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November on Horror Channel sees network premieres for a memorable collection of strange cult oddities and forgotten British horror classics, kicking off with the network premiere of Nicolas Roeg’s The Man Who Fell to Earth, starring David Bowie. Joining Bowie in the realm of the weird and wonderful is Roy Boulting’s psychological ground-breaker Twisted Nerve, Michael Powell’s controversial (and classic) Peeping Tom, Robert Fuest’s Hitchcockian And Soon the Darkness and Jimmy Sangster’s Hammer classic Fear in the Night.

Also, there are UK TV premieres for Emmerdale actor Dominic Brunt’s directorial feature film debut Before Dawn, Lulu Jarmen’s disturbing Bad Meat (review) and Padraig Reynold’s festival favourite Rites of Spring (review).

The line up in full:

Fri 1 Nov @ 22:55 – The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976)

Based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Walter Tevis, this cult classic stars David Bowies (in...

There are worse things one can do on a Thursday evening than see away a couple of pints, curled up on a sofa at London's Roxy Bar & Screen, while going through Filmbar70's Top Ten hilarious 70s thrillers. Combine that with a top bar selling good pub grub behind the curtain, a screening of Robert Fuest's British thriller And Soon the Darkness (1970), and a post-film psychotronic soundtrack by El Diabolik, and there you have it.

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My DVD of Just Like a Woman (1967), pre-ordered months earlier and delayed because it was in the same order as The Devils (1971), arrived two days after its director, Robert Fuest, died. Come to think of it, I think Ken Russell was still alive when I ordered The Devils. An obituary double feature.

Above: Career best performance. Career worst hair.

I was very keen to see Just Like a Woman, Fuest’s first feature, even though I wasn’t expecting it to be particularly good. I had an idea it was a swinging London sex comedy, not the kind of material he was associated with. For that, you’d have to look at his art-deco grand guignol comedies The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) and its sequel from the following year, Dr. Phibes Rises Again, and also at his pop-art masterpiece, The Final Programme (1973). Michael Moorcock, original author of the novel that one derived from,...

The film world has lost another one of their own today with the passing of classic horror film director Robert Fuest. You may not know the name, but we guarantee you know his work.

Fuest was best known for bringing the world The Abominable Dr. Phibes and Dr. Phibes Rises Again, along with lesser known classics such as The Devil's Rain, And Soon the Darkness, and Revenge of the Stepford Wives. He has passed on at age 84.

We here at Dread Central would like to take this time to offer our sincerest of condolences to Robert's friends, family, and constituents. Thanks for all the macabre memories, sir! Try not to raise too much hell with Mr. Price while you're up there.

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It’s a shame this skilled and stylish director wasn’t a bit more prolific as his The Abominable Dr. Phibes ( 1971 – and its 1972 sequel Dr. Phibes Rises Again) exhibited a great sense of flair and pop art flamboyance and provided Vincent Price with one of his most beloved roles. Robert Fuest’s other credits included the extremely suspenseful And Soon The Darkness (1970) about two English girls on a cycling tour across the French countryside unaware they’re being stalked by a killer. Fuest shot the ridiculous but colorful The Devil’S Rain (1975) in the U.S. and Mexico but it was so savagely reviewed, it seemed to kill off a most promising career as his only subsequent credits were Return Of The Stepford Wives (TV -. 1980) and the soft-core Greece-shot opus Aphrodite (1982). He worked as Art Director on the New Avengers TV series and retired to focus on his passion...

To celebrate the release of Retreat, in which Thandie Newton and Cillian Murphy unwisely try to patch up their failing marriage by spending time alone in the only cottage on a remote Scots island, here’s a guide to the movies’ worst holiday destinations compiled by film critic and author Kim Newman. These films tell you all the things you don’t see in the brochures.

And Soon the Darkness (1970)

Destination: Northern France | Holidaymakers: Pamela Franklin, Michele Dotrice | Major snag: Psycho Killer

This is a cautionary tale about the perils of venturing abroad, especially if you happen to be two English girls in short shorts who decide to go on a cycling tour of an area of France where several young women have mysteriously disappeared. It’s a slow burn of a movie, beginning with the petty discomforts – unfriendly guest-houses, leering locals, squabbles – of a shared trip, then escalating to cat-and-mouse with a maniac.

Some remakes are obvious. We know "why" you'd remake King Kong every 20 years. Others make perfect sense in a "name brand" sort of way, which explains why you're not all that surprised when someone does a remake of Halloween or Friday the 13th ... or even flicks with slightly bankable titles like Sorority Row or Mother's Day. But every once in a while there comes a horror remake that truly boggles the mind. As in: I simply cannot imagine who'd want to dust off the British not-bad-but-whatever 1970 Robert Fuest thriller And Soon the Darkness. It's not like it's some sort of Hammer (or even Amicus) mini-classic; it's just another so-so potboiler about a girl who goes missing during a vacation...

A new feature trailer was released for Vanishing on 7th Street yesterday, by Yahoo Movies. This clip shows a great deal more footage from the film, including shadowy antagonists. Apparently staying in the light equals life, while the darkness is...

The film has been receiving some early poor reviews like one by Marina Antunes, who states of the film: "Vanishing on 7th Street is a disaster." So, that has taken some of the wind out of this reviewer's ambition to see the film. However, the longer trailer below does show some interesting conflicted interaction. Check it out below.

The synopsis for Vanishing on 7th Street:

"When a massive power outage plunges the city of Detroit into total darkness, a disparate group of individuals (Christensen, John Leguizamo, Thandie Newton) find themselves alone. The entire city’s population has vanished into thin air, leaving behind heaps of empty clothing, abandoned cars and lengthening shadows.

'And Soon the Darkness' has certainly brightened up since this freshly new pic of it's two lead hotties Amber Heard and Odette Yustman was revealed. It gives us a glimpse of the two bikini clad ladies relaxing on a beach getting that all important tan before their trip takes a turn for the worse in Marcos Efron's kidnapping thriller. Based on the Brit flick from 1970, that starred Pamela Franklin and Michele Dotrice, this baby will be hitting both theatres and DVD shelves this month across the Us. Karl Urban, Adriana Barraza ('Drag Me To Hell'), Gia Mantegna and Michel Noher round off the main cast. Now get some Heard and Yustman flesh below!...

A remake of a classic movie thriller, which may be worth a second glance? Robert Fuest’s 1970s And Soon the Darkness is getting a contemporary Hollywood reboot, moving from its original setting in France, to the more exotic climes of Argentina with Amber Heard and Odette Yustman taking the lead as our scantily clad swim suit wearing heroines in peril. Early reviews suggest they’ve kept much to the originals tense psychological thriller themes, rather than heading off for yet another blah Hostel-like, stalker torture porn flick. So may well be worth a watch. The official site just gone live, with a promising ( and flesh filled) trailer to be seen. Darkness goes on limited release in the U.S on December 17th. Synopsis: Stephanie and Ellie’s vacation to an exotic village in Argentina is a perfect ‘girl’s getaway’ to bask in the sun, shop and flirt with the handsome locals.

A remake of a classic movie thriller, which may be worth a second glance? Robert Fuest’s 1970s And Soon the Darkness is getting a contemporary Hollywood reboot, moving from its original setting in France, to the more exotic climes of Argentina with Amber Heard and Odette Yustman taking the lead as our scantily clad swim suit wearing heroines in peril. Early reviews suggest they’ve kept much to the originals tense psychological thriller themes, rather than heading off for yet another blah Hostel-like, stalker torture porn flick. So may well be worth a watch. The official site just gone live, with a promising ( and flesh filled) trailer to be seen. Darkness goes on limited release in the U.S on December 17th. Synopsis: Stephanie and Ellie’s vacation to an exotic village in Argentina is a perfect ‘girl’s getaway’ to bask in the sun, shop and flirt with the handsome locals.

A remake of a classic movie thriller, which may be worth a second glance? Robert Fuest’s 1970s And Soon the Darkness is getting a contemporary Hollywood reboot, moving from its original setting in France, to the more exotic climes of Argentina with Amber Heard and Odette Yustman taking the lead as our scantily clad swim suit wearing heroines in peril. Early reviews suggest they’ve kept much to the originals tense psychological thriller themes, rather than heading off for yet another blah Hostel-like, stalker torture porn flick. So may well be worth a watch. The official site just gone live, with a promising ( and flesh filled) trailer to be seen. Darkness goes on limited release in the U.S on December 17th. Synopsis: Stephanie and Ellie’s vacation to an exotic village in Argentina is a perfect ‘girl’s getaway’ to bask in the sun, shop and flirt with the handsome locals.

Set photos for The Hangover 2, Adam Sandler in drag on the set of Jack and Jill, stills from Hereafter, more Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows character posters, promo art from Caesar: Rise of the Apes and one-sheets for Morning Glory along with And Soon the Darkness.

The first trailer for Kanye West's short film Runaway, excerpts from the Daft Punk soundtrack for Tron Legacy, and the new Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola-directed beer advertisement for Stella Artois.

Disney Home Video have confirmed that the next two classic animated titles in its DVD & Blu-ray 'Diamond Collection' will be "The Lion King" and "Bambi", with both hitting sometime next year.

A good rundown of the presentation for "The Thing" prequel at the New York Comic Con this past weekend.

Danny Boyle is rumoured to be interested in returning to the director's chair for a Russian-set third film in the "28 Days Later" series.

The trailer has finally been released for newcomer director Marcos Efron's And Soon the Darkness. The movie is a remake of Robert Fuest's 1970 thriller about two girls (Amber Heard and Odette Yustman) on a bike-riding adventure when one goes missing. Heard also produced the movie, which opens in limited release on December 17. Karl Urban also stars.

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The latest remake to grace theaters soon is Marcos Efron's "And Soon the Darkness". The film is based off the 1970 horror/thriller of the same name directed by Robert Fuest. "Darkness" includes the acting talents of Amber Heard, Karl Urban, Odette Yustman, Gia Mantegna and Adriana Barazza.

Stephanie (Amber Heard) and Ellie's (Odette Yustman) vacation to an exotic village in Argentina is a perfect "girl's getaway" to bask in the sun, shop and flirt with the handsome locals. After a long night of bar-hopping, the girls get into an argument, and Stephanie heads out alone in the morning to cool off. But when she returns, Ellie has disappeared. Finding signs of a struggle, Stephanie fears the worst, and turns to the police for help. But the local authorities have their hands full already - with a string of unsolved kidnappings targeting young female tourists. Skeptical of the sherifs competency,...

Finally the trailer for the remake of Robert Fuest's Seventies Australian thriller And Soon the Darkness has debuted, and we have it right here for you to enjoy brimming with eye candy of the Amber Heard and Odette Yustman variety!

The film will be hitting DVD and Blu-Ray on December 28th, but before that there will be a limited theatrical run on December 17th. Nothing like a little horror for the holidays!

And Soon the Darkness tells the chilling story of two American girls on a bike-riding excursion in a remote part of a foreign countryside. When one goes missing, the other must find her before darkness falls and her worst fears are realized. The original was set in France. This version is set in Argentina, where it was filmed.

Studio Canal is co-producing and co-financing the film. Amber Heard is also serving as a co-producer, her first time as a producer.

A new bit of artwork has popped online for the remake of Robert Fuest's Seventies Australian thriller And Soon the Darkness, and we've got a glimpse of it for you horror hounds.

The film will be hitting DVD and Blu-Ray on December 28th, but before that there will be a limited theatrical run on December 17th. Nothing like a little horror for the holidays!

And Soon the Darkness tells the chilling story of two American girls on a bike-riding excursion in a remote part of a foreign countryside. When one goes missing, the other must find her before darkness falls and her worst fears are realized. The original was set in France. This version is set in Argentina, where it was filmed.

Studio Canal is co-producing and co-financing the film. Amber Heard is also serving as a co-producer, her first time as a producer. Commercial helmer Marcos Efron makes his feature film directorial debut.

Updated with cover art. Marcos Effron's And Soon the Darkness , a remake of Robert Fuest's 1970s Australian thriller, may eschew a theatrical run here in the U.S. According to Blu-Ray.com, Anchor Bay - who picked the film up for distribution earlier this year - is going to drop this title on DVD and Blu-Ray on December 28. But wait just a minute, a limited theatrical run is also being planned. Laemmle has the film listed as hitting the big screen on December 17. Odette Yustman and Amber Heard star and play two American girls who go on a bike trip in a remote part of Argentina. When they split up, one of them goes missing, the other must find her before her worst fears are realized. Karl Urban also stars.

Anchor Bay is getting set to unleash its remake of Robert Fuest's Seventies Australian thriller And Soon the Darkness, and we've got the scoop on when!

According to Blu-ray.com the film will be hitting DVD and Blu-Ray on December 28th, but before that there will be a limited theatrical run on December 17th. Nothing like a little horror for the holidays!

And Soon the Darkness tells the chilling story of two American girls on a bike-riding excursion in a remote part of a foreign countryside. When one goes missing, the other must find her before darkness falls and her worst fears are realized. The original was set in France. This version is set in Argentina, where it was filmed.

Studio Canal is co-producing and co-financing the film. Amber Heard is also serving as a co-producer, her first time as a producer. Commercial helmer Marcos Efron makes his feature film directorial debut.

MPAA ratings: May 19, 2010. The following feature-length motion pictures have been reviewed and rated by the Classification and Rating Administration pursuant to the Motion Picture Classification and Rating program. Each of the designated ratings is defined as follows under the Motion Picture Classification and Rating program.

G -- General Audiences. All ages admitted.

PG -- Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG -13 --Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

R -- Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Nc-17 -- No One 17 And Under Admitted.

Film Distributor Reason Rating 8: The Mormon Proposition  Red Flag Releasing Rated for some language/sexual references. R And Soon the Darkness   Anchor Bay Films Rated for some violence and brief torture. R Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

Warner Bros. Pictures Rated for animal action and humor.

PG Charlie St. Cloud  Universal Studios...

Here are the new MPAA ratings from Bulletin No: 2121.

8: The Mormon Proposition Rated R For some language/sexual references. And Soon The Darkness Rated R For some violence and brief torture. Cats and#038; Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore Rated PG For animal action and humor. Release Date: July 30, 2010 Charlie St. Cloud Rated PG-13 For language including some sexual references, an intense accident scene and some sensuality. Release Date: July 30, 2010 Doc West's Conscience: Part 1 Rated PG For western violence, brief language and smoking. Don't Look Up Rated R For horror violence and gore. Eat Pray Love Rated R For brief strong language. Note: Intends To Appeal To The C.A.R.A. Appeals Board Release Date: August 13, 2010 Ecstasy Of Gold Rated R For western violence. The Extra Man Rated R For some sexual content. Eyeborgs Rated R For violence and some language. Glorious 39 Rated R For some violent images,...

Anchor Bay Entertainment has picked up the North American distribution rights for And Soon the Darkness . The film packs Amber Heard and Odette Yustman (a winning combo if we ever heard one) into this remake of the 1970's film of the same name. Marcos Efron directed and Karl Urban ( Star Trek ) also stars. Heard and Yustman play two American girls on a bike trip in a remote part of the country. When one of them disappears, the other must find her before darkness falls and her worst fears are realized. Robert Fuest ( The Abominable Dr. Phibes ) directed the original film. Look for a theatrical release this fall.

It's a wrap! The Martin Gropius Bau is empty and the final pickups follow. This is a work in progress and readers are invited and welcome to contribute. Presales have returned in reaction to the reduced number of finished films on offer over the past two markets. Presales applies across the board from Us to French and even Italian films. English language films are increasingly coming out of the major non English language territories but local product is impacting sales on Us films internationally. Business was quickly wrapped up but it was done with a healthy number of buys reported. Lower prices have become accepted but the market must have product as this event proved.

Adriana Chiesa has licensed Federico Moccia’s teen trilogy to Savor to Spain. The first title, Sorry If I Love You (Scusa Ma Ti Chiamo Amore) grossed $27m when released by Medusa on 600 prints in Italy.

St. Trinian's II: The Legend of Fritton's Gold

Opens: 2010

Cast: Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, David Tennant, Gemma Arterton, Talulah Riley

Director: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson

Summary: A rollercoaster-style treasure hunt for the legendary Fritton’s Gold ensues as the feisty and ever-resourceful schoolgirls of St Trinian’s face their most fearsome establishment rivals yet - the villainous Pomfrey and his sidekicks from the women-hating secret society known as AD1.

Analysis: While it didn't travel much beyond the UK, 2007's reboot of the "St Trinian's" franchise nearly doubled its £7 million production budget in sales in the UK alone - making it one of the top grossing independent British films of the past decade. Reviews were decidedly mixed but generally pretty weak at the time, so the greenlighting of a sequel surprised quite a few.

Despite a critical drubbing, the core audience of young British teenage girls seemed to be satisfied by...

Shanghai

Opens: 2010

Cast: John Cusack, Gong Li, Ken Watanabe, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Chow Yun-Fat

Director: Mikael Hafstrom

Summary: In the months leading up to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, an American man arrives in Shanghai to find his friend recently murdered. In investigating his friend's death, he stumbles upon a secret the United States government has been keeping and falls in love in the process.

Analysis: After being granted permission to shoot in the Chinese city, the $10 million production found its permit quickly being revoked by the Government who expressed concerns about the script. The result is Bangkok and the United Kingdom standing in for the real Shanghai which seems kind of against the entire point.

Cusack himself has emphatically endorsed the project in interviews, calling it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity", but being stuck at the cash-strapped Weinstein Company means that its release plans are unsure beyond a vague promise of a limited bow around Easter.

The Last Airbender

Opens: July 2nd 2010

Cast: Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Summary: A live-action film based on the Nickelodeon animated TV series. In a fantastic world where civilisation exists as four great empires, a reluctant young child sets out on a perilous journey to restore balance to a world torn apart by war.

Analysis: It has been quite the decade for M. Night Shyamalan, who started it as a household name with the label of a modern-day Hitchcock thanks to the likes of "The Sixth Sense" and "Signs". Today he's considered more of a one-trick pony and in some cases a punchline due to rampant stories of egomania run wild and a series of much derided onscreen flops like "Lady in the Water" and "The Happening".

Thus 'Airbender' marks a potential return to form for the helmer. An adaptation of the hit...

The Last Airbender

Opens: July 2nd 2010

Cast: Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Dev Patel

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Summary: A live-action film based on the Nickelodeon animated TV series. In a fantastic world where civilisation exists as four great empires, a reluctant young child sets out on a perilous journey to restore balance to a world torn apart by war.

Analysis: Its been quite the decade for M. Night Shyamalan who started it as a household name with labels of a moodern-day Hitchcock thanks to the likes of "The Sixth Sense" and "Signs". Today he's considered more of a one-trick pony and in some cases a punchline due to rampant stories of egomania run wild and a series of much derided onscreen flops like "Lady in the Water" and "The Happening".

Thus 'Airbender' marks a potential return to form for the helmer. An adaptation of the hit cartoon series...

Georgia

Opens: 2010

Cast: Val Kilmer, Andy Garcia, Rupert Friend, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Johnathon Schaech

Director: Renny Harlin

Summary: An American journalist, his cameraman, and a Georgian native get caught in the crossfire of the five-day Russia-Georgia conflict in August 2008, and then have to deal with their obligation to be impartial.

Analysis: A timely parable on war, or Hollywood propaganda filmmaking at its worst? Wherever it goes, especially in Europe and the former Soviet states, "Georgia" will cause a lot of talk and controversy as the incidents depicted are still so fresh in many's minds. Like all topics of the sort, it'll also have its strong supporters and detractors having opinions on the film long before a frame of footage is screened anywhere.

Shot on-location in Tbilisi, the project also marks a potential return to form for Finnish director Renny Harlin. Given the right material the skilled action director delivered three...

Georgia

Opens: 2010

Cast: Val Kilmer, Andy Garcia, Rupert Friend, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Johnathon Schaech

Director: Renny Harlin

Summary: An American journalist, his cameraman, and a Georgian native get caught in the crossfire of the five-day Russia-Georgia conflict in August 2008, and then have to deal with their obligation to be impartial.

Analysis: A timely parable on war, or Hollywood propaganda filmmaking at its worst? Wherever it goes, especially in Europe and the former Soviet states, "Georgia" will cause a lot of talk and controversy as the incidents depicted are still so fresh in many's minds. Like all topics of the sort, it'll also have its strong supporters and detractors having opinions on the film long before a frame of footage is screened anywhere.

Shot on-location in Tbilisi, the project also marks a potential return to form for Finnish director Renny Harlin. Given the right material the skilled action director delivered three...

Dinner for Schmucks

Opens: July 23rd 2010

Cast: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Bruce Greenwood, David Walliams

Director: Jay Roach

Summary: A renowned publisher encourages his friends to invite the most pathetic guests possible for their weekly dinner party. Just as they find the most pathetic man yet, the host is injured and ends up trapped with the man all night long.

Analysis: A remake of director Francis Veber's 1998 César award-winning "Le Diner des cons", 'Schmucks' is one of the highest profile comedies of next year with one of the strongest casts for the genre in recent memory. It also marks the return of "Austin Powers" and "Meet the Parents" helmer Jay Roach who has produced several films in recent years but hasn't directed since 2004's "Meet the Fockers".

The question now lies not in the performers or director but the material itself and whether a Gallic comedy can...

Dinner for Schmucks

Opens: July 23rd 2010

Cast: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Zach Galifianakis, Bruce Greenwood, David Walliams

Director: Jay Roach

Summary: A renowned publisher encourages his friends to invite the most pathetic guests possible for their weekly dinner party. Just as they find the most pathetic man yet, the host is injured and ends up trapped with the man all night long.

Analysis: A remake of director Francis Veber's 1998 César award-winning "Le Diner des cons", 'Schmucks' is one of the highest profile comedies of next year with one of the strongest casts for the genre in recent memory. It also marks the return of "Austin Powers" and "Meet the Parents" helmer Jay Roach who has produced several films in recent years but hasn't directed since 2004's "Meet the Fockers".

The question now lies not in the performers or director but the material itself and whether a Gallic comedy can...

Case 39

Opens: January 1st 2010

Cast: Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper, Kerry O'Malley

Director: Christian Alvart

Summary: A family services social worker thinks she has seen it all until she meets her newest, most mysterious case - a troubled 10-year old girl whose parents try to kill her. The social worker decides to take her in herself until the right foster family comes along.

Analysis: Despite the presence of promising German director Christian Alvart ("Pandorum"), 'Case' has sat on a shelf since late 2006 and is finally being quietly shuffled out this year for one very good reason - it stinks. Having opened in Australia a few months back, reviewers utterly savaged the film as both incredibly dumb and utterly ludicrous. Lead star Renee Zellweger also scored personal criticism to a level rarely seen in film reviews outside of comments about Nicole Kidman's 'more alien than the...

Case 39

Opens: January 1st 2010

Cast: Renée Zellweger, Jodelle Ferland, Ian McShane, Bradley Cooper, Kerry O'Malley

Director: Christian Alvart

Summary: A family services social worker thinks she has seen it all until she meets her newest, most mysterious case - a troubled 10-year old girl whose parents try to kill her. The social worker decides to take her in herself until the right foster family comes along.

Analysis: Despite the presence of promising German director Christian Alvart ("Pandorum"), 'Case' has sat on a shelf since late 2006 and is finally being quietly shuffled out this year for one very good reason - it stinks. Having opened in Australia a few months back, reviewers utterly savaged the film as both incredibly dumb and utterly ludicrous. Lead star Renee Zellweger also scored personal criticism to a level rarely seen in film reviews outside of comments about Nicole Kidman's 'more alien than the...

Being chased and terrorized by a rage-driven psychopath around and under a house would seem to be a pretty stressful situation, even if it’s just for a movie. But for Amber Heard, the young actress who co-stars in Screen Gems’ new remake of The Stepfather, it was all in a day’s work. “You know, it’s just like any aspect of my job,” she says of taking part in such cinematic mayhem. “It could be very weird, but because it’s so weird so often, it becomes very, very…unweird, if that makes sense. My job is funny that way, in that I come to set every day and there are plenty of crazy things going on. That’s not really one of them that sticks out.”

This statement won’t surprise anyone who has been following Heard’s career over the last few years. After attracting a...

According to The Hollywood Reporter, two more actors, including a busy genre thesp, have come aboard the And Soon The Darkness remake we first reported on here. The Marcos Efron-directed chiller, based on Robert Fuest’s 1970 film, is shooting in Argentina.

New to the cast are Karl Urban (pictured) and Adriana Barraza, joining the female leads, All The Boys Love Mandy Lane’s Amber Heard (who’s also co-producing) and The Unborn’s Odette Yustman. The latter two actresses play bike-tripping friends whose vacation hits a snag when one goes missing, and the other has to find her as night closes in. Urban has appeared in The Irrefutable Truth About Demons, Ghost Ship, the second and third Lord Of The Rings films, The Chronicles Of Riddick and Doom, and plays Dr. McCoy in the upcoming Star Trek reboot; Barraza is best-known for her Oscar-nominated turn in Babel and will...

Proving that the back catalogue of ’70s horror will never be so deep that it can’t be plumbed by those seeking remake material, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Studio Canal and Abandon Pictures are producing an update of 1970’s British chiller And Soon The Darkness. The original was directed by Robert Fuest shortly before he made his more celebrated Dr. Phibes films.

In Fuest’s movie (pictured; see the trailer below), two young British nurses are on a bicycling trip through a rural area of France when one disappears, and the other, desperate to find her, begins to fear that her friend has been murdered, and she’s next. The new film relocates the action to Argentina and features a pair of American heroines, to be played by Amber Heard and Odette Yustman. Commercials director Marcos Efron makes his feature debut on the movie, on which Heard will also serve as a co-producer.