Maddock Horror Universe Films and More to Re-Release on Halloween Eve!!

PVR INOX Limited is set to unveil its Halloween Film Festival, an exciting celebration that invites horror enthusiasts and cinema lovers alike to immerse themselves in a spine-chilling cinematic experience. The festival will showcase exclusive re-releases of iconic horror films, offering moviegoers the thrilling opportunity to experience the chills and screams all over again on the big screen. From October 23rd, 2024, to October 31st, … Continue reading Maddock Horror Universe Films and More to Re-Release on Halloween Eve!!

‘The Crooked Man’: ‘The Conjuring 2’ Spinoff is No Longer in the Works!!

The Conjuring universe of films has been scaring horror fans for almost a decade. What started out as a terrifying love letter to the haunted house sub-genre quickly spawned one of the most successful franchises and expanded universes in movie history. However, now we have learned from director James Wan, the godfather of The Conjuring, that the long-in-development Crooked Man spin-off isn’t moving forward. The … Continue reading ‘The Crooked Man’: ‘The Conjuring 2’ Spinoff is No Longer in the Works!!

James Wan Returns to Horror with New Indie Project!!!

Before he dives into production on Aquaman 2, director James Wan will direct an original horror film. The Aquaman pregame project will see Wan returning to his horror roots as a director. Per a press release, Wan is set to begin production on his new film at the end of September in Los Angeles. The film’s title and plot details are being kept under wraps but we know Wan and … Continue reading James Wan Returns to Horror with New Indie Project!!!

‘Aquaman 2’: James Wan Says His Next Film Won’t Be the DC film!!

When filmmaker James Wan next gets behind the camera, it won’t be for the superhero sequel Aquaman 2. The Conjuring and Saw director made his blockbuster debut with the worldwide smash Furious 7, then subsequently made the move to superheroes for Warner Bros.’ Aquaman. While the Jason Momoa-fronted film was considered a bit of a risk, it went on to gross $1.1 billion to become … Continue reading ‘Aquaman 2’: James Wan Says His Next Film Won’t Be the DC film!!

Lorraine Warren, Inspiration for ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise, Passes Away!!!

Lorraine Warren, whose profession as a paranormal investigator inspired the film The Conjuring, has died. She was 92. Warren’s grandson, Chris McKinnell, shared the news in a Facebook post on Friday in which he shared several photos of her alongside her husband Ed, who worked alongside her until his death in August 2006 at the age of 79. “Last night my grandmother, Lorraine Warren, quietly and … Continue reading Lorraine Warren, Inspiration for ‘The Conjuring’ Franchise, Passes Away!!!

‘The Nun’: New Featurette Explores ‘The Conjuring Universe’ Timeline!!! Check It Out!!

With the release of The Nun less than two weeks away, a new featurette has arrived online which sees producer James Wan, Annabelle: Creation director David F. Sandberg, and The Nun director Corin Hardy discuss the timeline and characters of The Conjuring Universe; watch it here: And here’s a new TV spot for The Nun: When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania … Continue reading ‘The Nun’: New Featurette Explores ‘The Conjuring Universe’ Timeline!!! Check It Out!!

‘The Nun’: ‘The Conjuring’ Spinoff Gets Two Terrifying TV Spots!! Check It Out!!

With less than a month to go until the release of The Nun, Warner. Bros. has unveiled two new TV spots for the latest installment in The Conjuring Universe; check them out below along with a new image for the supernatural horror which sees Bonnie Aarons’ demonic entity Valak terrorizing Taissa Farmiga’s Sister Irene: When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her … Continue reading ‘The Nun’: ‘The Conjuring’ Spinoff Gets Two Terrifying TV Spots!! Check It Out!!

‘The Nun’: James Wan’ The Conjuring Spin Off Gets A New Poster!! Check It Out!!

Next month sees the release of The Nun, a spinoff from The Conjuring 2, which is being billed as “the darkest chapter” of The Conjuring Universe. Check out a new poster for the film here… Meanwhile, during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, director Corin Hardy revealed that The Conjuring and The Conjuring 2 helmer James Wan took some time out of his busy Aquaman schedule … Continue reading ‘The Nun’: James Wan’ The Conjuring Spin Off Gets A New Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘The Nun’: First Trailer Reveals the Haunting ‘The Conjuring’ Spin Off!! Check It Out!!!

Synopsis – A priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate the death of a young nun in Romania and confront a malevolent force in the form of a demonic nun. Directed – Corin Hardy Starring – Taissa Farmiga, Bonnie Aarons, Charlotte Hope Check out the trailer:   Continue reading ‘The Nun’: First Trailer Reveals the Haunting ‘The Conjuring’ Spin Off!! Check It Out!!!

‘The Nun’: New Poster Teases the Dark ‘The Conjuring’ Spinoff!!! Check It Out!!

James Wan’s The Conjuring universe continues to grow, and a new poster for The Nun promises we’re about to see the “darkest chapter”. Produced by Conjuring duo Wan and Peter Safran, The Nun recruits The Hallow director Corin Hardy to explore the origins of Valak — the cloistered demon that tormented The Warrens in the The Conjuring 2. Keeping tradition with the previous Conjuring spinoffs, Annabelle … Continue reading ‘The Nun’: New Poster Teases the Dark ‘The Conjuring’ Spinoff!!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. Touts $1B ‘Conjuring’ Universe With ‘Annabelle: Creation’ Success!!

So many “universes” since the Marvel Universe brand. Universal touts its monster-themed Dark Universe, and Warner Bros now has one too, to go along with its DC Universe — it’s called the Conjuring Universe. After the successful box office launch of New Line Cinema’s latest horror offering Annabelle: Creation, Warner Bros just announced that James Wan and producer Peter Safran’s Conjuring film “universe” has reached … Continue reading Warner Bros. Touts $1B ‘Conjuring’ Universe With ‘Annabelle: Creation’ Success!!

The Crooked Man Could Be the Next ‘Conjuring’ Spinoff!!!

Warner Bros. and New Line are all in on their growing The Conjuring universe. James Wan‘s breakout horror hit first spawned the possessed doll spinoff Annabelle, which receives a sequel later this year, before conjuring up Colin Hardy‘s The Nun, inspired by the ghoulish figure seen in Wan’s sequel The Conjuring 2. Now it seems another of Wan’s freaky character creations from the sequel is … Continue reading The Crooked Man Could Be the Next ‘Conjuring’ Spinoff!!!

Demian Bichir Joins ‘Conjuring’ Spinoff ‘The Nun’!!!

New Line’s ever-growing The Conjuring universe has picked up Oscar-nominated actor Demien Bichir to star in the latest spinoff spook, The Nun. Based on the demonic character that debuted in James Wan‘s The Conjuring 2, The Nun has recruited director Corin Hardy and per The Hollywood Reporter, the film will star Bichir as a priest named Father Burke who is dispatched by Rome to investigate … Continue reading Demian Bichir Joins ‘Conjuring’ Spinoff ‘The Nun’!!!

Who Won and Who Lost in the Summer Movie Box Office Wars? Check Out This Awesome Report!!

What a summer. The first half was dominated by the talk of sequelitis doom. After some major sequels opened in May and early June to disappointing returns the industry and entertainment media was obsessed with the idea that audiences were looking for something new. Then The Conjuring 2 and Finding Dory opened and those naysayers quieted for a bit as clearly the quality of the sequels had something to do … Continue reading Who Won and Who Lost in the Summer Movie Box Office Wars? Check Out This Awesome Report!!

The Conjuring 2 (2016) Review!!!

Synopsis – Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by a malicious spirit. My Take – Director James Wan‘s 2013 film was one of the better horror movies to emerge in the last decade. It was scary, intense and original. It scared you when you least expected it and it scared … Continue reading The Conjuring 2 (2016) Review!!!

‘Pets’ Opens with Massive $103M, ‘Tarzan’ Holds Well, ‘Mike’ and ‘Sultan’ Open Strong At The BO!!!

Illumination and Universal‘s The Secret Life of Pets delivered a record opening for an original animated property as it led a strong, post-holiday weekend where the top twelve grossed an estimated $206 million, down only a fraction of a percentage compared to last year when Minions scorched the box office with a $115.7 million opening. The weekend’s other wide release, Fox‘s Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, also performed well … Continue reading ‘Pets’ Opens with Massive $103M, ‘Tarzan’ Holds Well, ‘Mike’ and ‘Sultan’ Open Strong At The BO!!!

Dory Still Dominates as Tarzan and Purge 3 Open Well while The BFG Bombs at the BO!!

Another weekend in release and another weekend on top of the box office for Pixar‘s Finding Dory. However, while the forgetful little fish enjoys its third weekend in the number one spot, it had stiffer competition than expected from one of the weekend’s newcomers. Finishing strong in second position was WB‘s The Legend of Tarzan while Universal‘s The Purge: Election Year also over-performed, tripling its … Continue reading Dory Still Dominates as Tarzan and Purge 3 Open Well while The BFG Bombs at the BO!!

‘Finding Dory’ Tops ‘Independence Day’ And Other Releases At The BO!!

Twenty six weeks into 2016 and Disney‘s year continues to impress as the studio has the #1 film at the weekend box office for the twelfth time. Finding Dory topped the weekend chart with one of the ten best second weekends of all-time as the animated feature has now grossed over $286 million domestically and nearly $400 million worldwide. As for the weekend’s new wide releases, the … Continue reading ‘Finding Dory’ Tops ‘Independence Day’ And Other Releases At The BO!!

‘Finding Dory’ Breaks Animated Records With $136 Million Opening At The Box Office!!

Disney finds itself atop the weekend box office for the eleventh time this year, this time it’s the Pixar brand coming up big with Finding Dory. The release is another 2016 animated hit for the studio on the heels of Zootopia, as Dory broke its share of box office records this weekend including the largest opening weekend for an animated feature. It was also a good weekend for the … Continue reading ‘Finding Dory’ Breaks Animated Records With $136 Million Opening At The Box Office!!

‘The Conjuring 2’ Nun to Keep Scaring Audiences in Spin-Off Film!!

New Line seems hellbent on conjuring up a cinematic universe around its fruitful horror franchise. Following the success of James Wan’s The Conjuring, a story was spun around the creepy Annabelle doll, which then got its own origin story in a spin-off. Wan returned to helm The Conjuring 2, which continued the adventures of paranormal investigators Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) in London. This film, … Continue reading ‘The Conjuring 2’ Nun to Keep Scaring Audiences in Spin-Off Film!!

‘Malignant Man’: ‘San Andreas’ Director Teaming With James Wan For Comic Book Adaptation!!

Brad Peyton is making an earth-shattering move into comic book movies. After helming San Andreas with The Rock himself, the helmer is teaming up with James Wan of The Conjuring 2 to direct a film adaptation of the graphic novel Malignant Man. THR first reported the news, including the addition of producers Ross Richie and Stephen Christy from Boom! Studios. Zak Olkewicz, who co-produced the horror film Light’s Out with Wan, wrote an adaptation of the screenplay. Wan created the Malignant Man comic for Boom! with … Continue reading ‘Malignant Man’: ‘San Andreas’ Director Teaming With James Wan For Comic Book Adaptation!!

‘The Conjuring 2’ Scares Up #1 Finish Domestically; ‘Warcraft’ Goes Big At The International Box Office!!

The Conjuring 2 led the weekend at the domestic box office followed by fellow newcomers Warcraft and Now You See Me 2. At a time where sequels are under a microscope, as several have recently underperformed compared to their original releases, The Conjuring 2 nearly matched the first film’s opening weekend gross while pulling in more than $90 million in its worldwide opening. Meanwhile, Warcraft put new meaning to global release as the … Continue reading ‘The Conjuring 2’ Scares Up #1 Finish Domestically; ‘Warcraft’ Goes Big At The International Box Office!!

‘Warcraft’ Invades International Box Office, Sets Records in China!!

While poor reviews have some analysts convinced that Duncan Jones’ Warcraft adaptation will fail to rise above $30 million in its opening weekend here at home, the fantasy video game film is invading international box offices with gusto. In fact, the film is already setting records in one of the world’s biggest markets: China, where an estimated 10 million “World of Warcraft” fans are expected to turn out to see this big-screen … Continue reading ‘Warcraft’ Invades International Box Office, Sets Records in China!!

Ninja Turtles 2 Opens Mildly At The Top, While Me Before You Performs Well At The BO!!

The first weekend in June 2016 played out mostly as expected, with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows taking the #1 spot followed by last weekend’s first place finisher, X-Men: Apocalypse. Warner‘s Me Before You, however, did manage to break out well above expectations while Universal‘s Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping may have received great reviews, but couldn’t find much of an audience. … Continue reading Ninja Turtles 2 Opens Mildly At The Top, While Me Before You Performs Well At The BO!!