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Interview: Director Roar Uthaug on the Humanity and Horror of The Wave
11 hours ago
After rocks from the mountain Åkerneset crumble into the fjord below, the townspeople of Geiranger only have ten minutes to escape a tsunami in The Wave, a terrific thriller out now in theaters and on VOD from Magnolia Pictures. Daily Dead recently had the chance to speak with The Wave director Roar Uthaug (who is also set to helm the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot) about filming in the actual Norwegian town where this disaster will one day occur and keeping the story character-centric amidst all the carnage.
Roar, thanks for taking the time to talk about The Wave and congratulations on the film. Have you always been interested in making a disaster film?
Roar Uthaug: Yeah, definitely. Those were the kind of movies I grew up going to see at the cinema—Twister and Armageddon and those kinds of movies. They definitely have been an inspiration on my filmmaking. »
- Derek Anderson
Daria Nicolodi, Unsung Hero of Italian Horror
14 hours ago
For as much criticism as the horror genre receives for being sexist and misogynistic, it has a long history of strong characters and iconic performances from women, whether it’s Elsa Lanchester in The Bride of Frankenstein, Heather Langenkamp in A Nightmare on Elm Street, Janet Leigh in Psycho, or Sharni Vinson in You’re Next. In the late 1970s and ’80s, actresses who stood out within the genre were dubbed “Scream Queens.” But that title doesn’t do justice to Daria Nicolodi, frequent collaborator of Dario Argento and a titan of Italian horror. That’s because Daria Nicolodi is no Scream Queen. Daria Nicolodi is a goddamn goddess.
A too often unsung hero of genre cinema, Daria Nicolodi helped shape the face of Italian horror both in front of and behind the camera. The story goes that Florence-born Nicolodi was so taken with Argento’s first film, The Bird With the Crystal Plumage, »
- Patrick Bromley
Director Shane Black Talks The Predator
15 hours ago
With the May release of The Nice Guys gradually approaching, writer/director Shane Black is starting to do the press rounds again, and in a recent interview he talked about his upcoming Predator movie.
Speaking with Thrillist (via Collider), Black discussed how Fox’s willingness to really invest into The Predator as an “event status” film helped convince him to take the helm:
“They [Fox] said, “What if we said to you we want to reinvent this, and really treat it with as much of an event status, or as much hoopla as we would the Alien prequel, which is coming out also? We really want to make this something. The kind of movie that people line up for.” I said, “Really, you’ll spend a bunch of money?” They go, “Yep.” I go, “Make it really scale, spectacle?” “Yep.” “Shit, that sounds interesting.”
Black, who played the wisecracking Rick Hawkins »
- Derek Anderson
Hannibal TV Series Online Auction Underway, Featuring More Than 1,250 Props & Costumes
18 hours ago
Although its time on TV may be over (for now), Bryan Fuller’s beloved Hannibal TV series can be fondly remembered through the items that appeared on the show (as well as the amazing performances). Fans can now add a little Hannibal to their homes via Prop Store’s ongoing auction featuring more than 1,250 props and costumes from the cannibalistic series.
Currently underway and concluding between April 4th–8th (end times depend on the individual item), Prop Store’s Hannibal auction features an abundance of props from all three seasons of the series that offered delectable new takes on Thomas Harris’ eclectic characters.
Highlights from the auction include Hannibal Lecter’s vinyl kill suit, the (synthetic) human hair-stuffed elk pillow, Hannibal’s home-brewed beer bottles, the black stag antlers, prosthetic severed ears, Will Graham’s Bshci cage, Hannibal’s straitjacket, Mason Verger’s (Michael Pitt) bloody shirt and pants, Mason »
- Derek Anderson
Regression Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD, and VOD Release Date & Cover Art
19 hours ago
Alejandro Amenábar’s Regression follows Angela (Emma Watson), who blames her father for an offense he can’t remember. Detective Kenner (Ethan Hawke) is assigned to the case while psychologist Dr. Raines must help the father recollect his memories. Regression will roll out on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD, and On Demand on May 10th.
Press Release: Beverly Hills, CA – (March 22, 2016) – Award-winning filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar’s (The Others, The Sea Inside) latest psychological thriller Regression arrives May 10th on Blu-ray™ and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films, and Digital HD and On Demand from Starz Digital. Regression features an ensemble cast led by Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke (Boyhood, Training Day, The Purge), and Emma Watson (Harry Potter, Perks of Being a Wallflower). Hailed as a “carefully-crafted tale of collective psychosis” by the Hollywood Reporter, Regression also stars David Thewlis (Harry Potter, Anomalisa), Dale Dickey (“True Blood”) and Devon Bostick »
- Tamika Jones
Ron Perlman & Christopher Plummer Join Voice Cast of Howard Lovecraft And The Frozen Kingdom
21 hours ago
Arcana Studio and Shout! Factory revealed that Ron Perlman (Warcraft, Hellboy) and Christopher Plummer have joined the voice cast of Sean Patrick O’Reilly’s animated film, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom. Based on Bruce Brown’s popular graphic novel of the same name, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom is set to be released this fall.
Press Release: “Vancouver, B.C. and Los Angeles, Calif. – March 22, 2016 – Arcana Studio and Shout! Factory, a multi-platform media company, today announced the casting of Golden Globe-winning actor Ron Perlman (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Hellboy) and Oscar®-winning actor Christopher Plummer (Beginners, Up) in the upcoming animated film Howard Lovecraft And The Frozen Kingdom. Perlman is set to voice the role of Shoggoth, and Plummer has been cast in the role of Dr. Herbert West.
Written, being directed and produced by Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Howard Lovecraft And The Frozen »
- Tamika Jones
Round-Up: Hellboy In Hell Vol. 2, The Zyne Project Excerpt, Dark Little Dreams Anthology
22 hours ago
Hellboy in Hell Volume 2 contains the final five issues of the comic series by Mike Mignola and will hit shelves on June 1st. Also in this round-up: an excerpt from Sara Brooke’s new zombie novel, The Zyne Project, and release details on Dark Little Dreams: An Anthology of Dark Fiction.
Hellboy in Hell Volume 2: Press Release: “March 22, 2016— Legendary comic book writer/artist Mike Mignola will conclude his critically acclaimed series Hellboy In Hell in 2016, when Dark Horse Comics publishes the final and tenth issue on June 1 and the trade paperback, Hellboy In Hell Volume 2 which collects issues 6 through 10, in October. In advance of the release of the series’ conclusion, Dark Horse Comics has released the cover to Hellboy In Hell Volume 2 by Mignola and award-winning colorist Dave Stewart. Following the conclusion of Hellboy In Hell, Mignola will take a year off from illustrating interior comic book pages in »
- Tamika Jones
H.P. Lovecraft-Inspired I Am Providence Imperial Red Ale from Narragansett Beer
22 March 2016 5:22 PM, PDT
The fine folks at Narragansett Beer continued to hear “The Call of Cthulhu” last month with their release of the I Am Providence Imperial Red Ale, the fourth H.P. Lovecraft-inspired beer from the brewing company.
The I Am Providence Imperial Red Ale is based on Lovecraft’s enduring quote about the love he had for the Rhode Island capital. The Cthulhu-centric design for the red ale was fittingly created by Gunsho, a Providence artist with a unique style.
As with the previous releases in their Lovecraft Series, this beer is available on the East Coast in six-packs of 16-ounce tallboys for about $12.99 per pack.
Below, we have official details and photos of the beer, and to learn more, visit:
http://www.narragansettbeer.com/2016/02/introducing-i-am-providence-imperial-red-ale
From Narragansett Beer: “Roll out the Barrel: At 8% Alcohol by Volume and 62 IBUs, the I Am Providence Imperial Red Ale is our latest brew »
- Derek Anderson
Wes Craven’S New Nightmare Freddy Krueger Figure from Neca
22 March 2016 2:43 PM, PDT
In addition to its meta story, the seventh film in the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise is known for Freddy Krueger’s altered physical features that made him look even more like a creature plucked out of Hell. Capturing the horror of Freddy’s appearance in Wes Craven’s New Nightmare is Neca’s upcoming figure that’s due out this summer.
Standing seven inches tall and featuring more than 25 points of articulation, Neca’s New Nightmare Freddy figure includes the bladed boogeyman’s trench coat and an alternate head that puts a demonic spin on the dream stalker.
Fans of Wes Craven’s New Nightmare can look for this item to hit shelves in June. We have official details and photos of the figure below.
From Neca: “This time, staying awake won’t save you. Introducing an all-new Freddy Krueger action figure from Wes Craven’s New Nightmare! »
- Derek Anderson
SXSW 2016 Review: Phantasm: Remastered is a Stunning Work of Art
22 March 2016 1:52 PM, PDT
Don Coscarelli’s Phantasm was released almost 37 years ago and, for almost as long, genre fans have suffered with the subpar treatment of this cult classic in terms of the film’s appearance and inadequate sound mix. Thankfully, that is no longer the case due to J. J. Abrams and the awesome folks at Bad Robot taking on the 4K restoration of Phantasm as a passion project, and the results are beyond stunning. The film has never looked or sounded better than it does in this iteration and, for those of us who have fondly followed the series, it’s a beautiful tribute to both the fans and the work of those involved with Phantasm, including the late, great Angus Scrimm.
Considering the climate of the genre when it was released in the late ’70s, Phantasm has always stood out to me as one of the more uniquely terrifying horror »
- Heather Wixson
Us Release Date Set for Eli Roth’s Clown
22 March 2016 12:54 PM, PDT
Born from a mock trailer that premiered online in 2010, the Eli Roth-produced Clown is finally lined up to hit Us theaters this summer.
Deadline reports that Clown has been slated for a June 17th limited theatrical release by The Weinstein Company/Dimension Films.
Set to be rated R, Clown tells the story of a dad who dons a mysterious clown costume to fill in as the entertainer for his son’s birthday party. After the cake is eaten and the guests depart, the father realizes that the costume—including the bright red nose—won’t come off. Its curse consumes those who wear it. As time goes by, the dad’s behavior transforms along with his physical appearance, turning him into a nightmarish clown monster.
Directed by Jon Watts (Cop Car, upcoming Spider-Man reboot) from a screenplay he wrote with Christopher D. Ford, Clown stars Andy Powers, Laura Allen, »
- Derek Anderson
New Doom Video Teases the Multiplayer Modes
22 March 2016 11:45 AM, PDT
The release of the new Doom video game is almost here—May 13th to be exact—and in a new video from Bethesda Softworks, fans can get a closer look at the six multiplayer modes within the game.
From Bethesda Softworks: “Six modes. Countless ways to kill. Infinite ways to die. Welcome to Doom multiplayer, which delivers fast-paced and competitive combat in brutal, blood-spattered arenas. For a deeper dive into three of the modes you’ll be playing when Doom is released on May 13, check out the video below.
Whether you’re fan of classic deathmatch or looking for a unique twist on multiplayer, Doom has something for you. Here’s a rundown of the 6 modes available at launch.
Learn more about Doom’s multiplayer, single-player, and its community tool, SnapMap, at the game’s official website, Doom.com, and through featured content on Bethesda.net. You can also follow Doom through these social channels. »
- Tamika Jones
Interview: Writer/Director Abner Pastoll and Co-Star Barbara Crampton Talk Road Games
22 March 2016 10:43 AM, PDT
One of the more intriguing thrillers I’ve seen in some time is Road Games, which was written and directed by Abner Pastoll and recently debuted on VOD courtesy of IFC Midnight. Starring Andrew Simpson, Joséphine de La Baume, Barbara Crampton, and Frédéric Pierrot, the film begins as a whodunit road movie and is later infused with some unexpectedly fun slasher undertones.
Daily Dead recently sat down with both Pastoll and genre legend Crampton to hear more about their collaboration, Pastoll’s approach to crafting the film’s mystery, their experiences shooting Road Games, and much more.
Congrats on making a movie that keeps you guessing and takes a few unexpected turns. Abner, what were your inspirations behind this story and your approach to really toying with viewers?
Abner Pastoll: In terms of playing with people’s suspicions, those inspirations are totally from Hitchcock’s films because he would always do that. »
- Heather Wixson
Round-Up: UK’s Horror Channel Hammer-Thon, The Ones Below, The Cleansing Hour, Monster World #3, The Last American Horror Show
22 March 2016 10:04 AM, PDT
The Horror Channel has an Easter treat for fans of Hammer films, as their UK-only Hammer-thon will air March 26th and 27th. Also in this round-up: release details for The Ones Below, a trailer for The Cleansing Hour short film, eight preview pages from Monster World #3, and information on The Last American Horror Show.
UK Horror Channel’s Hammer-Thon: Press Release: “Hammer film fans are in for a treat….Horror Channel is to screen an Easter Hammer-thon with back-to-back Hammer classics.
Some of Hammer’s most popular films, including The Revenge Of Frankenstein, The Devil Rides Out and The Brides Of Dracula will be broadcast across the weekend from 3pm – 10pm on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March.
Plus, Horror Channel will be presenting ‘Hammer Thursdays’ from Thurs 7 April for six weeks. This will be a Hammer movie at 9pm followed by a double-bill of Hammer House Of Horror at 10.50pm. »
- Tamika Jones
Release Date Announced for Annabelle Sequel
22 March 2016 9:00 AM, PDT
The unsettling stare of the devious doll known as Annabelle will return to theaters in 2017, as Warner Bros. has announced an official release date for Annabelle 2, and details on the sequel’s director have also been revealed.
Deadline reports that Warner Bros. has slated New Line Cinema’s Annabelle 2 for a May 19th, 2017 release. According to Bloody Disgusting, David F. Sandberg, director of the creepy horror short Lights Out, is in talks to direct the sequel.
Sandberg recently worked with New Line Cinema and James Wan’s Atomic Monster when he directed a feature-length version of his widely watched short film about a woman haunted by an eerie entity that appears when the lights are shut off.
A spin-off of The Conjuring, the first Annabelle film was released in 2014 and directed by John R. Leonetti. The movie (which grossed about $250 million worldwide) told the backstory of a possessed »
- Derek Anderson
Kickstarter for Lovecraftian Card Game Necronomicards
22 March 2016 8:36 AM, PDT
Designer Andy Hunt recently launched a Kickstarter for NecronomiCards, a strategy card game inspired by both mythological and Lovecraftian themes and creatures, and we have official details and a look at the game.
From Andy Hunt: “Introducing NecronomiCards, a fast-paced card game for 2-4 necromancers-in-training whose idea of a good time is to spend 30-45 minutes (or more) attacking each other with horrific monsters and ancient deities. Does that sound like you? Then you’re in the right place, new best friend!
NecronomiCards is a deviously simple game to learn. You start with two decks of cards: Spells and Summons.
Spell cards each have 4-6 different magic symbols on them. Each player starts with 2 Spell cards and then draws 1 new card every turn. You can never have more than 6 Spell cards in your hand at once though. The goal is to pair up matching symbols across your Spell cards to create hands, »
- Tamika Jones
The Walking Dead Season 6 Finale to Have 90-Minute Runtime
22 March 2016 7:33 AM, PDT
Although it may be hard to believe, The Walking Dead‘s Season 6 finale airs in less than two weeks. While it remains be seen who will survive, fans will have a little extra time to savor the current season, as AMC has announced a 90-minute runtime for the Season 6 finale.
According to AMC, The Walking Dead‘s Season 6 finale will be 90 minutes long. As fans of Robert Kirkman’s comics know, events on the show are leading up to a pivotal scene that should involve Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan. The added 30 minutes look to add even more intensity to what could be the most emotional episode yet.
Directed by Greg Nicotero, the Season 6 finale will air on Sunday, April 3rd at 9:00pm Est on AMC, followed by an episode of Talking Dead at 10:30pm Est. Stay tuned to Daily Dead for much more coverage on The Walking Dead over the coming weeks, »
- Derek Anderson
March 22nd Blu-ray & DVD Releases Include The Black Sleep and Fear The Walking Dead Season 1 Special Edition
21 March 2016 6:54 PM, PDT
March 22nd’s Blu-ray and DVD releases are an eclectic bunch, featuring a handful of cult classics, a thriller with the likes of Val Kilmer and Michael Madsen, Goth Katie Holmes fighting against the oppressive nature of her educational system, cowboys taking on prehistoric creatures, and a special edition of Fear the Walking Dead’s inaugural season. Yes, there’s truly something for almost every genre fan.
Notable home entertainment releases arriving this Tuesday include Disturbing Behavior (from The X-Files alum David Nutter), The Black Sleep, Donovan’s Brain, Kill Me Again, All Hell Breaks Loose, Curse of the Poltergeist, Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs, and as mentioned above, Fear The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season Special Edition.
The Black Sleep (Kino Lorber, Blu-ray)
Newly remastered in HD! The masters of classic horror, Basil Rathbone (Tales of Terror), Bela Lugosi (Dracula, White Zombie), Lon Chaney, Jr. (The Wolf Man) and »
- Heather Wixson
Own the Original Poster Painting from John Carpenter’s Halloween
21 March 2016 5:18 PM, PDT
Hinting at the horror to be found on “the night he came home”, the poster for John Carpenter’s Halloween is practically synonymous with the holiday itself, and Robert Gleason’s original painting for the poster is now up for auction, giving fans the chance to own the iconic work of art.
Proxy bidding for Gleason’s 27″ x 39.75″ acrylic Halloween painting runs for the next four days, and the live auction (online, over the phone, and in person) takes place on Saturday, March 26th at 1:00pm Cst. The poster is currently set to sell for $18,000+. We have official details on the painting below, as well as a look at the artwork. To learn more, visit:
http://movieposters.ha.com/itm/horror/halloween-by-robert-gleason
From Heritage Auctions: “Heritage is proud to offer what can only be classified as a truly unique, important, and historically significant piece of movie artwork, Robert Gleason »
- Derek Anderson
SXSW 2016 Interview: Co-Stars Dylan Minnette and Daniel Zovatto Talk Don’T Breathe
21 March 2016 3:01 PM, PDT
Last week at the 2016 SXSW Film Festival, Daily Dead had the chance to catch up with Dylan Minnette and Daniel Zovatto, two of the co-stars from Don’t Breathe, the latest project from Fede Alvarez that made its world premiere at the fest. During our time with the duo, they discussed their complicated characters in the film, Fede’s approach as a director, the chemistry they shared between themselves and with fellow co-star Jane Levy, and the force of nature that is Stephen Lang.
Look for Don’t Breathe in theaters everywhere on August 26th courtesy of Ghost House Pictures and Screen Gems.
What is really interesting about your characters is that, obviously, they’re motivated by less than moral reasons, but yet the story never judges them, which I think is important. You still have to be invested in Alex, Money, and Rocky to want them to survive. Were »
- Heather Wixson
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