Nothing scares us more than the unknown; it is one of the most basic, universal, and genetically hardwired fears. And filmmakers know exactly how to exploit this fear — turning it into heart-pounding monster movies. Beginning all the way back in the early 90s with the success of The Golem and Nosferatu, and later with Jaws becoming the first-ever blockbuster film, it’s clear that audiences have a deep-rooted love for monsters on the big screen. Some of these monsters are so iconic that they have become part of our pop culture, going on to inspire countless more filmmakers. While others,...
- 2/4/2024
- by Safwan Azeem
- TVovermind.com
Mark Margolis, a veteran actor with hundreds of credits dating back to the 1970s but perhaps best known for his Emmy-nominated portrayal of cartel don Hector “Tio” Salamanca on TV’s Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, died Thursday at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City following a short illness. He was 83.
His death was announced by son Morgan Margolis, the CEO of Knitting Factory Entertainment. Morgan Margolis said he and Mark’s wife Jacqueline were at his bedside at the time of death.
“He was one of a kind,” said manager Robert Kolker of Red Letter Entertainment. “We won’t see his likes again. He was a treasured client and a lifelong friend. I was lucky to know him.”
Born on November 26, 1939 in Philadelphia, Margolis briefly attended Temple University before moving to New York City to study acting, first under Stella Adler at the Actors Studio and subsequently...
His death was announced by son Morgan Margolis, the CEO of Knitting Factory Entertainment. Morgan Margolis said he and Mark’s wife Jacqueline were at his bedside at the time of death.
“He was one of a kind,” said manager Robert Kolker of Red Letter Entertainment. “We won’t see his likes again. He was a treasured client and a lifelong friend. I was lucky to know him.”
Born on November 26, 1939 in Philadelphia, Margolis briefly attended Temple University before moving to New York City to study acting, first under Stella Adler at the Actors Studio and subsequently...
- 8/4/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
We’re sad to report that beloved actor Mark Margolis died at 83 on Thursday. He is known for his show-stopping roles in movies like Scarface and Darren Aronofsky’s Pi, Requiem For A Dream, and The Fountain. On the television side of the industry, Margolis’ credits are incredibly impressive, covering an expansive spectrum of memorable roles and one-off characters. A valuable film, television, and stage player, he’s best known for his break-out role of Alberto “The Shadow” in Scarface and recently as the character Hector “Tio” Salamanca in the TV series Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Margolis passed away August 3, 2023, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in his beloved and longtime home of New York City, with his wife Jacqueline and Morgan at his bedside, following a short illness.
“He was one of a kind. We won’t see his likes again. He was a treasured client and a lifelong friend.
Margolis passed away August 3, 2023, at Mt. Sinai Hospital in his beloved and longtime home of New York City, with his wife Jacqueline and Morgan at his bedside, following a short illness.
“He was one of a kind. We won’t see his likes again. He was a treasured client and a lifelong friend.
- 8/4/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Mark Margolis, who portrayed the menacing, bell-ringing Hector Salamanca in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” died Thursday at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was 83.
His son, Morgan Margolis, announced the news.
As the former drug kingpin who continues to hover over the Albuquerque meth trade from his nursing home, Margolis left an unforgettable mark on the Vince Gilligan television universe with barely any dialogue. In 2012, he was nominated for an Emmy for his performance in “Breaking Bad.”
He returned as Hector “Tío” Salamanca for five seasons in the Bob Odenkirk-led prequel series “Better Call Saul,” where he infused a rich backstory into the character.
Born in 1939 in Philadelphia, Margolis moved to New York at a young age to pursue acting. With an early interest in theater, he landed roles in productions such as “Infidel Caesar” on Broadway. He would go on to appear in more than 50 Off-Broadway plays,...
His son, Morgan Margolis, announced the news.
As the former drug kingpin who continues to hover over the Albuquerque meth trade from his nursing home, Margolis left an unforgettable mark on the Vince Gilligan television universe with barely any dialogue. In 2012, he was nominated for an Emmy for his performance in “Breaking Bad.”
He returned as Hector “Tío” Salamanca for five seasons in the Bob Odenkirk-led prequel series “Better Call Saul,” where he infused a rich backstory into the character.
Born in 1939 in Philadelphia, Margolis moved to New York at a young age to pursue acting. With an early interest in theater, he landed roles in productions such as “Infidel Caesar” on Broadway. He would go on to appear in more than 50 Off-Broadway plays,...
- 8/4/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind The Monster director Thomas Hamilton on his upcoming series Horror Icons on interviewing Roger Corman: “He not only worked with Vincent Price, he worked with Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone, Lon Chaney.” Photo: Thomas Hamilton
Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone, Conrad Veidt, Maria Ouspenskaya, George Zukor, Paul Wegener, Emil Jannings, Brigitte Helm, Gale Sondergaard, Gloria Holden, Claude Rains, Fay Wray, Duane Jones, Max Schreck, Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Lon Chaney Sr., Lon Chaney Jr, Fw Murnau’s Faust and Nosferatu, Arthur Lubin’s Phantom of the Opera, Rowland V. Lee’s Son of Frankenstein, George Waggner’s The Wolf Man, James Whale’s The Invisible Man, Lambert Hillyer’s Dracula’s Daughter, Robert Wiene’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Paul Wegener and Henrik Galeen’s The Golem, Hanns Heinz Ewers and Stellan Rye’s The Student Of Prague, and George Romero’s Night Of The Living Dead...
Vincent Price, Peter Lorre, Basil Rathbone, Conrad Veidt, Maria Ouspenskaya, George Zukor, Paul Wegener, Emil Jannings, Brigitte Helm, Gale Sondergaard, Gloria Holden, Claude Rains, Fay Wray, Duane Jones, Max Schreck, Boris Karloff, Colin Clive, Lon Chaney Sr., Lon Chaney Jr, Fw Murnau’s Faust and Nosferatu, Arthur Lubin’s Phantom of the Opera, Rowland V. Lee’s Son of Frankenstein, George Waggner’s The Wolf Man, James Whale’s The Invisible Man, Lambert Hillyer’s Dracula’s Daughter, Robert Wiene’s The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Paul Wegener and Henrik Galeen’s The Golem, Hanns Heinz Ewers and Stellan Rye’s The Student Of Prague, and George Romero’s Night Of The Living Dead...
- 4/1/2023
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Writer/director Guillermo del Toro discusses a few of his favorite movies with Josh and Joe.
Show Notes:
Movies Referenced In This Episode
Nightmare Alley (2021)
Nightmare Alley (1947) – Stuart Gordon’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Drive My Car (2021)
Wicked Woman (1953) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022)
Modern Times (1936)
City Lights (1931)
The Great Dictator (1940)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s review, Dennis Cozzalio’s Muriel Awards capsule review
Vertigo (1958) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary, Brian Trenchard-Smith’s review
The Man Who Would Be King (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)
The Young And The Damned (1950)
Gone With The Wind (1939)
The Golem (1920) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Sunrise: A Song Of Two Humans (1927)
Alucarda (1977)
Greed (1924) – Dennis Cozzalio’s Muriel Awards capsule review
Taxi Driver (1976) – Rod Lurie’s trailer commentary
District 9 (2009) – John Sayles...
Show Notes:
Movies Referenced In This Episode
Nightmare Alley (2021)
Nightmare Alley (1947) – Stuart Gordon’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review
Drive My Car (2021)
Wicked Woman (1953) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairing
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022)
Modern Times (1936)
City Lights (1931)
The Great Dictator (1940)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – John Landis’s trailer commentary, Dennis Cozzalio’s review, Dennis Cozzalio’s Muriel Awards capsule review
Vertigo (1958) – Dan Ireland’s trailer commentary, Brian Trenchard-Smith’s review
The Man Who Would Be King (1975) – Josh Olson’s trailer commentary
Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)
The Young And The Damned (1950)
Gone With The Wind (1939)
The Golem (1920) – Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review
Sunrise: A Song Of Two Humans (1927)
Alucarda (1977)
Greed (1924) – Dennis Cozzalio’s Muriel Awards capsule review
Taxi Driver (1976) – Rod Lurie’s trailer commentary
District 9 (2009) – John Sayles...
- 1/25/2022
- by Kris Millsap
- Trailers from Hell
Menemsha Films has acquired all rights for North America and Canada to revenge drama “Plan A” from Munich-based world sales agency Global Screen, which is e-attending the Pre-Cannes Screenings and will host a screening for the film on Wednesday.
Other deals were concluded with Signature Entertainment for U.K., Ireland, New Zealand and Australia, while Twelve Oaks Pictures picked up the film in Spain. A further deal is being lined up for Japan with New Select, for Portugal with Nos Lusomundo, with Danal Entertainment for Korea, and with CaiChang for Taiwan.
The action, which takes place in Germany in 1945 and is based on a true story, centers on Max, a Jewish Holocaust survivor. He meets a radical group of Jewish resistance fighters, who, like him, lost all hope for their future after they were robbed of their existence and their entire family were killed by the Nazis. They dream of...
Other deals were concluded with Signature Entertainment for U.K., Ireland, New Zealand and Australia, while Twelve Oaks Pictures picked up the film in Spain. A further deal is being lined up for Japan with New Select, for Portugal with Nos Lusomundo, with Danal Entertainment for Korea, and with CaiChang for Taiwan.
The action, which takes place in Germany in 1945 and is based on a true story, centers on Max, a Jewish Holocaust survivor. He meets a radical group of Jewish resistance fighters, who, like him, lost all hope for their future after they were robbed of their existence and their entire family were killed by the Nazis. They dream of...
- 6/22/2021
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
“Shadows,” “Winnipeg,” and “Sheba” feature among 10 nominated in the running for a Eurimages Award at this year’s Cartoon Movie, one of Europe’s principal animated movies forums.
The Eurimages Co-production Development Award will be the only prize granted at 2021’s Cartoon Movie online edition, which will not feature traditional tributes nor a territory spotlight.
Nadia Micault’s first-feature, “Shadows” is based on the same-titled French fantasy graphic novel by Vincent Zabus & Vincent Tavier. One of many projects at Cartoon Movie this year addressing migration, in “Shadows” two children flee a region devastated by blood-thirsty horsemen in order to seek a better life in the Other World. France’s Autour de Minuit and Schmuby produce in co-production with Belgium’s Panique.
Co-produced by Spain’s La Ballesta, Chile’s El Otro Film and France’s Marmitafilms, “Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope” tells the story of the ship that poet and former...
The Eurimages Co-production Development Award will be the only prize granted at 2021’s Cartoon Movie online edition, which will not feature traditional tributes nor a territory spotlight.
Nadia Micault’s first-feature, “Shadows” is based on the same-titled French fantasy graphic novel by Vincent Zabus & Vincent Tavier. One of many projects at Cartoon Movie this year addressing migration, in “Shadows” two children flee a region devastated by blood-thirsty horsemen in order to seek a better life in the Other World. France’s Autour de Minuit and Schmuby produce in co-production with Belgium’s Panique.
Co-produced by Spain’s La Ballesta, Chile’s El Otro Film and France’s Marmitafilms, “Winnipeg, Seeds of Hope” tells the story of the ship that poet and former...
- 3/3/2021
- by Emilio Mayorga
- Variety Film + TV
Global Screen, the Munich-based sales company owned by Will Smith and Marc Forster’s Telepool, has closed distribution deals for major territories on “Plan A,” a true World War II story, starring August Diehl and Sylvia Hoeks.
Signature Entertainment has acquired all rights for the U.K., Ireland, New Zealand and Australia, while Twelve Oaks Pictures picked up the film in Spain. A further deal is being lined up for Japan with New Select.
The film by the Israeli directors Yoav and Doron Paz tells the true story about a dangerous secret operation called Plan A. In 1945, a group of Jewish Holocaust survivors plans an ultimate act of revenge for the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis.
In a statement, Yoav and Doron Paz commented: “Keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive is a duty and a great responsibility that our generation will very soon bear alone, since there are not many survivors left.
Signature Entertainment has acquired all rights for the U.K., Ireland, New Zealand and Australia, while Twelve Oaks Pictures picked up the film in Spain. A further deal is being lined up for Japan with New Select.
The film by the Israeli directors Yoav and Doron Paz tells the true story about a dangerous secret operation called Plan A. In 1945, a group of Jewish Holocaust survivors plans an ultimate act of revenge for the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis.
In a statement, Yoav and Doron Paz commented: “Keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive is a duty and a great responsibility that our generation will very soon bear alone, since there are not many survivors left.
- 12/15/2020
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Tokyo-based Flag Co. has acquired all Japanese rights to François Ozon’s “Summer of 85” from Playtime. The film is one of the highlights of the Cannes’ 2020 Official Selection and is also screening at the online market.
“Summer of 85” marks Ozon’s anticipated follow up to “By The Grace of God” which won the Silver Bear Award at Berlin last year. A prestigious filmmaker, Ozon is also considered a ‘Cannes regular,” having presented four movies in the Official Selection before, notably the critically acclaimed “Swimming Pool” which competed in 2003.
A screen adaptation of Aidan Chambers’ novel “Dance On My Grave,” “Summer of 85” tells the love story of Alexis and David. When 16-year-old Alexis capsizes off the coast of Normandy, he is saved heroically by 18-year-old David. Immediately, Alexis feels he might just have met the best friend of his dreams. Both Alexis and David make great promises to...
“Summer of 85” marks Ozon’s anticipated follow up to “By The Grace of God” which won the Silver Bear Award at Berlin last year. A prestigious filmmaker, Ozon is also considered a ‘Cannes regular,” having presented four movies in the Official Selection before, notably the critically acclaimed “Swimming Pool” which competed in 2003.
A screen adaptation of Aidan Chambers’ novel “Dance On My Grave,” “Summer of 85” tells the love story of Alexis and David. When 16-year-old Alexis capsizes off the coast of Normandy, he is saved heroically by 18-year-old David. Immediately, Alexis feels he might just have met the best friend of his dreams. Both Alexis and David make great promises to...
- 6/23/2020
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
"The Furniture" is our series on Production Design. Click on the images to see them in magnified detail.
by Daniel Walber
The story goes that Paul Wegener first heard of the Golem while shooting The Student of Prague (1913). Though he was clearly caught by the story, Wegener may also have been entranced by a glimpse of the old Josefov, Prague’s Jewish ghetto. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the neighborhood was almost entirely demolished between 1893 and 1913 to make room for Paris-style boulevards. Inspired, Wegener made two (now-lost) Golem movies during World War One - though not in Prague.
By the time he started on The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920), the world had changed. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was gone. Prague was the capital of brand-new Czechoslovakia, a Czechoslovak-speaking nation - which would be complicated for its mostly German-speaking Jews. Frankly, Wegener could have set his Golem movie in 1920 if he wanted.
by Daniel Walber
The story goes that Paul Wegener first heard of the Golem while shooting The Student of Prague (1913). Though he was clearly caught by the story, Wegener may also have been entranced by a glimpse of the old Josefov, Prague’s Jewish ghetto. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the neighborhood was almost entirely demolished between 1893 and 1913 to make room for Paris-style boulevards. Inspired, Wegener made two (now-lost) Golem movies during World War One - though not in Prague.
By the time he started on The Golem: How He Came into the World (1920), the world had changed. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was gone. Prague was the capital of brand-new Czechoslovakia, a Czechoslovak-speaking nation - which would be complicated for its mostly German-speaking Jews. Frankly, Wegener could have set his Golem movie in 1920 if he wanted.
- 6/17/2020
- by Daniel Walber
- FilmExperience
“Death Stranding” swept the Game Audio Network Guild (G.A.N.G.) Awards, including winning the top prize of audio of the year. For the first time, the G.A.N.G. Awards were streamed live on Twitch.tv and featured a pre- and post-show on Wednesday night.
A genre-defying action experience by Kojima Productions, “Death Stranding” also won sound design of the year. Other winners of the evening included “Cordova’s Theme” from “Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order” for best original choral composition and “Call of Duty: Mobile” for best sound design in a casual/social game.
Said G.A.N.G. president Brian Schmidt: “In this our 18th year, we again recognize the highest achievements in game music, sound and dialogue. We are also excited to round out our indie categories with the new best dialogue for an indie game award, helping recognize the amazing work done by the smallest of teams.
A genre-defying action experience by Kojima Productions, “Death Stranding” also won sound design of the year. Other winners of the evening included “Cordova’s Theme” from “Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order” for best original choral composition and “Call of Duty: Mobile” for best sound design in a casual/social game.
Said G.A.N.G. president Brian Schmidt: “In this our 18th year, we again recognize the highest achievements in game music, sound and dialogue. We are also excited to round out our indie categories with the new best dialogue for an indie game award, helping recognize the amazing work done by the smallest of teams.
- 5/7/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
A top movie monster is back from filmic perdition, restored to his full might and power. Rabbi Lowe’s answer to the persecution of the ghetto is a mysterious unthinking automaton capable of terrible destruction. Paul Wegener’s indelible clay statue stands as a core myth in Jewish lore. But he’s still here, usually in allegories about mankind losing control of its own creations. With its imposing architecture and impressive special effects, this early expressionist masterpiece is one of the design highlights of silent cinema.
The Golem
Blu-ray
Kino Classics
1920 / B&w with tints / 1:33 silent ap. / 76 min. / Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam / Street Date April 14, 2020 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova, Ernst Deutsch, Lothar Müthel, Fritz Feld.
Cinematography: Karl Freund, Guido Seeber
Art Direction and design: Hans Poelzig, Kurt Richter, Edgar G. Ulmer
New Music scores: Stephen Horne, Admir Shkurtai,...
The Golem
Blu-ray
Kino Classics
1920 / B&w with tints / 1:33 silent ap. / 76 min. / Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam / Street Date April 14, 2020 / available through Kino Lorber / 29.95
Starring: Paul Wegener, Albert Steinrück, Lyda Salmonova, Ernst Deutsch, Lothar Müthel, Fritz Feld.
Cinematography: Karl Freund, Guido Seeber
Art Direction and design: Hans Poelzig, Kurt Richter, Edgar G. Ulmer
New Music scores: Stephen Horne, Admir Shkurtai,...
- 5/5/2020
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
With the arrival of a new week comes a new batch of Blu-ray & DVD releases to keep you busy as you continue to hunker down at home. If you missed out on seeing it on the big screen earlier this year, now is your chance to finally catch up on William Eubank's Underwater, which is one of the best aquatic horror films to come out over the last few years. Scream Factory is showing some love to Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter on Tuesday with a brand new HD release of this cult classic from Hammer Films. Kino is resurrecting The Golem on Blu, and if you’re a big Sarah Michelle Gellar fan, her mind-bending 2008 thriller Possession is getting the HD treatment as well.
Other releases for April 14th include Hanukkah, Abominable, V: The Final Battle, Lycanimator, Getaway, and Ouijageist.
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
In a small village in the remote English countryside,...
Other releases for April 14th include Hanukkah, Abominable, V: The Final Battle, Lycanimator, Getaway, and Ouijageist.
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
In a small village in the remote English countryside,...
- 4/13/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
I had just returned from the Cubix Cinema in East Berlin where we saw The American Sector, an urban archeological exploration of where parts of the Berlin Wall have ended up in America and why. Screen’s excellent review says “in their brisk yet profound documentary, filmmakers Courtney Stephens and Pacho Velez argue that, even in the fragments that remain — and they concentrate on over 60 huge sections that are now displayed across the United States — the Berlin Wall continues to cast a long and complex shadow.”
After this very well-received film which filled the theater to capacity, we walked around the old East Berlin a bit. I saw that the old Prussian palace (called Stadtschloss) had been rebuilt according to a plan that been the center of controversy for years in Berlin. It displays the old façade, but the rest of the building is a pure unadorned rectangle. I found...
After this very well-received film which filled the theater to capacity, we walked around the old East Berlin a bit. I saw that the old Prussian palace (called Stadtschloss) had been rebuilt according to a plan that been the center of controversy for years in Berlin. It displays the old façade, but the rest of the building is a pure unadorned rectangle. I found...
- 4/13/2020
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Musicians are responding to the coronavirus pandemic in a variety of ways. Some are livestreaming shows from empty venues, some are playing for fans from the comfort of their homes, some are creating surprisingly poignant soundtracks for cat videos, and others — like Deerhoof drummer Greg Saunier — are passing the time by covering overlooked classics by cult-favorite prog-metal acts.
“Just in time for lockdown … One of my favorite records of all time is Quebec thrash-metal band Voivod’s 1991 release Angel Rat,” Saunier wrote on Bandcamp, unveiling his new full-album cover of that LP.
“Just in time for lockdown … One of my favorite records of all time is Quebec thrash-metal band Voivod’s 1991 release Angel Rat,” Saunier wrote on Bandcamp, unveiling his new full-album cover of that LP.
- 3/17/2020
- by Hank Shteamer
- Rollingstone.com
[This Halloween season, we're paying tribute to classic horror cinema by celebrating films released before 1970! Check back on Daily Dead this month for more retrospectives on classic horror films, and visit our online hub to catch up on all of our Halloween 2019 special features!]
It comes down to the shadows; always has and always will. Horror hides from us in the unknown and unkempt, the terrifying and tantalizing, locked behind an impenetrable darkness that holds our deepest fears and regrets. But sometimes that darkness is released upon a world that just isn’t ready for what lies within. Such is the case with F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922), the silent classic that begat vampires upon the public in ways still felt today. Nearly 100 years has not quieted its brooding charms and ethereal dread.
It is a film that was almost lost forever; Bram Stoker (author of Dracula)’s widow got very litigious and all prints were thought to be destroyed. However, some did manage to make it out of Germany, and this foreboding art drifted across the world, landing in the Us some seven years later, safe from persecution.
What persecution, you ask? Well, Murnau...
It comes down to the shadows; always has and always will. Horror hides from us in the unknown and unkempt, the terrifying and tantalizing, locked behind an impenetrable darkness that holds our deepest fears and regrets. But sometimes that darkness is released upon a world that just isn’t ready for what lies within. Such is the case with F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922), the silent classic that begat vampires upon the public in ways still felt today. Nearly 100 years has not quieted its brooding charms and ethereal dread.
It is a film that was almost lost forever; Bram Stoker (author of Dracula)’s widow got very litigious and all prints were thought to be destroyed. However, some did manage to make it out of Germany, and this foreboding art drifted across the world, landing in the Us some seven years later, safe from persecution.
What persecution, you ask? Well, Murnau...
- 10/18/2019
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
Hello, readers! Welcome to another installment of our ongoing streaming series, From Streams to Screams, where we rundown all the great horror and sci-fi offerings across a variety of streaming platforms that should undoubtedly get you in the Halloween mood. Today, we’re celebrating all the great monster movies that are currently available on Shudder, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix, Vudu, and Tubi TV that feature all sorts of creatures—from the traditional monsters to entities that come from outer space to those already here on Earth, there’s sure to be something on this list for every kind of monster movie fan out there.
Happy Streaming, everyone!
The Monster Squad (Available on Amazon Prime & Hulu)
A group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from monsters.
Leviathan (Available on Tubi TV)
An underwater exploration team is trapped five miles beneath the ocean's surface with a creature that cannot die and exists only to kill.
Happy Streaming, everyone!
The Monster Squad (Available on Amazon Prime & Hulu)
A group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from monsters.
Leviathan (Available on Tubi TV)
An underwater exploration team is trapped five miles beneath the ocean's surface with a creature that cannot die and exists only to kill.
- 10/9/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Blade Runner 2049‘s Sylvia Hoeks has joined A Hidden Life actor August Diehl in the post-World War II true story drama Plan A. Yoav and Doron Paz, the Israeli brothers behind genre hit The Golem, wrote and will direct the film, which will shoot in Germany, Ukraine and Israel later this year.
Inspired by a true story, Plan A follows a group of Jewish holocaust survivors, in 1945, who plan the ultimate act of revenge against the Nazis by poisoning the water system in Germany. This bold secret-operation was called Plan A.
The Paz brothers are also known for writing and directing Jeruzalem, an English-language zombie feature which was released through Epic Pictures in the U.S. Their pic The Golem premiered at Screamfest and had a wide release in the U.S. this past February. The pair previously wrote and directed their first feature, Phobidilia, which had its...
Inspired by a true story, Plan A follows a group of Jewish holocaust survivors, in 1945, who plan the ultimate act of revenge against the Nazis by poisoning the water system in Germany. This bold secret-operation was called Plan A.
The Paz brothers are also known for writing and directing Jeruzalem, an English-language zombie feature which was released through Epic Pictures in the U.S. Their pic The Golem premiered at Screamfest and had a wide release in the U.S. this past February. The pair previously wrote and directed their first feature, Phobidilia, which had its...
- 9/6/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Since any New York City cinephile has a nearly suffocating wealth of theatrical options, we figured it’d be best to compile some of the more worthwhile repertory showings into one handy list. Displayed below are a few of the city’s most reliable theaters and links to screenings of their weekend offerings — films you’re not likely to see in a theater again anytime soon, and many of which are, also, on 35mm. If you have a chance to attend any of these, we’re of the mind that it’s time extremely well-spent.
Museum of the Moving Image
A particularly outstanding weekend for “See It Big! Action” includes Die Hard on Friday, Big Trouble in Little China and Face/Off on Saturday, and Police Story this Sunday.
A series showcasing Diana Ross runs this weekend.
A spotlight on Mexico’s queer scene is underway.
Metrograph
A Jim Jarmusch series continues.
Museum of the Moving Image
A particularly outstanding weekend for “See It Big! Action” includes Die Hard on Friday, Big Trouble in Little China and Face/Off on Saturday, and Police Story this Sunday.
A series showcasing Diana Ross runs this weekend.
A spotlight on Mexico’s queer scene is underway.
Metrograph
A Jim Jarmusch series continues.
- 6/14/2019
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
Netflix has released their list of new titles coming in the month of June, as well as a last call for everything getting ready to leave the streaming service.
Highlights arriving this month include the fifth season of Netflix’s popular psychological thriller series “Black Mirror,” coming June 5, and Hilary Swank’s thriller “I Am Mother, coming June 7. And whether or not you were alive in 1993 when the original TV mini-series “Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City” came out, you can still appreciate the remake starring Ellen Page as Laura Linney’s on-screen daughter when it arrives June 7.
This month is the last chance to watch what is arguably the best moon mission movie, “Apollo 13,” starring the ultimate dream team, Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise. Other classics getting the boot include “Legally Blonde” and its sequel “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde,” along with “Friday the 13th” and “Pretty in Pink.
Highlights arriving this month include the fifth season of Netflix’s popular psychological thriller series “Black Mirror,” coming June 5, and Hilary Swank’s thriller “I Am Mother, coming June 7. And whether or not you were alive in 1993 when the original TV mini-series “Armistead Maupin’s Tales of the City” came out, you can still appreciate the remake starring Ellen Page as Laura Linney’s on-screen daughter when it arrives June 7.
This month is the last chance to watch what is arguably the best moon mission movie, “Apollo 13,” starring the ultimate dream team, Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise. Other classics getting the boot include “Legally Blonde” and its sequel “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde,” along with “Friday the 13th” and “Pretty in Pink.
- 5/22/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
We at Dread Central are always eager and excited to discuss our Dread titles. This year alone, we’ve released Dry Blood, The Golem, Book of Monsters, Black Site, and this month was Redcon-1. Each of these titles, we feel, is an exciting addition to the horror genre and we’re extremely proud to have them in […] The post Dread Presents: Here’s the Rest of Our 2019 Line-up! appeared first on Dread Central.
- 5/16/2019
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
Germany’s Global Screen has international rights.
Yoav and Doron Paz, the Israeli brothers behind horror hit The Golem, are preparing to shoot the Second World War drama Plan A in Germany later this year.
The project is inspired by a true story about a group of Jewish Holocaust survivors planning the ultimate act of revenge against the Nazis.
German sales outfit Global Screen has picked up international rights to the project which stars August Diehl (pictured), who stars in Terence Malick’s Competition title A Hidden Life.
Plan A is a Germany-Israel collaboration produced by Getaway Pictures’ Skady Lis...
Yoav and Doron Paz, the Israeli brothers behind horror hit The Golem, are preparing to shoot the Second World War drama Plan A in Germany later this year.
The project is inspired by a true story about a group of Jewish Holocaust survivors planning the ultimate act of revenge against the Nazis.
German sales outfit Global Screen has picked up international rights to the project which stars August Diehl (pictured), who stars in Terence Malick’s Competition title A Hidden Life.
Plan A is a Germany-Israel collaboration produced by Getaway Pictures’ Skady Lis...
- 5/15/2019
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Directors: Doron Paz, Yoav Paz. Writer: Ariel Cohen. Cast: Hani Furstenberg, Ishai Golan, Brynie Furstenberg and Adi Kvetner. The Golem is the latest original film from Dread Central Presents. Distributed by Epic Pictures earlier this month, this film was developed by Israeli filmmakers: Doron Paz and Yoav Paz. These are the same filmmakers behind the earlier horror film Jeruzalem (2015). Both film have been influenced by Jewish mythology and even the Frankenstein myth. Though, this creature is created through supernatural forces and not science. And, this Golem has a purpose, to save a small Jewish village from Christian raiders. Very much a creepy kid film, in the vein of The Omen (1976) or Children of the Corn (1984), this child terror shows a penchant for murder. The finale brings out his specialty in one of the better climaxes in indie horror. The Golem should be put on most indie horror fans to-buy list.
- 2/24/2019
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
On February 5, Dread Presents released our first original film in the form of The Golem. A sweeping period horror film about the dangers of xenophobia, misogyny, and anti-Semitism, the film has, as of this post, a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes! Critics and audiences alike have been enamored by the gorgeous production value and […] The post Dread Presents: Kim & Ket Stay Alive…Maybe Tackle The Golem! appeared first on Dread Central.
- 2/15/2019
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
This part Tuesday marked the release of The Golem, the first in our line of Dread Originals. Directed by The Paz Brothers (JeruZalem), the film is a period folk horror delight that is, “…filled with inventive and evocative moments, particularly those grounded in the truly scary aspects of Jewish history,” per Jerusalem Post’s Hannah Brown. […] The post Dread Exclusive: Go Behind-the-Scenes Into the Making of The Golem appeared first on Dread Central.
- 2/8/2019
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
Dread, formally known as Dread Central Presents, will begin pre-production on the company's second original project — that's described as a feminist horror story, titled, Lucky. Most known for her work on 2017's Imitation Girl, Natasha Kermani has been tapped to direct the film. Also: trailer and release details for Broken Ghost and After the Lethargy's trailer and poster revealed.
Pre-Production Begins for Dread's Lucky: "Dread Central Presents starts 2019 under the new moniker, Dread will release its first in-house production, The Golem, as a Dread Original this February 5th.
Directed by the Paz Brothers (Jeruzalem), The Golem, tells the story of a vengeful Jewish woman who conjures the evil, mythological entity to strike down her enemies.
Following the release of The Golem, Dread will begin pre-production in Los Angeles on its second Dread Original, Lucky, which will be directed by Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) from a script by Brea Grant who will also star.
Pre-Production Begins for Dread's Lucky: "Dread Central Presents starts 2019 under the new moniker, Dread will release its first in-house production, The Golem, as a Dread Original this February 5th.
Directed by the Paz Brothers (Jeruzalem), The Golem, tells the story of a vengeful Jewish woman who conjures the evil, mythological entity to strike down her enemies.
Following the release of The Golem, Dread will begin pre-production in Los Angeles on its second Dread Original, Lucky, which will be directed by Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) from a script by Brea Grant who will also star.
- 2/4/2019
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Worried that trailers for some smaller films might have fallen through the cracks? Worry no more! The following trailer roundup gathers together the odds and ends of the movie preview world, and brings them together in one convenient location. Talk about a deal! Indie comedies, documentaries, biopics, horror and more all await you below. Run […]
The post Trailer Roundup: ‘Run the Race’, ‘The Golem’, ‘Wild Rose’, ‘Maiden’, ‘Out Of Blue’ and More appeared first on /Film.
The post Trailer Roundup: ‘Run the Race’, ‘The Golem’, ‘Wild Rose’, ‘Maiden’, ‘Out Of Blue’ and More appeared first on /Film.
- 2/2/2019
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
This coming Tuesday marks the release of our first Dread Original film, The Golem and we couldn’t be more excited for you to see it! Hailed as “Refreshing in its originality and impressive in its execution,” by Daily Dead and “…emotionally and intellectually sincere,” by THR, The Golem is a film we’re incredibly proud to […] The post Dread X: The Golem’s Paz Brothers on 10 Horrific Jewish-Related Mythologies appeared first on Dread Central.
- 2/1/2019
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
With February set to kick off tomorrow, we have a brand new batch of horror and sci-fi-related VOD and digital releases coming our way over the next four weeks, and considering most folks are looking for something to keep them busy as they try and avoid the frigid temperatures outside, there are a ton of great titles that should more than do the trick.
The month kicks off with Piercing (which premiered at Sundance 2018) and Velvet Buzzsaw (which just played this year’s Sundance), the latter arriving exclusively on Netflix Instant. Then, we have five different titles arriving on various platforms on February 5th (Overlord, Mermaid: Lake of the Dead, The Golem, Fighting the Sky, and Crossbreed), with another four films arriving on digital just a few days later on the 8th (The Man Who Killed Hitler Then The Bigfoot, St. Agatha, The Amityville Murders, and Darkness Visible).
For those...
The month kicks off with Piercing (which premiered at Sundance 2018) and Velvet Buzzsaw (which just played this year’s Sundance), the latter arriving exclusively on Netflix Instant. Then, we have five different titles arriving on various platforms on February 5th (Overlord, Mermaid: Lake of the Dead, The Golem, Fighting the Sky, and Crossbreed), with another four films arriving on digital just a few days later on the 8th (The Man Who Killed Hitler Then The Bigfoot, St. Agatha, The Amityville Murders, and Darkness Visible).
For those...
- 1/31/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
When you’ve seen as many horror movies as many of us obsessive fans have, it can be difficult to be shown anything new. We know the monsters. We know the archetypes. We know the clichés and we know the form. By branching out to the horror movies of other countries, though, it is possible to make discoveries that feel fresh and original, because even if the stories being told aren’t anything new, the films have their own unique cultural identity that helps change the lens through which we view even those horror archetypes which might otherwise seem familiar. After absorbing decades of American folklore on screen, it’s nice to see what’s scary around the world.
Doran and Yoav Paz’s latest effort, The Golem, is such a film. The first original production from Dread Central Presents (now rebranded as simply “Dread”), The Golem is a movie...
Doran and Yoav Paz’s latest effort, The Golem, is such a film. The first original production from Dread Central Presents (now rebranded as simply “Dread”), The Golem is a movie...
- 1/29/2019
- by Patrick Bromley
- DailyDead
Exclusive: When the Paz Brothers’ new horror film The Golem hits theaters next week, it will do so via Dread, the official new name for Dread Central Presents. The genre label is continuing to ramp up its slate after the brand was acquired in 2017 by Epic Pictures.
The next in-house production in the Dread pipeline is Lucky, a feminist horror film that begins preproduction soon in Los Angeles, Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) directs from a script by
Brea Grant.
Grant also stars as May, a suburban mother stalked night after night by a threatening but elusive figure. With few clues as evidence and no witnesses, she finds her story and her sanity questioned by authorities. As each attack intensifies, and with no one to turn to for help, May finds herself alone and locked in an increasingly vicious battle with someone or something that may be unstoppable.
The next in-house production in the Dread pipeline is Lucky, a feminist horror film that begins preproduction soon in Los Angeles, Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl) directs from a script by
Brea Grant.
Grant also stars as May, a suburban mother stalked night after night by a threatening but elusive figure. With few clues as evidence and no witnesses, she finds her story and her sanity questioned by authorities. As each attack intensifies, and with no one to turn to for help, May finds herself alone and locked in an increasingly vicious battle with someone or something that may be unstoppable.
- 1/29/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The Golem Epic Pictures Reviewed for Shockya.com & BigAppleReviews.net by: Harvey Karten Director: Doran Paz, Yoav Paz Screenwriter: Ariel Cohen Cast: Hani Furstenberg, Ishai Golen, Brynie Furstenbwerg, Daniel Cohen, Adi Kvetner, Lenny Ravich, Alex Tritenko, Olga Safronova Screened at: Critics’ link, NYC, 1/8/19 Opens: February 1, 2019 “The Golem” is a folklore story that over […]
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The post The Golem Movie Review appeared first on Shockya.com.
- 1/27/2019
- by Harvey Karten
- ShockYa
We’re only a week and a half away from the release of The Golem, the first film in our Dread Central Presents Original library (so far…). To say that we cannot wait for you to see the folklore-inspired horror we have in store for you is a bit of an understatement! Hailed for being, “…classical […] The post Dread Central Presents: Sneak Peek Images From The Golem appeared first on Dread Central.
- 1/25/2019
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
Directing brothers Doron Paz and Yoav Paz won a lot of acclaim for their Israeli horror Jeruzalem (review) which won over many a horror fan when it premiered in 2015 and now the pair are back with yet another horror movie though this one is distinctly different.
The Golem takes on the famous Jewish narrative of the golem and turns back the clock to an outbreak of the plague. The movie centers on a young woman named Hanna (Hani Furstenberg), a mystic who uses her powers to summon an entity which she believes will save her tight knit community from both illness and the foreign invaders at their doorstep.
I'm always on board for a good period hor...
The Golem takes on the famous Jewish narrative of the golem and turns back the clock to an outbreak of the plague. The movie centers on a young woman named Hanna (Hani Furstenberg), a mystic who uses her powers to summon an entity which she believes will save her tight knit community from both illness and the foreign invaders at their doorstep.
I'm always on board for a good period hor...
- 1/25/2019
- QuietEarth.us
For those of you not familiar with Jewish folklore, a Golem is a being that is magically created entirely from inanimate matter like clay or mud and has human-like features. There’s a great silent film that was released in 1915 called The Golem. The most popular version of the legend involves Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel in the 16th century. He created the Golem to protect his people from anti-Semites.
There’s a new film coming out called The Golem that actually looks like a pretty solid and creepy movie. We have a trailer for that film today, and it follows “a woman in a devout Jewish community that is besieged by foreign invaders who believe that the Jews have cursed them with a plague. In order to protect her village, the woman conjures a creature in the visage of her deceased child which turns out to be more dangerous than she ever imagined.
There’s a new film coming out called The Golem that actually looks like a pretty solid and creepy movie. We have a trailer for that film today, and it follows “a woman in a devout Jewish community that is besieged by foreign invaders who believe that the Jews have cursed them with a plague. In order to protect her village, the woman conjures a creature in the visage of her deceased child which turns out to be more dangerous than she ever imagined.
- 1/23/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The Golem Trailer Doron Paz and Yoav Paz‘s The Golem (2018) movie trailer stars Hani Furstenberg, Ishai Golen, Brynie Furstenberg, Adi Kvetner, and Lenny Ravich. The Golem‘s plot synopsis: “The Golem is a supernatural, cinematic retelling of a 16th-century Jewish folktale from the Kabbalah. During an outbreak of a deadly plague, a mystical woman must save [...]
Continue reading: The Golem (2018) Movie Trailer: Hani Furstenberg Summons a Deadly Entity to Save Her Community...
Continue reading: The Golem (2018) Movie Trailer: Hani Furstenberg Summons a Deadly Entity to Save Her Community...
- 1/23/2019
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
"Golem is connected to its creator. A Golem can evolve." Epic Pictures Group has released an official trailer for a supernatural period horror titled The Golem, a new horror thriller take on the Jewish folklore legend of the "Golem". Set in 17th century Lithuania, during an outbreak of a deadly plague, a mystical woman tries to save her tight-knit Jewish community from foreign invaders, but the entity she conjures to protect them is a far greater evil. From the directors known as The Paz Brothers, the cast of The Golem includes Hani Furstenberg and Ishai Golen, along with Brynie Furstenberg, Adi Kvetner, Lenny Ravich, and Alex Tritenko. While this does have some surprisingly impressive imagery, the rest of the film doesn't look that great. The story of The Golem is a well-known myth in Judaism, but this doesn't seem to add anything. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Doron Paz & Yoav Paz's The Golem,...
- 1/23/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
With next month’s release of our first Dread Central Presents Original film The Golem looming ever and ever closer, we thought it might be fitting to create a small video that helps explain what exactly the Jewish mythical creature is! So we did just that and you can see the brief but informative lesson up […] The post Dread Central Presents: What is The Golem? appeared first on Dread Central.
- 1/15/2019
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
Tagline: "An Ancient Legend Reborn." The Golem is a horror film based on an ancient Jewish legend. In the legend, a demonic child figure can be summoned, in the face of invasion. The Golem was developed by the Paz Brothers: Doron and Yoav Paz. They were the central filmmakers behind the undead feature Jeruzalem (2015). Their latest goes back into a medieval past. As well, The Golem stars: Hani Furstenberg (Mississippi Murder), Ishai Golan, Lenny Ravish, Brynie Furstenberg and Alexey Tritenko. A trailer has been launched recently for this exciting thriller and the clip, plus release details, can be found here. The trailer develops the story more. However, Hanna (Furstenberg) is part of a remote Jewish community. Practicing mysticism, she turns against her husband and conjures a dangerous entity, tasked with protecting her and her community. Yet, a demon this strong has a will all of its own. This title has...
- 1/14/2019
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
We’re incredibly proud to announce that The Golem, the first Dread Central Presents Original film in our library, will be playing at the 2019 edition of the Miami Jewish Film Festival, which was named “One of the Best Jewish Film Festival’s in the Us” by The Forward. The film is an official selection of the […] The post Dread Central Presents: The Golem to Play Miami Jewish Film Festival appeared first on Dread Central.
- 12/19/2018
- by Jonathan Barkan
- DreadCentral.com
Exclusive: Directors Yoav and Doron Paz, the Israel-born brothers behind the 2015 indie zombie horror hit Jeruzalem who are now working on its sequel, have signed with Verve for representation.
Their most recent film, The Golem, just had its North American premiere at Screamfest in Los Angeles. The pic, from Epic Pictures’ revived Dread Central label, is set during an outbreak of a deadly plague, when a mystical woman must save her tight-knit Jewish community from foreign invaders. The entity she conjures to protect them though is a far greater evil. It has been slated for a February 2019 theatrical release date.
The Paz Brothers, as they are known, are also working on Plan A, a sci-fi Holocaust-revenge feature. On the TV side, they directed several episodes of the Israeli caper comedy Asfur, and helmed the pilot for Temporarily Dead.
The remain managed by Zero Gravity Management.
Their most recent film, The Golem, just had its North American premiere at Screamfest in Los Angeles. The pic, from Epic Pictures’ revived Dread Central label, is set during an outbreak of a deadly plague, when a mystical woman must save her tight-knit Jewish community from foreign invaders. The entity she conjures to protect them though is a far greater evil. It has been slated for a February 2019 theatrical release date.
The Paz Brothers, as they are known, are also working on Plan A, a sci-fi Holocaust-revenge feature. On the TV side, they directed several episodes of the Israeli caper comedy Asfur, and helmed the pilot for Temporarily Dead.
The remain managed by Zero Gravity Management.
- 10/25/2018
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: As his Showtime series Ray Donovan moves to New York for its sixth season, Liev Schreiber has joined up with Matthew Stillman to launch Illuminated Content, a Gotham-based venture to develop, produce and finance TV and movie projects. Former Maven Pictures producer Hardy Justice will head up development and production at the company’s offices in New York. The aim is to generate three to four projects per year across various platforms, with Illuminated Content producing and co-financing.
The company will allow Schreiber and Stillman to accelerate the entrepreneurial ambitions they have built on separate tracks. Operating around his Ray Donovan schedule — where he is producer and has directed several pivotal episodes — Schreiber has methodically been broadening his canvas. Schreiber made his feature directorial debut on an adaptation of the Jonathan Safran Foer bestseller Everything is Illuminated and most recently starred, co-wrote, and produced Chuck, the indie drama about the life of Chuck Wepner,...
The company will allow Schreiber and Stillman to accelerate the entrepreneurial ambitions they have built on separate tracks. Operating around his Ray Donovan schedule — where he is producer and has directed several pivotal episodes — Schreiber has methodically been broadening his canvas. Schreiber made his feature directorial debut on an adaptation of the Jonathan Safran Foer bestseller Everything is Illuminated and most recently starred, co-wrote, and produced Chuck, the indie drama about the life of Chuck Wepner,...
- 9/5/2018
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
In anticipation of the European premiere at FrightFest, Epic Pictures is proud to present a new trailer and poster for The Golem, the new feature film from the directors of Jeruzalem. The film will continue its festival run including a slot at Sitges International Film Festival before debuting in the States in February 2019. Film …
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- 9/3/2018
- by Horrornews.net
- Horror News
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