For the third week of December, Clive Barker fans have much to celebrate as Scream Factory is releasing Lord of Illusions in high def for the first time ever. Also coming to DVD and Blu-ray this week are several indie horror films, Millennium’s Poe-inspired Stonehearst Asylum and the cult classic Don’t Look in the Basement is being resurrected on DVD as well.
Spotlight Titles:
Don’t Look in the Basement – Digitally Restored (Film Chest, DVD)
Don’t Look in the Basement, also known as The Forgotten, is one of the best low-budget movies in the horror/thriller genre. With a budget of roughly $100,000, the film is presented in great B-movie style with generally good acting and directing.
The plot revolves around a young psychiatric nurse, Charlotte Beale (Rosie Holotik/Playboy cover girl 1972), who goes to work at the isolated Stephens Sanitarium following the murder of its proprietor,...
Spotlight Titles:
Don’t Look in the Basement – Digitally Restored (Film Chest, DVD)
Don’t Look in the Basement, also known as The Forgotten, is one of the best low-budget movies in the horror/thriller genre. With a budget of roughly $100,000, the film is presented in great B-movie style with generally good acting and directing.
The plot revolves around a young psychiatric nurse, Charlotte Beale (Rosie Holotik/Playboy cover girl 1972), who goes to work at the isolated Stephens Sanitarium following the murder of its proprietor,...
- 12/16/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
There’s been a lot of talk about the director’s cut of Nightbreed, but fans of Clive Barker also have a Lord of Illusions Blu-ray to look forward this month. Due out on December 16th, we have a a look at two clips from the upcoming release.
“In the world where magic is real, death is the ultimate illusion. From best-selling author and celebrated director Clive Barker comes a supernatural thriller that rips apart the boundaries between sanity and madness, and between the art of illusion and the terrifying forces of magic. Written and directed by Clive Barker (Nightbreed) and based on his popular short story, The Last Illusion (from Books of Blood Vol. 6), the 1995 cult film classic Lord Of Illusions stars Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap), Kevin J. O’Connor (The Mummy), Famke Janssen (X-Men, Taken, Hemlock Grove) and Daniel Von Bargen (Crimson Tide, The Faculty).
On December 16, 2014, Scream...
“In the world where magic is real, death is the ultimate illusion. From best-selling author and celebrated director Clive Barker comes a supernatural thriller that rips apart the boundaries between sanity and madness, and between the art of illusion and the terrifying forces of magic. Written and directed by Clive Barker (Nightbreed) and based on his popular short story, The Last Illusion (from Books of Blood Vol. 6), the 1995 cult film classic Lord Of Illusions stars Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap), Kevin J. O’Connor (The Mummy), Famke Janssen (X-Men, Taken, Hemlock Grove) and Daniel Von Bargen (Crimson Tide, The Faculty).
On December 16, 2014, Scream...
- 12/8/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The day is finally here. Some of us have been waiting decades to catch a glimpse of Clive Barker’s intended vision of his 1990 epic monster movie, Nightbreed. Some of us got close with the Cabal Cut, but that still wasn’t his intended vision. It was long-thought to be an impossibility, thanks to both studio interference, as well as mishandling of the original elements. Hell, when Scream Factory announced the title, most of us assumed we would be getting the Cabal Cut, including the awful-looking footage sourced from VHS. I feel like, when the announcement was made that all of the materials they needed were located in a vault somewhere, a big enough deal wasn’t made. I see people every day, disappointed that The Cabal Cut isn’t what we’re getting with this release. These people don’t understand that Barker’s Director’s Cut is superior...
- 10/29/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Clive Barker fans, this is the week we’ve all been patiently waiting for as Scream Factory is set to release the highly anticipated Director’s Cut of Nightbreed onto Blu-ray, forever filling the void that most us of Cabal enthusiasts have felt for many, many years.
Also coming home this week is Scott Derrickson’s supernatural thriller Deliver Us From Evil, Axelle Carolyn’s indie horror project Soulmate and the cult classic Planet of the Vampires gets a much-needed HD overhaul as well.
Other titles to keep an eye out for this week include Free Fall, Grace: The Possession, Red Nights as well as HD presentations of two oddball 70’s classics- Squirm and Werewolf Woman.
Spotlight Titles:
Deliver Us From Evil (Sony Home Entertainment, Blu-ray /Digital HD & DVD)
A New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) begins investigating a series of bizarre and disturbing inexplicable crimes. When he...
Also coming home this week is Scott Derrickson’s supernatural thriller Deliver Us From Evil, Axelle Carolyn’s indie horror project Soulmate and the cult classic Planet of the Vampires gets a much-needed HD overhaul as well.
Other titles to keep an eye out for this week include Free Fall, Grace: The Possession, Red Nights as well as HD presentations of two oddball 70’s classics- Squirm and Werewolf Woman.
Spotlight Titles:
Deliver Us From Evil (Sony Home Entertainment, Blu-ray /Digital HD & DVD)
A New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) begins investigating a series of bizarre and disturbing inexplicable crimes. When he...
- 10/28/2014
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Those who appreciate the various macabre and/or fantastical works of author, artist, and auteur Clive Barker are having a happy Halloween, thanks to horror imprint Scream Factory releasing the "Director's Cut" of his 1990 film, Nightbreed. And it looks like they're going to have a terrifyingly terrific Christmas as well. Scream Factory announced today that on Dec. 16, it will release a collector's edition Blu-ray of Barker's third—and so far final—film as director, 1995's Lord of Illusions. The 2-disc set will include both the theatrical version of the film and a director's cut, a commentary from Barker, deleted scenes,...
- 10/17/2014
- by Clark Collis
- EW - Inside Movies
There’s been a lot of talk about the Nightbreed Blu-ray release, but fans of Clive Barker also have a Lord of Illusions Blu-ray to look forward to in December. Scream Factory officially announced the upcoming Collector’s Edition and we also have a look at the cover art:
“In the world where magic is real, death is the ultimate illusion. From best-selling author and celebrated director Clive Barker comes a supernatural thriller that rips apart the boundaries between sanity and madness, and between the art of illusion and the terrifying forces of magic. Written and directed by Clive Barker (Nightbreed) and based on his popular short story, The Last Illusion (from Books of Blood Vol. 6), the 1995 cult film classic Lord Of Illusions stars Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap), Kevin J. O’Connor (The Mummy), Famke Janssen (X-Men, Taken, Hemlock Grove) and Daniel Von Bargen (Crimson Tide, The Faculty).
On December...
“In the world where magic is real, death is the ultimate illusion. From best-selling author and celebrated director Clive Barker comes a supernatural thriller that rips apart the boundaries between sanity and madness, and between the art of illusion and the terrifying forces of magic. Written and directed by Clive Barker (Nightbreed) and based on his popular short story, The Last Illusion (from Books of Blood Vol. 6), the 1995 cult film classic Lord Of Illusions stars Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap), Kevin J. O’Connor (The Mummy), Famke Janssen (X-Men, Taken, Hemlock Grove) and Daniel Von Bargen (Crimson Tide, The Faculty).
On December...
- 10/17/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
This is finally happening, and I can’t wait. It has been a really long time since I have seen Lord of Illusions. Fresh off of the Director’s Cut of Nightbreed, I could definitely use some more remastered Clive Barker films in my life. Scream Factory have announced the extras that will be included in their Collector’s Edition of the film. We get a Clive Barker commentary, a behind-the-scenes featurette, some rare on-set footage, deleted scenes with Clive Barker commentary, and likely more. I’ve noticed that they usually undersell the bonus content on their discs, mostly due to space limitations, I would assume. This is shaping up to be a fantastic release, with a new transfer, and what looks to be a generous amount of extras. The release hits shelves on the 16th of December. You can pre-order a copy for yourself either on amazon, or the Shout!
- 10/17/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
On October 28th, Scream Factory will unleash the long-awaited Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut, allowing viewers to finally experience the monsters of Midian the way writer/director Clive Barker intended. To help hold horror hounds over until the release, Scream Factory has unveiled a high-definition clip that shows Craig Sheffer’s Aaron Boone getting a call from David Cronenberg’s Dr. Decker:
“We begin with an official statement from Clive Barker’s team on this extraordinary project: “The Nightbreed Director’s Cut is an entirely different film than the one which was released in theaters. Its 20 minutes longer than the theatrical cut, but it contains over 40 minutes of new and altered footage. Clive oversaw the reconstruction and edit himself, personally ensuring that, at long last, he was able to tell the story he always wanted to tell, but until now, had never been given the chance. Once the scenes were reordered,...
“We begin with an official statement from Clive Barker’s team on this extraordinary project: “The Nightbreed Director’s Cut is an entirely different film than the one which was released in theaters. Its 20 minutes longer than the theatrical cut, but it contains over 40 minutes of new and altered footage. Clive oversaw the reconstruction and edit himself, personally ensuring that, at long last, he was able to tell the story he always wanted to tell, but until now, had never been given the chance. Once the scenes were reordered,...
- 10/7/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Viewers can experience the monsters of Midian the way Clive Barker intended them to with Scream Factory’s Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut, and now the master of macabre has provided an additional way to enter the underground cemetery city of his 1990 film. Limited to 300 and available now to pre-order are custom Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut packages that include a poster signed by Barker.
The Deluxe Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut package can be ordered for $149 at http://www.realclivebarker.com/ while supplies last and comes with the following items:
Limited Edition Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut 3-disc Blu-ray from Scream Factory 18″ by 24″ Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut movie screening poster signed by Clive Barker Two passes to the private screening of Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut at Los Angeles’ Historic Alex Theater on October 28th, 2014, with Clive Barker in attendance for the...
The Deluxe Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut package can be ordered for $149 at http://www.realclivebarker.com/ while supplies last and comes with the following items:
Limited Edition Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut 3-disc Blu-ray from Scream Factory 18″ by 24″ Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut movie screening poster signed by Clive Barker Two passes to the private screening of Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut at Los Angeles’ Historic Alex Theater on October 28th, 2014, with Clive Barker in attendance for the...
- 9/4/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Viewers can experience the monsters of Midian the way Clive Barker intended them to with Scream Factory’s Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut. Initially announced at last year’s Comic-Con, both the special edition and limited edition of the upcoming home media release will be available in less than two months, and the full list of bonus features for both Blu-rays have now been revealed.
Scream Factory’s release of Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut will be available on October 28th, just in time to be included in celebratory Halloween movie marathons. We have the full details below, including each release’s list of bonus features and specs (courtesy of Scream Factory!):
“We begin with an official statement from Clive Barker’s team on this extraordinary project: “The Nightbreed Director’s Cut is an entirely different film than the one which was released in theaters. Its 20 minutes longer than the theatrical cut,...
Scream Factory’s release of Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut will be available on October 28th, just in time to be included in celebratory Halloween movie marathons. We have the full details below, including each release’s list of bonus features and specs (courtesy of Scream Factory!):
“We begin with an official statement from Clive Barker’s team on this extraordinary project: “The Nightbreed Director’s Cut is an entirely different film than the one which was released in theaters. Its 20 minutes longer than the theatrical cut,...
- 9/3/2014
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Well, Nightbreed fans, the moment you've been waiting for has finally arrived. A couple months after the exciting original announcement, Scream Factory has just revealed full details on the two different versions of its Director's Cut Blu-ray release of the film...
...and you're going to be blown away by all the goodies included on the discs.
But first, a few words from the offices of the film's writer/director, Clive Barker!
"The ‘Nightbreed Director’s Cut’ is an entirely different film than the one which was released in theaters," writes Barker's team about the release. "It's 20 minutes longer than the theatrical cut, but it contains over 40 minutes of new and altered footage. Clive oversaw the reconstruction and edit himself, personally ensuring that, at long last, he was able to tell the story he always wanted to tell but, until now, had never been given the chance. Once the scenes were reordered,...
...and you're going to be blown away by all the goodies included on the discs.
But first, a few words from the offices of the film's writer/director, Clive Barker!
"The ‘Nightbreed Director’s Cut’ is an entirely different film than the one which was released in theaters," writes Barker's team about the release. "It's 20 minutes longer than the theatrical cut, but it contains over 40 minutes of new and altered footage. Clive oversaw the reconstruction and edit himself, personally ensuring that, at long last, he was able to tell the story he always wanted to tell but, until now, had never been given the chance. Once the scenes were reordered,...
- 9/3/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
They announced it, and we have waited patiently. We didn’t care that we had no idea what we would be getting in the package, we slapped our money down anyway. Scream Factory have made it known, now, the scope of their two Blu-ray releases of Nightbreed. Information about the final specs, as well as the various pieces of bonus content is now available. Pre-order this sucka at the link! Click here to pre-order the standard edition. Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut will be available on October 28th, only from Scream Factory. Check out the final specs below.
Experience Clive Barker’S Classic Masterpiece In Terror
Like You’Ve Never Seen It Before!
Scream Factory™ Presents
Nightbreed: The Director’S Cut
On Blu-ray™ & DVD Everywhere October 28, 2014
“This is film history and beyond my wildest dreams of realization.” Clive Barker
On October 28, 2014, the horror home entertainment brand Scream Factory...
Experience Clive Barker’S Classic Masterpiece In Terror
Like You’Ve Never Seen It Before!
Scream Factory™ Presents
Nightbreed: The Director’S Cut
On Blu-ray™ & DVD Everywhere October 28, 2014
“This is film history and beyond my wildest dreams of realization.” Clive Barker
On October 28, 2014, the horror home entertainment brand Scream Factory...
- 9/3/2014
- by Shawn Savage
- The Liberal Dead
Martin Mercer, has been a professional artist working in the entertainment field for over 20 years. He's created cinematic storyboards and concept art for a whole slew of Hollywood films - recently Marvel Studios blockbuster Iron Man 3 and Noam Murro's upcoming action film, 300: Rise of an Empire. Below, you will find pitch/pre-production artwork that Martin Mercer illustrated for Stuart Beattie's I, Frankenstein. The pitch artwork was helped the film get green-lit. His demon designs influenced producers to use demons and not vampires as the film's antagonists. Gargoyles & Demons Concept Art by Martin Mercer 200 years after his shocking creation, Dr. Frankenstein's creature, Adam, still walks the earth. But when he finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity, Adam discovers he holds the key that could destroy humankind. From the co-writer of the hit supernatural saga, Underworld, comes the action thriller I,...
- 2/4/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
From his Facebook page, Sneak Peek more official, gnarly artwork from illustrator Martin Mercer supporting the upcoming comic book adaptation "I, Frankenstein, directed by Stuart Beattie, starring Aaron Eckhart ("The Dark Knight").
"I, Frankenstein" will be released in 3D, through Lionsgate, January 24, 2014.
"'Frankenstein's monster' is an intelligent, evolved man," said Eckhart, "and that’s how he is portrayed in this movie.
"There's scarring on the face and the body and there's an old and new look because some of it does take place in old times and some of it's in contemporary times so you get that flavor.
"'Victor Frankenstein' is in it, so it's loosely, loosely based on 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein'.
"But then it's brought into contemporary times in this fantastical world.
"So it's a movie about good and evil, about gargoyles and demons, and it's about a monster trying to find his soul; his place in this world.
"I, Frankenstein" will be released in 3D, through Lionsgate, January 24, 2014.
"'Frankenstein's monster' is an intelligent, evolved man," said Eckhart, "and that’s how he is portrayed in this movie.
"There's scarring on the face and the body and there's an old and new look because some of it does take place in old times and some of it's in contemporary times so you get that flavor.
"'Victor Frankenstein' is in it, so it's loosely, loosely based on 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein'.
"But then it's brought into contemporary times in this fantastical world.
"So it's a movie about good and evil, about gargoyles and demons, and it's about a monster trying to find his soul; his place in this world.
- 8/13/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Well this is a rare treat. Not very often do I come across concept art for a film before it has been released. So, enjoy! The talented Martin Mercer, who has previously worked on, Iron Man 3 and Predators, had lent his talents to Aaron Eckhart's Frankenstein film. One aspect that he worked on, was the design of the main demonic villain, which I believe will be played by Bill Nighy ("Shaun of the Dead"). On a side note: I have to admit I'm concerned about the film ever since I saw the first official picture of Eckhart sporting six-pack abs and a slightly disfigured face. Call me nutty but I prefer Frankenstein's monster looking more like a mishmosh of human cadavers, than an Abercrombie & Fitch model that had his face scratched by his pet cat. Concept Art by Martin Mercer Set in a dystopic present where vigilant gargoyles...
- 8/12/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
First batch of art comes from Film Sketchr's latest article that features Ron Mendell's design for Tony Stark's (Robert Downey Jr.) chest reactor and his cognition headset, that allows him to control the Mark 42 suit. Below those are storyboards that Martin Mercer created. The first set is for Savin (James Badge Dale) in Rose Hill, while the next set is of Iron Patriot ambushed in Afghanistan. Lastly, we have yet another VFX breakdown video that Digital Domain has released. This one shows the barrel of monkey's Air Force One scene, and the second half of the video shows the different CGI armors. Concept Designs by Ron Mendell Storyboard by Martin Mercer Concept Marvel Studios’ “Iron Man 3″ pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible.
- 5/16/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
This past Sunday, October 24th, Jillian’s Hi-Life at Universal City was the place to be as the lovely Dread Central Horror Starlets, a fundraising team assembled by DC’s own Sean Decker, helped support women battling breast cancer who face financial hardships due to increasing medical expenses associated with their treatments through the Busted Foundation.
The Dread Central Horror Starlets bowling team featured some of horror’s newest scream queens, as well as a few more well-known ladies, including Sarah Butler (I Spit on Your Grave), Ashlynn Yennie (The Human Centipede), Carlee Baker (Wicked Lake), Tracy Coogan (Dark Woods), Gabby West (the upcoming Saw 3D), and Micheline Pitt (of Pin Up Girl Clothing).
The Horror Starlets team cheerleader Brooke Lewis (iMurders) came out for the big night to give the ladies some encouragement and writer/director Tim Sullivan (2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams) was on hand to chat with...
The Dread Central Horror Starlets bowling team featured some of horror’s newest scream queens, as well as a few more well-known ladies, including Sarah Butler (I Spit on Your Grave), Ashlynn Yennie (The Human Centipede), Carlee Baker (Wicked Lake), Tracy Coogan (Dark Woods), Gabby West (the upcoming Saw 3D), and Micheline Pitt (of Pin Up Girl Clothing).
The Horror Starlets team cheerleader Brooke Lewis (iMurders) came out for the big night to give the ladies some encouragement and writer/director Tim Sullivan (2001 Maniacs: Field of Screams) was on hand to chat with...
- 10/28/2010
- by thehorrorchick
- DreadCentral.com
Camping. We can cite so many different reasons why we shouldn't spend time in the woods. It's a kind of foreign realm to us city folk. There are just too many variables. Especially at night. In the dark. With his new film Alluvial producer-director Geza Decsy and company are set to give us a whole new reason to fear what's out there -- ourselves.
Alluvial is a horror/survival film that chronicles the downward spiral of seven friends who, while camping in the godforsaken badlands of Panamint Valley, contract a mysterious illness, one which causes them to turn on one another in a mesmerizing display of skewed emotions and primal rage.
Already cast are Ken Lally ("Heroes", "Enterprise") and R.A. Mihailoff (Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3). Geza Decsy will produce with filmmaker Paul Hough (The Human Race, The Angel). Roy Knyrim’s Sota FX (The Abyss, Ed Wood, Of Gods and...
Alluvial is a horror/survival film that chronicles the downward spiral of seven friends who, while camping in the godforsaken badlands of Panamint Valley, contract a mysterious illness, one which causes them to turn on one another in a mesmerizing display of skewed emotions and primal rage.
Already cast are Ken Lally ("Heroes", "Enterprise") and R.A. Mihailoff (Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3). Geza Decsy will produce with filmmaker Paul Hough (The Human Race, The Angel). Roy Knyrim’s Sota FX (The Abyss, Ed Wood, Of Gods and...
- 7/8/2009
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
While the hype continues to grow for his UK horror comedy Lesbian Vampire Killers, director Phil Claydon is already prepping his next feature film project. Entitled Joshua Breed (formerly Zombie Island), here's the synopsis: This is Reality TV taken to the next level .7 players have 70 minutes to survive the most lethal Zombies ever created in the deadliest game show imaginable. The Special Effects team will be lead by Chris Fitzgerald who has previously worked on the model, creature designs and sculpture on all the Harry Potter event movies, as well as recently completing work as key sculptor on Terry Gilliam's The Brothers Grimm. Director of Photography, Martin Mercer (War Of the Worlds; Dare Devil) is working on concept cells and story boards.
- 12/11/2008
- bloody-disgusting.com
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