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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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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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Aldis Hodge Joins Universal And Blumhouse’s ‘The Invisible Man’

“Black Mirror” and “Leverage” actor Aldis Hodge has been cast in a lead role in Universal and Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man, however, he will not be playing the invisible man. Hodge joins previously announced cast members Elizabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), and Storm Reid. Inspired by Universal’s classic monster who made its first appearance in 1933, the film is from writer-director Leigh Whannell, who is behind the Insidious Franchise, Saw, and Upgrade. Reportedly, 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. Production begins next month in Sydney, Australia. The Invisible Man will arrive in theaters on March 13, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2019
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Plot Revealed For Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’

The first plot details have arrived for Leigh Whannell‘s new take on the 1933 horror classic The Invisible Man. That’s not all, we’ve also learned that A Wrinkle in Time actress Storm Reid has joined the cast that already includes “The Handmaid’s Tale” star Elisabeth Moss. 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. Reid will play the role of Sydney. With her mother gone, she’s picked up the slack and is very capable and mature for her age. She’s an outgoing lover of fashion who aspires to see the world, and she initially likes having Cecilia around as a role model but grows mistrustful of her when strange things begin to happen around the house. Whannell (Saw, Insidious franchise) is directing and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 12, 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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‘Upgrade’ Director To Remake ‘Escape From New York’

Genre fans should be very familiar with filmmaker Leigh Whannell, who is behind the Insidious franchise, Saw and Upgrade. He continues to add to his long list of horror hits. Not only was it just announced that Whannell will be in the director’s chair for Universal’s reboot of The Invisible Man, we’ve just learned that he will also be directing the remake of John Carpenter’s classic Escape from New York. THR is reporting that while no deal is in place at the moment their sources are saying he’s the one. “Whannell is kickstarting Escape from New York with a new vision for the project that sources say will retain elements of the original but bring new ideas to the table. One of Whannell’s goals is to avoid the bloated tentpole remake path that afflicted the reboots of the other 1980s-era movies such as Robocop and Total Recall.” Kurt Russell starred in the 1981 original as Snake Plissken, a convicted bank

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 2, 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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Bloody Awesome Trailer Unleashed For ‘Upgrade’

One of horror’s most talented writers, Leigh Whannell, the man behind films like Saw, and the Insidious franchise (which he also starred in), both wrote and directed the upcoming film Upgrade. The bloody Red Band trailer has just been unleashed. The film “centers on Grey Trace, a technophobe in a utopian near-future when computers control nearly everything – from cars to crime-surveillance – who is paralyzed in a freak mugging. But when a billionaire technologist offers him an experimental paralysis cure – an implanted computer chip called STEM – Grey finds that the chip has a voice and a mind of its own.” Logan Marshall Green (Prometheus) stars alongside Betty Gabriel (Get Out), Harrison Gilbertson (Hounds of Love), Simon Maiden (The Dressmaker) and Benedict Hardie (Hacksaw Ridge). Producers include Jason Blum of Blumhouse, Kylie du Fresne, Goalpost Pictures, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and Automatik Entertainment. Executive producers include Charles Layton, Rosemary Blight, and Ben Grant. Upgrade is set to be released on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2018
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“Fear Comes Home” This March When ‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Is Released

From acclaimed horror producers, James Wan (The Conjuring, Annabelle) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity franchise) comes the fourth installment of Blumhouse’s terrifying Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Last Key. Fan-favorite Lin Shaye in her iconic role as psychic Elise Rainier who must confront the most personal haunting of her career – in her childhood home. Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson will reprise their roles as the ghost-hunting duo Specs and Tucker in the film. The film also stars Josh Stewart (Interstellar), Kirk Acevedo (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Caitlin Gerard (Magic Mike), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Bruce Davison (Best Supporting Actor, Longtime Companion, 1989). Insidious: The Last Key, “comes packed with never-before-seen special features, including an alternate ending, more than 20 minutes of chilling additional scenes, a franchise recap and three all-new featurettes. “Becoming Elise” delves into the mythology of Elise’s origin story and how this “sequel to the prequel” fits into the Insidious

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 15, 2018
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‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Unlocks A VOD, Blu-ray, And DVD Release Date

From acclaimed horror producers, James Wan (The Conjuring, Annabelle) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity franchise) comes the fourth installment of Blumhouse’s terrifying Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Last Key. Fan-favorite Lin Shaye in her iconic role as psychic Elise Rainier who must confront the most personal haunting of her career – in her childhood home. Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson will reprise their roles as the ghost-hunting duo Specs and Tucker in the film, dubbed “the franchise’s best film since the original” (Kalyn Corrigan, Bloody-Disgusting). The film also stars Josh Stewart (Interstellar), Kirk Acevedo (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Caitlin Gerard (Magic Mike), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Bruce Davison (Best Supporting Actor, Longtime Companion, 1989). Insidious: The Last Key comes packed with never-before-seen special features, including an alternate ending, more than 20 minutes of chilling additional scenes, a franchise recap and three all-new featurettes. “Becoming Elise” delves into the mythology of Elise’s origin story

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 21, 2018

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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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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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Aldis Hodge Joins Universal And Blumhouse’s ‘The Invisible Man’

“Black Mirror” and “Leverage” actor Aldis Hodge has been cast in a lead role in Universal and Blumhouse’s The Invisible Man, however, he will not be playing the invisible man. Hodge joins previously announced cast members Elizabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”), and Storm Reid. Inspired by Universal’s classic monster who made its first appearance in 1933, the film is from writer-director Leigh Whannell, who is behind the Insidious Franchise, Saw, and Upgrade. Reportedly, 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. Production begins next month in Sydney, Australia. The Invisible Man will arrive in theaters on March 13, 2020.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jun 20, 2019
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Plot Revealed For Leigh Whannell’s ‘The Invisible Man’

The first plot details have arrived for Leigh Whannell‘s new take on the 1933 horror classic The Invisible Man. That’s not all, we’ve also learned that A Wrinkle in Time actress Storm Reid has joined the cast that already includes “The Handmaid’s Tale” star Elisabeth Moss. 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. Reid will play the role of Sydney. With her mother gone, she’s picked up the slack and is very capable and mature for her age. She’s an outgoing lover of fashion who aspires to see the world, and she initially likes having Cecilia around as a role model but grows mistrustful of her when strange things begin to happen around the house. Whannell (Saw, Insidious franchise) is directing and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 12, 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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‘Upgrade’ Director To Remake ‘Escape From New York’

Genre fans should be very familiar with filmmaker Leigh Whannell, who is behind the Insidious franchise, Saw and Upgrade. He continues to add to his long list of horror hits. Not only was it just announced that Whannell will be in the director’s chair for Universal’s reboot of The Invisible Man, we’ve just learned that he will also be directing the remake of John Carpenter’s classic Escape from New York. THR is reporting that while no deal is in place at the moment their sources are saying he’s the one. “Whannell is kickstarting Escape from New York with a new vision for the project that sources say will retain elements of the original but bring new ideas to the table. One of Whannell’s goals is to avoid the bloated tentpole remake path that afflicted the reboots of the other 1980s-era movies such as Robocop and Total Recall.” Kurt Russell starred in the 1981 original as Snake Plissken, a convicted bank

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 2, 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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Bloody Awesome Trailer Unleashed For ‘Upgrade’

One of horror’s most talented writers, Leigh Whannell, the man behind films like Saw, and the Insidious franchise (which he also starred in), both wrote and directed the upcoming film Upgrade. The bloody Red Band trailer has just been unleashed. The film “centers on Grey Trace, a technophobe in a utopian near-future when computers control nearly everything – from cars to crime-surveillance – who is paralyzed in a freak mugging. But when a billionaire technologist offers him an experimental paralysis cure – an implanted computer chip called STEM – Grey finds that the chip has a voice and a mind of its own.” Logan Marshall Green (Prometheus) stars alongside Betty Gabriel (Get Out), Harrison Gilbertson (Hounds of Love), Simon Maiden (The Dressmaker) and Benedict Hardie (Hacksaw Ridge). Producers include Jason Blum of Blumhouse, Kylie du Fresne, Goalpost Pictures, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, and Automatik Entertainment. Executive producers include Charles Layton, Rosemary Blight, and Ben Grant. Upgrade is set to be released on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 4, 2018
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“Fear Comes Home” This March When ‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Is Released

From acclaimed horror producers, James Wan (The Conjuring, Annabelle) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity franchise) comes the fourth installment of Blumhouse’s terrifying Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Last Key. Fan-favorite Lin Shaye in her iconic role as psychic Elise Rainier who must confront the most personal haunting of her career – in her childhood home. Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson will reprise their roles as the ghost-hunting duo Specs and Tucker in the film. The film also stars Josh Stewart (Interstellar), Kirk Acevedo (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Caitlin Gerard (Magic Mike), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Bruce Davison (Best Supporting Actor, Longtime Companion, 1989). Insidious: The Last Key, “comes packed with never-before-seen special features, including an alternate ending, more than 20 minutes of chilling additional scenes, a franchise recap and three all-new featurettes. “Becoming Elise” delves into the mythology of Elise’s origin story and how this “sequel to the prequel” fits into the Insidious

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 15, 2018
Horror Fuel

‘Insidious: The Last Key’ Unlocks A VOD, Blu-ray, And DVD Release Date

From acclaimed horror producers, James Wan (The Conjuring, Annabelle) and Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity franchise) comes the fourth installment of Blumhouse’s terrifying Insidious franchise, Insidious: The Last Key. Fan-favorite Lin Shaye in her iconic role as psychic Elise Rainier who must confront the most personal haunting of her career – in her childhood home. Leigh Whannell and Angus Sampson will reprise their roles as the ghost-hunting duo Specs and Tucker in the film, dubbed “the franchise’s best film since the original” (Kalyn Corrigan, Bloody-Disgusting). The film also stars Josh Stewart (Interstellar), Kirk Acevedo (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes), Caitlin Gerard (Magic Mike), Spencer Locke (Resident Evil franchise) and Academy Award® nominee Bruce Davison (Best Supporting Actor, Longtime Companion, 1989). Insidious: The Last Key comes packed with never-before-seen special features, including an alternate ending, more than 20 minutes of chilling additional scenes, a franchise recap and three all-new featurettes. “Becoming Elise” delves into the mythology of Elise’s origin story

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Feb 21, 2018
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