APARTMENT 7A, The Prequel To ROSEMARY’S BABY, Births Trailer

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Julia Garner‘s new flat looks ready to beat your worse renting stories, in the first trailer for Paramount+’s Rosemary’s Baby prequel film, Apartment 7A. The psychological horror movie from Relic director Natalie Erika James hits the streaming service and digital VOD from September 27th.

Opposite Julia Garner, the film stars Dianne Wiest, Kevin McNally, Jim Sturgess, Marli Siu, Andrew Buchan, Rosy McEwen and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith.

Apartment 7A centres on Terry Gionoffrio (Garner), an aspiring dancer in New York City who suffers an injury and moves into a luxury apartment building called the Bramford with an affluent couple (Wiest and McNally). After a Broadway producer (Sturgess) offers her a path to fame, Terry has an evening she can’t quite remember and suspects that something evil inhabits her apartment and the building itself.

James helmed the film from a script she co-wrote with Christian White and Skylar James, based on the author Ira Levin’s horror novel from 1967, Rosemary’s Baby. Apartment 7A serves as a prequel to director Roman Polanski’s 1968 feature adaptation that stars Mia Farrow in the title role. Garner’s character was portrayed by actress Angela Dorian in the original.

It’s a busy few months for Garner, who is also set to star in Wolf Man and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, both scheduled for release next year.

Watch the trailer for Apartment 7A below:

Check Out New Images from JITTERS

Marc Zammit, director of the recent Witch, is well into production of his new feature, Jitters. You can check out an array of images (including some behind-the-scenes shots) below.  

Produced by Marc Zammit and James Fuller of Aptitude Films, Jitters is a nerve-jangling original chiller that reunites Witch actors Fabrizio Santino as Detective Collymore, Anto Sharp as Detective Harding, Daniel Jordan as Jitters, and Ritchi Edwards as Detective Lionbur, as well as Lauren Budd (Cinderella’s Curse)as Julia, Yinka Awoni (A Song from the Dark)as Detective Barker, and featuring Boo Miller (Afraid of the Dark) as Taylor, Jess Impiazzi (Serial Kaller) as Tiff and Richard Wiskers as Jake.

Synopsis

When Detective Collymore, a divorced single father, stumbles upon a disturbing case that involves the death of a woman, he refuses to believe that she died of natural cause.  Delving deep into the case, he soon discovers someone or something that tips his world on its axis and sends him headlong into the twisted, perilous world of Jitters… Entering the unknown, he’s thrown into a mind-bending journey where reality blurs and nothing is what it seems. In a battle of wills, he must determine what’s real and what’s fantasy and outsmart this malevolent force… but is it real, or is it the stuff of nightmares you may never wake up from?

This promises to be a spine-chilling thrill ride is full of intrigue and psychological twists galore that fans of horror and independent cinema will definitely need to see!

Marc Zammit said: “Creating my third feature has deepened my passion for filmmaking. It’s a reflection of my unwavering commitment to delivering compelling narratives and unforgettable cinematic experience and I hope Jitters can achieve this”.

We’ll have more information on Jitters as the film nears release.

Cate Blanchett, Giant Brain Star In Horror-Comedy RUMOURS Teaser Trailer

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Cate Blanchett, Alicia Vikander, and a monster-sized brain star in the teaser trailer for Rumours, a politically themed horror-comedy film from filmmaker Guy Maddin. The film premiered earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival.

Rumours follows the leaders of the seven nations comprising the G7, who meet for their annual summit but get lost in the woods whilst trying to compose a joint statement on an unspecified global crisis. Beset by thick fog and menaced by undead bog bodies and a giant brain, they navigate the tortured passions between them.

Maddin wrote and directed the feature with long-time collaborators Evan Johnson and Galen Johnson. Liz Jarvis, Philipp Kreuzer and Lars Knudsen are producing, while Blanchett and Ari Aster serve as executive producers.

The casting is as follows: Cate Blanchett as Hilda Ortmann, the Chancellor of Germany; Alicia Vikander as Celestine Sproul, the Secretary-General of the European Commission; Charles Dance as Edison Wolcott, the President of the United States; Roy Dupuis as Maxime Laplace, the Prime Minister of Canada; Denis Menochet as Sylvain Broulez, the President of France; Nikki Amuka-Bird as Cardosa Dewindt, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Rolando Ravello as Antonio Lamorte, the Prime Minister of Italy; and Takehiro Hira as Tatsuro Iwasaki, the Prime Minister of Japan.

Rumours releases in cinemas from October 18th, ahead of the US presidential elections. Watch the teaser trailer below:

Sci-Fi Genre Showcase DEEPEST, DARKEST Launch Crowdfunding Campaign

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Writer-producer Marc Bernardin is returning to directing with Deepest, Darkest and leading a large group of creators in making this sci-fi horror anthology around the theme of keeping secrets.

The WGA Award winner and Eisner-nominated Bernardin created the project alongside actress Tiffany Smith. Ghostbusters icon Ernie Hudson, Futurama’s Phil LaMarr, American Gods’ Yetide Badaki, and the rebooted Quantum Leap’s Raymond Lee and Caitlin Bassett are, among others, starring in the genre showcase. Akela Cooper, who co-wrote the horror hit M3GAN for Blumhouse Productions and worked on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds as well as Luke Cage, is executive producing. Deepest, Darkest is launching a crowdfunding campaign from August 27th.

“So many of my friends have shared the same experience that I have, being a person of colour in love with the kinds of worlds and genres that don’t always make room for us,” said Bernardin in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “So we decided to be punk-rock and form a band. Kinda. The experience I had on my directorial debut on Splinter was transformative. And I wanted to create a platform that could also transform the homies.”

Those people stepping behind the camera – some for the first time – include LaToya Morgan, a writer on The Walking Dead and Turn: Washington’s Spies; Deric A Hughes and Benjamin Raab (Quantum Leap and The Flash);  DC’s Legends of Tomorrow executive editor and writer Ubah Mohamed; Star Wars: The Young Jedi Adventure co-creator and Black Lightning writer Lamont Magee; Insecure actress Sujata Day; and Kevin Avery, a writer on The Great North and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

The hope is for the Kickstarter campaign to raise enough for principal production. Check out the posters for Deepest, Darkest below:

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Keanu Reeves Speeds Into SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 Trailer

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Keanu Reeves steps into the light as Shadow in the first Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer. The latest instalment in the popular video game adaptation franchise speeds to the big screen this holiday season, and introduces Shadow as a sort of anti-Sonic: “Shadow’s story began a lot like yours, Sonic, but where you found family and friends, Shadow found only pain and loss,” says the trailer’s narrator.

Per the film synopsis, “Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.”

Director Jeff Fowler returns, with Ben Schwartz starring as the voice of Sonic opposite James Marsden as Tom Wachowski. Jim Carrey is back as Dr. Robotnik, and Idris Elba reprises his voice role as Knuckles. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also stars returning actors Tika Sumpter, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, Adam Pally, Lee Majdoub, and franchise newcomers Alyla Browne, Krysten Ritter, and Keanu Reeves.

Watch the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 trailer below, ahead of its release to cinemas from December 21st, 2024.

Samara Weaving Stars In Survival Horror AZRAEL

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Our favourite Scream Queen, Samara Weaving (Ready or Not, Scream VI) leads the cast of the upcoming Azrael from writer Simon Barrett (The Guest, You’re Next, Godzilla x Kong), with a new trailer from IFC Films ahead of the horror film’s release September 27th.

The high concept action-horror film is directed by E.L. Katz (The Haunting of Bly Manor, Cheap Thrills). The synopsis is as follows: “In a world in which no one speaks, a devout female-led community hunts down a young woman (Weaving) who has escaped her imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, Azrael is to be sacrificed to pacify an ancient evil that resides deep within the surrounding wilderness – yet she will stop at nothing to ensure her own freedom and survival. From the seeds of this gritty, relentless parable of sacrifice and salvation, comes an immersive, rela-time, action horror tale.”

Azrael had its world premiere earlier this year at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, before screening at the Overlook Film Festival and at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival. It will release to cinemas on September 27th, 2024, before streaming on Shudder at a date to be confirmed.

Watch the trailer below, and scroll down to see the just-released poster art.

Jack Black and Paul Rudd To Star In ANACONDA Reimagining

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Jack Black and Paul Rudd are being squeezed into a new Anaconda movie. The actors are in early talks to star in a reimagining from Columbia Pictures of the 1977 horror movie that launched the snake-filled mini-franchise, including this year’s Chinese-language remake.

Tom Gormican, best known for directing the excellent Nicolas Cage meta comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, is co-writing with collaborator Kevin Etten, and will reportedly direct the feature. The original film starred Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Ice Cube and Jon Voight, and followed a National Geographic film crew hunting the world’s largest and deadliest snake, only to find the tables turned on them.

THR reports that this reimagined Anaconda film involves a group of friends facing mid-life crises who are remaking their favourite movie from their youth. They head to the rainforest, only to find themselves in a fight for their lives against natural disasters, giant snakes, and violent criminals.

Black had recent films roles doing voice work in Borderlands, Kung Fu Panda 4, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (who can forget the “Peaches” song?). He is also set to star in the upcoming Minecraft film for Warner Bros. Rudd, meanwhile was most recently seen in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, and will next appear in the A24 horror feature Death of a Unicorn.

Temuera Morrison Joins Priyanka Chopra Jonas In Swashbuckler THE BLUFF

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Star Wars franchise veteran Temuera Morrison, alongside Zack Morris, David Field, Pacharo Mzembe and Gideon Mzembe, have joined the cast of Amazon MGM Studios‘ swashbuckler drama film The Bluff. They join previously announced stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Citadel, Quantico), Karl Urban (The Boys, Star Trek), Ismael Cruz Cordova (The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power), Safia Oakley-Green (The Origin), and Vedanten Naidoo.

The Bluff centres on a former pirate (played by Chopra Jonas) in the Caribbean during the 19th century, who attempts to keep her family safe when she is confronted with her dangerous past. The project will debut on Prime Video on a yet-to-be-announced date.

Frank E. Flowers, best known for helming Bob Marley: One Love, directs the film from a script he co-wrote with Joe Ballarini. Anthony and Joe Russo are aboard the movie to produce, alongside Angela Russo-Otstot and Michael Disco for AGBO, with Chopra Jonas and Cinestar Pictures’ Cisely Saldana and Mariel Saldana. Serving as executive producers alongside Flowers and Ballarini are Chris Castaldi, Ari Costa and Kassee Whiting for AGBO, Zoe Saldaña for Cinestar Pictures, and Thorsten Schumacher for Rocket Science.

Morris was recently seen in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, as well as appearing in both Aquaman films and in the Goosebumps series for Disney+ and Hulu. Field’s previous projects include Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Mortal Kombat. Pacharo Mzembe was recently seen in Sleeping Dogs opposite Russell Crowe.

A24 Disaster-Comedy Y2K Releases Trailer

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Before she heads off to live with seven dwarves, Rachel Zegler must first party like it’s 1999 in the trailer for the A24 disaster-comedy, Y2K.

Saturday Night Live alum Kyle Mooney directs the film, which centres on two high school students who find themselves fighting for their lives after crashing a New Year’s Eve party on the last night of 1999, when electronic devices attempt to destroy humanity. Think toy cars using flame throwers, Tamagotchis drilling people’s brains, and VHS tapes turning into projectile launchers.

Also starring are Jaeden Martell (Knives Out, It), Julian Dennison (Deadpool 2, Hunt for the Wilderpeople), Lachlan Watson (The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), The Kid Laroi, Fred Durst, Mason Gooding (Scream, Fall), Alicia Silverstone, and Mooney.

Rachel Zegler took over the role from Jenna Ortega due to scheduling conflicts. Zegler most recently starred in last year’s film The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Her upcoming projects include Netflix’s animated movie Spellbound and the Disney’s live-action remake Snow White. 

Mooney makes his directorial debut from a script he co-wrote with Evan Winter. Winter is also producing, alongside Matt Dines, Alison Goodwin, Jonah Hill, Christopher Storer, and Cooper Wehde.

Y2K releases in cinemas from December 6th. Watch the trailer below:

RUINER Video Game Adaptation To Be Directed By Wes Ball

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Another video game has plans to be adapted for the big screen, with news that Wes Ball is set to direct an adaptation of Reikon’s popular video game Ruiner for Universal Pictures, with Michael Arlen Ross penning the screenplay.

Universal Pictures picked up the adaptation rights for the action shooter game and tapped Ball, known for his work on big blockbuster titles like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the Maze Runner trilogy, to direct. The Ruiner video game is set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok, and follows a wired psychopath who fights against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother. Guided by a mysterious hacker, the player battles through a world of brutal violence and cutting-edge technology, inching closer to the dark secrets hidden within the city’s neon-lit streets.

As we reported recently, Ball is already attached to direct The Legend of Zelda video game adaptation for Nintendo and Sony. Universal, meanwhile, counts The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Five Nights at Freddy’s among their own recent, successful video game adaptation. Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, who’ve produced The Fall Guy, Bullet Train, and Nobody, will produce Ruiner via 87North.