Few modern blockbuster filmmakers draw as sharply divided reactions from critics and general audiences as Zack Snyder. For every review that praises Snyder’s remarkable ability to create grand, fantastical visual imagery on film, there will be another review criticizing the filmmaker’s overreliance on slow motion and weak plot points. Let us take a look at Snyder’s filmography, and the critical reaction to his works as determined by Rotten Tomatoes.
Dawn of the Dead (2004), Tomatometer: 76% Zombies attack in Dawn of the Dead
Zack Snyder‘s maiden effort as a director remains his most critically successful venture. In 2004, Zack Snyder presented the world with his dramatic reimagining of George Romero’s classic horror tale of a zombie invasion. The slick, visually compelling action scenes coupled with a strong screenplay by James Gunn help elevate the film above your run-of-the-mill horror remakes.
Dawn of the Dead is now available for streaming on Starz.
Dawn of the Dead (2004), Tomatometer: 76% Zombies attack in Dawn of the Dead
Zack Snyder‘s maiden effort as a director remains his most critically successful venture. In 2004, Zack Snyder presented the world with his dramatic reimagining of George Romero’s classic horror tale of a zombie invasion. The slick, visually compelling action scenes coupled with a strong screenplay by James Gunn help elevate the film above your run-of-the-mill horror remakes.
Dawn of the Dead is now available for streaming on Starz.
- 4/20/2024
- by Neeraj Chand
- FandomWire
The world that Zack Snyder comes from is stuffed with lore-driven drama, mature sensibilities, and dark imagination. His work reflects those traits in abundance despite there being enough opportunities to go so completely campy in his artistic style that it would threaten even David Cronenberg’s reputation in the field. But Snyder doesn’t take the bait. He would rather be the master of dramatic storytelling that presents itself as an epic Greek tragedy than serve up a generic film that gets lost among the stampede of a thousand other films coming off of Hollywood’s factory lineup.
300 [Credit: Warner Bros.]It is this obstinate ambition to tell the greatest of stories in whichever genre he picks up that often leads to a divisive cult-classic hit. With grim, color-graded, dark vignettes marring every frame of heavy artillery dialogue, slow-motion action, and deep insightful monologues, Zack Snyder’s films either hit the...
300 [Credit: Warner Bros.]It is this obstinate ambition to tell the greatest of stories in whichever genre he picks up that often leads to a divisive cult-classic hit. With grim, color-graded, dark vignettes marring every frame of heavy artillery dialogue, slow-motion action, and deep insightful monologues, Zack Snyder’s films either hit the...
- 4/20/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Despite Zack Snyder’s significant success in Hollywood as a director, some critics argue that writing may not be his strongest skill. This criticism arose after Snyder attempted to create a Star Wars-inspired world called Rebel Moon, with the first part released the previous year and the second part debuted on the 19th of April. The reviews are officially in, and the consensus is clear, it’s just not clicking with the masses.
A still from Rebel Moon directed by Zack Snyder Credit: Netflix
Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver Receives Poor Reviews
Netflix’s latest addition to the Rebel Moon franchise, Part Two: The Scargiver, is facing harsh criticism following its release. Zack Snyder‘s second installment in the epic Star Wars-esque world debuted on the 19th of April on the streaming platform and has garnered an even more unfavorable response than its predecessor. Currently sitting at a mere...
A still from Rebel Moon directed by Zack Snyder Credit: Netflix
Rebel Moon Part Two: The Scargiver Receives Poor Reviews
Netflix’s latest addition to the Rebel Moon franchise, Part Two: The Scargiver, is facing harsh criticism following its release. Zack Snyder‘s second installment in the epic Star Wars-esque world debuted on the 19th of April on the streaming platform and has garnered an even more unfavorable response than its predecessor. Currently sitting at a mere...
- 4/20/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
For years, Zack Snyder considered making a sequel to his breakthrough film, a remake of George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead. But following his packed schedule in the late-2000s and his commitment to the Dceu in the 2010s, a bigger and better sequel never came through.
However, following his departure from the DC universe, in 2021, Snyder was able to revisit the realm of zombies with Army of the Dead, a spiritual successor to the 2004 remake, thanks to Netflix. But unlike his first zombie release, Snyder assured fans that a sequel to the 2021 movie is on the cards, but it might take a while.
Zack Snyder Already Has Everything Ready to Get the Sequel Train Running
Zack Snyder on the sets of Army of the Dead | Netflix
While hopes for a Henry Cavill-led Man of Steel 2 were killed off following Snyderverse‘s death, the director has plans...
However, following his departure from the DC universe, in 2021, Snyder was able to revisit the realm of zombies with Army of the Dead, a spiritual successor to the 2004 remake, thanks to Netflix. But unlike his first zombie release, Snyder assured fans that a sequel to the 2021 movie is on the cards, but it might take a while.
Zack Snyder Already Has Everything Ready to Get the Sequel Train Running
Zack Snyder on the sets of Army of the Dead | Netflix
While hopes for a Henry Cavill-led Man of Steel 2 were killed off following Snyderverse‘s death, the director has plans...
- 4/20/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
[Editor’s Note: this list was originally published in November 2017. It has since been updated with Snyder’s further work to coincide with the release of “Rebel Moon — Part Two.”]
Zack Snyder is possibly the most polarizing mainstream filmmaker of the 21st century. His name alone is enough to launch a thousand angry tweets, and the most passionate writing about his work is exclusively found in the comment sections of websites or as social media replies. Snyder’s critics really seem to hate him, and Snyder’s fans really seem to hate his critics. At this point, a Marvel / DC movie crossover might be a lot more plausible than finding any sort of common ground between those two camps. Is Snyder a master or a hack? A misunderstood myth-maker, or a meathead with a movie camera?
One thing we can say for sure is that no contemporary auteur has more awesomely investigated what it means to be a hero in a fallen world. The Pasadena native...
Zack Snyder is possibly the most polarizing mainstream filmmaker of the 21st century. His name alone is enough to launch a thousand angry tweets, and the most passionate writing about his work is exclusively found in the comment sections of websites or as social media replies. Snyder’s critics really seem to hate him, and Snyder’s fans really seem to hate his critics. At this point, a Marvel / DC movie crossover might be a lot more plausible than finding any sort of common ground between those two camps. Is Snyder a master or a hack? A misunderstood myth-maker, or a meathead with a movie camera?
One thing we can say for sure is that no contemporary auteur has more awesomely investigated what it means to be a hero in a fallen world. The Pasadena native...
- 4/19/2024
- by Wilson Chapman and David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Roxy Cinema
Our House of Tolerance 35mm presentation returns on Friday, while a print of the James Dean-led Giant shows this Saturday alongside prints of Twilight and Half Baked; Decoder also screens.
Paris Theater
A 1984 retrospective brings Body Double and a 35mm print of Love Streams.
Japan Society
A two-title retrospective of the legendary Directors Company brings one of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s best early films, Bumpkin Soup, and Sogo Ishii’s The Crazy Family.
Anthology Film Archives
“Essential Cinema” brings two early masterpieces by Ozu, while the Quebecois cinema retrospective has its final screenings on Friday; Roy Cohn/Jack Smith shows on Saturday and Sunday.
Film at Lincoln Center
Yi Yi and A Brighter Summer Day return.
Film Forum
As Le Samouraï plays in a new 4K restoration, an Alain Delon retrospective continues while a Ken Loach series starts.
Roxy Cinema
Our House of Tolerance 35mm presentation returns on Friday, while a print of the James Dean-led Giant shows this Saturday alongside prints of Twilight and Half Baked; Decoder also screens.
Paris Theater
A 1984 retrospective brings Body Double and a 35mm print of Love Streams.
Japan Society
A two-title retrospective of the legendary Directors Company brings one of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s best early films, Bumpkin Soup, and Sogo Ishii’s The Crazy Family.
Anthology Film Archives
“Essential Cinema” brings two early masterpieces by Ozu, while the Quebecois cinema retrospective has its final screenings on Friday; Roy Cohn/Jack Smith shows on Saturday and Sunday.
Film at Lincoln Center
Yi Yi and A Brighter Summer Day return.
Film Forum
As Le Samouraï plays in a new 4K restoration, an Alain Delon retrospective continues while a Ken Loach series starts.
- 4/19/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
It's not a controversial statement to say that Zack Snyder can be a polarizing filmmaker. His fans will defend him until they're blue in the face, while his detractors will liken him to cinematic cancer. Me? I'm more of a Snyder agnostic. I like some of his movies, I dislike others. But there's one positive thing I can say for sure: the man knows how to craft an image. Like many filmmakers of his generation, Snyder got his start in music videos, and that taught him how to create memorable, evocative imagery that looks, for lack of a better word, cool.
"Cool" seems to be Snyder's approach to his visuals in general — and you know what? He frequently succeeds. Even if you don't like the Snyder film you're watching, there's a good chance it'll still be loaded with cool images. Because of Snyder's penchant for visual fireworks, his movies often lend themselves to great trailers.
"Cool" seems to be Snyder's approach to his visuals in general — and you know what? He frequently succeeds. Even if you don't like the Snyder film you're watching, there's a good chance it'll still be loaded with cool images. Because of Snyder's penchant for visual fireworks, his movies often lend themselves to great trailers.
- 4/19/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Zack Snyder is all set to release the second part of his space opera magnum opus Rebel Moon. The Netflix film is the follow-up to last year’s Chapter 1 – A Child of Fire. The filmmaker has had a busy few years after helming large-scale blockbusters such as Army of the Dead and Justice League.
While Snyder has worked with many A-listers, he reportedly got a call from the legendary star Tom Cruise early in his career while he had just finished 300. The actor reportedly gave him a surprise call after the film opened big at the box office. Cruise was also reportedly Snyder’s first choice to play Ozymandias in his divisive Watchmen adaptation.
Tom Cruise Called Zack Snyder To Congratulate Him On 300’s Success Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon | Credits: Netflix
Zack Snyder began his career with a remake of Dawn of the Dead. While...
While Snyder has worked with many A-listers, he reportedly got a call from the legendary star Tom Cruise early in his career while he had just finished 300. The actor reportedly gave him a surprise call after the film opened big at the box office. Cruise was also reportedly Snyder’s first choice to play Ozymandias in his divisive Watchmen adaptation.
Tom Cruise Called Zack Snyder To Congratulate Him On 300’s Success Zack Snyder on the sets of Rebel Moon | Credits: Netflix
Zack Snyder began his career with a remake of Dawn of the Dead. While...
- 4/19/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
“Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver” has been dead since last December, when the irredeemable first chapter of Zack Snyder’s hyper-derivative space opera was released “in theaters” and on Netflix to deafening silence. As I concluded my review at the time: “It’s hard to be even morbidly curious, let alone excited, about any future iterations or installments of a franchise so determined to remix a million things you’ve seen before into one thing you’ll wish you’d never seen at all.”
And so, much as I might have hoped that the second and more concentrated half of Snyder’s sci-fi “Seven Samurai” would somehow atone for the sins of its previous chapter, I wasn’t exactly shocked to discover that it lacks any trace of a pulse from the moment it starts. Five months in the morgue can have that effect. Be that as it may,...
And so, much as I might have hoped that the second and more concentrated half of Snyder’s sci-fi “Seven Samurai” would somehow atone for the sins of its previous chapter, I wasn’t exactly shocked to discover that it lacks any trace of a pulse from the moment it starts. Five months in the morgue can have that effect. Be that as it may,...
- 4/19/2024
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
Spoiler Alert: This review reveals details of both Rebel Moon movies.
Slow-motion scenes that sputter story pacing? Check.
Poorly developed characters? Check.
Plot holes bigger than the Milky Way? Check.
… And we’re back with part two of Zack Snyder’s Netflix space opera Rebel Moon -Part Two: The Scargiver. You might not be a shock to hear this, but part two manages to be worse than part one. Its biggest offense? Nothing happening for way too long. The film stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Staz Nair, Elise Duffy and Anthony Hopkins as the voice of Jimmy the robot. While this is a capable cast of actors, they have nothing to work with. I wonder if the reason Snyder hasn’t delivered a comprehensible script in some time is because he wears too many hats as writer, producer, director and cinematographer on most of his films?...
Slow-motion scenes that sputter story pacing? Check.
Poorly developed characters? Check.
Plot holes bigger than the Milky Way? Check.
… And we’re back with part two of Zack Snyder’s Netflix space opera Rebel Moon -Part Two: The Scargiver. You might not be a shock to hear this, but part two manages to be worse than part one. Its biggest offense? Nothing happening for way too long. The film stars Sofia Boutella, Djimon Hounsou, Ed Skrein, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Staz Nair, Elise Duffy and Anthony Hopkins as the voice of Jimmy the robot. While this is a capable cast of actors, they have nothing to work with. I wonder if the reason Snyder hasn’t delivered a comprehensible script in some time is because he wears too many hats as writer, producer, director and cinematographer on most of his films?...
- 4/19/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Zack Snyder is a veteran director who has worked and created a plethora of iconic movies throughout his years in Hollywood. From 2004’s Dawn of the Dead to 2023’s Rebel Moon – Part One, Snyder has done it all.
During his time at the Dceu, Snyder left the production of Justice League to deal with some personal tragedy in his life. Talking about his abrupt departure and then completing it with Zack Snyder’s Justice League, it was too much for the 300 director to handle at once.
Zack Snyder. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
It Was Too Much For Zack Snyder!
The reason why Snyder left the production of Justice League midway was because of a personal tragedy that struck the Snyder family. With his daughter Autumn Snyder committing s*icide back in May 2017, Snyder left the post-production work to be with his family.
A still from Zack Snyder’s Justice League
This...
During his time at the Dceu, Snyder left the production of Justice League to deal with some personal tragedy in his life. Talking about his abrupt departure and then completing it with Zack Snyder’s Justice League, it was too much for the 300 director to handle at once.
Zack Snyder. Credits: Wikimedia Commons
It Was Too Much For Zack Snyder!
The reason why Snyder left the production of Justice League midway was because of a personal tragedy that struck the Snyder family. With his daughter Autumn Snyder committing s*icide back in May 2017, Snyder left the post-production work to be with his family.
A still from Zack Snyder’s Justice League
This...
- 4/19/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Zack Snyder made his name with his gruesome, much more action-y remake of George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead in 2004. The director then tried to line up an even bigger sequel called Army of the Dead for years, but there were many detours along the way, including his eventual role as the chief architect of the early Dceu. He finally returned to his long-lost zombie sequel in 2021, this time as the launching point of a whole new cinematic universe for Netflix, which also included a crime thriller prequel called Army of Thieves and even an animated series about the initial outbreak in Las Vegas.
There was also talk of a direct sequel to Army of the Dead, which left no shortage of mysteries left to answer in a part two. Were Dave Bautista’s Scott Ward and his team of mercenaries in a time loop all along? What...
There was also talk of a direct sequel to Army of the Dead, which left no shortage of mysteries left to answer in a part two. Were Dave Bautista’s Scott Ward and his team of mercenaries in a time loop all along? What...
- 4/19/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
The second part of Zack Snyder’s epic space opera Rebel Moon is all set to release on Netflix on April 19. A follow-up to last year’s Part 1: A Child of Fire, the second part titled Part 1: The Scargiver continues the journey of Kora and her fight against the Motherworld. The two-part epic came on the heels of Snyder’s last film with Netflix, Army of the Dead.
Zack Snyder has always tackled big-scale productions in his filmography. Beginning his career as a director with a remake of Dawn of the Dead, the filmmaker has made numerous blockbusters such as 300, Man of Steel, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and Watchmen. While Snyder has a penchant for large-scale epics, he mentioned to FandomWire what kind of film he wanted to explore with his next project.
Zack Snyder Wants To Shoot On Location For His Next Project A still...
Zack Snyder has always tackled big-scale productions in his filmography. Beginning his career as a director with a remake of Dawn of the Dead, the filmmaker has made numerous blockbusters such as 300, Man of Steel, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, and Watchmen. While Snyder has a penchant for large-scale epics, he mentioned to FandomWire what kind of film he wanted to explore with his next project.
Zack Snyder Wants To Shoot On Location For His Next Project A still...
- 4/17/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
It was an initially groan-inducing idea 20 years ago: a remake of George A. Romero‘s 1978 zombie classic Dawn of the Dead. That film was arguably the Romero’s masterpiece, a biting satire about American consumerism that still feels relevant today. But the Zack Snyder version that followed turned out to be much more worthy of the Dawn name than anyone expected from a director making his feature film debut.
More of a reimagining than a traditional remake, 2004’s Dawn of the Dead was a gorier, balls-to-the-wall action flick featuring zombies that didn’t just shamble down the post-apocalyptic street but sprinted across them (taking a page from 2002’s 28 Days Later), turning these classic monsters into a scarier and more gruesome threat than ever before. Written by James Gunn and filmed in Snyder’s gritty style, the movie is a more surface-level entertainment that strays from the themes of the more layered original.
More of a reimagining than a traditional remake, 2004’s Dawn of the Dead was a gorier, balls-to-the-wall action flick featuring zombies that didn’t just shamble down the post-apocalyptic street but sprinted across them (taking a page from 2002’s 28 Days Later), turning these classic monsters into a scarier and more gruesome threat than ever before. Written by James Gunn and filmed in Snyder’s gritty style, the movie is a more surface-level entertainment that strays from the themes of the more layered original.
- 4/17/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Yoshihiro Togashi is one of the most well-known manga artists of all time. He is known for his work in the hugely popular series in the shonen genre, Hunter x Hunter and Yu Yu Hakusho. Both of his works became classics in the manga as well as anime industry.
Many other popular manga artists, such as Gege Akutamu, the man behind Jujutsu Kaisen, have mentioned Yoshihiro Togashi as an inspiration for their own works. In fact, the creator of Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto, even mentioned the amount of ideas and themes presented in Togashi’s works is truly exceptional.
Killua in Hunter x Hunter
Togashi is known worldwide for his Hunter x Hunter series, which has been continuously interrupted with multiple hiatuses due to various reasons, including his health condition. Even though Togashi sensei has not been in the public eye a lot, he has maintained a loyal following of fans.
Many other popular manga artists, such as Gege Akutamu, the man behind Jujutsu Kaisen, have mentioned Yoshihiro Togashi as an inspiration for their own works. In fact, the creator of Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto, even mentioned the amount of ideas and themes presented in Togashi’s works is truly exceptional.
Killua in Hunter x Hunter
Togashi is known worldwide for his Hunter x Hunter series, which has been continuously interrupted with multiple hiatuses due to various reasons, including his health condition. Even though Togashi sensei has not been in the public eye a lot, he has maintained a loyal following of fans.
- 4/17/2024
- by Mudassir Kamran
- FandomWire
Warning: The following contains major spoilers for Immaculate and The First Omen.
Horror has always served as a frightening mirror to reality. In his 1981 treatise on the genre Danse Macabre, author Stephen King writes, “we make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones”; it seems scary movies have been helping us do that since the earliest days of storytelling. Modern examples include The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) now considered a reaction to the 1973 oil crisis, Dawn of the Dead (1978) which stands as a horrific condemnation of consumerism, and the explosion of the torture porn subgenre in the wake of 9/11. As the United States enters a new phase of fear, two films have converged in an exploration of horrific pregnancy caused by religious abuse. As reproduction becomes more dangerous, Michael Mohan’s Immaculate and Arkasha Stevenson’s The First Omen both follow nuns impregnated against their will and...
Horror has always served as a frightening mirror to reality. In his 1981 treatise on the genre Danse Macabre, author Stephen King writes, “we make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones”; it seems scary movies have been helping us do that since the earliest days of storytelling. Modern examples include The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) now considered a reaction to the 1973 oil crisis, Dawn of the Dead (1978) which stands as a horrific condemnation of consumerism, and the explosion of the torture porn subgenre in the wake of 9/11. As the United States enters a new phase of fear, two films have converged in an exploration of horrific pregnancy caused by religious abuse. As reproduction becomes more dangerous, Michael Mohan’s Immaculate and Arkasha Stevenson’s The First Omen both follow nuns impregnated against their will and...
- 4/16/2024
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
NYC Weekend Watch is our weekly round-up of repertory offerings.
Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research
The latest installment of my secret-screening series Amnesiascope is tonight. Details here and tickets here. If you attend I’ll tell you a personal secret as thanks.
Film Forum
As Le Samouraï and the Belmondo-led Classe tous risques continue playing in new 4K restorations, an Alain Delon retrospective begins; His Girl Friday screens this Sunday.
Roxy Cinema
Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman, and Julie Klausner present a print of I Love You to Death; the James Dean-led Giant shows on 35mm this Saturday; a 16mm puppet program plays this Sunday.
Bam
“Queering the Canon” brings My Own Private Idaho, Set It Off, and Summer Vacation 1999 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, respectively.
Paris Theater
A 1984 retrospective includes Freddie Kruger, the Muppets, Tom Hanks, and Eddie Murphy; King Kong plays on Sunday.
Anthology Film Archives
“Essential Cinema...
Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research
The latest installment of my secret-screening series Amnesiascope is tonight. Details here and tickets here. If you attend I’ll tell you a personal secret as thanks.
Film Forum
As Le Samouraï and the Belmondo-led Classe tous risques continue playing in new 4K restorations, an Alain Delon retrospective begins; His Girl Friday screens this Sunday.
Roxy Cinema
Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman, and Julie Klausner present a print of I Love You to Death; the James Dean-led Giant shows on 35mm this Saturday; a 16mm puppet program plays this Sunday.
Bam
“Queering the Canon” brings My Own Private Idaho, Set It Off, and Summer Vacation 1999 on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, respectively.
Paris Theater
A 1984 retrospective includes Freddie Kruger, the Muppets, Tom Hanks, and Eddie Murphy; King Kong plays on Sunday.
Anthology Film Archives
“Essential Cinema...
- 4/12/2024
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
You know that famous quote commonly attributed to Alexander the Great about how he wept when there were no more worlds to conquer? We're starting to think that Zack Snyder feels much the same way, except that his version of conquering the world is more about finding ways to re-release his movies with extra footage attached at all costs.
To be fair, this isn't exactly a new phenomenon for Snyder. His 2004 "Dawn of the Dead" reboot eventually led to an unrated cut down the line and his comic book movie "Watchmen" ended up with several different versions post-release. He pulled the same trick once again with both "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and, most infamously, his "Zack Snyder's Justice League" experiment that resulted in a completely different movie altogether compared to the theatrical cut. He's planning on returning to the exact same well with his two-part "Rebel Moon" epic...
To be fair, this isn't exactly a new phenomenon for Snyder. His 2004 "Dawn of the Dead" reboot eventually led to an unrated cut down the line and his comic book movie "Watchmen" ended up with several different versions post-release. He pulled the same trick once again with both "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and, most infamously, his "Zack Snyder's Justice League" experiment that resulted in a completely different movie altogether compared to the theatrical cut. He's planning on returning to the exact same well with his two-part "Rebel Moon" epic...
- 4/9/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
A few months ago, I wrote an article listing ten movies that – despite being well known – were difficult to find (legally) on any streaming service or even on disc. Those titles ranged from Ron Howard’s Cocoon to movies like Dawn of the Dead (the original). In the comments, many of our readers chimed in with their two cents on films they’ve found difficult to find over the years, so here are a few more challenging-to-find flicks, some of which may surprise you.
Panic Room:
The fact that David Fincher’s Panic Room has never been issued on Blu-ray blows me away. It’s been announced a few times, but a physical release never seems to happen (although you can stream it in HD pretty easily). What gives? You’d think the fact that it has Fincher’s name on it, and stars Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker,...
Panic Room:
The fact that David Fincher’s Panic Room has never been issued on Blu-ray blows me away. It’s been announced a few times, but a physical release never seems to happen (although you can stream it in HD pretty easily). What gives? You’d think the fact that it has Fincher’s name on it, and stars Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
The cast of the Stefan Ruzowitzky-directed thriller Ice Fall expands with Danny Huston (Wonder Woman), Graham Greene, Martin Sensmeier (Yellowstone), Oliver Trevena, and DeVaughn Nixon (Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty) joining Joel Kinnaman and Cara Jade Myers for a race against time to recover millions.
Ruzowitzky directs Ice Fall from a script by George Mahaffey, with cameras rolling in Bulgaria. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Ice Falls revolves around a “young Indigenous game warden who arrests an infamous poacher only to discover that the poacher knows the location of a plane carrying millions of dollars that has crashed in a frozen lake. When a group of criminals and dirty cops are alerted to the poacher’s whereabouts, the warden and the poacher team up to fight back and escape across the treacherous lake before the ice melts.”
Speaking about the thrill of adding notable talents to the ensemble cast,...
Ruzowitzky directs Ice Fall from a script by George Mahaffey, with cameras rolling in Bulgaria. According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Ice Falls revolves around a “young Indigenous game warden who arrests an infamous poacher only to discover that the poacher knows the location of a plane carrying millions of dollars that has crashed in a frozen lake. When a group of criminals and dirty cops are alerted to the poacher’s whereabouts, the warden and the poacher team up to fight back and escape across the treacherous lake before the ice melts.”
Speaking about the thrill of adding notable talents to the ensemble cast,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Plot: A 12-year-old girl decides to keep a spider as a pet, not aware that the eight-legged creature is not of this world. The more it eats, the more it grows, and soon a giant space arachnid is running loose in an apartment building, snacking on the residents.
Review: Filmmaker Kiah Roache-Turner is best known for his wild and crazy zombie movies Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead and Wyrmwood: Apocalypse, which blended inspiration from Mad Max and Dawn of the Dead to tell the story of a unique zombie outbreak where the living dead have flammable blood and exhale methane. I enjoyed both of those movies, and though I haven’t seen Roache-Turner’s action comedy Nekrotronic yet, it sounds like it’s pretty much in line with the tone of the Wyrmwood flicks, as it tells the story of “a man who discovers that he is part of a...
Review: Filmmaker Kiah Roache-Turner is best known for his wild and crazy zombie movies Wyrmwood: Road of the Dead and Wyrmwood: Apocalypse, which blended inspiration from Mad Max and Dawn of the Dead to tell the story of a unique zombie outbreak where the living dead have flammable blood and exhale methane. I enjoyed both of those movies, and though I haven’t seen Roache-Turner’s action comedy Nekrotronic yet, it sounds like it’s pretty much in line with the tone of the Wyrmwood flicks, as it tells the story of “a man who discovers that he is part of a...
- 4/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Welcome to April. Since each month brings a plethora of new additions to streaming libraries across all platforms, from Max to Tubi, that means an insane selection of all styles and types of horror available at our fingertips. Here’s a handy rundown of Netflix horror movies to stream this month.
As for new arrivals on Netflix this month, look for Korean sci-fi horror series “Parasyte: The Grey,” based on the Japanese manga Parasyte (Kiseijuu) by Hitsoshi Iwaaki, to arrive on April 5. Zack Snyder’s epic saga Rebel Moon continues with Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver on April 19. For Neil Gaiman fans, look for new series “Dead Boy Detectives” to debut on April 25. Library titles hitting on April 1 include M. Night Shyamalan’s Split and Glass.
Here are the best Netflix horror movies you can stream right now.
Apostle
Writer/Director Gareth Evans brings the bone-crunching brutality of The Raid...
As for new arrivals on Netflix this month, look for Korean sci-fi horror series “Parasyte: The Grey,” based on the Japanese manga Parasyte (Kiseijuu) by Hitsoshi Iwaaki, to arrive on April 5. Zack Snyder’s epic saga Rebel Moon continues with Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver on April 19. For Neil Gaiman fans, look for new series “Dead Boy Detectives” to debut on April 25. Library titles hitting on April 1 include M. Night Shyamalan’s Split and Glass.
Here are the best Netflix horror movies you can stream right now.
Apostle
Writer/Director Gareth Evans brings the bone-crunching brutality of The Raid...
- 4/1/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Zack Snyder is currently one of the most prominent directors in Hollywood, garnering both praise and criticism. While he has demonstrated skills in directing a specific type of film, his work has also faced its share of criticism and it’s not hard to see why. However, it appears that almost two decades before Snyder’s Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice, Batman and Superman clashed in the Dcau because Bruce Timm got very lucky.
Zack Snyder and Ben Affleck
Zack Snyder has faced criticism, with some labeling him a ‘hack’ for his film portrayal and perceived fixation on unnecessary themes and biblical imagery. This was pretty much evident in the Dceu film Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice. That said, his version of Justice League released a few years ago proved to be a huge success.
Bruce Timm Was Very Lucky To Have Batman and Superman Clash in the...
Zack Snyder and Ben Affleck
Zack Snyder has faced criticism, with some labeling him a ‘hack’ for his film portrayal and perceived fixation on unnecessary themes and biblical imagery. This was pretty much evident in the Dceu film Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice. That said, his version of Justice League released a few years ago proved to be a huge success.
Bruce Timm Was Very Lucky To Have Batman and Superman Clash in the...
- 3/31/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
As Easter Sunday approaches this weekend, we thought we’d “die” your eggs a little a differently. That is, we’re on the great hidden treasure hunt for some of the most colorful and delicious horror movie Easter eggs found in some of our favorite titles. But here’s the thing. We aren’t talking about obscure cameos from people that are hard to miss, or even secretive foreshadowing within a single movie, a la the entire Final Destination franchise. Nor are we talking about mere verbal references to other horror movies. Rather, we’re interested in visual crossover clues found one horror movie that pay homage to another, found tucked away in the background or even hidden in plain sight. You see the distinction. Good. Hopefully you haven’t already seen what’s to follow. Happy holiday y’all, here’s our Top 10 Favorite Crossover Horror Movie Easter Eggs!
- 3/28/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
Whether you love or hate them, remakes have been around for a long time, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. An update on The Crow is set to arrive this summer, with Hollywood’s version of Speak No Evil not far behind, just as two upcoming examples.
While not all remakes can hold a candle to the original, there’s been no shortage of fantastic movies that reworked genre favorites in thrilling new ways. Some of which even managed to eclipse the original classics, like 1986’s The Fly or 1982’s The Thing.
This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to horror remakes that set themselves apart from the source material, either through expanded storytelling or heightened, visceral horror.
Here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
The Blob – Tubi
Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont’s remake of...
While not all remakes can hold a candle to the original, there’s been no shortage of fantastic movies that reworked genre favorites in thrilling new ways. Some of which even managed to eclipse the original classics, like 1986’s The Fly or 1982’s The Thing.
This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to horror remakes that set themselves apart from the source material, either through expanded storytelling or heightened, visceral horror.
Here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
The Blob – Tubi
Chuck Russell and Frank Darabont’s remake of...
- 3/25/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood), House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year), the awesomeness of Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, the leg smashing in the Stephen King adaptation Misery, three separate moments from John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, the “Jason vs. Tina” battle in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, the “all hell breaks loose” sequence from the start of Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake, and the opening sequence of Pitch Black, JoBlo’s own Lance Vlcek is continuing his The Best Scene video series with a look at a moment from the 1994 classic The Crow (watch it Here) – which isn’t just getting a 4K release for its 30 anniversary. It’s also getting a remake.
Lance’s pick for the best scene in...
Lance’s pick for the best scene in...
- 3/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Twenty years ago, I saw a movie that changed my life. I also saw Jersey Girl. Not a bad movie. I enjoy it to this day - especially George Carlin as the gruff but loveable grandfather. It’s a fun movie and I recommend you check it out if you haven’t - it really got a bad rap. But that’s not what we’re here to talk about. We’re here to celebrate Zack Snyder’s 2004 remake of Dawn of the Dead.
In March of 2004, some friends and I decided to do a double feature of Jersey Girl (because we liked Kevin Smith) and Dawn of the Dead (because it looked scary). Jersey Girl worked out fine and we all had a nice time, and then Dawn of the Dead had us talking excitedly for the rest of the night. It had an immediate effect, giving us the...
In March of 2004, some friends and I decided to do a double feature of Jersey Girl (because we liked Kevin Smith) and Dawn of the Dead (because it looked scary). Jersey Girl worked out fine and we all had a nice time, and then Dawn of the Dead had us talking excitedly for the rest of the night. It had an immediate effect, giving us the...
- 3/22/2024
- by Emily von Seele
- DailyDead
Ty Burrell is returning to ABC.
The two-time Emmy-winning Modern Family star has been tapped to star in Forgive and Forget, a multicamera comedy that has been ordered to pilot at the Disney-owned broadcast network.
From writer Eugene Garcia-Cross (The Santa Clauses, Peacock’s Punky Brewster), Forgive and Forget revolves around Hank (Burrell), the perennial life of the party, who, after an unexpected diagnosis, reconnects with his responsible adult son Ben in hopes of making new memories together.
Garcia-Cross, a 2018 graduate of NBC’s Writers on the Verge program, will also exec produce alongside Robin Shorr (Diary of a Future President, The Carmichael Show, Galavant, The Middle), who will serve as showrunner on the potential series. Burrell will also executive produce via his Desert Whale Productions banner. Forgive and Forget is produced by Disney’s 20th Television, the same studio that delivered mega-hit Modern Family.
Burrell starred in all 11 seasons...
The two-time Emmy-winning Modern Family star has been tapped to star in Forgive and Forget, a multicamera comedy that has been ordered to pilot at the Disney-owned broadcast network.
From writer Eugene Garcia-Cross (The Santa Clauses, Peacock’s Punky Brewster), Forgive and Forget revolves around Hank (Burrell), the perennial life of the party, who, after an unexpected diagnosis, reconnects with his responsible adult son Ben in hopes of making new memories together.
Garcia-Cross, a 2018 graduate of NBC’s Writers on the Verge program, will also exec produce alongside Robin Shorr (Diary of a Future President, The Carmichael Show, Galavant, The Middle), who will serve as showrunner on the potential series. Burrell will also executive produce via his Desert Whale Productions banner. Forgive and Forget is produced by Disney’s 20th Television, the same studio that delivered mega-hit Modern Family.
Burrell starred in all 11 seasons...
- 3/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Coming off an exceptional second episode last week, “The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live” Episode 3 (“Bye”) finds Michonne still undercover within the Crm as a consignee. She’s under strict orders from Rick to pretend to be a “B,” when it’s clear Michonne is anything but. Watching Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira play off the dynamic of reunited lovers acting like complete strangers is endlessly entertaining, and another testament to how strong the duo are as performers.
Michonne can only play innocent for so long, as her natural skills fending off the undead become clear during the frequent walker killing sessions that consignees are required to do at the Crm’s walls. Michonne punctures walkers one by one in sequences filled to the brim with that classic Walking Dead gore. Despite the show’s core focus on the Crm’s hierarchies, The Ones Who Live still finds time...
Michonne can only play innocent for so long, as her natural skills fending off the undead become clear during the frequent walker killing sessions that consignees are required to do at the Crm’s walls. Michonne punctures walkers one by one in sequences filled to the brim with that classic Walking Dead gore. Despite the show’s core focus on the Crm’s hierarchies, The Ones Who Live still finds time...
- 3/12/2024
- by Noah Levine
- bloody-disgusting.com
One of the best horror movies of all time, George A. Romero‘s masterpiece Dawn of the Dead is returning to theaters for the film’s 45th anniversary, we’ve learned this week.
The iconic zombie classic will be celebrating its 45th anniversary by coming to theaters, drive-ins, and even malls across the U.S. and Canada starting on April 12, 2024, including iconic spots like the Monroeville Mall in Pennsylvania where the movie was filmed!
The team tells us, “The North American gala premiere of Dawn of the Dead took place on April 12, 1979 at the Gateway Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh. The film began the official U.S. theatrical launch the following day, eventually rolling out across the country. To honor this special milestone, New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® is making the movie available again in theatres & drive-ins for coast-to-coast screenings starting April 12, 2024 and running through to the end of May!
“Hitting over 90 screens across North America,...
The iconic zombie classic will be celebrating its 45th anniversary by coming to theaters, drive-ins, and even malls across the U.S. and Canada starting on April 12, 2024, including iconic spots like the Monroeville Mall in Pennsylvania where the movie was filmed!
The team tells us, “The North American gala premiere of Dawn of the Dead took place on April 12, 1979 at the Gateway Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh. The film began the official U.S. theatrical launch the following day, eventually rolling out across the country. To honor this special milestone, New Amsterdam Entertainment Inc.® is making the movie available again in theatres & drive-ins for coast-to-coast screenings starting April 12, 2024 and running through to the end of May!
“Hitting over 90 screens across North America,...
- 3/11/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
George A. Romero’s zombie horror classic, Dawn of the Dead, is returning to theaters in North America in celebration of its 45th anniversary.
Throughout April and May, the film will screen at more than 90 theaters and drive-ins across the US and Canada. Notably, there will be showings at the Monroeville Mall in Monroeville, Pennsylvania (where Dawn of the Dead was film) and at the Row House Theatre in Pittsburgh (the city where the film originally premiered in the US in 1979). Find a complete list of screenings below and ticket info here.
To coincide with the film’s re-release, on March 12th, Fright-Rags is releasing a pair of 45th anniversary Dawn of the Dead T-shirts and a special trading card set.
A sequel of sorts to Romero’s 1968 film Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead tells the story of a group of survivors during a zombie outbreak...
Throughout April and May, the film will screen at more than 90 theaters and drive-ins across the US and Canada. Notably, there will be showings at the Monroeville Mall in Monroeville, Pennsylvania (where Dawn of the Dead was film) and at the Row House Theatre in Pittsburgh (the city where the film originally premiered in the US in 1979). Find a complete list of screenings below and ticket info here.
To coincide with the film’s re-release, on March 12th, Fright-Rags is releasing a pair of 45th anniversary Dawn of the Dead T-shirts and a special trading card set.
A sequel of sorts to Romero’s 1968 film Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead tells the story of a group of survivors during a zombie outbreak...
- 3/9/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Film News
Zack Snyder is a prolific screenwriter, director, and producer who made his directorial debut with the 2004 movie, Dawn of the Dead. He came into the limelight with movies like 300 (2006) and Watchmen (2009), and then went on to establish the Dceu with movies like Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and the directorial cut of the 2017 release, Justice League. Recently, he sat with Joe Rogan for the latter’s podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, where Snyder shared many stories about his career.
Zack Snyder with Joe Rogan in The Joe Rogan Experience podcast
During the podcast, he talked about how if he got to make The Dark Knight Returns, that would be it for him – his legacy. He won’t need or want to make any more comic book movies if he gets to make Tdkr. He also said that though Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice had...
Zack Snyder with Joe Rogan in The Joe Rogan Experience podcast
During the podcast, he talked about how if he got to make The Dark Knight Returns, that would be it for him – his legacy. He won’t need or want to make any more comic book movies if he gets to make Tdkr. He also said that though Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice had...
- 3/7/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Zombies! Superheroes! Spartans! Rebels! For two decades, Zack Snyder has unleashed his very specific brand of gods and monsters onto our screens, always provoking strong reactions, never without impact, and often in slow-motion. Sandwiched between 2004’s Dawn Of The Dead and 2021’s Army Of The Dead were his mythic takes on the Watchmen, Batman, Superman and the Justice League, and now, with his Rebel Moon saga, he’s gone full space-opera.
For a forthcoming issue of Empire, we – scratch that, You – will be interviewing the filmmaker about all of the above, and everything between (and possibly beyond). Got a burning question about a 300 setpiece? Wondering how he pulled off Man Of Steel’s superlative flying sequences? Want to know where Rebel Moon goes next?
Submit your questions at the link below by Monday 4 March, and we’ll get the best over to Zack. The secrets of the Snyderverse await…...
For a forthcoming issue of Empire, we – scratch that, You – will be interviewing the filmmaker about all of the above, and everything between (and possibly beyond). Got a burning question about a 300 setpiece? Wondering how he pulled off Man Of Steel’s superlative flying sequences? Want to know where Rebel Moon goes next?
Submit your questions at the link below by Monday 4 March, and we’ll get the best over to Zack. The secrets of the Snyderverse await…...
- 2/28/2024
- by Empire
- Empire - Movies
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is poised to bring the epic love story of Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) to a head.
The six-episode limited series, premiering Sunday, February 25 at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+, features several new cast members as we delve into what happened to our beloved characters after their runs on the main series ended.
Monsters and Critics was fortunate enough to chat with Lesley-Ann Brandt (Pearl Thorne), Terry O’Quinn (General Beale), and Craig Tate (Donald Okafor) about joining the latest entry in the sprawling universe.
Check out what they had to say about the series below.
Monsters and Critics: If we start with Lesley-Ann, could you all talk about how daunting it was to enter this well-established universe with such a rich history?
Lesley-Ann Brandt: I don’t know that it was daunting in, you know, I was very aware of how big the world was,...
The six-episode limited series, premiering Sunday, February 25 at 9/8c on AMC and AMC+, features several new cast members as we delve into what happened to our beloved characters after their runs on the main series ended.
Monsters and Critics was fortunate enough to chat with Lesley-Ann Brandt (Pearl Thorne), Terry O’Quinn (General Beale), and Craig Tate (Donald Okafor) about joining the latest entry in the sprawling universe.
Check out what they had to say about the series below.
Monsters and Critics: If we start with Lesley-Ann, could you all talk about how daunting it was to enter this well-established universe with such a rich history?
Lesley-Ann Brandt: I don’t know that it was daunting in, you know, I was very aware of how big the world was,...
- 2/24/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
In his latest podcast/interview, host and screenwriter Stuart Wright talks with Tim Murray about video nasties, why he created the film industry newsletter The Raygun and “3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life”, which include:
The Exorcist (1973) Dawn Of The Dead (1978) The Thing (1982)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
Powered by RedCircle...
The Exorcist (1973) Dawn Of The Dead (1978) The Thing (1982)
“3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life” is about those films that made you fall in love with film. The guest selects their trio of movies and we talk for 5 minutes, against the clock. When the alarm goes off for five minutes we move on to the next film.
Powered by RedCircle...
- 2/21/2024
- by Stuart Wright
- Nerdly
After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood), House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year), the awesomeness of Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, the leg smashing in the Stephen King adaptation Misery, three separate moments from John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, the “Jason vs. Tina” battle in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, and the “all hell breaks loose” sequence from the start of Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake,
Directed by David Twohy, who also crafted the screenplay with Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat, Pitch Black has the following synopsis: A deep space transporter crash-lands on a desolate planet circled by three suns. Among the survivors are pilot Carolyn Fry, mystic Abu `Imam’ al-Walid, cop William J Johns and convicted criminal Richard B Riddick, and their first...
Directed by David Twohy, who also crafted the screenplay with Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat, Pitch Black has the following synopsis: A deep space transporter crash-lands on a desolate planet circled by three suns. Among the survivors are pilot Carolyn Fry, mystic Abu `Imam’ al-Walid, cop William J Johns and convicted criminal Richard B Riddick, and their first...
- 2/17/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Somebody stop me! Alamo Drafthouse is taking a trip back 30 years to the Clinton-era and the year 1994 for a two-month long repertory slate of classic film screenings. And IndieWire can exclusively reveal the full lineup of films as part of the Alamo Time Capsules 1994 series.
Beginning the week of March 1 and running through the end of April, Alamo Drafthouse locations across the country will screen 29 different films all released in 1994.
Among them are some blockbusters and fan favorites, including “Pulp Fiction,” “Dumb and Dumber,” “The Mask,” “Interview With a Vampire,” “Forrest Gump,” “Little Women,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” and the live-action “The Flintstones.” There’s some cult classics like “Clerks,” “Drunken Master II,” “Reality Bites,” and “The Crow,” some art house darlings like “Chungking Express” and the “Three Colors” trilogy, and there are even some obscure deep cuts such as the bizarre Martin Short film “Clifford” or a special “Gore Cut...
Beginning the week of March 1 and running through the end of April, Alamo Drafthouse locations across the country will screen 29 different films all released in 1994.
Among them are some blockbusters and fan favorites, including “Pulp Fiction,” “Dumb and Dumber,” “The Mask,” “Interview With a Vampire,” “Forrest Gump,” “Little Women,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” and the live-action “The Flintstones.” There’s some cult classics like “Clerks,” “Drunken Master II,” “Reality Bites,” and “The Crow,” some art house darlings like “Chungking Express” and the “Three Colors” trilogy, and there are even some obscure deep cuts such as the bizarre Martin Short film “Clifford” or a special “Gore Cut...
- 2/16/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
From its modest beginnings as a railroad link to Los Angeles, CA and Salt Lake City, Ut in 1905 to its mob-led urbanization in the 1930s as a gambling mecca (and later a family-friendly mega resort with the arrival of Howard Hughes in the 1960s), Las Vegas, Nevada has long served as a draw to those with an entrepreneurial spirit and a keen sense of showmanship. Enter “hauntreprenuer” Jason Egan, a man whose own spirit of enterprise would take him from his nascent origins as a home haunter to that of transforming Sin City into a worldwide destination for horror fans.
Having recently visited Egan, a creative multi-hyphenate and horror fan himself, B-d got a chance to discuss the evolution of his horror empire, as we traversed his top-notch and rather terrifying escape room experience Escape It “The Funhouse,” one of four mind blowing escape attractions which he currently operates.
“I’ve always loved scaring people,...
Having recently visited Egan, a creative multi-hyphenate and horror fan himself, B-d got a chance to discuss the evolution of his horror empire, as we traversed his top-notch and rather terrifying escape room experience Escape It “The Funhouse,” one of four mind blowing escape attractions which he currently operates.
“I’ve always loved scaring people,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Sean Decker
- bloody-disgusting.com
The George A. Romero classic Dawn of the Dead (get it Here) is a film that can actually reasonably celebrate its 45th anniversary in two separate years. While its premiere was held at the Cannes Film Festival in 1978 and a cut of the film that was put together by co-financier Dario Argento for non-English speaking countries was given a theatrical release in Italy that year, the cut Romero put together for English-language speaking territories didn’t make its way to screens in the United States until ’79. So whether you’re celebrating Dawn of the Dead‘s 45th anniversary in 2023 or 2024, or both, you’re still doing it right. Red Band Releasing is looking to bring Dawn of the Dead back to the screen in the U.S. and Canada this year, and have sent out a message to fans, telling them that if they want to see the movie on the big screen,...
- 2/10/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
A white-knuckle thrill ride directed by horror maestro George A. Romero, Monkey Shines features a top-notch cast including Jason Beige, Kate McNeill, John Pankow, Joyce Van Patten, Stephen Root, Stanley Tucci and Janine Turner as well as cutting edge 80s practical effects from Tom Savini, Greg Nicotero and Everett Burrell.
When college athlete Alan Mann is left wheelchair bound after a tragic accident, his world contracts into one of soul crushing depression and impotent rage. Abandoned by his girlfriend and left in the hands of an unsympathetic nurse who cares more about her pet parrot than her patient, Alan’s wretched life is changed for the better when he is gifted a capuchin monkey named Ella. Ella is trained to help Alan with day-to-day tasks, in essence replacing his paralysed limbs. But when Ella starts feeding off Alan’s darker impulses and revenge-filled dreams, things start to become deadly for those around him.
When college athlete Alan Mann is left wheelchair bound after a tragic accident, his world contracts into one of soul crushing depression and impotent rage. Abandoned by his girlfriend and left in the hands of an unsympathetic nurse who cares more about her pet parrot than her patient, Alan’s wretched life is changed for the better when he is gifted a capuchin monkey named Ella. Ella is trained to help Alan with day-to-day tasks, in essence replacing his paralysed limbs. But when Ella starts feeding off Alan’s darker impulses and revenge-filled dreams, things start to become deadly for those around him.
- 2/7/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Plot: An in-depth look at famed Italian Horror director Dario Argento’s life and film career.
Review: There are few filmmakers that can be considered all-time greats, yet Dario Argento is most definitely one of them. From the films he’s made to the filmmakers he’s inspired, it’s evident that the world of horror would be very different without his presence. And Dario Argento Panico does a great job of proving why. A beautifully shot and all-encompassing retrospective provides a unique look at the auteur filmmaker. So if you’ve never experienced his work before then buckle up: you’re in for a ride.
While I was obviously familiar with the works of Argento, I wasn’t aware of his life. So I was consistently blown away by some of the revelations here. Dario having no prior experience before getting behind the camera for the first time is flabbergasting.
Review: There are few filmmakers that can be considered all-time greats, yet Dario Argento is most definitely one of them. From the films he’s made to the filmmakers he’s inspired, it’s evident that the world of horror would be very different without his presence. And Dario Argento Panico does a great job of proving why. A beautifully shot and all-encompassing retrospective provides a unique look at the auteur filmmaker. So if you’ve never experienced his work before then buckle up: you’re in for a ride.
While I was obviously familiar with the works of Argento, I wasn’t aware of his life. So I was consistently blown away by some of the revelations here. Dario having no prior experience before getting behind the camera for the first time is flabbergasting.
- 2/2/2024
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood), House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year), the awesomeness of Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, the leg smashing in the Stephen King adaptation Misery, three separate moments from John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, and the “Jason vs. Tina” battle in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, JoBlo’s own Lance Vlcek is continuing his The Best Scene video series with a look at the opening action of director Zack Snyder‘s 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake (watch it Here). This is when zombie hell breaks loose and Johnny Cash kicks in on the soundtrack. You can hear all about it in the video embedded above.
Directed by Snyder from a screenplay by James Gunn, the Dawn of the Dead remake has the...
Directed by Snyder from a screenplay by James Gunn, the Dawn of the Dead remake has the...
- 2/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
If you need even more evidence of horror’s continued dominance, no matter the time of year, look to streaming services at the start of every month. Each month brings a plethora of new additions to streaming libraries across all platforms, from Netflix to Tubi. That means an insane selection of all styles and types of horror available at our fingertips.
The downside is that it can make choosing the perfect horror movie to watch an overwhelming process. If you get stuck scrolling for hours searching for a good watch on Netflix, we’re here to help. Here are the best Netflix horror movies you can stream right now, from folk horror to existential nightmares to inventive creature features and beyond.
Apostle
Writer/Director Gareth Evans brings the bone-crunching brutality of The Raid and The Raid 2 to his period folk horror film. The Guest’s Dan Stevens stars as Thomas,...
The downside is that it can make choosing the perfect horror movie to watch an overwhelming process. If you get stuck scrolling for hours searching for a good watch on Netflix, we’re here to help. Here are the best Netflix horror movies you can stream right now, from folk horror to existential nightmares to inventive creature features and beyond.
Apostle
Writer/Director Gareth Evans brings the bone-crunching brutality of The Raid and The Raid 2 to his period folk horror film. The Guest’s Dan Stevens stars as Thomas,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Remakes often get a bad rap in the horror community, but sometimes, filmmakers manage to dust off an old VHS, splice in some fresh DNA, and deliver a reimagined nightmare worth losing sleep over. It’s a high-wire act, balancing the homage to past horror hits with the pursuit of innovation, yet some brave souls dare to do just that. Today, on Nightmare on Film Street, we unfurl the blood-red carpet for the 10 Best Horror Movie Remakes of All Time, tipping our hats to those that have been rebuilt, recharged, and reborn for our viewing pleasure.
While some argue that nothing beats the thrill of the original, these revisited realms of horror beg to differ. With each selection, we’ve plunged into the abyss to retrieve not just mere carbon copies, but transformed terrors that have staked their claim in a crowded market.
Orion 10. The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)
Kicking...
While some argue that nothing beats the thrill of the original, these revisited realms of horror beg to differ. With each selection, we’ve plunged into the abyss to retrieve not just mere carbon copies, but transformed terrors that have staked their claim in a crowded market.
Orion 10. The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014)
Kicking...
- 1/28/2024
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Recently, I wrote an article about how Ron Howard’s Cocoon was hard to find in any format. It came out on DVD many years ago but went out of print and has never been issued on Blu-ray. You also can’t find it digitally on any platform. This is a perfect example of why you should always hang on to your physical media, as I’m lucky enough to own the now out-of-print DVD of that movie, and while it’s far from an ideal copy, it’s something.
But that got me thinking. What other movies are hard to find? I opened up the forum on Twitter, and I was shocked by how many prominent films aren’t available digitally and have gone out of print on disc, making them all the more precious for collectors. At the same time, there are some happy endings, such as Martin Campbell’s No Escape,...
But that got me thinking. What other movies are hard to find? I opened up the forum on Twitter, and I was shocked by how many prominent films aren’t available digitally and have gone out of print on disc, making them all the more precious for collectors. At the same time, there are some happy endings, such as Martin Campbell’s No Escape,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Twice a month Joe Lipsett will dissect a new Amityville Horror film to explore how the “franchise” has evolved in increasingly ludicrous directions. This is “The Amityville IP.”
With Amityville Uprising, Thomas J. Churchill joins illustrious company as the only director of three Amityville films.
After kicking off his run with Amityville Harvest (2020) which focused on a film crew interviewing a vampire, Churchill’s second entry was 2001’s “werewolf in a women’s half-way house” title Amityville Moon. Now he’s back for his third film in the “series,” a self-referential zombie outing.
What makes the new film intriguing is less the details of the plot – which include a chemical explosion at a military base with unleashes red acid rain on Amityville and reanimates the dead – but how the film acts as the last part of an unofficial Amityville trilogy.
The same issues that plagued Churchill’s previous entries pop up here: too many characters,...
With Amityville Uprising, Thomas J. Churchill joins illustrious company as the only director of three Amityville films.
After kicking off his run with Amityville Harvest (2020) which focused on a film crew interviewing a vampire, Churchill’s second entry was 2001’s “werewolf in a women’s half-way house” title Amityville Moon. Now he’s back for his third film in the “series,” a self-referential zombie outing.
What makes the new film intriguing is less the details of the plot – which include a chemical explosion at a military base with unleashes red acid rain on Amityville and reanimates the dead – but how the film acts as the last part of an unofficial Amityville trilogy.
The same issues that plagued Churchill’s previous entries pop up here: too many characters,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
David Emge, a veteran actor best known for his role in George A. Romero‘s zombie-horror classic Dawn of the Dead, has died. He was 77. The actor’s family confirmed his passing with his Indiana hometown newspaper, the Evansville Courier & Press, revealing he died Saturday, January 20, at the West River Health Campus. A cause of death was not given. Born on September 9, 1946, in Evansville, Indiana, Emge attended the University of Evansville, where he studied drama. He was later drafted into the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam War. His acting career began in 1971 on stage, where he performed at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. He would make his on-screen debut in a small cameo in the 1976 comedy movie The Booby Hatch. Emge was working as a chef in New York City when he met Romero, who cast him in Dawn of the Dead. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Emge’s portrayal of Stephen,...
- 1/23/2024
- TV Insider
David Emge, who played memorable helicopter pilot turned zombie Stephen in George Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, has died. He was 77.
Emge’s family shared the news of his death with the Evansville Courier & Press, a local paper in his Indiana hometown. He died on Jan. 20 at the West River Health Campus. A cause of death was not disclosed.
The actor was most well-known for his role in the well-regarded 1978 horror classic film. His other credits include The Devil and Sam Silverstein (1976), The Liberation of Cherry Janowski (1976), Basket Case 2 (1990) and Hellmaster (1992).
In a documentary about the making of Dawn of the Dead, Emge recalled what was going through his head before filming began.
“Being the zombie was something that I could just like, grab onto,” he said. “I sat there for weeks and weeks watching all of these people coming up with ‘their’ zombie. And I’m thinking,...
Emge’s family shared the news of his death with the Evansville Courier & Press, a local paper in his Indiana hometown. He died on Jan. 20 at the West River Health Campus. A cause of death was not disclosed.
The actor was most well-known for his role in the well-regarded 1978 horror classic film. His other credits include The Devil and Sam Silverstein (1976), The Liberation of Cherry Janowski (1976), Basket Case 2 (1990) and Hellmaster (1992).
In a documentary about the making of Dawn of the Dead, Emge recalled what was going through his head before filming began.
“Being the zombie was something that I could just like, grab onto,” he said. “I sat there for weeks and weeks watching all of these people coming up with ‘their’ zombie. And I’m thinking,...
- 1/22/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
David Emge, whose brief acting career included a performance that would become iconic to horror fans – he played the doomed pilot-turned-zombie in George Romero’s 1978 Dawn of the Dead – died January 20 at the West River Health Campus in Evansville, Indiana. He was 77.
His death was announced by his family to the Evansville Courier & Press. A cause of death was not disclosed.
Born September 9, 1946 in Evansville, Emge began his acting career at the Pittsburgh Playhouse in 1971, landing a small role in the lowbrow 1976 sex comedy The Liberation Of Cherry Jankowski (a.k.a. The Booby Hatch) before moving first to Washington, D.C., where he performed in dinner theater, and then to New York City, where Romero spotted him working as a chef.
Impressed, Romero cast Emge as helicopter pilot Stephen “Flyboy” Andrews, an accident-prone but well-meaning news pilot who escapes the undead apocalypse to find safety with a few...
His death was announced by his family to the Evansville Courier & Press. A cause of death was not disclosed.
Born September 9, 1946 in Evansville, Emge began his acting career at the Pittsburgh Playhouse in 1971, landing a small role in the lowbrow 1976 sex comedy The Liberation Of Cherry Jankowski (a.k.a. The Booby Hatch) before moving first to Washington, D.C., where he performed in dinner theater, and then to New York City, where Romero spotted him working as a chef.
Impressed, Romero cast Emge as helicopter pilot Stephen “Flyboy” Andrews, an accident-prone but well-meaning news pilot who escapes the undead apocalypse to find safety with a few...
- 1/22/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
This week is getting started on a sad note, as it has been confirmed that David Emge – who played the role of Stephen, a.k.a. “Flyboy” in one of the greatest horror movies ever made, George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead (get it Here) – has passed away at the age of 77.
Pierre Funeral Home provides the following obituary for Emge: David Michael Emge, 77, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the West River Health Campus.
David was born September 9, 1946 in Evansville to the late Richard Andrew and Gertrude Mary (Wipf) Emge. He was a member of the Boy Scout Troop at Sacred Heart and a proud Eagle Scout. David studied drama at the University of Evansville and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While attending U of E, David was drafted into the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. David began his...
Pierre Funeral Home provides the following obituary for Emge: David Michael Emge, 77, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the West River Health Campus.
David was born September 9, 1946 in Evansville to the late Richard Andrew and Gertrude Mary (Wipf) Emge. He was a member of the Boy Scout Troop at Sacred Heart and a proud Eagle Scout. David studied drama at the University of Evansville and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. While attending U of E, David was drafted into the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. David began his...
- 1/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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