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Movie Review: Charlie Says

Let’s face it, there have been a lot of films based on real serial killers over the past couple of years. On killer seems to be more popular than others, Charles Manson. Maybe it’s because his and his “family’s” is the most intriguing case. Director Mary Harron set out to tell the Manson Family’s tale from a unique angle in Charlie Says. The film centers on Leslie Van Houten (Hannah Murray) who joins the Manson Family, a path that turns her from an innocent girl into a convicted killer. Charles Manson (Matt Smith) sends her to commit the LaBianca murders. Van Houten, Susan Atkins (Marianne Redón), and Patricia Krenwinkel (Sosie Bacon). We watch as Leslie arrives at the Manson settlement. We get glimpses of her story first as she meets the Family, then in the form of flashbacks as the three women from the Manson Family sit in their cells or while talking about the events with Karlene Faith, a

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2019
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Manson Movie ‘Charlie Says’ Premiering At Tribeca Ahead Of Theatrical Release

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Manson Family Murders this August, director Mary Harron explores the family and Charles Manson’s hold over the women who committed those terrible killings in the film Charlie Says. Years after the shocking murders that made the name Charles Manson synonymous with pure evil, the three women who killed for him—Leslie Van Houten (Hannah Murray), Patricia Krenwinkel (Sosie Bacon), and Susan Atkins (Marianne Rendón)—remain under the spell of the infamous cult leader (Matt Smith). Confined to an isolated cellblock in a California penitentiary, the trio seems destined to live out the rest of their lives under the delusion that their crimes were part of a cosmic plan—until empathetic graduate student Karlene Faith (Merritt Wever) is enlisted to rehabilitate them. Convinced the prisoners are not the inhuman monsters the world believes them to be, Karlene begins the arduous process of breaking down the psychological barriers erected by Manson. But are the women ready to confront

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 1, 2019
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A First Glimpse Of Jared Leto As Morbius

Filming for Sony’s dark Spider-Man spin-off Morbius is in full swing. Thanks to star Jared Leto‘s tweet we’ve got our first glimpse of the scientist turned vampire. While we don’t see much, the tweet does let us know that there are 11 weeks of filming left to go. A few days ago we reported that “The Terror” actor Jared Harris has joined the cast along with Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising). Jared Leto stars as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based on the character created by writer Roy Thomas. Morbius made his debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Morbius opens in theaters on July 31, 2020. 1

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 6, 2019
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Morbius Sinks Its Teeth Into A Release Date

Next summer, Sony will unleash the dark Spider-Man spin-off Morbius starring Jared Letto as a killer antihero. Daniel Espinosa (Life) is in the director’s chair for the movie about Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. The film is based on the comic character created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane, which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) are currently in talks to also star in Morbius which opens in theaters on July 31, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 28, 2019
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“Doctor Who” Star Joins ‘Morbius’ Cast

Director Daniel Espinosa‘s (Life) film adaptation of the comic Morbius has added another cast member. News has come via Variety that “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith has joined Jared Leto (Suicide Squad), and Adria Arjona (“True Detective”). The dark Spider-Man spin-off was created by Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane and debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless penned the script for the film. The film centers on Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally turning himself into a living vampire. He chooses to prey on criminals he deems unworthy to live to feed his blood lust.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2019
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Sink Your Teeth Into ‘Patient Zero’ On Blu-Ray and DVD

We’ve been reporting on Sony’s contagion horror film Patient Zero for a while now and wondered if we would ever see it released. That’s why we are happy to report that the movie is sinking its teeth into Blu-ray and DVD this month. Matt Smith (“Doctor Who,” Terminator Genisys) and Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games) star. Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”), John Bradley (“Game of Thrones”), and Agyness Deyn co-star. The Stefan Ruzowitzky-directed flick follows “An unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.” Patient Zero is going straight to Blu-ray and DVD on October 23, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 12, 2018
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Matt Smith And Stanley Tucci Hunt ‘Patient Zero’ In Theaters Next Month

Sony’s contagion horror film Patient Zero, from director Stefan Ruzowitzky, is now out on Digital HD and is coming to theaters early next month. Matt Smith (“Doctor Who,” Terminator Genisys), Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games), Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”), John Bradley (“Game of Thrones”), and Agyness Deyn star. In the film, “An unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.” Patient Zero arrived on VOD and Digital on August 14, 2018, and is opening in select theaters on September 14th, presented by Vertical. Theaters: New York Kent Theatre 1170 Coney Island Ave Brooklyn, NY 11230 Los Angeles Galaxy Mission Grove 121 Alessandro Blvd Riverside, CA 92508 Dallas AMC Firewheel 100 Coneflower Dr Gardland,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2018
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‘Patient Zero’ Finally Coming Home This August

Sony’s contagion horror film Patient Zero is finally coming home this August. After several delays, the film starring Matt Smith (“Doctor Who,” Terminator Genisys) and Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games) finally has a concrete release date set for later this month. Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”), John Bradley (“Game of Thrones”), and Agyness Deyn co-star in the Stefan Ruzowitzky-directed flick. In the film, “An unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.” Patient Zero arrives on VOD and Digital on August 14, 2018, followed by its theatrical release on September 14th, presented by Vertical.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2018
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Sony Finally Releasing ‘Patient Zero’ Starring Matt Smith.

We’ve been reporting on Sony’s contagion horror film Patient Zero for years now and wondering if we would ever see it. After several delays, Sony is finally releasing the 2015 movie starring Matt Smith (“Doctor Who,” Terminator Genisys) and Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games). Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”), John Bradley (“Game of Thrones”), and Agyness Deyn co-star. The Stefan Ruzowitzky-directed flick follows “An unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.” Patient Zero is going straight to Blu-ray and DVD on October 23, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 6, 2018
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Matt Smith In Talks To Play Charles Manson In ‘American Psycho’ Director’s ‘The Family’

On the heels of the news we reported this weekend that Leonardo DiCaprio has signed on to star in Quentin Tarantino’s Manson film, comes news for another film involving the infamous cult leader Charles Manson. Word first came last year that American Psycho director Mary Harron and Guinevere Truner were teaming up once again, this time for The Family, “An examination of the infamous Manson Family murders through the eyes of graduate student Karlene Faith as she works with three young, brainwashed women who were part of the cult.” Today, Tracking Board is reporting that the film is finally moving forward with production set to begin in Los Angeles this March. The site also stated that currently, ‘Doctor Who’ actor Matt Smith is in talks to play the role of a real American psycho, Charles Manson. That’s not all, the site is also saying that Hannah Murray (Detroit) is in talks to play Manson family member Leslie Van Houten and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 17, 2018

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Movie Review: Charlie Says

Let’s face it, there have been a lot of films based on real serial killers over the past couple of years. On killer seems to be more popular than others, Charles Manson. Maybe it’s because his and his “family’s” is the most intriguing case. Director Mary Harron set out to tell the Manson Family’s tale from a unique angle in Charlie Says. The film centers on Leslie Van Houten (Hannah Murray) who joins the Manson Family, a path that turns her from an innocent girl into a convicted killer. Charles Manson (Matt Smith) sends her to commit the LaBianca murders. Van Houten, Susan Atkins (Marianne Redón), and Patricia Krenwinkel (Sosie Bacon). We watch as Leslie arrives at the Manson settlement. We get glimpses of her story first as she meets the Family, then in the form of flashbacks as the three women from the Manson Family sit in their cells or while talking about the events with Karlene Faith, a

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 5, 2019
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Manson Movie ‘Charlie Says’ Premiering At Tribeca Ahead Of Theatrical Release

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Manson Family Murders this August, director Mary Harron explores the family and Charles Manson’s hold over the women who committed those terrible killings in the film Charlie Says. Years after the shocking murders that made the name Charles Manson synonymous with pure evil, the three women who killed for him—Leslie Van Houten (Hannah Murray), Patricia Krenwinkel (Sosie Bacon), and Susan Atkins (Marianne Rendón)—remain under the spell of the infamous cult leader (Matt Smith). Confined to an isolated cellblock in a California penitentiary, the trio seems destined to live out the rest of their lives under the delusion that their crimes were part of a cosmic plan—until empathetic graduate student Karlene Faith (Merritt Wever) is enlisted to rehabilitate them. Convinced the prisoners are not the inhuman monsters the world believes them to be, Karlene begins the arduous process of breaking down the psychological barriers erected by Manson. But are the women ready to confront

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 1, 2019
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A First Glimpse Of Jared Leto As Morbius

Filming for Sony’s dark Spider-Man spin-off Morbius is in full swing. Thanks to star Jared Leto‘s tweet we’ve got our first glimpse of the scientist turned vampire. While we don’t see much, the tweet does let us know that there are 11 weeks of filming left to go. A few days ago we reported that “The Terror” actor Jared Harris has joined the cast along with Matt Smith (“Doctor Who”) and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising). Jared Leto stars as Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Though disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. Daniel Espinosa (Life) directs from the script penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless based on the character created by writer Roy Thomas. Morbius made his debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Morbius opens in theaters on July 31, 2020. 1

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Mar 6, 2019
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Morbius Sinks Its Teeth Into A Release Date

Next summer, Sony will unleash the dark Spider-Man spin-off Morbius starring Jared Letto as a killer antihero. Daniel Espinosa (Life) is in the director’s chair for the movie about Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally transforms himself into a living vampire. Disgusted by his own bloodlust, he chooses to prey upon criminals he deems unworthy of life. The film is based on the comic character created by writer Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane, which made its debut in Amazing Spider-Man #101. “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) are currently in talks to also star in Morbius which opens in theaters on July 31, 2020.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 28, 2019
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“Doctor Who” Star Joins ‘Morbius’ Cast

Director Daniel Espinosa‘s (Life) film adaptation of the comic Morbius has added another cast member. News has come via Variety that “Doctor Who” actor Matt Smith has joined Jared Leto (Suicide Squad), and Adria Arjona (“True Detective”). The dark Spider-Man spin-off was created by Roy Thomas and artist Gil Kane and debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #101. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless penned the script for the film. The film centers on Michael Morbius, a scientist who, while trying to find a cure for a rare blood disease, accidentally turning himself into a living vampire. He chooses to prey on criminals he deems unworthy to live to feed his blood lust.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 25, 2019
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Sink Your Teeth Into ‘Patient Zero’ On Blu-Ray and DVD

We’ve been reporting on Sony’s contagion horror film Patient Zero for a while now and wondered if we would ever see it released. That’s why we are happy to report that the movie is sinking its teeth into Blu-ray and DVD this month. Matt Smith (“Doctor Who,” Terminator Genisys) and Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games) star. Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”), John Bradley (“Game of Thrones”), and Agyness Deyn co-star. The Stefan Ruzowitzky-directed flick follows “An unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.” Patient Zero is going straight to Blu-ray and DVD on October 23, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 12, 2018
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Matt Smith And Stanley Tucci Hunt ‘Patient Zero’ In Theaters Next Month

Sony’s contagion horror film Patient Zero, from director Stefan Ruzowitzky, is now out on Digital HD and is coming to theaters early next month. Matt Smith (“Doctor Who,” Terminator Genisys), Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games), Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”), John Bradley (“Game of Thrones”), and Agyness Deyn star. In the film, “An unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.” Patient Zero arrived on VOD and Digital on August 14, 2018, and is opening in select theaters on September 14th, presented by Vertical. Theaters: New York Kent Theatre 1170 Coney Island Ave Brooklyn, NY 11230 Los Angeles Galaxy Mission Grove 121 Alessandro Blvd Riverside, CA 92508 Dallas AMC Firewheel 100 Coneflower Dr Gardland,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 30, 2018
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‘Patient Zero’ Finally Coming Home This August

Sony’s contagion horror film Patient Zero is finally coming home this August. After several delays, the film starring Matt Smith (“Doctor Who,” Terminator Genisys) and Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games) finally has a concrete release date set for later this month. Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”), John Bradley (“Game of Thrones”), and Agyness Deyn co-star in the Stefan Ruzowitzky-directed flick. In the film, “An unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.” Patient Zero arrives on VOD and Digital on August 14, 2018, followed by its theatrical release on September 14th, presented by Vertical.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 8, 2018
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Sony Finally Releasing ‘Patient Zero’ Starring Matt Smith.

We’ve been reporting on Sony’s contagion horror film Patient Zero for years now and wondering if we would ever see it. After several delays, Sony is finally releasing the 2015 movie starring Matt Smith (“Doctor Who,” Terminator Genisys) and Academy Award nominee Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games). Natalie Dormer (“Game of Thrones”), John Bradley (“Game of Thrones”), and Agyness Deyn co-star. The Stefan Ruzowitzky-directed flick follows “An unprecedented global pandemic of a super strain of rabies has turned the majority of humankind into highly intelligent, streamlined killers known as ‘The Infected.’ One victim, Morgan (Matt Smith), who is asymptomatic and can communicate with the infected, leads the last survivors on a hunt for Patient Zero and a cure.” Patient Zero is going straight to Blu-ray and DVD on October 23, 2018.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 6, 2018
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Matt Smith In Talks To Play Charles Manson In ‘American Psycho’ Director’s ‘The Family’

On the heels of the news we reported this weekend that Leonardo DiCaprio has signed on to star in Quentin Tarantino’s Manson film, comes news for another film involving the infamous cult leader Charles Manson. Word first came last year that American Psycho director Mary Harron and Guinevere Truner were teaming up once again, this time for The Family, “An examination of the infamous Manson Family murders through the eyes of graduate student Karlene Faith as she works with three young, brainwashed women who were part of the cult.” Today, Tracking Board is reporting that the film is finally moving forward with production set to begin in Los Angeles this March. The site also stated that currently, ‘Doctor Who’ actor Matt Smith is in talks to play the role of a real American psycho, Charles Manson. That’s not all, the site is also saying that Hannah Murray (Detroit) is in talks to play Manson family member Leslie Van Houten and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 17, 2018
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