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‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Will be the “First MCU Horror Film” #SDCC
If the announcement of a new Blade film as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn’t exciting enough, it was revealed that the Doctor Strange sequel will be the first ever MCU horror film.
During Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, the title was announced as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and will play up “the gothic, the horror,” explained director Scott Derrickson, who also helmed several horror films including The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister.
Variety noted that Derrickson explains that the horror-fied sequel will lead Benedict Cumberbatch to dark and damaging places, though he will have company in Elizabeth Olsen, who will reprise her role as Scarlet Witch.
The events of her Disney Plus series “Wandavision” will lead her to Doctor Strange’s doorstep, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige added.
The basic premise of the character’s source material is that he is a world-class surgeon whose abilities are taken away in a horrific accident. After searching the world over to find a way to heal himself, he eventually finds himself under the tutelage of The Ancient One, who trains him in the mystic arts. Now the Sorcerer Supreme, he must battle dark forces from our world and other realms.
Doctor Strange will enter the Multiverse of Madness on May 7, 2021.
Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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