In the latest instalment in the Saw franchise a criminal mastermind unleashes a a twisted form of justice in Spiral :From the Book of Saw. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. The detective finds himself trapped in the killers gruesome game. The movie was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman who is no stranger to the franchise after directing three of the previous films. Chris Rock who is a fan of the Saw films pitched an idea to Lionsgate and they made him a story writer with the screenplay written by Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger. So if you’re looking for a gory bloody time, and a fan of the Saw films be sure to check out Spiral: From the Book of Saw available everywhere June 1st. Check out the official trailer below:
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Mick Garris’s podcast Post Mortem recently landed on the Dread Central Network and has had everyone from Clive Barker to Frank Darabont on it. But Garris has been interviewing people in the filmmaking business for year’s. And if you get a chance please check out his past interviews with legends like Wes Craven ,David Cronenberg, and many more. Kevin Smith is the latest to sit down with Garris to discuss everything from his early days as an indie filmmaker to his near death heart attack. A heart attack that Garris admitted during the interview that he could relate too. This was my first time hearing anything like this had even happened to Garris, and I’m glad both men are still here telling tales for the world to see. I could listen to Garris and Smith talk for hours. I greatly admire both storytellers, because they are like the great Oz of movie making pulling back the curtain of filmmaking and showing how its all done. And almost every time I listen too them they are not afraid to tell the …
Soleil Moon Frye has been a staple on our television screens for the last thirty years plus years. The young actress would steal American hearts as Punky Brewster, which aired on NBC from 1984 to 1986. The show would spawn a cartoon called It’s Punky Brewster and aired right around the same time as Punky Brewster stardom. You might ask yourself or your friends, whatever happened to that girl that played Punky Brewster? Well, Punky Brewster herself has all those answers and much more in the film Kid 90, which she also directed. My wife and I sat down a week ago and watched Kid A. I was instantly hooked in on the film because I recognized an Eddie Vedder song during the opening. Not only does Soleil have great taste in music, but she was also a little J. Edgar Hoover because she filmed and documented her life for years and years. Kid 90 takes an insider look into Soleil’s life as she grows up in Hollywood surrounded by many famous faces. The ups and downs of teenage life …
In 1988 a comedy film called Coming 2 America was released to critical acclaim. The film would star Eddie Murphy who was all ready a household name due to his stand up specials and Arsenio Hall. The film would feature a star studded cast alongside Murphy including, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Samuel L. Jackson. The film broke barriers and was one of the first time’s you got to see Murphy and Arsenio under a lot of different prosthetics playing a variety of different characters. The sequel to Coming 2 America will be released tomorrow on Amazon Prime and we are so looking forward to checking it out. The sequel will see a lot of the characters return from the first film and it will be interesting to see what these characters have been up to after all these years. The film will follow The African monarch Akeem learns he has a long-lost son in the United States and must return to America to meet this unexpected heir and build a relationship with his son. The new film will also …
Both Mick Garris and Clive Barker have been staples in celluloid for decades. Both have experience in the written page and behind the camera. They are maverick storytellers. And it is in horror they choose to tell the majority of their tales. And as a fan of both men, I was thrilled to hear the news that they could be working together on something. Garris, along with film writer and producer Joe Russo, host a podcast called Post Mortem. On their latest episode of Ask Mick Anything, Garris revealed that he was working with Clive Barker to create a new anthology series. The two have put a treatment together and a philosophical point of view on how to do it. The unnamed anthology series will be made in the UK, according to Garris. Anthology series are very popular right now, so hopefully, the duo can sell the idea to the big wigs. Mick is no stranger to the anthology series as he hit it out of the park years ago with his series Masters of Horror, which aired on Showtime. …
Cancel Culture is back at it again and this time its target was shock rocker Marilyn Manson. Manson’s ex-girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood went on social media earlier this week, and called out Manson by his real name. In her post Wood’s said she had been abused by Manson for years. She went on to say that she stands with the women who have made the same claims. Manson was dropped by his record label earlier this week. Manson was also released from all his Hollywood representation. Starz has released a statement in the wake of all this and said that that Manson will be removed from American Gods. AMC’s Shudder has also removed Manson from its upcoming horror anthology series Creepshow season 2. With all these allegations against Manson it will be very interesting where his career goes from here. He recently released a statement against the allegations denying them. What do you think will happen to Marilyn Manson ? Leave a comment below.
AMC announced today the renewal of Eli Roth’s History of Horror for a third season of six hour-long episodes, set to return later this year. The series has brought together masters of horror – the storytellers and the stars who define the genre, including Stephen King, Jordan Peele and Quentin Tarantino, among many others, to explore its biggest themes and reveal the inspirations and struggles behind its past and present. Said Executive Producer Eli Roth, “I’m beyond thrilled to continue this incredible deep dive into horror history with all of these legends, rising stars and fans. I’m so thankful to all those who have to come together to celebrate and catalog the genre we love in a show that will play for generations to come. We’ve had the most amazing discussions, and so many older films are being rediscovered through the show and its accompanying podcast. Thank you to AMC, Shudder, my incredible producers, and all the contributors and fans who supported us. We want to make Season 3 our deepest and darkest yet.” Across six episodes, Eli Roth’s History of Horror Season 2 reached nearly …
NEON announced today that Apollo 11: Quarantine, the new short film from director/producer Todd Douglas Miller (Apollo 11, Dinosaur 13),will be released exclusively in IMAX® beginning January 29th in select locations. Created by the award-winning filmmakers behind the cinematic event Apollo 11,and co-presented by NEON and CNN Films, Apollo 11: Quarantine will feature never-before-seen 70mm footage sourced from the National Archives and NASA.NEON and CNN Films will be forging a full Academy campaign on behalf of the film for this year’s, 93rd Academy Awards. Summer 1969. The astronauts of Apollo 11 successfully land and walk on the moon. As the world celebrated their historic achievement, the crew’s mission would not be complete until returning safely to earth and undergoing a three-week medical quarantine. This lesser known story, of personal sacrifice and stoic resolve, offers a poignant reminder of our capacity for grace and resilience at this moment of national peril. Director/Producer Todd Douglas Miller remarked, “I am honored to be working again with so many talented filmmakers and the innovative teams at NEON, CNN Films, and IMAX. And very excited …
Kevin Smith has been making films for over twenty five years and is still going strong. Smith is well versed in front and behind the camera. Smith along with his best pal Jason Mewes have been portraying Jay and Silent Bob since 1994 when Smith made his directorial debut with Clerks. Smith was able to tap the vein of American pop culture with his characters and the rest is history. Last year many people who lived busy lives were forced to stay home due to Covid. Hollywood pretty much had to shut down. Many popular productions had to be halted, and we wait as a public to see what the future holds. Kevin Smith was home a lot just like the rest of us and had a lot of time to watch shows and movies. If you follow Smith on any of his social media platforms you know he is a big softie for a good story. Pretty much anything Star Wars or Marvel related that he watches will make him cry. Even though Smith may cry a lot, but …
I remember a few years back I had the honor of covering the Walking Dead press room at San Diego Comic Con. I got to ask a question that I was surprised no one else had asked in the press room. The person I got to ask my question too was none other than Jeffrey Dean Morgan who portrays baddie Negan on the series. “When will we see a Negan origin story?” Was the question I got to ask. I was kind of scared to ask the question, but I remember Morgan’s eyes lighting up and all he said was “Hopefully one day.” Fast forward a few years and we are finally getting an origin story. Angela Kang the showrunner for The Walking Dead has recently revealed that a Negan origin story will take place in early 2021. The episodes will air during the extended season 10 season entitled “Here’s Negan,” and will explore Negan’s pre zombie life and dealing with his terminally ill wife Lucille. Lucille will be portrayed by Dean’s real life wife, Hilarie Burton Morgan. This will …
Christmas season is upon us and that means that a plethora of Christmas movies will be hitting the airways. One such movie is Christmas Chronicles 2. That is right the sequel to the hit movie that first came to Netflix in 2018 has just dropped its sequel a few weeks back. This sequel came out of nowhere and I was so happy to see it come across the screen. We are all living in a very strange time, and everyone could use a little holiday cheer. Christmas Chronicles 2 follows Kate Pierce, now a cynical teen, who is unexpectedly reunited with Santa Claus when a mysterious troublemaker threatens to cancel Christmas – forever. The film is a fun. And with a runtime of one hour and fifty two minute’s there is plenty of take in. And just being able to watch Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn portraying Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus is worth the watch. The Christmas couple most definitely have the perfect relationship onscreen, because they have been together in real life for decades. The other magical element …
It has been a rough year for entertainment. Theaters around the country are shut down due to Covid-19. But recent news has broke that should bring some smiles to some faces. That news being that Amazon Studios has acquired worldwide rights to Coming 2 America from Paramount Pictures. This long-awaited sequel to the iconic comedy Coming to America will launch worldwide in over 240 countries and territories on Prime Video on March 5, 2021. “Coming to America was a cultural phenomenon that is one of the most loved and celebrated comedies of all time,” said Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. “Thanks to Eddie Murphy’s comedic genius along with the brilliant filmmakers, writers and fabulous cast, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this new adventure. We know audiences around the world will fall in love with this hilarious, joyful movie that will surely become a timeless favorite.” Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi(Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African …