If I made a list, Take Shelter would be among my favorites of 2011. This overlooked gem is a hard one to classify. Not quite horror/thriller, but calling it purely a drama would be a mistake. Maybe understated thriller fits best?
A working-class man (Michael Shannon) begins to have disturbing dreams about an impending disaster.
Reminds me of M. Night Shyamalan's early work like The Sixth Sense and Signs. Not in terms of big twist endings, but rather a quietly rising tension. Shannon gives a terrific performance, as does Jessica Chastain. Sony Pictures Classics has the screenplay online. Read it here.
I also came across this interview with writer/director Jeff Nichols. It starts off on the wrong foot, but gets good after that.
If I made a list, Take Shelter would be among my favorites of 2011. This overlooked gem is a hard one to classify. Not quite horror/thriller, but calling it purely a drama would be a mistake. Maybe understated thriller fits best?
A working-class man (Michael Shannon) begins to have disturbing dreams about an impending disaster.
Reminds me of M. Night Shyamalan's early work like The Sixth Sense and Signs. Not in terms of big twist endings, but rather a quietly rising tension. Shannon gives a terrific performance, as does Jessica Chastain. Sony Pictures Classics has the screenplay online. Read it here.
I also came across this interview with writer/director Jeff Nichols. It starts off on the wrong foot, but gets good after that.
If I made a list, Take Shelter would be among my favorites of 2011. This overlooked gem is a hard one to classify. Not quite horror/thriller, but calling it purely a drama would be a mistake. Maybe understated thriller fits best?
A working-class man (Michael Shannon) begins to have disturbing dreams about an impending disaster.
Reminds me of M. Night Shyamalan's early work like The Sixth Sense and Signs. Not in terms of big twist endings, but rather a quietly rising tension. Shannon gives a terrific performance, as does Jessica Chastain. Sony Pictures Classics has the screenplay online. Read it here.
I also came across this interview with writer/director Jeff Nichols. It starts off on the wrong foot, but gets good after that.
If I made a list, Take Shelter would be among my favorites of 2011. This overlooked gem is a hard one to classify. Not quite horror/thriller, but calling it purely a drama would be a mistake. Maybe understated thriller fits best?
A working-class man (Michael Shannon) begins to have disturbing dreams about an impending disaster.
Reminds me of M. Night Shyamalan's early work like The Sixth Sense and Signs. Not in terms of big twist endings, but rather a quietly rising tension. Shannon gives a terrific performance, as does Jessica Chastain. Sony Pictures Classics has the screenplay online. Read it here.
I also came across this interview with writer/director Jeff Nichols. It starts off on the wrong foot, but gets good after that.
If you were one of the poor souls who missed the theatrical run of the insanely awesome Cabin in the Woods, your lucky day is fast approaching: the picture hits Blu-ray and DVD on September 18th. The intricate slasher arrives on VOD the same day.
If you were one of the poor souls who missed the theatrical run of the insanely awesome Cabin in the Woods, your lucky day is fast approaching: the picture hits Blu-ray and DVD on September 18th. The intricate slasher arrives on VOD the same day.
Vin Diesel is back to his Riddick Facebook updates. We’re getting a look at some brand new imagery from the film courtesy of the man himself. While not an overtly stimulating shot, we do get a cool look at a shrouded Riddick chilling in some rocky terrain.
Vin Diesel is back to his Riddick Facebook updates. We’re getting a look at some brand new imagery from the film courtesy of the man himself. While not an overtly stimulating shot, we do get a cool look at a shrouded Riddick chilling in some rocky terrain.
If you’re a fan of Victor Salva’s work, prepare to get pumped: Rosewood Lane is coming to DVD and Blu-ray on September 11th! Salva, who’s Jeepers Creepers franchise is often regarded as one of today’s stronger horror series’, brings a new brand of terror to the screen with this tale of a paperboy who’s not only
If you’re a fan of Victor Salva’s work, prepare to get pumped: Rosewood Lane is coming to DVD and Blu-ray on September 11th! Salva, who’s Jeepers Creepers franchise is often regarded as one of today’s stronger horror series’, brings a new brand of terror to the screen with this tale of a paperboy who’s not only
The zombie sub-genre has reached fever pitch in the last few years, and thanks is owed to Robert Kirkman, Gregory Nicotero and AMC (the list is actually far greater than that) for making that happen. The Walking Dead is one of the most thrilling shows on television today
The zombie sub-genre has reached fever pitch in the last few years, and thanks is owed to Robert Kirkman, Gregory Nicotero and AMC (the list is actually far greater than that) for making that happen. The Walking Dead is one of the most thrilling shows on television today
