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The Creators Of ‘Mama’ On How A Cheetah Inspired The Film And Ideas For A Possible Prequel!

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 06, 2013 @ 2:00pm
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The Guillermo del Toro produced Mama, starring Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”), will make its Blu-ray and DVD debut tomorrow May 7, 2013. With that in mind I recently hopped on the phone with the film’s director Andy Muschietti and his co-writer Barbara Muschietti to discuss the challenges of turning a 3 minute short into a full-fledged feature. Their well-timed nugget of inspiration came as a surprise to me, to say the least.

The film “is the story of two vanished girls whose parents were killed. When the girls reappear, their uncle and his girlfriend care for them, but that doesn’t mean their deceased mother is completely out of the picture.”

Head inside for the interview, which includes a possible take on a Mama prequel. READ MORE

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on January 18, 2013 @ 12:00am
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Guillermo del Toro presents Mama, a supernatural thriller that tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their mother was murdered. When they are rescued years later and begin a new life, they find that someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.

The day their father killed their mother, sisters Victoria and Lilly vanished near their suburban neighborhood. For five long years, their Uncle Lucas and his girlfriend, Annabel, have been madly searching for them. But when, incredibly, the kids are found alive in a decrepit cabin, the couple wonders if the girls are the only guests they have welcomed into their home.

As Annabel tries to introduce the children to a normal life, she grows convinced of an evil presence in their house. Are the sisters experiencing traumatic stress, or is a ghost coming to visit them? How did the broken girls survive those years all by themselves? As she answers these disturbing questions, the new mother will find that the whispers she hears at bedtime are coming from the lips of a deadly presence.

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[Interview] ‘Mama’ Filmmakers Discuss Retaining Their Original Vision

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 17, 2013 @ 10:23am
Category: Movies / Interviews

Universal releases Mama tomorrow, January 18th. The Guillermo del Toro-produced horror thriller is based on a short of the same name and was directed by Andres Muschietti from a script he wrote with Barbara Muschietti.

Along with some fellow journalists, I caught up with Del Toro and the Muschiettis last month to talk about the film’s journey from short to screen. We also touch on the intensive casting process, retaining autonomy on such an original vision, and finally just a tiny update on Hellboy 3.

In the film, “Five years ago, sisters Victoria and Lilly vanished from their suburban neighborhood without a trace. Since then, their Uncle Lucas (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and his girlfriend, Annabel (Jessica Chastain), have been madly searching for them. But when, incredibly, the kids are found alive in a decrepit cabin, the couple wonders if the girls are the only guests they have welcomed into their home. As Annabel tries to introduce the children to a normal life, she grows convinced of an evil presence in their house. Are the sisters experiencing traumatic stress, or is a ghost coming to visit them? How did the broken girls survive those years all alone? As she answers these disturbing questions, the new mother will find that the whispers she hears at bedtime are coming from the lips of a deadly presence.” Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse and Daniel Kash all star.

Head inside for the interview! READ MORE

New Featurette Takes You Inside ‘Mama’!

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 08, 2013 @ 1:36pm
Category: Movies / Videos

Gearing up for the January 18 release, Universal has released a new behind-the-scenes clip from Mama, the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror thriller about a group of feral children raised by something sinister. The video features interviews with Del Toro, Jessica Chastain and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau along with some new footage!

“Five years ago, sisters Victoria and Lilly vanished from their suburban neighborhood without a trace. Since then, their Uncle Lucas (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and his girlfriend, Annabel (Jessica Chastain), have been madly searching for them. But when, incredibly, the kids are found alive in a decrepit cabin, the couple wonders if the girls are the only guests they have welcomed into their home. As Annabel tries to introduce the children to a normal life, she grows convinced of an evil presence in their house. Are the sisters experiencing traumatic stress, or is a ghost coming to visit them? How did the broken girls survive those years all alone? As she answers these disturbing questions, the new mother will find that the whispers she hears at bedtime are coming from the lips of a deadly presence.”

Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse and Daniel Kash all star. The pic is based on a short of the same name and was directed by Andres Muschietti from a script he wrote with Barbara Muschietti. Head inside for the clip! READ MORE

Over A Dozen New Images To Bring Home To ‘Mama’!

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 07, 2013 @ 5:14pm
Category: Movies / Images

Gearing up for the January 18 release, we’ve got a bunch of new pics from Mama, the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror thriller about a group of feral children raised by something sinister.

Head inside for the gallery of pics! READ MORE

Show Your Love For ‘Mama’ By Watching These 4 Clips

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 06, 2013 @ 10:07pm
Category: Movies / Videos

Gearing up for the January 18 release, Universal Pictures provided Bloody Disgusting with four clips from Mama, the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror thriller about a group of feral children raised by something sinister.

As Annabel tries to introduce the children to a normal life, she grows convinced of an evil presence in their house. Are the sisters experiencing traumatic stress, or is a ghost coming to visit them? How did the broken girls survive those years all alone? As she answers these disturbing questions, the new mother will find that the whispers she hears at bedtime are coming from the lips of a deadly presence.”

Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse and Daniel Kash all star. The pic is based on a short of the same name. READ MORE

Guillermo del Toro Introduces Old ‘Mama’ Short That Inspired Upcoming Film

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 28, 2012 @ 9:48am
Category: Movies / Trailers

While we’ve already shared the short film about a dozen times since its inception, you can now watch the short film that inspired Universal’s Mama accompanied by an intro by producer Guillermo del Toro.

In theaters January 18, Mama was based on a short film of the same name from Andy and Barbara Muschietti. The below look at the original short film is presented by Guillermo del Toro and includes one of the scariest scenes del Toro has ever seen. The craftsmanship, ingenuity, and horror presented by the Muschiettis made him want to be a Producer for the feature film.

No Creatures, Yet, Just Feral Children In New ‘Mama’ Stills

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Posted by MrDisgusting on December 21, 2012 @ 11:27am
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We’ve now landed the official hi-res gallery and final poster for Mama, a supernatural thriller that “Tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their parents were killed. When they are rescued years later and begin a new life, they find that someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.”

Directed by Andy Muschietti, and penned by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, Universal Pictures has released the international trailer for the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror in theaters January 18, 2013.

The first trailer was absolutely fantastic, building up to a series of chilling revelations and creepy imagery. With the hand of del Toro all over this one can only hope it’s better than Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. It already looks way better. Your thoughts? Get more at the film’s official website or Facebook. READ MORE

International ‘Mama’ Trailer Showered In Mother’s Love

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Posted by MrDisgusting on October 18, 2012 @ 9:28am
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I was highly impressed with the first trailer for Mama, a supernatural thriller that “Tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their parents were killed. When they are rescued years later and begin a new life, they find that someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.”

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Mama’ Trailer Looks Wicked, Scary As Hell!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on September 13, 2012 @ 12:11pm
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“A mother’s love is forever.”

In theaters January 18, 2013, Guillermo del Toro presents Mama, a supernatural thriller that “Tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their parents were killed. When they are rescued years later and begin a new life, they find that someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.”

Directed by Andy Muschietti, and penned by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, Universal Pictures has released the first official theatrical trailer and poster, alongside a pretty hefty batch of hi-res stills.

The first trailer is absolutely fantastic, building up to a series of chilling revelations and creepy imagery. With the hand of del Toro all over this one can only hope it’s better than Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark. It already looks way better. Your thoughts? Get more at the film’s official website or Facebook. READ MORE

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The First Still From Guillermo del Toro Produced ‘Mama’ Looks A Little Lannister

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Posted by EvanDickson on September 06, 2012 @ 9:36am
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Universal Pictures’ Mama, the Guillermo del Toro-produced and Andres Muschietti-directed supernatural chiller, will open in theaters January 18, 2013. Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse and Daniel Kash all star. And now EW got their hands on the first still!

In the film, “Guillermo del Toro presents ‘Mama,’ a supernatural thriller that tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their mother was murdered. When they are rescued years later and begin a new life, they find that someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.”

Head inside for the pic and a more detailed synopsis! READ MORE

Uni Releasing Guillermo del Toro-Produced ‘Mama’ January 2013

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Posted by MrDisgusting on August 10, 2012 @ 6:57pm
Category: Movies / News

Universal Pictures has announced that Mama, the Guillermo del Toro-produced and Andres Muschietti-directed supernatural chiller will open in theaters January 18, 2013. Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse and Daniel Kash all star.

“Guillermo del Toro presents ‘Mama,’ a supernatural thriller that tells the haunting tale of two little girls who disappeared into the woods the day that their mother was murdered. When they are rescued years later and begin a new life, they find that someone or something still wants to come tuck them in at night.

Watch The Short That Inspired Guillermo Del Toro-Produced ‘Mama’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on April 04, 2012 @ 4:48pm
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TheFilmExperience has shared the below first look at star Jessica Chastain on the set of Mama, a horror project at Universal being directed by Andres Muschietti and executive produced by Guillermo Del Toro.

The film itself is an extrapolation from Muschietti’s short of the same name from 2008 with Neil Cross (“Luther”) adapting the material from Muschietti’s original script, a collaboration with his sister Barbara. The short has made its way online and can also be viewed after the break!

“The movie tells the story of a couple – Chastain and “Game Of Thrones” star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – who take in their long-lost young nieces and nephews. The kids were found after living in the forest for five years but now murderous events begin to unfold and it becomes clear that a supernatural force is intent on claiming the kids.” READ MORE