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Hammer Films New Releases

Recently, while looking up some Hammer Horror films, I discovered some new releases that are going to be released. “The Resident” with Hillary Swank and Christopher Lee. According to Hammer Films’ website, “Let Me In” based on the award winning Swedish novel and film, “Låt den Rätte Komma In” will be released in the US on October 1st, 2010. They also mention their film “Beyond the Rave’ which marks their return return after a 20 year absence.

Here is a link to information about “The Resident” on the Hammer Films site.

While doing more research I found some more interesting articles:

Web Stalker – Sneak Peeks of The Resident Have Fans Hailing Hammer

reports BloodyDisgusting, “And Hammer Films is about to be fully rejuvenated with The Resident.” “So the images do little more than prove the film exists,” admits Movie-Moron, “But I think this film’s got potential, and the revival of …

Publish Date: 11/03/2009 0:00

http://www.filmcritic.com/features/2009/11/hammer-studios-the-resident-with-hilary-swank/

Hammer Horror Revamping Its Image With New Releases – Cinematical

This marks yet another departure from Hammer’s history as a purveyor of campy horror goodness, from countless Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing flicks to vampy lesbian films like The Vampire Lovers and even a dip into the “cave woman” …

Publish Date: 05/13/2010 10:48

http://www.cinematical.com/2010/05/13/hammer-horror-revamping-its-image-with-new-releases/

Hammer Films ‘Woman in Black’ to be in 3D

HorrorBid.com “Where Horror Collector’s Call Home! ” … Below is the full press release and trailer for the British film. Co-Chairman of Exclusive Media Group (Exclusive), Guy East, and CEO of Hammer Films, Simon Oakes, announced today with President of Alliance Films, Charles Layton, that Exclusive and Alliance will co-finance Hammer’s hotly anticipated new ghost story, The Woman in Black 3D, to be directed by James Watkins. This will be Hammer’s first 3D production. …

Publish Date: 05/12/2010 16:27

http://www.horrorbid.com/blog/blog1.php/2010/05/12/hammer-films-woman-in-black-to-be-in-3d

‘Let Me In’ Updates Including New Images | Vampires

While there is a lot of skepticism about the film I find myself looking forward to it’s release. Having Chloe Moretz as Abby is a good call, she was great as Hit Girl and it should be interesting to see Hammer Films back in action again …

Publish Date: 05/19/2010 3:22

http://www.vampires.com/let-me-in-updates-including-new-images/

Hammer Films and Dark Horse Comics Forming a Partnership | Horror

The companies said their first collaboration would be inspired by Hammer’s upcoming thriller ‘Let Me In’, a remake of Swedish film ‘Let the Right One In’ written and directed by Matt Reeves (‘Cloverfield’). …

Publish Date: 04/16/2010 13:09

http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/37012/hammer-films-and-dark-horse-comics-forming-a-partnership

BD Horror News – Abby and Owen Meet in Second ‘Let Me In’ Pic

Inside you’ll find your first look at Kodi Smit-McPhee as Owen as he talks to vampire Abby (Chloe Moretz) in Overture and Hammer FilmsLet Me In, which arrives in theaters October 1. Based on the bestselling Swedish novel, …

Publish Date: 05/09/2010 19:59

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/20141

Of course…discussing Hammer Films…I have to put this little gem in here:

The Fanex Files-Hammer Films Trailer 2

This is the 2nd trailer for THE FANEX FILES-HAMMER FILMS, the 3rd in a series of 5 full length documentary films produced by Longthrow Multimedia International & Midnight Marquee Productions. This episode chronicles the History of Hammer Films, The S…

Hopefully you enjoyed the Cameo of Streebo and our friends: Jon Kitley and Dr. AC!

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Streebo’s Q&A Fangoria Contest Ends This Sunday!

You still have time to submit your questions for Streebo’s upcoming Q&A session. Every question earns the entrant a chance to win some vintage Fangoria issues! That’s right – three lucky winners will win some classic Fangoria issues. Up for grabs are Fangoria #10 with Scanners, Fangoria #100 with A Nightmare on Elm Street, and issues featuring Evil Dead II, John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness and A Nightmare On Elm Street part 3: Dream Warriors! Don’t miss out – submit your questions now and win a piece of horror fan history.

Post your questions here at the following video.

You can see which Fangoria issues are up for grabs in this video.

The final countdown is on! The contest at ends Sunday at midnight!!!

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Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie – Gruesome Twosome Tour

It’s after 1am on a Wednesday night. 8am meeting thirty minutes away tomorrow morning. But….It’s worth it. I just returned from seeing/listening to the Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie show in Charlotte. It was great!

The Gruesome Twosome Tour 2010 Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper

The wait is over! Alice Cooper & Rob Zombie will share the stage for a very limited time! Get tickets and more info at www.alicecooper.com and www.robzombie.com

The night started off with Alice Cooper. I’ve always seen his performances on TV and on film but never live…so once I was invited, I wanted to see his stage show. It was cool. Lots of theatrics, which were cool. Everything sounded good as well. There is still a lot of the tour and you can find more about it on Alice Cooper’s page. TOUR DATES!

I found this classic song by Alice Cooper! Enjoy.

Alice Cooper – School’s Out (From “Live at Montreux”)

For more info – www.eagle-rock.com Alice Cooper’s live shows are legendary for their sense of rock theatre and sheer visual spectacle. This latest addition to our range of titles from the renowned Montreux Festival catches Alice Cooper at his very be…

This one is not quite live…but different. hehe

Alice Cooper – Welcome to my nightmare (On Muppet Show)

Alice Cooper live on Muppet Show!

Next on the bill…Rob Zombie! Wow. He had a huge screen behind the drums and then 3 screens behind him on stage and 2 in front. He had cool film, footage, and effects going the entire show. They had some cool footage. For you horror fans, they had some “Night of the Living Dead” there was some Japanese Anime, some campy old school looking stuff, some gogo dancers, etc… It was a great show. As a guitarist, I was impressed by John 5. I’ve watched a lot of videos with him on YouTube and knew he was great at chicken pickin’ and loves Telecasters.

Thought I’d put a little Rob Zombie on here…but decided to go more old school Zombie!

White Zombie – Thunder Kiss ‘65

Music video by White Zombie performing Thunder Kiss ‘65. (C) 1992 Geffen Records

Here are some reviews (albeit short) from Twitter:

@Real_DJames This was the Gruesome Twosome tour. Just Rob and Alice were there.

By 1twistedmind at 05/20/2010 1:42

GRUESOME TWOSOME WAS AMAZING!!! :D DD

By Kyokojrocker at 05/19/2010 21:07

Saw Gruesome Twosome Tour with Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper last night in Knoxville. It was one of the best shows I have ever seen.

By Turquoise_Isis at 05/19/2010 17:30

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Dario Argento’s Suspiria

Dario Argento’s film “Suspiria” is one film I always remember from my crash course in horror films from Streebo. During pre-production, production, post production of “C for Chaos”(and even now), Streebo has educated me on horror from around the globe. While filming we would sometime let me be really intense with the colored light. He would often cite “Suspiria” as a source of inspiration. So I was looking around and thought I’d provide some information about the film to those that may not be familiar with it or those wanting to hear other’s opinions.

An Interesting Take on Film: Susperia

Susperia, directed by legendary Italian horror director Dario Argento, is the first film in the Three Mothers trilogy along with Inferno (1980) and La Terza Madre (2007). Argento, along with Goblin who wrote the musical score, …

Publish Date: 01/19/2007 2:52

http://tobiaslane.blogspot.com/2007/01/susperia.html

Horror Movie Review of Suspiria: Stylish and beautiful fright delight.

Suspiria is considered by many to be the best work ever by Dario Argento. The use of lighting, camera angles, close-up and music (performed by The Goblins with input from Argento himself) create a sinister and surreal shroud of dread …

Publish Date: 10/15/2006 13:54

http://www.best-horror-movies.com/suspiria.html

Full Moon Reviews – Horror, Sci-Fi, Action, B-Movies: Suspiria (1977)

He’s a great director but I don’t think any reimagining will match the 1977 masterpiece that is Dario Argento’s SUSPIRIA. If you haven’t seen this horror classic for some reason, take a chance on it and watch it more than once. …

Publish Date: 09/29/2009 2:26

http://www.fullmoonreviews.net/2009/09/suspiria-1977.html

There are even people talking about “Suspiria” on Twitter today!

What’s one of yr favourite horror movies? I’d have to choose a Dario Argento film like ‘Suspiria’ or ‘Tenebrae’…

By Baddums at 05/18/2010 19:37

@nickalder has been sent Suspiria – BLU-RAY Version: http://LOVEFiLM.com/r/QQiI5xM

By lovefilm at 05/18/2010 13:07

The House of the Devil. Keen. Suspiria is also on the way. Double keen.

By TheGreenFairy01 at 05/18/2010 6:21

Suspiria US Trailer

The US trailer for “Suspiria”

This international trailer gives you a taste of the score by “Goblin.”

Suspiria International Trailer

The International trailer for “Suspiria”

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Indie Thriller “Be There In Ten” is Finally Complete!

UK filmmaker, Tom Young recently posted an announcement on his blog about the completion of his long Lynchian horror short – Be There In Ten:

It’s been a long time in the making for a short but Be There In Ten is finally done. I’ve cut a second, slightly longer trailer which is below – if you’re interested in getting a copy of the full movie you can contact me by email (details on my biog page); I’ll also post any details of screenings etc. here in the meantime. Depending how things turn out we may eventually post it on the web in any case, so watch this space.

The film is sort of a cross between a relationship drama and a horror, something I’ve tried to capture in the trailer. It clocks in at around 14 minutes and features grainy Super-8 footage shot around Southbank and Hyde Park, several ghosts, some Steadicam shots made on a dark, rainy night in Chiswick, plus a couple of star turns from the two leads, Sarah Winter and James Powell.

The music at the start of the trailer is the actual music used in the credits of the film (a more extended version of which I posted previously).

via Tom Young :: Composer & Filmmaker » Blog Archive » Be There In Ten is finally complete!.

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R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio. Metal Legend Goes Home.

Metal Legend Ronnie James Dio has passed away.  His wife, Wendy released an official comment.

Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May.
Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes
before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he
was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have
all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this
terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever. Wendy


Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago at 4:35 pm.

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MVP Membership Monday!

It’s Monday and that’s means it’s time to drive up the membership on the various Mutantville websites across the universe.  Just in case you’re new to Mutantville.com – we would like to share links to our various presences across the world wide web.

Keep checking the MVP Blog here at Mutantville.com for your up to the minute MVP news!

If you’re on Facebook – hit the “like’ button on the new fanpage for MVP’s latest project – the science fiction web series Respawner!

Join the fanpage for “G.H.O.S.T.” and keep up with post-production on the MVP’s supernatural thriller starring Kathy Sandvoss!

Be sure to keep checking the Facebook fanpage forMVP’s not quite award winning zombie short – Devil Comes Down as it makes its way across the horror festival circuit in the coming year.

Join the Streebo’s Majic Friends fanpage on Facebook for a constant stream of up to the minute horror news and genre information.

Remember – the beauty in making Facebook work is that you have to “like” everything you see posted by MVP.  When you do this – your friends will see it and if they “like” it in turn – their friends will see it and on and on it goes.  We’re skating along the cutting edge of social network marketing so make sure you take advantage of it!

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Join the fun. Find our accounts and you too can become a Mutantville Player.

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Tips for Screenwriters and Storytellers from Full Sail.

Filmriot has posted a full interview with Dustin Lee – the screenwriting instructor at Full Sail – over on Youtube.  If you’re an aspiring writer and need some ideas or suggestions or some general direction – it is worth your time to check out this interview with Dustin.  He offers some basic screenwriting tips, discusses the three act structure and many more subjects over the course of this interview.  Highly recommended to writers and storytellers of all media.  Remember to keep checking back to Mutantville.com for ongoing genre news and tips and tricks for filmmakers and storytellers alike.

Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 8:21 pm.

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George A. Romero Has Two More “Dead” Films Planned!

Shock Til You Drop just conducted an interview with the godfather of modern horror George A. Romero himself and they dropped the juicy tibdit of info that Romero has two more “Dead” films planned for the near future.  Apparently these last two films will complete the arc begun in Diary of the Dead – much in the way that Land of the Dead concluded the arc begun back in 1968 with Night of the Living Dead.  Shock Til You Drop will publish the complete interview in the very near future.

Romero Has Two More Dead Films Planned – ShockTillYouDrop.com.

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Frank Frazetta, Fantasy Illustrator, Dies at 82 – ArtsBeat Blog – NYTimes.com

From NYTimes.com:  Frank Frazetta, an illustrator whose vivid colors and striking brushstrokes conjured up fantastic worlds of musclebound heroes fighting with broad swords and battle axes to defend helpless women from horrible beasts, died on Monday in Fort Myers, Fla. He was 82.

The death, caused by a stroke, was confirmed by Rob Pistella and Steve Ferzoco, his business managers. In a telephone interview, Mr. Pistella said that Mr. Frazetta, who had a history of strokes, had returned from a Mother’s Day dinner with his family on Sunday night and fell ill. Emergency medical services were called and Mr. Frazetta was rushed to the hospital, where he died.
Read the rest of the article at the link below.

via Frank Frazetta, Fantasy Illustrator, Dies at 82 – ArtsBeat Blog – NYTimes.com.

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