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George A. Romero Has Passed Away at the Age of 77

The great George A. Romero, regarded by us horror fans as the “Godfather of the Dead”, has passed away Sunday after a “brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer,” reports the LA Times via the filmmaker’s longtime producing partner, Peter Grunwald. Romero, who was 77 years old, died in his sleep while listening to the score of one his favorite films, 1952’s The Quiet Man, with his wife, Suzanne Desrocher Romero, and daughter, Tina Romero, at his side, the family said. Romero created the zombie genre as the co-writer (with John A. Russo) and director of the 1968 movie Night of the Living Dead, which went to show future generations of filmmakers such as Tobe Hooper and John Carpenter that generating big scares didn’t require … [Read More...]

Ridley Scott Teases Appearance of Ripley’s Mother in a Future ‘Alien’ Film

Early into production on Alien: Covenant, last June to be exact, it was reported that Katherine Waterston‘s Daniels had a secret connection to Ridley Scott‘s 1979 Alien. According to an insider, Daniels was to be the mother to Sigourney Weaver‘s Ellen Ripley. As it turns out, the timeline worked: “Alien: Covenant takes place in 2103, 10 years after Prometheus (2093) and 19 years before Alien (2122),” Jon Squires explained. “Ellen Ripley was born in 2092, which would make her 11 years old at the time of the Alien: Covenant events.” Even though Scott debunked the rumor, he did acknowledge that it was discussed internally: “No. That was probably way back when. ‘Should she be the daughter of Ripley?’ I said ‘no.’ … [Read More...]

[Exclusive] ‘Friday the 13th: The Game’ Adding Part 3’s Fox and They Need Our Help

We were incredibly bummed to learn earlier this year that Gloria Charles, best known for playing badass biker Fox in Friday the 13th: Part 3, had passed away back in December of last year. Fox is unquestionably one of the coolest characters in the franchise, and Charles’ performance may soon be immortalized in Friday the 13th: The Game! Bloody Disgusting has exclusively learned today, via Gun Media’s Wes Keltner, that the game is looking to add Fox as a playable character. All of the characters right now (aside from Tommy Jarvis, who isn’t available at the selection screen) are inspired by horror victim archetypes rather than directly based on characters from the movies, so the inclusion of Fox would be a massive treat for hardcore fans … [Read More...]

[Exclusive] Bloody First Clip from Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Firebase’!

Launched just a few weeks back, District 9 and Chappie director Neill Blomkamp‘s new venture Oats Studios has already proven to be one hell of a treat for fans of sci-fi/horror. Working outside the studio system, Oats is allowing Blomkamp to fully unleash his creativity, innovating the film production and distribution business in the process. Following up the Sigourney Weaver-starring Rakka and faux infomercial Cooking With Bill, third Oats Studios short Firebase is set to premiere tomorrow. It will be available for free starting June 28th on the Oats Studios YouTube, Steam, and Facebook channels. But why wait? Check out an exclusive first look clip below! Set during the Vietnam war, FIREBASE follows American soldier Hines through an ever deepening web of science fiction … [Read More...]

Do “So Bad It’s Good” Horror Movies Have Their Place?

From Sharknado to Lavalantula, some might claim that we’re living in a golden age of direct-to-video B-movie franchises. With cheesy digital effects and (usually) inconsequential plots, these films have become the proverbial bread and butter of channels like SyFy and production companies like The Asylum. As these movies grow in popularity, so does a certain backlash against the “So Bad It’s Good” sub-genre. This is understandable, as it does feel rather questionable to try and profit off of purposefully awful features when there are so many great independent filmmakers who could create something wonderful with that kind of funding. However, This does bring up an important point. As these peculiar films sometimes overshadow productions that are genuinely trying to make … [Read More...]

‘IT’: Don’t Expect to See Stephen King’s Controversial Sex Scene

New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. latest adaptation of Stephen King‘s IT is on the way this fall but it will be boasting a major change. Earlier this week we told you that the film had received an “R”-rating by the MPAA for “violence/horror, bloody images, and for language.” Notice there’s no mention of sexual situations. This is important for one reason, and it goes back to King’s original source material. “In King’s novel, The Losers Club find themselves arguing in the sewers below Derry after the defeat of Pennywise,” MovieWeb notes. “While the pre-teens are lost, the character Beverly suggests that they all have sex, losing their virginity together. The scene goes on for pages … [Read More...]

[Review] AMC’s “Preacher” Returns With a Bang, and a Bang, and a Bang

Spoiler Warning. The first season of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg‘s “Preacher” ended with an epic twist for fans of the Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon comic series. As it turned out, the entire season was a prequel to Ennis’ Vertigo books. The expanded second season, consisting of 13 episodes, follows West Texas preacher Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper), his badass ex-girlfriend Tulip (Academy Award nominee Ruth Negga) and an Irish vampire named Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun) as they embark on a road trip to find God. The first season was all about character development, spending quality time introducing the players in town, and bringing Jesse, Tulip, and Cassidy together. In watching the first three episodes of Season 2 it’s become clear that it was a necessity … [Read More...]

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Reunion Brings the Drama

Image Credit: VH1 As someone who grew up watching classic VH1 reality shows like “I Love Money” and “Charm School,” when I’m watching a reunion episode, I expect to be assaulted with pure, unadulterated drama. Basically, I’m not happy unless I walk away from the experience feeling uncomfortable or, at the bare minimum, gagging in-between commercial breaks. And boy, Mama Ru did not disappoint with her reunion special. I was shook. Dare I even say, Baba-shook! Right out of the gate, RuPaul ditched the show’s traditional format of focusing on each queen, and focused instead on the more memorable moments that occurred throughout the season. The episode quickly became a free-for-all to nab screen time, with no shortage of conflict and scene-… [Read More...]

‘The Evil Within 2’ Coming October 13th; Watch Trailer!

Out of E3, The Evil Within 2 has been confirmed and it’s headed our way on October 13th, 2017! Check out the creepy trailer and details below. In the game… You are Detective Sebastian Castellanos and at your lowest point. But when given a chance to save your daughter, you must enter a world filled with nightmares and discover the dark origins of a once-idyllic town to bring her back. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around you. Will you face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive? This is your one chance at redemption, and the only way out is in. [Read More...]

‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ Gets 8-Minute Reveal Trailer!

The mission? Liberate America from the Nazis. Strap in for a heart-pounding journey as you fight the Nazi war machine on American soil. As BJ Blazkowicz, you will protect your family and friends, forge new alliances and face the demons of your troubled past in Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, confirmed and given a launch trailer and release date at E3! In the game, set in America, 1961… Your assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. Despite the setback, the Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guts, guns, and gumption to return stateside, kill every … [Read More...]

Horror Prequels and Origin Stories – Too Much of a Good Thing?

Recently we found out that the long awaited (by some) prequel to Tobe Hooper’s seminal classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, is finally being unleashed this coming October. In the film, titled Leatherface (not to be confused with the third film in the franchise of the same title), we are taken on a road trip with three young boys, one of whom is on a dangerous path to becoming the hulking, skin-mask wearing, behemoth. While continuity is certainly not this particular series’ strong suit, there has been several retcons throughout and let’s not forget there has already been one other TCM prequel, The Beginning. So, with a new take on one of cinema’s most iconic horror villains coming soon, I ask myself, “How … [Read More...]

Patricia Arquette Nearly Recast During the Filming of ‘Dream Warriors’

At this weekend’s Wizard World Horror Fest we celebrate the works of Chuck Russell, who is best known to horror fans as the director of The Blob and A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Bloody Disgusting already caught up with Russell, who dropped the bomb that New Line Cinema nearly pulled the plug on the A Nightmare On Elm Street franchise after the lackluster sequel to Wes Craven’s 1984 masterpiece. Now, in an interview with Xfinity, Russell reveals that the studio also wanted to recast Patricia Arquette after just one day of filming! “She had a little bit of cold feet on her first day,” he told the site. “The producers were very concerned about her. I don’t even know if Patricia knows this, … [Read More...]

THE BRIDE OF PINHEAD Imagined in Wicked Photoshoot

The award winning UK horror photo studio Horrify Me, well known for creating scary, controversial, and often sexy horror shots, recently completed work on their latest concept: The Bride of Pinhead! Artist Rick Jones loves the Bride of Frankenstein and thought it might be an interesting challenge to create a new bride for Hellraiser’s Pinhead, explains the press release. Working with popular model Lottii Rose who posed as the Bride, and rampant Hellraiser fan Mike Butler who took the role of Pinhead, Rick and his wife Claire crafted one of the most ambitious character shoots of their life. “I didn’t want her to look just like another Cenobite, but to visually satisfy the role of a bride for Pinhead,” explained Jones.  “Brides wear white gowns … [Read More...]

New “The Mist” Trailer is Way More Gruesome!

Few things are more beautiful than destruction. When the trailer for “The Mist” hit last month, we were kind of surprised to see no creature action on display; rather, the trailer looked to be presenting a show about a sort of rage virus that the titular mist brings with it. That may indeed be the spin the series is putting on Stephen King’s tale, but a new trailer out of the MTV Awards promises some nasty creature action. Check it out! The latest teaser for #TheMist, as seen on the #MTVAwards. Series premiere Thursday, June 22nd on @Spike. pic.twitter.com/8mEWccMJsE — The Mist (@TheMist) May 8, 2017 In the series… A small town family is torn apart by a brutal crime. As they deal with … [Read More...]

We Give Birth to the Opening Scene From ‘Still/Born’ (Exclusive)

Brandon Christensen gave birth to the Overlook Film Festival’s “Scariest Film” this past weekend at the Timberline Lodge, the iconic hotel from The Shining. Hailing out of Canada is  Christensen’s Still/Born, starring Christie Burke (Twilight: Breaking Dawn, A Single Shot), Jesse Moss (Tucker and Dale Vs Evil, The Uninvited), Rebecca Olson (Kindergarten Cop 2) and Michael Ironside (Starship Troopers, Turbo Kid). When Mary loses one of her twins in childbirth, she spirals into madness thinking her other child is in danger from an evil supernatural entity. This exclusive clip shares the opening scene in which we see the heartbreaking moment in which Mary loses a child. Please enable Javascript to watch this video Still/Born is Christensen’s directorial debut, and was co-written by … [Read More...]

‘Pretty Little Liars’ – The Modern Day Giallo Fit for Family TV

A mysterious psycho only seen in silhouette with a penchant for black leather gloves and the almost supernatural ability to see and hear everything you do? Deeply buried family secrets that seem to link you directly to the masked lunatic? Elaborately convoluted motivations that hardly make sense upon first viewing? And dolls – lots and lots of creepy dolls? It must be a 70’s Italian giallo picture…or ya know, the formerly known as ABC Family hit drama series, Pretty Little Liars. SPOILERS BELOW The show tells the tale of a group of friends besieged by a highly resourceful madman who has no problem sneaking nasty messages into the gang’s fortune cookies or alphabet cereal. A stalker who seems to have the eye of God … [Read More...]

Ten Things We Probably Won’t See in the ‘IT’ Remake

The internet is in a tizzy over the upcoming IT adaptation and for good reason. What we’ve seen of the movie so far looks extremely promising, especially since it doesn’t appear to be a carbon copy of the beloved 1990 TV mini-series. While it’s a bit of a stretch to say the upcoming film appears to stick closer to the book (aesthetically, it looks like the childhood segments of the newer IT take place in the 1980s as opposed to the 1950s, for one), there are certainly enough call-outs to Stephen King’s original 1986 novel in the trailer to get fans antsy. It’s probably safe to assume the upcoming movie is going to eschew many, many elements of its literary source material. Frankly, there are some sections … [Read More...]

[Breaking] “The X-Files” Renewed for Season 11!

After Season 10’s revival ended on a huge cliffhanger, us hardcore “The X-Files” fans have been wanting to believe there will be an eleventh season. Huge news this Thursday afternoon as Fox just announced the return of “The X-Files” with a 10 episode order, which is four more than the Season 10 revival. Series creator Chris Carter will executive-produce Season 11, and stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson have signed on to return as Mulder and Scully, as well. [Related] Revisiting the Creepy and Brilliant “Brady Bunch” Episode of “The X-Files” TVLine explained that, at the Television Critics Association press tour in August, Fox Television Group CEO and chairman Dana Walden told reporters that the network would’ve liked to have more than six … [Read More...]