September, 2006
Below are links to articles posted in September, 2006
‘Hood of Horror’ Official Site, Trailer
It’s been more than 10 years since that nineties classic “Tales From the Hood” hit screens. That was one of the best horror films of that decade and remains one of the best anthology horror films of all time.
‘Driftwood’ Clip
A Flash behind-the-scenes clip from Tim Sullivan’s “Driftwood” is now up.
‘Wizard of Gore’ Trailer
The trailer to the remake of H.G. Lewis’ “Wizard of Gore” is now up.
Full Screamfest LA Schedule, Plus Free ‘Feast’ Screening
At long last, the full schedule for Screamfest LA is unveiled, with links to buy tickets.
‘Texas Chainsaw’ Screening and Game Promo
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The New Beginning and Epic Games’ Gears of War have joined forces for “A Match Made in Hell” on the big screen in four major cities.
AfterDark Horror Fest Titles Revealed
The AfterDark Horror Fest is a film fest that will be playing multiple cities the weekend of Nov. 17, and the eight film titles that will show have been revealed.
The Forest’ and ‘Don’t Go in the Woods’ to Screen in L.A.
The Grindhouse Film Festival is presenting two moldy oldies at the New Beverly Cinema in L.A. on Oct. 24: “The Forest” and “Don’t Go in the Woods.”
Variety: Wes Craven to Direct Horror Again
Variety reports that Wes Craven is finally going to direct a horror movie again, this time for Rogue Pictures.
Rosario Dawson to Star in Her Own Horror Comic Creation
Uber babe Rosario Dawson has been co-writing a comic book entitled “Occult Crimes Taskforce” for Image Comics. Now Dimension Films is set to release a movie based on the series, with Dawson slated to star.
Pan’s Labyrinth’ to Compete for an Oscar
For the first time in a long time, a horror movie is up for an Oscar. Mexico has selected “Pan’s Labyrinth” to compete in the Best Foreign Film category at the 2006 Oscars.
Six Clips, 17 Images for ‘Texas Chainsaw’
We’re in the last stretch of promo mania for “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning,” now less than X weeks away from hitting screens at cineplexes across the country. So, naturally, Esplatter has been provided with a slew of images and video files from the most anticipated fear film of ‘06.
Fuse and Spike Let You Vote in Horror Awards
Spike TV and Fuse are letting Web users to vote for their fave horror films of 2006 online.
Shriekfest Is On: ‘Cult’ Screens Saturday
While most horror crazed Los Angelines are greaing up for Screamfest LA, another event is taking place in Southern California this week worth talking about: Shriekfest. On Saturday, Shriekfest will be premiering the indie horror film “Cult.”
Brazilian Horror Legend ‘Coffin Joe’ to Start Filming New Movie in November
Brazil’s Coffin Joe is at work on a new movie after nearly three decades of hibernation.
Lions Gate Aligns with ‘American Haunting’ Producers
Lion’s Gate has aligned with the producers of “An American Haunting” to create a slew of new horror movies for the studio, Variety reports.
Udo Kier Joins Cast of Dario Argento’s ‘Mother of Tears’
Udo Kier has joined the cast of Dario Argento’s “Mother of Tears,” second sequel to Argento’s 1977 classic “Suspiria.”
‘Kingdom’ Filmmaker von Trier Directs ‘Anti-Christ’
Filmmaker Lars von Trier who directed the Danish miniseries “The Kingdom” is about to direct “Anti-Christ,” surely not the first film about the son the Devil and sure not the last.
Closing Night Films Announced for Screamfest LA
Closing night films were selected for the biggest horror-movie fest in the country: “Hatchet” and Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.”
Cast Announced for ‘Alien vs. Predator 2′
Variety reports today that Reiko Aylesworth and Steven Pasquale have been cast as the leads in 20th Century Fox’s “Alien vs. Predator 2,” which starts shooting in a week in Vancouver.
House of Re-Animator’ Update
DreadCentral just posted an interview with Brian Yuzna, with the best update yet on the status of “House of Re-Animator.”
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