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Guillermo Del Toro Wishes Hellboy Reboot the Best
While Guillermo Del Toro is sometimes better known for all the big projects he’s at one time been associated with that didn’t come to fruition, it’s not hyperbole to say that the man’s overall body of completed directorial work is pretty damn great. He’s also written and produced some kickass stuff as well.
My personal favorite of Del Toro’s films is Pan’s Labyrinth, arguably the greatest dark fantasy tale in many decades. I’m also quite partial to Blade II, considering it better than the original. One of Del Toro’s biggest successes though has got to be 2004’s Hellboy, one of the most uniquely fun comic adaptations to date.
So popular was Hellboy that Del Toro reunited with star Ron Perlman for 2008’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army, a sequel some would way bests the first installment. Unfortunately, despite both Del Toro and Perlman really wanting to do it, Hellboy III never managed to escape from development hell.
Awhile back, Hellboy creator Mike Mignola announced that Big Red would be getting a movie reboot, starring Stranger Things sheriff David Harbour as the titular character. This had been slightly preceded by Del Toro announcing that his Hellboy III was 100% dead.
With that in mind, one might think that Del Toro would harbor some ill will over Hellboy’s cinematic future getting taken away from him, but that assumption would be quite wrong. In a recent chat with THR, Del Toro was asked for his feelings concerning the reboot, and wished the production nothing but the best.
“I don’t own Hellboy, Mike [Mignola] does. So, you know, he is the father of the character and if he wants to reboot it, it’s perfectly fine. I got to make two — that’s two more than I thought I would get to make … So you know, as far as I’m concerned god speed and god bless.”
While the reboot obviously would have moved forward no matter what Del Toro thought, it’s nice to see that he continues to live up to his general reputation as one of the most gracious filmmakers in Hollywood. It’s still sad that he and Perlman won’t get to do another Hellboy together, but such is life, and Del Toro has apparently moved on to his next challenge.
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Chilling New Alt Poster for “Mickey Vs Winnie” Unveiled
Buzz is growing around “Mickey vs Winnie,” a new slasher film that reimagines Mickey and Winnie as twisted, monstrous adversaries. Directed by Glenn Douglas Packard, the movie follows a group of friends who stumble upon these nightmarish characters in a cursed forest. While the plot sounds straightforward, it promises unexpected twists that horror fans will relish. The newly released alt poster captures the film’s eerie essence with a dark, Rob Zombie-esque album cover vibe, enhancing its sinister appeal.
This alt version adds a vibrant, edgy tone, setting the stage for a unique slasher movie experience that blends childhood memories with nightmarish twists. This new version suggests that as the silhouetted girl runs deeper into the forest, she delves further into the sinister realm dominated by the twisted incarnations of Mickey and Winnie. Stay tuned for more updates and set photos as production continues for “Mickey vs Winnie”.
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Editorial
Baffling Footage of “Time Traveler” Captured on Ring Cam
Some physicists think that time travel is possible and in a recent social media story we might believe them.
It all started when a homeowner named Alec Schaal checked his outside security camera remotely. He saw a young gentleman walking aimlessly around the yard seemingly looking for something. The trespassing individual with a backpack over his shoulder entered the homeowner’s tool shed and closed the door. It seemed like a simple case of unlawful intrusion. But as the homeowner reviewed the entire footage he noticed something strange and ended up calling the police.
It became a concern when the interloper never exited the shed. Worried, the homeowner had law enforcement check on the situation but the investigation turned up nothing: the stranger was nowhere to be found, he seemingly disappeared into thin air.
That would have been the end of it, but what happened next is even stranger.
The next day, someone who looks like the first guy emerges from the shed but he appears 30 years older!!
Since this weird story broke, Schaal’s TikTok has been blowing up and he has given several updates. Of course, some people are outright skeptical about the whole thing, while others want more proof which Schaal provides.
In the most recent update, Schaal says TikTok is trying to remove the story from his feed saying that it violates their guidelines about…gambling. He’s appealed but was declined.
Take a look at the videos for yourself and let us know what you think.
@alecschaal I’ve literally watched this 1 million times and he never leaves. Where did he go? 😭👀
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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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