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[Interview] ‘Chronicle’ Director Josh Trank Talks ‘Akira’, Combining Blockbuster Filmmaking With Found Footage!

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In theaters this Friday from Twentieth Century Fox is Chronicle . In the film, “Three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. Soon, though, they find their lives spinning out of control and their bond tested as they embrace their darker sides.

The film, directed by Josh Trank, doesn’t falter on its promise to deliver a new twist on the superhero genre. Even though it takes the “found footage” approach, it easily competes with the big boys of summer in terms of pure, raw spectacle. I recently had a chance to talk with him via Skype about the project and how he delivered on this unique vision.

My review is coming soon, but if I had to sum it up – this film does not fail to deliver on the trailers. It’s not perfect, but it’s something you should definitely check out.

Also interviewed are the film’s stars Dane Dehaan, Michael B. Jordan and Alex Russell. Hit the jump to check it out!

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New ‘Infested’ Exclusive Clip Will Make You Intensely Afraid of Bathroom Drains

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Director Sébastien Vaniček has been set to helm the next Evil Dead movie, but up first from the filmmaker is the creepy crawly spider horror movie Infested. An exclusive new clip gives a discomfiting closer look at the spider terror, and it’ll make you intensely afraid of all bathroom drains and fixtures.

Infested will induce a new wave of arachnophobia this week; the spider horror film arrives on Shudder on April 26, 2024.

If you’re brave enough to face your fears, watch the new clip below to get a feel for the unrelenting wave of spiders that the characters (and the audience) will face in the film.

In the film, “An underprivileged suburb has been thrown into chaos following an invasion of venomous spiders. Ordered to be placed in quarantine, the project sees inhabitants living on lockdown alongside terrifying spiders that are becoming bigger and bigger.

“The story revolves around Kaleb, who’s about to turn 30 and has never been lonelier. He’s fighting with his sister over a matter of inheritance and has cut ties with his best friend.

“Passionate about exotic animals, he comes home one day with a venomous spider and accidentally lets it slip away.”

Théo Christine (“Suprêmes”), Finnegan Oldfield (“Final Cut”), Jérôme Niel (“Smoking Causes Coughing”), Sofia Lesaffre (“Les Misérables”) and Lisa Nyarko star.

Florent Bernard co-wrote the script.

In his review out of Fantastic Fest last year, Bloody Disgusting’s Trace Thurman raved that Infested (aka Vermines) is “one of the best spider attack movies in years,” noting in his 4-star review that the creature feature uses practical spiders – REAL SPIDERS – as much as possible. Thurman also wrote that the spider horror movie is “full of moments that will get under your skin (I kicked my legs up more than a few times in my screening).”

The spiders will be everywhere in Infested, are you ready?

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