Entries from March 2008 ↓
C.H.U.D. Remake Becomes ‘Urban Decay’?
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
Although I can't say we're exclusive on this one, along with another horror website we have received some casting sides for an upcoming horror pic entitled Urban Decay, which we might have tossed aside had the other site not made a curious observation - a reference to C.H.U.D.s in the script! For example: "A CHUD plants its mutated claws into the businessman's face! Dragging him back into the darkness; SCREAMING, CHUDS swarming from the shadows..." It hasn't been confirmed yet if this is in fact a remake to the classic '80s horror pic C.H.U.D., but we'll keep you posted as we discover more.
Lionsgate to Release ‘The Serial Killer Collection’
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
Arriving on DVD June 24 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment is THE SERIAL KILLER COLLECTION, which features three terrifying films based on the true stories of some of America's most notorious serial killers. This DVD triple feature includes three heart pounding films - Ulli Lommel's Zodiac Killer, Ulli Lommel's Black Dahlia and Ulli Lommel's Green River Killer. The release of The Serial Killer Collection will coincide with Lionsgate's DVD release of Raising Jeffrey Dahmer, a fascinating look at Jeffrey Dahmer's life beginning with his early years. Read on for more details on each release.
Lionsgate FINALLY Releases ‘The Eye 3’ From Japan
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
The third film in the successful film franchise from the renowned Pang Brothers (Infernal Affairs), The Eye 3 has been called "one of the best Asian horror flicks this year". Arriving the same month as the American remake of the first film on DVD, The Eye starring Jessica Alba, The Eye 3 DVD special features include two featurettes "Ten Ways to See Ghosts" and "The Making of The Eye 3." Some believe that our world is one of many, that our existence is merely an intersection between countless dimensions - known and unknown. We run into strangers we don't see, hum tunes we don't hear. Most of us remain ignorant, but there are always those who are a little different. They would risk everything to find the truth and for the thrill of seeing the other side just once in their lives. In the world of psychics, despite widely different rites and practices, there exists a single mutual void - the Rite of Eight - the last and most powerful resort to make contact with the spiritual world. No one seems to know its origin, but no one doubts its authenticity, because just like any other unsolvable myth, those who go there have never returned to testify.
Get Ready for a Slice of ‘The Devil’s Pies!’
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
The IT girl of horror, TIFFANY SHEPIS; star of NIGHTMARE MAN, THE HAZING, CORPSES, BLOODY MURDER 2, ABOMINABLE, the upcoming BONNIE AND CLYDE VS. DRACULA, the upcoming DARK REEL, and over 45 other films, is proud to announce the start of her new production company NIGHTMARE WORKS SKG with partners Rolfe Kanefsky and Esther Goodstein. The company will be officially launched with the start of production this June of Tiffany Shepis directorial debut of THE DEVILS PIES, a splatter comedy/horror flick. Read on for the skinny!
Steven Spielberg to Remake ‘Duel’ and Possibly ‘Jaws’?!
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
We just got off the phone with a producer (who'll we'll refer to as 'SAM' from here on out) who has been working very closely with the legendary director, Steven Spielberg, and had some interesting things to tell us... can you say remakes of DUEL and possibly JAWS?! Is this good news? I'm not quite sure just yet, but this sounds promising and I DO understand Spielberg's logic as he makes a great case. Read on for the skinny.
Tyler Perry Moves on From Comedy to… Horror?!
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
Perfect timing if you ask me, this afternoon we received some monster news that's going to blow your top off. We got the jump on a second press release that will announce Tyler Perry's transition into a new genre... horror. This evening The Hollywood Reporter announced that Perry is looking to gain a wider appeal, but didn't go into solid detail. We got the scoop. Best known for his comedy films that are all box office smash hits, he wants to try and make a mark in another genre - horror. Read on for the release, what do you think?
Apr 1, Revolt of the Zombies Horror Movie Review from BHM: Piece of Zombie History
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
Revolt of the Zombies followed White Zombie in a quest to elevate the zombie to famous horror monster status. This is a good piece of history although not a great horror film.
Horror Bits: ‘Quarantine’ Site, New ‘Prom Night’ Clip and ‘Ruins’ TV Spot
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
We caught wind of a few small updates that we thought would be better suited for a single news post. First Sony Screen Gems launched the official website for the awesome looking Quarantine (October 17), which features a link to "join the conspiracy". In addition, we've posted a brand new clip from Screen Gems' Prom Night (April 11) remake that smashes another fake scare in your face. Lastly, we've also scored a look at Paramount's new TV Spot for The Ruins where you'll see two quotes (barely readable) by yours truly. the film hits theaters Friday. Read on for the clips.
‘Cloverfield’ Score Finally Getting Released!
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
AICN discovered that plans are underway to release the original score/theme for Paramount's Cloverfield, which we've all been trying to get our hands on. Available for download in this months issue of Film Score Monthly Online, there is an on camera interview with Michael Giacchino in which he addresses the unsuspecting demand for the CLOVERFIELD overture and its impending release. Giacchino reveals, Were working on that nowÂ…there are a bunch of legal knots that need to be tiedÂ… He admits had they foreseen the demand they could have been ready months ago. Nobody suspected there would a market for one piece of music. Click the link for more info like how the track is original thirteen minutes long!
‘The Grand Horror’ Gets Independent DVD Release
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
It was announced today that THE GRAND HORROR in now available on DVD if you click here. The film centers around an apocalyptic end of the world scenario. While zombie like creatures hunt down and kill the last remaining humans, 6 people hide out in an old 100 year old theatre. Mysteriously, the zombie creatures refuse to come near the theatre...what could possibly be worse than flesh devouring, blood vomiting creatures? The 6 people trapped inside the theatre will soon find out...
Senator Acquires Natali’s Sci-fi Horror Film ‘Splice’
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
While you guys wait for me to post our exclusive visit to the set of the film, it was announced today that Senator Entertainment (All the Boys Love Mandy Lane) has acquired distribution rights in North America, Germany and Spain to the sci-fi thriller Splice from writer-director Vincenzo Natali (Cube). You can read all about it inside.
Apr 1, The Hitcher (1986) Horror Movie Review
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
***Reader Submitted Review*** Release: 1986 Directed by: Robert Harmon Written by: Eric Red Starring: C. Thomas Howell as Jim Halsey Rutger Hauer as
Apr 1, Oasis of the Zombies Horror Movie Review from BHM: Saving the Naïve.
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds
Oasis of the Zombies makes me think of the old horror gems I forgot I had, because it is most certainly NOT one of them. Maybe I can make up the lost 90 minutes of my life in volume.
Shrooms (2008)
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds, Horror Reviews
Review by Fatally Yours
Shrooms, a gem from the Emerald Isle, proves that Ireland can create a creepy horror film. Director Paddy Breathnach knows how to build an imposing atmosphere with misty moors, murky marshes, wispy woods and a haunted house. The film’s only fault may be the script (written by Pearse Elliott), which feels a little derivative of other horror films at times. Still, the stylish direction and spooky scenes more than make up for the lack of originality in the story.
Five American friends travel together to Ireland, where they meet their friend Jake (Jack Huston), who promises them a “trip” of a lifetime. You see, they’ve come to Ireland not only to see Jake, but to camp out in the Celtic countryside and try some magic mushrooms. They drive to an isolated location in the misty woods, where the only other people around are a pair of slobbery backwoods hillbillies (guess they have ‘em in Ireland too!). They set up camp on a beautifully green meadow next to a marsh and go mushroom hunting. Jake warns them about a potentially lethal species of ‘shroom, one that is crowned with a black top (that looks oddly like a nipple). It is said that anyone who survives eating the deadly mushroom suffers strange side effects. These include being able to commune with the dead, see the future, shape-shift or turn into a sadistic, bloodthirsty killer. (more…)
Book Review: The Ruins by Scott Smith
March 31st, 2008 — From The Feeds, Horror Literature
Review by Fatally Yours
Have you ever become so wrapped up in a book that it consumes you, it won’t let you put it down? Upon the conclusion you’re left slack-jawed and worn out. A few days later, you still can’t shake the feeling and the story continues to eat away at you from the inside out?
Well, having finished Scott Smith’s horror novel The Ruins (in preparation for the upcoming film adaptation), I can attest to those very emotions. Like a vine, The Ruins wraps itself around you, slowly at first, then tightening and tightening its hold so that it is near impossible to put down until the very last page. (more…)