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Posts by Nate Yapp

Hammer Horror Is Back... Sort Of

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Sat, 2007-09-01 13:05

The Unofficial Hammer Films website broke the news that Hammer Films is set to start filming its first feature-length movie since 1976's To the Devil a Daughter. Titled Beyond the Rave, the new film appears to be about vampires in the rave/clubbing subculture. Rick Warden ("Band of Brothers") has been cast in the role of vampire Strigoli. Cameras roll on September 15th. There are indications that the movie will be released as both a full-length film and also broken up into 20 segments for dissemination on the Internet and mobile phones.(read more...)

"Saw IV" Teaser Trailer Online

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Fri, 2007-08-31 13:38

Anyone dying for a glimpse at the latest installment in the ongoing Saw saga should head over to Yahoo Movies where the teaser trailer has been posted. The trailer clocks in at 53 seconds and doesn't tell you a lot about the film, other than the fact that there will be people writhing in pain and agony.(read more...)

"Buffy" Spin-Off "Ripper" Is More Likely Than Ever

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Fri, 2007-08-31 11:48

At Collectormania Glasgow, attendee Anthony Stewart Head told SyFyPortal that "Ripper", the long-rumored BBC series featuring his "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" character Rupert Giles, may finally be a go. While certain rights issues still stand in the way -- the BBC still has to get clearance from "Buffy" owner Fox -- they are apparently keen to do the series at this point. You can read the complete story at SyFyPortal.com.

Kevin Smith's "Red State" Written

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Fri, 2007-08-31 11:22

Kevin Smith told NewsAskew.com that the first draft of his upcoming horror-thriller Red State has been completed. According to Smith, it's the shortest script he's ever written in terms of page count, with the least amount of dialogue. "Unlike any other script I’ve ever authored, to say the least," Smith wrote. "Very f**ked up. If I’d never said anything about it in the press and put it out under a pseudonym, I doubt anyone would ever connect me with it."

Smith has been tight-lipped about the details of the plot, although he has compared it to The Shining in terms of mood.

Cult Movies in the Phoenix Area Every Weekend in September

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Fri, 2007-08-31 11:08

Classic-Horror.com is based out of Phoenix, AZ, so occasionally we'll be providing horror news that is specific to that region. In this case, we wanted to give everyone the heads-up that the Midnite Movie Mamacita, a local cult movie advocate who hosts screenings of classic grindhouse cinema here in the Valley, has an amazing slate of strange cinema lined up for her Reels of Fury event, going on every Friday and Saturday in September at the Chandler Cinemas (2140 N. Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85224).(read more...)

Trailers for "Mist" and "Missed"

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Thu, 2007-08-30 16:10

Yahoo! Movies has posted trailers for Frank Darabont's The Mist (due out on November 21st from Dimension Films) and One Missed Call, an American remake of Takashi Miike's Japanese horror film (due out on January 4, 2008 from Warner Bros.)

The Mist trailer

One Missed Call trailer(read more...)

Final "Hatchet" Poster

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Wed, 2007-08-29 14:52

Anchor Bay has released a new poster for their upcoming theatrical release Hatchet. The new art isn't that different than the old art; the main differences are the tagline at the top ("It's not a remake, it's not a sequel...") has been changed to Harry Knowles' quote about Victor Crowley and the axe has been subtly altered to increase its impressiveness.

Hatchet comes out in limited release on September 7th. Find out where you can see it at the official Hatchet website.

New Posters for "Sisters" Remake

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Wed, 2007-08-29 12:34

Bloody-Disgusting.com has posted two new, high-quality posters for writer-director Douglas Buck's remake of Sisters, courtesy of Buck himself. The film follows Grace, a reporter, who is investigating a psychiatrist who maintains a disturbing relationship with one of his patients, Angelique. Sisters stars Stephen Rea (The Crying Game), Chloe Sevigny (Boys Don't Cry), Lou Doillon (House of Voices), and William B. Davis ("The X-Files").

Director for "The Descent 2"

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Wed, 2007-08-29 12:04

Speaking at Film Four's FrightFest in London, director Neil Marshall (Dog Soldiers) revealed that he would not be directing a sequel to his film The Descent, Fangoria.com reports. Instead, The Descent 2 would mark the directorial debut of the original film's editor, Jon Harris. Marshall said that although he will not be taking the director's chair this go-around, he would be involved in every aspect of the production. One assumes this also means the script, which has not yet been written.(read more...)

Rob Zombie Signs Two-Picture Deal with Dimension

Submitted by Nate Yapp on Wed, 2007-08-29 11:46

Days before the release of Rob Zombie's newest film, Halloween, the director and rocker has signed a deal with Dimension Films under which he will write and direct two features for the studio. His manager and producing partner Andy Gould will produce both films. No details are available yet as to what those films may be or if they will even be horror. Zombie said the deal is a "natural step in the evolution of my film career."

Zombie's Halloween, a remake of John Carpenter's seminal slasher film, will open this Friday, August 31st.