Lionsgate has announced that the horror film 'Imaginary', written and directed by Jeff Wadlow, will be available for purchase on PVOD (Premium Video on Demand) starting March 26, 2024. The film will be priced at $24.99 to buy and $19.99 to rent for a 48-hour period. It will be released on various digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. 'Imaginary' tells the story of a family who moves back into their childhood home, where their youngest stepdaughter becomes unnervingly attached to a stuffed bear named Chauncey. The movie features a talented cast, including DeWanda Wise, Pyper Braun, Tom Payne, Taegen Burns, Veronica Falcón, and Betty Buckley. [1242e438]
In a recent interview with Yahoo News, filmmaker Jeff Wadlow, the director of 'Imaginary', shared his insights on the use of CGI and practical effects in the horror genre. Wadlow emphasized the importance of striking a balance between practical effects and CGI to achieve a sense of realism in horror films. He expressed his preference for a hybrid approach, using practical effects as much as possible to give the actors something tangible to interact with on set. However, he also acknowledged the value of CGI in enhancing certain elements and creating visual effects that would be impossible to achieve practically. Wadlow's creative process and approach to filmmaking provide valuable insights into the decisions made during the production of 'Imaginary'. [0cea39e5]
On March 20, 2024, four horror movies will be shown based on real-life storylines of Peacock and Paramount+. The movies include 'The Amityville Haunting' directed by Geoff Meed, based on the Amityville case and Jay Anson's book. 'The Fields' directed by Tom Mattera and Dave Mazzoni, follows a boy finding solace in cornfields with a ghostly presence. 'When a Stranger Calls' depicts the life of a boy named Gregory found dead in Columbia, Missouri. 'Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum' directed by Jung Bum-shik, follows a production team in a haunted psychiatric hospital in South Korea. The authenticity of the horror films is crucial to their effectiveness. The movies can be seen on Peacock and Paramount+. [ee130aa1]
Netflix has released the first trailer for the Japanese anime film 'The Imaginary' from Studio Ponoc. The hand-drawn animation film, directed by Yoshiyuki Momose and illustrated by Emily Gravett, will start streaming on Netflix from July 5, 2024. Studio Ponoc plans to run it theatrically until it qualifies for the Academy Awards. The film will also be screened at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The voice cast includes Kokora Terada, Rio Suzuki, Sakura Ando, Riisa Naka, Hana Sugisaki, Takayuki Yamada, Atsuko Takahata, Akira Terao, and Issey Ogata. 'The Imaginary' is an adaptation of AF Harrold's novel and follows the adventures of Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger, as they discover a magical world and face a sinister force threatening their friendship. [b734eec3]
American writer Nathaniel Rich claims that Haruki Murakami writes 'genre fiction', but Murakami has created his own genre by blending literary conceits with other storytelling tropes from noir, fantasy, horror, and sci-fi. In the movie 'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman,' director Pierre Foldes uses animation to convey the surreal qualities of Murakami's fiction. The movie features a character known as Frog who can flatten his body and slide through a train carriage window. The movie brings to life Murakami's portraits of empty lives, capturing the essence of his internationally acclaimed work. Murakami is regularly short-listed for the Nobel Prize in literature. [647109e1]