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Blu-ray/DVD Cover Art for Scanners II and III
1 May 2013 12:18 PM, PDT | DailyDead | See recent DailyDead news »
Scream Factory will be releasing Scanners II and III as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, and they’ve given us a look at the official cover art. The movies are due out this fall, but bonus features and a specific release date have not yet been announced. For those unfamiliar with the sequels to David Cronenberg’s cult classic, Scanners II: The New Order was a direct to video title released in 1991 and was directed by Christian Duguay:
“A story of control … over minds and soceity. Apower hungry police official dreams of creating a crime free society through mind control, in this sequel to David Cronenberg’s hit sci-fi thriller that features superb special effects. Veterinary student David Kellum (David Hewlett) has no idea he’s a scanner – one who can read minds and control the actions of others. When he suddenly discovers his unique abilities whild foiling a holdup, »
- Jonathan James
First Look at the Artwork for The Scream Factory's Upcoming Scanners Release
1 May 2013 11:42 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
We told you a while back that The Scream Factory would be releasing both Scanners II: The New Order and Scanners III: The Takeover on Blu-ray and DVD this fall, and now we have some artwork to dig on!
The 1991 direct-to-video sequel Scanners II: The New Order starred David Hewlett of future “Stargate” TV fame and Deborah Raffin (Death Wish 3) in a tale about a mild-mannered scanner mixed up in a government conspiracy involving evil Scanners plotting a coup. Its lesser 1992 follow-up Scanners III: The Takeover starred no one in particular and dealt with a sibling rivalry between good and evil scanners.
Hopefully one day we'll see the original flick get the Blu-ray treatment it richly deserves. Fingers crossed!
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- Uncle Creepy
DVD Review - Scanners: The Complete Collection
7 April 2013 11:08 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Scanners: The Complete Collection DVD Box Set
Scanners, 1981.
Directed by David Cronenberg.
Starring Stephen Lack, Jennifer O'Neill, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane and Charles Shamata.
Scanners, for those who have not seen it - which was me - is a horror film which plays like a thriller, making for an interesting angle. The film wasn't for me I must admit, but that doesn't mean my view of it is a negative one.
Watching with fresh eyes over 30 years after it was released, the film looked old. Very old. The plot centers around a revolution taking place: 'Scanners' - human beings with a mutation who have telepathic abilities - are being lead by a man named Revek, played by Michael Ironside, and fighting back against those who wish to use them for their own means. As I mentioned, Scanners has elements of a thriller and so the plot moves »
- Flickering Myth
Scanners II: The New Order Blu-ray Review
5 April 2013 6:00 AM, PDT | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news »
Director: Christian Duguay
Starring: David Hewlett, Deborah Raffin, Yvan Ponton, Isabelle Mejias, Tom Butler, Raoul Trujillo, Vlasta Vrana,
Running Time: 104 Minutes
Certificate: 18
In Scanners II: The New Order we join the world established in David Cronenberg’s original, a few years down the line which hasn’t changed much at all. We begin our journey with a jump into a very 1990s arcade setting, where unbalanced Scanner Drak (Trujillo) uses his telekinetic skills to control a video game. The bright lights and techno sounds that fill the arcade are a perfect setting to demonstrate to the audience just how hectic and confusing the mind of a Scanner must be.
Drak is soon taken to a facility lead by John Forrester (Ponton), a cop with huge ambitions. Drak may be willing to execute some of Forrester’s nastier wishes, but Forrester also needs somebody he can rely on. Enter David Kellum »
- Luke Ryan Baldock
Haunter | Review - SXSW Film 2013
15 March 2013 9:27 AM, PDT | SmellsLikeScreenSpirit | See recent SmellsLikeScreenSpirit news »
Director: Vincenzo Natali Writer: Matthew Brian King Starring: Abigail Breslin, Stephen McHattie, Peter Outerbridge, Michelle Nolden, David Hewlett It's only one day until Lisa Johnson's sweet-sixteen in 1985, but she will never see that day come. Lisa and her family died on this day and will forever "relive" it in a repetitive, endless loop. Lisa begins to notice flaws in their Purgatory and has "awaken" from the catatonia of the spiral to the presence of a girl that is trying to make contact with her from the other side. Lisa soon discovers that she herself is the ghost, and that Olivia who currently lives in the house is reaching out for help. Lisa boldly goes into the dark recesses of this dark haunted dwelling and gets thrust into the history of the house and the person behind the sinister cycle that is about to repeat itself. It is here where »
- Dave Campbell
IFC Acquires Haunter
12 March 2013 9:18 AM, PDT | DailyDead | See recent DailyDead news »
After Haunter’s screening at SXSW, it’s being reported that IFC has acquired Us distribution rights for the movie. Details on the deal did not include information on the release strategy, but we should see it appear first on VOD, followed by a limited theatrical run, and the Blu-ray and/or DVD.
“Lisa Johnson is one day shy of her sixteenth birthday. And she will be forever. She and her family are dead and doomed to repeat that fateful last day before they were all killed in 1985. Only Lisa has “woken up” and realizes what is going on. She starts to feel as if she is being haunted, but the “ghost” turns out to be Olivia, a very much alive girl who lives in the house in the present day with her own family. With her help, Lisa discovers that the house once belonged to a serial killer who »
- Jonathan James
IFC Midnight Acquires Abigail Breslin Horror Thriller 'Haunter'
11 March 2013 8:25 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
IFC Midnight has acquired U.S. distribution rights to "Haunter," a supernatural horror thriller starring Abigail Breslin. The company made the announcement Monday at the South by Southwest Film Festival, where the film premiered last week. Breslin will next be on screen in the Halle Berry thriller "The Call," which opens Friday. "Haunter" is directed by Canada's Vincenzo Natali from a screenplay by Brian King. Stephen McHattie, Peter Outerbridge, Michelle Nolden and David Hewlett co-star. Also read: 'Replicas' Acquired by IFC Midnight It tells the story of 15-year-old Lisa Johnson (Breslin), who with her family »
- Todd Cunningham
SXSW: IFC Midnight Picks Up Horror Tale 'Haunter,' Starring Abigail Breslin
11 March 2013 8:03 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
IFC Midnight has picked up all U.S. rights to Vincenzo Natali’s Haunter, which premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in its Midnight sidebar. The film, written by Brian King, stars Abigail Breslin as a girl one day shy of her 16th birthday who’s forced to relive the day she died. It also stars Stephen McHattie, Peter Outerbridge, Michelle Nolden and David Hewlett. The film was produced by Steven Hoban and Mark Smith and executive produced by John Raymonds and Wild Bunch’s Vincent Miraval. Natali directed the 1997 sci-fi thriller Cube as well as 2009’s Splice, starring Adrien Brody
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- Gregg Kilday
SXSW 2013: Haunter Lands Distro with IFC Midnight
11 March 2013 5:24 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Another horror film has scored itself some solid distribution at the SXSW film fest with IFC Midnight snapping up all Us rights to the Midnighters selection Haunter, starring Abigail Breslin. Read on for the details, and look for a review soon!
Per Deadline, Vincenzo Natali’s ghost tale marks yet another deal to go down during this year's SXSW. The screenplay is by Brian King with Steven Hoban and Mark Smith producing. The film stars Abigail Breslin, Stephen McHattie, Peter Outerbridge, Michelle Nolden, and David Hewlett. IFC Midnight/Sundance Selects/IFC Films’ Jeff Deutchman negotiated the deal with CAA on behalf of the filmmakers.
Synopsis:
Lisa Johnson (Breslin) is one day shy of her sixteenth birthday. And she will be forever. She and her family are dead and doomed to repeat that fateful last day before they were all killed in 1985. Only Lisa has “woken up” and realizes what is going on. »
- The Woman In Black
David Hewlett Wraps Production on Sci-Fi Thriller Debug Starring Jason Momoa and Jeananne Goossen
11 March 2013 10:16 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
Writer/director David Hewlett (Rage of the Yeti) has wrapped on his new sci-fi film, Debug. Starring Jeananne Goossen (The Vow), Jason Momoa (Conan the Barbarian), Adam Butcher (Wolves) and Kjartan Hewitt (Scott Pilgrim vs the World), Debug centers on a group of six hackers on work release who are tasked with debugging the AI on a massive freighter in space. The team soon finds themselves in a battle of wits against a computer program that would kill to be human. Debug is planned for an early 2014 release. Hit the jump for the full press release and synopsis. Here's the full press release with the synopsis in bold: Monday March 11, 2013: Toronto. Producer Steve Hoban of Copperheart Entertainment announced that principal photography has wrapped on Debug, a film written and directed by actor David Hewlett (Cube, Rise of the Apes, “Stargate Atlantis”,). Debug, Hewlett’s second feature film, stars Jeananne Goossen (The Vow, »
- Dave Trumbore
Haunter is Set to Stir Up Screams at the SXSW '13
5 March 2013 11:46 AM, PST | 28 Days Later Analysis | See recent 28 Days Later Analysis news »
The South by Southwest Film Festival will begin March 8th. This year, there are several horror films set to be released, including Vincenzo Natali's (Splice) latest, Haunter. This ghost story will premiere Saturday, March 9th. Fans of the supernatural will be interested in this story. The film focuses on the young character Lisa (Abigail Breslin). Lisa died tragically at the age of 16. She is tied to the physical plane through another young girl, Olivia (Eleanor Zichy). And together, they unravel tales of murder at the hands of a ghostly serial killer. The first still for Haunter is here. The photo shows Lisa searching for something unseen (above). Fans of thrillers can view the premiere in Austin, Texas in just a few days. Director: Vincenzo Natali. Writers: Brian King and Matthew Brian King. Cast: Abigail Breslin, David Knoll, David Hewlett, and Stephen McHattie. *no trailer available. Haunter at the SXSW »
- noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
Stargate: Atlantis' David Hewlett Preps For Second Feature, Sci/Fi Horror Debug!
14 February 2013 12:32 PM, PST | Twitch | See recent Twitch news »
There is yet to be an official announcement about the cast and production details, but Twitch has learned that David Hewlett, probably most widely known around the world as Dr. Rodney McKay from the Stargate television franchise, is prepping his second feature film. Plans are for it to be shot here in Toronto. He will be directing his own screenplay, Debug. Here's what we know of the premise:Six young computer hackers, sent to work on a derelict space freighter, are forced to match wits with a vengeful artificial intelligence that would kill to be human. Ooh. Count us in for horrific body augmentation! ...
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David Hewlett to Debug the Sci-Fi/Horror Genre
12 February 2013 1:19 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Actor David Hewlett (Cube, Splice, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Haunter) is getting set to check out the sci-fi/horror life on the other side of the camera, as he's poised and ready to try his hand at directing once again with the upcoming film Debug. Read on for details.
Previously Hewlett directed Rage of the Yeti, and with this new flick he'll tell the tale of what happens when six computer hackers who are sent to work on a derelict space freighter are forced to match wits with a vengeful artificial intelligence that would kill to be human.
Copperheart Entertainment and Hewlett’s wife, Jane Loughman, produce. Production is scheduled to take place February 14th until March 8th at Pinewood Toronto Studios. More on this one soon!
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- Uncle Creepy
SXSW Midnight Slate Revealed
11 February 2013 11:21 AM, PST | FamousMonsters of Filmland | See recent Famous Monsters of Filmland news »
Last week the Midnight slate for SXSW was revealed, showing us what horror titles we can expect from the festival. The movies range from Rob Zombie to creature feature to a dose of Vincenzo Natali and even to the realm of sequels (hello V/H/S 2). Here’s the list, showing the cast and the director(s) and screenwriter(s) behind the films.
Director: Mike Mendez, Screenwriter: Gregory Gieras
When a giant alien spider escapes from a military lab and rampages across the city of Los Angeles, it is up to one clever exterminator and his security guard sidekick to kill the creature before the city is destroyed.
Cast: Greg Grunberg, Lombardo Boyar, Clare Kramer, Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Patrick Bauchau
Director: E.L. Katz, Screenwriters: Trent Haaga, David Chirchirillo
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- Andy Greene
SXSW 2013 Midnight Movies Lineup
11 February 2013 7:07 AM, PST | TheHDRoom | See recent TheHDRoom news »
Less than a week ago we brought you the complete list of Narrative Features that will be spotlighted at this year's 2013 SXSW Film Festival taking place in Austin, TX from March 8-16. Today, SXSW made the additional announcement that many, including myself, have been waiting for; The Midnighters.
One of my favorite parts of the SXSW Film Festival is the Midnight Movies. The SXSW compiles the latest in Horror, Cult, and the absolutely insane and shows a different one each night at the South Lamar Drafthouse. Getting to watch these types of films late at night surrounded by fellow genre fans in one of the finest theatrical settings the Earth has ever known is literally every bit as awesome as it sounds.
Of the 9 announced Midnight feature films, the one I am most excited about is Rob Zombie's Lords of Salem. SXSW will be the movie's Us premiere, a »
Horror Bites Dissects This Year's SXSW Midnight Lineup
7 February 2013 7:30 AM, PST | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
The feature film slate for Austin's South by Southwest festival (SXSW) was revealed last week, but as most genre fans know, the real cinematic treasures are lurking in the festival's midnight lineup. As SXSW Programmer Jarod Neece put it: "This year we scoured the globe and brought back a batch that we knew would truly satisfy the gore hounds of SXSW. Full of scares, sex, madness, laughs, chills and major mind f--ks, we hope there's a little something for everyone."
Browsing the titles, it's hard to tear our eyes away from a film called "Big Ass Spider" (directed by Mike Mendez of "The Gravedancers"), but the addition of Rob Zombie's "Lords of Salem," sequel "V/H/S/2," a movie from "Splice"'s Vincenzo Natali ("Haunter"), and vampire tale "Kiss of the Damned" from Xan Cassavetes certainly helps.
Earlier this week, a full trailer was released for Zombie's witchy opus, »
- Alison Nastasi
SXSW 2013: Midnight Movies Announced - Big Ass Spider!, V/H/S/2, The Lords of Salem, and More!
6 February 2013 1:24 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
This year's SXSW looks to be one for the ages as the Midnighters film line-up has just been announced! There are a lot of heavy hitters making their premiere including the newly retitled V/H/S/2 (formerlyS-vhs) and Big Ass Spider! (formerly Mega Spider).
The 2013 South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival takes place March 8-16, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Visit the official South by Southwest website for more info in the meantime.
Director: Mike Mendez, Screenwriter: Gregory Gieras
Cast: Greg Grunberg, Lombardo Boyar, Clare Kramer, Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Patrick Bauchau
“When a giant alien spider escapes from a military lab and rampages across the city of Los Angeles, it is up to one clever exterminator and his security guard sidekick to kill the creature before the entire city is destroyed.”
Director: E.L. Katz, Screenwriters: Trent Haaga, David Chirchirillo
Cast: Pat Healy, Ethan Embry, Sara Paxton, »
- Uncle Creepy
SXSW Announces Midnight Slate
6 February 2013 1:14 PM, PST | SoundOnSight | See recent SoundOnSight news »
As if the line-up for SXSW wasn’t already incredible; the fest just announced their Midnight slate, which includes Rob Zombie’s The Lords Of Salem, V/H/S/2, You’re Next and the latest from director Vincenzo Natalie.
SXSW runs from March 8-16.
Here is the main lineup. You can see a complete list, which includes short films, over at their site.
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Midnighters
Director: Mike Mendez, Screenwriter: Gregory Gieras
When a giant alien spider escapes from a military lab and rampages across the city of Los Angeles, it is up to one clever exterminator and his security guard sidekick to kill the creature before the city is destroyed. Cast: Greg Grunberg, Lombardo Boyar, Clare Kramer, Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Patrick Bauchau (World Premiere)
Director: E.L. Katz, Screenwriters: Trent Haaga, David Chirchirillo
Recently fired and facing eviction, the married father of a newborn has his »
- Ricky
Midnight by Southwest: “You’Re Next,” “Haunter” & More in Austin
6 February 2013 1:04 PM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
With festival favorites like V/H/S 2 (retitled from S-vhs) and Xan Cassavetes’ terrific vampire Euro throwback Kiss Of The Damned, the world premiere Dennis Iliadis' (Last House On The Left) Plus One and E.L. Katz' Cheap Thrills, SXSW’s Midnighters look to have the spectrum from gory blasts to lush dreams covered. You can find the entirety of the lineup, below. SXSW Film spans March 8-16. For more, visit the official site.
• Big Ass Spider! Director: Mike Mendez, Screenwriter: Gregory Gieras
When a giant alien spider escapes from a military lab and rampages across the city of Los Angeles, it is up to one clever exterminator and his security guard sidekick to kill the creature before the city is destroyed. Cast: Greg Grunberg, Lombardo Boyar, Clare Kramer, Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Patrick Bauchau (World Premiere)
Director: E.L. Katz, Screenwriters: Trent Haaga, David Chirchirillo
Recently fired and facing eviction, »
- samueldzimmerman@gmail.com (Samuel Zimmerman)
Midnight by Southwest: “You’Re Next,” “Haunter” & More in Austin
6 February 2013 1:04 PM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
With festival favorites like V/H/S 2 (retitled from S-vhs) and Xan Cassavetes’ terrific vampire Euro throwback Kiss Of The Damned, the world premiere Dennis Iliadis' (Last House On The Left) Plus One and E.L. Katz' Cheap Thrills, SXSW’s Midnighters look to have the spectrum from gory blasts to lush dreams covered. You can find the entirety of the lineup, below. SXSW Film spans March 8-16. For more, visit the official site.
• Big Ass Spider! Director: Mike Mendez, Screenwriter: Gregory Gieras
When a giant alien spider escapes from a military lab and rampages across the city of Los Angeles, it is up to one clever exterminator and his security guard sidekick to kill the creature before the city is destroyed. Cast: Greg Grunberg, Lombardo Boyar, Clare Kramer, Ray Wise, Lin Shaye, Patrick Bauchau (World Premiere)
Director: E.L. Katz, Screenwriters: Trent Haaga, David Chirchirillo
Recently fired and facing eviction, »
- samueldzimmerman@gmail.com (Samuel Zimmerman)
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