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Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ Inspires ‘Virus Undead’

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More craziness from overseas as we discovered yet another foreign horror film that looks really effin cool. The movie is called VIRUS UNDEAD and sold out of all five screenings at the SIFF 08 (Shanghai Film Festival) this summer. Directed by Wolf Wolff & Ohmuthi, UNDEAD is homage to Alfred Hitchcock’s THE BIRDS. Inside you’ll find a look at the first teaser trailer for the film, while over at the official website you’ll find a bunch of stills, reviews and more info to get you psyched. The pic is set to make its European Premiere on the Fantasy Film Festival in August.

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Diablo Cody Producing ‘Death of a Pop Star’ Movie from ‘Cam’ Writer

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The supernatural webcomic Death of a Pop Star is headed to the screen, with Variety reporting that Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body, Lisa Frankenstein) will produce the film adaptation.

Additionally, Isa Mazzei (Cam, Faces of Death) will be writing the script!

From creator Violet Karim, Death of a Pop Star ” tells the supernatural story of Sophie, a beloved pop star at the top of her game — until she takes a tumble from the top of the stairs and wakes up in Hell. Lucky for her, the Grim Reaper is her number one fan and, in a desperate attempt to save his idol, secretly gives Sophie a second chance at life back on Earth.

“But with Sophie’s resurrection comes a deadly target on her back when she’s threatened with being dragged back to Hell.”

Wattpad Webtoon Studios is behind the upcoming film adaptation.

Death of a Pop Star is one of those titles that just lends itself so perfectly to a live-action adaptation,” said Wattpad Webtoon Studios president Aron Levitz. “Violet created such a mesmerizing, must-read story, and when it came to choosing a partner to help us bridge the gap between the living and the dead, who else does that better than Diablo Cody?”

Diablo Cody will produce alongside Mason Novick. “As a huge fan of both pop music and the undead, I am so excited to help bring this offbeat story to the screen,” said Cody.

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