You thought you were okay sitting on the toilet until you read Dreamcatcher. You’d happily walk past a storm drain until you read It. You’d go into a creepy boutique shop before checking Needful Things out of the library. You didn’t even mind checking into Room 217 at a hotel until you read The Shining. More than perhaps any other horror novelist, Stephen King has unnerved our collective imagination with twisted creations that stalk our everyday lives. Demonic cars, rabid dogs, alien domes, possessed caretakers, crazed fans… there’s a Stephen King monster for every day of the year, plus one extra on leap years.
With a back catalogue reaching all the way from the 1970s to now, if you stacked every novel Stephen King had ever published in a teetering pile, it would almost certainly topple over and crush you to death.
That’s before we even...
With a back catalogue reaching all the way from the 1970s to now, if you stacked every novel Stephen King had ever published in a teetering pile, it would almost certainly topple over and crush you to death.
That’s before we even...
- 4/24/2024
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
Happy Ho ho horrordays! As the jingle bells start to ring and the snow begins to fall, Nightmare on Film Street is gearing up for our spine-chilling annual event – the #12DaysofKrampus Holiday Horror Movie Challenge! Starting December 13th and leading up to the eeriest Christmas Eve you’ve ever experienced, we invite you to join us in watching a new chilly horror movie each day, inspired by our uniquely twisted prompts. Don’t forget to share your screams and scares with us on social media using #12DaysofKrampus and tag us @NightmareonFilmStreet!
Day 1: Misfit Toys
Day 1 is all about those eerie toys that just aren’t right. Think evil dolls, possessed playthings, and toys with a mind of their own. You’ll never look at your childhood teddy the same way again!
Recommended Watches: Child’s Play (1988), M3gan (2022), Dolls (1987) [More]
Day 2: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
All aboard for a journey into terror!
Day 1: Misfit Toys
Day 1 is all about those eerie toys that just aren’t right. Think evil dolls, possessed playthings, and toys with a mind of their own. You’ll never look at your childhood teddy the same way again!
Recommended Watches: Child’s Play (1988), M3gan (2022), Dolls (1987) [More]
Day 2: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
All aboard for a journey into terror!
- 11/30/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
On August 27, 1993, Rob Reiner’s Castle Rock Entertainment continued its expansion into Stephen King’s works with Needful Things. Directed by Fraser C. Heston, the star-studded affair arrived only two years after King published the expansive novel. Screenwriter W.D. Richter took on the Herculean task of adapting the 700 page novel, and what came to fruition is a film as tonally curious as the source material: It’s funny, it’s unsettling, it’s violent, it’s perverse. Simply put, it’s the kind of movie we just don’t get anymore.
For that reason alone, Needful Things has aged quite well. Yet it’s also a great lookin’ film. Heston shoots the hell out of this picture, capitalizing on the crisp Fall foliage across British Columbia, doubling here for King’s fictional Castle Rock, Maine. Because of this, the film looks like a Stephen King novel reads, a key facet...
For that reason alone, Needful Things has aged quite well. Yet it’s also a great lookin’ film. Heston shoots the hell out of this picture, capitalizing on the crisp Fall foliage across British Columbia, doubling here for King’s fictional Castle Rock, Maine. Because of this, the film looks like a Stephen King novel reads, a key facet...
- 8/25/2023
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
“America’s two great specialties are demagogues and rock and roll, and we’ve all heard plenty of both in our time…”
The little worker ants of The Losers’ Club are wiggling beneath the lens of your magnifying glass in the first installment of their three-part series on Stephen King‘s Under the Dome. Three parts? Yes, three parts — have you seen the size of this thing? The 1,100-page small-town epic is easily one of the author’s most ambitious books, with King dropping an impenetrable alien dome over the quaint town of Chester’s Mill in his efforts to distill and dissect the intersection of politics and evangelicalism in post-9/11 America.
Join Losers Randall Colburn, Ashley Casseday, Dan Caffrey, and Dan Pfleegor as they unpack the 2009 book’s decades-long history, King’s quotes about its creation, and the fractious political and social climate that influenced its themes. Dick Cheney,...
The little worker ants of The Losers’ Club are wiggling beneath the lens of your magnifying glass in the first installment of their three-part series on Stephen King‘s Under the Dome. Three parts? Yes, three parts — have you seen the size of this thing? The 1,100-page small-town epic is easily one of the author’s most ambitious books, with King dropping an impenetrable alien dome over the quaint town of Chester’s Mill in his efforts to distill and dissect the intersection of politics and evangelicalism in post-9/11 America.
Join Losers Randall Colburn, Ashley Casseday, Dan Caffrey, and Dan Pfleegor as they unpack the 2009 book’s decades-long history, King’s quotes about its creation, and the fractious political and social climate that influenced its themes. Dick Cheney,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Randall Colburn
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stephen King’s short story “The Mangler” really shouldn’t work as well as it does. The fifth tale in his first collection, Night Shift, follows an industrial laundry press that somehow becomes possessed by a demon and begins flattening laundry workers like king-sized sheets. First published in a 1972 issue of Cavalier, the story contains the kind of grisly gore and fast scares that would keep readers turning the pages even when running alongside ads for edible panties and sex hotlines. With a gory premise and loose occult references, “The Mangler” may not be the most high-brow story King has ever published, but it is 19 pages of sheer horror perfection. Part urban legend, part splatterpunk lite, the story reads like a procedural cop drama from hell as Detective John Hunton (Ted Levine in the film) tries to stop a series of grisly deaths at the hands (er… gears) of a sinister machine.
- 6/6/2023
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
The heat is on across King’s Dominion. To cool off, The Losers’ Club put on their shades, put the top down on their 1958 Plymouth Fury convertible, and feel the breeze in Hollywood King. It’s another high-octane news episode that finds Losers Michael Roffman, Justin Gerber, Dan Pfleegor, and Ashley Casseday cycling through the latest Stephen King headlines.
Topics include King on Martin Scorsese, the most memorable one-shots in the King film canon, what King’s been streaming lately, bookkeeping quirks, 1997’s The Edge, and expensive first-editions. They also chime in on all the news surrounding Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey, Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck, Max’s Welcome to Derry, Needful Things, and more.
Stream the episode below and return next week when the Losers head to the tropics to splish-splash through King’s 2008 novel Duma Key. For further adventures, join the Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts,...
Topics include King on Martin Scorsese, the most memorable one-shots in the King film canon, what King’s been streaming lately, bookkeeping quirks, 1997’s The Edge, and expensive first-editions. They also chime in on all the news surrounding Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey, Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck, Max’s Welcome to Derry, Needful Things, and more.
Stream the episode below and return next week when the Losers head to the tropics to splish-splash through King’s 2008 novel Duma Key. For further adventures, join the Club over long days and pleasant nights via Apple Podcasts,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
If you've read Bryan Christopher's Catalog From The Beyond or you've listened to our member-exclusive audio commentary, then you know we're fans of Fraser C. Heston's adaptation of Stephen King's Needful Things here at Daily Dead, so it's especially thrilling that Kino Lorber will release the 1993 film on 4K Uhd along with a Blu-ray of the movie's 191-minute TV cut!
On Facebook, Kino Lorber announced a July 25th release date for their new 4K Uhd / Blu-ray of Needful Things. Below, we have a look at the cover art and full list of special features, including a new interview with screenwriter W.D. Richter on the Blu-ray of the TV cut:
From Kino Lorber: "Coming July 25th on 4Kuhd and Blu-ray!
https://kinolorber.com/product/needful-things-4kuhd
https://kinolorber.com/pro.../needful-things-special-edition
Needful Things (1993)
Disc 1 (4Kuhd):
• Brand New Hdr/Dolby Vision Master (Theatrical Cut) – From a 4K Scan...
On Facebook, Kino Lorber announced a July 25th release date for their new 4K Uhd / Blu-ray of Needful Things. Below, we have a look at the cover art and full list of special features, including a new interview with screenwriter W.D. Richter on the Blu-ray of the TV cut:
From Kino Lorber: "Coming July 25th on 4Kuhd and Blu-ray!
https://kinolorber.com/product/needful-things-4kuhd
https://kinolorber.com/pro.../needful-things-special-edition
Needful Things (1993)
Disc 1 (4Kuhd):
• Brand New Hdr/Dolby Vision Master (Theatrical Cut) – From a 4K Scan...
- 5/16/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
There are two versions of the Stephen King adaptation Needful Things (watch it Here): the 2 hour theatrical cut and a 3 hour version that airs only on TBS and has never gotten a proper home video release. That’s about to change, as Kino Lorber has confirmed that their upcoming 4K Uhd and Blu-ray release of Needful Things, which is set to be released on July 25th, will contain both the theatrical cut and the 191 minute TV cut! Copies of this release can be pre-ordered at This Link. It goes for the price of $26.57 and only ships to the United States and Canada.
Needful Things was directed by Fraser C. Heston (the son of Charlton Heston) from a screenplay by Buckaroo Banzai director / Big Trouble in Little China writer W.D. Richter. Here’s the synopsis: When a creepy older man named Leland Gaunt moves to a small town in Maine...
Needful Things was directed by Fraser C. Heston (the son of Charlton Heston) from a screenplay by Buckaroo Banzai director / Big Trouble in Little China writer W.D. Richter. Here’s the synopsis: When a creepy older man named Leland Gaunt moves to a small town in Maine...
- 5/15/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Kino Lorber Studio Classics has announced today that they’re bringing 1993 Stephen King adaptation Needful Things to Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, releasing on July 25, 2023.
Of particular note, the 191-minute television cut of Needful Things is being included on a Blu-ray disc, which marks the first time it’s been released on home video here in the States.
IMDb explains, “On May 22, 1996, the TBS network aired a 191-minute extended edition. The extra footage includes more of the citizens of Castle Rock and their lives, namely the character of Cora Rusk, played by Lisa Blount, shown only in passing in the current version.”
Special Features include…
Disc 1 (4Kuhd):
Brand New Hdr/Dolby Vision Master (Theatrical Cut) – From a 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative Audio Commentary by Director Fraser C. Heston, Moderated by Scorpion Releasing’s Walt Olsen 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Lossless Audio Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc Optional English Subtitles
Disc...
Of particular note, the 191-minute television cut of Needful Things is being included on a Blu-ray disc, which marks the first time it’s been released on home video here in the States.
IMDb explains, “On May 22, 1996, the TBS network aired a 191-minute extended edition. The extra footage includes more of the citizens of Castle Rock and their lives, namely the character of Cora Rusk, played by Lisa Blount, shown only in passing in the current version.”
Special Features include…
Disc 1 (4Kuhd):
Brand New Hdr/Dolby Vision Master (Theatrical Cut) – From a 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative Audio Commentary by Director Fraser C. Heston, Moderated by Scorpion Releasing’s Walt Olsen 5.1 Surround and 2.0 Lossless Audio Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc Optional English Subtitles
Disc...
- 5/15/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Screambox has revealed the new films that are joining the horror streaming service in April, including the 1982 classic Creepshow, Child’s Play doc Living with Chucky, the brand new Japanese remake of Cube, Stephen King masterpiece Needful Things, Aussie-set wild boar horror Razorback, found footage favorite Hell House LLC, and Night of the Living Dead-inspired Screambox Original Shifted.
From the masters of the macabre, George A. Romero and Stephen King’s preeminent horror anthology Creepshow is now streaming on Screambox! After enjoying five jolting tales of terror, viewers can go behind the scenes with the Screambox Exclusive documentary Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow.
Also joining Screambox today are Needful Things, the 1991 Stephen King adaptation starring Ed Harris (The Abyss) and Max von Sydow (The Exorcist); The Borrower, a sci-fi horror hybrid from Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer director John McNaughton; and Razorback, an ’80s killer boar movie directed by Russell Mulcahy.
From the masters of the macabre, George A. Romero and Stephen King’s preeminent horror anthology Creepshow is now streaming on Screambox! After enjoying five jolting tales of terror, viewers can go behind the scenes with the Screambox Exclusive documentary Just Desserts: The Making of Creepshow.
Also joining Screambox today are Needful Things, the 1991 Stephen King adaptation starring Ed Harris (The Abyss) and Max von Sydow (The Exorcist); The Borrower, a sci-fi horror hybrid from Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer director John McNaughton; and Razorback, an ’80s killer boar movie directed by Russell Mulcahy.
- 4/3/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stephen King first published "Pet Sematary" in 1983, a time when he — by his own description — was battling addiction. In his 2000 book "On Writing," King speaks frankly about his drinking and substance abuse throughout the '80s, and even claimed to not remember writing his 1982 novel "Cujo." His friends eventually staged an intervention, and King eventually became sober sometime in the late 1980s and has remained so to this day. His first novel after getting clean was "Needful Things" in 1991.
"Pet Sematary" is about a Chicago family — mom, dad, older daughter, younger son, and Church the cat — who move to a...
The post Stephen King Has a Complex Relationship With Pet Sematary appeared first on /Film.
"Pet Sematary" is about a Chicago family — mom, dad, older daughter, younger son, and Church the cat — who move to a...
The post Stephen King Has a Complex Relationship With Pet Sematary appeared first on /Film.
- 5/12/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
We recorded a new bonus episode of Corpse Club as an exclusive gift for those in our Corpse Club membership system!
Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Bryan Christopher, and Derek Anderson discuss some of their favorite horror movie viewings on the streaming service Tubi, including The Incubus, The Horror Show, Alien: Resurrection, Deadly Blessing, Borderland, and Grave Encounters!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new episode, so be sure to check your inbox!
There's more bonus content to come...
As a Corpse Club member, you get access to special bonus content every month! Our previous bonus content includes a Junji Ito/Resident Evil episode, a recent screenings and holiday horrors episode, a Halloween season and movie marathon discussion, an episode on Jordan Peele’s Us, a celebration of Scrooged, an in-depth discussion on Deadpool 2, a reflection on Mandy, a career-spanning interview with Felissa Rose,...
Listen as co-hosts Scott Drebit, Bryan Christopher, and Derek Anderson discuss some of their favorite horror movie viewings on the streaming service Tubi, including The Incubus, The Horror Show, Alien: Resurrection, Deadly Blessing, Borderland, and Grave Encounters!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new episode, so be sure to check your inbox!
There's more bonus content to come...
As a Corpse Club member, you get access to special bonus content every month! Our previous bonus content includes a Junji Ito/Resident Evil episode, a recent screenings and holiday horrors episode, a Halloween season and movie marathon discussion, an episode on Jordan Peele’s Us, a celebration of Scrooged, an in-depth discussion on Deadpool 2, a reflection on Mandy, a career-spanning interview with Felissa Rose,...
- 4/27/2022
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
One of the lesser-sung items among umpteen offbeat little ’70s movies was Larry Yust’s “Homebodies.” That 1974 black comedy on the cusp of horror was about a community of frail old retirees who turn out to be surprisingly vigorous — even homicidal — in defending their homes from the callous forces of market-driven “progress.” A similar premise is the starting point for “Bingo Hell,” which alongside “Black as Night” kicks off the second quartet of genre features premiering under the “Welcome to the Blumhouse” umbrella on Amazon Prime. This first full-length solo directorial project for Gigi Saul Guerrero exchanges the Cincinnati grit of “Homebodies” for the hotter palette of a Southern California desert town.
The comedy and horror elements get amped up as well — maybe too much so. In any case, what starts out looking like another caustic commentary on gentrification at the expense of the elderly soon takes a turn into half-baked Stephen King territory,...
The comedy and horror elements get amped up as well — maybe too much so. In any case, what starts out looking like another caustic commentary on gentrification at the expense of the elderly soon takes a turn into half-baked Stephen King territory,...
- 10/1/2021
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
Hello! Welcome back to a brand-new installment of... what? Why are you looking at me like that? Oh, I see. You’re judging me, aren’t you? You’re questioning how a supposed lifelong horror fan who’s been writing about the genre for nigh on five years can have never seen one of the cornerstones of ’70s horror.
Look, I get it, but just back off. We all have at least one or two of those shameful blind spots, and this month I finally get to tick this one off the checklist thanks to Valeska Griffiths, who you might know as the Executive Editor of the horror journal Grim, Founder and Editor at Anatomy of a Scream, and a co-host of the Riverdale-centric Milkshakes and Mimosas podcast. Rest assured, Griffiths was just as surprised as you when she found out I’d not seen Brian De Palma’s adaptation...
Look, I get it, but just back off. We all have at least one or two of those shameful blind spots, and this month I finally get to tick this one off the checklist thanks to Valeska Griffiths, who you might know as the Executive Editor of the horror journal Grim, Founder and Editor at Anatomy of a Scream, and a co-host of the Riverdale-centric Milkshakes and Mimosas podcast. Rest assured, Griffiths was just as surprised as you when she found out I’d not seen Brian De Palma’s adaptation...
- 2/17/2021
- by Bryan Christopher
- DailyDead
There are only two months left to go in this truly hellish year and relatively new streaming service HBO Max is trying to make the best of them. While most other streamers recover from Halloween and get prepared for Christmas, HBO Max is using November 2020 to fill out its servers.
Things are pretty light not the new original series front this month with only Industry (Nov. 9) and His Dark Materials season 2 (Nov. 16) making a splash. But the streamer has a couple of notable original films to complement them. Between the World and Me, based on the book by Ta-Nehisi Coates, arrives on Nov. 21 and Melissa McCarthy comedy Superintelligence arrives on Nov. 26. That’s not even to mention two intriguing projects that don’t have dates yet: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion Special and The Mystery of Db Cooper.
Thankfully, the real appeal in November 2020 is all the fresh library...
Things are pretty light not the new original series front this month with only Industry (Nov. 9) and His Dark Materials season 2 (Nov. 16) making a splash. But the streamer has a couple of notable original films to complement them. Between the World and Me, based on the book by Ta-Nehisi Coates, arrives on Nov. 21 and Melissa McCarthy comedy Superintelligence arrives on Nov. 26. That’s not even to mention two intriguing projects that don’t have dates yet: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion Special and The Mystery of Db Cooper.
Thankfully, the real appeal in November 2020 is all the fresh library...
- 11/1/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
We might be stuck indoors this Halloween weekend, but thankfully, the various major streaming services are on hand to keep us occupied with a monumental mountain of new content heading our way over the next few days. As it’s both the end of the month and the beginning of November, the likes of Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Hulu and Prime Video are adding a mix of seasonal movies and TV shows today and tomorrow, and a whole load of freshly licensed titles on Sunday.
First of all, Netflix is dropping five new originals this Friday, October 30th, including a couple of horrors, like The Day of the Lord and His House. Disney Plus, meanwhile, debuts The Mandalorian‘s season 2 premiere today, along with a new episode of The Right Stuff and Nicolas Cage movie The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Elsewhere, on the 31st, HBO Max adds last year’s Black Christmas...
First of all, Netflix is dropping five new originals this Friday, October 30th, including a couple of horrors, like The Day of the Lord and His House. Disney Plus, meanwhile, debuts The Mandalorian‘s season 2 premiere today, along with a new episode of The Right Stuff and Nicolas Cage movie The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Elsewhere, on the 31st, HBO Max adds last year’s Black Christmas...
- 10/30/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
As we have just about a week left to go of October, let’s take a look at everything that’s due to arrive on HBO Max in November. It’s a big month for the WarnerMedia streaming service, with countless new movies from their legendary library being added and plenty of fresh originals dropping throughout the following weeks. A few upcoming releases have yet to be dated, but otherwise, here’s the full list of what’s coming to HBO Max next month.
Released November Tba
12 Dates Of Christmas, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show, HBO Max Original Special Premiere
Crazy, Not Insane, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air Reunion Special, HBO Max Original Special Premiere
Full Bloom, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
I Hate Suzie, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
The Mystery Of Db Cooper, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
Sesame Street,...
Released November Tba
12 Dates Of Christmas, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
Colin Quinn & Friends: A Parking Lot Comedy Show, HBO Max Original Special Premiere
Crazy, Not Insane, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air Reunion Special, HBO Max Original Special Premiere
Full Bloom, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
I Hate Suzie, HBO Max Original Series Premiere
The Mystery Of Db Cooper, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
Sesame Street,...
- 10/23/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
With a new month quickly approaching, it’s time to look ahead and see what’s coming to all your favorite streaming services this November. That’s Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and, of course, HBO Max.
Halloween will soon be behind us and given that Christmas isn’t too far off, we’re beginning to see some holiday titles pop up, with all the major platforms getting into the festive spirit. That’ll continue in December as well, of course, but for November, there’s certainly tons on offer for those looking to start the celebrations early.
There’s a lot of other great stuff on the way, too, though, be it classic films, underrated gems, brand new releases and much more, and you can check out the entire lineup, sorted by date, down below. Ready to dive in?
November 1
Netflix
60 Days In: Season 5
A...
Halloween will soon be behind us and given that Christmas isn’t too far off, we’re beginning to see some holiday titles pop up, with all the major platforms getting into the festive spirit. That’ll continue in December as well, of course, but for November, there’s certainly tons on offer for those looking to start the celebrations early.
There’s a lot of other great stuff on the way, too, though, be it classic films, underrated gems, brand new releases and much more, and you can check out the entire lineup, sorted by date, down below. Ready to dive in?
November 1
Netflix
60 Days In: Season 5
A...
- 10/23/2020
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
After they bring John Carpenter's They Live to 4K Ultra HD this December, the Scream Factory team will release another Carpenter classic, Prince of Darkness, on 4K Ultra HD on January 19th.
Like the upcoming They Live release, the Prince of Darkness 4K Ultra HD / Blu-ray will include the special features from Scream Factory's previous Blu-ray release of the film, and there's a website-only exclusive version that comes with a Sacred Bones record featuring John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies playing music from Prince of Darkness.
Below, we have the official press release with more details, as well as a look at the cover art for the 4K Ultra HD and vinyl:
From the Press Release: Get ready for the ultimate presentation of the heart-pounding supernatural thriller by heralded master of horror director John Carpenter, as the Prince of Darkness Collector’s Edition (4k Uhd/Blu-Ray™) will be...
Like the upcoming They Live release, the Prince of Darkness 4K Ultra HD / Blu-ray will include the special features from Scream Factory's previous Blu-ray release of the film, and there's a website-only exclusive version that comes with a Sacred Bones record featuring John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, and Daniel Davies playing music from Prince of Darkness.
Below, we have the official press release with more details, as well as a look at the cover art for the 4K Ultra HD and vinyl:
From the Press Release: Get ready for the ultimate presentation of the heart-pounding supernatural thriller by heralded master of horror director John Carpenter, as the Prince of Darkness Collector’s Edition (4k Uhd/Blu-Ray™) will be...
- 10/13/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
If you read Scott Drebit's Drive-In Dust Offs retrospective on Things (1989), then you know it's a horror film that has to be seen to be believed, and as it turns out, the behind-the-scenes story of how it was made has to be heard to be believed, too. As a special treat, Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit and Bryan Christopher were recently joined by Things star/co-writer/editor/producer Barry J. Gillis on a new audio commentary for his wild film!
Corpse Club members were provided early access to this audio commentary, but we're now releasing it to all Daily Dead readers!
The next time you watch Things, you can press "play" and listen as Scott and Bryan talk with special guest Barry J. Gillis about the making of his unforgettable film, from the unpredictable screenplay he wrote with director/co-writer Andrew Jordan to the film’s bizarre ant-like creatures...
Corpse Club members were provided early access to this audio commentary, but we're now releasing it to all Daily Dead readers!
The next time you watch Things, you can press "play" and listen as Scott and Bryan talk with special guest Barry J. Gillis about the making of his unforgettable film, from the unpredictable screenplay he wrote with director/co-writer Andrew Jordan to the film’s bizarre ant-like creatures...
- 8/11/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Ed Harris has popped up a few times in my Catalog From the Beyond’s coverage, which isn’t surprising considering he’s one of my favorite character actors of all time. He brings an intensity that always seems like he’s on the brink of a meltdown in any movie he’s in, from a vengeful gangster in A History of Violence to an obsessed LARPer in George Romero’s Knightriders. The dude even dances like a nut in Creepshow. As it turns out, this simmering rage is the perfect fit for the lead in another Stephen King property, 1993’s Needful Things.
Based on King’s 1991 novel, Needful Things features Harris as Castle Rock sheriff Alan Pangborn, who’s settled into what he thinks will be a quiet life after leaving the Pittsburgh police force. As the movie opens, things are looking up, as he proposed to local diner owner Polly Chalmers.
Based on King’s 1991 novel, Needful Things features Harris as Castle Rock sheriff Alan Pangborn, who’s settled into what he thinks will be a quiet life after leaving the Pittsburgh police force. As the movie opens, things are looking up, as he proposed to local diner owner Polly Chalmers.
- 6/24/2020
- by Bryan Christopher
- DailyDead
Stage and screen acting legend Max Von Sydow, who starred in The Seventh Seal and appeared in The Exorcist, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Flash Gordon, and Game of Thrones, died on March 8 at the age of 90, according to Variety.
“It is with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the extreme pain of announcing the departure of Max von Sydow,” his wife, the producer Catherine Brelet, said in a statement.
Von Sydow made his Hollywood debut as Jesus in the 1965 Biblical epic The Greatest Story Ever Told. This gave him the authority to observe “if Jesus were alive today and saw what they are saying in his name, he would never stop throwing up” in Woody Allen’s 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters. Von Sydow had the power to compel Satan as Father Merrin in William Friedkin’s 1973 horror classic The Exorcist and Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), directed by John Boorman.
“It is with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the extreme pain of announcing the departure of Max von Sydow,” his wife, the producer Catherine Brelet, said in a statement.
Von Sydow made his Hollywood debut as Jesus in the 1965 Biblical epic The Greatest Story Ever Told. This gave him the authority to observe “if Jesus were alive today and saw what they are saying in his name, he would never stop throwing up” in Woody Allen’s 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters. Von Sydow had the power to compel Satan as Father Merrin in William Friedkin’s 1973 horror classic The Exorcist and Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), directed by John Boorman.
- 3/9/2020
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
With more than 160 acting credits to his name (according to IMDb), including one of the most iconic horror movie characters of all time, Max von Sydow was one of the most prolific actors of his or any other generation, and we're deeply sad to report that the great actor has passed away at the age of 90.
According to multiple reports, including The Hollywood Reporter, Sydow passed away in his Provence, France home on Sunday, March 8th. His wife, Catherine von Sydow, confirmed his passing, saying (via THR), "It's with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the extreme pain of announcing the departure of Max Von Sydow on March 8, 2020."
A dynamic performer, Sydow brought roomfuls of characters to life over an acting career that included eight decades, with his first acting credit being 1949's Only a Mother.
Sydow made an indelible mark on cinema with his performance...
According to multiple reports, including The Hollywood Reporter, Sydow passed away in his Provence, France home on Sunday, March 8th. His wife, Catherine von Sydow, confirmed his passing, saying (via THR), "It's with a broken heart and with infinite sadness that we have the extreme pain of announcing the departure of Max Von Sydow on March 8, 2020."
A dynamic performer, Sydow brought roomfuls of characters to life over an acting career that included eight decades, with his first acting credit being 1949's Only a Mother.
Sydow made an indelible mark on cinema with his performance...
- 3/9/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Max von Sydow in The Seventh Seal Photo: Criterion Collection Max von Sydow's French wife has said that the Swedish born star of The Seventh Seal and The Exorcist has died at the age of 90.
Documentarian Catherine Brelet announced that he had died yesterday "with a broken heart and with infinite sadness".
Von Sydow - whose final film Echoes Of The Past is currently in post-production - starred in more than 100 films and TV series. Although he began his career in theatre, he quickly carved out a career onscreen, working 11 times with Ingmar Bergman, including The Seventh Seal, Through A Glass Darkly and Wild Strawberries.
His career saw him span a range of genres and included roles as Jesus (The Greatest Story Ever Told), a priest (The Exorcist), the Devil (Needful Things) and Bond villain Blofeld (Never Say Never Again). He also featured as Lor San Tekka in Star Wars: The Force Awakens...
Documentarian Catherine Brelet announced that he had died yesterday "with a broken heart and with infinite sadness".
Von Sydow - whose final film Echoes Of The Past is currently in post-production - starred in more than 100 films and TV series. Although he began his career in theatre, he quickly carved out a career onscreen, working 11 times with Ingmar Bergman, including The Seventh Seal, Through A Glass Darkly and Wild Strawberries.
His career saw him span a range of genres and included roles as Jesus (The Greatest Story Ever Told), a priest (The Exorcist), the Devil (Needful Things) and Bond villain Blofeld (Never Say Never Again). He also featured as Lor San Tekka in Star Wars: The Force Awakens...
- 3/9/2020
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Max von Sydow, the tall, tragic-faced Swedish actor whose name was virtually synonymous with the films of Ingmar Bergman, has died. He was 90.
Variety has confirmed that the actor died on Sunday.
Von Sydow, who became Bergman’s symbol for the modern man in such films as “The Passion of Anna” and “Shame” after making his Bergman debut as the errant knight in “The Seventh Seal,” also had an unusually prolific career in Hollywood and international films.
He made his American debut in the role of Jesus Christ in George Stevens’ turgid 1965 epic “The Greatest Story Ever Told” and went on to make strong impressions with audiences in “The Exorcist,” Woody Allen’s “Hannah and Her Sisters,” David Lynch’s “Dune,” “Three Days of the Condor,” “Hawaii,” “Conan the Barbarian” and “Awakenings.”
Von Sydow worked for other Scandinavian directors as well, drawing an Oscar nomination for his role in Bille August...
Variety has confirmed that the actor died on Sunday.
Von Sydow, who became Bergman’s symbol for the modern man in such films as “The Passion of Anna” and “Shame” after making his Bergman debut as the errant knight in “The Seventh Seal,” also had an unusually prolific career in Hollywood and international films.
He made his American debut in the role of Jesus Christ in George Stevens’ turgid 1965 epic “The Greatest Story Ever Told” and went on to make strong impressions with audiences in “The Exorcist,” Woody Allen’s “Hannah and Her Sisters,” David Lynch’s “Dune,” “Three Days of the Condor,” “Hawaii,” “Conan the Barbarian” and “Awakenings.”
Von Sydow worked for other Scandinavian directors as well, drawing an Oscar nomination for his role in Bille August...
- 3/9/2020
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
As a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we recorded a new audio commentary to 1987's StageFright.
Recorded by Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit and Bryan Christopher, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy!
The next time you watch StageFright, you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1987 Italian horror film, including its theater setting, memorable kills, and unforgettable costume worn by the killer.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch StageFright, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan’s new audio commentary. It’s like watching a movie with the Corpse Club... just be sure to save us some popcorn!
There's more bonus content to come...
As a Corpse Club member, you get access...
Recorded by Corpse Club co-hosts Scott Drebit and Bryan Christopher, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy!
The next time you watch StageFright, you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1987 Italian horror film, including its theater setting, memorable kills, and unforgettable costume worn by the killer.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch StageFright, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan’s new audio commentary. It’s like watching a movie with the Corpse Club... just be sure to save us some popcorn!
There's more bonus content to come...
As a Corpse Club member, you get access...
- 2/11/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Killer nurse Annie Wilkes was just one of many familiar characters introduced in the second season of Hulu's new take on the charming (and sinister) town featured in many of Stephen King's stories, and following its premiere on the streaming service, Castle Rock: The Complete Second Season is coming to Digital on January 21st, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on May 19th from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment:
Press Release: Burbank, CA – Get set for another visit to Castle Rock, the small town that’s inhabited by author Stephen King’s most infamous literary characters, when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) releases Castle Rock: The Complete Second Season, on Blu-ray™ and DVD May 19, 2020. The release of the second season of Warner Bros. Television’s critically acclaimed series will feature all 10 episodes, plus all-new bonus content. Castle Rock: The Complete Second Season is priced to own at...
Press Release: Burbank, CA – Get set for another visit to Castle Rock, the small town that’s inhabited by author Stephen King’s most infamous literary characters, when Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) releases Castle Rock: The Complete Second Season, on Blu-ray™ and DVD May 19, 2020. The release of the second season of Warner Bros. Television’s critically acclaimed series will feature all 10 episodes, plus all-new bonus content. Castle Rock: The Complete Second Season is priced to own at...
- 1/14/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we recorded a new bonus episode of Corpse Club!
Recorded by Corpse Club co-hosts Derek Anderson and Jonathan James, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! Listen as Derek and Jonathan discuss a wide range of horror-themed topics, including their favorite Christmas horror gifts they received this holiday season, post-holiday horror shopping and screenings, the wonderfully weird manga by artist and writer Junji Ito (including his new manga adaptation of Osamu Dazai's novel No Longer Human), and the gruesome gameplay of Resident Evil 7. So, whether you’re still savoring the holiday season or you’re looking ahead to a new year of horror, Corpse Club members can sit back, relax, and enjoy this new bonus episode of Daily Dead’s podcast!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new episode,...
Recorded by Corpse Club co-hosts Derek Anderson and Jonathan James, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! Listen as Derek and Jonathan discuss a wide range of horror-themed topics, including their favorite Christmas horror gifts they received this holiday season, post-holiday horror shopping and screenings, the wonderfully weird manga by artist and writer Junji Ito (including his new manga adaptation of Osamu Dazai's novel No Longer Human), and the gruesome gameplay of Resident Evil 7. So, whether you’re still savoring the holiday season or you’re looking ahead to a new year of horror, Corpse Club members can sit back, relax, and enjoy this new bonus episode of Daily Dead’s podcast!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new episode,...
- 1/8/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Celebrate Friday the 13th with Our New Audio Commentary for Friday The 13th Part VII – The New Blood
As a special Friday the 13th treat for all Daily Dead readers and Corpse Club listeners, we recorded a new audio commentary to John Carl Buechler's Friday the 13th Part VII – The New Blood!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Bryan Christopher and Scott Drebit, along with special guests Patrick Hamilton and Gena Radcliffe from the Kill by Kill podcast, this audio commentary is a special gift for all Daily Dead readers and Corpse Club listeners to unwrap and enjoy!
The next time you watch Friday the 13th Part VII, you can listen as Scott, Bryan, Patrick, and Gena take a deep dive into the 1988 sequel, including the film's palpable practical effects, Tina Shepard's telekinetic powers, the haunting unmasking of Jason Voorhees, the film's most memorable kills, and the intense performances by Lar Park Lincoln and Kane Hodder.
You can listen to our new Friday the 13th Part...
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Bryan Christopher and Scott Drebit, along with special guests Patrick Hamilton and Gena Radcliffe from the Kill by Kill podcast, this audio commentary is a special gift for all Daily Dead readers and Corpse Club listeners to unwrap and enjoy!
The next time you watch Friday the 13th Part VII, you can listen as Scott, Bryan, Patrick, and Gena take a deep dive into the 1988 sequel, including the film's palpable practical effects, Tina Shepard's telekinetic powers, the haunting unmasking of Jason Voorhees, the film's most memorable kills, and the intense performances by Lar Park Lincoln and Kane Hodder.
You can listen to our new Friday the 13th Part...
- 12/13/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As a special Halloween treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we recorded a new bonus episode of Corpse Club!
Recorded by Corpse Club co-hosts Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy!
Listen as Tamika, Derek, and Jonathan talk about their recent screenings at home and at the theater, including The Lighthouse, Zombieland: Double Tap, and 2004’s The Punisher. The co-hosts also embrace the scary side of the season by discussing their go-to holiday horror movies, ranging from Black Christmas (1974) and Krampus to Christmas Evil and Rare Exports. As a special early gift for their viewing pleasure, each member of the trio also selects a holiday horror movie they've never seen to watch this month.
So, whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or somewhere in-between, take a break from holiday shopping, put your feet up,...
Recorded by Corpse Club co-hosts Tamika Jones, Derek Anderson, and Jonathan James, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy!
Listen as Tamika, Derek, and Jonathan talk about their recent screenings at home and at the theater, including The Lighthouse, Zombieland: Double Tap, and 2004’s The Punisher. The co-hosts also embrace the scary side of the season by discussing their go-to holiday horror movies, ranging from Black Christmas (1974) and Krampus to Christmas Evil and Rare Exports. As a special early gift for their viewing pleasure, each member of the trio also selects a holiday horror movie they've never seen to watch this month.
So, whether you’ve been naughty, nice, or somewhere in-between, take a break from holiday shopping, put your feet up,...
- 12/6/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As a special Halloween treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we recorded a new audio commentary to Tommy Lee Wallace's Halloween III: Season of the Witch.
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Scott Drebit and Bryan Christopher, the Halloween III audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy!
The next time you watch Halloween III, you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1982 horror film, including how it took the Halloween franchise in a vastly different direction, its festive autumnal atmosphere, Tom Atkins’ memorable performance, and the catchy tunes of the Silver Shamrock commercial jingle.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Halloween III: Season of the Witch, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan’s new audio commentary.
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Scott Drebit and Bryan Christopher, the Halloween III audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy!
The next time you watch Halloween III, you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1982 horror film, including how it took the Halloween franchise in a vastly different direction, its festive autumnal atmosphere, Tom Atkins’ memorable performance, and the catchy tunes of the Silver Shamrock commercial jingle.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Halloween III: Season of the Witch, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan’s new audio commentary.
- 11/1/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
*Updated on 10/18 with new listings.* It’s that time of year again, dear readers! Halloween season is finally upon us and to get you ready for all the seasonal scares, Daily Dead has once again put together our Annual Halloween Viewing Guide, which gives you a rundown of everything—from movies to specials and more—headed to the small screen over the next few weeks.
And as we’ve done in past years, we’ll be updating this list every Friday to add new programming as they’re revealed by the various channels, so be sure to check back each week to see what kind of horror and sci-fi will be headed to network and cable TV through the weekend after Halloween.
**All listings are in Est.**
**Updated Listings Are In Bold.**
Thursday, October 31st
1:00am – Scream 4 (Paramount)
1:00am – The Walking Dead (1936) (Turner Classic Movies)
1:15am...
And as we’ve done in past years, we’ll be updating this list every Friday to add new programming as they’re revealed by the various channels, so be sure to check back each week to see what kind of horror and sci-fi will be headed to network and cable TV through the weekend after Halloween.
**All listings are in Est.**
**Updated Listings Are In Bold.**
Thursday, October 31st
1:00am – Scream 4 (Paramount)
1:00am – The Walking Dead (1936) (Turner Classic Movies)
1:15am...
- 10/31/2019
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Hulu has released an interesting promo spot for Castle Rock Season 2. It takes the viewers on a 14-minute long road trip from Castle Rock to Jerusalem’s Lot and the radio is on to keep you entertained as you travel.
You are supposed to keep a lookout to see if you can see or hear anything. I will say, there are a ton of references to some of Stephen King’s popular stories including Stand By Me, Misery, Salem’s Lot, Maximum Overdrive, It, Needful Things, The Mist, Under The Dome, Pet Semetary, Sleeping Beauties, The Shawshank Redemption, 11/22/63, The Stand, The Dead Zone, and more!
For those of you who are familiar with King’s work, these references aren’t hard to catch. You just have to listen. This is actually a pretty cool promo and while it may seem boring for some, it’s exciting for the Stephen King fans like myself.
You are supposed to keep a lookout to see if you can see or hear anything. I will say, there are a ton of references to some of Stephen King’s popular stories including Stand By Me, Misery, Salem’s Lot, Maximum Overdrive, It, Needful Things, The Mist, Under The Dome, Pet Semetary, Sleeping Beauties, The Shawshank Redemption, 11/22/63, The Stand, The Dead Zone, and more!
For those of you who are familiar with King’s work, these references aren’t hard to catch. You just have to listen. This is actually a pretty cool promo and while it may seem boring for some, it’s exciting for the Stephen King fans like myself.
- 10/4/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
As a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we recorded a new bonus episode of Corpse Club!
Recorded by Corpse Club co-hosts Derek Anderson and Jonathan James, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! Listen as Derek and Jonathan discuss a wide range of horror-themed topics, including Derek’s favorite movies and experiences at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival, Jonathan’s latest horror movie marathon at home, and what each of the co-hosts are doing to prep for this year’s Halloween festivities. So, whether you’re already carving pumpkins or you’re busy planning your own Halloween celebrations, kick back, relax, and enjoy a bonus episode of Daily Dead’s podcast!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so be sure to keep an eye out for it in your inbox!
There's more bonus content to come.
Recorded by Corpse Club co-hosts Derek Anderson and Jonathan James, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! Listen as Derek and Jonathan discuss a wide range of horror-themed topics, including Derek’s favorite movies and experiences at the Popcorn Frights Film Festival, Jonathan’s latest horror movie marathon at home, and what each of the co-hosts are doing to prep for this year’s Halloween festivities. So, whether you’re already carving pumpkins or you’re busy planning your own Halloween celebrations, kick back, relax, and enjoy a bonus episode of Daily Dead’s podcast!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so be sure to keep an eye out for it in your inbox!
There's more bonus content to come.
- 10/3/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
I loved the first season of Hulu’s Castle Rock, which is a series that dives into the deep dark world of the Stephen King universe. The full trailer has been released for Season 2, and it’s got me super excited for the madness that is coming!
In Season 2, “a feud between warring clans comes to a boil when budding psychopath Annie Wilkes (Lizzy Caplan), Stephen King's nurse from hell, gets waylaid in Castle Rock." The fact that her character is involved in this next season is awesome and it looks like Caplan is going to be great in the role. She’s got the crazy and insane look in her eyes that the character needs.
Misery arrives October 23rd on Hulu. Check out the trailer and let us know what you think! Are you looking forward to the second season of Castle Rock?
Here are some details on the...
In Season 2, “a feud between warring clans comes to a boil when budding psychopath Annie Wilkes (Lizzy Caplan), Stephen King's nurse from hell, gets waylaid in Castle Rock." The fact that her character is involved in this next season is awesome and it looks like Caplan is going to be great in the role. She’s got the crazy and insane look in her eyes that the character needs.
Misery arrives October 23rd on Hulu. Check out the trailer and let us know what you think! Are you looking forward to the second season of Castle Rock?
Here are some details on the...
- 9/13/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
With the concluding chapter of Stephen King’s “It” remake floating into theaters this week – and with new versions of “Firestarter,” “Salem’s Lot,” and “The Stand” on the horizon – here are 10 terrifying King films that might benefit from a fresh adaptation.
The Dead Zone (1983)
It’s impossible to imagine another actor playing Johnny Smith, the clairvoyant coma survivor at the center of King’s creepy tale, with as much haunted intensity as Christopher Walken brought to David Cronenberg’s superb adaptation. That’s why a modern remake of “The Dead Zone” would be wise to expand the role of Greg Stillson, the unhinged political candidate portrayed by Martin Sheen the first time around. Luckily, King’s bestseller includes several frightening scenes with the deranged character that weren’t included in the original film. In today’s politically divisive climate, a Stillson-centered take on the material would help give a...
The Dead Zone (1983)
It’s impossible to imagine another actor playing Johnny Smith, the clairvoyant coma survivor at the center of King’s creepy tale, with as much haunted intensity as Christopher Walken brought to David Cronenberg’s superb adaptation. That’s why a modern remake of “The Dead Zone” would be wise to expand the role of Greg Stillson, the unhinged political candidate portrayed by Martin Sheen the first time around. Luckily, King’s bestseller includes several frightening scenes with the deranged character that weren’t included in the original film. In today’s politically divisive climate, a Stillson-centered take on the material would help give a...
- 9/5/2019
- by Matthew Chernov
- Variety Film + TV
As a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we recorded a new audio commentary to Eric Weston's Evilspeak!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Scott Drebit and Bryan Christopher, the Evilspeak audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Evilspeak, you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the early ’80s horror movie, including its military academy setting, potent blend of ancient dark magic and computer technology, vengeful take on bullying, and memorable performances from a cast led by Clint Howard.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Evilspeak, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan's new audio commentary. It’s just like watching a movie with the Corpse Club... just be sure to save us some popcorn!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Scott Drebit and Bryan Christopher, the Evilspeak audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Evilspeak, you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the early ’80s horror movie, including its military academy setting, potent blend of ancient dark magic and computer technology, vengeful take on bullying, and memorable performances from a cast led by Clint Howard.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Evilspeak, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan's new audio commentary. It’s just like watching a movie with the Corpse Club... just be sure to save us some popcorn!
- 9/3/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
By Sara Reineke
The Kino Lorber Blu-ray release of Stephen King’s 1993 Needful Things comes in the midst of Hollywood’s current remake fever. With such projects as Carrie (2013), It (2017), Pet Sematary (2019) and the upcoming It: Chapter Two (2019), this author’s works continue to draw movie audiences and infuse the horror genre as they had during the 1980s and 90s. Revisiting this original production of King’s 1991 novel - whereupon the devil comes to visit the small Maine town of Castle Rock - one is reminded why both his novels and films alike are regarded as iconic horror set pieces.
Following along on the heels of previous successes such as Carrie (1973), The Shining (1980), Pet Sematary (1989), and Misery (1990) - and released only a year before the iconic Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Needful Things shares many similarities to King’s other works. Meditating on the theme of human evil, this film puts the...
The Kino Lorber Blu-ray release of Stephen King’s 1993 Needful Things comes in the midst of Hollywood’s current remake fever. With such projects as Carrie (2013), It (2017), Pet Sematary (2019) and the upcoming It: Chapter Two (2019), this author’s works continue to draw movie audiences and infuse the horror genre as they had during the 1980s and 90s. Revisiting this original production of King’s 1991 novel - whereupon the devil comes to visit the small Maine town of Castle Rock - one is reminded why both his novels and films alike are regarded as iconic horror set pieces.
Following along on the heels of previous successes such as Carrie (1973), The Shining (1980), Pet Sematary (1989), and Misery (1990) - and released only a year before the iconic Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Needful Things shares many similarities to King’s other works. Meditating on the theme of human evil, this film puts the...
- 9/3/2019
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
As a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we recorded a new audio commentary to John Carpenter's The Thing to help cool off during the summer heat!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Bryan Christopher and Derek Anderson, The Thing audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy as an ice-cold treat in the summer heat! The next time you watch Carpenter's The Thing, you can listen as Bryan and Derek take a deep dive into the 1982 remake, including its isolated arctic setting, creeping sense of dread, palpable paranoia, memorable performances from a cast led by Kurt Russell, and groundbreaking (and nightmare-inducing) practical effects from Rob Bottin and his fellow crew members.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Carpenter's The Thing, all you have to do is press...
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Bryan Christopher and Derek Anderson, The Thing audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy as an ice-cold treat in the summer heat! The next time you watch Carpenter's The Thing, you can listen as Bryan and Derek take a deep dive into the 1982 remake, including its isolated arctic setting, creeping sense of dread, palpable paranoia, memorable performances from a cast led by Kurt Russell, and groundbreaking (and nightmare-inducing) practical effects from Rob Bottin and his fellow crew members.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Carpenter's The Thing, all you have to do is press...
- 8/1/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we've recorded a new audio commentary to Michael A. Simpson's Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Bryan Christopher and special guest Joe Lipsett, the new Sleepaway Camp II audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Sleepaway Camp II, you can listen as Bryan and Joe take a deep dive into the 1988 horror comedy, including its summer camp setting, memorable murders, killer blend of humor and horror, and Pamela Springsteen's portrayal of Angela.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Sleepaway Camp II, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Bryan and Joe's new audio commentary. It’s like watching a movie with the Corpse Club.
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Bryan Christopher and special guest Joe Lipsett, the new Sleepaway Camp II audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Sleepaway Camp II, you can listen as Bryan and Joe take a deep dive into the 1988 horror comedy, including its summer camp setting, memorable murders, killer blend of humor and horror, and Pamela Springsteen's portrayal of Angela.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Sleepaway Camp II, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Bryan and Joe's new audio commentary. It’s like watching a movie with the Corpse Club.
- 7/1/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we've recorded a new audio commentary to Jim Wynorski's Chopping Mall.
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts and Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley, the new Chopping Mall audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Chopping Mall, you can listen as Heather and Patrick take a deep dive into the 1986 sci-fi horror film, including its killer robots, totally rad mall setting, and its memorable performances by Kelli Maroney, Tony O'Dell, Barbara Crampton, and more!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Chopping Mall, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Heather and Patrick's new audio commentary. It’s like watching a movie with the Corpse Club... just be sure to save us some popcorn!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts and Horror BFFs Heather Wixson and Patrick Bromley, the new Chopping Mall audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Chopping Mall, you can listen as Heather and Patrick take a deep dive into the 1986 sci-fi horror film, including its killer robots, totally rad mall setting, and its memorable performances by Kelli Maroney, Tony O'Dell, Barbara Crampton, and more!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Chopping Mall, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Heather and Patrick's new audio commentary. It’s like watching a movie with the Corpse Club... just be sure to save us some popcorn!
- 6/1/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we head back to high school with a new audio commentary to Herb Freed's Graduation Day.
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Scott Drebit and Daily Dead columnist Bryan Christopher, the new audio commentary to Graduation Day is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Graduation Day (which is now available to stream on Amazon Prime), you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1981 horror movie, including its creative slasher kills, nostalgic high school setting, and memorable performances by Christopher George, Linnea Quigley, and Vanna White.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Graduation Day, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan's new audio commentary. It’s...
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Scott Drebit and Daily Dead columnist Bryan Christopher, the new audio commentary to Graduation Day is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Graduation Day (which is now available to stream on Amazon Prime), you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1981 horror movie, including its creative slasher kills, nostalgic high school setting, and memorable performances by Christopher George, Linnea Quigley, and Vanna White.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Graduation Day, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan's new audio commentary. It’s...
- 3/1/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
"Over 18 feet tall. Over 2000 pounds. The largest carnivorous ground beast in the world." As a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we head into the woods with a new audio commentary to William Girdler's Grizzly!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Scott Drebit and Daily Dead columnist Bryan Christopher, the new audio commentary to William Girdler's Grizzly is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Grizzly (which is now available to stream on Amazon Prime), you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1976 horror movie, including its similarities to Jaws, the unforgettable performance by Christopher George, and the crafty filmmaking techniques of the late, great William Girdler.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Grizzly, all you have to do is...
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Scott Drebit and Daily Dead columnist Bryan Christopher, the new audio commentary to William Girdler's Grizzly is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Grizzly (which is now available to stream on Amazon Prime), you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1976 horror movie, including its similarities to Jaws, the unforgettable performance by Christopher George, and the crafty filmmaking techniques of the late, great William Girdler.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Grizzly, all you have to do is...
- 1/31/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As a special holiday treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, we're celebrating Christmas Evil with a new audio commentary!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Scott Drebit and Daily Dead columnist Bryan Christopher, the new audio commentary to Lewis Jackson's Christmas Evil is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Christmas Evil (which is now available to stream on Shudder), you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1980 holiday horror film, unwrapping its festive backdrop, Christmas-themed kills, and intriguing psychological elements.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Christmas Evil, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan's new audio commentary. It’s like watching a movie with the Corpse Club—just make sure to save us some eggnog!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Scott Drebit and Daily Dead columnist Bryan Christopher, the new audio commentary to Lewis Jackson's Christmas Evil is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Christmas Evil (which is now available to stream on Shudder), you can listen as Scott and Bryan take a deep dive into the 1980 holiday horror film, unwrapping its festive backdrop, Christmas-themed kills, and intriguing psychological elements.
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Christmas Evil, all you have to do is press "play" to listen to Scott and Bryan's new audio commentary. It’s like watching a movie with the Corpse Club—just make sure to save us some eggnog!
- 12/21/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Heather Wixson and Scott Drebit Discuss Scrooged on a New Corpse Club Member-Exclusive Bonus Episode
As a special seasonal treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, Heather Wixson and Scott Drebit celebrate the imaginative and spooky 1988 Christmas movie Scrooged (which can be viewed as a horror film as well as a comedy) on a new bonus episode!
Although it's widely considered a Christmas comedy, there are many horror elements to be unwrapped in Scrooged, starring Bill Murray. With that in mind, Heather and Scott embrace the supernatural side of the season by discussing Richard Donner's 1988 adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story, including Murray's unforgettable performance as Frank Cross, the eerie elevator scene that continues to stuff stockings with nightmare fuel, the film's fright-filled take on the holiday season, and much more!
So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, throw another log on the fire, and relax with a new bonus episode of Daily Dead’s official podcast!
There's more bonus content to come.
Although it's widely considered a Christmas comedy, there are many horror elements to be unwrapped in Scrooged, starring Bill Murray. With that in mind, Heather and Scott embrace the supernatural side of the season by discussing Richard Donner's 1988 adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story, including Murray's unforgettable performance as Frank Cross, the eerie elevator scene that continues to stuff stockings with nightmare fuel, the film's fright-filled take on the holiday season, and much more!
So, grab a cup of hot cocoa, throw another log on the fire, and relax with a new bonus episode of Daily Dead’s official podcast!
There's more bonus content to come.
- 11/29/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
"This time staying awake won't save you." As a special Halloween treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system, Heather Wixson celebrates Wes Craven's New Nightmare with a new audio commentary!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Heather Wixson, the new audio commentary to Wes Craven's New Nightmare is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Wes Craven's New Nightmare, you can listen as Heather takes a deep dive into the seventh film in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, including its meta horror elements, ambitious storytelling, Robert Englund's haunting new look as Freddy, Craven's appearance as himself alongside Heather Langenkamp and other Elm Street alums, and much more!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Wes Craven's New Nightmare, all you have to do is press "play...
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-host Heather Wixson, the new audio commentary to Wes Craven's New Nightmare is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! The next time you watch Wes Craven's New Nightmare, you can listen as Heather takes a deep dive into the seventh film in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, including its meta horror elements, ambitious storytelling, Robert Englund's haunting new look as Freddy, Craven's appearance as himself alongside Heather Langenkamp and other Elm Street alums, and much more!
Corpse Club members are being sent an audio file of the new commentary, so the next time you watch Wes Craven's New Nightmare, all you have to do is press "play...
- 10/31/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
As horror and sci-fi fans know, there's been no shortage of genre movies to enjoy on both the big and small screens this year, and Scott Drebit and Jonathan James discuss some of their recent movie screenings on a new episode of Daily Dead's podcast that's a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Scott Drebit and Jonathan James, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! Get something sweet or salty at the concession stand and grab a seat as Scott and Jonathan discuss some of their most memorable recent movie screenings at home and in theaters, including The House with a Clock in its Walls, The Predator, Mandy, Unfriended: Dark Web, Upgrade, Rampage, and Halloween (2018)! From Eli Roth's new family-friendly film to the return of Laurie Strode and The Shape, this is...
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Scott Drebit and Jonathan James, our new bonus episode is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! Get something sweet or salty at the concession stand and grab a seat as Scott and Jonathan discuss some of their most memorable recent movie screenings at home and in theaters, including The House with a Clock in its Walls, The Predator, Mandy, Unfriended: Dark Web, Upgrade, Rampage, and Halloween (2018)! From Eli Roth's new family-friendly film to the return of Laurie Strode and The Shape, this is...
- 9/30/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
There's something for everyone in Leland Gaunt's shop in the Needful Things movie (the 1993 Stephen King adaptation that recently celebrated its 25th anniversary), and we peruse the sinister store owner's wicked wares on a new audio commentary that's a special treat for those in our Corpse Club membership system!
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Derek Anderson and Jonathan James, our new Needful Things audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! Join Derek and Jonathan they pay a visit to Castle Rock just as new resident Leland Gaunt (Max von Sydow) is setting up a new shop where your deepest desires can be purchased… for a very steep price. Listen as the Corpse Club co-hosts discuss what works and what doesn't in this polarizing adaptation of what was once hailed as King’s “Last Castle Rock Story.” From the endearing acting by Ed Harris (a...
Recorded by Corpse Club podcast co-hosts Derek Anderson and Jonathan James, our new Needful Things audio commentary is an exclusive gift for Corpse Club members to enjoy! Join Derek and Jonathan they pay a visit to Castle Rock just as new resident Leland Gaunt (Max von Sydow) is setting up a new shop where your deepest desires can be purchased… for a very steep price. Listen as the Corpse Club co-hosts discuss what works and what doesn't in this polarizing adaptation of what was once hailed as King’s “Last Castle Rock Story.” From the endearing acting by Ed Harris (a...
- 8/30/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
(Note: This post contains spoilers from the Aug. 15 episode of “Castle Rock.”)
Hulu’s “Castle Rock” might have just given an explanation to why the fictional Maine town is the focus of so much supernatural spookiness in the universe of Stephen King novels.
The show, which is partially its own King-esque story and partially an adaptation of some of his spooky ideas and recurring themes, started down the path of explaining what the heck is going on — at least partially — in its Aug. 15 episode, “Filter.” The episode finds Henry (André Holland) heading into the woods after uncovering some old videos of trips he and his dad used to take out there, wondering if there might be answers from his past to find.
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It seems there are, although “Castle Rock...
Hulu’s “Castle Rock” might have just given an explanation to why the fictional Maine town is the focus of so much supernatural spookiness in the universe of Stephen King novels.
The show, which is partially its own King-esque story and partially an adaptation of some of his spooky ideas and recurring themes, started down the path of explaining what the heck is going on — at least partially — in its Aug. 15 episode, “Filter.” The episode finds Henry (André Holland) heading into the woods after uncovering some old videos of trips he and his dad used to take out there, wondering if there might be answers from his past to find.
Also Read: Here's Who Should Play the Kids From 'It' as Adults in 'Chapter 2' (and Who Really Is Playing Them)
It seems there are, although “Castle Rock...
- 8/15/2018
- by Phil Hornshaw
- The Wrap
It’s turning into a bit of a golden age for Stephen King. It cleaned up at the box office last year, with the sequel currently filming with an all-star cast. On top of that, there’s an interesting sounding adaptation of Pet Sematary currently being shot and a fresh take on The Dark Tower in development. Given all these lucrative King-related projects, then, it’s perhaps no surprise that Hulu has officially renewed psych-horror hit Castle Rock for a second season.
The show, which is currently midway through its first season, is based on characters and settings from various Stephen King stories. For example, we have Diane “Jackie” Torrance, the niece of the famously axe-happy former (and current and future) resident of the Overlook Hotel, Bill Skarsgard as an inmate of Shawshank State Penitentiary and Alan Pangborn, a King character who’s cropped up in the The Dark Half,...
The show, which is currently midway through its first season, is based on characters and settings from various Stephen King stories. For example, we have Diane “Jackie” Torrance, the niece of the famously axe-happy former (and current and future) resident of the Overlook Hotel, Bill Skarsgard as an inmate of Shawshank State Penitentiary and Alan Pangborn, a King character who’s cropped up in the The Dark Half,...
- 8/14/2018
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
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