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Marsters in SyFy Pilot ‘3 Inches’
Actor James Marsters (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) revealed on his Twitter Feed that he’s been cast as the leader of a team of less than impressive “superheroes” in the SyFy pilot THREE INCHES.
The three inches refers to the lead character Walter’s ability to to move and object with his mind — provided that it’s three [...]
The Exorcism of Emily Rose: Interview with Paul Harris Boardman & Scott Derrickson
As part of an American Film Institute series at the ArcLight Cinemas, the screenwriting team of Scott Derrickson and Paul Harris Boardman answered questions after a preview screening of their film THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE, before it opened in theatres on September 9, 2005. The film had garnered attention because it claims to be [...]
The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005): horror film review
In terms of quality if not quantity, the exorcism genre just about began and ended with THE EXORCIST (what else has been worth watching, except perhaps William Peter Blatty’s follow-up THE EXORCIST III?). Consequently, it might sound like damning with faint praise to say that THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE is the best film of [...]
Get BURIED at Fantastic Fest 2010 in Auxtin, Texas
[ October 30, 2009; ] Be Sure To Opt Out Of The Large Soda.
Music in the Horror Film: An Interview with Neil Lerner
A few moments reflection on the horror movie experience reveals how important music is: PSYCHO, JAWS, HALLOWEEN. Unfortunately, while the images of horror have been the focus of much critical and academic discussion, little attention has been paid to the music. Addressing this deficit, Neil Lerner has edited the book Music in the Horror Film: Listening to Fear.
Lost: The Complete and Final Season – Blu-ray review
With the LOST television series now only a fond memory, ABC has assembled all sixteen episodes of Season Six into nice five-disc Blu-ray set that offers lovely widescreen transfers and informative bonus material.
“Locke & Key” TV Series?
It looks like Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci’s planned LOCKE & KEY film may actually see the light of day as a TV series instead!
Paprika-director Satoshi Kon, RIP
Satoshi Kon's PAPRIKA
Io9 is reporting that anime director Satoshi Kon has passed away, at the age of 47. Details about the cause of death have not been released. Kon first earned attention in the west for directing the anime psycho-thriller PERFECT BLUE. His other credits include the charming TOKYO GODFATHERS, PARANOIA AGENT, and PAPRIKIA (which [...]
‘Smallville’s’ Supergirl to Show the Way?
TV Guide reports that the returing series’ October 8th episode ‘Supergirl’ will foreshadow Clark Kent’s future persona of Superman.
In a move likely to outrage comic book continuity watchdogs, when Laura Vandervoort (V) appears in the third episode of the season as Clark’s cousin Kara, she will, according to executive producer Kelly Souders, wear a version [...]
Hatchet 2: October 1
[ October 1, 2010; ] Here is the teaser trailer for writer-director Adam Green’s HATCHET 2, the sequel to HATCHET. Kane Hodder returns as Victor Crowley, heading a cast that includes Danielle Harris (HALLOWEEN), Tony Todd (CANDYMAN), R.A. Mihailoff (TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 3), and Tom Holland (director of CHILD’S PLAY. The original HATCHET thrilled audiences at film festivals worldwide in [...]
Doug Liman Spins Us Right Round In ALL YOU NEED IS KILL
If You Knew You Would Die That Day, Why Get Out Of Bed?
Melville Takes To The Sky In THE AGE OF THE DRAGONS
From Swimming Mammal To Flying Reptile, Ahab Will Hunt It All The Same!
Laserblast, August 24: Lost The Final Season & Lost The Complete Collection
[ August 24, 2010; ] Also this week: TIME BANDITS on Blu-ray, DORIAN GRAY, SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD: REANIMATED, Midnight Horror Collections
