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Monday

16Nov2009

Courteney Cox gives quick 'Scream IV update!

Monday, November 16, 2009 at 11:42AM | By

Courteney Cox is excited to return to horror in the upcoming sequel "Scream IV," and the actress recently gave the Associated Press a short update on where she thinks her character will be in the fourth film.

"They're probably back living in Woodsboro," she said. "I think that he's probably still deputy, and I've had a lot of kids. I don't know. I'm probably miserable, and then I'm sure a lot of murdering will happen."

Is she serious? I don't know, and I don't care. I'm glad she's back as part of the original cast, and so is husband David Arquette and Neve Campbell, who played Sidney Prescott in the previous flicks.

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Monday

16Nov2009

In case you missed it: 'Saw VII 3D' date set

Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12:13AM | By

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A quick peek at the IMDb page for Twisted Pictures' next "Saw" film "Saw VII 3D" shows David Hackl's film will open in theaters Oct. 22, 2010. And yes, as the title suggests, it will be shot and released in 3D.

Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton return to write the seventh installment in the horror series. As you may have heard already, an eighth film will also happen. In fact, we'll "Saw" films as long as they make money.

Now, "Saw VI," the latest sequel, really tanked at the box office (the total currently stands at $27 million domestically), and Lionsgate recently blamed it on "Paranormal Activity." What a lame excuse.

So yeah, look for more Jigsaw and co. next year... and the one after that... and maybe even the one after...

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Friday

06Nov2009

New photo from 'The Crazies' remake

Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:06AM | By

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Ouverture Films released a new photo of Radha Mitchell in action in Breck Eisner's upcoming horror remake "The Crazies," and you can check it out just above.

The film focuses on what happens to people in a small American town hit by a deadly virus that enters the local water supply and turns many of the town's residents into freaks feeling the urge to kill and destroy.

Timothy Olyphant stars as the town's sheriff and Radha Mitchell plays his wife. Danielle Panabaker, Preston Bailey, Justin Welborn and Joe Anderson co-star in the film written by Ray Wright and Scott Kosar.

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Friday

09Oct2009

Movie Review: “Paranormal Activity”

Friday, October 9, 2009 at 2:57PM | By

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Seen on: October 7, 2009

The players: Director: Oren Peli, Writer: Oren Peli, Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Michael Bayouth

Facts of interest: Produced with less than $15,000.

The plot: A happy couple moves into a hew suburban home and is soon haunted by a mysterious spirit at night.

Our thoughts: Now I clearly understand why midnight showings and all kinds of other screenings of Oren Peli’s low-budget horror thriller “Paranormal Activity” have been selling out everywhere. It’s an utterly intense and totally frightening big-screen experience that embraces simplicity but delivers one heck of a superb show.

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Saturday

03Oct2009

New and final 'Saw VI' trailer hits web

Saturday, October 3, 2009 at 12:25AM | By

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It's that time of the year again. Halloween is approaching fast, and so is Kevin Greutert's upcoming horror sequel "Saw VI." A new and final trailer for the film has just debuted online, and you can see it below.

This preview is almost as short as its predecessor, but at least it features all-new footage and gives us a look at some traps and Jigsaw, who says he's still among us in one way or the other. Of course he is...

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Friday

02Oct2009

Movie Review: “Zombieland”

Friday, October 2, 2009 at 1:22PM | By

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Seen on: October 2, 2009

The players: Director: Ruben Fleischer, Writers: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Cast: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Amber Heard

Facts of interest: Fleischer said he found his inspiration for this in "Shaun of the Dead."

The plot: A group of humans travel across the country trying to survive the zombie mayhem surrounding them.

Our thoughts: Do yourself a favor and buy a ticket to “Zombieland.” I promise you won’t regret it, because Ruben Fleischer’s fast-paced comedy boasts big laughs, highly entertaining zombie action, and a bunch of superb performances guaranteeing 80 minutes of simple, yet compelling big-screen fun. Yeah to that!

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Thursday

01Oct2009

'The Crazies' trailer debuts online

Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 4:47PM | By

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Breck Eisner's remake of the 1973 George A. Romero horror flick "The Crazies" now has a first official trailer, and you can check it out after the jump. My first impression: this doesn't look that bad at this stage.

Timothy Olyphant stars as the town's sheriff and Radha Mitchell plays his wife. Danielle Panabaker, Preston Bailey, Justin Welborn and Joe Anderson co-star in the film written by Ray Wright and Scott Kosar.

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Monday

28Sep2009

'A Nightmare on Elm Street' trailer hits!

Monday, September 28, 2009 at 12:35AM | By

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Freddy Krueger is back in action in Samuel Bayer's upcoming flick of "A Nightmare on Elm Street," and the first trailer for the remake of the 1984 horror classic has officially debuted online. Check it out after the jump.

The great Jackie Earle Haley will be playing Krueger, a ruthless killer who sneaks into people's dreams and kills them while they're sleeping. I'm not digging the idea of a remake, but I'm stoked they picked Haley as Freddy.

The "Elm Street" remake has Michael Bay written all over it, and that's what scares me a bit. I can only hope this one won't look and feel as disappointing as the recent Bay-produced "Friday the 13th" reboot.

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Sunday

27Sep2009

Movie Review: “Pandorum”

Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 11:22PM | By

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Seen on: September 27, 2009

The players: Director: Christian Alvart, Writer: Travis Milloy, Cast: Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Norman Reedus, Cung Le

Facts of interest: Christian Alvart also directed "Case 39."

The plot: Two members of a spacecraft crew wake up on board and have no clue who they are and what's going on...

Our thoughts: Walk into “Pandorum” with low expectations, and you may be pleasantly surprised. No, Christian Alvart’s sci-fi horror flick is by no means a masterpiece, but it boasts a series of atmospheric scenes and scary moments I found quite enjoyable to watch. In other words, “Pandorum” is not a complete disaster.

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Friday

25Sep2009

Watch six hilarious 'Zombieland' clips

Friday, September 25, 2009 at 8:58PM | By

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Ruben Fleischer's upcoming horror comedy "Zombieland" opens Oct. 9, 2009, and it's one of the films I'm looking forward to the most this fall. Six new film clips are now online, so check them out after the jump.

In the film, a group of survivors team up to fight the zombies after a nasty plague ravages through America. These clips give you a good first impression of who these folks are and what methods they use to stay alive.

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