Day: January 16, 2024

‘Cube’ – Surviving the Canadian Original and Its Japanese Remake [Revenge of the Remakes]

Matt Donato Cube, Editorials, Movies, Revenge of the Remakes

I’m thirty-plus entries into Revenge of the Remakes and have finally reached an original/remake pair where neither is American. Vincenzo Natali’s Cube (1997) is a maple-scented product of Canada’s independent filmmaking scene, while Yasuhiko Shimizu’s 2021 remake hails from Japan. You’re free of rants about stale Americanizations and Hollywood’s sometimes shortsighted approach to horror remakes. […]

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‘Prisoners’ – Denis Villeneuve’s Modern Vigilante Classic 10 Years Later

Luiz H. C. Denis Villeneuve, Editorials, Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhall, Longform, Movies, Prisoners

While I’m pretty sure that only parents can properly fathom the indescribable horror of discovering that your child is missing, I think anyone can relate to the desperation of losing a loved one. That’s why it makes sense that this premise has been used as a jumping off point for all sorts of revenge narratives […]

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Skybound Resurrects the ‘Creature from the Black Lagoon’ with Brand New Comic Book Series

John Squires Comics, Creature from the Black Lagoon

One of the most iconic horror movie monsters of all time, the Creature is back in the upcoming official Universal Monsters comic series Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives! From Robert Kirkman’s Skybound Entertainment, Universal Monsters: Creature From The Black Lagoon Lives! is being written by Dan Watters (Lucifer) and Ram V (The Many Deaths […]

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‘Skyline: Warpath’ – Alien Invasion Actioner Starring Iko Uwais and Scott Adkins Acquired for Release

Meagan Navarro Movies

The martial arts sci-fi action franchise that launched with Skyline in 2010 is set to continue with Skyline: Warpath, from writer/director Liam O’Donnell (Beyond Skyline). Deadline reports today that the newest installment has been acquired for U.S. distribution by XYZ Films. Skyline: Warpath stars Iko Uwais (The Raid franchise) and Scott Adkins (John Wick: Chapter 4, Day Shift). Set […]

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‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Director Explains How “The Real Ghostbusters” Inspired New Movie!

John Squires Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Movies, The Real Ghostbusters

One of the biggest new releases headed our way here in the first quarter of 2024 is of course Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, which will release in theaters on March 22, 2024. The film’s trailers have revealed that Frozen Empire will bring a new threat and new mythology into the mix, as opposed to Afterlife‘s adherence to […]

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‘S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl’ Finally Arrives September 5 [Trailer]

Mike Wilson Epic Games Store, GSC Game World, PC, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, steam, Video Games, Videos, XBox Game Pass, Xbox Series

GSC Game World has finally given S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl fans a release date. You’ll just have to wait a while longer than its previous Q1 2024 release window, as the developer has announced a “final release date” of September 5, 2024 for PC and Xbox Series. Accompanying the announcement is a new trailer. […]

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Severin’s January Lineup Includes ‘Burial Ground’ 4K Ultra HD Debut, an Australian Slasher Gem & More!

John Squires Home Video, Movies, Severin Films

Severin Films kicks off the new year with three North American premieres that bring “one of the best labels in physical media” (Polygon) into 2024 replete with classic monsters, barbed-wire garrotes, ‘80s Italo-Sleaze in UHD and arguably the most depraved bedtime accessory ever created. For January, Severin presents the ultimate version of Jess Franco’s 1972 mash-up DRACULA, PRISONER […]

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‘PHICTION: Tales from the World of Phantasm’ – Don Coscarelli Celebrates 45 Years of ‘Phantasm’ with New Book [Exclusive]

John Squires Books, Don Coscarelli, Exclusives, Phantasm, PHICTION: Tales from the World of Phantasm

This year marks the 45th anniversary of Don Coscarelli’s horror classic Phantasm, and Coscarelli has joined forces with Dark Delicacies for new book PHICTION: Tales from the World of Phantasm. The book is described as “a new limited collector print edition of original stories written by Don Coscarelli, the creator of the Phantasm films.” PHICTION […]

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“Nightmares & Daydreams” – ‘Satan’s Slaves’ Director Joko Anwar Unveils First Look at Netflix Series

Meagan Navarro Joko Anwar, Netflix, Nightmares & Daydreams, Nightmares and Daydreams, TV

Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar (Satan’s Slaves, Impetigore), known internationally for stylish and gory horror, has a supernatural thriller series on the way for Netflix. Anwar recently teased a first look at upcoming series “Nightmares & Daydreams” via Twitter. Netflix describes “Nightmares & Daydreams” as “A supernatural thriller series that shows there isn’t necessarily a rational explanation behind […]

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‘Horror in the High Desert’ and ‘High Desert 2’ Bring Found Footage Terror to SCREAMBOX!

John Squires featured, Horror in the High Desert, Horror in the High Desert 2: Minerva, Movies, Screambox, topnews

Found footage films are usually at their best when they keep the authenticity high and the complexity low, with the best of the best found footage movies favoring chilling simplicity above all else. The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity are two of the all-time greats for a reason, both stripped down, low-budget found footage […]

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Noah Hawley Explains Why His “Alien” TV Series Won’t Be Using Anything from ‘Prometheus’

John Squires Alien, Noah Hawley, Prometheus, TV

The Alien franchise will return with its first ever television series in 2025, and it’s set to be the first story in the franchise that takes place on Earth, roughly 70 years in the future. Creator Noah Hawley‘s take on the Alien franchise has been described as both an “extension and reinvention” of the films, but don’t expect […]

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‘I.S.S.’ Review – Lean, Claustrophobic Space Thriller Favors Suspense Over Complexity

Meagan Navarro Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, I.S.S., John Gallagher Jr., Movies, pilou Asbæk, Reviews

Astronauts Dr. Kira Foster (Ariana DeBose) and Christian Campbell (10 Cloverfield Lane’s John Gallagher Jr.) barely settle into their new posts aboard the I.S.S. before war breaks out on Earth. The shocking display of bombs peppering the stratosphere comes with covert orders to take control of the International Space Station by any means necessary, instantly sowing the seeds […]

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Sorry Billy, Donnie Wahlberg Wins ‘Dead Silence’ [Halloweenies Podcast]

Michael Roffman Dead Silence, Donnie Wahlberg, James Wan, Leigh Whannell, Podcasts

The Halloweenies take a quick post-summer vacay to Raven’s Fair to discuss James Wan‘s 2007 supernatural horror film, Dead Silence. Together, they discuss Wan’s bleached-out style, the muddled mythology, Donnie Wahlberg‘s scene-stealing performance, and, naturally, 2010’s Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole. Note: This episode was recorded in September 2022. Stream the episode below or subscribe […]

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Don’t Expect “Yellowjackets” Season 3 Until Sometime in 2025

John Squires TV, Yellowjackets

When can you expect “Yellowjackets” to return to Showtime? We’ve got good news and bad news on that front. The bad news? “Yellowjackets” Season 3 isn’t expected until 2025. The good news? As we learned last summer, a special bonus episode of “Yellowjackets” is headed our way before Season 3, so that should help tide […]

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Wired Productions, LKA Announces Film Adaptation of ‘Martha is Dead’ With Studios Extraordinaires

Mike Wilson André Hedetoft, Andreas Troedsson, LKA, Luca Dalcò, Martha is Dead, news, PC, steam, Studios Extraordinaires, Video Games, Wired Productions

LKA and Wired Productions’ 2022 psychological horror title Martha is Dead will be making the leap to film, thanks to Swedish film-production company Studios Extraordinaires. The adaptation is being developed in close collaboration with Luca Dalcò, Founder and Director of LKA, and the Creator of Martha Is Dead, with André Hedetoft and Andreas Troedsson attached […]

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