Zombies have pretty much been the same since George A Romero took them away from the world of voodoo and made them the flesheaters we know today. Sure, their speed may change depending on the filmmaker, but otherwise, their rules are universal. So it’s always a pleasure when someone comes along that has a different take on an old subject. Because the dead returning to life is more than just teeth and gore, as the emotional impact is a toll that few could likely take. Handling the Undead follows three families as they’re given the ultimate gift: the return of their loved one.
I was able to talk with Norwegian filmmaker Thea Hvistendahl about her new film and all the challenges that came with it. Based on a book by John Ajvide Lindqvist, who already flipped vampires on their heads with Let The Right One In, this has...
I was able to talk with Norwegian filmmaker Thea Hvistendahl about her new film and all the challenges that came with it. Based on a book by John Ajvide Lindqvist, who already flipped vampires on their heads with Let The Right One In, this has...
- 6/6/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
Plot: On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want?
Review: Zombies have had a prominent place in horror for nearly a century. What started with more voodoo origins became the shambling undead of George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. And that’s pretty much where zombies have stayed. Sure, the running variant has been added to the picture, but they still operate in much of the same way: aggressive eating of any human in sight. And in the same way he was able to do with Let The Right One In, screenwriter John Ajvide Lindqvist provides a new take on zombies in Handling the Undead.
Following three families after they deal with a tragic loss, a strange power phenomenon results in...
Review: Zombies have had a prominent place in horror for nearly a century. What started with more voodoo origins became the shambling undead of George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. And that’s pretty much where zombies have stayed. Sure, the running variant has been added to the picture, but they still operate in much of the same way: aggressive eating of any human in sight. And in the same way he was able to do with Let The Right One In, screenwriter John Ajvide Lindqvist provides a new take on zombies in Handling the Undead.
Following three families after they deal with a tragic loss, a strange power phenomenon results in...
- 5/29/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos as their deceased loved ones come back to them. But this isn’t your typical zombie flick. Handling the Undead focuses emotionally on grief and the unsettling return of lost family members, making audiences question whether these reanimated beings are truly mindless monsters or reflections of human sorrow and desire. The emotional core of the story is underscored by the unique approach director Thea Hvistendahl takes. She remarked, I really wanted to convey a sense of unease throughout the film, to keep viewers
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- 5/20/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
When it comes to identicial twin directors Michael and Peter Spierig have to be among our favorites. The brothers have been brought on to direct Fall 2, the first sequel to Scott Mann's indie thriller hit, Fall back in 2022. It will be the first of two sequels planned by producer Capstone Global. Mann has written the sequel with the first flick's co-writer Jonathan Frank. They will return to direct the third installment as well. Production on the sequel will begin next month. Acclaimed horror and thriller directors Michael and Peter Spierig (Lionsgate’s Jigsaw) are set to direct Fall 2, the second installment in the blockbuster Fall Franchise, it was announced today by Capstone Studios’ CEO Christian Mercuri....
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- 5/16/2024
- Screen Anarchy
Director Scott Mann’s thriller Fall, which stars Grace Caroline Currey (Shazam!: Fury of the Gods) and Virginia Gardner (Halloween 2018) as a pair of characters who get stuck at the top of a 2000 foot tall radio tower, was given a theatrical release, but it wasn’t really a break-out hit. It made $21 million worldwide, on a budget of $3 million. More viewers watched it on Amazon, purchased it on Blu-ray or DVD (order it Here), or caught it on Starz or Netflix… and Fall was so successful on Netflix, it was enough to get back-to-back sequels greenlit by Capstone Studios! Mann will be writing and directing Fall 3 himself, but he has decided to hand the helm of the middle installment of this trilogy over another director. Or, as it turns out, other directors. Capstone Studios’ CEO Christian Mercuri has announced that Fall 2 is set to be directed by the filmmaking...
- 5/16/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Horror and thriller directors Michael and Peter Spierig (Lionsgate’s Jigsaw) are set to direct Fall 2, it was announced by Capstone Studios’ CEO Christian Mercuri. Scott Mann, who directed and co-wrote the first film, is returning to co-write Fall 2 with Jonathan Frank.
Following the successful survival thriller Fall released in 2022 by Lionsgate, Fall 2 will reunite producers Mark Lane and James Harris of Tea Shop Productions (47 Meters Down), Capstone’s Christian Mercuri, David Haring, and Scott Mann via the Flawless banner.
Dan Asma, John Long, and Roman Viaris will also reunite as executive producers alongside Capstone’s Ruzanna Kegeyan. Capstone will finance the sequel, with Fall 2 set to begin shooting in June 2024.
Capstone Global is handling worldwide rights to the franchise. In late 2023, Capstone Studios greenlit both Fall 2 and Fall 3 under the franchise. Mann will return to write and direct the third installment.
“We’re extremely excited to helm the second...
Following the successful survival thriller Fall released in 2022 by Lionsgate, Fall 2 will reunite producers Mark Lane and James Harris of Tea Shop Productions (47 Meters Down), Capstone’s Christian Mercuri, David Haring, and Scott Mann via the Flawless banner.
Dan Asma, John Long, and Roman Viaris will also reunite as executive producers alongside Capstone’s Ruzanna Kegeyan. Capstone will finance the sequel, with Fall 2 set to begin shooting in June 2024.
Capstone Global is handling worldwide rights to the franchise. In late 2023, Capstone Studios greenlit both Fall 2 and Fall 3 under the franchise. Mann will return to write and direct the third installment.
“We’re extremely excited to helm the second...
- 5/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Shudder Acquires Demonic Family Drama The Demon Disorder And Releases New Trailer: "Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural, today announced the acquisition of The Demon Disorder from special effects master Steven Boyle (The Matrix Trilogy, The Hobbit Trilogy, King Kong). The streamer also released the trailer for the highly anticipated film, which marks Boyle’s feature directorial debut. Starring John Noble (The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy), Charles Cottier, Christian Willis, and Dirk Hunter, the film will make its exclusive streaming debut on Shudder in Fall 2024.
The Australian demonic family drama centers on Graham, a man haunted by his past since the death of his father and the estrangement from his two brothers. Jake, the middle brother, contacts Graham claiming that something is horribly wrong: their youngest brother Phillip is possessed by their deceased father. Graham reluctantly agrees to go and see for himself.
The Australian demonic family drama centers on Graham, a man haunted by his past since the death of his father and the estrangement from his two brothers. Jake, the middle brother, contacts Graham claiming that something is horribly wrong: their youngest brother Phillip is possessed by their deceased father. Graham reluctantly agrees to go and see for himself.
- 5/14/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The zombie genre resides comfortably under the umbrella of horror that it is rarely explored through different means. Then, you have films like Maggie, which stars Arnold Schwarzenegger in a rare dramatic turn, that features the concept in a different light. Prepare for the emotion and despair of seeing your loved ones return in an unnatural manner in the trailer for the Norway horror drama Handling the Undead. The film is based on the novel Hanteringen av odöda from the Let the Right One In author, John Ajvide Lindqvist. The new haunting trailer was just released by Neon.
The official synopsis from Neon reads,
“On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want? A family is faced with the mother’s reawakening before they...
The official synopsis from Neon reads,
“On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want? A family is faced with the mother’s reawakening before they...
- 5/8/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
A last-minute addition to the May calendar is a reunion between The Worst Person in the World stars Renate Reinsve and Anders Danielsen Lie. Thea Hvistendahl’s zombie feature Handling the Undead, adapted by the director and John Ajvide Lindqvist based on the latter’s novel, premiered earlier this year at Sundance Film Festival and will now arrive from Neon starting May 31. Ahead of the release, the new trailer has arrived.
Here’s the synopsis: “On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want? A family is faced with the mother’s reawakening before they have even mourned her death after a car accident; an elderly woman gets the love of her life back the same day she has buried her; a grandfather rescues...
Here’s the synopsis: “On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want? A family is faced with the mother’s reawakening before they have even mourned her death after a car accident; an elderly woman gets the love of her life back the same day she has buried her; a grandfather rescues...
- 5/8/2024
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
Neon is set to release horror drama Handling the Undead, based on the novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist (Let the Right One In), later this month. A brand new trailer unveiled this morning introduces a haunting examination of grief when the dead mysteriously resurrect.
Handling the Undead releases exclusively at the IFC Center in New York City on May 31 before expanding in select cities on June 7, 2024.
In the film, “On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want? A family is faced with the mother’s reawakening before they have even mourned her death after a car accident; an elderly woman gets the love of her life back the same day she has buried her; a grandfather rescues his grandchild from the gravesite in...
Handling the Undead releases exclusively at the IFC Center in New York City on May 31 before expanding in select cities on June 7, 2024.
In the film, “On a hot summer day in Oslo, the dead mysteriously awaken, and three families are thrown into chaos when their deceased loved ones come back to them. Who are they, and what do they want? A family is faced with the mother’s reawakening before they have even mourned her death after a car accident; an elderly woman gets the love of her life back the same day she has buried her; a grandfather rescues his grandchild from the gravesite in...
- 5/8/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Gets July Release Date - Main Image
Monogatari fans were finally treated to the next anime’s proper trailer. Along with new clips from the upcoming series, the new Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season trailer also revealed the show’s July release date.
What’s also exciting is that this new trailer previewed the opening theme from Yoasobi, the music duo behind some of the most popular anime theme songs in recent years.
Given that this is the first new Monogatari anime in nearly five years, some fans may need a quick refresher on the series’ status.
All You Need to Know about the New Monogatari Season
Monogatari is a popular light novel series by Nisio Isin, and it has received anime series adaptations by Shaft (of Rwby: Ice Queendom and Madoka Magica fame).
Technically, the main Monogatari series story is over, as the Zoku...
Monogatari fans were finally treated to the next anime’s proper trailer. Along with new clips from the upcoming series, the new Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season trailer also revealed the show’s July release date.
What’s also exciting is that this new trailer previewed the opening theme from Yoasobi, the music duo behind some of the most popular anime theme songs in recent years.
Given that this is the first new Monogatari anime in nearly five years, some fans may need a quick refresher on the series’ status.
All You Need to Know about the New Monogatari Season
Monogatari is a popular light novel series by Nisio Isin, and it has received anime series adaptations by Shaft (of Rwby: Ice Queendom and Madoka Magica fame).
Technically, the main Monogatari series story is over, as the Zoku...
- 5/6/2024
- EpicStream
The official website of the upcoming Monogatari anime, titled Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season, revealed a new trailer previewing the theme song ‘Undead’ by Yoasobi on May 3, 2024.
The trailer provides a sneak peek into Orokamonogatari and Nademonogatari arcs.
Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season will start airing on July 6, 2024.
Staff involved includes:
Chief Director: Akiyuki Shinbo Director: Midori Yoshizawa Script Supervision: Fuyashi Tou, Akiyuki Shinbo Script Writer: Miku Oshima Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Akio Watanabe Music Composer: Satoru Kosaki Animation Production: Shaft
Monogatari is a Japanese light novel series written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Vofan. Since November 2006, Kodansha published 29 volumes in the series under its Kodansha Box imprint. All of the series’ story arcs share the common title suffix -monogatari.
Shaft has animated the Monogatari series several times since 2009. The first season of the anime adaptation consists of 30 episodes, which were broadcast in Japan between July 2009 and December...
The trailer provides a sneak peek into Orokamonogatari and Nademonogatari arcs.
Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season will start airing on July 6, 2024.
Staff involved includes:
Chief Director: Akiyuki Shinbo Director: Midori Yoshizawa Script Supervision: Fuyashi Tou, Akiyuki Shinbo Script Writer: Miku Oshima Character Design, Chief Animation Director: Akio Watanabe Music Composer: Satoru Kosaki Animation Production: Shaft
Monogatari is a Japanese light novel series written by Nisio Isin and illustrated by Vofan. Since November 2006, Kodansha published 29 volumes in the series under its Kodansha Box imprint. All of the series’ story arcs share the common title suffix -monogatari.
Shaft has animated the Monogatari series several times since 2009. The first season of the anime adaptation consists of 30 episodes, which were broadcast in Japan between July 2009 and December...
- 5/4/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Monogatari fans have been waiting for almost half a decade now for any update ever since the conclusion of Owarimonogatari. The series has always found itself with a strong fanbase stricken either by its mesmerizing visuals or captivating storytelling. In both ways, there is a strong loyalty that they hold, one that has kept them patient.
Monogatari’s latest trailer is finally out
Ever since the Off season and Monster season were announced, there has been this brewing sense of anticipation, one that is evidently rising. Now that the trailer is finally out, this has grown manifolds. Not only that, but the animation is on par with some of the biggest competitors in the anime industry. So much so that fans have begun speculating that a formidable opponent to studios such as Mappa and Ufotable could find their next big challenge.
Monogatari’s New Trailer Turns Heads
Monogatari is back...
Monogatari’s latest trailer is finally out
Ever since the Off season and Monster season were announced, there has been this brewing sense of anticipation, one that is evidently rising. Now that the trailer is finally out, this has grown manifolds. Not only that, but the animation is on par with some of the biggest competitors in the anime industry. So much so that fans have begun speculating that a formidable opponent to studios such as Mappa and Ufotable could find their next big challenge.
Monogatari’s New Trailer Turns Heads
Monogatari is back...
- 5/4/2024
- by Adya Godboley
- FandomWire
The Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season anime is on full display in a new trailer, serving up a preview of the Orokamonogatari and Nademonogatari arcs along with a sample of Yoasobi's theme song, "Undead." The new anime adapting more of Nisioisin's novel series also has a premiere date locked in for July 6, 2024. Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season Trailer Related: Yoasobi to Perform Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season Anime Theme Song Adapting the novels conceived by Nisioisin and illustrated by Vofan, Midori Yoshizawa ( Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story ) is directing Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season at studio Shaft under the supervision of Akiyuki Shinbo, who serves as chief director as well as co-series composer with Fuyashi Tou. Additional staff members include: Script Writer: Miku Oshima Chief Animation Directors: Nobuhiro Sugiyama, Kana Miyai Art Director: Hisaharu Iijima Color Designer: Yasuko Watanabe CG Director: Hisato Shima Directors of Photography: Hiyori Hashimoto,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Yoasobi to Perform Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season Theme Song - Main Image
Following the anime’s reveal in January, the Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season anime announced that Yoasobi will perform the show’s theme song.
This was confirmed via the show’s official X (formerly Twitter) account and website. There, the song’s title was revealed along with the release of a short preview.
Yoasobi performing the show’s theme marks yet another series the popular Japanese music duo will work on. This shouldn’t be surprising given how well-received the duo’s anime songs are.
With the theme song announcement, we will likely get even more info soon, and hopefully even a proper trailer.
Monogatari Off & Monster Season Reveals Yoasobi Theme Song
Earlier this week, the Monogatari series shared another teaser for the upcoming anime.
This teaser is simply an image of the letter Y on a red background,...
Following the anime’s reveal in January, the Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season anime announced that Yoasobi will perform the show’s theme song.
This was confirmed via the show’s official X (formerly Twitter) account and website. There, the song’s title was revealed along with the release of a short preview.
Yoasobi performing the show’s theme marks yet another series the popular Japanese music duo will work on. This shouldn’t be surprising given how well-received the duo’s anime songs are.
With the theme song announcement, we will likely get even more info soon, and hopefully even a proper trailer.
Monogatari Off & Monster Season Reveals Yoasobi Theme Song
Earlier this week, the Monogatari series shared another teaser for the upcoming anime.
This teaser is simply an image of the letter Y on a red background,...
- 5/3/2024
- EpicStream
The mystery behind the cryptic letter ‘Y’ featured on the official website of the new Monogatari anime has been unveiled. The website confirmed on May 2, 2024, that Y represented none other than the Japanese pop duo Yoasobi who will be in charge of performing the theme song of Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season.
The theme song is titled ‘Undead’.
In a statement provided by Yoasobi, composer Ayase expressed profound enthusiasm, stating, “The ‘Monogatari Series’ holds a special place in my heart, so much so that I always cite it as my favorite anime. When the opportunity arose to contribute to its latest installment, I was truly ecstatic. I poured my love for the series and each character into the song, with every fiber of my being. Thank you all for your support.“
Vocalist ikura echoed Ayase’s sentiments, expressing gratitude for the chance to be part of such a beloved franchise.
The theme song is titled ‘Undead’.
In a statement provided by Yoasobi, composer Ayase expressed profound enthusiasm, stating, “The ‘Monogatari Series’ holds a special place in my heart, so much so that I always cite it as my favorite anime. When the opportunity arose to contribute to its latest installment, I was truly ecstatic. I poured my love for the series and each character into the song, with every fiber of my being. Thank you all for your support.“
Vocalist ikura echoed Ayase’s sentiments, expressing gratitude for the chance to be part of such a beloved franchise.
- 5/2/2024
- by Ami Nazru
- AnimeHunch
Yesterday, the official Twitter account for Nisioisin’s anime adaptations posted a mysterious “Y” alongside a countdown after previously posting an “O” and “M” in January, which ended up being an announcement for Monogatari Series Off & Monster Season . Now, that countdown has ended and we now know why it was teased! The “Y” stood for Yoasobi , who were announced today to be performing the theme song “Undead” for the series. However, it’s not noted if “Undead” will be the opening or ending theme tune, or if the single will just be for the first arc, Orokamonogatari , or all the arcs. Yoasobi composer Ayase said that they have “always had a fondness for the Monogatari series” and that “whenever I've been asked which is my favorite anime series, I always answer with ‘Bakemonogatari.’” “Undead” will be previewed tomorrow as part of a compilation video for the Monogatari series on Abema.
- 5/2/2024
- by Daryl Harding
- Crunchyroll
Bound together by love, chains and a distinct lack of experience in communicating with others, the English dub of An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride begins tomorrow on Crunchyroll! Here's the cast and crew for Episode 1: An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride English Dub Cast Zagan voiced by Kieran Flitton Nephy voiced by Abigail Bythe Barbatos voiced by Mark Allen Jr. Face Stealer voiced by Bryan Massey Gremory voiced by Madeleine Norton Chastille voiced by Monica Flatley Kimaris voiced by Mike Smith Additional Voices: James Marler, Trisha Mellon, Emily Emmett An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride English Dub Crew Voice Director: Jerry Jewell Producer: Susie Nixon Adaptation: Eliza Harris Mixer: Matt Grounds Engineer: Manuel Aragon Related: Crunchyroll Spring 2024 Dubs Include Kaiju No. 8, Konosuba Season 3 and More Key Visual Related: Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets The Wise Wolf English Dub Reveals Cast and Crew,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Liam Dempsey
- Crunchyroll
One of the most talked about new horror movies at Sundance this year was In a Violent Nature, framing the slasher from the perspective of its undead killer. A brand new trailer and images give a closer look at the slasher madness ahead.
IFC Films will release In a Violent Nature exclusively in theaters on May 31, 2024.
Watch the new trailer below, along with new images teasing some of the carnage.
In the film, “When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem hones in on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft and proceeds to methodically slaughter them one by one in his mission to get it back – along with anyone in his way.
IFC Films will release In a Violent Nature exclusively in theaters on May 31, 2024.
Watch the new trailer below, along with new images teasing some of the carnage.
In the film, “When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem hones in on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft and proceeds to methodically slaughter them one by one in his mission to get it back – along with anyone in his way.
- 3/20/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
More music videos are dropping on Crunchyroll today following the packed releases last month , featuring songs from Shangri-La Frontier, Undead Unluck and more! Read on for the full list of the March music video releases. Fzmz feat. icy (including the Shangri-La Frontier opening theme ) Krage (including the Heaven Official’s Blessing Season 2 Japanese dub ending theme ) Masaki Suda Nami Tamaki Okamoto'S (including the Undead Unluck ending theme ) Sangatsu No Phantasia Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku (including the Mashle: Magic And Muscles ending theme ) Sora Amamiya Regallily Rei Yasuda...
- 3/7/2024
- by Crunchyroll Official
- Crunchyroll
NonStop Entertainment has acquired Nordic distribution rights to Mattias J Skoglund’s upcoming horror The Home [working title].
The film will begin production in Gotland, Sweden in spring, produced by Siri Hjorton Wagner for [sic] film. LevelK is handling international sales.
The Home is based on Mats Strandberg’s 2017 novel of the same name, about a man who returns to his small town to care for his dementia-stricken mother, as she experiences terrifying visions of her late abusive husband.
Strandberg is adapting his book in collaboration with Skoglund; co-producers are Elina Litvinova of Three Brothers and Heather Millard of Compass Films. Financing comes from the Svenska Filminstitutet,...
The film will begin production in Gotland, Sweden in spring, produced by Siri Hjorton Wagner for [sic] film. LevelK is handling international sales.
The Home is based on Mats Strandberg’s 2017 novel of the same name, about a man who returns to his small town to care for his dementia-stricken mother, as she experiences terrifying visions of her late abusive husband.
Strandberg is adapting his book in collaboration with Skoglund; co-producers are Elina Litvinova of Three Brothers and Heather Millard of Compass Films. Financing comes from the Svenska Filminstitutet,...
- 2/18/2024
- ScreenDaily
Ah the early 2000s. The Xbox, PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube were the hottest videogame consoles around. Limp Bizkit, Smash Mouth, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, and Usher were ruling the airwaves and little did we know we would be blessed with tons of horror video game movie adaptations as well. Granted, some weren’t that great, looking at you House of the Dead, Doom and Alone in the Dark. But there also were some fun films from this genre…Silent Hill and Resident Evil. At the time, both weren’t exactly loved by critics, but they did have their fans and have each spawned sequels. Today, we’re looking at the first Resident Evil (watch it Here) on this episode of Horror Revisited.
Let’s start back in January 1997. Resident Evil had already released on the Playstation One to critical fame as well as being adored by gamers. A German Production...
Let’s start back in January 1997. Resident Evil had already released on the Playstation One to critical fame as well as being adored by gamers. A German Production...
- 1/31/2024
- by Ric Solomon
- JoBlo.com
What do you get when you have a series with a trio featuring a half-oni/half-human, an immortal severed head in a bird cage, and a tough-as-nails maid that can beat up just about anyone? You get a really fun show in Undead Murder Farce , but also a series that has style for days. Even on its own with just the story and mysteries it tells, Undead Murder Farce would still probably be one of my favorite shows of the last year. The stylistic decisions with regard to shot composition, character and environmental design, scene transitions, music, and generally how it looks — amongst other aspects — elevate the show to becoming not only more fun to watch, but something that’s pretty special as well. One of the first things you’ll notice when watching episodes or even just seeing screenshots is that character design was an important aspect of the overall production.
- 1/31/2024
- by Jared Clemons
- Crunchyroll
The first word that comes to mind when thinking of how to write about Thea Hvistendahl’s Handling the Undead is: dread. To expand: slow, ponderous dread. Written by John Ajvide Lindqvist (and based on his novel of the same name), this is a zombie movie in the tradition of the author’s own Let the Right One In. There are zombies here but, as with the vampires in the latter work, the focus is elsewhere, mostly. Its genre construct is meant to elevate a deeper kind of pain. In this incarnation, a series of sad people dealing with different variations of grief must contend with an unsettling new reality: those loved ones they’ve buried have come back to life.
But only somewhat. Stand-up comedian David (Anders Danielsen Lie) loses his wife (Bahar Pars) in a car accident, forced to face their two children in the immediate aftermath. Hours later,...
But only somewhat. Stand-up comedian David (Anders Danielsen Lie) loses his wife (Bahar Pars) in a car accident, forced to face their two children in the immediate aftermath. Hours later,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Dan Mecca
- The Film Stage
Sundance 2024 will launch its virtual option this week for badgeholders and individuals who want to buy individual tickets.
It’s a wonderful option for those unable to make the long trip to Utah.
Last year’s Sundance had many great offerings virtually.
Films such as Sometimes I Think About Dying, and Kim’s Video were highlights from the 2023 virtual catalog.
This year has a lot of promising entries, and some have already generated tremendous buzz. For example, Steven Yeun and Kristen Stewart have a movie getting rave reviews.
While the virtual option opens for press tomorrow, movie lovers can dig into the Sundance 2024 line-up beginning Thursday.
Here is a list of films offered online possibly worth streaming this week at Sundance.
Thelma Still image from Thelma. Pic credit: Courtesy of Sundance/David Bolen.
Action movies and senior citizens — what more could a moviegoer want from a Sundance Film Festival entry?...
It’s a wonderful option for those unable to make the long trip to Utah.
Last year’s Sundance had many great offerings virtually.
Films such as Sometimes I Think About Dying, and Kim’s Video were highlights from the 2023 virtual catalog.
This year has a lot of promising entries, and some have already generated tremendous buzz. For example, Steven Yeun and Kristen Stewart have a movie getting rave reviews.
While the virtual option opens for press tomorrow, movie lovers can dig into the Sundance 2024 line-up beginning Thursday.
Here is a list of films offered online possibly worth streaming this week at Sundance.
Thelma Still image from Thelma. Pic credit: Courtesy of Sundance/David Bolen.
Action movies and senior citizens — what more could a moviegoer want from a Sundance Film Festival entry?...
- 1/24/2024
- by John Dotson
- Monsters and Critics
Perhaps the best way to describe the Norwegian zombie movie, Handling the Undead (Handtering av Udode), is as a mournful reflection on grief, on the struggle of the bereaved to let go of their departed loved ones. Based on the book by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist, whose debut novel, Let the Right One In, became one of the best vampire movies of the 21st century — yielding a solid enough American remake, a so-so Showtime series and an innovative British stage adaptation — Thea Hvistendahl’s debut feature is a slow-burn experience that demands patience.
The degree to which that patience is rewarded will depend on the viewer’s willingness to get lost in the mood of pervasive anxiety and sorrow in a movie whose elegant restraint make it more psychological study than horror. That applies even once the rotting flesh-eaters have been revealed. One selling point of the multistrand drama...
The degree to which that patience is rewarded will depend on the viewer’s willingness to get lost in the mood of pervasive anxiety and sorrow in a movie whose elegant restraint make it more psychological study than horror. That applies even once the rotting flesh-eaters have been revealed. One selling point of the multistrand drama...
- 1/20/2024
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A new teaser poster unveiled ahead of the Sundance premiere of In a Violent Nature introduces “Johnny,” the undead killer behind the slasher that frames the slayings from his perspective.
“Nature is Unforgiving” the tagline reads in the poster, below.
Shudder’s upcoming slasher follows “the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.” In other words, In a Violent Nature gives a twist on the slasher format by following the events through Johnny’s eyes.
About the film: “When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem hones in on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft and proceeds to methodically slaughter them one by one in...
“Nature is Unforgiving” the tagline reads in the poster, below.
Shudder’s upcoming slasher follows “the enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness.” In other words, In a Violent Nature gives a twist on the slasher format by following the events through Johnny’s eyes.
About the film: “When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. The undead golem hones in on the group of vacationing teens responsible for the theft and proceeds to methodically slaughter them one by one in...
- 1/17/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Fresh off of their recent Undead or Alive event, Techland’s Dying Light 2 is kicking off its Summer of Horrors series of events with the “Good Night, Good Luck” update. Available now, the update brings considerable changes to the gameplay, with improvements to the parkour systems and an overhaul of the night experience.
With the day and night cycle, the “Good Night, Good Luck” update aims to “emphasize the differences in gameplay” by ensuring that the night has a “heavier, almost horror-like feel”. As a result, visibility is significantly reduced, making the player more reliant on the upgraded flashlight that casts dynamic shadows. Sound design also changes, with the focus on atmosphere, with music taking a backseat to effects. The infected now show up in more locations, like Volatiles roaming the rooftops, making no place truly safe after sundown.
On the parkour front, the update brings new animations, increased control in the air,...
With the day and night cycle, the “Good Night, Good Luck” update aims to “emphasize the differences in gameplay” by ensuring that the night has a “heavier, almost horror-like feel”. As a result, visibility is significantly reduced, making the player more reliant on the upgraded flashlight that casts dynamic shadows. Sound design also changes, with the focus on atmosphere, with music taking a backseat to effects. The infected now show up in more locations, like Volatiles roaming the rooftops, making no place truly safe after sundown.
On the parkour front, the update brings new animations, increased control in the air,...
- 6/29/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Los Angeles, CA – Love and romance are in the air as manga and graphic novel publisher Tokyopop touts a collection of upcoming titles to be published under its LoveLove imprint that will captivate, tantalize, and titillate a fast-growing range of romance readers. With a diverse catalog of shojo, josei, girls love, boys love manga and graphic novel titles by Western creators, the LoveLove line offers romantic stories and characters for everyone.
New manga titles have been announced for print and digital release in Q4 and include:
The Black Cat & The Vampire ∙ Available October 10th Undead: Finding Love In The Zombie Apocalypse ∙ Available October 24th Sating The Wolf ∙ Available October 24th Lullaby Of The Dawn ∙ Available November 11th
Pop culture is more inclusive than ever, and stories with special appeal to straight, LGBTQ+, male and female readers are attracting legions of new readers. The growth of manga continues globally and combined...
New manga titles have been announced for print and digital release in Q4 and include:
The Black Cat & The Vampire ∙ Available October 10th Undead: Finding Love In The Zombie Apocalypse ∙ Available October 24th Sating The Wolf ∙ Available October 24th Lullaby Of The Dawn ∙ Available November 11th
Pop culture is more inclusive than ever, and stories with special appeal to straight, LGBTQ+, male and female readers are attracting legions of new readers. The growth of manga continues globally and combined...
- 6/29/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Techland are going for a deep dive with their latest content drop for Dying Light 2. Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of their 2013 Wild West Fps Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, Techland are offering up a slew of new Western-themed items and enemies from their shooter for the upcoming Undead or Alive event for Dying Light 2.
The Undead or Alive event, which is available from May 31 to June 7, will see players complete goals exclusive to the event to obtain the Gunslinger-themed Boomstick, aka the Mean-ass gun, Ray McCall’s charm, a machete-like Bowie Knife and more — including explosive select blueprints in the new Gunslinger Bundle.
The aforementioned Boomstick can only be discovered during the event, when players will have a chance to come across it around Special Infected (except Virals), Postal Vans, Ambulances, and Military Trucks.
Dying Light 2 players who channel their inner Billy the Kid can complete certain goals during...
The Undead or Alive event, which is available from May 31 to June 7, will see players complete goals exclusive to the event to obtain the Gunslinger-themed Boomstick, aka the Mean-ass gun, Ray McCall’s charm, a machete-like Bowie Knife and more — including explosive select blueprints in the new Gunslinger Bundle.
The aforementioned Boomstick can only be discovered during the event, when players will have a chance to come across it around Special Infected (except Virals), Postal Vans, Ambulances, and Military Trucks.
Dying Light 2 players who channel their inner Billy the Kid can complete certain goals during...
- 5/22/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
If it's Halloween, it must be "Saw." The franchise, first conceived by genre maestro James Wan and scribe Leigh Whannell, set the horror world ablaze. So much so, that by the time the fourth entry hit theaters in 2007, Lionsgate Films positioned the franchise as part and parcel of the Halloween season itself. Like Michael Myers or Freddy Krueger, franchise antagonist John Kramer, otherwise known as Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) became a horror icon. Often only heard in voiceover through the use of Billy the Puppet — an indelible piece of horror iconography — John Kramer radically subverted horror expectations.
John Kramer, dying from colon cancer, develops a series of tests for those he perceives as taking their lives for granted. He traps ostensible participants in deadly scenarios, forcing them to make difficult choices to survive. While the series postures as some kind of moral imperative, it mostly serves as a series of Grand Guignol exhibitions of outrageous,...
John Kramer, dying from colon cancer, develops a series of tests for those he perceives as taking their lives for granted. He traps ostensible participants in deadly scenarios, forcing them to make difficult choices to survive. While the series postures as some kind of moral imperative, it mostly serves as a series of Grand Guignol exhibitions of outrageous,...
- 8/21/2022
- by Chad Collins
- Slash Film
Filmmaking brothers Michael and Peter Spierig have boarded the supernatural thriller series adaptation of the popular literary “Ben Walker” franchise, developed by Stuart Ford’s Agc Television.
Rob Carlson at UTA negotiated the deal on behalf of the Spierig Brothers with Agc Television President Lourdes Diaz, Agc’s VP of Legal & Business Affairs Anant Tamirisa, and VP of Scripted Television Matt Bankston.
Ford, Diaz, creator Christopher Golden, and Pete Donaldson for Donaldson Media & Consulting will executive produce.
The Spierig brothers hit the ground running in 2003 when their debut feature “Undead” won the Fipresci Award and enjoyed a North American release handled by Lionsgate. Their follow up, “Daybreakers,” starred Ethan Hawke and was a hit at that year’s Midnight Madness in Toronto, before again enjoying a theatrical run again handled by Lionsgate.
Since then the two have found continued success with features such as “Predestination” – once again with Hawke in the leading role,...
Rob Carlson at UTA negotiated the deal on behalf of the Spierig Brothers with Agc Television President Lourdes Diaz, Agc’s VP of Legal & Business Affairs Anant Tamirisa, and VP of Scripted Television Matt Bankston.
Ford, Diaz, creator Christopher Golden, and Pete Donaldson for Donaldson Media & Consulting will executive produce.
The Spierig brothers hit the ground running in 2003 when their debut feature “Undead” won the Fipresci Award and enjoyed a North American release handled by Lionsgate. Their follow up, “Daybreakers,” starred Ethan Hawke and was a hit at that year’s Midnight Madness in Toronto, before again enjoying a theatrical run again handled by Lionsgate.
Since then the two have found continued success with features such as “Predestination” – once again with Hawke in the leading role,...
- 10/14/2019
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
In the eyes of this lifelong Batman fan, Gotham will forever remain a wonderful part of the character’s enduring mythos. I’m aware of how a percentage of you scoff at how it retold the Dark Knight’s beginnings – and those of his villains, for that matter – but it’s important that creators keep things fresh. After all, our hero couldn’t have gotten this far if everybody rehashed the same tales over and over again.
Over the five years that Gotham had been on the air, I couldn’t help making comparisons to Smallville in various news articles and reviews. And at a time like this, it’s hard not making another one. I say that because while both shows had a similar goal in fleshing out the backstory of a beloved icon, Smallville covered much more ground during its ten-season lifespan. On the plus side, like Smallville,...
Over the five years that Gotham had been on the air, I couldn’t help making comparisons to Smallville in various news articles and reviews. And at a time like this, it’s hard not making another one. I say that because while both shows had a similar goal in fleshing out the backstory of a beloved icon, Smallville covered much more ground during its ten-season lifespan. On the plus side, like Smallville,...
- 7/4/2019
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Tagline: "Wanted Dead or Undead." High Moon was previously titled Howlers. Now, this time-shifting feature is slated to release this May, via Alliance Entertainment and Archstone Distribution. In the film, Colt is a werewolf slayer from the Old West. Rising from the grave in the future, Colt is determined to track down the werewolves who brutally murdered his wife in the past. As well, High Moon is from actor and director Josh Ridgway (The Sector). The film stars: Chad Michael Collins, Sean Patrick Flannery, Chelsea Edmundson and many more. More details, on the release of High Moon, are here. The longer synopsis mentions Colt (Collins) returning from the grave. A small town is under attack by werewolf bikers, so Colt must find a way to intervene. A true monster hunter, Colt will vanquish every howler, that still walks the Earth. But, Willie still stands in his way - the leader of the outlaw werewolves.
- 3/4/2019
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
There aren’t many identical twins in the directing and producing game. So, one of the first sets to come to mind is identical twins Peter and Michael Spierig – who make up The Spierig Brothers production company. These German-born twins moved to Australia at the age of four and were quickly captivated by the idea of directing and producing their own films. Their film debut came in 2003 and was called Undead. They are also known for Daybreakers, Predestination, and Jigsaw, among other films. The two write, direct, and produce their films side-by-side. Plus, they are always involved with the
Five Things You Didn’t Know about The Spierig Brothers...
Five Things You Didn’t Know about The Spierig Brothers...
- 2/6/2018
- by Nat Berman
- TVovermind.com
If you missed Billy the Puppet's return to the big screen this past Halloween, don't despair, because the creepy tricycle rider is making house calls on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray (including Digital), and DVD beginning January 23rd courtesy of Lionsgate, and to celebrate the home media release of the eighth film in the Saw franchise, we've been provided with three Blu-ray copies to give away to lucky Daily Dead readers!
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of Jigsaw.
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:
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2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to contest@dailydead.com with the subject "Jigsaw Contest". Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
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Prize Details: (3) Winners will receive (1) Blu-ray copy of Jigsaw.
How to Enter: We're giving Daily Dead readers multiple chances to enter and win:
1. Instagram: Following us on Instagram during the contest period will give you an automatic contest entry. Make sure to follow us at:
https://www.instagram.com/dailydead/
2. Email: For a chance to win via email, send an email to contest@dailydead.com with the subject "Jigsaw Contest". Be sure to include your name and mailing address.
- 1/23/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The Jigsaw Killer is back and taking his signature brand of twisted scenarios to the next level when Jigsaw arrives on Digital January 9 and on 4K Ultra HD (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand January 23 from Lionsgate. Renown genre directors Michael and Peter Spierig (Daybreakers, Undead) and writers Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger reinvigorate one of the most successful horror franchises of all time with their latest installment starring Tobin Bell (Manson Family Vacation, The Firm, The Saw franchise), Laura Vandervoot (TV’s “Smallville” and “V”), Callum Keith Rennie (TV’s “The Man in the High Castle,” “Californication,” Memento), Brittany Allen (It Stains the Sands Red), Matt Passmore (TV’s “The Glades”), and Hannah Emily Anderson (TV’s “Lizzy Borden Took an Ax”).
In the latest terrifying installment of the legendary Saw series, law enforcement find itself chasing the ghost of...
In the latest terrifying installment of the legendary Saw series, law enforcement find itself chasing the ghost of...
- 1/4/2018
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
If you missed Billy the Puppet's return to the big screen this past Halloween or you want to invite him into your own home, Lionsgate has you covered with their January home media releases of Jigsaw, the eighth film in the slice-and-dice Saw franchise:
Press Release: Santa Monica, CA (December 12, 2017) –The Jigsaw Killer is back and taking his signature brand of twisted scenarios to the next level when Jigsaw arrives on Digital January 9 and on 4K Ultra HD (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand January 23 from Lionsgate. Renown genre directors Michael and Peter Spierig (Daybreakers, Undead) and writers Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger reinvigorate one of the most successful horror franchises of all time with their latest installment starring Tobin Bell (Manson Family Vacation, The Firm, The Saw franchise), Laura Vandervoot (TV’s “Smallville” and “V”), Callum Keith Rennie...
Press Release: Santa Monica, CA (December 12, 2017) –The Jigsaw Killer is back and taking his signature brand of twisted scenarios to the next level when Jigsaw arrives on Digital January 9 and on 4K Ultra HD (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand January 23 from Lionsgate. Renown genre directors Michael and Peter Spierig (Daybreakers, Undead) and writers Josh Stolberg and Peter Goldfinger reinvigorate one of the most successful horror franchises of all time with their latest installment starring Tobin Bell (Manson Family Vacation, The Firm, The Saw franchise), Laura Vandervoot (TV’s “Smallville” and “V”), Callum Keith Rennie...
- 12/13/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The first trailer has been released for the Saw sequel Jigsaw and if you're a fan of the Saw franchise, you're gonna love it. As you might expect, the trailer shows off lots of new and inventive ways of torturing and killing people. I've gotta say, it would be a complete nightmare to be in the situation that these characters find themselves in.
Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one man: John Kramer. But how can this be? The man known as Jigsaw has been dead for over a decade.
Jigsaw was directed by German filmmaking brothers Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig, of the films Undead, Daybreakers, and Predestination. Lionsgate will release the film on October 27th, just in time for Halloween.
Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points to one man: John Kramer. But how can this be? The man known as Jigsaw has been dead for over a decade.
Jigsaw was directed by German filmmaking brothers Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig, of the films Undead, Daybreakers, and Predestination. Lionsgate will release the film on October 27th, just in time for Halloween.
- 7/20/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Riddled with traps and ripe with dark humor, the first trailer for Jigsaw has arrived, giving fans an in-depth look into the eighth Saw film.
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Jigsaw is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger (who previously worked on the screenplays for Piranha 3D and Sorority Row). The franchise's producers Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, and Oren Koules all returned for Jigsaw.
Jigsaw stars Matt Passmore, Callum Keith Rennie, Clé Bennett, Hannah Emily Anderson, Laura Vandervoort, Mandela Van Peebles, Paul Braunstein, Brittany Allen, and Josiah Black.
"One of the highest grossing horror franchises of all time is back, taking the Jigsaw killer’s signature brand of twisted scenarios to the next level."
If you're at Comic-Con, Tobin Bell will be taking part in an autograph signing and the Spierig brothers will be part of...
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Jigsaw is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger (who previously worked on the screenplays for Piranha 3D and Sorority Row). The franchise's producers Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, and Oren Koules all returned for Jigsaw.
Jigsaw stars Matt Passmore, Callum Keith Rennie, Clé Bennett, Hannah Emily Anderson, Laura Vandervoort, Mandela Van Peebles, Paul Braunstein, Brittany Allen, and Josiah Black.
"One of the highest grossing horror franchises of all time is back, taking the Jigsaw killer’s signature brand of twisted scenarios to the next level."
If you're at Comic-Con, Tobin Bell will be taking part in an autograph signing and the Spierig brothers will be part of...
- 7/20/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Before you play another deadly game this fall in the next Saw movie, Lionsgate is bringing Jigsaw to San Diego Comic-Con this summer, with directors Peter and Michael Spierig taking part in the Reinventing Horror panel and Jigsaw himself, Tobin Bell, signing autographs for fans.
You can check out the official Comic-Con Jigsaw details below, as well as the official teaser poster, which was initially unveiled by Arrow in the Head.
From the official Saw Facebook page: "Become #Jigsaw… In theaters October 27, 2017.
Friday, July 21 at San Diego Comic-Con International:
1-2pm Pt: Tobin Bell autograph signing, Sails Pavilion
5-6pm Pt: Peter and Michael Spierig (directors of Jigsaw) will participate in the Reinventing Horror panel (hosted by Ain't It Cool News) in Room 23Abc"
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Jigsaw is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger...
You can check out the official Comic-Con Jigsaw details below, as well as the official teaser poster, which was initially unveiled by Arrow in the Head.
From the official Saw Facebook page: "Become #Jigsaw… In theaters October 27, 2017.
Friday, July 21 at San Diego Comic-Con International:
1-2pm Pt: Tobin Bell autograph signing, Sails Pavilion
5-6pm Pt: Peter and Michael Spierig (directors of Jigsaw) will participate in the Reinventing Horror panel (hosted by Ain't It Cool News) in Room 23Abc"
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Jigsaw is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger...
- 7/7/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
John Kramer's influence is far reaching and his desire to play deadly games seemingly never ceases, so it's fitting, then, that Lionsgate has officially revealed the title of the next Saw film to be Jigsaw.
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Jigsaw is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger (who previously worked on the screenplays for Piranha 3D and Sorority Row). The franchise's producers Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, and Oren Koules are all returning for Jigsaw.
A sequel of sorts that's unsurprisingly rated R, Jigsaw is set in the cinematic world created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, which kicked off with the 2003 short film Saw, followed by a feature film version of the same name that made a big impact on the modern horror scene and was continued in six sequels.
The cast of Jigsaw includes Mandela Van Peebles, Laura Vandervoort, Hannah Anderson, and Brittany Allen, with Tobin Bell potentially returning to reprise his role as John Kramer, aka Jigsaw.
We'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more details are revealed. In the meantime, let us know what you hope to see in Jigsaw, and check out the teaser image shared on the official Saw Facebook page below:
The post Jigsaw Revealed as Official Title for New Saw Movie appeared first on Daily Dead.
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Jigsaw is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger (who previously worked on the screenplays for Piranha 3D and Sorority Row). The franchise's producers Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, and Oren Koules are all returning for Jigsaw.
A sequel of sorts that's unsurprisingly rated R, Jigsaw is set in the cinematic world created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, which kicked off with the 2003 short film Saw, followed by a feature film version of the same name that made a big impact on the modern horror scene and was continued in six sequels.
The cast of Jigsaw includes Mandela Van Peebles, Laura Vandervoort, Hannah Anderson, and Brittany Allen, with Tobin Bell potentially returning to reprise his role as John Kramer, aka Jigsaw.
We'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more details are revealed. In the meantime, let us know what you hope to see in Jigsaw, and check out the teaser image shared on the official Saw Facebook page below:
The post Jigsaw Revealed as Official Title for New Saw Movie appeared first on Daily Dead.
- 6/21/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Another actor has been revealed to be a part of the deadly games of Saw: Legacy.
Deadline reports that the Saw: Legacy cast includes Mandela Van Peebles (2016’s Roots, We the Party), who is part of a cast that also includes the recently announced Laura Vandervoort (Bitten) and Hannah Anderson (Lizzie Borden Took an Ax). Mandela is the son of actor and filmmaker Mario Van Peebles.
Variety previously reported that Saw: Legacy was filmed in November and is currently in post-production. Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Saw: Legacy was directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger.
Saw: Legacy is based on the original Saw world created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, which kicked off with a 2003 short film followed by a feature version that made a big impact on the modern horror scene.
The franchise’s producers Mark Burg,...
Deadline reports that the Saw: Legacy cast includes Mandela Van Peebles (2016’s Roots, We the Party), who is part of a cast that also includes the recently announced Laura Vandervoort (Bitten) and Hannah Anderson (Lizzie Borden Took an Ax). Mandela is the son of actor and filmmaker Mario Van Peebles.
Variety previously reported that Saw: Legacy was filmed in November and is currently in post-production. Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Saw: Legacy was directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger.
Saw: Legacy is based on the original Saw world created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, which kicked off with a 2003 short film followed by a feature version that made a big impact on the modern horror scene.
The franchise’s producers Mark Burg,...
- 1/31/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Lionsgate is looking to play another gruesome game on the big screen with a new Saw movie, and now the first two cast members have joined the ranks of the eighth film in the franchise of bone-crunching snares, flesh-ripping traps, and malevolent mind games.
Variety reports that Laura Vandervoort and Hannah Anderson have joined the cast of Saw: Legacy.
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Saw: Legacy is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. The story is based on the original Saw world created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, which kicked off with a 2003 short film that was soon followed by a feature version that made a big impact on the modern horror scene.
The franchise’s producers Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, and Oren Koules are all returning to back Saw: Legacy.
No story details are known at this time,...
Variety reports that Laura Vandervoort and Hannah Anderson have joined the cast of Saw: Legacy.
Scheduled for an October 27th, 2017 release, Saw: Legacy is directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) from a screenplay by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. The story is based on the original Saw world created by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, which kicked off with a 2003 short film that was soon followed by a feature version that made a big impact on the modern horror scene.
The franchise’s producers Mark Burg, Gregg Hoffman, and Oren Koules are all returning to back Saw: Legacy.
No story details are known at this time,...
- 1/26/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Lionsgate wants to play another game and has set a 2017 release date for the eighth film in the blood-drenched Saw franchise.
Deadline reports that Lionsgate has slated a new Saw movie for an October 27th, 2017 release.
Previously referred to as Saw: Legacy (although that hasn’t been revealed as the official title), the latest entry in a franchise filled with fatal traps and karma lessons from Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) is by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger, who previously collaborated on the screenplays for Piranha 3D and Sorority Row.
As reported by Bloody Disgusting, Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) are potentially directing the new Saw movie, although we haven’t heard official confirmation by Lionsgate. Filming is expected to begin this fall.
The eighth Saw film will be produced by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, the creators of the short and feature film that kicked off the franchise over ten years ago.
Deadline reports that Lionsgate has slated a new Saw movie for an October 27th, 2017 release.
Previously referred to as Saw: Legacy (although that hasn’t been revealed as the official title), the latest entry in a franchise filled with fatal traps and karma lessons from Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) is by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger, who previously collaborated on the screenplays for Piranha 3D and Sorority Row.
As reported by Bloody Disgusting, Michael and Peter Spierig (Predestination, Daybreakers, Undead) are potentially directing the new Saw movie, although we haven’t heard official confirmation by Lionsgate. Filming is expected to begin this fall.
The eighth Saw film will be produced by James Wan and Leigh Whannell, the creators of the short and feature film that kicked off the franchise over ten years ago.
- 7/14/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The other week a production listing indicated Lionsgate was officially set to relaunch its "Saw" franchise with an eighth film currently titled "Legacy". That project would be shot in Toronto staring mid-September and running through to late October.
Now, that listing on the Ontario Media Development Corp. site has been updated and indicates that German-born, Australian-raised twin brother filmmakers Peter and Michael Spierig ("Daybreakers," "Undead") have come onboard to direct the project - an excellent choice for the franchise as the pair are coming off their highly acclaimed time travel drama "Predestination".
Series producers Mark Burg and Owen Kholes will return to produce the new film which boasts a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. James Wan and Leigh Whannell, who originated the series, will executive produce. No release date is currently set for the sequel.
Source: Omdc...
Now, that listing on the Ontario Media Development Corp. site has been updated and indicates that German-born, Australian-raised twin brother filmmakers Peter and Michael Spierig ("Daybreakers," "Undead") have come onboard to direct the project - an excellent choice for the franchise as the pair are coming off their highly acclaimed time travel drama "Predestination".
Series producers Mark Burg and Owen Kholes will return to produce the new film which boasts a script by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. James Wan and Leigh Whannell, who originated the series, will executive produce. No release date is currently set for the sequel.
Source: Omdc...
- 7/13/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The Spierig brothers’ self-financed debut film was filled with severed limbs, cut-price but surprisingly sophisticated special effects and lashings of humour
Many prominent film-makers have cut their teeth making low–budget horror movies. Undoubtedly, the ability to create elaborate visual environments using scant resources is appealing to producers and financiers. Big hitters including Peter Jackson, Sam Raimi and James Cameron kicked off their careers with splatstick flicks – involving aliens, demons and killer fish respectively – as did the German-born Australian film-makers Michael and Peter Spierig.
The Spierig brothers’ 2003 debut Undead was a hands-on affair; they shared duties in writing, directing, producing, editing and visual effects. Their self-financed budget totalled about $1m: an astonishingly small amount given the visually high-end result, on a par with the sophistication of many more expensive movies that come out of the Hollywood studio system.
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Many prominent film-makers have cut their teeth making low–budget horror movies. Undoubtedly, the ability to create elaborate visual environments using scant resources is appealing to producers and financiers. Big hitters including Peter Jackson, Sam Raimi and James Cameron kicked off their careers with splatstick flicks – involving aliens, demons and killer fish respectively – as did the German-born Australian film-makers Michael and Peter Spierig.
The Spierig brothers’ 2003 debut Undead was a hands-on affair; they shared duties in writing, directing, producing, editing and visual effects. Their self-financed budget totalled about $1m: an astonishingly small amount given the visually high-end result, on a par with the sophistication of many more expensive movies that come out of the Hollywood studio system.
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- 8/30/2015
- by Luke Buckmaster
- The Guardian - Film News
Ethan Hawke had a pretty great experience at SXSW this year. It marked the hometown premiere of Richard Linklater's "Boyhood," and he was also there with a new film from Michael and Peter Spierig. He starred in their last film, "Daybreakers," back in 2009, and having him onboard for "Predestination" was what allowed them to get it made. The Spierigs fascinate me. Their first film, "Undead," was stylish and lovely, but I thought it was also dramatically inert, miscast in a critical role. Hollywood's been flirting with them since the moment they made that film, and "Daybreakers" looked like a big step forward, with recognizable movie stars like Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and Sam Neill. It didn't connect, though, and now five years later, they're back with a much smaller film, although no less ambitious than anything they've done so far. When I sat down with them at SXSW, there was...
- 1/9/2015
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Earlier this week the official poster for the Spierig brothers’ Predestination checked in, and now, to ensure God’s will is done this weekend, the film’s trailer has arrived! Directed by Michael and Peter Spierig (Undead, Daybreakers), Predestination stars Ethan Hawke,… Continue Reading →
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- 11/22/2014
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
Stars: Ethan Hawke, Noah Taylor, Sarah Snook, Elise Jansen, Christopher Kirby, Madeleine West, Cate Wolfe, Jim Knobeloch, Freya Stafford, Lucinda Armstrong Hall, Rob Jenkins, Christopher Stollery | Written by Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig | Directed by The Spierig Brothers
Back in 2003, the Spierig Brothers directed a low budget farmhouse zombie horror called Undead. It was an entertaining and imaginative debut, and everyone looked forward to their next offering. It turned out we had to wait a while. In 2009, they released Daybreakers. Another imaginative genre offering, with an entertaining cast and some neat ideas. What would their next movie be?
After another long wait, we arrive in 2014 with Predestination.
Shown as the opening film for day four of the festival, Predestination is a difficult film to talk about without totally ruining it. So I’ll give you this much: after a tense opening sequence which introduces us to the film’s antagonist the...
Back in 2003, the Spierig Brothers directed a low budget farmhouse zombie horror called Undead. It was an entertaining and imaginative debut, and everyone looked forward to their next offering. It turned out we had to wait a while. In 2009, they released Daybreakers. Another imaginative genre offering, with an entertaining cast and some neat ideas. What would their next movie be?
After another long wait, we arrive in 2014 with Predestination.
Shown as the opening film for day four of the festival, Predestination is a difficult film to talk about without totally ruining it. So I’ll give you this much: after a tense opening sequence which introduces us to the film’s antagonist the...
- 11/4/2014
- by Dan Woolstencroft
- Nerdly
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