Hello Darkness
A genre-bending vampire film. The humor-laced romancer “Hello Darkness” turns on an ordinary man who becomes a vampire and falls for a posh student. (full synopsis)
Dracula (2014)
The script chronicles the epic origin of Dracula, weaving vampire mythology with the true history of Prince Vlad the Impaler. It depicts Dracula as a flawed hero in a tragic love story set in a dark age of magic and war, repositioning him more as a vengeful hero than the monster seen in Bram Stoker’s classic novel.
Dominic Cooper Can’t Get Enough Vampires, Joins Up With ‘Dracula’
Universal’s Dracula (formerly Year Zero), has added Dominic Cooper to the cast (pictured above; Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Dead Man Down), Variety reports. It’s not yet known what role he’ll be playing.
Pic stars Fast & Furious 6‘s Luke Evans and Sarah Gadon. Gary Shore is directing and Michael De Luca producing.
“The story is a mix of mythology and history as it follows the story of Prince Vlad, the inspiration for the Dracula character popularized by the Bram Stoker novel.”
Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless wrote the latest draft of the script. VP of production Anikah McLaren and creative executive Jay Polidoro will oversee the project for Universal.
The film is moving fast with Universal giving it the greenlight and slating it for an Aug. 8, 2014 release.
[Box Office] ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Underperforms, Which Is Fine Since It’s Neither “Original” Or “Risky”
Timur Bekmambetov’s Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3D ended the weekend with an estimated $16.5 Million. While that’s not an unmitigated bomb, it’s certainly not a success given its reported production budget of $69 Million (tack at least another 30-40 on for P&A and I think a conservative number for the cost of the film still exceeds $100 Million). I guess there’s still a remote chance this movie makes its money back theatrically, but the C+ Cinemascore (indicating audiences didn’t really like the movie) means it will likely have a precipitous drop-off next weekend. As far as foreign numbers go I wouldn’t expect ALVH to expand much beyond its current take of $7.8 Million. Abe Lincoln is our historical figure, not so much the world’s.
Now, I didn’t outright hate the movie. I actually really enjoyed the first 30-40 minutes or so, but then the script lost me. There are some good performances and some cool set pieces, but there still needs to be some sort of narrative thrust if I’m going to be down with watching a guy in a top-hat kill vampires for two hours. The CG was fairly terrible and I found the film’s image itself unpleasant, too bright and contrasty. Whatever, it’s just another so-so movie, right?
But here’s the thing. I read a report this morning that claimed that the failure of ALVH to catch on could be a bad thing for “original” and “risky” films. That its the audiences’ way of telling studios that they want more remakes and sequels. This is 100% incorrect. And while I normally wouldn’t give much thought to this kind of reporting (or that kind of reporter), I know that this is the sort of thinking that many studio execs can latch onto.
In anything, the failure of ALVH is the failure of a pre-fabricated brand. It’s produced by Tim Burton. Timur Bekmambetov’s last movie, Wanted, did great business. It’s based on a popular book. It’s got vampires. It also has a recognizable brand name – our 16th president and civil rights hero Abraham Lincoln. Where’s the “risk” in this? How is this an audience rejecting an “original” movie? Even though ALVH isn’t a sequel, the reason it exists springs from the same mentality. That’s what mashups are – they are literally mathematical equations. The desire to combine a known entity with an X-factor in order to create a “new” marketable entity is a mutation of the sequelitis gene, not a break from it. Call it the KE+X=$$$ theorem if you want. Except, financially, it just didn’t work out this time.
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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3D
The story revolves around the president’s quest to rid the world of vampires, presented as part of the conflict behind the Civil War.
Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.
See ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’s SUPER Swing In Third Clip!
In addition to the footage posted this morning, we’ve now landed a third clip from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the Timur Bekmambetov-directed historial retelling of the 16th President of the United States who will hunt bloodsuckers on June 22. The third clip asks Abe to chop down a tree with a sing swing of his axe. Can he do it? Watch below and find out.
“Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.”
Benjamin Walker stars as “Honest Abe”, with Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk.
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Lengthy Fight In ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Waltz of Death Clip
We’ve now landed the second clip from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the Timur Bekmambetov-directed historial retelling of the 16th President of the United States who will hunt bloodsuckers on June 22. The clip looks a bit Matrix-y as a extreme fight takes place between Abe and one of the lead vamps.
“Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.”
Benjamin Walker stars as “Honest Abe”, with Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk.
What do you guys think of everything you’ve seen so far? Don’t forget to Become a fan on Facebook.
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‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Slays Some Bloodsuckers In Latest Imagery
Even though I think it looks like nothing more than another Jonah Hex, people close to me are more than ecstatic about the final product that is Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the Timur Bekmambetov-directed historial retelling of the 16th President of the United States who will hunt bloodsuckers on June 22. Twentieth Century Fox has released another batch of hi-res imagery, all of which can be viewed inside. Watch for a bunch of clips leading up to the release.
“Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.”
Benjamin Walker stars as “Honest Abe”, with Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk.
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Red Band Trailer For ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Is Better Than The Other Ones!
Twentieth Century Fox’s Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the Timur Bekmambetov-directed historical retelling of our 16th President that was penned by up-and-coming genre madman Seth Grahame-Smith, is finally heading into the top gears of its pre release publicity cycle. A red band trailer was issued to IGN today that kicks up the mayhem – and gore – several notches. It’s still pretty heavy on the CG – and I still hate the look of CG blood – but if you can get past that this may be a fun ride. We’ll see.
In theaters June 22, “Grahame-Smith’s revision of the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.”
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk also star. Head inside to check it out! READ MORE
New ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Trailer Goes Light On Winstead, Heavy On The Axe!
Twentieth Century Fox brought Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3D, their horror historical retelling from Russian director Timur Bekmambetov, to Wondercon today and now there’s a new trailer on the web!
This one continues the ass-kicking, more serious than you’d expect, epic vibe of the first trailer while expanding the scope significantly. My only complaint? Not nearly enough Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
In theaters June 22, “Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln (Walker) witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.”
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk all star.
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New Music, New Footage In International ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3D’ Trailer
Twentieth Century Fox is celebrating the birth of our 16th President by going all-in and bashing us over the head with content from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3D, their horror historical retelling from Russian director Timur Bekmambetov.
This morning we shared with you the first trailer. Then we took you on a tour of the Lincoln Presidential Library, Vault and Tomb, while also giving you tons of interviews from the big press day. But that was just the beginning. Grab an axe and shamble on in to check out a brand new international trailer featuring new footage of Benjamin Walker as Honest Abe — president by day, vampire hunter by night!
In theaters June 22, “Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln (Walker) witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.”
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk all star. READ MORE
Take A Tour Of The Lincoln Presidential Library With Timur Bekmambetov To Tool Up For ‘Vampire Hunter’!
*Updated with Vault and Tomb tours, along with clips of the press Q&A sessions and individual talent interviews! Lots of video goodies from the big event inside!
Even more stuff is beginning to emerge from this past weekend’s Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter press event. In the footage below, you can take a tour of the Lincoln Presidential Library with director Timur Bekmambetov.
In theaters June 22, “Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln (Walker) witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.”
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk all star.
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Official Trailer For ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Looks Better Than Expected!
After a press event this past weekend to coincide with Honest Abe’s real-world birthday, there’s been an influx of mew material for Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, opening on June 22. The most recent of which is the official trailer!
In theaters June 22, “Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln (Walker) witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.”
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk all star.
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First Footage From ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’
Along with an interview with star Benjamin Walker, above you can get a sneak peak at the trailer for Timur Bekmambetov-directed supernatural horror film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, opening on June 22. The full trailer will premiere tomorrow, so watch this spot for an embed the second it goes live!
In theaters June 22, “Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln (Walker) witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.”
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk all star. READ MORE
Fox Is Really Getting Behind ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’
The crew at 20th Century Fox are coming out swinging promoting their historical retelling of our 16th (most badass and excellent, according to Bill & Ted) President.
This morning they’ve provided USA Today with a look at another handful of stills from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3D, Timur Bekmambetov’s action-horror pic that takes an axe to theaters on June 22.
Starring Benjamin Walker as Honest Abe, alongside Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson, and Alan Tudyk, “Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.” READ MORE
‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Goes Full Swing With An Axe
Twentieth Century Fox has released a slew of new imagery from Timur Bekmambetov’s Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3D, his 3-D historical retelling arriving in theaters June 22. In this historical fantasy, produced by Tim Burton, vampires strike the same twitchy nerve among the citizenry that terrorists do in our real world. One of the images features Benjamin Walker as “Honest Abe” wielding an axe and taking full-swing (hopefully about to take a vamp’s head off!) The other displays Lincoln in his younger days, already aware of the vampire menace, but just beginning to learn that he and his trusty felling axe could do something about it.
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson, and Alan Tudyk also star.
“Seth Grahame-Smith’s revision of a Jane Austen classic explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.” READ MORE
More Vampire Huntin’ In Fresh ‘Abraham Lincoln’ Stills
In addition to the new poster and behind-the-scenes video, we discovered a pair of new stills from Twentieth Century Fox’s Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Timur Bekmambetov’s 3D historical retelling starring Benjamin Walker, Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk.
In theaters June 22, 2012, “the film explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.” READ MORE
The Lincoln Memorial Becomes Throne To ‘Vampire Hunter’
The Lincoln Memorial has an entirely new meaning now that Twentieth Century Fox has released a third one-sheet for Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Timur Bekmambetov’s 3D historical retelling in theaters June 22, 2012.
The new poster features Benjamin Walker as the 16th President of the United States sitting on his Memorial throne. “President By Day. Hunter By Night,” states the tagline. In addition, above the poster we’ve embedded a new behind-the-scenes video taking us on the set of the historical retelling that also stars Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk.
“The story revolves around the president’s quest to rid the world of vampires, presented as part of the conflict behind the Civil War.” READ MORE
Abraham Lincoln Grabs His ‘Vampire Hunter’ Axe!
Twentieth Century Fox shared with EW a new look at Banjamin Walker as Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter in Timur Bekmambetov’s 3D historical retelling in theaters June 22, 2012. The pic displays Walker as the 16th President of the United States grabbing an axe and gearing up for the slaughter!
“The story revolves around the president’s quest to rid the world of vampires, presented as part of the conflict behind the Civil War.”
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk also star. READ MORE
Benjamin Walker Kicks Some Ass In Fresh ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’ Still
As part of their 2012 preview, Twentieth Century Fox has released the first action-packed shot from Timur Bekmambetov’s Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, a 3D historical retelling starring Benjamin Walker as the 16th President of the United States. We’ve also reposted the awesome one-sheets, one of which features Honest Abe as the President, the other as a hunter of the night. Awesome stuff!
In theaters June 22, 2012, “the story revolves around the president’s quest to rid the world of vampires, presented as part of the conflict behind the Civil War.”
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk also star. READ MORE
[OMFG] One-Sheet Premiere: By Day He’s the President, By Night You’ll Meet ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter’!
Twentieth Century Fox not only released the beautiful Prometheus poster this week, but they have also just premiered a pair of remarkable one-sheets for Timur Bekmambetov’s Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, a 3D historical retelling starring Benjamin Walker as the 16th President of the United States. One feature Honest Abe as the President, the other as a hunter of the night. Awesome stuff!
In theaters June 22, 2012, “the story revolves around the president’s quest to rid the world of vampires, presented as part of the conflict behind the Civil War.”
Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Robin McLeavy, Robin McLeavy, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Alan Tudyk also star. READ MORE
Dominic Cooper Offered Lead in ‘Last House’ Director’ ‘Cure’
Bloody Disgusting learned that Dominic Cooper (Captain America) has been offered the lead role of “Jeff” in The Cure, with producers showing strong interest in The Strangers star Liv Tyler.
Tyler would play Jeff’s wife “Mary”, who has a serious neuromuscular disease.
The Last House on the Left‘s Dennis Iliadis is directing and developing a screenplay with Beau Michael Thorne.
“The story centers on a young man who sends his wife for an experimental treatment to save her from a terminal illness. Although she returns completely cured, she is suddenly infected with something more terrifying.”
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Vamps Have an Ally in Latest ‘Abraham Lincoln’ Casting
“Firefly” star Alan Tudyk has been cast as Stephen A. Douglas in 20th Century Fox’s big-screen adaptation of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, reports Variety.
Timur Bekmambetov is directing the 3D summer tentpole from a script by author Seth Grahame-Smith. Helmer is also producing the project along with Tim Burton and Jim Lemley.
Benjamin Walker stars in the title role, while the rest of the cast includes previously announced Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Aussie actress Robin McLeavy (The Loved Ones), who recently signed on to play Lincoln’s mother.
“The story concerns the former president’s quest to rid the world of vampires, which is presented as the real conflict behind the Civil War.”
In the book, Lincoln debates Douglas, who is depicted as an ally of the Southern vampires.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is skedded for release on June 22, 2012.
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‘Loved Ones’ Psycho Gives Birth to ‘Abraham Lincoln’
Props to our good friends at Latino Review, who received a lot of sh*t when their breaking story was debunked. Only thing is, they were 50% right. The site had reported that Robin McLeavy (the psycho-chick in the Aussie horror The Loved Ones) would be starring as Mary Todd, Abe Lincoln’s love interest and eventual wife in Timur Bekmambetov’s Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 3D for Twentieth Century Fox.
McLeavy is now confirmed for a role, only she’ll be playing the role of Abraham Lincoln’s mother, “Nancy Hanks Lincoln.”
Spoiler Warning: The role is brief but sets the tone for the action, reports Deadline. It’s her death at the hands of a bloodsucker that hardens young Abe Lincoln (Benjamin Walker) into going to war against the growing scourge of vampires in the 1800s.
Fox will release in theaters on June 22, 2012.
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