News
Joe Bob Briggs to Host 24-Hour Horror Movie Marathon on Shudder
In my early days as a horror fan, one of my favorite weekly activities was to flip the TV to TNT on Saturday night and take in a new episode of MonsterVision. Hosted by Joe Bob Briggs, MonsterVision introduced me to many great horror films, edited for TV or not.
Briggs’ tenure as MonsterVision host ended abruptly in 2000, with the show just presenting movies without a host for a while before ending completely. Briggs has remained active within the horror community in the years since, and regularly attends conventions.
Back in January, Briggs took to social media to tease fans with the prospect that MonsterVision might soon be returning, this time on horror streaming service Shudder. While that still hasn’t happened, it looks like the groundwork for a full return is being laid.
Recently, Joe Bob’s Facebook page confirmed that he’s set to host a 24-hour horror movie marathon on Shudder. He’ll provide intros and outros to each movie, as well as MonsterVision’s famous drive-in totals.
The marathon will take place on a Friday in June, but an exact date has yet to be revealed. It’s gonna be so awesome to see Job Bob do his thing once again. I just hope Shudder opts to store an on-demand version of the marathon, for people who have to work that Friday.
'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?
Follow our new YouTube channel "Mysteries and Movies" here.
News
BET Releasing New Original Thriller: The Deadly Getaway
BET will soon be offering horror fans a rare treat. The studio has announced the official release date for their new original thriller, The Deadly Getaway. Directed by Charles Long (The Trophy Wife), this thriller sets up a heart racing game of cat and mouse for audiences to sink their teeth into.
Wanting to break up the monotony of their routine, Hope and Jacob set off to spend their vacation at a simple cabin in the woods. However, things go sideways when Hope’s ex-boyfriend shows up with a new girl at the same campsite. Things soon spiral out of control. Hope and Jacob must now work together to escape the woods with their lives.
The Deadly Getaway is written by Eric Dickens (Makeup X Breakup) and Chad Quinn (Reflections of US). The Film stars, Yandy Smith-Harris (Two Days in Harlem), Jason Weaver (The Jacksons: An American Dream), and Jeff Logan (My Valentine Wedding).
Showrunner Tressa Azarel Smallwood had the following to say about the project. “The Deadly Getaway is the perfect reintroduction to classic thrillers, which encompass dramatic twists, and spine-chilling moments. It showcases the range and diversity of emerging Black writers across genres of film and television.”
The Deadly Getaway will premiere on 5.9.2024, exclusively ion BET+.
'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?
Follow our new YouTube channel "Mysteries and Movies" here.
News
‘Talk To Me’ Directors Danny & Michael Philippou Reteam With A24 for ‘Bring Her Back’
A24 didn’t waste any time snatching up the Philippou brothers (Michael and Danny) for their next feature titled Bring Her Back. The duo have been on a short list of young directors to watch for since the success of their horror film Talk to Me.
The South Australian twins surprised many people with their debut feature. They were mostly known for being YouTube pranksters and extreme stuntmen.
It was announced today that Bring Her Back will star Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water, Willy Wonka) and begin filming this summer. No word yet on what this film is about.
Although its title sounds like it could be connected to the Talk to Me universe this project doesn’t appear to be related to that film.
However, in 2023 the brothers revealed a Talk to Me prequel was already made which they say is a screen life concept.
“We actually shot an entire Duckett prequel already. It’s told entirely through the perspective of mobile phones and social media, so maybe down the line we can release that,” Danny Philippou told The Hollywood Reporter last year. “But also while writing the first film, you can’t help but write scenes for a second film. So there’s so many scenes. The mythology was so thick, and if A24 gave us the opportunity, we wouldn’t be able to resist. I feel like we’d jump at it.”
In addition, the Philippous are working on a proper sequel to Talk To Me something they say they have already written sequences for. They are also attached to a Street Fighter film.
'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?
Follow our new YouTube channel "Mysteries and Movies" here.
News
‘Happy Death Day 3’ Only Needs Greenlight From Studio
Jessica Rothe who is currently starring in the ultra-violent Boy Kills World talked to ScreenGeek at WonderCon and gave them an exclusive update about her franchise Happy Death Day.
The horror time-looper is a popular series that did pretty well at the box office especially the first one which introduced us to the bratty Tree Gelbman (Rothe) who is being stalked by a masked killer. Christopher Landon directed the original and its sequel Happy Death Day 2U.
According to Rothe, a third is being proposed, but two major studios need to sign off on the project. Here is what Rothe had to say:
“Well, I can say Chris Landon has the whole thing figured out. We just need to wait for Blumhouse and Universal to get their ducks in a row. But my fingers are so crossed. I think Tree [Gelbman] deserves her third and final chapter to bring that incredible character and franchise to a close or a new beginning.”
The movies delve into sci-fi territory with their repeated wormhole mechanics. The second leans heavily into this by utilizing an experimental quantum reactor as a plot device. Whether this apparatus will play into the third film isn’t clear. We will have to wait for the studio’s thumbs up or thumbs down to find out.
'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?
Follow our new YouTube channel "Mysteries and Movies" here.
-
News7 days ago
Perhaps the Scariest, Most Disturbing Series of The Year
-
Lists7 days ago
Thrills and Chills: Ranking ‘Radio Silence’ Films from Bloody Brilliant to Just Bloody
-
Movies5 days ago
’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power
-
Movies6 days ago
‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram
-
News5 days ago
Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween
-
News6 days ago
Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed
-
News6 days ago
‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise
-
Movies4 days ago
‘Evil Dead’ Film Franchise Getting TWO New Installments
You must be logged in to post a comment Login