We've been brining you regular updates regarding Adam Gierasch's remake of Night of the Demons, and now we've got even more. This morning we received the first image for the film, which is your first ever look at the house, along with a long synopsis detailing the plot. Production officially began on Friday with Diora Baird, Shannon Elizabeth, Monica Keena, Bobbi Sue Luther, Jonathan Beach, Michael Copon, Tiffany Shepis and Edward Furlong all starring (now that's a cast!). Read on for all of the goodies.
Synopsis
Maddie Curtis and her friends Lilly and Suzanne are ready for a great Halloween night. They’re going to a party thrown by their friend Angela at the notorious Broussard Mansion in New Orleans. Over eighty years ago, six people disappeared from the mansion without a trace – and the owner, Evangeline Broussard, hung herself.
The dark history only serves to enhance the Broussard Mansion’s appeal on Halloween. At the decadent, out-of-control party, Maddie and Lily run into their exes, Colin and Dex, while Suzanne parties it up. Good times end, however, when the police bust up the party. After the rest of the guests leave, Angela, Maddie, Lily, Dex, Colin, Suzanne and their friend Jason discover a horrible secret. Their cell phones don’t work. The mansion gates are now mysteriously locked. Soon it becomes clear that supernatural forces are at work at the Broussard Mansion, and that there may be more to the tale of Evangeline Broussard than anyone knew.
It turns out that the Broussard Mansion is home to demons that need to possess seven vessels to break free of an ancient curse. One by one the guests fall victim, transforming into hideous creatures. Only Maddie, Colin and Jason remain – but can they make it through the night and keep evil forces from spreading into the world?
Press Release
Seven Arts Pictures plc announced the start of principal photography of the new creature horror film “Night of The Demons”, today in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The film is a retelling of the classic cult picture of the same name and will be directed by Adam Gierasch who wrote the screenplay with his long time partner Jace Anderson. Both recently earned critical acclaim with Gierasch’s first feature, “Autopsy”. The story of a Halloween party gone terribly awry when six teens are stalked by demon spirits stars Shannon Elizabeth, Monica Keena, Diora Baird and Edward Furlong.
The demons from which the film gets its name have been created by the award winning team at Drac Studios, whose combined and innovative talents offer a rock solid history of providing unforgettable characters and creatures for film and television. Drac has earned numerous accolades for its efforts over the years including 2 Academy Awards® for "Bram Stoker's Dracula" and "Mrs. Doubtfire." They were also awarded the Technical Achievement Academy Award® for creating state of the art advancements in silicone prosthetic makeup appliances. The company has also received 6 Academy Award® nominations for the films: "A Beautiful Mind," "Bicentennial Man," "Titanic," "Roommates," "Hoffa" and "Hook".
Director Adam Gierasch couldn’t be more excited: “Halloween, loud music and demons are three of my favorite things, and I'm chomping at the bit to give them all to you in spades. We've got a great cast, spooky locations, and some of the best demons I've ever seen. It's time to rock!"
Seven Arts’ CEO, Peter Hoffman, adds, “I am very much looking forward to working with Adam again on what we hope will be a successful Halloween franchise. We have every confidence in Adam’s ability to deliver a thoroughly frightening cinematic experience!”
Producer, Greg McKay, wraps up by saying “Setting the remake of Night of the Demons in New Orleans has been an inspiration, and has given the film an incredible look and feel. The locations are perfect and the audience is going to be amazed at the scope of this movie.”
For nearly a decade, Seven Arts Pictures plc has remained a prominent full service independent producer and distributor of quality feature films. Under the experienced hand of Founder and CEO, Peter Hoffman, the company has distinguished itself as a consistent source for both art house quality films that boast “festival cache”, as well as highly-marketable big budget feature films that appeal to a worldwide audience.
Wow, that sounds really awesome!! They gave away way way too much in the film's synopsis, to be honest, but it sounds like a fun throwback to the original film (one of my Halloween favorites) and I'm really digging the cast.
Even though I'm a huge fan of the original -- I seriously think this could be a fantastic remake. I hope they decide to put the demon-bat rape sequence in like they talked about.
I can't wait. I really loved the original and the first sequel, too. Do people really still get pissed about remakes? Are they truly pissed, or are they pissed because it's cool to be mad about a remake now? I remember people being pissed about a Toolbox Murders remake. The original was fucking garbage, save the first twenty minutes. The remake could've been a fresh, steaming pile of shit and it still would've had more to offer.
Director Adam Gierasch couldn’t be more excited: “Halloween, loud music and demons are three of my favorite things, and I'm chomping at the bit to give them all to you in spades. We've got a great cast, spooky locations, and some of the best demons I've ever seen. It's time to rock!" - then why not come up with your own goddamn idea, you worthless fuckhead? Pathetic.
we still need Linnea Quigley, where is she? Adam Giersch should give her a call.' Have you got any sour balls? yea? well ya must never get any blowjobs!;
this still looks cool! cant wait ta see Furlong on the big screen again. He needs it.
Diora Baird, Shannon Elizabeth and Tiffany Shepis? Those are all the reasons I need to stick my ass in a theater seat, assuming this does hit theaters. The original was a cheesy classic, but it's not a flick that I mind is being remade. Psycho, Halloween and F13th were the ones they should have left alone.
when are we going to see an original horror movie. the original and both sequels were fine. why don't they go back to when the origin of hull house and show how it got haunted. this is just an idea.
Considering how "different" this film is on aside of the use of two character names("Angela" and "Suzanne"), this one could really be just a semi-sequel that has nothing to do with the original. That's why I have no beef with it, cause it's not looking to stomp the original out of existance. There's enough difference in each other movie's history and plot to make them their own stories. I mean, the original was about demons killing and possessing people on Halloween, cause that's the only day that the gates of Hell are open(and once Halloween ends, they have to go back to Hell). The new spin is interesting, with there being 7 specific demons who have to possess humans to break some sort of curse. So this is a reimagining I don't mind.
wow... that last paragraph of the synopsis seemed awfully misplaced. It was like an ordinary synopsis and then all of a sudden "everyone dies one by one, 3 remain, the movie's almost over, WHAT WILL HAPPEN?!"
Strangely placed spoiler. Unless that was for some reason intended.
Okay,I'll admit I'm getting a bit of wood for this one. I watched the original only recently, and although i wasn't blown away by it, I dug a few things such as Angela's dance (which I hope they replicate!) and the spooky look of the house. But this remake could be a seriously cool and exciting movie. Wonder if it'll be released next October or just before? What ever date it lands on, I'm certain we'll get to see this before we get to see Trick R Treat in the theaters of DVD!
Monica Keena, a great reason to see this but EVERYTHING about this sounds awesome! The original is one of my favorites!!!! Ahhhhhhhh! Im gonna go crazy in 2009!
I hope all of these chicks get naked.
I especially want to see Ed Furlong nude. Not.
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