A violent and dangerous trio returns to theaters for the first time since 2018. The Strangers became a surprise franchise after a ten-year gap between the first two features. While 2008’s edition evolved into cult status, director Renny Harlin began formulating a plan. In conjunction with Lionsgate, Harlin brings The Strangers: Chapter 1 to theaters this weekend. As part of a filmed trilogy, the action and horror director has an opportunity to turn these characters into horror icons. Harlin brings his sense of style to the flick, which becomes a necessity. The first part of this new series primarily retells Bryan Bertino’s original story while grounding it firmly in the Pacific Northwest.
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A young couple, Ryan (Froy Gutierrez) and Maya (Madeline Petsch), make their way to Portland for a job interview. As they do, they celebrate their fifth anniversary.
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A young couple, Ryan (Froy Gutierrez) and Maya (Madeline Petsch), make their way to Portland for a job interview. As they do, they celebrate their fifth anniversary.
- 5/22/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
Most of us know Betty Grable from the famous pin-up copied by the cover artwork for this release; by 1944 Ms. Grable was Fox’s biggest earner, and the Armed Force’s most popular daydream babe both back home and at the front. This movie pulled in the multitudes, even though Betty doesn’t even play a model suitable for pin-up duty! But just imagine: in almost any town during wartime with a war industry somewhere nearby, movie theaters played around the clock, with sold-out audiences, to accommodate swing shift defense workers.
Pin Up Girl
Blu-ray
Twilight Time
1944 / Color / 1:37 Academy / 84 min. / Street Date June 18, 2019 / Available from Twilight Time Movies / 29.95
Starring: Betty Grable, John Harvey, Martha Raye, Joe E. Brown, Eugene Pallette, Dorothea Kent, Dave Willock.
Cinematography: Ernest Palmer
Choreography: Hermes Pan
Original Music: Song Score Ð James V. Monaco (Music)/Mack Gordon (Lyrics); Charles Henderson, Emil Newman (Musical Directors)
Written by Robert Ellis,...
Pin Up Girl
Blu-ray
Twilight Time
1944 / Color / 1:37 Academy / 84 min. / Street Date June 18, 2019 / Available from Twilight Time Movies / 29.95
Starring: Betty Grable, John Harvey, Martha Raye, Joe E. Brown, Eugene Pallette, Dorothea Kent, Dave Willock.
Cinematography: Ernest Palmer
Choreography: Hermes Pan
Original Music: Song Score Ð James V. Monaco (Music)/Mack Gordon (Lyrics); Charles Henderson, Emil Newman (Musical Directors)
Written by Robert Ellis,...
- 7/23/2019
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Though The Strangers successfully scared the hell out of audiences (and put director Bryan Bertino on the map), a sequel has yet to materialize, and it seems like every time buzz about one starts to build, it’s undercut a little while later.
And so it is that, despite Deception‘s Marcel Langenegger being tapped for the director’s chair and Ben Ketai (Chosen) emerging as a scribe last January, The Strangers 2 is now reportedly a long way off from rolling cameras.
Talking with Collider, producer Roy Lee has revealed that Relativity’s recent bankruptcy put the kibosh on any progress with the horror sequel. Apparently, though Ketai’s script is still kicking around at the studio, the issue is getting enough money to make a movie out of it.
“We have a script that’s fantastic,” he said, “but they’ve had some financial difficulties so it’s...
And so it is that, despite Deception‘s Marcel Langenegger being tapped for the director’s chair and Ben Ketai (Chosen) emerging as a scribe last January, The Strangers 2 is now reportedly a long way off from rolling cameras.
Talking with Collider, producer Roy Lee has revealed that Relativity’s recent bankruptcy put the kibosh on any progress with the horror sequel. Apparently, though Ketai’s script is still kicking around at the studio, the issue is getting enough money to make a movie out of it.
“We have a script that’s fantastic,” he said, “but they’ve had some financial difficulties so it’s...
- 2/21/2016
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
The home invasion movie "The Strangers," starring Liv Tyler, hit theaters in 2008 and became a hit by grossing $82 million worldwide on a $9 million budget. Work on a sequel started immediately, but nothing ever happened. Now comes word that "The Strangers 2" is finally moving forward with Marcel Langenegger (Deception) in talks to direct from a script by Ben Ketai ("Chosen"). The plan is to begin shooting this spring. The sequel follows a family on the verge of sending their troubled teenage daughter to boarding school as they embark on one last family trip to a mobile home park that their uncle runs. Their last bonding opportunity turns to horror when the teenage children discover the bodies of their aunt and uncle, fresh from a recent visit from the Strangers . Man in the Mask, Pin Up Girl and Dollface. The night becomes a race to escape for the family, as the...
- 1/29/2015
- WorstPreviews.com
After suffering a long bout in development hell, the sequel to Bryan Bertino’s 2008 home invasion scarefest is gaining traction. In a new report from The Wrap, we’ve now learned that Relativity are pushing for Marcel Langenegger (Deception) to direct The Strangers 2 this spring. Neither the studio nor Langenegger’s camp verified the news, but it’s expected that the helmer will sign on shortly.
Currently deep in negotiations, Langenegger is being eyed to, once again, make ordinary moviegoers terrified of mask-wearing lunatics. Scribbling duties on the sequel will be tackled by Ben Ketai (Chosen), whose premise for this second bout of stalking looks to top the eerie events of the first.
This time around, the film will follow a family, who, on the brink of sending their troubled teenager daughter to a boarding school, decide to pay a visit to the girl’s aunt and uncle. Upon arrival,...
Currently deep in negotiations, Langenegger is being eyed to, once again, make ordinary moviegoers terrified of mask-wearing lunatics. Scribbling duties on the sequel will be tackled by Ben Ketai (Chosen), whose premise for this second bout of stalking looks to top the eerie events of the first.
This time around, the film will follow a family, who, on the brink of sending their troubled teenager daughter to a boarding school, decide to pay a visit to the girl’s aunt and uncle. Upon arrival,...
- 1/26/2015
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
It's been seven years since the spooky home invasion thriller The Strangers hit theaters, and the long-expected sequel is finally coming together. The Wrap reports The Strangers 2 now has a director in Marcel Langenegger, who directed the thriller Deception starring Hugh Jackman and Ewan McGregor. The story picks up where the first film left off, this time seeing the masked killers (known as Man in the Mask, Pin Up Girl and Dollface) setting their sights on a family whose teenage children have just discovered their recent handy work in a mobile home park run by their uncle. Can this be just as creepy as the first? Making things complicated, the family discovers these grisly murders as they are taking a final bonding trip before sending their troubled teenage daughter to boarding school. With their aunt and uncle dead, the teens and their parents find themselves fighting to survive the night from The Strangers.
- 1/26/2015
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman starred in Bryan Bertino’s hit 2008 home invasion movie
After several years in development, “The Strangers 2” is finally moving forward, as Marcel Langenegger is in negotiations to direct the sequel this spring, TheWrap has learned.
Relativity and representatives for Langenegger did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Ben Ketai (“Chosen”) is the newest writer on the sequel, which follows a family on the verge of sending their troubled teenage daughter to boarding school as they embark on one last family trip to a mobile home park that their uncle runs. Their ast bonding...
After several years in development, “The Strangers 2” is finally moving forward, as Marcel Langenegger is in negotiations to direct the sequel this spring, TheWrap has learned.
Relativity and representatives for Langenegger did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Ben Ketai (“Chosen”) is the newest writer on the sequel, which follows a family on the verge of sending their troubled teenage daughter to boarding school as they embark on one last family trip to a mobile home park that their uncle runs. Their ast bonding...
- 1/24/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Zombie Con will be taking place this weekend near Detroit, Michigan. The 2-day event includes a number of zombie-themed panels, screenings, and events, and we’ve been provided with the full schedule:
“With AMC’s hit series The Walking Dead on hiatus, Zombie fans are making summer plans to attend Detroit Zombie Con at the Motion Picture Institute in Troy, Mi. Zombie Con is a two-day event that brings together Zombie, and Horror Fans, Creators, Artists, Novelists, Film Makers at Michigan’s premiere film school, Mpi (www.mpifilm.com), in Troy, Mi. –August 17th and 18th, 2013. Zombie Con is for Zombie lovers of all ages and places the emphasis on the creators and artisans working in the genre.”
Detroit Z-con: Schedule of Events:
Saturday, Aug 17th. Doors open at 10am (event times subject to change)
The Gallery Of The Dead (art exhibition) (10am to close) Movie 1: Carnival of Souls...
“With AMC’s hit series The Walking Dead on hiatus, Zombie fans are making summer plans to attend Detroit Zombie Con at the Motion Picture Institute in Troy, Mi. Zombie Con is a two-day event that brings together Zombie, and Horror Fans, Creators, Artists, Novelists, Film Makers at Michigan’s premiere film school, Mpi (www.mpifilm.com), in Troy, Mi. –August 17th and 18th, 2013. Zombie Con is for Zombie lovers of all ages and places the emphasis on the creators and artisans working in the genre.”
Detroit Z-con: Schedule of Events:
Saturday, Aug 17th. Doors open at 10am (event times subject to change)
The Gallery Of The Dead (art exhibition) (10am to close) Movie 1: Carnival of Souls...
- 8/16/2013
- by Jordan Smith
- DailyDead
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is letting you decide what classic films they will release on Blu-ray for the first time.
That’s right, your vote counts. Fans vote for their favorite classic titles through the “Voice Your Choice” campaign.
Click Here To Vote
Here is an portion the news release:
Los Angeles (January 15, 2013) – Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today its partnership with the ultimate film discussion website, Home Theater Forum, for a one-of-a-kind campaign, Voice Your Choice, allowing film enthusiasts to decide which classic films they would like to see digitally restored and transferred to Blu-ray for the very first time. The program celebrates Fox’s most notable films from the 1930’s thru the 1960’s featuring performances by famous actors such as Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Paul Newman, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne and more. Throughout the campaign, fans will also have the opportunity to write in and submit additional titles.
That’s right, your vote counts. Fans vote for their favorite classic titles through the “Voice Your Choice” campaign.
Click Here To Vote
Here is an portion the news release:
Los Angeles (January 15, 2013) – Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment announced today its partnership with the ultimate film discussion website, Home Theater Forum, for a one-of-a-kind campaign, Voice Your Choice, allowing film enthusiasts to decide which classic films they would like to see digitally restored and transferred to Blu-ray for the very first time. The program celebrates Fox’s most notable films from the 1930’s thru the 1960’s featuring performances by famous actors such as Henry Fonda, Shirley Temple, Paul Newman, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne and more. Throughout the campaign, fans will also have the opportunity to write in and submit additional titles.
- 1/15/2013
- by Jeff Bayer
- The Scorecard Review
This has been a great month of Breast Cancer awareness activities, and this past Sunday, October 24th, at Jillian’s Hi-Life at Universal City was a great event presented by the Dread Central Horror Starlets.
The fund-raising team assembled by DreadCentral.com’s Sean Decker, helped support women fighting breast cancer that face financial hardships due to increasing medical expenses associated with their treatments through the Busted Foundation.
As reported by Dread Central, 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...
The fund-raising team assembled by DreadCentral.com’s Sean Decker, helped support women fighting breast cancer that face financial hardships due to increasing medical expenses associated with their treatments through the Busted Foundation.
As reported by Dread Central, 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...
- 10/29/2010
- by admin
- MoreHorror
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
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