It was only a matter of time I suppose. As often as studios remake classic horror films, it was inevitable that they would eventually get around to a relatively family-friendly horror comedy. It now looks like Warner Brothers has set in motion a remake to Amblin's 1984 classic…

Last week, current 'Fast and the Furious' franchise helmer Justin Lin would not be directing the next installment of the series. This…

The problem with a lot of studio horror films is that they lack imagination. So often a year's worth of horror titles is a carousel of rehashed and repackaged trite. When a horror film shows a marked degree of conceptual creativity, it is always going to grab our attention. That is why I'm terribly intrigued by 'The Purge.' Directed by …

James Wan is one of my favorite horror directors working today. 'Saw' was of course a game-changer for the genre, but it was his 2010 effort 'Insidious' that really impressed me. The eerie imagery he was able to infuse into…

It's been a long strange road for Adam Wingard's 'You're Next.' It played to rave reviews at both Toronto and its one screening at Fantastic Fest back in 2011. It was at Fantastic Fest that year that Lionsgate purchased the movie and promised a theatrical release. However, that release date was then shuffled over and…

The name of the game for every studio is, and for a while has been, franchises. No matter the property, if there is any additional money to be made, they will find a way to sequelize. One firm believer in this principle is producer…

It's not always the best sign when your first inkling that a new horror movie exists comes less than two months before its release. That is certainly the case with '6 Souls.' I hadn't heard anything about this horror thriller starring Julianne Moore and …

Put down that cellphone for a minute and listen up, because it may just save your life. Stephen King's novel 'Cell' is slated to be adapted for the big screen via Cargo Entertainment. The story revolves around…

Last week, we were treated to the first trailer for the Eli Roth-produced, Ed Gass-Donnelly-directed 'Last Exorcism Part II.' The first thing that leaped out at us immediately was the fact that the sequel appears to…

I was a big fan of Daniel Stamm's 'The Last Exorcism.' It told the story of a priest who had all but completely lost his faith and was filming exorcisms he conducted in order to expose just how phony they were. He is then of course presented with a case far more legitimate than anything he's ever encountered.…

I've been sort of unreasonably excited for Franck Khalfoun's 'Maniac' remake ever since the first press materials began leaking. True, I am a fan of William Lustig's original film, but the thought of …

I love Bong Joon-ho's 'The Host.' I found it to be an incredibly affecting monster movie. The opening rampage through that riverside community in Korea was, by itself, worth the price of admission. When I heard a sequel was in the works, I was (cautiously) excited. The first footage for 'The Host 2'has just landed…

Last week, it was reported that James Wan ('Saw,' 'Death…

I've gone back and forth on the new 'Texas Chainsaw 3D.' The part of me that doesn't hate horror remakes remains optimistic, but the part of me that keeps being forced to look at all the marketing material can't help but feel a sense of impending doom. This latest clip is not helping. I like that it's the first real clip of Leatherface on a rampage, but the overly slick…

As a sucker for horror films, especially slasher films, I loved the hell out of this horror short. Entitled 'The Sleepover,' the short by Chris Cullari follows a couple of kids who have very different beliefs in The Boogeyman. I won't say anymore, other than this is not particularly safe for work. Take a gander at the short below and let us know what you think.

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Still sort up in the air about Lionsgate's 'Texas Chainsaw 3D.' On the one hand, I like the idea of utilizing original Tobe Hooper canon before leaping ahead to a contemporary setting. On the other hand, the title alone suggests a lack of vision...do we really need a 3D 'Texas Chainsaw?' These new…

Still not sold on this new 'Texas Chainsaw 3D' situation, but I do like that there seems to be an attempt at least to return the franchise to its roots. In fact, this latest poster seems the most concerned with capturing the gritty feel of Tobe Hooper's 1974 film. The poster is a promotion for the film's…

I know it's been a while since we've had this many trailers all released back-to-back but the studios are busy stumping for their upcoming projects, so we have five new trailers for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!

First up, it's 'Promised Land' - reuniting director Gus Van Sant with his 'Goodwill…

Lionsgate has announced an official release date for horror film 'You're Next.' Directed by Adam Wingard (…

Man, that title...awful. Anyway, Lionsgate is set to bring us yet another installment in the 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' franchise. This time, the story will pick up right where the original film left off...kind of. It will then jump ahead to a woman inheriting a house from her grandmother. And then Leatherface shows up. I'm not exactly sure how all these severed pieces…