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‘Dog Soldiers’ Director Working On Creature Feature, ‘The Lair’
Neil Marshall, the dude behind one of the greatest cinematic werewolf achievements of our time, Dog Soldiers. You might also know Marshall from his subterranean horror film, The Descent. Now, Marshall returns to the world of creatures and big gory action with his next film, The Lair. If someone knows how to do creature terror its definitely Marshall.
The synopsis for The Lair goes like this:
Sgt. Tom Hook (not to be confused with the frugal, Animal Crossing Tom Nook) as he is tasked with leading a unit to find Lt. Kate Sinclair after the Royal Air Force fighter pilot was shot down in Afghanistan. Pursued by insurgents Sinclair has sought shelter in an abandoned bunker where she unwittingly releases the Ravagers, a half human half alien man-made biological weapon. Hook and his team, accompanied by a handful of British SAS troops, must save Sinclair from insurgents and the Ravagers before they overrun the area and threaten the entire world.
It’s great to be back in the thick of the action with such a stellar cast and crew, and I’m thrilled to be shooting in Budapest again. This movie really captures the mood and intensity of my early work, not to mention the blood and guts. I think horror and action fans are going to get a real kick out of The Lair.” Marshall told Screendaily.
What do you guys think about Marshall returning to the world of gore and terror with ‘The Lair’? Let us know in the comment section.
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‘Fall’ Team Finds ‘Daybreakers’ Brothers to Helm Follow-Up
The sleeper hit Fall (2022) is getting not one, but two sequels. Written and directed by Scott Mann, Fall was slow out of the gate thanks to a crunchy CGI trailer, but thanks to the performances, writing and outstanding direction, it found its footing to pull in seven times its original $3 million budget. That cashfall was mostly thanks to word of mouth and VOD.
The Spierig Brothers, Michael and Peter, are taking over the reins for Fall 2, with Mann returning to the director’s chair for its sequel Fall 3.
The Spierig Brothers delved into horror movies starting with Undead in 2003, and after that the apocalyptic vampire action thriller Daybreakers (2009). Perhaps their biggest break was getting to add to the Saw universe in 2017 with Jigsaw which led them to Winchester (2018) starring Helen Mirren.
Variety got a statement from the directing duo, in which they said, “We’re extremely excited to helm the second installment of this franchise and bring to life another nail biting, vertigo inducing thrill ride.“
Mann said he can’t wait for Flawless (his production company) to work with the brothers on this latest installment. “I am so proud to hand over the reins to the Spierigs, two highly respected genre directors whose addition will undoubtedly make this follow-up even more of a must-see experience than we already knew it would be.”
Fall 2 is written by Mann and his co-writer of the first film, Jonathan Frank. No plot details are being released at this time, however, movie site JoBlo has said some characters from the first film will return for the sequel.
So what do you think? Will lightning strike twice for Fall 2 and Fall 3 or was the first one enough for you? Let us know.
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Alexandre Aja’s Latest ‘Never Let Go’ Drops Official Trailer
Director Alexandre Aja (Crawl, High Tension) is sticking to form in his latest survival horror movie Never Let Go. The official trailer for it dropped this morning. Perhaps best known for his films Crawl and The Hills Have Eyes (2206), Aja has a penchant for using nature against people in his films.
This theme is further explored in Never Let Go a psychological thriller in which stars Halle Berry. “In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother, played by Academy Award® winner Halle Berry (Actress in a Leading Role, 2001 –Monster’s Ball), and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.”
Never Let Go will be released only in theaters on September 27.
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‘Violent Night’ Director’s Next Project is a Shark Movie
Sony Pictures is getting in the water with director Tommy Wirkola for his next project; a shark movie. Although no plot details have been revealed, Variety confirms that the movie will start filming in Australia this summer.
Also confirmed is that actress Phoebe Dynevor is circling the project and is in talks to star. She is probably best known for her role as Daphne in the popular Netflix soap Bridgerton.
Duo Adam McKay and Kevin Messick (Don’t Look Up, Succession) will produce the new film.
Wirkola is from Norway and utilizes a lot of action in his horror films. One of his first films, Dead Snow (2009), about zombie Nazis, is a cult favorite, and his 2013 action-heavy Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters is an entertaining distraction.
But 2022’s Christmas blood fest Violent Night starring David Harbour made wider audiences familiar with Wirkola. Coupled with favorable reviews and a great CinemaScore, the film became a Yuletide hit.
Insneider first reported this new shark project.
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