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Friday the 13th (2015) To Be Set In 80s!?

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Well, there’s a story out today about the next Friday the 13th film, which if true, could be just what many of us fans have been hoping for for many years.

I’m still taking pretty much everything I hear about the franchise’s next installment with a fairly good-sized grain of salt, but I do like what I’m hearing. Brazilian site Omelete (via Arrow in the Head) has the story, but it’s in Portuguese, so unless you can read the language, and want to add anything in the comments, we’re going to have to rely on good old Google Translate here (other sites appear to be doing the same).

There are actually two posts to this story. One quotes producer Brad Fuller as saying:

“We did a reboot in 2009 and now in 2014 we are focusing on a different story to Jason. There will be a continuation of the 2009 film nor a remake of . original It’s just a different story -. let’s talk about this in Brazil if people want in CCXP We love Jason and the franchise Friday the 13th.”

Okay, so this translation obviously leaves a bit to be desired, but it sounds like it’s saying that the new film will not be a remake, nor will it be a continuation of the previous remake. It’s just going to be another Jason story. As long as that story involves teenagers going to Camp Crystal Lake and getting slaughtered in interesting and fun ways by Jason, it sounds like it’s on the right track.

Now, the other post’s revelation is even more exciting if it’s the route the film actually takes:

The film is likely to pass in the 80’s because producers want to recover the setting of the first film, but that does not mean it will be an origin story. Farm and Fuller also said that the film will not be a reboot or a sequel to the 2009 remake.

So we’re talking about a fresh Jason movie at Crystal Lake set in the 80s, aiming to capture the “setting” of the first film. I’m going to take this to mean that they’re going to try to make this thing resemble a classic installment of the franchise, which would be FUCKING AMAZING! Now, hopefully they’ll execute.

If anyone at Platinum Dunes is reading this, please, for the love of all that’s holy, get Harry Manfredini to do the score, and cast some memorable people for Jason to kill. No gimmicks are needed, just aim for authenticity. A cool subtitle (along the lines of “Jason Lives” or “The New Blood,” etc. would also be appreciated). I know you can do it! You’ll make so many people happy.

The film is to be directed by David Bruckner, who did the Amateur Night segment of V/H/S (arguably the best segment of the film).

We’ve heard a lot of things about the upcoming Friday film as time has gone on. There have been reports of it being a found footage movie, but a Paramount executive eventually said it would be in 3D. There have also been reports that the movie will lead into the TV series that is supposed to be happening.

FridayThe13thFranchise.com has a nice history of all the comings and goings that have been happening around the rumor mill with the film for the last few years. As far as we can tell, it’s supposed to be released on November 13th, 2015.

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

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The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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