Upcoming Horror: World War Z

I can't believe I haven't coverd this yet.. but who is excited for the release of "World War Z"?

I've yet to read the book, but the movie looks pretty interesting.

I feel like it looks like a fresh, different take on zombies. And by that I mean the zombies don't look like your average Romero slow walking brain dead zombies.


Synopsis:  “The story revolves around United Nations employee Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself. Enos plays Gerry’s wife Karen Lane; Kertesz is his comrade in arms, Segen.“ - Bloody Disgusting

 In theaters June 31 from director Marc Forster, the zombie epic stars Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale, Matthew Fox, and David Morse.


"World War Z" hits theaters June 31st 2013


Trailer:  World War Z - Official Trailer 
               World War Z Trailer 2

Clips:  World War Z Official Movie Spot : World You Know
            World War Z Official Movie Spot: Law
             World War Z Official Movie Spot: Getting Out

             
           

Today In Horror History

May 22, 1972
On this day in Horror History, Maximilian Michael Brooks was born. Author of The New York Times Bestselling novel ‘The Zombie Survival Guide’ and ‘World War Z’, Brooks has furthered zombie related literature to unimaginable popularity in the last decade. An inspiration too many of demographics, the survival aspect of Brooks’ first novel would challenge in a comedic vein, for everyone to take the impending zombie outbreak with a little more severity. Also inspiring an upcoming blockbuster from Plan B Entertainment, World War Z is set to hit theatres June 21st. The son of legendary actor and film-maker Mel Brooks, Max will forever be a testament to the reinvigoration of zombies in popular culture.

“The only rule that ever made sense to me I learned from a history, not an economics, professor at Wharton. "Fear," he used to say, "fear is the most valuable commodity in the universe." That blew me away. "Turn on the TV," he'd say. "What are you seeing? People selling their products? No. People selling the fear of you having to live without their products." Fuckin' A, was he right. Fear of aging, fear of loneliness, fear of poverty, fear of failure. Fear is the most basic emotion we have. Fear is primal. Fear sells.”-Max Brooks

Horror on TV: Zombieland on Amazon

The pilot episode of "Zombieland" went live on amazon instant video on April 19th and stayed up for about a month.

After watching the show viewers were suggested to vote on the show.

Basically the vote was to keep or get rid of the show.


unfortunately amazon has decided to cancel the "Zombieland" TV series.

"Amazon Studios’ “Zombieland” pilot has ended its one month trial presentation and, sadly, the show will not continue. Not on Amazon at least, the network has passed on the series. While it’s technically possible the show could be passed on to another network, it’s probably not all that likely." - Bloody Disgusting 

 The show was based on the hit Columbia Pictures movie of the same name, and found our four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The Zombieland pilot came from the feature film’s original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, The Joe Schmo Show), and producer Gavin Polone (Gilmore Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm). Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs. Evil) directed the pilot. 

I'm a bit upset to see it go. I thought it had potential.

My only complaint is that the characters were awkward.. but then again they had big shoes to fill.  

Did you watch? What were your thoughts?

Yesterday In Horror History

May 11, 2007
On this day in Horror History, 28 Weeks Later made it’s theatrical debut. The adored sequel to 28 Days Later (2002), it takes place 6 months after the rage virus decimated London. Although a third installment titled “28 Months Later” from Director Danny Boyle has been rumored, it has been discounted because rights to the franchise are frozen between several individuals who are no longer on speaking terms. Until then, the ’07 release from Juan Carlos Fresnadillo will remain as the close to the infection film franchise that has solidified its place in horror history.

“We are headed for the green-zone, our area of security and reconstruction, designated as District One. District One is located on the Isle of Dogs. Although the Isle of Dogs is completely safe, the surrounding area of London is not. There are a large number of bodies still left to be cleared from the original outbreak of infection. Rats and wild dogs are prevalent, as is disease. New arrivals are reminded, for their own safety, it is absolutely forbidden to cross the river and leave the security zone. You will be joining 15,000 civilians who are already resident in District One. As we approach your new home, you will notice a dramatically increased military presence. The U.S. Army is responsible for your safety. We will do everything we can do to make your repatriation as easy as possible. Inside District One, however, we believe you'll be pleasantly surprised. We have hot and cold running water, 24-hour electricity, a medical center, a supermarket, and even a pub.”-DLR Soldier

Upcoming Horror on TV: The Walking Dead: Season 4: First look

So production started this Monday (May 6th) in Atlanta, Georgia and AMC was kind enough to give us a "first look".

  Details have yet to be released, but the majority of the cast is returning: Andrew Lincoln, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Steven Yeun, Michael Rooker, Chandler Riggs, Linds Edwards, Jim Coleman, Emma Bell, IronE Singleton, Adrian Kali Turner, Norman Reedus, Pruitt Taylor Vince, David Morrissey and Danai Gurira.


 Season four of “The Walking Dead” returns to AMC in October of this year.

 

Today In Horror History

April 20, 1945
On this day in Horror History, Judith O’Dea was born. The beauty from Pittsburgh first blessed cinema as Barbara in Night of the Living Dead (1968). Later starring in such films as Claustrophobia (2003), Living Dead (2012), and the upcoming film Ed Gein: D.D.S. (2013), O’Dea has led a very exclusive yet timeless acting career. Frequenting many horror conventions around the world, she is a fan favorite who shares her love for the zombie genre with her undying fans.

Zombieland... The TV Series?

So I was surfing Bloody Disgusting earlier and saw that Amazon Studios (at amazon.com) is making a "Zombieland" TV show (which is supposed to be a sequel to the film from 2009 by Columbia Pictures).


While I don't know much here is what I can tell you:

• It will be made by amazon studios.
• There is only a pilot episode so far.
• You MUST be an amazon prime user to view for free
• Amazon prime users will be able to view the pilot episode and deiced it's future based on reviews.

Synopsis/ General info on the show:  
The show is based on the hit Columbia Pictures movie of the same name, and finds four survivors outwitting zombies and searching for a place to call home. The Zombieland pilot comes from the feature film’s original creative team, writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (G.I. Joe: Retaliation, The Joe Schmo Show), and producer Gavin Polone (Gilmore Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm). Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs. Evil) is directing the pilot. The part of Tallahassee is played by Kirk Ward (The Island), Maiara Walsh (Desperate Housewives, Switched at Birth,) is Wichita, Tyler Ross (Milkshake) is Columbus, and Izabela Vidovic has the role of Little Rock. - Bloody Disgusting.


Here is a preview: Zombieland Season 1 preview

Today In Horror History

March 29, 1942
On this day in Horror History Scott Wilson was born. A talent blessing the industry for nearly half a century, Wilson’s most recent celebrated role is that of Hershel Greene on AMC’s The Walking Dead. Fresh out of High School, Wilson earned a basketball scholarship to Georgia's Southern Tech University, where he was to study architecture. Instead of following that dream, the Georgia native would hitchhike to Los Angeles where a chance encounter with an actor in a bar would ultimately lead to a career in countless beloved films for years to come.

Today In Horror History

March 22,1996
On this day in Horror History, Resident Evil made its initial release on Playstation in Japan. Arguably one of the most influential games ever, it coined the term “Survival Horror” and spawned an entire franchise released on most every console, PC, and even resulted in a popular film remake. Released in Japan as バイオ ハザード which translates to “Bio-Hazard”, it has been thrust into horror and video game infamy and has received the Guinness World Record for the "Worst Game Dialogue Ever" as well as being listed as one of TIME Magazine’s Top 100 greatest video games of all time. The legacy that has followed in the wake of the S.T.A.R.S elite’s struggle to survive in a zombie filled mansion, has stolen the hearts and free time of legions of video game and horror buffs for more than a decade, hell-bent on continuing that tradition as one of the most lucrative and beloved game franchises to date.

“Alpha Team is flying around the forest zone situated in North-west Raccoon City, where we are searching for the helicopter of our compatriots, Bravo Team, who disappeared during the middle of our mission. Bizarre murder cases have recently occurred in Raccoon City. There are outlandish reports of families being attacked by a group of about ten people. Victims... were apparently eaten. Bravo Team went to the hideout of the group, and disappeared. “ – Chris Redfield 

Today in Horror History

March 19, 2004
On this day in Horror History, the Dawn of the Dead remake marked it's theatrical debut. In the midst of the remakes to come in the new millennium, it was this directorial debut from Zack Snyder that would be a celebrated homage to the classic Romero film. Groundbreaking in it's own right, Dawn of the Dead (2004) changed much of the way that films following it were marketed, being the first to air the first ten minutes uncut on network television a mere five days before its nationwide release. The brilliant merchandising tactics and film-making perfection would compel a new generation of horror aficionados, and would ultimately catch the eye of Romero himself who was quite fond of the remake from the young director. In the film's wake, Zack Snyder would go on to direct such films as 300 (2006), Watchmen (2009), Sucker Punch (2011), and most recently Man of Steel (2013).

Steve: [playing "Hollywood Squares" with Andy] Oh, oh. Rosie O'Donnell. Tell him to get Rosie.

Kenneth: Oh, yeah. Rosie.

Tucker: No, too easy. Give him something hard.

Ana: You guys had really rough childhoods, didn't you? Little bit rocky?

Steve: Hey, sweetheart. Let me tell you something. You, uh, you have my permission. I ever turn into one of those things? Do me a favor, blow my fucking head off.

Ana: [nods] Oh, yeah, you can count on that.

Today In Horror History!

March 16, 1973
On this day in Horror History, The Crazies made it theatrical debut. The second celebrated masterpiece to come from the mind of the renowned director George A. Romero, the tale of the small Pennsylvania town that is plagued by a pandemic of homicidal and psychotic inhabitants is one of the most unique in Romero’s career, giving us a similar but terrifying perspective on a fragile society. Following suit with the peculiar legal and seemingly bad luck faced by George in his directorial process, the film was plagued in its own right due to a scene being shot that inadvertently resulted in a local seeing the filming of the conclusion of the movie in which Col. Peckem removes his clothing to decontaminate prior to evacuating the area. The “traumatic” experience of seeing a nude man resulted in a lawyer being hired to resolve the situation. One off remake aside, the film has stood the test of time, and is truly candy for the undying horror buff that needs to indulge in the sweeter moments of George A. Romero’s incomparable legacy.

“Okay, Colonel Peckem, last test is negative. You're all clean, virus free. We can sign you out. The helicopter will be arriving in a few minutes. “ –Army Doctor


I Love this movie! The realistic feel I get from it is extremely creepy!


Part 2:
March 16, 2006
On this day in Horror History, Fido made it's theatrical debut. As close to a family film as a zombie movie could ever hope to achieve, the sheer humor of seeing the facet of years of the genre, in the light of the typical family’s dog in the Horror/Comedy masterpiece, is flawless. From the imagery of a young boy trying to play catch with a zombie, who doesn’t react when a baseball hits him in the face, to the everyday applications were domesticated cannibals could be implemented, this film was an instant classic.

Fido is still shroud in financial loss, with no help from an 8 million dollar budget and all star cast. Fido was a hit among many film festivals including the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival and the 2007 Sundance Film Festival, giving much hope to its investors. Most critics loved it, but with a US gross of $298,110 and a worldwide gross of $419,801, the gross revenue of Fido didn’t even make a tenth of its budgets invested in film. What resulted was statistically, one of the lowest return on investments cataloged by any film of all time, per Box Office Mojo’s website. In other words, thank you Andrew Currie and all investors in the movie, because you paid 7 million dollars out of pocket, to give us perhaps the most distinct and beautiful additions to modern Cinema.

Today In Horror History

March 13, 1996
On this day in Horror History, Lucio Fulci passed away. Considered to be one of the Godfathers of Gore, Fulci is by far one of the most influential and celebrated Italian film makers of all time, having given the world cult classics such as the Zombi franchise, and City of the Living Dead. Truly a visionary in his implementation of gore and the elegance of fear, something he preyed upon as he would rapidly zoom in on victims eyes as they were being eviscerated. Fulci’s brilliance as a director has been widely celebrated, he lived to see his films achieve cult fame and rightfully so. After living a life suffering from diabetes, it was during production of The Wax Mask (1997) with Dario Argento, that Fulci had supposedly forgotten to take his insulin before bed and passed away in his sleep. Widely considered to be a suicide, Fulci’s life ended tragically but not without giving horror fans a legacy of monumental proportion, and some of the most amazingly poetic films of all time.

“I am not a criminal because I make horror films. A lot of Italian genre directors are animal lovers. Mario Bava loved cats, Riccardo Freda loves horses, and Dario Argento loves himself.” –Lucio Fulci

Horror on YouTube

I have found some more horror movies on YouTube!

here are the links: click the names and it will take you directly to the video!

 To All a Goodnight (1980)

 Rocktober Blood (1984)

 The Mutilator (1985)

The Roost (2005)

 Night of the Demons (1987)

Re Animator Unrated (1985)

Maximum Overdrive (1986)

Spontaneous Combustion (1990)

Cheerleader Camp (1988) 

 The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Upcoming TV: The Walking Dead: Season 3 Episode 12 "Clear"

From bloodydisgusting.com

Here are some pictures from this Sunday's (3-3-2013) all new episode of "The Walking Dead"

Episode 12 of Season 3 "Clear" will premiere Sunday @ 9 PM on AMC

Upcoming TV: The Walking Dead

Today AMC officially announced that their hit show "The Walking Dead" will go on for a 4th season!

Production starts Monday, May 6th in Atlanta Georgia.

The show will return in October as usual with 16 episodes!