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Why James Wan Probably Won’t Direct ‘The Conjuring 3’
Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema announced yesterday work has begun on a third Conjuring with The Conjuring 2‘s David Leslie Johnson penning the screenplay. The reports also included a note about James Wan, who directed the first two films that have since been spun off into several franchises including Annabelle, The Nun and the forthcoming Crooked Man. According to the trades, it is “highly unlikely” that Wan would return to the director’s chair. Various publications are now reporting that he will not helm the third film, which is not what was reported. This prompted me to do the actual work and see if I could find some more information for you guys. Here’s what I got.
As previously reported, Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are returning in The Conjuring 3 as Lorraine and Ed Warren. Per one of my sources, the duo prefers to reunite with Wan, who has a strong affinity for the actors. While you can never say never (the door is open), Wan will most likely pass the torch to someone new. In fact, his hand may be forced as Conjuring 3 clashes with his Aquaman schedule.
Obviously, we horror fans would rejoice if Wan would complete the trilogy, a feat that rarely occurs in cinema. It’s also worth noting that the third film could ditch the “haunted house” angle and do something completely new, which would be perfect for Wan to avoid retread. Even if he were to step away from the universe as a director he’ll continue to wear the producer hat, which is comforting in its own right. Watch for more news as it comes in.
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‘Late Night With the Devil’ – Exclusive Clip Begins the Supernatural Horror on Halloween 1977
The upcoming Late Night With the Devil is one of the most buzzed about horror movies of the year, currently 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and earning rave reviews from both Stephen King and Kevin Smith. King raves that the film is “absolutely brilliant,” adding that he couldn’t take his eyes off it. Smith comments, “I love it. It’s Rosemary’s Baby meets Network.”
David Dastmalchian (Dune, The Suicide Squad) stars as the host of a late-night talk show that descends into a nightmare in the Ghostwatch and WNUF Halloween Special-inspired film.
IFC Films & Shudder will release the hotly anticipated Late Night with the Devil theatrically on March 22 before it heads to Shudder exclusively on April 19, 2024.
Begin the horror with a brand new EXCLUSIVE clip below…
David Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, the charismatic host of “Night Owls,” and the film traces the ill-fated taping of a live Halloween special in 1977 plagued by a demonic presence.
The energetic and innovative feature hails from Australian writing-directing team Colin and Cameron Cairnes (100 Bloody Acres, Scare Campaign).
The film premiered last year at SXSW. Meagan wrote in her review out of the fest, “Late Night with the Devil captures the chaotic energy of a late night show, embracing the irreverent comedy and stress of live television with a pastiche style. It’s a clever trojan horse for a surprising horror movie that goes full throttle on unhinged demonic mayhem.
“The ingenuity, the painstaking period recreation, a riveting performance by Dastmalchian, and a showstopper of a finale make for one Halloween event you won’t want to miss.”
Spooky Pictures founders Roy Lee (It, The Grudge, The Ring) and Steven Schneider (Pet Sematary, Paranormal Activity, Insidious), Derek Dauchy (“Al Kameen”) and Future Pictures’ Mat Govoni (“Lone Wolf”) and Adam White (“Lone Wolf”) and John Molloy are all producing.
Joel Anderson (Lake Mungo), Rami Yasin, and David Dastmalchian executive produce.
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