Theatrical versions, huh? I am a fan of theater and it would be interesting to see how they go about this.

I don't remember this. But I do hope they push through with the project.

A new flick called The Returned is now on tap for Carballo and Filmax. Penned by Hatem Khraiche Ruiz-Zorrilla, "Kate works at the hospital in the Return Unit, helping those who have been infected by the virus that turns people into zombies. Even Kate’s own husband, Jack, has returned."

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First Bloody Look at Now-Filming 'Hamiltons' Sequel 'Thompsons'!

Film Harvest and Snowfort Pictures announced today that filming is finally underway on The Butcher Brothers' The Thompsons, their vampire sequel to the indie smash The Hamiltons (cute title, right?)

"In the sequel, a bloodbath at a gas station in the desert puts the family on the run, eventually seeing them resurface in the U.K. under a new identity as “The Thompsons.” Desperate for protection in this unfamiliar country, the Thompsons seek out the help of a shadowy underground rumored to be sympathetic to vampires."

The original cast are reprising their roles, with Cory Knauf, Samuel Childs, Mackenzie Firgens and Joseph McKelheer being joined by newcomer Ryan Hartwig as the youngest sibling “Lenny.” The film is being produced by Film Harvest’s Eben Kostbar and Joe McKelheer and Snowfort Pictures’ Travis Stevens (A Horrible Way to Die). The script was written by The Butcher Brothers and Cory Knauf.

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If they did it right it could be like a The Goonies/Monster Squad type movie.

I never did watch The Hamiltons, I know it was part of the 8 Films To Die For fest. It was directed by The Butcher Brothers who also did the horrendously bad April Fool's Day remake.

What about that upcoming Zombie flick they're making? The Returned? Some are complaining about the choice for director.

I haven't seen the director's work so I'm not sure. One of his films La posesión de Emma Evans sounds like yet another The Exorcist/The Exorcism of Emily Rose clone, so I'll pass.

Can't say I like the title- The Returned, sounds almost as bad as the title for another horror flick The Disappeared.

I've started reading Robert Englund's autobiography Hollywood Monster...He became friends with Mark Hamill before Mark went on to Star Wars, I knew Mark is a big scifi and comic book geek, but I now learned he was a huge horror film geek. Mark introduced Robert to horror films he wasn't aware of.

Robert's worked with some amazing actors, and was friends with many in his youth...in his teens he was friends with the kid who always played Tommy Kirk's little bro in the Disney films.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You should submit this post to bloodydisgusting.com!

So what were the horror films that Mark recommended to Robert?

He didn't name them, darn it! Robert just said Mark introduced him to little-known horror and scifi films.

Aaw, that's too bad. I was wondering what sort of films they were and if I have seen them. :)

I'd be curious to what Mark's top 10 is.

Me too! And what his picks for obscure horror films are!

Knife is a very VERY common weapon. Melee weapons make good Horror weapons for both heroes and the Villain. The Villain's weapon should be something visceral. I always felt it was disappointing when the villain uses a gun, especially when the director thinks that would be more scary. No, it needs to be brutal, a gun is too quick and not nearly gory enough. It's not scary. It's a better idea to let the hero have a gun, but that's still not the best idea... Oh, I'm rambling again... sorry.


So yeah, knife.

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There's only a few times I've seen guns used effectively(not counting zombie flicks), the 2 that stand out the most is the infamous shotgun scene in Maniac '80, where the killer jumps on the hood of the car where a couple are making out and shoots Tom Savini himself at point blank range. The other being at the end of the early 80's slasher The Prowler where the killer gets his head blown off at point blank range. Both of these moments were created by Tom Savini, and he never skimped on the gore.


I also can't stand when strangling or drowning is used(unless the water is boiling), though I admit I do like the sleaze fest Don't Answer The Phone where the killer is a strangler, but that's a rarity.

Honestly I don't count Zombie Flicks in the same place as horror. Although they are still horror, they are a different animal.

For the sake of this discussion, I assumed you meant specifically slasher flicks because more supernatural threats often sway away from weapons and just use their powers.

I agree with you there, although the lack of air (strangulation or drowning) is a terrifying way to go, it doesn't translate well on the big screen. As horror fans we like the gore and choking someone simply lacks the brutal splatter we've come to expect.

I thought the bath tub scene in the I Spit On Your Grave remake was quite nice. Granted that he actually died because of the lye and not from actual drowning, but he was technically headed in that direction...

UPCOMING HORROR MOVIES



11-11-11

After the tragic death of his wife and child, famed American author Joseph Crone travels from the United States to Barcelona, Spain, to reunite with his estranged brother, Samuel, and dying father, Richard. However, fate has a different plan for Joseph as his life becomes plagued with strange happenings and the constant sightings of the number 11. Curiosity quickly turns to obsession, and Joseph soon realizes that this number holds a horrific meaning not only to himself but possibly to all of religion. Isolated in a foreign country with only the support of his companion, Sadie, Joseph soon realizes that 11/11/11 is more than just a date; it's a WARNING!

CATEGORY: Supernatural

RELEASE DATE: 2011
CURRENT STATUS: Post-Production
PRODUCED BY: Capacity Pictures/ Canónigo Films
DIRECTED BY: Darren Lynn Bousman
WRITTEN BY: Darren Lynn Bousman
STARRING:
Timothy Gibbs
Michael Landes
Wendy Glenn
Lluis Soler
Ángela Rosal
Brendan Price
Salomé Jimenez
Benjamin Cook

Filming began on January 17th 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. Written and directed by Darren Lynn Bousman who gave us Saw II, Repo! The Genetic Opera and Mother's Day. This movie is, of course, based on the 11:11 phenomenon, where many believe is linked to key events in history and other believe is a sign of a supernatural presence or mystical power.