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Jordan Peele Is Currently In Talks To Remake ‘Candyman’

One of the most iconic horror films to come out of the nineties was Bernard Rose’s Candyman, the Urban Legend tale adapted from Clive Barker’s “The Forbidden” featured in the “Books of Blood”. Candyman, played by Tony Todd, often doesn’t get the respect he deserves, the character is a true horror icon in every sense of the word. I’ll be honest, my friends and I never got to the fifth “Candyman” in front of the mirror that was meant to conjure him. It’s been twenty years since we heard anything concrete about a new installment of the Candyman franchise, but that has just changed. Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Get Out director Jordan Peele is currently in talks to produce another film for the franchise, a remake, under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. No director has been announced at this point, but Rose himself stated two years ago that he would love to make a “proper” sequel with Virginia Madsen returning

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2018
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Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Now Has A Full Cast

Jordan Peele‘s (Get Out) upcoming social thriller Us now has a full cast. Young actors Shahadi Wright Joseph (Dream Years) and Evan Alex (Mani) have now rounded out the cast that includes Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss, Winston Duke, Tim Heidecker, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Anna Diop. Peele wrote the script and will direct as well as producing under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. Sean McKittrick and Jason Blum are also serving as producing for the film which has begun production. Us will open in theaters on March 15, 2019, from Universal Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2018
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Jordan Peele Begins Filming New Social Horror Thriller ‘Us’

Jordan Peele‘s new social horror thriller Us has begun filming with scenes being shot at Universal Studios Backlot, according to Deadline. Written and directed by Peele, who made his directorial debut with the smash hit Get Out, Us stars a huge cast that includes Elisabeth Moss, Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Tim Heidecker, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Anna Diop, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex, Madison Curry, Cali Sheldon, and Noelle Sheldon. Under the banner of his Monkeypaw Productions, Peele is producing alongside Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, and Ian Cooper. Us will open in theaters on March 5, 2019, from Universal. Hopefully, the plot will be revealed soon.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2018
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A First Look At “Scream” Actress Bex Taylor-Klaus In ‘Hell Fest’

The first behind-the-scenes image from Hell Fest has arrived via the movie’s official Instagram account revealing “Scream” actress Bex Taylor-Klaus and Christian James getting cozy in what looks to be a rollercoaster car with a friend, a skeleton sporting a Hell Fest shirt. Gregory Plotkin, who directed Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and edited last year’s hit Get Out, is in the director’s chair for the flick that co-stars Amy Forsyth (The Path), Reign Edwards (MacGyver), and Roby Attal (Long Road Home), with Tony Todd (Candyman). Set at a horror theme park during Halloween, a night of fun turns deadly as a costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe that it’s all part of the festivities. “The Walking Dead’s” Gale Anne Hurd is producing under the banner of her company Valhalla Motion Pictures. Hell Fest will open in theaters on September 28, 2018, from Lionsgate and CBS Films. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnPcADjpBe/?taken-by=hellfestmovie

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 5, 2018
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Amazon Has Jordan Peele On “The Hunt” For Nazis

Jordan Peele joined the list of our favorite kings of horror last year following his directorial debut, Get Out. We reported not long ago that his next genre feature is titled Us. He also has the HBO series “Lovecraft Country” in the works. Today it was confirmed by THR that his second series titled “The Hunt” is indeed on its way. When David Weil first shared The Hunt with me, I immediately knew that we had to be involved,” said Peele. “It’s cathartic. It’s noir. It’s frighteningly relevant. It’s exactly what I want to see on television. I am thrilled to be working with Amazon in bringing this incredible vision to the world.” Peele said. The 10 episode series, set in 1977, was “inspired by real-life events, it tells the story of a group of Nazi hunters in New York City in the 1970s. The Hunters discover that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among them and conspiring to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2018
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Jordan Peele Reveals The Title Of His Next Genre Film And More

Jordan Peele made his directorial debut with the socially conscious film Get Out. Today, via his social media sites, Peele announced the title of its successor, Us. Sources told Variety that Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther) and Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) are in negotiations for two of the lead roles. Us will be the first project under his and his company Monkeypaw Productions’ first-look deal with Universal Pictures. The deal was inked following its box office run that landed it the number one spot on most movie lists and glowing reviews from critics and viewers alike. Peele even scored an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay. While the plot is still being kept under wraps, we do know that the film will open in theaters in March of 2019. Peele will both write and direct Us, as well as produce it under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. Sean McKittrick and Jason Blum will also produce. We’ll keep you posted. https://twitter.com/JordanPeele/status/994004752466767872

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 9, 2018
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Key And Peele Team Up For ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Director’s New Movie

Following his Best Original Screenplay win for his social thriller Get Out, Jordan Peele is teaming back up with his comedy partner Keegan-Michael Key for the new stop-motion film, Wendell and Wild, from The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick. Not only is Peele co-writing the script with Selick and Clay McLeod Chapman, he and Key will voice demon brothers who are trying to worm their way out Hell by facing off against their arch-enemy. The film is a Netflix production. It is also the first film from Selick since he directed the twisted film, Coraline back in 2009.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 15, 2018
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Jordan Peele Gives First Hints Of His Next Film

Since it’s release last February, “Get Out” has proven to have legs and then some, grossing over $250 million dollars and mopping up on the rewards segment, including four academy award nominations. It was a smashing successful and startling debut for first time director Jordan Peele, best known for his sketch show on Comedy Central. With Peele having one of the the most promising directoral debuts in history, horror or not, all eyes are locked on the 38 year old, wondering what film he’ll cook up next. While much is still unknown, Jordan has peeled back the first few layers of what his next project might be, stating in an interview with THR; “You know, I think it’s important to focus on stories that are true to me. My next film, I am currently writing it and I’ll direct for Universal this year; I’m just trying to entertain myself again.” He elaborated that he doesn’t want to make just another

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Capt McNeely
Feb 19, 2018
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Horror Racks Up Nominations At The Oscars

After years of being ignored, the horror genre is finally getting the recognition it deserves and racking up nominations at the 2018 Academy Awards with The Shape of Water and Get Out leading the way. Jordan Peele’s socially conscious genre thriller Get Out is nominated for Best Director, Best Picture, Lead Actor (Daniel Ksluuya), and Best Original Screenplay. When Peele heard the news he tweeted, “I just spoke to Daniel. You know when you’re on the phone trying to disguise the sound of an ugly cry? I failed at that.” Who can blame him? Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water is also in the running for Best Picture and Original Screenplay, as well as a horde of other awards including Lead Actress (Sally Hawkins), Supporting Actor (Richard Jenkins), Supporting Actress (Octavia Spencer), Best Director, Cinematography, Film Editing (Sidney Wolinsky), Sound Editing (Nathan Robitaille, Nelson Ferreira), Sound Mixing (Glen Gauthier, Christian Cooke, Brad Zoern), Production Design (Paul D. Austerberry, Jeffrey

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2018
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Horror Fuel’s Top 10 Horror Films Of 2017

As 2017 draws to a close it is time to celebrate those genre films that stand out above all others as the best of the best, the Top 10 of 2017. 10. Tragedy Girls Tragedy Girls centers on “two death-obsessed teenage girls who use their online show about real-life tragedies to send their small Midwest town into a frenzy, cementing their legacy as modern horror legends.” Executive producer Kerry Rhodes (interview) stars opposite Deadpool’s Brianna Hildebrand, X Men: Apocolypse’s Alexandra Ship, and Hall Pass’s NicWhelan. The cast also features Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games), Craig Robinson (Hot Tub Time Machine), Kevin Durand (The Strain), and Jack Quaid (The Hunger Games, Vinyl). 9. The Vault The Vault, the first of its kind combines the robbery genre and the horror genre and the result is fantastic. In order to save their brother Michael’s life, the Dillon sisters, Leah and Vee have organized a bank robbery, but when the upstairs vault doesn’t have

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 28, 2017

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Jordan Peele Is Currently In Talks To Remake ‘Candyman’

One of the most iconic horror films to come out of the nineties was Bernard Rose’s Candyman, the Urban Legend tale adapted from Clive Barker’s “The Forbidden” featured in the “Books of Blood”. Candyman, played by Tony Todd, often doesn’t get the respect he deserves, the character is a true horror icon in every sense of the word. I’ll be honest, my friends and I never got to the fifth “Candyman” in front of the mirror that was meant to conjure him. It’s been twenty years since we heard anything concrete about a new installment of the Candyman franchise, but that has just changed. Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Get Out director Jordan Peele is currently in talks to produce another film for the franchise, a remake, under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. No director has been announced at this point, but Rose himself stated two years ago that he would love to make a “proper” sequel with Virginia Madsen returning

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Sep 10, 2018
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Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ Now Has A Full Cast

Jordan Peele‘s (Get Out) upcoming social thriller Us now has a full cast. Young actors Shahadi Wright Joseph (Dream Years) and Evan Alex (Mani) have now rounded out the cast that includes Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss, Winston Duke, Tim Heidecker, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, and Anna Diop. Peele wrote the script and will direct as well as producing under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. Sean McKittrick and Jason Blum are also serving as producing for the film which has begun production. Us will open in theaters on March 15, 2019, from Universal Pictures.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 13, 2018
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Jordan Peele Begins Filming New Social Horror Thriller ‘Us’

Jordan Peele‘s new social horror thriller Us has begun filming with scenes being shot at Universal Studios Backlot, according to Deadline. Written and directed by Peele, who made his directorial debut with the smash hit Get Out, Us stars a huge cast that includes Elisabeth Moss, Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Tim Heidecker, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Anna Diop, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Evan Alex, Madison Curry, Cali Sheldon, and Noelle Sheldon. Under the banner of his Monkeypaw Productions, Peele is producing alongside Sean McKittrick, Jason Blum, and Ian Cooper. Us will open in theaters on March 5, 2019, from Universal. Hopefully, the plot will be revealed soon.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 4, 2018
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A First Look At “Scream” Actress Bex Taylor-Klaus In ‘Hell Fest’

The first behind-the-scenes image from Hell Fest has arrived via the movie’s official Instagram account revealing “Scream” actress Bex Taylor-Klaus and Christian James getting cozy in what looks to be a rollercoaster car with a friend, a skeleton sporting a Hell Fest shirt. Gregory Plotkin, who directed Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and edited last year’s hit Get Out, is in the director’s chair for the flick that co-stars Amy Forsyth (The Path), Reign Edwards (MacGyver), and Roby Attal (Long Road Home), with Tony Todd (Candyman). Set at a horror theme park during Halloween, a night of fun turns deadly as a costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe that it’s all part of the festivities. “The Walking Dead’s” Gale Anne Hurd is producing under the banner of her company Valhalla Motion Pictures. Hell Fest will open in theaters on September 28, 2018, from Lionsgate and CBS Films. https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnPcADjpBe/?taken-by=hellfestmovie

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 5, 2018
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Amazon Has Jordan Peele On “The Hunt” For Nazis

Jordan Peele joined the list of our favorite kings of horror last year following his directorial debut, Get Out. We reported not long ago that his next genre feature is titled Us. He also has the HBO series “Lovecraft Country” in the works. Today it was confirmed by THR that his second series titled “The Hunt” is indeed on its way. When David Weil first shared The Hunt with me, I immediately knew that we had to be involved,” said Peele. “It’s cathartic. It’s noir. It’s frighteningly relevant. It’s exactly what I want to see on television. I am thrilled to be working with Amazon in bringing this incredible vision to the world.” Peele said. The 10 episode series, set in 1977, was “inspired by real-life events, it tells the story of a group of Nazi hunters in New York City in the 1970s. The Hunters discover that hundreds of high-ranking Nazi officials are living among them and conspiring to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2018
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Jordan Peele Reveals The Title Of His Next Genre Film And More

Jordan Peele made his directorial debut with the socially conscious film Get Out. Today, via his social media sites, Peele announced the title of its successor, Us. Sources told Variety that Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther) and Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid’s Tale) are in negotiations for two of the lead roles. Us will be the first project under his and his company Monkeypaw Productions’ first-look deal with Universal Pictures. The deal was inked following its box office run that landed it the number one spot on most movie lists and glowing reviews from critics and viewers alike. Peele even scored an Oscar nomination for best original screenplay. While the plot is still being kept under wraps, we do know that the film will open in theaters in March of 2019. Peele will both write and direct Us, as well as produce it under his Monkeypaw Productions banner. Sean McKittrick and Jason Blum will also produce. We’ll keep you posted. https://twitter.com/JordanPeele/status/994004752466767872

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 9, 2018
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Key And Peele Team Up For ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Director’s New Movie

Following his Best Original Screenplay win for his social thriller Get Out, Jordan Peele is teaming back up with his comedy partner Keegan-Michael Key for the new stop-motion film, Wendell and Wild, from The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick. Not only is Peele co-writing the script with Selick and Clay McLeod Chapman, he and Key will voice demon brothers who are trying to worm their way out Hell by facing off against their arch-enemy. The film is a Netflix production. It is also the first film from Selick since he directed the twisted film, Coraline back in 2009.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 15, 2018
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Jordan Peele Gives First Hints Of His Next Film

Since it’s release last February, “Get Out” has proven to have legs and then some, grossing over $250 million dollars and mopping up on the rewards segment, including four academy award nominations. It was a smashing successful and startling debut for first time director Jordan Peele, best known for his sketch show on Comedy Central. With Peele having one of the the most promising directoral debuts in history, horror or not, all eyes are locked on the 38 year old, wondering what film he’ll cook up next. While much is still unknown, Jordan has peeled back the first few layers of what his next project might be, stating in an interview with THR; “You know, I think it’s important to focus on stories that are true to me. My next film, I am currently writing it and I’ll direct for Universal this year; I’m just trying to entertain myself again.” He elaborated that he doesn’t want to make just another

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Feb 19, 2018
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Horror Racks Up Nominations At The Oscars

After years of being ignored, the horror genre is finally getting the recognition it deserves and racking up nominations at the 2018 Academy Awards with The Shape of Water and Get Out leading the way. Jordan Peele’s socially conscious genre thriller Get Out is nominated for Best Director, Best Picture, Lead Actor (Daniel Ksluuya), and Best Original Screenplay. When Peele heard the news he tweeted, “I just spoke to Daniel. You know when you’re on the phone trying to disguise the sound of an ugly cry? I failed at that.” Who can blame him? Guillermo del Toro’s The Shape of Water is also in the running for Best Picture and Original Screenplay, as well as a horde of other awards including Lead Actress (Sally Hawkins), Supporting Actor (Richard Jenkins), Supporting Actress (Octavia Spencer), Best Director, Cinematography, Film Editing (Sidney Wolinsky), Sound Editing (Nathan Robitaille, Nelson Ferreira), Sound Mixing (Glen Gauthier, Christian Cooke, Brad Zoern), Production Design (Paul D. Austerberry, Jeffrey

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 24, 2018
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Horror Fuel’s Top 10 Horror Films Of 2017

As 2017 draws to a close it is time to celebrate those genre films that stand out above all others as the best of the best, the Top 10 of 2017. 10. Tragedy Girls Tragedy Girls centers on “two death-obsessed teenage girls who use their online show about real-life tragedies to send their small Midwest town into a frenzy, cementing their legacy as modern horror legends.” Executive producer Kerry Rhodes (interview) stars opposite Deadpool’s Brianna Hildebrand, X Men: Apocolypse’s Alexandra Ship, and Hall Pass’s NicWhelan. The cast also features Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games), Craig Robinson (Hot Tub Time Machine), Kevin Durand (The Strain), and Jack Quaid (The Hunger Games, Vinyl). 9. The Vault The Vault, the first of its kind combines the robbery genre and the horror genre and the result is fantastic. In order to save their brother Michael’s life, the Dillon sisters, Leah and Vee have organized a bank robbery, but when the upstairs vault doesn’t have

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 28, 2017
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