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by MICHAEL HINMAN
May-16-2013 - No Comments
'House of the Devil' director adapts Ben H. Winters' bestselling horror novel
Ben H. Winters’ bestselling horror novel "Bedbugs" is set for a feature film adaption from "House of the Devil" director Ti West, according to Deadline. Tango Pictures is spearheading the project and has tasked West to pen the script. “Reading 'Bedbugs' as a manuscript felt like the litera ...
Read More'The Pineapple Express' director David Gordon takes the reins
Crime Scene Pictures is spearheading the remake of Dario Argento's 1977 cult hit "Suspiria," according to Deadline. David Gordon Green ("The Pineapple Express") is set to direct the witch tale, which he co-wrote with Chris Gebert. It begins production in September. The remake will be produced ...
Read MoreHorror mechanics get a ruthless twist starting this Friday in theaters
"The Cabin in the Woods" director Drew Goddard is revealing the genesis behind his ultra-secret horror film, which hits theaters Friday. Twisting horror genre mechanics, the Lionsgate film hopes to deliver a surprising blow to audience expectations. Goddard ("Cloverfield"), who takes the directin ...
Read MoreHelp is needed to demonstrate the commitment of the film's audience
A campaign to help an extended version of Clive Barker's 1990 film "Nightbreed" become a reality needs fan support. "Occupy Midian," a growing movement that launched an online petition, hopes to demonstrate to Morgan Creek Productions that a strong demand exists for a new cut of the film as Barke ...
Read MoreRemake will loosely follow controversial 1984 film
Malcolm McDowell and director Steven C. Miller have signed abroad a remake of TriStar Pictures' 1984 film "Silent Night, Deadly Night," according to Variety. Titled "Silent Night," the remake is spearheaded by The Genre Company and Inferno International's Ember Productions with Miller ("Scream of ...
Read More'Inside' directors Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo's latest movie receives English adaption
France's SND Films is pursuing an English-language remake of directors Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo's 2011 film "Livid," according to Deadline. Doug Davison of Quadrant Pictures and Robert Léger will produce the project. David Birke, who penned such genre films as "Dahmer," "Freeway Kille ...
Read MoreUniversal Pictures looks to 'Prometheus' co-writer Jon Spaihts to pen an epic tale
Universal Pictures is rebooting "The Mummy" and tasking "Prometheus" co-writer Jon Spaihts to pen the script, according to Variety. Sean Daniel will return to the franchise to produce with Jeffrey Kirschenbaum overseeing the project for Universal. "I see it as the sort of opportunity I had wit ...
Read MoreJeremy Carver returns as a co-showrunner of The CW's series
"Supernatural" co-showrunner Sera Gamble is exiting the helm of The CW drama series, according to Deadline. Gamble, who been with the show since Season 1, is leaving to focus on development opportunities. She was serving alongside co-showrunner Robert Singer for the past two seasons following the ...
Read MoreHit Syfy series to return with another 13 episodes
Syfy's hit supernatural series "Haven" will start production on Season 3 this month in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Featuring 13 episodes, the new season picks up immediately following the events of Season 2's finale where Nathan (Lucas Bryant) was warned against pursuing a romantic relationship with Au ...
Read MoreSonar Entertainment seeks to breath new life into Clive Barker's popular tale
Horror icon Pinhead may continue his exploration of pain and pleasure in a "Hellraiser" television series, according to Variety. Sonar Entertainment will spearhead the project, co-developing it with Eric Gardner of Panacea Entertainment. Gardner will executive produce the show along with Larry Ku ...
Read More'Terra Nova' actor Landon Liboiron takes on the supernatural in a series based on Brian McGreevy's book
Netflix's original horror series "Hemlock Grove" has signed former "Terra Nova" co-star Landon Liboiron to its cast. Director and executive producer Eli Roth ("Cabin Fever," "Hostel") is spearheading the project, which will feature 13-episodes. "Hemlock Grove" centers arounds an unsolved murde ...
Read MoreClive Barker in talks to reboot his 1990 film based on the 'Cabal' novella
Clive Barker's film "Nightbreed" may receive a cable series reboot. Barker recently indicated on his website that he is actively in conversations about developing the project. "It will have a chance to be as sexy or as graphic in terms of the violence as we need it to be," Barker explained. "F ...
Read MoreStephen King tale is poised to bring aboard 'Kick-Ass' actress
MGM and Screen Gems' remake of Stephen King's "Carrie" is seeking "Let Me In" actress Chloe Moretz for the lead role of telekinetic teenager Carrie White, according to Deadline. Having met with Moretz for the past two weeks, MGM and Screen Gems, along with director Kimberly Peirce ("Stop-Loss," " ...
Read MoreAMC zombie series is No.1 in basic cable history
AMC's "The Walking Dead" broke another basic cable record as it pulled in 9 million viewers for its Season 2 finale, "Beside the Dying Fire," which aired Sunday night. Achieving series highs in total viewers and all key demographic categories, the series beat its Season 1 finale by 51 percent, an ...
Read MoreRidley Scott talks up his epic return to the 'Alien' universe
Ridley Scott's ambitious sci-fi feature "Prometheus" will mix action, horror and a daring adventure that places mankind's destiny in peril. Detailing events prior to 1979's "Alien," the prequel tracks mankind's infancy with manned deep-space flights and involves such epic themes as gods and engi ...
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