher situation. For the next few years, self-aware "hipster" teen slashers came briefly into vogue, and audiences were treated to the likes of "Urban Legend," "Valentine," "Cherry Falls," "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later," "The Faculty," and "Teaching Mrs. Tingle." Those last three, not coincidentally, were also scripted by Williamson.
"I Know What You Did Last Summer" is based on the 1973 novel by Lois Duncan and follows a quartet of recent high school graduates named Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt...
"I Know What You Did Last Summer" is based on the 1973 novel by Lois Duncan and follows a quartet of recent high school graduates named Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt...
- 10/21/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Parents would sidle over to Clea DuVall a lot 20 years ago. “We watched your movie,” they’d tell her. No title was mentioned. Not ever. But she always knew which one they were talking about. “There was always lots of subtext to it,” she recalls. “‘We watched your movie. It was very important to our daughter.’” Sometimes those daughters were hovering quietly nearby. Probably kicking themselves later on that they were too tongue-tied to say anything. The movie was But I’m a Cheerleader; the 1999 gay conversion camp romcom was to turn DuVall into a living come-to-Jesus moment for Y2K’s baby lesbians. “Those were the times where…,” she smiles, trailing off. “Like, Ok, this is what it feels like to do something that matters.”
If you were to line up the most important queer iconography of the late Nineties, DuVall would slot in somewhere between Leonardo DiCaprio’s Titanic hair,...
If you were to line up the most important queer iconography of the late Nineties, DuVall would slot in somewhere between Leonardo DiCaprio’s Titanic hair,...
- 10/17/2022
- by Adam White
- The Independent - TV
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Welcome to the 189th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast.
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
During this week’s episode, we are joined by multihyphenate Clea DuVall to discuss adapting Tegan and Sara Quinn’s memoir into Freevee’s well-reviewed series High School as other segments feature discussions on the latest round of layoffs at Warner Bros. Discovery, Ryan Murphy’s future at Netflix and much more.
Here’s how the episode plays out:
1. Headlines
Netflix’s ad tier, Kurt Sutter, Devil in the White City, Trevor Noah and Chris Albrecht are...
Welcome to the 189th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast.
Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as the case may be).
During this week’s episode, we are joined by multihyphenate Clea DuVall to discuss adapting Tegan and Sara Quinn’s memoir into Freevee’s well-reviewed series High School as other segments feature discussions on the latest round of layoffs at Warner Bros. Discovery, Ryan Murphy’s future at Netflix and much more.
Here’s how the episode plays out:
1. Headlines
Netflix’s ad tier, Kurt Sutter, Devil in the White City, Trevor Noah and Chris Albrecht are...
- 10/14/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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