The Town that Dreaded Sundown (Remake)

The story centers on a rural Texarkana town that was stalked by a serial killer in 1946. The maniac was never caught and in 2013, he comes back.

Timlin plays a young high schooler being raised by her grandmother who’s targeted by the mysterious killer. Tope will play a classmate who befriends Timlin’s character, and decides to make a documentary about the search for the killer.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (remake)

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

The drama about the making of Hitchcock’s Psycho, and particularly the hurdles and roadblocks that the great British director went through in order to bring it come to fruition. Hitchcock was discouraged left and right from making it. The script was seen as way too dark and perverse (especially with the lead female star getting killed off after 45 minutes), and no one wanted to see a movie based more or less on the macabre exploits of serial killer Ed Gein.

Archetype

The Archetype short tells the story of an eight-foot tall combat robot named RL7 that malfunctions during a mission, developing unexplained memories, causing its creators to investigate its odd behavior. The short ends with concept paintings detailing the robot on the run while being chased by various metallic constructs.

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[Interview] Jason Blum Talks ‘The Purge’, ‘Sinister 2′, ‘The Town That Dreaded Sundown’ And Low Budget Freedom

Writer/Director James DeMonaco’s Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes-produced The Purge stars Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane, Edwin Hodge, Tony Oller and Rhys Wakefield and hits theaters tomorrow, June 7th.

In an America wracked by crime, the government has sanctioned an annual 12-hour period in which any and all criminal activity—including murder—is legal. The police can’t be called. Hospitals suspend help. It is one night when the citizenry regulates itself without thought of punishment. On this night plagued by violence and an epidemic of crime, one family wrestles with the decision of who they will become when a stranger comes knocking.

I recently hopped on the phone with producer Jason Blum (Sinister, Insidious, Insidious Chapter 2, Paranormal Activity 1-5, The Lords Of Salem, Dark Skies, The Bay) to chat about the political reaction to the film and the balancing act of dealing with a big idea in a small setting. We also talk about the creative reasons behind keeping budgets down and whether or not Sinister 2 will continue the Insidious Chapter 2 trend of feeling a little bigger. Finally, we get a few words about his partnering with Ryan Murphy (“American Horror Story”) for the meta-remake of The Town That Dreaded Sundown.

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[TV] Emma Roberts A Welcome Addition To “American Horror Story: Coven”

FX’s American Horror Story: Coven is close to retaining the services of Emma Roberts (Scream 4) for its third season.

Per TV Line she is, “ nearing a deal to join the FX drama’s witch-themed third chapter. Roberts will play a self-involved party girl by the name of Madison.

She joins Frances Conroy, Taissa Farmiga, Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Gabourey Sidibe, Angela Bassett, and Patti Lupone for the third season premiering this October.

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[TV] Is Season 3 Of “American Horror Story” About Salem Witches? Perhaps With A Modern Day Twist?

Last week we reported that Kathy Bates had been added to the cast of “American Horror Story: Season 3″ as a character that used to be a friend of Jessica Lange’s character, but is now an enemy. Then a few days ago, Murphy spilled “Oh, Kathy’s never [played] someone this bad,” Ryan Murphy revealed to TVLine. “Her [character] is a bad, bad woman! Five times worse than [her] Misery character…When I pitched this to Kathy, her mouth was drop-jawed because what I was pitching actually happened. It’s a true event…” True event, huh?

Then at Paleyfest Dylan McDermott spilled, ““She really is. All the witches of Salem…there’s plenty of them!” That’s certainly in keeping with Murphy’s assertions that the season will be a more female-centric story. But what about his comments that Lange will be playing “glamour cat leading lady“. Did they really have those back in the day at Salem? I suppose it’s possible that he’s referring to how she would appear to others within the context of that time – but AHS just got done with a period season, and I was under the impression that they want to do something more modern day this time out. Of course, the “true event” factor sort of doubles back on that – maybe, and I’m just guessing here, there are two timelines in the show? One period and one modern?

Does that sound like something you’d be interested in? Jessica Lange, Frances Conroy, Kathy Bates Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Taissa Farmiga will all star.

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[TV] Kathy Bates To Inflict Misery Upon Jessica Lange In “American Horror Story: Season 3″

So far the casting for “American Horror Story: Season 3″ has mainly consisted of series vets coming back for another round. So it’s sort of refreshing to see some new blood make its way into the show (as much as I like the established cast). Per TVLine, Kathy Bates (Misery, Titanic) will be joining the series as a nemesis to Jessica Lange’s character, “Bates will play the best friend of Lange’s new character, who turns into her enemy.

That’s certainly in keeping with creator Ryan Murphy’s feisty remarks that this will be a female-centric season with Lange in the center as some kind of ““glamour cat leading lady.” That’s fine by me. I preferred seeing outrageous characters in normal confines in the 1st season and thought that the 2nd season suffered by providing a crazy context for its crazy characters. Let them loose, I say.

Newcomer Bates joins returning cast members Jessica Lange, Frances Conroy Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Taissa Farmiga. As previously reported, Season 3 will be more female centric and will have a love story in its dark, black and likely stunningly random, heart.

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[TV] Frances Conroy Back For “American Horror Story: Season 3″!

The casting for “American Horror Story: Season 3″ continues chugging along, this time with AHS vet Frances Conroy (“Six Feet Under”) back in tow. I really like how this is sort of a troupe, the setting may change but the performers are more or less consistent.

As he is wont to do, Ryan Murphy proclaimed on Twitter, “ Thrilled to announce the legendary Frances Conroy is on board for next season’s American Horror Story.

She joins returning cast members Jessica Lange, Lily Rabe, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Taissa Farmiga. As previously reported, Season 3 will be more female centric and will have a love story in its dark, black and likely stunningly random, heart.

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[TV] Lily Rabe The Latest To Return For “American Horror Story: Season 3″

American Horror Story: Asylum just wrapped up but it seems like there’s no momentum lost headed into “American Horror Story: Season 3″. Lily Rabe is the latest established cast member to reprise her relationship with the series.

Ryan Murphy proclaimed on Twitter, “ So thrilled to announce Lily Rabe is onboard for American Horror Story Season Three! So talented, love her!

She joins returning cast members Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters and Taissa Farmiga. As previously reported, Season 3 will be more female centric and will have a love story in its dark, black and likely stunningly random, heart.

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[TV] Guess Who’s Coming Back To “American Horror Story”

Ok, considering the photo above I suppose you already guessed. With American Horror Story: Asylum concluding tonight it’s never too early to start talking about next season. We already know that “American Horror Story: Season 3″ will feature returning cast members Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters. But in some great news it appears as if Taissa Farmiga is in talks to leap back into Murphy land.

Ryan Murphy proclaims (via EW), “ “I missed her this season. There wasn’t really a role for her. I feel very protective of her and I didn’t want her to go back into the loony bin—it was too dark. So I thought well ‘I want Taissa to be one of the leads next year.’ I called her up and pitched her the character for the season and she loved it and she said, ‘Yes let’s do it.’ So we’re in negotiations for her to headline season 3.

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Ryan Murphy And Jason Blum Head Into ‘The Town That Dreaded Sundown’

Late last year we discussed the fact that MGM, who is also rebooting Carrie, is developing a remake of 1976 horror movie >The Town that Dreaded Sundown. Now it appears that Ryan Murphy (the creator of “American Horror Story”) spoke out about the project this evening at an “AHS” event in Hollywood. It seems that Alfonso Gomez-Rejon might be directing with Murphy and Sinister‘s Jason Blum producing.

The original movie was based on five unsolved murders attributed to the Phantom Killer during three months in 1946 in and around the city of Texarkana on the border between Texas and Arkansas. Pierce shot large parts of the movie in and around Texarkana with extras recruited from local residents. READ MORE

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[TV] Next On “American Horror Story”, First Details Of Season 3 Revealed!!

With American Horror Story: Asylum concluding next Wednesday it’s (apparently) time to start discussing “American Horror Story: Season 3″ (I’m sure the new subtitle will come later). There was a press screening of this season’s last episode tonight. In Episode 2.13 “Madness Ends,” “Johnny sets out to complete his father’s work. Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.” Written by Tim Minear; directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon.

But the juicy part came during the Q&A, in which Ryan Murphy spilled some details (per THR) regarding next year’s season. First off? Sarah Paulson (pictured above) and Evan Peters (pictured inside) will be returning.

Want more details? Including hints at the time period and setting? There’s more inside… READ MORE

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[TV] Next On “American Horror Story: Asylum” Episode 2.13 “Madness Ends” (Season Finale)

American Horror Story: Asylum concludes next Wednesday night with the season finale! How will it all come together? Any guesses?

Episode 2.12 “Continuum” just aired so now we have the teaser for the finale, 2.13 “Madness Ends,” in which “Johnny sets out to complete his father’s work. Lana leads the charge to finally shut down Briarcliff.” Written by Tim Minear; directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. Airs January

It airs next Wednesday, January 23, 10:00 pm e/p. Head inside for the teaser! READ MORE

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[TV] Next On “American Horror Story: Asylum” Episode 2.12 “Continuum”

While I loved the first season, I’m not up to speed on American Horror Story: Asylum so I apologize for the lack of commentary on this promo – I avoided watching it.

Episode 2.11 “Spilt Milk” just aired so now we have the teaser for Episode 2.12 “Continuum’.

In it, “A deadly new inmate threatens Sister Jude’s chance of release from Briarcliff. Grace’s obsession with the aliens turns violent.

The episode is written by Ryan Murphy and directed by Craig Zisk and airs next Wednesday, January 16th. Head inside for the teaser!
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[TV] Next On “American Horror Story: Asylum”, Another Look At Tonight’s Drunken Santa

Last week I reported that they’ve dressed guest star Ian McShane (Deadwood, Sexy Beast) as Santa for tonight’s American Horror Story: Asylum. And now we’ve got some better pictures of the lonely looking guy. is gonna get. Episode 2.08 “Unholy Night” airs tonight.

In the episode, “A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff. Sister Jude faces off with the Devil.. Meanwhile Arden has a shocking encounter in the Death Chute.” Written by James Wong; directed by Michael Lehmann.

Head inside for the pics and a look at the teaser! READ MORE

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[TV] Next On “American Horror Story: Asylum” Episode 3.08 “Unholy Night”

So they’ve dressed guest star Ian McShane (Deadwood, Sexy Beast) as Santa. Makes sense. I guess that’s about as seasonal as American Horror Story: Asylum is gonna get. And, if you’re interested, you can now get a glimpse of him in the teaser for Episode 2.08 “Unholy Night”, which will air on December 5th.

In the episode, “A murderous Santa wreaks havoc on Briarcliff. Sister Jude faces off with the Devil.. Meanwhile Arden has a shocking encounter in the Death Chute.” Written by James Wong; directed by Michael Lehmann.

What did you think of tonight’s episode? Head inside for the teaser! READ MORE

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[TV] “American Horror Story” Renewed For Season 3! Jessica Lange To Return! What Should It Be Called?

Considering how well American Horror Story: Asylum,” is performing, and how enthusiastic the response has been from fans, it should come as no surprise that it’s been renewed for a third season. It should also come as no surprise that Jessica Lange will be back. In fact, I’d imagine that at least a few members of the ensemble will be returning seeing as many of them bridged the gap from Season 1 to “Asylum” already. Production of the untitled new cycle of AHS will begin next summer and premiere in the fall of 2013.

The first season of “American Horror Story” earned 17 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, tying for the most of any program this year and setting a record for the most Emmy nominations for a miniseries in basic cable history. Do you think the current season has a similar shot at glory?

Now here’s where we begin the guessing game. Where do you think the next season will take place? What location and time period? Who else should return? Since it will be an all-new plot again, what do you think the new season should be called? “American Horror Story: ???”

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[TV] Next On “American Horror Story: Asylum” Episode 2.6, “The Origins of Monstrosity”

FX concluded their American Horror Story: Asylum “Anne Frank” two-parter this evening and will move on to more Bloody Face next week!

We’ve just now added the promo for Episode 2×06 “The Origins of Monstrosity”, which will air November 21st. I really need to catch up with this season. It’s beginning to look pretty nuts in a good way.

In the episode, “An enigmatic little girl is forsaken at the asylum. The Monsignor makes a Faustian deal with Dr. Arden. The genesis of Bloody Face is disclosed.[15] ” Written by Ryan Murphy; directed by David Semel.

What did you think of tonight’s episode? Head inside for the teaser! READ MORE

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[TV Bites] Next On “American Horror Story” Episode 3, Behind The Scenes Of “AHS” And “Mockingbird Lane”

American Horror Story: Asylum,” aired its second episode of the season, “Tricks And Treats”, tonight. In the episode, ““The staff summon an exorcist to deal with a possessed farm boy, while Sister Jude’s dark past is revealed.” The new season is set at an East Coast asylum for the criminally insane in 1964 and revolves around Jessica Lange’s new character — a nun — and her boss at the institution, played by James Cromwell. Sarah Paulson, Zachary Quinto, Evan Peters, Lily Rabe, Clea Duvall, Chris Zylka, Joseph Fiennes, Chloe Sevigny, and Adam Levine round out the cast.

If you’ve already watched the first episode and are primed for the second, I think it’s safe to watch the brief behind the scenes clip – entitled “The Opening” – that we’ve included below the jump. And if you’ve already seen the second episode, it’s safe to watch the promo for Episode 3 – “Nor’easter” (airing October 31st at 10:00 pm e/p): “A violent storm hits Briarcliff, allowing a group of patients to plan a daring escape. Sister Jude (Jessica Lange) is haunted by her past.” Written by Jennifer Salt; directed by Michael Uppendahl.

We’ve also got a glimpse behind the curtain of the pilot turned Halloween special Mockingbird Lane. Earlier today we shared 5 clips from the show, but if you’re not yet satiated – this behind the scenes clip is for you. I’m actually kind of curious to see this one!! This new, reimagined version of the classic 1960’s comedy “The Munsters” is based on executive producer Bryan Fuller’s (“Pushing Daisies,” “Heroes”) script and was directed by executive producer Bryan Singer (“X-Men” film series, “House”).

“Mockingbird Lane” airs Friday, October 26 on NBC. Head inside for the clips! READ MORE

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Set at an East Coast asylum for the criminally insane in 1964, the upcoming season revolves around Jessica Lange’s new character — a nun — and her boss at the institution, played by James Cromwell.

Episode 1 – “Welcome to Briarcliff” (Airs October 17, 10:00 pm e/p) – Welcome to Briarcliff Manor, a notorious insane asylum home to the deranged serial killer, Bloody Face. Lurking in the shadows of this “sanctuary of healing” are terrifying evils that blur the boundaries between reality and insanity.

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TV: 18th Teaser For “American Horror Story: Asylum” Tests The Amount Of BS You Will Put Up With

Not only is this the 18th f*cking teaser for American Horror Story: Asylum, but it’s absolutely terrible! The worst out of the whole bunch so far! Enjoy!

The new season premieres Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10/9c. on FX and is set at an East Coast asylum for the criminally insane in 1964. It revolves around Jessica Lange’s new character, a nun, and her boss at the institution, played by James Cromwell.

Clea Duvall, Chris Zylka, Joseph Fiennes, Chloe Sevigny, The Voice’s Adam Levine, Mark Consuelos and newcomer Lizzie Brochere round out the cast. Other returning cast members set to play new roles include Sarah Paulson, Zachary Quinto, Evan Peters and Lily Rabe.

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TV: The 17th Teaser For “American Horror Story: Asylum”, This Is Getting Ridiculous

The 17th teaser for American Horror Story: Asylum revisits the theme of the 15th trailer, with “Que Sera Sera” playing. Only this time it’s strangely sunnier.

The new season premieres Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10/9c. on FX. The new season is set at an East Coast asylum for the criminally insane in 1964, and revolves around Jessica Lange’s new character — a nun — and her boss at the institution, played by James Cromwell.

Clea Duvall, Chris Zylka, Joseph Fiennes, Chloe Sevigny, The Voice’s Adam Levine, Mark Consuelos and newcomer Lizzie Brochere round out the cast. Other returning cast members set to play new roles include Sarah Paulson, Zachary Quinto, Evan Peters and Lily Rabe.

The first installment of “American Horror Story” earned 17 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, tying for the most of any program this year and setting a record for the most Emmy nominations for a miniseries in basic cable history. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Dante Di Loreto and Tim Minear are Executive Producers of “American Horror Story: Asylum.” It is produced by 20th Fox Television. READ MORE

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TV: The 15th Teaser For “American Horror Story: Asylum” Plays Que Sera Sera

The 15th teaser for American Horror Story: Asylum has a creepy take on “Que Sera Sera”. A song that I was going to describe as the tune from Heathers until I realized that a lot of you are probably too young and just haven’t seen that classic.

The new season premieres Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 10/9c. on FX. The new season is set at an East Coast asylum for the criminally insane in 1964, and revolves around Jessica Lange’s new character — a nun — and her boss at the institution, played by James Cromwell.

Clea Duvall, Chris Zylka, Joseph Fiennes, Chloe Sevigny, The Voice’s Adam Levine, Mark Consuelos and newcomer Lizzie Brochere round out the cast. Other returning cast members set to play new roles include Sarah Paulson, Zachary Quinto, Evan Peters and Lily Rabe.

The first installment of “American Horror Story” earned 17 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, tying for the most of any program this year and setting a record for the most Emmy nominations for a miniseries in basic cable history. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Dante Di Loreto and Tim Minear are Executive Producers of “American Horror Story: Asylum.” It is produced by 20th Fox Television. READ MORE