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Dracula Takes To The High Seas In Trailer For ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’
“The movie is really Alien-on-a-ship in 1897,” director André Øvredal says of his horror film The Last Voyage of the Demeter, which sails into theaters on Aug. 11. “Dracula is the creature that they have to contend with.”
The recently-released trailer for Øvredal’s film, based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula, focuses on the section of the book where the Count embarks on a treacherous sea journey from central Europe to England on board the merchant vessel Demeter.
Check out the trailer below to get a glimpse of what’s in store:
“It’s the story of the crew experiencing what, to them, is a crazy event, things they cannot fathom or understand,” says Øvredal, who previously terrified audiences with 2016’s Brian Cox-starring The Autopsy of Jane Doe and 2019’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
“In the pantheon of Dracula movies, that is a very unique and interesting take, to twist it around completely, where nobody knows who Dracula is. He is just the enemy. He is just the alien. We get to know these crew members from various parts of the world, who just happened to be gathered on this specific ship. And obviously, horror ensues.”
Javier Botet Cast As Dracula
Spanish actor Javier Botet is set to portray the iconic character of Dracula in the upcoming movie. Although you may not recognize his name, you have likely seen his remarkable performances, which are often obscured by heavy makeup.
Botet is renowned for his ability to embody grotesque monsters, owing in part to his distinctive body type and Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder affecting the body’s connective tissues that enables him to contort his body in surreal and often eerie ways.
One of Botet’s most memorable performances can be seen in the horror film Mama (2013), particularly in the test footage where his remarkable acting skills are evident before being augmented by CGI. You can see this footage below:
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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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