• Sequel Bits: 'Harry Potter', 'The Raid 2', 'Fast & Furious 7', '300: Rise Of An Empire'

    Whether you want to read Keanu Reeves' regrets about the (non-existent) Constantine sequel, Robert Englund's hopes for a (theoretical) Elm Street prequel, or Alfonso Cuaron's thoughts on the Harry Potter spinoff, there's a little something for everyone here. Also after the jump: Gareth Evans breaks down the trailer for The Raid 2: Berandal Michael Bay hints at a big theme from Transformers 4 Steven…

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  • 'Sanitarium' Red-Band Trailer: Welcome The Horror Anthology Back To Prominence

    The horror anthology is alive and well once again, thanks in large part to V/H/S, its upcoming sequel (reviewed here) and The ABCs of Death. The latest horror anthology is Sanitarium, in which three directors -- Bryan Ramirez, Kerry Valderrama and Bryan Oritz -- tell three tales of institutions for the insane. Malcolm McDowell leads the cast, and…

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  • Directing Bits: Joe Dante Directing 'Air Disturbance,' Max Landis Debuts With 'Me Him Her,' Shawn Levy On 'This Is Where I Leave You'

    Three directors recently booked brand new films: one underworked, one overworked and another making his debut. After the jump read about Joe Dante will be directing the horror-thriller Air Disturbance. Shawn Levy takes over This Is Where I Leave You, a family comedy originally set for Adam Shankman Writer Max Landis will make his directorial…

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  • Sequel Bits: Robert Englund Discusses The Freddy Krueger Prequel That Could've Been, Plus: 'Star Trek 2', 'X-Files', 'Avatar', 'Piranha 3DD', 'Aliens: Colonial Marines'

    Everyone has something to say in today's Sequel Bits, whether it's Star Trek 2 co-writer Alex Kurtzman on the magneticism of Benedict Cumberbatch, Robert Englund on Freddy Krueger's backstory, or Frank Spotnitz on the possibility of another X-Files movie. Also after the jump: Details on the new (in-canon) video game sequel to Aliens James Cameron…

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  • Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Teaser Trailer And Details

    With Jackie Earl Hailey having officially declawed Robert Englund and become Freddy Krueger for a new and possibly even-more-horrific decade, an extensive documentary on the franchise, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and the series' tremendous contribution to horror is both relevant and overdue. Thankfully, the director in charge of the task is Daniel Farrands, who…

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  • Nightmare On Elm Street Reboot Gets The Greenlight

    Andrew Form has confirmed to ShockTillYouDrop that Michael Bay's genre production company Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare on Elm Street reboot has been officially greenlit by Warner Bros, and will likely start shooting in Spring 2009 in suburban Chicago. Cape Fear/Arachnophobia screenwriter Wesley Strick penned the script, which producer Bradley Fuller says that it will be…

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  • Great Rumor: Billy Bob Thornton Up For Freddy Krueger?

    Breaking, Halle Berry just fainted. According to a tipster at JoBlo, when Robert Englund appeared on Loveline four days ago he mentioned that Billy Bob Thornton is being considered for Freddy Krueger in the remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street. Did any of our readers tune in to hear what was specifically said (about…

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  • Jenna Jameson And Robert Englund's Zombie Strippers Gets Theatrical Release

    When applicable, IMDB should include an "Actress: Theatrical" entry for porn stars. Sony Pictures has enthusiastically announced that Jenna Jameson (Private Parts) will once again be sliding down America's luxurious cineplex flagpole, this time in the grindhouse-y Zombie Strippers alongside Robert Englund. On April 18th, the direct-to-DVD flick will play in numerous select American cities…

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  • Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes To Reboot Nightmare On Elm Street Franchise

    This is what happens when you get the sniffles and ignore the beat for a couple of hours: the world of Hollywood deals starts exploding with awfulness. Something in the Elm Street-verse started feeling askew a few weeks ago when Freddy Krueger himself, Robert Englund, said he thought it was a good idea to remake…

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  • Freddy Returning For A New Nightmare?

    Whenever New Line sees dark skies, as they no doubt have with The Golden Compass, they make sure to rub their golden poobah, Fred Krueger, and send him back down Elm Street. A Deep Throat inside New Line has whispered to Bloody Disgusting that plans for Freddy vs. Jason 2 are off, as is the…

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  • Hatchet Movie Trailer

    I remember when going to a comic-con meant you were going to see something new and special. Something not available online for anyone to see. That day is gone. The teaser trailer for Hatchet was supossed to make it's grand premiere at the New York City Comic Con this weekend, but has already turned up…

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