October, 2006
Below are links to articles posted in October, 2006
Romero Cancels Appearance Due to Hospitalization
“Diary of the Dead” filmmaker cancelled an appearance at the Eerie Film Festival due to a medical issue, according to hi smanager.
New Trailer for ‘Deliver Us From Evil’
Lion’s Gate’s “Deliver Us From Evil,” which actually received a mention on “The View” of all places, has a new trailer.
‘Near Dark’ Remake Part of Rogue Deal
Michael Bay’s production company, Platinum Dunes, has made a three-year, first-look deal with Rogue Pictures to develop horror films, including a a remake of the 1987 vampire movie Near Dark, Variety reported.
Paramount’s Devil Is in the ‘Details’
Paramount has purchased the horror script “Details” from Dan Kay, based on a short story by British science fiction scribe China Mievile.
Final ‘Saw III’ Trailer Released
Lion’s Gate has released the final trailer for “Saw III,” before the film’s October 27 release.
Hostel: Part II’ Official Synopsis
Lion’s Gate has provided ComingSoon.net with an official synopsis for “Hostel: Part II,” starring Lauren German, Bijou Phillips, Roger Bart, Richard Bugl, Vera Jordanova, Heather Mattarazzo, Stanislav Ianevski and Milan Knazko. Here is how the studio describes the film:
Grudge 2′ Webisode: ‘The School
We’ve just posted the second “Webisode” in the “Grudge 2″ series of short films to promote the Oct. 13 movie.
Epps, Ortiz and Lewis Cast in ‘AvP2′
The Hollywood Reporter this morning says that Shareeka Epps, John Ortiz and Johnny Lewis have been cast in 20th Century Fox’s “Alien vs. Predator: Survival of the Fittest.”
More ‘Grind House’ Pics
Posted online are shots of a billboard from Tarantino’s portion of the film for “Jungle Julia,” a radio show apparently featured in the story.
Re-release Ad for ‘Halloween’
The original “Halloween” is getting the re-release treatment, and the ad for the upcoming, Oct. 30-31 screenings is live now.
Shriekfest Shocks Hollywood
Not to be confused with Screamfest LA — but ultimately related as it takes place in the same neck of the woods in the same time of year — Shriekfest is one of the largest horror film festivals in the country. Here’s an exclusive update from Steve Biodrowski on highlights of the 2006 Shriekfest Festival, which took place in Hollywood, Calif.
‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Prequel May Be Moving Foward
A new report that the director of ‘Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer’ may be directing a prequel to ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’
‘Death Proof’ Photos
Aint It Cool News brought out some interesting images from the Tarantino shoot for “Grind House.”
‘Future’ to ‘Kill’ on DVD This Halloween
On Oct. 31, the eighties horror film “Future Kill” makes its way to DVD courtesy of Subversive Cinema on Halloween.
del Toro’s New TV Series
Guillermo del Toro talked to SCI FI Wire about a proposed television series, called The Strain.
Savini to Appear at NOTLD ‘90 Screening
Tom Savini is set to appear at a screening of “Night of the Living Dead,” the 1990 version he directed, in Pittsburgh!
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