"Candyman" began its life in 1985 as a short story called "The Forbidden," originally published in Clive Barker's "Books of Blood, Vol. 5" (called "In the Flesh" in the United States). "The Forbidden" was set in Barker's hometown of Liverpool, specifically at a run-down building called the Spector Street estate, where a grad student named Helen went to photograph images of graffiti and poverty. While there, she encountered a mysterious monster the Candyman, a creature she assumed was merely an urban myth. The Candyman is covered in bees and sports a hook for a hand. Its origins are unknown.
In 1992, filmmaker Bernard Rose adapted "The Forbidden" into the feature film "Candyman," one of the more celebrated horror films of its decade. Helen was played by Virginia Madsen, and the mysterious Candyman was played by a menacing Tony Todd. Rose transposed the location from Liverpool to the Cabrini-Green housing projects in Chicago.
In 1992, filmmaker Bernard Rose adapted "The Forbidden" into the feature film "Candyman," one of the more celebrated horror films of its decade. Helen was played by Virginia Madsen, and the mysterious Candyman was played by a menacing Tony Todd. Rose transposed the location from Liverpool to the Cabrini-Green housing projects in Chicago.
- 12/25/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Did you think we were done giving you ideas for your holiday shopping list? Well, strap in, because we're just getting started. This is Part 4 of the 2023 SlashFilm Holiday Gift Guide, featuring all the best clothing, accessories, cosmetics, shoes, and home gifts centered on all of your favorite films and TV shows. If you're looking for an affordable T-shirt, we've got you. If you're looking for something a bit more high fashion, we've got you too. Subtle garments? Yup. Totally obvious iconography? You betcha.
But if the last thing in the world you need is yet another piece of geek-related clothing, we've got you covered with housewares. Relive the glory days of pizza places in the '90s with a "Five Nights at Freddy's" red acrylic cup, or purchase a candle that smells like the Millennium Falcon. We've even got recommendations for enamel pins and laser-cut jewelry if that's more your thing.
But if the last thing in the world you need is yet another piece of geek-related clothing, we've got you covered with housewares. Relive the glory days of pizza places in the '90s with a "Five Nights at Freddy's" red acrylic cup, or purchase a candle that smells like the Millennium Falcon. We've even got recommendations for enamel pins and laser-cut jewelry if that's more your thing.
- 11/23/2023
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Candyman (2021) was Written by Emilie Black, Narrated by Adam Walton, Edited by Jaime Vasquez, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
Legacy sequels, recently they’ve been the talk of town, for better and for worse. The recent Halloween trilogy seems to be beloved by some and hated by others, the new Exorcist sequel underperformed both in box office and public opinion, yet these types of sequels are not stopping anytime soon. One that seemed to go over mostly well with a decent box office, mostly good reviews, and generally happy fans was the 2021 release of Candyman (watch it Here). Of course, plenty didn’t love it or thought it was trying too hard, but overall, it did ok and brought plenty of new ideas to the table while respecting the original. A lot,...
Legacy sequels, recently they’ve been the talk of town, for better and for worse. The recent Halloween trilogy seems to be beloved by some and hated by others, the new Exorcist sequel underperformed both in box office and public opinion, yet these types of sequels are not stopping anytime soon. One that seemed to go over mostly well with a decent box office, mostly good reviews, and generally happy fans was the 2021 release of Candyman (watch it Here). Of course, plenty didn’t love it or thought it was trying too hard, but overall, it did ok and brought plenty of new ideas to the table while respecting the original. A lot,...
- 11/22/2023
- by Emilie Black
- JoBlo.com
Candyman has gotten a few different figures over the years, including the McFarlane Movie Maniacs toy, and a brand new statue is on the way from Premium Collectibles Studio.
Capturing Tony Todd’s likeness as the horror icon from sequel Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, the 1/3 scale statue is the most impressive Candyman collectible we’ve seen to date.
The press release details, “Standing at 28″ tall and 19″ wide, this fully sculpted piece showcases Candyman confidently posed atop a detailed environment base complete with blood-covered skulls, bare ribs, hand-painted bees, and honeycomb culminating into a triumphant mound of grotesque decay under the foot of the sadistic legend.
“With one arm, Candyman offers out his only hand in a gesture to join him as his next victim while raising his battered and blood-soaked hook with the other. The mixed media costume includes his iconic brown fur jacket over his white centuries-old shirt and grey slacks.
Capturing Tony Todd’s likeness as the horror icon from sequel Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, the 1/3 scale statue is the most impressive Candyman collectible we’ve seen to date.
The press release details, “Standing at 28″ tall and 19″ wide, this fully sculpted piece showcases Candyman confidently posed atop a detailed environment base complete with blood-covered skulls, bare ribs, hand-painted bees, and honeycomb culminating into a triumphant mound of grotesque decay under the foot of the sadistic legend.
“With one arm, Candyman offers out his only hand in a gesture to join him as his next victim while raising his battered and blood-soaked hook with the other. The mixed media costume includes his iconic brown fur jacket over his white centuries-old shirt and grey slacks.
- 8/21/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Bernard Rose’s 1992 Clive Barker adaptation Candyman (watch it Here) is considered to be one of the best horror movies of the last few decades, and it spawned a franchise that consists of the 1995 sequel Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, the 1999 sequel Candyman: Day of the Dead, and a 2021 follow-up that was simply called Candyman. None of them were made with the involvement of Rose – and if he had been tasked with making a sequel, the franchise would have gone off in a very different direction. One that would have drawn inspiration from a different Barker story, The Midnight Meat Train. And you can find out all about Rose’s idea for Candyman 2: The Midnight Meat Train (which would have featured the ghost of Jack the Ripper) by checking out the new episode of Wtf Happened to This Unmade Horror Movie, embedded above!
Written and directed by Rose, Candyman...
Written and directed by Rose, Candyman...
- 2/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Comedian Jonah Ray discusses his favorite year in cinema (1994) with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Airport (1970)
Airport 1975 (1975)
Airport ’77 (1977)
Airplane! (1980)
Basket Case (1982)
Destroy All Neighbors (Tbd)
Satanic Hispanics (2022)
Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
Black Christmas (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s franchise power rankings
Tales From The Crypt (1972)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Pooka! (2018)
Pooka Lives! (2020)
Harvey (1950) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary
Ed Wood (1994)
Black Dynamite (2009)
Bride Of The Monster (1955) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Glen Or Glenda (1953)
Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Frankenweenie (2012)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Dumb And Dumber (1994)
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
The Mask (1994)
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
Scream (1996)
Evil Laugh (1986)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Clerks (1994)
The Search For One-Eye Jimmy (1994)
Cabin Boy (1994)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Scary Movie 4...
Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode
Airport (1970)
Airport 1975 (1975)
Airport ’77 (1977)
Airplane! (1980)
Basket Case (1982)
Destroy All Neighbors (Tbd)
Satanic Hispanics (2022)
Christmas Bloody Christmas (2022)
Black Christmas (1974) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings
Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s franchise power rankings
Tales From The Crypt (1972)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Pooka! (2018)
Pooka Lives! (2020)
Harvey (1950) – Joe Dante’s trailer commentary
Ed Wood (1994)
Black Dynamite (2009)
Bride Of The Monster (1955) – Alex Kirschenbaum’s review
Glen Or Glenda (1953)
Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957)
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Frankenweenie (2012)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Dumb And Dumber (1994)
Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
The Mask (1994)
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
Scream (1996)
Evil Laugh (1986)
The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Clerks (1994)
The Search For One-Eye Jimmy (1994)
Cabin Boy (1994)
Scary Movie 2 (2001)
Scary Movie 4...
- 1/17/2023
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
This article contains Candyman spoilers.
It is an exquisite final image. Swarmed in a symphony of bees and standing triumphant over his latest victim—a police officer sprawled out in an alleyway’s gutter—Candyman looks joyful. He’s the monster who’s haunted the ruins of what was once Cabrini-Green for more than a hundred years, and the legend who frightened children and caused lovers to cling closer in their rapture, and now he’s at last returned to his flock. Only this time Candyman is saving the woman who summoned him instead of destroying her.
As Teyonah Parris’ Brianna Cartwright looks on, her salvation is a wondrous thing—both a ghost and a living ghost story—who has killed something far scarier than his legend. The truth of this is told by the bodies of corrupt police officers strewn around the scene. Moments earlier, those same cops in...
It is an exquisite final image. Swarmed in a symphony of bees and standing triumphant over his latest victim—a police officer sprawled out in an alleyway’s gutter—Candyman looks joyful. He’s the monster who’s haunted the ruins of what was once Cabrini-Green for more than a hundred years, and the legend who frightened children and caused lovers to cling closer in their rapture, and now he’s at last returned to his flock. Only this time Candyman is saving the woman who summoned him instead of destroying her.
As Teyonah Parris’ Brianna Cartwright looks on, her salvation is a wondrous thing—both a ghost and a living ghost story—who has killed something far scarier than his legend. The truth of this is told by the bodies of corrupt police officers strewn around the scene. Moments earlier, those same cops in...
- 8/30/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Further new openers include ‘Our Ladies’, ‘The Nest’.
Universal’s franchise title Candyman leads this weekend’s new openers at the UK-Ireland box office, looking to join the list of horror films to have made strong debuts since cinemas reopened.
Candyman is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by DaCosta, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the fourth film in the Candyman series, based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story The Forbidden.
The film has been delayed several times due to the pandemic, having been first scheduled for June,...
Universal’s franchise title Candyman leads this weekend’s new openers at the UK-Ireland box office, looking to join the list of horror films to have made strong debuts since cinemas reopened.
Candyman is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by DaCosta, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the fourth film in the Candyman series, based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story The Forbidden.
The film has been delayed several times due to the pandemic, having been first scheduled for June,...
- 8/27/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Further new openers include ‘Our Ladies’, ‘The Nest’.
Universal’s franchise title Candyman leads this weekend’s new openers at the UK-Ireland box office, looking to join the list of horror films to have made strong debuts since cinemas reopened.
Candyman is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by DaCosta, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the fourth film in the Candyman series, based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story The Forbidden.
The film has been delayed several times due to the pandemic, having been first scheduled for June,...
Universal’s franchise title Candyman leads this weekend’s new openers at the UK-Ireland box office, looking to join the list of horror films to have made strong debuts since cinemas reopened.
Candyman is directed by Nia DaCosta and written by DaCosta, Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld. It is a direct sequel to the 1992 film of the same name, and the fourth film in the Candyman series, based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story The Forbidden.
The film has been delayed several times due to the pandemic, having been first scheduled for June,...
- 8/27/2021
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
Get ready to say “Candyman” in 2021. After numerous delays, Universal and MGM’s reboot of the supernatural slasher film is scheduled to hit theaters on Aug. 27, 2021.
Jordan Peele wrote “Candyman,” which was directed by Nia DaCosta. Like many films slated for this year, “Candyman” had to postpone its debut numerous times during the coronavirus pandemic. But while some pics have moved to streaming services or premium video-on-demand, DaCosta has fought for her film to play on the big screen when it’s safe to return to theaters.
“We made ‘Candyman’ to be seen in theaters,” DaCosta wrote on Twitter when the movie was taken off Universal’s release calendar in September. “Not just for the spectacle but because the film is about community and stories — how they shape each other, how they shape us. It’s about the collective experience of trauma and joy, suffering and triumph, and the stories we tell around it.
Jordan Peele wrote “Candyman,” which was directed by Nia DaCosta. Like many films slated for this year, “Candyman” had to postpone its debut numerous times during the coronavirus pandemic. But while some pics have moved to streaming services or premium video-on-demand, DaCosta has fought for her film to play on the big screen when it’s safe to return to theaters.
“We made ‘Candyman’ to be seen in theaters,” DaCosta wrote on Twitter when the movie was taken off Universal’s release calendar in September. “Not just for the spectacle but because the film is about community and stories — how they shape each other, how they shape us. It’s about the collective experience of trauma and joy, suffering and triumph, and the stories we tell around it.
- 10/21/2020
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Candyman‘s comeback movie has, once again, seen its release date delayed, this time completely moved off the 2020 calendar year.
Amongst massive shifts for the long-set fall release dates of big studio films, the Universal/MGM/Monkeypaw/Bron co-produced Candyman horror reboot movie has likewise been moved from its most recently scheduled October 16 release date to the vague window of an unspecified date in 2021. Interestingly, the film’s director, Nia DaCosta, took to Twitter to provide the reasoning behind the move. However, the tweet in question—and her account—has mysteriously been deleted. As she explained:
“We wanted the horror and humanity of Candyman to be experienced in a collective, a community, so we’re pushing Candyman to next year, to ensure that everyone can see the film, in theaters, and share in that experience.”
DaCosta’s explanation seemingly squelched any rumors that Candyman would switch to a day-and-date distribution...
Amongst massive shifts for the long-set fall release dates of big studio films, the Universal/MGM/Monkeypaw/Bron co-produced Candyman horror reboot movie has likewise been moved from its most recently scheduled October 16 release date to the vague window of an unspecified date in 2021. Interestingly, the film’s director, Nia DaCosta, took to Twitter to provide the reasoning behind the move. However, the tweet in question—and her account—has mysteriously been deleted. As she explained:
“We wanted the horror and humanity of Candyman to be experienced in a collective, a community, so we’re pushing Candyman to next year, to ensure that everyone can see the film, in theaters, and share in that experience.”
DaCosta’s explanation seemingly squelched any rumors that Candyman would switch to a day-and-date distribution...
- 9/14/2020
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Happy Friday, dear readers! While time might feel like a bit of a flat circle right now, the weekend is officially upon us once again, and I don’t know about you, but these days, movies are providing a very much-needed distraction. With that in mind, I thought I’d put together a list of horror and sci-fi movies that were released throughout the 1990s that you can currently stream for free on a variety of platforms like Vudu, Tubi TV, Crackle, Pluto TV, and IMDb TV.
I just figured we often spend a lot of time celebrating genre movies from the 1980s, so it was time to give the ’90s their due, and there are a lot of great movies from that era that you can currently watch for free via streaming.
Stay safe, stay healthy and happy streaming!
The Exorcist III (Streaming on Vudu & Tubi TV)
A police...
I just figured we often spend a lot of time celebrating genre movies from the 1980s, so it was time to give the ’90s their due, and there are a lot of great movies from that era that you can currently watch for free via streaming.
Stay safe, stay healthy and happy streaming!
The Exorcist III (Streaming on Vudu & Tubi TV)
A police...
- 4/3/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
With readers turning to their home viewing options more than ever, this daily feature provides one new movie each day worth checking out on a major streaming platform.
This summer, director Nia DeCosta’s much-anticipated take on the blood-chilling urban legend “Candyman” is (still) scheduled to his theaters, bolstered by a script co-written by Jordan Peele, who also produced the project. Peele has called this contemporary incarnation of the cult classic a “spiritual sequel” to the original 1992 film, starring Tony Todd as the title character. No matter how this fresh take on the Candyman saga pans out, it’s essential to revisit the original first.
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Based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story “The Forbidden,” the setting...
This summer, director Nia DeCosta’s much-anticipated take on the blood-chilling urban legend “Candyman” is (still) scheduled to his theaters, bolstered by a script co-written by Jordan Peele, who also produced the project. Peele has called this contemporary incarnation of the cult classic a “spiritual sequel” to the original 1992 film, starring Tony Todd as the title character. No matter how this fresh take on the Candyman saga pans out, it’s essential to revisit the original first.
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Based on Clive Barker’s 1985 short story “The Forbidden,” the setting...
- 3/19/2020
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
Candyman is due out this summer and has an impressive range of talent behind it. Yayha Abdul-Mateen II stars, Jordan Peele is on script duty and Little Woods‘ Nia DaCosta is in the director’s chair. Right now, we have conflicting reports on whether it’ll be a sequel or a full reboot though, as the production was filmed under the code name Say my Name and there was a lot of secrecy on set.
One aspect we don’t know much about is the extent of Tony Todd’s involvement. Todd played the Candyman in the original and its sequels Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and Candyman: Day of the Dead. He’s an iconic physical presence at 6’5 and it’s difficult to imagine the character played by anyone else. The current thinking is that he’s at least involved in the movie and indeed, he’s listed as...
One aspect we don’t know much about is the extent of Tony Todd’s involvement. Todd played the Candyman in the original and its sequels Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and Candyman: Day of the Dead. He’s an iconic physical presence at 6’5 and it’s difficult to imagine the character played by anyone else. The current thinking is that he’s at least involved in the movie and indeed, he’s listed as...
- 2/5/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
The last few years have seen a flurry of films designed to retcon away undesirable entries in long-standing franchises. 2016’s Blair Witch treated the events of Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 as a movie-within-a-movie as it continued the story of the 1999 independent film The Blair Witch Project; 2018’s Halloween ignored all nine installments in that franchise after the 1978 original; and this year’s forthcoming Candyman follow-up intends to ignore 1995’s Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and 1999’s Candyman: Day of the Dead, while Ghostbusters: Afterlife will disregard 2016’s franchise reboot Ghostbusters: Answer the Call.
The most recent entry in this incredibly niche genre is 2019’s Terminator: Dark Fate, Tim Miller’s disappointing second directorial effort after 2016’s Deadpool. The sixth big-screen installment in James Cameron’s science-fiction franchise serves as a direct sequel to 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels ever produced.
The most recent entry in this incredibly niche genre is 2019’s Terminator: Dark Fate, Tim Miller’s disappointing second directorial effort after 2016’s Deadpool. The sixth big-screen installment in James Cameron’s science-fiction franchise serves as a direct sequel to 1991’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day, which is widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels ever produced.
- 1/30/2020
- by Anthony Fuchs
- We Got This Covered
The tragic character known as Candyman is being celebrated with the Farewell to the Flesh collection (based on the 1995 sequel) from Cavitycolors. Set to be available today, March 6th, at 5:00pm Est, this design by Hillary White (see above) seems reminiscent of the old way comics and other pieces of art were colored in, with tiny dots popping out of the Candyman title, as well as his hands, face, and ascot.
From Cavitycolors: "You know what happens when you say his name 5 times? ...At 5 Pm Est, we’re debuting our Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh collection!
Included in the collection is this killer throwback to vintage deadstock horror tees from the ’90s, designed by @hillarywhiterabbit!
See our Insta-story for more details, and prepare thy flesh and blood for his return."
To learn more about part 1 of the Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh collection, which also includes a new design by Devon Whitehead,...
From Cavitycolors: "You know what happens when you say his name 5 times? ...At 5 Pm Est, we’re debuting our Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh collection!
Included in the collection is this killer throwback to vintage deadstock horror tees from the ’90s, designed by @hillarywhiterabbit!
See our Insta-story for more details, and prepare thy flesh and blood for his return."
To learn more about part 1 of the Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh collection, which also includes a new design by Devon Whitehead,...
- 3/6/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
88 Films present classic horror sequels Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and The Rage: Carrie 2 on Special Edition UK Blu-ray 25th March 88 Films are pleased to present two classic 90s horror titles on special edition UK Blu-ray for the very first time. These thrilling sequels provided fresh follow-ups that satisfied fans of the …
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- 2/26/2019
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
Earlier this year, Bloody Disgusting reported that Jordan Peele was looking to produce a reimagining of Bernard Rose's Candyman (based on Clive Barker's short story "The Forbidden"), and now those discussions have been confirmed, as a new Candyman movie is slated for a 2020 release, with Nia DaCosta (Little Woods) set to direct.
In addition to Bloody Disgusting, multiple sources, including Variety, confirm the news of a new Candyman, which will be produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, along with Win Rosenfeld and MGM. Described as a "spiritual sequel" to the original (which also spawned two sequels: Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and Candyman: Day of the Dead), the new Candyman is slated for a theatrical release via Universal Pictures on June 12th, 2020, with production being eyed to start in the spring of 2019.
According to Variety, the new Candyman will go back "to the neighborhood where the legend began:...
In addition to Bloody Disgusting, multiple sources, including Variety, confirm the news of a new Candyman, which will be produced by Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw Productions, along with Win Rosenfeld and MGM. Described as a "spiritual sequel" to the original (which also spawned two sequels: Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh and Candyman: Day of the Dead), the new Candyman is slated for a theatrical release via Universal Pictures on June 12th, 2020, with production being eyed to start in the spring of 2019.
According to Variety, the new Candyman will go back "to the neighborhood where the legend began:...
- 11/27/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
MGM Pictures is partnering with Monkeypaw Productions’ Jordan Peele and Win Rosenfeld to produce a reboot of Candyman, the 1992 horror classic adapted from Clive Barker’s short story The Forbidden. Nia DaCosta will direct from a screenplay by Peele and Rosenfeld.
DaCosta’s recent crime drama feature Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this year and earned her the Nora Ephron Award.
The announcement was made today by MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.
The new Candyman is being billed as a “spiritual sequel” to the original and returns to the neighborhood where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Tony Todd originated the role of Candyman aka Daniel Robitaille, an urban legend who is summoned to kill when his name is said five times by a person facing a mirror.
DaCosta’s recent crime drama feature Little Woods starring Tessa Thompson and Lily James made its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this year and earned her the Nora Ephron Award.
The announcement was made today by MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.
The new Candyman is being billed as a “spiritual sequel” to the original and returns to the neighborhood where the legend began: the now-gentrified section of Chicago where the Cabrini-Green housing projects once stood. Tony Todd originated the role of Candyman aka Daniel Robitaille, an urban legend who is summoned to kill when his name is said five times by a person facing a mirror.
- 11/27/2018
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Rumours are flying around Get Out filmmaker Jordan Peele and his supposed involvement in remaking the 1992 slasher, Candyman.
In what capacity Peele would be involved is unclear at the present time. Peele is currently working on the thriller Us which is slated for a 2019 release.
The 1992 film was written and directed by Bernard Rose. It was produced by Steve Golin, Alan Poul, and Sigurjón Sighvatsson, and based on the short story The Forbidden by Clive Barker, who also served as executive producer. The film’s scenario is switched from Liverpool, England to the Cabrini–Green public housing development on Chicago’s Near North Side.
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The story follows a sceptical graduate student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) as she befriends Anne-Marie McCoy (Vanessa Williams) while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago’s Near North Side.
In what capacity Peele would be involved is unclear at the present time. Peele is currently working on the thriller Us which is slated for a 2019 release.
The 1992 film was written and directed by Bernard Rose. It was produced by Steve Golin, Alan Poul, and Sigurjón Sighvatsson, and based on the short story The Forbidden by Clive Barker, who also served as executive producer. The film’s scenario is switched from Liverpool, England to the Cabrini–Green public housing development on Chicago’s Near North Side.
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The story follows a sceptical graduate student Helen Lyle (Virginia Madsen) as she befriends Anne-Marie McCoy (Vanessa Williams) while researching superstitions in a housing project on Chicago’s Near North Side.
- 9/11/2018
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Beware… the Candyman will dare you to say his name five times. You’ve heard of Candy Land, but what you probably don’t know is that the Candyman franchise spawned a board game of its own back in the mid ’90s. The Bill Condon-directed sequel Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh was released in 1995, and the Gramercy […]...
- 8/21/2017
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Based upon a frightening fable penned by Clive Barker, the Candyman film series not only delivered a refreshing, sophisticated story—it also gave the horror genre a tragic and terrifying new boogeyman to fear in Tony Todd’s sinister portrayal of the title role. As the composer for both the original and follow-up film, Philip Glass’s cold soundscapes helped bloom the dark urban dystopia that resonated on the screen, complete with one of the most iconic movie themes of modern cinema. Summoning up Jeremy from Silver Ferox to create the hazy kodak visuals, One Way Static’s vinyl release of both Candyman and Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh captures and crystallizes the foreboding dread both sonically and visually in a stunning and sugary release.
Reflecting upon the task of visually complementing Glass’ sharp, splintered score, Jeremy explains, “I’ve admired Glass’ music ever since I saw/heard Koyaanisqatsi about 25 years ago.
Reflecting upon the task of visually complementing Glass’ sharp, splintered score, Jeremy explains, “I’ve admired Glass’ music ever since I saw/heard Koyaanisqatsi about 25 years ago.
- 7/11/2017
- by Sam Hart
- DailyDead
Bill Condon recently brought an iconic creature to life on the big screen in the live-action Beauty and the Beast movie, and with that film passing the $1 billion milestone at the global box office, the filmmaker could be entering the world of Universal Monsters for his next project.
Deadline reports that Condon is in "early talks" to direct a new Bride of Frankenstein movie for Universal Pictures.
No official deal has been made, but Deadline reveals that both sides are "excited" about teaming up for the film, which would join the upcoming The Mummy (hitting theaters June 9th), the in-the-works Creature from the Black Lagoon, and other projects (including one on Van Helsing) that are part of the revamped Universal Monsters shared cinematic world.
It's also worth noting that The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) is one of Condon's most-loved classic monster films, according to Deadline. The original film starred Elsa Lanchester...
Deadline reports that Condon is in "early talks" to direct a new Bride of Frankenstein movie for Universal Pictures.
No official deal has been made, but Deadline reveals that both sides are "excited" about teaming up for the film, which would join the upcoming The Mummy (hitting theaters June 9th), the in-the-works Creature from the Black Lagoon, and other projects (including one on Van Helsing) that are part of the revamped Universal Monsters shared cinematic world.
It's also worth noting that The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) is one of Condon's most-loved classic monster films, according to Deadline. The original film starred Elsa Lanchester...
- 4/14/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
How to make movies that win awards and break box office records.
Forget Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh. Bill Condon’s career really began with Gods and Monsters, for which he won the adapted screenplay Oscar. He would go on to receive another writing nomination, for Chicago, and over the past 15 years he’s directed award-worthy performances, some of them surprises, he’s drawn non-Twilight fans into that franchise, and he just released what’s looking to be the most successful musical of all time.
Obviously, after the massive opening weekend Condon had with Beauty and the Beast, he’s a filmmaker worth looking up to. He hasn’t always delivered hits or Academy favorites, but the director of such movies as Dreamgirls, Mr. Holmes, Kinsey, The Fifth Estate, and both parts of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn is a distinct talent in Hollywood, one who regularly makes a kind of pop prestige picture, or...
Forget Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh. Bill Condon’s career really began with Gods and Monsters, for which he won the adapted screenplay Oscar. He would go on to receive another writing nomination, for Chicago, and over the past 15 years he’s directed award-worthy performances, some of them surprises, he’s drawn non-Twilight fans into that franchise, and he just released what’s looking to be the most successful musical of all time.
Obviously, after the massive opening weekend Condon had with Beauty and the Beast, he’s a filmmaker worth looking up to. He hasn’t always delivered hits or Academy favorites, but the director of such movies as Dreamgirls, Mr. Holmes, Kinsey, The Fifth Estate, and both parts of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn is a distinct talent in Hollywood, one who regularly makes a kind of pop prestige picture, or...
- 3/22/2017
- by Christopher Campbell
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
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Beauty & The Beast director Bill Condon on the film, Twilight, fandom, F/X 2 and Die Hard...
Very mild spoilers for Beauty & The Beast. Big spoilers for Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1
Brave man, Bill Condon. The director who has given us films as diverse as Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh, Dreamgirls, Gods And Monsters, two Twilight movies and Kinsey has turned his attention to the live action take on Disney’s 1991 classic, Beauty And The Beast. During his stop off in London to promote the movie, he spared us some time for a chat. Here’s how it went…
I’m your toughest crowd, I suspect. I always wondered what it’d be like if someone ever remade my favourite film and I had to interview them.
What’s you’re favourite film?
Er, the 1991 version of Beauty And The Beast.
Oooohhhhh. Well tell me the things you miss from the original film.
Beauty & The Beast director Bill Condon on the film, Twilight, fandom, F/X 2 and Die Hard...
Very mild spoilers for Beauty & The Beast. Big spoilers for Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1
Brave man, Bill Condon. The director who has given us films as diverse as Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh, Dreamgirls, Gods And Monsters, two Twilight movies and Kinsey has turned his attention to the live action take on Disney’s 1991 classic, Beauty And The Beast. During his stop off in London to promote the movie, he spared us some time for a chat. Here’s how it went…
I’m your toughest crowd, I suspect. I always wondered what it’d be like if someone ever remade my favourite film and I had to interview them.
What’s you’re favourite film?
Er, the 1991 version of Beauty And The Beast.
Oooohhhhh. Well tell me the things you miss from the original film.
- 3/5/2017
- Den of Geek
*Updated with new film and TV show listings.* Happy October, everyone! Our favorite month is finally upon us, which means everyone is getting into the Halloween spirit, especially when it comes to upcoming TV programming over the next 31 days. Trying to keep track of everything that’s playing throughout October can be a hellish affair, so once again Daily Dead is here to help make sure you know about everything Halloween-related hitting cable and network airwaves over the coming weeks.
* All Updated & Additional Listings Are In Bold (all times listed are Et/Pt)*
Thursday, October 1st
9:00am – Halloween Crazier (Travel Channel)
10:00am – Halloween Craziest (Travel Channel)
4:00pm – Firestarter (AMC)
6:00pm – The Last Exorcism (Syfy)
6:30pm – Pet Sematary (AMC)
8:00pm – My Babysitter’s a Vampire (Disney)
8:30pm – Stephen King’s Thinner (AMC)
10:00pm – Dominion Season 3 Finale (Syfy)
10:30 pm – Cujo (AMC)
Friday,...
* All Updated & Additional Listings Are In Bold (all times listed are Et/Pt)*
Thursday, October 1st
9:00am – Halloween Crazier (Travel Channel)
10:00am – Halloween Craziest (Travel Channel)
4:00pm – Firestarter (AMC)
6:00pm – The Last Exorcism (Syfy)
6:30pm – Pet Sematary (AMC)
8:00pm – My Babysitter’s a Vampire (Disney)
8:30pm – Stephen King’s Thinner (AMC)
10:00pm – Dominion Season 3 Finale (Syfy)
10:30 pm – Cujo (AMC)
Friday,...
- 10/20/2015
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Welcome to the latest episode of The ScreamCast! Each episode sees hosts Sean Duregger and Brad Henderson review a Scream Factory release, however this week the ScreamCast gang are not just tackling Scream Factory, they’re also taking a look something(s) a little different…
This week the guys take a bite out of three films! We know, it’s a mouthful, but they discuss the found-footage gem The Houses October Built, Scream Factory’s newest blu-ray release Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh, and Alexander Aja’s newest offering Horns. Plus they run down their Top 10 Novel-to-Film adaptations.
Don’t forget to check out TheScreamCast.com for the show notes and for more news and reviews of Scream Factory releases and make sure to follow them on Twitter too!
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This week the guys take a bite out of three films! We know, it’s a mouthful, but they discuss the found-footage gem The Houses October Built, Scream Factory’s newest blu-ray release Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh, and Alexander Aja’s newest offering Horns. Plus they run down their Top 10 Novel-to-Film adaptations.
Don’t forget to check out TheScreamCast.com for the show notes and for more news and reviews of Scream Factory releases and make sure to follow them on Twitter too!
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- 1/14/2015
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
It feels sort of weird, reviewing the sequel to Candyman without having the first film released to Blu-ray yet. I understand, however, that another distro company supposedly holds the rights to the film, with intentions on a Blu-ray release some time in the future, so it’s not something I’m holding against Scream Factory. I know they would have released the first film as well if given the opportunity. I just wish that other company, one that has been lighting the horror charts on fire as of late with their sold out limited edition Blu-rays, would hurry up with their release. I digress. I’ve always been a fan of Farewell to the Flesh. Perhaps even more so than other horror fans. And, I am a fan of Bill Condon. Sure, he directed a two-part Twilight movie, but he also directed Kinsey, as well as Gods and Monsters. Farewell...
- 1/8/2015
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Happy 2015! The new year is off and running with a ton of great genre-related home releases this week, including the high-def release of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh from Scream Factory as well as the latest from Alex Aja, Horns, starring Daniel Radcliffe.
Adam Wingard is also celebrating the release of his recent indie hit The Guest on Tuesday and we’ve got several indie horror films to look forward to, including The Houses October Built, Sick: Survive the Night and Missionary from Anthony Diblasi.
Spotlight Titles:
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)
His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back… with a vengeance! Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh continues the tale of the phantom-like figure who wreaks a terrible fate upon those who chant his name five times while looking into a mirror… and come face to face with grisly death.
Adam Wingard is also celebrating the release of his recent indie hit The Guest on Tuesday and we’ve got several indie horror films to look forward to, including The Houses October Built, Sick: Survive the Night and Missionary from Anthony Diblasi.
Spotlight Titles:
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)
His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back… with a vengeance! Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh continues the tale of the phantom-like figure who wreaks a terrible fate upon those who chant his name five times while looking into a mirror… and come face to face with grisly death.
- 1/6/2015
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Alien‘s Veronica Cartwright looks back at Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh in a new behind-the-scenes clip from the upcoming Blu-ray release. We also have a look at the official trailer, along with a clip from the film that shows off the new high-definition upgrade.
“His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back… with a vengeance! A film by award-winning filmmaker Bill Condon (Gods And Monsters, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn) and based on legendary Clive Barker’s popular short story, Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh continues the tale of the phantom-like figure who wreaks a terrible fate upon those who chant his name five times while looking into a mirror… and come face to face with grisly death. Executive produced by Clive Barker (Nightbreed, Lord of Illusions), the cult horror hit Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh stars Tony Todd (Final Destination...
“His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back… with a vengeance! A film by award-winning filmmaker Bill Condon (Gods And Monsters, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn) and based on legendary Clive Barker’s popular short story, Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh continues the tale of the phantom-like figure who wreaks a terrible fate upon those who chant his name five times while looking into a mirror… and come face to face with grisly death. Executive produced by Clive Barker (Nightbreed, Lord of Illusions), the cult horror hit Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh stars Tony Todd (Final Destination...
- 12/22/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
A Film by Bill Condon and Executive Produced by Clive Barker
Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh
Starring Tony Todd, Kelly Rowan
Highly Anticipated Blu-ray™ Edition With New Extras
Rrives On Home Entertainment Shelves Everywhere January 6, 2015
Pre-Order This Definitive Edition Today!
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Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh
Starring Tony Todd, Kelly Rowan
Highly Anticipated Blu-ray™ Edition With New Extras
Rrives On Home Entertainment Shelves Everywhere January 6, 2015
Pre-Order This Definitive Edition Today!
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- 11/8/2014
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
So much attention is heaped upon Clive Barker’s Candyman that it’s oftentimes easy to forget that the titular villain didn’t just kill in one film, but rather in three. Early next year Scream Factory makes you remember that fact, as… Continue Reading →
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- 11/7/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
So, Candyman isn’t on Blu-ray yet, mostly because it’s a Sony title, and Twilight Time have had dibs on it for what seems like 3 years now. That’s not stopping Scream Factory from bringing us the sequel, however. Today they announced the street date, as well as the bonus content that would be included, in their Blu-ray release of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, hitting store shelves on January 6th, 2015. Check out the press release below, for all of the disc specifics, and click here to pre-order your copy today.
Scream Factory™ Presents
A Film by Bill Condon and Executive Produced by Clive Barker
Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh
Starring Tony Todd, Kelly Rowan
Highly Anticipated Blu-ray™ Edition With New Extras
Arrives On Home Entertainment Shelves Everywhere January 6, 2015
Pre-Order This Definitive Edition Today!
His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back…...
Scream Factory™ Presents
A Film by Bill Condon and Executive Produced by Clive Barker
Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh
Starring Tony Todd, Kelly Rowan
Highly Anticipated Blu-ray™ Edition With New Extras
Arrives On Home Entertainment Shelves Everywhere January 6, 2015
Pre-Order This Definitive Edition Today!
His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back…...
- 11/7/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Two updates from Scream Factory. We'll talk about the new acquisition first... The company has picked up Takashi Miike's Over Your Dead Body for a 2015 release. The film made its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival earlier this year.
From that fest's program: A star, Miyuki Goto (Ko Shibasaki) plays Oiwa, the protagonist in a new play based on the ghost story Yotsuya Kaidan.
The post Scream Factory Reveals Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Specs, Takes Miike’s Over Your Dead Body appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.
From that fest's program: A star, Miyuki Goto (Ko Shibasaki) plays Oiwa, the protagonist in a new play based on the ghost story Yotsuya Kaidan.
The post Scream Factory Reveals Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh Specs, Takes Miike’s Over Your Dead Body appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.
- 11/7/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Scream Factory has detailed their upcoming Blu-ray release of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh, providing us with a look at the cover art and the list of bonus features:
“His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back… with a vengeance! A film by award-winning filmmaker Bill Condon (Gods And Monsters, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn) and based on legendary Clive Barker’s popular short story, Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh continues the tale of the phantom-like figure who wreaks a terrible fate upon those who chant his name five times while looking into a mirror… and come face to face with grisly death. Executive produced by Clive Barker (Nightbreed, Lord of Illusions), the cult horror hit Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh stars Tony Todd (Final Destination) and Kelly Rowan (The O.C.) with Timothy Carhart (24, Witness) as Paul McKeever and Veronica Cartwright (The Town That Dreaded Sundown...
“His myth has endured for generations. His legacy is eternal rage. And now he’s back… with a vengeance! A film by award-winning filmmaker Bill Condon (Gods And Monsters, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn) and based on legendary Clive Barker’s popular short story, Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh continues the tale of the phantom-like figure who wreaks a terrible fate upon those who chant his name five times while looking into a mirror… and come face to face with grisly death. Executive produced by Clive Barker (Nightbreed, Lord of Illusions), the cult horror hit Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh stars Tony Todd (Final Destination) and Kelly Rowan (The O.C.) with Timothy Carhart (24, Witness) as Paul McKeever and Veronica Cartwright (The Town That Dreaded Sundown...
- 11/7/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The folks at Fox recently announced they are developing a TV series pilot titled Frankenstein, but based on the show’s synopsis, you shouldn’t expect to see a mob of angry townspeople with pitchforks and blazing torches anytime soon.
Deadline reports that Fox is developing a pilot for Frankenstein, “a grounded sci-fi drama” with Howard Gordon and Rand Ravich executive producing, with the latter also writing the project. Here’s the pilot’s synopsis (via Deadline):
“Frankenstein centers on Adam Tremble, a morally corrupt FBI agent who is given a second chance at life when he is brought back from the dead. Now younger and stronger, Tremble will have to choose between his old temptations and his new sense of purpose — dealing with threats beyond the FBI’s capabilities. All the while navigating the complicated relationship with his “creators”: an antisocial Internet billionaire and his bio-engineer twin sister.
Deadline reports that Fox is developing a pilot for Frankenstein, “a grounded sci-fi drama” with Howard Gordon and Rand Ravich executive producing, with the latter also writing the project. Here’s the pilot’s synopsis (via Deadline):
“Frankenstein centers on Adam Tremble, a morally corrupt FBI agent who is given a second chance at life when he is brought back from the dead. Now younger and stronger, Tremble will have to choose between his old temptations and his new sense of purpose — dealing with threats beyond the FBI’s capabilities. All the while navigating the complicated relationship with his “creators”: an antisocial Internet billionaire and his bio-engineer twin sister.
- 10/23/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Some really good announcements came from the Scream Factory panel tonight (also Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh). At any rate, come on in and read all about what you'll be plunking down to own in the upcoming months!
Coming from Scream Factory are:
Escape from New York (Collector's Edition)
Mad Max (Collector's Edition)
Dolls (Collector's Edition)
Invaders from Mars (1986)
New Years Evil (hooray!)
The Dark Half
Monkey Shines
Phantom of the Opera (1988)
Scarecrows
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
No word on release dates or special features yet, but we'll bring them to you as soon as we hear something.
Available exclusively at the event at the Shout/Scream booth (#4248), will be a limited edition blood red Scream Factory t-shirt as well as a button pack, both of which you can check out below (they're a bit blurry, but you'll get the idea). The company will also be selling copies of...
Coming from Scream Factory are:
Escape from New York (Collector's Edition)
Mad Max (Collector's Edition)
Dolls (Collector's Edition)
Invaders from Mars (1986)
New Years Evil (hooray!)
The Dark Half
Monkey Shines
Phantom of the Opera (1988)
Scarecrows
Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
No word on release dates or special features yet, but we'll bring them to you as soon as we hear something.
Available exclusively at the event at the Shout/Scream booth (#4248), will be a limited edition blood red Scream Factory t-shirt as well as a button pack, both of which you can check out below (they're a bit blurry, but you'll get the idea). The company will also be selling copies of...
- 7/26/2014
- by Matt Serafini
- DreadCentral.com
Bill Condon has had one crazy career: going back to the bizarre sequel Candyman: Farewell To The Flesh, Condon went on to direct the critically acclaimed Gods And Monsters and Kinsey. He also helmed the award-winning musical Dreamgirls on the way to bringing us both parts of Twilight: Breaking Dawn. Now, it looks like he may be embracing his musical experience with a live action adaptation of Disney's Beauty And The Beast. Following Disney's current trend of adapting their animated...
- 4/11/2014
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Last week we showed you an absolutely awesome fan-made Hellraiser board game, which you guys seemed to love as much as we did. Unfortunately, it's not the kind of game that's readily available for purchasing, but it got us thinking about officially licensed board games from the past, based on other fan-favorite horror flicks.
So as a follow-up to that post, here are 10 horror movie-inspired board games that you actually can purchase and play!
Dawn Of The Dead
Right around the time Dawn of the Dead shambled its way into theaters, a company called Simulations Publications, Inc. put out a board game based on the film, which allowed players to either become the zombies or the surviving humans. The game board was based on the shopping mall that the majority of Romero's second 'Dead' outing took place in, and the object of the game was to either kill the humans...
So as a follow-up to that post, here are 10 horror movie-inspired board games that you actually can purchase and play!
Dawn Of The Dead
Right around the time Dawn of the Dead shambled its way into theaters, a company called Simulations Publications, Inc. put out a board game based on the film, which allowed players to either become the zombies or the surviving humans. The game board was based on the shopping mall that the majority of Romero's second 'Dead' outing took place in, and the object of the game was to either kill the humans...
- 4/10/2014
- by John Squires
- FEARnet
Stars: Luke Goss, Donald Sutherland, Alec Newman, Julie Delpy, William Hurt | Written by Mark Kruger | Directed by Kevin Connor
What happens when man violates the laws of God and science? For Captain Walton (Sutherland) and the crew of a weather-beaten ship stranded in the icy sea, the answer follows their rescue of a scientist close to death, frozen in fear, and insane with dire warnings. Victor Frankenstein (Newman) has a story to tell—a story as chillingly real as the tortured howls emanating from the Arctic fog and as timeless as the need to be loved.
Made for the Hallmark Channel back in 2004, this version of Frankenstein comes from director Kevin Connor who brought the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs novels, At the Earth’s Core and The Land that Time Forgot, to the big screen in the 70s and is once again based on the classic Mary Shelley tale, only...
What happens when man violates the laws of God and science? For Captain Walton (Sutherland) and the crew of a weather-beaten ship stranded in the icy sea, the answer follows their rescue of a scientist close to death, frozen in fear, and insane with dire warnings. Victor Frankenstein (Newman) has a story to tell—a story as chillingly real as the tortured howls emanating from the Arctic fog and as timeless as the need to be loved.
Made for the Hallmark Channel back in 2004, this version of Frankenstein comes from director Kevin Connor who brought the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs novels, At the Earth’s Core and The Land that Time Forgot, to the big screen in the 70s and is once again based on the classic Mary Shelley tale, only...
- 1/11/2014
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
AMC has announced that The Walking Dead Season 4 premiere will officially kick off Fearfest. The annual horror event will run for 19 days and includes dozens of films playing on AMC, along with a number of online activities:
“New York – October 2, 2013 – AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC Fearfest, the biggest annual horror and thriller movie marathon of the Halloween season, starting Sunday, October 13. The 19-day virtual film festival, kicking off with the season four premiere of “The Walking Dead,” celebrates the best in contemporary and classic horror genre films, including the 40th anniversary of The Exorcist and the 30th anniversary of Cujo. AMC Fearfest features 19 days of continuous scare-themed programming, including classic film franchises such as Halloween, The Omen, Alien, Friday the 13th and Tremors, and 10 AMC premieres including A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Amityville Horror. In addition to the on-air festivities, AMC Fearfest will feature daily...
“New York – October 2, 2013 – AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC Fearfest, the biggest annual horror and thriller movie marathon of the Halloween season, starting Sunday, October 13. The 19-day virtual film festival, kicking off with the season four premiere of “The Walking Dead,” celebrates the best in contemporary and classic horror genre films, including the 40th anniversary of The Exorcist and the 30th anniversary of Cujo. AMC Fearfest features 19 days of continuous scare-themed programming, including classic film franchises such as Halloween, The Omen, Alien, Friday the 13th and Tremors, and 10 AMC premieres including A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Amityville Horror. In addition to the on-air festivities, AMC Fearfest will feature daily...
- 10/2/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Last year we ran a schedule of every TV/Cable network schedule we could find that could be construed as Horror or Halloween related for the month of October. Let’s just say it proved useful for our readers and even for our staff when they were looking to find something to watch, wanted to program their DVR’s or didn’t want to miss out on some great “live” Horror. Isn’t there something about having a movie fed to you on TV as opposed to watching it on Blu-ray or DVD or streaming? We may not like commercials, but the randomness that you can associate with a TV program itinerary is novel. It removes a little bit of control from the audience who is all to concerned with being in control these days (just look at the reasons behind publishing a piece like this).
So here’s the 2013 Halloween Seasonal TV Preview,...
So here’s the 2013 Halloween Seasonal TV Preview,...
- 9/19/2013
- by Jimmy Terror
- The Liberal Dead
After writing for movies and TV shows as far back as 1995's "Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh," Mark Kruger is entering a new arena with the release of his first novel, "Overpowered." He's not shutting the door on his other work, though. He continues to serve as a writer and supervising producer on USA's "Necessary Roughness," and has a couple feature films he's working on.
Zap2it had the chance to talk to Kruger about his new book and more at Comic-Con 2013. "I've always wanted to write a novel," he says, "but it wasn't at the forefront of my brain." When he finally set out to do it, he didn't have to look far. "The genesis of ['Overpowered'], it was the first TV pilot I ever wrote."
Originally, Kruger had worked on the idea with director Wes Craven and Julie Plec, co-creator of "The Vampire Diaries." The pilot never materialized though.
Zap2it had the chance to talk to Kruger about his new book and more at Comic-Con 2013. "I've always wanted to write a novel," he says, "but it wasn't at the forefront of my brain." When he finally set out to do it, he didn't have to look far. "The genesis of ['Overpowered'], it was the first TV pilot I ever wrote."
Originally, Kruger had worked on the idea with director Wes Craven and Julie Plec, co-creator of "The Vampire Diaries." The pilot never materialized though.
- 8/1/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Before getting into my take on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" DVD, let's review what we already know about the film. 1) Bella and Edward totally do it. 2) I thought I saw a nip slip. 3) It is the lowest reviewed "Twilight" film on Rotten Tomatoes. 4) Peter Facinelli awkwardly autographed my copy of the DVD.
Great, now that we're all on the same page, let's get into what I thought about and learned from the bonus features and repeated viewings of movie.
Audio Commentary with Bill Condon
Despite the mixed-to-disappointing reactions to this film, I still think Bill Condon was a great choice to direct the final "Saga" installments. Catherine Hardwicke was excellent with the first because she's an expert at nailing teen angst. With "30 Days of Night" and "Hard Candy" on his résumé, David Slade was perfect for "Eclipse" because you wanted that horror-movie feel. And while Chris Weitz...
Great, now that we're all on the same page, let's get into what I thought about and learned from the bonus features and repeated viewings of movie.
Audio Commentary with Bill Condon
Despite the mixed-to-disappointing reactions to this film, I still think Bill Condon was a great choice to direct the final "Saga" installments. Catherine Hardwicke was excellent with the first because she's an expert at nailing teen angst. With "30 Days of Night" and "Hard Candy" on his résumé, David Slade was perfect for "Eclipse" because you wanted that horror-movie feel. And while Chris Weitz...
- 2/14/2012
- by Ryan McKee
- NextMovie
Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Breaking Dawn Breaking Dawn Box-Office Path: Comparisons to Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse Here's another The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 box-office comparison, but without including any other Twilight movie. I'll start the comparison with a question: Why did Bill Condon accept to direct Breaking Dawn Part 1? Perhaps Condon wanted to work with Kristen Stewart and/or Robert Pattinson and/or Taylor Lautner and/or any one or more of the film's many supporting players. Perhaps. But consider this: on one single weekend, Breaking Dawn 1 made more money than all four previous Bill Condon-directed movies combined, despite critical raves, Academy Award wins and nominations, and the presence of Ian McKellen, Lynn Redgrave, Brendan Fraser, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Timothy Hutton, Peter Sarsgaard, Chris O'Donnell, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover, and John Krasinski. The box-office grosses of Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh,...
- 11/21/2011
- by Zac Gille
- Alt Film Guide
With Full Moon’s recent announcement of their Grindhouse Series, a re-release of many films that were previously lost in transition from VHS to other formats. I got to thinking about a film that I loved growing up that was from a label that was founded by Full Moon in order to release mainly family friendly films called Moonbeam Entertainment. If you grew up in the 90s, you may remember the Prehysteria series, which was the best-received release from Moonbeam Entertainment during it’s lifespan ranging from 1993 until 1996.
In 1995, Moonbeam Entertainment released a kid’s movie entitled simply “Pet Shop”, I was thirteen years old and by this point completely obsessed with Charles Brand and Full Moon after falling in love with Puppet Master, Subspecies, and various other movies they had released. Growing up I knew the layout out of every video rental store in the area major chains and...
In 1995, Moonbeam Entertainment released a kid’s movie entitled simply “Pet Shop”, I was thirteen years old and by this point completely obsessed with Charles Brand and Full Moon after falling in love with Puppet Master, Subspecies, and various other movies they had released. Growing up I knew the layout out of every video rental store in the area major chains and...
- 10/14/2011
- by Ted Brown
- The Liberal Dead
First, thank you AMC for The Walking Dead. We just feel it needed to be said. Second, thank you for not waiting until Halloween weekend to bring it back. Third, thank you for the Awesome Programming referred to as AMC Fearfest. Kicking off with the season 2 premiere of The Walking Dead, it includes 16 days of the most gruesome movies, a new unscripted series, online programming, and it’s all hosted by George A. Romero!
Here are the deets:
AMC Fearfest Kicks Off With The
Season Two Premiere Of “The Walking Dead”
AMC Fearfest Also Features:
World Television Premiere of Survival of the Dead;
“American Haunters,” a 14-Part AMC Original Mini-Documentary Series
Based on Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion;
Premiere Movies and Online Activities
Hosted by the “Master of Horror,”
World Renowned Film Director and Screen Writer, George A. Romero
New York – October 11, 2011 – AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC Fearfest,...
Here are the deets:
AMC Fearfest Kicks Off With The
Season Two Premiere Of “The Walking Dead”
AMC Fearfest Also Features:
World Television Premiere of Survival of the Dead;
“American Haunters,” a 14-Part AMC Original Mini-Documentary Series
Based on Kevin McCurdy’s Haunted Mansion;
Premiere Movies and Online Activities
Hosted by the “Master of Horror,”
World Renowned Film Director and Screen Writer, George A. Romero
New York – October 11, 2011 – AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC Fearfest,...
- 10/12/2011
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
We already knew the Season Two premiere of "The Walking Dead" is kicking off AMC's 2011 Fearfest celebration, and we now have a few more details to share, including the fact that one of Dread Central's favorite directors, George A. Romero, is hosting the event!
From the Press Release:
AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC Fearfest, the most highly anticipated horror movie marathon of the Halloween season, on Sunday, October 16th. The 16-day virtual film festival, which kicks off with the 90-minute premiere of “The Walking Dead” Season Two at 9pm, celebrates the best in contemporary and classic horror genre films.
Hosted by “Master of Horror” George A. Romero, AMC Fearfest 2011 will introduce the AMC 14-part original mini-documentary series “American Haunters” and feature over 300 hours of Halloween-themed programming of more than 60 films, including the world television premiere of Romero’s own Survival of the Dead. In addition to the on-air festivities,...
From the Press Release:
AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC Fearfest, the most highly anticipated horror movie marathon of the Halloween season, on Sunday, October 16th. The 16-day virtual film festival, which kicks off with the 90-minute premiere of “The Walking Dead” Season Two at 9pm, celebrates the best in contemporary and classic horror genre films.
Hosted by “Master of Horror” George A. Romero, AMC Fearfest 2011 will introduce the AMC 14-part original mini-documentary series “American Haunters” and feature over 300 hours of Halloween-themed programming of more than 60 films, including the world television premiere of Romero’s own Survival of the Dead. In addition to the on-air festivities,...
- 10/11/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
AMC’s Fearfest will be kicking off with the season two premiere of The Walking Dead!
AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC Fearfest, the most highly anticipated horror movie marathon of the Halloween season, on Sunday, October 16. The 16-day virtual film festival, which kicks off with the 90-minute premiere of “The Walking Dead” season two, celebrates the best in contemporary and classic horror genre films. Hosted by the “Master of Horror,” George A. Romero, AMC Fearfest 2011 will introduce the AMC 14-part original mini-documentary series, “American Haunters,” and feature over 300 hours of Halloween themed programming of more than 60 films, including the world television premiere of Romero’s own Survival of the Dead. In addition to the on-air festivities, AMC Fearfest will feature daily online interactive movie trivia games inviting horror movie fans to take quizzes, earn badges and challenge friends via Facebook. AMC Fearfest begins Sunday, October 16th at...
AMC announces the launch of its annual AMC Fearfest, the most highly anticipated horror movie marathon of the Halloween season, on Sunday, October 16. The 16-day virtual film festival, which kicks off with the 90-minute premiere of “The Walking Dead” season two, celebrates the best in contemporary and classic horror genre films. Hosted by the “Master of Horror,” George A. Romero, AMC Fearfest 2011 will introduce the AMC 14-part original mini-documentary series, “American Haunters,” and feature over 300 hours of Halloween themed programming of more than 60 films, including the world television premiere of Romero’s own Survival of the Dead. In addition to the on-air festivities, AMC Fearfest will feature daily online interactive movie trivia games inviting horror movie fans to take quizzes, earn badges and challenge friends via Facebook. AMC Fearfest begins Sunday, October 16th at...
- 10/11/2011
- by Amy Wickenheiser
- Killer Films
Well, Twi-Hards, this one is for you. In honor of the upcoming release of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part One this November, eight of the actors and actresses from the Twilight series headed down to San Diego last week for the 2011 Comic-Con convention to do the initial press rounds for the flick.
Dread Central was on hand for the Breaking Dawn press conferences early Thursday morning to talk all things Twilight, including the cast’s feelings about the impending finale of the film series (Breaking Dawn - Part Two hits theaters in November 2012), how these films brought the cast together as a family through the years, the challenges of faithfully bringing Stephenie Meyer’s written vision to life in film and why the last two Breaking Dawn movies may or may not necessarily spell the end of Twilight-related movies.
The first press conference panel of the morning included...
Dread Central was on hand for the Breaking Dawn press conferences early Thursday morning to talk all things Twilight, including the cast’s feelings about the impending finale of the film series (Breaking Dawn - Part Two hits theaters in November 2012), how these films brought the cast together as a family through the years, the challenges of faithfully bringing Stephenie Meyer’s written vision to life in film and why the last two Breaking Dawn movies may or may not necessarily spell the end of Twilight-related movies.
The first press conference panel of the morning included...
- 7/26/2011
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
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