Starring Alfred Molina, David Ondaatje's "The Lodger" follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer’s grisly methods are identical to that of London’s infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper – a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and those of a serial murderer incarcerated years ago. Could the wrong man be behind bars? The film hits DVD Feb. 10 courtesy of Sony. Here are a ton of clips: The Lodger DVD Trailer Wmv Mov Film Clip - What Choice Wmv Mov Film Clip - Coffee Wmv Mov Film Clip - Crime Scene Wmv Mov Film Clip - Lusk Letter Wmv Mov Film Clip - Dirty Boots Wmv Mov...
- 2/4/2009
- ESplatter.com
- Later tonight is the Los Angeles red carpet premiere for David Ondaatje's directorial debut, The Lodger. The filmmaker has been extremely generous with us over the course of the last 12 months, finding time to discuss his feature filmmaking experiences in both the pre-production (In the Pipeline Dec.07) and post-production phases (read our January Ioncinephile profile of the month feature) and after a quick one-week qualifying run in late December, Sony's Stage 6 Films are releasing this baby in New York and L.A on the 23rd of the month. Not a remake of Hitch's first film, but rather, a contemporary thriller and re-adaptation of the novel by Marie Bello Lowndes, you can get a quick idea of who the players are in this film by visiting the official site, or grab an eyeful of exclusive images we were provided with from the set. Have a great evening David! ...
- 1/13/2009
- IONCINEMA.com
Although the DVD has already been announced (see item here), Sony’s Stage 6 Films has announced that David Ondaatje’s The Lodger will play a few theaters first. The latest remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 classic opens in New York and La January 23.
Alfred (Species) Molina, Hope Davis, Simon (Land Of The Dead) Baker, Shane West, Rachael Leigh Cook, Donal Logue and Philip Baker (The Amityville Horror ’05) Hall star in the film, about a serial murderer slaughtering prostitutes on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. The crimes echo those of Jack the Ripper over 100 years ago—and a detective investigating the case also notes a similarity to more recent slayings, for which he comes to believe the wrong man has been imprisoned. (Presumably, one of the current suspects rents a room somewhere to justify the title.) Ondaatje, the nephew of English Patient author/screenwriter Michael Ondaatje, also produced with Michael Mailer (son...
Alfred (Species) Molina, Hope Davis, Simon (Land Of The Dead) Baker, Shane West, Rachael Leigh Cook, Donal Logue and Philip Baker (The Amityville Horror ’05) Hall star in the film, about a serial murderer slaughtering prostitutes on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. The crimes echo those of Jack the Ripper over 100 years ago—and a detective investigating the case also notes a similarity to more recent slayings, for which he comes to believe the wrong man has been imprisoned. (Presumably, one of the current suspects rents a room somewhere to justify the title.) Ondaatje, the nephew of English Patient author/screenwriter Michael Ondaatje, also produced with Michael Mailer (son...
- 12/23/2008
- Fangoria
When we last reported on it, Sony’s Stage 6 was set to release David Ondaatje’s remake of The Lodger on December 31st, though we had no idea in what theatrical capacity. As of today, however, things have changed!
Sony let us know that The Lodger will be hitting New York and La on January 23rd; hopefully more dates will be added if it does well enough. How’s about some official plot for those of you unsure?
The Lodger follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer’s grisly methods are identical to that of London’s infamous 19th Century psychopath Jack the Ripper – a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West...
Sony let us know that The Lodger will be hitting New York and La on January 23rd; hopefully more dates will be added if it does well enough. How’s about some official plot for those of you unsure?
The Lodger follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer’s grisly methods are identical to that of London’s infamous 19th Century psychopath Jack the Ripper – a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West...
- 12/23/2008
- by Johnny Butane
- DreadCentral.com
• Fango got word that Anchor Bay will release Julian Doyle’s Chemical Wedding, under the new title of Crowley, in late first quarter 2009. Doyle also scripted the movie with Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson.
The movie stars Simon Callow as a Cambridge University professor who becomes possessed by the spirit of notorious occultist Aleister Crowley. Kal Weber, Lucy Cudden, Jud Charlton, Paul McDowell and John (Mirrors) Shrapnel co-star. Disc details haven’t been solidified, but we’re told there will be an audio commentary and behind-the-scenes footage. The Bay also alerted Fango that it’ll put the 20th Anniversary Edition of Hellraiser out on Blu-ray in April, with all the extras from the DVD. And the company’s cover art for Gilles Paquet-Brenner’s Walled In, starring Mischa Barton and set to hit disc March 17, has surfaced; we’ll have the specs on that one soon.
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The movie stars Simon Callow as a Cambridge University professor who becomes possessed by the spirit of notorious occultist Aleister Crowley. Kal Weber, Lucy Cudden, Jud Charlton, Paul McDowell and John (Mirrors) Shrapnel co-star. Disc details haven’t been solidified, but we’re told there will be an audio commentary and behind-the-scenes footage. The Bay also alerted Fango that it’ll put the 20th Anniversary Edition of Hellraiser out on Blu-ray in April, with all the extras from the DVD. And the company’s cover art for Gilles Paquet-Brenner’s Walled In, starring Mischa Barton and set to hit disc March 17, has surfaced; we’ll have the specs on that one soon.
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- 12/22/2008
- Fangoria
Updated with artwork. The Lodger , by writer-director David Ondaatje, crept into theaters here in L.A. recently...then disappeared. Strange since Sony wasn't supposed to give this a limited release until the 31st, unless it opens somewhat wider then. One thing's for sure, it's coming to DVD on February 10th. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment tells us it will arrive with: . Deleted and alternate scenes . Beyond the Shadows: Behind the Scenes of The Lodger featurette The Lodger follows a seasoned detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood's Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer's grisly methods are identical to that of London's infamous 19th century psychopath Jack the Ripper - a relentless serial killer who...
- 12/18/2008
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Gotta make this a quick one. Famous horror author Joe Knetter and his stunt ass are hitting SoCal this weekend so this Woman needs her rest. Lord knows what manner of mayhem awaits.
A good chunk of the news from the week of November 8-14, 2008, came from Afm, where more genre projects than you can shake a stick at were bought and sold. Andrew tells us his opinion of a dozen features he managed to squeeze in at the event here. Several, like The Children, Pontypool, and Blood River sound very promising indeed!
Despite our hunger for more fresh indies like those coming out of Afm, the studio remake machine keeps chugging along, and one that I plan to keep tabs on is David Ondaatje's redux of Hitchcock's The Lodger. It's Ondaatje's feature debut, but considering that he previously helmed a documentary called Undressing Hitchcock, I have a feeling...
A good chunk of the news from the week of November 8-14, 2008, came from Afm, where more genre projects than you can shake a stick at were bought and sold. Andrew tells us his opinion of a dozen features he managed to squeeze in at the event here. Several, like The Children, Pontypool, and Blood River sound very promising indeed!
Despite our hunger for more fresh indies like those coming out of Afm, the studio remake machine keeps chugging along, and one that I plan to keep tabs on is David Ondaatje's redux of Hitchcock's The Lodger. It's Ondaatje's feature debut, but considering that he previously helmed a documentary called Undressing Hitchcock, I have a feeling...
- 11/15/2008
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The trailer for David Ondaatje's "The Lodger" has arrived. Giving a sneak peek into the mystery thriller, the short video footage shares glimpses of the troubled detective played by Alfred Molina in attempting to solve the serial killing case, and of a relationship between a landlady portrayed by Hope Davis and her lodger starred by Simon Baker.
A re-imagining of Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 film, "The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog", this new film is set in Los Angeles and is told in two converging plot lines. On one story, it follows a disturbing relationship between Ellen Bunting, an emotionally disturbed landlady, and Malcolm Slaight, a mysterious stranger who becomes her lodger. The other follows a grizzled detective trying to find a serial killer, whose method of killing is identical to Jack the Ripper's, before he slaughters more Sunset Strip's prostitutes.
Directed, produced and written by David Ondaatje,...
A re-imagining of Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 film, "The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog", this new film is set in Los Angeles and is told in two converging plot lines. On one story, it follows a disturbing relationship between Ellen Bunting, an emotionally disturbed landlady, and Malcolm Slaight, a mysterious stranger who becomes her lodger. The other follows a grizzled detective trying to find a serial killer, whose method of killing is identical to Jack the Ripper's, before he slaughters more Sunset Strip's prostitutes.
Directed, produced and written by David Ondaatje,...
- 11/12/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
The first trailer for David Ondaatje’s remake of one of Hitchcock’s earliest films, The Lodger,has found its way onto Apple’s official site, which in turn lead it into our loving arms.
For those of you playing along at home, check out some official Lodger plot: Alfred Molina, Hope Davis, and Simon Baker star in a terrifying adaptation of the book on which Alfred Hitchcock’s silent classic is also based. The Lodger follows a grizzled detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer’s grisly methods are identical to that of London’s infamous 19th Century psychopath Jack the Ripper - a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and...
For those of you playing along at home, check out some official Lodger plot: Alfred Molina, Hope Davis, and Simon Baker star in a terrifying adaptation of the book on which Alfred Hitchcock’s silent classic is also based. The Lodger follows a grizzled detective on the trail of a ruthless killer intent on slaughtering prostitutes along West Hollywood’s Sunset Strip. It appears that the murderer’s grisly methods are identical to that of London’s infamous 19th Century psychopath Jack the Ripper - a relentless serial killer who was never caught by police. To make matters worse, the detective soon notices the parallels between the crimes committed by the West Hollywood stalker and...
- 11/11/2008
- by Johnny Butane
- DreadCentral.com
- I’m not sure if this is a bunch of random connecting-of-the-dots on my part, but Alfred Hitchcock's films and his influence are rising in popularity as of late. Approximately thirty years after his death, his library of 60+ films understandably have become a reference point for movie-goers and filmmakers. While the Criterion Collection keeps reminding us that there are several reasons to go revisit his work on home video (my favorite is the re-release of The Lady Vanishes), we find studios, producers, directors and screenwriters are referring to his work in a blatant ways. Take for example, last week’s homage from one film great to another. Such as the high-end BMW film-commercials, someone came up with the novel idea of bringing Martin Scorsese along for a truly witty tribute to the master of suspense. The Frexinet commercial (view here) plays with many of Hitch’s cinematic style
- 12/11/2007
- IONCINEMA.com
- In a recent interview with The Lodger's writer/director David Ondaatje, Ioncinema.com learned that actors Shane West and Simon Baker are among those who have joined the production currently filming in Los Angeles. Split between two narratives, the two actors are taking on important supporting roles. West (The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen) will be featured in the storyline involving a detective named Chandler Manning who is engaged in a complex cat-and-mouse game with a maniacal killer who begins emulating the 100-year old murders of Jack The Ripper along Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. Alfred Molina plays Manning and West is playing the role of Manning's rookie partner, Street Wilkenson.Baker (The Devil Wears Prada) will be joining the storyline that features Hope Davis. She plays Ellen Bunting and a handsome stranger, Malcolm Sleight (Baker), who appears one day and rents her guesthouse in West Hollywood.Also coming
- 11/26/2007
- IONCINEMA.com
David Ondaatje has signed on to direct a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's first film, The Lodger, for Sony Pictures Entertainment. Re-imagined as an urban thriller set in Los Angeles, the film marks Ondaatje's directorial debut.
Sony has not yet determined which of its labels will release Lodger or if the film will bow straight to video.
Michael Mailer will produce alongside Ondaatje, who also adapted the screenplay from Marie Belloc Lowndes' novel. The novel served as the basis for Hitchcock's 1927 film.
Lodger is based on the true story of the hysteria caused by the Jack the Ripper's killing spree that took place over several weeks in 1888. Ondaatje's adaptation is broken into two converging plot lines set in present-day Los Angeles. The first involves an uneasy relationship between a psychologically unstable landlady and her enigmatic lodger, and the second is about a troubled detective engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with an unknown killer.
Ondaatje is repped by attorney Scott Edel.
Sony has not yet determined which of its labels will release Lodger or if the film will bow straight to video.
Michael Mailer will produce alongside Ondaatje, who also adapted the screenplay from Marie Belloc Lowndes' novel. The novel served as the basis for Hitchcock's 1927 film.
Lodger is based on the true story of the hysteria caused by the Jack the Ripper's killing spree that took place over several weeks in 1888. Ondaatje's adaptation is broken into two converging plot lines set in present-day Los Angeles. The first involves an uneasy relationship between a psychologically unstable landlady and her enigmatic lodger, and the second is about a troubled detective engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with an unknown killer.
Ondaatje is repped by attorney Scott Edel.
- 6/27/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
- Quick Links > The Lodger > Alfred Hitchcock In a season full of remakes that either rehash or rip apart the originals, it is comforting to know that a few students of Hollywood greats still exist and are willing to pay proper homage to their mentors. Enter David Ondaatje who has announced a remake of the Alfred Hitchcock thriller The Lodger, a tense psychological jaunt through the eyes of two main characters; a hardened police detective who must solve ghastly murders that he is considered a suspect in, and a paranoid landlady who is convinced her new lodger is the killer. The original Hitchcock version was released as a silent picture in 1927, and was billed as a fictional depiction of the infamous “Jack the Ripper” killings. Hitchcock based his version on a novel by Marie Adelaide Lowndes. Ondaatje, who has won 2 bronze medals at regional film festivals in NY and Columbus,
- 8/30/2006
- IONCINEMA.com
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