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After a month spent tackling doppelgänger titles like Invasion of the Body Snatchers (listen) and The Stepford Wives (listen), we briefly hit pause to discuss Panic Room (listen), then went back to doubles with Disturbing Behavior. Now it’s time for a 180 with a look at John Carpenter‘s adaptation of Stephen King‘s book, Christine (1983).

In the film, Keith Gordon stars as Arnie, a shy nerd in high school with a single good friend: Dennis (John Stockwell). When Arnie spots a cherry red 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine, however, everything changes…including his behavior.

The once shy and timid boy dresses different, pursues a relationship with new student Leigh (Alexandra Paul), and becomes more aggressive with everyone, including his parents and Dennis. After drawing the ire of a trio of thugs, led by Buddy (William Ostrander), Arnie’s beloved car is destroyed, but the vehicle seems to...

When it came out in 2006, Turistas generated primarily negative reviews, and the film still retains a crushing 19% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Looking back at it and its major themes now, it seems like it's time to admit: this film, directed by John Stockwell and starring Melissa George, Josh Duhamel and Olivia Wilde, isn't as spectacularly bad as it was painted originally. Rather, it was put down in a major way by the release of Eli Roth's Hostelearlier that year.

When Halle Berry made her big-screen debut as the crack-addicted Vivian in the most harrowing section of Spike Lee's "Jungle Fever," she put the entire world on notice that she was going to be an actor first and a movie star second. Obviously, she would quickly learn early in her career to play the Hollywood game and accept thinly-written roles that asked her to do little more than look like one of the most breathtakingly beautiful people on the planet, but she never went more than a year or two without challenging herself. This was particularly difficult to do, given the dearth of complex roles being written for Black women at the time.

Berry was 10 years into her film acting career when she landed the role that would change everything for her. As Leticia Musgrove in Marc Forster's bleak 2001 drama "Monster's Ball," she summoned up a fierce symphony of heartbreak,...

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If you are a horror fan, then there is a big chance that you might have heard about the horror streaming service Shudder, and if you have its subscription, you might be wondering what’s in store for you in March 2025. Don’t worry. There is a host of new and old horror movies coming to the service in the upcoming month, and we have listed the 13 best movies coming to Shudder in March 2025.

Army of Darkness (March 1) Credit – Universal Pictures

Army of Darkness is a dark fantasy horror comedy film directed by Sam Raimi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ivan Raimi. The 1992 film is the third installment in the Evil Dead franchise, and it follows Ash Williams as he is transported to the Middle Ages and must fight the undead to go back to his time.

Horror is one of the most iconic genres because there’s a film for every type of fan. It can blend other genres like comedy and drama, leaving room for a compelling scare. Fans can find something for almost everyone to get satisfying thrills among horror's different subgenres.

With more than a century of horror movie masterpieces, there's no shortage of choices for horror fans. From slashers to ghost stories to found footage movies, each subgenre has created some of the most horrific moments in film history. So, while there are numerous horror films for everyone, a select few movies stand above the rest.

Updated on February 17, 2025, by Robert Vaux: There have been some great horror movies recently that will surely become cult classics in the future, but when it comes to all-timers, there are many unbeatable titles that come first. This list has been updated to discuss more of...

Aloha! The natural beauty of Hawaii has long inspired and captivated filmmakers longing to show off the soaring cliffs and clear blue waters, in addition to the rich Polynesian culture. Many romantic comedies and coming-of-age films have taken advantage of the stirring imagery to evoke paradise, spirit, and dreamy tenderness. But there's tragedy and drama to be found there too, given the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, as well as the many wartime epics that have been made showing Hawaii at its most tragic.

Given the geographic variety of the state, it's no surprise that a diverse range of stories have been told using the islands and its people, and here, we're taking a look at the 10 best films set in Hawaii.

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North Shore

No thoughts, pure vibes. "North Shore" may lack substance,...

In between working on the early movies in the Fast & Furious franchise, the late Paul Walker starred in the action thriller Into the Blue. Now, 20 years later, the film has found its way onto the Tubi chart and leaped straight into the Top 5 as nostalgic fans revisit the popular actor’s 2005 team-up with Jessica Alba.

Despite the movie being mostly panned by critics and not faring much better with audiences, the film falls into the category of free-to-stream action movies that seem to be everyone’s go-to viewing choice right now. That means Into the Blue is the latest decades-old movie to find its way in front of a whole new audience and is even finding a little more love from viewers.

Walker’s tragic death in 2013 has undoubtedly given his fans reason to savor all the actor’s movies. Now, it is the turn of Into the Blue,...

Sons of Anarchy is one of the most popular biker TV shows of all time, running for seven seasons and making a significant impact on the genre. One of the most important pieces of the series is Charlie Hunnman's performance as Jax Teller, a member of a fictionalized outlaw biker gang in California. Influenced by the real-life Hell's Angels, Sons of Anarchy doesn't rely on its action and inherent drama to propel the plot forward, as it grapples with the realities of rival gangs and the role the organization plays in larger social issues.

Katey Sagal's turn as Gemma, Jax's mother, is also notable. It's hard to find other TV shows like Sons of Anarchy, as the series evolved so much across its many seasons. However, there are many movies like Sons of Anarchy that feature biker gangs and clearly serve as inspiration for the show. Biker films often...

The 2012 shark thriller Dark Tide, starring Academy Award winner and X-Men actress Halle Berry, will soon resurface on streaming.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the film will be available to watch on Peacock, giving audiences another chance to experience this underwater survival story. Known for its tense encounters with great white sharks and breathtaking ocean cinematography, the movie has garnered a mixed reputation, most notably earning a rare 0% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its reception, Dark Tide has become a curious entry in Berry’s diverse filmography and remains a fascinating watch for fans of shark thrillers.

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Directed by John Stockwell (Blue Crush), Dark Tide follows the story of Kate Mathieson, played by Berry,...

With many decades having passed since the 1983 release of John Carpenter's Christine, it's safe to say that the movie's cast has done a lot since then. Carpenter's horror film was written by Bill Phillips, based on Stephen King's horror novel of the same name. It follows a teenage nerd named Arnie Cunningham, who becomes obsessed with his new car, the titular Christine. Like the author's other works, the story takes a dark turn, with Christine revealed to be one of Stephen King's many killer cars prevalent in his novels and short stories.

Given its focus on teenage characters, the film adaptation starred a number of young actors who were just starting out in their careers, including Alexandra Paul, John Stockwell, and Kelly Preston. While relative unknowns in 1983, they've mostly gone on to have long careers in the many years since Christine's premiere, becoming much bigger names than they...

Tim Robbins played Lt. Sam "Merlin" Wells in Top Gun, stepping in to replace Goose after the latter's death. Robbins makes his role memorable and believable as a pilot, supporting Maverick without stealing the spotlight. Robbins likely didn't return for Top Gun: Maverick due to a principle of avoiding sequels, despite the film's success.

Some people may not remember, but Tim Robbins was in Top Gun, though surprisingly, he didn't return for Top Gun: Maverick. It's hard to describe just how influential Top Gun is in the action drama genre, but if the number of movies like Top Gun that came out after Tony Scott's film is any indication, the movie continues to influence Hollywood decades later. Over 30 years after the original, Top Gun: Maverick came out to worldwide acclaim and a massive box office, proving that the Top Gun brand was as powerful and sensational as ever.

Top Gun...

Corridor Crew praises the groundbreaking practical effects behind John Carpenter's Christine, emphasizing its innovative use of reverse footage. Minor imperfections in the special effects "vacuum-formed" model do not detract from the film's charm as a testament to practical effects. A planned remake of Christine in 2021 has stirred excitement, with John Carpenter and Keith Gordon wishing success to the new director.

Popular VFX artists praised the groundbreaking work behind John Carpenter's 1983 supernatural horror film, Christine. Based on Stephen King’s novel, the film features an eerie sentient car with a lethal life of its own and stars Keith Gordon as its unsuspecting teenage owner.

Youtube channel Corridor Crew meticulously analyzed intricate details behind the film's effects. The team is known for their insightful commentary on visual effects in their popular video series, where they dissect both the best and worst of CGI in film. Christine has garnered attention for its pioneering use of practical effects.

The Thing (1982)A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.Rating: 8.2/10Stars: Kurt Russell (MacReady), Wilford Brimley (Dr. Blair), Keith David (Childs), Richard Masur (Clark)Halloween (1978)Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a...

Graphic: Images: IMDBThe Thing (1982)

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

Rating: 8.2/10

Stars: Kurt Russell (MacReady), Wilford Brimley (Dr. Blair), Keith David (Childs), Richard Masur (Clark)

Halloween (1978)

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes...

Legendary director John Carpenter is optimistic about Bryan Fuller improving on his adaptation of Stephen King's Christine.

In an interview with Total Film Magazine, Carpenter spoke about the Keith Gordon-led supernatural thriller about a murderous red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury in time for the original movie's 40th anniversary. Carpenter had previously discussed his dissatisfaction with Christine despite its moderate success at the box office. Now with the Star Trek: Discovery and American Gods showrunner at the helm of a Christine update for Blumhouse, Carpenter believes Fuller can improve on the original's shortcomings. "Oh boy," Carpenter said. "Well, good luck to him. It will probably be better."

Related: The Thing: John Carpenter Teases the Long-Awaited Sequel

Carpenter's star Gordon, who played the car's possessive teenage owner Arnie Cunningham, was interviewed alongside the director and he shared his sentiments about Fuller taking on the challenge of making Christine more superb as a remake.

People have always been fascinated by the subject of evil. Where does it come from? What forms could it take? But there are two people who understand fear better than anyone. In 1983, John Carpenter directed the film Christine based on the book by Stephen King that came out the same year. This project was the perfect blend of two top-of-their-game auteurs.

Let's take a look at Christine 40 years after its 1983 release.

When King Met Carpenter

Stephen King was at the top of his game in the early 80s. He was churning out horror novels at the most rapid-fire pace, and people loved it. The year before, he had seen the publishing of his first Dark Tower novel, The Gunslinger, which would go on to spawn one of the most successful series of the 20th century.

At the same time, John Carpenter was creating some of the most cutting-edge horror films of the time.

2023 marks the 35th anniversary of director John Carpenter‘s cult classic sci-fi thriller They Live (watch it Here) and the 40th anniversary of his awesome Stephen King adaptation Christine (watch that one Here) – and to celebrate these anniversaries, Fathom Events will be bringing both movies back to the big screen in September! They Live is first, with its theatrical screenings set for September 3rd and 6th, then Christine follows on September 10th and 13th. To see if the movies will be showing in your area, and to secure tickets if they are, click over to the Fathom Events website.

Inspired by the 1963 short story Eight O’Clock in the Morning by Ray Nelson, They Live tells us that aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission. Humanity’s last chance lies with a lone drifter who stumbles upon a harrowing...

Paul Walker enjoyed a lengthy career in Hollywood that carried him through various roles in several unique movies before his unfortunate death in 2013 at just 40 years old. Fans likely remember him best as Brian O'Conner in the "Fast and Furious" franchise, but the talented and handsome actor also appeared in critical hits such as "Pleasantville," "Joy Ride," and Clint Eastwood's "Flags of Our Fathers," and served as executive producer on the films "Vehicle 19," "Hours," and "Pawn Shop Chronicles." He even enjoyed a guest spot on National Geographic's "Expedition Great White" in 2009.

In his youth, Walker popped up in a variety of high-profile TV shows, among them "Highway to Heaven," "Charles in Charge," "Who's the Boss," and "Touched by an Angel," before making the leap to schlocky B-movie horror films such as "Tammy and the Rex," opposite Denise Richards, in which his character's brain somehow lands inside a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Pop quiz – what’s the most obscure Tom Cruise movie? If you’re thinking Lions for Lambs or maybe Far and Away, or even my beloved All the Right Moves, you’re wrong. Tom Cruise’s most obscure movie ever is, without a doubt, 1983’s Losin’ It. One of four films Cruise made in 1983, this had the misfortune of being released just a few months before Cruise’s career took off. It only made just over 1 million at the box office but would have easily made many more times that had it been held just a few more months, with Cruise becoming a household name by the end of that summer.

So why is Losin’ It so obscure? It’s a strange addition to Cruise’s filmography in that it’s a wacky sex comedy that has more in common with Porky’s than it does the classy Risky Business.

The bell just rang, school is out for summer. Maybe it’s out forever—leaving school behind as our heroes and antiheroes spend long, hot days laying about in the city or countryside, anticipating college dreams or fearing a return to the classroom. Or, more likely, not thinking of studies at all, just anticipating the next summer day and how to score more thrills.As the season winds down, here is a mix that is an ode to the teenage summer—so wonderfully captured in many films—a choice selection that evokes endless possibilities: sweat, love, passion, booze, drugs, and questions of the great unknown just around the corner. The characters of these summertime stories are either breaking hearts, heartbroken, running from hell or somewhere lost in between.Some favorite moments include the confusion, chaos and otherworldly essence of Gheorghe Zamfir’s flute from the unforgettable score for Peter Weir...

Kate Bosworth didn’t let early 2000s Hollywood crush her ahead of her big break in “Blue Crush.”

The actress reflected on her breakout role and easily what could have been a bikini-clad “Girls Gone Wild” parody of a sports surfing film.

“I was reading a lot of scripts in 2001, and the parts for women were certainly not multidimensional,” Bosworth told Vulture. “The ones that were exhibiting a lot of depth were quite competitive, and I was a ‘no one’ at the time. Being a young blonde girl, there were a lot of roles that were stereotypical bitchy, dumb, or vapid. Not getting roles wasn’t frustrating because that’s the name of the game, but the stereotypes felt disappointing.”

She added, “If you remember the early 2000s, they could be pretty cruel for young girls, so I was feeling a little dejected.”

That is, until director John Stockwell and...

Stephen King's Christine is getting rebooted. Originally a novel penned by King that was later adapted into a movie by John Carpenter, Christine is a simple horror story about a cursed car with a mind of its own. Nearly four decades after the first movie was released, a new movie adaptation has just entered the early stages of development at Sony Pictures and Blumhouse.

Bryan Fuller is on board to direct the new Christine, and word is his idea is to keep the remake set in the 80s and faithful to the source material. Jason Blum will produce for Blumhouse alongside Vincenzo Natali and Steven Hoban. Peter Kang will oversee the project for Sony Pictures. It's not clear at this time if King is personally involved, and no additional information about the movie has yet been revealed.

Heading into Christine, Fuller comes with some experience as a filmmaker in the horror genre.

Stephen King is such a good writer that even novels that have already been brought to the silver screen are getting re-adapted. The latest remake of a King story will be Christine. While it may be tough to top John Carpenter's killer car flick, Bryan Fuller is going to give it a try. The 1983 version of Christine starred Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, and…...

A new version of Stephen King’s “Christine” is coming to the screen and in development with Bryan Fuller set to direct the film at Sony Pictures and for Blumhouse Productions.

“Christine” was first adapted into a cult horror film by horror master John Carpenter in 1983 about a teen who buys a classic 1958 Plymouth Fury and fixes it up, only to discover that it seems to have a mind of its own , a jealous, possessive personality toward its new owner and a vindictive, murderous past.

Fuller, who is a writer on “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Pushing Daisies,” “American Gods,” “Hannibal” and more, is both writing and directing the new take on “Christine.” Jason Blum is producing for Blumhouse, and Vincenzo Natali and Steven Hoban are also producing.

Peter Kang is overseeing for Sony Pictures.

King’s “Christine” was published in 1983 with the film by “Halloween” director Carpenter coming out the same year.

If you've got half a million dollars to spare, you can soon be the proud owner of the notorious 1958 Plymouth Fury from the classic horror movie Christine. Though multiple Furys were used in the making of the movie, this one was used for the "close-up beauty shots" of the vehicle and is one of the very few which hasn't been destroyed. Of course, taking the storyline of the original story in mind, it should be noted that you would be buying this car at your own risk.

According to the auction listing, this particular Fury was raffled off on New Year's Eve for the USA Network show Night Flight, with 40,000 participants vying for their chance to win the car. The vehicle has since been a part of the Ron Pratte collection and was featured at the 35th anniversary celebration of the Christine movie at the Rochester Auto Museum in 2018. Best of all,...

Would you believe that there's a Tom Cruise film in existence that only made $1.2 million. Doesn't it seem like this guy has always been a movie star? Given that Mission: Impossible - Fallout brought in nearly $800 million, it would be easy to write off Cruise's fourth film as just a cheap, teen comedy.

With a lifetime gross of nearly $4 billion dollars at the box office, the average Tom Cruise film brings in $100 million dollars. If you really think about what Tom Cruise brings to a film, the numbers he puts up are truly astounding. So people are to be forgiven if they hear about a movie he co-starred in, and just can't imagine it being another 80s sex-romp. In many ways Losin' It is just that. In other ways this $7 million film is just about as perfect as an 80s film gets, and, when it really wants to be is...

Tom Cruise has been a consistently bankable and likeable A-lister for over three decades now. That doesn’t happen by accident. “Tom Cruise Movies” are films only possible with Cruise’s level of charisma, energy and youthful enthusiasm, and Most of Cruise’s movies are “Tom Cruise Movies.” And if anyone can jumpstart “The Mummy” franchise again, it’s Cruise. Here’s every film he’s starred in, ranked.

41. “Cocktail”

Cruise’s Type-a, adrenaline-fueled drive serves him very well in movies where the stakes are high. But “Cocktail” is just “Top Gun” behind a bar. The work-hard play-hard clichés at work here threatened to make Cruise the role model for handsome, affable, lame guys you swipe past on dating apps. Cruise smartly moved on from roles like this.

40. “Endless Love”

Tom Cruise has a tiny part in this Brooke Shields melodrama when he was just a squeaky-voiced teen, his first ever on-screen role.

Stephen King’s horror novel “From a Buick 8” is in the works as movie at Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment with William Brent Bell set to direct from his own script.

King published “From a Buick 8” — which derives its title from the 1965 Bob Dylan song “From a Buick 6” — in 2002 and set the story around the rural town of Statler, Pa., where state police have kept a mysterious 1954 Buick Roadmaster in the shed behind the barracks for over 20 years. After a well-liked member of the troop is killed by a drunk driver, his son begins to visit the barracks and the cops begin telling Ned about the “Buick 8,” which turns out to have a malevolent spirit.

King’s 1983 novel “Christine” touched similar themes with a vintage Plymouth Fury and its effects on the car’s new teenage owner. Columbia made the movie “Christine” in the same year with John Carpenter directing and Keith Gordon,...

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment sends word that John Carpenter's Christine is getting a 4K Ultra HD release this September just in time for the movie's 35th anniversary:

From the Press Release: Culver City, Calif. – The scare factor in John Carpenter’s terrifying classic Christine revs up even higher when it debuts for the first time on next-generation 4K Ultra HD on September 11 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, Christine follows a sentient and violent vintage Plymouth Fury and its effect on the car’s new teenage owner. The film stars Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul and Harry Dean Stanton (Alien). In addition, the film will also debut in 4K via participating digital platforms.

Christine is presented in 4K resolution and includes newly-remixed Dolby Atmos audio – perfect for this dynamic and impactful film. 4K Ultra HD features four times the resolution of high definition, high dynamic...

Top Gun: Maverick has officially began production. Tom Cruise revealed the first day of production on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

#Day1 pic.twitter.com/7jjPL277Es

— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) May 31, 2018

This is the second collaboration between Tom Cruise and director Joseph Kosinski. They both worked on Oblivion (2013).

The 1986 film took in $356 million worldwide. Director Tony Scott’s film also featured Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Meg Ryan, Michael Ironside, John Stockwell, Barry Tubb and Rick Rossovich.

The Oscar nominate actor confirmed the sequel in 2017.

Worldwide Exclusive: @TomCruise just confirmed that Top Gun 2 is happening! “I’m gonna start filming it probably in the next year”. #sun7 pic.twitter.com/X17xvxz4Q4

— Sunrise (@sunriseon7) May 23, 2017

Cruise will be starring in Paramount Pictures’ Mission: Impossible Fallout on July 27.

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Awash in bold colors, bright patterns and ebullient kids, director Ava DuVernay’s new take on “A Wrinkle in Time” dazzles its way across time and space even if it doesn’t quite stick the landing. A psychedelic journey for 6-year-olds of all ages, this big-screen adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic novel offers trippy delights without defying the novel’s “unfilmable” reputation. Still, DuVernay and screenwriters Jennifer Lee (“Frozen”) and John Stockwell (“Bridge to Terabithia”) give it their all, imbuing as much epic grandeur as they can into a story that seems to take place over the course of a languid afternoon. Audiences...

Stars: Wesley Snipes, Seth Rollins, Anne Heche, Dave Annable, Kyle Clements, Morgan Roberts, Eyas Younis, Mo Gallini, Mike Seal | Written by Matt Savelloni | Directed by John Stockwell

Another month, another Wesley Snipes film. He sure is on the comeback trail now right? Ok, maybe not, especially given that this, like Final Recall, has headed direct to DVD. To be fair though, the “another month, another…” could also apply to WWE studios, who seem to have gone back to churning out direct to market films much like when they first stepped into the world of film production. Following the usual standard of having one of the many WWE Superstars take a break from the wrestling ring and appear on-screen, Armed Response features the “Kingslayer” himself, Seth Rollins, in a supporting role – yes, a supporting role. Unlike ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, Dolph Ziggler, John Cena, Randy Orton, The Miz, and hell, even...

NBC is preparing to make a splash with a reboot of “Blue Crush.” The network is developing a drama series from Universal Television and Imagine Television that is based on the 2002 surfing film. “Blue Crush” will focus on a surfer in Hawaii’s North Shore who aims to revive her career and unite the local community following a tragic accident. Also Read: 'Roswell' Reboot Heads to CW With Immigration Focus Hannah Schneider (“Reign”) writes and executive produces. Brian Grazer and Francie Calfo also executive produce, while Imagine’s Jillian Kugler oversees. Director John Stockwell’s 2002 film starred Kate Bosworth and Michelle Rodriguez.

The nail-bitting thriller Armed Response explodes on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD), DVD, and Digital HD October 10 from Lionsgate. Currently available On Demand, the action-filled film follows an elite team of operatives who must escape from an isolated military compound after being trapped among an unidentifiable threat. From director John Stockwell (Blue Crush, Crazy/Beautiful, Seal Team Six) and written by Matt Savelloni, theArmed Response Blu-ray and DVD includes a never-before-seen featurette and will be available for the suggested retail price of $21.99 and $19.98, respectively.

A team of highly trained operatives find themselves trapped inside an isolated military compound after its artificial intelligence is suddenly shut down. The crew begins to experience strange and horrific phenomena as they attempt to uncover what killed the previous team.

Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD Special Features

“Inside the Minds of Armed Response” Featurette

Cast

Wesley Snipes The Expendables 3, Blade Franchise, Chi-Raq, Brooklyn’s Finest

Anne Heche...

Featuring arguably the most beloved zombie ever put to film, George A. Romero's Day of the Dead is a seminal standout in the horror genre that has grown a diehard fanbase in the thirty-plus years since its release. New takes on Romero's groundbreaking 1985 film were featured in 2005's Day of the Dead 2: Contagium and 2008's Day of the Dead, and now Saban Films has acquired the Us rights to Millennium Media's new Day of the Dead reimagining, with a release expected late this year:

Press Release: Toronto – September 9, 2017 – Saban Films has acquired the U.S. distribution rights to a slate of films from Avi Lerner’s Millennium Media. The trio of titles includes Isaac Florentine’s Acts of Vengeance starring Antonio Banderas, Karl Urban, Robert Forster and Paz Vega; Paul Solet’s Bullet Head (formerly Unchained) also starring Banderas, John Malkovich and Adrien Brody; and Day of the Dead...

A team of commandos tries to secure a secret site housing a lie-detecting supercomputer in John Stockwell's Armed Response, but that's far from the whole picture. First-timer Matt Savelloni's, er, ambitious screenplay aims to pivot from John Carpenter-style under-siege thrills to a weird sort of supernatural-vengeance horror. But it fails on these and several other fronts, making an inauspicious choice for Wesley Snipes' first top-billed theatrical release since he got out of prison in 2013. The picture's idiocy might have been predicted from the press release announcing it as the first joint venture between geriatric sleaze-rocker Gene Simmons and the...

Paramount Pictures has finally firmed up plans for the long-awaited Top Gun 2, setting Joseph Kosinski to direct, reuniting him with Oblivion star Tom Cruise, and announcing a July 12, 2019 release date. We first reported that Joseph Kosinski was being sought to direct this sequel last month, and now his deal has been finalized. While it hasn't been confirmed when filming will begin, a previous report claimed the sequel will start filming next year, which may be accurate given this new release date.

Deadline broke the news about this sequel today, although it didn't confirm a previous report regarding the title. Earlier this month, while promoting The Mummy, Tom Cruise teased that that this Top Gun sequel will be called Top Gun: Maverick, because he "didn't want a number" in the title. This report did reveal, though, that the story will follow Maverick, who is now a flight instructor, "teaching the young...

"Whoever did this is still inside." Saban Films has debuted the trailer for a weird new sci-fi action thriller titled Armed Response, starring Wesley Snipes - who seems to be back in action between this and The Recall. The film is about a crew of special forces soldiers who go to a special high-tech military compound to investigate the disappearance of another team guarding the facility. The facility, known as a "Temple", is run by artificial intelligence designed to interrogate high level prisoners. But things get very strange as soon as they arrive. This also stars Anne Heche, Dave Annable, Gene Simmons, Anthony Azizi, and WWE Superstar Seth Rollins. I really don't know what to think of this - could be bad, could be okay. Take a look. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for John Stockwell's Armed Response, direct from YouTube: A team of special forces soldiers approach...

I never pictured Anne Heche teaming up with Wesley Snipes in an action movie, but crazier things have happened in cinema. John Stockwell, whose previous credits include Into The Blue and Turistas, directs this story about a group of special forces soldiers who investigate the strange goings on at a compound. Nicknamed the "Temple," the [...]...

Close-Up is a column that spotlights films now playing on Mubi. John Carpenter's Christine (1983) is showing May 4 - June 3 and Starman (1984) is showing May 5 - June 4, 2017 in the United Kingdom.ChristineWas it too dark? Too bleak? Too gory? Did it have the misfortune of opening when American moviegoers were flocking to E.T.? Either way, when John Carpenter's The Thing landed in the summer of 1982, with an apocalyptic cliffhanger and the most surreally grotesque, tactile, gooey monster effects you never realized could be put on film, it fizzled. "It was hated," Carpenter later recalled at a screening in Los Angeles. "Hated by fans. I lost a job. People hated me. They thought I was this horrible, violent—" He trailed off and joked, "And I was." The audience laughed, because by now The Thing's exalted place in movie geek culture is secure: an exquisitely paranoid horror classic and arguably the crown...

Recently, Saban Films snagged the rights to Alexandros Avranas' True Crimes with Jim Carrey attached to star. After that, they grabbed up John Stockwell's sci-fi thriller Armed Response from WWE Studios, Gene Simmons and Erebus Pictures. Now we're getting word that Saban has also acquired the North American distribution rights to Ric Roman Waugh's gangster crim drama Shot... Read More...

Separately, Chiller Films unveils release strategy for Camera Obscura.

Saban Films has picked up North American rights to Shot Caller by Bold Films and Participant Media starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lake Bell, and Jon Bernthal.

Ric Roman Waugh directed the crime drama about an ex-con forced by gang leaders to orchestrate a major crime with a rival gang in Southern California. Emory Cohen, Omari Hardwick and Benjamin Bratt round out the key cast.

Waugh produced through his Cadre Filmworks alongside Jonathan King of Participant Media, and Bold Films’ Michel Litvak and Gary Michael Walters.

Bold Films’ Jeffrey Stott and Lisa Zambri, Rhodes Entertainment’s Matthew Rhodes, and Participant Media’s Jeff Skol serve as executive producers.

“Shot Caller is raw, gritty, expertly crafted and perfectly cast,” Saban Films’ Bill Bromiley, who brokered the deal with Wme Global, said. “We could not be more proud to partner with Bold Films and Participant Media to bring this important film to...

Saban Films — which last week picked up the rights to Alexandros Avranas' True Crimes starring Jim Carrey and also grabbed John Stockwell's sci-fi thriller Armed Response from WWE Studios, Gene Simmons and Erebus Pictures — has just acquired another project. This latest is director Ric Roman Waugh's crime drama Shot Caller, which follows a newly released prison gangster who is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the…...

Take a look at the totally killer party in the first trailer for Drew Marvick's Pool Party Massacre. Also in today's Highlights: production details for WWE Studios' and Saban Films' Armed Response, a cool Q&A with Stefanie Estes from Bethany, and details on Jenna Coleman's upcoming attendance at Wizard World Minneapolis 2017.

Check Out the Trailer for Pool Party Massacre: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Floating Eye Films has released the first trailer and stills for the old school splatterfest Pool Party Massacre. The debut feature from horror fanatic Drew Marvick, Pool Party Massacre is an ultra low-budget 80's-inspired slasher that cuts to the flesh and bone of a group of young friends. With a pounding synth score and a heavy metal soundtrack, Marvick has crafted a loving homage to the body count of 80s B-movies.

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– Kino Lorber has acquired the North American rights to Bill Morrison’s “Dawson City: Frozen Time,” about the true history of a collection of 533 reels of film (representing 372 titles) dating from the 1910s to 1920s, which were lost for over 50 years until being discovered buried in a sub-arctic swimming pool deep in the Yukon Territory. The film tells the unique history of a Canadian gold rush town and how cinema, capitalism and history intersect.

“Dawson City” had its world premiere at the 73rd Venice Film Festival and North American premiere at 2016 New York Film Festival. The film also played at the BFI/London Film Festival and the 2017 Rotterdam International Film Festival, and screened Thursday at the TCM...

Wesley Snipes, Gene Simmons star in sco-fo thriller. Separately, Open Road dates rom-com Home Again; PBS acquires Steve James doc Abacus: Small Enough To Jail.

Saban Films has acquired North American rights from WWE Studios to John Stockwell’s Armed Response starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, WWE superstar Seth Rollins and Kiss band member Gene Simmons.

The sci-fi thriller, written by Matt Savelloni, follows a team of operatives attempting to discover the fate of a previous unit when they become trapped inside a military compound. Voltage Pictures handles international sales.

The film stars and Dave Annable and is currently in post-production. WWE Studios president Michael Luisi produced with Simmons via their Erebus Pictures banner.

Bill Bromiley, Ness Saban and Jonathan Saba negotiated the deal on behalf of Saban Films.

Open Road Films will release the rom-com Home Again starring Reese Witherspoon and Michael Sheen on September 8. Hallie Meyers-Shyer makes her directorial debut. Reese Witherspoon stars. Imr...

Saban Films has acquired North American distribution rights to John Stockwell's Armed Response, starring Wesley Snipes.

Anne Heche, WWE superstar Seth Rollins, Gene Simmons and Dave Annable also star in the sci-fi thriller. The film, with a script by Matt Savelloni, follows a team of highly trained operatives who find themselves trapped inside an isolated military compound after its AI is suddenly shut down. The crew begins to experience strange and horrific phenomena as they attempt to uncover what killed the previous team.

The project, from WWE Studios, Simmons and Erebus Pictures, is now in postproduction.

"Armed Response is a...

Saban Films has acquired North American distribution rights from WWE Studios, Gene Simmons and Erebus Pictures to John Stockwell’s “Armed Response,” which stars Wesley Snipes. The sci-fi thriller, written by Matt Savelloni, follows a team of highly trained operatives who… Continue Reading →...

Saban Films has acquired just North American distribution rights to John Stockwell's sci-fi thriller Armed Response from WWE Studios, Gene Simmons and Erebus Pictures. The film is the first to be produced and also picked up for distribution from the WWE Studios and Simmons’ Erebus Pictures which are co-financing and co-producing horror films in a three-picture agreement. Starring Wesley Snipes, Anne Heche, WWE superstar Seth Rollins, Simmons and Dave Annable (Brothers…...

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