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1990’s ‘Flatliners’ Cast: Have their Careers Lived on?

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With the new Flatliners trailer for the sequel of the same name recently being released, we wonder what has happened to the original five cast members from the 1990 cult classic?  Have their careers flourished, or have they… yes, I’m going to say it… flatlined?

Kiefer Sutherland: Nelson Wright

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I think it’s safe to say we all know the career of Kiefer Sutherland has successfully lived on since the release of Flatliners.  This movie neither made nor broke his career, as his name was well known among genre fans from his starring role in 1987’s Lost Boys as the vampire David.  However, it did add to his long and impressive resume of interesting and eccentric characters.  Throughout the 1990’s Sutherland took major roles in large budget movies, continuing to grow his career.  Never to be anything less than a leading man, Sutherland has gone on to star in the critically acclaimed television series 24 which lived for eight seasons as Sutherland portrayed leading man Jack Bauer.  An additional 12 episode mini series was resurrected 4 years after the completion of his final season.  You can now see Sutherland on ABC’s Designated Survivor  in the role of the President of the United States later this autumn as it continues in its second season on the network’s fall line up.

Julia Roberts: Rachel Manus

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Julia Roberts has appeared not to have aged since her days on the set of Flatliners, nor has her career.  Being well known in Hollywood for her wild red hair, larger than life personality, and supreme acting ability, the starlet already had a Golden Globe under her belt from Steel Magnolias when she joined the cast of the sci fi/horror movie. Throughout the 1990’s and the first half of the following decade she was Hollywood’s highest paid actress, so her name being added to the sci fi/horror cult classic certainly didn’t hurt.  Since her Flatliners days she has only become more and more successful with her movie career including titles such as Mona Lisa Smile, Erin Brockovich, and Eat Pray Love.  Her acting choices have never typecast her to one role or genre, and her script choices continue to keep her in the spotlight.  Recently Roberts announced her first television project which will air on HBO later this summer entitled Today will be Different, based off of Maria Semple novel of the same title.

Kevin Bacon as Dave Labraccio

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Kevin Bacon must be part demi-god to be looking this young for so long!  Despite taking more mature and content rich roles that reflect more than his good looks, it appears he has barely aged since his Flatliner days.  Bacon began his career with movies that displayed his easy going and comedic nature.  He had his debut in National Lampoon’s Animal House, but followed it up with small bit roles in televised soap operas.  Not until 1984 did the young actor finally have his first break out performance in Footloose, a movie which became box office gold.  1990 was a big year for Bacon in the sci fi/horror genre as both Flatliners and Tremors were released.
Genre fans soon connected him to his early 1980’s appearance in the first Friday the 13th movie and haven’t forgotten his name since.  In fact, not many people have.  His career has blown up so extensively and his roles have brought him in contact with so many actors across all of the genres that the trivia game ‘Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon’ was invented.
Having a huge connection to the horror and science fiction genre, Bacon stated in 2015 he would enjoy returning to the Tremors franchise.

William Baldwin: Joe Hurley

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Born into the Baldwin family it was pretty much pre-destined William would become a celebrity, but this actor first found his beginnings as a Calvin Klein model.  Flatliners was his second major picture, which is pretty good considering the all star cast he acted alongside with were already well established.  He then went onto movies such as Backdraft with Kurt Russel and Silver with Sharon Stone, which won him an MTV Movie Award for Most Desirable Male.  He then moved onto the sci fi thriller Virus with Jamie Lee Curtis.  These days Baldwin has been bouncing around the tv circuit doing shows such as Hawaii Five-0 on CBS and co-starring on 30 Rock alongside his brother Alec.

Oliver Platt: Randy Steckle

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Much like his co-star William Baldwin, at the time of Flatliners Oliver Platt wasn’t as well known as his other 3 co-stars; Sutherland, Bacon, and Roberts.  His previous experience in films was limited, but began to build and take form in the following years.  He took roles that were both dramatic as in A Time To Kill, as well as those which were more eccentric, like his character in Lake Placid.  He later received high praise for his television role of Russell Tupper on Huff  which aired 2004-2006.  Dividing his career between movies, television, and even Broadway, Oliver Platt always found a way to keep his name relevant.  You can currently see him as the character of Dr. Daniel Charles on multiple television shows  in the Chicago P.D.  universe including; Chicago P.D., Chicago Fire, Chicago Justice, and Chicago Med. 

Which one of these past characters will return to the Flatliners sequel, read about it here!  The Flatliners sequel will be released n theaters September 27, 2017.

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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

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“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

Airport ’75

When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

Hellboy

A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

Bodkin

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

The Clovehitch Killer

A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

Monster

After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

Atlas

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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