A Stephen King horror story about a malevolent (sort of) doll almost sounds like something that could've been written specifically for James Wan to turn into a movie. But while the filmmaker behind "Saw," "Insidious," "The Conjuring," and "Malignant" is indeed involved in adapting "The Monkey" -- a short story King wrote for Gallery magazine in 1980 before later including it in his 1985 collection "Skeleton Crew" -- for the screen, he's only lending his services as a producer.
Instead, "The Monkey" is being written and directed by Osgood "Oz" Perkins, son of "Psycho" actor Anthony Perkins and the mind behind such creepily atmospheric and inventively stylized horror pictures as "The Blackcoat's Daughter," "I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House," and "Gretel & Hansel". Osgood Perkins is also currently riding high thanks to the buzz around "Longlegs," his upcoming occult serial killer horror-thriller that boasts one of the most intriguing trailers in recent memory.
Instead, "The Monkey" is being written and directed by Osgood "Oz" Perkins, son of "Psycho" actor Anthony Perkins and the mind behind such creepily atmospheric and inventively stylized horror pictures as "The Blackcoat's Daughter," "I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House," and "Gretel & Hansel". Osgood Perkins is also currently riding high thanks to the buzz around "Longlegs," his upcoming occult serial killer horror-thriller that boasts one of the most intriguing trailers in recent memory.
- 3/28/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
There are two things ScHoolboy Q has been trying to wrap his head around.
One of them is the success of Blue Lips, the rapper’s sixth album and first in nearly five years, released earlier this month. The South Central Los Angeles rapper with storied backgrounds as both a Crip and a golfer returned with a vengeance on Blue Lips, an exquisite display of his genre’s range and depths. Q bounces from madness to tranquility through lush, rapid beat switch-ups and stylish cadences, often in a single song,...
One of them is the success of Blue Lips, the rapper’s sixth album and first in nearly five years, released earlier this month. The South Central Los Angeles rapper with storied backgrounds as both a Crip and a golfer returned with a vengeance on Blue Lips, an exquisite display of his genre’s range and depths. Q bounces from madness to tranquility through lush, rapid beat switch-ups and stylish cadences, often in a single song,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
ScHoolboy Q has announced his next studio album, Blue Lips.
The Tde rapper confirmed the news with a trailer shared to his website, which also currently boasts a clock counting down to the record’s “intended release date” of March 1st. The 37-second clip takes place in what appears to be a film studio, with what we’ve been led to believe is the album’s tracklist (a whole 17 songs!) projected on the wall.
At the end of the trailer is a dictionary definition for “blue lips,” which reads: “Speechless, especially as the temporary result of shock or some strong emotions.” Ironically, the trailer doesn’t feature any vocals, but there is a mellow, jazzy instrumental that could sound nice with some Q bars.
Watch the trailer below, and then keep scrolling to read our best interpretation of ScHoolboy Q’s Blue Lips tracklist.
Blue Lips will be ScHoolboy Q...
The Tde rapper confirmed the news with a trailer shared to his website, which also currently boasts a clock counting down to the record’s “intended release date” of March 1st. The 37-second clip takes place in what appears to be a film studio, with what we’ve been led to believe is the album’s tracklist (a whole 17 songs!) projected on the wall.
At the end of the trailer is a dictionary definition for “blue lips,” which reads: “Speechless, especially as the temporary result of shock or some strong emotions.” Ironically, the trailer doesn’t feature any vocals, but there is a mellow, jazzy instrumental that could sound nice with some Q bars.
Watch the trailer below, and then keep scrolling to read our best interpretation of ScHoolboy Q’s Blue Lips tracklist.
Blue Lips will be ScHoolboy Q...
- 2/1/2024
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
ScHoolboy Q has finally – and cryptically – shared a release date and track list for his long-awaited sixth album. Per a trailer and countdown on his website, the album, named Blue Lips, will drop at midnight on March 1.
The trailer embedded on the site via YouTube is set on what looks like a film or television a studio lot, where golf carts, trucks, tents, and workers align towards a large white screen with the track list written across it in the rapper’s signature handwriting. Titles include “Cooties,” “Love Birds,” and “Pigs Feet.
The trailer embedded on the site via YouTube is set on what looks like a film or television a studio lot, where golf carts, trucks, tents, and workers align towards a large white screen with the track list written across it in the rapper’s signature handwriting. Titles include “Cooties,” “Love Birds,” and “Pigs Feet.
- 2/1/2024
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
Established in 2004, Mondo forever changed the landscape of pop culture collectibles — from t-shirts to screen printed movie posters, vinyl soundtracks, toys, board games and even home goods, the company elevated fandom from a hobby to a lifestyle. It has not only inspired dozens of similar businesses worldwide and propelled the consumption of physical media, but minted a team that quickly and widely became known for its passion, creativity and shrewd decisionmaking. On Monday, four of their former leaders — led by Eric Garza, Mitch Putnam, Spencer Hickman and Mo Shafeek — debuted a new endeavor leveraging their experience, relationships and reputation: Mutant.
Led by CEO Jenny Jacobi, a Vidiots Foundation advisory board member and seven-year Alamo Drafthouse veteran, the quartet will produce posters, music, apparel and more. The announcement them a chance to start fresh after exiting Mondo, now under the ownership of vinyl figurine company Funko Inc.
“The industry’s approach...
Led by CEO Jenny Jacobi, a Vidiots Foundation advisory board member and seven-year Alamo Drafthouse veteran, the quartet will produce posters, music, apparel and more. The announcement them a chance to start fresh after exiting Mondo, now under the ownership of vinyl figurine company Funko Inc.
“The industry’s approach...
- 1/31/2024
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
To many, he will always be Frodo Baggins, the brave little furry-footed hobbit who volunteers to bear the burden of carrying the dreaded One Ring as he leaves his bucolic existence behind while sacrificing himself to save Middle-earth in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
But Elijah Wood has had quite a varied career beyond the Shire ever since he made his film debut at 8-years-old with a small part as Video Game Boy #2 in 1989’s “Back to the Future Part II.” He would go on to land the coveted central role in the epic fantasy franchise based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduring classic when he was 18. But his early output on the big screen consisted of a string of so-so ‘90s titles such as “Radio Flyer,” “Paradise” and “Forever Young.” However, he often earned praise for his part in even mediocre projects.
But when he reached his teens, Wood...
But Elijah Wood has had quite a varied career beyond the Shire ever since he made his film debut at 8-years-old with a small part as Video Game Boy #2 in 1989’s “Back to the Future Part II.” He would go on to land the coveted central role in the epic fantasy franchise based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduring classic when he was 18. But his early output on the big screen consisted of a string of so-so ‘90s titles such as “Radio Flyer,” “Paradise” and “Forever Young.” However, he often earned praise for his part in even mediocre projects.
But when he reached his teens, Wood...
- 1/19/2024
- by Susan Wloszczyna, Misty Holland and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Now a week into the new year, Max is, like many of us, cleaning house. The streamer is ushering in a new month of library additions and new originals, and, like usual, we have to give to get.
While the streamer has lost a few titles already this month, including 2018’s “The Nun,” nearly all of Max’s departures will make their exit during the final week of the month, including “Birdman,” “Barbarian,” and more!
Before January comes to an end, check out The Streamable’s top picks of what to watch before they’re gone, and see the full list of what’s leaving Max throughout the rest of the month!
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Leaving Max in January 2024? “Barbarian” | Wednesday, Jan. 24
Georgina Campbell leads the horror-thriller as Tess, a young woman who books a rental home only to...
While the streamer has lost a few titles already this month, including 2018’s “The Nun,” nearly all of Max’s departures will make their exit during the final week of the month, including “Birdman,” “Barbarian,” and more!
Before January comes to an end, check out The Streamable’s top picks of what to watch before they’re gone, and see the full list of what’s leaving Max throughout the rest of the month!
7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Leaving Max in January 2024? “Barbarian” | Wednesday, Jan. 24
Georgina Campbell leads the horror-thriller as Tess, a young woman who books a rental home only to...
- 1/10/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Pictured: Brett W. Bachman
The Fall of the House of Usher marked the end of Mike Flanagan’s time at Netflix. What’s on Netflix recently had the opportunity to interview Brett W. Bachman, the editor of The Fall of the House of Usher.
The Fall of the House of Usher is the fifth Netflix Original series created by Mike Flanagan and the last released under his exclusive output deal with the streaming service.
Before working on The Fall of the House of Usher, Brett W. Bachman worked on movies such as Cooties, Mandy, The Vigil, Pig, V/H/S/94, Pig, and Next Exit.
How did you become involved with The Fall of the House of Usher?
Brett: Great question. A bit of a backstory: Mike Flanagan offered me the job on Twitter. It was a direct Twitter Dm he sent me. I’ve been a fan of his ever since 2013 with Oculus,...
The Fall of the House of Usher marked the end of Mike Flanagan’s time at Netflix. What’s on Netflix recently had the opportunity to interview Brett W. Bachman, the editor of The Fall of the House of Usher.
The Fall of the House of Usher is the fifth Netflix Original series created by Mike Flanagan and the last released under his exclusive output deal with the streaming service.
Before working on The Fall of the House of Usher, Brett W. Bachman worked on movies such as Cooties, Mandy, The Vigil, Pig, V/H/S/94, Pig, and Next Exit.
How did you become involved with The Fall of the House of Usher?
Brett: Great question. A bit of a backstory: Mike Flanagan offered me the job on Twitter. It was a direct Twitter Dm he sent me. I’ve been a fan of his ever since 2013 with Oculus,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
Film currently in post. Well Go USA to distribute in US.
In the run-up to AFM Red Sea Media has come on board to handle international sales on the samurai action thriller Lone led by Japanese rising star Shogen from Brillante Ma Mendoza’s Busan selection Gensan Punch.
Josh Waller (Raze), a co-founder of Spectrevision with Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah, directed from his screenplay about a Japanese samurai and assassin who loses his family and finds himself stranded on an island where he gets kidnapped by a tribe of cannibals.
The warrior soon escapes and enacts revenge on his captors and their leader.
In the run-up to AFM Red Sea Media has come on board to handle international sales on the samurai action thriller Lone led by Japanese rising star Shogen from Brillante Ma Mendoza’s Busan selection Gensan Punch.
Josh Waller (Raze), a co-founder of Spectrevision with Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah, directed from his screenplay about a Japanese samurai and assassin who loses his family and finds himself stranded on an island where he gets kidnapped by a tribe of cannibals.
The warrior soon escapes and enacts revenge on his captors and their leader.
- 10/26/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Zombie Town is a comedy zombie film directed by Peter Lepeniotis, he also worked on the screenplay with Michael Samonek and Michael Schwartz. The comedy horror film follows the story of Amy (Madi Monroe) and Mike (Marlon Kazadi) as they unleash a centuries-old curse turning everybody in their town into zombies. To undo this they must find a infamous filmmaker who might have a solution. Zombie Town also stars Chevy Chase, Henry Czerny, and Dan Aykroyd in supporting roles. So, if you loved Zombie Town here are some similar movies you could watch next.
The World’s End (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features
Synopsis: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reteam with director Edgar Wright in this wildly entertaining thrill ride that critics call “funny as hell” and “sheer comic perfection”. Twenty years after their first epic pub crawl attempt, the “five musketeers” reunite in their home town to complete the ultimate challenge – one night,...
The World’s End (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Focus Features
Synopsis: Simon Pegg and Nick Frost reteam with director Edgar Wright in this wildly entertaining thrill ride that critics call “funny as hell” and “sheer comic perfection”. Twenty years after their first epic pub crawl attempt, the “five musketeers” reunite in their home town to complete the ultimate challenge – one night,...
- 9/10/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead is a Japanese zombie film with a bit of a twist. The Netflix film follows a young man who feels empty and has become a corporate drone but when a zombie apocalypse breaks loose he’s able to live freely and he takes full advantage of this to do everything he always wanted to do. So, if you loved Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead here are some similar movies that you should watch next.
Zombieland (Netflix) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: Nerdy college student Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has survived the plague that has turned mankind into flesh-devouring zombies because he’s scared of just about everything. Gun-toting, Twinkie-loving Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) has no fears. Together, they are about to stare down their most horrifying challenge yet: each other’s company. Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin co-star in this double-hitting, head-smashing comedy.
Zombieland (Netflix) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: Nerdy college student Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has survived the plague that has turned mankind into flesh-devouring zombies because he’s scared of just about everything. Gun-toting, Twinkie-loving Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) has no fears. Together, they are about to stare down their most horrifying challenge yet: each other’s company. Emma Stone and Abigail Breslin co-star in this double-hitting, head-smashing comedy.
- 8/6/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Rainn Wilson is opening up about his mental health during the years he was filming The Office.
The actor who gave life to Dwight Schrute throughout the nine seasons of the U.S. remake of the British sitcom created by Ricky Gervais was on the Bill Maher podcast Club Random where he revealed that being on the show felt like “wasn’t enough” to him professionally.
“When I was in The Office, I spent several years really mostly unhappy because it wasn’t enough,” Wilson said.
He added, “I’m on one of the great TV shows. People love it. I wasn’t enjoying it. I was thinking about, ‘Why am I not a movie star? Why am I not the next Jack Black or the next Will Ferrell? How come I can’t have a movie career? Why don’t I have this development deal?'”
Wilson noted that...
The actor who gave life to Dwight Schrute throughout the nine seasons of the U.S. remake of the British sitcom created by Ricky Gervais was on the Bill Maher podcast Club Random where he revealed that being on the show felt like “wasn’t enough” to him professionally.
“When I was in The Office, I spent several years really mostly unhappy because it wasn’t enough,” Wilson said.
He added, “I’m on one of the great TV shows. People love it. I wasn’t enjoying it. I was thinking about, ‘Why am I not a movie star? Why am I not the next Jack Black or the next Will Ferrell? How come I can’t have a movie career? Why don’t I have this development deal?'”
Wilson noted that...
- 7/11/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Elijah Wood may be having a bit of a moment with "Yellowjackets," but it's far from his only headline-grabbing role. Wood has been steadily working on our screens since the late 1980s, with a varied career that includes acting in TV and movies, doing voice work, producing and writing, and more.
While Wood definitely has become a permanent fixture in pop culture thanks to his role in "The Lord of the Rings," his career is much more eclectic and varied than just the blockbusters. He's the kind of actor who seems to delight in taking unusual and creative projects, with roles ranging from outright comedy and family-friendly hits to thrillers, dark dramas, and everything in between. Let's take a look back at some of his big-screen highlights over the years.
Elijah Wood Movies 1. "Back to the Future Part II"
Did you know that Wood's very first on-screen credit was in...
While Wood definitely has become a permanent fixture in pop culture thanks to his role in "The Lord of the Rings," his career is much more eclectic and varied than just the blockbusters. He's the kind of actor who seems to delight in taking unusual and creative projects, with roles ranging from outright comedy and family-friendly hits to thrillers, dark dramas, and everything in between. Let's take a look back at some of his big-screen highlights over the years.
Elijah Wood Movies 1. "Back to the Future Part II"
Did you know that Wood's very first on-screen credit was in...
- 4/18/2023
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
February ushers in a new slate of movies and TV shows making their way to HBO and HBO Max, from a slew of James Bond movies to the recently released Olivia Colman-led “Empire of Light” to, yes, the Puppy Bowl.
“The Terminator,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Footloose,” “Taxi Driver” and “The Silence of the Lambs” all mark notable library offerings this month, in addition to “Superbad,” “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” and “Eighth Grade.”
Despite HBO Max pulling a number of originals from its roster over the past several months, HBO Max originals premiering on the platform this month include a Dionne Warwick documentary, an adult European animated series titled “Poor Devil” and “Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special” based on the popular animated series.
HBO Max is also beefing up its sports offerings by streaming soccer matches featuring the U.S. national teams,...
“The Terminator,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Footloose,” “Taxi Driver” and “The Silence of the Lambs” all mark notable library offerings this month, in addition to “Superbad,” “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” and “Eighth Grade.”
Despite HBO Max pulling a number of originals from its roster over the past several months, HBO Max originals premiering on the platform this month include a Dionne Warwick documentary, an adult European animated series titled “Poor Devil” and “Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special” based on the popular animated series.
HBO Max is also beefing up its sports offerings by streaming soccer matches featuring the U.S. national teams,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and HBO Max got the memo. With its list of new releases for February 2023, the HBO streamer is bringing a very special Valentine’s Day episode into the fold.
Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special premieres on Feb. 9 and finds Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy celebrating their first Valentine’s Day together. Consider this a fun little aperitif for the fast approaching Harley Quinn season 3 – which will feature none other than freshly-installed DC czar James Gunn. Other HBO Max original series this month include another C.B. Strike special on Feb. 6 and Spanish-language animated comedy Poor Devil a.k.a. Pobre Diablo on Feb. 17.
February also looks to be a jam-packed month for movies on HBO Max. February 1 sees the arrival of many appealing library titles like Birdman, Casino Royale, The Silence of the Lambs, and The Terminator. Later on HBO Max...
Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special premieres on Feb. 9 and finds Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy celebrating their first Valentine’s Day together. Consider this a fun little aperitif for the fast approaching Harley Quinn season 3 – which will feature none other than freshly-installed DC czar James Gunn. Other HBO Max original series this month include another C.B. Strike special on Feb. 6 and Spanish-language animated comedy Poor Devil a.k.a. Pobre Diablo on Feb. 17.
February also looks to be a jam-packed month for movies on HBO Max. February 1 sees the arrival of many appealing library titles like Birdman, Casino Royale, The Silence of the Lambs, and The Terminator. Later on HBO Max...
- 2/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
At the time the first entry in director Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, "The Fellowship of the Ring," hit theaters in December 2001, a then-20-year-old Elijah Wood had already been acting in movies for more than a decade. How would the actor elect to follow up his role in the fantasy blockbuster films as the wide-eyed ring-bearer Frodo Baggins? By playing a sleazy nerd in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," portraying a silent, cannibalistic serial killer in "Sin City," and voicing a tap-dancing penguin in "Happy Feet" (among other things).
Wood's eclectic post-"Lord of the Rings" filmography was a conscious choice on his part. In an interview with Esquire to mark the 20-year anniversary of "Fellowship" in 2021, Wood recalled just how much Jackson's fantasy-adventure trilogy came to consume his life during the years they spent making it. "My life was so defined by being in New Zealand,...
Wood's eclectic post-"Lord of the Rings" filmography was a conscious choice on his part. In an interview with Esquire to mark the 20-year anniversary of "Fellowship" in 2021, Wood recalled just how much Jackson's fantasy-adventure trilogy came to consume his life during the years they spent making it. "My life was so defined by being in New Zealand,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Because February is mercilessly short March will be here before you know it. No time like the present to bone up on what's coming to Horror Channel next month. Horror Channel will host what it's calling Killer Thriller Week staring on the third weekend of the month with back to back nights of premieres of Paradise Cove and Jon Watts' excellent feature film debut, Cop Car. That near little movie starring Kevin Bacon, before he all up and exploded onto the superhero scene, making Sony and Marvel a gazillion dollars. Other previous standouts include Await Further Instructions, A Good Woman is Hard to Find and horror comedy Cooties. Everything you need to know about the month of March on Horror Channel follows below. ...
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- 2/15/2022
- Screen Anarchy
On this episode of Daily Dead's official podcast, Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit, Bryan Christopher, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James discuss some of their favorite recent horror viewings and experiences, including Creepshow Season 2, Jakob's Wife, Cooties, and the Alien tabletop roleplaying game scenario Chariot of the Gods!
You can listen to the 200th episode of Corpse Club right now on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube, Pandora, and SoundCloud.
Looking for more scary good Corpse Club content? Be sure to check out our Corpse Club website and memberships. Not only can you view past episodes, but you can also sign up to be an official Corpse Club member to enjoy a wide range of rewards, including a shirt and pin that are to die for, access to bonus content, and the ability to suggest an episode topic!
Missed out on our previous episodes? Don't despair, our entire backlog...
You can listen to the 200th episode of Corpse Club right now on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, TuneIn, YouTube, Pandora, and SoundCloud.
Looking for more scary good Corpse Club content? Be sure to check out our Corpse Club website and memberships. Not only can you view past episodes, but you can also sign up to be an official Corpse Club member to enjoy a wide range of rewards, including a shirt and pin that are to die for, access to bonus content, and the ability to suggest an episode topic!
Missed out on our previous episodes? Don't despair, our entire backlog...
- 5/7/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Exclusive: AMC Networks’ Rlje Films has taken North American rights to the Elijah Wood and Luke Kirby dramatic thriller No Man of God, based on real transcripts and conversations between serial killer Ted Bundy and FBI agent Bill Hagmaier. The deal for the Amber Sealey-directed feature went down ahead of the pic’s Tribeca Film Festival premiere in June. The pic is now scheduled to hit theaters in August.
In 1980, Bundy (Kirby) was sentenced to death by electrocution. In the years that followed, he agreed to disclose the details of his crimes, but only to one man, that being Hagmaier (Wood). Aleksa Palladino and Robert Patrick also star in the Kit Lesser-scripted feature.
No Man of God was produced by Wood, Daniel Noah, Lisa Whalen and Kim Sherman. Ward and Jess De Leo of Rlje Films negotiated the deal with Whalen and Stacy Jorgensen on behalf of Company X/SpectreVision and the filmmakers.
In 1980, Bundy (Kirby) was sentenced to death by electrocution. In the years that followed, he agreed to disclose the details of his crimes, but only to one man, that being Hagmaier (Wood). Aleksa Palladino and Robert Patrick also star in the Kit Lesser-scripted feature.
No Man of God was produced by Wood, Daniel Noah, Lisa Whalen and Kim Sherman. Ward and Jess De Leo of Rlje Films negotiated the deal with Whalen and Stacy Jorgensen on behalf of Company X/SpectreVision and the filmmakers.
- 5/6/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
XYZ Films handles international sales.
Rlje Films has acquired North American rights to Ted Bundy drama No Man Of God starring Elijah Wood and Luke Kirby ahead of its Tribeca Festival world premiere in June.
Based on real transcripts and conversations between serial killer Bundy (Kirby) and FBI agent Bill Hagmaier (Wood), the film centres on the complicated relationship that evolved between the men while Bundy was on Death Row awaiting execution.
Amber Sealey (No Light And No Land Anywhere) directed the feature from a screenplay by Kit Lesser. Rounding out the cast are Aleksa Palladino and Robert Patrick.
Producers are Wood,...
Rlje Films has acquired North American rights to Ted Bundy drama No Man Of God starring Elijah Wood and Luke Kirby ahead of its Tribeca Festival world premiere in June.
Based on real transcripts and conversations between serial killer Bundy (Kirby) and FBI agent Bill Hagmaier (Wood), the film centres on the complicated relationship that evolved between the men while Bundy was on Death Row awaiting execution.
Amber Sealey (No Light And No Land Anywhere) directed the feature from a screenplay by Kit Lesser. Rounding out the cast are Aleksa Palladino and Robert Patrick.
Producers are Wood,...
- 5/6/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
With a new film in the Saw franchise coming out this May, Lionsgate will release the unrated version of the original Saw on 4K Ultra HD beginning May 11th—the same week Spiral: From the Book of Saw hits theaters:
From the Press Release: Spawning one of the most successful horror franchises in history, James Wan’s directorial debut returns to terrify audiences once again when Saw arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) May 11 from Lionsgate. Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Leigh Whannell, and Tobin Bell star in a film that Jordan Crucchiola (Vulture.com) says “…holds a deserving place in horror-film history.” Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen,...
From the Press Release: Spawning one of the most successful horror franchises in history, James Wan’s directorial debut returns to terrify audiences once again when Saw arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) May 11 from Lionsgate. Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Leigh Whannell, and Tobin Bell star in a film that Jordan Crucchiola (Vulture.com) says “…holds a deserving place in horror-film history.” Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen,...
- 4/7/2021
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Spawning one of the most successful horror franchises in history, James Wan’s directorial debut returns to terrify audiences once again when Saw arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital) May 11th from Lionsgate. Here’s a new trailer promoting the 4k release:
Spawning one of the most successful horror franchises in history, James Wan’s directorial debut returns to terrify audiences once again when Saw arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital) May 11 from Lionsgate. Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Leigh Whannell, and Tobin Bell star in a film that Jordan Crucchiola (Vulture.com) says “…holds a deserving place in horror-film history.” Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen,...
Spawning one of the most successful horror franchises in history, James Wan’s directorial debut returns to terrify audiences once again when Saw arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital) May 11 from Lionsgate. Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Leigh Whannell, and Tobin Bell star in a film that Jordan Crucchiola (Vulture.com) says “…holds a deserving place in horror-film history.” Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen,...
- 4/7/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
To celebrate the 28th September digital release of Becky we’re giving away an iTunes voucher.
Slickly and smartly directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion (the duo behind cult horror comedy Cooties), this grisly cross between Home Alone and Last House on the Left features a fantastic lead performance from from Lulu Wilson who turns from a sulky teen into pint-sized Rambo. Becky is a no-nonsense thriller, propelled by a pulsing score, and featuring comedy A-listers Joel McHale (Community) and Kevin James like you’ve never seen them before. With sterling support from Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale) and hulking former pro wrestler Robert Maillet, Becky is a trip you don’t want to miss.
Rebellious teenager Becky and her father head for a weekend getaway at a lake house in an effort to reconnect. The trip takes a turn for the worse when her father’s new girlfriend...
Slickly and smartly directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion (the duo behind cult horror comedy Cooties), this grisly cross between Home Alone and Last House on the Left features a fantastic lead performance from from Lulu Wilson who turns from a sulky teen into pint-sized Rambo. Becky is a no-nonsense thriller, propelled by a pulsing score, and featuring comedy A-listers Joel McHale (Community) and Kevin James like you’ve never seen them before. With sterling support from Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale) and hulking former pro wrestler Robert Maillet, Becky is a trip you don’t want to miss.
Rebellious teenager Becky and her father head for a weekend getaway at a lake house in an effort to reconnect. The trip takes a turn for the worse when her father’s new girlfriend...
- 9/17/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Leigh Whannell is in talks to direct Ryan Gosling’s “Wolfman” for Universal, and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions has signed on to produce the film alongside Gosling, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap.
Whannell and Blumhouse just collaborated on “The Invisible Man,” which Universal released and grossed $124 million worldwide on a $7 billion budget. Whannell has a first-look deal across film and TV with Blumhouse, and the production banner also produced Whannell’s critically-acclaimed 2018 film “Upgrade.” Over the course of 10 years, Whannell and Blumhouse have collaborated on seven projects.
Whannell will also write the treatment for the film, while Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo will write the script. Plot details of “Wolfman” are currently unknown.
Also Read: Ryan Gosling's New 'Wolfman' Monster Movie in the Works at Universal
Universal’s other classic monsters include Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, and Creature from the Black Lagoon.
Whannell and Blumhouse just collaborated on “The Invisible Man,” which Universal released and grossed $124 million worldwide on a $7 billion budget. Whannell has a first-look deal across film and TV with Blumhouse, and the production banner also produced Whannell’s critically-acclaimed 2018 film “Upgrade.” Over the course of 10 years, Whannell and Blumhouse have collaborated on seven projects.
Whannell will also write the treatment for the film, while Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo will write the script. Plot details of “Wolfman” are currently unknown.
Also Read: Ryan Gosling's New 'Wolfman' Monster Movie in the Works at Universal
Universal’s other classic monsters include Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, and Creature from the Black Lagoon.
- 7/8/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Movies are slowly starting to trickle back into theaters, emphasis on the word “slowly.” For the time being, audiences’ options are still better at home, as this week’s crop of new films includes outrageous new genre fare — such as “Becky,” from the directors of “Cooties,” which plays a bit like a hard-r version of “Home Alone” — and festival standouts such as Hong Sang-soo’s “Yourself and Yours.”
“The Invisible Man” star Elisabeth Moss elaborates on her ever-widening scope of tortured women in the wildly unconventional Shirley Jackson biopic, a movie which portrays the author of “The Lottery” as the kind of character one might discover in her mind-bending horror tales.
Here’s a complete rundown of the week’s new releases, with excerpts from reviews and links to where you can watch them. Find more movies and TV shows to stream here.
Playing in drive-ins and extremely limited release:...
“The Invisible Man” star Elisabeth Moss elaborates on her ever-widening scope of tortured women in the wildly unconventional Shirley Jackson biopic, a movie which portrays the author of “The Lottery” as the kind of character one might discover in her mind-bending horror tales.
Here’s a complete rundown of the week’s new releases, with excerpts from reviews and links to where you can watch them. Find more movies and TV shows to stream here.
Playing in drive-ins and extremely limited release:...
- 6/5/2020
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
In 2014, directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion presented their debut feature, Cooties, a humorous take on the zombie subgenre with infected kids and their teachers as the victims. Later on, in 2017, the directing duo made Bushwick, a peculiar Children of Men-like action thriller with several long takes, in which Dave Bautista and Brittany Snow’s characters try to survive an unsettling armed attack to the titular Brooklyn neighborhood. Now Milott and Murnion are back with another genre effort, this time approaching the home invasion and the revenge subgenres. In Becky, the titular young girl (played by Lulu Wilson) is mourning the death of her mother and even though her father (Joel McHale) is planning to get married...
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- 6/5/2020
- Screen Anarchy
What if Kevin James was cast as a neo-Nazi? That’s one of the many uninspired questions that Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion’s gruesome “Becky” answers in a movie driven by an increasingly boring set of narrative dares. Others include: What if the protagonist was a teenage girl so angry she could actually kill? What if there was a MacGuffin that was literally a key that didn’t open anything? Even as the movie The pair’s earlier film, “Cooties,” suffered from similar issues, attempting to build a thin idea (what if a zombie pandemic only turned little kids into monsters?) but at least it yielded more entertaining results.
“Becky” is as grim and gruesome as any horror movie in recent memory, but that alone can’t save this gross-out thriller. Still, the story opens with promise, through candy-colored title cards and fast cuts between Becky (the wonderful Lulu Wilson...
“Becky” is as grim and gruesome as any horror movie in recent memory, but that alone can’t save this gross-out thriller. Still, the story opens with promise, through candy-colored title cards and fast cuts between Becky (the wonderful Lulu Wilson...
- 6/4/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
After making a career in sitcoms and comedies, Kevin James is traveling down a darker path. The King of Queens and Paul Blart actor is playing a neo-Nazi who terrorizes a family in the search for a certain item. Coming from Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott (the directing duo behind Cooties and Bushwick), the first trailer has now landed ahead of a June digital release.
We’ve seen the likes of Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Sarah Silverman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Murray, Adam Sandler, and more pivot to darker material, and here James seems to be strictly chewing the horror-thriller scenery. Also starring Lulu Wilson, Amanda Brugel, Robert Maillet and Joel McHale, see the trailer below.
Spunky and rebellious, Becky (Lulu Wilson) is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father Jeff (Joel McHale) in an effort to try to reconnect. The trip immediately takes a turn...
We’ve seen the likes of Jim Carrey, Robin Williams, Sarah Silverman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Murray, Adam Sandler, and more pivot to darker material, and here James seems to be strictly chewing the horror-thriller scenery. Also starring Lulu Wilson, Amanda Brugel, Robert Maillet and Joel McHale, see the trailer below.
Spunky and rebellious, Becky (Lulu Wilson) is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father Jeff (Joel McHale) in an effort to try to reconnect. The trip immediately takes a turn...
- 5/11/2020
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Although he may be best known as Doug Heffernan in The King of Queens or a diehard mall cop in the Paul Blart movies, Kevin James plays an altogether vicious villain in the home invasion thriller Becky. Directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott (the filmmakers behind Cooties and Bushwick), Becky is coming to VOD and Digital on June 5th, and the film's trailer offers a look at James' intense character that's a far cry from his comedic roles.
Below, you can watch the trailer for Becky, which premiered on Entertainment Weekly, and read on for the official synopsis:
"Quiver Distribution will release the thriller Becky On Demand and Digital on June 5, 2020.
Becky stars Lulu Wilson, Kevin James, Amanda Brugel, Robert Maillet and Joel McHale. The film was directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott and co-written by Nick Morris making his feature screenwriting debut, Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye.
Below, you can watch the trailer for Becky, which premiered on Entertainment Weekly, and read on for the official synopsis:
"Quiver Distribution will release the thriller Becky On Demand and Digital on June 5, 2020.
Becky stars Lulu Wilson, Kevin James, Amanda Brugel, Robert Maillet and Joel McHale. The film was directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott and co-written by Nick Morris making his feature screenwriting debut, Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye.
- 5/8/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Aside from horror, I've watched a lot of sitcoms over the years, and as someone who has seen The King of Queens in its entirety, I'm genuinely curious to see Kevin James play what is being described as a "merciless" villain in the upcoming home invasion movie Becky. Directed by Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott (the filmmakers behind Cooties and Bushwick), and also starring Lulu Wilson and Joel McHale, Becky has been acquired by Quiver Distribution and Redbox Entertainment for a Digital and VOD release in the Us on June 5th:
Press Release: Los Angeles, April 29, 2020 – Quiver Distribution and Redbox Entertainment have teamed up to acquire the North American rights to the upcoming thriller, Becky. The film is a selection at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and will be released On Digital and On Demand on June 5, 2020.
Written by Nick Morris (The Evil Eye), Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye...
Press Release: Los Angeles, April 29, 2020 – Quiver Distribution and Redbox Entertainment have teamed up to acquire the North American rights to the upcoming thriller, Becky. The film is a selection at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival and will be released On Digital and On Demand on June 5, 2020.
Written by Nick Morris (The Evil Eye), Ruckus Skye and Lane Skye...
- 4/29/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Ten years have passed since America’s answer to Shaun of the Dead blew up the scene with the gun-toting stately named zom-com Zombieland. Its charming cast and less charming characters gave us the memorable delivery of enjoyable quips with its version of the “everyman” zomb-pocalypse story. Ten years later, after Warm Bodies, Cooties, Life After Beth, and Anna and the Apocalypse, we have been forced to ask, do we need a sequel to Zombieland?
Probably not.
Though it didn’t strike while the iron was hot, nor did it wait long enough to capitalize on nostalgia, Zombieland: Double Tap is here, and you know what? It’s great.
Ten years or so after the events of the first film, Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), and Wichita (Emma Stone) are holed up in the White House living their quiet post-apocalyptic lives, until a panicked Wichita,...
Probably not.
Though it didn’t strike while the iron was hot, nor did it wait long enough to capitalize on nostalgia, Zombieland: Double Tap is here, and you know what? It’s great.
Ten years or so after the events of the first film, Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg), and Wichita (Emma Stone) are holed up in the White House living their quiet post-apocalyptic lives, until a panicked Wichita,...
- 10/21/2019
- by Lindsay Traves
- DailyDead
Hey everyone! The 15th annual Fantastic Fest kicks off this week, and this year, it’ll be myself, Heather Wixson, as well as Emily von Seele and Adrian Torres, who will be bringing you all kinds of coverage out of Austin for the duration of the festival. To celebrate Fantastic Fest’s momentous birthday this year, we have picked a few of our favorite films that have debuted over the years, and will be celebrating them as we lead up to the kickoff of Fantastic Fest on Thursday.
Enjoy!
Anna and the Apocalypse (Heather Wixson): When you talk about crowd-pleasing movies that are best enjoyed in a packed theater filled with genre enthusiasts, Anna and the Apocalypse is without a doubt the type of film that makes Fantastic Fest as much fun as it is. I know I’ve discussed my love of Anna ad nauseam over the last...
Enjoy!
Anna and the Apocalypse (Heather Wixson): When you talk about crowd-pleasing movies that are best enjoyed in a packed theater filled with genre enthusiasts, Anna and the Apocalypse is without a doubt the type of film that makes Fantastic Fest as much fun as it is. I know I’ve discussed my love of Anna ad nauseam over the last...
- 9/16/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Earlier this year it was reported that Kevin James will star as a "merciless" convict who invades a lake home in the action thriller Becky, the latest film from directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion. The home invasion movie will pit James against Lulu Wilson as the teenage title character, and now Joel McHale has joined the cast as Wilson's father, along with additional cast members Amanda Brugel and Robert Maillet.
Press Release: Los Angeles – Highland Film Group announced today that Emmy® nominated Joel McHale, Amanda Brugel and Robert Maillet have joined Kevin James and Lulu Wilson in Becky. From directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion, the action-thriller is produced by Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman and Russ Posternak of Yale Productions alongside Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz of BoulderLight Pictures. Highland Film Group is handling international sales, which will continue at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival. UTA Independent Film Group...
Press Release: Los Angeles – Highland Film Group announced today that Emmy® nominated Joel McHale, Amanda Brugel and Robert Maillet have joined Kevin James and Lulu Wilson in Becky. From directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion, the action-thriller is produced by Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman and Russ Posternak of Yale Productions alongside Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz of BoulderLight Pictures. Highland Film Group is handling international sales, which will continue at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival. UTA Independent Film Group...
- 8/29/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Joel McHale, Amanda Brugel and Robert Maillet have joined the cast of the independent action-thriller “Becky.”
The trio will appear alongside the previously announced company of Kevin James and Lulu Wilson.
The movie follows a spunky, rebellious 14-year-old brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father (played by McHale), in an effort to try to reconnect after her mother’s death. The trip immediately takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by James’ merciless character, suddenly invade the lake house. Becky decides to take matters into her own hands in the film, described as John Wick with a 14-year-old girl.
“Becky” is the third feature from directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion, the filmmakers behind “Bushwick” and “Cooties.”
Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman and Russ Posternak of Yale Productions are producing the film alongside Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz of BoulderLight Pictures.
The trio will appear alongside the previously announced company of Kevin James and Lulu Wilson.
The movie follows a spunky, rebellious 14-year-old brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father (played by McHale), in an effort to try to reconnect after her mother’s death. The trip immediately takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by James’ merciless character, suddenly invade the lake house. Becky decides to take matters into her own hands in the film, described as John Wick with a 14-year-old girl.
“Becky” is the third feature from directors Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion, the filmmakers behind “Bushwick” and “Cooties.”
Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman and Russ Posternak of Yale Productions are producing the film alongside Raphael Margules and J.D. Lifshitz of BoulderLight Pictures.
- 8/27/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Elijah Wood’s SpectreVision has signed an exclusive first-look deal with Legendary Television Studios.
Under the multi-year deal, the genre-driven production company, lead by Wood, Daniel Noah, Josh C. Waller and Lisa Whalen, will develop scripted series for Legendary. Claire Bargout will join SpectreVision as director of development for scripted series.
SpectreVision is behind arthouse films like “Mandy,” “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” and “Cooties.” Their recent film, “Daniel Isn’t Real,” premiered at South by Southwest and is slated for a late 2019 release. A follow-up, “Color Out of Space,” an H.P. Lovecraft adaptation by Richard Stanley, is in post-production.
Also Read: Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' Sets Writing and Producing Teams, Which Include Some 'Game of Thrones' Vets
“We’ve found kindred spirits in the visionary folks at Legendary, and we’re excited to create vital and ambitious television in the genre space,...
Under the multi-year deal, the genre-driven production company, lead by Wood, Daniel Noah, Josh C. Waller and Lisa Whalen, will develop scripted series for Legendary. Claire Bargout will join SpectreVision as director of development for scripted series.
SpectreVision is behind arthouse films like “Mandy,” “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” and “Cooties.” Their recent film, “Daniel Isn’t Real,” premiered at South by Southwest and is slated for a late 2019 release. A follow-up, “Color Out of Space,” an H.P. Lovecraft adaptation by Richard Stanley, is in post-production.
Also Read: Amazon's 'Lord of the Rings' Sets Writing and Producing Teams, Which Include Some 'Game of Thrones' Vets
“We’ve found kindred spirits in the visionary folks at Legendary, and we’re excited to create vital and ambitious television in the genre space,...
- 7/31/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
SpectreVision, the production company co-founded by Elijah Wood, has signed an exclusive first-look deal with Legendary Television Studios.
Under the multi-year pact, the shingle, which has worked almost exclusively in the feature space until this point, will develop scripted series content with a focus on genre concepts. Wood’s banner, which he runs with partners Daniel Noah, Josh C. Waller and Lisa Whalen, is behind such arthouse features as “Mandy,” starring Nicholas Cage,” “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” and “Cooties.” SpectreVision and Cage are teaming up again on “Color Out of Space,” an adaptation of the novel by H.P. Lovecraft adaptation which is currently in post-production.
“SpectreVision has proven itself an exemplary leader in the indie genre space, creating unique entertainment that truly captivates audiences,” said Nick Pepper, president of Legendary Television Studios. “We are thrilled to be partnering with them and look forward to developing future projects together.
Under the multi-year pact, the shingle, which has worked almost exclusively in the feature space until this point, will develop scripted series content with a focus on genre concepts. Wood’s banner, which he runs with partners Daniel Noah, Josh C. Waller and Lisa Whalen, is behind such arthouse features as “Mandy,” starring Nicholas Cage,” “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” and “Cooties.” SpectreVision and Cage are teaming up again on “Color Out of Space,” an adaptation of the novel by H.P. Lovecraft adaptation which is currently in post-production.
“SpectreVision has proven itself an exemplary leader in the indie genre space, creating unique entertainment that truly captivates audiences,” said Nick Pepper, president of Legendary Television Studios. “We are thrilled to be partnering with them and look forward to developing future projects together.
- 7/31/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu is out with its list of new content coming in July, and highlights include the “Veronica Mars” revival and the series premiere of the new “Four Weddings and a Funeral.” We also have the list of everything that’s being removed from the streaming service at the end of July.
Season 1-3 of the original “Veronica Mars” series will be available starting July 1, so you can brush up on all the background knowledge you’ll need to fully enjoy Season 4 when it drops July 26, with Kristen Bell returning the starring role as the title character after almost 15 years. Here’s everything we know about the revival so far.
The new Mindy Kaling-produced “Four Weddings and a Funeral” series comes July 31, with “Game of Thrones” star Nathalie Emanuel in the lead role. Original star Andie MacDowell will return as a guest star.
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Season 1-3 of the original “Veronica Mars” series will be available starting July 1, so you can brush up on all the background knowledge you’ll need to fully enjoy Season 4 when it drops July 26, with Kristen Bell returning the starring role as the title character after almost 15 years. Here’s everything we know about the revival so far.
The new Mindy Kaling-produced “Four Weddings and a Funeral” series comes July 31, with “Game of Thrones” star Nathalie Emanuel in the lead role. Original star Andie MacDowell will return as a guest star.
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- 6/17/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Elijah Wood’s acting career has undergone a curious evolution in the years since the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy brought him to prominence. In tandem with the launch of production company SpectreVision, Wood has embraced his genre sensibilities with a range of horror, fantasy, and thriller projects made well beyond the studio arena.
The latest example, “Come to Daddy,” is the paragon of Wood’s sensibilities: The directorial debut of longtime genre producer Ant Timpson is the eerie look at a young man visiting his estranged father at a remote countryside home, where he discovers his hard-drinking pop might not be telling the full truth. From there, “Come to Daddy” careens into a bloody, slapstick thrill ride, equal parts “Evil Dead” and early Peter Jackson.
Wood met Timpson years ago on the genre festival circuit, and the pair worked together as co-producers on the wacky Sundance midnight sensation “The Greasy Strangler.
The latest example, “Come to Daddy,” is the paragon of Wood’s sensibilities: The directorial debut of longtime genre producer Ant Timpson is the eerie look at a young man visiting his estranged father at a remote countryside home, where he discovers his hard-drinking pop might not be telling the full truth. From there, “Come to Daddy” careens into a bloody, slapstick thrill ride, equal parts “Evil Dead” and early Peter Jackson.
Wood met Timpson years ago on the genre festival circuit, and the pair worked together as co-producers on the wacky Sundance midnight sensation “The Greasy Strangler.
- 4/24/2019
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Abe Forsythe’s Little Monsters cuts through dismal zombified doom-and-gloom as a beaming ray of all-smiles sunshine. Australia’s funniest horror comedy in years doesn’t mince expectancies about being an impossibly entertaining midnight riot. Walkers drool bloody saliva from their flesh-peeled mouths, but Forsythe’s focus is on true to life superheroes (teachers), doofy “fool in love” romantics, and a child-cheerful genre spin so contrastingly rooted in innocence. Movies like Little Monsters and Cooties are a dime a dozen, yet given how well-balanced, ferocious and endlessly entertaining Forsythe’s ode to unsung protectors is, one has to ask a simple question: Why?
Alexander England stars as the recently single slacker Dave, forced to bunk with sis Tess (Kat Stewart) and her tractor-obsessed son Felix (Diesel La Torraca). Dave’s ambitions of rockstar fame have lost momentum since God’s Sledgehammer disbanded, while Sara’s (Nadia Townsend) speedy rebound leaves...
Alexander England stars as the recently single slacker Dave, forced to bunk with sis Tess (Kat Stewart) and her tractor-obsessed son Felix (Diesel La Torraca). Dave’s ambitions of rockstar fame have lost momentum since God’s Sledgehammer disbanded, while Sara’s (Nadia Townsend) speedy rebound leaves...
- 3/12/2019
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
Little Monsters is probably one of the silliest, most adorable, blood drenched, and vulgar zombie movies that I’ve seen. The movie is also kind of ridiculous, but if you look past the stupidity and realize that this movie knows what it is, then you might enjoy it.
Like most films I see at Sundance, I have no idea what I’m getting myself into. This movie starts off like a relationship comedy as a couple is constantly arguing wherever they go. This leads to them splitting up and the boyfriend, whose name is Dave (Alexander England), ends up at his sister’s house who has a young boy that loves Darth Vader.
As this guy is trying to figure out what to do with his life, he takes his nephew to school one day where he meets his teacher Miss Caroline, who is wonderfully played by Lupita Nyong’o.
Like most films I see at Sundance, I have no idea what I’m getting myself into. This movie starts off like a relationship comedy as a couple is constantly arguing wherever they go. This leads to them splitting up and the boyfriend, whose name is Dave (Alexander England), ends up at his sister’s house who has a young boy that loves Darth Vader.
As this guy is trying to figure out what to do with his life, he takes his nephew to school one day where he meets his teacher Miss Caroline, who is wonderfully played by Lupita Nyong’o.
- 1/31/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
To many, he will always be Frodo Baggins, the brave little furry-footed hobbit who volunteers to bear the burden of carrying the dreaded One Ring as he leaves his bucolic existence behind while sacrificing himself to save Middle-earth in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
But Elijah Wood, who turns 38 on January 28, has had quite a varied career beyond the Shire ever since he made his film debut at 8-years-old with a small part as Video Game Boy #2 in 1989’s “Back to the Future Part II.” He would go on to land the coveted central role in the epic fantasy franchise based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduring classic when he was 18. But his early output on the big screen consisted of a string of so-so ‘90s titles such as “Radio Flyer,” “Paradise” and “Forever Young.” However, he often earned praise for his part in even mediocre projects.
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But Elijah Wood, who turns 38 on January 28, has had quite a varied career beyond the Shire ever since he made his film debut at 8-years-old with a small part as Video Game Boy #2 in 1989’s “Back to the Future Part II.” He would go on to land the coveted central role in the epic fantasy franchise based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s enduring classic when he was 18. But his early output on the big screen consisted of a string of so-so ‘90s titles such as “Radio Flyer,” “Paradise” and “Forever Young.” However, he often earned praise for his part in even mediocre projects.
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- 1/28/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
Lupita Nyong’o (Jungle Book, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Josh Gad (Beauty and the Beast) star in Little Monsters, a zombie comedy from writer-director Abe Forsythe. Forsythe’s Down Under star Alexander England (Alien: Covenant) is also featured in the film that now how some fresh sales art that puts an end to playtime. Sounding a bit like Cooties: “Little Monsters follows Dave (England), a washed-up musician […]...
- 1/17/2019
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Lupita Nyong’o (Jungle Book, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) and Josh Gad (Beauty and the Beast) will star in Little Monsters, a zombie comedy from writer-director Abe Forsythe. Forsythe’s Down Under star Alexander England (Alien: Covenant) is also featured in the film that’s currently in post and will be heading to Cannes. Sounding a bit like Cooties, “Little Monsters follows Dave (England), a washed-up musician who […]...
- 5/3/2018
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Finding your dream apartment is never easy, especially in a city like Los Angeles, and while there are plenty of things worth letting slide for cheap rent, a revolving door of crazy cult members who want to commit suicide in your bathtub probably isn’t one of them. But what if those cult members were on to something?
“7 Stages To Achieve Eternal Bliss By Passing Through the Gateway Chosen By the Holy Storsh” poses this absurd question with the same goofy energy as its long-winded title. It’s wild and funny ride, but comes equipped with a pinch of existential dread.
Director Vivieno Caldinelli, who got his start working on Canadian sketch shows, puts his comedy roots to good use by wrangling “Kids in the Hall” star Mark McKinney, Maria Bamford, Taika Waititi and more for inspired cameos. But the string of familiar faces all have a one-dimensional quality. In many ways,...
“7 Stages To Achieve Eternal Bliss By Passing Through the Gateway Chosen By the Holy Storsh” poses this absurd question with the same goofy energy as its long-winded title. It’s wild and funny ride, but comes equipped with a pinch of existential dread.
Director Vivieno Caldinelli, who got his start working on Canadian sketch shows, puts his comedy roots to good use by wrangling “Kids in the Hall” star Mark McKinney, Maria Bamford, Taika Waititi and more for inspired cameos. But the string of familiar faces all have a one-dimensional quality. In many ways,...
- 4/30/2018
- by Jamie Righetti
- Indiewire
Matt Edwards Jan 12, 2018
As Insidious 4 heads into UK cinemas, we've been chatting to the writer behind the series...
For such a friendly guy, Leigh Whannell sure knows how to scare the living daylights out of you.
Whannell rose to prominence writing the twisted slaughterama Saw (which he also co-starred in) and, more recently, the spooktacular Insidious series (which, again, he also acts in). In between, Whanell also found the time to write Donnie Wahlberg starring puppet shocker Dead Silence and zombrat splatstick comedy Cooties (which he again acted in, this time stealing the entire movie with his performance as worrying weirdo Doug).
Having directed the third Insidious, Whannell is back to simply writing, producing and acting in the fourth film, Insidious: The Last Key (what a layabout!). Den Of Geek jumped at the chance to have a chat with him about the film back in November. Here’s how we got on.
As Insidious 4 heads into UK cinemas, we've been chatting to the writer behind the series...
For such a friendly guy, Leigh Whannell sure knows how to scare the living daylights out of you.
Whannell rose to prominence writing the twisted slaughterama Saw (which he also co-starred in) and, more recently, the spooktacular Insidious series (which, again, he also acts in). In between, Whanell also found the time to write Donnie Wahlberg starring puppet shocker Dead Silence and zombrat splatstick comedy Cooties (which he again acted in, this time stealing the entire movie with his performance as worrying weirdo Doug).
Having directed the third Insidious, Whannell is back to simply writing, producing and acting in the fourth film, Insidious: The Last Key (what a layabout!). Den Of Geek jumped at the chance to have a chat with him about the film back in November. Here’s how we got on.
- 1/3/2018
- Den of Geek
To celebrate the home entertainment release of Bushwick, available on DVD and Blu-ray 23rd October, we have a copy of the film on DVD up for grabs, courtesy of Kaleidoscope Entertainment!
It’s Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista versus an entire Texas battalion in New York City in this all-out action thriller from the makers of Cooties and Stake Land.
Action movie stars don’t come much bigger than Dave Bautista, Drax from the smash hit Guardians of the Galaxy series, and the villainous Hinx from the latest James Bond film Spectre. Here, front and centre as Stupe, a take no prisoners ex-Marine on the warpath against a Texas militia invading New York, Bushwick establishes Bautista – soon to be seen in Blade Runner 2049 – as an action hero on a par with Vin Diesel and The Rock. Brittany Snow, from the Pitch Perfect movies, excels as Lucy, who,...
It’s Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista versus an entire Texas battalion in New York City in this all-out action thriller from the makers of Cooties and Stake Land.
Action movie stars don’t come much bigger than Dave Bautista, Drax from the smash hit Guardians of the Galaxy series, and the villainous Hinx from the latest James Bond film Spectre. Here, front and centre as Stupe, a take no prisoners ex-Marine on the warpath against a Texas militia invading New York, Bushwick establishes Bautista – soon to be seen in Blade Runner 2049 – as an action hero on a par with Vin Diesel and The Rock. Brittany Snow, from the Pitch Perfect movies, excels as Lucy, who,...
- 10/23/2017
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Rlj Entertainment (Nasdaq: Rlje) is set to release the action film Bushwick on DVD and on DVD/Bd combo on Oct. 24, 2017.
Written by Nick Damici (We Are What We Are, Stake Land) and Graham Reznick (Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear) and directed by the filmmaking team of Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott (Cooties), Bushwick stars Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Spectre), Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect franchise, Hairspray), Angelic Zambrana (Precious, Fighting) and Jeremie Harris (FX’s “Legion,” The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, Pariah). Rlje will release Bushwick on Oct. 24, 2017 on DVD for an Srp of $29.96 and on DVD/Bd combo for an Srp of $34.97.
Now you can own Bushwick on Blu-ray. We Are Movie Geeks has 2 copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment answering this question: What is your favorite movie co-starring Dave Bautista ? (mine is Blade Runner 2049!). It’s so easy!
Written by Nick Damici (We Are What We Are, Stake Land) and Graham Reznick (Chilling Visions: 5 States of Fear) and directed by the filmmaking team of Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott (Cooties), Bushwick stars Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy, Spectre), Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect franchise, Hairspray), Angelic Zambrana (Precious, Fighting) and Jeremie Harris (FX’s “Legion,” The Angriest Man in Brooklyn, Pariah). Rlje will release Bushwick on Oct. 24, 2017 on DVD for an Srp of $29.96 and on DVD/Bd combo for an Srp of $34.97.
Now you can own Bushwick on Blu-ray. We Are Movie Geeks has 2 copies to give away. All you have to do is leave a comment answering this question: What is your favorite movie co-starring Dave Bautista ? (mine is Blade Runner 2049!). It’s so easy!
- 10/23/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures have released the first domestic and international trailers for the fourth film in the Insidious franchise, "Insidious: The Last Key". In the supernatural thriller, which welcomes back franchise standout Lin Shaye ("The Black Room", "Abatoir", "Ouija: Origin Of Evil") as Dr. Elise Rainier, the brilliant parapsychologist faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet: in her own family home. Shaye is joined in the cast by Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell ("Saw" trilogy, "Cooties"...), Josh Stewart, Caitlin Gerard ("Smiley"), Kirk Acevedo ("Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes"), Javier Botet ("It", "Polaroid"), Bruce Davison ("The Exorcist"), Spencer Locke ("Resident Evil: Retribution", Tessa Ferrer, Ava Kolker ("The Axe Murders Of Villisca") and Marcus...
- 9/7/2017
- www.ohmygore.com/
Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures have released the first domestic and international trailers for the fourth film in the Insidious franchise, "Insidious: The Last Key". In the supernatural thriller, which welcomes back franchise standout Lin Shaye ("The Black Room", "Abatoir", "Ouija: Origin Of Evil") as Dr. Elise Rainier, the brilliant parapsychologist faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet: in her own family home. Shaye is joined in the cast by Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell ("Saw" trilogy, "Cooties"...), Josh Stewart, Caitlin Gerard ("Smiley"), Kirk Acevedo ("Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes"), Javier Botet ("It", "Polaroid"), Bruce Davison ("The Exorcist"), Spencer Locke ("Resident Evil: Retribution", Tessa Ferrer, Ava Kolker ("The Axe Murders Of Villisca") and Marcus...
- 9/7/2017
- www.ohmygore.com/
The directing duo of Cary Murnion and Jonathan Milott came storming into the scene a few years back with the now way cult classic Cooties. Cooties is the rare horror-comedy hybrid that actually happens to be equal parts scary and equal parts funny. We called it a relentless riot. Their latest film, Bushwick (read our review from Sundance), takes […]...
- 9/5/2017
- by Chris Coffel
- bloody-disgusting.com
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