2 May 2023

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Netflix & Ryan Murphy Confirm New Season Of ‘Monster’ After Jeffrey Dahmer

Netflix and Ryan Murphy have just announced the exciting news that the next installment in their highly successful Monster anthology series will be titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. This announcement comes on the heels of the massive success of the first installment of the series, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which premiered last year and broke records with 1 billion view hours in its first 60 days.

With the success of Dahmer, it was no surprise that Netflix ordered two additional installments of the anthology series from the talented duo Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan.

Dahmer was a hit with both critics and viewers alike, earning critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. The series received both SAG and Golden Globe nominations. Evan Peters, who played the lead role of Dahmer himself, won the Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series and received a SAG nomination for his portrayal of the infamous serial killer.

The new season of Monster will focus on the notorious Lyle and Erik Menendez, two brothers who were convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. The case captivated the nation at the time, and it remains one of the most infamous crimes in American history.

In addition to the new season, Netflix has also announced that they have exclusive access to Lyle and Erik Menendez for a forthcoming documentary feature.

Overall, the confirmation of a new season of ‘Monster’ is sure to be exciting news for true crime enthusiasts and fans of the anthology series. With the success of Dahmer and the talented team behind the show, expectations are high for what promises to be another must-see installment.

27 April 2023

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Another R-Rated ‘Christopher Robin’ Adaptation In The Works

According to Variety, news has emerged that another R-rated adaptation of the beloved children’s story, Winnie the Pooh, is in the works from Boat Rocker Studios and Bay Mills Studios. The adaptation, titled Christopher Robin, will be a hybrid of live-action and animation, and promises to be a fresh and funny take on the public domain story.

The series will follow Christopher Robin, a disillusioned New Yorker navigating his quarter-life crisis with the help of the talking animals who live beyond a drug-induced portal outside his derelict apartment complex, the Hundred Acres. The pilot will be directed by Conrad Vernon, known for his work on Sausage Party, and will be executive produced by Charlie Kesslering, Nick Nantell, Shamier Anderson, and Stephan James.

Boat Rocker Studios‘ Nick Nantell expressed his excitement about the project, saying, “There are few characters more iconic and known the world over for their adventures together than Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh. We’re grateful to be working with the Bay Mills team, Charlie Kesslering, and Conrad Vernon on a project that takes these characters to new, unexpected, and really funny places.”

Shamier Anderson and Stephan James of Bay Mills Studios echoed Nantell’s sentiments, adding, “This project takes everything you think you know about Christopher Robin and Winnie-the-Pooh and creates something completely fresh and undeniably funny. We’re excited to partner with Boat Rocker, Charlie, and Conrad on this journey to a truly creative space where anything is possible for these characters.”

While Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey has already made waves as an adult adaptation of the classic story, Christopher Robin promises to be a whole new take on the beloved characters. Fans can’t wait to see what kind of unexpected twists and turns are in store for them.

9 March 2023

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‘The Purge’ Actor Plays Cult Leader In ‘The Resurrection Of Charles Manson’

Frank Grillo, the actor best known for his roles in The Purge franchise and Captain America: The Winter Soldier, is set to take on a new challenge by playing a notorious cult leader, who tries to be the next Charles Manson in the upcoming horror movie The Resurrection Of Charles Manson. This controversial and highly anticipated film is sure to generate a lot of buzz, so let’s take a closer look at what we know so far.

First of all, it’s important to note that The Resurrection of Charles Manson is a fictional story inspired by real events. The official synopsis reads:

“A couple goes to the desert for a romantic weekend and shoot an audition for a role in an upcoming film. Their holiday quickly turns deadly as they are the target of a Cult who carry on the evil beliefs and murderous practices of the Manson Family.”

“This Cult believes they can resurrect the ultimate object of their obsession – Charles Manson himself – through a shocking ritual of human sacrifice.”

The movie, directed by Grillo‘s son, Remy Grillo, will be released by XYZ Films on Digital outlets on March 16, 2023.

Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think of it!

21 February 2023

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Upcoming Horror Movie ‘Cocaine Bear’ Is Inspired By A True Story

Alright, this headline is a bit deceiving and sounds worse than it is. But let us explain.

The upcoming horror movie Cocaine Bear is coming to theatres later this week and it turns out that it is based on a true story from 1985 about a bear eating cocaine.

However, in contrast to the movie, where the jacked-up bear goes on a rampage, killing many, many people, the real-life cocaine bear died of an overdose. In the autopsy done on the 80-kilo black bear, it was revealed that he had absorbed around 3 to 4 grams into its body, but may have eaten more.

How did the bear get access to the cocaine?

The packs of cocaine had been intentionally dropped in the forest by a flying drug smuggler, Andrew Thornton, an ex-drug cop.

After strapping 35 kilos of cocaine to his waist, the pilot parachuted out with plans to retrieve the remaining dropped packages. However, he fell to his death, and his body, along with the cocaine, two guns, and $4,500 in cash, was discovered in a driveway in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The bear’s lifeless body, along with duffel bags holding approximately 130 kilos of cocaine, was discovered in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia three months after the incident.

Obviously, this story begged for a Hollywood movie. And thus, Elizabeth Banks, took it upon herself to trade in her spot in front of the camera for one behind the camera and directed Cocaine Bear.

During the press tour for the film, Banks was asked about directing Cocaine Shark and expressed interest, but mentioned a few conditions that would need to be met.

The topic of a potential Cocaine Shark came up in the media after the New Zealand police reported discovering 3.2 kilos of cocaine in the Pacific Ocean.

“I would seriously consider anything with a script as good as the script was for Cocaine Bear. It’s got to have just some great elements.”

Check out the trailer for Cocaine Bear below and let us know if you plan on visiting the theatre for it!

13 February 2023

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‘Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey’ Director Shares Details On ‘Peter Pan’ Horror

The director of Winnie The Pooh: Blood And Honey, Rhys Frake-Waterfield, has shared some details about his upcoming horror around Peter Pan.

In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed that he’s planning on creating a ‘twisted’, low-budget version of a Childhood Horror Universe.

“The idea is that we’re going to try and imagine they’re all in the same world, so we can have crossovers. People have been messaging saying they really want to see Bambi versus Pooh.”

His Peter Pan project will be called Neverland Nightmare and he had the following details to share:

“All the characters are meant to be really innocent, and when you think of Tinker Bell, she’s this sweet, cute little fairy. But we’re going to make her heavily obese and recovering from drugs.”

Are you excited for another one of his movies? Let us know!

9 February 2023

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Here Are A Few Upcoming Blumhouse Productions

Blumhouse Productions started off the year strongly, with the release of new killer doll movie M3GAN.

As one of the, if not the, best horror production companies out there, it is best known for its horror franchises Paranormal Activity, Insidious, The Purge and many more.

It doesn’t seem like they are going to be slowing down anytime soon and we wouldn’t want it any other way.

Here are a few upcoming productions, both movies and series, coming out this year:

Unseen – March 7th
Today, Coming Soon, released the official movie poster and a series of first-look images from this horror-thriller. The synopsis reads “Sam, receives a call from Emily a nearly blind woman who is running from her murderous ex in the woods. She must survive the ordeal with Sam being her eyes using video call.”. The movie is written by Salvatore Cardoni and Brian Rawlins, directed by Yoko Okumura and will see Midori Francis, Jolene Purdy, Missi Pyle, and Michael Patrick Lane star in it.

Kay Scarpetta – unknown
Alright, alright, this TV series has not even gotten a release date or almost any info at all yet, but it has just been announced that Jamie Lee Curtis and Nicole Kidman will be starring in it, so it had to be in the list. In the show, which will be on Amazon Prime, “Kidman’s Kay Scarpetta is a brilliant forensic pathologist, inspired by former Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Marcella Farinelli Fierro, who uses forensic technology to solve crimes. Curtis will play Kay’s flighty sister, Dorothy, the mother of Lucy Farinelli who is a recurring character in the book series.”

Insidious: Fear The Dark – July 7th
The fifth installment in the Insidious franchise was announced at the first-ever BlumFest virtual event in 2020. The movie will pick up after the second Insidious, with the Lamberts returning. Not only will Patrick Wilson be reprising his role of Josh Lambert, he will also be making his directorial debut. Also confirmed to return are both Ty Simpkins, who plays Josh’ son Dalton Lambert in the movie franchise, who will be going to college, and his wife Renai Lambert, played by Rose Byrne.

They Listen – August 25th
We don’t much yet about this movie, except that it is starring John Cho (Searching, Harold & Kumar) and Katherine Waterson (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) and is directed by Chris Weitz, who is best known for his comedies like American Pie and About A Boy.

The Exorcist – October 23rd
Ah yes, The Exorcist, one of the most iconic horror movies of all times. This also means that it is very tricky to make a good follow-up to such a classic. Luckily, this is where the professional comes in. It will be directed by David Gordon Green, who has just finished the Halloween trilogy. Now, this Exorcist is going to be the first in a new trilogy set within The Exorcist franchise. We don’t know many details yet, except that Leslie Odom Jr. (Glass Onion), Ellen Burstyn and Ann Dowd will be starring in it.

Do you see any movies in this list that you are excited for? Or you heard about another great one that is missing? Let us know!