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‘Night of the Creeps 2’ NOT Happening

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There was hopeful news on the horizon for Night of the Creeps fans, it was reported that director Fred Dekker had shown interest in making a sequel according to Arrow in the Head genre pub. Sadly, a lot can happen in two days.

Writer Mike Sprague said he got to sit down with legendary actor Tom Atkins and he revealed that Dekker, who helmed the original, wasn’t letting the idea of Night of the Creeps 2 slither away. What’s more, he wanted to bring back everyone from the first one.

“I would like to see Detective Ray Cameron become resurrected somehow. And Fred Dekker and I, every time we see each other, we talk about that. And he’s determined to do a sequel with the three kids and myself,” Atkins told Sprague. “I mean they’re no longer kids, they’re all in their 50’s, but they’re all still kicking and healthy and looking good. I would love to do that again. I love Detective Ray Cameron.”

But in a Facebook post from Dekker, he quickly squashed ideas about Creeps 2 and brought us all back down to earth after the report came out.

“I’ve spent the better part of my day responding to friends and fans who’ve sent this [Night of the Creeps 2] to me, so let me clarify for the record… IT’S NOT TRUE,” he wrote.

“An off-hand comment by Tom Atkins was deliberately misconstrued for the purposes of click-bait. Sorry to everyone who got their hopes up.”

Night of the Creeps was an 80s sleeper that became a cult classic almost overnight. In the movie, several college students are preparing for the formal but after an unidentified flying object sends slug-like creatures scurrying throughout the college town, the night takes on a fight for survival.

Night of the Creeps had one of the most memorable TV spots ever. In one scene, Atkins as Detective Cameron turns to all the sorority sisters, cigarette clenched between his teeth and says: “The good news is your dates are here…the bad news is they’re dead.”

The script was written by Dekker who already has a few cult classics under his belt: Robocop 3 and The Monster Squad. He also directed a short in HBO’s Tales From the Crypt anthology titled The Thing From the Grave.

In 2006, James Gunn gave us an homage to Night of the Creeps with Slither, so maybe there’s still hope for fans of the parasitic if Gunn decides to re-visit that. But for now, Dekker isn’t biting to make a sequel to his film.

*This article was updated to convey Dekker’s FB comments. 

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Radio Silence No Longer Attached to ‘Escape From New York’

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Radio Silence has certainly had its ups and downs over the past year. First, they said they wouldn’t be directing another sequel to Scream, but their movie Abigail became a box office hit among critics and fans. Now, according to Comicbook.com, they won’t be pursuing the Escape From New York reboot that was announced late last year.

 Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin are the duo behind the directing/production team. They talked with Comicbook.com and when questioned about Escape From New York project, Gillett gave this answer:

“We are not, unfortunately. I think titles like that bounce around for a while and I think they’ve tried to get that out of the blocks a few times. I think it’s just ultimately a tricky rights issue thing. There’s a clock on it and we just weren’t in a position to make the clock, ultimately. But who knows? I think, in hindsight, it feels crazy that we would think we would, post-Scream, step into a John Carpenter franchise. You never know. There’s still interest in it and we’ve had a few conversations about it but we’re not attached in any official capacity.”

Radio Silence has yet to announce any of its upcoming projects.

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Shelter in Place, New ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Trailer Drops

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The third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise is set to release only in theaters on June 28. Even though this one is minus John Krasinski and Emily Blunt, it still looks terrifyingly magnificent.

This entry is said to be a spin-off and not a sequel to the series, although it’s technically more a prequel. The wonderful Lupita Nyong’o takes center stage in this movie, along with Joseph Quinn as they navigate through New York City under siege by bloodthirsty aliens.

The official synopsis, as if we need one, is “Experience the day the world went quiet.” This, of course, refers to the quick-moving aliens who are blind but have an enhanced sense of hearing.

Under the direction of Michael Sarnoski (Pig) this apocalyptic suspense thriller will be released the same day as the first chapter in Kevin Costner’s three-part epic western Horizon: An American Saga.

Which one will you see first?

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Rob Zombie Joins McFarlane Figurine’s “Music Maniacs” Line

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Rob Zombie is joining the growing cast of horror music legends for McFarlane collectibles. The toy company, headed by Todd McFarlane, has been doing its Movie Maniacs line since 1998, and this year they have created a new series called Music Maniacs. This includes legendary musicians, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Trooper Eddie from Iron Maiden.

Adding to that iconic list is director Rob Zombie formerly of the band White Zombie. Yesterday, via Instagram, Zombie posted that his likeness will join the Music Maniacs line. The “Dracula” music video inspires his pose.

He wrote: “Another Zombie action figure is headed your way from @toddmcfarlane ☠️ It’s been 24 years since the first one he did of me! Crazy! ☠️ Preorder now! Coming this summer.”

This won’t be the first time Zombie has been featured with the company. Back in 2000, his likeness was the inspiration for a “Super Stage” edition where he is equipped with hydraulic claws in a diorama made of stones and human skulls.

For now, McFarlane’s Music Maniacs collection is only available for pre-order. The Zombie figure is limited to only 6,200 pieces. Pre-order yours at the McFarlane Toys website.

Specs:

  • Incredibly detailed 6” scale figure featuring ROB ZOMBIE likeness
  • Designed with up to 12 points of articulation for posing and play
  • Accessories include microphone and mic stand
  • Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Showcased in Music Maniacs themed window box packaging
  • Collect all McFarlane Toys Music Maniacs Metal Figures
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