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Friday, February 02, 2007 |
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Horror Brain News -- February 2, 2007
Are You Kidding?! A Remake of ‘CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST’ Is On The Way
Variety.com reports that Relevant Entertainment has acquired rights to and will remake the 1980 cult horror film Cannibal Holocaust. It's aiming for a summer start.
Relevant partner Michael Menchel and associate Steve Whitney will produce. The project is fully financed by Keith Previte of Scorched Earth Entertainment and Catherine Williams, who also will serve as producers. Paul Mason, Jordan Rush and Larry Joackim will exec produce.
That’s it! Hollywood has done it. They have made modern day horror films a complete joke.
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Nivola, Alba and Posey Set To Star In Remake of ‘THE EYE’
Variety.com also reports that Alessandro Nivola ("Grace Is Gone") has been cast opposite Jessica Alba in the English-language remake of Hong Kong thriller The Eye.
Parker Posey also has boarded the project, which Cruise/Wagner Prods. is producing for Lionsgate.
Another newcomer is Paramount Vantage, which has signed on as a co-financing partner.
French helmers David Moreau and Xavier Palud are set to direct.
Storyline revolves around a woman who, after a cornea transplant, begins seeing disturbing images that send her on a quest to find out what happened to the eye's original owner. Thai brothers Danny and Oxide Pang directed the original.
Tom Cruise and Paula Wagner persuaded Paramount to buy the remake rights in 2002. Lionsgate picked up the project out of turnaround from Par not long before Cruise and Wagner left the Melrose lot and set up shop at United Artists.
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New Stills From Fox Atomic’s ‘THE HILLS HAVE EYES 2’
Latinoreview.com now has up some brand new pics fro Fox Atomic’s forthcoming sequel The Hills Have Eyes 2, which hits theaters this March.
What do YOU think of today's news stories? Reply to this post and leave us your comments. Let your voice be heard!
Also, be sure to check out the newly updated H.B.I. (Horror Brain Index).
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Thursday, February 01, 2007 |
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Horror Brain News -- February 1, 2007
Trailers: ‘POSTAL’
Twitchfilm.net now has up links to two downloadable trailers (one uncensored and one not) for Uwe Boll’s “adaptation” of the video game Postal. Enjoy.
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Lionsgate To Release DVD Box Set of ‘AFTER DARK HORROR FEST’
DavisDVD.com reports that Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release all seven titles from their After Dark Horrorfest line that we previously announced at the beginning of this month in one boxed set collection, according to Davis DVD. The seven-disc set will include the films Dark Ride, The Gravedancers, The Hamiltons, Penny Dreadful, Reincarnation, Unrest and Wicked Little Things. All will feature anamorphic widescreen transfers and Dolby Digital 5.1 & 2.0 audio, along with a slew of bonus materials. Refer back to the original post for that. Due on March 27th, retail for the boxed set is disgusting $139.86.
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Also, be sure to check out the newly updated H.B.I. (Horror Brain Index).
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007 |
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Horror Brain News -- January 31, 2007
'THE MONSTER SQUAD': Is It Finally Coming To DVD?
Deadpit.com - in association with Twitchfilm.net - reports that in a recent interview with Don May Jr., Synapse Films has apparently acquired the rights to release The Monster Squad on DVD in April-May this year!
If this is true, all we can say is: IT'S ABOUT FREAKIN' TIME!!! We will bring you more info. on this as soon as we hear anything.
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Dominic Sena Tapped To Direct 'WHITEOUT' With Beckinsale In Talks To Star
ProductionWeekly.com reports that Dominic Sena (”Swordfish” & “Gone in Sixty Seconds”) is set to helm Whiteout, an Antarctic whodunit adapted from a series of graphic novels by Greg Rucka.
Kate Beckinsale is in negotiations to topline the film scheduled to start shooting mid-March in Montreal and Manitoba. Penned by Erich & Jon Hoeber, the ticking-clock “Whiteout” follows U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko as she uncovers the first murder ever in the Antarctic just as the sun is about to set for six months. She must catch the killer before he leaves the ice or be stuck there with him in the dark for six months.
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First Official Poster For James Wan's Next Horror Flick 'DEAD SILENCE'
Bloody-Disgusting.com now has up an exclusive look at the first one sheet for James Wan's (“Saw”) second feature film, Dead Silence, which hits theaters everywhere on March 23.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007 |
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Horror Brain News -- January 30, 2007
’DAY WATCH’ Breaks Box Office Records In Russia
Twitchfilm.net is reporting that news has arrived that Day Watch, the sequel to the hit horror-fantasy “Night Watch”, has currently broken Box Office Records in its home land grossing over $34 million since its January 1st 2006 premiere.
The series by Timur Bekhmambetov has accounted for a large sum of the grossing for Russia, CIS and Ukraine total 2006 box office of $455 million, with newly combined distribution company 20th Century Fox CIS/Gemini breaking the $100 million ceiling to gross $106.09 million overall last year, representing a 25.7% market share.
Check out our review of “Day Watch” right here!
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Mar Rocco To Helm Adaptation of ‘THE KILLER INSIDE ME’
Variety.com reports that Marc Rocco will direct an adaptation of Jim Thompson noir novel The Killer Inside Me.
Robert Weinbach wrote the script, and his Cyclone Prods. will produce with Chris Hanley's Muse Film Prods.
Published in 1952, "The Killer Inside Me" concerns a deputy sheriff in a West Texas town whose kind Everyman demeanor masks his true dark self. He is slowly revealed as a psychotic killer.
Rocco ("Murder in the First") said financing is being finalized for a fall start, subject to casting.
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Bob Hoskins Joins The Cast of Neil Marshall’s Thriller ‘DOOMSDAY’
IESB.net reports that Academy Award-nominated actor Bob Hoskins will join Rhona Mitra for writer/director Neil Marshall in Rogue Pictures’ action thriller Doomsday, which begins production February 9th in South Africa and the U.K.
In “Doomsday”, a lethal virus spreads throughout a major country and kills hundreds of thousands. To contain the newly identified Reaper, the authorities brutally quarantine the country as it succumbs to fear and chaos. The literal walling-off works for three decades – until Reaper violently resurfaces in a major city. An elite group of specialists, including Eden Sinclair (Ms. Mitra), is urgently dispatched into the still-quarantined country to retrieve a cure by any means necessary. Shut off from the rest of the world, the unit must battle through a landscape that has become a waking nightmare.
Mr. Hoskins will play Bill Nelson, a career policeman who nominates Eden for the mission and monitors its progress.
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Showtime To Develop Bret Easton Ellis Horror Soap Opera ‘THE CANYONS’
Hollywoodreporter.com reports that Showtime is headed for The Canyons, a horror-tinged soap opera being developed by Bret Easton Ellis and Dave Kalstein.
The pay cable network has ordered a script from the project, about a group twenty- and thirtysomethings in Los Angeles. It centers on a 29-year-old magazine editor who escapes his hard-partying New York life by following his best friend and a new girlfriend across the country, only to find himself virtually isolated when his friend is killed in a mysterious accident.
The six main characters -- including an art gallery owner, lawyer, event planner and a closeted bartender -- deal with career and relationship issues. They encounter violent situations and anxieties that are briefly manifested as monsters and other apparitions that may or may not be real.
Despite the surreal touches, Ellis says he doesn't want the series to venture into David Lynch territory. "There are no midgets walking backwards," he said, laughing. "We want something much more naturalistic -- a very realistic soap."
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Horror Brain News -- January 29, 2007
Runtimes For Each ’GRINDHOUSE’ Flick Have Been Set, Interesting New Info.
NYTimes.com reports that the Tarantino/Rodriguez horror project Grindhouse is being billed not as one movie, but two for the price of a single ticket. “Planet Terror,” from Mr. Rodriguez, is 80 minutes long, and tells a story of, well, biochemical terror. Mr. Tarantino’s “Death Proof,” clocking in at 90 minutes, has to do with a murderous stuntman and his car.
*SPOILER ALERT* Also, here is some interesting information regarding both films and how they will try to be similar to the old grindhouse pictures:
And since the old grindhouse films were often missing reels, both filmmakers have purposefully cut out a segment of their movies. “My whole thing is to play with the audience,” said Mr. Tarantino. “I guarantee you, when it pops up ‘Missing Reel,’ the entire theater is going to scream. They might very well be screaming my name: ‘Quentin, you bastard! We hate you!’
“And then the next reel starts, and all of the sudden, people who don’t like each other suddenly like each other now. ‘What happened to that guy?’ The only way to do a missing reel is, it’s got to be something you can’t wait to see.”
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Rob Zombie Casts His Laurie Strode
According to the Official Myspace Page of Rob Zombie’s “Halloween”, Laurie Strode will be played by Scout Taylor-Compton.
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New Poster For Dimenson Films' ’STORM WARNING’ Now Online
Petefords.blogspot.com now has up a very cool poster for Dimension Films’ Storm Warning. The poster was created by Dave White. Check it out.
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Trailer: ‘1408’
Yahoo! Movies now has up an exclusive trailer for 1408, which is based on Stephen King's story and stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson.
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’TURISTAS’ Comes Home Unrated This March, ‘CREEPSHOW III’ Hits DVD In May
DavisDVD.com reports that 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Turistas on DVD March 27th, according to Davis DVD. After a terrifying bus accident maroons a diverse group of young adventure travelers in a remote Brazilian beach town, they slowly discover that the white sand beaches and lush jungles are concealing a darker, unsettling secret. The thriller arrives with both theatrical and extended unrated cuts on a flipper disc presented in anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio tracks. Bonus materials will include an audio commentary with director John Stockwell, deleted scenes, "The Bloody Truth: The Special Effects of Turistas" and "Out of Breath: Underwater Production" featurettes and a "Surveillance Camera" Easter Egg. Retail is $29.98.
DavisDVD.com also reports that HBO Video, through Warner Home Video, will release Creepshow III on May 15th, according to Davis DVD. This third installment to the 80's anthology series launched by Stephen King and George A. Romero (with participation from neither this time around) features five new inter-connected tales of horror: "Alice," "Rachel the Call Girl," "Professor Dayton," "The Haunted Dog" and "The Radio." The DVD arrives unrated with an anamorphic widescreen transfer and Dolby Digital 2.0 audio. Extras will include behind-the-scenes interviews with directors Ana Clavell & James Glenn Dudelson and make-up artist Greg McDougall. Retail is $19.98.
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 |
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THE TOP 100 HORROR FILMS OF ALL-TIME!!
Here we go! We’ve talked about it, we’ve debated how to do it, and now it’s time to begin the monumental process of choosing the Top 100 Greatest Horror Films of All-Time! We felt it was about time that we found out which horror films have had the greatest impact on audiences. With all of the remakes and monotony that plague horror films today, it’s very important that we acknowledge those “classics” that have reminded us why we love this genre so much. But there have been so many great and inventive horror films throughout the years, how could we possibly narrow it down to 100? Well, that’s where you come in.
We need YOU to help us decide which horror films make the final cut. So how do you do that? After much planning and countless discussions, our talented writing staff has come up with the following steps that you will all need to take. These steps that will ultimately decide the Top 100. Let's get on with it.
STEP #1: The Nominees – Click here to view our extensive listing of all the horror films we could possibly think of and find (a special thanks goes out to Filmsandtv.com for having a GREAT database of horror films). These films are the nominees and they are separated into their respective decades. You’re going to need some time to really look them all over because there are many to choose from.
STEP #2: Choosing Films – Once you have gone over the seemingly never-ending list of film candidates, you will then have to compile a list of your own. We ask that you pick your top five favorite films from each decade, putting them in descending order. If you’ve only seen, say, three films from the 1930’s, then pick those and add it to your list. However, if you haven't seen ANY horror films from certain decades, then just avoid them altogether and focus only on the decades that feature movies you have seen.
*NOTE: If one of your favorite films is not on our list, you can still put it in yours and we ask that you please indicate the film’s absence so that we may put it on our list of nominees for others to consider.
STEP #3: Posting Your List – Once you have figured out your final compilation, post it as a "reply" on THE “TOP 100” NOMINEES page. For example:
- Sample Comment -
1920’s – “Cabinet of Dr. Caligari”, “Nosferatu”...
1930’s – “Dracula”, “Frankenstein”, “Freaks”...
1940’s - “The Wolf Man”, “Cat People”...
...and so on
And that’s it! You’re done! We will be conducting this survey for a number of weeks, possibly a month or two at max, just so that we can receive enough votes to make a fair and balanced decision as to what films make the final 100. The top three to five films from each decade will automatically be put on the final list. All others will be tallied and then talked about, by us here at Horror Brain, to find its rightful place on the list.
This is going to be a long, painstakingly arduous task, but we here at Horror Brain are up to the challenge... and we hope that you are, too. This will NOT work if you, the readers, do not post your lists; you will have to post your comments or else there won’t be a Top 100. We hope that you will take the time to really put some thought into this because we are ready to deliver the most comprehensive listing of the greatest horror films of all-time. Let the voting commence!
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Saturday, January 27, 2007 |
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THE "TOP 100" NOMINEES
Take your time. Pick the best films from each decade and begin compiling your list/s. Also, if one of your favorites cannot be found here, let us know and we will make it part of this list ASAP. Remember, we are trying to pick the best of the best, so choose wisely. The nominees are...
- 1920's -
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- The Golem
- The Penalty
- Nosferatu
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- Waxworks
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Faust
- London After Midnight
- The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
- The Bells
- The Man Who Laughs
- Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages
- The Fall of the House of Usher
- The Cat and the Canary
- 1930's -
- Dracula
- Frankenstein
- Doctor X
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- Freaks
- The Mask of Fu Manchu
- The Monster Walks
- The Mummy
- Murders In The Rue Morgue
- The Old Dark House
- Thirteen Women
- Vampyr
- White Zombie
- The Ghoul
- The Invisible Man
- Island of Lost Souls
- Mystery of the Wax Museum
- Night of Terror
- The Son of Kong
- The Vampire Bat
- The Black Cat
- The Black Room
- The Bride of Frankenstein
- Condemned To Live
- King Kong
- 1940's -
- Before I Hang
- Black Friday
- The Wolf Man
- Dark Eyes of London
- The Devil Bat
- The Door With Seven Locks
- The Mummy’s Hand
- Son of Ingagi
- The Uninvited
- Among the Living
- The Black Cat
- The Devil Commands
- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- The Invisible Ghost
- King of the Zombies
- Black Dragons
- The Boogie Man Will Get You
- Bowery At Midnight
- Cat People
- The Corpse Vanishes
- The Ghost of Frankenstein
- The Mad Monster
- The Man With Two Lives
- The Mummy’s Tomb
- The Ape Man
- Dead of Night
- 1950's -
- Bride of the Gorilla
- Fourteen Hours
- The Strange Door
- The Thing From Another World
- Alarune
- The Black Castle
- Lady Possessed
- Donovan’s Brain
- House of Wax
- Mesa of Lost Women
- Creature From the Black Lagoon
- The Mad Magician
- Man In the Attic
- Phantom of the Rue Morgue
- The Snow Creature
- House on Haunted Hill
- Witness To Murder
- Beast With a Million Eyes
- Revenge of the Creature
- Tarantula
- The Black Sheep
- The Creature Walks Among Us
- The Indestructible Man
- The Abominable Snowman
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers
- The Blob
- The Tingler
- Beginning of the End
- Blood of Dracula
- Les Diaboliques
- Night of the Hunter
- 1960's -
- 13 Ghosts
- Attack of the Giant Leeches
- Brides of Dracula
- Circus of Horrors
- City of the Dead
- Kaidan
- Eyes Without a Face
- The Hour of the Wolf
- The Fall of The House of Usher
- The Little Shop of Horrors
- Night of the Ghouls
- Peeping Tom
- Psycho
- Onibaba
- The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll
- Village of the Damned
- The Curse of the Werewolf
- The Devil’s Hand
- The Devil’s Messenger
- The Innocents
- Dr. Blood’s Coffin
- Mr. Sardonicus
- The Pit and the Pendulum
- The Awful Dr. Orloff
- The Brain
- Carnival of Souls
- Eegah!
- The Sadistic Baron Von Klaus
- Tales of Terror
- The Tell-Tale Heart
- Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
- The Birds
- Children of the Damned
- The Crawling Hand
- Dementia 13
- The Ghost
- The Haunted Palace
- The Haunting
- The Horror Castle
- Black Sabbath
- Cape Fear
- Castle of Blood
- Cave of the Living Dead
- The Evil of Frankenstein
- The Last Man on Earth
- The Strangler
- Terror In the Crypt
- Two Thousand Maniacs
- Zombies
- I Saw What You Did
- Repulsion
- The Plague of the Zombies
- The Fearless Vampire Killers
- The Witches
- Wait Until Dark
- Night of the Living Dead
- Rosemary’s Baby
- Scream and Scream Again
- 1970's -
- The Bird With The Crystal Plumage
- Equinox
- Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes
- Play Misty For Me
- Willard
- Death Line (“Raw Meat”)
- Frogs
- The Wizard of Gore
- The Last House on the Left
- Tales From the Crypt
- The Thing With Two Heads
- The Crazies
- Crypt of the Living Dead
- Let's Scare Jessica To Death
- The Exorcist
- The Legend of Hell House
- Silent Night, Bloody Night
- Sisters
- The Wicker Man
- Black Christmas
- Don’t Look Now
- Flesh for Frankenstein
- It’s Alive!
- The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
- Jaws
- The Stepford Wives
- Duel
- Burnt Offerings
- Creature
- The Omen
- Eaten Alive
- Eraserhead
- The Hills Have Eyes
- Martin
- Rabid
- Shock Waves
- Suspiria
- Dawn of the Dead
- Halloween
- Magic
- Suspiria
- Profondo Rosso ("Deep Red")
- The Toolbox Murders
- Cannibal Holocaust
- The Amityville Horror
- The Brood
- The Changeling
- Phantasm
- Salem’s Lot
- Alien
- When A Stranger Calls
- Zombie
- The Tenant
- 1980's -
- The Boogeyman
- The Fog
- Aliens
- Friday the 13th
- He Knows You're Alone
- Maniac
- Ghoulies
- Wolfen
- Motel Hell
- Nightmare City
- Prom Night
- The Shining
- Bad Taste
- Terror Train
- The Watcher In The Woods
- An American Werewolf In London
- Dead & Buried
- Men Behind the Sun
- Friday the 13th Part 2
- The Funhouse
- Halloween 2
- Inferno
- The Howling
- The Thing
- Just Before Dawn
- Possession
- The Prowler
- Scanners
- Terrorvision
- Seven Doors of Death
- Basket Case
- Creepshow
- Friday the 13th Part 3
- The New York Ripper
- Swamp Thing
- Christine
- Cujo
- The Dead Zone
- Cannibal Ferox
- Frightmare
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch
- The Hunger
- Sleepaway Camp
- Something Wicked This Way Comes
- Videodrome
- C.H.U.D.
- Children of the Corn
- Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
- Gremlins
- A Nightmare on Elm Street
- Day of the Dead
- Demons
- The Puppet Master
- Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning
- Fright Night
- The Hills Have Eyes Part II
- The Howling II: Your Sister Is A Werewolf
- Lifeforce
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge
- Re-Animator
- Return of the Living Dead
- Silver Bullet
- The Stuff
- Witchboard
- April Fools Day
- Breeders
- Chopping Mall
- Critters
- Demons 2
- The Fly
- Friday the 13th Part 6
- Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
- The Hitcher
- House
- Maximum Overdrive
- Poltergeist
- Poltergeist II
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
- Troll
- Creepshow 2
- The Evil Dead
- Evil Dead 2
- The Gate
- Graveyard Shift
- Hellraiser
- House II: The Second Story
- The Lost Boys
- The Monster Squad
- Near Dark
- Night of the Demons
- Opera
- The Beyond
- Prince of Darkness
- Return to Horror High
- The Stepfather
- The Blob
- Child’s Play
- The Dead Next Door
- Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood
- Hellbound: Hellraiser II
- I Saw What You Did
- Killer Klowns From Outer Space
- Maniac Cop
- Monkey Shines
- Tenebre
- The Return of the Living Dead Part II
- The Serpent and the Rainbow
- Waxwork
- 976-Evil
- Dressed To Kill
- Dead Ringers
- Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan
- Fright Night Part II
- Pet Sematary
- Shocker
- The Vanishing
- Warlock
- Manhunter
- 1990's -
- Arachnophobia
- Basket Case 2
- Bride of Re-Animator
- Buried Alive
- Child’s Play 2
- Graveyard Shift
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch
- It
- Cape Fear
- Jacob’s Ladder
- Maniac Cop 2
- Mirror, Mirror
- Misery
- The Sixth Sense
- Silence of the Lambs
- Night of the Living Dead
- Two Evil Eyes
- Childs Play 3
- Event Horizon
- Critters 3
- Critters 4
- Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
- The People Under the Stairs
- Alien 3
- Candyman
- Cronos
- Dolly Dearest
- The Hand that Rocks The Cradle
- Innocent Blood
- Pet Sematary II
- Single White Female
- Sleepwalkers
- Dead Alive ("Braindead")
- The Frighteners
- Body Bags
- The Dark Half
- Leprechaun
- Needful Things
- The Tommyknockers
- Trauma
- When A Stranger Calls Back
- Brainscan
- Cemetery Man
- Interview With the Vampire
- The Stand
- Wolf
- Demon Knight
- In the Mouth of Madness
- Lord of Illusions
- Wes Craven's New Nightmare
- The Mangler
- Se7en
- Bordello of Blood
- Army of Darkness
- From Dusk Till Dawn
- Audition
- Scream
- Scream 2
- Serial Mom
- House on Haunted Hill
- Breeders
- Thinner
- I Know What You Did Last Summer
- The Ugly
- Wishmaster
- Bride of Chucky
- Nightbreed
- The Blair Witch Project
- Ravenous
- 2000's -
- Pan’s Labyrinth
- The Descent
- High Tension
- The Devil's Rejects
- Night Watch
- Hostel
- Land of the Dead
- SLiTHER
- Silent Hill
- Bruiser
- The Cell
- The Village
- The Woods
- Final Destination
- Ginger Snaps
- Save the Green Planet!
- The Devil's Backbone
- Brotherhood of the Wolf
- What Lies Beneath
- Hannibal
- Red Dragon
- Dagon
- Family Portraits: A Trilogy of America
- Murder-Set-Pieces
- One Missed Call
- Bubba Ho-Tep
- American Psycho
- Below
- Frailty
- Creep
- Reeker
- Dog Soldiers
- Jeepers Creepers
- 2001 Maniacs
- Ichi the Killer
- The Others
- Pulse
- Ringu
- Session 9
- The Ring
- Cabin Fever
- Signs
- Freddy Vs. Jason
- 28 Days Later
- Resident Evil
- House of 10000 Corpses
- Ju-On: The Grudge
- Behind The Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon
- Shaun of the Dead
- Freak Out
- May
- A Tale of Two Sisters
- Undead
- Willard
- Dawn of the Dead
- Dead & Breakfast
- The Grudge
- Malevolence
- Saw
- Three...Extremes
- The Toolbox Murders
- Saw II
- The Ring Two
- Marebito
- Wolf Creek
- Abominable
- Hard Candy
- Altered
- Scrapbook
- The Host
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
- Hatchet
- Feast
- The Grudge 2
- Ginger Snaps II: Unleashed
- The Hills Have Eyes
- Pulse (Remake)
- Saw III
- Dead Birds
- Shallow Ground
- The Roost
Horror Brain News -- January 26, 2007
Trailer: ‘RETRIBUTION’
Twitchfilm.net now has up the theatrical trailer for Kiyoshi Kurosawa's thriller Retribution (Sakebi). Time to brush up on your Japanese.
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First Ever Clips From Horror Comedy ‘FIDO’
Horror-movies.ca now has up three clips from Lionsgate's zombie comedy Fido, which will be hitting theaters on June 15th.
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Braugher and Holden Join Thomas Jane In ‘THE MIST’
Hollywoodreporter.com reports that Andre Braugher and Laurie Holden have materialized to join Thomas Jane in The Mist, Dimension Films' adaptation of the Stephen King story being helmed by Frank Darabont, who also produces.
The script, written by Darabont, is set after a strange storm blows through a Maine town and its citizens are attacked by deadly creatures. A group of townfolks barricade themselves in a supermarket and struggle for survival.
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Despite Protests, Rob Zombie Begins Production on ‘HALLOWEEN’ Remake
Fangoria.com reports that despite previous reports of delays, they have been tipped off that shooting on Rob Zombie’s Halloween has quietly begun—as the outcry over the writer/director’s vision of Michael Myers’ saga grows more heated.
According to their source, Zombie began on Wednesday with some soundstage work deep in the heart of Hollywood. And reports are coming in that devoted fans of the franchise savvy enough to know the location of the “Halloween” production offices are expressing their disdain over Zombie’s re-imagining. Usually, the genre’s greatest detractors who publicly voice their judgment come in the guise of religious zealots or parenting groups; however, yesterday morning, picketers on Sunset Boulevard wielded signs of protest that proclaimed Zombie was “raping” a classic, along with various other phrases that cried for a halt to the production.
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Richard Kelly’s Next Film, ’THE BOX’, Begins Pre-Production
According to Richard Kelly’s (“Donnie Darko”) Official Myspace Page, casting, budgeting and scheduling is underway for his next flick “The Box”.
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Free Download: Docudrama ‘KREATING KARLOFF’
Itsmyremote.com now has up the complete indie docudrama Kreating Karloff, which you can download... FOR FREE!
“Kreating Karloff” is a documentary following Conor Timmis on his journey to bring light to the contributions of famed actor Boris Karloff. Recreating scenes from Karloff's biggest films "The Mummy," and "Frankenstein," Timmis hopes to jumpstart a Karloff biopic, and memorialize his most favorite actor.
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Thursday, January 25, 2007 |
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Horror Brain News -- January 25, 2007
Magnolia Pictures Is Ready To Send Out ‘THE SIGNAL’
Twitchfilm.net reports that Magnolia Pictures have just acquired all rights to new American horror flick The Signal at Sundance and the film - helmed by the trio of David Bruckner, Jacob Gentry, and Dan Bush - and the Sundance synopsis makes this thing sound like an Americanized spin on Japanese techno-horror (i.e. “Ringu” or “One Missed Call”) fused with good ol' fashioned zombies.
If you click on the link above, you can also check out a trailer for the film.
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A Bunch of New Behind-The-Scenes Stills From ‘I AM LEGEND’
DreadCentral.com now has up a collection of exclusive new set pictures from Francis Lawrence's upcoming flick I am Legend, the third adaptation of Richard Matheson's classic novel.
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Seven New Clips From Werewolf Flick ‘BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE’
IESB.net now has up seven film clips from this weekends romantic werewolf flick Blood and Chocolate starring Agnes Bruckner, Olivier Martinez and Hugh Dancy.
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Brendan Fraser Talks ‘MUMMY 3’
IESB.net was also fortunate enough to attend a double New Line Cinema set visit this week in London and, as a result, brings you an update on Mummy 3 and Brendan Frasers' involvement.
IESB spoke with Fraser on the set of “Inkheart”, a film based on the novel by Cornelia Funke. During the roundtables, IESB had to get one last question in with him before he was pulled away: Would he be reprising the role of Rick O’Connell in the third installment of the “Mummy” films?
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Trailer: Another Look At ‘THE REAPING’
Yahoo! Movies now has up the second trailer for Dark Castle’s forthcoming horror flick The Reaping, which will be hitting theaters on March 30th.
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THE HITCHER (2007) - Review
By: Joe Click
 "I want you to say four little words: I... Want... To... Die." - John Ryder
Director: Dave Meyers
Producer: Michael Bay
Writer(s): Eric Red (1986 screenplay), Jake Wade Wall, and Eric Bernt
Cast:
Sean Bean - John Ryder
Sophia Bush - Grace Andrews
Zachary Knighton - Jim Halsey
Neal McDonough - Lieutenant Esteridge
Kyle Davis - Buford’s Store Clerk
Running Time: 84 min.
Release Date: January 19, 2007
Budget: ?
Box Office Take-In of Opening Weekend: $8,234,000
There comes a time in every moviegoer’s life when they must ask themselves one question: “Why am I paying eight bucks for another pointless remake?” I’ve been there and if by some grace of god you haven’t, then you should really look at your taste in cinema. I am not out to insult, but my lord, people, most of these “re-imagining” horror films are simply products with no depth that are aimed at the gore hungry audience. I do enter the theater with an open mind, but I am often extremely let down. So having said all of this, join me as I review the 2007 remake of The Hitcher. (Review in Hi-Def where available)
Synopsis: Basically following the same plot as the original 1986 film, the story revolves around Jim Halsey who picks up a hitchhiker by the name of John Ryder. Only in the remake, Jim has brought along his girlfriend Grace. Things seem to be going alright until Mr. Ryder decides to have a little fun at their expense. Now, the couple must try to survive one of the most dangerous rides of their lives because if they don’t, it could be the last ride they ever take.
Direction: For starters, the film has its share of flaws. The first of the film’s problems comes in the form of characters, themselves. Unlike the first film, which featured a realistic Jim Halsey pit against a more sinister John Ryder, this time around we get this run of the mill teen couple that is about as interesting and believable as the people who come to your wedding just to eat the food. They are extremely annoying and you often can’t wait for the next bad thing to happen to them. This is bad for any film because if you don’t feel for the characters that are in turmoil, then you won’t fear the antagonist nor will you have any feelings towards the film at all. That is why the original film worked so well. In the original, C. Thomas Howell and Rutger Hauer played their parts so well that most of the film’s power comes from their weird and intriguing relationship. You get a lot of character study and depth from it, but here that is nowhere to be seen. Instead, we have seriously dumb down characters.
Something else that really held this flick back was that there were two leads instead of one. The fact that Jim was alone made the film’s 1986 predecessor work. It made it much scarier when it was one lone guy being tormented instead of two. You felt bad for the guy because he was all alone on a road where no one could hear him scream and when he is attacked, you really feel that lonesome feeling. That is completely absent from the remake. Instead, we get a paper thin Jim and his girlfriend who is just there to be eye candy.
Unlike a lot of other remakes that try to follow the original’s story but then attempt to bring something new to the table, director Dave Meyers’ remake basically copied the original film. However, when he began to mimic the original picture, he forgot those things I had mentioned earlier, the things that made the original film work. This makes me really mad. If you’re going to make a picture, then have some kind of purpose for it other than to make money. Here’s a perfect example of what I am talking about: Do you remember Gus Van Sant’s remake of “Psycho” back in 1998? Sadly, I do too and this remake is a lot like that one. In fact, there are entire concepts and bits of word-for-word dialogue that are identical to the 1986 film. Things like the line, “Say I want to die” and the torso hitched to the eighteen-wheeler that is ripped apart. Only unlike the original, which didn’t need to show the actual torso being ripped open to scare us, here we see every gratuitous minute of it. I’ve said time and time again that gore is not a bad thing in films, but if the gore, itself, is not justified then it becomes absolutely pointless. Every bit of the gore in “The Hitcher” is tasteless.
Acting: I am not going to enlighten you all too much about the acting because it definitely wasn’t a strong point for the movie. First, there is Zachary Knighton who plays Jim Halsey. Not only is this guy definitely not C. Thomas Howell, but it’s hard to even call this man a “thespian”. He plays the character with little to no emotional range and the emotions that he does show are often wooden and acted in the most unbelievable of ways.
Then there is Sophia Bush who most well-known for her role of Brook Davis on the hit teen show One Tree Hill. She my be important to the residents of Tree Hill or wherever that show takes place, but here she is simply eye candy. She’s not the worst actor in the film and actually plays an important role in the film’s conclusion but even then it seems that the movie’s ending features her only to get more shots of her body and that’s it.
Lastly, there is John Ryder; the film’s hellish villain. Played by Sean Bean, his character sometimes comes off more as a cheesy action hero than a horror villain and we often end up cheering for him instead of fearing him. Sean Bean, who appeared in all three "Lord of the Rings" films as the character of Boromir and in other films such as 2005’s “Flight Plan” and 2004’s “National Treasure”, doesn’t really play the character all too badly. Much like Knighton is to Howell, Sean Bean is definitely not Rutger Hauer. However, it’s not just because he’s not as sinister as Mr. Hauer, but rather it’s that the film portrays his character in the wrong light. Ok, since now you’re in the know, let us move on the bloody stuff because with “The Hitcher”, there is plenty of it.
Gore and More: Like I said before, the gore is tasteless, but there in enough in the film for any genre buff. The film features gory gunfights, a scene involving a guy bleeding all over the lead actor, and a torso being ripped in half. The effects are good but they come off as too repulsive when that’s all you see for the film’s 84 min. runtime.
The sets and locations are ok but they really never give off that presence of an extra character, which is what separates the good horror films from the bad. They are standard and go along with the film somewhat nicely but ultimately it’s not a bragging point.
DVD Extras: None (new release)
Conclusion: The 2007 remake of “The Hitcher” has little to no qualities to be admired and I would be mad at myself if I didn’t inform you loyal Brain Dead’s that it’s definitely not worth your eight bucks. Instead, go out and see Pan’s Labyrinth from the great Guillermo del Toro.
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Horror Brain News -- January 24, 2007
MPAA Wants Movie Industry To Embrace The NC-17 Rating? It's True!
Variety.com reports that MPAA chairman-CEO Dan Glickman met with indie filmmakers and studio specialty execs Monday at Sundance, declaring he wants the movie biz to embrace the NC-17 rating and thereby provide a place for edgier fare.
He also delivered a gift during the closed-door sesh: The Classification & Ratings Administration has appointed a liaison to help filmmakers with questions about the ratings process.
Indie filmmakers have long felt frustrated by the ratings process, which has been shrouded in mystery. Glickman is trying to relieve some of that angst, saying the credibility of the ratings system is vital to the entire movie biz.
The morning meeting in Park City at the Lodges at Deer Valley officially kicked off Glickman's campaign to make the ratings system more transparent and user-friendly (Daily Variety, Jan. 17).
Ratings had already come up at Sundance, even before Glickman's roundtable with the indie community.
On Sunday, the Weinstein Co. and Lionsgate pacted to pick up "Teeth," a dark comedy about a girl who has teeth in her vagina. Harvey Weinstein said he doesn't want to cut the movie to ensure an R rating. Lionsgate can release an unrated movie since it's not a member studio of the MPAA.
Accompanying Glickman to Park City was Joan Graves, chair of the Classification & Ratings Administration. The National Assn. of Theater Owners (which administers the ratings board with the MPAA) also is a partner in the campaign.
In Park City, some attending the roundtable offered the idea of taking the stigma out of the NC-17 rating, which itself was created to take the stigma out of the X rating. But the NC-17 rating never caught on.
Studio marketing departments quickly encountered trouble when trying to place media buys, since various outlets think an NC-17 film is the same as an X-rated film. Also, exhibs have been reluctant to devote screens to NC-17 films.
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Angela Bettis’ ‘ROMAN’ To Hit DVD In March, Trailer Unveiled!
Echobridgehe.com, the official website of Echo Bridge Entertainment, reports that they will release Angela Bettis' directorial debut, Roman, on DVD March 27th.
Click on the link above to check out the DVD artwork along with the very first trailer for the flick.
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Exclusive Clip: ‘THE MESSENGERS’
IGN MOVIES now has up an exclusive creepy clip from the upcoming ghost flick The Messengers.
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DVD Review: ‘SAW III’ (Unrated Edition)
IGN DVD now has up a review of the recently released Saw III DVD.
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Horror Brain News -- January 23, 2007
'PAN'S LABYRINTH' Earns 6 Oscar Nominations!
Today, the 79th Annual Academy Award nominations were unveiled. "Pan's Labyrinth" received a total of six well deserved nominations, including one for Best Foreign Language Film of the Year. This puts the film in a tie with "The Queen" as being the third most nominated film of the year. Here is the complete round-up of its nominations:
"Pan's Labyrinth"
Achievement in Art Direction
Achievement in Cinematography
Best Foreign Language Film of the Year
Achievement in Makeup
Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score)
Original Screenplay
If we had our way, it would be right up there with "The Departed" and others as being the best film of the year. For the complete list of nominees, click on the link above.
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The Razzie Awards Announce The Best of The Worst For 2006!
The nominations for the 27th Annual Golden Raspberry Awards (The Razzies) are in! Horror is no stranger to these awards and this year proves to be no exception, as Uwe Boll’s god-awful “Bloodrayne” received a total of six moninations, while the Nicholas Cage remake of “The Wicker Man” earned five. Also, “TCM: The Beginning” is up for Worst Prequel or Sequel. It’s got our vote. Check out the complete list of nominees by clicking on the link above.
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A Rave Review For Sundance Horror Flick 'THE SIGNAL'
Aintitcool.com now has up a glowing review of the independent horror film The Signal, which is written and directed by David Bruckner, Jacob Gentry, Dan Bush.
The review states: This may very well be the best independently made horror film of the past ten years. It’s quite easily the best one in the past five years, and the most entertaining film at the festival this year.
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Brand New Japanese ‘GRINDHOUSE’ Poster
Aintitcool.com also has up a VERY cool Grindhouse poster from Japan's Movie Treasure Magazine. Check it out!
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’RE-ANIMATOR’ Double-Dip DVD Coming In March
IGN DVD reports that on March 20, 2007, Anchor Bay Entertainment will release Re-Animator on DVD. The double dip of H.P. Lovecraft's highly sought after sci-fi/horror/comedy will surely feature tons of bonus materials and extra features. It will be available for the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of $24.98. Click on the link above to check out the DVD artwork and find out what new bonus materials will be featured on this double-dip.
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Fox Searchlight Acquires Rights To ‘JOSHUA’
Hollywoodreporter.com reports that Fox Searchlight confirmed late Sunday night that they have purchased virtually all worldwide rights minus Canada to
Joshua ,a psychological thriller from co-writer and director David Ratliff, the documentary filmmaker behind “Hell House”.
The film, which debuted Saturday night at the Racquet Club Theatre, tells the tale of a disturbed and disturbing child who slowly turns the life of his family upside down. Starring Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga and young newcomer Jacob Kogan, “Joshua” received interest from multiple parties but it was Searchlight who came through in the end.
"George Ratliff and David Gilbert have created an unbelievably tense and frightful tale," said Searchlight president Rice, who plans a summer release.
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PAN'S LABYRINTH - Review
By: Gorefan
It’s finally here: Pan’s Labyrinth! We’ve waited and waited and now it’s upon us. It doesn’t matter how many images you have seen or reviews you have read – including this one – nothing, and we mean nothing, can prepare you for the breathtaking adventure that awaits you inside Pan’s Labyrinth. This film is exactly what has been sorely absent from movies today: creativity. As we continue to drown in a sea of mediocrity, full of uninspired works, Guillermo del Toro’s beautifully stunning adult fantasy serves as a lifesaver, thrown out to us so that we may hold onto hope; hope that more filmmakers will begin making more films like this, which remind us of the true power of cinema. Truly, you will be unable to shake off this film once you have seen it; it will stay with you for days. As a result, you have a film that becomes much more than just a film; it becomes an experience the likes of which we have not seen for a long, long time.
The year is 1944; Spain’s Civil War has been over for a number of years but the fight still wages on as a band of rebels are still fighting the opposition. Young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) is traveling with her pregnant mother Carmen Vidal (Ariadna Gil) to an old mill deep in the woods, which is also serving as a military outpost that is being commanded by her Fascist stepfather, Capitán Vidal (Sergi López), a man hell-bent on stopping the rebels.
It’s not long before Ofelia, a young girl with a passion for reading and fantasy, discovers the hidden ruins of an old Labyrinth behind the mill. Soon, she is visited by a fairy - a bug-like creature that leads her through the old Labyrinth and down deep into its . It is here that she meets Pan, a mythical faun who begins to tell Ofelia of her royal heritage. Giving her the opportunity to fulfill her destiny and prove her worth, Pan explains to her what she must do and how she must obey his words. But can Pan be trusted?
As Ofelia begins to carry out the tasks set forth by Pan, Capitán Vidal is carrying out his militaristic tactics to hunt down the rebels that have sought refuge in the hills surrounding his location. Relentless and determined, Vidal will stop at nothing to rid the land of his enemy, torturing and killing anyone he suspects without thought or remorse.
With a strong will and dedicated heart, Ofelia must overcome countless obstacles to save herself, and her family, from the evils that are lurking around every corner, just waiting to take it all away.
At the helm of Pan’s Labyrinth you have Guillermo del Toro, who is finally getting the recognition he justly deserves. Ever since his great ghost tale, “The Devil’s Backbone", you could tell that del Toro was an extremely talented filmmaker and Pan’s Labyrinth only further showcases that point. Skillfully directed with amazing visual style, it’s impossible not to feel captivated by the sights and sounds that del Toro so meticulously presents us with. This goes hand-in-hand with his superb script that seamlessly blends both the real world and Ofelia’s fantasy world and tells two uniquely fascinating stories that come together by the end.
First there’s the real world, which features an intriguing storyline that involves Capitán Vidal and his merciless attempts to claim victory in a land overcome with bloodshed. Vidal is a monster in every sense of the word. As his pregnant wife goes through labor concerns that threaten her very life, Vidal’s only concern is that of the safety and well-being of his unborn child; his son. Wanting only his offspring alive, so as to bear his name, his lack of concern for his wife’s life is only one of many instances where we see how monstrous this man really is. He even treats Ofelia, his stepdaughter, with such immense hatred and disrespect. This all carries over into his professional life, as we see numerous instances where he kills one rebel after another after another without batting an eye. It also leads into his suspicions that someone within his camp has been acting as a spy, giving information to the rebel fighters. Because of this, Vidal becomes very apprehensive, leading to a complete meltdown and the ultimate act of pure evil.
Then we have Ofelia’s journey into the gothic fantasy world of Pan. It is here where Ofelia learns that she is, in fact, a princess whose father has been desperately searching for her. Pan, himself, then tells Ofelia that she must complete three tasks that, if fulfilled before the moon grows full, will breathe new life back into a dying world and have her seated back at her rightful place by her real father, the King. Each task, however, gets more and more dangerous than the last and Ofelia must follow Pan’s words if she is to succeed. If not, her chance to be a princess will be lost as will the land she so desperately wishes to be a part of.
Ofelia’s journey has her moving in an out of reality; meeting some of the most wildly imaginative creatures the film world has ever seen. Yet, the more time she spends away from her mission, the more things begin to go wrong in the real world. Among other things, she will learn that some rules must never be broken, while others need to be. In the beginning, Ofelia would just go along with whatever her mother would say, with a few exceptions. However, by the end, her pursuits compel her to be more assertive and do what needs to be done, to do the right thing. It’s a phenomenal experience that will captivate you from beginning to end.
When it comes to the acting, every single performance in Pan’s Labyrinth is perfect. Young Ivana Baquero, whose talent is well beyond her years, plays Ofelia wonderfully. She really does a hell of a job going through the range of emotions and pulls them off like a seasoned pro. Equally as good is Sergi López, whose portrayal of the sinister Capitán Vidal is brilliant. His performance will go down as one of the great villains in the annals of film history.
Pan, himself, is played flawlessly by the extremely talented Doug Jones (“Hellboy”). In an age where CGI effects dominate, it is great to see a film use traditional methods to create an original character. A computer-generated image will never be as effective as a real actor in a costume and make-up, giving a real performance. Doug Jones’ performance is simply stellar. Every single movement, every gesture, is just pure talent. In fact, if CGI were to be used in place of Jones’ performance, it would drastically hurt the connection between Pan and Ofelia; it wouldn’t work. All in all, the cast is sensational and deserving of much praise.
As we journey deeper into the wondrous world of Pan’s Labyrinth, we approach the violence. Make no mistake; this film is not for children. Del Toro makes absolutely no attempt – nor should he - to sugarcoat or hide the brutal nature of the situation facing the characters in the film. War is a nasty thing and this film shows the real horrors that come with living in such a turbulent time. Most of the violence comes at the hands of the evil Capitán Vidal. Again, Sergi López plays him to perfection and he is the one who commits a good portion of the horrendous acts that you will see on screen. Whether he is bashing in the face of a suspecting rebel with a bottle or torturing another by some cruel means, his penchant for violence is unrelenting. We are also exposed to some brutal warfare and grisly imagery that will stay with you long after the film ends. However, it’s not so much the violence, itself, that is hard to watch, but rather the build-up. The suspense in this film is, at times, unbearable. Before we see any kind of blood, we sit through some agonizing tension that keeps us on edge until the actual violent act finally knocks us right off.
A masterpiece of modern cinema, Pan’s Labyrinth will leave you in complete and utter awe. From its incredible visual style to the tremendous acting, Guillermo del Toro has crafted an instant classic. It’s beautiful, it’s dark, it’s suspenseful, it’s frightening, it’s heartfelt, it’s sad... it’s without a doubt the best film of not only this year, but of the last decade, and easily one of the most original and imaginative films of all-time. This is a must-see picture that demands, we repeat, demands your attention and if you miss the opportunity to see this film on the big screen, you will be missing out on what is certainly an unforgettably mesmerizing movie experience that will capture audiences for years and decades to come.
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Horror Brain News -- January 22, 2007
Nine Stills From Russian Slasher Flick ’T-MAN’
Twitchfilm.net now has up nine stills from T-Man, a Russian slasher picture being co-produced by Sony. According to Twitch Film, one of their sources has informed them that the film is about a serial killer that lives beneath Moscow in the subway tunnels and that it's got a very exploitative, Mario Bava sort of feel to it. Sounds good to us.
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Exclusive Clip: ‘BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE’
IGN MOVIES now has up exclusive scene from the forthcoming teenage werewolf flick Blood and Chocolate, which stars Agnes Bruckner and hits theaters on January 26th.
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Exclusive: ‘SAW IV’ Update
IGN MOVIES reports that with his latest horror flick, Dead Silence, set to hit theaters on March, writer/director James Wan is setting his sights back on the franchise that burst him onto the scene nearly three years ago — Saw. Aside from news that a fourth installment is expected to unspool in time for Halloween '07(as has become a yearly tradition with the series), little else is known about the project. So when IGN Movies recently caught up with the filmmaker, we had to inquire into the film's status.
"We have someone in mind [to direct]," revealed Wan coyly. "We have someone in mind. And we're working on the script right now. That's pretty much where things are at. Saw IV is a tricky one for me to talk about because everyone wants to know about it, but it's just at such an early stage."
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Another Casting Update For Rob Zombie’s ‘HALLOWEEN’
According to the Official Myspace Page of Rob Zombie’s Halloween Adrienne Barbeau, Clint Howard, Courtney Gains and Daryl Sabara have joined the cast of Halloween. Also... There is a new Sheriff in Haddonfield and his name is BRAD DOURIF.
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’THE HILLS HAVE EYES 2’ Will Now Hit Theaters In Late March
Bloody-Disgusting.com reports that they received word from Fox Atomic confirming that they would be moving The Hills Have Eyes 2 because of a clutter of films being released around the same time. Instead the film will now open on March 23rd, three weeks later than originally slated.
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Horror Brain News -- January 19, 2007
Early Review: 'THE HILLS HAVE EYES 2'
Aintitcool.com now has up a very early review of The Hills Have Eyes 2, the follow-up to Alexandre Aja's superb remake.
Based on the review, it sounds as if the sequel won't be as exciting and/or terrifying as Aja's flick. But judge for yourself when the film hits theaters on March 2nd.
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Rachael Taylor Set To Star In Remake of Thai Ghost Story 'SHUTTER'
Hollywoodreporter.com reports that Rachael Taylor ("Transformers") has signed on to star in Shutter, a psychological thriller being directed by Masayuki Ochiai for Regency. Vertigo Entertainment's Roy Lee and Doug Davison are producing with Taka Ichise.
The story revolves around a young American couple on their honeymoon in Tokyo who begin seeing ghostly images in their photos as well as around them.
Taylor plays the new bride.
Shooting is scheduled to begin next month in Tokyo.
Fox will distribute the movie, which is a remake of the 2004 Thai film. Luke Dawson wrote the screenplay.
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Official Website For Jame Wan's Pic 'DEAD SILENCE' Goes Live, Unveils First Trailer!
Universal Pictures has just launched the official website for James Wan's ("Saw") creepy ghost flick Dead Silence, which features the very first trailer for the film. Written by Leigh Whannell ("Saw"), "Dead Silence" will be hitting theaters on March 23rd.
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