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Stars: Jordana Brewster, Diora Baird, Matt Bomer, R. Lee Ermey, Taylor Handley, Andrew Bryniarski, Lee Tergesen, Lew Temple | Written by Sheldon Turner | Directed by Jonathan Liebesman

The remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre in 2003 was a huge hit. The film grossed over 100 million dollars at the box office. So, after that kind of success, there was no doubt that there was money on the table to make another film.

Arrow Video are set to release 2003’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on 4k Ultra HD and what an amazing release it is going to be; check out our review. But they didn’t stop there, they’re also releasing the 2006 prequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, on 4K as well!

In the summer of 1969, brothers Eric and Dean and their girlfriends Chrissie and Bailey are having one last road trip before the boys set off to Vietnam. An altercation with...

Stars: Jessica Biel, Jonathan Tucker, Andrew Bryniarski, Erica Leerhsen, Mike Vogel, Eric Balfour, R. Lee Ermey, David Dorfman | Written by Scott Kosar | Directed by Marcus Nispel

Tobe Hooper forever changed the face of horror in 1974 with his film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It featured mixed reviews with Roger Ebert calling it a “weird, off-the-wall horror movie that’s really scary.” While The New York Times called it “despicable” and “a vile little piece of sick crap.” Whether you loved it or hated it, one thing was for sure: after watching it, you would never forget it!

In 2003, as the original horror film approached its 30th anniversary, producers Michael Bay and Mike Fleiss decided it was time to remake the film for a new generation. Now it’s hard to believe this remake is now over 20 years old, so it’s time for a UltraHD release thanks to Arrow Video.

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You may be surprised to hear this, but a film set can be a pretty tense workplace. Whether you're leading a crew of dozens while trying to spin millions in studio money into something resembling art, or you're one of the many cogs in the elaborate machinery that keeps a film production on track to be effective and make deadline, there's typically a lot on your plate when it comes to working on a set.

As it turns out, that includes some of our favorite stars. In some cases, it's pushed them to throw punches. Physical fights on film sets tend to be the type of thing that go down in show business legend -- and as such, many instances have differing perspectives from the parties involved about what actually happened. Still, whether it's stress, ego clashes, or just the...

Arrow Video is bringing the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and its 2006 prequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, to 4K Ultra HD on August 26.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and original DTS-hd Ma 7.1 and 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio.

Marcus Nispel (Friday the 13th) made his feature directorial debut from a script by Scott Kosar (The Machinist).

Special features:

Audio commentary with Dread Central co-founder Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton and The Spooky Picture Show co-host Chris MacGibbon (new) Audio commentary with director Marcus Nispel, producer Michael Bay, executive producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye Audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, director of photography Daniel Pearl, production designer Greg Blair, art director Scott Gallager, sound supervisor Trevor Jolly and composer Steve Jablonsky Audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, Michael Bay, writer Scott Kosar, Brad Fuller,...

Well, good news, guys, the Hadouken-shouting fighting franchise is reportedly stepping back into the live-action ring. Yep, the world’s most iconic fireball-throwing franchise is returning, and no, we’re not talking about the 1994 Jean-Claude Van Damme fever dream. Turns out, Street Fighter is finally getting a cinematic reboot, but this time, it’s Legendary Entertainment behind the joy.

It’s been over three decades since the button-mashing glory and a colorful roster of world warriors glammed our screens. And undoubtedly, Street Fighter remains one of the most beloved video game franchises ever, even influencing everything from esports to anime.

Of course, past film attempts ranged from so-bad-it’s-good to just plain bad, but fans are cautiously hyped for this new round. Whether you main Ryu or rage-quit as Blanka, there’s always something thrilling about watching these pixel legends trade punches on the big screen. Though details are still seeping in,...

If there was a horror movie remake scales of justice, it would be tipping heavily toward the side reading “Failure.” Most of the time, the film being revisited is a classic and really begs the question as to why it needs to be made again in the first place. Every once in a while, though, a remake will come along that defies expectations—one that deserves to be given a chance because of the care that was clearly taken to quench the thirst of fans of the original as well as bring new fans into the family. The Marcus Nispel-directed Texas Chainsaw Massacre from 2003 is one of those films. It hit all the right notes, captured the right tone, and cut off the right limbs.

From the opening voiceover, once again recorded by original narrator John Larroquette (though he probably got paid with actual money this time for his...

Hollywood veteran Peter Navy Tuiasosopo passed away during the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 10, at the age of 61. He was best known for portraying E. Honda in Street Fighter (1994) and the lovable offensive lineman Manumana “the slender” in the sports comedy Necessary Roughness. The actor’s son, Manoah Peter Tuiasosopo, shared the sad news on social media in a poignant post, which praised his father’s touching life (via Facebook):

"Dear family & friends, [it is] with a heavy heart, my family and I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Our father, Peter N. Tuiasosopo, passed away this morning at 3:16 a.m. My dad lived an amazing life and in no way does his impact stop here. We will continue to live with him in spirit, and as saddened as we are, he is without a doubt in Heaven with his brothers, sisters, parents, daughter, and Jesus,...

A brand new Leatherface is coming to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre video game, and this time around the game is paying tribute to the 2003 remake of the original horror classic.

Yes, we’re getting a Remake Leatherface skin! This marks the very first time that any elements from the 2003 Platinum Dunes remake have made their way into Gun’s video game.

Gun previews, “Lots of time and effort was dedicated to authentically capturing this unique version of Leatherface featuring a new hairstyle, a new execution, and a new chainsaw.

“Originally crafted by special effects artist Scott Stoddard, this mask has the appearance of multiple layers of skin from Leatherface’s Victims sewn together with leather cord. Alongside hand-glued hair from Stoddard, this mask is supposed to give the impression of how much this version of Leatherface cares about the faces he’s wearing. Players will be able to notice...

A new Street Fighter movie is due to hit theaters in 2026, and while the original was universally regarded as a train wreck, the remake needs to bring back one element that defined 1994's Street Fighter. Written and directed by one of the 1980s and 1990s' go-to action filmmakers, Steven E. de Souza, Street Fighter adapted the content of Capcom's video game into a movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Van-Damme portrayed one of the game's fighters, Colonel Guile, and his team of recruited fighters as they attempt to bring down the evil General M. Bison.

The movie featured many of the video game's most famous and popular characters, including Chun-Li (Ming-Na Wen), Ryu (Byron Mann), and Zangief (Andrew Bryniarski) separated into two camps, leading to plenty of fighting action. While video game movies historically haven't been successful either critically or at the box office, Street Fighter is regarded as a...

Lobo is currently making headlines thanks to the recent announcement that Jason Momoa will be playing him in the new DC cinematic universe. Yet more casual DC Comics fans might not be as familiar with the last Czarnian, and they may be looking to read his best adventures in the original comics before he makes his appearance in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

Created by Roger Slifer and Keith Giffen in 1983, Lobo made his first appearance in Omega Men #3. Originally meant to be a parody of more lethal heroes like Wolverine and the Punisher, Lobo took on a life of his own, becoming one of the most popular characters DC had in the 1990s. With his irreverent sense of humor and penchant for ultra-violence, Lobo helped pave the way for Deadpool and even Harley Quinn. There are many Lobo stories out there for new fans of the character to discover, but...

On Sunday October 20 2024, AMC broadcasts The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning” promises to bring intense thrills and chilling moments to AMC. In this gripping installment, viewers will follow a young woman, played by Jordana Brewster, who is determined to rescue her friends from a terrifying fate. The stakes are high as she faces off against the menacing young Leatherface, portrayed by Andrew Bryniarski, and his ruthless family.

As the story unfolds, the tension builds in a setting filled with suspense and horror. Brewster’s character showcases bravery and resourcefulness as she navigates the dangers posed by Leatherface and his clan. The episode is expected to highlight her struggle to protect her friends and escape the nightmare that surrounds them.

Fans of the series can look forward to a mix of action and horror, with plenty of unexpected twists.

This Sunday at 6:45 Am, AMC presents “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning,” a gripping prequel that delves into the origins of one of horror’s most infamous villains. The film follows a young woman named Chrissie, played by Jordana Brewster, who finds herself in a desperate fight for survival. As she attempts to rescue her friends from the terrifying clutches of young Leatherface, portrayed by Andrew Bryniarski, viewers are taken on a heart-pounding journey through fear and desperation.

Set against the backdrop of a rural Texas landscape, the story uncovers the chilling tale of Leatherface’s early days and the twisted family dynamics that shape his monstrous behavior. With relentless tension and gruesome scenes, this film explores the dark side of humanity as Chrissie races against time to save her friends.

Fans of horror will appreciate the film’s blend of suspense and emotional depth as it reveals the...

Best known for playing Leatherface in the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and its prequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Andrew Bryniarski has a screen acting career that stretches back more than thirty years, and his forty-plus non-Chainsaw credits include playing Butterfinger in Hudson Hawk, Wyatt Beaudry in Necessary Roughness, Chip in Batman Returns, Steve Lattimer in The Program, Zangief in Street Fighter, Knocko in Higher Learning, Patrick ‘Madman’ Kelly in Any Given Sunday, Joe the Boxer in Pearl Harbor, Halloran in Rollerball, and Count Dracula in Dracula’s Guest. Unfortunately, it’s been a few years since Bryniarski has had a prominent acting role and he has fallen on some hard times – so he’s seeking help from his fans through a GoFundMe campaign.

Bryniarski explains the situation he’s currently in: “Recently, wildfires forced me to evacuate my home in California, leaving me displaced and uncertain about the future.

The first of its kind immersive fan experience celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the original and the films entire legacy at Midwest Gore Fest on June 21 – 22, 2024.

Allen Danziger “Jerry”, William Vail “Kirk”, Ed Guinn “Truck Driver”, and John Dugan “Grandpa” from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) will be in attendance.

The TCM universe will also be represented by Bob Elmore “Leatherface” from TCM2″ and Andrew Bryniarski “Leatherface” from the 2003 remake and TCM The Beginning. Trick or Treat Studios will host costume photo ops from both Leatherfaces.

Mick Strawn and Thomas L Bellisimo will be appearing representing Leatherface the 3rd installment of Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Gun Interactive will be at the show demoing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Video Game with special guest, Damian Maffei “Johnny” from the game. Keith Burgess, Akuma from Street Fighter will host the gaming event.

Representing the TCM comic world is Mort Castle, acclaimed and award-winning horror writer who wrote the 1991 Leatherface comic.

In 1974, Tobe Hooper‘s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre changed the face of horror. Next month, actors Ed Neal, John Dugan, Allen Danziger, Teri McMinn, and William Vail will participate in the first official 50th anniversary cast reunion at Creep I.E. Con in Southern California.

Brett Wagner, who donned the Leatherface in the 2003 version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre before suffering from heat stroke during the production, will also be among the celebrity guests. Dubbed “The Lost Leatherface,” he dawned the iconic flesh mask as he claimed the remake’s first victim, played by Eric Balfour.

“We were filming the summer months in Austin,” Wagner explains. “It was so hot. I felt it coming. I hit the ground.” He returned to finish the scene after rehydrating, but he describes the effects of the injury as “the most pain I’ve ever been in in my life.” Unable to wait for his full recovery,...

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Director Tobe Hooper's 1974 low-budget feature "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" is not just loved by those who embrace the horror genre; it's one of the most cherished examples of truly independent cinema ever produced. Made for just tens of thousands of dollars, Hooper's film birthed a horror legend for the ages in Leatherface, as well as a franchise that is actually still going to this day. That franchise would hit its apex in 2003 with a gritty, bigger-budget remake of Hooper's iconic classic.

Oddly enough, it was "Armageddon" and "Bad Boys" director Michael Bay who got the ball rolling on "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" remake, a movie that might have seemed like sacrilege for those who cherished the original. But...

The episode of The Black Sheep covering The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning was Written and Narrated by Andrew Hatfield, Edited by Brandon Nally, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

When did the Texas Chainsaw movies get so muddled with so many timelines? It’s not a hard thing to do. People get lost in Texas and end up victims of Leatherface and his family. I’m not saying there shouldn’t be a story line or a variation on things from time to time, hell, that’s what made Freddy, Michael, and Jason so popular. You could have even done something like the legacy sequel for Halloween, at least the first one. Oh wait, you did, and it didn’t turn out well with characters that made terrible decisions and weren’t likeable in the first place? Oh yeah, I remember that one.

Remakes were all the rage in the 2000s. Halloween, Friday the 13th, Black Christmas, The Amityville Horror, House of Wax, The Crazies, My Bloody Valentine, The Hills Have Eyes – and the list goes on and on. And then there’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

A Platinum Dunes creation, the 2003 remake did what most remakes fail to do: honor the original while doing something wildly unique and equally as cool. Director Marcus Nispel, also behind the Friday the 13th remake, carves out a special place in the pantheon of horror by trusting his instincts and letting the cast play (and scream along the way). 20 years later, the bright spot in the sea of mediocre remakes still operates on all cylinders, and in many respects, outpaces the 1974 original.

From the opening frames, the film presents itself as based on real-life events. Grainy police footage shows bodies behind transported, officers taping off the crime scene,...

While we have had horror remakes over the years, the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre truly ushered in a new era of the modern horror reboot that didn't seem like it was going to stop until every major horror title, both mainstream and not, were given a fresh sheen for a new generation of fans. Since so many horror remakes came after Leatherface's return to the big screen, it might be hard to remember how good the 2003 take actually is. By paying homage to the Tobe Hooper classic and carving its own path, the 2003 redo is arguably the best horror reboot of the modern era, as it did spark a slew of imitators that tried to duplicate its success.

The Texas Chainsaw remake came due to Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, and Andrew Form's production company, Platinum Dunes. Founded in 2001, the company was primarily known for producing horror films,...

For most horror franchises, a decent fifth film seems to be harder to find than a Necronomicon and usually about as dumb as the guy who’d read it out loud. According to those who have seen Evil Dead Rise (now playing in theaters!), however, it looks like the franchise is now home to the rare fifth entry that actually rules. Hail to the King, baby.

It shouldn’t come as a big surprise to Evil Dead fans because this franchise doesn’t miss. Introducing time travel? No problem. Remake? Kicks ass. Fifth sequel curse? Come get some.

Now, let’s take a look at a handful of other fifth entries that have enjoyed that same rarified air. Here are in no particular order some of my favorite fifth horror movies….

Final Destination 5 (2011)

Nobody is accusing Final Destination 5 of being The Godfather II. But for this particular franchise,...

"Firefly" premiered on Fox in 2002 and soared for 11 glorious episodes before crashing and burning due to network meddling and gross ineptitude. Three unaired episodes were included on the subsequent DVD release, bringing the final episode tally to 14. The series was briefly resurrected with the 2005 film "Serenity," which concluded the narrative in a satisfying enough fashion. For diehard Browncoats — the moniker super fans have given themselves — the series has an outsized hold on our hearts despite its criminally shortened lifespan. As the theme song says: "You can't take the sky from me (us)."

Though "Firefly" is an ensemble, Captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) is the protagonist and its best character. He is the catalyst for most of the dire situations the group finds itself in, but his heart is in the right place. For Mal, life is simple: Find a job, see to your crew, and keep flying. He is often crass and sometimes mean-spirited,...

In this installment of The Silver Lining, we’ll be covering Jonathan Liebesman’s unfairly maligned prequel, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning.

While the production company is now mostly known for movies like The Purge and A Quiet Place, it was originally a series of horror remakes that put Platinum Dunes on the map. Flicks like 2005’s The Amityville Horror and 2009’s Friday the 13th made big money at the box office, but it was the astounding success of the 2003 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake that made this endeavor possible in the first place.

And with the success of that initial remake convincing Hollywood that brutal horror was still a sound investment, it makes sense that TCM would be the first movie in Platinum Dunes’ repertoire to garner a sequel. So where might a filmmaker go after a no-holds-barred splatterfest that ends with most of the cannibal family being...

Rock and Shock served as New England’s premier horror convention for 16 wonderful years before its reign came to an unexpected end in 2019. While several other events admirably attempted to occupy the void left in the local horror community, none were quite able to fill Rock and Shock’s sizeable shoes.

If its debut is any indication, Silver Scream Con is, at long last, a worthy successor to the throne. Created by Massachusetts’ own horror-inspired metal band Ice Nine Kills, the first ever Silver Scream Con took place August 26-28 at the Doubletree Boston North Shore in Danvers, Ma.

Rock and Shock catered to the intersection of music and horror, but with Ice Nine Kills’ rabid cult following behind it, Silver Scream Con brought in a new audience beyond die-hard genre fans. Informal polls conducted before each panel consistently showed that more than half of the attendees were at their first horror convention.

Jessica Biel gave fans an inside look at one of her most iconic roles with this week’s Throwback Thursday.

The actress, 37, posted a screen test video on her Instagram page on Thursday, giving fans a glimpse into her audition for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, in which she starred as Erin alongside Jonathan Tucker and Andrew Bryniarski.

“#Tbt Baby mid-screentest. Guess the movie. Hint: Starts with Texas, ends with me on the floor,” Biel wrote in the caption for the post.

Her husband Justin Timberlake was clearly entertained with the throwback and commented, “God, I love you.”

Fans may recognize...

Back in the summer of 1992, director Tim Burton unleashed his sequel to his hit take on Batman called Batman Returns. This underappreciated flick starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin, and the fantastic Michelle Pfeiffer as Selina Kyle / Catwoman. If you remember in that movie, Pfeiffer brandishes a whip for all of our collective enjoyment and today it looks like the actress has found the old prop and - get this - still knows how to make it sing.

Michelle Pfeiffer recently took to her Instagram account to show off the whip saying, "Look what I found. Needs a little TLC." Then a bit later she shared a video of herself cracking the good old whip just like a femme fatale Indiana Jones. I don't know about you, but this is pure joy for me considering that not only was Michelle Pfeiffer one of my first crushes,...

To celebrate the home entertainment release of Leatherface, available now on digital download and on DVD from 8th January 2018, we have a DVD bundle up for grabs which includes Leatherface, The Blair Witch, Texas Chainsaw, Cage Dive and The Autopsy of Jane Doe, courtesy of Lionsgate Home Entertainment!

When the original The Texas Chain Saw Massacre burst onto the screen in 1974, a new horror legend was born, in the form of a mumbling, bumbling, flesh-masked, chainsaw wielding maniac – Leatherface! Seven films and untold gruesome deaths later, audiences can finally find out who lurks behind the mask – and how he got there, in this stylish, scary and blood-soaked prequel.

The directors – masters of horror Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury – are a perfect fit for the material, having shocked audiences with their 2007 gory Gallic debut Inside, described by Twitch as ‘one of the harshest, most brutal and disturbing things to hit celluloid in recent years’. Here,...

Insomniac Productions and Lock it Down Productions have today released the teaser trailer for Horror Icon: Inside Michael’s Mask with Tony Moran. The independent documentary explores the life of actor Tony Moran, who portrayed Michael Myers in the final scenes of John Carpenter’s Halloween, including the unmasked sequence.

Co-directors David Langill and Jordan Pacheco were given unprecedented access to Moran’s life, from his landmark appearance on the big screen in 1978 to his recent return with convention appearances and indie horror films. The film features appearances by Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters), Dee Wallace (E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial), P.J. Soles (Halloween), Andrew Bryniarski (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Debbie Rochon (Tromeo and Juliet), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp), Jonathan Tiersten (Sleepaway Camp), John Dugan (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre), Timothy Patrick Quill (Army of Darkness) and more.

Originally scheduled for release this year, the project is now set to premiere in October...

Stars: Grace Phipps, Spencer Breslin, Lexi Atkins, Sierra McCormick, Ronen Rubinstein, Brando Eaton, Andrew Bryniarski, Noah Segan, Michael Polish, Maestro Harrell, Justin Prentice, Audrey Ellis Fox, Jasper Polish, Josh Ethier | Written by Adam Egypt Mortimer, Brian DeLeeuw | Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer

If there’s one thing I will take away from this years Frightfest it’s that this was the year that saw the tropes of the slasher movie return to the horror genre with a vengeance. From the strong final girl, to insane, and sometimes supernatural, killers and the idea that the horror movie is as metal as Iron Maiden… so gloriously metal… And nowhere are those three more prevalent than in Some Kind of Hate.

Reminscent of Trick or Treat, the 1986 heavy metal horror starring Marc Price; and Savaged, the supernatural revenge thriller that played Frightfest Glasgow in 2014, Some Kind of Hate sees tightly wound Lincoln – a...

Welcome to another horror round-up! This time around, we have details on how you can support Tom Savini's Nightmare City remake that's presented by Umberto Lenzi, the director of the 1980 original, a look at a new poster and information for the Halloween-related documentary, Horror Icon: Inside Michael's Mask with Tony Moran, and the reveal of who will play the lead role in Fox's Frankenstein pilot.

Tom Savini's Nightmare City Remake: Tom Savini, the Godfather of Gore, is fittingly set to direct and supervise the special effects on the Monsta Worx remake of Umberto Lenzi's zombie movie, Nightmare City. Lenzi himself is associate producing and presenting the project, with shooting slated to begin late this year in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. In addition to his duties behind the camera, Savini is also attached to play a role in the film, along with Judith O'Dea (Barbra from Night...

Digital Spy presents Games on Film, a look back at the numerous (and quite often disastrous) movies based on video games. How closely do they stick to their source material, and how well do they hold up on their own merits?

Previous Games on Film: Super Mario Bros | Resident Evil

Street Fighter (1994)

Back in 1993, Street Fighter II was just about the coolest video game on the planet. Its genre-defining gameplay and colourful characters had made it the busiest coin-op in arcades across the globe, and creators Capcom saw in it the potential for a huge cross-media franchise, starting with a big screen adaptation.

Capcom wanted the film turned around fast in time for Christmas 1994 and hired action screenwriter Steven E de Souza (Commando, 48 Hrs, Die Hard) to write and direct the film in what would be his first and only directing job in Hollywood. A slapdash cast was assembled, propped...

"The Program" star Andrew Bryniarski claims his neighbor stabbed him with a shank made out of tweezers ... and now, he wants justice. Andrew claims his neighbor Frank Harvey was caught by another neighbor rifling through Bryniarski's trunk back in November ... and when he approached Harvey a few days later about it, he got attacked.In the docs, Bryniarski says Harvey said "Suck my d**k" and lunged at him -- a fight started -- but...

EW can exclusively reveal that David Arquette and Pretty Little Liars star Troian Bellisario have joined the cast of the action movie Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins. Arquette will play the role of lead villain “Lordy P” and you can exclusively see a shot of the Scream star in-(gloriously freakish)character above. Other newly-announced Chuck Hank cast members include Paz de la Huerta (Boardwalk Empire), Noah Segan (Looper), Michael Paré (Streets of Fire), and Andrew Bryniarski, who played Leatherface in the 2003 remake of Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Will a mohawk-ed Arquette be the craziest thing about this movie...

As I mentioned in yesterday’s wrap-up of Platinum Dunes’ remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, it didn’t seem like the team behind that film were thinking in terms of “franchise” when they set about to re-introduce Leatherface to a brand new audience. If they had, then I doubt the ending of that movie would’ve had as many finalities with their core group as it had; something that earns that particular remake bonus points. So, after winning over the skeptical fans and in lieu of a slew of similar post-Chainsaw horror movies that followed like Saw and Hostel (which Chainsaw producer Mike Fleiss also was involved with), the Pd gang started seriously contemplating an appropriate follow-up. And for them, the only story that made sense to tell was the one that came before the remake.

Granted, considering this version of the family was completely different from previous incarnations,...

One of my favorite aspects of the old Fangoria Weekend of Horror shows was that they always kicked off the convention with a slew of upcoming horror movie trailers. In the days long before you could simply watch these previews on the Internet, you’d have to plan accordingly, make sure you take an early enough train into the city so that you wouldn’t miss the trailer reel show which was always first on the itinerary for Fango cons. And I’ll never forget when the very first teaser trailer for The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake played in front of a packed audience. It was the one dubbed “the Michael Bay teaser” on the eventual DVD release, which was primarily a black screen and the sound of a girl hiding in a closet before we hear a chainsaw erupt to life and tear a hole in the door & in turn the movie screen.

The L.A.-based marketing agency Dilemma is seeking co-producers for a feature film adaptation of Martin Shapiro's horror comic "Chopper".

Described as a modern-day spin on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", the story follows a headless motorcycle rider looking for vengeance in the afterlife.

Earlier this year, Dilemma produced an ambitious nine episode web series that introduced prequel storylines intended to set up the film (see the series here).

Tyler Mane and Andrew Bryniarski starred in the web series and will reprise their roles for the feature. Shapiro wrote the screenplay while J.C. Christofilis is producing. Shooting aims to begin mid-2013.

The marketing company Dilemma is moving forward with plans to turn the web series Chopper into a feature film. The company is currently seeking co-producers at the American Film Market.

The series is based on Martin Shapiro's comic book, which puts a modern-day spin on the classic Sleepy Hollow story by following a headless motorcycle rider looking for vengeance in the afterlife. Tyler Mane and Andrew Bryniarski will reprise their roles from the web series for this new feature.

Martin Shapiro wrote the screenplay, with Dilemma founder J.C. Christofilis producing. Here's what the producer had to say about the project.

"Ultimately, the never ending viability of the horror genre combined with the exploding interest in shows like Sons of Anarchy made my decision to bring our title character to life a no-brainer -- pardon the pun."

You can clickHere to watch the entire nine-episode web series.

Chopper is to be adapted for cinema after the rights to the comic book were picked up by Dilemma. Martin Shapiro's Asylum Press series recently found success as a live-action internet show intended to pave the way for a feature-length cinematic project, reports ComingSoon. The web series starred modern horror icons Tyler Mane (Rob Zombie's Halloween) and Andrew Bryniarski (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and attracted more than 2 million viewers. "I'm extremely proud and excited that fans have discovered and supported the creation of an original horror icon online," said writer and director J.C. Christofilis. (more)...

Variety report that a movie adaptation - described as a modern take on Sleepy Hollow - of Martin Shapiro's Chopper is in the works from Dilemma, who also produced the prequel web series starring Tyler Mane and Andrew Bryniarski. The comic tells the story of a supernatural headless biker named The Reaper, who seeks vengeance in the afterlife. There are beheadings, motorcycles, drug-peddling cheerleaders - all that lovely stuff. "Ultimately, the neverending viability of the horror genre combined with the exploding interest in shows like 'Sons of Anarchy' made my decision to bring our title character to life a no-brainer -- pardon the pun," said the writer/director of the web series, and the man who will work on the script for the movie with Shapiro, J.C. Christofilis.

"The Program" star Andrew Bryniarski has finally reunited with his 25 beloved puppies -- after animal cruelty charges against the actor were dropped yesterday, TMZ has learned.TMZ broke the story ... Santa Monica police arrested Bryniarski last weekend, claiming he had left 25 starving dogs unattended in a mobile home that smelled like urine.But yesterday, the charges were dropped because the dogs all checked out "healthy and happy" ... as Bryniarski had insisted from the beginning, claiming...

Here at Dread Central we're always happy to see justice being served, and that's exactly what happened for Andrew Bryniarski (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning) as all charges of animal cruelty have been dropped.

TMZ reports Bryniarski has been vindicated! Days after the actor was busted for animal cruelty, the charges have been dropped. According to law enforcement sources the Santa Monica City Attorney decided to let the case go because the 25 dogs they found in Bryniarski's Rv all checked out "healthy and happy."

Previously Bryniarski insisted he was merely running a mobile adoption center for the dogs and said they were in good health and well fed. Now he plans to reunite with the dogs as soon as the shelter opens this morning and tells TMZ that he will continue operating the adoption agency from his Rv... just not in Santa Monica.

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"The Program" star Andrew Bryniarski is vindicated -- days after the actor was busted for animal cruelty, the charges have been dropped ... TMZ has learned.Law enforcement sources tell us Santa Monica City Attorney decided to let the case go ... because the 25 dogs they found in Bryniarski's Rv all checked out "healthy and happy."TMZ broke the story ... Bryniarski -- aka psycho linebacker Lattimer from the '93 movie -- was arrested last week for animal...

Following up on yesterday's report that Andrew Bryniarski (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning) was arrested with his girlfriend this past Saturday for suspicion of animal cruelty, Bryniarski seems bound and determined to clear his name.

Today he let reporters into his Rv with cameras to show the condition that his dogs were living in. From what we can see, there's plenty of food and water and other pet care essentials, and the reporter onsite did confirm that said Rv did not smell at all like dog urine, etc.

Andrew went on to explain that he and his girlfriend had purchased the vehicle five days ago from a reputable animal rescue association with the intention of using it as a mobile adoption unit. Since the reporting of this story, the rescue association confirmed Bryniarski's story when reached for comment. Good for you, Andrew.

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"The Program" star Andrew Bryniarski let TMZ inside his Rv to show the world ... his mobile home is well-stocked to care for 25 dogs -- but the problem is he's trying to prove it 4 days too late.We broke the story ... Santa Monica cops arrested Andrew and his pregnant girlfriend over the weekend for animal cruelty -- claiming his Rv contained 25 starving dogs ... with no sign of food or water ... and the place stunk of urine.

In a truly sad and somewhat bizarre story making the rounds on the web today, Andrew Bryniarski (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning) was arrested with his girlfriend this past Saturday for suspicion of animal cruelty.

TMZ reports that Bryniarski was arrested for animal cruelty in L.A. last week after cops said he was keeping 25 starving dogs inside his mobile home. Cops were dispatched to the actor's motorhome in Santa Monica at 10:30 Pm on September 8th after receiving multiple tips from a concerned neighbor who constantly heard the sound of crying dogs coming from Bryniarski's property. When cops approached the home ... no one was there ... but officers say they could see several metal dog kennels containing roughly 15 small dogs, all Pomeranians. Cops say they also noticed there was no visible food or water for the dogs and the place smelled like urine.

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The guy who played Lattimer in the 1993 football flick "The Program" tells TMZ ... his animal cruelty arrest is total Bs ... claiming the 25 dogs discovered in his Santa Monica mobile home are "rescues" that he was trying to place with loving families. TMZ broke the story ... Andrew Bryniarski and his Gf were arrested Saturday night after cops say they were neglecting the animals -- noting that several of the Pomeranians appeared sick and starving -- and...

Andrew Bryniarski -- the guy who played 'roid raging maniac Lattimer in "The Program" -- was arrested for animal cruelty in L.A. last week after cops say he was keeping 25 starving dogs inside his mobile home. TMZ has learned ... cops were dispatched to the actor's motorhome in Santa Monica at 10:30 Pm on Sept. 8 ... after receiving multiple tips from a concerned neighbor who constantly heard the sound of crying dogs coming from Lattimer's pad.

It's been a couple of months since last there was anything to report regarding the feature film debut of DC Comics' intergalactic badass bounty hunter Lobo, but alas, a logline has come. Read on for what the flick will be about!

According to It's on the Grid, "Lobo, a powerful alien bounty hunter, lands on Earth in search of four fugitives who are bent on wreaking havoc." Yep, that definitely sounds like something Lobo would do. A bit of a no-brainer, no? Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is slated to play the titular character.

Lobo is an alien that works as an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter. Introduced as a hardened, rarely used hard-boiled villain in the 1980s, the character remained in limbo until his revival as an anti-hero biker in the early 1990s, when he became one of the most popular and bloodier characters in the DC Comics stable.

We've been talking about the web series Chopper for a while now, and to coincide with the final weekend of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival (one of the show's sponsors), we've been given an early look at the Season One finale (aka Slice 9) to share with our readers.

Dilemma, a Los Angeles-based Branded Entertainment and Marketing Communications Agency, is releasing the ninth and final episode of Season 1 of its successful horror series Chopper as an exclusive with Dread Central for the entire weekend starting today, August 3rd. The first eight episodes and promotional videos for the series have already generated over 2 million branded views for presenting sponsors Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and Sullen Clothing this past year after the series’ producers began strategically rolling out content shortly after filming took place on location during Mayhem Festival 2011.

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson makes headlines wherever he goes because, well, he's The Rock, and that's all your candy ass needs to know. Over the weekend at Comic-Con the people's champ confirmed his Lobo involvement via Twitter.

“Rumors of me possibly playing Lobo are true. Joel Silver and Brad Peyton working on it now. That could be fun."

Lobo is an alien that works as an interstellar mercenary and bounty hunter. Introduced as a hardened, rarely used hard-boiled villain in the 1980s, the character remained in limbo until his revival as an anti-hero biker in the early 1990s, when he became one of the most popular and bloodier characters in the DC Comics stable.

The character also appeared in a short film played by Andrew Bryniarski (Leatherface in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake). Check it out below.

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Interesting rumors are coming in. A week or so ago news came that Warner Brothers was looking to bring Lobo to the big screen. Then a few days ago Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson hinted via his Twitter account he'd be playing a DC Comics character on the big screen. And now the third piece of the puzzle is here...

Bleeding Cool reports that "The Rock is going to play Lobo in Brad Peyton's upcoming film of the DC comics. An untested, unknown source opened up correspondence with us and told us a tale of 'a Hollywood party' at which Mr. Rock was a guest and told some fellow partiers that he was going to take the Lobo role." As you may recall, Peyton just worked with The Rock on the global hit Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. It just seems to all make sense, no?

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