Bloody Disgusting was tipped off on a new horror film that could see Wes Craven behind the camera. Written by Misha Green ("Sons of Anarchy," "Heroes"), Sunflower follows a woman on the verge of running away from her life is uprooted when a seemingly straight-faced professor abducts her forcing to play a part in his twisted world. Calls into SKE confirm Craven's interest, although no deal is in place. Who knows what will happen with Scream IV supposedly going in April. Craven is an avid Twitter-er, so hopefully he can't shed some light on the project.
Tim and Danny! return from their winter hiatus to bring you a new episode of Double Murder! This episode, 2 vampire alternate realities from down under do battle as the guys review Daybreakers and Perfect Creature. Which of these reimaginings of the vampire mythos will come out on top? Listen to the podcast now and find out! You can download Double Murder for free from iTunes, or check out our podcasts page to listen in.
Beyond the break you'll find a new video interview that we're extremely excited about. FX legend Rick Baker talked exclusively to BD's Chris Eggertsen about Universal Pictures The Wolfman redo, which arrives in theaters this Friday, along with how the original Wolf Man film inspired him and star Benicio del Toro, keeping the look true to original, and how he was very nervous about the CG enhancement (the transformation is entirely CGI) in the redo. Watch this spot for more in the coming week. Upon his return to his ancestral homeland, an American man (Del Toro) is bitten, and subsequently cursed by, a werewolf. ...Read More
Various sources are reporting that Penelope Cruz could be toplining Danish auteur Lars von Trier's (Antichrist) psychological drama-cum-disaster film, Melancholia. Budgeted at around E5 million ($7 million), English-lingo film is set for a European 2010 shoot. The title refers to Planet Melancholia, an enormous planet illustrated on the press release that looms threateningly close to Earth. "No more happy endings!" commented Lars von Trier, who will direct from his own screenplay. "As a disaster movie, 'Melancholia' will use some special effects, but nothing compared to Hollywood," exclaims Zentropa Entertainment co-founder Peter Aalbaek Jensen. ...Read More
The future has been saved -- for now. Last week it was reported that both Sony and Lionsgate were in a heated bidding war to score the rights to Terminator, with newly revealed plans to reboot the franchise (oh come on!). Thankfully, they both lost out when "Halcyon Holding Corp accepted the $29.5 million bid from, of all parties, the debtholder which pushed it [the franchise] into bankruptcy, Santa Barbara-based hedge fund Pacificor. (This is the same Pacificor whom Halcyon accused in a lawsuit of extortion, bribery, and fraud and demanded $30M in damages.)," reports Deadline. My favorite part of the article states: "I'm told, prompted a furious Sony Pictures Entertainment's president of worldwide affairs Peter Schlessel to "storm out" of the Downtown LA offices of FTI Capital Advisors holding the auction." I'd be pissed too! Hopefully this will at least keep the franchise from being rebooted -- but we all know that it's inevitable and will be in 3-D. ...Read More
Late last week it was announced here that Peter Briggs (Hellboy co-writer, and the forthcoming Mortis Rex) will be getting beind the camera for Panzer 88 from his own screenplay with Gary Kurtz (Star Wars(!)) is producing. Not a whole lot of information was revealed, so we got in touch with Briggs who not only told us everything you could possibly want to know, but he also provided us with an exclusive look at some cool concept art. Check it all out by Clicking here and watch for more soon
From Producer Mark Ordesky (Lord of the Rings) comes a thriller in the vein of Final Destination, a classic "what if all our superstitions were real and deadly?" Penned by David Schow (The Crow, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning), Bad Luck follows a group of skeptical college friends find out the hard way when superstitions come between them and those they love. In a not-so-surprising twist, David Ellis (Final Destination 2, The Final Destination, Snakes on a Plane) has come onboard to direct. ...Read More
Morgan Creek's Dream House isn't going to be able to contain all these egos. The production company has added Rachel Weisz (The Lovely Bones, The Mummy) to the cast alongside Daniel Craig (Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale, The Invasion) and Naomi Watts (The Ring, King Kong) in the thriller Universal Pictures will distribute. Jim Sheridan is directing from a David Loucka script. The story centers on a successful publisher (Craig) who quits his Gotham job and relocates his wife (Weisz) and two daughters to a quaint New England town, only to discover that their perfect new home was the murder scene of a mother and her two children. Watts will play a neighbor who was close to the slain family. Lensing began Sunday in Toronto. ...Read More
The Playlist is reporting that Steven Soderbergh (Ocena's Eleven, The Informant!) has delayed all projects in order to fast-track Contagion. The plague thriller penned by Scott Z. Burns (The Informant!) is set to go behind cameras this fall with Matt Damon, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Marion Cotillard all signed on to star. Details are slim but the film is said to be an “action-thriller about the outbreak of a deadly virus." Variety adds that the project " is described as centering on a deadly disease with multiple plotlines in the same style as Soderbergh's Traffic." ...Read More
Ah, nothing like a ridiculous rumor to end the night. Even if proven true, I can't help by grit my teeth together in distain. Cinema Blend is reporting that Universal Pictures may be planning a remake of the 1975 Spielberg classic Jaws, a rumor that's appeared pretty much every year since the beginning of the internet. The only thing that makes me think it's more likely is the newly found love for 3-D. Jaws in 3-D? How can you say no to that? Jaws in 3-D starring Tracy Morgan? That's how. Cinema Blend's "insider says Tracy Morgan was at one point being considered for the part of Matt Hooper, previously played by Richard Dreyfuss." It's not a matter of IF they'll remake Jaws, it's only a matter of WHEN. At least do it right. Thank God this is a rumor. ...Read More
I received quite a few e-mails from readers asking when they'll get a chance to see Adam Green's chiller Frozen in a theater near them. The answer? I dunno. Well, at least until now. Apparently, Anchor Bay is claiming they'll program the film in any theater that requests it, which means it's once again up to you to tell your theaters you want it (why do we always have to do all the work?). Below you can read the offiical release sent to us with information on how YOU can demand it. ...Read More
Some pretty hilarious news this evening as the AFP is reporting that low-budget US horror movie Paranormal Activity, a box office hit in Italy, kicked up a storm among politicians and associations on Monday because it is terrifying teenagers and children across the country. I know you're probably sick to death of hearing about this movie, but damned if this isn't worth a read. ...Read More
This past weekend Bloody Disgusting's Chris Eggertsen sat down with Joe Johnston, the director of Universal Pictures' creature feature, The Wolfman, the newest film in the beloved "Universal Monsters" franchise. In the interview Johnston talks about jumping on board late in the game, the special FX work of Rick Baker and even compares his version to Mark Romanek’s! Click the link above or below for the full interview and check out The Wolfman in theaters February 12.
While Lionsgate, Twisted Pictures and all the various people being the Saw franchise have confirmed plans for an eight film, a new interview with screenwriter Patrick Melton (Saw IV-VII) reveals that due to the lackluster numbers Saw VII 3D could be the end of Jigsaw -- and retitled to carry the moniker "Endgame". Did Paranormal Activity literally kill Jigsaw? Only time will tell. Read on for the story and talk below. ...Read More
Are you a fan of Inside? Of course you are! Well, arriving in France this March is In Their Sleep, Caroline du Potet and Eric Du Potet's thriller that comes from the producers of the classic bloodfest. Bloody Disgusting was lucky enough to get a sneak peak at the film that's sure to impress most of you (just don't expect the same amount of bloodshed). While some early art and clips found their way online, below you'll find a link to the brand new poster and first stills. ...Read More
Sony Home Entertainment's direct-to-disc release The Cottage was a pretty huge success among Bloody Disgusting readers as Director Paul Andrew Williams delivered a movie that hit on all fronts. Now, Williams is back with Cherry Tree Lane, a new home invasion flick about a couple who are terrorised in their own home by a gang of youths hunting their son. Gearing up for Berlin, the producers and sales agents behind the film released the official promo art and first stills. Dig on 'em below. ...Read More
I didn't really have a pulse on Simon (The Living and the Dead) Rumley's forthcoming genre-blender Red White & Blue until now. I'm a pretty big fan of Mr. Rumley, and I dig the cast (Noah Taylor, Amanda Fuller, Marc Senter), but until now all we had was the following brief synopsis: "The gruesome shadow side of the kindness of strangers. An initially natural portrait of the cool and promiscuous Erica from Austin turns into an intense film of revenge." Now, beyond the break you'll find the first teaser trailer that delivers the goods. Those of you living in Austin, TX can catch the premiere at the SXSW Film Festival this March. You're freakin' lucky. ...Read More
Tom Felton - the little bastard child known as Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise - has joined the cast of The Apparition for Joel Silver's Dark Castle genre label, reports Shocktillyoudrop. He'll star alongside Twilight thesp Ashley Greene, Luke Pasqualino, Julianna Guill and Sebastian Stan. The story, centers on a young couple haunted by a supernatural presence unleashed during a college experiment. Felton's portraying an expert in the supernatural. Production started last week in Berlin, followed by Los Angeles in March. Commercial director Todd Lincoln is writing and getting behind the camera.. ...Read More
Beyond the break you'll find the colorful final trailer for Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani's French thriller Amer, which premieres at the SXSW Film Festival next month. Ana is confronted to Body and Desire at three key moments of her life. Her carnal search sways between reality and colored fantasies becoming more and more oppressive. A black laced hand prevents her from screaming. The wind lifts her dress and caresses her thighs. A razor blade brushes her skin, where will this chaotic and carnivorous journey leave her? ...Read More
Now that the cat is out of the bag, Bill Murray has opened up to talking about his role in Columbia Pictures' Ghostbusters III. The stipulation? "I'll come back in Ghostbusters III only if I get to be a ghost," Murray told Mail Online confirming that he will in fact be returning (assuming the movie ever gets off the ground). "I said to them, 'I'll do it if you kill me off in the first reel.' So now they are going to have me as a ghost in the film." As reported here on Bloody Disgusting, Ivan Reitman will return to direct with Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Rick Moranis and Sigourney Weaver all rumored to be returning. Penned by Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky, the new flick follows a new breed of Ghost Busters who are passed the torch (one being a female). ...Read More
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