We’re still mourning the loss of The Trench, James Wan‘s horror spin-off of Aquaman that would’ve centered on the ocean-dwelling monsters from the Mariana Trench. Wan recently revealed on Instagram another reason to lament the spin-off’s termination back in April; The Trench was a covert Black Manta movie. “I’ll let you in on a secret, […]
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[Review] “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Is a Polarizing But Fascinating Slasher Mystery
Note: This review is based on the first four episodes screened for critics. Lois Duncan’s 1973 suspense novel I Know What You Did Last Summer was loosely adapted into a slasher film in 1997. The adaptation took the core concept, which saw a group of high school seniors commit a fatal hit and run after a night […]
James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Coming to Digital for Halloween and Blu-ray in November
After being released in theaters and on HBO Max last month, we’ve learned today that James Wan‘s Malignant will next be released via traditional Digital outlets on October 22nd. Shortly thereafter, Gabriel comes to DVD and Blu-ray on November 30. Malignant, as of this past weekend, is currently no longer on HBO Max. So if […]
‘Malignant’: Has James Wan Created Yet Another Horror Icon With Gabriel?
What makes a memorable horror icon? Since the legendary slashers sliced through pop culture at the end of the 20th century, filmmakers and studios alike have constantly tried to capture audiences with new horror icons, hoping to kickstart a franchise of films starring their beloved creations. The most recent nightmarish characters to be admitted into […]
[Trailer] “I Know What You Did Last Summer” Series Brings the Slasher Franchise to Amazon in October!
James Wan is producing a small screen version of “I Know What You Did Last Summer” that’s coming to Amazon, and it’s set to premiere on Friday, October 15, 2021. The first four episodes will be released on October 15, with new episodes available every Friday. The series will culminate in a can’t-miss season finale on November 12, 2021. […]
Animatronics and Contortionists: How James Wan and Ingrid Bisu Brought ‘Malignant’ Killer Gabriel to Life [Spoiler Interview]
This article contains spoilers, including images. Be warned… Director James Wan‘s latest, Malignant, has set the internet ablaze with his bizarre spin on Giallo, drawing heavy inspiration from his formative years as a horror fan discovering the genre’s weirdest and wildest offerings from the dark corners of a video store. Screenwriter Akela Cooper brought the campy B-movie fun to the […]
James Wan’s Crazy New Horror Movie ‘Malignant’ Scares Up $15 Million Worldwide
In addition to the film’s release on HBO Max, James Wan‘s Malignant also opened in theaters here in the United States this past weekend, managing to scare up just $5,570,000 in 3,485 domestic theaters. That’s the lowest domestic opening of any horror movie in Wan’s career, a career that has seen the director launch some […]
[Review] James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Is a Bloody Valentine to Outrageous ‘90s Giallo Horror
From the bonkers opening scene, James Wan establishes his return to horror will easily become his most polarizing yet. Channeling the spectacle of late ’90s Dark Castle, the opening sequence sets up an outlandish plot that feels lifted from the ’90s both in tone and bloodletting, signaling a wild ride ahead where you’re on its […]
James Wan’s ‘Malignant’ Will Be the First “R” Rated U.S. Horror Movie to Release in China
James Wan‘s Malignant, which releases here in the United States in theaters and on HBO Max tomorrow, September 10, is about to make history over in China, THR reports today. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wan’s return to the horror genre will become the first “R” rated U.S. horror movie to land distribution in China, […]
‘Malignant’: New Clip Reminds Us How Good James Wan is at Crafting Scary Sequences [Video]
James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring, Insidious) returns to horror on the road to Halloween with Malignant, coming to theaters & HBO Max from WB/New Line on September 10. In the film, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.” A brand new […]
“My Version of Giallo”: James Wan Lets Us Know What to Expect from His New Horror Movie ‘Malignant’ [Interview]
James Wan‘s heralded return to horror, Malignant, releases on September 10, in theaters and HBO Max, but much of it remains shrouded in mystery. The filmmaker cited Dario Argento, Mario Bava, and Brian De Palma as inspiration, and the imagery released so far teases Wan’s take on the Giallo. Ahead of its release, Bloody Disgusting chatted with the modern horror master […]
Over 20 New Horror Movies and Shows Releasing in September 2021!
Can you feel it? Halloween is in the air, and October is going to be packed with horror offerings. So, consider September the calm before the Halloween storm. That doesn’t mean it’ll be a wasteland for horror offerings; there’s still plenty of new movies and shows to sink your teeth into. The third season of […]
‘Malignant’ Final Trailer Promises Something New and Different from James Wan’s Return to Horror! [Video]
James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring, Insidious) returns to horror on the road to Halloween with Malignant, coming to theaters & HBO Max from WB/New Line on September 10. The brand new final trailer has been debuted by Warner Bros. this morning, and it includes some new footage from the movie along with fresh insights from James […]
‘Salem’s Lot’: Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp and Spencer Treat Clark Join the Cast of New Adaptation
James Wan is producing a new take on Stephen King‘s vampire story Salem’s Lot for New Line, with Gary Dauberman (It, The Nun, Annabelle Comes Home) attached to write the script and also direct the film. Tonight brings some more casting news. Lewis Pullman (The Strangers: Prey at Night) had signed on to star last week, and Deadline reports today […]
‘Malignant’ Photo Gallery Previews James Wan’s Return to Horror in Just Two Weeks [Images]
One of the next big horror movies on deck is James Wan‘s (Saw, The Conjuring, Insidious) Malignant, which Warner Bros./New Line will release to theaters & HBO Max September 10. In the film, “Paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, Madison’s (Annabelle Wallis) torment worsens as she discovers that her waking dreams are in fact terrifying […]