An example of “steampunk” science-fiction, which incorporates futuristic innovations into a Victorian setting, Priest’s novel is set in an alternate version of 1880s Seattle, where the city has been walled in and a toxic gas has turned many of its remaining residents into “Rotters,” more commonly known as zombies. A young widow hunts for her teen son in the Seattle underworld, while dealing with airship pirates, a criminal overlord and heavily armed refugees.
Based on the supposedly true story of a group of Canadian hippie scientists in the 1970s who attempt to create a ghost.
Official: The Quiet Ones (inspired by true events) tells the story of an unorthodox professor who uses controversial methods and leads his best students off the grid to take part in a dangerous experiment: to create a poltergeist. Based on the theory that paranormal activity is caused by human negative energy, the rogue scientists perform a series of tests on a young patient, pushing her to the edge of sanity. As frightening occurrences begin to take place with shocking and gruesome consequences, the group quickly realizes they have triggered a force more terrifying than they ever could have imagined.
Horror legend Christopher Lee is 90-years old but that doesn’t stop him from being the dictionary definition of the word “badass”. On top of being in some of the greatest horror films of all time, Lee is also a trained singer. So what kind of music does a man of Lee’s stature release? Why, heavy metal of course! With the Charlemagne project, Lee has released two heavy metal albums (check out “The Bloody Verdict of Verden” below).
Now, Lee has released A Heavy Metal Christmas, which features heavy metal versions of the classic Christmas noels “The Little Drummer Boy” and “Silent Night”. You can hear audio samples below or you can snag the songs on iTunes. READ MORE
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Hammer Horror is a British production company that was birthed in the 50s but died in the 70s. Some of the films they’ve produced were interesting and often more macabre takes on the Universal Monster pictures of the 30s – like The Curse of Frankenstein, Dracula AD 1972, and Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb. Roman Polanski’s Rosemary’s Baby perhaps being the most critically acclaimed entry. These highly influential films were certainly popular in their day, but Hammer’s popularity waned into the 1980s, where they all but disappeared. READ MORE
Enjoying a resurgence with The Woman In Black, venerable British horror studio Hammer has chosen the Cinema And Television History (CATH) Research Centre at the UK’s Leicester De Montfort University to house its script archive.
Deadline reports that the CATH center will catalogue and curate a collection that includes screenplays from most of the studio’s film and TV productions from 1947-1990 along with extensive corporate paperwork, correspondence and other ephemera. This is the first time the archive will be opened to public research and study.
Last month, Hammer announced a global restoration project for its library of films in partnership with Studiocanal, Pinewood and other international players and with the participation of 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros and Paramount.
The studio was founded in 1934 and has produced such films as Frankenstein Created Woman, The Plague Of The Zombies, The Witches and The Mummy. Hammer stopped production in the ’80s and returned to features in 2010 with Matt Reeves’ adaptation of Swedish hit Let Me In. Its most recent film, Daniel Radcliffe-starrer The Woman In Black, has taken in over $60 million worldwide. Since 2008, Hammer has been a division of the Exclusive Media Group. READ MORE
It was just announced that Hammer Films (The Woman in Black, Let Me In, Wake Wood) has acquired the rights to the novel Boneshaker by Cherie Priest for adaptation to the big screen. John Hilary Shepherd, a 2010 WGA Award nominee for his work on the first season of the Showtime series, “Nurse Jackie,” is writing the screenplay.
“An example of “steampunk” science-fiction, which incorporates futuristic innovations into a Victorian setting, Priest’s novel is set in an alternate version of 1880s Seattle, where the city has been walled in and a toxic gas has turned many of its remaining residents into “Rotters,” more commonly known as zombies. A young widow hunts for her teen son in the Seattle underworld, while dealing with airship pirates, a criminal overlord and heavily armed refugees.”
“Boneshaker” was nominated for a 2010 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and won the 2010 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.
Project will be co-produced by Hammer and Cross Creek Pictures and co-financed by Exclusive and Cross Creek Pictures. READ MORE
Only the most patient viewer could probably discover bona fide excitement with Wake Wood, an awkward horror picture, the latest from Hammer Films. Borrowing key ideas from Stephen King’s Pet Sematary, filmmaker David Keating manufactures his own take on occult acts of ghoulish rebirth, establishing a motion picture of grisly possibility and rural isolation, hampered by lethargic execution.
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You’ve been hearing a lot of Hammer Films’ latest production, Wake Wood, and now the first official clip has made its way online over at Empire and is in desperate need of living blood. Watch it inside. What the hell did they just bring into the world?
The previously released UK trailer reminds me of Texas Chainsaw Massacre had there been an entire town of redneck psychos, with a hint of Wicker Man. Dark Sky Films will release here in the States later this year.
“Still grieving the death of nine-year-old Alice – their only child – at the jaws of a crazed dog, vet Patrick and pharmacist Louise relocate to the remote town of Wake Wood where they learn of a pagan ritual that will allow them three more days with Alice. The couple find the idea disturbing and exciting in equal measure, but once they agree terms with Arthur, the village’s leader, a far bigger question looms – what will they do when it’s time for Alice to go back?”
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You’ve been hearing a lot of Hammer Films’ latest production, Wake Wood, and now the full atmospheric UK trailer has made its way online.
Taking us deep into the crazy town of Wake Wood, the trailer reminds me of Texas Chainsaw Massacre had there been an entire town of redneck psychos, with a hint of Wicker Man. After the buzz last November (at the American Film Market), I personally am DYING to see this. It looks like a completel mind-f*ck! What do you think? Dark Sky Films will release here in the States later this year.
“Still grieving the death of nine-year-old Alice – their only child – at the jaws of a crazed dog, vet Patrick and pharmacist Louise relocate to the remote town of Wake Wood where they learn of a pagan ritual that will allow them three more days with Alice. The couple find the idea disturbing and exciting in equal measure, but once they agree terms with Arthur, the village’s leader, a far bigger question looms – what will they do when it’s time for Alice to go back?”
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After Let Me In, it’s truly hard not to get excited for a new Hammer production. This year we’ll see not only the release of The Resident, but also Wake Wood (trailer), David Keating’s pic that received high praises out of last November’s AFM in Santa Monica, CA. North American rights recently acquired by Chicago-based MPI Media Group. Dark Sky plans a theatrical release in spring 2011, followed by DVD and VOD.
Inside you’ll find a slew of new images for the thriller that “follows a couple whose new neighbors in a remote rural community introduce them to a pagan ritual to attempt to bring back their dead daughter.” The film was shot in Ireland. Aidan Gillen, Eva Birthistle, Timothy Spall and Ella Connolly star.
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After Let Me In, I have high hopes for Hammer Films’ future projects, especially their thriller Wake Wood, David Keating’s pic that received high praises out of last November’s AFM in Santa Monica, CA. North American rights recently acquired by Chicago-based MPI Media Group, the UK are the first to get their hands on the trailer that rocks some pretty awesome footage. I’m so freaking excited for this one! The plot follows a couple whose new neighbors in a remote rural community introduce them to a pagan ritual to attempt to bring back their dead daughter. The film was shot in Ireland. Aidan Gillen, Eva Birthistle, Timothy Spall and Ella Connolly star. Dark Sky plans a theatrical release in spring 2011, followed by DVD and VOD.
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Anchor Bay Home Entertainment has announced DVD ($29.98) and Blu-ray ($39.99) releases of Let Me In for February 1st. DVD Active reports extras will include an audio commentary with director Matt Reeves, featurettes (“From The Inside: A Look at the Making of Let Me In”, “The Art of Special Effects”), unrated deleted scenes, a Car Crash Sequence Step-by-Step, trailers, and a poster gallery. The Blu-ray release will also include a Dissecting Let Me In feature, and a digital copy of the film.
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Probably my favorite horror film of the year is Hammer and Overture FIlms’ Let Me In (review), Matt Reeves’ interpretation of the Swedish novel that told the story Abby (Chloe Moretz), a secretive 12-year old girl, who moves next door to Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee). Owen is a social outcast who is viciously bullied at school and in his loneliness, forms a profound bond with his new neighbour. Owen can’t help noticing that Abby is like no one he has ever met before. As a string of grisly murders occupy the town, Owen has to confront the reality that this seemingly innocent girl is really a savage vampire. Inside you’ll find a dark deleted scene that’s being circulated around the web. Those of you who haven’t seen the film probably won’t understand what’s going on. Thanks to ‘Cabbiez’ for the tip.
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Chloe Moretz (Hit Girl from Kick-Ass) stars as Abby, a secretive 12-year old girl, who moves next door to Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Road). Owen is a social outcast who is viciously bullied at school and in his loneliness, forms a profound bond with his new neighbour. Owen can’t help noticing that Abby is like no one he has ever met before. As a string of grisly murders occupy the town, Owen has to confront the reality that this seemingly innocent girl is really a savage vampire.
Based on the bestselling Swedish novel, Lat den Ratte Komma In, by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist, Let Me In is a contemporary vampire tale about a young boy who befriends a girl new to his neighborhood. The film is a remake of the highly acclaimed Swedish film, Lat den Ratte Komma In, also known as, Let the Right One In.
At C2E2 a few weeks back the news broke that publisher Dark Horse Comics had plans to release an all new graphic novel in concordance with the release of the Americanized remake of the fan favorite “LET THE RIGHT ONE IN”. (Renamed to “LET ME IN” here in the states) The title is, of course, based upon the award winning novel by John Ajvide Lindqvists of the same name, and one would think that in doing this the author would have been consulted before things moved forward. Well he wasn’t. And he’s not very pleased. Read on for the skinny.
As I pack my bags for a fun filled (and insanely hectic) weekend of interviews, news gathering, and money spending at C2E2, this drops into my lap and I about dropped my suitcase. It was announced today at the convention in Chicago that the popular Swedish film “LET THE RIGHT ONE IN”, which is being adapted for American audiences under the banner “LET ME IN”, will be getting the comic book treatment to coincide with the release of the remake thanks to the newly announced teaming of Hammer Films and publisher Darkhorse Comics! Not only that but the series will be written by “PREDATORS” scribe Marc Andreyko! For all the details and a teaser photo, and then be sure to chime in with your thoughts on this exciting announcement!
Beyond the Rave, a vampire story set in England’s underground party scene, is a combination of traditional horror themes and contemporary setting and characters. The movie follows the last hours of freedom of local soldier Ed, who is flying out to Iraq the following morning. With the help of his best friend Necro, he spends his last night in the UK tracking down his missing girlfriend Jen, last seen partying with a bizarre group of hardcore night-time ravers led by the mysterious Melech. But as he catches up with Jen at a party in a remote forest, Ed discovers that Melech’s crowd, who are hosting the event, are looking for more than a night of fun, and that not everyone will make it through to dawn…
In London in the 1970s, Scotland Yard police investigators think they have uncovered a case of vampirism. They call in an expert vampire researcher named Van Helsing (an ancestor of the great vampire-hunter himself, no less) to help them put a stop to these hideous crimes. It becomes apparent that the culprit is Count Dracula himself, disguised as a reclusive property developer, but secretly plotting to unleash a fatal virus upon the world.
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