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‘Alfred Hitchcock And The Making Of Psycho’ Adds A Crime Scene Investigator

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 09, 2012 @ 4:07pm
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Fox Searchlight’s Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho just added another key member to its already impressive cast. Wallace Langham (“CSI”, Jurassic Park) will be joining the prestige pic.

Per Variety, “CSI” star Wallace Langham is in talks to play Saul Bass in Sacha Gervasi’s Fox Searchlight pic. Bass designed the main titles and handled the storyboards for “Psycho” and many of Hitchcock’s other films despite famously clashing with the headstrong helmer.”

He joins Jessica Biel (The Tall Man, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003)Toni Collette (Fright Night 2011),Danny Huston (30 Days Of Night), Michael Stuhlbarg (Lincoln) and Michael Wincott in the film. Wincott will be playing Ed Gein and Biel will be playing Vera Miles.

As previously reported, Anthony Hopkins will play the iconic director, while Helen Mirren will play his wife, Alma. Scarlett Johansson and James D’Arcy are to play Psycho stars Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins. Gervasi’s pic follows Hitchcock and his struggles during the filmmaking of the horror classic. John McLaughlin penned the script. Ivan Reitman, Joe Medjuck and Tom Pollack will produce through their Montecito Picture Company along with Tom Thayer.

Scarlett Johansson As Janet Leigh & James D’Arcy As Anthony Perkins In ‘Making of Psycho’!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 02, 2012 @ 4:18am
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Scarlett Johansson As Janet Leigh & James DArcy As Anthony Perkins In Making of Psycho!

Fox Searchlight’s Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho just became one of my most anticipated films of 2013.

Variety reports that Director Sacha Gervasi has tapped the stunning Scarlett Johansson and James D’Arcy to play Psycho stars Janet Leigh and Anthony Perkins, respectively!

As previously reported, Anthony Hopkins will play the iconic director, while Helen Mirren will play his wife, Alma.

Gervasi’s pic follows Hitchcock and his struggles during the filmmaking of the horror classic.

John McLaughlin penned the script. Ivan Reitman, Joe Medjuck and Tom Pollack will produce through their Montecito Picture Company along with Tom Thayer.

Sources tell the mag that Making of Psycho has drawn comparisons to My Week With Marilyn, and that the role of Janet Leigh could lead to the same awards consideration for Johansson that the Marilyn Monroe role did for Michelle Williams.

Though D’Arcy’s role is smaller compared to his co-stars, it’s still considered a major part given how important Perkins is to the Psycho legacy. READ MORE

Searchlight to Tell the Take of ‘Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 08, 2011 @ 5:16am
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After four years in development at Paramount, Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho is in the process of being set up at Fox Searchlight, says Heat Vision.

Anthony Hopkins, who is still attached to play Hitchcock, and Sacha Gervasi (Anvil! The Story of Anvil), who is directing, are making the move and are being joined by Helen Mirren, who will play the filmmaker’s wife, Alma Reville.

Sources caution that the dealmaking behind the move and Mirren boarding is in the early stages, but an April production start is being eyed.

The project is based on the non-fiction book by Stephen Rebello that tracks how Hitchcock, at the height of his game as a director, decided to make a “lowly” horror movie. No studio wanted to touch it initially, so Hitchcock scrounged for financing by himself. The movie, of course, became one of his biggest hits and one of the most influential of all time.

At the center of the script by John McLaughlin (Black Swan) and Rebello is the relationship between Hitchcock and his wife. READ MORE

Anthony Hopkins Goes Psychic in ‘Solace’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on September 07, 2011 @ 1:03am
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Move over Buffalo Bill — Anthony Hopkins, who won an Oscar for playing murderous Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, is heading to the other side of the law, as the Wolfman and The Rite thesp is in final negotiations to star in New Line’s serial killer pic Solace, writes Variety.

“Hopkins will play John Clancy, a former doctor with psychic abilities who works for the FBI and is drawn into a unique serial killer case that pits him against a formidable foe.”

There’s no director locked yet. Mark Pellington was previously attached with star Bruce Willis.

Sean Bailey and Ted Griffin wrote the original draft of the script, which was then rewritten by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac). Peter Morgan wrote the most recent draft, and production is slated to start early next year.
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Alternate Ending on ‘The Rite’ Home Video Release

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 15, 2011 @ 3:38pm
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Warner Home Video has announced DVD and Blu-ray/DVD Combo releases of The Rite (review) which stars Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciarán Hinds, and Rutger Hauer.

Each will be available to own from May 17th. DVD Active reports that the only extra material on the DVD release will be additional scenes. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo release will include those scenes, plus a chilling alternate ending, a featurette (“The Rite: Soldier of God”), and a digital copy of the film.

“The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.”
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The Rite

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 28, 2011 @ 12:00am
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The true story of an American priest who studied at an exorcism school in Italy. Baglio was allowed to follow a young priest during months of training with a senior exorcist at a school affiliated with the Vatican.

Adapted from a book by Matt Baglio and inspired by true events, The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.

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Stars, Director, Real-Life Exorcist(!) Chat ‘The Rite’ With BD!

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on January 25, 2011 @ 3:56pm
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Do you believe in demonic possession? It was a frequent question bandied about during the roundtable interviews for Warner Bros.’ upcoming film The Rite, about a young American priest who travels to the Vatican to attend exorcism school and is introduced to the darker side of the Catholic faith by an elder priest. Check inside to see what stars Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, and Alice Braga had to say on the topic, as well as director Mikael Hafstrom (’1408′), screenwriter Michael Petroni, and real-life exorcist Gary Thomas, whose story the film was based on. ‘The Rite’ opens nationwide on January 28th.
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See “The Rite” For Free In Orlando

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Posted by David Harley on January 18, 2011 @ 10:29pm
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If you live in the Orlando area and have been dying to see Anthony Hopkins exorcise some demons, then B-D has got some news that’ll brighten your day (especially after the monsoons we’ve been getting lately). We’ve been provided with 50 passes (good for two people each) to see The Rite, directed by 1408‘s Mikael Hafstrom and adapted from Matt Baglio’s novel, which tells the story of a skeptical seminary student (Colin O’Donoghue) who attends exorcism school at the Vatican and meets Father Lucas (Hopkins), a priest who uncovers evil happenings in one of the most holy cities on Earth. To win passes to the screening, which takes place on Monday, January 24 at 7:30 PM at Regal Winter Park, all you have to do is show up by 6:00 PM, and we’ll be on hand give out passes on a first-come, first-served basis in front of the theatre.
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The Devil’s Latest Game of Cat and Mouse in 6 Clips from ‘The Rite’!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 14, 2011 @ 10:53pm
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On January 28 New Line Cinemas and Warner Bros. Pictures will take their own stab at the exorcism sub-genre with The Rite, Mikael Hafstrom’s (1408) horror drama starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones. Adapted from a book by Matt Baglio and inspired by true events, The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth. This afternoon we were provided with 6 clips that’ll bring you into the Devil’s latest game of cat and mouse.
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Special Feature: Exorcism: An Overview Part 2

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on January 14, 2011 @ 12:50am
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In Part 2 of our series on exorcisms – in anticipation of Warner Bros.’ The Rite, releasing January 28th – B-D reporter Chris Eggertsen briefly discusses how a Roman Catholic exorcism is performed, what the standards are for determining demonic possession, and the ways in which the practice endures even in modern times. Just make sure not to try this at home – these acts are to be performed by seasoned exorcists only and not attempted on younger siblings or crotchety old relatives.
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A Quartet of New ‘The Rite’ Imagery

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 11, 2011 @ 7:06pm
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From 1408 director Mikael Hafstrom comes The Rite (in theaters January 28), New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures’ exorcism horror flick starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones. We scored yet another 4 hi-res images fro the flick that tells the (supposed) true story that follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth.
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Hi-Res Image Gallery: New Line’s Exorcism Horror ‘The Rite’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 28, 2010 @ 12:06am
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From 1408 director Mikael Hafstrom comes The Rite (in theaters January 28), New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures’ exorcism horror flick starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jones. The studio is kick-starting their campaign, which is why we were provided with 28 new hi-res images fro the flick that tells the (supposed) true story that follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth. Check out the pics inside — man, I wish they’d release something “scary”.
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Demonic Possession Displayed in Second ‘The Rite’ Trailer

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 09, 2010 @ 7:36pm
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New Line Cinema has just unveiled a brand new two and a half minute long trailer for The Rite that features more scenes and more images of demonic possession. Adapted from a book by Matt Baglio and inspired by true events, The Rite follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he’s in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith, uncovering the devil’s reach even to one of the holiest places on Earth. The power of Christ compels you to head to theaters on January 28th.
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Another Hi-Res Look at Anthony Hopkins in ‘The Rite’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 23, 2010 @ 10:14pm
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You’ve seen the the trailer for The Rite, Warners and New Line’s exorcism movie starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jone, now inside you’ll find the second hi-res still. In theaters January 28 from 1408 director Mikael Hafstrom, the (supposedly true) story centers on a disillusioned American seminary student who attends exorcism school at the Vatican and ultimately finds his faith through encounters with demonic forces. The poster debuted online a few weeks back.
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Anthony Hopkins and His Evil Mug Grace ‘The Rite’ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 16, 2010 @ 2:37am
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I want to see another cool exorcism flick, I really do. I just really doubt anything will ever come close to The Exorcist. Maybe it was because Reagan was a young girl or because the effects were outstanding, but I would never put my money on a new studio film. With that said, I still sit in anticipation of every single exorcism-inspired film in hopes that it’ll give me a fraction of fright that William Friedkin’s 1973 classic did. On January 28th Warner Bros. will release The Rite, Mikael Hafstrom’s “true story” spin on the subgenre that stars Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, and Ciaran Hinds. The film follows skeptical seminary student Michael Kovak (O’Donoghue), who reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While in Rome, he meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Hopkins), who introduces him to the darker side of his faith. Check out the official poster inside…and all hail Hopkins!
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First Look: Hi-Res Image From New Line’s Exorcism Tale ‘The Rite’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 02, 2010 @ 12:19am
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Last month we got our first look at the trailer for The Rite, Warners and New Line’s exorcism movie starring Anthony Hopkins, Colin O’Donoghue, Alice Braga, Ciaran Hinds, and Toby Jone. In theaters January 28 from 1408 director Mikael Hafstrom, the (supposedly true) story centers on a disillusioned American seminary student who attends exorcism school at the Vatican and ultimately finds his faith through encounters with demonic forces. We’ve now got our hands on the first ever image that features Hopkins as Fr. Lucas facing Marta Gastini as Rosaria, while Colin O’Donoghue as Michael Kovak looks in on the scene. What’s going on you ask? Your guess is as good as mine.
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The Wolfman (remake)

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on February 12, 2010 @ 12:00am
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Upon his return to his ancestral homeland, an American man (Del Toro) is bitten, and subsequently cursed by, a werewolf. (long synopsis)

Lawrence Talbot, a haunted nobleman, is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. Reunited with his estranged father, Talbot sets out to find his brother… and discovers a horrifying destiny for himself. Talbot’s childhood ended the night his mother died. After he left the sleepy Victorian hamlet of Blackmoor, he spent decades recovering and trying to forget. But when his brother’s fiancée, Gwen Conliffe, tracks him down to help find her missing love, Talbot returns home to join the search. He learns that something with brute strength and insatiable bloodlust has been killing the villagers, and that a suspicious Scotland Yard inspector named Aberline has come to investigate.

Slipstream (V)

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on February 28, 2008 @ 12:00am
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From the pen of renowned actor Anthony Hopkins comes the devious and deliciously complex tale of an English screenplay writer, Felix, who discovers that life is random and fortune is sightless as he is thrown into a vortex where times, dreams and reality collide in an increasingly whirling slipstream. Through the use of rapid editing, collage, and original storytelling, SLIPSTREAM is visually arresting and intellectually engaging.

Beowulf

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on November 16, 2007 @ 12:00am
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Beowulf is the oldest written English language myth about a Scandinavian warrior takes on the legendary monster, Grendel.

Magic (V)

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on April 25, 2006 @ 12:00am
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In the 1978 film, Magician’s assistant Corky performs disastrously at his first solo appearance. He is given a ventriloquist dummy called Fats to improve his act and within a few years Corky is at the height of fame. However, Fats has developed a mind of his own and wants to control his master.

Red Dragon

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on September 30, 2002 @ 12:00am
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A retired FBI agent with psychological gifts is assigned to help track down “The Tooth Fairy”, a mysterious serial killer; aiding him is imprisoned criminal genius Hannibal “The Cannibal” Lecter.

Hannibal

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on February 09, 2001 @ 12:00am
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Part three in the Hannibal Lecter Trilogy. Having escaped the asylum in “Silence of the Lambs,” Dr Lecter goes into hiding in Florence, Italy. Back in America, Mason Verger, an old victim of the doctor’s, seeks revenge. Disfigured and confined to a life-support system, he plans to draw Lecter out of his hiding place, using the one thing he truly cares for: Clarice Starling.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Posted by Amanda on November 13, 1992 @ 12:00am
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The vampire comes to England to seduce a visitor’s fiance and inflict havoc in the foreign land.

Silence of the Lambs

Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 30, 1991 @ 12:00am
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Young FBI agent Clarice Starling is assigned to help find a missing woman to save her from a psychopathic serial killer who skins his victims. Clarice attempts to gain a better insight into the twisted mind of the killer by talking to another psychopath Hannibal Lecter, who used to be a respected psychiatrist. FBI agent Jack Crawford believes that Lecter who is also a very powerful and clever mind manipulator have the answers to their questions to help locate the killer. Clarice must first try and gain Lecter’s confidence before he is to give away any information.