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Clive Barker Confirms “Nightbreed” Series Has Begun Production

For years there have been rumors of a “Nightbreed” series. Clive Barker himself has now revealed during a chat with Coming Soon that the series adaptation of his book is indeed on the way and that Trick ‘r Treat‘s Michael Dougherty is directing. It’s exciting, after 30 years, to go back to these characters and find out who’s still speaking to me, who wants their story told,” Barker told the site. “My tongue isn’t in my cheek when I say that as when I start a piece. It’s listening. The writing is a piece of listening. I’ve always said I was a journalist and what I was reporting on was the space between my ears.” “Nightbreed” centers on a group of underground dwelling half-human/half-monsters who seek refuge from the human world. A reluctant hero, struggling to cope with his new-found supernatural status attempts to lead the group as they are discovered and attacked by humans. Morga Creek’s James Robinson, David

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2020
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The Trailer Is Here For Hulu’s ‘Books Of Blood’ Anthology Inspired By Clive Barker

This Halloween Hulu is giving out some tasty treats, including the horror anthology Books of Blood, the new adaptation of horror icon Clive Barker‘s stories published in the ’80s. The first trailer is here, teasing a frightening flick. The film, directed by Brannon Braga (“The Orville”), journeys into the mind of Barker, featuring three tales of terror. Braga also co-wrote and executive produced the film along with executive producer Seth MacFarlane. Andy McQueen (Fahrenheit 451), Freda Foh Shen (Ad Astra), Nicholas Campbell (Da Vinci’s Inquest), Anna Friel (Marcella), Rafi Gavron (A Star Is Born), Britt Robertson (For the People), and Yul Vazquez (“Midnight, Texas”) star. Books of Blood debuts on Hulu on October 7, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2020
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The Team Behind ‘The Night House’ Are Rebooting ‘Hellraiser’

The filmmaking team behind the Sundance hit The Night House are teaming up again for the “re-imagining” of the 1980s horror classic Hellraiser. David Bruckner will be directing from the script written by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski, for Spyglass. The 1987 original Hellraiser was written and directed by Clive Barker based on his own novella, The Hellbound Heart. The original introduced us to the puzzle box that opens a gateway to a horrific world as well as unleashes the terrifying beings known as the Cenobites, led by Pinhead.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2020
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Looking At Some Popular Horror Movie Theories

Horror fans are possibly one of the most passionate when it comes to anything related to the genre. This love for the films even goes as far to have theories about the stories of the films we love, of course, every film genre has its fan theory base, but when it comes to horror, you got to admit there are some interesting ones out there. Even some bordering absurdity! These fan theories are all over the internet and appear in many videos and web articles but I want to take it a step further by giving the theories a look and then offering my opinion, hell I would love to even hear YOUR opinion in the comments (keep it civil, we’re here for fun!). Warning, some of the topics below may include spoilers for certain films, read at your own risk. Childs is the thing at the end of The Thing (WhatCulture) At the end of John Carpenter’s 1982 film

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Capt McNeely
Dec 4, 2019
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Clive Barker’s “Books Of Blood” Being Adapted For Film

Hulu is teaming up with Brannon Braga, producer of “The Orville”, to adapt Clive Barker’s horror anthology series Books of Blood for a feature film. Braga, also known for his work on the Star Trek franchise, will be making his directorial debut, as well as co-writing the script and serving as an executive producer. The horror novel series consists of six books that were published between 1984 and 1985. Several of the stories from Books of Blood have already been adapted for both film and TV, including “The Forbidden” which became the inspiration for the horror classic Candyman, and the 2008 film The Midnight Meat Train starring Bradley Cooper. Anna Friel (The Girlfriend Experience), Britt Robertson (Under the Dome), Rafi Gavron (Godfather of Harlem), and Yul Vazquez (Russian Doll) are starring in the adaptation. Adam Simon, co-creator of “Salem”, will be co-writing the film which will feature three tales from the novels. Friel is set to play the role of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2019
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Blu-ray Reviews: Hellraiser (1987) and Hellraiser II: Hellbound (1988)

Ahh the Hellraiser series; so iconic and flat out awesome (well at first anyway) it is that it needs no introduction, as I’m sure each and everyone of you creeps has parked your pasty asses in front of it at one time or another. But, just in case there is someone reading this that has no idea what I’m talking about; here’s the elevator pitch; there’s a puzzle box… kinda like a Rubik’s Cube that when solved unleashes emissaries from hell (that are waaay into S&M) who arrive to collect the soul of anyone stupid enough to play their game. So there’s that. Anyway; Hellraiser, I love it, you love it, Arrow has gone mega-ape shit and unleashed insane-o releases of the first two films in the series…and yeah; review time! Let’s take ‘em one by one and kick it off with the original recipe Hellraiser! Poor Kirsty Cotton (Ashley Laurence); all she wants to do is visit her Dad

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DanXIII
Oct 21, 2019
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Clive Barker Gives An Update On ‘Nightbreed’ Series

Clive Barker is as popular as ever. Not only is there a “Books of Blood” series in the works from director Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw), but there is also a “Nightbreed” series adaptation on its way. Barker recently gave an update on “Nightbreed” during a talk with the official Clive Barker website and revealed that a writer, director, and producers are already on board. Nightbreed is moving forward at quite a rate with a couple of very well-known directors showing a great deal of interest in it,” Barker told the site, “I am on board to provide mythologies and ideas and hopefully put the Barkerian weirdness on the material. At the moment, we’re putting the team together: we have a writer, director, producers and now that the New Year has begun we’ll all get together and start to plan the long-term narrative, not just the opening narrative which is what we’ve done so far.” He added, “I have the sense that,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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Syfy And Clive Barker Team Up For ‘Nightbreed’ Series

News has come today that Syfy has a new series that is currently in development, “Nightbreed“. Much like the 1990 film adaptation, “Nightbreed” is based on Clive Barker‘s short story collection titled Cabal. The project hails from Barker (Hellraiser, Candyman) and writer Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw, Piranha), along with Universal Cable Production, and Morgan Creek Entertainment who also produced the movie. Barker, David Robinson, James G. Robinson, and Barbra Wall for Morgan Creek, and Seraphim Films’ Mark Miller will be executive producing, according to Deadline. “Nightbreed” explores relations between humans and monsters. It centers on a group of underground monsters hunting for a new home after their refuge was destroyed. A reluctant hero, still adjusting to his new supernatural self and mourning his fiancée, rises to lead. Nightbreed (1990) Trailer

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 23, 2018
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‘Nightbreed’ The Series?

Back in 1990 Nightbreed, the adaption of Clive Barker’s 1988 novella Cabal, opened in theaters. Written and directed by Barker, the film became a cult classic. Barker has long complained about the fact that Nightbreed was watered down before being released in theaters. Rumors of a Nightbreed sequel have circulated for years, but we may actually be getting one, just not a movie. Deadline is saying that Morgan Creek, the producer of the original film, is currently developing a Nightbreed television series. Reportedly, Barker himself is involved creatively in the project. The original film centers on a troubled young man who is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of monsters are hiding from humanity. At the moment there is no other information available about the show, but as soon as we know more we’ll let you know. How do you feel about a Nightbreed series?

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2017
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Composite Effects Creates Special Edition Pinhead Masks Promotion

So ironically, two days ago I was watching Clive Barker’s Hellraiser. I watched it because the iconic film turns 30 this year and being nostalgic is always fun. Then yesterday, figuratively shooting across my desk, came this news about The Priest, Pinhead himself. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this horror icon, the folks at Composite Effects are working with Clive Barker to produce a limited run of 30 signed and numbered masks based off of Clive Barker’s original “Hell Priest” design sketches! Each mask is hand-made with meticulous care and attention to detail. Once the 30th piece is finished, the mold will be smashed in a ritual of rage and release. Along with a signed certificate of authenticity, a piece of the mold will be included with each finished mask, a sharp reminder of both pain and pleasure. Pricing and availability will be announced at Transworld. Transworld attendees will have the first opportunity to purchase on Thursday (March 23).

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Capt McNeely
Mar 23, 2017

More from Clive Barker

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Clive Barker Confirms “Nightbreed” Series Has Begun Production

For years there have been rumors of a “Nightbreed” series. Clive Barker himself has now revealed during a chat with Coming Soon that the series adaptation of his book is indeed on the way and that Trick ‘r Treat‘s Michael Dougherty is directing. It’s exciting, after 30 years, to go back to these characters and find out who’s still speaking to me, who wants their story told,” Barker told the site. “My tongue isn’t in my cheek when I say that as when I start a piece. It’s listening. The writing is a piece of listening. I’ve always said I was a journalist and what I was reporting on was the space between my ears.” “Nightbreed” centers on a group of underground dwelling half-human/half-monsters who seek refuge from the human world. A reluctant hero, struggling to cope with his new-found supernatural status attempts to lead the group as they are discovered and attacked by humans. Morga Creek’s James Robinson, David

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 5, 2020
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The Trailer Is Here For Hulu’s ‘Books Of Blood’ Anthology Inspired By Clive Barker

This Halloween Hulu is giving out some tasty treats, including the horror anthology Books of Blood, the new adaptation of horror icon Clive Barker‘s stories published in the ’80s. The first trailer is here, teasing a frightening flick. The film, directed by Brannon Braga (“The Orville”), journeys into the mind of Barker, featuring three tales of terror. Braga also co-wrote and executive produced the film along with executive producer Seth MacFarlane. Andy McQueen (Fahrenheit 451), Freda Foh Shen (Ad Astra), Nicholas Campbell (Da Vinci’s Inquest), Anna Friel (Marcella), Rafi Gavron (A Star Is Born), Britt Robertson (For the People), and Yul Vazquez (“Midnight, Texas”) star. Books of Blood debuts on Hulu on October 7, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 23, 2020
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The Team Behind ‘The Night House’ Are Rebooting ‘Hellraiser’

The filmmaking team behind the Sundance hit The Night House are teaming up again for the “re-imagining” of the 1980s horror classic Hellraiser. David Bruckner will be directing from the script written by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski, for Spyglass. The 1987 original Hellraiser was written and directed by Clive Barker based on his own novella, The Hellbound Heart. The original introduced us to the puzzle box that opens a gateway to a horrific world as well as unleashes the terrifying beings known as the Cenobites, led by Pinhead.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 11, 2020
Horror Fuel

Looking At Some Popular Horror Movie Theories

Horror fans are possibly one of the most passionate when it comes to anything related to the genre. This love for the films even goes as far to have theories about the stories of the films we love, of course, every film genre has its fan theory base, but when it comes to horror, you got to admit there are some interesting ones out there. Even some bordering absurdity! These fan theories are all over the internet and appear in many videos and web articles but I want to take it a step further by giving the theories a look and then offering my opinion, hell I would love to even hear YOUR opinion in the comments (keep it civil, we’re here for fun!). Warning, some of the topics below may include spoilers for certain films, read at your own risk. Childs is the thing at the end of The Thing (WhatCulture) At the end of John Carpenter’s 1982 film

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Capt McNeely
Dec 4, 2019
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Clive Barker’s “Books Of Blood” Being Adapted For Film

Hulu is teaming up with Brannon Braga, producer of “The Orville”, to adapt Clive Barker’s horror anthology series Books of Blood for a feature film. Braga, also known for his work on the Star Trek franchise, will be making his directorial debut, as well as co-writing the script and serving as an executive producer. The horror novel series consists of six books that were published between 1984 and 1985. Several of the stories from Books of Blood have already been adapted for both film and TV, including “The Forbidden” which became the inspiration for the horror classic Candyman, and the 2008 film The Midnight Meat Train starring Bradley Cooper. Anna Friel (The Girlfriend Experience), Britt Robertson (Under the Dome), Rafi Gavron (Godfather of Harlem), and Yul Vazquez (Russian Doll) are starring in the adaptation. Adam Simon, co-creator of “Salem”, will be co-writing the film which will feature three tales from the novels. Friel is set to play the role of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 2, 2019
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Blu-ray Reviews: Hellraiser (1987) and Hellraiser II: Hellbound (1988)

Ahh the Hellraiser series; so iconic and flat out awesome (well at first anyway) it is that it needs no introduction, as I’m sure each and everyone of you creeps has parked your pasty asses in front of it at one time or another. But, just in case there is someone reading this that has no idea what I’m talking about; here’s the elevator pitch; there’s a puzzle box… kinda like a Rubik’s Cube that when solved unleashes emissaries from hell (that are waaay into S&M) who arrive to collect the soul of anyone stupid enough to play their game. So there’s that. Anyway; Hellraiser, I love it, you love it, Arrow has gone mega-ape shit and unleashed insane-o releases of the first two films in the series…and yeah; review time! Let’s take ‘em one by one and kick it off with the original recipe Hellraiser! Poor Kirsty Cotton (Ashley Laurence); all she wants to do is visit her Dad

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Oct 21, 2019
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Clive Barker Gives An Update On ‘Nightbreed’ Series

Clive Barker is as popular as ever. Not only is there a “Books of Blood” series in the works from director Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw), but there is also a “Nightbreed” series adaptation on its way. Barker recently gave an update on “Nightbreed” during a talk with the official Clive Barker website and revealed that a writer, director, and producers are already on board. Nightbreed is moving forward at quite a rate with a couple of very well-known directors showing a great deal of interest in it,” Barker told the site, “I am on board to provide mythologies and ideas and hopefully put the Barkerian weirdness on the material. At the moment, we’re putting the team together: we have a writer, director, producers and now that the New Year has begun we’ll all get together and start to plan the long-term narrative, not just the opening narrative which is what we’ve done so far.” He added, “I have the sense that,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 26, 2019
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Syfy And Clive Barker Team Up For ‘Nightbreed’ Series

News has come today that Syfy has a new series that is currently in development, “Nightbreed“. Much like the 1990 film adaptation, “Nightbreed” is based on Clive Barker‘s short story collection titled Cabal. The project hails from Barker (Hellraiser, Candyman) and writer Josh Stolberg (Jigsaw, Piranha), along with Universal Cable Production, and Morgan Creek Entertainment who also produced the movie. Barker, David Robinson, James G. Robinson, and Barbra Wall for Morgan Creek, and Seraphim Films’ Mark Miller will be executive producing, according to Deadline. “Nightbreed” explores relations between humans and monsters. It centers on a group of underground monsters hunting for a new home after their refuge was destroyed. A reluctant hero, still adjusting to his new supernatural self and mourning his fiancée, rises to lead. Nightbreed (1990) Trailer

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 23, 2018
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‘Nightbreed’ The Series?

Back in 1990 Nightbreed, the adaption of Clive Barker’s 1988 novella Cabal, opened in theaters. Written and directed by Barker, the film became a cult classic. Barker has long complained about the fact that Nightbreed was watered down before being released in theaters. Rumors of a Nightbreed sequel have circulated for years, but we may actually be getting one, just not a movie. Deadline is saying that Morgan Creek, the producer of the original film, is currently developing a Nightbreed television series. Reportedly, Barker himself is involved creatively in the project. The original film centers on a troubled young man who is drawn to a mythical place called Midian where a variety of monsters are hiding from humanity. At the moment there is no other information available about the show, but as soon as we know more we’ll let you know. How do you feel about a Nightbreed series?

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 1, 2017
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Composite Effects Creates Special Edition Pinhead Masks Promotion

So ironically, two days ago I was watching Clive Barker’s Hellraiser. I watched it because the iconic film turns 30 this year and being nostalgic is always fun. Then yesterday, figuratively shooting across my desk, came this news about The Priest, Pinhead himself. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of this horror icon, the folks at Composite Effects are working with Clive Barker to produce a limited run of 30 signed and numbered masks based off of Clive Barker’s original “Hell Priest” design sketches! Each mask is hand-made with meticulous care and attention to detail. Once the 30th piece is finished, the mold will be smashed in a ritual of rage and release. Along with a signed certificate of authenticity, a piece of the mold will be included with each finished mask, a sharp reminder of both pain and pleasure. Pricing and availability will be announced at Transworld. Transworld attendees will have the first opportunity to purchase on Thursday (March 23).

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Mar 23, 2017
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