The Day

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release date August 29 2012
studio WWE Studios/Anchor Bay
director Doug Aarniokoski
writer Luke Passmore
starring Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell, Cory Hardrict, Dominic Monaghan, Shannyn Sossamon, Andrew Coutts
tagline Fight. Or Die.
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Get A Taste Of The Commentary Track On ‘The Day’ Home Video

Now on DVD and Blu-ray from WWE Studios and Anchor Bay Films is Doug Aarniokoski’s The Day, which stars Shawn Ashmore, Ashley Bell, Cory Hardrict, Dominic Monaghan, Shannyn Sossamon and Andrew Coutts. The only extra feature will be audio commentary with executive producer/director Doug Aarniokoski, producer Guy A. Danella and writer Luke Passmore. READ MORE

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[Interview] Director Doug Aarniokoski Talks Keeping The Audience On Their Toes Throughout ‘The Day’, ‘Nurse 3D’

In theaters tomorrow, August 29, from Anchor Bay and WWE Studios is Doug Aarniokoski‘s The Day. A harrowing film that features Shawn Ashmore (Frozen, Mother’s Day, X-Men), Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism), Michael Eklund (The Divide), Cory Hardrict (Gran Torino, Battle: Los Angeles), Dominic Monaghan (ABC’s “Lost”, Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call, A Knight’s Tale). READ MORE

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Win Tampa ROE Passes And A Post-Apocalyptic DVD Prize Pack, Courtesy of WWE Studios and Anchor Bay Films’ ‘The Day’

Since we’ve always got something going on for our Orlando readers, we’re going to show love for all you guys out in Tampa this time around. Anchor Bay Films and WWE Studios is opening The Day on Wednesday, August 29 at AMC Veterans 24. Not only do we have your chance to win run of engagement passes to see the film, but we also have a few Anchor Bay DVD prize packs up for grabs, which includes The Walking Dead, Alien Apocalypse, The Collapsed, and The Divide. Read past the break for details on how to win! READ MORE

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Another Clip From WWE’s ‘The Day’ Blasts Online

In theaters August 29 from Anchor Bay and WWE Studios, below we’ve shared a brand new clip from The Day, which features the cast of Shawn Ashmore (Frozen, Mother’s Day, X-Men), Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism), Michael Eklund (The Divide), Cory Hardrict (Gran Torino, Battle: Los Angeles), Dominic Monaghan (ABC’s “Lost”, Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call, A Knight’s Tale). READ MORE

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[San Diego Comic-Con '12] Hi-Res ‘The Day’ Images Take Aim

Yesterday we shared the official theatrical trailer for The Day, which features the star-studded cast of Shawn Ashmore (Frozen, Mother’s Day, X-Men), Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism), Michael Eklund (The Divide), Cory Hardrict (Gran Torino, Battle: Los Angeles), Dominic Monaghan (ABC’s “Lost”, Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call, A Knight’s Tale). Now, we’ve landed the first 5 hi-res images from Anchor Bay and WWE Studios’ film hitting theaters August 29. READ MORE

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[San Diego Comic-Con '12] ‘The Day’ Theatrical Trailer Looks Like ‘Stake Land’ With Bang!

In theaters August 29 from Anchor Bay and WWE Studios, we’ve just landed the official theatrical trailer for The Day, which features the star-studded cast of Shawn Ashmore (Frozen, Mother’s Day, X-Men), Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism), Michael Eklund (The Divide), Cory Hardrict (Gran Torino, Battle: Los Angeles), Dominic Monaghan (ABC’s “Lost”, Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call, A Knight’s Tale). The trailer reminds me a bit of Stake Land, only loaded with action. READ MORE

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WWE Studios & Anchor Bay’s ‘The Day’ Poster Gives You One Option: Fight. Or Die.

In theaters August 29 from Anchor Bay and WWE Studios, Bloody is excited to premiere the official theatrical poster for The Day, which features the star-studded cast of Shawn Ashmore (Frozen, Mother’s Day, X-Men), Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism), Michael Eklund (The Divide), Cory Hardrict (Gran Torino, Battle: Los Angeles), Dominic Monaghan (ABC’s “Lost”, Lord of the Rings Trilogy) and Shannyn Sossamon (One Missed Call, A Knight’s Tale). Guy Danella produces. READ MORE

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[News Bites] Another Hitchcock Remake, Syfy’s “Bigfoot”, Cast For ‘NSFW’ & Kevin Williamson Serial Killer Series

With EFM still in full swing, and the Toy Fair landing right in the middle, the news has been out of control. In an attempt to keep some sort of order to the madness, here’s a late night round-up of breaking stories. READ MORE

[EFM '12] Arc Acquires Roland Emmerich’s ‘Hell’

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[BEST & WORST '11] David Harley’s List of the Worst Horror Films of 2011!

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Ashley Bell Returns for ‘Last Exorcism’ Sequel!

Ashley Bell is in Toronto with the cast of The Day. During an interview for the film, Bell revealed she is going to be shooting a sequel to The Last Exorcism. I only asked generically about upcoming projects and she gave me this gem. READ MORE

TIFF ’11: Today’s The Day For ‘The Day’!

The Day has already picked up a few territories ahead of its first screening. It unspools tonight as part of TIFF’s “Midnight Madness” so maybe after it shows we’ll have word on domestic distribution! READ MORE

Content Selling ‘The Day’! Will It Be Better Than ‘Solarbabies’?

Many of the TIFF pics are actively looking for distribution and the post apocalyptic thriller The Day is one of them. READ MORE

[OMFG] Roland Emmerich’s 1984 Horror Film ‘Making Contact’!

When you become my age, it’s rare when a movie slips by you, which is probably why I’m literally flipping out over this discovery. I’m sure a few Bloody members will scream, “How the hell have you never seen this?” To which I will reply, “I just haven’t.” But my hope is that I point some readers into picking up this lost gem from an A-list Hollywood director… READ MORE

Scott Derrickson’s Found Footage Gets ‘Sinister’ Title

After hitting box office gold with Paranormal Activity and Insidious, Gaul’s Wild Bunch Distribution has acquired the latest Jason Blum production, helmer Scott Derrickson’s (The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Day the Earth Stood Still) formerly untitled Sinister, reports Variety. The title was revealed exclusively by Shocktillyoudrop last week. READ MORE

TIFF ’11: Hi-Res ‘The Day’ Still Introduces Motley Crew

It was announced yesterday that TIFF’s Midnight Madness will play host to the world premiere of Doug Aarniokoski’s The Day, a new indie action thriller described as an “apocalyptic siege warfare film.READ MORE

TIFF ’11: ‘Midnight Madness’ Announces ‘Kill List,’ ‘Smuggler’ and ‘The Day’

After revealed a handful of image clues late last night, the official Midnight Madness Twitter was updated tonight with an announcement of the first three films playing as part of the Toronto International Film Festival from September 8-18. READ MORE

TIFF ’11: ‘Midnight Madness’ Announces ‘Kill List,’ ‘Smuggler’ and ‘The Day’

After revealed a handful of image clues late last night, the official Midnight Madness Twitter was updated tonight with an announcement of the first three films playing as part of the Toronto International Film Festival from September 8-18. READ MORE

Full International Trailer for Roland Emmerich’s ‘Hell’

Back in early July we reported on a low-budget apocalyptic tale from Roland Emmerich, king of the end-of-the-world subgenre (he directed Independence Day, 2012 and The Day After Tomorrow). Entitled Hell, inside we’ve scored the full international trailer for Tim Fehlbaum’s dusty indie opening in Germany this September. READ MORE

Summit Scores Scott Derrickson’s ‘Found Footage,’ First Story Details!

Summit Entertainment has won an auction for U.S. distribution rights to an untitled “found footage” thriller that Scott Derrickson (Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Day the Earth Stiid Still) will direct, with Ethan Hawke starring. Jason Blum is producing with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones’ Automatik Entertainment and shooting starts in September, reports Deadline. The movie will cost under $5 million, but the success of the Blum-produced micro-budget horror pics Paranormal Activity and Insidious ramped up the bidding on the project. READ MORE

CatchMeKillMe’s New Short, ‘Chimera’

While CatchMeKillMe Productions gears up for The Day The World Went Away, they’ve produced and released their ninth short since the company started last year. Entitled Chimera, the short tells the story of a young man returns to his childhood home to confront ghosts from his past and stars Carley Pacholski, Wyatt Goetz, and Ian Messenger. (more…) READ MORE

Ethan Hawke Leads Top Secret Horror From ‘Paranormal’/'Insidious’ Producer

Daybreakers star Ethan Hawke has signed on to topline The Exorcism of Emily Rose director Scott Derrickson’s untitled horror-thriller pic, from Insidious and Paranormal Activity producer Jason Blum, writes THR. READ MORE

Official Score: 2 / 5