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[TV] AMC Has No Plan To End “The Walking Dead” (Even Though I’ve Ended It Already…)

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 23, 2013 @ 10:05am
Category: Movies / News

Even though I’ve read nearly all the comics (I’m a bit behind), I feel like I’m the sole hater of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” television series. It’s frustrating that people aren’t seeing what I’m seeing, but I also respect that many of you guys love it. So, while I’d love to see AMC take the show in a new direction, or even reboot it the right way, the cabler promises that there’s no end in sight for the zombie series (unless you count deleting the series from your DVR).

AMC Networks CEO Josh Sapan said Wednesday that “Breaking Bad,” which ends its run next year, and “Mad Men,” which ends the year after that, are a couple of the best shows in the history of television, and that he sees no end in sight to “The Walking Dead,” says THR.

“The Walking Dead” is in just its third season and has a lot more to go.

“We hope that zombies live forever, and we’ve just begun to find out what the post-apocalyptic world is like,” said Sapan, “so that we’ll be sitting here at the Barclays conference in 2022 discussing the fact that “Walking Dead” is not over … at that point, I think any one of the companies will have replaced the United States government and we’ll be in a complete free enterprise world in which there are no nations.”

I’ve grown incredibly frustrated with AMC’s treatment of the series, and their inability to openly acknowledge the criticism. Because of the strong ratings, they continue to rub it in our noses that they know what’s best. This doesn’t mean the show has to be bad, in fact, eventually people will catch on. Much like each season before, I continue to keep faith alive that they’ll right the ship and get things on the correct course – only this time they have to convince me to start watching again… READ MORE

[TV] Netflix Developing More “Hemlock Grove”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 23, 2013 @ 9:53am
Category: Movies / News

I wasn’t a huge fan of Netflix’s “Hemlock Grove,” in fact, I never finished the first season. As an obsessive completist, this is very telling. Still, the high-priced Netflix only series must have performed well enough to warrant a second season, so says THR.

The online mag conducted a lengthy interview with Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos, who speaks of potential plans for a second offering of “Hemlock Grove.”

“We’re hearing the pitches for the second season with plotlines and storylines now,” he revealed.

He also speaks on the negative reactions, especially from the genre crowd: ““Hemlock” is much more polarizing; you either love it or hate it. The crossover for the people who love the show was “American Horror Story,” not T”he Vampire Diaries.” It was incredibly popular in the Nordics because of the popularity of the Skarsgards [Bill Skarsgard stars] and in Latin America, where the horror genre is very big.

“The other thing I look at is the tween segment,” he adds. ““Hemlock Grove is horror, but it’s not really CW horror; it’s much more adult than that. So I think that we’d like to look at some series in that category.”

He nails my exact problem with the series: it’s confused. It clearly doesn’t want to be CW horror, but it also dabbles in it. And it also wants to be “adult,” but it’s not sexy nor violent enough. I’d make a plea with him that the second season needs to clearly define what it is…

Did you guys finish the first season? Thoughts? READ MORE

Metallica ‘Through The Never’ Trailer And Poster Released

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 23, 2013 @ 9:35am
Category: Music / Trailers

A trailer and poster for the upcoming Nimrod Antal (Predators, Kontroll) directed Metallica 3D IMAX film Through The Never has been released and I have absolutely no idea what’s going on. However, I can say that I’m very much intrigued and that it looks awesome! Apocalyptic riots, seriously epic production value, and a concert that looks amazing all add up to a film that basically has my money.

The synopsis for the film reads, “As the band performs its most iconic songs for thousands of their fans in a never-before-seen performance created exclusively for the film, Trip is dispatched outside the arena to meet a disabled delivery truck and recover a mysterious item being transported to the show. But the seemingly simple assignment turns into a surreal adventure when his car is hit by an out-of-control driver. Trip, dazed and bruised, climbs out of his van only to find himself pitched in the middle of a tense standoff between angry protesters and charging riot police. In the ensuing mayhem, a vicious masked horseman sets his murderous eye on Trip while delivering indiscriminate deathblows to rioters and cops alike. Fleeing through the desolate, post-apocalyptic urban streetscape, Trip has only his wits to protect him as he attempts to deliver the band’s precious cargo and avoid becoming the horseman’s next victim.”

The film is set to be released in 300 IMAX 3D theaters on September 27th, 2013 and will expand into more theaters on October 4th, 2013. Head on below for the trailer and poster. READ MORE

New Red Band Spot From Supposedly Hilarious ‘This Is the End’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 23, 2013 @ 9:27am
Category: Movies / Trailers

The apocalypse is hilarious, at least that’s what we’re hearing in regards to This Is the End, the new end of the world comedy directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Buzz is that this movie is absoultey incredible. Hopefully we’ll have official word soon. Until then, here’s a new red band spot!

Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Aziz Ansari, Emma Watson, Jason Segel and David Krumholtz all on this gory horror comedy. Rogen wrote the script with Goldberg. The project is inspired by a short called “Jay and Seth vs. The Apocalypse” that featured Rogen and Jay Baruchel playing themselves, holed up in an apartment as they dealt with the end of the world.

“The comedy This Is The End follows six friends trapped in a house after a series of strange and catastrophic events devastate Los Angeles. As the world unravels outside, dwindling supplies and cabin fever threaten to tear apart the friendships inside. Eventually, they are forced to leave the house, facing their fate and the true meaning of friendship and redemption.”

This Is The End hits June 14th! READ MORE

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Incredibly Creepy International Poster For ‘The Conjuring’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 23, 2013 @ 9:21am
Category: Movies / News

I wasn’t a huge fan of Warner Bros. first poster for The Conjuring – you know, the tree with a noose. It’s relevant and all, but it in no way demands your attention.

This new UK poster, for example, screams for you to look. Not to mention it carries a very James Wan-ish atmosphere (obviously the puppet helps with that).

“Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. Based on a true story, The Conjuring tells the horrifying tale of how world-renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, respectively) were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most terrifying case of their lives.”

Guaranteed to be the horror film of summer, it hits theaters July 19, and August 2 in the UK. READ MORE

Gamma Research Revealed In New ‘Godzilla’ Set Pic

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 23, 2013 @ 9:05am
Category: Movies / Images

Legendary Pictures has released yet another behind-the-scenes photo from the now-filming Godzilla, which takes us on the desk of Gamma research.

The film’s cast includes Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn and Bryan Cranston and a camea by Akira Takarada.

Directed by Gareth Edwards, Godzilla hits theaters in 3D, May 16, 2014.

Making his first appearance in 1954 (Gojira) Godzilla is a giant monster that lives in the sea that comes from the ocean to feed on mankind. READ MORE

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Ancient Evil Haunts Chile In ‘Whispers of the Forest’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 23, 2013 @ 9:02am
Category: Movies / Indie

Santiago-based producer Florencia Larrea of Kiné will continue discussions started in Cannes with sales agents on Chile’s first 3D feature, Whispers of the Forest, Screen Daily reports.

Kiné recently came on board Jorge Olguin’s horror story, now in post, which “centers on an expeditionary team that awakens an ancient supernatural force.”

Chile’s Fondo De Fomento Audiovisual backed the production, which took place in 2012 in southern parts of the country.

Larrea is also lining up the Chile-Uruguay-Brazil zombie film The Summer Hit from director.

Uruguayan funding is in place and the producers have earmarked a 2014 start.

Raven Banner Acquires ‘Hatchet III’ For Canada

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 23, 2013 @ 9:00am
Category: Movies / News

Canadian outfit Raven Banner has picked up distribution rights to BJ McDonnell’s horror franchise Hatchet III, starring Danielle Harris, Zack Galligan and Kane Hodder. Says Screen Daily, the film will be released theatrically through its Sinister Cinema series with partners Cineplex Entertainment.

The sequel marks the directorial debut of BJ McDonnell who previously has handled A and B camera operations on such features as Rob Zombie’s Halloween remake, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and the first two Hatchet films. Danielle Harris and Kane Hodder return in Hatchet III and are joined by Zach Galligan (Gremlins), Derek Mears (Friday the 13th 2009), Caroline Williams (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2), Sean Whalen (The People Under the Stairs) and others.

“The film continues the tale of the now-iconic villain Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder). As a search and recovery team heads into the haunted swamp to pick up the pieces and carnage left behind from the first two films, Marybeth (Danielle Harris) hunts down the true secret to ending the voodoo curse that has left the ghost of Victor Crowley haunting and terrorizing Honey Island Swamp for decades.” READ MORE

[Stanley Film Fest ’13 Review] A New Cult Classic Arrives In ‘Henge’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 23, 2013 @ 6:18am
Category: Movies / News

Following treatment for violent spells, a young man returns home to his loving wife. But as his seizures intensify, it becomes clear something inside him is trying to get out. Part domestic drama, part sci-fi thriller, the ambitious micro-budget tragedy henge heralds the arrival of a bright new talent.

Bloody Disgusting stringer Erik Myers took to the first annual Stanley Film Festival where he caught this special Japanese film when it screened on May 5.

Directed by Hajime Ohata, this creature feature has a running time of only 54 minutes, which gets the insanity rolling… READ MORE

We Have Opening Night Tickets For ‘American Mary’ In Los Angeles!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 23, 2013 @ 5:56am
Category: Movies / News

Wanna be the first to see the Soska sisters’ American Mary?

Bloody Disgusting has 2 pairs of tickets to the Los Angeles opening night special screening in which the Soska sisters and star Katharine Isabelle will be in attendance.

The event takes place Friday, May 31st at 7:45 pm (arrive early). The location is the Chinese 6 Theatres (6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA).

Q&A to following this screening with Soska sisters and Katharine Isabelle.

Starring Ginger Snaps and Freddy vs Jason‘s Katharine Isabelle, Antonio Cupo, David Lovgren, Twan Holliday, “American Mary is the story of a medical student named Mary who is growing increasingly broke and disenchanted with medical school and the established doctors she once idolized. The allure of easy money sends a desperate Mary through the messy world of underground surgeries which leaves more marks on her than the so-called freakish clientele. Appearances are everything.” READ MORE

Victor Crowley Engulfed In Flames On Official ‘Hatchet III’ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 22, 2013 @ 4:28pm
Category: Movies / News

In limited theaters June 14 from MPI/Dark Sky Films, here’s the official one-sheet for Hatchet III, which blasts Victor Crowley in a flury of flames.

[Random Cool] The “Fear of Missing Out” Is Calling

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 22, 2013 @ 3:37pm
Category: Movies / Videos

There’s nothing scarier than spending a Saturday night alone.

Check out this new “horror” trailer for FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) with Anna Camp from the CollegeHumor channel as part of YouTube Comedy Week. READ MORE

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British Web “Zomblogalypse” Begins New Trilogy

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 22, 2013 @ 3:32pm
Category: Movies / Indie

Madrid-based Kevin Williams Associates has taken world sales rights on new Brit horror pic Zomblogalypse, which is being put together by independent UK production outfit Coffee Films, says Screen Daily.

“This is a comic but bloodcurdling yarn about three flatmates – inept survivors of the apocalypse, trying their best to ignore the destruction of civilisation by eating baked beans and drinking endless cups of tea.”

Zomblogalypse is the feature adaptation of the cult zero budget British web series that has had almost three quarters of a million views across all platforms online. The aim is to make a trilogy. The first film will shoot in York, the second will take the characters to London and Europe and the third film will see them in the US and Russia.

Producer Steve Piper at Coffee Films is promising a “fresh approach to the zombie genre for the web generation combining black comedy, transmedia, regular and found footage.”

Currently in pre-production, the film is casting while finalising script and make up design. The filmmakers will work with the make-up team from World War Z, Batman franchise and “Doctor Who.”

Writer/director/leading actor trio Hannah Bungard, Tony Hipwell and Miles Watts are overseeing the new film. READ MORE

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Artistic Poster Slashes Online For Indie ‘Chastity Bites’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 22, 2013 @ 3:28pm
Category: Movies / Images

Weirdsmobile Productions wants you to fasten your chastity belts and say your prayers…

The official one sheet for its new horror-comedy Chastity Bites was released today. The movie is set to makes its World Premiere on June 1, 2013 at the Dances With Films film festival in Hollywood, CA.

The poster is designed by illustrator, writer, and filmmaker Nathan Thomas Milliner, owner of Rebel Rouser Art and whose recent work includes Scream Factory!’s DVD/Blu-ray special edition releases of “Halloween II,” “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” “The Funhouse,” “Terror Train,” “Deadly Blessing,” “The Burning” and “The Howling.” He has just completed his first directorial effort with “A Wish for the Dead.”

“Notorious serial killer Elizabeth Bathory believed that bathing in virgin blood would keep her young and beautiful forever. Still alive today she’s found a perfect hunting ground for her “botox” as an abstinence educator in conservative America…but will a brave young blogger and reporter for the high school paper finally put an end to the “Blood Countess’s” reign of terror, and save her best friend from becoming the next victim?”

The film, written and produced by Lotti Pharriss Knowles (producer on HBO Documentary Films’ “Vito” and “I Am Divine”), marks the feature film directorial debut of John V. Knowles (short film “SHADOW.NET”).

The film stars Allison Scagliotti (SyFy’s “Warehouse 13″), Francia Raisa (ABC Family’s “Secret Life of the American Teenager”), Louise Griffiths (“The Revenant”), Eddy Rioseco (ABC’s “Parenthood”), Amy Okuda (“The Guild”), Sarah Stouffer (“Bloomington”), Lindsey Morgan (ABC’s “General Hospital”), Laura Niemi (upcoming “Jobs”), Jennifer Gimenez (Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”), Greer Grammer (MTV’s “Awkward.”) and Stuart Gordon (“Re-Animator”). READ MORE

[Poll] What’s Your Favorite Megadeth Album: Rust In Peace VS. Countdown To Extinction

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 22, 2013 @ 2:30pm
Category: Music / Editorials

After yesterday’s voting results came in and determined that 1986′s Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? was eliminated, the ultimate vote to determine the Bloody-Disgusting reader’s choice Best Megadeth Album is here! You readers have narrowed thirteen of the band’s albums down to two choices: 1990′s Rust In Peace and 1992′s Countdown To Extinction. Now, it’s up to you to decide which album reigns supreme as the ultimate album, the one that every metalhead should proudly display on their shelf. Head on below to cast your choice!

Megadeth will be releasing their new album Super Collider on June 4th. READ MORE

‘God Is Dead’ According To Jonathan Hickman

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Posted by Lonmonster on May 22, 2013 @ 2:07pm
Category: Comics / News

It may be a little early to speculate on this, but I think it’s safe to say that Jonathan Hickman will be in the runnings for creator of the year. He’s killing it on both of his “Avengers” titles, his new series “East of West” is a hit, and Bleeding Cool has just announced that he has yet another original series called “God is Dead” from Avatar Press. Taking a page from Nietzsche, the books follows the journey of God as he returns to a modern day Earth to deal with all the crap that has gone down in his absence. Unfortunately, he’s got to deal with the people who don’t want him back. READ MORE

New Trailer For ‘Maniac’ Masterfully Captures The Film’s Tone

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 22, 2013 @ 2:01pm
Category: Movies / Trailers

I saw Franck Khalfoun’s Maniac last weekend. And I almost agree with Mr. Disgusting that it’s a masterpiece. I say “almost” because there’s just a few things here and there that kept me from pure elation – but I’d definitely give it at least an 8/10 (Brad gave it a 9/10 in his review). It’s horror’s Drive, stylish moody and addictive. And I have a feeling I’ll like it even more a second time.

Definitely check this out when it opens in select theaters, iTunes and on VOD platforms June 21. I know I’ll be seeing it again. Meanwhile, this trailer is pretty much nails the tone and may be the best promo reel we’ve yet seen for the film.

In the remake, “Just when the streets seemed safe, a serial killer with a fetish for scalps is back and on the hunt. Frank (Wood) is the withdrawn owner of a mannequin store, but his life changes when young artist Anna appears asking for his help with her new exhibition. As their friendship develops and Frank’s obsession escalates, it becomes clear that she has unleashed a long-repressed compulsion to stalk and kill.”

Check it out below! READ MORE

Extremely Limited Edition ‘ABCs Of Death’ Children’s Book!

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Posted by Lonmonster on May 22, 2013 @ 1:59pm
Category: Comics / News

Timpson Films and Drafthouse Films have just released a hilarious “children’s book” based on The ABCs of Death. But you gotta move fast. There are only 666 copies of the book available to grab. Each copy of the book contains a special edition Blu-Ray of the film that includes director commentaries, behind-the-scenes footage, making-of featurettes, and trailers. The book features illustrations from Stephan Britt and verses from author Zack Carlson. Copies are selling for $37.00. READ MORE

Do You Live Near Eastern Washington University? If So You Can Hear Todd McFarlane Speak

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Posted by Lonmonster on May 22, 2013 @ 1:49pm
Category: Comics / News

Todd McFarlane is to be a keynote speaker at the graduations ceremony this year at Eastern Washington University on June 15th. The Spawn creator will also be doing a public lecture on Friday, June 14, titled “Road Trip to Creative Autonomy, an evening with Todd McFarlane” from 7-8 p.m., at the Red Lion Hotel at the Park in Spokane. If you live anywhere near EWU, this might be worth checking out. Todd usually has some pretty interesting things to say about the creative process. READ MORE

Get ‘Ghosted’ In July!

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Posted by Lonmonster on May 22, 2013 @ 1:42pm
Category: Comics / News

Joshua Williamson and Goran Sdzuka team up for a new horror/heist miniseries from Image Comics. The book follows criminal mastermind Jackson T. Winters who is hired by an eccentric collector to capture a ghost. Horror seems to be crossing into every which genre these days, and with a criminal ghost collector, “Ghosted” is one of the most intriguing of the bunch.

“Ghosted” #1 hits shops on July 10th, 2013 READ MORE

[TV] Guillermo del Toro’s “The Strain” Adds Two More

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 22, 2013 @ 12:50pm
Category: Movies / News

A day after casting the female lead, FX’s Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse pilot “The Strain” has added two more to its cast, reports THR.

Titanic‘s Jonathan Hyde and Inglourious Basterds‘ Richard Sammel, pictured, have boarded the Corey Stoll starrer.

Based on del Toro and Chuck Hogan’s book trilogy first published in 2009, “the story centers on a vampire virus that infects New York and the CDC doctor, Ephraim “Eph” Goodweather, who investigates the case.”

“House of Cards” breakout Corey Stoll will play Goodweather, the head of the CDC’s Canary Team in New York who is called upon to investigate a viral outbreak connected to an evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph will lead a team of New Yorkers as it wages a war and defends humanity.

Hyde, who played Ismay in James Cameron’s Titanic, will portray the series regular role of Eldritch Palmer, an elderly tycoon who’s the third-richest man in the world who has been an invalid since childhood. Though his life-long fight against his frail body, he’s developed a relentless drive to attain immortality by any means necessary.

Sammel, meanwhile, will play Thomas Eichorst, a mysterious figure from Professor Abraham Setrakian’s past whose re-emergence in New York is not a coincidence.

‘Liars All’ Trailer Plays Rough With Sara Paxton

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 22, 2013 @ 12:44pm
Category: Movies / Home Video

Here’s the trailer for Phase 4 Films’ Liars All, directed by Brian Brightly, and starring Matt Lanter, Gillian Zinser, Torrance Coombs, Sara Paxton, Alice Evans, Tiffany Mulheron, and Randy Wayne.

In the film, “It’s New Year’s Eve in London and a group of friends are playing a provocative game that spins out of control and ends in murder. Despite an immediate police investigation, the true killer remains elusive amidst conflicting testimony and hidden motives. A night of shared secrets and newfound intimacies takes unexpected turns, resulting in an explosive outcome that will change their lives forever. LIARS ALL is a haunting, psychosexual thriller about desire…and how far some will go to win.”

It’ll open on various VOD platforms June 21 with a DVD release set for August 6. READ MORE

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Transform Into Indie Werewolf ‘The Last Exit’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 22, 2013 @ 12:36pm
Category: Movies / Images

Here’s some sales art and a first still from the indie werewolf flick The Last Exit

The film, directed by Andy Sawyer, stars Derek Maki, V. Nigel Taylor, Christina Rondano, Jennifer Niles, and Andrew Shanley.

“Darren and Jodi are in the-middle-of-nowhere Maine on their way to a funeral. The reason they never make it is simple: werewolves. As other wayward travelers end up in their own battles for life, a suspected killer with a werewolf-sized chip on his shoulder is hunting the beast. It takes a couple of kids, some drunken hunters, and an urbanite from California to confront the legend and decide who or what is responsible for the carnage.” READ MORE

See Liev Schreiber’s ‘The Last Days on Mars’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 22, 2013 @ 12:30pm
Category: Movies / News

A director I’ve been championing for years here on Bloody Disgusting is Ruairi Robinson, who took Cannes by storm with the world premiere of his first ever feature, The Last Days on Mars, starring Liev Schreiber (Scream 2, X-Men Origins: Wolverine) alongside Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense, Rushmore), Romola Garai (One Day, Atonement), Elias Koteas (Shutter Island, Zodiac), Tom Cullen (Weekend), Goran Kostic (In the Land of Blood and Honey, Taken), and Johnny Harris (Snow White and the Huntsman).

The Last Days on Mars, which was previously titled The Animators, “follows the story of an astronaut crew on Mars on the verge of a major breakthrough, having collected rock specimens that reveal microscopic evidence of life. In their last hours on the planet, two astronauts go back to a cavernous valley on the surface of Mars to collect further evidence for their discovery, but a routine excavation turns deadly when one of them falls to his death and his body is taken as a host and re-animated by the very life form they sought to discover.”

A new video featuring Robinson and actress Williams has been shared out of Cannes, along with the first ever image. Go Ruairi! READ MORE