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Stephen King’s ‘The Tommyknockers’ Snagged by Universal

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Stephen King fans can rejoice once more, as The Tommyknockers adaptation has officially found its home at Universal. Deadline reports Universal beat out Netflix and Sony in a bidding war for film rights. James Wan will be producing through his company Atomic Monster, and is said to be circling the director’s chair as well. Roy Lee and Larry Sanitsky will be joining Wan as producers. Sanitsky was also executive producer for The Tommyknockers ABC mini-series back in 1993.

The Tommyknockers is about a town in Maine that falls into chaos after an alien ship found in the nearby woods releases a gas that infects the population. Those exposed gain abilities, but also turn psychotic.

James Wan has recently branched out from the horror genre with directing films like Furious 7 and Aquaman. However, he has kept one foot in horror by acting as producer for films like The Nun, Annabelle: Creation, and Lights Out. It was announced last year Wan would also be producing the first film for the Resident Evil reboot. Despite Hollywood having no shortage of reboots, many fans would agree Resident Evil was film franchise in desperate need of a fresh start.

Universal’s The Tommyknockers will join a long list of upcoming projects based on the acclaimed novelist’s work. IT: Chapter Two and Pet Sematary are among those currently in development for the big screen. Castle Rock, The Dark Tower, and The Stand will are slated as future TV series adaptations as well.

And the King craze may not be slowing down anytime soon with more potential projects on the horizon. Mike Flanagan has already expressed interest in Doctor Sleep being his second King adaptation, following last year’s Netflix hit Gerald’s Game. Doctor Sleep is King’s sequel to his terrifying classic The Shining. Steven Spielberg also said in a recent EW article that he would be interested in possibly adapting King’s The Talisman in the future.

The remarkable part about all of these recent Stephen King adaptations is how each director has been able to make them their own. King’s work has proven to be extremely versatile over the years for directors to shape and mold, and Wan’s gift for suspense and scares would be a great asset.

I don’t know about you, but I hope James Wan officially claims the director’s chair for The Tommyknockers. James Wan and Stephen King, horror masters of the screen and page, would be a killer combination.

Are you excited for The Tommyknockers? What Stephen King adaptation are you most looking forward to? Be sure to check back for more updates on this project!

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

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The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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