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It’s always more fun to learn with friends, especially when they’re Rob Zombie‘s friends.

Z Is for Zombie: Learning to Spell with House of 1000 Corpses Friends is available now for $39.99.

Aspiring spellers will be taught important words and phrases from positive role models like Captain Spaulding, Baby Firefly, Otis Driftwood, Dr. Satan, and Rob Zombie himself.

Made in the style of Little Golden Books, the 76-page hardcover is written by Zombie and illustrated by Pete Bregman. Take a peek inside below.

Z Is for Zombie is the latest release from Neck Bolt Publishing, who previously brought us The Official Rob Zombie Coloring Book (also illustrated by Bregman) and Grandpa Hugo’s Dirty Jokes.

Zombie’s 2003 directorial debut stars Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon, Karen Black, Rainn Wilson, Chris Hardwick, Erin Daniels, Jennifer Jostyn, Tom Towles, Walton Goggins, Matthew McGrory, and Dennis Fimple.

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Bottleneck Gallery will release a House of 1000 Corpses poster by Graham Humphreys today, March 6, at 12pm Et.

Originally created for the film’s 20th anniversary Blu-ray, the full artwork has been turned into a 36×24 screen print. The hand-numbered edition of 150 costs $65.

“Graham’s poster for Rob Zombie’s dark and bloody directorial debut takes us on a tour of the Firefly house and introduces us to each of the lovely members of the family,” Bottleneck Gallery writes. “Graham’s vintage-wash palette lends itself perfectly to this bloody good time of a flick, and we love how he was able to capture the visual language of the film with his bold and bloody portraits of the family.”

Humphreys has a long history with the genre, having illustrated original UK posters for the likes of The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II, and the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. More recently, he...

While they are primarily known for their comedy work, a primarily comedic movie actor can turn out an incredible performance in darker, heavier fare. In fact, some of the greatest movie performances are by actors who audiences usually associate with being funny, seemingly unaware of their true potential as performers. Many might not realize it, but comedic performers can be some of the best actors of all time, especially when they take on dramatic characters.

It can be hard for actors to break free of their typical genre, especially when they get their start in the world of comedy. However, the best ones can break free of that preconception about their talents, allowing them to branch out into other genres tense thrillers or dramatic weepies. While a lot of comedic actors try their hand at these kind of serious roles, there are some that truly knock it out of the...

It’s a bit of whiplash to go from covering Psycho (listen), Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal 1960 classic, to Rob Zombie’s Southern-fried feature debut, House of 1000 Corpses, but that’s what Jenn and I are doing as we continue our month-long exploration of Ed Gein. If you haven’t listened to the primer (here), that’s the best place to begin.

In Zombie’s first film, four College kids – Jerry (Chris Hardwick), Bill (Rainn Wilson), Mary (Jennifer Jostyn), and Denise (Erin Daniels) – run afoul of the Firefly clan and fight to survive the night. Of course, the demented family is more fun to watch, especially sexually aggressive Baby (Sheri Moon Zombie) and knife-happy Otis (Bill Moseley).

What’s fascinating about Zombie’s film, apart from how overwhelming his visuals are, is how many horror and true crime homages he packs in. This includes the trio of historical killers in...

The 20th anniversary of writer/director Rob Zombie’s feature directorial debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here) came and went last year – but today, Zombie took to social media to announce that he’s celebrating the 21st anniversary of the film by working on a book about the making of it! Zombie also shared multiple behind-the-scenes images, and you can check those out at the bottom of this article.

Zombie wrote, “To celebrate the 21st anniversary of House of 1000 Corpses being released I thought I would give you a sneak peek at the House of 1000 Corpses book that I have been working on. This thing is packed with rare photos, blueprints, storyboards, makeup tests and my original script with all my handwritten notes and sketches. So much stuff for all you Corpse-Heads! Coming your way soon.”

House of 1000 Corpses has the following synopsis: Two young...

2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of writer/director Rob Zombie’s feature debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here), and to celebrate the occasion the folks at Neca have announced that they’ll be releasing new action figures based on the Captain Spaulding and Otis characters! These figures won’t be shipping out until March of 2024 – so actually, in time for the film’s 21st anniversary – but you can already check them out on the Neca website. Captain Spaulding can be found Here and Otis is over Here.

Here’s the info on the new Captain Spaulding action figure: Stop by Captain Spaulding’s Museum of Monsters and Madmen — it’s fun for the whole family! (If you’re the Manson family!) Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Rob Zombie’s movie House of 1000 Corpses, which featured gas, food, murder, and the most shocking tale of carnage ever seen.

Directed by Sung Kang (Fast & Furious franchise)Written by Andrew McAllister and Aaron Strongoni Starring: Brooke Markham (“In The Dark”), VyVy Nguyen (The Sympathizer), Jimmy Bellinger (Blockers), Herschel Sparber (A Goofy Movie), Skyler Day (“Parenthood”), and Erin Daniels (House of 1000 Corpses)After finding herself bitten by a mysterious animal, Lucy becomes convinced that she will transform into a fearsome werewolf. Joined by her best friend Karen, the two embark on a …

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2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of writer/director Rob Zombie’s feature debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here), and today we’re celebrating the film’s anniversary with a video that digs into The Best Scene in the movie! You can check it out in the embed above.

The scene we’ve chosen to feature in this video is the opening sequence that involves Captain Spaulding, brought to life through an iconic performance from Sid Haig, dealing with a pair of dimwitted armed robbers who have come busting into his gas station / murder museum.

House of 1000 Corpses has the following synopsis: Two young couples take a misguided tour onto the back roads of America in search of a local legend known as Dr. Satan. Lost and stranded, they are set upon by a bizarre family of psychotics. Murder, cannibalism and satanic rituals are just a...

Sung Kang, who is best known for playing the fan favorite role of Han in the Fast and Furious franchise, has made his feature directorial debut with the ’90s-set creature feature Shaky Shivers, which landed a North American distribution deal with Cinedigm. They teamed up with Fathom Events to bring the movie to theatres for one night last month, and now it has been announced (via our friends at Bloody Disgusting) that Shaky Shivers will be receiving a digital release on October 17th. The digital version can be pre-ordered on Amazon. The movie will also be streaming on the Screambox service.

Shot over the course of five weeks at a closed down girl scout camp back in 2020, Shaky Shivers takes viewers on a hilarious and nostalgic journey to an abandoned camp where two young women, played by Brooke Markham (In the Dark) and VyVy Nguyen (The Sympathizer), stumble upon a book of magical spells.

Shaky Shivers, directed by Sung Kang, is a hilarious and horror-filled adventure that pays homage to 80s creature features. Lucy and Karen, best friends in the movie, must work together to survive as Lucy is cursed to become a werewolf. The movie taps into horror tropes, uses practical effects from the 80s, and brings a campy humor while still feeling relevant today. Shaky Shivers hits theaters on September 21.

Shaky Shivers is the directorial debut of Sung Kang, best known for his role in the Fast and the Furious franchise. The movie follows two best friends, Karen and Lucy. After Lucy is bitten by a mysterious animal, she becomes convinced that she'll turn into a werewolf. The pair work together in an attempt to keep Lucy from rampaging. However, things quickly spiral out of control as they try to find a cure and learn more about the supernatural.

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Plot: Fearing a witch’s curse is going to make her turn into a werewolf, Lucy heads to an abandoned camp with her friend Karen to wait out the full moon. But lycanthropy may be the least of their problems.

Review: The horror comedy Shaky Shivers takes its title from a cold, sweet concoction created by ice cream shop worker Karen (VyVy Nguyen), but we never actually learn what ingredients she has put into this treat. The movie itself is quite a blend of sub-genres, featuring lycanthropy, zombies, a witch, cultists, a Trapper Keeper Necronomicon, a Bigfoot enthusiast… and maybe even an appearance by Bigfoot itself.

Karen works at the aforementioned ice cream shop with her pal Lucy (Brooke Markham), and when a witchy woodsy woman called Mama Nature (played by Erin Daniels of Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses) comes in after closing time, wielding an odd puppet and asking for food,...

"What if you had sex with a wolf?" Cineverse + Fathom Events are hosting a one-night-only special event screening of this indie horror film on September 21st – this week. Shaky Shivers is the feature directorial debut of Korean-American actor Sung Kang – best known for playing Han in the Fast & Furious movies (with a recent appearance in Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series). Two young women find themselves at an abandoned camp in the woods with a book of magical spells surrounded by classic monsters in this comedic send up of 1980s horror films. It's another new werewolf film to enjoy this spooky season, paying homage to the many horror classics from the 80s. Starring Brooke Markham, VyVy Nguyen, Jimmy Bellinger, Herschel Sparber, Skyler Day, & Erin Daniels. Looks like an amusing buddy comedy mashed up with every funky 80s horror idea they could think of. Might be fun? Or might be dumb.

Sung Kang, who is best known for playing the fan favorite role of Han in the Fast and Furious franchise, has made his feature directorial debut with the ’90s-set creature feature Shaky Shivers, and a few months ago we heard that the film had landed a North American distribution deal with Cinedigm. Now a trailer for Shaky Shivers has arrived online, and along with the trailer comes the announcement that Cinedigm is teaming up with Fathom Events to bring the film to theatres for one night in September! The specific night is September 21st, and tickets are available at This Link.

Following the theatrical screening, Shaky Shivers will move to the Screambox streaming service.

Shot over the course of five weeks at a closed down girl scout camp back in 2020, Shaky Shivers takes viewers on a hilarious and nostalgic journey to an abandoned camp where two young women, played by...

2023 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of writer/director Rob Zombie’s feature debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here), and to celebrate the occasion Lionsgate gave the film a new Blu-ray release and Trick or Treat Studios is selling a House of 1000 Corpses coloring book. Now Fathom Events has announced that they will be giving the film a theatrical re-release for two nights this Halloween season, on October 8th and October 11th.

House of 1000 Corpses has the following synopsis: Two young couples take a misguided tour onto the back roads of America in search of a local legend known as Dr. Satan. Lost and stranded, they are set upon by a bizarre family of psychotics. Murder, cannibalism and satanic rituals are just a few of the 1000+ horrors that await.

The film stars Sid Haig, Erin Daniels, Bill Moseley, Karen Black, Sheri Moon Zombie, Rainn Wilson,...

Yesterday, we shared the news that the Netflix streaming service is publishing coloring books inspired by their shows Stranger Things, Squid Game, Bridgerton, and Castlevania. Whether or not any of those interested you, maybe this one will: Trick or Treat Studios is now selling a coloring book inspired by writer/director Rob Zombie‘s feature debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here) – a movie that happens to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of its theatrical release this year! Copies of Trick or Treat Studios’ House of 1000 Corpses coloring book go for the price of $11.99 and can be ordered at This Link.

A lot more House of 1000 Corpses items can be found on Trick or Treat Studios website, and they have a couple The Devil’s Rejects items as well.

House of 1000 Corpses has the following synopsis: Two young couples take a misguided tour onto the back roads...

Fathom Events unearths a creepy lineup of tricks and treats this Halloween season, as Fathom Fright Fest rises again—terrorizing theaters nationwide beginning on Sunday, September 3.

Featured in this year’s event are two upcoming Screambox Original horror movies, the horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls and creature feature Shaky Shivers, which are joined by a pair of classics from horror mastermind John Carpenter plus The Exorcist, House of 1000 Corpses, and Hitchcock’s The Birds!

Tickets for the Fathom Fright Fest films will be available for purchase via the Fathom Events website. Make sure to sign up with your email so you’re alerted when they go up for grabs!

The complete 2023 Fright Fest Lineup is as follows (all times local)…

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Fathom celebrates 35 years of this poignant classic from renowned director John Carpenter. “They Live” stars wrestling icon Roddy Piper as a...

Sung Kang, who is best known for playing the fan favorite role of Han in the Fast and Furious franchise, has made his feature directorial debut with the ’90s-set creature feature Shaky Shivers – and we have some good news to share about the project today: it has secured distribution from Cinedigm in North America! Shaky Shivers will be receiving a theatrical release this fall, then it will move to the Screambox streaming service.

Shot over the course of five weeks at a closed down girl scout camp back in 2020, Shaky Shivers takes viewers on a hilarious and nostalgic journey to an abandoned camp where two young women, played by Brooke Markham (In the Dark) and VyVy Nguyen (The Sympathizer), stumble upon a book of magical spells. Surrounded by classic monsters and drawing inspiration from 80’s horror films, Karen and Lucy find themselves facing a series of supernatural occurrences after a...

Before becoming one of the most divisive filmmakers in horror with the likes of Halloween and The Munsters, Rob Zombie was just a musician trying his hand at the film industry. House of 1000 Corpses came together fairly quickly following a failed attempt to reboot The Crow, but the rock star’s Hollywood career almost never was due to post-production controversy that left his directorial debut on the shelf for three years.

Production on Corpses was completed in 2000 before Universal Studios refused to release it due to its objectionable content. MGM later came on board to distribute it in 2002 until a tongue-in-cheek remark by Zombie caused them to cancel the deal. Finally, Lions Gate signed on and released it in April of 2003, launching Zombie’s film career as well as a franchise that would be followed by 2005’s The Devil’s Rejects and 2019’s 3 from Hell.

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Back in February, we learned that Lionsgate is giving writer/director Rob Zombie‘s feature debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here) a new Blu-ray release to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary on April 11th. There will be a standard edition of the House of 1000 Corpses 20th anniversary Blu-ray and a steelbook edition that will be exclusive to Best Buy. Both editions will include a disc that’s full of new bonus features, but a New Director’s Commentary will only be accessible on digital platforms. Zombie took to Instagram to reveal that he was recording that new commentary yesterday.

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House of 1000 Corpses has the following synopsis: Two young couples take a misguided tour onto the back roads of America in search of a local legend known as Dr. Satan. Lost and stranded, they are...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Rob Zombie‘s feature debut House of 1000 Corpses, and Lionsgate will be releasing a brand new Blu-ray next month.

The 20th anniversary Blu-ray set will be released on April 11, 2023, and you’ll be able to get a special SteelBook version of the release exclusively through Best Buy.

As we recently learned, the new release will also include a brand new Rob Zombie Director’s Commentary track that’ll be exclusive to Digital, and Zombie shares on Instagram that he’s recording the track today – 20 years after his original track for the film’s DVD release.

Check out Zombie’s Instagram update below.

When House of 1000 Corpses slashed its way into theaters 20 years ago, 1970s-style horror – and camp – returned with bone-snapping, scream-inducing vengeance. Zombie’s directorial debut, this first film of a trilogy introduces the Firefly family, backwoods sadists who plunge two young...

April 11, 2023 will mark the 20th anniversary of the theatrical release of writer/director Rob Zombie‘s feature debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here) – and to celebrate the occasion, Lionsgate is giving the film a new Blu-ray release!

The standard edition of the House of 1000 Corpses 20th anniversary Blu-ray will come with All-new packaging from artists hand-picked by Rob Zombie, Illustrated outerbox by Graham Humphreys, Illustrated poster by David Hartman, 60-page photo book created by Rob Zombie himself with illustrations by Graham Humphreys, and 6 Illustrated Art Cards by David Hartman. You can see an image of the set below, courtesy of Target.

Best Buy will be carrying an exclusive steelbook edition of the House of 1000 Corpses 20th anniversary Blu-ray, and you can see the steelbook art at the bottom of this article.

House of 1000 Corpses has the following synopsis: Two young couples take a misguided tour...

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Rob Zombie‘s feature debut House of 1000 Corpses, and Lionsgate is celebrating with a brand new Blu-ray release for the fan favorite film.

The 20th anniversary Blu-ray set will be released on April 11, 2023, and you’ll be able to get a special SteelBook version of the release exclusively through Best Buy.

When House of 1000 Corpses slashed its way into theaters 20 years ago, 1970s-style horror – and camp – returned with bone-snapping, scream-inducing vengeance. Zombie’s directorial debut, this first film of a trilogy introduces the Firefly family, backwoods sadists who plunge two young couples into a nightmare world of torture, satanic ritual, and cannibalism.

With a killer cast including horror legends Sheri Moon Zombie, Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, and Karen Black, House of 1000 Corpses is both a homage to a golden era and a scary good time from an innovative, unrivaled shock-master.

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Rob Zombie has released stills from House Of 1000 Corpses' lost ending, but will the 2003 horror movie's deleted footage ever be recovered? House Of 1000 Corpses marked Zombie's directorial debut, but the film had a tortured path to the big screen. Originally produced as a Universal production, the studio declined to release it after fearing it would only be granted an Nc-17 rating. Zombie then took it to MGM, but after a glib remark to the press that the studio had "no morals" for agreeing to distribute House Of 1000 Corpses, they dropped it. Three years after it was shot, Lionsgate released the film.

In order to make it R-rated, Zombie trimmed a lot of footage from House Of 1000 Corpses, including the creation of Rainn Wilson's "Fishboy" and deleting Jeanne Carmen's Miss Bunny character. He also reshot the ending, which featured Chris Hardwick's Jerry being eaten by Dr.

A couple days ago, writer/director Rob Zombie shared an image from the alternate ending to his feature directorial debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here). An ending that would have shown Sid Haig’s character Captain Spaulding giving a ride to final girl Denise (Erin Daniels) in his Museum of Monsters and Madmen truck. In the film, Spaulding gave Denise a ride in a convertible – and Otis (Bill Moseley) was revealed to be in the backseat. In the deleted ending, Denise would’ve been dragged into the back of the truck by Spaulding’s pal Ravelli (Irwin Keyes). Zombie has now shared another image from the alternate ending that shows Haig and Daniels in the truck, before Ravelli emerges from the back.

Unfortunately, it’s not likely we’ll ever see footage of this alternate ending, because all of the cut scenes were lost while the movie was passed from studio to studio.

We talked about the original – and very much lost – ending to Rob Zombie‘s House of 1000 Corpses earlier this week when Zombie shared a still image from the unseen ending on Instagram, and this afternoon Zombie has managed to dig up and share another rare image.

To recap…

Originally made for Universal, the film was ultimately released by Lionsgate, and it went through a handful of changes in the years between being made and being unleashed.

Unfortunately, none of the “Director’s Cut” footage that was excised from House of 1000 Corpses to get its “R” rating has ever been located, and as Rob Zombie explained to Bloody Disgusting back in 2019, it’s unlikely to ever be found. Zombie told us, “There’s nothing. I mean, I don’t know where anything is. I gotta be honest. Nothing’s ever been discovered.”

This new image shows final girl Denise...

The screenplay for Rob Zombie’s feature directorial debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here) can be found online, and is quite different from the film that made it to theatres in 2003. Not only was Grampa Hugo revealed to be Dr. Satan, but there are scenes in the script that were filmed and cut – and Zombie has no access to the footage, as it was lost while the movie was passed from studio to studio. Among the differences is an alternate ending… and Zombie took to Instagram to share a rare still from the film’s original ending! In this image, we see Captain Spaulding’s Museum of Monsters and Madmen truck:

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The movie ends with Captain Spaulding giving final girl Denise a ride in a convertible. Otis rises from the backseat with a knife – and then Denise...

Next year will mark the 20th anniversary of Rob Zombie‘s debut feature House of 1000 Corpses, which infamously sat on a shelf for a few years before actually being released in 2003. Originally made for Universal, the film was ultimately released by Lionsgate, and it went through a handful of changes in the years between being made and being unleashed.

Unfortunately, none of the “Director’s Cut” footage that was excised from House of 1000 Corpses to get its “R” rating has ever been located, and as Rob Zombie explained to Bloody Disgusting back in 2019, it’s unlikely to ever be found. Zombie told us, “There’s nothing. I mean, I don’t know where anything is. I gotta be honest. Nothing’s ever been discovered.”

He added during that same conversation with Bd, “Because we bounced around so much and stuff. It’s amazing that they lose these things.

Best known for playing the fan favorite role of Han in the Fast and Furious franchise, Sung Kang has now made his feature directorial debut with the ’90s-set creature feature Shaky Shivers, which is being presented to potential distributors at the American Film Market. Shot over the course of five weeks at a closed down girl scout camp back in 2020, Shaky Shivers tells the story of two ice cream shop employees stranded at an abandoned camp, where a book of magical spells puts them in contact with a number of classic movie creatures.

Brooke Markham (Friend Request) and VyVy Nguyen (Young Sheldon) star as the ice cream shop employees and are joined in the cast by Jimmy Bellinger (Blockers), Erin Daniels (House of 1000 Corpses), Skyler Day (Parenthood), and Herschel Sparber (Lucky Stiff).

Shaky Shivers was scripted by Aaron Strongoni and Andrew McAllister, who were inspired to write a creature...

Last year, Trick or Treat Studios released a 5″ tall action figure of the character Captain Spaulding from Rob Zombie‘s feature directorial debut House of 1000 Corpses (watch it Here) – and you can purchase the Captain Spaulding figure, which is called the “Finger Lickin’ Pistol Whippin’ Captain Spaulding action figure”, at This Link. Now Trick or Treat Studios is accepting pre-orders for four more House of 1000 Corpses action figures: Showtime Baby Firefly (who is accompanied by Fishboy), Rabbit Roastin’ Otis Driftwood, Rippin’ Axe Professor, and Driller Killer Doctor Satan. These figures can be pre-ordered at This Link.

The House of 1000 Corpses figures are each sold separately, and there’s also a collector’s case available for purchase. If you order all of the new figures and the collector’s case, you’ll have all the pieces you need to assemble another figure: the Build-a-Figure Tiny Firefly! Tiny’s...

Sung Kang ditches the fast and furious lifestyle for his directorial debut Shaky Shivers — a delightful gateway horror treat that recalls the Goosebumps television show or Are You Afraid of the Dark. Its Young Adult vibes bring two girls face to face with werewolf curses, zombification, and friendly ice cream parlor wholesomeness. Some might see the "gateway" description and wince, but that's not meant as a zinger — Shaky Shivers is filled with giggles and quirky horror introductions that make the genre accessible to all audiences. There's something Nickelodeon After Midnight about it all, as Kang turns a low-budget buddy comedy with teeth into a sweet tale about friendship, brainfreeze, and choosing our destinies over giving up to lesser fates.

Brooke Markham stars as Luci, who we meet handcuffed to a steering wheel in best friend Karen's (VyVy Nguyen) vehicle. Why? Because Luci fears she's been cursed by a woodland vagabond...

In today’s film news roundup, “Indigo Valley” and “For They Know Not What They Do” get homes, the Method Fest Film Festival sets its dates and the Big Bear Film Summit unveils its lineup.

Acquisition

Giant Pictures has bought U.S. rights to Jaclyn Bethany’s indie drama “Indigo Valley,” starring Rosie Day (“Outlander”), Brandon Sklenar (“Mapplethorpe”), Atli Oskar Fjalarsson and Greta Bellamacina, Variety has learned exclusively.

Giant Pictures is eyeing a fall digital release for the film. It tells the story of a newlywed couple on a hiking trip through the Icelandic wilderness. The couple is unexpectedly joined by the woman’s estranged sister, an actress recently released from rehab. Jealousy, insecurity and sexual tension run high in the desolate landscape.

Mikhail Makeyev and Courtney Harmstone produced the film for Bke Productions in association with Garnet Girl and Red River Studios. “Indigo Valley” screened at the Garden State...

In today’s film news roundup, “Phoenix, Oregon” is being offered at a discount, Fantastic Fungi Day​ is set for March 26, and the opening of Methodfest has been shifted to May.

Release Strategy

Dark comedy “Phoenix, Oregon” will launch Friday simultaneously in theaters that are still open and at home for a “matinee” discount price of $6.50.

Producers will share all revenue on a 50/50 basis with the group of theaters where “Phoenix, Oregon” would have been shown. The theatrical-at-home option will be available in the U.S. and Canada.

“Phoenix, Oregon” centers on a graphic novelist and a chef who seize an unlikely opportunity to reinvent their lives by quitting their service industry jobs to restore an old bowling alley and serve the “world’s greatest pizza.” The cast includes James Le Gros, Jesse Borrego, Lisa Edelstein, Reynaldo Gallegos, Diedrich Bader and Kevin Corrigan. “Phoenix, Oregon” is being released by Aspiration Entertainment...

Stars: Larisa Oleynik, Erin Daniels, Heather Tom, Christine Donlon, Christian Oliver, Jasmine Dustin, Jonathan Murphy, Don Frye, Eric Tiede, Whitney Davis | Written by Jonathan Murphy | Directed by John Woodruff

Fifteen years ago, two teenage girls were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The case was filed as an animal attack, the camp was condemned, and the killer never found. Now, years later Poppy (Christine Donlon) and Anita Bishop (Larisa Oleynik) get set to re-open their parent’s camp. And they even invite Roland Baumgarner (Christian Oliver), the novelist who made his name by penning a bestseller about the case, to the opening.

Billed as yet another Bigfoot/sasquatch movie, Animal Among Us is actually anything but. It is in fact a melding of genre tropes: monster movie, cabin in the woods film, survival horror, dramatic thriller, all rolled into one – sadly – dull genre film saved only by a surprising performance by former Alex Mack Larisa Oleynik.

Something sinister awaits in the woods in our exclusive clip from Animal Among Us. Also in today's Horror Highlights: One Night in October trailer and release details and Machina Corpse's First Offerings Kickstarter details.

Exclusive Clip from Animal Among Us: "This November, Christian Oliver and Larisa Oleynik come face to face with hirsute terror in John Woodruff’s highly-anticipated horror throwback, Animal Among Us.

Fifteen years ago, two teenage girls were murdered at Merrymaker Campgrounds. The case was filed as an animal attack, the camp was condemned, and the killer never found. But something horrific still waits in those woods, ready to kill again.

Don Frye, Christine Donlon, Jonathan Murphy, Erin Daniels, Heather Tom, Jasmine Dustin, and Whitney Davis star in a film by John Woodruff. Written by Jonathan Murphy. Produced by Murphy, Woodruff and Cara Kidwell.

Friday the 13th meets Dog Soldiers in Animal Among Us, available on VOD...

[To get you into the spooky spirit, the Daily Dead team is spotlighting double features that we think would be fun to watch this Halloween season. Check here for more double feature recommendations and other Halloween 2017 coverage.]

In horror movies, things usually go so very wrong on October 31st when it comes to the Halloween-themed offerings of the genre. But what about the night before? October 30th, or “Devil’s Night”, can also bring about its own horrific consequences, which is the theme I went with when it came time to put together my double feature of Alex Proyas’ The Crow and Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses. Both are coincidentally feature film debuts for each director, they feature killer soundtracks, and this pair of films is also centered around a storyline where the characters will never be the same after their experiences on the night before Halloween.

Based on the comic by James O'Barr, The Crow finds aspiring rock star Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) rising from the grave a year after his death to take revenge on the four thugs (David Patrick Kelly, Angel David,...

The L Words is officially coming back. Deadline reports Showtime is developing a sequel to the landmark TV series.The drama premiered in 2004 and centered on a group of lesbians living in Los Angeles. The show ran for six seasons before ending in 2009. The cast included Jennifer Beals, Erin Daniels, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Marlee Matlin, Eric Lively, Eric Mabius, and Pam Grier.Read More…...

Less than a decade after The L Word completed its original run in 2009, the groundbreaking Showtime series is staging a comeback in the form of a sequel – with a few familiar faces in the mix.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jennifer Beals (Bette), Kate Moennig (Shane) and Leisha Hailey (Alice), three of the series' original stars, will return for the revival project both in front of and behind the camera (all three will exec produce).

Series creator Ilene Chaiken will also lend a hand in the vision of the new series as an executive producer,...

Last weekend, director Rob Zombie returned with a new horror-thriller entitled 31, which is currently playing in select theaters and available on VOD formats. Some fans are still waiting for an extended edition of his directorial debut, House of 1000 Corpses. But those fans seemingly shouldn't hold their breath for this to come out. The director spoke about this long-awaited extended edition in a recent interview, and it seems it may never be released.

Rob Zombie first rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock group White Zombie, and he would often direct his own music videos for the band, including one for the group's breakout hit "More Human Than Human." In 2003, Rob Zombie made his feature directorial debut with House of 1000 Corpses, which was hardly a critical (19% on Rotten Tomatoes) or a commercial ($16.8 million worldwide from a $7 million budget) success, but it would go on to be a cult classic.

The 7th Burbank International Film Festival, which will run September 9th through 13th, announced its full lineup, including 100 films from 31 countries, 25 world premieres, 22 award categories, and opening and closing night screenings. The festival is open to the public, with tickets available at Here

The five-day festival will honor pioneering actress and United Nations delegate Marsha Hunt with the 2015 Awareness Award for her humanitarian work worldwide.

“Located in the Media Capital of the World, our audience is film-savvy, enthusiastic, and linked to the movie business, giving filmmakers privileged access to top industry professionals. This year, we’re proud to deliver our best festival yet, featuring incredibly diverse and talented filmmakers, exciting red carpet premieres, and the best in independent filmmaking,” said Jeff Rector, Festival Director.

Festival events will occur at numerous venues throughout Burbank, with Opening Night at the AMC 16 in Downtown Burbank, Night of Sci-fi, Fantasy & Horror at the Iatse Local 80 Sound Stage, Closing Night Gala at The Castaway Burbank, and more than 100 films screening at the AMC 6 at Burbank Town Center.

Festival Highlights:

Wednesday, September 9th

Opening Night ’s feature films will include "Hoovey," directed by Sean McNamara ("Soul Surfer") starring Patrick Warburton and Lauren Holly, and "Few Options," directed by George A. Pappy Jr., starring Kenny Johnson, Erin Daniels, and Brad Dourif.

Thursday, September 10th

The Comedy / New Media program will showcase 23 films including "Made for Each Other," directed by Bo Svenson, and "Too Hip for the Room," directed by Oktay Ortabasi and starring Kelly Monteith.

Friday, September 11th

There will be 22 films in the Drama category, including Short Films by Women, and featuring "Shevenge," directed by Amber Benson. The Drama Centerpiece Feature will be "4Got10," directed by Timothy Woodward. Jr., written by Sean Ryan, and starring Dolph Lundgren, Vivica A. Fox, Danny Trejo, and Michael Paré. Headlining the Drama category will be the theatrical world premier of "Twelve Movie," capturing a rare collaboration among 12 award-winning filmmakers shot over 12 months in Los Angeles.

Saturday, September 12th

The festival will dedicate Saturday daytime screenings to Family Friendly Programming, including submissions by L.A. County Student Filmmakers (K through 12), Student Films, Animated Short Films, and Faith-Based films.Featured presentations will include "The Martial Arts Kid" directed by Michael Baumgarten and starring martial arts legend Don Wilson, along with Cynthia Rothrock, Jansen Panettiere, and Kathryn Newton, and the 30th Anniversary Screening of Sci-Fi classic, "Back To The Future," directed by Robert Zemeckis.Saturday will conclude with a Night of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror showcasing 16 films, as well as the festival world premiere of "Sharknado 3," directed by Anthony C. Ferrante.

Sunday, September 13th

The Documentary / Foreign Film category will include 15 films, and will feature the documentary "Brotherhood of the Popcorn" directed by Inda Reid.The Festival Closing Feature will be "Marsha Hunt’s Sweet Adversity," directed by Roger C. Memos. In addition to screening this important documentary, the Burbank International Film Festival is pleased to present Marsha Hunt with the Awareness Award for her humanitarian work worldwide.

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Exclusive: Authentic Entertainment, the reality-tv production company behind Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, Toddlers & Tiaras, Flipping Out, etc, has turned to Kickstarter to try to raise the $350K it says it needs to pilot its first scripted program, Project Moonbase. Beth Riesgraf, Erika Christensen, Greg Behrendt, Erin Daniels, and Jenni Pulos star. Ironically, the show, set in the year 2043, is about a space administration that turns to Hollywood to finance its space base — allowing a cast of reality TV rejects to join its astronauts in exchange for the money it needs to keep the base operational. At time of publishing, the crowdfunding campaign has raised raised a little more than $10K with 27 days remaining.

The Bling Ring hits UK cinemas tomorrow 5th July and our friend James Kleinmann sat down with writer / director Sofia Coppola to talk about the movie which stars Emma Watson, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Erin Daniels, Nina Siemaszko, Maika Monroe and Kirsten Dunst.

In the interview, James talks to the daughter of legendary director Francis Ford Coppola about the cinematic potential that she saw in the original Vanity Fair article (The Suspect Wore Louboutins) written by Nancy Jo Sales. They talk about the contemporary culture that affects young people today, what it’s like to have to be seen with the right people, wearing the right clothes etc and how this peer pressure has been affected by The Internet.

Sofia also talks about trying to their their rehearsals for her movies to be as fun and authentic as possible getting them to create vision boards to help them process how their characters would behave.

Writer-director Matthew Mishory uses fact and fiction to take us inside the life of James Dean as an up and coming actor in Joshua Tree, 1951: A Portrait of James Dean, currently available on DVD from Wolfe Video. James Preston stars as James Dean, who is on the cusp of becoming a worldwide star in 1951. We have a contest lined up where fans of this cherished actor can take home the DVD, which takes one unique look at the man's life. Read on for how you can win.

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A Portrait of James Dean: Joshua Tree, 1951 DVD

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Hello fellow queer cinephiles! As we enter the long, hot days of summer, everyone wants to cool off in a theater and watch other people try to save the world. The summer tends to be a pretty testosterone-soaked season for movies, so I’m here to help you sort the films you want to be in the front row for from those you just use as an excuse to cuddle in the back.

Editor's note: * denotes a film that includes openly lesbian/bi actresses or lesbian/bi characters.

May 10

Venus and Serena

You’re there to see: Venus and Serena Williams, obviously.

In a nutshell: Who doesn’t want to know more about the two sisters who changed tennis forever? This one’s a must-see for any lesbian with a pair of athletic shoes.

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Director Mark Romanek's 2002 thriller One Hour Photo makes its Blu-ray debut May 7th from Fox Home Entertainment. Robin Williams stars as Sy Parrish, a photo shop employee who develops a dangerous obsession with a typical suburban family. To celebrate this high-definition release, we have a contest lined up where fans can win a copy of this Blu-ray. Act fast, because these prizes will be gone before you can get your family photos developed! Read on for details on how you can enter to win.

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Robin Williams delivers his "finest hour" (USA Today) in "one of the most absorbing, effective...

The Bling Ring Trailer. Sofia Coppola‘s The Bling Ring (2013) movie trailer Taissa Farmiga, Erin Daniels, Nina Siemaszko, Emma Watson, and Leslie Mann. The Bling Ring‘s plot synopsis: “Based on true events, Emma Watson leads our titular group of teenage criminals, backed by Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Claire Pfister, and [...]

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Good afternoon and happy hump day!

Happy birthday to Barbra Streisand, Shirley MacLaine and Kelly Clarkson!

Natalie Portman reprises her role as Jane Foster in Thor: The Dark World. The film, which also brings back 2 Broke Girls actress Kat Dennings, hits theaters on November 8.

Bisexual actress Evan Rachel Wood dished to E! about her latest movie A Case of You, taking time off and eating her baby. (She’s kidding about that last part.)

Ellen Pompeo is getting me all revved up for the season finale of Grey’s Anatomy.

I may or may not be standing on set rehearsing a scene from the Finale#itsabouttogodown twitter.com/EllenPompeo/st…

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I read the following headline and it annoyed the crap out of me: “Naomi Watts to Play Bill Murray’s Russian Prostitute Pal.” (Why’s my girl gotta play a prostitute?...

Director Sofia Coppola brings an amazing Hollywood true story to the silver screen with the second trailer for The Bling Ring. Emma Watson, Taissa Farmiga, and Erin Daniels star in this drama that follows a group of Los Angeles teenagers who break into the homes of several celebrities, bringing home millions of dollars in merchandise before their eventual arrest. Take a look before this drama hits theaters on June 14.

The Bling Ring - Trailer 2

The Bling Ring comes to theaters June 14th, 2013 and stars Emma Watson, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Erin Daniels, Nina Siemaszko, Halston Sage, Gavin Rossdale, Stacy Edwards. The film is directed by Sofia Coppola.

It didn't take long for Hermione to hit the pole. Emma Watson and friends ransack Paris Hilton's house in the first clip for The Bling Ring, which finds the young high school senior and her thieving friends having an intimate party in Paris' custom-fitted 'club' room. Sofia Coppola directs this true-life drama about a group of kids who pillage the estates of various self-made celebrities. Watch as the gang makes one of their more notorious scores, then check out nine new photos with co-stars Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Brenda Koo and Gavin Rossdale.

The Bling Ring - "Pole Dance"

The Bling Ring comes to theaters June 14th, 2013 and stars Emma Watson, Leslie Mann, Taissa Farmiga, Erin Daniels, Nina Siemaszko, Halston Sage, Gavin Rossdale, Stacy Edwards. The film is directed by Sofia Coppola.

Last night, we got a particularly interesting eyeful from "The Bling Ring," with the first clip revealing Emma Watson's technique on a stripper pole, and today brings with it even more peeks at one of this summer's wilder offerings. The first looks at Leslie Mann (as the mother of two of the girls) and Gavin Rossdale (playing Ricky, a sleazy club promoter) have arrived, along with more snaps of the rest of the thieving crew, which include Taissa Farmiga, Erin Daniels, Israel Broussard, Halston Sage and Katie Chang. As you know, Sofia Coppola's latest follows some young kids who rob celebrity homes and party like there's no tomorrow only to find out that there is a tomorrow and it doesn't look very kindly upon criminals. “I was curious about these kids growing up always aware of their audience, constantly posting pictures online,” Coppola recently said in a DGA Quarterly interview.

Hermione! Is that you? Emma Watson is all grown up, has left wizard school and is stealing from rich people and prancing around a stripper pole. You've changed....you're really, really changed....  Directed and written by Sofia Coppola and featuring a host of unknowns -- Taissa Farmiga, Erin Daniels, Israel Broussard, Halston Sage, Katie Chang -- and some bigger names in smaller roles (Leslie Mann, Gavin Rossdale, Paris Hilton, Kirsten Dunst), the filmmaker's latest is based on a true story that TMZ would love. It centers on a small group of kids who robbed celebrity homes, seemingly fueling a lifestyle that spins out of control. It's a bit of a different vibe not just for Watson but for Coppola as well, and you can get a taste of it in this brand new clip from the movie. Like what you see? "The Bling Ring" takes your purse on June 14th.