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Production Begins On ‘Welcome To Sudden Death’ Starring Michael Jai White

Universal 1140 has launched production on Welcome To Sudden Death, the sophomore feature from writer and director Dallas Jackson whose most recent credit is Blumhouse’s urban slasher Thriller while in the realm of television he notably served as executive producer on BET’s series “Rebel” with the late iconic-filmmaker John Singleton, who was a long-time friend and mentor to Jackson. Welcome To Sudden Death is a reboot of the original 1995 film Sudden Death, directed by Peter Hyams and starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, now presented with a comedic twist. The new film will star actor and comedian Gary Owen and trained martial artist Michael Jai White, who’s diverse and ground-breaking credits include Black Dynomite, Spawn and most recently the American action flicks Triple Threat and A Hard Way, as well as a recurring role on CW’s hit “Arrow”. I’m such a huge fan of martial-arts films I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to reboot this cult classic with Universal 1440,” says

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 21, 2019

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A Man Is Out For Revenge In Blumhouse’s Horror Film ‘Thriller’ – Now On Netflix

Years after a childhood prank goes horribly wrong, a clique of South Central LA teens find themselves terrorized during Homecoming weekend by a killer hell-bent on revenge. “What starts out as a cruel but innocent childhood prank turns deadly when introvert target Chauncey Page (Jason Woods) accidentally kills one of his tormentors. With their friend dead and young Chauncey sent to prison, the children at fault swallow their guilt and get on with their lives as best they can. Years later Chauncey is released. A tall, intimidating figure, his return to the neighborhood conjures uncomfortable feelings for the kids, now teenagers, who fear that he may want to confront them about the horrible past. With their high school preparing for Homecoming and parties and romance at the forefront of their minds, everyone is traumatized when members of their crew start turning up murdered in increasingly gruesome ways. It becomes clear that Chauncey wants far more than a simple apology—he wants

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 27, 2019

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Blumhouse’s ‘Thriller’ Slashes Its Way Onto Netflix

Directed and produced by Dallas Jackson, Blumhouse’s Thriller has just arrived on Netflix. In the film, set in Compton, a prank gone horribly wrong creates a killer. “Thriller follows the story of an introverted young man named Chauncey Page who is sent to juvenile hall after he accidentally kills a young woman who is part of a group of tormentors that play a cruel prank on him. Years later he is released and is back for revenge — and blood — as Chauncey (Jason Woods) serves up some murderous karma as the group, now in high school, gets ready for Homecoming. Dressed in a hoodie and a menacing glare, he terrorizes them picks them off one by one.” Actress and model Jessica Allain stars alongside Mykelti Williamson (Forrest Gump), Luke Tennie(SYFY’s Deadly Class), Tequan Richmond (Ray), Paige Hurd (Everybody Hates Chris), Chelsea Rendon (Starz’ Vida), Mitchell Edwards (The First Purge), , Jason Woods (Proven Innocent), Pepi Sonuga (Famous in Love),

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 14, 2019

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The Trailer For ‘Thriller’ Reminds Of The 70’s Horror We Love So Much

Blumhouse’s new horror flick Thriller gives off a major Prom Night meets Scream vibe in its first trailer, all while reminding us of the 70’s horror we love so much. The 70’s were a great decade, giving us classic films like Prom Night, Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Exorcist, each having the same type of feel and look. An introverted young man named Chauncey Page is sent to juvenile detention after he accidentally kills a member of a group of bullies after they play a cruel prank on him. Four years later he is back and he’s out for revenge. Jason Woods stars alongside Fences actor Mykelti Williamson and rapper turned actor RZA. Jessica Allain, Luke Tennie, Tequan Richmond, page Hurd, Chelsea Rendon, and Mitchell Edwards, Deadline reports. Divide/Conquer are producing the film written and directed by Dallas Jackson. Thriller will make its World Premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival on September 23, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 22, 2018

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