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Halloween News & Pics	May 18, 2001
Source: Aint-it-cool and Halloween Movies Shedding some more insight on the "Halloween 8" rumors, Moriarty reports on an update from Andrew Raush. Raush is working on a book that involves interviews with famous horror movie figures. In an interview with Kevin Williamson, it was stated that Jamie Lee Curtis insisted that her character cut off the head of Michael Meyers. If they didn't allow this she would not return for "H20". Moustapha Akkad obviously had a problem with this...Williamson said "I came up with a way he could survive". I pitched that to him, he liked it, and they actually filmed it for the opening of part 8. And Jamie Lee Curtis agreed to let herself be filmed and appear in the first minutes of Halloween 8." So, does this mean she is truly filming right now? Halloween Movies says she is, but they haven't come up with the pictures to prove it. They do have a picture of Jamie Lee's empty chair (whassup with that?). Check out the on-location pics here.
Inside "Ginger Snaps"	May 18, 2001
Source: Aint-it-cool Loved "Ginger Snaps?" Then you may be interested in a couple of interviews at aint-it-cool news. Quint interviews Emily Perkins here. Then, he interviews director John Fawcett here. Some pretty cool input on the evolution of the film as well as Fawcett's own werewolf influences. Both interviews come with some decent pics of the interviewees and the film.
"Dreamcatcher" on the big screen	May 18, 2001
Source: Creature Corner Lawrence Kasdan ("Silverado" & "French Kiss") is set to direct the feature film version of "Dreamweaver". The book tells the story of four friends that gather once a year to hunt in Northern Maine. This year however, an alien presence has crash landed and it changes the lives of the four men forever. The book got pretty decent reviews, hopefully Kasdan can make the transition to the big screen successfully.
Pictures From Hell!!!	May 17, 2001
Source: Aint-it-cool Harry got his hands on a couple of exclusive pics from "From Hell". These are not for the faint of heart, and DEFINITELY NOT for those under the age of 18!! Check them out here.
Ellis scoffs at American Psycho 2...	May 17, 2001
Source: Canoe Bret Easton Ellis, author of the novel for which "American Psycho" the movie was based upon, publicly criticized the sequel to the film which started shooting on Monday. Most notably he comments on how unrealistic it is to have a female serial killer since such a thing hardly exists in real life. Also, he fails to see (as do I) how the sequel can even relate to the original since Patrick Batemen never actually killed anybody! Ellis states: "In the first movie version and in my novel, all that actually ever happened to you if you ran into American Psycho is that he might have horrible thoughts and then make a gruesome drawing of you." In case you've been living under a rock, Mila Kunis ("That 70's Show") is starring in the sequel as a college student who survives an attack by Patrick Bateman. She then begins her own murderous rampage.
Dan Hedaya signs on to Swimfan85!	May 16, 2001
Source: Upcoming Movies Well this just got interesting! Dan Hedaya (one of my most favorite actors!) just signed to appear in "Swimfan85". The story has been described as a teenage "Fatal Attraction" and is so far starring Erika Christensen and Jesse Bradford. I might actually go see this one...Dan Hedaya rocks!
More Halloween 8 rumors...	May 16, 2001
Source: Aint-it-cool News and Horror Report A scooper at Aint-it-cool News reported yesterday that Jamie Lee's work on Halloween 8 was finished long long ago. This would contradict news from the Halloween Movies site who claim she started filming yesterday. The Woodsman reported that "although a press release went out this week announcing the "recent" signing of Curtis to the project, her small contribution to the film has long been in the can." WELL, the Horror Report contacted Halloweenmovies.com with questions about the rumors. Their simple response: "Jamie Lee Curtis just began filming today, actually. It was her first day. Hope that clears it up! HM.C." They now report that Curtis started her scenes today...
Inside "Blade 2"	May 16, 2001
Source: Dark Horizons Great stuff from Dark Horizons on the upcoming Blade sequel! A scooper having a beer in Prague happened upon some set crew who had a few things to say about the movie. Perhaps the most interesting bit is how Whistler will return: "POSSIBLE SPOILER" Reportedly, the vampires take him after he supposedly "shoots himself" in the last film. They then jack him up with some vampire cocktail, and keep him alive to find out information about Blade. The movie's plot has the vampires working with Blade to combat a bigger evil, which are called "Reapers". Reapers are a product of a genetic mixing attempt to create the perfect vampire. Blade's DNA is spliced with ordinary vampire DNA in an attempt to create day walking vamps that can better survive. The experiments fouls up (of course), and these Reapers go nuts, and start attacking the ordinary vampires, and everyone they bite becomes a vampire. The Reapers are created with some apparent cool effects, with their faces being a series of seams that open up and have the teeth inside. Sources likened it to how the creatures in Alien worked with the mini mouth inside the big one.
"Jeepers Creepers" Poster	May 16, 2001
Source: Creature Corner Check out the poster for Victor Salva's "Jeepers Creepers". The story revolves around two teenagers. After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old abandoned church, Trish (Gina Philips) and her brother Darry (Justin Long) watch their routine road trip home from college turn into a heart stopping race for their lives. They find themselves the prey of an evil force that relentlessly pursues them. Check out the poster here.
"From Hell" poster & release date	May 15, 2001
Source: TNMC and Creature Corner Check out the poster for "From Hell" here. The release date for the Hughes brothers' film is now October 19th. Just to refresh your memory, the story follows detective Fred Abberline (Johnny Depp) as he tracks Jack the Ripper. The movie is based on the series of [graphic] novels by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell. The film stars Johnny Depp, Heather Graham and Robbie Coltrane. The name had reportedly been changed in the US to "Jack" but judging from the poster that may have been a rumor gone bad.
Father Damien Karras dead at 62!	May 15, 2001
Source: Horror-Report Jason Miller died of a massive heart attack Sunday. Miller was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Father Damien Karras in "The Exorcist." He also won the Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award in 1973 for "That Championship Season" and, that same year. His play, "That Championship Season," also won a New York Drama Critics Award. He lived well.
Halloween 8: It all begins on Monday	May 14, 2001
Source: Halloween Movies Filming [finally] starts tomorrow. The Halloween site reports that the crew is hard at work getting ready for the first day. Initial shooting will take place at a century-old psychiatric hospital that doubles as a sanitarium in the film. As one crew member puts it, "Every strange story you could possibly think up for the place could be authenticated." Jamie Lee Curtis will have her first day in front of the cameras on Wednesday.
Goyer does "Murder Mysteries"	May 14, 2001
Source: Cinema Confidential David Goyer ("Blade: Bloodhunt") has signed on to write and direct "Murder Mysteries." The project is based on a story by Neil Gaiman. The story is set in heaven, and will surround a murder that takes place among the angels in heaven. The angel of vengeance is set out to find a killer among the other angels.
Bill Moseley Interview	May 14, 2001
Source: Creature Corner Creature Corner posts a cool interview with Bill Moseley who plays Otis in "House of 1000 Corpses". He talks a bit about Universal, working with Rob, his own take on the film and much much more. Check out the interview here. Or if you're feeling nostalgic, check out The Arrow's past interview with the man here
HALLOWEEN: The Homecoming?	May 10, 2001
Source: Halloween Movies That Halloween site is just a-buzz with info this week. Today they report that shooting is now scheduled to begin on Monday. Dimension Films has reportedly given up on the idea of having Danielle Harris star in an all-new role in Halloween 8. The site reports that the producers are still keeping an eye on their fan poll so there may still be a chance to see Danielle in some form. Dimension has also decided to name the film "Halloween: The Homecoming". This is a working title and could still change. The production company is still using the working title "Halloween 8".
H.P. Lovecraft Project	May 10, 2001
Source: Creature Corner It's called "Beyond The Wall of Sleep" and Creature Corner got a report on it from one of the Production Assistants on the project. The PA reports that the script is really great. "Quite a departure from the original short story (or more of an expansion) but it works well. Very Re-Animator feel to it. Crazy, over the top kind of horror that has been missing for quite some time. Lots of effects, lots of blood". Check out the behind the scenes pics here.
Exorcist 4:1	May 10, 2001
Source: Upcoming Movies The title of the next Exorcist flick has been changed to "Exorcist 4:1". I'm not too sure what the 4:1 would mean for certain but I must agree with Greg's assessment at Upcoming Movies in that it must be a biblical reference. The 4 could also possibly be a reference to it being the 4th in the series, or a ratio of some kind...4 priests and a Satan...probably not. Caleb Carr is directing (in case you hadn't heard).
Want More Danielle Harris?	May 10, 2001
Source: Halloween Movies Would you like to see Danielle Harris return in "Halloween 8" playing an all-new character? Voice your opinion here.
More Halloween Casting Info	May 10, 2001
Source: Halloween Movies Jacinda Barrett, has officially been cast in "Halloween 8". Barrett is the star of MTV's "The Real World Seattle" and "Urban Legends: Final Cut".
Rick Rosenthal Interview	May 10, 2001
Source: Halloween Movies The official site for the Halloween series has an interview with Rick Rosenthal. He comments on how the script for H8 is "changing every week", as well as mentioning a bit about Jamie Lee's role in the film.
Laurie Strode will be back!	May 10, 2001
Source: CHUD CHUD reports on a press release sent to them by the reps for Miramax & Dimension Films. It reads: "Jamie Lee Curtis has signed on to play Laurie Strode in the next installment of the Halloween franchise, directed by Rick Rosenthal, it was announced today by Moustapha Akkad of Nightfall Productions. Filming will begin on May 14, 2001 in Vancouver. Funny, I already thought it was official...
Werewolf Re-release!	May 10, 2001
Source: Creature Corner Creature Corner reports that John Landis is hard at work on a new version of his classic "An American Werewolf in London" which will get the special edition treatment on DVD. The film is also going to get its theatrical re-release just in time to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary.
The Mummy will return...again	May 10, 2001
Source: Dark Horizons As if there was any question, Arnold Vosloo confirmed on the UK show The Big Breakfast that another Mummy 'sequel' (not to be mistaken with the "Scorpion King" prequel) is pretty much going to happen.
Elvira is back!	May 9, 2001
Source: Creature Corner Elvira will be back for her 2nd big screen appearance. Cassandra Peterson spoke recently about her upcoming film "Elvira's Haunted Hills". She claims that "Haunted Hills" is a parody of the Roger Corman/Vincent Price classics. The film was shot in Romania, a country that provides plenty of creepy locales for the horror genre. Not much else to report except that the film's due to be released in October.
Dante doin "Mindhunters"?	May 9, 2001
Source: Movie Hole Movie Hole reports that Joe Dante ("Gremlins") is in negotiations to direct Intermedia's thriller "MindHunters". The story will revolve around the FBI's psychological profiling division whose members are referred to as mindhunters. Seven new recruits-in-training are put on a remote island to track serial killers and must put theory into practice when it emerges that a killer is among them.
Bruce Campbell on tour!!	May 8, 2001
Source: aint-it-cool news Harry (aka Bruce Campbell's "Bitch"...) reports on "Bruce Campbell: The Tour". He's on tour is to promote his new [long-awaited] book: "If Chins Could Kill". Find out if he's coming to your town here.
"Resident Evil" pics and more	May 8, 2001
Source: Arrow Some excellent pics and makeup test footage for "Resident Evil"? Check it out here.
"Red Dragon" script is good?	May 7, 2001
Source: aint-it-cool news Scooper Lermontov reports on the new "Red Dragon" script. He has apparently seen the Ted Tally script and describes it as "amazing and absolutely terrifying". Incidentally he's a fan of the original Michael Mann "Red Dragon" so I think this makes his input even more insightful. Check out this spoiler free script review here.
"Deathlok" the movie	May 7, 2001
Source: Cinescape Online Cinescape Online reports that Marvel's Avi Arad has told Comics Continuum that "Deathlock" will definitely be seen on the big screen. Arad claims that "Deathlock is going to be one of the greatest movies we ever make because the movie is so amazing. It's fantastic, really an amazing story". The story is based on a highly trained soldier [in the future], Luther Manning, who was killed on a mission. Later, Manning's body is used to create a symbiotic being that is part corpse, part computer controlled killing machine. The new electrical activity of the dormant body served to revive Manning's brain, after which he attempts to take control back of his life...
Woods steps in for Brando	May 7, 2001
Source: Hollywood Reporter Great news! The Hollywood Reporter reveals that James Woods will now step into the role of a priest performing an exorcism in "Scary Movie 2." This of course, was the roll originally intended for Marlon Brando who bowed out last month due to illness. Woods joins an ensemble cast that includes Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Tori Spelling, Kathleen Robertson, Andy Richter, Christopher Masterson, Chris Elliott, Tim Curry, David Cross, Natasha Lyonne and Richard Moll. The film has been shooting since Feb. 13, with Dimension planning a July 4 release.