Posts Tagged ‘Stephen King’
Posted by pete in General, Literature on October 29th, 2008
For any of you looking for some frights this Halloween, I have compiled a list of my top reads to celebrate my favorite time of year.
VAMPIRES
Dracula - Bram Stoker - The one that started it all, there is no better and there never will be.
I Am Legend - Richard Matheson - Second only to the master, a terrifying read.
Salem’s Lot - Stephen King - Definitely belongs in the top three as required vampire reading.
Necroscope - Brian Lumley - He redefined the vampire legend with this stunning series.
Blood Red - James Moore - A fresh take on the vampire mythos in Jim Moore’s undeniable style.
They Thirst - Robert McCammon - A modern vampire classic that is greatly under appreciated.
CLASSIC HORROR
The Raven and The Premature Burial - Edgar Allen Poe - I know, I know a poem and a story, but I couldn’t decide between the two…well it is my list. (more…)
Posted by dominie in Films, News on September 3rd, 2008
According to AMCtv.com, Damon Lindelof, the executive producer of Lost and Star Trek, is working on the rights to adapt Stephen King’s ultimate horror fantasy series The Dark Tower for the big screen! Check it out; his approach is that of a nurturing baby. I don’t think we’ll have to stay up and worry about this one.
Lindelof tells AMC, “The Dark Tower is to me every bit as daunting an adaptation as the Lord of the Rings trilogy must have been for Peter Jackson, except we’ve got seven books we’re looking at. And the idea of doing that at the same time Carlton and I are bringing Lost to a close is simply not viable. There are always Dark Tower conversations, but the figuring out of what this will look like as a movie has not begun. If The Dark Tower were in the right hands, I would love to see seven movies executed just right. But you have to get people to see the first one to get them to come and see the second one.”
Posted by bob in News on August 21st, 2008
Given the many editions of Stephen King books through the years, it was high time the artwork was showcased in a collection. Centipede Press is taking care of that very thing with a book now in the works.
The small press publisher has quietly made a name for itself with their reprintings of classic horror, crime, and science fiction works in addition to art books. Contributors to the untitled King book include Michael Whelan, Bernie Wrightson, J.K. Potter, Don Brautigam, Stephen Gervais, Ned Dameron and Don Maitz.
Jerad Walters told Fangoria, “We’re hoping that [King] will agree to an introduction.”
Posted by bob in Reviews on August 20th, 2008
Children of the Corn, the remake for the Sci Fi Channel, has landed Heroes’ David Anders and Battlestar Galactica’s Kandyse McClure as leads. Principal photography begins September 3 in Iowa with a 2009 air date being planned.
The synopsis pretty much follows the original Stephen King story: Vietnam vet Burt and his wife Vicky recognize their marriage is in deep trouble. In an effort to reconnect, they try for a second honeymoon by driving across country. One stop is in a rural community with something wicked growing amidst the corn fields.
Posted by bob in News on August 17th, 2008
Nicholas Murgatroyd sent out a new release regarding the Creepshow revival.
“Creepshow fans can now see some exclusive behind-the-scenes footage on the set of Creepshow:RAW at JaceHallShow.com.
“The first episode stars no less than Michael Madsen - star of Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs (playing Mr. Blonde) and Kill Bill, Vol. 2 (playing Bill’s sinister brother, Budd). Madsen also starred in the 1994 family movie, Free Willy as well as a string of other hits including Robert Rodriguez’ “Sin City.” Wilmer Valderrama will be at the helm making his directional debut and is determined give you the creeps!
It’s sure to be terrific so we would urge horror fans to get behind this new series as much as possible and help us make it a huge success! It’s sure to be the most fun you’ll ever have being scared online so buckle up for Creepshow RAW!”
Posted by bob in Films, News on August 13th, 2008
The remake of Children of the Corn has announced casting in the Quad Cities area. An ad in the local paper says they are seeking people for the following roles:
[BURT] STAR NAMES ONLY; Caucasian; Mid to late 20’s; He’s a handsome, chiseled, athletic man with the smooth self-assurance and a dangerous stubborn streak, Burt is a former Green Beret who did hard service in Vietnam — the defining period of his life. Emotionally reserved, Burt is still in love with his wife Vicky, but their marriage is on the rocks. Hoping to rekindle the flame, Burt takes Vicky on a driving tour, but their second honeymoon segues into horror when the two hit a child on the deserted highway — only to learn that the boy’s throat has been cut. Burt’s subsequent investigation into the crime, which takes them into a seemingly deserted farm community, reveals a terrifying secret among the surrounding fields of tall corn — feral, religiously fanatical children bent on sacrifice. When Vicky is snatched by their youthful tormentors, Burt calls upon his jungle training to survive — but the odds, against the teeming children of the corn, are fatally uneven…LEAD (3) ROLE WORKS FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 FIVE DAY WORK WEEKS IN IOWA (more…)
Posted by bob in News on August 12th, 2008
HD Films Inc. is rumored to have gained rights to Stephen King and George A. Romero’s Creepshow franchise. Bloody-Disgusting confirms this acquisition to be true and they have reported that HD Films Inc. is “teasing a new internet-based anthology series based upon the format of the original movie titled Creepshow Raw.” Production is also rumored to already be in progress with Jace Hall as the leading man behind the horror fest to come. Hall is best known for his video game franchises including but not limited to F.E.A.R., Blood, and Alien vs. Predator 2.
Not only that, but it also appears that Taurus Entertainment, the ones who gave us Creepshow 3, are at work on Creepshow: The Series. A pilot directed by Wilmer Valderrama (That ‘70s Show) is said to be in the can and it stars Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) and Wendi McLendon-Covey (Reno 9-11).
Posted by bob in Films, News on August 9th, 2008
Our inbox was filled with some exciting news for completists and those upgrading their DVD collections to Blu-Ray. Check out the current plans:
THE ORIGINAL INFAMOUS SCREAM QUEEN AND
A NOTORIOUS HAUNTED HOUSE REEP MAYHEM IN HIGH-DEF
CARRIE & THE AMITYVILLE HORROR
LOS ANGELES, CA – Just in time for a Halloween fright night, MGM Home Entertainment unleashes two bone-chilling horror classics on Blu-ray Disc (BD) October 7.
Based on Stephen King’s first published novel and directed by Brian DePalma (The Black Dahlia), CARRIE (1976) is a pulse-pounding thriller starring Sissy Spacek (In the Bedroom) and Piper Laurie (Twin Peaks) in their Oscar-nominated performances. Carrie White (Spacek) is a teenage outcast, who upon learning she has telekinesis, seeks revenge on her high-school classmates and wreaks havoc during prom. CARRIE BD will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.98 U.S./$49.98 Canada.
Revisit one of the most infamous haunted house stories of all time with the horrifying BD release of THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) starring James Brolin (Catch Me If You Can), Margot Kidder (Superman) and Oscar winner* Rod Steiger (In The Heat Of The Night). From the best-selling novel by Jay Anson, Brolin and Kidder play George and Kathy Lutz, a couple who discover that their new Long Island dream home is possessed by demonic spirits. As walls begin to drip blood and satanic forces threaten to destroy them, the Lutz family must try to escape with their lives before it is too late. THE AMITYVILLE HORROR BD will be available for the suggested retail price of $39.98 U.S./$49.98 Canada.
THE AMITYVILLE HORROR (1979) BD will be presented on 25GB disc in widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 Dolby Surround Audio plus English, Spanish and French subtitles.
CARRIE (1976) BD will be presented will be presented on 25GB disc in in widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio plus English, Spanish and French subtitles.
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THE OUTER LIMITS
THE ORIGINAL SERIES COMPLETE BOX SET
LOS ANGELES, CA – MGM Home Entertainment controls all that you see and hear when The Outer Limits Original Series Complete Box Set DVD invades homes on October 21, 2008. Hailed as “the best program of its type to ever run on network TV” by acclaimed author Stephen King, this sci-fi fantasy original series ignited the imagination of viewers with the help of such distinguished guest star appearances by Academy Award Winner Robert Duvall (Tender Mercies), Adam West (“Batman”), Eddie Albert (“Green Acres”) and Star Trek alumni William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and James Doohan. The 1960s debut of the macabre series broke new ground by blurring the line between fact and fiction with dark introspective storylines. Fans became hooked as the series continued to challenge the human mind by making the unbelievable seem like a terrifying reality. As television’s longest running science-fiction anthology, “The Outer Limits” has garnered several awards, including four Cable Ace Awards, two Gemini Awards and two Saturn Awards. Featuring seven-discs, The Outer Limits Original Series Complete Box Set contains the complete classic series, including all 49 episodes for a suggested retail price of $59.98. (more…)
Posted by bob in News on July 25th, 2008
Stephen King continues to break new ground. To promote his latest short story collection, Just After Sunset, he has authorized a video adaptation for one of the stories, “N”, which was handled by Marvel Comics.
The story, which broke in today’s Wall Street Journal, will be announced and previewed later today at Comic-Con International. The article detailed how the 54-page story has been broken into 25 mini-chapters that can be downloaded for computer or cell phone with five episodes a week available beginning Monday and running through August 29. (more…)
Posted by bob in Films, News on July 19th, 2008
Producer Donald P. Borchers announced his plans to remake Children of the Corn, inspired by the story from Stephen King. He was going to step in and develop the project, which he would direct, for Sci-Fi Channel and Anchor Bay Entertainment. According to Bloody-Disgusting, Dimension Films has their own plan to remake the film since they still owns the rights.
