|
Yuzna:
'Re-Animator 4' Is Re-Animated
June 8, 2007 --
Producer Yuzna guarantees that a fourth "Re-Animator" film will be made,
although whether it will be "House of Re-Animator" or directed by Stuart Gordon
isn't 100 percent clear.
[MORE]
Sept. 11 Gets Better
June 7, 2007 --
More MGM titles have been announced for DVD in the USA for Sept. 11. MGM is resurrecting its Midnite Movie series to give us, uncut and anamorphic for the first time in the USA, the legendary Vincent Price-starring and Michael Reeves helmed "Witchfinder General" (aka, "The Conqueror Wor"). Also up the same day from the same series is "Food of the Gods," that long sought-after giant-rats schlock film from the 1970s. As previously reported heere, MGM is also releasing "Scarecrows" the same day, along with the uncut never-before-sesen version of "From Beyond.".
Summer Guide to Horror Movies
June 7, 2007 -- School's out and the horror movie season is upon us. It's a
great summer for fear films.
[MORE]
Incredible 'Mother of Tears' Shots
June 6, 2007 -- A European forum posted some incredible magazine scans for
Dario Argento's "Mother of Tears." Check 'em out.
[MORE]
'Halloween' Gets Web Site,
New Poster
June 6, 2007 -- Interesting take on the "Halloween" theme. The film opens
August 31.
Meanwhile, the poster has just been unveiled as well and has a definite Rob
Zombie feel to it. Myers is apparently long haired. Click on the image for
a slightly larger view. [MORE]
'Hostel Part II' Charity Auction
June
4, 2007
-- Rich kids, get ready: Lions Gate is auctioning off signed posters for 'Hostel Part II.'
The highest bidder scores an exclusive "HOSTEL: PART II" movie posters signed by Eli Roth, Bijou Phillips, Heather Matarazzo, and Vera Jordanova. The auction benefits the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. The winning bidders will receive studio certified posters signed by the cast and filmmakers along with a signed letter verifying their authenticity. Auctions begin today and will continue through the film’s opening weekend. Interested fans and collectors should be aware there are only a limited amount of posters available.
[MORE]
'Third Mother' Gets Neutered
May 30, 2007 --
When it
hits screens in Italy this October, Dario Argento's "Third Mother" will be in a
cut form.
[MORE]
Sept. 11 Sees 'The Burning,' 'From Beyond', 'ROTLD' Special Edition and (Rumor Has It) 'Scarecrows'
May 29, 2007
--
Plus, on Sept. 25, Warner Bros. is releasing the acclaimed 1977 BBC miniseries "Dracula." But the big news of the
week was from MGM, which announced via Fango that "The Burning," "From Beyond" and a special edition of "Return of the Living Dead" will hit DVD shelves Sept. 11. What has been reported much elsewhere is that "Scarecrows" is also one of
the titles that will hit stores in what promises to be the biggest day for
horror on DVD in years.
[MORE]
Horror a Hit at Cannes
May 29, 2007 --
While the festival is now over, an aftermath of Cannes that should be enjoyed by horror fans is that fear films had a larger presence this year than any in recent memory. Dario Argento's "The Third Mother" was just one of many horror titles that garnered attention this year.
[MORE]
Dee Wallace Joins Tomaselli's 'The Ocean'
May 29, 2007 --
Director Dante Tomaselli hinted at it a while back, but Dee Wallace has officially joined the cast of his next movie, "The Ocean."
[MORE]
Exclusive
Interview with Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, Director of '28 Weeks Later'
May 23, 2007 --
An exclusive interview with the director of the best horror film of the past 10 years! You owe it to yourself to see "28 Weeks Later" this weekend (possibly the last chance you have to see it on the big screen), and recommend that you don't read this interview with the director until AFTER you have seen the film.
[MORE]
The
Best Horror Movie of the Past 10 Years: '28 Weeks Later'
May 12, 2007 --
Stop everything you're doing and head to your local cineplex. The best thing to
hit theaters in more than a decade is playing right now! "28
Weeks Later" far surpasses the original, blows away the "Dawn of the Dead"
remake and is simply the best movie the genre has seen in a long, long, long
time.
[MORE]
Contest: '28 Days Later' Graphic Novel
May 11, 2007 --
We've got five copies of "28 Days Later: The Aftermath" to give away. It's an easy contest! The first five people to respond with the correct answer win!
[MORE]
Another Contest: 'Pan's Labyrinth' DVD Giveaway
May 11, 2007 --
We've got five copies of "Pan's Labyrinth" to give away on DVD! It's another trivia question!
[MORE]
More 'Halloween' Sequels for Malcolm
May 11, 2007 --
Malcolm McDowell is signed for three "Halloween" films, playing Dr. Loomis.
[MORE]
More New 'Halloween' Photos
May 9, 2007 --
Here's the latest crop of images from Rob Zombie's "Halloween," including one of
Ken Foree (of Romero's "Dawn of the Dead" fame and "Devil's Rejects") as a
victim/truck driver.
[MORE]
David Hess -- Live at 'Last House on the Left' Screening
May 9, 2007 --
David Hess is set to appear LIVE at the new Cerrito Speakeasy Theater in El Cerrito Calif. (near Oakland and Berkeley) on May 17 at 9:15 p.m. Only $6!
[MORE]
Trailer for Evil Kid Movie 'Joshua'
May 9, 2007 --
The latest evil kid horror movie is hitting screens this July 6. The devil kid's
name is Joshua. Not since "The Omen" or "Children of the Corn" has a child with
a biblical name been so scary.
[MORE]
Anchor Bay's New DVD Lineup
May 8, 2007 --
Anchor Bay is now changing its name to Starz Entertainment, but they're still cranking out horror and genre titles on DVD like there's no tomorrow. Here's the latest crop of titles heading to stores.
[MORE]
Fulci's 'Zombie' on the Big Screen
May 7, 2007 --
"Zombie" is screening with 1973 exploiter "The Cheerleaders" on May 25 in Arizona!
[MORE]
Screamfest LA's Call for Entries
May 7, 2007 --
Screamfest LA has just launched a call for entries for the 2007 event to be held in Los Angeles this October.
[MORE]
Clip From 'Psycho Legacy' Online
May 4, 2007 --
The first clip from the cool-sounding documentary on the "Psycho" franchise is online at its official MySpace page. Anthony Perkins lives!
[MORE]
Striking DVD May 22: 'The Breed'
May 4, 2007 --
The latest "Wes Craven" presents movie is entitled "The Breed" and it's about killer dogs! It's hitting DVD shelves on May 22.
[MORE]
Official 'Bug' Web Site Live -- Giant-Sized Poster
May 4, 2007 --
The official Web site for William Friedkin's "Bug," an interesting looking horror/art oddity starring Ashley Judd, is live now, and features the film's new trailer.
[MORE]
Early Review: 'Severance'
May 1, 2007 --
In honor of May Day, here's our look at this workers-oriented fear film that should appeal to fans of the British series of "The Office" -- somewhat. The limited release British slasher film "Severance" -- a cross between "The Descent" and the UK version of "The Office" -- is heading to screens on May 18. But does it keep the British end up?
[MORE]
New Date for 'Captivity'
May 1, 2007 --
The controversial AfterDark title was set to hit screens in a few weeks but now you'll have to wait until June 22. Meanwhile, a higher-res Quicktime version of the trailer is up.
[MORE]
Follow-up to 'Daughters of Darkness' Heading to DVD
April 30, 2007 --
"Malpertuis," from the director of the lesbo vampire masterpiece "Daughters of Darkness," is heading to DVD after decades of unavailability.
[MORE]
Trailer for 'Captivity'
April 30, 2007 --
We haven't given this Lionsgate/After Dark film directed by Roland Joffe much coverage, although it was heaped with controversy after billboards ran in Los Agneles that offended the heck out of people.
[MORE]
On DVD Tuesday: 'Alice Sweet Alice'
April 30, 2007 --
A pretty small number of films are striking DVD this week, but the one title not to pass up is "Alice Sweet Alice."
[MORE]
New Review: 'Beneath Still Waters'
April 30, 2007 --
Brian Yuzna's new direct-to-DVD horror film is crap.
[MORE]
The Latest 'Halloween' Photos
April 29, 2007 --
Here's the latest crop of images from Rob Zombie's "Halloween," including a great of McDowell and an interesting shot of a masked Myers.
[MORE]
New Clips, Report from the '28 Weeks Later' Opening
April 29, 2007 --
The film just opened in London, and Variety published a full report, pretty surprising for a horror movie. Meanwhile, new clips are up at Yahoo Movies.
[MORE]
Wallpaper, Poster for 'Trick R Treat'
April 29, 2007 --
Competing for horror fans' attention this Halloween, against Rob Zombie's remake, the festival fave "Hatchet" and "30 Days of Night," is this Halloween-themed horror from producer Bryan Singer.
[MORE]
UK Residents Willl See Split 'Grindhouse'
April 29, 2007 --
After a disappointing run at the U.S. box office, "Grindhouse" is now officially being split into two movies for its UK release reportedly this September.
[MORE]
Tomaselli: 'Ocean' Shoots in July, While 'Alice Sweet Alice' Is Still On
April 27, 2007 -- Dante
Tomaselli of "Satan's Playground" fame says his latest film is set to shoot in
July with a new leading lady, while he still plans to direct a remake of "Alice
Sweet Alice."
[MORE]
This Tuesday on DVD: 'Let Sleeping Corpses Lie'
April 24, 2007 --
A big week for horror re-releases on DVD, with Blue Underground re-releasing a slew of out-of-print horror titles, including the campy zombie gem "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie," the Lucio Fulci sleazefest "House by the Cemetery" and another sick pick, "Macabre."
[MORE]
Cool Poster for 'Daywatch'
April 24, 2007 --
Hitting sreens June 1 is "Daywatch," followup to the Russian horror hit "Nightwatch." Given that the Russkies are now counting the USA as an enemy again, should we support their horror film industry? Me thinks yes!
[MORE]
New '28 Weeks Later' Trailer Plus German Poster
April 22, 2007 --
Download the latest trailer for "28 Weeks Later," which hits theaters May 11. Meanwhile, in Germany, a new poster for the film has hit.
[MORE]
Virginia Tech Killer Attended Class on Horror Movies
April 22, 2007 --
It turns out Seung-Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech shooter, attended a class on horror films that screened titles like "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "Friday the 13th."
[MORE]
The First Six Minutes of 'Marsh'
April 22, 2007 --
Out now on DVD, "The Marsh" is a Sony horror film that may be worth catching. Sony is so gung-ho about it that they placed the first six minutes of the film online.
[MORE]
Gigantic 'Hostel Part II' Poster
April 22, 2007 --
We'll see how in the mood is America is for "Hostel Part II," what with all the real violence happening in the world today. Here is a giant JPEG of the new poster for the film.
[MORE]
Raimi: 'Evil Dead' Remake Still Possible
April 22, 2007 --
But the more interesting news is a low-budget horror film he's producing called "Drag Me to Hell."
[MORE]
On DVD Today: 'Black Xmas,' 'Family'
April 17, 2007 --
The hot titles of the day are, no doubt, "Family" from the "Masters of Horror"
series and the "Black Xmas" remake.
[MORE]
Exclusive Interview: Martin Weisz, Director of 'Hills Have Eyes 2'
March 4, 2007 --
Interview with Martin Weisz, the German director who just completed "Hills Have Eyes 2," the highly anticipated sequel due in theaters March 23.
[MORE]
Mario Bava Headlines Tuesday DVD Releases
April 3, 2007 --
A huge Mario Bava box set from Anchor Bay is the highlight of this week's slate of DVD releases. Two "Godzilla" classics are also hitting and -- for those of you with Playstation 3 sets -- Blu-Ray editions of David Cronenberg's "The Fly" and the very cool "Identity," a big-budget horror hit from the writer of the low-budget turkey "Jack Frost."
[MORE]
'Grindhouse' May Become 2 DVDs
April 3, 2007 -- DavisDVD reports that "Grindhouse" may be
split into two films for DVD. [MORE]
The Terror of 'Fido'
April 3, 2007 --
eSplatter scored poster art and large JPEGs from "Fido," Lionsgate's new zombie comedy starring Carrie Anne Moss, Billy Connolly, Tim Blake Nelson, and introducing K’Sun Ray.
[MORE]
Full 'Thanksgiving' Trailer From 'Grindhouse' Live NOW
March 30, 2007 --
Click here for it! Eli Roth's full, uncut trailer for his faux film "Thanksgiving."
'Hostel Part II' Trailer Live Now
March 29, 2007 --
MTV today posted the official full-length trailer to "Hostel Part II."
[MORE]
Rare Naschy Titles Heading to DVD
March 29, 2007 --
On May 8, Paul Naschy's "Night of the Werewolf" and "Vengeance of the Zombies" will be released in special edition DVDs, remastered from the original negatives in high definition. Naschy's films are pretty cheesy, but for fans of Euro-trash horror from the 1970s, they're masterpieces.
[MORE]
Yet Another 'Grindhouse' Story
March 29, 2007 --
With 8 days go to before the release of "Grindhouse," we have a last bit of history about what promises to be an historic, double feature horror film. Director Robert Rodriguez discusses how the idea for the film came about.
[MORE]
Casting on 'Prom Night' Remake
March 29, 2007 --
Yeah. They're remaking this movie too. Today, some casting was announced on it.
[MORE]
Eli Roth All Over the News
March 28, 2007 --
"Hostel Part II" director Eli Roth chatted up MTV about the state of horror and believes horror films should have no ratings.
[MORE]
Trailer for 'Severance'
March 28, 2007 --
The trailer for "Office"-like British horror comedy "Severance" is live now.
[MORE]
Huge DVD News: 'Island of the Damned'
Hits Shelves in June
March 26, 2007 --
"Island of the Damned" -- also called "Who Can Kill a Child? -- is at last heading to DVD in the USA courtesy of Dark Sky Films.
[MORE]
HD Trailer for '28 Weeks Later'
March 26, 2007 --
It was posted in Quicktime yesterday.
[MORE]
Variety: Zack Snyder to Return to Zombies
March 26, 2007 --
Zack Snyder, whose "300" has been tearing up the box office, is set to return to the zombie genre. Warner Bros. is backing "Army of the Dead."
[MORE]
'House of Re-Animator' to Be a Masters of Horror Episode?
March 26, 2007 --
Barbara Crampton said the fourth film may be an episode of Showtime's uber-popular
horror series if it's made. [MORE]
Eleven 'Grindhouse' Clips -- Movie Clocks in at 3 Hours 5 Minutes
March 25, 2007 --
IESB has posted 11 clips from "Grindhouse," and the movie's official time has been revealed: 3 hours 5 minutes.
[MORE]
A Giant 'Turistas' Tuesday for DVDs
March 25, 2007 --
This Tuesday sees the Afterdark Film Fest hitting disc, along with a dozen or so other horror titles.
[MORE]
'Daywatch' Trailer
March 25, 2007 -- The
trailer for the sequel to "Night Watch" has hit!
[MORE]
DVD Pick of the Week: 'Pro Life'
March 21, 2007 --
Undeniably, the DVD to pick up this week is John Carpenter's "Masters of Horror" episode "Pro Life," one of the weirdest episodes of the series and the best thing Carpenter has done since his last MOH episode.
[MORE]
New Clip from 'Hostel Part II' -- Plus Special Edition 'Hostel' DVD
March 21, 2007 --
A new clip from "Hostel Part II" just landed today. Plus, word of a special edition of "Hostel" on DVD hit.
[MORE]
Teaser Poster for '28 Weeks Later'
March 19, 2007 --
Looks good. The teaser trailer screens with "Hills Have Eyes 2" this Friday, and here's our shot at the poster.
[MORE]
Contest for 'Open Water 2'
March 19, 2007 --
The drunks-versus-sharks movie's been out on DVD for a while, but we've been given some copies to give away. This is a super easy trivia contest, people.
[MORE]
On April 11, Bob Wilkins Turns 75
March 19, 2007 --
Legendary San Francisco horror show host Bob Wilkins (of Creature Features) turns 75 next month.
He's been ill of late. His fans are encouraged to send the "Creature Features" star a card.
Cards
can be sent to Happy Birthday Bob, P.O. BOX 161221, Sacramento, CA 95816.
Huge Day-long Horror Fest in the UK
Markh 19, 2007 --
Taking advantage of the pending release of "Grindhouse," Riverside Studios in Hammersmith, London is presenting a 10-hour marathon of grindhouse classics from the '70s and '80s.
[MORE]
Argento's 'Third Mother' to Be Cut -- Gets Oct. 31, 2007 Release Date
March 18, 2007 --
Dario Argento's much-anticipated second sequel to "Suspiria" is being cut for censors -- and has a release date of Halloween, 2007.
[MORE]
Another 'Hostel'-like Horror Film: 'Borderland'
March 18, 2007 --
The film is inspired by true events -- revolving around a band of satanists in Mexico -- and looks promising. But after "Turistas," do we need more tourists in peril terror films?
[MORE]
Halloween' Trailer to Screen with 'Grindhouse' -- Plus Still More Images
March 18, 2007 --
Word broke today that the first "Halloween" trailer will play with "Grindhouse" next month. Meanwhile, the first view of child Myers in his clown mask has turned up on Zombie's MySpace page.
[MORE]
New York Post: 'Grindhouse' Heading for NC-17
March 18, 2007 --
With only weeks to go before it's release, "Grindhouse" is heading for an NC-17 rating. It would be the first-ever NC-17 release from Dimension Films, which was forbidden from releasing films in the rating when it used to be owned by Disney.
[MORE]
New Review:'Dead Silence'
March 16, 2007 --
Our take on this weekend's hot new horror release from the director of "Saw".
[MORE]
First Two Minutes From 'Hills Have Eyes 2'
March 15, 2007 --
The first two minutes of Martin Weisz' "Hills Have Eyes 2" are posted in the R-rated section of FoxAtomic.com.
[MORE]
Wow: Clip From 'Hostel Part II'
March 14, 2007 --
An official Sony site has posted a wild clip from "Hostel Part II." Not to be missed.
[MORE]
Giant New 'Hostel Part II' Poster, Images
March 13, 2007 --
We have a giant JPEG of the new 'Hostel Part II' poster, which combines the 'meat' teaser with the 'nude' promo poster. Meanwhile, three additional photos from the much-anticipated Eli Roth sequel have emerged.
[MORE]
Teaser Footage for '28 Weeks Later'
March 13, 2007 --
Teaser footage for '28 Weeks Later' just hit the Web.
[MORE]
Rose McGowan Posts 'Grindhouse' Documentary
March 13, 2007 --
Rose McGowan's Web site has posted a 30-minute making-of documentary on "Grindhouse."
[MORE]
On DVD Next Week: 'Re-Animator'
March 13, 2007 --
If you haven't already seen this masterpiece, you owe to yourself to pick up a copy of the latest incarnation on DVD when it shows up next week. But how does the new Anchor Bay release stack up to previous incarnations on DVD?
[MORE]
New 'Halloween' Photo of the Strode Family
March 13, 2007 --
The latest pic from one of the most anticipated horror films of '07.
[MORE]
More on the 'Deep Red' Musical
March 9, 2007 --
While we eagerly await the release of Dario Argento's "Third Mother" film, news
is breaking on the musical version.
[MORE]
Teaser Trailer for 'Salvation'
March 9, 2007 --
Director JA Steel sent us the teaser trailer for "Salvation," now up across the Internet.
[MORE]
Coscarelli's 'Survival Quest' Heading to DVD
March 9, 2007 --
On the heels of the coming special edition of his masterpiece "Phantasm," Don Coscarelli's "Survival Quest" is also heading to disc.
[MORE]
Exclusive Interview with the Director of 'The Host'!
March 6, 2007 --
Hitting screens this Friday, "The Host" brings back classic monster movie mayhem to the cineplexes. Here's an exclusive interview with the director, Bong Joon-Ho.
[MORE]
Peter Cushing's Last Horror Film Heading to DVD
March 5, 2007 --
Peter Cushing's final horror film to see the light of day at last: Welsh Film Company sets DVD release. But we only hear Cushing's voice in the film. Still, last is last.
[MORE]
Tomaselli Interview on 'Net Radio
March 5, 2007 --
Check out an Internet radio interview with 'Ocean' director Dante Tomaselli.
[MORE]
New Review: 'Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave'
March 4, 2007 --
Hitting DVD stores this month is "Return of the Living Dead: Rave to the Grave." It might be wise to spend your lunch money elsewhere.
[MORE]
New 'Halloween' Images
March 4, 2007 --
With news that former Monkee Mickey Dolenz has a cameo in the film come two new
images: one of Dr. Loomis and the three babysitters.
[MORE]
Tarantino's 'Grindhouse' Segment Gets Soundtrack Album
March 4, 2007 --
Soundtrack roundup for Tarantino's 'Death Proof' segment of 'Grindhouse'
[MORE]
Screw Rotten Tomatoes: 'The Abandoned' Is Awesome!
February 26, 2007 --
The best horror movie in years, "The Abandoned" is a classic! As our reviewer
describes it: "It's rare that a movie scares me. Last one to do it was Zombie's
'Devil's Rejects.' This one actually surpassed that film for the most part. It
was scary. I had forgotten how good ghost stories could be.'"
[MORE]
Meet the New Michael Myers
February 26, 2007 --
Same as
the old Michael Myers, but scruffier somehow.
[MORE]
Heads Up: Clear 'Hostel Part II' Poster
February 26, 2007 --
A clear view of the nudity-laden poster for "Hostel Part II" has just been
posted online.
[MORE]
Petition:
Don't Split 'Grindhouse'
February 22, 2007 --
In Europe, "Grindhouse" may be released as TWO 90-minute movies, instead of the
marathon double feature offered in the U.S. An online petition has been set up
to help European fans fight back.
[MORE]
'Masters of Horror' Presence in NYC
February 22, 2007 --
Masters of Horror' will have a major presence at New York City's comic book
convention this weekend.
[MORE]
Interview with George Romero
February 20, 2007 --
DreadCentral.com has just posted a 7-minute interview with George Romero
featuring comments on "Diary of the Dead" and his career in general.
[MORE]
More DVD News: ROTLD Special Edition on Its Way
February 20, 2007 --
First Anchor Bay announces anamorphic widescreen editions of "Phantasm" and
"Phantasm III." Now, MGM is coming out with a new special edition of "Return of
the Living Dead."
[MORE]
Drunk
Tourists in Peril: Two New Reviews
February 19, 2007 --
Up today is our new review of the rather fun "Open Water 2: Adrift," striking
DVD tomorrow, and a belated review of the "Hostel"-like "Turistas," due out on
disc in a few weeks. The version of "Turistas" hitting stores is an extended cut
with added gore, nudity and drug use. Click
here for our review of "Open Water 2: Adrift" and
here for our review of "Turistas."
The
Latest Horror From Anchor Bay on DVD
February 19, 2007 --
The utterly hilarious "Night of the Living Dorks" streets on Tuesday, and it's a
must see for any horror fan, although it's certainly far from a fear film. Rent
(or buy it) if you run across it. Meanwhile, AB has just released the Masters of
Horror episode "Pelts" and the Ken Foree starrer "The Devil's Den."
[MORE]
New 'Grindhouse' Trailer Unleashed
February
15, 2007 --
An 'unprecedented' online debut of 'Grindhouse' is slated to happen Friday
(tomorrow). But you can check out the trailer right now!
[MORE]
Jim Carrey Horror Contest
February 14, 2007 --
The new Jim Carrey horror film -- from the director of "The
Lost Boys" -- is the subject of another winter fear film contest. Click
here for it! The film co-stars Virginia Madsen of "Candyman"
fame!
Rodriguez to Present 'Grind House' SXSW Double Feature: 'Zombie' and 'Torso'
February 13, 2007 --
In anticipation of the release of his and Quentin Tarantino's landmark double
feature horror film "Grind House," Robert Rodriguez is presenting a double
feature of two of his favorite grind house 1970s horror films in Texas!
[MORE]
New Reviews: 'Driftwood' and 'Mortuary'
February 1, 2007 --
Click here for a review of Tim
Sullivan's "Driftwood" and here for
one of Tobe Hooper's "Mortuary."
Snider's 'Strangeland 2' Back on Track
January 31, 2007 --
Dee Snider lost rights to his "Strangeland" film for a time, but now has them back -- and it looks like Lionsgate will be releasing the sequel.
[MORE]
Chilean Helmer to Attend 'Prom Night'
January 31, 2007 --
The remake of "Prom Night" has a director and his name is Jorge.
[MORE]
McKee and Bettis' 'Roman'
January 30, 2007 --
She starred in "May" and Lucky McKee's "Masters of Horror" episode. Now she's turning the tables and filming Lucky McKee for a change.
[MORE]
NYT Love Letter to 'Grind House'
January 29, 2007 --
Over the weekend, the New York Times published an awesome feature on "Grind
House," which reveals reels will be "missing" from the Rodriguez and Tarantino
films.
[MORE]
Photos from the New 'Coffin Joe' Film!
January 29, 2007 --
Photos have finally emerged from the new horror movie by the Brazilian master.
[MORE]
'Grindhouse' Photo of the Day
December 23, 2006 --
Check
out a wallpaper-sized image of Kurt Russell in his death car
here!
Fangoria: Danielle Harris May Be Laurie Strode
December 23, 2006 --
Fangoria is reporting that Danielle Harris, who starred as Laurie Strode's
daughter in Halloweens
4 and
5, is in talks
to take on the role of Strode herself in Zombie's remake.
Dennis Hopper to Star in Stephen King's 'Cadillac'
February 13, 2007 --
Leave it to Stephen King to pen stories about evil cars -- and "Easy Rider" actor/director Dennis Hopper to agree to star in the latest one.
[MORE]
Variety on 'Abandoned'
Februiry 13, 2007 --
Variety reports that 'Abandoned' is part of Filmax' upscale approach to producing horror, as the bottom has fallen out of the direct-to-DVD market in recent months.
[MORE]
Contest: Win a 'Dead Silence' Screening in Your Hometown!
February 12, 2007 --
One of the most hotly anticipated horror films of 2007 -- what with the director of "Saw" making it, and it's got an evil ventriloquist's dummy or two in it -- "Dead Silence" is now the subject of an eSplatter contest! You could have the WORLD PREMIERE held in your hometown -- with the director himself in attendance! Plus, you can invite 100 of your friends to the show. Click here to enter now!
[MORE]
Advertise on eSplatter
February 12, 2007 --
Support the valuable work eSplatter has done for the horror community over the past seven years by advertising! We are among the Internet's
oldest and most well established horror sites. Give us your support and raise awareness of your film projects in the process!
[MORE]
Argento's 'Deep Red' Now a Musical?
February 12, 2007 --
Ugh. Well, while we patiently wait for Dario Argento's new movie to make its way to theaters, word has struck that his greatest film of all time will become a musical.
[MORE]
'The Abandoned' Hitting Screens This Month
February 12, 2007 --
“The Abandoned,” voted fan favorite at After Dark’s “8 Films to Die For” festival in November 2006, is Nacho Cerdà’s feature film debut. It hits screens Feb. 23.
[MORE]
New Review: 'Headspace'
February 11, 2007 --
Tragically it's nothing to write home to mother about. Click here for our review.
'Hills
Have Eyes 2' Trailer
February 10, 2007 --
It's up in HD now at Yahoo! Movies!
It's definitely a huuuuge improvement over the 1985 "Hills Have Eyes Part II,"
but that goes without saying.
[MORE]
DVD Roundup From Dark Sky
February 8, 2007 --
Dark Sky Films is one of the best distributors of vintage horror films around, and their slate of upcoming titles is impressive, featuring films from Jess Franco, Mario Bava and Ricardo Fredda.
[MORE]
Aja's 'Mirrors' Casts Sutherland
February 7, 2007 --
Alexandre Aja's next movie is a remake of a Korean horror film entitled "Mirrors," and Variety reports that "24" star Keifer Sutherland is set to star.
[MORE]
Tomaselli's 'Ocean' to Hit the Beach
February 7, 2007 --
Kindred Media Group announced yesterday that Jeffrey D. Erb and Joe Nicolo have signed on to produce "The Ocean" written and to be directed by Dante Tomaselli.
[MORE]
William Lustig to Direct 'Masters of Horror' Episode
February 7, 2007 --
SuicideGirls' interviewed the infamous filmmaker who said he would be directing an episode of the Showtime series.
[MORE]
Interviews and Footage From 'Grind House'
February 7, 2007 --
Yahoo! Movies posted new interview footage from "Grind House," only about 2 months away!
[MORE]
'Planetfall' Hits DVD February 17
February 7, 2007 --
Check out the trailer to this movie set in a "Mad Max"-like universe,
apparently.
[MORE]
Footage From '30 Days of Night'
February 2, 2007 --
Over at the film's official blog, they've posted footage from the hotly anticipated horror/comic adaptation "30 Days of Night."
[MORE]
Director's Cut of '28 Days Later'
February 2, 2007 --
A British DVD site reveals that a "director's cut" is due in April.
[MORE]
Trailer, New Date for 'Dead Silence'
February 2, 2007 --
Definitely one of the most hotly anticipated horror films of 2007 is James Wan's "Dead Silence," and the trailer is up now.
[MORE]
Devil's Den' Hits on the 13th
February 2, 2007 --
On February 13, 2007, Starz Home Entertainment dares you to enter a place where there’s no cover charge and the cost of a lap-dance is eternal damnation!
[MORE]
Unnecessary Remake #1019
February 2, 2007 --
Now it's one of the sleaziest horror films of all time getting remade.
[MORE]
Images from Uwe Bolle's 'Seed'
January 29, 2007 --
A German horror site has scored some exclusive stills from Uwe Bolle's "Seed."
[MORE]
DVD Picks for Tuesday
January 29, 2007 --
The big release of the week, undeniably, is William Lustig's "Maniac," finally returning to DVD after years of being out of print.
[MORE]
Creepshow 3' Creeps to Disc in May
January 29, 2007 --
The second sequel to the Romero classic will finally hit disc in May through HBO Video.
[MORE]
The New Laurie Strode ...
January 28, 2007 --
She's a 17-year-old, relative unknown. You may have seen her on "Charmed."
[MORE]
Udo Kier Joins 'Halloween'
January 27, 2007 --
Horror legend Udo Kier has now joined the cast of Rob Zombie's "Halloween," as Morgan Walker head of Smith's Grove Sanitarium, according to Zombie's MySpace page.
[MORE]
'Turistas' Heading to Disc
January 27, 2007 --
No big surprise: It'll be unrated. We'll see if it fares better on DVD than it
did in theaters.
[MORE]
'Shaun' and 'Dawn' Head to HD
January 26, 2007 --
With horror titles a rarity on HD-DVD, two big titles are coming to disc courtesy of Universal.
[MORE]
Screamfest LA's Call for Entries
January 26, 2007 --
Rachel Belofsky, president and founder of SCREAMFEST Horror Film Festival and partner Stan Winston announced a call for entries for its 7th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival and Screenplay Competition. The festival takes place October 12th – 21st at the prestigious Grauman’s Mann Chinese 6 at Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood.
[MORE]
'Pink Eye' Spies March Start Date
January 26, 2007 --
Not to be confused with the classic "South Park" episode of the same name, "Pink Eye" begins filming in March.
[MORE]
Vote for the Best Film of 2006
Here's your chance to vote for the Best Film of 2006. One vote per customer, please.
Clip for 'The Messenger's
January 24, 2007 --
MSN has posed an exclusive clip for the rather cool-looking "The Messengers," while Sony has posted a featurette on the film.
[MORE]
Sundance: Magnolia Gets 'The Signal'
January 24, 2007 --
It only took two hours after its screening for "The Signal" to picked up for distribution.
[MORE]
'Labyrinth' Gets 6 Oscar Noms
January 23, 2007 --
Guillermo del Toro's 'Pan's Labyrinth' scored six Oscar nominations.
[MORE]
Horror Films Garner Razzie Noms
January 23, 2007 --
The Razzies dishonor the worst films of every year, and this year saw a number of (mostly PG-13) horror titles receiving nominations.
[MORE]
Sundance: Trailer for 'American Crime'
January 23, 2007 --
They're saying it's one of the most sick and twisted films to play the festival.
[MORE]
New 'Grind House' Poster
January 23, 2007 --
An awesome new 'Grind House' poster from Japan's Movie Treasure Magazine!
[MORE]
Sundance: 'Teeth' Poster
January 23, 2007 --
It doesn't look like a horror film does it? But it apparently is.
[MORE]
A New Argento 'Third Mother' Photo
January 22, 2007 --
Undeniably the most hotly anticipated horror titles in a decade or more for fans
of Dario Argento, "The Third Mother" has been shooting in Italy. A French book
has published a rare still from the movie. [MORE]
Sundance: Studios Bite into 'Teeth'
January 22, 2007 --
The
fear film met a positive response at screenings and will likely see an unrated
release via Lionsgate and the Weinsteins. [MORE]
Sundance: 'Signal' Transmits Tonight
January 22, 2007 --
One of
the hot titles playing the Sundance Film Festival, currently underway in Utah,
is the horror film "The Signal," which screens at the festival today. [MORE]
Sony Launches 'Dead Silence' Site
January 22, 2007 --
Sony
has launched the official site for James Wan's "Dead Silence," including the
film's trailer. [MORE]
Character Rundown for 'Cabin Fever 2'
January 22, 2007 --
Moviehole has revealed the characters lined up for Ti West's "Cabin Fever 2".
[MORE]
'Halloween' an All-Star Affair: Brad Dourif Joins the Cast
January 19, 2007 --
Rob Zombie has added more '80s horror legends to the cast of "Halloween," although Laurie Strode still has yet to be announced.
[MORE]
Yuzna's 'Beneath Still Waters' Hits DVD in April
January 18, 2007 --
Brian Yuzna's 'Beneath Still Waters' is finally hitting DVD in the U.S., courtesy of Lion's Gate Entertainment.
[MORE]
Giant 'Saw 3' Auction Hits eBay
January 18, 2007 --
A huge, official auction of props and other items from the film 'Saw 3' is due to hit eBay.
[MORE]
Toronto 'AfterDark' Fest Announces Dates
January 18, 2007 --
The AfterDark Horrorfest has announced its dates for 2007.
[MORE]
Ricci's 'Gathering' on DVD Jan. 30
January 18, 2007 --
[MORE]
Rebel 'Friday the 13th' Film Project
January 17, 2007 --
Based on a 'young adult' 'Friday the 13th' novel, film will be released on the Internet.
[MORE]
Secrets of 'Blood and Chocolate'
January 17, 2007 --
The new "Blood and Chocolate" werewolf film -- from the producers of "Underworld" -- now has a microsite with drawings and, of course, the trailer.
[MORE]
Better View of 'Third Mother' Clip
January 17, 2007 --
Here's a YouTube clip from Dario Argento's "The Third Mother."
[MORE]
Latest
'Texas Chainsaw' Contest: Win the Car!
January 15, 2007 --
The
latest contest surrounding "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning" is probably
the wildest yet. [MORE]
Clips From Argento's 'The Third Mother' (aka 'Suspiria 3')
January 15, 2007 --
A
preview of Italian films (in English) features footage from Argento's second
sequel to "Suspiria." [MORE]
Fear Film 'Zombie Farm' Wraps
January 15, 2007 --
Post-production on Zombie Farm is nearing completion. This gore-filled zombie-rama
is planned for release in the spring of '07. [MORE]
Zombie's 'Halloween' Script Blasted
January 15, 2007 --
Aint It
Cool News blasted Rob Zombie's script for "Halloween," and he responded on his
MySpace page. [MORE]
'Deep
Red,' Other Titles to Hit DVD Again, Courtesy of Blue Underground
January 10, 2007 --
Blue Underground is presenting new editions of "Deep Red," "House By the Cemetery" and other titles
on DVD. [MORE]
Danielle Harris IS in 'Halloween'
January 10, 2007 --
But she's not playing Laurie Strode.
[MORE]
'Re-Animator': Dead or Alive?
January 8, 2007 --
The man who recently interviewed Brian Yuzna says "House of
Re-Animator," one of the most hotly anticipated horror films of the
decade, is still on, despite another report to the contrary. Yuzna
said: "I am still developing it, so I think we will make it." [MORE]
Coffin Joe on IFC
January 8, 2007 --
If you've never seen a Coffin Joe movie, this is your chance. His films
are showing on IFC this month! [MORE]
Win 'Pan's Labyrinth' Posters
January 8, 2007 --
Three 'Pan's Labyrinth' posters are available for giveaway! It's another
trivia contest from eSplatter.com. [MORE]
Sony's 'Messengers' Chatbot Promo
January 8, 2007 --
Sony has created a 'chatbot' for AOL instant messenger users to promote
its film "The Messengers." [MORE]
'Hood of Horror' Strikes Screamfest
LA
October 21, 2006 --
It appears the new Snoop Dogg horror film "Hood of
Horror" isn't a "Tales From the Hood"-level classic, but
a fun ride nonetheless, according to our man on the
ground at Screamfest LA, currently taking place in Los
Angeles. [MORE]
Dimension Films Buys 'The Boathouse'
October 20, 2006 --
Dimension Films announced today that they have acquired
the rights to develop "The Boathouse," a supernatural
thriller pitch being written by David Loucka. [MORE]
Big 'Find' of Screamfest LA May Be
Zombie Film 'Automaton Transfusion'
October 19, 2006 --
"Automaton Transfusion" looks like it's the big "find"
of this year's Screamfest LA, still taking place in Los
Angeles as we speak. [MORE]
Major 'Feast' at Screamfest LA
October 19, 2006 --
Here's a dispatch from our man at Screamfest LA,
covering the screening of the well-received "Feast," one
of the best fear films of the year apparently. [MORE]
Variety Confirms 'Mother of Tears'
Casting
October 19, 2006 --
Variety finally confirmed that Asia Argento is
headlining Dario Argento's "Mother of Tears," along with
additional members of the cast. [MORE]
'Diary of the Dead' Cast Forming
October 19, 2006 --
The first member of the "Diary of the Dead" cast has
been named by Variety. [MORE]
Fox Atomic to Host 'Turistas,' 'Hills
Have Eyes 2' Footage on Halloween
October 19, 2006 --
Fox Atomic plans to host footage from "Turistas," "Hills
Have Eyes 2" and "28 Weeks Later" on Oct. 31. [MORE]
Henriksen Wants In on 'Near Dark'
Remake, Talks About 'Pumpkinhead' Role
October 19, 2006 --
Lance Henriksen wants a role in the upcoming "Near Dark"
remake. [MORE]
The 'Black Christmas' Teaser
October 19, 2006 --
Here's a look at the "Black Christmas" teaser. [MORE]
Complete Schedule for 'Masters of
Horror' Season 2
October 19, 2006 --
Here's the complete schedule of the second season of
"Masters of Horror," starting this month on Showtime.
[MORE]
The Latest DVD Offerings
October 18, 2006 --
It's been a busy couple of weeks, and we haven't had a
chance to update y'all on the latest DVD offerings,
although plenty have been streeting in the ramp up to
Halloween. Of particular note is the recent release of
the complete "Subspecies" series on DVD from Full Moon.
[MORE]
Win the New Englund Flick on DVD
October 17, 2006 --
The new Robert Englund movie heading to DVD Oct. 31 is
called "Heartstopper," and it's about two hospitalized
young people who discover that things can get even worse
when the dilapidated institution is stranded by a severe
storm and a maniac stalks the corridors butchering the
patients and staff. [MORE]
New 'Barricade' Trailer
October 17, 2006 --
The new horror film "Barricade" has a trailer and it
looks bloody as heck. [MORE]
Add Splatter to Your Halloween
October 17, 2006 --
Esplatter's 'Stellar 66' is a list of what we consider
the best horror films of the modern age. It's an ideal
guide for selecting titles at your local video store to
line up the fear films for the upcoming All Hallow's
Eve. [MORE]
Naomi Watts to Star in 'Funny Games'
October 17, 2006 --
Naomi Watts is set to star in a remake of "Funny Games"
for Warner Bros. [MORE]
'Maniac' Returning to DVD
October 17, 2006 --
Before you shell out more than $50 for the Anchor Bay
release of "Maniac" on DVD, wait. [MORE]
Jeffrey Combs Back for 'Return to the
House on Haunted Hill'
October 17, 2006 --
Fango reports today that Jeffrey Combs is returning for
"Return to the House on Haunted Hill." [MORE]
Report From Screamfest LA
October 16, 2006 --
Screamfest LA started on Friday the 13th, and Esplatter
has exclusive coverage from our man at the scene, Steve
Biodrowski. [MORE]
Romero's 'Diary of the Dead' Starts
Filming This Week
October 16, 2006 --
DreadCentral is reporting that "Diary of the Dead" is
not on hold following George Romero's illness. [MORE]
Spoiler Pics for 'Black Christmas'
October 16, 2006 --
The latest 1970s horror film getting the remake
treatment is the Canadian classic "Black Christmas."
[MORE]
New 'Saw III' Trailer
October 16, 2006 --
Yet another trailer for "Saw III" is up. [MORE]
'Veil of Blood' to have World
Premiere in December
October 16, 2006 --
"Veil of Blood," a new indie horror film not to be
confused with the '70s sexploitation flick of the same
name, is having its world premiere this December. [MORE]
L.A. Gallery to Host Exhibit on
Corman's Poe Films
October 13, 2006 --
The Drkrm Gallery in Los Angeles will host a special
photographic exhibition celebrating Roger Corman's Edgar
Allen Poe films, October 21st through November 18th.
[MORE]
'Suspiria 3' to Start Filming This
Month
October 13, 2006 --
Dario Argento's "Mother of Tears" is set to start
filming this month in Rome. The film is the second
sequel to "Suspiria." [MORE]
First Photo From 'Hostel II' Set
October 13, 2006 --
The first photo from the set of "Hostel Part II" has
been posted. [MORE]
'Blair Witch' Director's 'Altered'
Heading to DVD
October 13, 2006 --
"Altered," from the co-writer and director of "The Blair
Witch Project," is heading direct-to-dvd in December.
[MORE]
'Saw III' Blood Drive in Full Swing
October 13, 2006 --
The "Saw III" blood drive is no hoax. It's actually
happening across the country. Here's a partial list of
locations where you can give blood. [MORE]
'Heartstopper' Features Robert
Englund
October 12, 2006 --
The latest direct-to-DVD with the "Freddy" actor hits
stores on Oct. 31. [MORE]
New 'Texas Chainsaw' Clip
October 12, 2006 --
The marketing machine for "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The
Beginning" doesn't end with the film's release! A new
clip has been posted, entitled "Escape Away." [MORE]
Trailer for Bernard Rose's 'Snuff
Movie'
October 12, 2006 --
Bernard Rose is back to directing horror with "Snuff
Movie," which is being released by Lion's Gate UK Oct.
27. We have links to the film's trailer. [MORE]
Trailer Up for New Udo Kier Horror
Movie
October 12, 2006 --
"Fall Down Dead," the new horror thriller starring Udo
Kier, Dominique Swain and David Carradine is moving
rapidly through editing and its trailer is available
online now. [MORE]
'Grind House' Footage on YouTube
October 11, 2006 --
The footage shown at Comic Con from "Grind House" has
made its way to YouTube finally. This is footage from
Rodriguez's entry of the film, "Planet Terror."
Definitely a must watch. [MORE]
Trailer for 'Pan's Labyrinth'
October 10, 2006 --
The new, full domestic trailer for Guillermo del Toro's
"Pan's Labyrinth" is live at IGN Filmforce. [MORE]
'Sisters' Remake Trailer Hits the Web
October 10, 2006 --
Just when you thought every 1970s fear film imaginable
had been remade, along comes one based on Brian
DePalma's first horror film. [MORE]
'Saw III' Poster Printed in Actor's
Own Blood
October 10, 2006 --
In a publicity stunt that should have an actor's union
somewhere up in arms, Lion's Gate has printed a poster
for "Saw III" in an actor's blood! [MORE]
'Grudge 2' Editor Has Date with the
Boogeyman
October 10, 2006 --
From one PG-13 horror film sequel produced by Sam Raimi
to another! Production Weekly reports that the editor of
"Grudge 2" is set to direct "Boogyeman 2." [MORE]
World Premiere of 'Tripper' Set for
Friday the 13th
October 10, 2006 --
"The Tripper" from David Arquette has its world premiere
at Screamfest LA this Friday at the Mann's Chinese 6 in
Hollywood. [MORE]
Trailer for Online Movie 'Incubus'
October 10, 2006 --
A new direct-to-download movie called "Incubus,"
arguably the first film of its kind ever, has a new
trailer. [MORE]
World Record Zombie Event Planned for
October 29 in Pittsburgh
October 9, 2006 --
Hot on the heels of the last 'zombie walk' in honor of
"Diary of the Dead"/"Night of the Living Dead" director
George Romero comes news of another Pittsburgh walk set
for Oct. 29. [MORE]
'F13' Screenings this Friday the 13th
October 9, 2006 --
This Friday the 13th, San Francisco and Denton, TX
residents have the opportunity to catch entries in the
"Friday the 13th" franchise. [MORE]
Rob Zombie to Host Horror Movie Show
October 9, 2006 --
In honor somewhat of the horror movie hosts of the
1970s, like Bob Wilkins, industrial rock star and horror
filmmaker Rob Zombie will now host weekly shows of cult
and horror films on Turner Classic Movies beginning
Friday the 13th. [MORE]
Shriekfest Announces Winners
October 9, 2006 --
Shriekfest, a precursor of sorts to Screamfest LA,
announced its winners today. [MORE]
'Turistas' Trailer Up on MySpace
October 9, 2006 --
The official trailer for "Turistas" is up on the film's
Myspace page. [MORE]
'Saw III' International Trailer
October 9, 2006 --
The international trailer for "Saw III" is now up.
[MORE]
New Review -- 'Texas Chainsaw
Massacre: The Beginning'
October 7, 2006 --
Should you spend your hard-earned lunch money to
"witness the birth of fear"? [MORE]
Romero Cancels Appearance Due to
Hospitalization
October 6, 2006 --
"Diary of the Dead" filmmaker cancelled an appearance at
the Eerie Film Festival due to a medical issue,
according to his manager. [MORE]
Near Dark' Remake Part of Rogue Deal
October 6, 2006 --
Michael Bay's production company, Platinum Dunes, has
made a three-year, first-look deal with Rogue Pictures
to develop horror films, including a a remake of the
1987 vampire movie Near Dark, Variety reported. [MORE]
New Trailer for 'Deliver Us From
Evil'
October 6, 2006 --
Lion's Gate's "Deliver Us From Evil," which actually
received a mention on "The View" of all places, has a
new trailer. [MORE]
Second Season of 'Masters of Horror'
Official Web Site
October 6, 2006 --
Showtime has launched a Web site for the second season
of "Masters of Horror." [MORE]
More 'Grind House' Pics
October 5, 2006 --
Posted online are shots of a billboard from Tarantino's
portion of the film for "Jungle Julia," a radio show
apparently featured in the story. [MORE]
Epps, Ortiz and Lewis Cast in 'AvP2'
October 5, 2006 --
The Hollywood Reporter this morning says that Shareeka
Epps, John Ortiz and Johnny Lewis have been cast in 20th
Century Fox's "Alien vs. Predator: Survival of the
Fittest." [MORE]
'Grudge 2' Webisode: 'The School
October 5, 2006 --
We've just posted the second "Webisode" in the "Grudge
2" series of short films to promote the Oct. 13 movie.
[MORE]
'Hostel: Part II' Official Synopsis
October 5, 2006 --
Lion's Gate has provided ComingSoon.net with an official
synopsis for "Hostel: Part II," starring Lauren German,
Bijou Phillips, Roger Bart, Richard Bugl, Vera
Jordanova, Heather Mattarazzo, Stanislav Ianevski and
Milan Knazko. Here is how the studio describes the film:
[MORE]
Final 'Saw III' Trailer Released
October 5, 2006 --
Lion's Gate has released the final trailer for "Saw
III," before the film's October 27 release. [MORE]
Paramount's Devil Is in the 'Details'
October 5, 2006 --
Paramount has purchased the horror script "Details" from
Dan Kay, based on a short story by British science
fiction scribe China Mievile. [MORE]
Shriekfest Shocks Hollywood
October 3, 2006 --
Not to be confused with Screamfest LA -- but ultimately
related as it takes place in the same neck of the woods
in the same time of year -- Shriekfest is one of the
largest horror film festivals in the country. Here's an
exclusive update from Steve Biodrowski on highlights of
the 2006 Shriekfest Festival, which took place in
Hollywood, Calif. [MORE]
Re-release Ad for 'Halloween'
October 3, 2006 --
The original "Halloween" is getting the re-release
treatment, and the ad for the upcoming, Oct. 30-31
screenings is live now. [MORE]
Savini to Appear at NOTLD Screening
October 2, 2006 --
Tom Savini is set to appear at a screening of "Night of
the Living Dead," the 1990 version he directed, in
Pittsburgh! [MORE]
Fangoria: 'Freddy' Prequel Rumblings
October 2, 2006 --
Fangoria interviewed the director of "Henry: Portrait of
a Serial Killer," who may be at work on a prequel to
"Nightmare on Elm Street." [MORE]
Del Toro's New TV Series
October 2, 2006 --
Guillermo del Toro talked to SCI FI Wire about a
proposed television series, called The Strain. [MORE]
'Future Kill' Heading to DVD
October 2, 2006 --
On Oct. 31, the eighties horror film "Future Kill" makes
its way to DVD courtesy of Subversive Cinema on
Halloween. [MORE]
Death Proof' Photos
October 2, 2006 --
Aint It Cool News brought out some interesting images
from the Tarantino shoot for "Grind House." [MORE]
Another 'Texas Chainsaw' Screening
and Game Promo
September 29, 2006 --
"The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The New Beginning" and
Epic Games’ "Gears of War" have joined forces for “A
Match Made in Hell” on the big screen in four major
cities. [MORE]
Full Screamfest LA Schedule, Plus
Free 'Feast' Screening
September 29, 2006 --
At long last, the full schedule for Screamfest LA is
unveiled, with links to buy tickets. [MORE]
'Wizard of Gore' Trailer
September 29, 2006 --
The trailer to the remake of H.G. Lewis' "Wizard of
Gore" is now up. [MORE]
'Driftwood' Clip
September 29, 2006 --
A Flash behind-the-scenes clip from Tim Sullivan's
"Driftwood" is now up. [MORE]
'Hood of Horror' Official Site,
Trailer
September 29, 2006 --
It's been more than 10 years since that nineties classic
"Tales From the Hood" hit screens. That was one of the
best horror films of that decade and remains one of the
best anthology horror films of all time. [MORE]
Wes Craven to Direct Horror Again
September 28, 2006 --
Variety reports that Wes Craven is finally going to
direct a horror movie again, this time for Rogue
Pictures. [MORE]
'The Forest' and 'Don't Go in the
Woods' to Screen in L.A.
September 28, 2006 --
The Grindhouse Film Festival is presenting two moldy
oldies at the New Beverly Cinema in L.A. on Oct. 24:
"The Forest" and "Don't Go in the Woods." [MORE]
AfterDark Horror Fest Titles Revealed
September 28, 2006 --
The AfterDark Horror Fest is a film fest that will be
playing multiple cities the weekend of Nov. 17, and the
eight film titles that will show have been revealed.
[MORE]
Six Clips, 17 Images for 'Texas
Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning'
September 27, 2006 --
We're in the last stretch of promo mania for "Texas
Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," now less than X weeks
away from hitting screens at cineplexes across the
country. So, naturally, Esplatter has been provided with
a slew of images and video files from the most
anticipated fear film of '06. [MORE]
'Pan's Labyrinth' to Compete for
Oscar
September 27, 2006 --
For the first time in a long time, a horror movie is up
for an Oscar. Mexico has selected "Pan's Labyrinth" to
compete in the Best Foreign Film category at the 2006
Oscars. [MORE]
Rosario Dawson to Star in Her Own
Horror Comic Creation
September 27, 2006 --
Uber babe Rosario Dawson has been co-writing a comic
book entitled "Occult Crimes Taskforce" for Image
Comics. Now Dimension Films is set to release a movie
based on the series, with Dawson slated to star. [MORE]
'Kingdom' Filmmaker von Trier Directs
'Anti-Christ'
September 26, 2006 --
Filmmaker Lars von Trier who directed the Danish
miniseries "The Kingdom," is about to direct
"Anti-Christ," not the first film about the son the
Devil and surely not the last. [MORE]
Udo Kier Joins Cast of Dario
Argento's 'Mother of Tears'
September 26, 2006 --
Udo Kier has joined the cast of Dario Argento's "Mother
of Tears," second sequel to Argento's 1977 classic
"Suspiria." [MORE]
Lions Gate Aligns with 'American
Haunting' Producers
September 26, 2006 --
Lion's Gate has aligned with the producers of "An
American Haunting" to create a slew of new horror movies
for the studio, Variety reports. [MORE]
Brazilian Horror Legend 'Coffin Joe'
to Start Filming New Movie in November
September 26, 2006 --
Brazil's Coffin Joe is at work on a new movie after
nearly three decades of hibernation. [MORE]
Shriekfest Is On: 'Cult' Screens
Saturday
September 26, 2006 --
While most horror crazed Los Angelines are greaing up
for Screamfest LA, another event is taking place in
Southern California this week worth talking about:
Shriekfest. On Saturday, Shriekfest will be premiering
the indie horror film "Cult." [MORE]
Fuse and Spike Let You Vote in Horror
Awards
September 26, 2006 --
Spike TV and Fuse are letting Web users to vote for
their fave horror films of 2006 online. [MORE]
'Grudge 2' Webisode
September 26, 2006 --
Esplatter is posting -- for a very limited time -- a
Webisode for "Grudge 2." Basically a short film inspired
by the movie. [MORE]
New Review -- The Werewolf
September 25, 2006 --
A very forgotten oldie from the 1950s gets the review
treatment -- a fine addition to Esplatter's Classic
section. [MORE]
New Lineup From Horror Theater Video
September 25, 2006 --
Those rare video junkies over at horror theater video
have a new collection of forgotten oldie horrors for ya!
[MORE]
Neil Marshall to Begin Shooting
'Doomsday'
September 21, 2006 --
Neil Marshall is set to begin shooting his followup to
his hit "The Descent": It's called "Doomsday" and it's
about the end of the world. [MORE]
'Nightmare on Elm Street' DVD
Giveaway and Trailer Contest
September 25, 2006 --
DVD GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED.
It's an orgy of promotions for the upcoming "Nightmare
on Elm Street" DVD release. First off, the big one:
ESplatter has five copies of the DVD to give away. The
first five U.S. residents who email us with the CORRECT
answer to this awe-inspiring trivia question get a copy.
This is an easy one … [MORE]
Closing Night Films Announced for
Screamfest LA
September 25, 2006 --
Closing night films were selected for the biggest
horror-movie fest in the country: "Hatchet" and Behind
the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon." [MORE]
Cast Announced for 'AvP2'
September 25, 2006 --
Variety reports today that Reiko Aylesworth and Steven
Pasquale have been cast as the leads in 20th Century
Fox's "Alien vs. Predator 2," which starts shooting in a
week in Vancouver. [MORE]
'House of Re-Animator' Update
September 25, 2006 --
DreadCentral just posted an interview with Brian Yuzna,
with the best update yet on the status of "House of
Re-Animator." [MORE]
Ronny Yu Talks 'Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash'
September 21, 2006 --
In an interview with ComingSoon.net about his
forthcoming "Blood: The Last Vampire", director Ronny Yu
added some info about a possible "Freddy vs. Jason vs.
Ash." [MORE]
Anchor Bay Releases 'Baby Blood' in
October
September 21, 2006 --
This just in from the folks at Anchor Bay: Three vintage
horror films due on DVD for the first time in the USA
this October, including the French evil baby minor
classic "Baby Blood" (aka, "The Evil Within"). [MORE]
Media Blasters Enters 'The Forest' …
'Don't Answer the Phone' Now Uncut
September 21, 2006 --
Two rare cult artifacts from a quarter century ago --
"The Forest" and "Devil Times Five" -- are hitting DVD
this November courtesy of Media Blasters, which just
revealed the cover art. [MORE]
New Pan's Labyrinth Poster
September 21, 2006 --
Latino Review unveiled the new poster from "Pan's
Labyrinth," another eagerly awaited horror film. [MORE]
Clips Posted for 'Texas Chainsaw
Massacre: The Beginning'
September 20, 2006 --
This morning, clips have started showing up for "Texas
Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning," arguably the most
hotly anticipated horror movie of 2006. [MORE]
Double Dose of Jess Franco to Hit DVD
September 20, 2006 --
A pair of sick and sexy films from Jess Franco are
heading to DVD, including the 1980s video grindhouse
classic (or non-classic, depending how you look at it)
"Mansion of the Living Dead". The titles hit stores Oct.
31, naturally. [MORE]
|