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“All Hail The Popcorn King” Documentary Explores The Life Of Joe R. Lansdale (Trailer)

Joe R. Lansdale has created an incredible legacy, writing films such as Bubba Ho-Tep, Masters of Horror, and Cold Jury, as well as series episodes for “Creepshow (2019)”, “Hap and Leonard”, and “Batman: The Animated Series”. That legacy will be explored in the new documentary All Hail the Popcorn King. Filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer paints a vivid picture of award-winning author and screenwriter and martial artist Joe R.Lansdale in what’s been described as a “five-star” film (GrimdarkMagazine). Chronicling the life and career of the Lone Star State’s “writer of the purple rage” (The Austin Chronicle), the acclaimed documentary also features new interviews with the likes of Bruce Campbell, James Purefoy, Joe Hill, Don Coscarelli, Mick Garris, Del Howison, Amber Benson, novelist David J. Schow, and former Fangoria editor Tony Timpone. All Hail The Popcorn King has been touring the country and will be released wider over the coming months. Oppenheimer produced the fan-centric creative event SqueeCon 12/18, produces a podcast, The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 1, 2020
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Shudder’s “Creepshow” Trailer Teases A Bloody Good Series

Shudder‘s “Creepshow” series is headed our way, featuring 12 terrifying tales. The new trailer goes old school in the best possible way, mixing practical special effects, the look of the original ’82 film, great writers and a fantastic cast. Shudder’s new “Creepshow” series follows in the footsteps of the iconic horror classic written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero, famously billed as “the most fun you’ll ever have being scared!” A considerable number of contributors to the new series have ties to the film and its 1987 sequel: the series will feature adaptations of a story by King as well as one by his son, Joe Hill, who fans will recall played comic-book loving “Billy” in the original film’s wrap-around segments. The six-episode season will feature twelve segments based on stories by award-winning horror writers and stars Adrienne Barbeau, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Davison, Dana Gould, Giancarlo Esposito, Tobin Bell, David Arquette, and Tricia Helfer. Shudder’s “Creepshow“ is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 19, 2019
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Adrienne Barbeau And Tobin Bell Join Shudder’s “Creepshow”

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced the first round of casting for its upcoming horror anthology series, “Creepshow“, based on the iconic 1982 film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. They’ve also given us a first look at the series “Creep”. The first to join the series is Scream Queen Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), and Tobin Bell (Saw) who will star in the Stephen King story “Gray Matter,” adapted by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi (The Commuter) and directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead). I feel I’m in great company getting the opportunity to direct a story written by Steve,” said Nicotero. “Between Salem’s Lot, Pet Sematary and The Stand, I’ve always found his stories rich in relatable characters forced into supernatural situations beyond their control—the everyday person’s primal fears. To visualize ‘Gray Matter’ for Creepshow with the help of

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2019

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“All Hail The Popcorn King” Documentary Explores The Life Of Joe R. Lansdale (Trailer)

Joe R. Lansdale has created an incredible legacy, writing films such as Bubba Ho-Tep, Masters of Horror, and Cold Jury, as well as series episodes for “Creepshow (2019)”, “Hap and Leonard”, and “Batman: The Animated Series”. That legacy will be explored in the new documentary All Hail the Popcorn King. Filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer paints a vivid picture of award-winning author and screenwriter and martial artist Joe R.Lansdale in what’s been described as a “five-star” film (GrimdarkMagazine). Chronicling the life and career of the Lone Star State’s “writer of the purple rage” (The Austin Chronicle), the acclaimed documentary also features new interviews with the likes of Bruce Campbell, James Purefoy, Joe Hill, Don Coscarelli, Mick Garris, Del Howison, Amber Benson, novelist David J. Schow, and former Fangoria editor Tony Timpone. All Hail The Popcorn King has been touring the country and will be released wider over the coming months. Oppenheimer produced the fan-centric creative event SqueeCon 12/18, produces a podcast, The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 1, 2020
Horror Fuel

Shudder’s “Creepshow” Trailer Teases A Bloody Good Series

Shudder‘s “Creepshow” series is headed our way, featuring 12 terrifying tales. The new trailer goes old school in the best possible way, mixing practical special effects, the look of the original ’82 film, great writers and a fantastic cast. Shudder’s new “Creepshow” series follows in the footsteps of the iconic horror classic written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero, famously billed as “the most fun you’ll ever have being scared!” A considerable number of contributors to the new series have ties to the film and its 1987 sequel: the series will feature adaptations of a story by King as well as one by his son, Joe Hill, who fans will recall played comic-book loving “Billy” in the original film’s wrap-around segments. The six-episode season will feature twelve segments based on stories by award-winning horror writers and stars Adrienne Barbeau, Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Davison, Dana Gould, Giancarlo Esposito, Tobin Bell, David Arquette, and Tricia Helfer. Shudder’s “Creepshow“ is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 19, 2019
Horror Fuel

Adrienne Barbeau And Tobin Bell Join Shudder’s “Creepshow”

Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, announced the first round of casting for its upcoming horror anthology series, “Creepshow“, based on the iconic 1982 film written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. They’ve also given us a first look at the series “Creep”. The first to join the series is Scream Queen Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), Giancarlo Esposito (Better Call Saul), and Tobin Bell (Saw) who will star in the Stephen King story “Gray Matter,” adapted by Byron Willinger and Philip de Blasi (The Commuter) and directed by series showrunner Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead). I feel I’m in great company getting the opportunity to direct a story written by Steve,” said Nicotero. “Between Salem’s Lot, Pet Sematary and The Stand, I’ve always found his stories rich in relatable characters forced into supernatural situations beyond their control—the everyday person’s primal fears. To visualize ‘Gray Matter’ for Creepshow with the help of

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 3, 2019