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Horror movies might be snubbed by snobs and ignored by the Oscars, but they've never gone out of fashion for one simple reason: horror makes money. Other genres, from westerns to rom-coms, have risen and fallen at the box office, but horror is the true final girl of cinema. That's a lesson that Blumhouse Productions founder Jason Blum took to heart after "Paranormal Activity" became the most profitable horror movie of all time, building his studio up around a model of producing low-budget horror movies with massive returns at the box office.
It's a model that has taken Blumhouse from strength to strength over the last decade, and yet Blum still had doubters when he set his sights on an adaptation of...
Horror movies might be snubbed by snobs and ignored by the Oscars, but they've never gone out of fashion for one simple reason: horror makes money. Other genres, from westerns to rom-coms, have risen and fallen at the box office, but horror is the true final girl of cinema. That's a lesson that Blumhouse Productions founder Jason Blum took to heart after "Paranormal Activity" became the most profitable horror movie of all time, building his studio up around a model of producing low-budget horror movies with massive returns at the box office.
It's a model that has taken Blumhouse from strength to strength over the last decade, and yet Blum still had doubters when he set his sights on an adaptation of...
- 10/30/2023
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
Sometimes a movie scene is so scary that it haunts you for years to come. It could be a jump-scare that jolts your soul clean out of your body; an image so incomprehensible that your brain can never truly hope to resolve it; an atmospheric nightmare that fills you with palpable dread from head to toe. That’s the power of a great horror movie – the right shot, or sound, or cut feels like it could completely change your body chemistry. For some filmgoers, it’s a reason to never watch a scary film ever again; for others, it’s the exact reason they watch them in the first place.
With Halloween approaching, allow the minds of the Empire team to share the movie scenes that have scared them more than any other – horrifying endings, deeply dark childhood frights, emotionally-devastating delights, and ghouls simply saying, ‘Boo!’ Read it with the lights out.
With Halloween approaching, allow the minds of the Empire team to share the movie scenes that have scared them more than any other – horrifying endings, deeply dark childhood frights, emotionally-devastating delights, and ghouls simply saying, ‘Boo!’ Read it with the lights out.
- 10/20/2023
- by Ben Travis, Sophie Butcher, John Nugent, Beth Webb, Alex Godfrey, James Dyer, Nick de Semlyen
- Empire - Movies
Found footage horror evolves in an unexpected way: the Paramount horror movie series Paranormal Activity has a stage play in the works.
THR reports that “Simon Friend, the veteran producer who brought Life of Pi to Broadway, has picked up the license to the Paramount horror movie series with the intent of bringing it to the West End via his Simon Friend Entertainment.”
The stage play adaptation of Paranormal Activity is in early development and set to be penned by Levi Holloway, who previously wrote Grey House.
The 2007 found footage film that started it all, Paranormal Activity, was written and directed by Oren Peli. The microbudget feature, made on very little money, wound up grossing $193.4 million globally and successfully launched a franchise still going strong with Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, most recently released in 2021 on Paramount+. The movies have grossed almost $900 million theatrically, THR reports.
In the initial...
THR reports that “Simon Friend, the veteran producer who brought Life of Pi to Broadway, has picked up the license to the Paramount horror movie series with the intent of bringing it to the West End via his Simon Friend Entertainment.”
The stage play adaptation of Paranormal Activity is in early development and set to be penned by Levi Holloway, who previously wrote Grey House.
The 2007 found footage film that started it all, Paranormal Activity, was written and directed by Oren Peli. The microbudget feature, made on very little money, wound up grossing $193.4 million globally and successfully launched a franchise still going strong with Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, most recently released in 2021 on Paramount+. The movies have grossed almost $900 million theatrically, THR reports.
In the initial...
- 9/18/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
With pop culture phenomenon Stranger Things already spreading its upside down-y tendrils to the stage this year, word arrives of another popular title making the jump to treading the boards. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paranormal Activity is in development as a play.
Oren Pelli's original micro-budget chiller starred Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston as a couple troubled by some demonic goings-on, all captured by security cameras, phones and camcorders.
The movie, made for a tight $15,000 (with extra for finishing touches and marketing when Paramount picked it up), has one of the most profitable ever made, earning $193.4 million and spawning a franchise that has so far earned close to a billion dollars.
Producer Simon Friend, who has movie-to-stage experience with The Da Vinci Code and Life Of Pi, will oversee the new potential play, while Levi Holloway, whose most recent work was horror-tinged Broadway show Grey House, is developing the script.
Oren Pelli's original micro-budget chiller starred Micah Sloat and Katie Featherston as a couple troubled by some demonic goings-on, all captured by security cameras, phones and camcorders.
The movie, made for a tight $15,000 (with extra for finishing touches and marketing when Paramount picked it up), has one of the most profitable ever made, earning $193.4 million and spawning a franchise that has so far earned close to a billion dollars.
Producer Simon Friend, who has movie-to-stage experience with The Da Vinci Code and Life Of Pi, will oversee the new potential play, while Levi Holloway, whose most recent work was horror-tinged Broadway show Grey House, is developing the script.
- 9/17/2023
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
Netflix is reshuffling its streaming offerings once again, and the latest round of movies set to leave the platform includes a few new horror classics. More specifically, if you're looking for a scary movie to watch in September, you'll have to cross Oren Peli's 2009 horror phenomenon "Paranormal Activity" off your to-watch list before then, as it's due to leave the streamer at the end of this month.
"Paranormal Activity" may not be the most enduringly scary horror touchstone of the past two decades (its slow burn scares were polarizing even upon initial release), but it's certainly among the most replicated. The shoestring-budget flick about a couple who set up security cameras to pinpoint the source of unusual happenings in their home was inescapable upon its release, earning nearly $200 million at the box office and spawning six sequels and spinoffs and counting. Along with J.J. Abrams' "Cloverfield," the film...
"Paranormal Activity" may not be the most enduringly scary horror touchstone of the past two decades (its slow burn scares were polarizing even upon initial release), but it's certainly among the most replicated. The shoestring-budget flick about a couple who set up security cameras to pinpoint the source of unusual happenings in their home was inescapable upon its release, earning nearly $200 million at the box office and spawning six sequels and spinoffs and counting. Along with J.J. Abrams' "Cloverfield," the film...
- 8/24/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Is it beginning to feel a little like 2020 to anyone else? As the major Hollywood studios continue to refuse even entertaining the completely reasonable requests from the striking actors' and writers' guilds, they've already started pushing back films that were previously set to arrive in the next couple of months, with more delays potentially on the way. Meanwhile, Netflix is doing better than ever -- although, in this case, it's thanks to their deeply unpopular but undeniably successful crackdown on password sharing and not because everyone is stuck at home with nothing else to do but finally stream those films and TV series they've been meaning to catch up on.
Speaking of which (how's that for a segue?), if you've been planning to watch any of the films or shows leaving Netflix in August 2023, now's the time to get cracking. There's nothing departing this month too likely to vanish completely into the streaming void.
Speaking of which (how's that for a segue?), if you've been planning to watch any of the films or shows leaving Netflix in August 2023, now's the time to get cracking. There's nothing departing this month too likely to vanish completely into the streaming void.
- 7/29/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
(Clockwise from Top Left): Chicken Run (Dreamworks), Last Action Hero (Columbia Pictures), Starship Troopers (TriStar Pictures), Léon: The Professional (Buena Vista International)Graphic: AVClub
May is the start of the summer movie season which means Netflix—along with the other streamers—will have to up their game to...
May is the start of the summer movie season which means Netflix—along with the other streamers—will have to up their game to...
- 5/3/2023
- by Don Lewis
- avclub.com
Katie Featherston may not be a household name, but she will always be a part of horror movie history. She got her first big break when she was cast in the first Paranormal Activity movie which was released in 2007. Although the film had a small budget, it was a huge hit at the box office and is now widely considered a classic. Katie went on to reprise her role in the film’s sequels. Although she doesn’t have many acting credits outside of that, Katie is much more talented than many people realize. With her work ethic and creative abilities,
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Katie Featherston...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Katie Featherston...
- 1/29/2022
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Happy Thursday, everyone! We’re back today with the second set of interviews from our Indie Horror Month Revisited video series, featuring Oren Peli, the mastermind behind the Paranormal Activity franchise. During this first part of our interview with Peli, he discusses leaving behind his day job in hopes of making his first feature, the inspiration behind the idea of Paranormal Activity, finding cast members Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat, and the arduous road he traveled to ensure that the film would be enjoyed by fans on the big screen after a series of successful screenings.
Check out the first part of our Ihm: Revisited video interview with Oren Peli below, and be sure to head back here tomorrow for the second half of our in-depth discussion with Peli right here on Daily Dead.
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- 4/9/2021
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Over a decade ago, Paranormal Activity was unleashed upon audiences and became one of the most profitable films ever made and spawned a new horror franchise. The found-footage film, which was written, directed, produced, and edited by Oren Peli on a micro-budget, followed a young couple (Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat) who are haunted by a supernatural presence in their home. The…...
- 2/12/2021
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Watch the Short Film The Lonely Host: "‘The Lonely Host’, starring Lulu Antariksa (‘Legacies’), Emily C. Chang (‘Babysplitters’) and Katie Featherston (‘Paranormal Activity’) made its international online debut this week on Gunpowder & Sky's hit Horror YouTube Channel Alter. The short was written and directed by Lisa J Dooley and produced by Supersight Media, Inc.
Nightmarish Conjurings praised 'The Lonely Host', saying "From compelling characters to a clever plot, 'The Lonely Host' is the total package" (Adrienne Clark), and Morbidly Beautiful raved "Lisa J Dooley's horror short 'The Lonely Host' is a sharp and gripping ride that'll have you hooked until the very last frame." (Claire L. Smith). 'The Lonely Host' also won 'Best Horror Comedy Short Film' at the 2020 Seattle Film Festival, and 'Best Actress in a Horror Comedy Short Film' (Emily C. Chang) at the 2020 Fright Night Horror International Film Festival.
Dooley, who recently graduated from USC’s Mfa Film/TV program,...
Nightmarish Conjurings praised 'The Lonely Host', saying "From compelling characters to a clever plot, 'The Lonely Host' is the total package" (Adrienne Clark), and Morbidly Beautiful raved "Lisa J Dooley's horror short 'The Lonely Host' is a sharp and gripping ride that'll have you hooked until the very last frame." (Claire L. Smith). 'The Lonely Host' also won 'Best Horror Comedy Short Film' at the 2020 Seattle Film Festival, and 'Best Actress in a Horror Comedy Short Film' (Emily C. Chang) at the 2020 Fright Night Horror International Film Festival.
Dooley, who recently graduated from USC’s Mfa Film/TV program,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
If there’s a main human villain for the Paranormal Activity movies, it’s Katie Featherston, the possessed victim of the first sleeper hit who has been the only character to consistently appear in most of the installments of the horror franchise. Played by Katie Featherston (who was an unknown who starred by her own name in the […]
The post The New ‘Paranormal Activity’ Could Bring Back a Familiar Face appeared first on /Film.
The post The New ‘Paranormal Activity’ Could Bring Back a Familiar Face appeared first on /Film.
- 10/21/2020
- by Hoai-Tran Bui
- Slash Film
Looking to add some scares to your summer that you can enjoy from the great indoors? Shudder has you covered this July with an eclectic set of horror films both old and new, including the first three Sleepaway Camp movies, all three Maniac Cop films, the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness, The Beach House, The Burning, The Return of the Living Dead, and more!
Below, you can check out the full list of titles coming to Shudder in the Us this July, and be sure to visit Shudder's website to learn more about the streaming service and their scary good lineup!
"Metamorphosis
In this fresh spin on a demonic possession story, Joong-Su, an exorcist, must face a demon he tragically failed to defeat in the past when it targets his brother’s family next. The demon assumes the form of different family members to sow confusion and distrust,...
Below, you can check out the full list of titles coming to Shudder in the Us this July, and be sure to visit Shudder's website to learn more about the streaming service and their scary good lineup!
"Metamorphosis
In this fresh spin on a demonic possession story, Joong-Su, an exorcist, must face a demon he tragically failed to defeat in the past when it targets his brother’s family next. The demon assumes the form of different family members to sow confusion and distrust,...
- 6/26/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Paranormal Activity is a tiny movie that had a huge impact on the entertainment industry. Not only did it become one of the most profitable films in Hollywood history after making almost $200 million on a $350,000 budget and help popularize the found footage genre, but it was a major early success for Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions. They’ve since gone on to shape the world of modern horror cinema, the highlight of all this being the incredible Get Out.
Despite that success, though, the franchise has been dormant since 2015’s Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. Last year, however, we began to hear that a new entry in the series was being developed and now, Blum has been opening up about it a bit and said he’d love to bring back series star Katie Featherston for the pic.
“We’re gonna do the movie. We’re developing the movie, but...
Despite that success, though, the franchise has been dormant since 2015’s Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. Last year, however, we began to hear that a new entry in the series was being developed and now, Blum has been opening up about it a bit and said he’d love to bring back series star Katie Featherston for the pic.
“We’re gonna do the movie. We’re developing the movie, but...
- 6/24/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
Where does Freddy Krueger rank in your list of top 80s horror villains? In a new clip from In Search of Darkness, Heather Langenkamp, Ken Sagoes, Barbara Crampton, and more discuss what makes Robert Englund's Nightmare on Elm Street character so iconic!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
- 3/7/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Howling vs. An American Werewolf in London—which one had the best transformation effects? Check out this new clip from In Search of Darkness to see what some of the documentary's interviewees think!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
If you missed out on the initial offering of In Search of Darkness,...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
If you missed out on the initial offering of In Search of Darkness,...
- 3/6/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
‘The LonelyHost’, starring Lulu Antariksa (‘Legacies’), Emily C. Chang (‘Babysplitters’) and Katie Featherston (‘Paranormal Activity’) is now available for streaming in the Us, UK and Canada on Amazon Prime as part of ‘Fun Size Horror: Shocktale Party’. The short was written and directed by Lisa J Dooley and produced by Supersight Media, Inc. In their …
The post Horror Short ‘The Lonely Host’ Premieres on Amazon Prime appeared first on Hnn | Horrornews.net.
The post Horror Short ‘The Lonely Host’ Premieres on Amazon Prime appeared first on Hnn | Horrornews.net.
- 12/22/2019
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
To celebrate the limited edition Collector's Edition of In Search of Darkness (which is available through midnight tonight), a new trailer for the ’80s horror documentary has been released as a Halloween treat!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition...
- 10/31/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Director Stuart Gordon and co-stars Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton discuss their H.P. Lovecraft adaptation From Beyond in the latest clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors...
- 10/30/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The legendary Larry Cohen discusses the message of his 1985 film The Stuff in the latest clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
- 10/29/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Stanley Kubrick's adaptation of Stephen King's The Shining (including its unforgettable performance by Jack Nicholson) is featured in the latest clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition...
- 10/28/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The iconic head explosion scene from Scanners is discussed by Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Daily Dead Managing Editor and author Heather Wixson, and Fright Rags founder Ben Scrivens in this exclusive clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it...
- 10/25/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The practical effects and daring storyline of The Blob remake are featured in this latest clip from the upcoming ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
- 10/24/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
“No tears, please… it’s a waste of good suffering.” In the latest clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness, Doug Bradley discusses playing the terrifying character of Pinhead in Clive Barker's Hellraiser.
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's...
- 10/23/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Re-Animator director Stuart Gordon, producer Brian Yuzna, and actors Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton discuss their iconic 1985 horror movie in the latest clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness.
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors...
- 10/22/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Fangoria Editor-in-Chief Phil Nobile Jr. reflects on David Cronenberg's The Fly in this latest clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness.
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
- 10/21/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In this exclusive clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness, Caroline Williams (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2), Kelli Maroney (Night of the Comet), and Fangoria Editor-in-Chief Phil Nobile Jr. discuss their thoughts on the popular ’80s horror phrase "the final girl."
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
- 10/18/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In this new clip from the ’80s horror documentary In Search of Darkness, legendary director Joe Dante discusses filming the iconic bar scene in the beloved holiday horror comedy Gremlins!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
- 10/17/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Where does Freddy Krueger rank in your list of top 80s horror villains? In a new clip from In Search of Darkness, Heather Langenkamp, Ken Sagoes, Barbara Crampton, and more discuss what makes Robert Englund's Nightmare on Elm Street character so iconic!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
- 10/16/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In a new The Lost Boys clip from In Search of Darkness, Alex Winter (who played Marko) discusses living like a vampire while filming the beloved 1987 horror film!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD,...
- 10/15/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In a new clip from In Search of Darkness, legendary horror host Joe Bob Briggs, Fangoria Editor-in-Chief Phil Nobile Jr., and Good Bad Flicks host Cecil Trachenburg discuss the "upside-down slasher" elements of Robert Hiltzik's groundbreaking 1983 film, Sleepaway Camp.
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was...
- 10/14/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In two new clips from In Search of Darkness, John Carpenter and Actor Keith David discuss filming the on-screen fight between Frank (Keith David) and Nada (Roddy Piper) in They Live, and they talk about their favorite scenes from The Thing!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it...
- 10/12/2019
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Howling vs. American Werewolf in London – which one had the best transformation effects? Check out this new clip from In Search of Darkness to see what some of the cast think!
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors...
- 10/10/2019
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Fourteen Stephen King adaptations were released during the 1980s. Can you name them all? Today, we have a brand new clip from In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary discussing Stephen King film adaptations, including Creepshow and Cujo.
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness recently had its premiere at Beyond Fest.
Recently, it was...
- 10/9/2019
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Today, we have a brand new clip from In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary with Friday the 13th director Sean S. Cunningham, Composer Harry Manfredini, and actors Robbi Morgan and Kane Hodder discussing the franchise.
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness made its premiere at Beyond Fest last night.
Recently, it was revealed...
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness made its premiere at Beyond Fest last night.
Recently, it was revealed...
- 10/8/2019
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness made its premiere at Beyond Fest last night.
Today, it's been revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD, Poster, Enamel Pin, Postcard and an opportunity to be featured in the credits. The package will only be available during the month of October,...
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness made its premiere at Beyond Fest last night.
Today, it's been revealed that there's a new limited edition Collectors Edition that includes a Blu-Ray or DVD, Poster, Enamel Pin, Postcard and an opportunity to be featured in the credits. The package will only be available during the month of October,...
- 10/7/2019
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It was a time when horror reigned supreme, when slasher icons stabbed their way through cinemas, when practical effects oozed from the pores of mind-bending creations that had to be seen on the big screen to be believed. It was the ’80s, and this magical era of horror is dissected with more than 40 top-level interviews in the new film In Search of Darkness: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary.
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness will make its world premiere at Beyond Fest this Halloween season.
In Search of Darkness will screen at Los Angeles' Egyptian Theater on Sunday, October 6th at 6:00pm. We have the official festival trailer and press release with more details below, and to learn more about the world premiere screening,...
Featuring Monster Squad: Celebrating the Artists Behind Cinema's Most Memorable Creatures author and Daily Dead Managing Editor Heather Wixson as one of the documentary's interviewees and producers, In Search of Darkness will make its world premiere at Beyond Fest this Halloween season.
In Search of Darkness will screen at Los Angeles' Egyptian Theater on Sunday, October 6th at 6:00pm. We have the official festival trailer and press release with more details below, and to learn more about the world premiere screening,...
- 9/11/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
From the haunted dreams of A Nightmare on Elm Street to the vampiric shores of Santa Carla in The Lost Boys, the "I Like Scary Movies" immersive art experience in Los Angeles recently opened its doors to let fans and celebrities get up close and creepy with new creations based on iconic Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema films. If you haven't made it to "I Like Scary Movies" yet, we've been provided with a new set of photos that may convince you to move the immersive experience to the top of your must-see list this spring.
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – April 3, 2019 – In celebration of the April 4th opening of the I Like Scary Movies Experience, fans and industry icons came out to immerse themselves in the reimagined worlds of The Shining, Beetlejuice, A Nightmare on Elm Street, the first chapter of It, and The Lost Boys. Experiential artist Maximillian,...
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – April 3, 2019 – In celebration of the April 4th opening of the I Like Scary Movies Experience, fans and industry icons came out to immerse themselves in the reimagined worlds of The Shining, Beetlejuice, A Nightmare on Elm Street, the first chapter of It, and The Lost Boys. Experiential artist Maximillian,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
From the moment my photographer, Josh Mundy, and I pulled into the parking lot at the Wyndham Garden in Sterling Heights, Michigan, I knew that Astronomicon 2 would be considerably more sizable than its predecessor. Attendees not only didn’t have to brave a foot of snow as they did last year, but positive word of mouth and good promotion allowed for the second effort to attract droves of people hoping to meet their favorites celebrities, or to just take part in the festivities.
In addition to the factors just mentioned, I could plainly see how even more exhibitor tables were added to the lobby area that was once again home to the Ghostbusters Detroit setup, a delight to visitors of all ages. But once you ventured to the showroom floor itself, you’d find a generous helping of artists, crafters and vendors who had something to please horror, sci-fi and comic book fans.
In addition to the factors just mentioned, I could plainly see how even more exhibitor tables were added to the lobby area that was once again home to the Ghostbusters Detroit setup, a delight to visitors of all ages. But once you ventured to the showroom floor itself, you’d find a generous helping of artists, crafters and vendors who had something to please horror, sci-fi and comic book fans.
- 2/11/2019
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
It's hard to believe it's been nearly ten years since the original Paranormal Activity made its debut on the festival circuit (it premiered in 2007, but didn't get a full theatrical release until 2009). I remember seeing the movie for the first time and being incredibly unsettled by it. I walked out of the theater into a creepy, foggy Los Angeles night, and kept all of the lights on in my apartment for the rest of the night before I ultimately fell into a restless sleep. I had read about how Steven Spielberg apparently thought his copy of the movie was haunted, and how he brought it back to his studio in a garbage bag because he didn't want it anywhere near his house.
I'm not sure how much of that Spielberg story is true and how much of it was crafted by a marketing team somewhere in order to add to the mystique of the movie,...
I'm not sure how much of that Spielberg story is true and how much of it was crafted by a marketing team somewhere in order to add to the mystique of the movie,...
- 2/2/2017
- by Ben Pearson
- GeekTyrant
There’s no denying the effect Oren Peli’s Paranormal Activity had on the horror genre and indie filmmaking as a whole. One of the reasons the movie was so believable was its stars, Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat. Their chemistry is… Continue Reading →
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- 1/31/2017
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
As an exclusive for our Patreon members, we’re happy to share with you guys and gals the complete unedited testimonials of your favorite horror personalities and stars. To view the videos here, make sure to log in to Dread Central… Continue Reading →
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- 12/23/2016
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Here are a couple of treats for fans of the Paranormal Activity franchise! Last night at Screamfest L.A. the original film screened and was home to a Q&A with the cast and crew–namely, Oren Peli, Katie Featherston, and a very… Continue Reading →
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- 10/22/2015
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
One of the most well-known horror franchises of the past decade is set to come to a close later this year, as the Paranormal Activity series will be taking its final bow.
Titled Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, the movie is directed by editor Gregory Plotkin, who is making his feature film directorial debut with the project. Chloe Csengery reprises her role as Katie once again, joined this time by Brit Shaw, Chris J. Murray, and Olivia Taylor Dudley.
The film’s synopsis is as follows.
The Ghost Dimension, follows a new family, The Fleeges – father Ryan (Chris J. Murray), mother Emily (Brit Shaw) and their young daughter Leila (Ivy George) – Who move into a house and discover a video camera and a box of tapes in the garage. When they look through the camera’s lens, they begin to see the paranormal activity happening around them – including the re-emergence of young Kristi and Katie.
Titled Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, the movie is directed by editor Gregory Plotkin, who is making his feature film directorial debut with the project. Chloe Csengery reprises her role as Katie once again, joined this time by Brit Shaw, Chris J. Murray, and Olivia Taylor Dudley.
The film’s synopsis is as follows.
The Ghost Dimension, follows a new family, The Fleeges – father Ryan (Chris J. Murray), mother Emily (Brit Shaw) and their young daughter Leila (Ivy George) – Who move into a house and discover a video camera and a box of tapes in the garage. When they look through the camera’s lens, they begin to see the paranormal activity happening around them – including the re-emergence of young Kristi and Katie.
- 10/8/2015
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
From big blockbusters to small independent films, here are the movies I.m dying to see this Fall. (Official synopsis provided by studios)
September 18 (Friday)
About Ray When a young woman (Elle Fanning) decides to transition from female to male, her announcement is met with both opposition and support from her mother (Naomi Watts) and her lesbian grandmother (Susan Sarandon).
Black Mass In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) persuades Irish mobster James "Whitey" Bulger (Johnny Depp) to collaborate with the FBI and eliminate a common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history. -- (C) Warner Bros
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials In this next chapter of the epic "Maze Runner" saga, Thomas (Dylan O'Brien...
September 18 (Friday)
About Ray When a young woman (Elle Fanning) decides to transition from female to male, her announcement is met with both opposition and support from her mother (Naomi Watts) and her lesbian grandmother (Susan Sarandon).
Black Mass In 1970s South Boston, FBI Agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) persuades Irish mobster James "Whitey" Bulger (Johnny Depp) to collaborate with the FBI and eliminate a common enemy: the Italian mob. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history. -- (C) Warner Bros
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials In this next chapter of the epic "Maze Runner" saga, Thomas (Dylan O'Brien...
- 9/4/2015
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Every secret will be revealed in the final installment of Paramount Pictures & Blumhouse Productions' next installment of their popular Paranormal Activity horror film franchise. In Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, supernatural occurrences plague video game developer Ryan, his wife Emily and their 6-year old daughter Leila when the family moves into their new home in Palo Alto, California. heir Directed by Gregory Plotkin and starring Chris J. Murray, Brit Shaw, Ivy George, and Katie Featherston, Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension is scheduled for theatrical release in 3-D on October 23rd, 2015.
- 6/24/2015
- by Pietro Filipponi
- The Daily BLAM!
Paranormal Activity 5: The Ghost Dimension will be released in 3D.
Gregory Plotkin's horror sequel will be released in cinemas on March 13, 2015.
Katie Featherston and Tyler Craig will star in the film, which is based on a screenplay by Jason Pagan and Andrew Stark.
The Ghost Dimension will focus on a new family being haunted by a supernatural entity, with the plot expected to tie in to recent spin-off The Marked Ones.
Bloody Disgusting has suggested that the use of 3D will be used to differentiate between dimensions.
Earlier this year, the makers of Paranormal Activity revealed that they have a conclusion planned for the series.
"It was really when we were making the third film that things started to crystallise," Christopher Landon said.
"I had an endgame in mind which I had pitched to the group and they loved it. We've been working toward getting to this finish line.
Gregory Plotkin's horror sequel will be released in cinemas on March 13, 2015.
Katie Featherston and Tyler Craig will star in the film, which is based on a screenplay by Jason Pagan and Andrew Stark.
The Ghost Dimension will focus on a new family being haunted by a supernatural entity, with the plot expected to tie in to recent spin-off The Marked Ones.
Bloody Disgusting has suggested that the use of 3D will be used to differentiate between dimensions.
Earlier this year, the makers of Paranormal Activity revealed that they have a conclusion planned for the series.
"It was really when we were making the third film that things started to crystallise," Christopher Landon said.
"I had an endgame in mind which I had pitched to the group and they loved it. We've been working toward getting to this finish line.
- 11/28/2014
- Digital Spy
If you’re not partying it up in your best Miley Cyrus costume or passing out candy to adorable trick-or-treaters, GossipCenter suggests spending a spooky night taking in one (or all) of our 13 favorite Halloween flicks!
We’ve pulled together all the spookiest movies including everything from the horrifying original “Exorcist,” which debuted in 1973, to everyone’s favorite witch trio in 1993’s “Hocus Pocus.”
Check out the full list below and share your favorite film by tweeting us @GossipCenter or commenting on GossipCenter's Facebook page!
1. The Exorcist - (1973) Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair: When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
2. A Nightmare on Elm St. - (1984) John Sacon, Johnny Depp, Ronne Blakely, Robert Englund: In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the members of...
We’ve pulled together all the spookiest movies including everything from the horrifying original “Exorcist,” which debuted in 1973, to everyone’s favorite witch trio in 1993’s “Hocus Pocus.”
Check out the full list below and share your favorite film by tweeting us @GossipCenter or commenting on GossipCenter's Facebook page!
1. The Exorcist - (1973) Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair: When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter.
2. A Nightmare on Elm St. - (1984) John Sacon, Johnny Depp, Ronne Blakely, Robert Englund: In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the members of...
- 10/31/2014
- GossipCenter
Just as quickly as Afflicted redefined the “found footage” horror subgenre, SX_Tape came along and proved there are still Plenty of opportunities for filmmakers to exploit first-person horror normalities. One day there’s a bright hope, the next there’s a disgusting reminder that for every original idea, someone else will rehash the past few years of duds for their own ill-conceived shitfest. I want to remain positive, happily accepting an advancement in “found footage” horror – but it takes a certain type of awful to make me hate a movie in which our lead, possessed character jumps up and down screaming “Let Me Suck Your Dick!” To think some inexperienced filmmaker could just waltz into stardom with such a – wait, this was directed by Bernard Rose of Candyman fame? Oh boy, where’s Tony Todd when you need him?
When has a sex tape ever gone wrong, am I right?...
When has a sex tape ever gone wrong, am I right?...
- 5/27/2014
- by Matt Donato
- We Got This Covered
There are so many sub-genres in horror. The vampire movie, zombie apocalypses, torture porn. But there's nothing more classic and purely fright-inducing than the things that go bump in the night. To celebrate this week's release of The Invoking, we bring you our Top 13 Favorite Haunted House Movies.
Is anything creepier than when your own house turns against you? You can (theoretically) get away from zombies, vamps, slashers and werewolves. But when your own home sweet home is the enemy… it's tough to recover from that.
We have some great Honorable Mentions to start off with. Fantastic director James Wan really seems to have a knack for the haunted house movie as he has one entry on the list itself and also gets a nod for Insidious, a creative look at the inner, an outer, workings of a haunted house. A Haunting in Connecticut was impressive as, in addition to the actual haunting going on,...
Is anything creepier than when your own house turns against you? You can (theoretically) get away from zombies, vamps, slashers and werewolves. But when your own home sweet home is the enemy… it's tough to recover from that.
We have some great Honorable Mentions to start off with. Fantastic director James Wan really seems to have a knack for the haunted house movie as he has one entry on the list itself and also gets a nod for Insidious, a creative look at the inner, an outer, workings of a haunted house. A Haunting in Connecticut was impressive as, in addition to the actual haunting going on,...
- 2/17/2014
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
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