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Samuel L. Jackson Joins Chris Rock’s New ‘Saw Movie

Last month we reported that a new Saw installment was on its way from funnyman Chris Rock. After the news broke, a rumor surfaced that Samuel L. Jackson (Snakes on A Plane, Deep Blue Sea, every Marvel movie) will star alongside Rock. Today, Bloody-Disgusting confirmed that the rumors are indeed true. Now we can’t help but wonder if there will be m*therf*ckin’ snakes in a m*therf*ckin’ trap. Darren Lynn Bousman will return to direct. Bousman took the reins from franchise creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell who have and will continue to produce the films. Jigsaw screenwriters Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg penned the script based on an idea by Rock. There is no word yet if Tobin Bell will return as Jigsaw.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 8, 2019
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Gary Dauberman Says Salem’s Lot Will Stay True To King’s Story

One concern of Stephen King fans is if an adaptation (and there’s a bunch) will adhere to the source material. Screenwriter Gary Dauberman eased those worries today when he confirmed that his and James Wan‘s upcoming adaptation of King’s novel Salem’s Lot will be as faithful to the original tale as possible. The IT and Annabelle Comes Home writer had this to say: I like to be as true to the story as I possibly can until it gets a little too unwieldly for a movie. I’m very, very excited to be a part of that and tackle it. It hasn’t had the big screen treatment yet, which is how I felt about it. It’s so fun to play around with vampires and make something trulys cary with vampires. I haven’t seen that in a long, long time, and I’m excited for people to see it.” While the 1979 Tobe Hooper-directed TV adaptation of King’s novel was scary, it was

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2019
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New Saw Movie Being Teased As Insane And Bloody

The next installment of the Saw franchise has begun filming and is being teased by director Darren Lynn Bousman as insane and bloody. Start shooting the new Saw film in just a few days. Something I never thought I be typing again! Gotta be honest. No one is ready for the insanity about to bleed out on screen! — Darren_Bousman (@darren_bousman) June 25, 2019 Bousman, who is also behind Saw II, III and IV, along with producers James Wan and Leigh Whannell have teamed up with award-winning funny man Chris Rock to expand the Saw universe. Jigsaw screenwriters Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg penned the script based on an idea by Rock. There is still no word if Tobin Bell, who has served as the franchise’s villain Jigsaw, will return for the movie which is set to open in theaters on October 23, 2020. .

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 26, 2019
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Vera Farmiga Confirms The Conjuring 3 Has Begun Filming

Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are reprising their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren in Annabelle Comes Home, opening in theaters later this month. Just weeks before its premiere, Wilson and Farmiga have already moved on to their next project, The Conjuring 3 which has just begun filming. The news was shared by Farmiga on Twitter (below). Conjuring 3 will be a doozy,” Farmiga recently to EW. “It will be big. So for me, visiting these characters [in Annabelle Comes Home], it’s like practicing your scales and doing a few arpeggios before having to dive deep into the next one. Because the next one is massive.” This time around, Michael Chaves, the man behind The Curse of La Llorona, will be in the director’s chair for The Conjuring 3, a movie centers on a man on trial for murder. He claims that when the crime took place he was possessed by a demon. Producer James Wan recently said of the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 7, 2019
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Gary Dauberman Making Vampires Scary Again With Salem’s Lot

James Wan (The Conjuring franchise) and Gary Dauberman (Annabelle Comes Home) are teaming up for the adaptation of Stephen King‘s Salem’s Lot for New Line. Dauberman, who wrote the script, has stated that he hasn’t seen a “scary vampire movie in a long, long time” and plans to change that with the new adaptation. I did have a unique way into it but again, I think the book in itself is unique. Certainly now, I haven’t seen a scary vampire movie in a long, long time and I’d really love to tackle that. It’s one of my favorite books. It’s one of my favorite Stephen King books. We felt it should have the cinematic treatment that we gave It. It was a miniseries as well. The experience of bringing that to the big screen was such a joy that I was so happy we will have the opportunity to do that for Salem’s Lot.” He continued: Salem’s Lot is the

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2019
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James Wan And Sam Raimi Team Up For ‘The Burden’ Adaptation

Horror heavy hitters James Wan (The Conjuring Franchise) and Sam Raimi (Evil Dead franchise) have joined forces for the feature film adaptation of the Dutch short film The Burden, from director Nico van den Brink, Deadline reports. The rights to the short film were snatched up last night by JS Entertainment, Starlight Media, along with Wan’s Atomic Monster and Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures who will produce the feature. “The short centers on a young woman visiting her boyfriend’s family home. There, she learns about a sinister history with his creepy neighbor and soon, all kinds of skeletons come out of the closet.” Romel Adam acquired the film for Ghost House and will oversee along with Judson Scott for Atomic Monster. Van den Brink’s other short horror film Sweet Tooth is getting an adaptation from Atomic Monster and New Line.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2019
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New “Swamp Thing” Trailer Teases A Love Story

“Sometimes, the man of your dreams turns out to be a monster.” The “Swamp Thing” series is premiering later this month on the DC Universe streaming service. Ahead of its arrival, a new teaser trailer has arrived. The James Wan-produced series stars Crystal Reed, Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen, Ian Ziering, Andy Bean, Will Patton, Kevin Durand, Henderson Wade, Jeryl Prescott, and Maria Sten with Friday the 13th (2009) actor Derek Mears starring as Swamp Thing. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane (Reed). When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2019
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James Wan And Gary Dauberman Adapting Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot’

Horror heavy-hitter James Wan, the man behind The Conjuring universe, is adapting one of Stephen King‘s biggest hits, the 1975 vampire novel Salem’s Lot. THR is reporting that The Nun‘s Gary Dauberman has signed on the pen the adaptation and executive produce the film with Wan producing. This will not be the first time we’ve seen an adaptation of the spooky tale. Back in 1979, there was a miniseries version by the late, great Toby Hooper. In 2004 TNT hosted a new miniseries adaptation starring Rob Lowe. But this marks the first feature film adaptation. The tale follows writer Ben Mears, who returns to his Maine hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot. But soon, he uncovers that the town is overrun with vampires. There is no word yet if the film will include King’s expansion of the novel with the short stories “Jerusalem’s Lot” and “One for the Road”. The director and cast have yet to be announced. Let’s hope they can

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2019
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Is “Swamp Thing” And DC Universe Dead?

The last time we reported on DC Universe’s “Swamp Thing” was set to premiere in May. Now, troubling news is being reported by Star New Online. According to the outlet, production on the James Wan-produced series has been shut down early, leaving the series’ future hanging in the balance. Star reports, “The currently in-production project is being shut down earlier than expected as its producer, Warner Bros., evaluates the future of its DC Universe streaming service, on which the series was scheduled to premiere on May 31, according to several sources within the local industry.” They went on to say, “Local crew members were notified of the unexplained development Tuesday night, and were told the project would wrap production on episode 10 then halt as writers and producers rewrite an ending. Initially, the show was scheduled to film 13 episodes through May.” Cutting the season short? Rewrites? That doesn’t sound good for “Swamp Thing” and its stars, Jennifer Beals, Virginia

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 17, 2019
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James Wan Confirms The Plot For ‘The Conjuring 3’

As The Conjuring universe continues to expand, we are faced with multiple new sequels headed our way including The Nun 2, Annabelle Comes Home and The Conjuring 3 which is the movie we’re here to talk about today. The third installment of The Conjuring franchise is set to begin filming this June in Atlanta with Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona) in the director’s chair. The movie is based on the true story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, a man on trial where demonic possession. His case was the first time demonic possession was used as a legal defense. The defense did not completely work, on November 24, 1981, in Brookfield, Connecticut, Johnson was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for murdering his landlord. Before he was arrested, his family contacted the Warrens for help. Producer James Wan confirmed the plot by saying, “it’s this guy who was on trial for committing a murder. I think it’s the first time in America’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019

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Samuel L. Jackson Joins Chris Rock’s New ‘Saw Movie

Last month we reported that a new Saw installment was on its way from funnyman Chris Rock. After the news broke, a rumor surfaced that Samuel L. Jackson (Snakes on A Plane, Deep Blue Sea, every Marvel movie) will star alongside Rock. Today, Bloody-Disgusting confirmed that the rumors are indeed true. Now we can’t help but wonder if there will be m*therf*ckin’ snakes in a m*therf*ckin’ trap. Darren Lynn Bousman will return to direct. Bousman took the reins from franchise creators James Wan and Leigh Whannell who have and will continue to produce the films. Jigsaw screenwriters Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg penned the script based on an idea by Rock. There is no word yet if Tobin Bell will return as Jigsaw.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 8, 2019
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Gary Dauberman Says Salem’s Lot Will Stay True To King’s Story

One concern of Stephen King fans is if an adaptation (and there’s a bunch) will adhere to the source material. Screenwriter Gary Dauberman eased those worries today when he confirmed that his and James Wan‘s upcoming adaptation of King’s novel Salem’s Lot will be as faithful to the original tale as possible. The IT and Annabelle Comes Home writer had this to say: I like to be as true to the story as I possibly can until it gets a little too unwieldly for a movie. I’m very, very excited to be a part of that and tackle it. It hasn’t had the big screen treatment yet, which is how I felt about it. It’s so fun to play around with vampires and make something trulys cary with vampires. I haven’t seen that in a long, long time, and I’m excited for people to see it.” While the 1979 Tobe Hooper-directed TV adaptation of King’s novel was scary, it was

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 27, 2019
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New Saw Movie Being Teased As Insane And Bloody

The next installment of the Saw franchise has begun filming and is being teased by director Darren Lynn Bousman as insane and bloody. Start shooting the new Saw film in just a few days. Something I never thought I be typing again! Gotta be honest. No one is ready for the insanity about to bleed out on screen! — Darren_Bousman (@darren_bousman) June 25, 2019 Bousman, who is also behind Saw II, III and IV, along with producers James Wan and Leigh Whannell have teamed up with award-winning funny man Chris Rock to expand the Saw universe. Jigsaw screenwriters Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg penned the script based on an idea by Rock. There is still no word if Tobin Bell, who has served as the franchise’s villain Jigsaw, will return for the movie which is set to open in theaters on October 23, 2020. .

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 26, 2019
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Vera Farmiga Confirms The Conjuring 3 Has Begun Filming

Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga are reprising their roles as Ed and Lorraine Warren in Annabelle Comes Home, opening in theaters later this month. Just weeks before its premiere, Wilson and Farmiga have already moved on to their next project, The Conjuring 3 which has just begun filming. The news was shared by Farmiga on Twitter (below). Conjuring 3 will be a doozy,” Farmiga recently to EW. “It will be big. So for me, visiting these characters [in Annabelle Comes Home], it’s like practicing your scales and doing a few arpeggios before having to dive deep into the next one. Because the next one is massive.” This time around, Michael Chaves, the man behind The Curse of La Llorona, will be in the director’s chair for The Conjuring 3, a movie centers on a man on trial for murder. He claims that when the crime took place he was possessed by a demon. Producer James Wan recently said of the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 7, 2019
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Gary Dauberman Making Vampires Scary Again With Salem’s Lot

James Wan (The Conjuring franchise) and Gary Dauberman (Annabelle Comes Home) are teaming up for the adaptation of Stephen King‘s Salem’s Lot for New Line. Dauberman, who wrote the script, has stated that he hasn’t seen a “scary vampire movie in a long, long time” and plans to change that with the new adaptation. I did have a unique way into it but again, I think the book in itself is unique. Certainly now, I haven’t seen a scary vampire movie in a long, long time and I’d really love to tackle that. It’s one of my favorite books. It’s one of my favorite Stephen King books. We felt it should have the cinematic treatment that we gave It. It was a miniseries as well. The experience of bringing that to the big screen was such a joy that I was so happy we will have the opportunity to do that for Salem’s Lot.” He continued: Salem’s Lot is the

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 1, 2019
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James Wan And Sam Raimi Team Up For ‘The Burden’ Adaptation

Horror heavy hitters James Wan (The Conjuring Franchise) and Sam Raimi (Evil Dead franchise) have joined forces for the feature film adaptation of the Dutch short film The Burden, from director Nico van den Brink, Deadline reports. The rights to the short film were snatched up last night by JS Entertainment, Starlight Media, along with Wan’s Atomic Monster and Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures who will produce the feature. “The short centers on a young woman visiting her boyfriend’s family home. There, she learns about a sinister history with his creepy neighbor and soon, all kinds of skeletons come out of the closet.” Romel Adam acquired the film for Ghost House and will oversee along with Judson Scott for Atomic Monster. Van den Brink’s other short horror film Sweet Tooth is getting an adaptation from Atomic Monster and New Line.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 22, 2019
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New “Swamp Thing” Trailer Teases A Love Story

“Sometimes, the man of your dreams turns out to be a monster.” The “Swamp Thing” series is premiering later this month on the DC Universe streaming service. Ahead of its arrival, a new teaser trailer has arrived. The James Wan-produced series stars Crystal Reed, Jennifer Beals, Virginia Madsen, Ian Ziering, Andy Bean, Will Patton, Kevin Durand, Henderson Wade, Jeryl Prescott, and Maria Sten with Friday the 13th (2009) actor Derek Mears starring as Swamp Thing. “Swamp Thing” centers on CDC researcher Abby Arcane (Reed). When she returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 11, 2019
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James Wan And Gary Dauberman Adapting Stephen King’s ‘Salem’s Lot’

Horror heavy-hitter James Wan, the man behind The Conjuring universe, is adapting one of Stephen King‘s biggest hits, the 1975 vampire novel Salem’s Lot. THR is reporting that The Nun‘s Gary Dauberman has signed on the pen the adaptation and executive produce the film with Wan producing. This will not be the first time we’ve seen an adaptation of the spooky tale. Back in 1979, there was a miniseries version by the late, great Toby Hooper. In 2004 TNT hosted a new miniseries adaptation starring Rob Lowe. But this marks the first feature film adaptation. The tale follows writer Ben Mears, who returns to his Maine hometown of Jerusalem’s Lot. But soon, he uncovers that the town is overrun with vampires. There is no word yet if the film will include King’s expansion of the novel with the short stories “Jerusalem’s Lot” and “One for the Road”. The director and cast have yet to be announced. Let’s hope they can

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 24, 2019
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Is “Swamp Thing” And DC Universe Dead?

The last time we reported on DC Universe’s “Swamp Thing” was set to premiere in May. Now, troubling news is being reported by Star New Online. According to the outlet, production on the James Wan-produced series has been shut down early, leaving the series’ future hanging in the balance. Star reports, “The currently in-production project is being shut down earlier than expected as its producer, Warner Bros., evaluates the future of its DC Universe streaming service, on which the series was scheduled to premiere on May 31, according to several sources within the local industry.” They went on to say, “Local crew members were notified of the unexplained development Tuesday night, and were told the project would wrap production on episode 10 then halt as writers and producers rewrite an ending. Initially, the show was scheduled to film 13 episodes through May.” Cutting the season short? Rewrites? That doesn’t sound good for “Swamp Thing” and its stars, Jennifer Beals, Virginia

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 17, 2019
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James Wan Confirms The Plot For ‘The Conjuring 3’

As The Conjuring universe continues to expand, we are faced with multiple new sequels headed our way including The Nun 2, Annabelle Comes Home and The Conjuring 3 which is the movie we’re here to talk about today. The third installment of The Conjuring franchise is set to begin filming this June in Atlanta with Michael Chaves (The Curse of La Llorona) in the director’s chair. The movie is based on the true story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, a man on trial where demonic possession. His case was the first time demonic possession was used as a legal defense. The defense did not completely work, on November 24, 1981, in Brookfield, Connecticut, Johnson was convicted of first-degree manslaughter for murdering his landlord. Before he was arrested, his family contacted the Warrens for help. Producer James Wan confirmed the plot by saying, “it’s this guy who was on trial for committing a murder. I think it’s the first time in America’s

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 14, 2019
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