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It’s The 80’s Again: Romancing The Stone & Overboard Remakes
11 December 2009 12:46 PM, PST
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Almost exactly a year ago, we brought you news that 20th Century Fox was remaking the Michael Douglas adventure film, Romancing The Stone ,with Eagle Eye’s Daniel McDermott penning the script. Now the film has a director in the form of The Ugly Truth’s Robert Luketic (insert personal opinion here).
To make matters worse, it also seems like Hollywood is about to remake the 1987 Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn romantic team-up, Overboard!
It looks like the Romancing The Stone remake will hit the big-screen first, as the producer of the film, Emma Watts, was recently named President of Production at 20th Century Fox. With Luketic involved, one would imagine that the comedy quota of the remake will be ramped up and the adventure angle will be … er… god knows, really!
In the original Rts, Douglas played a fortune-hunter who becomes involved with Katheleen Turner’s romance novelist in
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- Niall Browne
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Hollywood vs. New York: Four Decades of Destruction
30 November 2009 11:50 AM, PST
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Goodie Bag has created a fantastic video called “Hollywood vs. New York”, featuring four decades of celluloid New York annihilation distilled into one musical montage. Watch the destruction now after the jump.
List of movies featured in the video montage:
A.I.
Armageddon
Cloverfield
Deep Impact
Escape From New York
Gangs of New York
Ghostbusters
Godzilla
I Am Legend
Independence Day
King Kong
Knowing
Men in Black II
Planet of the Apes
Spider-man
The Day After Tomorrow
The Siege
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Incredible Hulk
Watchmen
When Worlds Collide
X-Men
Thanks to /Film reader Kirby F for the tip.
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- Peter Sciretta
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Palisades Tartan Video’s Terror Pack Vol. 1 (DVD Review)
16 November 2009 3:54 AM, PST
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I’m not going to lie, I typically hate box sets. They’re more often than not, a dumping ground for DVD’s that have spent one too many years collecting dust in some old warehouse that their distributers are just a little too eager to get off the shelves. You go to your local video retailer or Amazon.com and think “Awesome, John Carpenter box set. Surely it’s packed with the original Halloween, The Thing, and Escape From New York.” Much to your dismay, you come to realize you’re stuck with Ghosts Of Mars (featuring the acting prowess of Ice Cube), that damned Village remake, and Escape From L.A.. Moreover even if you happen to like one or two of the flicks in the set, you’re bound to hate the rest; that is to say, if you could even identify what the, often bottom barrel,
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- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Compton)
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Junkfood Cinema: 1990: The Bronx Warriors
13 November 2009 1:39 PM, PST
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Editor's Note: We hope you enjoy this new Friday afternoon column, Junkfood Cinema, by Brian Salisbury. It celebrates movies that are so bad, even though they are also sometimes so good. For more (coming each and every Friday), stay tuned to the Junkfood Cinema Archive. Also, please feel free to let us know what you think of this new weekly feature in the comment section below.
Hello all. Perhaps you are wondering as to the reason I was rejected by every film school in the tri-state area. I wish I could say it was because I was caught night putting with the dean's daughter or because I drank my weight in scotch and accidentally burned down an archives building. But alas, it is because I have a well-documented addiction to cinema crapiteé. I enjoy quality films like any other respectable film critic, but all too often I find myself pining for the simple, cheesy
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- Brian Salisbury
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Len Wiseman in Talks to Direct Untitled Post-Apocalyptic Thriller
11 November 2009 10:44 AM, PST
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We've been hearing Len Wiseman's name thrown around a lot over the past year or two, but despite being courted for some high profile projects, he still doesn't have a gig lined up to follow 2007's Live Free or Die Hard. It's possible that he's just being choosy (which makes sense considering that Die Hard was reportedly a pretty grueling shoot), but it also seems like he's had a bit of bad luck with a few projects falling through or being put on hold. At one point he was supposed to direct the Escape From New York remake, but that seems to be dead, and he is also still attached to the Gears of War movie and the comic book adaptations Atlantis Rising and Shrapnel. However, at this point his next project is shaping up to be something entirely different.
According to The Hollywood Reporter [1], Wiseman has signed on
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Director Len Wiseman to End the World with Nocturne
10 November 2009 12:30 AM, PST
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Len Wiseman, the man who abused his blue-filter privileges for Underworld and Underworld: Evolution, will follow up 2007’s Live Free or Die Hard with an end-of-the-world flick entitled Nocturne. According to THR, 20th Century Fox has picked up the project based on an original idea about a group of people who survive the end of the world and the mystery surrounding how they got to that position. The project is currently looking for writers for what I have to say is not a bad premise.
As for Wiseman, his other potential projects, including the underwater military action flick Atlantis Rising and the futuristic war movie Shrapnel (why all the killing, Wiseman?), but doesn’t have a go picture. Wiseman has been a non-starter for some potentially major films like a remake of Escape from New York and an adaptation of the popular video game Gears of War.
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- Matt Goldberg
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Retro Slave: All new Bronx Warriors trilogy box coming in December
7 November 2009 12:00 PM, PST
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Italian cult hero, Enzo G. Castellari, may be known to most as the director of the original Inglorious Bastards (with an "a"), but around these parts he'll always be lauded as the creator of those great Italian post-apocalyptic Bs known lovingly as "The Bronx Warriors Trilogy." Word to the wise, the films are not actually a trilogy, but rather a series of films designed to mimic the success of three films: The Warriors, Escape from New York, and The Road Warrior.
Word is, the gang at Shameless Screen Entertainment are bringing these films back to life in a special set 3-disc boxed set:
"The three-disc set comes packaged in a limited edition special collector’s tin and includes reversible sleeves for each individual title. Additional special features include an introduction to the films by Castellari, plus an all-new 20-minute interview with the director.
As an extra bonus for fans, the
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Bio-Dead Attacks: A Movie Review
3 November 2009 11:02 PM, PST
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Director: Stephen J. Hadden.
Writer: Stephen J. Hadden.
Bio-Dead is a Time Warner Video-On-Demand selection for 2009 and the film blends science fiction with horror, in a grotesque fashion. A film with a claustrophobic feel, Bio-Dead offers a good time, but skimps on the size of cast and settings. A second film for director Stephen J. Hadden, fans can check this film out if you feel you can handle the gore!
The plot is simple, direct and revolves around four workers who must investigate the contaminated "Zone." The story takes place after a bio-terrorist attack in southern California. Millions are dead and a corporation has been given the green light to find survivors, retrieve bodies, and generally clean up the "Zone." However, things get complicated when a supposed safe area turns out to be a haven for the genetically mutated. Can this team of four bio-hazard workers (Tony Williams, Jacob Gentry,
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- Michael Ross Allen
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Trinity Of Terrors - Happening Now in Las Vegas!
31 October 2009 1:31 AM, PDT
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The first-ever Fangoria Trinity Of Terrors has officially taken over the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, becoming The Place you want to spend your Halloween! Its 1:31am Vegas time as I type this and the party is continuing downstairs as Halloween has officially arrived in the city of Sin.
Opening night was a blast here, packed with film screenings, celebrity guests (including some unannounced surprises), horror, freaks, and rock. And to top it off, we're broadcasting the demonic debauchery Live!
Check out this clip from last night's Live webcast featuring John Kassir doing a little bit of The Crypt Keeper!
As the final screening of the night comes to a close with Black Devil Doll wrapping up in the Brenden Theatres, we're already prepping for the show floor to re-open at 10am. Tickets will be available at the door for only $20 beginning at 8:30am, and here's what horrors lie in-store for Halloween.
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- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
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Watch This: Kurt Russell Auditioning for 'Star Wars'
30 October 2009 10:45 AM, PDT
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After reading Peter Hall's post on Kevin Spacey's stunning impersonations, I had to reacquaint myself with the old SNL sketch he mentioned and get as much Spacey as I could. (Check it out if you have no idea what I'm talking about.) From there, well, the handy site called YouTube suggested something else for me -- Kurt Russell's Star Wars audition.
If you didn't already know, he was one of the many actors vying for the role of Han Solo (according to IMDb, a list including Nick Nolte, Christopher Walken, Jack Nicholson, and even -- egads -- Steve Martin). What's funny about the clip (after the jump) is how completely earnest and goodie Russell was playing it -- almost like the good-natured Disney fare from his youth. There was none of the true cockiness, ego, or charisma that made the character so memorable. No, no one could
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- Monika Bartyzel
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50 Influential Scream Queens: Part 2
27 October 2009 10:57 PM, PDT
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Before I launch into the conclusion of my 50 Influential Scream Queens (read part 1 here), please let me remind you that this list is based upon my personal taste, and my personal taste alone. I didn't poll 100 Fango readers, the Fango staff or any other form of 'industry professionals'. It's all opinion, so if you feel I've wronged a certain actress by excluding them from the list, don't leap to brand the entire Fango crew 'vile'. I probably just don't personally find their work to be that influential. Either that or I'm just ignorant to their accomplishments!
25. Mia Farrow: Mia's genre work may be a bit limited, but that doesn't change the fact that Rosemary's Baby will forever be regarded as one of the creepiest films in history. Farrow's portrayal of Rosemary Woodhouse is harrowing to say the least, and will always remain (in my mind) one of the best performances the genre has seen.
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- no-reply@fangoria.com (Matt Molgaard)
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Turning the World Upside Down - Script review of Juan Diego Solanas' mind bending Sci-Fi Romance
26 October 2009 3:07 PM, PDT
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[Editor's note: You can see our first piece on this film from back in February, and also watch an incredible short Juan Solanas did.]
Upside Down is a project currently sitting in pre-production, due to be helmed by Argentinean director Juan Diego Solanas and to star Kirsten Dunst and Jim Sturgess.
A quick glance at IMDb and we have an intriguing premise. Set on another world which consists of two huge planets that sit one on top of the other, they are attached by an enormous tower called Transworld, which allows for limited contact between the two races of humans that live on each planet, and watch each other by literally looking ‘up’ to see their neighbours.
The script begins with a narrator explaining the evolution of this bizarre people; from cavemen on each world seeing each other for the first time, to Greek–like philosophers and scientists communicating by drawing equations in fields and, eventually Roman-type emperors forming the technology to trade with the other planet. It soon becomes clear that the ‘Top
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First Look: Trinity Of Terrors Programming Schedule!
24 October 2009 4:29 PM, PDT
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The inaugural Fangoria Trinity Of Terrors roars into The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas next weekend (October 30-November 1), and for those looking to plot out their weekend, we've got your first-look at the programming schedule for the Trinity.
With a massive list of celebrity guests, film screenings and premieres, musical performances, a VIP Party, Costume Contest, Tattoo Contest, Fango Foto Features, Autograph Sessions, and so much more - we want you to know the lay of the land so that you don't miss a single thing.
If you don't have your tickets for our massive Halloween Weekend yet, there is still time to pre-order online through http://www.trinityofterrors.com and through Vegas.com. You may also order tickets from Vegas.com by phone - 1-888-las-vegas (527-8342) 24 hours a day. Tickets Will Not Be Mailed - You may pick them up at the Trinity registration booth (next to
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- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
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The Fangoria Trinity of Terrors Begins this October 30!
24 October 2009 10:52 AM, PDT
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The Trinity of Terrors hosted by Fangoria will kick-off during this Halloween Weekend! The Trinity movie and music festival will take place in Las Vegas and start Friday October 30 with several movie premieres. Some of the screenings include House of the Devil, Smash Cut, Sea of Dust and several more listed below. If you are a fan of horror, and in Vegas on the 30th then check out the celebration throughout the Halloween weekend. Have a look at the full event schedule inside with a list of some of the actors and crew members in attendance i.e. Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead), Chris Jericho (Albino Farm), Tom Atkins (The Fog), Jake Kennedy(Penance), and many, many more!
Halloween Weekend
Friday, October 30-sunday November 1
Friday, October 30
8:30am Registration opens
4pm Event doors open
4:30pm Opening Greeting & Future Fears Film Preview- Brenden Theaters #2
4:30pm Sea Of Dust
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John Kassir + More join the Trinity Of Terrors!
21 October 2009 6:21 AM, PDT
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The guest list for the inaugural Fangoria Trinity Of Terrors (to be held October 30 through November 1 at The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas) just keeps getting bigger!
John Kassir, best-known as the voice of The Crypt Keeper from HBO's Tales From The Crypt has joined the Trinity, and will be appearing all weekend!
Tickets for our massive Halloween Weekend are now available online through http://www.trinityofterrors.com and through Vegas.com. You may also order tickets from Vegas.com by phone - 1-888-las-vegas (527-8342) 24 hours a day.
Other recent additions to the Trinity's massive guest list include:
Charles Cyphers - Sheriff Leigh Brackett in John Carpenter's original Halloween and it's 1981 sequel Halloween II; along with The Fog, Escape From New York, and more!
Ed Neal - The Hitchhiker from Tobe Hooper's 1974 splatterfest The Texas Chain Saw Massacre!
Teri McMinn - Pam from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre!
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- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
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Fall Frights: Grindhouse (Film Review)
20 October 2009 1:16 AM, PDT
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In the spirit of Halloween '09, we're breaking out reviews (some new, some old) of some Fall Frights you may want to work into your monthly viewing.
Originally published, 04/01/2007
In the Robert Rodriguez-scripted/directed first of its two conjoined movies, Grindhouse is the ultimate sugar rush for horror fans, a high-calorie, low-nutrition blast of cheap thrills wrought on a big budget. In the second, Quentin Tarantino upends the framework and traditions of exploitation fare to craft a film that’s just as much a showcase for his gift of (writing) gab as it is for action. And in both Rodriguez’s Planet Terror and Tarantino’s Death Proof, a love and respect shines through for the B-movie tradition that too many others “homage” with snarky irony.
The wholeheartedness with which they express their devotion to the form almost amounts to a kind of innocence, and for all the explicit mayhem on screen,
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- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
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Geek Deal: 24-dvd College Movie Collection for $40
18 October 2009 3:37 PM, PDT
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As you probably know, Woot.com is a deal a day. /Film reader David D just alerted me that Woot is selling a College Essentials 24-dvd Movie collection for only $39.99. Movies include: Leaving Las Vegas, Escape from New York, The Usual Suspects, Platoon, Dances with Wolves, Windtalkers, Hoosiers, Bull Durham, Kingpin, Wargames, Hackers, Antitrust, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, This is Spinal Tap, Airheads, Spaceballs, The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai, Killer Klowns from Outer Space, Legally Blond, Heartbreakers, The Cutting Edge, Bio-Dome, Back to School and Pcu. Get it while you can.
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- Peter Sciretta
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John Carpenter to Appear at Tfw! Convention Pulls off Huge Guest!
9 October 2009 4:57 PM, PDT
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I didn't think I'd ever see it. I thought it couldn't be done. I considered it impossible. But my friends at the Texas Frightmare have pulled off the biggest guest in all of conventions.
John Carpenter.
I don't know how Tfw got him, but John Carpenter will be at their 2010 show. Read that again. John Carpenter. Director of some of the greatest horror films of all time. Halloween. The Thing. Escape From New York. Big Trouble In Little China. His earlier efforts read like a litany of horror's most accomplished films. For the covention-goer, it doesn't get any bigger than this.
Here's Twf's press release. If you have any love of horror, this is a tremendous to you:
Join us April 30-May 2, 2010 in Dallas as Texas Frightmare Weekend salutes legendary filmmaker and composer John Carpenter! This movie maverick staggered audiences in 1978 by unleashing suburban boogeyman Michael Myers into our collective nightmares with Halloween.
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Fantastic Fest Review: ‘Survival of the Dead’
30 September 2009 12:15 PM, PDT
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As a big fan of horror movies and the zombie sub-genre, I really wanted to like George A. Romero’s Survival of the Dead and was prepared to give it the benefit of the doubt as much as possible. Although, my expectations were pretty low after Romero’s last two zombie movie efforts Land of the Dead and Diary of the Dead. Sadly, this film didn’t even manage to rise up to the level of my lowered expectations and is, instead, a heavily flawed and often very bad addition to Romero’s body of work.
Still, this is the man who basically invented the zombie film genre, so attention must be paid and respect given for his enduring legacy as one of this country’s innovative artists. But something has obviously gone a bit off kilter and the writer/director seems to have lost his way. I’m not
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- Chris Ullrich
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Bryan White: Author of the “Body Count” column
30 September 2009 12:23 AM, PDT
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Bryan White is a professional web developer by day and devoted fanatic of movies occupying the lower end of the cinema spectrum by night. His posh New England pad is located within walking distance of both a quarter mile drag strip and the county prison. A Saturday afternoon horror movie double feature on Uhf television and a chance encounter with Escape From New York sealed his fate as a disciple for life. To this day there are only three movies that he has been unable to endure: The Pest, Underworld and Freddy Got Fingered, a film that he is convinced is steeped in Andy Kaufman style irony. It's a maddening quest for discovery that may never be fulfilled.
Bryan's spare time is often described as excessive and with this excessive spare time he manages Cinema Suicide [1], a blog dedicated to all things horror, cult and exploitation. Since 2007, Cinema Suicide has
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