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‘Halloween’ Filming Delayed Until January
David Gordon Green‘s Halloween, co-written by Danny McBride, was supposed to go behind cameras this past October. Only, production was delayed, multiple sources told Bloody Disgusting. With Jamie Lee Curtis returning as Laurie Strode, and Judy Greer in talks to play Laurie’s daughter, Karen Strode, there was still a lot of casting to fill, which *could* be one reason for the delay. This is supported by a casting call over at South Carolina’s The Island Packet, which reports that shooting is now scheduled to begin in mid-January, making Michael Myers’ planned October 19, 2018 return still possible. With production ramping up through the holidays, expect some new cast to be announced in the next few weeks.
If you’re local, they’re seeking extras. Follow the link above for information. Agents are also looking for real police officers, EMTs, nurses, CSI investigators, photographers and a coroner.
Halloween creator/director John Carpenter is executive producing and scoring the new film, which will take place following the events of his 1978 slasher, ignoring all other sequels. This means that Strode is no longer Myers’ sister, which was introduced in the Rick Rosenthal-directed Halloween II.
In Gordon Green’s movie, Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.
Look for more soon.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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