THIS SECTION, HAS JUST BEEN UPDATED, AND WILL BE NOW BE USED FOR INFORMATION, ON UPCOMING MOVIES, MOVIE NEWS, AND JUST ANY HORROR/THRILLER NEWS.
"NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: ORIGINS 3D".
Damn, only just heard of this film. I didn't think to much of the original, but it has a remake allready (2 i think), and they don't need to mess with the classic anymore.
"SCREAM IV" TO BE IN 3D?
It was announced this week that "The Weinstein Company" will release the upcoming installment in 3D, and that now "Neve Campbell" will return alongside "David" and "Courtney Arquette" as Sidney Prescott, Gail Weathers, and Dewey.
"30 DAYS OF NIGHT" SEQUEL OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED.
Yep, officially announced and official cast memebers have been announced. "Lost" cast member "Harold Perrineau", "Diora Baird" (TCm: The Beginning", "Kiele Sanchez", "Rhys Coiro" and "Mia Kirshner" are set to star.
"LEATHREFACE" WILL RETURN IN 3D?
Yep, the creators of "Saw" are in final negotiations for the rights to the franchise. I god hope they don't.....the remake and it's sequel ar excellent, and they don't need to be touched....nor does Leathreface, even if it's in 3D.
"MIRRORS 2" INFO
"Victor Garcia" who directed 2007 "Return to House on Haunted Hill" will helm this sequel. The plot has been revealed...After losing his fiancee in a car crash, for which he blames himself, suicidal Max Matheson reluctantly takes a job as a night watchman at his father's Mayflower Department Store. When his co-workers are killed off in gruesome and horrible ways and Max begins to see a mysterious young woman in all the store's mirrors, desperate to communicate with him, he fears he's losing his mind, or that he may be the next victim.
"THE CABIN IN THE WOODS" DELAYED FOR 3D EFFECT.
Ready for release in February 2010, the film has now been delayed almost a year so they can make it 3D.
"FRIDAY THE 13TH part 2" IN 3D.
Appartently, the sequel to 2009's hit remake will be shot in 3D. The sequel will feature the same writers are doing it again for the sequel.
"FRIDAY THE 13TH part 2" ALREADY HAS RELEASE DATE.
Warnerbros. in the US have allready announced a release date to the sequel of Box Office smash, which is in pre-production. It will be released on August 13, 2010.
"A NIGHTMARE ON EM STREET" AND "THE CRAZIES" REMAKE TRAILERS.
Yep, they are both on youtube now....so go watch em!!
"HALLOWEEN III 3D" DIRECTOR and WRITER CONFIRMED.
It was confirmed today, that "Patrick Lussier" will direct the film, with screenplay being written by "Todd Farmer", and both men both worked together for 2009's remake "My Bloody Valentine", and filming will begin soon...with expected release date October 2010.
UPDATES ON "JEEPERS CREEPERS III"
What is it with 3rd films in horror franchises?. "Gena Phillips" will return to star in the 2nd sequel, which has been names "Jeepers Creepers III: Cathedral", and "Victor Salva" will write and direct. The only thing that has stopped the films production for the last few years is financial reasons.
"CHILDREN OF THE CORN" BEING REMADE... AGAIN?
That's right, with the TV remake being shown on TV in a few months, The Weinstein COmpany has announced a theatrical remake.
"30 DAYS OF NIGHT: DARK DAYS" DIRECTOR REVEALED.
Finally, the director of the sequel to 2007 hit "30 Days Of Night" has been revealed as "Ben Ketai". Shooting will start in October, and the film will be a story relating to "Stella", played by "Melissa George" in 2007, but she will be re-cast for this film, which is a shame.
"HALLOWEEN 3" OFFICIALLY GREENLIT.
With the sequel having a nice debut last weekend in the US, a 3rd installment to the popular "Halloween" remake series has officially been greenlit, and even better, it will be in 3D. "Rob Zombie" hasn't confirmed to be the writer/director (He was on the 2 preivous ones), and no plot details. It is expected to be released in 2010.
"MIRRORS 2" SCRIPT COMPLETED.
The sequel script to 2008 remake "Mirrors" has been completed. No sword on plot details yet....
"THE BLOB" BEING REMADE AGAIN, THIS TIME BY "ROB ZOMBIE".
"Rob Zombie" has confirmed he will be writing and directing the remake of classic 50's film "The Blob". It's the second time the film has been remade, the first time was in the 80's. Zombie wants to change the blob from being jello-like to a big red thing.
New horror's
"A Nightmare On Elm Street" remake, is rumoured to be released to Australian cinemas in June 2010. An source, who works at a local cinema, has said they recieved word on a June release. "2012" (November 12), "Case 39" (November 5), "Sorority Row" (September 10) were the latest updates to the cinema schedule, with "Obsessed" dissapearing after a August 27 date. No word on whether "Halloween II" or "The Collector" will slash our screens. Other Horror/Thriller releases on the Schedule are "The Wolfman" (May 2010), "Alice In Wonderland" (March 11, 2010), and "The Stepfather" (December 3).
2009 HORRORS NOT GETTING AUSTRALIAN THEATRICAL RELEASE.
Many horror's this year won't be, or don't look likely to grace the screens of out cinemas, but will be released DIRECT-TO-DVD. US releases such as the remake of "The Last House On The Left", "Obsessed", "Halloween 2", "The Collector", "The Haunting In Connecticut" and more will be shelved from cinema release here. The remake of the 70's classic "The Last House On The Left" grossed $30 million in America, and the only reason for it not being released in Aus was because the distributor thought it would make more money on rentals/sales than cinematically. "Obsessed", which grossed $63 million in the US, is supposedly going to be released here on August 27, but EzyDVD (Major Australian DVD company) has coerart, and September DVD release on their site, plus the films official Australian site has now been re-directed to Sony Pictures home page. The film would definately be a hit if released cinematically, having the same audience 2007's "Perfect Stranger". "Halloween 2" will only not be released here due to the fact it's preceeder, 2007 remake "Halloween" was a flop here, grossing $700,000. The film could still potentially be released here, but I highly doubt it. "The Collector" which was only released to the US in early August, was a flop, and because of that, we probably won't get it, unless limited. If it does get limited release here, it'll be at 41 cinemas, like other major US flops "Captivity", "The Invasion", "Blindness", "Passengers", but then again US flops like "One Missed Call", "The Ruins", "Cold Creek Manor", "Skinwalkers", and "Vacancy" will probably be shelved DIRECT-TO-DVD. "The Haunting In Connecticut", which grossed $55 million in the US, has no real legit reason not to be released here. It's supernatural, and isn't marketed as full-on or gorey. Many upcoming horror's such as "The Stepfather", "Sorority Row", "Jennifer's Body", and "White-Out” will probably get shelved DIRECT-TO-DVD if they under-perform in the US, whereas “The Final Destination”, “2012” and “Avatar” will be released here regardless. “Case 39”, which has been riding the release schedule for 2 years, has finally settled for August 27 release, and will not be getting theatrically released in the US. Cinema posters, and Official Aussie site prompts that it will finally be released, and T.V spots are scheduled to start screening on August 13, so the film looks set to be released.
"SAW VII" 3D?
Lionsgate b roke the news earlier in the week that the 7th installment of the franchise will be 3D.
"SCREAM 4" NEWS.
It's official, "David Arquette" and "Courtney Cox" have officially signed on for cameos in the upcoming edition to the poplar franchise. "Neve Campbell" has refused to come back, and no word on whether "Wes Craven" will return, although he has stated if the script is as good as the originals, he will.
"A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET" ALLREADY A TRILOGY?.
The 2010 remake of horror classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street" has allready sparked two sequels, and the film hasn't even finished production yet. High hopes are obvious, and the film will most likely be a success, but I think it's way too soon to sign actors onto more films. "Jackie Earle Haley", who will play "Freddy Krueger", has official signed on for 2 more films, and "Rooney Mara", who will play "Nancy", has signed on for a second film.
"NEVE CAMPBELL" REJECTS OFFER.
"Neve Campbell" has rejected the offer to make a cameo in the forthcoming "Scream" film. Why she rejected hasn't been announced, but some speculation is that it is because in the end "Sidney" was going to be the killer.
"THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT" BECOMES A TRILOGY.
"The Haunting In Connecticut", which took $55 million in the US recently, has been rumoured to have a sequel, which is entirely possible, but now rumours have surfaced that there will be a trilogy. No release date for Australia yet for the successful horror.
NO "SCREAM 4", BUT INSTEAD A REBOOT TRILOGY.
It has now been confirmed that there will not be a third sequel to the highly successful trilogy, but a reboot for younger audiences could be possible. It's surfaced that stars of the franchise "Courtney Cox" and "David Arquette" were made offers to return, but "Neve Campbell"s name wasn't mentioned in the article on Entertainment Weekly.
"SAW 8" HAS BEEN OFFICIALLY CONFIRMED.
Yes, you read right, popular franchise SAW will definately be around for sequel #8. A 9th films hasn't been ruled out either. "Tobin Bell" who stars as mastermind "Jigsaw" in the series says #8 will most likely be the last one, but if it's successful WHO KNOWS?.
"FINAL DESTINATION 4: DEATH TRIP 3D" HAS BEEN RENAMED.
Thats right. FD4 has now been renamed to THE Final Destination (Italics are part of the title). If this film is a standout hit at the box office, there is no doubt in my mind it wont be the final one, but if it's a major flop, it could be. Im estimating a $40 million pull, which is average for a FD film.
"FRIGHT NIGHT" REMAKE SWITCHES DISTRIBUTOR.
The remake of horror comedy "Fright Night" was owned by "Sony Screen Gems" who have reputation of releasing PG-13 (M) rated horror flicks (Prom Night, When A Stranger Calls), but have sold the rights to the remake because they felt they couldn't make the film PG-13 (M) without ruining it. "Dreamworks Pictures" who have a string of horrors (The Ring, The Ruins) have been lurking for a horror film that could be huge, like their remakes of "The Ring" and "The Ring 2" which grossed $390 million worldwide together. Their most recent flicks "The Uninvited" and "The Ruins" haven't lived up to their expectations, grossing $29 and $17 million, respectively. The horror/comedy doesn't have a writer for the remake, but will probably be out sometime in late 2010.
"SAW VI" CASTING.
Here is the official cast (some may not be there): Shauna MacDonald, Devon Bostick, Marty Moreau, Karen Cliche, Shawn Mathieson, Melanie Scrofano, James Gilbert, Shawn Ahmed, Janelle Hutchison, Gerry Mendicino, Caroline Cave and Ginger Busch, Patrick Melton, Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston, Betsy Russell, Peter Outerbridge, Tobin Bell, Tanedra Howard, Shawnee Smith and James Van Patten.
Official Synopsis: Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood
MORE "PIRANHA 3D" CASTING.
"Jerry O'Connell" (Obsessed,Scream 2) and "Jessica Szohr" (Gossip Girl) are the latest cast in the remake of 1978 hit.
CASTING UPDATED~.
New casting has been revealed for "A Nightmare On Elm Street" and "Piranha 3D".
"Katie Cassidy" who starred in "Black Christmas" and was a supporting role in "Taken" has been cast as "Kris". The film "A Nightmare On Elm Street" hits US theatres on April 16, 2010.
Loads of new cast members for "Alex Aja's" "Piranha 3D". "Dina Meyer" who played "Kerry" in Saw 2-4 has been cast as :Paula". "Brooklyn Proulx" has been cast as "Laura". "Quinn Lord" who is in the long delayed "Trick R Treat" stars as "Zane". "Riley Steeles" will star as "Crystal"
Here is the synopsis for "Piranha 3D":
Every year the population of sleepy Lake Havasu explodes from 5,000 to 50,000 for a single, wild weekend - the 4th of July, a riot of sun, drunken fun and sex-crazed mayhem. But this year, there's something more to worry about than hangovers and complaints from local old timers. Havasu sits in the crater formed by a prehistoric volcanic eruption, and when earth tremors tear open a crack in the lake floor, all hell breaks through. Piranhas - a million ravenous, razor-toothed monsters, unchanged since the dawn of time. Unstoppable killing machines acting blindly under one primeval impulse: to hunt down anything that moves and strip it to the raw, bleeding bone. In seconds.
"SAW VI" UPDATE.
"Lionsgate's" "Saw VI" has a October 23 in America. Some cast has been released and is as follows: Costas Mandylor, Mark Rolston, Betsy Russell, Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith and Peter Outerbridge.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS: Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood.
"ORPHAN" RELEASED AUGUST 27
"Dark Castle Entertainment's" latest "Orphan", will now be released on August 27, 2009 rather than November 20. he films will go head to head with other horror/thriller "Case 39" also released that same day. I doubt "Case 39" will stick though, and it's date will probably change completely.
"CASE 39" WILL ACTUALLY GET A RELEASE?
Today, the official poster and trailer were released, and that just thickens the string the film is hanging to. It has been on and off release schedules for 2 years, and it has settled for August 27, 2009 in Australia since about February. At this point no US date is planned, due to disgraceful test screenings, but an Australian date has been bouncing around for about 8 months. The trailer and poster hav been added to the site (Trailer and Poster pages). The film stars "Renee Zellweger" as a social worker, who rescued a 10 year old girl from her awful parents, but the case isn' what it seems.
"A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET" CASTING NEWS
The new "Nancy" has been announced. "Rooney Mara" (Urban Legends: Bloody Mary) is in final negotiations to star as the lead role, in "Platinum Dunes" remake of the "Wes Craven". Other roles have also been cast, with "Thomas Dekker" (From Within, Laid to Rest) and "Kellan Lutz" (Twilight) also having supporting roles.
'THE CRAZIES" BEING RELEASED IN 2010.
The remake loosely based on "George A. Romero's" classic has now been moved from a September 09' date to February 2010. Australia will get it soon after, if we do.
"ELLEN PAGE" REJECTS TO STAR IN "DRAG ME TO HELL".
"Hard Candy" star "Ellen Page" turned down the role of "Christine" in "Sam Raimi's" return to horror "Drag Me To Hell". She was offered the role, and was given the script, but upon reading she didn't like the character.
THE TOP 10 "FEEL GOOD HORROR MOVIES"
bloody-disgusting, have just added their "Top 10 Feel Good Horror Films". Click Here for the link.
"NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE" STARS IN "PREY".
The latest Aussie horror will be "Prey". The trailer is on the trailer page, and the film looks average, but nothing special. It's official site is packed full of goodies. It will only have VIP theatrical release, before getting a DVD release later this year.
"ORPHAN" SET TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER.
"Dark Castle Entertainment" are no doubt, the best production company on the planet, giving us horror fans the delight of their films "House Of Wax", "Thir13en Ghosts" "Ghost Ship" and other horrors. Their next film "Orphan" seemsa little omen-ish, but the "demon" is actually a little girl, "Esther". A couple adopt a mature little girl, around the age of 10. Soon after "Esther" seems to always be near trouble, and she attempts to make her mothers life a living hell, because she thinks her mother doesn't like her. The trailer is on the trailer page, and very creepy.
"SORORITY ROW" REMAKE.
The remake of "The House On Sorority Row" will be released to US cinemas in October, and Australia will probably get it sometime in early 2010. The film's trailer is now on the trailer page, and man it looks aweomse. The film centers around a group of girls who dumped their sorority sister in an old mine, after a prank on her boyfriend wen' wrong and he killed her, thinking she was allready dead.
"FRIDAY THE 13TH part 2" TO BE RELEASED IN 2010.
After the success of the remake at the box office, "Platinum Dunes" have stated that they would love to do the sequel, after finishing their current project, a remake of "A Nightmare On ElmStreet". The sequel was announced less than a week after it's preceeder broke US horror box office records, with an opening of $40 million. The two writers of the remakes script, have allready begun working on the script, and the film WILL be going ahead, even if "Platinum Dunes" aren't going to be a part of it.
"TERROR TRAIN" REMAKE STARTS SHOOTING NEXT MONTH.
The remake of 80's film "Terror Train" that starred "Jamie Lee Curtis" is set to begin filming next month. No cast yet, but the remake will be directed by "Aex Wright". There was speculation that 2008 flick "Train" was the remake, but the claims of that were denied, and ultimately the claims were wrong.
NEW RELEASE DATES
New Australian release dates have been announced. The best production company in the entire world "Dark Castle Entertainment"'s latest film "Orphan" will hit our cinemas on November 20, 2009 (Subject to change). Dates for "The Lovely Bones" and "Case 39" have also been added/changed.
NEW TRAILERS ON TRAILER PAGE.
I have just added loads of new trailers including the amazing looking "Drag Me To Hell", which was directed by horror legend "Sam Raimi" (The Evil Dead Trilogy, Boogeyman). News about "Drag Me To Hell" is that "Ellen Page" (Juno, Hard Candy) rejected the lead role due to not liking the script. I command whoever is reading this to look at the trailer, and it's in really good quality too :)
"THE STRANGERS 2"
The sequel was announced just after the first was a huge hit at the box office. The film is in final talks, where "Laurent Briet" is to helm the camera. The only known info about the plot, is that it will take place in a trailer park.
"IT" remake going hardcore.
One of the latest remakes announced is this, which is a remake of a Stephen King adaption, which was made for T.V. This is set for theatrical release, and will be hardcore. The director is aiming for an "R" rating in the US, which is equivalent to our MA15+ and R18+. Their will be great detail in all characters back stories, and the film will be set in the 1980's - Present, using the 20 year gap that King uses in the book.
"A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET" 2010 REMAKE.
Filming begins next week in the US, yet cast members are still in final talks. The new "Freddy Krueger" has been announced as "Jackie Earle Haley" who was recently in "Watchmen". "Kyle Gallner" who stars in "The Haunting In Connecticut" has been cast as "Quinten", in which "Johnny Depp" played all those years ago.