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[Exclusive Insight] George Romero Almost Made Marvel Superhero Movie ‘Copperhead’!

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In the early 1980s, before Day of the Dead, Romero’s career almost went in a completely different direction…

It’s no secret that George A. Romero *almost* made more movies than he actually did end up making, but did you know that he was at one point attached to direct a Marvel Comics superhero movie? In fact, Romero was the director hired to helm the very first Marvel movie, back in the early ’80s!

The character he was tasked with bringing to life? Copperhead.

We’ve just been hooked up with an exclusive clip from forthcoming docu-series Untold Horror, all about projects that horror’s great masters *almost* made, and it provides in-depth details on Romero’s Copperhead that you’ve definitely never heard before.

Romero himself described the unmade film to the Untold Horror team as “Transformers meets RoboCop,” while concept artist Bob Layton revealed the general approach.

It was a post-apocalyptic world… populated by cyborgs, ninjas, mad scientists… this movie had everything,” Layton said of Romero’s script. “At one point in the midst of a battle, Copperhead picks up a horse and throws it at somebody. That’s what hooked me when I read the script.”

Check out the exclusive Untold Horror clip below to learn more!

Untold Horror, the Canadian docu-miniseries created by former Rue Morgue magazine editor-in-chief Dave Alexander and writer/producer Mark Pollesel, has entered into an exclusive partnership with The Wolper Organization to represent and further develop the show. Executive Producer Mark Wolper will work in collaboration with Executive Producers Tim Sullivan (2001 Maniacs) of New Rebellion Entertainment, Garo Setian of Hungry Monster Entertainment and Allen Copeland.

Envisioned by host/writer/producer Alexander along with Pollesl (with additional partners director/producer Bob Barrett and editor/animator/producer Kevin Burke), Untold Horror will explore the greatest horror tales almost told, uncovering the fascinating stories behind these stillborn films – as told by the genre legends who tried to get them made – revealing truths about the often tortured relationship between art and commerce, and what it might take to bring some of them back from the dead.

Said Wolper, “Some of our favorite filmmakers give blood, sweat, tears and even years of their lives to projects that ultimately fail to launch. What happened to David Cronenberg’s Frankenstein? The dozens of George A. Romero projects announced over the years that disappeared? Why couldn’t the combined powers of Guillermo del Toro, James Cameron and Tom Cruise create At the Mountains of Madness? Has there ever been an unmade film with more talent attached to it than John Landis’ Creature From the Black Lagoon remake?

Added Sullivan, “Fans want to know about these passion projects. You can learn just as much about your favorite filmmakers by what they didn’t make, as what they did bring to screen. We aim to resurrect the best unmade horror films in a variety of mediums: films, graphic novels, poster shows, books, podcasts, even live table readings.

For more info and updates, follow Untold Horror on Facebook.

Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has four awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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