Mondo is going big for Monsterpalooza‘s fifteenth anniversary, commencing this weekend in Pasadena, California. Expect a slew of horrifying new drops, exclusive posters, and figures. We’ve got an exclusive sneak peek at limited An American Werewolf in London and Halloween II soft vinyl figures and posters that will launch at the convention.
The nightmare demon werewolves that torment David Kessler (David Naughton) in his sleep and Michael Myers get articulated in soft vinyl figure form, along with two new exclusive posters that put the werewolves front and center.
Look for Mondo to go all out this weekend, with many more collectibles and surprises in store. They teased on socials, ” Keep an eye on our socials for some extra frights that weekend, too. It’s gonna be a scream..”
The classic 1981 horror comedy An American Werewolf in London follows David Kessler and Jack Goodman, two college friends from New York City,...
The nightmare demon werewolves that torment David Kessler (David Naughton) in his sleep and Michael Myers get articulated in soft vinyl figure form, along with two new exclusive posters that put the werewolves front and center.
Look for Mondo to go all out this weekend, with many more collectibles and surprises in store. They teased on socials, ” Keep an eye on our socials for some extra frights that weekend, too. It’s gonna be a scream..”
The classic 1981 horror comedy An American Werewolf in London follows David Kessler and Jack Goodman, two college friends from New York City,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Neca celebrates the horror classic An American Werewolf in London with an upcoming action figure two pack that brings both David and Jack into your toy collection this year.
Coolest of all? Various alternate heads will allow you to recreate several different looks for both characters, including two different versions of the undead Jack’s gruesome visage!
Neca previews the An American Werewolf in London – 7” Scale Action Figures – Jack and David 2 Pack, “This long-awaited action figure 2-pack features David and Jack as they fatefully wander the moors before being attacked by a vicious werewolf. Both figures are fully poseable and stand in Neca’s 7-inch scale.
“David includes an interchangeable “nightmare” expression, and Jack includes swappable coat, arms, and multiple expressions to recreate the various stages of decay seen throughout the film. The duo comes in a collector-friendly window box with opening flap for display.”
The classic 1981 horror comedy film...
Coolest of all? Various alternate heads will allow you to recreate several different looks for both characters, including two different versions of the undead Jack’s gruesome visage!
Neca previews the An American Werewolf in London – 7” Scale Action Figures – Jack and David 2 Pack, “This long-awaited action figure 2-pack features David and Jack as they fatefully wander the moors before being attacked by a vicious werewolf. Both figures are fully poseable and stand in Neca’s 7-inch scale.
“David includes an interchangeable “nightmare” expression, and Jack includes swappable coat, arms, and multiple expressions to recreate the various stages of decay seen throughout the film. The duo comes in a collector-friendly window box with opening flap for display.”
The classic 1981 horror comedy film...
- 5/24/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Severin Films Goes Goth On June 4th With Danza MacAbra Volume 3: The Spanish Gothic Collection: "Coming June 4th! Danza MacAbra Volume 3: The Spanish Gothic Collection is the latest in our acclaimed series of Gothic Horror Blu-ray box sets and the first to focus on Spain’s tradition of Gothic Horror, which – particularly during the Franco dictatorship – was characterized by daring concepts, lush visuals, extreme sexuality, and a startling aestheic all its own. These four classic shockers from the 1970s represent the genre at its most audacious: In Necrophagous, the debut feature by writer/director Miguel Madrid, a fractured family in a crumbling castle conceals a grisly graveyard secret. The anthology film Cake Of Blood – never previously available outside of Spain – presents a quartet of supernatural tales by four young filmmakers. Hammer Films director John Gilling brings his inimitable style to the occult thriller in Cross Of The Devil.
- 5/15/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Bond legend Pierce Brosnan has lined up a new project, and this time it’s being directed by his own son.
Thriller “Wolfland” marks the second feature from actor-turned-filmmaker Sean Brosnan (“My Father Die”), working from a script he co-wrote with Matt D’Elia.
The film is being produced by Marcus Warren for Light Sound Frequency and Christian Moore for The Consortium, with Imaginarium Studios, founded by Andy Serkis, providing creature design and effects. The Exchange is executive producing and handling worldwide sales at the Marché du Film in Cannes, with the shoot expected to start later this year in the U.K.
Described as an “epic odyssey,” “Wolfland” follows a young teenager who, when his sister is viciously attacked and showing signs of a transformation, leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend,” Devlin, slumped against...
Thriller “Wolfland” marks the second feature from actor-turned-filmmaker Sean Brosnan (“My Father Die”), working from a script he co-wrote with Matt D’Elia.
The film is being produced by Marcus Warren for Light Sound Frequency and Christian Moore for The Consortium, with Imaginarium Studios, founded by Andy Serkis, providing creature design and effects. The Exchange is executive producing and handling worldwide sales at the Marché du Film in Cannes, with the shoot expected to start later this year in the U.K.
Described as an “epic odyssey,” “Wolfland” follows a young teenager who, when his sister is viciously attacked and showing signs of a transformation, leaves his small village in search of a legendary werewolf hunter who can reverse the gruesome curse. When he finds the “legend,” Devlin, slumped against...
- 5/15/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
Game Loop.
Trace and I inadvertently bookended our April discussions of John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London (listen) and Ciarán Foy’s Eli (listen) with Jude Law films. At the start of the month, we tackled Matt Damon’s Italian grifter in The Talented Mr. Ripley (listen) and now we’re closing out April with David Cronenberg‘s eXistenZ (1999).
The unofficial sequel to Videodrome (listen) and precursor to Crimes of the Future, eXistenZ takes place in the world of virtual reality and simulation. Game goddess Allegra Gellar (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is forced to go on the run with PR nerd Ted Pikul (Jude Law) through the Canadian backwoods when ‘Realist’ terrorists declare open season on her life.
Featuring no shortage of strange encounters and oddball characters, including Willem Dafoe‘s queer-coded Gas and Canadian film royalty like Don McKellar and Sarah Polley, Allegra and Ted must travel between the...
Trace and I inadvertently bookended our April discussions of John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London (listen) and Ciarán Foy’s Eli (listen) with Jude Law films. At the start of the month, we tackled Matt Damon’s Italian grifter in The Talented Mr. Ripley (listen) and now we’re closing out April with David Cronenberg‘s eXistenZ (1999).
The unofficial sequel to Videodrome (listen) and precursor to Crimes of the Future, eXistenZ takes place in the world of virtual reality and simulation. Game goddess Allegra Gellar (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is forced to go on the run with PR nerd Ted Pikul (Jude Law) through the Canadian backwoods when ‘Realist’ terrorists declare open season on her life.
Featuring no shortage of strange encounters and oddball characters, including Willem Dafoe‘s queer-coded Gas and Canadian film royalty like Don McKellar and Sarah Polley, Allegra and Ted must travel between the...
- 4/29/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
The Devil is in the Details.
After kicking off April with discussions of Matt Damon’s demon twink in The Talented Mr. Ripley (listen) and the perfect balance of horror and comedy in John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London (listen), we’re heading over to Netflix to look at Ciarán Foy‘s horror version of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble in the 2019 film Eli.
In the film, a young boy with a rare autoimmune disease named Eli (Charlie Shotwell) is brought by his parents (Kelly Reilly and Max Martini) to a private medical facility owned by Dr. Isabella Horn (Lili Taylor). After beginning an experimental medical procedure to cure him, Eli begins experiencing strange, seemingly threatening hallucinations of Dr. Horn’s past patients, and must figure out what’s really going on beore it’s too late.
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get a new episode every Wednesday.
After kicking off April with discussions of Matt Damon’s demon twink in The Talented Mr. Ripley (listen) and the perfect balance of horror and comedy in John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London (listen), we’re heading over to Netflix to look at Ciarán Foy‘s horror version of The Boy in the Plastic Bubble in the 2019 film Eli.
In the film, a young boy with a rare autoimmune disease named Eli (Charlie Shotwell) is brought by his parents (Kelly Reilly and Max Martini) to a private medical facility owned by Dr. Isabella Horn (Lili Taylor). After beginning an experimental medical procedure to cure him, Eli begins experiencing strange, seemingly threatening hallucinations of Dr. Horn’s past patients, and must figure out what’s really going on beore it’s too late.
Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get a new episode every Wednesday.
- 4/22/2024
- by Trace Thurman
- bloody-disgusting.com
After concluding March with Raja Gosnell’s Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (listen) and James Whale’s The Invisible Man (listen), we kicked off April with a discussion of Anthony Minghella’s The Talented Mr. Ripley (listen). Now we’re checking off another classic with John Landis‘ 1981 werewolf film, An American Werewolf in London. In the film, American best friends David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) are horrifically attacked while backpacking through the UK Moors. Jack is killed and David spends a month recuperating in the hospital, where he befriends attractive nurse Alex (Jenny Agutter) and kindly Dr. Hirsch (John Woodvine). On the cusp of his release, the mangled corpse of Jack visits David, warning that on the full moon he will become a lycanthrope unless he kills himself. But David is unable to accept his fate and a series of terrible murders follow. As the bodies (and the comedy) pile up,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
In his latest podcast/interview, host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to to TV producer Yvonne Grace about her new book From Creation To Pitch: How To Write Stories For Television That Sell and “3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life,” which includes:
An American Werewolf In London (1981) Strictly Ballroom (1992) Withnail & I (1987)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
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An American Werewolf In London (1981) Strictly Ballroom (1992) Withnail & I (1987)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
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- 4/9/2024
- by Stuart Wright
- Nerdly
[Editor’s Note: this list was originally published October 2017. It has since been updated to coincide with the release of “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.”]
From a certain perspective, monster movies might not seem to be as relevant during monstrous times. But in an age when our fears seem larger than life and the world constantly seems as though it’s on the brink of collapse, the best examples of the genre can almost assume a documentary-like authenticity, reflecting our reality as vividly as vérité ever could.
“The Babadook” might be about a demon that pops out of a children’s book, but no recent film does a better job of capturing the acute reality of living with grief. “Cloverfield” follows a gaggle of pre-Instagram model millennials as they’re chased around Manhattan by a bug-eyed colossus, but few of the somber post-9/11 dramas do a better job of distilling the heartsick chaos of watching your hometown try to make sense of a senseless attack. “The Village” is...
From a certain perspective, monster movies might not seem to be as relevant during monstrous times. But in an age when our fears seem larger than life and the world constantly seems as though it’s on the brink of collapse, the best examples of the genre can almost assume a documentary-like authenticity, reflecting our reality as vividly as vérité ever could.
“The Babadook” might be about a demon that pops out of a children’s book, but no recent film does a better job of capturing the acute reality of living with grief. “Cloverfield” follows a gaggle of pre-Instagram model millennials as they’re chased around Manhattan by a bug-eyed colossus, but few of the somber post-9/11 dramas do a better job of distilling the heartsick chaos of watching your hometown try to make sense of a senseless attack. “The Village” is...
- 4/2/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
(Clockwise from top left:) How To Train Your Dragon (Universal Entertainment), The Handmaiden (Magnolia), The Big Sick (Nicole Rivelli), The Silence Of The Lambs (Amazon Prime Video screenshot), Licorice Pizza (MGM)Graphic: The A.V. Club
Amazon Prime Video has a wide selection of terrific films, from classic dramas and comedies...
Amazon Prime Video has a wide selection of terrific films, from classic dramas and comedies...
- 3/23/2024
- by The A.V. Club
- avclub.com
The dystopian sci-fi film "Logan's Run" is set in a supposedly idyllic future society where residents above 30 mysteriously disappear. The hedonistic metropolis is enclosed by a dome, and those who choose to explore the world outside — and the secrets that it holds — are labeled "runners." Michael York stars in the film as the titular protagonist, an undercover police officer who infiltrates the runners only to find that he, too, opposes the laws that he once worked to uphold and helps them lead an uprising.
"Logan's Run" was nominated for its cinematography and set decoration in the 1977 Academy Awards. It even received a special achievement award for its visual effects. The futuristic set and costume design were almost identical to the smash-hit sci-fi adventure film "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," which was released the following year. It's possible that "Star Wars" even drew inspiration from the 1976 film. However,...
"Logan's Run" was nominated for its cinematography and set decoration in the 1977 Academy Awards. It even received a special achievement award for its visual effects. The futuristic set and costume design were almost identical to the smash-hit sci-fi adventure film "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope," which was released the following year. It's possible that "Star Wars" even drew inspiration from the 1976 film. However,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
[Editor’s Note: this list was originally published in October 2023. It has since been updated with new entries.]
Valentine’s Day may be a day of love, but there’s something about fear and murder that really gets the heart racing. Forget the countless Christmas rom-coms or Technicolor musical romances out there; sometimes, the most swoon-worthy romance is one between a human and a literal monster.
On the surface, horror and romance are two genres that shouldn’t mix well together; one exposes the worst and most disturbing cruelty humanity has to offer, while the other is meant to show the most tender and beautiful feelings we have. But as long as horror has been a genre, it’s been mixed with romance to frequently stellar results. Some of the earliest horror monsters, like vampires, are inherently sexual beings: their powers clear metaphors for intercourse and their ability to allure and entice humans with their beauty a key part of what makes them dangerous. Sex and romance isn’t always the same thing,...
Valentine’s Day may be a day of love, but there’s something about fear and murder that really gets the heart racing. Forget the countless Christmas rom-coms or Technicolor musical romances out there; sometimes, the most swoon-worthy romance is one between a human and a literal monster.
On the surface, horror and romance are two genres that shouldn’t mix well together; one exposes the worst and most disturbing cruelty humanity has to offer, while the other is meant to show the most tender and beautiful feelings we have. But as long as horror has been a genre, it’s been mixed with romance to frequently stellar results. Some of the earliest horror monsters, like vampires, are inherently sexual beings: their powers clear metaphors for intercourse and their ability to allure and entice humans with their beauty a key part of what makes them dangerous. Sex and romance isn’t always the same thing,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
No icebreakers are needed when it comes to kicking off conversation with Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody and first-time feature filmmaker Zelda Williams, who arrived for a mid-week, Midtown-located breakfast with IndieWire with nothing but smiles. Their first collaboration, ’80s-set horror comedy “Lisa Frankenstein,” blends together their seemingly mutual obsessions, and is ripe for fun conversation.
Still, this writer had to ask something kind of silly to get it going: like, oh, have they heard from the Lisa Frank people? Cody laughed. No, they haven’t called!
“Here’s the thing, the fact that the movie’s called ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ is actually kind of a coincidence, because I knew it was going to be an ’80s classic Gen X girl name plus Frankenstein for the title,” the writer said. She cycled through some names, like Stacy and Heather, before landing on Lisa, like the built-from-scratch leading lady in “Weird Science,” a film that “super-duper inspired” her.
Still, this writer had to ask something kind of silly to get it going: like, oh, have they heard from the Lisa Frank people? Cody laughed. No, they haven’t called!
“Here’s the thing, the fact that the movie’s called ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ is actually kind of a coincidence, because I knew it was going to be an ’80s classic Gen X girl name plus Frankenstein for the title,” the writer said. She cycled through some names, like Stacy and Heather, before landing on Lisa, like the built-from-scratch leading lady in “Weird Science,” a film that “super-duper inspired” her.
- 2/8/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Screambox has revealed the new films that are joining the horror streaming service in February, including the hyped splatterfest Here for Blood, along with 3-Headed Shark Attack, Waking Nightmare, and Everybody Dies by the End.
More heads mean more dead when 3-Headed Shark Attack swims onto Screambox on February 2. From the producers of Sharknado, the creature feature stars horror icon Danny Trejo, Daytime Emmy winner Karrueche Tran, and WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam!
The third and final season of “The Dead Hour” joins the previous two seasons on Screambox February 2. A mysterious late-night radio host delves into a different horrifying tale in each of the horror anthology’s 12 binge-worthy episodes.
Screambox Original wrestling-fueled horror-comedy Here for Blood invades select theaters and Screambox on February 9. Shawn Roberts (Resident Evil franchise) stars in the gory throwback to video store staples of the ‘80s and ’90s alongside the voice of Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider.
More heads mean more dead when 3-Headed Shark Attack swims onto Screambox on February 2. From the producers of Sharknado, the creature feature stars horror icon Danny Trejo, Daytime Emmy winner Karrueche Tran, and WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam!
The third and final season of “The Dead Hour” joins the previous two seasons on Screambox February 2. A mysterious late-night radio host delves into a different horrifying tale in each of the horror anthology’s 12 binge-worthy episodes.
Screambox Original wrestling-fueled horror-comedy Here for Blood invades select theaters and Screambox on February 9. Shawn Roberts (Resident Evil franchise) stars in the gory throwback to video store staples of the ‘80s and ’90s alongside the voice of Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider.
- 2/1/2024
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
In World Wrestling Entertainment, the period from July 22, 2008, to March 22, 2014, remains known as the "PG era," owing to how Vince McMahon adjusted the content to achieve a TV-pg rating after the TV-14 fare in the so-called "Attitude" and "Relentless Aggression" eras of the 1990s and early-to-mid 2000s. (via Sportscaster)
WWE had caught up with Hollywood, where a similar wave of chlorine had washed over mainstream cinema and sanitized dozens of projects including "Live Free or Die Hard," "Terminator Salvation," "Hancock," and "Fired Up." These films and many more were stripped of violence, swearing, and sexuality in order for the MPA to grant the studios a PG-13 rating and access to the lucrative teen demographic. Such money-mindedness proved bad enough for the action and comedy genres, but it was arguably even worse for horror filmmakers, who risked self-censorship unless they worked within the thriving "torture porn" fare of "Saw" and "Hostel.
WWE had caught up with Hollywood, where a similar wave of chlorine had washed over mainstream cinema and sanitized dozens of projects including "Live Free or Die Hard," "Terminator Salvation," "Hancock," and "Fired Up." These films and many more were stripped of violence, swearing, and sexuality in order for the MPA to grant the studios a PG-13 rating and access to the lucrative teen demographic. Such money-mindedness proved bad enough for the action and comedy genres, but it was arguably even worse for horror filmmakers, who risked self-censorship unless they worked within the thriving "torture porn" fare of "Saw" and "Hostel.
- 12/4/2023
- by Jack Hawkins
- Slash Film
"Frasier" had a bevy of guest stars throughout its original eleven-season run, but you might not recognize some of them on first watch. That's because many of the most famous actors to appear on the beloved sitcom did so in voice only, calling into psychologist Frasier Crane's (Kelsey Grammer) Seattle radio show for all manner of life advice. Casting a celebrity who viewers never actually see felt like a new gimmick when the series first premiered, and it's frankly still a rarity now.
In an oral history of the series published by Vanity Fair in 2018, series co-creators Peter Casey and David Lee, casting director Jeff Greenberg, and director Jimmy Burrows talked about how the call-in guest stars idea originated, who showed up on the other end of the line, and which celebrities turned "Frasier" down. "Early on, someone suggested getting guest voices," Casey recalled. "Kelsey agreed, as long as they weren't goofy calls.
In an oral history of the series published by Vanity Fair in 2018, series co-creators Peter Casey and David Lee, casting director Jeff Greenberg, and director Jimmy Burrows talked about how the call-in guest stars idea originated, who showed up on the other end of the line, and which celebrities turned "Frasier" down. "Early on, someone suggested getting guest voices," Casey recalled. "Kelsey agreed, as long as they weren't goofy calls.
- 11/19/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
An American Werewolf in London video puts Elmer Bernstein’s rejected music over transformation scene
Writer/director John Landis always intended to use Sam Cooke’s version of the song “Blue Moon” over the famous transformation scene in his 1981 classic An American Werewolf in London (watch it Here), and he let the film’s composer Elmer Bernstein know that up front. He chose “Blue Moon” because he wanted the scene to come off as being sad and painful rather than scary – but while putting together the score for the film, Bernstein decided to go ahead and compose some of his own music for the transformation scene. Just in case. Landis ended up rejecting Bernstein’s transformation music and stuck with “Blue Moon”… but now filmmaker Paul Davis, who generously shared 35 minutes of rare outtake footage from The Exorcist on Halloween this year, has put Bernstein’s rejected music over the transformation scene and uploaded it to YouTube. You can check it out in the embed...
- 11/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
‘An American Werewolf in London’ – Watch the Iconic Transformation With the Original Rejected Score!
Remember those never-before-seen outtakes from William Friedkin’s The Exorcist that we shared with you for Halloween? That rare footage came courtesy of Paul Davis, who directed Beware the Moon: Remembering An American Werewolf in London as well as the films The Body and Uncanny Annie (both part of Blumhouse’s anthology series “Into the Dark”).
Davis is back this week with another rare and never-before-seen treat, and this time it’s all about An American Werewolf in London. Specifically, Davis has shared the film’s iconic werewolf transformation sequence – with the original rejected musical score!
“Here is something that myself and the team at New Wave Entertainment tried to pull off back in 2008 as a bonus feature for the first Blu-ray release of An American Werewolf in London in September 2009,” Davis explains. “With the blessing of John Landis and Universal Home Entertainment, we attempted to restore Elmer Bernstein’s...
Davis is back this week with another rare and never-before-seen treat, and this time it’s all about An American Werewolf in London. Specifically, Davis has shared the film’s iconic werewolf transformation sequence – with the original rejected musical score!
“Here is something that myself and the team at New Wave Entertainment tried to pull off back in 2008 as a bonus feature for the first Blu-ray release of An American Werewolf in London in September 2009,” Davis explains. “With the blessing of John Landis and Universal Home Entertainment, we attempted to restore Elmer Bernstein’s...
- 11/7/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
You could almost smell the chicken fajitas steaming off of the wild twist on Nirvana‘s “Lithium” in Peacock‘s horror-com Wolf Like Me Season 2.
Once again, creator Abe Forsythe and music supervisor Andrew Kotatko made musical magic with their own rendition of “Lithium” with a Mexican flavor.
“That involved me getting permission from Courtney Love. And not only to just use the original track. It’s being able to turn it into what it is in the show,” Forsythe told Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
In Wolf Like Me, Season 2, Mary (Isla Fisher) goes into labor and Gary’s (Josh Gadd) daughter Emma knows hearing “Lithium” would comfort her during an especially long and painful labor. The song reminded Mary of her dead husband (who she likely killed while transformed into a werewolf) so Emma found a version that would at least make Mary laugh.
“Lithium” is transformed from the angsty,...
Once again, creator Abe Forsythe and music supervisor Andrew Kotatko made musical magic with their own rendition of “Lithium” with a Mexican flavor.
“That involved me getting permission from Courtney Love. And not only to just use the original track. It’s being able to turn it into what it is in the show,” Forsythe told Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
In Wolf Like Me, Season 2, Mary (Isla Fisher) goes into labor and Gary’s (Josh Gadd) daughter Emma knows hearing “Lithium” would comfort her during an especially long and painful labor. The song reminded Mary of her dead husband (who she likely killed while transformed into a werewolf) so Emma found a version that would at least make Mary laugh.
“Lithium” is transformed from the angsty,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
A new month is here and Plex is back with the latest additions to its library of over 50,000 free-to-stream titles! From the Oscar-winning bio-drama “Spotlight” to the hit Danish crime thriller “Pusher” franchise, there is plenty to keep you entertained as October turns to November.
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Plex!
Watch Now Tba plex.tv What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Plex in November 2023? “An American Werewolf In London” | Wednesday, Nov. 1
The 1981 hit John Landis comedy stars David Naughton and Griffin Dunne as a pair of American backpackers who are attacked by a werewolf while travelling in Yorkshire, turning one of them into a werewolf with the next full moon. Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Don McKillip, Frank Oz, Sydney Bromley, and more American and British greats make up the rest of the ensemble.
Watch the trailer for...
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Plex!
Watch Now Tba plex.tv What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Coming to Plex in November 2023? “An American Werewolf In London” | Wednesday, Nov. 1
The 1981 hit John Landis comedy stars David Naughton and Griffin Dunne as a pair of American backpackers who are attacked by a werewolf while travelling in Yorkshire, turning one of them into a werewolf with the next full moon. Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine, Don McKillip, Frank Oz, Sydney Bromley, and more American and British greats make up the rest of the ensemble.
Watch the trailer for...
- 10/27/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
[Spoiler alert: Wolf Like Me Season 2 ending and storyline ahead]
Wolf Like Me Season 2 left viewers with a cliffhanger, which creator Abe Forsythe didn’t exactly plan.
During season 2, police begin to investigate the deaths of two men, who happened to be the same men who tried to attack Gary (Josh Gad) and Emma (Ariel Donoghue) in the car. Werewolf Mary (Isla Fisher) shreds both men but then leaves Gary and Emma untouched.
Isla Fisher as Mary, Josh Gad as Gary | Narelle Portanier/Peacock
The couple endures a slew of twists and turns during the season, which culminate in the birth of Mary and Gary’s baby.
Mary begins to transform into the wolf as she goes into labor in the hospital. The only place Gary thinks she will be safe is in their basement. So he sneaks her out of the hospital and rushes her home. Fully transformed, Mary gives birth...
Wolf Like Me Season 2 left viewers with a cliffhanger, which creator Abe Forsythe didn’t exactly plan.
During season 2, police begin to investigate the deaths of two men, who happened to be the same men who tried to attack Gary (Josh Gad) and Emma (Ariel Donoghue) in the car. Werewolf Mary (Isla Fisher) shreds both men but then leaves Gary and Emma untouched.
Isla Fisher as Mary, Josh Gad as Gary | Narelle Portanier/Peacock
The couple endures a slew of twists and turns during the season, which culminate in the birth of Mary and Gary’s baby.
Mary begins to transform into the wolf as she goes into labor in the hospital. The only place Gary thinks she will be safe is in their basement. So he sneaks her out of the hospital and rushes her home. Fully transformed, Mary gives birth...
- 10/21/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Wolf Like Me creator Abe Forsythe’s date didn’t transform into a werewolf on that fateful “full moon” night they spent together.
But what if she had?
Forsythe said the inspiration behind his hit Peacock series Wolf Like Me came from a real-life dating experience and his deep respect for the 1981 groundbreaking horror-comedy, An American Werewolf in London.
Isla Fisher as Mary, Josh Gad as Gary | Narelle Portanier/Peacock
Set in Australia, widower and single dad Gary (Josh Gad) meets Mary (Isla Fisher) by chance. Not only is Gary taken with Mary, but his daughter, Emma, is as well.
After a few somewhat bizarre dates, Gary learns the truth about Mary – she transforms into a vicious werewolf on full moon nights. He’s already fallen hard, but Mary could kill him on the wrong night. The series explores the rollercoaster of romance with honesty, humor, and a dash of horror.
But what if she had?
Forsythe said the inspiration behind his hit Peacock series Wolf Like Me came from a real-life dating experience and his deep respect for the 1981 groundbreaking horror-comedy, An American Werewolf in London.
Isla Fisher as Mary, Josh Gad as Gary | Narelle Portanier/Peacock
Set in Australia, widower and single dad Gary (Josh Gad) meets Mary (Isla Fisher) by chance. Not only is Gary taken with Mary, but his daughter, Emma, is as well.
After a few somewhat bizarre dates, Gary learns the truth about Mary – she transforms into a vicious werewolf on full moon nights. He’s already fallen hard, but Mary could kill him on the wrong night. The series explores the rollercoaster of romance with honesty, humor, and a dash of horror.
- 10/14/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
This Friday is the Final Friday the 13th of the year, and it’s all the more special because it’s taking place in October, mere weeks before Halloween. How are we celebrating?
By watching horror movies all day long, of course!
While streaming services like Shudder, Screambox, Netflix, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video are loaded with frights to stream for Friday the 13th, don’t forget that the nightmares aren’t limited to streaming. Good old fashioned cable television is always a great source of horror this time of the year, and that’s doubly true on a day like Friday the 13th.
We’ve scoured the schedules of channels like AMC, Syfy and Freeform to find all the horror airing on TV this Friday, putting together your official Friday the 13th TV Guide!
Highlights include a Friday the 13th marathon on AMC FearFest, the I Know What You Did...
By watching horror movies all day long, of course!
While streaming services like Shudder, Screambox, Netflix, Hulu, Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video are loaded with frights to stream for Friday the 13th, don’t forget that the nightmares aren’t limited to streaming. Good old fashioned cable television is always a great source of horror this time of the year, and that’s doubly true on a day like Friday the 13th.
We’ve scoured the schedules of channels like AMC, Syfy and Freeform to find all the horror airing on TV this Friday, putting together your official Friday the 13th TV Guide!
Highlights include a Friday the 13th marathon on AMC FearFest, the I Know What You Did...
- 10/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Special effects artists are often the unsung heroes of horror films. Who is Pennywise without his startling clown makeup (above)? Who is M3gan without her hauntingly digitized face? Would King Kong and the silver screen's collection of other creatures and monsters even be remotely frightening without the technical prowess of the filmmakers behind their creation? We may not tangibly identify these artists' work in the moment as we watch a horror movie, but we certainly feel it.
On paper, many horror films' storylines don't seem scary at all; some even appear to be laughably unrealistic. Through special effects — practical mechanics, animation, makeup, puppetry, stunts, clever set-design tricks, and the like — artists can elevate even the most silly concepts into something macabre. They elicit the frights we love these movies for. Without them, such films appear quite different indeed. Here are what a few iconic horror films look like without special effects,...
On paper, many horror films' storylines don't seem scary at all; some even appear to be laughably unrealistic. Through special effects — practical mechanics, animation, makeup, puppetry, stunts, clever set-design tricks, and the like — artists can elevate even the most silly concepts into something macabre. They elicit the frights we love these movies for. Without them, such films appear quite different indeed. Here are what a few iconic horror films look like without special effects,...
- 10/7/2023
- by Blake Taylor
- Slash Film
Clockwise from upper left: Superman II (Warner Bros.), Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan (Paramount), Gremlins (Warner Bros.), The Last Airbender (Paramount), Twister (Warner Bros.), Prince of Persia: The Sands Of Time (Disney)Graphic: AVClub
What we think of today as summer blockbuster movies arguably began in 1975 with Jaws.
What we think of today as summer blockbuster movies arguably began in 1975 with Jaws.
- 8/21/2023
- by Luke Y. Thompson
- avclub.com
In the fall of 1983, one could already make a plausible case for Martin Scorsese as one of the greatest living American filmmakers based on “Mean Streets,” “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Taxi Driver,” “Italianamerican,” “The Last Waltz,” “Raging Bull,” and “The King of Comedy.” But as the holidays approached, Scorsese’s career was in trouble.
After establishing himself with a series of lean, mean masterpieces shot on tight schedules, the director’s productions had grown in a scale disproportionate to their financial success; “New York, New York,” “Raging Bull,” and “The King of Comedy” had all taken around a hundred days to shoot, and while all three are acknowledged as classics today, they received mixed reviews at the time and “Raging Bull” barely broke even at the box office — “New York, New York” and “The King of Comedy” were flat-out flops.
Scorsese spent most of 1983 preparing what was intended to...
After establishing himself with a series of lean, mean masterpieces shot on tight schedules, the director’s productions had grown in a scale disproportionate to their financial success; “New York, New York,” “Raging Bull,” and “The King of Comedy” had all taken around a hundred days to shoot, and while all three are acknowledged as classics today, they received mixed reviews at the time and “Raging Bull” barely broke even at the box office — “New York, New York” and “The King of Comedy” were flat-out flops.
Scorsese spent most of 1983 preparing what was intended to...
- 8/18/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
Over forty years on from its original release, John Landis’ An American Werewolf in London remains one of the best werewolf movies of all time, and Vice Press is celebrating the 1981 horror classic with a limited edition poster release on Thursday, August 17.
“There have been plenty of amazing posters released for the movie over the years, but none as iconic as the original 1981 International One Sheet. For us it stands up there as one of the best examples, of poster art alongside Drew Struzan’s The Thing and Roger Kastel’s Jaws and on the 17th of August, Vice Press will be making it available to add to your collection as a limited edition poster release,” Vice Press explains exclusively to Bloody Disgusting this afternoon.
The art will be available in two sizes, a 24×36 inch screen print, limited to an edition of just 100, and a smaller fine art pigment print,...
“There have been plenty of amazing posters released for the movie over the years, but none as iconic as the original 1981 International One Sheet. For us it stands up there as one of the best examples, of poster art alongside Drew Struzan’s The Thing and Roger Kastel’s Jaws and on the 17th of August, Vice Press will be making it available to add to your collection as a limited edition poster release,” Vice Press explains exclusively to Bloody Disgusting this afternoon.
The art will be available in two sizes, a 24×36 inch screen print, limited to an edition of just 100, and a smaller fine art pigment print,...
- 8/14/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
20 years before Disney's latest attempt at a Haunted Mansion movie, the studio tried and failed to recreate the magic of the theme park ride.
This July, Disney is releasing "Haunted Mansion," an adaptation of one of its most beloved theme park attractions. The company has been trying to get this project off the ground for well over 13 years, with Guillermo del Toro, a Haunted Mansion superfan, at one point attached to direct. Justin Simien of "Dear White People" and "Bad Hair" fame is helming the finished project, and the comedy horror features a starry cast including Lakeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, and recent Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis. With a reported budget of over $157 million, it's a risky bet for Disney, which has seen a handful of commercial disappointments this year, including "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Whether or not general audiences are intrigued by a theme park ride adaptation remains to be seen,...
This July, Disney is releasing "Haunted Mansion," an adaptation of one of its most beloved theme park attractions. The company has been trying to get this project off the ground for well over 13 years, with Guillermo del Toro, a Haunted Mansion superfan, at one point attached to direct. Justin Simien of "Dear White People" and "Bad Hair" fame is helming the finished project, and the comedy horror features a starry cast including Lakeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, and recent Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis. With a reported budget of over $157 million, it's a risky bet for Disney, which has seen a handful of commercial disappointments this year, including "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Whether or not general audiences are intrigued by a theme park ride adaptation remains to be seen,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Kayleigh Donaldson
- Slash Film
Check Out All Our Episodes Of ’80s Horror Memories Here!
JoBlo.com recently launched a new weekly documentary series called 80s Horror Memories, and the first five episodes of the series were all dedicated to film that were released in 1980: Maniac, Dressed to Kill, Alligator, Friday the 13th, The Shining, Prom Night, and The Fog. With episode 6, we entered 1981 – so far in this year we have covered The Funhouse, The Burning, Friday the 13th Part 2, My Bloody Valentine, Halloween II, and The Evil Dead, as well as the careers of horror hosts Elvira and Joe Bob Briggs. With the tenth episode of the series, we’re looking at two werewolf movies – both released in 1981, and both considered to be among the best werewolf movies ever made. They are An American Werewolf in London (get it Here) and The Howling (get that one Here), and you can hear all about...
JoBlo.com recently launched a new weekly documentary series called 80s Horror Memories, and the first five episodes of the series were all dedicated to film that were released in 1980: Maniac, Dressed to Kill, Alligator, Friday the 13th, The Shining, Prom Night, and The Fog. With episode 6, we entered 1981 – so far in this year we have covered The Funhouse, The Burning, Friday the 13th Part 2, My Bloody Valentine, Halloween II, and The Evil Dead, as well as the careers of horror hosts Elvira and Joe Bob Briggs. With the tenth episode of the series, we’re looking at two werewolf movies – both released in 1981, and both considered to be among the best werewolf movies ever made. They are An American Werewolf in London (get it Here) and The Howling (get that one Here), and you can hear all about...
- 7/17/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Halloween Team #4: "The Thrilling Conclusion! After uncovering the dark secrets of Red Circle, the team rushes to save Tommy before he's sacrificed as part of an evil plot to bring about hell on earth. But what does the future hold for Halloween Team? And how does this latest adventure connect back to the mysterious Laura? In this action-packed final issue ... big decisions will be made, a new path will be forged, and a shocking secret about the team's past will be revealed. You won't want to miss this one."
Halloween Team Issue #4 (of 4) will be available to purchase digitally via Amazon/Comixology and GlobalComix on June 20th. Issues #1-3 are also still available for purchase. For more news and updates, follow @HalloweenTeam22 on Twitter or Halloween Team on Facebook.
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Halloween Team Issue #4 (of 4) will be available to purchase digitally via Amazon/Comixology and GlobalComix on June 20th. Issues #1-3 are also still available for purchase. For more news and updates, follow @HalloweenTeam22 on Twitter or Halloween Team on Facebook.
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- 6/8/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Calling all fans of classic Universal Monsters! We’ve got a wickedly delightful treat for you—a list of ten essential horror movies that pay homage to those iconic creatures, monsters, and tragic villains! From howlingly funny werewolves to cheeky phantoms and monstrously hilarious experiments, these films are a must-see for horror fans who are looking for a fresh take on the classic beasties of yesteryear; Dracula, Th Mummy, Frankenstein, The Wolfman, Phantom of the Opera, and more!
TriStar Pictures
The Monster Squad (1987)
Dracula and his monstrous pals descend upon a small town, but don’t fret! A group of brave kids forms “The Monster Squad” to take them down. With humor, heart, and a tribute to classic Universal Monsters, this film delivers thrills and giggles.
Why it’s a must-see: The Monster Squad is a wickedly fun tribute that brings together the classic monsters in a fresh and hilarious way.
TriStar Pictures
The Monster Squad (1987)
Dracula and his monstrous pals descend upon a small town, but don’t fret! A group of brave kids forms “The Monster Squad” to take them down. With humor, heart, and a tribute to classic Universal Monsters, this film delivers thrills and giggles.
Why it’s a must-see: The Monster Squad is a wickedly fun tribute that brings together the classic monsters in a fresh and hilarious way.
- 5/17/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Summer is about to kick off and Shudder will be there when you need retreat from the heat. They've announced their lineup for the month of June and as always there is a terrific mix of new additions and old favorites. The hotly anticipated Brooklyn 45 from our friend Ted Geoghegan is the first new pickup from Shudder. It will premiere on June 9th and will be available in all the territories. Later on in June we will also get he Sudder Premiere of Andres Beltran's trapped horror flick Quicksand and Kurt Wimmer's contribution to the Children of the Corn franchise. The first week of June kicks off with a killer lineup of werewolf movies, including An American Werewolf in London, Ginger Snaps and...
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- 5/11/2023
- Screen Anarchy
Stakes, silver-tipped canes, and torches are all dependable ways to kill off the classic Universal Monsters. But the one common, unifying monster-slayer they are all powerless against is poor box office. This was very clearly communicated by the failure of Renfield, Universal’s attempt at resurrecting Dracula and his title sidekick in a modern horror-comedy where Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) acted more like a supernatural superhero than the simpering, wild-eyed Dwight Frye of old.
Not even the Scenery-Chewer Supreme that is Nicolas Cage could save Renfield from a meager $8 million opening weekend haul that saw the movie have its lunch eaten by Russell Crowe in The Pope’s Exorcist. This isn’t the first attempt either in the last 10 or 20 years to drag the undead out of their graves: Van Helsing (2004), The Wolfman (2010), Dracula Untold (2014), and the disastrous The Mummy (2017) all climbed back into the Universal Monsters’ tombs as quickly as possible,...
Not even the Scenery-Chewer Supreme that is Nicolas Cage could save Renfield from a meager $8 million opening weekend haul that saw the movie have its lunch eaten by Russell Crowe in The Pope’s Exorcist. This isn’t the first attempt either in the last 10 or 20 years to drag the undead out of their graves: Van Helsing (2004), The Wolfman (2010), Dracula Untold (2014), and the disastrous The Mummy (2017) all climbed back into the Universal Monsters’ tombs as quickly as possible,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
Alita Battle Angel by Neil Davies
An American Werewolf In London by Craig Savage
Davey Jones by David Ribet
Evil Dead Rise by Andrei Sofronov
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny by Ludo D.
Alita Battle Angel by Neil Davies
An American Werewolf In London by Craig Savage
Davey Jones by David Ribet
Evil Dead Rise by Andrei Sofronov
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny by Ludo D.
- 4/22/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
As part of our set visit coverage of Renfield (check out our full set visit report here) we got the honor of talking to Academy Award Winner and newfound Prince of Darkness himself, Nicolas Cage, who plays Dracula in the film. Nicolas Cage is a legend when it comes to the land of movies and he always seemed destined to step into the cape of the vampire lord.
During our interview we covered all the inspirations that came together in his performance and look as well as the balance of horror and comedy that Nicholas Hoult and Cage himself bring to the film. The classics meet the current within Cage’s Dracula which has more than a bit of rock and roll to him.
I absolutely am so excited for this film. I got to see you on set performing, and you just looked amazing. I wanted to ask you first,...
During our interview we covered all the inspirations that came together in his performance and look as well as the balance of horror and comedy that Nicholas Hoult and Cage himself bring to the film. The classics meet the current within Cage’s Dracula which has more than a bit of rock and roll to him.
I absolutely am so excited for this film. I got to see you on set performing, and you just looked amazing. I wanted to ask you first,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Jessica Dwyer
- JoBlo.com
April is right around the corner, marking the halfway point to the best holiday of the year: Halloween. Pluto TV is celebrating accordingly with the month-long celebration “April Ghouls.”
Don’t worry; it’s not an April Fool’s prank.
Beginning April 1, Pluto TV will be streaming all sorts of spooky programming stunts and horror film marathons across their channels. This year, the streaming service ensures everyone knows that the spooky season isn’t limited to October.
The streaming service will dedicate programming blocks around the releases of Evil Dead Rise and Renfield, howl at April’s full moon, unleash Found Footage marathons, and more.
Check out the complete list of titles and April Ghouls event programming below.
New Titles in April include:
The Hole in the Ground A Haunted House An American Werewolf in London The Collection The Dark Half The Devil Inside Hostel and Hostel: Part II Martyrs...
Don’t worry; it’s not an April Fool’s prank.
Beginning April 1, Pluto TV will be streaming all sorts of spooky programming stunts and horror film marathons across their channels. This year, the streaming service ensures everyone knows that the spooky season isn’t limited to October.
The streaming service will dedicate programming blocks around the releases of Evil Dead Rise and Renfield, howl at April’s full moon, unleash Found Footage marathons, and more.
Check out the complete list of titles and April Ghouls event programming below.
New Titles in April include:
The Hole in the Ground A Haunted House An American Werewolf in London The Collection The Dark Half The Devil Inside Hostel and Hostel: Part II Martyrs...
- 3/24/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Welcome to the Ghostface Glossary, a guide to every horror reference and nod throughout the first five films of the Scream franchise.
After a lot of pausing, rewinding, and zooming in, as well as researching, we’re catching all of the many horror-specific references Williamson, Craven, and Co. included in this beloved postmodern slasher franchise. If we’ve forgotten any glaring ones, kindly let us know.
This guide will exclude homages from previous Scream films and their respective sequels— we’re only looking at outside horror franchises and inspirations, because any red-blooded Ghostface fan is likely already aware of those. (Goes without saying that the beloved faux franchise ‘Stab’(s) 1-8 will also not be counted, since, even though our neon green ‘Stab’ t-shirts and mock VHS tapes feel very real, it’s still a very fake franchise). If we’ve forgotten any glaring ones, kindly let us know.
“You...
After a lot of pausing, rewinding, and zooming in, as well as researching, we’re catching all of the many horror-specific references Williamson, Craven, and Co. included in this beloved postmodern slasher franchise. If we’ve forgotten any glaring ones, kindly let us know.
This guide will exclude homages from previous Scream films and their respective sequels— we’re only looking at outside horror franchises and inspirations, because any red-blooded Ghostface fan is likely already aware of those. (Goes without saying that the beloved faux franchise ‘Stab’(s) 1-8 will also not be counted, since, even though our neon green ‘Stab’ t-shirts and mock VHS tapes feel very real, it’s still a very fake franchise). If we’ve forgotten any glaring ones, kindly let us know.
“You...
- 3/10/2023
- by Julieann Stipidis
- bloody-disgusting.com
Over five seasons, Idris Elba's John Luther has encountered some of the worst monsters that London had to offer. From a chilling slasher who hides behind a Mr. Punch mask, to a killer who chooses his victims at random on the roll of a die, to a cannibal with Cotard's syndrome, the former Dci has seen the darkest sides of humanity.
Emphasis on "former," because "Luther: The Fallen Sun" finds its protagonist disgraced and behind bars. This is where fans of the show left him at the end of season 5, following a complex series of events, but the film provides its own explanation for Luther's incarceration so that newcomers can jump right in. Luther breaks out of his forced retirement after receiving a taunt from a serial killer whose case he'd been investigating. David Robey (Andy Serkis) specializes in psychological torment, using blackmail to puppeteer his victims in the lead-up to their deaths.
Emphasis on "former," because "Luther: The Fallen Sun" finds its protagonist disgraced and behind bars. This is where fans of the show left him at the end of season 5, following a complex series of events, but the film provides its own explanation for Luther's incarceration so that newcomers can jump right in. Luther breaks out of his forced retirement after receiving a taunt from a serial killer whose case he'd been investigating. David Robey (Andy Serkis) specializes in psychological torment, using blackmail to puppeteer his victims in the lead-up to their deaths.
- 3/10/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
For casual moviegoers, there may only be a peripheral connection between the Best Makeup and Hairstyling category at the Oscars and the lead acting contenders on which that makeup is applied and whose hair is styled. For the longest time, this race was all about the special FX makeup, prosthetics and the like for genre films. The original 1968 “Planet of the Apes,” Rick Baker’s work on “An American Werewolf in London” in 1981, and the makeup effects for David Cronenberg’s “The Fly” are all examples of that.
In recent years, it has become more about making an actor look like the real-life person they’re playing. In fact, I wrote more about this very thing last year when “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “House of Gucci” were in the mix, although only the former helped actress Jessica Chastain on her way to winning her first Oscar. Neither Lady Gaga...
In recent years, it has become more about making an actor look like the real-life person they’re playing. In fact, I wrote more about this very thing last year when “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” and “House of Gucci” were in the mix, although only the former helped actress Jessica Chastain on her way to winning her first Oscar. Neither Lady Gaga...
- 2/10/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
John Landis' 1978 comedy "Animal House" would change the game for many; not only was the college campus laugh-fest a launchpad for several of its stars — including the already famous "SNL" star John Belushi, who would soon get a call from Steven Spielberg about an upcoming comedy project — but it also heralded a new age of irreverent comedy, one that celebrated contemporary filmmakers didn't quite see at the time.
In Mick de Semlyen's book "Wild and Crazy Guys," producer Ivan Reitman reasoned:
"Before 'Animal House' they were all watching Bob Hope and Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis ... and then this was the first film really made by kids who were postwar and in their early twenties, with a different way of expressing what's funny."
That expression would see the story's central troupe of "fat, drunk, and stupid" college students launching food fights, thumbing their noses at authority, frightening a...
In Mick de Semlyen's book "Wild and Crazy Guys," producer Ivan Reitman reasoned:
"Before 'Animal House' they were all watching Bob Hope and Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis ... and then this was the first film really made by kids who were postwar and in their early twenties, with a different way of expressing what's funny."
That expression would see the story's central troupe of "fat, drunk, and stupid" college students launching food fights, thumbing their noses at authority, frightening a...
- 1/17/2023
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
Chances are if you rushed out to see “M3GAN” you were intoxicated by its mixture of horror and comedy and probably want more like it.
“M3GAN” is the story of a disaffected roboticist (played by Allison Williams) who supplies her recently orphaned niece (Violet McGraw) with a robotic companion instead of actually, you know, putting in the work to make sure the grieving process isn’t so chaotic. The results are a killer robot/killer doll movie that puts as much emphasis on laughs as it does on thrills.
And if “M3GAN” really revved your motor and you want more from this particular sub-genre, well, we’ve got you covered. Here are 15 other great horror comedy movies to watch after you’ve unplugged from “M3GAN:”
“Evil Dead II” Renaissance Pictures
“Evil Dead II” is arguably the “Citizen Kane” of horror comedies. Half sequel, half remake, “Evil Dead II” took...
“M3GAN” is the story of a disaffected roboticist (played by Allison Williams) who supplies her recently orphaned niece (Violet McGraw) with a robotic companion instead of actually, you know, putting in the work to make sure the grieving process isn’t so chaotic. The results are a killer robot/killer doll movie that puts as much emphasis on laughs as it does on thrills.
And if “M3GAN” really revved your motor and you want more from this particular sub-genre, well, we’ve got you covered. Here are 15 other great horror comedy movies to watch after you’ve unplugged from “M3GAN:”
“Evil Dead II” Renaissance Pictures
“Evil Dead II” is arguably the “Citizen Kane” of horror comedies. Half sequel, half remake, “Evil Dead II” took...
- 1/7/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
If you pay close attention to the background of John Landis' innovative 1981 horror-comedy "An American Werewolf in London," you will notice there are numerous Disney-related items placed throughout the character Alex's (Jenny Agutter) apartment. Indeed, she has Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck figurines in her living room, along with a poster of Mickey Mouse adorning her hallway.
Landis carefully and deliberately moves the camera to include these Disney figures in the film's shots, often placing them alongside the main characters in such a way that it draws attention away from the latter. There's even a scene where leads David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) walk through Alex's hallway and Jack stops to smell a flower, only for the camera to suddenly shift so as to bring Alex's Mickey Mouse picture into the frame. When David looks at Alex's television, there is likewise a Minnie Mouse statue coyly smiling on top of it.
Landis carefully and deliberately moves the camera to include these Disney figures in the film's shots, often placing them alongside the main characters in such a way that it draws attention away from the latter. There's even a scene where leads David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) walk through Alex's hallway and Jack stops to smell a flower, only for the camera to suddenly shift so as to bring Alex's Mickey Mouse picture into the frame. When David looks at Alex's television, there is likewise a Minnie Mouse statue coyly smiling on top of it.
- 1/1/2023
- by Caroline Madden
- Slash Film
When the classic monster movie King Kong was released in the US in 1933, it had the biggest opening ever recorded, and little wonder – who could resist the fantastic story of a giant lovesick ape on the rampage in New York city!
Since then Kong has returned to the screen numerous times, not least in the 1976 version King Kong, starring Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange, with Kong himself brought to life by special effects legends Carlo Rambaldi (Et) and Rick Baker (American Werewolf in London). Directed by John Guillermin (The Towering Inferno) and produced by the legendary Dino De Laurentis (Flash Gordon) this blockbuster features a stirring John Barry score, action set pieces, stunning scenery, groundbreaking effects – it’s arguably one of the greatest King Kongs ever. To celebrate the towering release of the film in a stunning 4K restoration, here’s a look at Kongs onscreen from the 1931 original all...
Since then Kong has returned to the screen numerous times, not least in the 1976 version King Kong, starring Jeff Bridges and Jessica Lange, with Kong himself brought to life by special effects legends Carlo Rambaldi (Et) and Rick Baker (American Werewolf in London). Directed by John Guillermin (The Towering Inferno) and produced by the legendary Dino De Laurentis (Flash Gordon) this blockbuster features a stirring John Barry score, action set pieces, stunning scenery, groundbreaking effects – it’s arguably one of the greatest King Kongs ever. To celebrate the towering release of the film in a stunning 4K restoration, here’s a look at Kongs onscreen from the 1931 original all...
- 12/7/2022
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Celebrated cartoonist and screenwriter Daniel Clowes discusses his favorite formative films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Baxter (1989)
Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1966) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Ghost World (2001) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Art School Confidential (2006)
Help! (1965) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s review
The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966) – John Landis’s trailer commentary,
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Gone With The Wind (1939)
Mudhoney (1965) – John Badham’s trailer commentary
Finders Keepers, Lovers Weepers! (1968)
Common Law Cabin (1967)
Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (1970) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
The Seven Minutes (1971)
Black Snake (1973)
An American Werewolf In London (1981) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray reviews
Lady In A Cage (1964) – Darren Bousman’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
The Wild One (1953)
Hush…...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Baxter (1989)
Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1966) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Ghost World (2001) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Art School Confidential (2006)
Help! (1965) – Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s review
The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! (1966) – John Landis’s trailer commentary,
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) – Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
Gone With The Wind (1939)
Mudhoney (1965) – John Badham’s trailer commentary
Finders Keepers, Lovers Weepers! (1968)
Common Law Cabin (1967)
Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls (1970) – Michael Lehmann’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
The Seven Minutes (1971)
Black Snake (1973)
An American Werewolf In London (1981) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray reviews
Lady In A Cage (1964) – Darren Bousman’s trailer commentary, Charlie Largent’s Blu-ray review
The Wild One (1953)
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- 11/15/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
One of the most high-profile releases in the fall of 1992 was Francis Ford Coppola’s adaptation of “Dracula,” starring Gary Oldman, Anthony Hopkins, Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves. It marked Coppola’s follow-up to the Oscar-nominated “The Godfather Part III” from 1990, and it was one of Hopkins’ first major projects after winning the Best Actor Academy Award for “The Silence of the Lambs.” Released on November 13, 1992, the horror flick took first place at the box office its opening weekend with 30 million, and it ultimately earned more than 80 million overall. Read on for our appreciation of “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” on its 30th anniversary.
Although the film wasn’t unanimously loved by critics, many of them were quick to sing the movie’s praises. Roger Ebert in the Chicago Sun-Times said, “The movie is an exercise in feverish excess, and for that if for little else, I enjoyed it.” Owen Gleiberman in Entertainment Weekly wrote,...
Although the film wasn’t unanimously loved by critics, many of them were quick to sing the movie’s praises. Roger Ebert in the Chicago Sun-Times said, “The movie is an exercise in feverish excess, and for that if for little else, I enjoyed it.” Owen Gleiberman in Entertainment Weekly wrote,...
- 11/13/2022
- by Brian Rowe
- Gold Derby
This article is presented by Plex
As the seasons change once again, it’s a perfect time to snuggle up on the couch and dive into a first-time watch or an old familiar favorite. No matter what kind of movie or TV show you’re looking for this November, Plex TV has you covered. As temperatures start to plummet, it’s time to fire up Plex TV!
Plex offers a one-stop-shop streaming service offering 50,000+ free titles and 200+ of free-to-stream live TV channels, from the biggest names in entertainment, including Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, Lionsgate, Legendary, AMC, A+E, Crackle, and Reuters. Plex is always overflowing with thousands of new and old familiar favorites on its platform and we’re here to happily select the cream of the crop.
This month, we’ve got engaging film documentaries, groundbreaking horror comedies, through-provoking character studies, and more! Head...
As the seasons change once again, it’s a perfect time to snuggle up on the couch and dive into a first-time watch or an old familiar favorite. No matter what kind of movie or TV show you’re looking for this November, Plex TV has you covered. As temperatures start to plummet, it’s time to fire up Plex TV!
Plex offers a one-stop-shop streaming service offering 50,000+ free titles and 200+ of free-to-stream live TV channels, from the biggest names in entertainment, including Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, Lionsgate, Legendary, AMC, A+E, Crackle, and Reuters. Plex is always overflowing with thousands of new and old familiar favorites on its platform and we’re here to happily select the cream of the crop.
This month, we’ve got engaging film documentaries, groundbreaking horror comedies, through-provoking character studies, and more! Head...
- 11/4/2022
- by Nick Harley
- Den of Geek
A new episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series has just been released, and in this one we’re digging into the making of one of the most popular werewolf movies ever, the 1981 classic An American Werewolf in London (watch it Here). To hear all about this movie, which won an Oscar for the werewolf transformation effects provided by Rick Baker, check out the video embedded above!
Written and directed by John Landis, An American Werewolf in London has the following synopsis:
David and Jack, two American college students, are backpacking through Britain when a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he’s plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns David that he is becoming a werewolf. When David discovers the horrible truth, he contemplates committing suicide before the...
Written and directed by John Landis, An American Werewolf in London has the following synopsis:
David and Jack, two American college students, are backpacking through Britain when a large wolf attacks them. David survives with a bite, but Jack is brutally killed. As David heals in the hospital, he’s plagued by violent nightmares of his mutilated friend, who warns David that he is becoming a werewolf. When David discovers the horrible truth, he contemplates committing suicide before the...
- 11/4/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The unrated independent horror film Terrifier 2 (read our review Here) has raked in over 8 million at the box office since its initial release on October 6th and is now available to watch on the Screambox streaming service. The fans who have made the film such an unprecedented success have also been so vocal about their opinion that Terrifier 2 deserves Oscar nominations – for the special effects, for lead actor David Howard Thornton, for lead actress Lauren Lavera – that it was even reported on by the Daily Mail. So the folks behind the movie have now officially submitted it for Oscar consideration.
A press release notes, The most vomit-inducing movie since The Exorcist with the most shocking effects since An American Werewolf in London is coming for the Academy Awards, as Terrifier 2 has been submitted for Oscar consideration by Bloody Disgusting. The fan-driven campaign encourages supporters to tag @TheAcademy...
A press release notes, The most vomit-inducing movie since The Exorcist with the most shocking effects since An American Werewolf in London is coming for the Academy Awards, as Terrifier 2 has been submitted for Oscar consideration by Bloody Disgusting. The fan-driven campaign encourages supporters to tag @TheAcademy...
- 11/2/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Riding the crest of the 1980s horror-comedy movie wave, Joe Dante's "Gremlins" signaled, along with contemporary films like "An American Werewolf in London" and Larry Cohen's "Full Moon High," a growing comfort with the absurdities of the genre. It would further mark an industry shift, with its violence pushing the boundaries of family-friendly cinema and necessitating the emergence of the MPAA's PG-13 label. "Home Alone" director Chris Columbus would pen the story of a fictional American town overrun by furry non-alien creatures, a sort of "Trouble with Tribbles" storyline that filmmaker and "Gremlins" executive producer Steven Spielberg would purchase and bring to Warner Bros.
In his exec producer capabilities, Spielberg held sway over the casting process, leading to the hiring of then-unknown Zach Galligan and the very-known Phoebe Cates in the respective roles of teenagers Billy Peltzer and Kate Beringer, the former of whom befriends the one good gremlin in the movie.
In his exec producer capabilities, Spielberg held sway over the casting process, leading to the hiring of then-unknown Zach Galligan and the very-known Phoebe Cates in the respective roles of teenagers Billy Peltzer and Kate Beringer, the former of whom befriends the one good gremlin in the movie.
- 10/31/2022
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
Correction: The previous version of this article utilized inaccurate language. We have updated the piece accordingly.
"¡Three Amigos!" is a fun romp with an all-star comedy trio leading its cast. With Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short in their prime leading the charge, the film was destined to be hilarious based on their performances alone. In addition to this, John Landis, who helmed such successful films as "National Lampoon's Animal House" and "An American Werewolf in London" was directing. Those fantastic building blocks made for a great picture that remained popular for years. The film is so beloved, in fact, that Empire got the three stars and the director back together for a retrospective reunion in 2016, marking the 30th anniversary of the film's release.
The piece is, for the most part, delightful. It's a lot of reminiscing and joking between the co-stars of the film with the sort of...
"¡Three Amigos!" is a fun romp with an all-star comedy trio leading its cast. With Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short in their prime leading the charge, the film was destined to be hilarious based on their performances alone. In addition to this, John Landis, who helmed such successful films as "National Lampoon's Animal House" and "An American Werewolf in London" was directing. Those fantastic building blocks made for a great picture that remained popular for years. The film is so beloved, in fact, that Empire got the three stars and the director back together for a retrospective reunion in 2016, marking the 30th anniversary of the film's release.
The piece is, for the most part, delightful. It's a lot of reminiscing and joking between the co-stars of the film with the sort of...
- 10/31/2022
- by Matt Rainis
- Slash Film
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