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‘Bride Of Frankenstein’ Is Still Alive

Okay, let’s face it, we are all disappointed that the attempt to revive the golden age of horror has not gone well.. Universal Studios has all but shelved the whole Dark Universe plan. However, the gem of “The Invisible Man” has shown that there is hope! David Koepp (Jurrasic Park, Stir of Echos), who had a script penned for “The Bride of Frankenstein” remake, has told Collider : “That was one thing I did during quarantine – I brought back Bride of Frankenstein into a place where I kind of always wanted it to be. Universal was very gracious to let me try again. Because they had geared up and shut down famously in the Dark Universe fiasco. Well, not fiasco, but disappointment. So I have a version now and they have a version that we all really like. I think they’re talking to directors now…It’s not the great big, $150 million extravaganza with giant movie stars. It’s not as

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Capt McNeely
Jun 19, 2020
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James Wan Signs On For Universal Monster Movie

On the heels of Leigh Whannell’s success with Universal’s The Invisible Man, horror heavy hitter James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring franchise) has signed on to develop a monster movie for Universal Studios, THR is reporting. Wan’s Atomic Monster will be producing the currently untitled movie written by “Supernatural’s” Robbie Thompson. “Sources say the story takes its cues from Universal’s classic monster legacy and shines it through a modern prism. With shades of Disturbia, the story will focus on a group of teens who discover that a neighbor is building a monster in his basement. Spoiler: the monster gets loose.” Sounds a bit like a modern Frankenstein, doesn’t it? At this time Universal Studios has quite a few monster movies in the works, including Monster Mash and The Invisible Woman. The question is are they part of the “Dark Universe,” the revival of the Universal Monster franchise that we heard so much about a couple of years ago? Or are they

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 7, 2020
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‘Haunting Of Hill House’ Star Cast In ‘The Invisible Man’

“The Haunting of Hill House” star Oliver Jackson-Cohen has boarded The Invisible Man as the title character for Blumhouse and Universal’s film, both penned, directed, and executive produced by Leigh Whannel (Saw, Insidious). Cohen joins previously announced cast members Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Harriet Dyer, and Strom Reid according to Variety. The film centers on Cecilia (Moss), who receives the news of her abusive ex-boyfriend’s suicide. She begins to rebuild her life for the better. However, her sense of reality is put into question when she begins to suspect her deceased lover is not actually dead. The film is inspired by the classic Universal Monster, first portrayed in 1933, is set to begin filming later this month. Jason Blum of Blumhouse is producing with Kylie du Fresne of Goldpost Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2019
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Elisabeth Moss Confirmed For Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’

One of the horror films we’re most looking forward to next is Leigh Whannell‘s Universal Monster reboot of The Invisible Man, which he wrote and will direct. Universal and Blumhouse are teaming up for the film which will hopefully put Universal’s Dark Universe back on track after The Mummy failed to please fans and critics back in 2017. Last month we reported that “The Handmaid’s Tale” actress Elisabeth Moss was in negotiations to star. We can now confirm that the talented actress has now officially signed. Johnny Depp was originally attached but is no longer involved with the project. In the original 1933 film, a scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane. We’ve since seen the film rebooted and remade. It’s also inspired several films including 2000’s Hollow Man.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2019
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Universal’s ‘The Invisible Man’ Finds Its Director

After a stall in Universal’s Dark Universe following The Mummy, the next film is finally on the way. Variety is reporting that Upgrade director Leigh Whannell has signed on to direct the reboot of The Invisible Man and is reuniting with Jason Blum who is producing the film. Whannell, who will also co-produce The Invisible Man, teamed up with Blumhouse on Insidious: The Last Key and Upgrade. Universal’s President of Production Peter Cramer has stated that the studio is excited to take a more individualized approach to each movie from “creative directors with distinctive visions.” Johnny Depp was previously set to star but has since stepped away. According to sources, he may be taking a different role in one of the upcoming Dark Universe films. In the original 1933 film adaption of H.G. Well’s novel a scientist, played by Claude Rains, discovers the key to invisibility, unaware that it will cost him his sanity. The Dark Universe will also be

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 28, 2019
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‘The Frankenstein Chronicle’ Series Coming To Netflix

While Universal Studios’s Dark Universe seems to be in limbo after their reboot of The Mummy didn’t receive the love the studio expected, but that doesn’t mean that no one else can’t take a stab at our favorite classic monster tales. Variety is reporting that the UK series ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’ will be coming to the US via Netflix. While the series has only released six episodes to date the deal gives Netflix the chance to expand the show. Set in London in 1827, the re-imagining of Mary Shelly’s beloved novel stars ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Sean Bean as John Marlott, a war veteran, and policeman, as he investigates a corpse, found made from the parts of children. Intangled in the case are established figures and demonic forces.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2017
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Is This The End Of Universal’s Dark Universe?

Just 5 months after Universal released the first teaser image of some of the stars of their upcoming new Dark Universe film franchise the duo of Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan, hired to be the architects of the universe, have exited the project according to THR. The teaser included A-list actors like Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, and Russel Crowe and was meant to hook fans on the revival of characters like the Invisible Man, Wolf Man, Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Unfortunately, none of the planned remakes looks to still be alive and kicking. Universal even halted the filming of Bride of Frankenstein which had already begun production in London. Reportedly, the halt was due to execs feeling that the script written by director Bill Condon wasn’t ready. After viewers failed to get wrapped up in The Mummy, the first film of the franchise, it isn’t particularly surprising that they have put the venture on hold. Universal’s president

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2017
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‘IT’ Director Signs On For Universal’s ‘Dracula’ Prequel

Andy Muschietti has a lot of irons in the fire right now. Hot off the heels of IT‘s huge premiere this past weekend came the announcement that part 2 has entered production. Now, word has come via that Muschietti has signed for another film, this time instead of dark entities that appear as clowns, he’ll be dealing with vampires. Paramount Pictures has just acquired the rights to Dracul, a prequel to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This is the first time that the Stoker estate has authorized a project. While it has not been revealed exactly in what capacity Muschietti will be working we do know that IT producers Barbara Muschietti (Mama) and Roy Lee (Blair Witch) are also attached to the project. Paramount’s Vanessa Joyce and Miri Yoon of Vertigo will be overseeing the project. The film, penned by Bram Stoker’s great-grand nephew, Dacre Stoker, and J.D. Barker, is set in 1869. In the film young Bram Stoker confronts the vampire

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 11, 2017
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‘Van Helsing’ Reboot Reportedly Has Chosen It’s Star

The “Dark Universe” didn’t exactly get off to a good start with The Mummy, but Universal won’t let the franchise die, with everything from The Wolfman to The Hunchback of Notre Dame getting adaptations. I’d be more shocked than Frankenstein’s Monster if even half these films actually get made, but who knows, I’m no fortune teller. Out of the five or six films slated to come out, the only one I really felt any amount of excitement for was Van Helsing. The whole concept of an international monster hunter is a neat idea, and the 2004 adaptation didn’t really do the concept justice. Well that excitement’s sunk into the Black Lagoon with the announcement that Magic Mike pretty boy Channing Tatum is reportedly up for the role. Best known for being the worst part of The Hateful Eight and being the most meh part of 21 Jump Street, Tatum’s casting shows both that Universal hasn’t learned dick from The Mummy

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Capt McNeely
Jul 22, 2017
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Universal Studios Adds Exciting New Titles To Its Dark Universe

I am more than thrilled to be able to announce that Universal Studios has added more titles to their upcoming ‘Dark Universe’ collection. Through my life I have always been drawn to the truly tragic characters in horror…the monsters who were almost forced to become that way due to their situation – or were simply misunderstood. The top three on my monster/villain list are Frankenstein’s Monster, Quasimodo, and The Phantom of the Opera. In fact, I drew so many pictures and read so many stories about these three tragic characters that my parents legitimately started to worry. We already know that Javier Barden will be playing Frankenstein’s Monster, but I cannot hide my excitement at the announcement of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ being added to the ground-breaking collection of redone horror films. Both have been played to perfection by the legendary Lon Chaney and his silent performances will be tough to beat, but

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 7, 2017

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‘Bride Of Frankenstein’ Is Still Alive

Okay, let’s face it, we are all disappointed that the attempt to revive the golden age of horror has not gone well.. Universal Studios has all but shelved the whole Dark Universe plan. However, the gem of “The Invisible Man” has shown that there is hope! David Koepp (Jurrasic Park, Stir of Echos), who had a script penned for “The Bride of Frankenstein” remake, has told Collider : “That was one thing I did during quarantine – I brought back Bride of Frankenstein into a place where I kind of always wanted it to be. Universal was very gracious to let me try again. Because they had geared up and shut down famously in the Dark Universe fiasco. Well, not fiasco, but disappointment. So I have a version now and they have a version that we all really like. I think they’re talking to directors now…It’s not the great big, $150 million extravaganza with giant movie stars. It’s not as

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 19, 2020
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James Wan Signs On For Universal Monster Movie

On the heels of Leigh Whannell’s success with Universal’s The Invisible Man, horror heavy hitter James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring franchise) has signed on to develop a monster movie for Universal Studios, THR is reporting. Wan’s Atomic Monster will be producing the currently untitled movie written by “Supernatural’s” Robbie Thompson. “Sources say the story takes its cues from Universal’s classic monster legacy and shines it through a modern prism. With shades of Disturbia, the story will focus on a group of teens who discover that a neighbor is building a monster in his basement. Spoiler: the monster gets loose.” Sounds a bit like a modern Frankenstein, doesn’t it? At this time Universal Studios has quite a few monster movies in the works, including Monster Mash and The Invisible Woman. The question is are they part of the “Dark Universe,” the revival of the Universal Monster franchise that we heard so much about a couple of years ago? Or are they

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 7, 2020
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‘Haunting Of Hill House’ Star Cast In ‘The Invisible Man’

“The Haunting of Hill House” star Oliver Jackson-Cohen has boarded The Invisible Man as the title character for Blumhouse and Universal’s film, both penned, directed, and executive produced by Leigh Whannel (Saw, Insidious). Cohen joins previously announced cast members Elisabeth Moss, Aldis Hodge, Harriet Dyer, and Strom Reid according to Variety. The film centers on Cecilia (Moss), who receives the news of her abusive ex-boyfriend’s suicide. She begins to rebuild her life for the better. However, her sense of reality is put into question when she begins to suspect her deceased lover is not actually dead. The film is inspired by the classic Universal Monster, first portrayed in 1933, is set to begin filming later this month. Jason Blum of Blumhouse is producing with Kylie du Fresne of Goldpost Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 13, 2019
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Elisabeth Moss Confirmed For Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’

One of the horror films we’re most looking forward to next is Leigh Whannell‘s Universal Monster reboot of The Invisible Man, which he wrote and will direct. Universal and Blumhouse are teaming up for the film which will hopefully put Universal’s Dark Universe back on track after The Mummy failed to please fans and critics back in 2017. Last month we reported that “The Handmaid’s Tale” actress Elisabeth Moss was in negotiations to star. We can now confirm that the talented actress has now officially signed. Johnny Depp was originally attached but is no longer involved with the project. In the original 1933 film, a scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane. We’ve since seen the film rebooted and remade. It’s also inspired several films including 2000’s Hollow Man.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 12, 2019
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Universal’s ‘The Invisible Man’ Finds Its Director

After a stall in Universal’s Dark Universe following The Mummy, the next film is finally on the way. Variety is reporting that Upgrade director Leigh Whannell has signed on to direct the reboot of The Invisible Man and is reuniting with Jason Blum who is producing the film. Whannell, who will also co-produce The Invisible Man, teamed up with Blumhouse on Insidious: The Last Key and Upgrade. Universal’s President of Production Peter Cramer has stated that the studio is excited to take a more individualized approach to each movie from “creative directors with distinctive visions.” Johnny Depp was previously set to star but has since stepped away. According to sources, he may be taking a different role in one of the upcoming Dark Universe films. In the original 1933 film adaption of H.G. Well’s novel a scientist, played by Claude Rains, discovers the key to invisibility, unaware that it will cost him his sanity. The Dark Universe will also be

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 28, 2019
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‘The Frankenstein Chronicle’ Series Coming To Netflix

While Universal Studios’s Dark Universe seems to be in limbo after their reboot of The Mummy didn’t receive the love the studio expected, but that doesn’t mean that no one else can’t take a stab at our favorite classic monster tales. Variety is reporting that the UK series ‘The Frankenstein Chronicles’ will be coming to the US via Netflix. While the series has only released six episodes to date the deal gives Netflix the chance to expand the show. Set in London in 1827, the re-imagining of Mary Shelly’s beloved novel stars ‘Game of Thrones’ actor Sean Bean as John Marlott, a war veteran, and policeman, as he investigates a corpse, found made from the parts of children. Intangled in the case are established figures and demonic forces.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 16, 2017
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Is This The End Of Universal’s Dark Universe?

Just 5 months after Universal released the first teaser image of some of the stars of their upcoming new Dark Universe film franchise the duo of Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan, hired to be the architects of the universe, have exited the project according to THR. The teaser included A-list actors like Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, and Russel Crowe and was meant to hook fans on the revival of characters like the Invisible Man, Wolf Man, Frankenstein, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Unfortunately, none of the planned remakes looks to still be alive and kicking. Universal even halted the filming of Bride of Frankenstein which had already begun production in London. Reportedly, the halt was due to execs feeling that the script written by director Bill Condon wasn’t ready. After viewers failed to get wrapped up in The Mummy, the first film of the franchise, it isn’t particularly surprising that they have put the venture on hold. Universal’s president

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 8, 2017
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‘IT’ Director Signs On For Universal’s ‘Dracula’ Prequel

Andy Muschietti has a lot of irons in the fire right now. Hot off the heels of IT‘s huge premiere this past weekend came the announcement that part 2 has entered production. Now, word has come via that Muschietti has signed for another film, this time instead of dark entities that appear as clowns, he’ll be dealing with vampires. Paramount Pictures has just acquired the rights to Dracul, a prequel to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This is the first time that the Stoker estate has authorized a project. While it has not been revealed exactly in what capacity Muschietti will be working we do know that IT producers Barbara Muschietti (Mama) and Roy Lee (Blair Witch) are also attached to the project. Paramount’s Vanessa Joyce and Miri Yoon of Vertigo will be overseeing the project. The film, penned by Bram Stoker’s great-grand nephew, Dacre Stoker, and J.D. Barker, is set in 1869. In the film young Bram Stoker confronts the vampire

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 11, 2017
Horror Fuel

‘Van Helsing’ Reboot Reportedly Has Chosen It’s Star

The “Dark Universe” didn’t exactly get off to a good start with The Mummy, but Universal won’t let the franchise die, with everything from The Wolfman to The Hunchback of Notre Dame getting adaptations. I’d be more shocked than Frankenstein’s Monster if even half these films actually get made, but who knows, I’m no fortune teller. Out of the five or six films slated to come out, the only one I really felt any amount of excitement for was Van Helsing. The whole concept of an international monster hunter is a neat idea, and the 2004 adaptation didn’t really do the concept justice. Well that excitement’s sunk into the Black Lagoon with the announcement that Magic Mike pretty boy Channing Tatum is reportedly up for the role. Best known for being the worst part of The Hateful Eight and being the most meh part of 21 Jump Street, Tatum’s casting shows both that Universal hasn’t learned dick from The Mummy

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jul 22, 2017
Horror Fuel

Universal Studios Adds Exciting New Titles To Its Dark Universe

I am more than thrilled to be able to announce that Universal Studios has added more titles to their upcoming ‘Dark Universe’ collection. Through my life I have always been drawn to the truly tragic characters in horror…the monsters who were almost forced to become that way due to their situation – or were simply misunderstood. The top three on my monster/villain list are Frankenstein’s Monster, Quasimodo, and The Phantom of the Opera. In fact, I drew so many pictures and read so many stories about these three tragic characters that my parents legitimately started to worry. We already know that Javier Barden will be playing Frankenstein’s Monster, but I cannot hide my excitement at the announcement of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ being added to the ground-breaking collection of redone horror films. Both have been played to perfection by the legendary Lon Chaney and his silent performances will be tough to beat, but

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 7, 2017
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