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Ricky D’s 20 Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2014
10. Poltergeist Directed by Gil Kenan Written by David Lindsay-Abaire USA Release Date: November 14th Production recently wrapped on the Poltergeist remake with Gil Kenan (Monster House) in the director’s chair and Sam Raimi (Evil Dead) producing. Little is known as they continue to put the movie together in post-production, but we do have a few details, beginning […] More
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Ricky D’s 20 Most Anticipated Horror Films of 2014
In case it isn’t obvious, I’m a pretty big fan of the horror genre, and so I wanted to spotlight some of my most anticipated horror films of 2014. Between the big studio releases and the crop of independent features from some of our favourite directors, 2014 looks to be a great year. Note: I […] More
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TIFF 2013: ‘Horns’ is a morbid and miserable supernatural YA love story with R-rated special effects
Based on the Joe Hill novel, Horns is about a young man (Daniel Radcliffe) who sprouts horns after his ex-girlfriend (Juno Temple) is murdered and raped. In the hands of director Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes), one would hope for a mind-bending horror story about good and evil, with a special emphasis on the latter. Unfortunately, with an underdeveloped adapted screenplay (the first feature from screenwriter Keith Bunin), Horns falls short and at best, may become some decent late-night popcorn fodder with a few quotable-because-they’re-awkward lines and a charred-up Daniel Radcliffe with horns. More
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TIFF 2013: Watch the First Clip from Alexandre Aja’s ‘Horns’ Starring Daniel Radcliffe
The Collidor recently revealed the very first clip for director Alexandre Aja’s (Haute Tension, Piranha 3D, The Hills Have Eyes) new film Horns. The film which makes its premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, is based on the novel of the same name by Joe Hill, and stars Daniel Radcliffe as Ig […] More
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‘Maniac’: Technically proficient, morally deficient
The 1980 film Maniac was a Z-grade slasher film, more or less, trying to make a quick buck in the era of Halloween and Friday the 13th. It is not immediately apparent why Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, High Tension) would want to produce a remake of it, nor is it immediately apparent what French director Franck Khalfoun is trying to say with that remake. All that is apparent is this: you won’t see another film like Maniac this year, and you will not want to. More
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Piranha 3D Sequel Already In The Making
Despite the fact that Piranha 3D didn’t make huge box office numbers on opening weekend (only $10 million), Dimension Films has issued a press release announcing that they are already developing a follow-up with both director Alexandre Aja and producer Mark Canton returning. Considering Piranha 3d only has an estimated $24 million budget, the film […] More
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Piranha 3D Aims For An Oscar Nomination
Thanks to filmschoolrejects.com for posting this video from Funny Or Die. Piranha 3D directed by Alexandre Aja (High Tension) is set to be released this week and the stars of Ale film have taken to an early campaign to have the film be in consideration for an Oscar. Piranha 3D: For Your Consideration from Piranha […] More