Move Into Uni’s ‘Dream House’ This January

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 01, 2011 @ 10:38pm
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Dream House (review) is the tale of Will Atenton (Daniel Craig; Cowboys & Aliens, Quantum of Solace), a high-profile, Manhattan publisher who leaves the big city behind to relocate his wife Libby (Rachel Weisz; The Constant Gardener, The Lovely Bones) and their two daughters to a quaint New England town. As the family settles into their new lives they learn that their beloved dream home has a history of murder. When Will dares to delve further into the mysteries of the house, he is not sure if he is seeing ghosts or if the tragic events are somehow related to his past. The only clues come from his cryptic neighbor, Ann (Naomi Watts, The Ring, J. Edgar), who helps him piece together this haunting puzzle. Also featuring Marton Csokas (Alice in Wonderland), Elias Koteas (The Fourth Kind) and Jane Alexander (The Unborn), Dream House is available on Blu-ray Combo Pack with UltraViolet, DVD, Digital Download and On Demand January 31, 2012 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Morgan Creek Films. READ MORE

‘Dream House’ Director Jim Sheridan Attempted to Remove His Name From Film

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 08, 2011 @ 5:14pm
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As it wasn’t screened for critics, Bloody hit up a midnight showing of Universal Pictures’ Dream House in order to bring you an early AM review of the long-delayed psychological thriller starring Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts and Rachel Weisz. It wasn’t very good, in fact, you might say it was erratic.

A week after it’s theatrical demise ($9 million at the boxoffice) director Jim Sheridan has decided to speak out. The six-time Oscar nominee was in fact so displeased with the finished film he sought to have his name removed from it, says the LA Times.

This summer, Sheridan went to the Directors Guild of America with the aim of striking his name from the credits (hoping to use the infamous “Alan Smithee” instead)…[but] the bid was dropped after a series of events that included the company that was financing the film, Morgan Creek Productions, agreeing to a new set of reshoots.

According to a person familiar with production, Sheridan began deviating from David Loucka’s script early on, using an improvisational method he favors. That was followed by a disastrous test screening, rampant anxiety at Morgan Creek, a first round of reshoots, and the production company ultimately taking control of the film in the edit room.

So there you go – and for those of you paying attention, Sheridan’s name is still gracing big screens across the country. I’d be embarrassed too.
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Dream House

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on September 30, 2011 @ 12:00am
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The Sheridan-helmed psychological thriller follows a family that relocates into what appears to be the ideal residence in small town Connecticut. However, the husband (Craig) and wife (Watts) are disturbed to discover that their beautiful new home was the site of another family’s slaughter, believed to be at the hands of the husband who survived. (long)

Nearly 50 Hi-Res Images from ‘Dream House’ Set!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 17, 2011 @ 1:04am
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Thanks to international website Kino, by clicking any image below you’ll find a gallery containing nearly 50 hi-res images from the set of Jim Sheridan’s Dream House, their suspense thriller in theaters September 30 starring Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Marton Csokas, Elias Koteas and Jane Alexander.

Arriving in theaters September 30 (edited down to receive a PG-13), “Successful publisher Will Atenton (Craig) quit a high power job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby (Weisz), and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived.

When Will investigates, he’s not sure if he’s starting to see ghosts or if the tragic story is just hitting too close to home. His only clues come from Ann Paterson (Watts), a mysterious neighbor who knew those who were shot. And as Will and Ann piece together the haunting puzzle, they must find out who murdered the family in Will’s dream house before he returns to kill again.” Watch the newly launched official website for more or become a fan on Facebook.

Click the image for the gallery on Kino:

dreamhouse081611 Nearly 50 Hi Res Images from Dream House Set!


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‘Dream House’ Trailer Promises Non-Supernatural Twist?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 20, 2011 @ 6:26pm
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Teasing at this week’s San Diego Comic-Con, Universal Pictures has unveiled the official trailer and one sheet for Jim Sheridan’s Dream House, their suspense thriller in theaters September 30 starring Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Marton Csokas, Elias Koteas and Jane Alexander.

Arriving in theaters September 30 (edited down to receive a PG-13), the gorgeous poster is a massive step up from this piece of crap and features a very Shining-esque moment with a pair of twins who promise to be the “key” to the movie. Speaking of The Shining, the below trailer appears to give homage to Kubrick’s classic, along with The Amityville Horror and The Strangers. But what concerns me most is that the trailer sort of implies that everything that happens is within Will Atenton’s (Daniel Craig) head — does this mean the finale promises to have a non-supernatural twist? Barf.

“Successful publisher Will Atenton (Craig) quit a high power job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby (Weisz), and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived.

When Will investigates, he’s not sure if he’s starting to see ghosts or if the tragic story is just hitting too close to home. His only clues come from Ann Paterson (Watts), a mysterious neighbor who knew those who were shot. And as Will and Ann piece together the haunting puzzle, they must find out who murdered the family in Will’s dream house before he returns to kill again.” Watch the newly launched official website for more or become a fan on Facebook.

Click the image for the newly updated gallery:

dreamfixed072211 Dream House Trailer Promises Non Supernatural Twist?


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Reach for the Official ‘Dream House’ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on July 05, 2011 @ 3:38pm
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The movie has been in development for what feels like a decade, so it’s not that shocking that Universal Pictures would release what appears to be a dated one sheet for Jim Sheridan’s Dream House, their suspense thriller starring Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Marton Csokas, Elias Koteas and Jane Alexander. Arriving in theaters September 30, the poster features the Atenton family reaching to enter their brand new house in New England. It gets the point across, but I find it lacks in impact — it sort of reminds me of those late ’90s/early ’00s “floating heads” posters.

“Successful publisher Will Atenton (Craig) quit a high power job in Manhattan to relocate his wife, Libby (Weisz), and two girls to a quaint New England town. But as they settle into their new life, they discover their perfect home was the murder scene of a mother and her children. And the entire city believes it was at the hands of the husband who survived.

When Will investigates, he’s not sure if he’s starting to see ghosts or if the tragic story is just hitting too close to home. His only clues come from Ann Paterson (Watts), a mysterious neighbor who knew those who were shot. And as Will and Ann piece together the haunting puzzle, they must find out who murdered the family in Will’s dream house before he returns to kill again.”
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