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No Progress On ‘Final Destination 6’ (Yet)
Every single time we report on the sixth Final Destination it ends up being a bunk rumor, which is insanely disheartening considering how awesome the storied franchise is. In fact, our own Brendan Morrow recently argued that Final Destination is the best franchise in history.
It’s now been five years since the release of Final Destination 5, which perfectly wrapped up the story by tying everything together. If the filmmakers were to never made another, I’d feel satisfied, other than the fact that there’s no reason for this franchise to end. The irony here is that New Line Cinema is behind it, just like A Nightmare On Elm Street and Friday the 13th (well, Paramount is developing the latest incarnation), but they’re too busy with The Conjuring universe (no complaints here, they’re awesome films).
In 2016 it’s all about IP (intellectual properties), so it’s insanely bizarre that New Line isn’t nurturing their fanbase. And it’s a huge one. Final Destination was fucking awesome, and the latest entry was just as good.
We want more. And so does Tony Todd, who has always had a bit role in the series as Bludworth, a mortician with the inside scoop on Death.
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Best known to us horror fans as Candyman, Todd is always optimistic about the franchise, and we don’t blame him. Unfortunately, he doesn’t really know what’s going on. The latest is that he’s told fans at Texas Frightmare that he’ll be returning in Final Destination 6, which begins pre-production in Vancouver by the end of summer. We know this to not be true, but still checked our sources for confirmation before running the story.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this simply is not true. As of this writing, there is no major progress on a sixth Final Destination.
What I can tell you, though, is that the franchise is far from dead, as Death can never be defeated. The best thing you can do right now is to share your love of the franchise on socials, talk about the film, and keep the spirit alive while New Line continues to do what they do. One day Death will come for all of us…
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New Documentaries Explore the Cult Legacies of ‘The Keep’ and ‘Wolfen’; Watch the Trailers Now [Exclusive]
Undersung werewolf gem Wolfen and Michael Mann’s The Keep get the spotlight in a pair of feature documentaries acquired by Antenna Releasing.
A World War II Fairy Tale, which covers the infamous production of and reception to The Keep, will receive a limited theatrical release in October, followed by a TVOD release on Apple/Amazon. The Keep will also screen as a double feature for some showings.
For Uncovering Wolfen, Antenna eyes a limited theatrical release for 2027. Both films are currently available for booking via Antenna prior to their theatrical and digital releases.
Both documentaries are directed by Stewart Buck, who co-helms with Stéphane Piter on A World War II Fairy Tale.
“We at Antenna are obsessed with film history,” said Chief Acquisitions Officer Billy Ray Brewton. “Stewart has done such a remarkable job of really diving into the deepest recesses of how these films were made and, in doing so, has created the definitive histories of both projects.”
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Antenna Releasing!” said director Buck. “It’s refreshing to see a filmmaker-friendly approach to distribution with people who know what it’s like to be in the trenches with independent projects that struggle to find a home in the crowded marketplace.”
Check out our exclusive trailer and poster reveal of both documentaries below.
Released in 1983, Michael Mann’s The Keep was a notorious box office bomb, critically lambasted and all but forgotten for years, save for the fascination with Tangerine Dream’s iconic score. In recent years, the film has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence and is widely considered a cult classic, though director Michael Mann and many cast members refuse to acknowledge it.
Wolfen, on the other hand, was critical success but was overshadowed heavily by its flashier 1981 siblings An American Werewolf in London and The Howling. It’s also a trailblazer for socio-political horror, and the doc will explore that via the craftspeople who made it.
Look for them both in theaters soon. Stay tuned for more as it arrives.
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