Late Night with the Devil, a found-footage horror movie written and directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes, has broken box office records with its opening weekend performance. The film made a total of $2.8 million across 1,034 theaters, with $666,666 earned on March 24 [aaa40025][f9fb1a7b]. This sets a new record for the best opening weekend for an IFC Films release, surpassing the previous record set by an unknown movie in 2022. Late Night with the Devil stars David Dastmalchian as late-night talk show host Jack Delroy and premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival. The film received rave reviews and a perfect score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, likely contributing to its box office success. Despite facing controversy over its use of AI-generated artwork, the film was not impacted by boycott calls [0d0f6dba][f9fb1a7b]. Other films that performed well at the box office over the weekend include Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Dune: Part Two, and Kung Fu Panda 4 [aaa40025]. Late Night with the Devil will also be available to stream on Shudder starting on April 19, 2024 [0d0f6dba][f9fb1a7b].
Greg Nicotero, director, producer, and SFX creator of The Walking Dead, has recommended several new horror movies. Nicotero, who has been part of The Walking Dead universe since its inception and has portrayed walkers in numerous episodes, suggested the supernatural horror film 'Talk to Me' (2023), directed by Danny and Michael Philippou. The movie follows a group of teens who discover a severed and embalmed hand that allows them to interact with spirits. Nicotero also recommended 'When Evil Lurks' (2023), a supernatural horror film directed by Demián Rugna, set in a small rural town where a demon is about to be born. Lastly, Nicotero recommended 'Late Night with the Devil' (2024), a found footage film directed by Cameron and Colin Cairnes. The movie is set in the 1970s and centers around a late-night talk show host who invites evil to his show on Halloween. All three films are available for streaming on AMC's Shudder [e2a4006a].
George A. Romero's 'Dawn of the Dead' is returning to theaters for its 45th anniversary. The movie, considered one of the greatest horror films of all time, will be screened at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in San Francisco on April 12, 13, and 15. 'Dawn of the Dead' is known for its gripping storyline, tense moments, intriguing characters, and gore. It has held up well over the years and is considered a classic in the horror genre. The film is a sequel to Romero's groundbreaking 'Night of the Living Dead' released in 1968 [d4f22abf].
Five Nights At Freddy's, the movie adaptation of the popular video game franchise, took a major risk with its PG-13 rating, but it paid off. By keeping gore to a minimum, the film was able to make brutal scenes more impactful for viewers. The decision proved to be a success, as the movie earned $297 million on a $20 million budget. This success sets up the sequel, Five Nights At Freddy's 2, for similar box office triumph. The original film, along with other successful PG-13 horror films, has shown that this rating can lead to box office success. As a result, it is almost certain that Five Nights At Freddy's 2 will also be rated PG-13 to meet the expectations set by the first film [122af0fa].
Universal Studios Hollywood has revealed its first original concept house for Halloween Horror Nights. The house, called Dead Exposure: Death Valley, is set in a top-secret government facility where an experiment to create super soldiers has gone wrong, turning people into radioactive zombies. The event will run from September 5 to November 3, with tickets starting at $72 a night [09f96841].
The Friday the 13th prequel series is facing creative upheaval with the departure of Bryan Fuller, leaving fans disheartened and the show's future uncertain. Fuller's exit has shocked fans who were looking forward to his creative direction and potential storylines. Creative differences led to the loss of key writers, potentially delaying the show's release to 2025. Kevin Williamson, the show's producer, revealed a scrapped storyline for the series, which disappointed fans. The prequel series, titled Friday the 13th: The Series, is a collaboration between Peacock and A24 and aims to provide a fresh take on the iconic franchise. Filmmaker Vincenzo Natali praised Fuller's work on the show and expressed his faith in Fuller's reinvention. Fans expressed their anguish over Fuller's exit and Williamson's reveals of potentially good episodes. Fuller mentioned that the show may face a delay as they search for a new creative visionary [7709e88c].
Actor Robert Pattinson and director Parker Finn are in final negotiations with Paramount Pictures to helm the remake of 'Possession,' the 1981 cult psychological supernatural horror film originally directed by Andrzej Zulawski. Finn, known for his success with 'Smile,' will write, direct, and produce the remake under his banner, Bad Feeling. Pattinson, through his production company, Icki Eneo Arlo, will also produce the film. Details regarding Pattinson's potential acting involvement will be clarified as the project develops further. Roy Lee from Vertigo Entertainment will join as a producer alongside Finn and Pattinson. 'Possession,' set in West Berlin, depicted a narrative involving a spy who returns home to encounter a tumultuous marital situation with his wife, played by Isabella Adjani. Their relationship spirals into a destructive cycle of infidelity, neglect, and encounters with a tentacled alien creature and doppelgangers. The original film gained a cult following for its exploration of marriage and emotional turmoil [84c74e3d].