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John Lithgow Returning For “Dexter” Revival

Fans of “Dexter” couldn’t have been more excited to learn that the killer of killers would be returning for a revival. As the premiere grows closer more cast members are being announced. Back in season 4, we were introduced to “The Trinity Killer” played by John Lithgow. While his character was killed that season, news has come that Lithgow is returning for the revival. You may be wondering how this is possible. Killers have often returned in the series in the form of flashbacks and in Dexter’s mind. We are assuming that’s what will happen, but the show has had major twists before so we can’t be certain. Lithgow received an Emmy for his portrayal of “The Trinity Killer” (aka Arthur Mitchell), the character who entered the series as a mentor and became one of Dexter Morgan’s biggest adversaries. Michael C. Hall is back as Dexter and is joined by Julia Jones (“The Mandalorian”), Alano Miller (Sylvie’s Love), Jack Alcott

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Jun 29, 2021
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Pet Sematary’s Final Trailer Is Equally Heartbreaking And Terrifying

The final trailer is here for Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch‘s new Pet Sematary adaptation and it’s equally heartbreaking and terrifying. In the trailer, we see a family reunited and then tormented by the child they cherish. The film follows “Dr. Louis Creed, who after relocating with his family from Boston to rural Maine, discovers a mysterious burial ground deep in the woods behind the family’s home. When tragedy strike, Louis turns to his unusual neighbor Jud, setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unfathomable evil with horrific consequences.” The film stars Jeté Laurence as young Ellie Creed. Jason Clarke (Winchester) and Amy Seimetz (Alien: Covenant) star as Louis and Rachel Creed, with John Lithgow as Jud Crandall and Obssa Ahmed playing the role of Victor Pascow. Twins Hugo and Lucas Lavoie star as Gage Creed. On April 5, 2019 return to Pet Sematary for a new twist on Stephen King‘s classic.

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New Image Finds John Lithgow In The ‘Pet Sematary’

A new batch of images and a new poster have surfaced from Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch‘s new adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. In one of the images, we see John Lithgow‘s character Jud Crandall standing on the border of where the pet cemetery and the mysterious Native American burial ground meet. In the film, Louis Creed, his wife Rachel and their two children Gage and Ellie move to a rural home where they are welcomed and enlightened about the eerie ‘Pet Sematary’ located near their home. After the tragedy of their cat being killed by a truck, Louis resorts to burying it in the mysterious pet cemetery, which is definitely not as it seems, as it proves to the Creeds that sometimes, dead is better. Jason Clarke stars as Louis Creed, Amy Seimetz as Rachel Creed, John Lithgow as Jud Crandall, Jete Laurence as Ellie Creed, and Hugo Lavoie as Gage Creed. Pet Sematary will open on April

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Dec 28, 2018
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The First Pet Sematary Trailer Returns Us To Where “The Ground Is Sour”

When a remake of a beloved horror film is made, reactions will range from optimism to outright bitterness. Personally, I have grown to save all criticisms until I have “sampled the wares”, so to speak. With that in mind, today we horror fans get the first little taste of Paramount’s new adaptation/remake of Stephen King‘s classic novel, Pet Sematary. “Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer are at the helm of this new adaptation, which features Jason Clarke as Louis Creed, Amy Seimetz as Rachel Creed, John Lithgow as Jud Crandall, Jete Laurence as Ellie Creed and Hugo Lavoie as Gage Creed. Now, without further ado, take a gander at the trailer below. Are you intrigued? I know I am. And while there will definitely be more trailers in store to keep whetting our appetites, we still have to wait patiently (or maybe not so patiently) for the film to be released on April 5th, 2019 (just 16 days shy of exactly

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Oct 10, 2018
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First Images Arrive From The ‘Pet Sematary’ Remake

Directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch, the duo behind Starry Eyes, have teamed up for the remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Judging by the first images shared by Entertainment Weekly, it may end up being a decent film. But until we do see some footage we’ll be wondering if “sometimes dead is better,” at least when it comes to classic horror films. This version stars Jason Clarke as Louis Creed, Amy Seimetz as Rachel Creed, Jete Laurence as Ellie Creed, and Hugo and Lucas Lavoie as Gage Creed. John Lithgow is playing the role of their neighbor Jud. Jeff Buhler wrote the script for the new version of one of Stephen King’s most popular tales. Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers, 1408), Mark Vahradian (Transformers), and Stephen Schneider (Insidious) are producing. One of the things about doing a new version now is our understanding of life and death has progressed,” producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura said. “But are we more sophisticated about

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First Image Surfaces Of John Lithgow As Jud In ‘Pet Sematary’

Filming seems to have wrapped for Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch‘s new adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Today, we have the first behind-the-scenes image, shared by assistant director Beau Ferris,of John Lithgow as Jud, originally played back in 1989 by the late Fred Gwynne. Jason Clarke (Winchester) stars as Louis Creed, with Amy Seimetz playing the role of Louis’ wife Rachel. Jeté Laurence co-stars as Ellie Cree, with twins Hugo and Lucas Lavoie playing the role of Gage. The new version was originally set to open in theaters on April 19, 2019, but has been bumped up to April 5th from Paramount. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, and Steven Schneider are serving as producers.

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Aug 14, 2018
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‘Alien: Covenant’ Star Amy Seimetz Is Headed To ‘Pet Sematary’

Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, the writing and directing duo behind Starry Eyes, are currently casting for their remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Jason Clarke (Winchester) and John Lithgow have already come on board. Today, another name has been added to the list. Variety reports that Alien: Covenant star Amy Seimetz is in talks to play Rachel Creed, the wife of Louis and the mother of Ellie and Gage. Jason Clarke will star as Louis Creed, the part originally played by Dale Midkiff (interview). John Lithgow (The Crown) will co-star as the Creed’s neighbor, Jud. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Steven Schnider, and Mark Vahradian will produce. Pet Sematary, set to shoot this summer, will open in theaters on April 5, 2019.

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‘Pet Sematary’ Digs Up A New Release Date

The Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch‘s remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary has dug up a new release date. Over the last few months, we have learned a bit about the remake, including that two of the lead roles have been cast. Jason Clarke (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) is set to play the main character Louis Creed, originally played by Dale Midkiff (interview). Celebrated actor John Lithgow will play Louis’ neighbor and friend Jud Crandall played by Fred Gwynne in the first film. The film was originally set to premiere on April 1, 2019, but the release has been slightly moved up to April 5, 2019. There is no word yet who else will star in the film. The key to the film’s success will be who is cast as Gage Creed. It’s going to be hard to beat the amazing and creepy role played by young Miko Hughes.

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May 26, 2018
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Pet Sematary Remake Casts John Lithgow

The Pet Sematary reboot has added another actor to its roster, John Lithgow. Lithgow has signed on to play the role of the kindly neighbor, Jud Crandall, the man who informs Louis Creed about the Pet Sematary. Jud was originally played by Fred Gwynne who passed away in 1993. John Lithgow has had so many roles but is probably most recognized for Footloose, Harry and the Hendersons, “3rd Rock from the Sun”, Cliffhanger, “The Crown”, Interstellar, and Daddy’s Home 2. The lead role of Louis Creed, first played by Dale Midkiff (interview) in the 1989 movie, will be played by Jason Clarke. The film, set to shoot this summer, is from Starry Eyes filmmakers Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch. Jeff Buhler wrote the script for the new version of one of Stephen King’s most popular tales. Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers, 1408), Mark Vahradian (Transformers), and Stephen Schneider (Insidious) are producing. Pet Sematary is set to open in theaters on April

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John Lithgow Returning For “Dexter” Revival

Fans of “Dexter” couldn’t have been more excited to learn that the killer of killers would be returning for a revival. As the premiere grows closer more cast members are being announced. Back in season 4, we were introduced to “The Trinity Killer” played by John Lithgow. While his character was killed that season, news has come that Lithgow is returning for the revival. You may be wondering how this is possible. Killers have often returned in the series in the form of flashbacks and in Dexter’s mind. We are assuming that’s what will happen, but the show has had major twists before so we can’t be certain. Lithgow received an Emmy for his portrayal of “The Trinity Killer” (aka Arthur Mitchell), the character who entered the series as a mentor and became one of Dexter Morgan’s biggest adversaries. Michael C. Hall is back as Dexter and is joined by Julia Jones (“The Mandalorian”), Alano Miller (Sylvie’s Love), Jack Alcott

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Jun 29, 2021
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Pet Sematary’s Final Trailer Is Equally Heartbreaking And Terrifying

The final trailer is here for Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch‘s new Pet Sematary adaptation and it’s equally heartbreaking and terrifying. In the trailer, we see a family reunited and then tormented by the child they cherish. The film follows “Dr. Louis Creed, who after relocating with his family from Boston to rural Maine, discovers a mysterious burial ground deep in the woods behind the family’s home. When tragedy strike, Louis turns to his unusual neighbor Jud, setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unfathomable evil with horrific consequences.” The film stars Jeté Laurence as young Ellie Creed. Jason Clarke (Winchester) and Amy Seimetz (Alien: Covenant) star as Louis and Rachel Creed, with John Lithgow as Jud Crandall and Obssa Ahmed playing the role of Victor Pascow. Twins Hugo and Lucas Lavoie star as Gage Creed. On April 5, 2019 return to Pet Sematary for a new twist on Stephen King‘s classic.

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New Image Finds John Lithgow In The ‘Pet Sematary’

A new batch of images and a new poster have surfaced from Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch‘s new adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. In one of the images, we see John Lithgow‘s character Jud Crandall standing on the border of where the pet cemetery and the mysterious Native American burial ground meet. In the film, Louis Creed, his wife Rachel and their two children Gage and Ellie move to a rural home where they are welcomed and enlightened about the eerie ‘Pet Sematary’ located near their home. After the tragedy of their cat being killed by a truck, Louis resorts to burying it in the mysterious pet cemetery, which is definitely not as it seems, as it proves to the Creeds that sometimes, dead is better. Jason Clarke stars as Louis Creed, Amy Seimetz as Rachel Creed, John Lithgow as Jud Crandall, Jete Laurence as Ellie Creed, and Hugo Lavoie as Gage Creed. Pet Sematary will open on April

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Dec 28, 2018
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The First Pet Sematary Trailer Returns Us To Where “The Ground Is Sour”

When a remake of a beloved horror film is made, reactions will range from optimism to outright bitterness. Personally, I have grown to save all criticisms until I have “sampled the wares”, so to speak. With that in mind, today we horror fans get the first little taste of Paramount’s new adaptation/remake of Stephen King‘s classic novel, Pet Sematary. “Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer are at the helm of this new adaptation, which features Jason Clarke as Louis Creed, Amy Seimetz as Rachel Creed, John Lithgow as Jud Crandall, Jete Laurence as Ellie Creed and Hugo Lavoie as Gage Creed. Now, without further ado, take a gander at the trailer below. Are you intrigued? I know I am. And while there will definitely be more trailers in store to keep whetting our appetites, we still have to wait patiently (or maybe not so patiently) for the film to be released on April 5th, 2019 (just 16 days shy of exactly

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Oct 10, 2018
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First Images Arrive From The ‘Pet Sematary’ Remake

Directors Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kölsch, the duo behind Starry Eyes, have teamed up for the remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Judging by the first images shared by Entertainment Weekly, it may end up being a decent film. But until we do see some footage we’ll be wondering if “sometimes dead is better,” at least when it comes to classic horror films. This version stars Jason Clarke as Louis Creed, Amy Seimetz as Rachel Creed, Jete Laurence as Ellie Creed, and Hugo and Lucas Lavoie as Gage Creed. John Lithgow is playing the role of their neighbor Jud. Jeff Buhler wrote the script for the new version of one of Stephen King’s most popular tales. Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers, 1408), Mark Vahradian (Transformers), and Stephen Schneider (Insidious) are producing. One of the things about doing a new version now is our understanding of life and death has progressed,” producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura said. “But are we more sophisticated about

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First Image Surfaces Of John Lithgow As Jud In ‘Pet Sematary’

Filming seems to have wrapped for Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch‘s new adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Today, we have the first behind-the-scenes image, shared by assistant director Beau Ferris,of John Lithgow as Jud, originally played back in 1989 by the late Fred Gwynne. Jason Clarke (Winchester) stars as Louis Creed, with Amy Seimetz playing the role of Louis’ wife Rachel. Jeté Laurence co-stars as Ellie Cree, with twins Hugo and Lucas Lavoie playing the role of Gage. The new version was originally set to open in theaters on April 19, 2019, but has been bumped up to April 5th from Paramount. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian, and Steven Schneider are serving as producers.

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Aug 14, 2018
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‘Alien: Covenant’ Star Amy Seimetz Is Headed To ‘Pet Sematary’

Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch, the writing and directing duo behind Starry Eyes, are currently casting for their remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary. Jason Clarke (Winchester) and John Lithgow have already come on board. Today, another name has been added to the list. Variety reports that Alien: Covenant star Amy Seimetz is in talks to play Rachel Creed, the wife of Louis and the mother of Ellie and Gage. Jason Clarke will star as Louis Creed, the part originally played by Dale Midkiff (interview). John Lithgow (The Crown) will co-star as the Creed’s neighbor, Jud. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Steven Schnider, and Mark Vahradian will produce. Pet Sematary, set to shoot this summer, will open in theaters on April 5, 2019.

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‘Pet Sematary’ Digs Up A New Release Date

The Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch‘s remake of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary has dug up a new release date. Over the last few months, we have learned a bit about the remake, including that two of the lead roles have been cast. Jason Clarke (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) is set to play the main character Louis Creed, originally played by Dale Midkiff (interview). Celebrated actor John Lithgow will play Louis’ neighbor and friend Jud Crandall played by Fred Gwynne in the first film. The film was originally set to premiere on April 1, 2019, but the release has been slightly moved up to April 5, 2019. There is no word yet who else will star in the film. The key to the film’s success will be who is cast as Gage Creed. It’s going to be hard to beat the amazing and creepy role played by young Miko Hughes.

Continue reading →
May 26, 2018
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Pet Sematary Remake Casts John Lithgow

The Pet Sematary reboot has added another actor to its roster, John Lithgow. Lithgow has signed on to play the role of the kindly neighbor, Jud Crandall, the man who informs Louis Creed about the Pet Sematary. Jud was originally played by Fred Gwynne who passed away in 1993. John Lithgow has had so many roles but is probably most recognized for Footloose, Harry and the Hendersons, “3rd Rock from the Sun”, Cliffhanger, “The Crown”, Interstellar, and Daddy’s Home 2. The lead role of Louis Creed, first played by Dale Midkiff (interview) in the 1989 movie, will be played by Jason Clarke. The film, set to shoot this summer, is from Starry Eyes filmmakers Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch. Jeff Buhler wrote the script for the new version of one of Stephen King’s most popular tales. Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Transformers, 1408), Mark Vahradian (Transformers), and Stephen Schneider (Insidious) are producing. Pet Sematary is set to open in theaters on April

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