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New ‘Flatliners’ Trailer Plays Up the Thrill of Dying
You haven’t truly lived… until you’ve died.
We’re just a few weeks away from the release of Flatliners, a reboot of the 1990 Joel Schumacher film that may actually be more of a sequel. Once again, a group of young people blur the lines between life and death with horrifying results, and a sexually-charged new trailer today teases that life-changing, death-defying experience.
In Flatliners, directed by Niels Arden Oplev….
“Five medical students, hoping to gain insight into the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life, embark on a daring and dangerous experiment. By stopping their hearts for short periods of time, each triggers a near-death experience. As the investigation becomes more and more perilous, they are forced to confront the sins of their pasts, as well as contend with the paranormal consequences of trespassing to the other side.“
Ellen Page, Diego Luna, Nina Dobrev, James Norton and Kiersey Clemons star.
Look for it in theaters September 29, 2017.
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Euro-Schock Cult Classic ‘Der Fan’ Gets First U.S. Theatrical Release With New 4K Restoration
Fun City Editions is bringing a rare ’80s Euroshocker to U.S. theaters for the very first time, thanks to a new 4K restoration.
The restoration of 1982’s Der Fan, aka Trance, will premiere at the Metrograph theater in NYC on August 28.
In the film, “The hero-worship that Simone has for a pop singer is built to a crescendo until she passes out when she finally sees him up close in a crowd of fans. She is later shocked when he lets her know that he does not love her.”
Der Fan, written and directed by Eckhart Schmidt, stars Désirée Nosbusch as Simone and Bodo Staiger as “R”, the object of Simone’s desire.
Staiger, as frontman for new wave group Rheingold, also provided the film’s score.
Without giving anything away, it’s the shocking third act that sets Der Fan apart and earned its cult status. Much like Takashi Miike’s Audition, it’s an assuming feature that hides its visceral horror side until a jaw-dropping finale.
Fun City Editions announced the restoration’s premiere on socials, with promises to reveal further details closer to its August date.
That also includes additional theatrical screening locations, so stay tuned.
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