Horror Headlines: Thursday September 2nd, 2010

Submitted by Joe on Thursday, Sep 2nd 2010

There's a new poster floating around from the upcoming "Let Me In" flick and good news, it's French and it's got just the right amount of blood in it! For those of you French speaking readers keeping track at home "Let me In" is Le Remake of the Swedish film Le "Let the Right One In" that I thought was Le Crap!

If you were in Vegas recently and weren't in a drug induced cloud of rage then you might of scored a peak at what David Tennant is going to look like as Peter Vincent in the upcoming "Fright Night" remake. Then again if you were in Vegas and were spending your time looking for horror movie posters then I don't think you deserve to be reading my news. I bid you good day sir... Good day sir!

Maybe I'm out of touch good people at Spike but I've been reading your nominees for the Ultimate Scream category for your 2010 Scream Awards and I'm a bit confused as to why something like "Avatar" is nominated. Does Ultimate Scream mean I should be screaming at my computer while reading your stupid ass nominee list? Cause ya got me!

Want to experience a producer and a director give each other high fives via the written word? You're in luck then! Eli Roth and Daniel Stamm recently sat down with Empire Magazine to discuss "The Last Exorcism", mashed potatoes and fashion. Spoiler! Eli Roth is a charming SOB.

In Real People News: 

Tasers are so hot right now! Just yesterday a student at Westlake Middle School in North Carolina felt the tasers wrath after she refused to stop choking a smaller boy in her school. If I had tased every girl who made me feel like crap in middle school 85% off the yearbook photos would of featured girls with smoldering hair.

On this day in history: 

1666 - The Great Fire of London broke out. It destroyed nearly 400 acres, including some 13,000 houses and the old St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Horror Headlines: Wednesday September 1st, 2010

Submitted by Casey on Wednesday, Sep 1st 2010

"Piranha 3D" set a new precedent, so why not copy it? That's exactly what "Shark Night 3D" plans to do while tempting us with these bikini shots of Sarah Paxton and Katherine McPhee. And James Cameron thought "Piranha" was dumb.

Daniel Stamm saw box office success with "The Last Exorcism" this past weekend and he's already looking ahead to future projects. While not yet certain, the director has said that his next film may be "Twelve Strangers", a supernatural thriller. This film is slated to be the second entry in the M. Night Shyamalan "Night Chronicles" trilogy.

There has been some confusion on the announcement of Dimension revealing their plans for a ninth "Hellraiser" film, planned for direct to video release instead of the rumored remake of the original film. Finally revealing their plan, the studio cited the ticking clock on their option to the franchise forcing them to move ahead on "Hellraiser: Revelations" since concrete plans for the remake were no where near coming to fruition.

In Real People News: 

A Dallas man sat in court to receive his sentence for an outstanding assault charge. When the judge announced that he would receive 40 years in prison, the 47 year old man pulled a razor blade from his pocket and slit his own throat. Thwarted by those around him, the man was removed from the courtroom with bandages wrapped around his neck with a scheduled pit stop at the ER on his way to prison.

On this day in history: 

1969 - Troops led by Muammar Qaddafi execute Operation Jerusalem, seizing control of Libya in a military coup.

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The Stepfather (2009) (REVIEW)

Submitted by Casey on Wednesday, Sep 1st 2010

The initial reaction to trailers for Nelson McCormick’s remake of the 1987 patriarch horror “The Stepfather” were highly negative. It was pegged as yet another remake and it appeared to be filled with actors not too interested with the project. After all, there was no way that Dylan Walsh would be able to out do Terry O’Quinn from the original movie, so why bother? Now having sat through the movie and seeing just what Dylan Walsh was capable of as an insane step father hell bent on the perfect family, I have to eat my words. It turns out, the movie and Walsh were just fine.

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On The Next Podcast: "The Last Exorcism"

Submitted by Joe on Tuesday, Aug 31st 2010

Next up on the movie list is the Eli Roth produced "The Last Exorcism". Can the film live up to the hype? We're still not sure but one thing we do know is Eric and Joe go to see the movie together and there's some awkward moments when they both reach for the popcorn.

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Video: Behind the Scenes Footage From "Resident Evil: Afterlife"

Submitted by Joe on Tuesday, Aug 31st 2010

"The most exciting Resident Evil film"? Pump the brakes Milla, don't go writing checks that your 3D ass can't cash. I just can't take the disappointment. But if she is right, and based on the fact that they got Ali Larter who was in 2009's underrated masterpiece "Obsessed", I think she might be, I very well might soil myself in the theater. I'm pretty sure I'm not even being sarcastic here.

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Video: Boat Load of New Clips From "Machete"

Submitted by Joe on Tuesday, Aug 31st 2010

A ridiculous amount of clips from "Machete" have found their way online and they're pretty much what you would expect. Lots of blood, lots of strippers and some serious bad acting. I mean all three of those things in the best way possible. Check them out below and look for "Machete" this Friday in theaters.

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Horror Headlines: Tuesday August 31st, 2010

Submitted by Joe on Tuesday, Aug 31st 2010

Some rumors this morning around everyone's favorite ghost fighting franchise. Word has it Peter Venkman and Dana Barrett's love child will play a large role in the upcoming "Ghostbusters 3" film. Why the hell not, I'm sure it will be the focus of "Ghosthumpers 3" also.

A new clip for the upcoming trapped in an elevator thriller "Devil" has found its way online. It's full of blood, horror and suspense. But you'll probably only pay attention to the last 2 seconds where you see down the girls shirt. You're so predictable.

Muscle cars and zombies in Vegas you say? I'm pretty sure the creators of the new Xbox 360 game "Blood Drive" are listening in on my drunken rants, but I couldn't be happier. The game sounds awesome.

We've got the first details on casting from the upcoming killer shark flick "Shark Night 3-D". Sinqua Walls, Chris Carmack, Alyssa Diaz and Joel David Moore. The last guy is the doofy looking kid from "Avatar", I'm really drawing a blank on the rest.

In Real People News: 

Now I in no way can condone beating the crap out of someone in public, especially a Walmart Employee. But if you're going to do it please make sure you get it on tape like the good people of Golden Colorado did.

On this day in history: 

1997 - Britain's Princess Diana died in a car crash in Paris at age 36.

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Burnt Offerings (REVIEW)

Submitted by John Shelton on Tuesday, Aug 31st 2010

I’ve always been a sucker for the mainstream Hollywood horror movies of the 70s. Today it’s no big surprise when a respected actor slums it up for a paycheck in some disreputable genre flick but back then there must have been some kind of perverse kick to be had from seeing legends like Richard Burton or Gregory Peck fighting the forces of evil. For my money, there is no finer ham than an accomplished and acclaimed thespian putting their all into the role of sweaty priest or step-father of the anti-Christ.

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The DVD Bargain Bin

Submitted by Casey on Tuesday, Aug 31st 2010
Carnivorous [Blu-ray]

When a Voodoo spells awaken a giant serpent, Army
special ops vet and master hunter, Nick Kirabo (DMX) is

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Horror Headlines: Monday August 30th, 2010

Submitted by Casey on Monday, Aug 30th 2010

Not content to rest on his laurels, Tom Six has already begun filming "Human Centipede: Full Sequence". Per Six, they plan to finish filming by December and have the film in the Sundance Film Festival by January.

Neil Marshall is going to take you out to eat for his next film "Underground" as he explores the world of cannibalism and exclusive supper clubs. With Marshall's track record, I'll just go ahead and assume this flick will be alright.

John Cusack's going to play a troubled writer! Glad to see he's trying something new, right? This time around, it's not just any old troubled writer; Cusack's been cast as Edgar Allen Poe in an upcoming biopic. Don't worry film makers, we can just forget about genre veteran Jefferey Coombs who's been playing Poe on stage for the last two years to critical accolades.

James Cameron thinks that movies like "Piranha 3D" cheapen the 3D medium he worked so hard to breath new life into. I'd like to remind Mr. Cameron that he's the reason every damn movie coming out lately is trying to shoehorn 3D into it's tag lines. That, and I guess he forgot directing the original 3D "Piranha" film?

In Real People News: 

Paris Hilton was busted for coke possession in Las Vegas this past weekend. I guess all the Lindsday Lohan rehab news was stealing her thunder.

On this day in history: 

1859 - At the University of Göttingen, PhD candidate Albert Niemann isolates the alkaloid C17H21NO4 from leaves of the plant Erythroxylum coca. Niemann names his white, powdery discovery "cocaine" and observes firsthand its peculiarly strong anesthetic effect: "it benumbs the nerves of the tongue, depriving it of feeling and taste."

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Hanger (REVIEW)

Submitted by mark on Monday, Aug 30th 2010

In a genre whose fans pride themselves on being able to stomach whatever is thrown their way, horror directors continue to push buttons in an attempt to leave a lasting impression. Many amateur filmmakers often choose to keep their finger on the shock button rather than craft an experience that truly sticks. Despite offering up the semi-memorable "Gutterballs" in 2008, director Ryan Nicholson falls headlong into the abyss of forced depravity with 2009's "Hanger."

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Album Review: Disturbed - "Asylum"

Submitted by M. Drew on Monday, Aug 30th 2010

Disturbed always leaves me in a strange place as a metal fan. The selfish, select, protective metal fan in me wants to write them off as another example of metal overproduction; a band that some record label wants me to like. Conversely, the honest music fan in me can’t help but admit that they have written a whole bunch of incredibly catchy songs.

As a side note, someone whispered to me that Disturbed will be talking with fans on Ustream about the album on release date, which is Tuesday the 31st (5:30 PM EST.) So if you're a fan, scope that out for yourself.

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Episode 130 - "Piranha 3D"

Submitted by Eric on Monday, Aug 30th 2010
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At long last, we review "Piranha 3D", and Joe muses about how Kelly Brook's hotness makes him angry.

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The Last Exorcism (REVIEW)

Submitted by Jon on Saturday, Aug 28th 2010
The Last Exorcism

Daniel Stamm, director of "The Last Exorcism," must have missed the Hollywood-wide bulletin that 3-D was the new gimmick of choice for genre filmmakers. In "Exorcism," Stamm instead turns to first person perspective to weave his tale -- a choice that is just so 2008. Luckily, it's also a choice that helps make a small, low wattage horror movie more than the sum of its seemingly pedestrian parts.

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Monster Friends Poster Series

Submitted by Joe on Friday, Aug 27th 2010

If you know me you know I am all about the artsy stuff and being classy. I've often been called the Lawrence Alloway of the art world. Look it up, it's funny trust me.

So when I saw the 4 poster series over at Family Free Design and Illustration I just went gaga. Each poster features a different monster with a fun adorable spin on the old myth that they're nothing but evil. The current set is selling out fast but a second series is rumored to be in the works so keep an eye out.

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