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Months after the world gushed over Josh Hartnett’s casting in the upcoming film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Verity, the 47-year-old actor landed another gig in a similarly thrilling production. In May 2022, Hartnett was announced as the lead of an untitled Netflix limited series, marking the first cast member to be revealed. This new project is described as an eerie supernatural thriller set in Newfoundland, where it is currently being filmed.

As production is fully underway, fans can get a glimpse of Hartnett behind the scenes thanks to What’s on Netflix’s newly-released set photos, which were taken on July 19, per SplashNews. At the time, the actor was filming scenes in remote areas of Newfoundland, and as seen in the images, he was working on the deck of a boat named “High Hopes” with several crew members. In addition to Hartnett, other stars confirmed to appear are Mackenzie Davis...

A couple of months ago, it was announced that Josh Hartnett (Trap) would be starring in the Netflix streaming service’s Untitled Newfoundland Project. A couple of weeks ago, we learned that Mackenzie Davis (Speak No Evil) was joining him in the cast. With the six-episode limited series now filming on Canada’s east coast, the names of three more cast members have been revealed. They are Natasha Henstridge (Species), Joshua Close (Unspeakable: The Murder of JonBenet Ramsey), and Charlie Heaton, who recently wrapped up his work on the Netflix series Stranger Things.

Created by Jesse McKeown, the Newfoundland show will follow a hard-bitten fisherman (Hartnett), who must fight to protect his family, his community, and his vanishing way of life when a mysterious sea creature terrorizes a remote Newfoundland town. Sounds like the makings of a good time to me. Here’s hoping McKeown has come up with a...

A familiar face from The 100 has just boarded a new network series.

Richard Harmon will star opposite Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli in Fox’s midseason drama Memory of a Killer. Per Deadline, he’ll play Joe, “a hitman on the rise working for Angelo (Dempsey) and Dutch (Imperioli) in their clandestine crime business.”

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Filming is now underway on Netflix’s untitled sea creature series set in Newfoundland, and THR announced today that Natasha Henstridge and Joshua Close have joined the cast.

The untitled series is created by showrunner Jesse McKeown (“The Umbrella Academy”).

The limited series follows a grizzled fisherman who must fight to protect his family, his community, and his vanishing way of life when a mysterious sea creature terrorizes a remote Newfoundland town.

Henstridge and Close join previously announced cast members Mackenzie Davis, Charlie Heaton (“Stranger Things”), and Josh Hartnett (Trap) as the grizzled fisherman fighting to protect his community against the aquatic threat. Henstridge plays a character named Jan in the upcoming series, and Close will play Officer Jaxon Noseworthy.

For horror fans, Close is best known for his work in horror films In Their Skin, Diary of the Dead, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Henstridge most recently appeared...

Natasha Henstridge and Joshua Close have joined Josh Hartnett in Jesse McKeown’s upcoming untitled Newfoundland series now shooting on Canada’s east coast.

McKeown is the showrunner of the limited series set in Newfoundland, Canada’s easternmost province, and centering on a mysterious sea creature terrorizing a remote seaside town. Close will play Officer Jaxon Noseworthy and Henstridge will play Jan in the series where Hartnett is a hard-bitten fisherman having to fight to protect his family, his community and his vanishing way of life.

The series, which has yet to receive a title, will see Newfoundland play Newfoundland as the rugged and picturesque Atlantic ocean provides the backdrop for the hunt for a sea creature. Amazon Prime’s Reacher and Apple TV’s Severance have also shot in the Canadian province.

Henstridge has film and TV credits that include Would Be Kings, Commander in Chief, Diggstown and The Whole Nine Yards.

The New York Times has marked the 21st century hitting the quarter pole by asking a variety of luminaries for their ten best films of the century so far. One such notable is Call Me by Your Name director Luca Guadagnino. His list features a number of universally acclaimed films...and one big Jason Statham-starring outlier. Among the arthouse fare on the Italian filmmaker's list is Ghosts of Mars, a John Carpenter science fiction horror movie that was both a critical and commercial disaster upon its release in 2001.

Guadagnino's list contains a number of films that you would expect to find on such a ranking, including Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love, David Cronenberg's A History of Violence, and Hou Hsiao-hsien's Millennium Mambo. Ghosts of Mars, which currently holds a 23% Rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes and made back half of its $28 million budget at the box office,...

When people think about John Carpenter's legendary horror contributions, Halloween, The Thing,and They Live are usually the first films to come to mind. Even underrated gems like The Fog and Christine may even be brought up before deep cuts like Prince of Darkness and Ghosts of Mars. These two ambitious genre pieces by the filmmaker in the late '80s and early 2000s, respectively, rarely get the respect they deserve. Scream Factory recently put Ghosts of Mars on 4K, but if you weren’t a hardcore horror fan you were probably scratching your head at that release. However, now Scream Factory has returned to release a new 4K version of Ghosts of Mars alongside Prince of Darkness.

These versions are 4K/Blu-ray combo pack steelbooks featuring brand-new chilling artwork. Prince of Darkness has a green-centric design that focuses on the main threat of the sci-fi nightmare, a container of mysterious ooze.

Fighting can be a good thing in the right context. For example, when you really believe in something, it's imperative to make your feelings known if that will help others see where you're coming from. Life requires us to step up and advocate for ourselves when we have some skin in the game, and that can extend across all the periods of life, from young to old. Just this week, Jackie Chan decided to take matters into his own hands with "Rush Hour 4," as he feels like the opportunity to make the sequel to the fan-favorite franchise might be slipping away. He's got one big request, and the producers should probably listen to him after how "Rush Hour 3" went, because it could end up making or breaking "Rush Hour 4" for everyone involved.

Jackie Chan has been doing some limited media interviews for "Karate Kid Legends," and that...

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If you still remember teen fantasy shows like The Vampire Diaries and Riverdale that went on for far too long, even after their stories had no steam left, but you might not remember the shows in this list, as they had so much more story to tell, but they were canceled way too soon. Teen fantasy shows were all the rage in the 2010s and that’s why there were so many of them but most of them didn’t hit as hard as The Vampire Diaries or Teen Wolf, but that doesn’t mean that the shows that were canceled were not as good or even better then these two shows. That’s the reason why we decided to compile a list of seven great (or underrated) teen fantasy shows that had great potential but were canceled way too soon.

Exclusive: Fledgling international sales label Bloody Good Time Films has boarded psychological horror House of Abraham, starring Natasha Henstridge (Species, The Whole Nine Yards) as a woman who gets caught in the crosshairs of a cult.

It is among half a dozen titles on the inaugural slate of the UK-based company spearheaded by sales and acquisition exec Charlotte Saunter, which made its debut at the Cannes market this year.

The completed movie, for which Abramorama is handling North American theatrical distribution, is written by Lukas Hassel and directed by Lisa Belcher.

Henstridge stars as a woman looking for an end to her suffering, who checks into the House of Abraham, home to a mysterious cult that promises a way out. She soon discovers all is not what it seems and must plan an escape before it is too late.

Further cast members include Lin Shaye and Lukas Hassel (The Black Room, Slapface, The Art of the Dead).

The film isproduced by Lisa Belcher, Paul Merryman and Melissa Kirkendall and executive produced by Sid Ganis, Vance and Priscilla Hinton.

Former Banijay and MGM Studios staffer, Saunter launched Bloody Good Time Films with a focus on marketable genre fare with a focus on high-concept horror, elevated suspense, and boundary-pushing storytelling.

“Genre has always had the power to travel – and right now, horror is leading the charge. We’re excited to represent films that are visually striking, emotionally resonant, and built for a worldwide audience. Our focus is on stories that hit hard and stay with you,” said Saunter.

The initial slate includes completed titles, works in post-production, and select early-stage projects from emerging and established filmmakers.

These include Welcome To Paradise, directed by Richard Summers-Calvert and starring Bill Nighy, Mathew Horne, Togo Igawa and Simon Fisher-Becker. It follows a woman who finds herself in a strange, magical carnival with no memory of anything but her own name.

The company is also handling Follow The Dark starring James Cosmo, Arifin Putra and Hannah Al Rashid is about a grieving detective who stumbles upon a portal to a parallel universe, hoping to find answers about his son’s death — only to confront a darkness more terrifying than he imagined. Both are in post-production.

Other upcoming titles in post-production include Born In The Grave a completed Indonesian horror and The 13th Child directed by James Crow both with Worldwide rights available.

House Of Abraham Starring Natasha Henstridge, Lin Shaye, and Lukas Hassel In Select Theaters June 13th Written by Lukas Hassel Directed by Lisa Belcher Featuring Natasha Henstridge, Lin Shaye & Lukas Hassel Produced by Lisa Belcher, Paul Merryman & Melissa Kirkendall Executive Produced by Sid Ganis, Vance & Priscilla Hinton Haunted by her childhood memories of finding her mother dead, a conflicted Dee arrives at a …

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When you think of Jason Statham, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If it’s a fit bald dude beating the shit out of a nameless goon, good. That means we’re on the same page. Range is not Jason Statham’s forte, nor would we expect his characters to be able to spell “forte”. But the man has marked himself as maybe The action star in modern movies. And that’s good enough for us and his millions of fans. As Frank Martin said in The Transporter: Never change the deal.

Jason Statham was born on July 26th, 1967 in Shirebrook, England. A natural and gifted athlete, Statham was competing in everything from football to diving (he would later be inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame). Then came modelling because, well, look at that jawline!

But it was the screen he was destined for.

Abramorama has picked up the American distribution rights to the horror film House of Abraham and are planning to giving the film a theatrical release that will begin at the Look Dine-in Cinema in New York City on June 13th. A national rollout will follow – and in anticipation of the film’s release, our friends at Bloody Disgusting have shared some first-look images! You can see a couple of them at the bottom of this article, and more can be found at the Bloody Disgusting link.

The feature directorial debut of Lisa Belcher, House of Abraham was written by actor Lukas Hassel (The Blacklist), who also stars alongside Lin Shaye (Insidious) and Natasha Henstridge (Species). Here’s a lengthy synopsis: Haunted by her childhood memories of finding her mother dead, a conflicted Dee (Henstridge) arrives at a mysterious secluded property looking for answers. Upon checking in, she meets six other...

Bloody Disgusting has learned that Abramorama has acquired American theatrical distribution rights for director Lisa Belcher’s House of Abraham, a horror film starring Natasha Henstridge (Species), Lin Shaye (Insidious), and Lukas Hassel (“The Blacklist”).

Belcher’s upcoming feature debut follows a woman looking for an end to her suffering. She checks into the House of Abraham, home to a mysterious cult that promises a way out. She soon discovers all is not what it seems and must plan an escape before it’s too late.

Director Lisa Belcher said in a statement, “This film dares to tackle themes often overlooked by mainstream studios, resulting in a film that is both daring and thought-provoking. Filmed in Austin, Texas, our close-knit cast and crew poured their hearts into this project, and I am beyond excited to share our labor of love with the world.”

Abramorama CEO Karol Martesko-Fenster adds, “Combining elements...

The isolation of the Wild West, the ever-present danger of starvation, unforgiving terrain, and the rougher way of life in period settings make westerns well suited to the horror genre. Yet it’s not often that the two genres cross paths; the horror western is a niche subgenre compared to horror’s other genre pairings, like the horror-comedy.

Even the horror western’s more well known entries, like Near Dark or Ravenous, don’t appear on streaming often. Luckily, there are plenty of other entries in the horror western category on streaming, some overlooked, that capture the tension, isolation, and danger of the wild frontier.

Here’s where to stream five of them this week.

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Exclusive: Grant Rosenmeyer, Sean San José (Sing Sing), Nora Dunn, Katherine Cunningham (Yellowstone) and Alexis Allotta (Happily Never After) are starring in the semi-autobiographical drama Behind the Eight-Ball. The pic reps the feature directorial debut of Nathan Israileff.

Loosely inspired by Israileff’s experiences, Behind the Eight-Ball follows Trevor (Rosenmeyer) a high-functioning cocaine addict whose spiraling substance abuse threatens his career and closest relationships – forcing him to confront his demons and fight for redemption as his life unravels around him.

Says the filmmaker, “The film is a ‘love letter’ to functional addicts who are afraid to speak up or admit embarrassment for their ongoing issues, letting them know they are not alone and the depression they feel is felt by many.”

Israileff and Rosenmeyer are producing through their companies Artisanal Interrobang and Florida Hill respectively alongside producer Katelyn Henslin.

Stars: AnnaLynne McCord, Dean Cain, Natasha Henstridge, James Russo, Ryan Bates, Cami Storm, Zaina Juliette, Lametria Jackson, John Redlinger | Written by John Spare | Directed by Tommy Stovall

One of our remits here at Nerdly is to champion no-budget and low-budget movies, uncovering hidden gems that might not have that “big budget” polish but make up for it with creativity, commitment, and bold storytelling. Crimes of the Devil fits that bill to a tee – it’s an intriguing entry in the psychological thriller genre, offering a mix of theological horror, crime drama, and moral ambiguity. While it does have its flaws, it’s an ambitious effort that deserves some attention.

Crimes of the Devil follows a woman, Eve, who commits a shocking act of violence and then, under interrogation, begins unravelling the mysterious and eerie circumstances that led her to that point. There’s an almost stage-play quality to the film,...

The 1995 hit Species is getting a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray physical media release in the UK this June. More details here.

Just recently on this very site, we were digging into the behind the scenes story of 1995’s hit Species. Starring Natasha Henstridge Sir Ben Kingsley and Michael Madsen – and it was Henstridge’s feature debut – the film also posted some superb creature designs from the legendary H R Giger. Roger Donaldson directed, and MGM had both a hit movie, and a chance to spit out a sequel or two.

The original film though has now been selected for a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release, with 88 Films picking up the UK rights to the movie. It’s going to be releasing a deluxe dual format release – that thus includes a Blu-ray as well – on 23rd June 2025. It’s unclear as of yet whether there’s going to be much in...

The universe can be a pretty crummy place sometimes, so it's important to seek out every last nugget of joy or, absent something so extravagant, just a smile here and there to ward off total despair. You could argue that we don't even deserve the latter in extraordinarily crummy times such as these, and maybe this is true, but I like getting out of bed in the morning, so I'll afford myself the privilege of hope however it materializes. Did the Cleveland Cavaliers win last night? That's one foot on the floor. Did I text with some out-of-town friends I haven't personally seen in months or years? There's another. Did John Carpenter just win a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association? Oh baby, we're up and headed for that first cup.

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Exclusive: ITN Distribution has acquired North American rights to the thriller Joe Baby, starring Dichen Lachman, Willa Fitzgerald, Ron Perlman, and Harvey Keitel.

The film, directed by Steven Brand, follows a money collector (Lachman) for a private investigator hired to track down 10 million dollars stolen in a dodgy real estate deal, opening a complex can of worms. Kelly Hu, Kenneth Choi, Corin Nemec, David Lipper, Dan Bakkedahl, and Jason London round out the key cast.

The film is based on Drew Fine’s novel with the screenplay adaptation by Todd Samovitz. Lipper and Robert A. Daly Jr. are producing under their Latigo Films banner, along with Stephen Endelman, Brand, and Jeff Rice, with Brian Sheth serving as executive producer.

ITN previously teamed up with Latigo Films and released Karma’s A Bitch, starring Isabella Blake-Thomas, Tony Todd, and Natasha Henstridge.

Lachman’s credits include Universal and Amblin’s Jurassic World Dominion...

Originally conceived as a sci-fi thriller with philosophical undertones, Species emerged as one of 1995’s weirdest monster movies.

The early 90s digital effects revolution birthed many monsters. Sam Neill and Laura Dern were menaced by velociraptors in the ground-breaking Jurassic Park in 1993. Tom Sizemore and Penelope Ann Miller were chased around a museum by a rhino-like behemoth in The Relic (1996). Samuel L Jackson was rudely interrupted mid-monologue by an intellectual shark in Deep Blue Sea (1999).

Few monster movies were as eclectically cast or as zany as 1995’s Species. Somehow, director Roger Donaldson managed to convince such acting greats as Ben Kingsley, Forest Whitaker and Alfred Molina to appear as members of a specialist team on the trail of a randy human-alien hybrid monster (Natasha Henstridge) seducing assorted men in Los Angeles.

It’s all delightful B-movie hokum, even if the film’s classier elements – the quality cast, the design of...

Meghan Markle’s Last Stand: The Kitchen

To paraphrase Winston Churchill, never in the history of streaming has so much been paid to so few for so little. But with the debut of the much anticipated With Love, Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will have perhaps one last chance to prove they’re really worth the $100 million Netflix ponied up in that 2020 five-year deal to produce and appear in shows and movies. (Update: The series was supposed to release Jan. 15, but was pushed at Markle’s request to March 4 due to the L.A. wildfires.) So far, the couple’s output has been less than majestic. Yes, their initial 2022 domestic life docuseries, Harry & Meghan, was a hit, even if critics roasted it back at home (“So sickening I almost brought up my breakfast,” The Guardian sneered). But everything the Duke and Duchess have churned out since — their social justice series,...

The former and incoming First Lady of the United States Melania Trump is coming to Amazon Prime Video — and to theaters.

Amazon has announced that Prime Video has licensed an upcoming documentary on Melania Trump that is being directed by Brett Ratner, the director and producer of films like “Rush Hour 2” who has been on the outs with Hollywood since the #MeToo era.

The movie began filming in December 2024, shortly after Donald Trump won the election, and intends to be completed and released in the second half of 2025. The untitled documentary project will be released theatrically as well as available exclusively on Prime Video, though no specific release plans in terms of the scope of the theatrical release were detailed.

An Amazon spokesperson said the film will give “an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look” at the First Lady, and that she will be executive producing the film alongside Fernando Sulichin for New Element Media.

No one stays canceled forever, it seems. After being accused by seven different women of sexual misconduct and assault, Brett Ratner's Hollywood career was effectively over. Warner Bros.'s studio dropped him and all future projects in 2017, and he hasn't worked since. That is, until January 5, 2025, when news came of Ratner's big comeback: directing a documentary on former and future First Lady Melania Trump for Amazon Prime Video.

Filming has already begun, Variety reports. An Amazon spokesperson said the film is "an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look" at Trump, with the First Lady set to executive produce the project alongside New Element Media’s Fernando Sulichin. The spokesperson continued: "Prime Video will be sharing more details on the project as filming progresses and release plans are finalized. We are excited to share this truly unique story with our millions of customers around the world."

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Brett Ratner is returning to directing for the first time in a decade, marking the first time any of us had thought, "Brett Ratner made a Hercules movie starring the Rock?" Well, he did. Not long after Hercules' release, Ratner's lucrative career in making Rush Hour sequels and reading The...

Melania Trump will be the focus of an upcoming Prime Video documentary directed by Brett Ratner, who will make his return behind the camera for the first time since his #MeToo era downfall seven years ago.

The streaming service announced the film just weeks before Melania reassumes the role of First Lady for the second Trump administration. According to Prime Video, the documentary will offer “an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look” at the President-elect’s third wife.

Variety reports that the documentary, which will also be executive-produced by Melania, began filming in December,...

Disgraced filmmaker Brett Ratner will direct a new documentary on First Lady Melania Trump, which will be released in theaters and stream on Prime Video in the second half of 2025.

Promising an “unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look,” production on the documentary began in December 2024, with Trump herself serving as an executive producer. As such, it’s probably safe to assume the film will be heavily sanitized, likely avoiding any controversies surrounding her or her husband, President Donald Trump.

The documentary is the latest example of Big Tech and Hollywood’s embrace of the Trumps ahead of their impending return to the White House later this month. In recent weeks, several high-profile CEOs, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have met with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Additionally, Amazon donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund.

Meanwhile, the project marks Ratner’s first major production since he was accused of sexual misconduct by six women,...

The 90s were the salad days for sci-fi horror popcorn flicks. It was a time when wild B-movies got A-movie budgets and brought the visuals and campy excess of Roger Corman to the mainstream. One of the divisive films of that time is Species - a serviceable and sometimes maligned creature feature - currently #4 on Tubi's charts. The cheesy exploitation film is not without its flaws, but audiences are finding a lot to enjoy, as the once deep cable mainstay finds new life on streaming.

Species begins with a fun premise - a decoded alien message from space gives a team of unscrupulous scientists instructions on how to splice human and alien DNA. Because all scientists in movies have maxed out stats in ingenuity but zero foresight, they give life to Sil, an alien-human hybrid that is hellbent on reproducing and escapes her laboratory prison. The result is a...

In addition to Sick, Scream Factory’s February home video line-up includes 4K upgrades for Galaxy of Terror, Ghosts of Mars, and Humanoids from the Deep.

Galaxy of Terror lands on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on February 11. Produced by Roger Corman, the Alien-inspired 1981 sci-fi horror film has been newly restored in 4K from the 3mm interpositive with Dolby Vision.

Bruce D. Clark directs from a script he co-wrote with Marc Siegler. Edward Albert, Erin Moran, and Ray Walston star with future horror icons Sid Haig and Robert Englund. A young James Cameron served as production designer and second unit director.

Disc 1 – 4K Uhd:

4K Restoration Of The 3mm Interpositive (new) Presented In Dolby Vision (new) Audio: English DTS-hd Master Audio Mono Audio Commentary with Cast and Crew

Disc 2 – Blu-ray:

4K Restoration Of The 3mm Interpositive (new) Audio: English DTS-hd Master Audio Mono Audio Commentary with Cast and Crew Tales...

General Hospital (Gh) spoilers and updates tease a behind the scenes glimpse at Finola Hughes and Vinessa Antoine’s amazing reunion. Anna Devane (Finola) and Jordan Ashford (formerly Vinessa) are best friends on Gh, and Finola posted on social media about their amazing meet up.

General Hospital Spoilers – Vinessa Antoine Was The First Jordan-There Have Been Three

Antoine played Jordan Ashford on General Hospital from 2014-2018. The character originally came as a DEA agent trying to infiltrate the Jerome crime family-or what was left of it-to take down Julian Jerome (William DeVry).

At that time Julian, Olivia Jerome (Tonja Walker) and Ava Jerome (Maura West) were all alive-now, only Ava is left of the original siblings.

Jordan was the widow of Tommy Ashford (mentioned character) the brother of Curtis Ashford, (Donnell Turner) who she later married.

Tj Ashford (Tajh Bellow) is her son, who was raised believing Tommy was his...

All three movies in the venerable Rush Hour franchise will find a new streaming home starting Dec. 1. The Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker buddy cop movies, Rush Hour (1998), Rush Hour 2 (2001), and Rush Hour 3 (2007) will drop on Tubi starting Dec. 1.

The movie franchise stars Chan and Tucker as a pair of police officers who partner on a mission to rescue the daughter of a Chinese diplomat, all while also trying to arrest a crime lord. The first Rush Hour movie was a box office hit, taking in $244.7 million worldwide and led to the sequel, which outperformed its predecessor. Rush Hour 2 earned a box office total of $347.3 million worldwide.

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One of Anna Devane’s General Hospital besties is Jordan Ashford. The women have been known to unload their problems over dinner and drinks or unite to fight the good fight against the big bads of the world. Recently, Finola Hughes, who plays Pcpd Commissioner Devane, reunited with the original Jordan Ashford, aka the former Pcpd Commissioner, Vinessa Antoine. And she referred to the meet-up as “amazing.”

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The actresses smiled big and bright for the selfie that Hughes posted to Instagram. She wrote about the experience: “Spent the afternoon chatting with this absolute beauty and pillar of creativity!! I can’t tell you how Amazing it was to spend time talking and cracking up! Love you always and forever @therealvinessaantoine...

Jason Statham should remake Ghosts of Mars, his failed updating of a John Wayne classic. While Statham had appeared in some music videos prior to Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, that 1998 gangster comedy served as his acting debut. Nobody was looking at Statham as the next big action star at that point, but his casting in 2002's The Transporter completely altered the course of his career. Jason Statham action movies are now an indelible part of pop culture, but John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars actually served as his introduction to the genre.

This 2001 sci-fi actioner cast Statham as Sergeant Jericho, part of a squad of Martian police officers who find themselves besieged by possessed miners with a fondness for decapitation. Carpenter's movie is a blend of his past work, but it also allowed Statham to show off his fighting and shooting skills. Ghosts of Mars was Statham's first...

The best Vanessa Marano movies and TV shows include some very popular television series as well as a handful of smaller movies showing the actor's versatility. Marano was born in Los Angeles, and her mother owned the Agoura Children's Theatre, Marano and her sister got their start in acting from a very young age. Marano got her first professional acting role when she was only seven, and she has picked up several roles over her young career on television and in theatre productions.

Marano enjoyed her breakout role on the police procedural series Without a Trace, where she and her sister play Jack Malone's (Anthony Lapaglia) daughters, and her career only skyrocketed from there. She had an important recurring role on Gilmore Girls that garnered her a lot of attention, and she even won a year-long role on the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless. Marano has...

Jason Statham's first action role was in Ghosts of Mars, which was itself a stealth remake of a John Wayne Western. Released in 2001, Ghosts of Mars marked the final John Carpenter movie for a decade, with the legendary filmmaker taking a long break after feeling burnt out with the industry. The film itself is a fusion of sci-fi, action and horror, with a dash of Western thrown into the pot. Ghosts of Mars was also one of a run of films set on Mars during this period, including Val Kilmer's Red Planet and Mission to Mars.

The movie feels like a mixtape of Carpenter's previous work; Ghosts of Mars takes the cop shop setting of Assault on Precinct 13, the paranoia of The Thing with a main character who feels very much like Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken. There was even a debunked rumor Ghosts of Mars was almost the third Escape From.

Director John Carpenter is a master of the horror genre, creating iconic classics like Halloween and The Thing that would go on to be major influences in the genre. On the other hand, Jason Statham has become one of the most recognizable action heroes. He got his start with Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels and went on to lead franchises like The Expendables and The Transporter. Both men are incredibly talented in their respective fields, yet the two did cross paths on one production.

John Carpenter's Ghosts of Mars saw him working with actor Jason Statham and offered the action star his first foray into the horror genre. Despite the talent behind the project, Ghosts of Mars did not fare well at the box office. We will examine how the movie came together, its failure to impress critics, and how time has played in the movie's favor.

Rush Hour 4 is reportedly being pitched to various studios in an attempt to get the project off the ground. The fourth installment in the franchise, starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, could also mark controversial director Brett Ratner's return to filmmaking.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, executives at Lionsgate held a meeting to discuss Rush Hour 4 in July 2024. While other franchises, such as John Wick, have experienced success with new additions, the problem with getting the action comedy off the ground is the potential involvement of Ratner, who directed the first three Rush Hour movies. Sources familiar with the talks said the filmmaker, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, was part of the pitch for the fourth installment.

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Brett Ratner has not made a film in seven years following multiple allegations of sexual assault, but it appears he wants to attempt a comeback with Rush Hour 4. Rush Hour, which starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, is one of the defining buddy comedy movies of all time and was a big franchise for New Line Cinema in the late '90s and 2000s. Aside from a short-lived television series, the franchise has remained dormant since Rush Hour 3 was released to mostly negative reviews in 2007. With Bad Boys Ride or Die and Beverly Hills Cop 4 recently proving that there is an appetite for nostalgic buddy comedies, it makes sense that a Rush Hour revival is now in consideration.

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John Carpenter's prolific career is mind-blowing. He's the director of dozens of great titles spanning multiple subjects and film genres, from drama to science fiction to action. But of course, he's more often remembered as a master of horror for his pioneering and well-executed ideas that changed the genre forever. A writer-director-producer with strong trademarks, he's also a fantastic composer who's responsible for unforgettable soundtracks. "Movies are pieces of film stuck together in a certain rhythm (...) like a musical composition. The rhythm you create affects the audience," Carpenter said in a The New Yorker profile published in 1980.

Carpenter's approach to horror as something with a beat that makes people feel alive -- not just scared -- and that gives food for thought is why his style is unparalleled. With so many theatrical releases and television features under his belt, most of Carpenter's movies have something scary to offer, even when they're not straight-up horror.

Statham began his action movie career with John Carpenter's 'Ghosts Of Mars' in 2001 alongside Ice Cube. Despite 'Ghosts of Mars' being a critical disappointment, it was a stepping stone for Statham. Statham's first lead action role came a year later with 'The Transporter', solidifying his status as an action star.

John Carpenter's Ghosts Of Mars (2001) provided Jason Statham with his first big action role. Statham made his movie debut with Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and they soon reunited with 2000's Snatch, but while he impressed in both of those efforts with his comic chops, the roles in these British crime movies did not offer much of a hint at the action hero Statham would become in later roles. The first sign of that came with the actor teaming up with Carpenter, the legendary filmmaker behind The Thing and Escape from New York.

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Despite his success in action movies, Jason Statham's first true action film, Ghosts of Mars, was a critical and commercial disappointment. Statham's role in Ghosts of Mars showcased his potential in horror, but he has not pursued the genre further in his career. Considering his versatility as an actor, fans may still see Jason Statham explore horror films as he continues to evolve in the industry.

Jason Statham is one of the biggest action movie stars in modern Hollywood, yet the 56-year-old's first foray into the genre 23 years ago actually reveals another surprising aspect of his career one that inadvertently highlights a missed opportunity. Having featured in over 60 movies, Statham is a certified industry veteran. Having helmed many of the biggest action blockbusters of the past few decades, it's hard to argue that his career hasn't been a huge success. Nevertheless, as with any actor, Statham still has some...

Stars: Stephanie Lodge, Lauren Staerck, Beatrice Fletcher, Megan Purvis, Darrell Griggs, Natasha Henstridge, Mark Collier, Stephen Staley | Written by Tom Jolliffe | Directed by Andy Edwards

Horror versions of fairy tales, such as Snow White: A Tale of Terror with Sigourney Weaver and Sam Neil, for example, have been around for quite a while. And now the current trend of turning kid’s stories and nursery rhymes into horror films has carried over to them. It makes sense, they’re filled with witches, ghosts and in their original versions tended to be pretty grim and bloody moments such as Cinderella’s stepsisters cutting off their toes to try and get their foot in the glass slipper. And that brings us to Cinderella’s Revenge.

It certainly opens on an appropriately nasty note as Katherine frames her husband for the theft of the king’s jewels and has him killed for the bounty.

It seems like every other week there’s a new horror release based on some classic literary character. Whether it’s Pinocchio or Winnie the Pooh, there doesn’t seem to be a sign of them slowing down. And this time their sights are on Cinderella. I’m sure you can imagine all the ways that classic tale can be given a horror slant, with Cinderella’s awful treatment by her stepfamily. The movie itself has some fun moments (you can check out my review Here) but the real highlight is Natasha Henstridge as the Fairy Godmother. She relishes every moment of screen time and looks to be having a blast. So I was excited to be able to talk to her about the part.

Plus, if you know me, you know I’m going to ask Ms. Henstridge about some random horror movie she’s in. The culprit this...

Plot: Cinderella is pushed too far by her evil stepsisters and stepmother, which causes her to switch out her glass shoes and use the assistance of her Fairy Godmother to seek bloody vengeance.

Review: Everyone knows what they’re in for when it comes to these movies at this point, right? I don’t need to lay out the schpeal about public domain horror? Good, because it seems as though these films are here to stay. And in instances like this, I kind of get it. A twisted take on a tale that’s been told a thousand times? We saw Seth Grahame-Smith do something similar with his Pride, Prejudice and Zombies and even Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. So it’s not like this is a brand-new concept. The real question remains: how well does this film do with transforming the Cinderella story into one of horror?

Cinderella’s Revenge is a pretty basic concept,...

Lauren Staerck and Natasha Henstridge in Cinderella's Revenge

Natasha Henstridge plays Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother in Andy Edwards’ Cinderella’s Revenge. It’s a dark, twisted and blood-soaked take on the classic fairy tale, transforming Cinderella into a violent vigilante out for revenge against her wicked stepsisters.

Speaking with Eye For Film, Henstridge recalls daunting and fond memories of her experience making Species, and the joy of being a devil on the shoulder.

Paul Risker: How did you catch the acting bug?

Natasha Henstridge: Even before school, I was a ham. A lot of actors are very quiet and private people, that are out there in the world exploring through other characters. That was not me - I was the kid who was super-hyper, had a camera in someone's face all the time at Christmas functions, pretending I was a reporter or interviewer, wanting to get the nitty-gritty and understand who they were.

Cinderella carves a bloody warpath of revenge in the horror movie Cinderella’s Revenge, which is now playing in theaters nationwide beginning today, April 26, 2024.

To whet your appetite, watch a masked Cinderella begin her bloody vengeance in an exclusive clip down below. You’ll also find the film’s previously released official trailer underneath.

The Wrap recently reported, “The film stars Lauren Staerck as the famed young lady who finds freedom from her wicked stepmother with the help of her fairy godmother. Only this time, instead of sending her to a ball to find her prince, the godmother (Natasha Henstridge) helps Cinderella unleash a plan of bloody vengeance.”

Stephanie Lodge, Beatrice Fletcher, Megan Purvis and Darrell Griggs also star.

Cinderella’s Revenge is produced by Mark Amin, Mark Lester, Cami Winikoff and Jessica Mathis.

“I’m so excited for audiences to see this newly imagined horror version of Cinderella in theaters. The...

Fairy tales, in their undiluted forms, need no help when it comes to being creepy and horrifying. However, the Disneyfication of these classic stories makes it rather easy to forget their morbid beginnings. In the case of Cinderella, most modern adaptations of this quintessential rags-to-riches tale rarely bring up the violent aspects. All of that has been long removed in favor of safer elements, such as fairy godmothers and anthropomorphic mice. Yet, when reimagining the flaxen servant-turned-princess as someone who seeks “bloody vengeance,” Tom Jolliffe looked to the past; the Cinderella’s Revenge screenwriter found inspiration in the character’s gruesome roots.

The Brothers Grimm did not come up with Cinderella (or Aschenputtel) all on their own, but their familiar variation provides part of the source material for Cinderella’s Revenge. Charles Perrault is also credited, seeing as his French version (Cendrillon) was the first to feature the fairy godmother,...

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Sometimes, living “happily ever after” means embarking on a blood-soaked path of revenge. That’s the case in the horror fairytale Cinderella’s Revenge. Directed by Andy Edwards (Zombie Spring Breakers), the film finds Lauren Staerck (Trust) having a helluva time as Rella until her fairy godmother shows up. That would be Natasha Henstridge (Species), who suggests there’s more to life than just nabbing Prince Charming, especially the shady one featured in Edwards’ gritty comedy horror film.

The story thus far: Cinderella’s (Staerck) wicked stepsisters and stepmother are throwing far too much shade. Somehow, our dear maiden winds up at the ball — nice touch having the “carriage” here come in the form of a Tesla — and her eyes twinkle with the prince and all that. But he’s not the charming gent we all remember him to be. Glass slippers appear.

Cinderella’s darkest wishes are about to come true courtesy of her fairy godmother in an exclusive to Collider clip for the upcoming nightmare-inducing film, Cinderella’s Revenge. The latest childhood tale to take a twisted turn stars Lauren Staerck (Bloody Mary Returns) as the titular belle of the ball and Natasha Henstridge (Species) as her benevolent fairy godmother. The sneak peek shows the moment in which the two women’s paths first cross, with Cinderella’s fairy godmother using her powers to force a startling introduction between them. Revealing her purpose, the fairy godmother tells Cinderella that she’s arrived to make the young woman’s dreams of attending the royal ball come true. With a little magic and a heavy side of sass and wit, the fairy godmother transforms her latest project from drab to fab and prepares her for a night that she won’t soon forget.

Lauren Staerck and Natasha Henstridge lead a twisted update on a classic fairytale in Cinderella's Revenge, due out on April 26th. Ahead of the movie's release, we have an exclusive clip, just for Daily Dead readers!

"Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters and stepmother push her too far, leading her to swap her glass slippers in pursuit of blood-soaked vengeance with the help of her Fairy Godmother."

Starring: Lauren Staerck, Natasha Henstridge, Stephanie Lodge, Beatrice Fletcher, Megan Purvis & Darrell Griggs Release Date: April 26, 2024 Directed by: Andy Edwards Produced by: Mark L. Lester & Jessica Mathis

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