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A couple of days ago we reported that Demian Bichir (Alien: Covenant) and Andrea Riseborough (Black Mirror) had joined The Grudge reboot. Now, news has come that “The Exorcist” star John Cho has also boarded the film. Cho, best known for his role as Harold in the hilarious Harold & Kumar franchise, will also star in Aneesh Chaganty’s film Searching coming out on August 3rd. We are so excited about this new adaptation,” Producer Sam Raimi stated. “We went back to the original source material to deliver a relentless supernatural thrill ride that explores the horrors of American suburbia.” Based on the script by Jeff Buhler (Midnight Meat Train) the film is a “reimagining” of 2004’s The Grudge, which was itself a remake of Japan’s Ju-on. Nicolas Pesce wrote the latest version of the script and will be in the director’s chair for the film that is the twelfth film in the combined Ju-On/The Grudge franchise which also includes a
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A few months ago we were extremely happy to report that ‘The Exorcist’ would be getting a second season after all. Now, we know a premiere date, thanks to the official Facebook Page for the series. Amazingly, it won’t be long before the next chapter of the story is revealed. Grab a bible and some holy water, the second season of ‘The Exorcist’ will premiere on September 29, 2017. During a conversation with Bloody Disgusting back late last year the series’ creator and showrunner Jeremy Slater had this to say about what the second season might bring: A potential season two would find Marcus, Tomas and Bennett tasked with helping a new family or a new case of possession. That doesn’t mean we’ll never see any of the Rances again, but I think the fans would feel disappointed and cheated if we simply brought Captain Howdy back for round three. The Rances have escaped this legacy of terror–for the time
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As FOX’s The Exorcist began to approach its season finale fans were praying it would be renewed, but that wasn’t the case. Even the show’s creator Jeremy Slater expressed his desire for a second season, but still nothing. We had all pretty much given up hope that we would ever see the story’s next chapter. But today, FOX has answered our prayers and granted the show a second season! Season two of the supernatural series, loosely tied to William Friedkin’s iconic film, will begin a new chapter. Slater told fans last year that he wanted to feature the priests teaming up to help a new family. A potential season two would find Marcus, Tomas and Bennett tasked with helping a new family or a new case of possession. That doesn’t mean we’ll never see any of the Rances again, but I think the fans would feel disappointed and cheated if we simply brought Captain Howdy back for round three. The
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It won’t be long before Fox’s new series, ‘The Exorcist’, premieres. Today, we have the new preview for the series. “God Has Spoken” and if you fail to watch the promo, your soul may be damned forever. The first thing you need to know is that the series is not a reboot of the brilliant 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. The series is set 40 years after the events in the original film. The show will however give the occasional nod to the film, including the occasional use of Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells”. Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) is the new face of the Catholic Church. He is progressive, ambitious and compassionate, He runs a small but loyal parish in the suburbs of Chicago and his quiet life is about to change forever. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, another priest finds himself locked in a life or death struggle with evil. Father Marcus Brennan (Ben Daniels)
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At first I had serious doubts about Fox’s upcoming series ‘The Exorcist’. But after a series of images, promos and trailers were released I have I think I might have been wrong to jump to a conclusion. I have to say that I am intrigued. I’ll be watching. Speaking of trailers, Fox has just released a brand new trailer and we happen to have it for you. The first thing you need to know is that the series is not a reboot of the brilliant 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. The series is set 40 years after the events in the original film. The show will however give the occasional nod to the film, including the use of Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells”. The Rance family, members of Father Ortega’s parish, appear to be a normal suburban family, but are not what they seem. Henry Rancy (Alan Ruck) is losing his mind, and his wife Angela (Geena Davis) is suffering
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Jeremy Slater, the executive producer of Fox’s upcoming series, The Exorcist, and its director Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) took a moment at the 2016 Television Critics Association press tour to clear up a few things about the series. The first thing you need to know is that the series is not a reboot of the brilliant 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. The series is set 40 years after the events in the film. The show will however give the occasional nod to the film, including to occasional use of Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells”. If you watch the pilot, you’ll see that we have some…homages to some of the famous moments [from the film]. You’ll see there’s a scene where they reference the original exorcisms in Georgetown.” Slater told EW in July. “That’s our way of letting fans know that the story you love isn’t being written out of existence. [But] this is a new
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FOX has released a new promo for their upcoming series The Exorcist, based on the brilliant 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. The promo (below) features a man reciting a prayer over music that sounds a lot like a lullaby. Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) serves as the new face of the Catholic church. He is ambitious, yet compassionate. Working in a small parish in Chicago, he has no idea what is coming. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Father Marcus Brennan (Ben Daniels), an orphan raised up by the Vatican to fight against its enemies, Father Brennan is the opposite of Father Ortega. He is relentless, and consumed with his sacred mission. The two priests are worlds apart, but must come together to save a family from a terrible evil. The Rance family, members of Father Ortega’s parish, appear to be a normal suburban family, but are not what they seem. Henry Rancy (Alan Ruck) is losing
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The first official trailer Fox’s new series, The Exorcist, has just debuted and features two very different priests, both trying to tackle one family’s case of terrifying demonic possession. Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) serves as the new face of the Catholic church. He is ambitious, yet compassionate. Working in a small parish in Chicago, he has no idea what is coming. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Father Marcus Brennan (Ben Daniels), an orphan raised up by the Vatican to fight against its enemies, Father Brennan is the opposite of Father Ortega. He is relentless, and consumed with his sacred mission. The Rance family, members of Father Ortega’s parish, appear to be a normal suburban family, but are not what they seem. Henry Rancy (Alan Ruck) is losing his mind, and his wife Angela (Geena Davis) is suffering from terrifying nightmares. Their oldest daughter Kathrine (Brianne Howey) has become withdrawn and refuses to leave her room and
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Fox’s upcoming series adaption of William Blatty’s 1971 novel, The Exorcist, is picking up speed. Two weeks ago Fox announced that the Scream Queen actress Brianne Howey had been cast as Charlotte, their version of Regan. Geena Davis has since joined the cast along with Alfonso Herrera (Sense8), Ben Daniels (House of Cards) and Kurt Egiawan (Beasts of No Nation) and Hannah Kasulk. Davis has been cast as Angela Rance, a regal and proud woman, under tremendous stress, trying to keep her faith and stay positive while her family is going through hell. The series, penned by Jeremy Slater (The Lazarus Effect), has been described as a modern reinvention of the novel that was also adapted into William Friedkin’s horror classic by the same name. The series follows two very different men, Father Marcus Lang (Daniels) and Father Tomas Ortega (Herrera) , as they tackle a family’s terrifying case of demonic possession. Slater will also serve as executive producer along
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So many classic horror films have recently fallen to the new trend of remaking, rebooting and adapting with which Hollywood seems to be obsessed. There are some classics that should never be messed with, unfortunately, few studios turn one down. Now, news has come via Deadline that The Exorcist, one of the most important horror films in history, is being adapted for TV. Fox has officially ordered the pilot for the supernatural drama. Jeremy Slater (Fantastic Four) has been tapped to pen the series, which has been in search of a network since 2013. The cast of the adaption has not been announced. The Exorcist series is said to follow two men, very different from each other, as they attempt to tackle the case of one family’s horrific supernatural experiences and their child’s demonic possession. 20th Century Fox TV will be producing along side Morgan Creek Productions. Slater, David Robinson, James Robinson and Barbra Wall will be serving as Executive
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A couple of days ago we reported that Demian Bichir (Alien: Covenant) and Andrea Riseborough (Black Mirror) had joined The Grudge reboot. Now, news has come that “The Exorcist” star John Cho has also boarded the film. Cho, best known for his role as Harold in the hilarious Harold & Kumar franchise, will also star in Aneesh Chaganty’s film Searching coming out on August 3rd. We are so excited about this new adaptation,” Producer Sam Raimi stated. “We went back to the original source material to deliver a relentless supernatural thrill ride that explores the horrors of American suburbia.” Based on the script by Jeff Buhler (Midnight Meat Train) the film is a “reimagining” of 2004’s The Grudge, which was itself a remake of Japan’s Ju-on. Nicolas Pesce wrote the latest version of the script and will be in the director’s chair for the film that is the twelfth film in the combined Ju-On/The Grudge franchise which also includes a
Continue reading →
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A few months ago we were extremely happy to report that ‘The Exorcist’ would be getting a second season after all. Now, we know a premiere date, thanks to the official Facebook Page for the series. Amazingly, it won’t be long before the next chapter of the story is revealed. Grab a bible and some holy water, the second season of ‘The Exorcist’ will premiere on September 29, 2017. During a conversation with Bloody Disgusting back late last year the series’ creator and showrunner Jeremy Slater had this to say about what the second season might bring: A potential season two would find Marcus, Tomas and Bennett tasked with helping a new family or a new case of possession. That doesn’t mean we’ll never see any of the Rances again, but I think the fans would feel disappointed and cheated if we simply brought Captain Howdy back for round three. The Rances have escaped this legacy of terror–for the time
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
As FOX’s The Exorcist began to approach its season finale fans were praying it would be renewed, but that wasn’t the case. Even the show’s creator Jeremy Slater expressed his desire for a second season, but still nothing. We had all pretty much given up hope that we would ever see the story’s next chapter. But today, FOX has answered our prayers and granted the show a second season! Season two of the supernatural series, loosely tied to William Friedkin’s iconic film, will begin a new chapter. Slater told fans last year that he wanted to feature the priests teaming up to help a new family. A potential season two would find Marcus, Tomas and Bennett tasked with helping a new family or a new case of possession. That doesn’t mean we’ll never see any of the Rances again, but I think the fans would feel disappointed and cheated if we simply brought Captain Howdy back for round three. The
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
It won’t be long before Fox’s new series, ‘The Exorcist’, premieres. Today, we have the new preview for the series. “God Has Spoken” and if you fail to watch the promo, your soul may be damned forever. The first thing you need to know is that the series is not a reboot of the brilliant 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. The series is set 40 years after the events in the original film. The show will however give the occasional nod to the film, including the occasional use of Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells”. Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) is the new face of the Catholic Church. He is progressive, ambitious and compassionate, He runs a small but loyal parish in the suburbs of Chicago and his quiet life is about to change forever. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, another priest finds himself locked in a life or death struggle with evil. Father Marcus Brennan (Ben Daniels)
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
At first I had serious doubts about Fox’s upcoming series ‘The Exorcist’. But after a series of images, promos and trailers were released I have I think I might have been wrong to jump to a conclusion. I have to say that I am intrigued. I’ll be watching. Speaking of trailers, Fox has just released a brand new trailer and we happen to have it for you. The first thing you need to know is that the series is not a reboot of the brilliant 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. The series is set 40 years after the events in the original film. The show will however give the occasional nod to the film, including the use of Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells”. The Rance family, members of Father Ortega’s parish, appear to be a normal suburban family, but are not what they seem. Henry Rancy (Alan Ruck) is losing his mind, and his wife Angela (Geena Davis) is suffering
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
Jeremy Slater, the executive producer of Fox’s upcoming series, The Exorcist, and its director Rupert Wyatt (Rise of the Planet of the Apes) took a moment at the 2016 Television Critics Association press tour to clear up a few things about the series. The first thing you need to know is that the series is not a reboot of the brilliant 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. The series is set 40 years after the events in the film. The show will however give the occasional nod to the film, including to occasional use of Mike Oldfield’s “Tubular Bells”. If you watch the pilot, you’ll see that we have some…homages to some of the famous moments [from the film]. You’ll see there’s a scene where they reference the original exorcisms in Georgetown.” Slater told EW in July. “That’s our way of letting fans know that the story you love isn’t being written out of existence. [But] this is a new
Continue reading →
Streaming TV
FOX has released a new promo for their upcoming series The Exorcist, based on the brilliant 1973 film directed by William Friedkin. The promo (below) features a man reciting a prayer over music that sounds a lot like a lullaby. Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) serves as the new face of the Catholic church. He is ambitious, yet compassionate. Working in a small parish in Chicago, he has no idea what is coming. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Father Marcus Brennan (Ben Daniels), an orphan raised up by the Vatican to fight against its enemies, Father Brennan is the opposite of Father Ortega. He is relentless, and consumed with his sacred mission. The two priests are worlds apart, but must come together to save a family from a terrible evil. The Rance family, members of Father Ortega’s parish, appear to be a normal suburban family, but are not what they seem. Henry Rancy (Alan Ruck) is losing
Continue reading →
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The first official trailer Fox’s new series, The Exorcist, has just debuted and features two very different priests, both trying to tackle one family’s case of terrifying demonic possession. Father Tomas Ortega (Alfonso Herrera) serves as the new face of the Catholic church. He is ambitious, yet compassionate. Working in a small parish in Chicago, he has no idea what is coming. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Father Marcus Brennan (Ben Daniels), an orphan raised up by the Vatican to fight against its enemies, Father Brennan is the opposite of Father Ortega. He is relentless, and consumed with his sacred mission. The Rance family, members of Father Ortega’s parish, appear to be a normal suburban family, but are not what they seem. Henry Rancy (Alan Ruck) is losing his mind, and his wife Angela (Geena Davis) is suffering from terrifying nightmares. Their oldest daughter Kathrine (Brianne Howey) has become withdrawn and refuses to leave her room and
Continue reading →
News
Fox’s upcoming series adaption of William Blatty’s 1971 novel, The Exorcist, is picking up speed. Two weeks ago Fox announced that the Scream Queen actress Brianne Howey had been cast as Charlotte, their version of Regan. Geena Davis has since joined the cast along with Alfonso Herrera (Sense8), Ben Daniels (House of Cards) and Kurt Egiawan (Beasts of No Nation) and Hannah Kasulk. Davis has been cast as Angela Rance, a regal and proud woman, under tremendous stress, trying to keep her faith and stay positive while her family is going through hell. The series, penned by Jeremy Slater (The Lazarus Effect), has been described as a modern reinvention of the novel that was also adapted into William Friedkin’s horror classic by the same name. The series follows two very different men, Father Marcus Lang (Daniels) and Father Tomas Ortega (Herrera) , as they tackle a family’s terrifying case of demonic possession. Slater will also serve as executive producer along
Continue reading →
News
So many classic horror films have recently fallen to the new trend of remaking, rebooting and adapting with which Hollywood seems to be obsessed. There are some classics that should never be messed with, unfortunately, few studios turn one down. Now, news has come via Deadline that The Exorcist, one of the most important horror films in history, is being adapted for TV. Fox has officially ordered the pilot for the supernatural drama. Jeremy Slater (Fantastic Four) has been tapped to pen the series, which has been in search of a network since 2013. The cast of the adaption has not been announced. The Exorcist series is said to follow two men, very different from each other, as they attempt to tackle the case of one family’s horrific supernatural experiences and their child’s demonic possession. 20th Century Fox TV will be producing along side Morgan Creek Productions. Slater, David Robinson, James Robinson and Barbra Wall will be serving as Executive
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