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Adam Egypt Mortimer Talks Superheroes & Horror In An Interview

Writer, director, producer Adam Egypt Mortimer has already made a name for himself in the horror genre with films such as Holidays, Some Kind of Hate, and Daniel Isn’t Real. Mortimer sat down with me to discuss his new gritty superhero film Archenemy, starring Joe Manganiello. In Archenemy, Max Fist, who claims to be a hero from another dimension who fell through time and space to earth, where he has no powers. No one believes his stories except for a local teen named Hamster (Skylan Brooks). When Hamster finds himself in danger, Max will stop at nothing to protect him. Horror Fuel: “How did Archenemy come to be?” Adam Egypt Mortimer: “I started writing it after my first movie Some Kind of Hate. I already had Daniel Isn’t Real written. Some friends of mine who were involved with Ghost Tomahawk – I liked the way they shot that movie, in that really gritty, low-budget sort of way but it was

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 10, 2020

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Movie Review: Brightburn

If you are like me, you’ve been eagerly awaiting James Gunn’s genre-crossing antihero movie Brightburn. I snagged my copy yesterday, and let me tell you, it lives up to the hype. Holy hell, this movie was good, I mean, like make your jaw drop good. It’s dark, gritty and just f*cking fantastic all the way around. And the gore, Jesus, it was stomach-turning. That eye scene was so incredibly well shot! But don’t get me wrong, it’s not all about the blood and gore it’s about the family. And it will make your run a gambit of emotions from pity, sadness, shock, and heartbreak before it goes nuclear and turns disturbing and downright scary. By the end of the movie, you will be begging for more (hint, hint James Gunn, we want a sequel). At the heart of this film is a family, played by David Denman and Elizabeth Banks. Banks, whose determination to love and support her son no

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 24, 2019

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Evil Has Found Its Superhero In The Final Trailer For ‘Brightburn’

The final, terror-filled trailer has landed for James Gunn’s Brightburn ahead of its May release, giving us a glimpse at the damage an evil superhero could do. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? In this horror-centered take on the superhero trope, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but an evil begins to grow within him. Written by James Gunn and Mark Gunn, Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019. Be sure to check out our interview with Tim Williams, the composer behind the film’s soundtrack.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 21, 2019

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New Extended Clip From ‘Brightburn’ Is A Sight For Sore Eyes

We’ve got a new extended clip from James Gunn‘s horror meets superhero movie, Brightburn. And holy hell! It’s intense! Director David Yarovesky is really heaping on the horror for this flick, and for that, we say thank you. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? In this horror-centered take on the superhero trope, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but an evil begins to grow within him. Written by James Gunn and Mark Gunn, Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019, from Sony Pictures.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 8, 2019

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New Extended ‘Brightburn’ Trailer Teases A Horrific Twist On Superheroes Gone Bad

A new extended trailer is here for James Gunn‘s horror meets superhero movie, Brightburn, giving us a few extra seconds of footage. That kid is terrifying! You almost feel sorry for Brandon, at least before you see what he does to those around him. Director David Yarovesky is really heaping on the horror, and for that, we say thank you. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? In this horror-centered take on the superhero trope, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but an evil begins to grow within him. Written by James Gunn and Mark Gunn, Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 29, 2019

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Second ‘Brightburn’ Trailer Teases A Superhero Gone Bad

What if Superman was born bad? We’re about to find out in the James Gunn-produced film Brightburn from director David Yarovesky. We’ve gotten our hands on the second trailer that reveals what happens when superheroes go bad. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? In this horror-centered take on the superhero trope, a couple (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) adopt a baby from another world. They raise the boy (Jackson A. Dunn) to use his powers for good, but an evil begins to grow within him. Brightburn takes over theaters on May 24, 2019.

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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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Legendary Is Remaking The Toxic Avenger!

Superheroes are everywhere these days. on TV, on the big screen. There’s one superhero movie that’s getting a remake that will blow your socks off, The Toxic Avenger. That’s right, Toxie is getting a new big budget movie. But that’s not all, Legendary Pictures plans to remake the entire franchise which includes three sequels, a cartoon, and a musical. Troma’s original, directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, follows Melvin, a bullied janitor who fell into a vat of toxic waste. He was transformed into a monster who uses his new powers to fight crime. Kaufman and Herz are onboard to oversee the franchise for Legendary. No writer or director has been announced at this point.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 12, 2018

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James Gunn’s Brightburn Trailer Teases A Horror Based Superhero Movie

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? From producer James Gunn, the director of Guardians of the Galaxy and Slither, comes Brightburn a subversive take on a new genre: superhero horror and today we have the first trailer. Directed by David Yarovesky (The Hive), Brightburn stars Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Matt Jones, and Meredith Hagner. Mark Gunn and Brian Gunn penned the script for the film produced by Gunn and Kenneth Huang. Executive producers include Mark Gunn, Brian Gunn, Dan Clifton, Simon Hatt, and Nic Crawley. Brightburn arrives in theaters on May 24, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 9, 2018

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‘New Mutants’ Release Date Pushed Back Again

Marvel fans are waiting for the release of a unique genre crossover, The New Mutants, based on the comic series by the same name, the upcoming film is a superhero-horror movie where the heroes endure frightening hallucinations that are connected to their troubling pasts as they learn about their superpowers, all the while being held against their wills in a secretive facility. The film was set to be released originally on April 13th, 2018, before being pushed back to February 22, 2019, making fans wait. Sadly today fans are learning that they will have to wait a little longer as the film’s release date for a second time has been pushed back, this time to August 2, 2019. Even though the release is pushed back the main cast is still the same confirming there’s no shakeup with the cast, Anya Taylor-Joy as Illyana Rasputin / Magik Maisie Williams as Rahne Sinclair / Wolfsbane Charlie Heaton as Sam Guthrie / Cannonball

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Capt McNeely

Mar 27, 2018

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