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[Video Interview] The Women Of ‘Killer Joe’: Gina Gershon And Juno Temple

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Posted by EvanDickson on August 01, 2012 @ 4:00pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

LD Entertainment will soon release Killer Joe, which is directed by the man behind The Exorcist and To Live And Die In LA – William Friedkin. This may not sound like a horror film to you – but it is indeed bloody and disgusting. It’s also very entertaining. Last week I posted my video interviews with Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch, and today I’m sharing my chat with Gina Gershon and Juno Temple.

We talk about working with Friedkin and what – if anything – gave them pause about tackling the intense NC-17 movie.

“When 22-year-old Chris (Emile Hirsch) finds himself in debt to a drug lord, he hires a hit man to dispatch his mother, whose $50,000 life insurance policy benefits his sister Dottie (Juno Temple). Chris finds Joe Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a creepy, crazy Dallas cop who moonlights as a contract killer. When Chris can’t pay Joe upfront, Joe sets his sight on Dottie as collateral for the job. The contract killer and his hostage develop an unusual bond. Like from a modern-day, twisted fairy tale, “Killer Joe” Cooper becomes the prince to Dottie’s Cinderella.” The film also stars Matthew McConaughey, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon. It’s based on the play by Pulitzer and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts.

Killer Joe opened in NY on July 27th and hits Los Angeles, Chicago and various other cities (check your local listings) this Friday, August 3rd. Head inside for the interview. READ MORE

[Video Interview] Emile Hirsch On Working With William Friedkin And What Scene Scared Him Most In ‘Killer Joe’

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Posted by EvanDickson on July 24, 2012 @ 12:00pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

LD Entertainment will soon release Killer Joe, which is directed by the man behind The Exorcist and To Live And Die In LA – William Friedkin. This may not sound like a horror film to you – but it is indeed bloody and disgusting. It’s also very entertaining. One of the ways in which the film is at its pitch black (and hilarious) best is when it’s detailing the increasingly giant clusterf*ck Emile Hirsch’s Chris Smith digs himself into. He’s in trouble from frame one and can’t keep from sinking deeper.

I recently spoke with Hirsch about what it was like to inhabit a character whose physicality kept changing with every beating he received. We also talked about what it was like to work with William Friedkin and which material in the script freaked him out the most.

Killer Joe opens in NY on July 27th and in Los Angeles on August 3rd. Head inside for the interview. READ MORE

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[Contest] LA Readers! See ‘Killer Joe’ Next Thursday For Free!

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Posted by EvanDickson on July 19, 2012 @ 9:00am
Category: Movies / Contests

LD Entertainment will soon release Killer Joe, which is directed by the man behind The Exorcist and To Live And Die In LA – William Friedkin. This may not sound like a horror film to you – but it is indeed bloody and disgusting. It’s also very entertaining. I can see why some people might have issues with it (or even hate it) – it’s an absolutely bonkers movie. But it’s intense and unsettling and bold. It weirded me out more than Human Centipede but had more to say and was much more fun to watch. The final scene made me more uncomfortable than anything I’ve seen in recent memory.

The film opens in NY on July 27th and in Los Angeles on August 3rd. But if you live in LA YOU can see it early! We have 15 pairs of tickets (15 winners, each of whom can bring one guest) to give away. It takes place on Thursday, July 26th at 7:30 PM at the Arclight Hollywood (6360 W Sunset Blvd). All you have to do is be 18 years or older (the film is NC17) and be able to arrive 30 minutes early (be there by 7PM at the latest). If you’re up for that shoot us an email [email protected] and e-mail me YOUR FULL NAME.

In the film “When 22-year-old Chris (Emile Hirsch) finds himself in debt to a drug lord, he hires a hit man to dispatch his mother, whose $50,000 life insurance policy benefits his sister Dottie (Juno Temple). Chris finds Joe Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a creepy, crazy Dallas cop who moonlights as a contract killer. When Chris can’t pay Joe upfront, Joe sets his sight on Dottie as collateral for the job. The contract killer and his hostage develop an unusual bond. Like from a modern-day, twisted fairy tale, “Killer Joe” Cooper becomes the prince to Dottie’s Cinderella.”

Killer Joe stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon. It’s based on the play by Pulitzer and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts. Follow the film on Facebook or check out the Official Site.

Head inside for the trailer. READ MORE

[Interview] Transcript From Our Twitter Interview With ‘Killer Joe’ And ‘The Exorcist’ Director William Friedkin

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 17, 2012 @ 3:11pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

On July 27th, LD Films will release Killer Joe, which is directed by the man behind The Exorcist and To Live And Fie In LA – William Friedkin. This may not sound like a horror film to you – but it is indeed bloody and disgusting. It’s also very entertaining. I can see why some people might have issues with it – it’s an absolutely bonkers movie. But it’s intense and unsettling and bold. It weirded me out more than Human Centipede and was much more fun to watch. A pulpy ride with huge performances all around, and an interesting character study from Juno Temple.

Last week I interviewed Friedkin live on Twitter and we discussed Killer Joe in as much depth as I think you can in that format. We also talked about The Exorcist and found out that the legendary director is sort of a found footage fan – he cites Blair Witch and Paranormal Activity as his favorite recent horror movies.

The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon. It’s based on the play by Pulitzer and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts. Head inside for the transcript. READ MORE

Check Out This Trailer For ‘Killer Joe’ And Watch Our Live Interview With Director William Friedkin On Friday

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 08, 2012 @ 3:33pm
Category: Movies / Trailers

On July 27th, LD Films will release Killer Joe. This is remarkable for two reasons. 1. The film was directed by William Friedkin, who gave us such classics as The Exorcist and To Live And Die In LA (btw, if you haven’t seen that movie, do it. Bloody and suspenseful). 2. They’re releasing it with its original NC-17 rating, which almost never happens these days. I’m seeing the film later this week, and I hear it’s pretty hardcore. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church and Gina Gershon. It’s based on the play by Pulitzer and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts.

Also – I’ll be interviewing William Friedkin live on Twitter this coming Friday, May 11th. It will take place from 930AM-1030AM PST (1230PM – 130PM EST). You’ll need to be following both @BDisgusting and @WilliamFriedkin to tune in.

In the film, “When 22-year-old Chris (Emile Hirsch) finds himself in debt to a drug lord, he hires a hit man to dispatch his mother, whose $50,000 life insurance policy benefits his sister Dottie (Juno Temple). Chris finds Joe Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a creepy, crazy Dallas cop who moonlights as a contract killer. When Chris can’t pay Joe upfront, Joe sets his sight on Dottie as collateral for the job. The contract killer and his hostage develop an unusual bond. Like from a modern-day, twisted fairy tale, “Killer Joe” Cooper becomes the prince to Dottie’s Cinderella.”

Head inside for the trailer. READ MORE

[Blu-ray Review] Emile Hirsch Alien Invasion Thriller ‘The Darkest Hour’

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Posted by David Harley on April 18, 2012 @ 11:24am
Category: Movies / Home Video

The Darkest Hour, while not awful or grating, is the kind of movie that you forget while walking out of the theatre. It’s gorgeous looking in parts, thanks to location shooting (when they take advantage of it) and mostly decent CGI, but there’s nothing else going for it. The story – which borrows from Predator and Red Dawn, among others – has zero scale, with action scenes that are as indistinguishable from each other as its stock characters. In that sense, Darkest Hour is pretty much the same fifteen minute short done over and over again for ninety minutes. READ MORE

‘The Darkest Hour’ Invades Home Video

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 03, 2012 @ 7:13pm
Category: Movies / Home Video

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After sneaking into theaters last Christmas Sunday from Summit Entertainment, The Darkest Hour (set report part 1, part 2, part 3) will be arriving on DVD, Blu-ray and VOD April 10. Extra features and cover art to follow.

Directed by Chris Gorak (the man behind the awesome thriller Right at Your Door), and starring Olivia Thirlby, Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella, the 28 Days-like thriller follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. READ MORE

[Review] ‘The Darkest Hour’ Feels Like a Slideshow Of Your Parents’ Summer Tour

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 26, 2011 @ 11:40pm
Category: Movies / News

darkesthournew121211 [Review] The Darkest Hour Feels Like a Slideshow Of Your Parents Summer Tour

Not screened for critics and slid into a bizarre Sunday release slot, Ryan Daley hit the local cinema to check out Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour, the Chris Gorak-directed alien invasion pic that follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.

“While the lush 3D location shots of a desolate Moscow are admittedly stunning, the forgettable characters and paint-by-the-numbers plot threaten to burn the entire film out of your brain mere seconds after you’ve left the theater,” says Daley before joking, “Remove the sporadic alien attacks and ‘The Darkest Hour‘ suddenly feels like a Sunday night slideshow of your parents’ summer tour of the Motherland.”

Click the title for the entire review or to write your own and tell all of Bloody what YOU thought. READ MORE

‘The Darkest Hour’ Descends Into Theaters, Write Your Review

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 25, 2011 @ 3:28pm
Category: Movies / News

darkesthournew121211 The Darkest Hour Descends Into Theaters, Write Your Review

Sneaking into theaters this Christmas Sunday is Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour (set report part 1, part 2, part 3), a sci-fi alien invasion film that was NOT screened for critics. We all know what that usually means.

Since Bloody Disgusting won’t have a review for you until tomorrow (it’s the holidays yo!), we’re asking you dear readers to write your own reviews and tell all of BD what YOU thought. Simple enough? I have a feeling we won’t be seeing many reviews today…. READ MORE

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Posted by Ryan Daley on December 25, 2011 @ 12:00am
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28 Days-like thriller that follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.

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[Set Report] This Is The Way The World Ends: Visiting the Filming Locations of Alien Invasion Film ‘The Darkest Hour’ PART THREE

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on December 24, 2011 @ 3:38pm
Category: Movies / Interviews

[Set Report] This Is The Way The World Ends: Visiting the Filming Locations of Alien Invasion Film The Darkest Hour PART THREE

One day before the Christmas release of director Chris Gorak’s The Darkest Hour, we bring you the third and final chapter in Chris Eggertsen’s report from the film’s Moscow set.

This installment features a description of one of the film’s action sequences as it was being filmed, as well as interviews with Gorak and lead actor Emile Hirsch. If you’re still on the fence about whether to see the movie this weekend, check out the full report inside – it could just help you in making your final decision. READ MORE

Revisit a Look at ‘The Darkest Hour’ Aliens

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 17, 2011 @ 4:47am
Category: Movies / Images

Revisit a Look at The Darkest Hour Aliens

*Originally posted right here on Bloody back in November, other horror sites are speaking as if this was just discovered. So we bumped the story back up top so you can see the aliens again…

Since at the time Summit Entertainment has only released one official image from the film, I decided to revisit the trailer for The Darkest Hour and do a little screen-grabbing. In doing so I stumbled across something they may or may not want you to see.

Within this article you’ll find three grabs from the official trailer that clearly depicts the alien creatures in the Chris Gorak-directed sci-fi horror pic opening on Christmas Day. It looks a little CGI intense, yet I wonder if the FX work was even complete during the cut of this trailer… who knows? Your thoughts below!

Starring Olivia Thirlby, Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella, the 28 Days-like thriller follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. READ MORE

Two New Clips For ‘The Darkest Hour 3D’ Don’t Add Much To The Trailer

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Posted by EvanDickson on December 14, 2011 @ 11:22pm
Category: Movies / Videos

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With a Christmas Day release date looming, Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour (set report part 1, part 2), is doing everything it can to kick things into awareness overdrive.

While I love the cast, I’m just not hyped up about this one yet. These clips straddle the same kind of pleasantly middle of the road territory as the trailer. So even though I wouldn’t mind seeing it, I’m not chomping at the bit just yet.

Directed by Chris Gorak, and starring Olivia Thirlby, Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella, the 28 Days-like thriller follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.

Hit the jump to check out the clips! And if you haven’t seen the trailer, we’ve got that in there as well. READ MORE

40 Hi-Res Images From ‘The Darkest Hour’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 13, 2011 @ 5:02pm
Category: Movies / Images

darkesthournew121211 40 Hi Res Images From The Darkest Hour

Summit Entertainment has dropped us the final hi-res batch of imagery from The Darkest Hour (set report part 1, part 2) that features more guns, more electricity and the reveal of mercenaries. Click the image above for a whopping 40+ hi-res stills.

David Harley smartly noted this is basically Predator in Moscow. Oddly, this doesn’t make me any more excited. The invasion begins on Christmas Day. READ MORE

Aliens Invade for Electricity in Second ‘Darkest Hour’ Trailer, Stupid Billboards Litter City

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 06, 2011 @ 11:28pm
Category: Movies / Videos

darkeststills112211 Aliens Invade for Electricity in Second Darkest Hour Trailer, Stupid Billboards Litter City

I’m highly concerned about Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour (set report part 1, part 2), which invades theaters this Christmas. While both the first trailer and the new one embedded inside are pretty impressive, other aspects of the campaign are downright shocking. There are billboards all over the Los Angeles area that exclaim “Survive the Holidays” in giant font, while below it you’ll be lucky to catch the title while driving 25+MPH. Even worse is that the imagery behind the text is absolutely impossible to see. It literally looks like the city is plastered with billboards for a movie called Survive the Holidays. Is it like this across the country?

I’m going to see it because I love Gorak’s Right at Your Door, and am a fan of both Thirlby and Hirsch. But what does the rest of American think? I’d be incredibly concerned if I were Summit. READ MORE

The Waring Signs of ‘The Darkest Hour’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 30, 2011 @ 9:18pm
Category: Movies / Videos

Summit Entertainment is mimicking the District 9 viral campaign with a series of fun “Warning Signs” from The Darkest Hour created to evoke the new realities the characters face in a post-invasion world, populated by an invisible enemy bent on exterminating all life. The unique alien invaders pose a particularly lethal challenge as they are made up of invisible wave energy with their presence unveiled only via nearby activated electrical systems.

Directed by Chris Gorak, “ ‘Darkest Hour’ is the story of five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.” The 3D thriller is said to highlight the classic beauty of Moscow alongside mind-blowing special effects.

You’ll also find the second TV Spot not airing across the country. READ MORE

Electric Hi-Res Image Gallery for ‘The Darkest Hour’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 23, 2011 @ 1:33am
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darkeststills112211 Electric Hi Res Image Gallery for The Darkest Hour

It’s about time we’ve got some stills! Summit Entertainment has dropped us the first hi-res batch of imagery from The Darkest Hour (set report part 1, part 2) that can all be checked out by clicking above. In addition, we’ve also landed a brand new TV Spot that carries a drop of new footage.

Singapore Trailer and ‘The Darkest Hour’ Featurette

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 19, 2011 @ 7:08am
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Singapore Trailer and The Darkest Hour Featurette

It’s been a big news week for Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour, starting with the reveal of the aliens and ending with part two of our special set report from all the way in Moscow. Next up we’ve landed a Singapore trailer for the sci-fi alien horror flick, alongside a behind-the-scenes featurette! Watch ‘em both after the break.

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[Set Report] This Is The Way The World Ends: Visiting the Filming Locations of Alien Invasion Film ‘The Darkest Hour’ PART TWO

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on November 18, 2011 @ 4:12pm
Category: Movies / Interviews

[Set Report] This Is The Way The World Ends: Visiting the Filming Locations of Alien Invasion Film The Darkest Hour PART TWO

Back in September 2010, Chris Eggertsen took a trip to Moscow to visit the set of Fox’s upcoming sci-fi film The Darkest Hour. Releasing on Christmas Day, it tells the story of four young foreigners who become trapped in the sprawling Russian metropolis following an attack by extraterrestrial invaders.

This second of three parts features interviews with stars Max Minghella, Olivia Thirlby and Joel Kinnaman at the Russian Academy of Sciences. See inside for the full report! READ MORE

Wanna See the Aliens From ‘The Darkest Hour’?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 17, 2011 @ 11:50pm
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Wanna See the Aliens From The Darkest Hour?

Since Summit Entertainment has only released one official image from the film, I decided to revisit the trailer for The Darkest Hour and do a little screen-grabbing. In doing so I stumbled across something they may or may not want you to see.

Another ‘Darkest Hour’ One Sheet Lands on Earth

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 09, 2011 @ 3:44pm
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Another Darkest Hour One Sheet Lands on Earth

I wish Summit Entertainment would stop releasing stupid posters and get some new imagery out into the world. This morning they added yet another one sheet to the world for The Darkest Hour (set report), which declares “Survive the holidays.”

The sci-fi horror film directed by Chris Gorak and starring Olivia Thirlby, Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella is described as a 28 Days-like thriller that “follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.”

The Darkest Hour is in theaters December 25th. READ MORE

More Destruction of Russia in Latest International ‘Darkest Hour’ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on November 03, 2011 @ 4:59pm
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More Destruction of Russia in Latest International Darkest Hour Poster

A second new international one sheet showing the electric destruction of Russia has arrived from Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour. Dig on it inside and don’t forget to check out out set report.

The sci-fi horror film directed by Chris Gorak and starring Olivia Thirlby, Emile Hirsch, Rachael Taylor, Joel Kinnaman and Max Minghella is described as a 28 Days-like thriller that “follows five young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack.”

The Darkest Hour is in theaters December 25th. READ MORE

Comic Book Style ‘Darkest Hour’ One Sheet

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 23, 2011 @ 4:46pm
Category: Movies / News

Yet another international one sheet has blasted online for Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour, which has a comic book feel while also displaying more of Russia’s destruction. Dig on it inside and don’t forget to check out out set report.

The Darkest Hour is in theaters December 25th. READ MORE

An Electric New ‘Darkest Hour’ One Sheet

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 20, 2011 @ 3:50pm
Category: Movies / News

Kicking the U.S. poster right in the teeth, a new international one sheet showing the electric destruction of Russia has arrives from Summit Entertainment’s The Darkest Hour. Dig on it inside and don’t forget to check out out set report.

The Darkest Hour is in theaters December 25th. READ MORE