Introducing a new feature here at FTS that satisfies your thirst for blood. No this isn’t a Twilight series, it’s your up to date info on all things that go bump…during the week! Click throught to read all about the latest horror news, see new trailers, check out movie stills and read what other bloggers are talking about. I hope I keep up on this one.
Did the Stephen King story It completely ruin birthday clowns for you as a child? Well the famous TV mini series from 1990 is getting the remake tratement.
Read about Cary Fukanaga plans to adapt the story.
When it was announced that the best-selling book from author Max Brooks World War Z was being adapted for the big screen with Brad Pitt in a leading role, zombie fans everywhere (including myself) salivated. But soon news of release date changes, re shoots and other production problems began spreading faster than a rage virus outbreak. So what exactly wrong?
Read about what happened to the film production of World War Z.
Have you ever wanted to see funny people Ken Marino and Judy Greer in a thriller about demons? Well now you can because the two are set to star in the new film titled Milo directed by Jacob Vaughan. The cast has piqued my interest but the plot has put me firmly on board.
Read about the plans for the new film Milo.
V/H/S Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, David Bruckner, Tyler Gillett, Justin Martinez, Glenn McQuaid, Joe Swanberg, Chad Villella, Ti West, and Adam Wingard.
This film has been on my radar for quite some time, mainly because there are a shit ton of directors involved in making it a horror anthology. The red band trailer does a good job putting on a display of scary images without giving away too much of the plot. I counted some gore, ghosts and plenty of screams so this movie might have something for everyone. V/H/S is set to release on VOD August 31st. You can watch the red band trailer below:
The Helpers Directed by: Chris Stokes. Starring: Kristen Quintrall, Denyce Lawton and Christopher Jones.
Well there’s not much going on here beside a boatload of horror trailer cliches. ‘True Story,’ creepy camera click, 911 calls, and so on. The plot seems to be about a group of sadistic psychos that kidnap and torture a bunch of 20 somethings. I’ll probably see it.
The Pact Directed by: Nicholas McCarthy. Starring: Caity Lotz, Casper Van Dien and Agnes Bruckner.
I won’t bother with the synopsis on this one because is seems very different from what I see in the trailer. I think and hope the trailer is taking a less is more approach to the details of the scares. While I’ll admit what I watched wasn’t exactly revelatory, it does seem to contain some decent acting, interesting set design and promise of a good jump.
The Possession Directed by :Ole Bornedal. Starring: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kyra Sedgwick, Madison Davenport, Natasha Calis, Grant Show, and Matisyahu.
Now here’s a movie I can get behind! Aside from the fact that Sam Raimi is presenting it, the trailer gives me so much more than the title suggests. I wish they would get rid of that silly ‘Based on a true story’ nonsense but it is based on the folklore of an old Jewish legend. Otherwise it looks like there are some solid scares and twists looming in this one and I only wish it would make it’s way to theaters faster! See the trailer below:
The Impostor Directed by: Bart Layton. Starring: Adam O’Brian, Anna Ruben and Cathy Dresbach.
This movie isn’t based on a true story, it actually is one. None of that fake stuff, this was a real case and a fascinating one at that. Not so much conventional horror, The Impostor is a documentary that works the fear angle from a much more real and curious perspective. It uses the real events to put together what happened in the case of a missing boy that turned up years later in a foreign country. The trailer is a must see so make sure to check it out below.
Feed Me A Stray Cat has not only a super cool blog name but also a new review for the serial killer film Dahmer starring Jeremy Renner. We had some similar thoughts so be sure to check it out. Read the review for Dahmer @ Feed Me A Stray Cat.
Forced Viewing has piece by Hunter about the terribleness that is Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter. Our own Nick agreed with Hunter in his recent series of Nick Versus the Scarecrow so be sure to compare and contrast reviews. Read the review for Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter @ Forced Viewing.
1:37 Exactly pulls out the big guns and asks readers to discuss the sci-fi classic Alien in honor of the upcoming film Prometheus. FTS has been absent from the Prometheus talk except for our recent chat about it on our podcast. Make sure to stop by and put in your two cents. Read what the fuss is about in the Let’s Talk Alien post @ 1:37 Exactly.
The Jaded Viewer recently did a funny list noting the major facts presented in the best cannibal movies of all time. See if you agree with TJV by checking out his post. Read the Top 5 Things Leaned From Cannibal Movies over @ The Jaded Viewer.
From The Depths of DVD Hell and My Film Habit give me everything I ever wanted to know about the sequel Piranha 3DD. Both Elwood Jones and Allison seemed to agree the movie was good fun. Read the first review of Piranha 3DD @ From The Depths of DVD Hell and then read a great compainion review @ My Film Habit.
Goregirl’s Dungeon graces us with another awesome horror list! This time she put together a very personal list, relating specific films to her love for the genre and it made me also wonder what films would have made my own list. Read her list of 10 Films that Made Her A Horror Fan For Life @ Goregirl’s Dungeon.
Movies In The Mancave are my go to review men. We share very similar tastes and they reach far and wide with the movies they review on their show. In episode 55 they review the neat little film Troll Hunter, and the guys give up some solid praise and criticism. Watch the review for Troll Hunter @ Movies In The Mancave.
Wide Screen World offers up some classic horror goodies with it’s review of Freaks. Rich includes some personal insight and opinions of the film as well as it’s cultural impact and relevance even today. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Read the review for Freaks @ Wide Screen World.
The Code: Directed by: Mark Blitch. Written by: Jason Walter Vaile, and Alan Tregoning. Starring: Tamara Voss, Taylor James Brandt and Todd Terry.
This short offers up a little dose of comedy into the horror mix. It has a funny idea running through it and will certainly provide you with a few laughs. Check it out here.
Send it over to lindsay@frenchtoastsunday.com and I’ll be sure to get to it!