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Mini Doc Explores the Bizarre Monstrosities of Brian Yuzna
Not all masters of horror get the recognition they deserve.
If you’re not familiar with the name Brian Yuzna, you should be. Yuzna got his start working as a producer on the Stuart Gordon-directed films Re-Animator, From Beyond and Dolls, but he quickly branched out on his own with a series of gems that I consider personal favorites. From the late ’80s into the ’90s, Yuzna directed Society, Bride of Re-Animator, the underrated Silent Night Deadly Night 4, Return of the Living Dead 3 and The Dentist, and he later returned to the franchise that gave him his start when he directed Beyond Re-Animator in 2003.
A twisted visionary who has more than earned the right to be called a master of horror, Yuzna’s work has over the years been home to some of the most insane and totally off the wall makeup effects in the entire history of the horror genre. The ’80s were a time of excess, and oh boy did Yuzna embrace that to the fullest extent of the law. His “bizarre monstrosities” are the subject of a new mini-doc we just found over on YouTube, which we wanted to bring to your attention. The video digs into Yuzna’s genre contributions, offering a brief summary of his awesome career.
We’re glad this video exists. Because Yuzna deserves the spotlight.
“Mythic Quest” actor Chase Yi has been cast in a lead role in Paramount and Blumhouse’s new Paranormal Activity movie, Deadline reports this afternoon.
Ian Tuason (Undertone) will direct the eighth installment in the Paranormal Activity film franchise, set to release in theaters May 21, 2027.
As for character details or plot, well, those remain scarce at this stage.
While we wait for further news on whether the demonic Toby will reappear, Tuason previously revealed to Bloody Disgusting that technology will play a huge role in his vision: “Technology — camera technology — has advanced to a point where it’s become a big part of the film and what I want to do there.”
It’s fitting, especially as it was the original Paranormal Activity that inspired the filmmaker’s haunting debut, undertone.
Paranormal Activity, created by Oren Peli, first hit theaters in 2007. Its groundbreaking minimalist approach to found-footage ghost stories has spawned a seven-film franchise that’s grossed nearly $900 million worldwide.
Franchise originator Oren Peli will produce for Solana Films, with James Wan and Jason Blum producing for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Clear and Judson Scott will exec produce for Blumhouse Atomic, with Alayna Glasthal overseeing the project for the company. Other exec producers include Steven Schneider for Room 101, Inc., Dan Slater and Cody Calahan.
Also on the way soon is the Paranormal Activity stage play.