In his latest podcast, host Stuart Wright talks with screenwriter Bobby Lee Darby (See No Evil 2) about his picks of 5 Great British Horror Films – which include:
Night Of The Demon (1957) Repulsion (1965) The Devil Rides Out (1968) The Descent (2005) Metalhead About Bobby Lee Darby:
Bobby Lee Darby is a writer from the West Midlands who wrote a number of scripts for WWE Pictures. His first film for WWE, See No Evil 2, was released in 2014. He followed that up with a script for 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown in 2015. Darby also wrote the script for the 2016 Scott Adkins action film Eliminators (review).
Night Of The Demon (1957) Repulsion (1965) The Devil Rides Out (1968) The Descent (2005) Metalhead About Bobby Lee Darby:
Bobby Lee Darby is a writer from the West Midlands who wrote a number of scripts for WWE Pictures. His first film for WWE, See No Evil 2, was released in 2014. He followed that up with a script for 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown in 2015. Darby also wrote the script for the 2016 Scott Adkins action film Eliminators (review).
- 7/4/2018
- by Stuart Wright
- Nerdly
Stars: Scott Adkins, Lily Ann Stubbs, Wade Barrett, James Cosmo, Daniel Caltagirone, Stephen Marcus, Nick Nevern, Ty Glaser, Sean Cronin, Mark Wingett, Mem Ferda | Written by Nathan Brookes, Bobby Lee Darby | Directed by James Nunn
If there’s ever a phrase that will have me instantly reaching for my wallet it’s “a Scott Adkins film…” Honestly, nine times out of ten I will buy an Adkins film without so much as seeing a trailer. Why? Well because for me, Adkins is keeping the Dtv dream alive, picking up the action hard-man mantle from 90s pioneers like Jeff Speakman, Olivier Gruner, Gary Daniels and in particular Jeff Wincott, one of the only other true action heroes to have the same perfect blend of fighting skills, charisma and acting chops as Adkins.
Eliminators sees Adkins re-team with his Green Street 3 director James Nunn (who also co-directed the fab British thriller Tower Block...
If there’s ever a phrase that will have me instantly reaching for my wallet it’s “a Scott Adkins film…” Honestly, nine times out of ten I will buy an Adkins film without so much as seeing a trailer. Why? Well because for me, Adkins is keeping the Dtv dream alive, picking up the action hard-man mantle from 90s pioneers like Jeff Speakman, Olivier Gruner, Gary Daniels and in particular Jeff Wincott, one of the only other true action heroes to have the same perfect blend of fighting skills, charisma and acting chops as Adkins.
Eliminators sees Adkins re-team with his Green Street 3 director James Nunn (who also co-directed the fab British thriller Tower Block...
- 2/24/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Filming on the Eliminators began in September of this year, in London. The film is a WWE Studios production, starring wrestling superstar Stu Bennett. Actor Mem Ferda (The Devil's Double) also centrally stars, along with Scott Adkins (Close Range); James Nunn has directed this thriller. A preview of the film's upcoming launch is hosted here. In the story, a former Us Federal Agent must come out of a witness protection program. His home has been invaded and on the run, he is hunted by those who still want him dead. Actor Ferda has something to say about the film and his character. Ferda says "I was thrilled to be cast in the role of Giordani, an Italian American arms dealer. It gave me the opportunity to do a Boston American accent, which admittedly was getting a little rusty." Ferda's latest film is now in the post-production phase, with a release date upcoming.
- 12/13/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Stars: Jonathan Good (aka Dean Ambrose), Roger R. Cross, Daniel Cudmore, Lochlyn Munro, Ty Olsson, Sarah Smyth, Rebecca Marshall, Kirby Morrow, Samuel Smith, Toby Levins, James Michalopoulos | Written by Nathan Brookes, Bobby Lee Darby | Directed by Stephen Reynolds
12 Rounds 3: Lockdown continues the long-running franchise with yet another WWE superstar given the chance to headline. This time round we have Dean Ambrose, a wrestler known for his anarchic, unstable nature who doesn’t play by the rules. And that’s essentially the same character he plays here – only this time his character, Shaw, also happens to be a cop. The only good cop in his precinct it would seem, given just how many men Shaw’s former partner turned nemesis, Burke, brings with him to take on Shaw!
Essentially another Die Hard clone (as were the first two movies), 12 Rounds 3 sees Shaw, following the death of his partner, finally return to active duty.
12 Rounds 3: Lockdown continues the long-running franchise with yet another WWE superstar given the chance to headline. This time round we have Dean Ambrose, a wrestler known for his anarchic, unstable nature who doesn’t play by the rules. And that’s essentially the same character he plays here – only this time his character, Shaw, also happens to be a cop. The only good cop in his precinct it would seem, given just how many men Shaw’s former partner turned nemesis, Burke, brings with him to take on Shaw!
Essentially another Die Hard clone (as were the first two movies), 12 Rounds 3 sees Shaw, following the death of his partner, finally return to active duty.
- 9/20/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Stars: Danielle Harris, Katharine Isabelle, Glen Jacobs, Chelan Simmons, Kaj-Erik Eriksen, Greyston Holt, Lee Majdoub, Michael Eklund, Reese Alexander, Kelly-Ruth Mercier | Written by Nathan Brookes, Bobby Lee Darby | Directed by Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska
WWE Studios have some success and some failure with their releases but with See No Evil the reception was definitely mixed. One of their earliest movies it used Glen “Kane” Jacobs in the role of the psychotic killer Jacob Goodnight and I will admit to liking it, it had its flaws but it was fun a fun horror with plenty of gore. When the See No Evil 2 was announced it caught the attention of horror fans with the Soska Sisters were taking the reigns as directors and bringing scream queens Danielle Harris and Katharine Isabelle with them as part of the cast.
Following straight on from the first See No Evil, Jacob Goodnight is brought...
WWE Studios have some success and some failure with their releases but with See No Evil the reception was definitely mixed. One of their earliest movies it used Glen “Kane” Jacobs in the role of the psychotic killer Jacob Goodnight and I will admit to liking it, it had its flaws but it was fun a fun horror with plenty of gore. When the See No Evil 2 was announced it caught the attention of horror fans with the Soska Sisters were taking the reigns as directors and bringing scream queens Danielle Harris and Katharine Isabelle with them as part of the cast.
Following straight on from the first See No Evil, Jacob Goodnight is brought...
- 10/22/2014
- by Paul Metcalf
- Nerdly
• Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, and Andy Garcia are currently in negotiations to join the sci-fi adventure film Geostorm. Gerard Butler has already been tapped to star as a stubborn satellite designer who must work with his estranged brother to save the world after climate-controlling satellites malfunction. (There’s also a plot to assassinate the president for good measure.) Sturgess is in talks to play Butler’s brother with Cornish as Sturgess’ girlfriend, a Secret Service agent. Harris and Garcia would play the secretary of state and president, respectively. Dean Devlin, who co-wrote the script to Independence Day, will...
- 8/16/2014
- by Jake Perlman
- EW - Inside Movies
Lionsgate and WWE Studios announced today the second film in their action six pack deal which extends the long standing partnership between the two companies and serves as starring vehicles for WWE Superstars as well as incubators for new and emerging talent.
Directed by Stephen Reynolds (Tomb Raider Ascension) and featuring WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose, Lockdown is the second installment of the action six-pack series to follow the recently wrapped Vendetta. The film was written by Nathan Brooks and Bobby Lee Darby (See No Evil 2) and is set to commence principal photography this August. WWE Studios will leverage its extensive multi-platform reach to promote the film.
Lockdown follows a police officer who returns to duty after recovering from a gun shot wound to discover incriminating evidence of illegal activities against those closest to him. He quickly finds himself trapped inside his own precinct, hunted and in search of the truth,...
Directed by Stephen Reynolds (Tomb Raider Ascension) and featuring WWE Superstar Dean Ambrose, Lockdown is the second installment of the action six-pack series to follow the recently wrapped Vendetta. The film was written by Nathan Brooks and Bobby Lee Darby (See No Evil 2) and is set to commence principal photography this August. WWE Studios will leverage its extensive multi-platform reach to promote the film.
Lockdown follows a police officer who returns to duty after recovering from a gun shot wound to discover incriminating evidence of illegal activities against those closest to him. He quickly finds himself trapped inside his own precinct, hunted and in search of the truth,...
- 8/15/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Danielle Harris, Katharine Isabelle, and Michael Eklund will star in See No Evil 2 and we have the names of four others who have joined the cast. It has been officially announced that Greyston Holt, Chelan Simmons, Kaj Eriksen, and Lee Majdoub will all appear in the horror sequel, directed by Jen and Sylvia Soska.
All of the four new cast members have dabbled in genre projects before, but Chelan Simmons (pictured below) is probably most recognizable for her role in Tucker and Dale vs Evil.
Kane will return as Jacob Goodnight , with production expected to begin this fall. Previously, Variety revealed that the script will be co-written by Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby, featuring Jacob Goodnight “rising from the dead in the city morgue” after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. He’ll be going after “a group of medical students who fight to survive.
All of the four new cast members have dabbled in genre projects before, but Chelan Simmons (pictured below) is probably most recognizable for her role in Tucker and Dale vs Evil.
Kane will return as Jacob Goodnight , with production expected to begin this fall. Previously, Variety revealed that the script will be co-written by Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby, featuring Jacob Goodnight “rising from the dead in the city morgue” after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. He’ll be going after “a group of medical students who fight to survive.
- 9/20/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It was announced last month that Jen and Sylvia Soska were hired on to direct "See No Evil 2" for WWE Studios and Lionsgate. Kane will be reprising his role as Jacob Goodnight and we now have some fresh news pertaining to more casting decisions. It was previously revealed that the script will be co written by Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby, having Jacob Goodnight rising from the dead in the city morgue after his killing spree at the Blac…...
- 9/17/2013
- Horrorbid
Last month, it was announced that Jen and Sylvia Soska were hired to direct See No Evil 2 for WWE Studios and Lionsgate. It was already known that Kane would return as Jacob Goodnight and we now know who he’ll be terrorizing.
According to THR, Danielle Harris, Katharine Isabelle, and Michael Eklund will start in See No Evil 2, with production expected to begin this fall. Isabelle reunites with Jen and Sylvia Soska after recently working with the directors on American Mary.
Previously, Variety revealed that the script will be co-written by Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby, featuring Jacob Goodnight “rising from the dead in the city morgue” after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. He’ll be going after “a group of medical students who fight to survive.”
Along with See No Evil 2, Jen and Sylvia Soska are officially set to direct a segment in...
According to THR, Danielle Harris, Katharine Isabelle, and Michael Eklund will start in See No Evil 2, with production expected to begin this fall. Isabelle reunites with Jen and Sylvia Soska after recently working with the directors on American Mary.
Previously, Variety revealed that the script will be co-written by Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby, featuring Jacob Goodnight “rising from the dead in the city morgue” after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. He’ll be going after “a group of medical students who fight to survive.”
Along with See No Evil 2, Jen and Sylvia Soska are officially set to direct a segment in...
- 9/16/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
WWE Studios and Lionsgate announced on Tuesday [6] that production on See No Evil 2 will begin in the autumn.
Jen and Sylvia Soska are set to direct the film, with WWE’s Superstar Kane set to reprise his lead role as the psychopathic villain Jacob Goodnight.
“We are thrilled to expand the partnership in the development and marketing of genre features that marry WWE’s stars with our own global distribution expertise,” said Lionsgate co-chief operating officer and Motion Picture Group president Steve Beeks.
Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby wrote the screenplay. Lionsgate is handling international distribution with WWE Studios handling marketing via television, print and social media.
Jen and Sylvia Soska are set to direct the film, with WWE’s Superstar Kane set to reprise his lead role as the psychopathic villain Jacob Goodnight.
“We are thrilled to expand the partnership in the development and marketing of genre features that marry WWE’s stars with our own global distribution expertise,” said Lionsgate co-chief operating officer and Motion Picture Group president Steve Beeks.
Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby wrote the screenplay. Lionsgate is handling international distribution with WWE Studios handling marketing via television, print and social media.
- 8/6/2013
- ScreenDaily
WWE Studios is set to produce a sequel to their 2006 horror film "See No Evil" starring wrestler Kane. Lionsgate will once again distribute.
The first film that WWE produced through its film division, the low-budget 'Evil' earned $19 million worldwide. It remained the company's biggest hit until the Halle Berry-led "The Call" earlier this year which nearly tripled Evil's box-office.
Kane will return as reclusive madman Jacob Goodnight. Awakening in the city morgue after his killing spree at an abandoned hotel, this time he goes after a group of medical students.
Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby are co-writing the script, while Jen and Sylvia Soska ("American Mary") are set to direct. Shooting begins this Fall.
Source: Variety...
The first film that WWE produced through its film division, the low-budget 'Evil' earned $19 million worldwide. It remained the company's biggest hit until the Halle Berry-led "The Call" earlier this year which nearly tripled Evil's box-office.
Kane will return as reclusive madman Jacob Goodnight. Awakening in the city morgue after his killing spree at an abandoned hotel, this time he goes after a group of medical students.
Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby are co-writing the script, while Jen and Sylvia Soska ("American Mary") are set to direct. Shooting begins this Fall.
Source: Variety...
- 8/6/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
WWE Studios and Lionsgate announced today that production on See No Evil 2, the follow up to the duo’s 2006 horror release, See No Evil, is scheduled to start in fall 2013. WWE® Superstar Kane®, a dominant force within the WWE, is set to reprise his lead role as reclusive madman Jacob Goodnight. Fanboy favorites and identical twin directors of horror, the Soska Sisters, Jen and Sylvia (American Mary), are set to helm the film. See No Evil 2 was penned by co-writers Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby.
See No Evil 2 revives the nightmare of the first film when Jacob Goodnight rises from the dead in the city morgue after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. In this ominous, underground locker for the dead, a group of medical students fight to survive as this deranged psychopath once again starts to pick them apart one by one.
Lionsgate will handle worldwide distribution...
See No Evil 2 revives the nightmare of the first film when Jacob Goodnight rises from the dead in the city morgue after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. In this ominous, underground locker for the dead, a group of medical students fight to survive as this deranged psychopath once again starts to pick them apart one by one.
Lionsgate will handle worldwide distribution...
- 8/6/2013
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Since the release of American Mary, we’ve been waiting to find out what Jen and Sylvia Soska would take on as their next feature project. According to a new report, WWE Studios has teamed up with Lionsgate to produce See No Evil 2 and they’ve hired the Soska sisters to direct.
Variety reveals that Kane will return as Jacob Goodnight for the sequel, with production expected to begin this fall. The script will be co-written by Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby, featuring Jacob Goodnight “rising from the dead in the city morgue” after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. He’ll be going after “a group of medical students who fight to survive.”
Along with See No Evil 2, Jen and Sylvia Soska are officially set to direct a segment in the upcoming ABCs of Death sequel. We expect to have more updates on both projects later this year.
Variety reveals that Kane will return as Jacob Goodnight for the sequel, with production expected to begin this fall. The script will be co-written by Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby, featuring Jacob Goodnight “rising from the dead in the city morgue” after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. He’ll be going after “a group of medical students who fight to survive.”
Along with See No Evil 2, Jen and Sylvia Soska are officially set to direct a segment in the upcoming ABCs of Death sequel. We expect to have more updates on both projects later this year.
- 8/6/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
WWE Studios and Lionsgate announced today that production on See No Evil 2, the follow up to the duo’s 2006 horror release, See No Evil, is scheduled to start in fall 2013. WWE Superstar Kane, a dominant force within the WWE, is set to reprise his lead role as reclusive madman Jacob Goodnight. Fanboy favorites and identical twin directors of horror, the Soska Sisters, Jen and Sylvia (American Mary), are set to helm the film. See No Evil 2 was penned by co-writers Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby.
See No Evil 2 revives the nightmare of the first film when Jacob Goodnight rises from the dead in the city morgue after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. In this ominous, underground locker for the dead, a group of medical students fight to survive as this deranged psychopath once again starts to pick them apart one by one.
Lionsgate will handle worldwide distribution...
See No Evil 2 revives the nightmare of the first film when Jacob Goodnight rises from the dead in the city morgue after his killing spree at the Blackwell hotel. In this ominous, underground locker for the dead, a group of medical students fight to survive as this deranged psychopath once again starts to pick them apart one by one.
Lionsgate will handle worldwide distribution...
- 8/6/2013
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Screen scream queens Shawnee Smith, Erica Leerhsen and AnnaLynne McCord will star in the horror film Slaughter for Maverick Films, Angel Baby Entertainment and the Slamdance Film Festival.
Smith (Saw II and Saw III), Leerhsen (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and McCord (Day of the Dead) will play actresses unknowingly cast in a Japanese snuff film.
Memoirs of a Geisha actors Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Eugenia Yuan will play a director and producer, respectively. Karl Yune will play the women's co-star, and Jonathon Trent will play the boyfriend of McCord's character.
Victor Garcia's feature is based on the script by 2007 Slamdance Horror Screenplay Competition winners Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby. Producing are Maverick's Mark Morgan, Guy Oseary and Cheri Wozniak, Angel Baby's Gregory Segal and John Andrew Gallagher and Slamdance's Peter Baxter.
Leerhsen replaces Dominique Swain, who dropped out of the project because of scheduling conflicts. The film is part of a three-year deal for Maverick, Angel Baby and Slamdance to finance and co-produce each year's horror contest winner.
Smith (Saw II and Saw III), Leerhsen (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and McCord (Day of the Dead) will play actresses unknowingly cast in a Japanese snuff film.
Memoirs of a Geisha actors Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Eugenia Yuan will play a director and producer, respectively. Karl Yune will play the women's co-star, and Jonathon Trent will play the boyfriend of McCord's character.
Victor Garcia's feature is based on the script by 2007 Slamdance Horror Screenplay Competition winners Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby. Producing are Maverick's Mark Morgan, Guy Oseary and Cheri Wozniak, Angel Baby's Gregory Segal and John Andrew Gallagher and Slamdance's Peter Baxter.
Leerhsen replaces Dominique Swain, who dropped out of the project because of scheduling conflicts. The film is part of a three-year deal for Maverick, Angel Baby and Slamdance to finance and co-produce each year's horror contest winner.
- 11/8/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NEW YORK -- Dominique Swain will star in Slaughter, the first film to be made from a Slamdance Film Festival Horror Screenplay Competition winner.
Maverick Films genre arm Maverick Red and Angel Baby Entertainment will finance and co-produce Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby's winning script, with Victor Garcia attached to direct.
Swain will play a young actress who travels to a remote desert location to shoot a film called Slaughter, only to discover she and her co-stars have been cast in a snuff film and must fight to survive.
Principal photography will begin this month in Los Angeles. Maverick and Angel Baby, in association with Slamdance, will finance and co-produce a total of three features based on each year's prize-winning entry.
Maverick's Guy Oseary, Mark Morgan and Eric Thompson will produce each film with Angel Baby partners Gregory Segal and John Andrew Gallagher and Slamdance president Peter Baxter. Maverick's Cheri Wozniak will executive produce the films.
Maverick Films genre arm Maverick Red and Angel Baby Entertainment will finance and co-produce Nathan Brookes and Bobby Lee Darby's winning script, with Victor Garcia attached to direct.
Swain will play a young actress who travels to a remote desert location to shoot a film called Slaughter, only to discover she and her co-stars have been cast in a snuff film and must fight to survive.
Principal photography will begin this month in Los Angeles. Maverick and Angel Baby, in association with Slamdance, will finance and co-produce a total of three features based on each year's prize-winning entry.
Maverick's Guy Oseary, Mark Morgan and Eric Thompson will produce each film with Angel Baby partners Gregory Segal and John Andrew Gallagher and Slamdance president Peter Baxter. Maverick's Cheri Wozniak will executive produce the films.
- 10/3/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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