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June 7, 2001

Got a couple early reviews for the upcoming Wayans brother's "Scary Movie 2". Some good news, some bad...check out the review from a scooper at Dark Horizons (no spoilers) here. If you want a lot more detail (spoilers included) check out Miss Joan Benater & Pat Jett's reviews here. I'm not sure how high your expectations run for this film but really, if you saw the first one what are you seriously expecting aside from just a sick, funny, fairly stupid movie?    
                 

June 7, 2001

Source: Really Scary

The ultimate usable collectable: Evil Dead and Halloween metal lunchboxes (with matching thermos of course) will be available in a couple of months from Diamond Distributors. Check with your local comic book store if you'd like to get one. Lunchboxes shall be cool again! have to dig out my 6 million dollar man lunchbox...      
              

June 6, 2001

Source: Empire Online

Speaking with Empire Online, Bruce Campbell shared some thoughts on the upcoming "Spider-Man". Campbell states that Toby Maguire is absolutely deserving of the title role and that we will all be "blown away" when we see him in character. He also made note of the extreme importance of his role as the Ring Announcer. Seriously, I can't wait to see him in it! Campbell's upcoming projects include a cameo in "Servicing Sara" with Matthew Perry and Elizabeth Hurley. He plays Hurley's soon-to-be ex-husband in the film. Then he's on to "The Majestic" with Jim Carrey *insert chin joke here*. And of course we can't forget about the upcoming "Evil Dead: Hail to The King" which will hit the shelves on PC CD-ROM, Playstation and Dreamcast on 22 June. Go Bruce!   
                 

June 6, 2001

Source: Halloween Movies

The Halloween site confirms that Jacinda Barrett is no longer in the film and that Bianca Kajlich will be playing the character of Sara. Not sure what happened there....if anyone knows please feel free to fill the Reaper in on what's up.
 

June 6, 2001

Source: Creature Corner and GOREZONE

Creature Corner scored some great info (thanks also to the Gorezone) on the DVD release of "Suspiria". The release will be as a 2-disc set. The first disc will feature a new 98 minute version of the film along with some optional audio tracks. The second disc will have a new 50-minute featurette which will include interviews with Argento, Udo Kier, Jessica Harper and some others. Finally the set will include trailers, TV spots, posters, talent bios and a still gallery. They also report that Argento's "Sleepless", will be released on DVD July 5th in both Italian and English with a "making of" documentary. Check out what should be the cover art-work for the "Suspiria" DVD release here.          
          

June 4, 2001

More updates from the Halloween Movie site: Check out the complete cast list here. Pre-order the "Halloween" TV Versions, and "Halloween II" Special Edition here. Check out one fan's encounter with Jamie Lee Curtis, along with a special newspaper clipping scan from over two decades ago here
             

June 4, 2001

Another site bites the dust...I'd like to say a special thanks to The Cabinet of Dr. Casey for great horror updates in the past! The website announced it's official retirement: "After seven years on the Internet, the time has come for The Cabinet of Dr. Casey to close its doors. The load of maintaining the site has proven to be too great and I have decided to free up some time to pursue some other interests. I sincerely appreciate all of the enthusiasm and support I've received over the years and hope you all enjoyed the site as much as I did building it!"...mmmm....bought your JoBlo or Arrow merchandise lately? Get your Arrow Merchandise right here.  
 

May 31, 2001

Source: CHUD

Looks like Vin Diesel is set to take the title role of "Hellboy". CHUD reports that Mike Mignola, creator of the "Hellboy" comic, is currently working with director Guillermo Del Toro ("Mimic") on "Blade 2". The story of "Hellboy" goes something like this (thanks to IMDB for the plotline)...In the final days of World War II, the Nazis attempt to use black magic to aid their dying cause. The Allies raid the camp where the ceremony is taking place, but not before a demon--Hellboy--has already been conjured. Joining the Allied forces, Hellboy eventually grows to adulthood, serving the cause of good rather than evil. There were a few rumors of Ron Perlman being attached to the film (in the title role). No word on whether Perlman will still be involved.   
               

May 31, 2001

If you're holding your breath for "Jason X", don't bother. e-splatter reports that despite the fact that some people at New Line are saying that "Jason X" is coming out Aug. 17, or in 2001 at the very latest, fridaythe13thFilms.com is voicing a different opinion. e-splatter made a call to New Line's PR and distribution offices which confirmed that the film does not have a release date as of yet. New Line's PR department says once a release date is set, it will be up on their Web site. This would also explain the holding back of the "Jason X" McFarlane figures. Strange that they would hold off on a release...I figure they'd want to beat Halloween to a release date.
 

May 31, 2001

Sounds like the release of "Hannibal" & "Silence of the Lambs" on DVD is going to be a very sweet thing! Dark Horizons reports that "Hannibal" will come as a 2-disc set consisting of an alternate ending and about 35 minutes of deleted and extended scenes with optional commentary by Director Ridley Scott, and a feature-length commentary (also by Scott). There will be six featurettes exploring different aspects of the film. Finally, an uncut five-camera, multi-angle breakdown of the fish market shootout sequence. "The Silence of the Lambs" includes nearly 20 minutes of "newly discovered" deleted scenes, outtakes, a making-of featurette, and a new documentary featuring a new interview with Sir Anthony Hopkins and an archival interview with Jodie Foster. Lastly there's a voice-mail message that Hopkins left for every Orion Pictures employee (the film's original distributor) in 1991.
          

May 30, 2001

Source: CHUD

The folks at CHUD got themselves a very rough copy of Bruce Campbell's writing debut: "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor". The book has an intro by Sam Raimi, and a few reminiscent and funny stories about Bruce's journey into showbiz. The majority of the book delves into his work on the "Evil Dead" and later projects. If you're a Bruce Campbell fan this is a book you're gonna want to pick up! Check out their review here.     
               

May 30, 2001

Source: Upcoming Movies

Upcoming Movies reports that Trevor Jones ("The Last of the Mohicans" & "Dark City") will provide the musical score for the adaptation of Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's "From Hell" starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham. Marilyn Manson will be providing at least one song for the soundtrack. Release date is still set for October 19th.    
                

May 29, 2001

Source: Fangoria

New pics from "Ghosts of Mars" here and here. The movie follows human colonists on Mars who must be rescued after becoming possessed by vengeful Martian ghosts. Be sure to check out the pic of Richard Cetrone's character (whom we assume to be the main badass ghost of Mars). 
                   

May 29, 2001

Source: Horror Report

Bryan over at the Horror Report had a chance to speak with "Trees" creator Michael Pleckaitis. Pleckaitis talks about Trees 2, disputes the original's "Low-budget" label, the possibility of a 3D Trees, and his surprise at the unexpected success of the film (soon-to-be franchise). Check it out here. Check out the Arrow's review of "Trees" here.  
                  

May 28, 2001

Source: Halloween Movies

The Vancouver Sun has a very good interview with Jamie Lee Curtis on the set of "Halloween 8". This has so far been the only REAL evidence that she has been there at all so I guess all those rumors can now be put to rest. Sounds like she's having a pretty good time. She also mentions some things about the film that make it sound like it could be a high point in the franchise. Check out the interview (*possible spoilers*) here. In the meantime, the Halloween site has posted some more info and pictures from the set here.  
                  

May 28, 2001

Source: Creature Corner

Some reports are coming in now that William Shatner may be the next to join the cast of "American Psycho 2". The film is starting to sound more like a spoof than a sequel. Shatner will reportedly play "the most revered hunter of the serial-killers the FBI ever produced". Shatner's character is named Professor Robert Strickland, whose last case was that of Mr. Patrick Bateman and is now teaching a class at New York University which Mila Kunis's character will attend.   
                 

May 28, 2001

Source: Dark Horizons

Dark Horizons reports that Vin Diesel attended the inaugural World Stunt Awards last week. Speaking about his upcoming projects Diesel said that he's training right now for the sequel to "Pitch Black". David Hayter ("X-Men") is writing the sequel to be called "The Chronicle of Riddick". He neither confirmed or denied rumors that he'll play the villain in the next T3 film.   
                 

May 25, 2001

Source: Horror Report

William Friedkin and William Blatty have filed a lawsuit against Warner Brothers. The lawsuit claims that they were cheated out of profits from the television and cable distribution, and re-release of "The Exorcist". The re-release of the film was the second biggest reissue of a film (second to the Star Wars series), grossing $40 million at the domestic box office and more than $110 million worldwide. The lawsuit claims that Friedkin and Blatty lost out on their share of profits due to "sweetheart" licensing deals between Warner, Turner Television and Turner Broadcasting. It also states that CBS paid a below-market rate of $1.5 million for the new Exorcist, supposedly a quarter of it's value. Blatty and Friedkin are suing for an estimated $10 million. 
                  

May 25, 2001

Source: Coming Attractions

A scooper for Coming Attractions spotted "Arac Attack" star David Arquette while dining at the same restaurant. He approached David and engaged him in a conversation. During their talk Arquette mentioned that this film would be his next, and that his wife, Courtney Cox-Arquette, would also appear in the film. Cox-Arquette isn't actually cast in the film so that would mean that any appearance she makes would be...a cameo perhaps?  
                  

May 25, 2001

Source: Halloween Movies

The Halloween Movies site has posted a couple of photos of the asylum rooftop. To see a look at one of two buildings that have been recreated inside a 1,200 foot-long building on Vancouver's harbor click here. Reportedly there haven't been any photos taken of Jamie Lee Curtis in character, so we probably won't get a look at the updated Laurie Strode until the release. Curtis will shoot for only four days, although that does seem to contradict an earlier comment from Rick Rosenthal who said Curtis would launch the movie off with a very strong 30 minutes. Or maybe they just shoot fast. I'm starting to wonder about those rumors again. Nobody can REALLY confirm that she has been on the set, except the production company of course... 
                   

May 24, 2001

Source: Horror Report

Helen Keier at IGN FilmForce had an opportunity to sit down and chat with SPAWN creator Todd McFarlane. McFarlane did the toys for SHREK and was at the American International Toy Fair displaying his new creations. He talks with Keier about the upcoming SPAWN sequel and it's script progress. The rumored title for the sequel is SPAWN 2: DARK JUSTICE. Check out the interview here. McFarlane's stuff is amazing! If you've never checked out his site before then you should here.    
                

May 24, 2001

Source: Creature Corner

Talk about messing with a good thing...TNT is hot on the remake of SALEM'S LOT. Creature Corner reports that the story will be presented in a 4-hour miniseries format. Writer Peter Filardi (RICKY 6, FLATLINERS & THE CRAFT) will be providing a new adaptation of the original. Coincidentally Denise DiNovi (EDWARD SCISSORHANDS) is currently developing another SALEM'S LOT project with P.J. Hogan (MURIEL'S WEDDING & MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING) rumored to direct. No word on when either project will be released.         
           

May 23, 2001

Source: Horror Report

Pendragon Pictures has released a statement announcing the production of "War of the Worlds". Production will begin in September. This "non-campy", live action production of the H. G. Wells classic will be directed by Pendragon C.E.O. Timothy Hines and produced by Susan Goforth based on their screenplay. Susan Goforth will also star in the production. They are staying away from casting major stars as they feel this would take away from the story. The film will be made on a $42 million budget using the same technology (the CineAlta HD system) George Lucas used for his upcoming "Star Wars" installment. Goforth claims that "response to our screenplay has been overwhelmingly positive. The aliens in "War of the Worlds" are not just creatures in big fast mindless lumbering machines. They are devious and cunning and know how to use propaganda to turn humanity against each other. Everyone has come away from the script telling us that when we film this story, it will be the most frightening movie ever made." "War of the Worlds" will premiere at Cannes 2003.  
                 

May 23, 2001

Source: Horror Report and Popcorn

Wes Craven has agreed to direct and produce "Alice", a feature-length film based on the new computer game from American McGee (creator of "Quake" and "Doom"). According to the UK site Popcorn, the game is said to be a gory, gothic version of Lewis Carroll's "Alice In Wonderland". John August ("Go" & "Charlie's Angels") was recently hired to write the script. Apparently, the project is part of a new deal McGee has signed with Dimension Films to help develop new film ideas.  
                  

May 23, 2001

Source: Creature Corner

The site is up and looking good for "The Web of Darkness". The film centers on Mike (Rick Shiebel) and Julie (Pati White). Julie is a Vampire fanatic reading books and watching every film she can on the subject. Mike introduces her to a chat site called, ‘The Web of Darkness’ where people who truly believe they are Vampire gather to meet. Against Mike's wishes, Julie decides to meet with one of the so-called Vampire to gather information for a school project. The person Julie meets with turns out to be a true Vampire that bites her to start her on the course to becoming one herself. Now Mike must save Julie before the Vampire can finish his work on her and he loses her forever...sounds cool! The film also stars Tom Savini and Brinke Stevens! Creature-Corner reports that as far as release goes it's looking like a possible U.S. theatrical release, but more likely straight to video/DVD either late this year or early 2002. Check out the official site for the film here.   
                 

May 23, 2001

Source: e-splatter

I haven't heard much about this project until now. Felissa Rose spoke about it quite enthusiastically in her interview with the Arrow a while back but otherwise I couldn't find much dirt on it. E-Splatter reports that director Dante Tomaselli ("Desecration"), is coming back with a new movie that they describe as a "psychological zombie" film. The film is being shot in 16mm for a budget of around $100,000. "Horror" promises to be a grass roots kind of horror flick...with [hopefully] minimal studio influence. Felissa Rose ("Sleepaway Camp") appears in the film. Check out her interview with the Arrow here. Check out the Arrow's review of Tomaselli's "Desecration" here. 
                  

May 23, 2001

Source: Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions has been reporting on the 'possibility' of this film dating back to 1997. George Romero had stated that if a 4th installment were made it would be by his hand. Well apparently George is now writing the fourth film. The only info that could be gathered about the project was that "It's not going to be called Twilight of the Dead. It's not going to be called Dusk of the Dead. That's as much as can be said, at this point." Most recently Coming Attractions reports that while appearing at the Motor City Comicon this past weekend, Tom Savini told them that George Romero has written 40 pages of the new Dead movie. When asked if Savini would be doing the SFX for the movie, he replied "I certainly hope to!"  
                  

May 22, 2001

Source: Upcoming Movies

Well, the wait is finally over! "Cube 2: Hypercube" is going to be made. Phew, I was getting worried. The screenplay is being written by Sean Hood (co-writer of "Halloween: The Homecoming"). The story will involve eight strangers who find themselves waking up in a strange cube-shaped room with no recollection of how they came to be there. Soon discovering that they're in a strange fourth dimension where our laws of physics don't apply, they have to unravel the secrets of the "hypercube" in order to survive. The first one wasn't too bad, a sequel could be interesting if it's done right. Filming starts later this year somewhere in Canada.   
                 

May 22, 2001

Source: Halloween Movies

First week of filming is wrapped and reportedly Jamie's a really fun girl. Curtis gave several of the crew members mementos, and even autographed a Michael Myers action figure in the box. The weather has been wet, wet, wet (gotta love old reliable Vancouver) which is what they were hoping for. They've posted some good pics of the sanitarium where they are filming. Very creepy! Check'em out here. Is it just me or does the hallway look strikingly similar to the one in T2? I suppose sanitariums probably don't vary that much...white walls, bars... 
                   

May 22, 2001

Source: comics2film

There had been some rumors flying around that Marilyn Manson would be penning the soundtrack for the Johnny Depp/Heather Graham feature "From Hell". Producer Don Murphy has stated that these rumors are not true. Manson may contribute a song or two to the soundtrack but it ends there. Reports had indicated that Manson had landed the job after he had visited the London set of the movie. Murphy denies that Manson ever visited the film set.  
                  

May 22, 2001

Source: Counting Down

"Ghosts of Mars" poster is up in a few different places now. Check it out here. The release date is now planned for August 24th. If you want to read more about the movie and the director check out Fandom's interview with John Carpenter here.