Classic 90s LGBT fan-favourite comedy But I’m A Cheerleader heads to Blu-ray in U.K. this June from a new 4K-restored Director’s Cut (from director Jamie Babbit).
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Original Alien stunt coordinator Roy Scammell dies
Lindsey Beer directing new ‘Pet Sematary’ movie for Paramount
It was announced earlier this year that a new installment in the Pet Sematary franchise is in the works for Paramount+.
Lindsey Beer has signed on to direct the follow-up adaptation of the successful 2019 horror pic based on Stephen King’s best-seller.
Review: Killer Concept
Review by Paul Grammatico
As a wannabe writer, it’s always a difficult endeavour to create a decent idea that’s in any way compelling. When attempting to script a story that’s ripped from the headlines, makes it an even harder chore. It takes research, interviewing witnesses and law enforcement, and the dilemma of either telling the straight story (which is near next to impossible), or to use some form of artistic license. Aside from interrogating the perpetrator, you may never form this story into accuracy, delving into the realm of a Rashomon conundrum. Killer Concept, a horror/comedy offering produced by Dead Leaf Productions and distributed by Indie Rights, gives us a three-way where one of the characters knows slightly more about the story than the other two.
‘The Forever Purge’ trailer released
After much delay we finally have the first trailer for Purge sequel The Forever Purge. Originally set for theatrical release in 2020, The Forever Purge was pushed back to 2021 due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic and will now release in theaters July 2nd 2021. The film is thought to be the final installment in The Purge film franchise created by James Demonaco. Everardo Gout directs this latest installment from a script by Demonaco.
Courteney Cox gives insight into Scream sequel
Paramount and Spyglass’ upcoming Scream sequel is currently shrouded in mystery with the plot being kept under wraps.
Courteney Cox will reprise her role as news reporter Gale Weathers in the film and during an interview has given an insight into the upcoming sequel.
‘A Quiet Place Part II’ final trailer released
The John Krasinski-directed horror sequel A Quiet Place Part II is *finally* coming to theaters Memorial Day Weekend, May 28, 2021, and that means the marketing campaign is getting ready to begin all over again with the release of a final trailer. The sequel had been delayed multiple times to the ongoing pandemic, originally planned for release on March 20, 2020.
Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’ to get limited theatrical release
In an uncommon move from streamer Netflix, the Zack Snyder-directed “Army of the Dead,” will play exclusively in US cinemas starting on May 14th for one week prior to its Netflix release on May 21st. Notably, Cinemark, one of the country’s biggest theater chains, has agreed to screen the movie. It is booked at 200 Cinemark locations, making “Army of the Dead” the first Netflix film to score a wide release at a major theater chain. The movie will play at roughly 600 theaters in total, including iPic, Landmark, Alamo Drafthouse, Harkins and Cinépolis. Other major circuits, specifically AMC and Regal, will not be offering the film.
‘Happy Death Day’ and ‘Freaky’ directors next project confirmed
Writer/director Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Happy Death Day 2U, Freaky) is set to produce his next horror/genre project. ‘Time Cut‘ is described as “Back to the Future meets Scream.” That’s all we know about this one for now, as plot details are under wraps.
George A. Romero’s final zombie movie in development
In 1968, filmmaker George A. Romero unleashed the zombie genre with Night of the Living Dead, a low-budget sensation that remains as relevant today as it was decades ago.
The filmmaker went on to direct five more zombie features, including Dawn of the Dead (1978), Day of the Dead (1985) and Land of the Dead (2005). What few knew was that before he died of lung cancer at 77 in 2017, Romero was quietly developing Twilight of the Dead, a concluding chapter intended to be his final statement on the genre.
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