Less than a month ago, we saw a shortlist of directors under consideration to helm The Twilight Zone, Warner Bros' top secret project that would bear the name of Rod Serling's classic television series, which aired from 1959 to 1964 and still holds up perfectly, with wonderfully well-told stories that actually have something to say. That shortlist read more like wishlist, with names like Christopher Nolan, Michael Bay, Alfonso Cuaron, and Rupert Wyatt making it abundantly clear that the studio has big plans for the revitalized The Twilight Zone. Now, Warner Bros has made their selection on just who will direct, and it's someone who wasn't on that shortlist: Matt Reeves, the helmer behind Cloverfield and Let Me In.
Netflix's streaming Watch Instantly service is fast becoming America's favorite way to watch movies. The library of available titles is so vast and mutable that you, the avid instant watcher, could no doubt use a guide as you navigate the streaming frontier.
Luckily for you, we'll be here every Tuesday to update you on the latest titles available for instant-watching, as well as bringing attention some gems and even some enjoyable calamities out there in the instantly watchable wilds.
As plenty of genre film fans will tell you, the Academy Awards generally seem to exclude science fiction, fantasy, and horror films, regardless of their pedigree. Oh, there are exceptions, of course, such as The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, but more often than not, if a film has costumed avengers or lasers, the very best you can hope for is a token nomination. Don't get all bent of shape though, because there are awards for just that sort of thing. The Academy of Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy has announced the nominees for the 37th annual Saturn Awards, which honor excellence in genre film. Unsurprisingly, Christopher Nolan's Inception has the most nominations, with nine. Tron: Legacy and Let Me In both managed seven nominations. On the televised side, AMC's The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad rule the roost. Check out the comprehensive list of Saturn nominees right here.
Let Me In opened this past weekend to some impressive reviews. Director Matt Reeves seems to have successfully brought to us a remake that doesn’t cheapen the original material.
There is one intense scene that will not be viewed at a theatre near you, yet thanks to SlashFilm.com we are able to get a glimpse once again into the dark and scary world of Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) and Abby (Chloe Grace Moretz) as she reveals how she became what she is.
Check out this terrific scene below, no real spoilers so you are safe if you haven’t seen it yet. After you watch it, you can find out why Reeves removed the scene from the film in the first place.
With part 2 of our favorite vampire list, we looked at a number of other interesting choices. Again, we found films to scare you silly and maybe a couple to terrify you to tears. Yet not one of them features vampires that sparkle… sorry Twilight fans, you can always tell us your favorite in the comments and why you think Twilight is better than all of these films put together… we can take it!
Once again, in honor of Matt Reeves' Let Me In which hits theatres today, we present part 2 of iamROGUE.com’s Favorite Vampires!
Matt Reeves first grabbed our attention with his monster flick Cloverfield. The film became a major success thanks to the help of JJ Abrams and of course, Reeves himself. Yet not taking the easy way out for his next directorial effort, he was chosen to take on a remake of Let the Right One In, the international hit vampire film that enchanted audiences and critics alike.
While that may sound like the kiss of death for a filmmaker, Matt believed in the project and he fought for a way to tell the story the way he wanted to tell it. And now, the movie that audiences and critics were ready to bash has received terrific reviews and some truly positive audience reactions. Including of course, the man who wrote the novel "Let the Right One In", John Lindqvist.
iamROGUE.com spoke to Matt about the film and the trials and tribulations that went with taking it on. He also spoke about his connection to the leading character and how it inspired him to take this project on. And just in case you are interested, we talk a bit about what is happening with Cloverfield 2!
With Let Me In arriving in theatres this Friday, it seemed an appropriate time to look back at the many bloodsuckers that have haunted cinemas. Some are terrifying, some are sexy and some are just downright mean and nasty. Movies have run the gamut of vamps that are waiting to suck your blood!
From Salem’s Lot to a man conducting an interview, the following vampire flicks are great examples of how cool these guys can be. Please feel free to add your own suggestion for what should be number…
Here is Rogue’s Top 10 collection of the very best in vamp flicks!
ARTISTdirect.com Editor-in-Chief talks evil, 'Let Me In' and My Chemical Romance in his exclusive interview with Chloe Grace Moretz.
Chloe Grace Moretz leads Let Me In with a real understanding of darkness.
In fact, Moretz knows the evil in her vampire Abby better than anyone should, and that's what makes her performance so poetic, passionate and primal. Moretz doesn't shy away from Abby's pain, but she's got a grip on her power as well, and she's not afraid to use it.
The Clint Eastwood directed suspense drama Hereafter will hit the big-screen on October 22nd. Below, courtesy of Fangoria.com per Dread Central, is new one-sheet to promote the feature Hereafter.
Is it already Halloween?
You’d think so by the creepy message I received in the mail today.
A postcard was delivered at my doorstep, and there was something very odd about it. The picture is of Los Alamos, New Mexico and the postcard itself came from Ottowi Station Science Museum Shop and Bookstore from the same area. It is a pretty view with blue skies…
Clearly, that wasn’t the creepy part.