The wind howled like a banshee that night as I sat glued to my screen, refreshing Deadline every few minutes, a knot of anticipation tightening in my stomach. I was waiting for news, any news, about the next Evil Dead installment. Then, the headline hit: casting choices revealed for Francis Galluppi’s mystery project.
Every House Is Haunted
There’s always that one house on the block, isn’t there? The one with the overgrown yard and perpetually drawn curtains, the kind that whispers stories of things unseen. Now, Adam Schindler and Brian Netto are attached to direct Every House Is Haunted for producer Sam Raimi, according to Deadline. Based on Ian Rogers’ short story collection, the film sees an insurance investigator attempt to debunk claims of a haunted house, only to have his skepticism challenged by a psychic and unsettling events.
Evil Dead
Horror fans are a dedicated bunch, always hungry for the next scare. Francis Galluppi’s upcoming Evil Dead movie (separate from Evil Dead Burn) has found its cast, reports Deadline. Charlotte Hope, Jessica McNamee, Zach Gilford, Josh Helman, Ella Newton, Elizabeth Cullen, and Ella Oliphant have all signed on for undisclosed roles.
What makes the Evil Dead franchise so enduring?
The Evil Dead franchise is a roaring engine of gruesome creativity. It understands its audience. It gives them exactly what they crave: inventive scares and a healthy dose of dark humor. Each installment manages to stay true to its roots while pushing the boundaries of gore and mayhem.
Werwulf
Deadline also confirms that Bodhi Rae Breathnach, known for Hamnet, is joining the cast of Robert Egger’s Werwulf.
Man of Tomorrow
James Gunn has confirmed that Sam McCurdy, the director of photography for Peacemaker, will be the cinematographer for Man of Tomorrow. Gunn shared the news on Threads (via World of Reel).
Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come has been rated “R” for “violence, bloody images, language throughout, and some drug use,” according to [Bloody-Disgusting].
Ghost in the Cell
Joko Anwar’s Ghost in the Cell unveils a trailer featuring a new prisoner at an Indonesian correctional facility, “accompanied by a supernatural entity that targets those with the darkest aura.”
The Astrology House
Deadline reports Christina Ricci will star in The Astrology House, a new series at Peacock based on the novel by Carinn Jade. Written for television by Lindsay Calhoon Bring, the series will follow “the cosmically intertwined lives” of Margot (Ricci) and Rini (yet to be cast). The synopsis reads, “When Rini invites Margot and her family-and-friend group to vacation at her astrology retreat, long-held resentments, secrets, and lies boil over, culminating in death.”
Why are book adaptations so popular right now?
Book adaptations are a magnetic force. These stories arrive with a built-in audience, hungry for a new way to see beloved characters. The familiarity is comforting, yet there’s an open invitation for filmmakers to enrich and expand upon existing worlds.
God of War
Prime Video has cast Max Parker as Heimdall, the watchman of Asgard, in its upcoming adaptation of the video game series.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Deadline also reports that the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will premiere “later this year.”
Star Wars: Maul—Shadow Lord
Finally, a teaser for the Darth Maul animated series warns that the full trailer is coming later today. For Star Wars fans, this is manna from heaven. It is a chance to explore the shadows of the Sith in an entirely new way.
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