A fiercely capable woman with ice water in her veins finds herself in a creepy-looking mansion, where she has to survive a supernatural threat over the course of one endless night and eventually ends up covered in gore and viscera? If I had a nickel for every time a horror movie directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (aka Radio Silence) came out in the last five years with that exact same premise, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but you know how the rest of the meme goes. If this past weekend's "Abigail" triggered a nagging feeling of déjà vu, well, that's probably because the vampire movie packing a nasty bite (you can read /Film's review by Bj Colangelo here) shares quite a bit of DNA with the directing duo's previous movie, 2019's "Ready or Not."
Apparently, the creative team decided to lean into those similarities even more.
Apparently, the creative team decided to lean into those similarities even more.
- 4/25/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Both extremely bloody cat-and-mouse chases through massive mansions, Radio Silence’s horror movies Ready or Not and Abigail (now playing in theaters!) are certainly cut from the same cloth, but do they actually take place within a shared universe? It was a question the filmmakers were asked, and their response suggests that the answer to that question is Yes.
Collider’s Perri Nemiroff asked the question of Radio Silence filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who co-directed both 2019’s Ready or Not and this year’s Abigail. As they point out, an Easter egg nestled within Abigail confirms a shared universe connection.
Bettinelli-Olpin tells Collider, “There is a portrait in the background of one of the scenes [in Abigail] of Henry Czerny’s [character from Ready or Not].” Gillet chimes in to clarify, “It would be a grandfather. A great, great, great, great grandfather [of Czerny’s character].”
Bettinelli-Olpin adds, “There is a little bit...
Collider’s Perri Nemiroff asked the question of Radio Silence filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who co-directed both 2019’s Ready or Not and this year’s Abigail. As they point out, an Easter egg nestled within Abigail confirms a shared universe connection.
Bettinelli-Olpin tells Collider, “There is a portrait in the background of one of the scenes [in Abigail] of Henry Czerny’s [character from Ready or Not].” Gillet chimes in to clarify, “It would be a grandfather. A great, great, great, great grandfather [of Czerny’s character].”
Bettinelli-Olpin adds, “There is a little bit...
- 4/23/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Brian De Palma's original "Mission: Impossible" subverted just about everything about the TV series it was based on. Ordinarily, the show would follow a skilled team of spies who use gadgets, wit, and impressive espionage skills to track down enemy spies and ultra-powerful criminals. In the movie, the team was assembled and the objectives were clear when De Palma elected to murder the entire team. The only survivor was a new character, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) whom the audience hadn't previously known. It was later revealed that the man behind the slaying of Ethan's team was none other than Jim Phelps (Jon Voight), the hero of the original TV series. This would be like if a "Star Trek" movie killed the main cast, leaving Ensign Jones as the main character. And then it was revealed that Captain Kirk was the one who betrayed everyone.
In a notable scene in "Mission: Impossible,...
In a notable scene in "Mission: Impossible,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Henry Czerny received a mission from filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie and chose to accept it.
That mission? Return as former Imf chief Eugene Kittridge in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” 27 years after he first appeared in the original “Mission: Impossible” in 1996.
At the “Dead Reckoning” premiere in New York, Czerny said when he first got the call about returning to the “Mission: Impossible” world, he didn’t believe it.
“I think it’s a joke at first because my reps called me and said they want to bring Kittridge back and I’m in the middle of doing my errands in Los Angeles and fighting traffic or shredding old tax documents,” he told Variety. “I think, ‘Okay, what’s going on really?’ They say, ‘Chris McQuarrie wants to talk to you about bringing Kittridge back,’ and I take it seriously. Two days later, I’m on a call with Chris McQuarrie.
That mission? Return as former Imf chief Eugene Kittridge in “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” 27 years after he first appeared in the original “Mission: Impossible” in 1996.
At the “Dead Reckoning” premiere in New York, Czerny said when he first got the call about returning to the “Mission: Impossible” world, he didn’t believe it.
“I think it’s a joke at first because my reps called me and said they want to bring Kittridge back and I’m in the middle of doing my errands in Los Angeles and fighting traffic or shredding old tax documents,” he told Variety. “I think, ‘Okay, what’s going on really?’ They say, ‘Chris McQuarrie wants to talk to you about bringing Kittridge back,’ and I take it seriously. Two days later, I’m on a call with Chris McQuarrie.
- 7/13/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
With this week’s release of an entry in a blockbuster action franchise the old adage of seven being a lucky number will truly be put to the test. Now it’s not the highest number franchise as we’ve gotten Fast X or the longest running like the big flick from almost two weeks ago, Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny (way back in 1981). Of course, we can add on the inspiration for this series, actually a TV series (overseen by Lucy…really) which exploded onto the airwaves way back in the prehistoric era. Oh, but this “tentpole” has catapulted well past its “network” roots. Still, it’s tough not to hear that infectious theme music from Lalo Schifrin when taking in this rather long title Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. And now I’m seeing that sizzling fuse in my head.
Surprisingly this new installment doesn...
Surprisingly this new installment doesn...
- 7/12/2023
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Updated with latest: After a long wait, the time has finally come for Ethan Hunt to get back to saving the world. In Rome on Monday evening, Tom Cruise has hit the red carpet with cast members and director/co-writer/producer Christopher McQuarrie for the world premiere of Paramount/Skydance’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
Related: Tom Cruise Gets Emotional On ‘Mission: Impossible’ Red Carpet Talking About Love Of Cinema: “Guys, This Is How I Feel About Life And Our Artform” – Watch
Paramount is hosting a massive red carpet that stretches the length of the famed Spanish Steps, where star and producer Cruise have appeared along with McQuarrie and talent including Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Henry Czerny, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales and more.
See red-carpet comments from Cruise, McQuarrie, Pegg, Atwell, Czerny and more below.
Cruise signed autographs at the top of the steps upon his arrival.
Related: Tom Cruise Gets Emotional On ‘Mission: Impossible’ Red Carpet Talking About Love Of Cinema: “Guys, This Is How I Feel About Life And Our Artform” – Watch
Paramount is hosting a massive red carpet that stretches the length of the famed Spanish Steps, where star and producer Cruise have appeared along with McQuarrie and talent including Rebecca Ferguson, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Henry Czerny, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales and more.
See red-carpet comments from Cruise, McQuarrie, Pegg, Atwell, Czerny and more below.
Cruise signed autographs at the top of the steps upon his arrival.
- 6/19/2023
- by Nancy Tartaglione and Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
Henry Czerny is one of those actors that may not be a household name like "Tom Cruise" or "Matthew McConaughey," but if Czerny is attached to the project, trust and believe you're in for a great time. Known primarily for films your dad probably watched ad nauseum on a Sunday afternoon like "Mission: Impossible," "Clear and Present Danger," and "The Ice Storm," Czerny has also made quite the mark in the world of horror, starring in films like "The Exorcism of Emily Rose," and the criminally underseen zombie comedy, "Fido."
As first announced by Deadline, Czerny is now joining the cast of...
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As first announced by Deadline, Czerny is now joining the cast of...
The post Mission: Impossible Actor Henry Czerny Joins Scream 6, Let the Czernaissance Begin! appeared first on /Film.
- 6/23/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Henry Czerny is set to join the growing ensemble cast of the latest Scream installment at Paramount and Spyglass Media. Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding and Jenna Ortega are reprising their roles after making their first appearance in the most recent sequel, with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett returning to direct.
Hayden Panettiere is returning to reprise her role from a previous installment along with Dermot Mulroney, Jack Champion, Liana Liberato, Devyn Nekoda and Josh Segarra.
The new outing is due to shoot this summer and follows the bloody success of the fifth installment, released in January, which grossed more than 81 million domestically and 140 million worldwide. Plot details are being kept under wraps outside of it following the four survivors of the Ghostface killings as they leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.
The pic will be released on March 31, 2023.
James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick are penning the script.
Hayden Panettiere is returning to reprise her role from a previous installment along with Dermot Mulroney, Jack Champion, Liana Liberato, Devyn Nekoda and Josh Segarra.
The new outing is due to shoot this summer and follows the bloody success of the fifth installment, released in January, which grossed more than 81 million domestically and 140 million worldwide. Plot details are being kept under wraps outside of it following the four survivors of the Ghostface killings as they leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter.
The pic will be released on March 31, 2023.
James Vanderbilt and Guy Busick are penning the script.
- 6/23/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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