‘The Night House’: Jacob Tremblay, Aaron Paul Join Adaptation of Jo Nesbo’s Psychological Horror!!

London, UK (February 11, 2025) – Steven Schneider (Split, the Insidious and Paranormal Activity franchises) teams up with Hope Studios’ Fredrik Wikström Nicastro (A Man Called Otto, Borg vs. McEnroe) and director Jesper Ganslandt (Falkenberg Farewell, The Ape, “Snabba Cash”) on the film adaptation of Scandinavian novelist Jo Nesbø’s best-selling horror, The Night House. The announcement came today from Dave Bishop, CEO Protagonist Pictures, who are launching international sales at the upcoming European Film Market. WME Independent and UTA Independent Film … Continue reading ‘The Night House’: Jacob Tremblay, Aaron Paul Join Adaptation of Jo Nesbo’s Psychological Horror!!

‘The Night House’: Jo Nesbø Novel Is Getting a Movie Adaptation!!

Hang on to your hats, everyone, a new Jo Nesbø adaptation is officially in the works. A new report from Deadline revealed that Nesbø’s hit novel, The Night House, is the latest in a long line to receive a film adaptation, which is currently eyeing a production start next spring. Nesbø will team up with Frederik Wikström, who recently received a producing credit for working … Continue reading ‘The Night House’: Jo Nesbø Novel Is Getting a Movie Adaptation!!

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Shatters Labor Day Records at the BO!!

Who says that people don’t go to the movies over Labor Day weekend? And who says American audiences are hesitant about going to the movies? Hollywood, it’s time to re-think your game plan about the theatrical release schedule. It doesn’t look like Vax cards policing at any movie theaters prevented anyone from going to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, as Disney continued … Continue reading ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Shatters Labor Day Records at the BO!!

The Night House (2021) Review!!

Synopsis – A widow begins to uncover her recently deceased husband’s disturbing secrets. My Take – For years grief has been a compelling subject for horror stories as depression is a hard to defend monster and the basic idea of a recently departed still looming over the living is a relatable feeling for anyone. Well-trodden components which have been excellently factored in terrifying films like … Continue reading The Night House (2021) Review!!

‘Candyman’ Pulls an Impressive $22.4 Million at the BO!!

At a time when Covid-19 cases are +20% in the U.S. to 156K over two weeks, and Hurricane Ida is expected to hit the Gulf Coast today, Universal/MGM/Monkeypaw’s Candyman is prevailing with a great late August start of $22.4M. Also, another encouraging sign for the box office, especially on a horror film, is that business wasn’t entirely frontloaded, which is typically the case: Candyman‘s Saturday of … Continue reading ‘Candyman’ Pulls an Impressive $22.4 Million at the BO!!

‘Free Guy’ Continues Hold on Top Position with ‘Paw Patrol’ Just Behind at the BO!!

Despite all the bad news about the delta variant, there are parts of the box office which held up quite well, while the rest of it played like a normal August. Showing some amazing holding power, Disney/20th Century Studios’ Free Guy eased -34%, for a 3-day of $18.8M, putting its 10-day total at $58.8M. Percent-wise, that’s the best second-weekend hold for any wide release this … Continue reading ‘Free Guy’ Continues Hold on Top Position with ‘Paw Patrol’ Just Behind at the BO!!

‘Antlers,’ ‘Nightmare Alley’ and Others Set for New Release Dates!!

While the 2021 release calendar is very much up in the air, with big movies still shifting endlessly amongst the uncertainty of the still-very-terrible pandemic, Searchlight today announced the theatrical release dates of several high profile and hugely eagerly titles. Whether or not they’ll make these dates is anybody’s guess, but for now, this is what we’ve got. First up, on July 16, The Night … Continue reading ‘Antlers,’ ‘Nightmare Alley’ and Others Set for New Release Dates!!

‘V/H/S/94’: Radio Silence and David Bruckner are Producing a New Installment!!

A fourth film in the twisted V/H/S franchise is in the works with Radio Silence and David Bruckner (The Night House) among the producers. V/H/S/94, as it’s being called, will feature segments from directors Simon Barrett, Timo Tjahjanto, and Chloe Okuno, with additional filmmakers to be announced later. According to the Hollywood Reporter, V/H/S/94 will be the first film in the franchise to be presented … Continue reading ‘V/H/S/94’: Radio Silence and David Bruckner are Producing a New Installment!!

‘Hellraiser’: David Bruckner to Direct Spyglass’s Re-Imagining!!

The Hellraiser franchise is back and it has such sights to show you. Spyglass Media’s re-imagining of the iconic 80s horror movie will see the filmmaking team behind the Sundance horror hit The Night House reunite to take on Pinhead and the rest of those pesky sadomasochists from beyond the grave. Night House director David Bruckner, who previously helmed Netflix’s The Ritual as well as standout segments in the anthologies V/H/S and Southbound, … Continue reading ‘Hellraiser’: David Bruckner to Direct Spyglass’s Re-Imagining!!

‘Outer Range’: Josh Brolin Joins Amazon’s Brad Pitt Produced Mystery Series!!

Oscar-nominated actor Josh Brolin has signed on to star in the Amazon series Outer Range, which he’ll executive produce along with Brad Pitt. Created by playwright Brian Watkins, Outer Ranger follows Royal Abbott (Brolin), a rancher who discovers an unfathomable mystery on his land at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness, forcing him to grapple with the unknown. Pitt and his Plan B Entertainment will executive produce … Continue reading ‘Outer Range’: Josh Brolin Joins Amazon’s Brad Pitt Produced Mystery Series!!