Stars: Randy Couture, Kathleen Kenny, Reid Miller, Mike Manning, Bonnie Aarons, Chaz Bono, Cathy Marks | Written by Joe Davison, Luke Genton | Directed by Colton Tran
When the opening scene ended with a pretty cool and gory death, in what was a traditional but fun slasher film build-up, my hopes were kind of high. It feels like we have had very few new slasher movie villains to get excited about. Of course, Michael Myers, Chucky, Ghostface and more are still going strong but other than Art the Clown in the Terrifier franchise, no one seems to have lasted for more than one movie in more recent times. So when Randy Couture is standing tall as Hank, giant axe in hand, things were looking up. But the movie doesn’t quite pan out the way I was expecting.
The Bell Keeper follows a group of friends, including two brothers, who travel to a campsite at Lake Bell.
When the opening scene ended with a pretty cool and gory death, in what was a traditional but fun slasher film build-up, my hopes were kind of high. It feels like we have had very few new slasher movie villains to get excited about. Of course, Michael Myers, Chucky, Ghostface and more are still going strong but other than Art the Clown in the Terrifier franchise, no one seems to have lasted for more than one movie in more recent times. So when Randy Couture is standing tall as Hank, giant axe in hand, things were looking up. But the movie doesn’t quite pan out the way I was expecting.
The Bell Keeper follows a group of friends, including two brothers, who travel to a campsite at Lake Bell.
- 5/2/2024
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
Halloween Ends may have killed iconic slasher Michael Myers off on the big screen, but there’s really no stopping a successful horror franchise. Last October, Malek Akkad’s Trancas International Films secured a deal with Miramax Television to develop and co-produce a Halloween TV series… and one person who would be interested in working on the show is Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers director Dwight H. Little, who has racked up a lot of TV experience since his days of working on Halloween 4. There’s also another Halloween project Little would like to work on and has even pitched: a direct sequel to Halloween 4 that would see the return of Danielle Harris and Ellie Cornell as Jamie and her foster sister Rachel!
The subject of Halloween came up while Little was speaking with our friends at Bloody Disgusting to promote his memoir Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood...
The subject of Halloween came up while Little was speaking with our friends at Bloody Disgusting to promote his memoir Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood...
- 1/12/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Dwight Little’s legacy falls into one of three categories: horror, action, and TV. From the horror couplet that is Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and the Robert Englund-starring Phantom of the Opera to the action trilogy of Rapid Fire, Marked for Death, and Murder at 1600, as well as his TV work (The X-Files among his most-known projects), Little has managed to reinvent himself numerous times over his 30+ years career.
It’s not an easy task to stay relevant in an ever-evolving landscape, especially in the age of streaming, but Little’s instincts have always guided his creative hand. With his new memoir, Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Factory, the filmmaker walks the reader through various stages of his career, shares insider tips and tricks, and regales with celebrity encounters.
Little, whose TV credits also include Prison Break, The Practice, and Bones, muses on the...
It’s not an easy task to stay relevant in an ever-evolving landscape, especially in the age of streaming, but Little’s instincts have always guided his creative hand. With his new memoir, Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Factory, the filmmaker walks the reader through various stages of his career, shares insider tips and tricks, and regales with celebrity encounters.
Little, whose TV credits also include Prison Break, The Practice, and Bones, muses on the...
- 1/11/2024
- by Bee Delores
- bloody-disgusting.com
Being set around Halloween, Scream VI was packed with immediately recognizable horror costumes. Jason Voorhees. Freddy Krueger. Michael Myers. Pinhead. Not to mention Ghostface. They were all in there. But during a party scene, one of the characters is wearing a costume you might not recognize. It’s a knight’s suit of armor, but made out of cardboard. That’s the same costume the protagonist in the 2007 horror comedy Murder Party (watch it Here) wears. If you didn’t recognize it, then we have to tell you all about Murder Party – because it’s the Best Horror Movie You Never Saw.
Murder Party was the feature directorial debut of Jeremy Saulnier, who has gone on to direct films like the revenge thriller Blue Ruin, the neo-Nazi horror film Green Room, and the mystery thriller Hold the Dark, as well as episodes of True Detective season 3. Saulnier also wrote the screenplay for the film.
Murder Party was the feature directorial debut of Jeremy Saulnier, who has gone on to direct films like the revenge thriller Blue Ruin, the neo-Nazi horror film Green Room, and the mystery thriller Hold the Dark, as well as episodes of True Detective season 3. Saulnier also wrote the screenplay for the film.
- 1/11/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Let me preface this with an important disclaimer: I’m a huge Dead By Daylight fan. In fact, the very first article I’d written for Bloody Disgusting is a piece highlighting its enduring success. I’ve been playing it since 2016, back before it even landed its first classic iconic horror character with Michael Myers, and I believe Behaviour Interactive is largely responsible for putting asymmetrical horror on the mainstream map. When most people hear “asymmetrical horror,” Dead By Daylight likely is the first thing they think of if they’re familiar with the genre. Despite this, I’ve become frustrated with what appears to be a cyclical trap that large swaths of horror fans fall into every single time a new asymmetrical horror game is released:
“It’s another Dead By Daylight ripoff!”
I remember noticing it as early as Gun Media’s Friday the 13th: The Game. Despite...
“It’s another Dead By Daylight ripoff!”
I remember noticing it as early as Gun Media’s Friday the 13th: The Game. Despite...
- 1/9/2024
- by Brandon Trush
- bloody-disgusting.com
Julian Jacobs, a longtime UTA executive who has helped the firm expand into entertainment marketing, has been named to lead the agency’s New York office, effective in March.
Jacobs expects to build on momentum fostered under Allan Haldeman, a partner and co-head of TV Lit, who has led New York operations since September of 2022. UTA’s New York office comprises some 300 staffers. Haldeman is expected to continue his work with TV Lit while co-heading Theater and will travel between New York and Los Angeles after returning to the West Coast.
Jacobs, also a UTA partner, will continue his entertainment marketing efforts, which includes brand consulting for several New York-based clients. Jacobs’ team includes more than 40 executives who work in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and London. Clients include Amazon, Ancestry.com, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, General Motors, Google, Hulu, Hyatt, LinkedIn and Lyft. UTA played a key role...
Jacobs expects to build on momentum fostered under Allan Haldeman, a partner and co-head of TV Lit, who has led New York operations since September of 2022. UTA’s New York office comprises some 300 staffers. Haldeman is expected to continue his work with TV Lit while co-heading Theater and will travel between New York and Los Angeles after returning to the West Coast.
Jacobs, also a UTA partner, will continue his entertainment marketing efforts, which includes brand consulting for several New York-based clients. Jacobs’ team includes more than 40 executives who work in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and London. Clients include Amazon, Ancestry.com, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Air Lines, General Motors, Google, Hulu, Hyatt, LinkedIn and Lyft. UTA played a key role...
- 1/9/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
If the fifth season of FX’s “Fargo” looks a little familiar to you, all the creators can say to that is…you betcha. Noah Hawley’s Coen-verse thriller series spinoff has sprouted numerous timelines and tangents (the current season even goes back 500 years at one point), but this year’s tense, fiercely comic installment is not at all coy about wanting to put you right back in the universe of the Oscar-winning 1996 classic, even though this incarnation takes place in 2019, only four years ago.
“Frankly, part of the pitch that I made about myself is that it was really a coming of a full circle,” said production designer Trevor Smith, who is returning to “Fargo” after working as an art director on the first season starring Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman, which is the closest to the vibe of the current season. “This fifth installment, I would argue,...
“Frankly, part of the pitch that I made about myself is that it was really a coming of a full circle,” said production designer Trevor Smith, who is returning to “Fargo” after working as an art director on the first season starring Billy Bob Thornton and Martin Freeman, which is the closest to the vibe of the current season. “This fifth installment, I would argue,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Jason Clark
- The Wrap
The Sizable Shadows of Horror In the realm of horror movies, the physical stature of a villain can cast an equally imposing shadow over their victims and audiences alike. The towering Michael Myers from the Halloween series and the diminutive Chucky from Child’s Play serve as prime examples of how size plays into the scare factor. This article will delve into the contrasts between some of horror’s most iconic figures, exploring how their height contributes to their menacing presence or stealthy terror. The Imposing Shape of Michael Myers The silent and relentless killer known as Michael Myers is a true...
- 12/19/2023
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Shape is back! Well, of course he is. He can't be killed, after all, and the "Halloween" franchise must go on to ensure that Michael Myers will still be terrorizing the fine folks in Haddonfield for generations to come. "Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers" continued the trend established in "Halloween 4" and "Halloween 5" of weirdly copying the sequel titles of the "Pink Panther" movies starring Peter Sellers. There was "The Return," then "The Revenge" and now it was time to dive a little deeper into "Halloween" lore, for better or worse.
Honestly, it was something of a miracle that "Halloween 6" even got made at all. After becoming the first in the series to actually premiere on Friday the 13th, "Halloween 5" was the lowest grossing movie of the franchise when it opened in October of 1989. After the development for "Halloween 6" stalled multiple times due to legal issues,...
Honestly, it was something of a miracle that "Halloween 6" even got made at all. After becoming the first in the series to actually premiere on Friday the 13th, "Halloween 5" was the lowest grossing movie of the franchise when it opened in October of 1989. After the development for "Halloween 6" stalled multiple times due to legal issues,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
John Carpenter's 1978 horror film "Halloween" was famously inspired by 1960s serial killer films like Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" and Powell/Pressburger's "Peeping Tom," only filtered through a low-budget, '70s grindhouse lens. Initially, "Halloween" was dismissed by audiences, but legend has it that Roger Ebert's overwhelmingly positive 1979 review saved it from obscurity. This may seem like an odd piece of trivia, given that Ebert infamously hated the slasher genre that "Halloween" helped spawn.
For the uninitiated, the original "Halloween" was about an empty-eyed young child, Michael Myers, who killed his big sister in cold blood on Halloween night in 1963. For fifteen years, Michael was kept in an insane asylum where he never spoke a word and stared blankly at a wall. Michael breaks out of the hospital in 1978, travels back to his old neighborhood, dons a creepy white-face mask, and begins stalking and murdering babysitters on Halloween night.
For the uninitiated, the original "Halloween" was about an empty-eyed young child, Michael Myers, who killed his big sister in cold blood on Halloween night in 1963. For fifteen years, Michael was kept in an insane asylum where he never spoke a word and stared blankly at a wall. Michael breaks out of the hospital in 1978, travels back to his old neighborhood, dons a creepy white-face mask, and begins stalking and murdering babysitters on Halloween night.
- 10/8/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
This post contains spoilers for "The Exorcist: Believer."
If it wasn't for William Friedkin's masterpiece, "The Exorcist," modern horror as we know it today simply wouldn't exist. There are a handful of properties that horror fans view as sacred, and "The Exorcist" is certainly one of them. Then again, John Carpenter's "Halloween" exists on a similar pedestal, and director David Gordon Green not only created a legacyquel trilogy but managed to bring back final girl Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) to connect it to the first film. Now, Green is returning to the world of "The Exorcist," disregarding the canon of sequels and the prequel with "The Exorcist: Believer." The tale sees two young friends, Angela (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (Olivia O'Neill), simultaneously possessed by demonic forces. Their families are of different backgrounds and faiths, but must now work together to try and save their girls. Single dad...
If it wasn't for William Friedkin's masterpiece, "The Exorcist," modern horror as we know it today simply wouldn't exist. There are a handful of properties that horror fans view as sacred, and "The Exorcist" is certainly one of them. Then again, John Carpenter's "Halloween" exists on a similar pedestal, and director David Gordon Green not only created a legacyquel trilogy but managed to bring back final girl Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) to connect it to the first film. Now, Green is returning to the world of "The Exorcist," disregarding the canon of sequels and the prequel with "The Exorcist: Believer." The tale sees two young friends, Angela (Lidya Jewett) and Katherine (Olivia O'Neill), simultaneously possessed by demonic forces. Their families are of different backgrounds and faiths, but must now work together to try and save their girls. Single dad...
- 10/6/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Even after moving up a week to escape the all-consuming drawing power of Taylor Swift, “The Exorcist: Believer” is thus far holding its own as the key new wide release this weekend. The $30 million-budgeted legacy sequel to the late William Friedkin’s 50-year-old Oscar-nominated blockbuster earned $2.85 million in Thursday preview showings. Barring massive frontloading or unexpected legs, that positions the film for a domestic debut weekend between $25 million and $30 million.
While the film itself cost a reasonable (if high for Blumhouse) $30 million, the overall package deal to nab the rights to the IP went for $400 million. That deal, made in the summer of 2021, seemed to be a byproduct of Netflix throwing around money like it was tissue paper.
Comcast was arguably making a show of saying that it too would spend and spend big on potentially big-deal IP. Recall that Netflix had just spent $450 million on acquiring and producing the...
While the film itself cost a reasonable (if high for Blumhouse) $30 million, the overall package deal to nab the rights to the IP went for $400 million. That deal, made in the summer of 2021, seemed to be a byproduct of Netflix throwing around money like it was tissue paper.
Comcast was arguably making a show of saying that it too would spend and spend big on potentially big-deal IP. Recall that Netflix had just spent $450 million on acquiring and producing the...
- 10/6/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
As a basic film property, The Exorcist admittedly makes better sense for David Gordon Green than Halloween ever did. With its acute palette defined by shadings of naturalism and characters whose inner lives are in constant torment, William Friedkin’s original 1973 masterpiece sprang from a more ephemeral, existential place of dread than even the best of slasher franchises. Yes, John Carpenter made a masterpiece too, but by the time Green got there, Michael Myers was the dope who got smacked around by Busta Rhymes.
Of course The Exorcist has its own share of terrible sequels (plus an underrated entry helmed by the Oscar-winning William Peter Blatty). Yet those cash-grabs’ mediocrity was so glaring when compared to the classic that they were forgotten as quickly as they were released. And therein lies the opportunity, as well as the immense risk, in The Exorcist: Believer. Fifty years later, all that sticks in...
Of course The Exorcist has its own share of terrible sequels (plus an underrated entry helmed by the Oscar-winning William Peter Blatty). Yet those cash-grabs’ mediocrity was so glaring when compared to the classic that they were forgotten as quickly as they were released. And therein lies the opportunity, as well as the immense risk, in The Exorcist: Believer. Fifty years later, all that sticks in...
- 10/5/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
“The Exorcist: Believer” should have a solid start at the box office this weekend, but its potential to succeed “Halloween” as Universal and Blumhouse’s next revived horror franchise will be tested by poor reviews and competition from Taylor Swift’s “Eras” and other upcoming October titles.
David Gordon Green, director of the “Halloween” revival trilogy, returns for this film. It’s set 50 years after the events of William Friedkin’s iconic horror film, with Ellen Burstyn returning as Chris MacNeil, who helps the parents of two young girls who become demonically possessed.
The film is currently projected to earn an opening weekend of at least $30 million, with independent trackers’ predictions topping out at around $35 million. The production budget for “Exorcist: Believer” alone is reported to be at $30 million, unusually high for the famously thrifty Blumhouse but still low enough to allow it to turn a profit during its theatrical run.
David Gordon Green, director of the “Halloween” revival trilogy, returns for this film. It’s set 50 years after the events of William Friedkin’s iconic horror film, with Ellen Burstyn returning as Chris MacNeil, who helps the parents of two young girls who become demonically possessed.
The film is currently projected to earn an opening weekend of at least $30 million, with independent trackers’ predictions topping out at around $35 million. The production budget for “Exorcist: Believer” alone is reported to be at $30 million, unusually high for the famously thrifty Blumhouse but still low enough to allow it to turn a profit during its theatrical run.
- 10/4/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees - just reading those names can send a shiver down the spine. That's the power of a truly great slasher film: they create memorable villains and enduring heroes to keep us coming back for more. When it comes to horror movies, slashers are a category all their own. Maybe it's because the violence is so visceral, the villains so terrible, the screams so real. Or maybe it's because movie franchises can be notorious at waving away stab wounds, letting these movies return for plenty of sequels.
One of the very first slasher movies is also one of the genre's best - Alfred Hitchcock's menacing "Psycho," released in 1960. When Anthony Perkins's Norman Bates stabs Marion (Janet Leigh) in the shower, Hitchcock and his crew created a slasher killing that is often imitated but rarely surpassed. And fun fact - Leigh's daughter Jamie Lee Curtis...
One of the very first slasher movies is also one of the genre's best - Alfred Hitchcock's menacing "Psycho," released in 1960. When Anthony Perkins's Norman Bates stabs Marion (Janet Leigh) in the shower, Hitchcock and his crew created a slasher killing that is often imitated but rarely surpassed. And fun fact - Leigh's daughter Jamie Lee Curtis...
- 10/3/2023
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
It’s becoming a yearly tradition that John Carpenter‘s 1978 classic Halloween comes back to theatres during the month of October – and since the sequels Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5 were independent productions that aren’t owned by studios like the other sequels are, they often accompany it. This year is a special occasion, as it marks the 45th anniversary of Halloween‘s original release… so once again, CineLife Entertainment, a division of Spotlight Cinema Networks, is teaming up with Compass International Pictures and Trancas International Films to bring Halloween back to theatre and drive-in screens, and Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 are coming along for the ride.
Halloween will be screening in 307 theatres across the United States, and tickets are available for purchase at This Link.
A press release notes, John Carpenter’s iconic Halloween came to cinemas and on drive-in screens nationwide on October 25, 1978. The renowned film,...
Halloween will be screening in 307 theatres across the United States, and tickets are available for purchase at This Link.
A press release notes, John Carpenter’s iconic Halloween came to cinemas and on drive-in screens nationwide on October 25, 1978. The renowned film,...
- 10/3/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
CineLife Entertainment®, a division of Spotlight Cinema Networks, announced today that it will re-release John Carpenter’s 1978 masterpiece, Halloween and its sequels, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989).
The legendary series, which celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, will be back in 307 theaters nationwide this Halloween season, and it’s Now Playing in select theaters!
John Carpenter’s iconic Halloween came to cinemas and on drive-in screens nationwide on October 25, 1978. The renowned film, which has maintained an unprecedented and growing following for 45 years, is often considered a catalyst for today’s horror films as it showcased a frightening story that Hollywood had never seen before. The original film follows Michael Myers, the infamous villain who turns a night of Halloween tricks and treats into something much more sinister for three young women, including Laurie Strode, Jamie Lee Curtis’ breakthrough role.
In...
The legendary series, which celebrates its 45th anniversary this year, will be back in 307 theaters nationwide this Halloween season, and it’s Now Playing in select theaters!
John Carpenter’s iconic Halloween came to cinemas and on drive-in screens nationwide on October 25, 1978. The renowned film, which has maintained an unprecedented and growing following for 45 years, is often considered a catalyst for today’s horror films as it showcased a frightening story that Hollywood had never seen before. The original film follows Michael Myers, the infamous villain who turns a night of Halloween tricks and treats into something much more sinister for three young women, including Laurie Strode, Jamie Lee Curtis’ breakthrough role.
In...
- 10/3/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Like Michael Myers, the Halloween franchise never truly dies.
Ever since the horror classic’s kick-off in 1978 with the original Halloween film by John Carpenter starring Jamie Lee Curtis, the franchise has since added nearly a dozen remakes and sequels along the way.
While many of the sequels did not fare nearly as well as the original with critics, some of the more recent reboots and retellings of the tale have brought a new energy and appreciation to the ongoing film series.
This is a ranking of all of the movies in the Halloween universe, as based on the aggregated reviews website, Rotten Tomatoes.
Click inside to see how all of the Halloween moves rank…...
Ever since the horror classic’s kick-off in 1978 with the original Halloween film by John Carpenter starring Jamie Lee Curtis, the franchise has since added nearly a dozen remakes and sequels along the way.
While many of the sequels did not fare nearly as well as the original with critics, some of the more recent reboots and retellings of the tale have brought a new energy and appreciation to the ongoing film series.
This is a ranking of all of the movies in the Halloween universe, as based on the aggregated reviews website, Rotten Tomatoes.
Click inside to see how all of the Halloween moves rank…...
- 10/2/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Ed Boon is gonna Ed Boon, it seems. The Mortal Kombat 1 Creative Director is once again teasing fans with potential guest Dlc Kombatants for the recently-released fighter. And once again, he’s poking horror fans with those guest characters.
Boon took to X with another cryptic tweet, showing an image of famous horror icons. The image features Leatherface, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Pinhead, Chucky, Michael Myers, Ghostface, and Billy the Puppet from Saw. Jason, Freddy and Leatherface have checkmarks over their faces (given their past inclusion in Mortal Kombat games), while the other characters sport question marks.
As expected, fans are going nuts over the possibilities. Others have chimed in with suggesting Bruce Campbell‘s Ash as a potential character, seeing as that rumour never quite went away for Mortal Kombat 11 until Campbell himself sadly squashed it. And having Ash in Call of Duty doesn’t quite feel right.
Then again,...
Boon took to X with another cryptic tweet, showing an image of famous horror icons. The image features Leatherface, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Pinhead, Chucky, Michael Myers, Ghostface, and Billy the Puppet from Saw. Jason, Freddy and Leatherface have checkmarks over their faces (given their past inclusion in Mortal Kombat games), while the other characters sport question marks.
As expected, fans are going nuts over the possibilities. Others have chimed in with suggesting Bruce Campbell‘s Ash as a potential character, seeing as that rumour never quite went away for Mortal Kombat 11 until Campbell himself sadly squashed it. And having Ash in Call of Duty doesn’t quite feel right.
Then again,...
- 10/1/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Hey, horror enthusiasts! Halloween is just around the corner. Let’s dive into some of the scariest horror movies that have ever haunted our dreams. These films have left an indelible mark on my psyche, and I’m excited to share my experiences with each spine-chilling masterpiece.
1 “The Exorcist” (1973)
Possession and Terror Unleashed
Alright, prepare yourself for a supernatural rollercoaster. “The Exorcist” sits at the top of the horror hierarchy for a reason. The film’s portrayal of a young girl possessed by a demonic force is downright bone-chilling. The mix of psychological torment and supernatural horrors had me gripping my seat. The eerie atmosphere of this classic has stood the test of time, forever etching itself into the horror genre.
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2 “Psycho” (1960)
Hitchcock’s Twisted Thriller
Alfred Hitchcock knew how to mess with our minds; “Psycho” is a prime example. I’ll never forget that iconic shower scene and the...
1 “The Exorcist” (1973)
Possession and Terror Unleashed
Alright, prepare yourself for a supernatural rollercoaster. “The Exorcist” sits at the top of the horror hierarchy for a reason. The film’s portrayal of a young girl possessed by a demonic force is downright bone-chilling. The mix of psychological torment and supernatural horrors had me gripping my seat. The eerie atmosphere of this classic has stood the test of time, forever etching itself into the horror genre.
[ Watch on Max ]
2 “Psycho” (1960)
Hitchcock’s Twisted Thriller
Alfred Hitchcock knew how to mess with our minds; “Psycho” is a prime example. I’ll never forget that iconic shower scene and the...
- 10/1/2023
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Horror movie villains can survive just about anything, with Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Michael Myers, and many more returning from the dead time and time again. However, when it comes to the Saw franchise, the dead stay dead, and that includes the man himself — Jigsaw (Tobin Bell).
Although Jigsaw is back in theaters with Saw X, the character actually died over fifteen years ago in Saw III, which franchise producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules now regret. In an interview with IndieWire, the pair said that Jigsaw’s death is the one creative choice they regret. “If I had to do it again, I might not have killed Tobin Bell in ‘Saw III,’” Burg said. “That might have been a mistake.” Thanks to flashbacks, Tobin Bell was able to reprise the role of Jigsaw in every subsequent Saw sequel, with the exception of Spiral, but it’s not hard to...
Although Jigsaw is back in theaters with Saw X, the character actually died over fifteen years ago in Saw III, which franchise producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules now regret. In an interview with IndieWire, the pair said that Jigsaw’s death is the one creative choice they regret. “If I had to do it again, I might not have killed Tobin Bell in ‘Saw III,’” Burg said. “That might have been a mistake.” Thanks to flashbacks, Tobin Bell was able to reprise the role of Jigsaw in every subsequent Saw sequel, with the exception of Spiral, but it’s not hard to...
- 9/29/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
For more than 40 years, Michael Myers has been one of those horror villains who keeps coming back, knife in hand and eerie mask in place. Myers has been the antagonist in every "Halloween" movie since the original, with the exception of the third film, "Halloween III: Season of the Witch." Many actors who have played the killer were stunt performers, while a handful played unmasked versions of the villain.
Of the stars who have portrayed Myers, only four took on the role in more than one of the franchise's movies. Judging by the enduring popularity of this iconic series, there are sure to be more Michael Myers actors should the franchise continue in some form after "Halloween Ends." Though the 2022 movie marked the end of the reboot trilogy, and likely the end of Jamie Lee Curtis's run as Laurie Strode, the door could still be open for more films in the "Halloween" franchise.
Of the stars who have portrayed Myers, only four took on the role in more than one of the franchise's movies. Judging by the enduring popularity of this iconic series, there are sure to be more Michael Myers actors should the franchise continue in some form after "Halloween Ends." Though the 2022 movie marked the end of the reboot trilogy, and likely the end of Jamie Lee Curtis's run as Laurie Strode, the door could still be open for more films in the "Halloween" franchise.
- 9/28/2023
- by Amanda Prahl
- Popsugar.com
It’s finally fall, which means Halloween is officially upon us – Ok, for some of us it started after Labor Day. But let’s face it: even if your yard has yet to be decked out in a 13-foot Jack Skellington or those dreadful faux cobwebs that are rendered useless after an overnight rain, it’s time to get our Halloween costumes in order. Fortunately, if you’re still looking, Spirit Halloween has you covered, naming the top costumes of the year.
Spirit Halloween has been one of the go-to shops for Halloween costumes since it opened 40 years ago and this year is certainly no different. But as you can imagine, most of their picks for “the most exciting looks of 2023” tie into some of the biggest movies and TV shows of the year. For starters, they single out Barbie – which has taken in $1.43 billion worldwide – by showcasing the multiple options out there,...
Spirit Halloween has been one of the go-to shops for Halloween costumes since it opened 40 years ago and this year is certainly no different. But as you can imagine, most of their picks for “the most exciting looks of 2023” tie into some of the biggest movies and TV shows of the year. For starters, they single out Barbie – which has taken in $1.43 billion worldwide – by showcasing the multiple options out there,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Update: Bloody Disgusting has edited their article to reflect the fact that it’s actually Malek Akkad’s Trancas International Films that is shopping the Halloween rights around Hollywood. Trancas is the sole owner of the franchise’s television rights, while Miramax co-owns the film rights with them. Trancas is looking to get a Halloween TV series set up, and Miramax and A24 (which already has a Friday the 13th series called Crystal Lake in development) are currently in a bidding war over the rights to make the show.
The original article follows:
You didn’t really think Halloween Ends would be the final chapter in the Halloween franchise, did you? Jamie Lee Curtis may be finished coming back to play original heroine Laurie Strode for repeated confrontations with masked slasher Michael Myers, but we definitely haven’t seen the last of Myers himself. Eleven months after Halloween Ends was released,...
The original article follows:
You didn’t really think Halloween Ends would be the final chapter in the Halloween franchise, did you? Jamie Lee Curtis may be finished coming back to play original heroine Laurie Strode for repeated confrontations with masked slasher Michael Myers, but we definitely haven’t seen the last of Myers himself. Eleven months after Halloween Ends was released,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Featured Image : Universal Studios , Miramax
With the recent release of Halloween Ends, the final film in the David Gordon Green trilogy, the rights to the Halloween franchise are now up for grabs. And it seems that there is no shortage of suitors, with a bidding war currently raging between several different parties.
According to Bloody Disgusting, the most likely frontrunners for the TV rights are A24 and Miramax. A24 is already producing a Friday the 13th television series for Peacock, so they have a proven track record when it comes to bringing classic horror franchises to the small screen. Miramax, on the other hand, has a more direct connection to the Halloween franchise, as they co-own the film rights with Trancas International Films.
Halloween Ends Trailer
Other parties that are reportedly interested in the TV rights include Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max. All of these streaming services...
With the recent release of Halloween Ends, the final film in the David Gordon Green trilogy, the rights to the Halloween franchise are now up for grabs. And it seems that there is no shortage of suitors, with a bidding war currently raging between several different parties.
According to Bloody Disgusting, the most likely frontrunners for the TV rights are A24 and Miramax. A24 is already producing a Friday the 13th television series for Peacock, so they have a proven track record when it comes to bringing classic horror franchises to the small screen. Miramax, on the other hand, has a more direct connection to the Halloween franchise, as they co-own the film rights with Trancas International Films.
Halloween Ends Trailer
Other parties that are reportedly interested in the TV rights include Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Max. All of these streaming services...
- 9/27/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Over the course of a directing career that has lasted almost forty years so far, Dwight H. Little has brought us some very cool movies, with his credits including The Phantom of the Opera (starring Robert Englund), the Steven Seagal vehicle Marked for Death, Rapid Fire (starring Brandon Lee), Free Willy 2, the Wesley Snipes mystery Murder at 1600, Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid, Tekken, and my favorite of the Halloween sequels, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. He has also directed a whole lot of television, taking the helm of episodes of shows like Freddy’s Nightmares, Millennium, The X-Files, The Practice, 24, Prison Break, Castle, Nikita, Arrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Sleepy Hollow, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, Bones, Scorpion, and 9-1-1. Now he has written a memoir called Still Rolling: Inside the Hollywood Dream Factory – and copies can be purchased at This Link!
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- 9/25/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Last Halloween season marked the release of Halloween Ends, the final film in a three-film trilogy from director David Gordon Green. Billed as the Final battle – really, this time! – between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, Halloween Ends wrapped up not only Gordon Green’s sequel trilogy but also Universal and Blumhouse’s time with the iconic horror franchise.
The sequel trilogy was produced by Blumhouse Productions and released into theaters by Universal Pictures as part of a pact with Miramax from a deal with Malek Akkad’s Trancas International Films, and it looks like the ball is now back in the court of the Akkad family. So what’s next for the Halloween franchise, you might be wondering?
Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report this week that Malek Akkad’s Trancas International Films is actively shopping the rights to the Halloween franchise around Hollywood. For clarity, while Miramax co-owns the film rights,...
The sequel trilogy was produced by Blumhouse Productions and released into theaters by Universal Pictures as part of a pact with Miramax from a deal with Malek Akkad’s Trancas International Films, and it looks like the ball is now back in the court of the Akkad family. So what’s next for the Halloween franchise, you might be wondering?
Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report this week that Malek Akkad’s Trancas International Films is actively shopping the rights to the Halloween franchise around Hollywood. For clarity, while Miramax co-owns the film rights,...
- 9/25/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Check Out All Our Episodes Of ’80s Horror Memories Here!
JoBlo.com recently launched a new weekly documentary series called 80s Horror Memories, and the first five episodes of the series were all dedicated to film that were released in 1980: Maniac, Dressed to Kill, Alligator, Friday the 13th, The Shining, Prom Night, and The Fog. With episode 6, we entered 1981 – so far in this year we have covered The Funhouse, The Burning, Friday the 13th Part 2, and My Bloody Valentine, as well as the careers of horror hosts Elvira and Joe Bob Briggs. As our journey through 1981 continues, we’ve decided to go trick or treating with a sequel to one of the most popular horror films ever made – and you can hear all about Halloween II (watch it Here) in the video embedded above!
New episodes of 80s Horror Memories will be released through the YouTube channel JoBlo Horror Originals every Monday.
JoBlo.com recently launched a new weekly documentary series called 80s Horror Memories, and the first five episodes of the series were all dedicated to film that were released in 1980: Maniac, Dressed to Kill, Alligator, Friday the 13th, The Shining, Prom Night, and The Fog. With episode 6, we entered 1981 – so far in this year we have covered The Funhouse, The Burning, Friday the 13th Part 2, and My Bloody Valentine, as well as the careers of horror hosts Elvira and Joe Bob Briggs. As our journey through 1981 continues, we’ve decided to go trick or treating with a sequel to one of the most popular horror films ever made – and you can hear all about Halloween II (watch it Here) in the video embedded above!
New episodes of 80s Horror Memories will be released through the YouTube channel JoBlo Horror Originals every Monday.
- 7/3/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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