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‘Swamp Thing’ – ‘Logan’ Filmmaker James Mangold in Talks to Direct DC’s Horror Movie!
Announced just yesterday, a brand new Swamp Thing horror movie is on DC’s slate of upcoming projects, the new film said to “investigate the dark origins of Swamp Thing.”
The Hollywood Reporter brings us an exciting update on that project, reporting today that James Mangold (Logan) is now in talks to direct Swamp Thing for WB/DC!
“Sources say that talks are still in the early stages,” THR notes.
Interesting to note, Mangold seemingly teased today’s big news just last night…
— Mangold (@mang0ld) February 1, 2023
Swamp Thing of course most recently came to the small screen in a short-lived TV series for DC Universe. Derek Mears played the character in the show’s one and only season.
There was also a Swamp Thing feature film back in 1982, directed by Wes Craven and starring Dick Durock as the Swamp Thing. That film spawned a sequel as well as a TV series.
Wikipedia reminds, “A humanoid/plant elemental creature, created by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson, the Swamp Thing has had several humanoid or monster incarnations in various different storylines. The character first appeared in House of Secrets #92 (July 1971) in a stand-alone horror story set in the early 20th century. The character then returned in a solo series, set in the contemporary world and in the general DC continuity.
“The character is a swamp monster that resembles an anthropomorphic mound of vegetable matter, and fights to protect his swamp home, the environment in general, and humanity from various supernatural or terrorist threats.”
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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