Clive Barker’s Jacqueline Ess Movie in the Works

Books-of-Blood-618x1024We’ve already posted two news pieces tonight in regards to Clive Barker’s line of work, looks like three is a charm. Game of Thrones actress Lena Headey will star in the movie version of horror icon Clive Barker’s Jacqueline Ess.

It originally appeared in Barker’s “Books of Blood” anthologies, which also included the stories that were basis for the horror films Lord of Illusions and Candyman. Continue reading

Boom! To Release Hellraiser Anthology Series

pinhead2Bloody-Disgusting has exclusively reported: BOOM! has announced the launch of a brand new six-issue limited anthology series “Hellraiser: Bestiary” in August. The series will feature short stories set in the Hellraiser universe written by Mark Alan Miller and Ben Meares (who work with Barker at Seraphim Films), as well as Victor LaValle (The Devil in Silver), Michael Moreci (Curse), and Ed Brisson (Sheltered). Continue reading

New Last of Us DLC Out This Week

The_Art_of_The_Last_of_Us_05The third and final batch of DLC for The Last of Us is scheduled to arrive this week on PS3. Ahead of its imminent release, Sony has released a new trailer that shows off the four new multiplayer maps the Reclaimed Territories pack will bring with it, including Wharf, Capitol, Coal Mine, and Water Tower.

You have a few options here: you can get all of it with the season pass, which Sony will discontinue on May 13, or you can purchase them individually Continue reading

Hellraiser Documentary Leviathan Trailer Unearthed

hellraiserLeviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser 2 is a feature length documentary uncovering the history, making of and unknown details of the making of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II films.

With interviews and testimonies from those most closely involved, we hope to bring a comprehensive insight to these classic cult films. Continue reading

Stephen King’s Bad Little Kid Does Hoodrat Things, Gets Big Screen Treatment

hoodratStephen King recently wrote a short story entitled, Bad Little Kid, it has recently been reported that Laurent Bouzereau and his production company Nedland Media, Inc., has optioned the story for a feature film.

Bouzereau, who is also planning on directing the film, wrote and directed the 2011 film A Night at the Movies: The Horrors of Stephen King, which featured King discussing horror films and their popularity with moviegoers. Continue reading

You Can Still Get The Ghostbusters Glow in the Dark 10″!

ghostbustersglowinthedarkvinyl2014I wasn’t able to make it out to Record Store Day 2014, but 2 of the releases I really wanted are still available! One of them I’m keeping a secret, however, the Ghostbusters glow in the dark 10″ is now available for preorder over at Sound Stage Direct!

The “ecto-green”, glow in the dark 10″ was released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the film, and features the hit Ghostbusters theme (as made famous by Ray Parker Jr.) backed with the original 1984 dance remixes of the track. Best part, it’s only $17!

Maniac Cop Gets Remake

maniac-cop-01With just about a week until the upcoming Cannes market, Wild Bunch has revealed they will be producing a remake of William Lustig’s 1988 cult classic Maniac Cop.

ScreenDaily is reporting; the production is spearheaded by Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn, who is producing alongside Wild Bunch, and Lustig, director of the original. Continue reading