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‘Young Frankenstein’ Will be the Next ABC Live Musical

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Despite lackluster reviews for its last outing for a live musical production–The Little Mermaid Live was almost universally panned upon airing–ABC is not giving up on the live musical trend, and their next pick, according to Entertainment Weekly, is Young Frankenstein!

Based on the classic Mel Brooks/Gene Wilder movie from 1974, Young Frankenstein opened on Broadway in November of 2007 with a book by Brooks and Thomas Meehan and music and lyrics by Brooks.

The musical was mounted following the success of Brooks’ The Producers which garnered more Tony nominations and wins than any show in history at the time.

The musical opened to mixed reviews and was later revised when it was taken to London where the show received more positive reviews at that time.

Roger Bart (The Producers) appeared as Frederic Frankenstein in that original production alongside Megan Mullaly (Will & Grace) as Elizabeth, Sutton Foster (Younger) as lab assistant Inga, Shuler Hensley (Van Helsing) as the Creature, Andrea Martin (Black Christmas) as Frau Blucher, and Christopher Fitzgerald (Revolutionary Road) as Igor.

Young Frankenstein is based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel as well as the 1931 classic film adaptation and its sequel Son of Frankenstein. It is arguably Brooks’s most successful and well-known film, and a favorite among genre fans.

There is no word yet on an air date for this live television production–it would be perfect for a Halloween airing–nor is there word yet on casting for Young Frankenstein Live. Mel Brooks will serve as the producer on the show.

Stay tuned to iHorror for more news on the production as it becomes available.

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“The Lost Boys” – A Classic Film Reimagined as a Musical [Teaser Trailer]

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The iconic 1987 horror-comedy “The Lost Boys” is set for a reimagining, this time as a stage musical. This ambitious project, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden, is bringing the vampire classic to the world of musical theatre. The show’s development is spearheaded by an impressive creative team including producers James Carpinello, Marcus Chait, and Patrick Wilson, known for his roles in “The Conjuring” and “Aquaman” films.

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The musical’s book is penned by David Hornsby, notable for his work on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”, and Chris Hoch. Adding to the allure is the music and lyrics by The Rescues, comprised of Kyler England, AG, and Gabriel Mann, with Tony Award nominee Ethan Popp (“Tina: The Tina Turner Musical”) as the Music Supervisor.

The show’s development has reached an exciting phase with an industry presentation set for February 23, 2024. This invitation-only event will showcase the talents of Caissie Levy, known for her role in “Frozen,” as Lucy Emerson, Nathan Levy from “Dear Evan Hansen” as Sam Emerson, and Lorna Courtney from “& Juliet” as Star. This adaptation promises to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved film, which was a significant box office success, earning over $32 million against its production budget.

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Rock Music & Goopy Practical Effects in ‘Destroy All Neighbors’ Trailer

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The heart of rock and roll is still beating in the Shudder original Destroy All Neighbors. Over-the-top practical effects are also alive in this release coming to the platform on January 12. The streamer released the official trailer and it has some pretty big names behind it.

Directed by Josh Forbes the movie stars Jonah Ray Rodrigues, Alex Winter, and Kiran Deol.

Rodrigues plays William Brown, “a neurotic, self-absorbed musician determined to finish his prog-rock magnum opus, faces a creative roadblock in the form of a noisy and grotesque neighbor named Vlad (Alex Winter). Finally working up the nerve to demand that Vlad keep it down, William inadvertently decapitates him. But, while attempting to cover up one murder, William’s accidental reign of terror causes victims to pile up and become undead corpses who torment and create more bloody detours on his road to prog-rock Valhalla. Destroy All Neighbors is a twisted splatter-comedy about a deranged journey of self-discovery full of goopy practical FX, a well-known ensemble cast, and LOTS of blood.”

Take a look at the trailer and let us know what you think!

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A Boy Band Kills Our Favorite Reindeer in “I Think I Killed Rudolph”

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The new movie There’s Something in the Barn seems like a tongue-in-cheek holiday horror movie. It’s like Gremlins but bloodier and with gnomes. Now there is a song on the soundtrack that captures the humor and horror of the movie called I Think I Killed Rudolph.

The ditty is a collab between two Norwegian boy bands: Subwoofer and A1.

Subwoofer was s Eurovision entrant in 2022. A1 is a popular act from the same country. Together they killed poor Rudolph in a hit-and-run. The humorous song is a part of the film which follows a family fulfilling their dream, “of moving back after inheriting a remote cabin in the mountains of Norway.” Of course, the title gives away the rest of the movie and it turns into a home invasion — or — a gnome invasion.

There’s Something in the Barn releases in cinemas and On Demand December 1.

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