A young rookie cop faces the worst shift of her life in an abandoned police station. Here’s our review of the indie horror, Malum, in cinemas now.
Most of us have done nightmarish shifts at work. Regardless of your industry, no one is immune to a bad day. Maybe a customer yelled at you, you had to clean up a mess of something yucky, or perhaps everything that could go wrong, just went wrong.
Still: I doubt any of us have experienced quite as bad a shift as Jessica Loren does in Anthony Diblasi’s Malum.
Malum is in fact a remake, or more of a reimagining, of Diblasi’s 2015 film Last Shift. Remaking your own film less than 10 years after it was released might seem silly, but Malum manages to successfully squeeze more out of Last Shift’s deceivingly simple premise.
The basic idea and plot are the same in both films.
Most of us have done nightmarish shifts at work. Regardless of your industry, no one is immune to a bad day. Maybe a customer yelled at you, you had to clean up a mess of something yucky, or perhaps everything that could go wrong, just went wrong.
Still: I doubt any of us have experienced quite as bad a shift as Jessica Loren does in Anthony Diblasi’s Malum.
Malum is in fact a remake, or more of a reimagining, of Diblasi’s 2015 film Last Shift. Remaking your own film less than 10 years after it was released might seem silly, but Malum manages to successfully squeeze more out of Last Shift’s deceivingly simple premise.
The basic idea and plot are the same in both films.
- 4/26/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
Stars: Eric Olson, Jessica Sula, Candice Coke, Kevin Wayne, Natalie Victoria, Chaney Morrow | Written by Anthony Diblasi, Scott Poiley | Directed by Anthony Diblasi
Malum is, according to its press release “a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift”. Now some may simply take that as a fancy way of saying it’s a remake of a film that’s less than ten years old. But there’s a difference between this and your average remake, it’s the work of the original director Anthony Diblasi and his co-writer Scott Poiley.
I considered revisiting Last Shift before watching Malum because while I remembered the basic plot and that I really liked the first hour then being let down by the final act, I didn’t recall a lot of the details. But, in part due to how knowing what to expect spoiled the impact of another recent reimagining,...
Malum is, according to its press release “a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift”. Now some may simply take that as a fancy way of saying it’s a remake of a film that’s less than ten years old. But there’s a difference between this and your average remake, it’s the work of the original director Anthony Diblasi and his co-writer Scott Poiley.
I considered revisiting Last Shift before watching Malum because while I remembered the basic plot and that I really liked the first hour then being let down by the final act, I didn’t recall a lot of the details. But, in part due to how knowing what to expect spoiled the impact of another recent reimagining,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Welcome Villain Films presents two fright-fests, but tired tricks, bad acting and some head-banging repetition leads to hackneyed hokum
New horror-focused studio Welcome Villain are aiming to be the next Blumhouse, but judging by this double bill of early releases it could be a long road. Both aim to maximise low-budget returns by restricting themselves to a single location – an approach that worked very well recently for filling station ordeal Night of the Hunted, not to mention of course the apex of horror, The Shining. But in truth neither of these makes strong use of its chosen locale, and both are tired, borderline exhausted deployments of the audience-prodding, jump-scare bag of tricks.
Malum (★★☆☆☆), by director Anthony Diblasi, at least gives its backstory a bit of welly. A reworking of his 2014 film Last Shift, it sees rookie police officer Jessica (Jessica Sula) choose to work a solo shift at the old...
New horror-focused studio Welcome Villain are aiming to be the next Blumhouse, but judging by this double bill of early releases it could be a long road. Both aim to maximise low-budget returns by restricting themselves to a single location – an approach that worked very well recently for filling station ordeal Night of the Hunted, not to mention of course the apex of horror, The Shining. But in truth neither of these makes strong use of its chosen locale, and both are tired, borderline exhausted deployments of the audience-prodding, jump-scare bag of tricks.
Malum (★★☆☆☆), by director Anthony Diblasi, at least gives its backstory a bit of welly. A reworking of his 2014 film Last Shift, it sees rookie police officer Jessica (Jessica Sula) choose to work a solo shift at the old...
- 4/24/2024
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
Exclusive: Derek Luke (Antwone Fisher) is the latest addition to Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic that Antoine Fuqua is directing for Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International, sources tell Deadline.
The actor will play famed attorney Johnnie Cochran, who repped Jackson in a 1993 child molestation case that was settled out of court. As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Scripted by by John Logan, Michael promises to bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. The film will examine Jackson’s triumphs and tragedies — from his human side, to his public and private struggles, to the accusations and the 24/7 media microscope Jackson lived under, even at his artistic apex. Pic will also...
The actor will play famed attorney Johnnie Cochran, who repped Jackson in a 1993 child molestation case that was settled out of court. As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Scripted by by John Logan, Michael promises to bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. The film will examine Jackson’s triumphs and tragedies — from his human side, to his public and private struggles, to the accusations and the 24/7 media microscope Jackson lived under, even at his artistic apex. Pic will also...
- 4/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood has been obsessed with biopics for what seems like forever, but it's hard not to admit that our current film landscape is reaching critical mass with movies about famous people. I guess when they've run out of recognizable IP, they've gotta center stories about recognizable faces instead. Last year alone we saw "Maestro," "The Iron Claw," "Napoleon," "Ferrari," "Nyad," "Priscilla," and "Big George Forman," not to mention brand movies like "Blackberry," "Tetris," "Air," and "Barbie." And then, of course, there's "Oppenheimer," which not only took home seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director, but also became the highest-grossing biopic of all time. No shade to our boy Oppy, but it seems like a new film from Antoine Fuqua is coming for that title and the fact it's a movie about the most famous musical performer to ever live certainly gives the project a leg up on the father of the atomic bomb.
- 4/10/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Not everyone is thrilled that there’s a biopic being made about pop sensation Michael Jackson. The director of “Leaving Neverland,” the HBO documentary that delves into accusations of Jackson’s alleged child abuse, last month accused director Antoine Fuqua’s film of being “a complete whitewash” and that it aims to “completely rewrite the allegations and dismiss them out of hand.”
However at CinemaCon on Wednesday, “Michael” producer Graham King took the stage to say that the new biopic, currently in production, “will get into all of it.”
King promised “Michael” includes 30 songs and recreations of Jackson’s performances throughout his career but also depictions of “his life outside the public eye, things many people have never seen before.”
“Everyone has an opinion on him,” King said about Mj, acknowledging the blinding accusations that surrounded his career, saying that ultimately the film is a portrait of a “complex” man,...
However at CinemaCon on Wednesday, “Michael” producer Graham King took the stage to say that the new biopic, currently in production, “will get into all of it.”
King promised “Michael” includes 30 songs and recreations of Jackson’s performances throughout his career but also depictions of “his life outside the public eye, things many people have never seen before.”
“Everyone has an opinion on him,” King said about Mj, acknowledging the blinding accusations that surrounded his career, saying that ultimately the film is a portrait of a “complex” man,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
“Michael,” the upcoming biopic about pop legend Michael Jackson that seems guaranteed to spark conversation, debuted a dazzling and emotional first look at CinemaCon during Lionsgate’s presentation to theater owners on Thursday in Las Vegas.
The sweeping footage starts as hysterical fans scream along to Jackson as he owns the stage, flashing between performances of his biggest hits like “Man in the Mirror” and “Thriller.” The movie, which is still in production, will feature over 30 songs and recreate several performances of them, starting with Jackson 5’s classic rendition of “ABC” on “American Bandstand.”
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, “Michael” promises to be a sweeping look at the musician’s life, including the emotional toll that being a superstar took on the shy and private man behind the moonwalk. The trailer also captures Jackson as he’s stalked by adoring crowds and paparazzi.
“There might be some people who think you’re different,...
The sweeping footage starts as hysterical fans scream along to Jackson as he owns the stage, flashing between performances of his biggest hits like “Man in the Mirror” and “Thriller.” The movie, which is still in production, will feature over 30 songs and recreate several performances of them, starting with Jackson 5’s classic rendition of “ABC” on “American Bandstand.”
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, “Michael” promises to be a sweeping look at the musician’s life, including the emotional toll that being a superstar took on the shy and private man behind the moonwalk. The trailer also captures Jackson as he’s stalked by adoring crowds and paparazzi.
“There might be some people who think you’re different,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Annie, are you okay? You look like you might faint after producer Graham King turned up at CinemaCon to surprise the crowd with a first look at Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Michael. Said to be an emotionally intense depiction of the King of Pop, Michael is positioning itself as a Huge event film. JoBlo’s editor-in-chief, Chris Bumbray, is in the crowd and says Michael will surely be controversial.
During his presentation, Graham said he knows everyone has an opinion about Michael Jackson, for good or ill. However, he did change the world of pop music forever, and his controversy made him a fascinating subject for Fuqua’s film. Graham also said Jackson was an enigma, but behind everything was a man with a very complicated, difficult life.
Michael contains 30 songs from Jackson’s legendary catalog. Next, a trailer played for the crowd, showing Jaafar Jackson as the Gloved One.
During his presentation, Graham said he knows everyone has an opinion about Michael Jackson, for good or ill. However, he did change the world of pop music forever, and his controversy made him a fascinating subject for Fuqua’s film. Graham also said Jackson was an enigma, but behind everything was a man with a very complicated, difficult life.
Michael contains 30 songs from Jackson’s legendary catalog. Next, a trailer played for the crowd, showing Jaafar Jackson as the Gloved One.
- 4/10/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Kat Graham will play Diana Ross in the Michael Jackson biopic.The 34-year-old actress and singer is the latest star attached to appear in Antoine Fuqua's film about the King of Pop as the cast of 'Michael' continues to take shape.Kat will play the role of the iconic Supremes frontwoman, who was asked to introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a constant influence on the 'Beat It' hitmaker.Larenz Tate has been cast at the Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, who helped redefine music by giving acts including the Jackson 5, Diana Ross and The Supremes and Stevie Wonder the platform to succeed.Other new cast members include Jessica Sula as Michael's older sister La Toya Jackson, Liv Symone as soul legend Gladys Knight, Kevin Shinick as Dick Clark and KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Jackson's security-turned-friend Bill Bray.Meanwhile, Kendrick Sampson is to portray music...
- 3/26/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
New roles in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic have been announced!
Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, has already been confirmed to portray the King of Pop in the film, which is titled, Michael.
Antoine Fuqua is directing the movie.
On Monday (March 25), a number of new names were announced as part of the cast!
Keep reading to find out more…
Larenz Tate will play Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. Kat Graham has been cast as legendary musical talent Diana Ross. Jessica Sula will portray Michael’s Older sister La Toya. Liv Symone will play singer Gladys Knight. Kendrick Sampson has been cast as songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones. KeiLyn Durrel Jones will portray Bill Bray, who served as a security officer for the Jackson 5 and became one of Michael’s best friends. Kevin Shinick is set to play Dick Clark.
Michael will open in theaters on April 18, 2025.
Learn more...
Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, has already been confirmed to portray the King of Pop in the film, which is titled, Michael.
Antoine Fuqua is directing the movie.
On Monday (March 25), a number of new names were announced as part of the cast!
Keep reading to find out more…
Larenz Tate will play Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. Kat Graham has been cast as legendary musical talent Diana Ross. Jessica Sula will portray Michael’s Older sister La Toya. Liv Symone will play singer Gladys Knight. Kendrick Sampson has been cast as songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones. KeiLyn Durrel Jones will portray Bill Bray, who served as a security officer for the Jackson 5 and became one of Michael’s best friends. Kevin Shinick is set to play Dick Clark.
Michael will open in theaters on April 18, 2025.
Learn more...
- 3/26/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The cast of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International’s forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael has come into focus lately with the casting of many of the film’s pivotal roles. The studios announced on Monday, March 25th that they have cast several new key roles in the highly anticipated film, now in production, with a group of individuals who have featured prominently throughout Michael’s life.
Chief among them is Larenz Tate, who plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy – the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Other new prominent roles include the following:
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross, lead singer of the chart-topping Motown group The Supremes,...
Chief among them is Larenz Tate, who plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy – the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Other new prominent roles include the following:
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross, lead singer of the chart-topping Motown group The Supremes,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, Micheal, is one of the most anticipated film projects in recent memory. Bringing the King of Pop’s story to life on the silver screen is a Herculean task, and you need shining stars to help it burn bright on screens. Today, Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International announced new vital roles for the forthcoming film, including actors to play La Toya Jackson, Dick Clark, Diana Ross, and more!
Per today’s official press release courtesy of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International:
Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy, the Motown Records founder and impresario. Gordy is the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross,...
Per today’s official press release courtesy of Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International:
Larenz Tate plays Berry Gordy, the Motown Records founder and impresario. Gordy is the man who redefined American music by developing and giving a national platform to such acts as Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Diana Ross & the Supremes, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips – and the Jackson 5 – to name a few.
Kat Graham plays the legendary Diana Ross,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Michael Jackson biopic Michael from Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International has added seven in key roles: Larenz Tate (Power Book II: Ghost), Kat Graham, Jessica Sula (Split), Liv Symone (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), Kendrick Sampson (Something from Tiffany’s), KeiLyn Durrel Jones (How to Die Alone), and Kevin Shinick.
Tate plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy, with Graham as Diana Ross, lead singer of The Supremes; Sula as Michael’s older sister, La Toya; Symone as Motown artist Gladys Knight; Sampson as iconic songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones; Jones as Jackson 5 security guard turned confidante to Michael, Bill Bray; and Shinick as American Bandstand host Dick Clark.
As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Currently in production,...
Tate plays Motown Records founder and impresario Berry Gordy, with Graham as Diana Ross, lead singer of The Supremes; Sula as Michael’s older sister, La Toya; Symone as Motown artist Gladys Knight; Sampson as iconic songwriter, composer, and producer Quincy Jones; Jones as Jackson 5 security guard turned confidante to Michael, Bill Bray; and Shinick as American Bandstand host Dick Clark.
As previously announced, Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson leads the ensemble as Michael, with Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, and Juliano Krue Valdi among others set for key roles.
Currently in production,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is embracing the Motown sound — announcing key castings including Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Kat Graham as the legendary Diana Ross.
As the film chronicles Jackson’s rise to prominence — first as a member of the Jackson 5, then as a solo artist — the record label will factor in significantly. “Power” franchise star Tate (who coincidentally played “Thriller” producer Quincy Jones in 2004’s “Ray”) takes on the Motown impresario Gordy, who redefined American music by platforming such acts as the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Graham portrays Ross, who, as lead singer of the chart-topping group, was asked to officially introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a lifelong influence on Michael Jackson.
Other new cast members of the Lionsgate...
As the film chronicles Jackson’s rise to prominence — first as a member of the Jackson 5, then as a solo artist — the record label will factor in significantly. “Power” franchise star Tate (who coincidentally played “Thriller” producer Quincy Jones in 2004’s “Ray”) takes on the Motown impresario Gordy, who redefined American music by platforming such acts as the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
Graham portrays Ross, who, as lead singer of the chart-topping group, was asked to officially introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a lifelong influence on Michael Jackson.
Other new cast members of the Lionsgate...
- 3/25/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
While Evil Dead Rise continues to kick Deadite ass at the box office, Five brand new horror movies are releasing this week. Not in theaters, however, but rather right at home.
This week’s theme? Well, let’s just say things are about to get Bloody…
Here’s all the new horror releasing May 16 – May 21, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
The ultra-violent Project Wolf Hunting is now streaming exclusively on Screambox, and we promise it’s one of the bloodiest and most violent movies you’ll see all year.
Project Wolf Hunting, which Nightmare on Film Street hailed as “one of the most savage, bloodthirsty action movies of the year,” is explosively fun, a high-octane beast of a splatterfest that’s jam-packed with midnight chaos from broken bones to exploding heads.
The below trailer is just a small taste of just how extreme Project Wolf Hunting gets…...
This week’s theme? Well, let’s just say things are about to get Bloody…
Here’s all the new horror releasing May 16 – May 21, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
The ultra-violent Project Wolf Hunting is now streaming exclusively on Screambox, and we promise it’s one of the bloodiest and most violent movies you’ll see all year.
Project Wolf Hunting, which Nightmare on Film Street hailed as “one of the most savage, bloodthirsty action movies of the year,” is explosively fun, a high-octane beast of a splatterfest that’s jam-packed with midnight chaos from broken bones to exploding heads.
The below trailer is just a small taste of just how extreme Project Wolf Hunting gets…...
- 5/16/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first original production from new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, Malum (read our review) is an expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror movie Last Shift, and the film is now available to watch at home. With Malum streaming on Digital outlets beginning today, Bloody Disgusting has been provided with an exclusive featurette video.
The cast and crew, including director Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity), preview Malum in the video you’ll find below, looking at the film’s practical effects while also discussing what makes Malum different from Last Shift. Diblasi notes, “I think it’s a crowd-pleaser.”
Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit.
“On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer,...
The cast and crew, including director Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity), preview Malum in the video you’ll find below, looking at the film’s practical effects while also discussing what makes Malum different from Last Shift. Diblasi notes, “I think it’s a crowd-pleaser.”
Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit.
“On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer,...
- 5/16/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Welcome Villain Films’ Malum: Available On Demand and Digital - Tuesday, May 16: "Welcome Villain Films' invites you to #FeedTheDemon when Malum releases On Demand and Digital tomorrow - May 16, 2023."
Malum will be available 5/16 on the following platforms:
iTunes Amazon Video Vudu Google Play
"Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival...
Malum will be available 5/16 on the following platforms:
iTunes Amazon Video Vudu Google Play
"Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival...
- 5/15/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The first original production from new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, Malum (read our review) is an expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror movie Last Shift, and it was released in theaters back in March. Bloody Disgusting has learned this afternoon that Malum is now coming home this week. It’ll be available on VOD outlets beginning May 16, 2023.
Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit.
“On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events and, in the process,...
Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit.
“On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events and, in the process,...
- 5/15/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
The following contains major spoilers for Last Shift (2014) and Malum (2023).
Nothing divides the horror community like a remake. For decades fans have debated the merits of cinematic retellings of our most beloved horror films with strong arguments on either side of the equation. The trend exploded in the early 2000s with Platinum Dunes leading the charge to remake or reboot nearly every iconic title available. Recent years have seen the rise of legacy sequels; a curious hybrid that simultaneously continues the original story and (hopefully) takes the franchise in a new direction. Enter Malum. Anthony Diblasi’s 2023 gore-fest is an expanded reimagining of his own breakout film Last Shift. Released in 2014, this haunting cult horror follows rookie police officer Jessica Loren (Juliana Harkavy) whose first shift on the job goes terrifyingly wrong.
Co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, Last Shift is an atmospheric nightmare with most of its terror coming...
Nothing divides the horror community like a remake. For decades fans have debated the merits of cinematic retellings of our most beloved horror films with strong arguments on either side of the equation. The trend exploded in the early 2000s with Platinum Dunes leading the charge to remake or reboot nearly every iconic title available. Recent years have seen the rise of legacy sequels; a curious hybrid that simultaneously continues the original story and (hopefully) takes the franchise in a new direction. Enter Malum. Anthony Diblasi’s 2023 gore-fest is an expanded reimagining of his own breakout film Last Shift. Released in 2014, this haunting cult horror follows rookie police officer Jessica Loren (Juliana Harkavy) whose first shift on the job goes terrifyingly wrong.
Co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, Last Shift is an atmospheric nightmare with most of its terror coming...
- 4/6/2023
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: Eric Olson, Jessica Sula, Candice Coke, Kevin Wayne, Natalie Victoria, Chaney Morrow | Written by Anthony Diblasi, Scott Poiley | Directed by Anthony Diblasi
Malum is, according to its press release “a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift”. Now some may simply take that as a fancy way of saying it’s a remake of a film that’s less than ten years old. But there’s a difference between this and your average remake, it’s the work of the original director Anthony Diblasi and his co-writer Scott Poiley.
I considered revisiting Last Shift before watching Malum because while I remembered the basic plot and that I really liked the first hour then being let down by the final act, I didn’t recall a lot of the details. But, in part due to how knowing what to expect spoiled the impact of another recent reimagining,...
Malum is, according to its press release “a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift”. Now some may simply take that as a fancy way of saying it’s a remake of a film that’s less than ten years old. But there’s a difference between this and your average remake, it’s the work of the original director Anthony Diblasi and his co-writer Scott Poiley.
I considered revisiting Last Shift before watching Malum because while I remembered the basic plot and that I really liked the first hour then being let down by the final act, I didn’t recall a lot of the details. But, in part due to how knowing what to expect spoiled the impact of another recent reimagining,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Plot: On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader.
Review: Reboots are nothing new these days, but rarely do you find a filmmaker who remakes his own film released not even ten years prior. Anthony Diblasi, a protege of Clive Barker who has produced or directed three adaptations of the British author’s writing, released Last Shift in 2014. The little-seen flick, written by Diblasi and Scott Polley, followed a rookie cop witnessing supernatural events in a police station.
Review: Reboots are nothing new these days, but rarely do you find a filmmaker who remakes his own film released not even ten years prior. Anthony Diblasi, a protege of Clive Barker who has produced or directed three adaptations of the British author’s writing, released Last Shift in 2014. The little-seen flick, written by Diblasi and Scott Polley, followed a rookie cop witnessing supernatural events in a police station.
- 4/4/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
About seven months ago, we heard that director Anthony Diblasi was making an “expanded reimagining” of his well-received 2014 horror feature Last Shift. That reimagining, titled Malum, is now in theatres, and you can check out a behind-the-scenes featurette in the embed above.
Jessica Sula (Split) stars in Malum, which has the following synopsis: On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival hit Last Shift and flips it on its head,...
Jessica Sula (Split) stars in Malum, which has the following synopsis: On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival hit Last Shift and flips it on its head,...
- 3/31/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The first original production from new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, Malum (read our review) is an expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror movie Last Shift, and it’s being unleashed in theaters this weekend. While you wait, begin the ritual with a brand new poster.
Being debuted here on Bd, this alt poster for Malum was whipped up by Gary Pullin, the piece dubbed “The Temple Baron” and Now Available through Pullin’s online shop!
The 24″ x 36″ lithograph art print is up for grabs in a limited edition of just 250 pieces, each of which have been signed by Gary Pullin. The matte paper prints go for $50 each.
“Ghoulish” Gary Pullin tells Bd, “After watching the film and diving into the evidence files, I quickly became obsessed with the sinister atmosphere and the nasty cult figures that inhabit the film. Anthony Diblasi’s reimagining of Last Shift is a nightmare that...
Being debuted here on Bd, this alt poster for Malum was whipped up by Gary Pullin, the piece dubbed “The Temple Baron” and Now Available through Pullin’s online shop!
The 24″ x 36″ lithograph art print is up for grabs in a limited edition of just 250 pieces, each of which have been signed by Gary Pullin. The matte paper prints go for $50 each.
“Ghoulish” Gary Pullin tells Bd, “After watching the film and diving into the evidence files, I quickly became obsessed with the sinister atmosphere and the nasty cult figures that inhabit the film. Anthony Diblasi’s reimagining of Last Shift is a nightmare that...
- 3/31/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
In a rare turn of events, director/co-writer Anthony Diblasi gives a new update to his own 2014 horror film Last Shift with Malum. Diblasi reunites with Last Shift co-writer Scott Poiley, creating an expanded story that strengthens the original narrative and offers even bloodier occult mayhem. Diblasi’s Malum serves as a perfect introduction to his twisted demonic realm while supporting his original film as a fascinating companion piece.
Rookie cop Jessica Loren requests the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. Loren hopes to use the solitude to her advantage as she searches the empty building for answers about her father’s strange death. What should be a simple, quiet evening becomes anything but when the cult members seem to reach out from beyond the grave, plaguing the officer with harrowing visions and torment in attempts to finish what they started.
Rookie cop Jessica Loren requests the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. Loren hopes to use the solitude to her advantage as she searches the empty building for answers about her father’s strange death. What should be a simple, quiet evening becomes anything but when the cult members seem to reach out from beyond the grave, plaguing the officer with harrowing visions and torment in attempts to finish what they started.
- 3/31/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Reimagining his 2014 film Last Shift, filmmaker Anthony Diblasi's Malum follows a new police officer who is literally haunted by her father's past encounters with a malevolent cult during one final shift at a decommissioned police station. With Malum coming to theaters on March 31st via Welcome Villain Films, we caught up with Diblasi and actor Natalie Victoria, who reprises her role as Marigold from Last Shift with a reimagined twist!
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions for us, Anthony, and congratulations on your new movie Malum, a reimagining of your film Last Shift, which was very well-received when it was released in 2015. How did you initially decide to revisit the story of Last Shift nearly one decade later?
Anthony Diblasi: I was introduced to Luke Lebeau through a mutual friend and he had just formed Welcome Villain with his partners. We hit it off and he asked...
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions for us, Anthony, and congratulations on your new movie Malum, a reimagining of your film Last Shift, which was very well-received when it was released in 2015. How did you initially decide to revisit the story of Last Shift nearly one decade later?
Anthony Diblasi: I was introduced to Luke Lebeau through a mutual friend and he had just formed Welcome Villain with his partners. We hit it off and he asked...
- 3/30/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Welcome Villain Films has teamed up with Xr content developer and publisher Top Right Corner to release a new VR survival horror game based on Malum, releasing in theaters this Friday, March 31.
The game, Flock of the Low God, is “a terrifying survival horror experience that immerses players into the thrilling world of Malum. Players will be challenged to survive their first shift at the Lanford Police Department by evading supernatural forces, unlocking new environments, scavenging weapons and tools, and defeating wave after wave of possessed cultists through intense close-quarters combat. The game will feature both single-player and multiplayer modes.”
This game was designed using sets and locations from the film, allowing players to follow in the footsteps of Officer Jessica Loren, played by Jessica Sula in Malum. Players will interact with various props, scenes, and locations recreated in screen-accurate virtual reality, including the main office, morgue, and shooting range.
The game, Flock of the Low God, is “a terrifying survival horror experience that immerses players into the thrilling world of Malum. Players will be challenged to survive their first shift at the Lanford Police Department by evading supernatural forces, unlocking new environments, scavenging weapons and tools, and defeating wave after wave of possessed cultists through intense close-quarters combat. The game will feature both single-player and multiplayer modes.”
This game was designed using sets and locations from the film, allowing players to follow in the footsteps of Officer Jessica Loren, played by Jessica Sula in Malum. Players will interact with various props, scenes, and locations recreated in screen-accurate virtual reality, including the main office, morgue, and shooting range.
- 3/29/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
The biggest new release for the week is Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which brings various monsters from the long-running property to the big screen beginning on Thursday night, and it’s joined by several brand new horror movies in the coming days.
Here’s all the new horror releasing March 28 – April 2, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Up first, BayView Entertainment and Vipco have released Skarecrow: A Curse Never Dies today, which looks to be an ultra-low-budget indie film centered on a killer scarecrow.
In the film, “When the vile James Brothers murder an innocent woman to take over her land, her dying breath places a curse on the family through a scarecrow. Years later, a descendent of the James family has taken his friends to the old cabin for the weekend. They soon find the curse and the scarecrow are still wanting blood.
Here’s all the new horror releasing March 28 – April 2, 2023!
For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow @HorrorCalendar.
Up first, BayView Entertainment and Vipco have released Skarecrow: A Curse Never Dies today, which looks to be an ultra-low-budget indie film centered on a killer scarecrow.
In the film, “When the vile James Brothers murder an innocent woman to take over her land, her dying breath places a curse on the family through a scarecrow. Years later, a descendent of the James family has taken his friends to the old cabin for the weekend. They soon find the curse and the scarecrow are still wanting blood.
- 3/28/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
There’s something inherently creepy about abandoned locations that make them well-suited for horror movies. The former Metro Police Department Headquarters Building, slated for demolition in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, is one of them.
Its labyrinthine layout, a dizzying maze of cell blocks adorned with sickly green tile and offices spread across multiple floors, presents the perfect setting for director Anthony Diblasi to tackle the production of Malum, an expanded retelling of his 2014 cult favorite Last Shift.
Malum marks the first original production from the new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, who invited Bloody Disgusting exclusively to the Louisville set to learn about the more extensive, bloodier reimagining. The more pressing question heading in, of course, was why remake the potently chilling Last Shift?
Diblasi answers that immediately, detailing how the desire to expand Last Shift’s audience evolved into a brand new reimagining that opened up the mythology in an exciting way.
Its labyrinthine layout, a dizzying maze of cell blocks adorned with sickly green tile and offices spread across multiple floors, presents the perfect setting for director Anthony Diblasi to tackle the production of Malum, an expanded retelling of his 2014 cult favorite Last Shift.
Malum marks the first original production from the new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, who invited Bloody Disgusting exclusively to the Louisville set to learn about the more extensive, bloodier reimagining. The more pressing question heading in, of course, was why remake the potently chilling Last Shift?
Diblasi answers that immediately, detailing how the desire to expand Last Shift’s audience evolved into a brand new reimagining that opened up the mythology in an exciting way.
- 3/28/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Remakes are nothing new. They made up like 98% of the horror output through the 2000s, and though they have slowed to allow room for other types of storytelling (legacy sequels remain the current hotness), they are still very much a part of the horror landscape. The standard remakes are really no-brainers—a film reaches a certain age and the studio might want to breathe new life into it for an opportune release. Or maybe a director has a particular vision or a way to spin it for a more modern audience. And of course, foreign films are often remade in the US to make them more appealing to an American audience. The smallest subsection of remakes is a little harder to understand, and often leave audiences wondering, “Why?”
These are the ones that fall somewhere in the middle. The originals aren’t really that old, they were released in the...
These are the ones that fall somewhere in the middle. The originals aren’t really that old, they were released in the...
- 3/27/2023
- by Emily von Seele
- DailyDead
Los Angeles-based Bloody Disgusting readers, get ready to feed the demon this Wednesday at the World Premiere of Malum.
Bloody Disgusting has a limited number of tickets to this special event screening that takes place this coming Wednesday, March 29, in Los Angeles at 8 Pm. Screening details below.
Getting tickets is super easy: all you have to do is click here or fill out the below form. You’ll be contacted with confirmation once the giveaway closes by end of day Tuesday, March 28.
Join us and be among the first to experience this twisted new vision of horror, with Director Anthony Diblasi, Composer Samuel Laflamme, the producers, and several cast members in attendance, including lead actress Jessica Sula.
Malum is set to unleash Hell in theaters on March 31, 2023.
The official plot: “Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the...
Bloody Disgusting has a limited number of tickets to this special event screening that takes place this coming Wednesday, March 29, in Los Angeles at 8 Pm. Screening details below.
Getting tickets is super easy: all you have to do is click here or fill out the below form. You’ll be contacted with confirmation once the giveaway closes by end of day Tuesday, March 28.
Join us and be among the first to experience this twisted new vision of horror, with Director Anthony Diblasi, Composer Samuel Laflamme, the producers, and several cast members in attendance, including lead actress Jessica Sula.
Malum is set to unleash Hell in theaters on March 31, 2023.
The official plot: “Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the...
- 3/24/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
The first original production from new genre studio Welcome Villain Films, Malum is an expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror movie Last Shift, and it’s in theaters on March 31.
While you wait, begin the ritual with a brand new poster below.
Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit.
“On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events and, in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family...
While you wait, begin the ritual with a brand new poster below.
Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit.
“On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events and, in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family...
- 3/24/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Malum: "Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival hit and flips it on its head, thrusting viewers into an unrelenting, adrenaline-fueled, bloody cult nightmare."
Title: Malum Director: Anthony Diblasi Screenwriters: Anthony Diblasi, Scott Poiley Producers: Scott Poiley, Dan Clifton Executive Producers: Mary Poiley, Luke Labeau, Eric Kleifield, Bonner Bellew, Justin Brown...
Title: Malum Director: Anthony Diblasi Screenwriters: Anthony Diblasi, Scott Poiley Producers: Scott Poiley, Dan Clifton Executive Producers: Mary Poiley, Luke Labeau, Eric Kleifield, Bonner Bellew, Justin Brown...
- 3/5/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
"Your daddy started something very important..." Welcome Villain has unveiled the official trailer for an indie horror film titled Malum, arriving in theaters only at the end of March. This is actually a new remake of the 2014 horror film Last Shift, made by the same filmmaker updating his own film, similar to the way Sam Raimi made Evil Dead 1 & 2. Helmed by director Anthony Diblasi and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, Malum re-imagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit from the festival circuit and expands on the filmmaker's vision of nightmare-inducing terror. A rookie police officer willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the mysterious connection between her police officer father's death and a vicious cult. This updated film stars Jessica Sula as Jessica Loren, with Kevin Wayne, Monroe Cline, Candice Coke, Valerie Loo, Clarke Wolfe, Natalie Victoria. This does look pretty freaky.
- 3/5/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Reimagining his 2014 film Last Shift, filmmaker Anthony Diblasi's Malum follows a new police officer dealing with the supernatural remnants of a malevolent cult during one final shift at a decommissioned police station, and we have a look at the chilling trailer ahead of the film's March 31st theatrical release from Welcome Villain Films.
Directed by Anthony Diblasi from a screenplay by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, Malum stars Jessica Sula, Candice Coke, Chaney Morrow, Clarke Wolfe, Morgan Lennon, Valerie Loo, Monroe Cline, Eric Olson, Sam Brooks, Kevin Wayne, Danielle Coyne, Natalie Victoria, Christopher Matthew Spencer, and Britt George.
Synopsis: Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious...
Directed by Anthony Diblasi from a screenplay by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, Malum stars Jessica Sula, Candice Coke, Chaney Morrow, Clarke Wolfe, Morgan Lennon, Valerie Loo, Monroe Cline, Eric Olson, Sam Brooks, Kevin Wayne, Danielle Coyne, Natalie Victoria, Christopher Matthew Spencer, and Britt George.
Synopsis: Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious...
- 3/3/2023
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren (Jessica Sula) is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station, she soon finds herself barraged by terrifying paranormal events, and in the process, is taken on a journey during which she learns the shocking truth behind her family’s entanglement with a demented cult leader. Malum takes the premise of the 2014 festival hit and flips it on its head, thrusting viewers into an unrelenting, adrenaline-fueled, bloody cult nightmare. Anthony Diblasi's...
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- 3/3/2023
- Screen Anarchy
Are you prepared to take the last shift in Malum, the first original production from the new genre studio Welcome Villain Films?
Then brace for Hell: the new trailer is here, bringing cults, demons, and a whole lot of blood with it.
Malum is set to unleash Hell in theaters on March 31, 2023.
Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit. It expands the filmmaker’s vision of nightmare-inducing terror and, judging by the trailer, massively expands the mythology.
The official plot: “Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned...
Then brace for Hell: the new trailer is here, bringing cults, demons, and a whole lot of blood with it.
Malum is set to unleash Hell in theaters on March 31, 2023.
Directed by Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit. It expands the filmmaker’s vision of nightmare-inducing terror and, judging by the trailer, massively expands the mythology.
The official plot: “Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned...
- 3/3/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Get ready to feed the demon with Malum, the first original production from the new genre studio Welcome Villain Films.
The brand new poster unveiled below teases demonic horrors ahead of tonight’s trailer debut at Midnight Pst.
Malum will release in theaters on March 31, 2023.
Helmed by director Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit. It expands the filmmaker’s vision of nightmare-inducing terror.
The official plot synopsis: “Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station,...
The brand new poster unveiled below teases demonic horrors ahead of tonight’s trailer debut at Midnight Pst.
Malum will release in theaters on March 31, 2023.
Helmed by director Anthony Diblasi (Last Shift, Dread, Extremity) and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley (Last Shift, Missionary, Exhume), the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit. It expands the filmmaker’s vision of nightmare-inducing terror.
The official plot synopsis: “Malum is a bold and expanded reimagining of the 2014 horror cult classic, Last Shift. On a search to uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father’s death, a newly appointed police officer, Jessica Loren, is assigned to the last shift in a decommissioned police station where a notoriously vicious cult saw their demise years prior. The lone officer at the station,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Dead Ringers Photos & Premiere Date: "Prime Video announced the premiere date and released first-look images of Rachel Weisz as Obgyn twins Beverly and Elliot Mantle for the highly anticipated psychological thriller Dead Ringers. Weisz also serves as an executive producer. The limited series is created, written, and executive produced by Emmy-nominated writer and playwright Alice Birch. All six episodes premiere April 21 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
A modern take on David Cronenberg’s 1988 thriller starring Jeremy Irons, Dead Ringers will feature Rachel Weisz playing the double-lead roles of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes—including pushing the boundaries of medical ethics—in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s health care to the forefront. The series’ ensemble cast includes Britne Oldford as Genevieve, Poppy Liu as Greta, Michael Chernus as Tom,...
A modern take on David Cronenberg’s 1988 thriller starring Jeremy Irons, Dead Ringers will feature Rachel Weisz playing the double-lead roles of Elliot and Beverly Mantle, twins who share everything: drugs, lovers, and an unapologetic desire to do whatever it takes—including pushing the boundaries of medical ethics—in an effort to challenge antiquated practices and bring women’s health care to the forefront. The series’ ensemble cast includes Britne Oldford as Genevieve, Poppy Liu as Greta, Michael Chernus as Tom,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report today that new genre studio Welcome Villain Films’ first original production, previously known as Untitled Last Shift Reboot, has a new name
The official title treatment and new film stills have been unveiled for the film, now titled Malum, along with an announced Spring 2023 nationwide theatrical release.
Helmed by director Anthony Diblasi and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit and expands the filmmakers vision of nightmare-inducing terror.
“With this new film, we really wanted it to stand on its own, and giving it a new title absolutely does that,” says filmmaker Anthony Diblasi. “The name ‘Malum’ is not only a major element of the plot and how things unfold, but that word, in some of the oldest languages in history, means ‘evil’ and ‘an offense against right or law,’ which seamlessly ties into the twisted,...
The official title treatment and new film stills have been unveiled for the film, now titled Malum, along with an announced Spring 2023 nationwide theatrical release.
Helmed by director Anthony Diblasi and co-written by Diblasi and Scott Poiley, the same creative team behind 2014’s Last Shift, Malum reimagines the original critically-acclaimed horror hit and expands the filmmakers vision of nightmare-inducing terror.
“With this new film, we really wanted it to stand on its own, and giving it a new title absolutely does that,” says filmmaker Anthony Diblasi. “The name ‘Malum’ is not only a major element of the plot and how things unfold, but that word, in some of the oldest languages in history, means ‘evil’ and ‘an offense against right or law,’ which seamlessly ties into the twisted,...
- 2/14/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Only eight years have gone by since the release of director Anthony Diblasi’s well-received horror feature Last Shift – but the filmmaker has already decided to return to the concept for an “expanded reimagining” that recently wrapped production. Jessica Sula (Split) stars in the currently untitled reimagining, which is coming to us from Welcome Villain Films. This is the company’s first feature.
The Last Shift reimagining centers on
a rookie police officer (Sula) who willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the mysterious connection between her father’s death and a vicious cult. Throughout the night, she finds herself barraged by terrifying supernatural events while unveiling the truth behind her family’s twisted past. This reimagining takes the premise of the 2014 festival hit and flips it on its head, thrusting viewers into a relentless, adrenaline-fueled, bloody cult nightmare.
Sula is...
The Last Shift reimagining centers on
a rookie police officer (Sula) who willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station in an attempt to uncover the mysterious connection between her father’s death and a vicious cult. Throughout the night, she finds herself barraged by terrifying supernatural events while unveiling the truth behind her family’s twisted past. This reimagining takes the premise of the 2014 festival hit and flips it on its head, thrusting viewers into a relentless, adrenaline-fueled, bloody cult nightmare.
Sula is...
- 9/1/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Earlier this year, brand new production and distribution company Welcome Villain Films launched with “an expanded reimagining” of 2014’s Last Shift in the works. Today, Last Shift announced its lead and a tease of what to expect.
Split actress Jessica Sula (“Scream: The TV Series”) will star in director Anthony Diblasi’s reimagining of his 2014 chiller.
Sula will play “a rookie police officer (Sula) who willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station. She hopes to uncover the mysterious connection between her father’s death and a vicious cult, but throughout the night she’s thwarted by terrifying supernatural events that connect to her family’s twisted past.”
The untitled reboot has wrapped production, with post-production expected to finish this fall for a planned 2023 release.
Diblasi co-wrote the upcoming film with Scott Poiley, and it sounds like it will be a much bigger, bloodier affair.
“The world...
Split actress Jessica Sula (“Scream: The TV Series”) will star in director Anthony Diblasi’s reimagining of his 2014 chiller.
Sula will play “a rookie police officer (Sula) who willingly takes the last shift at a newly decommissioned police station. She hopes to uncover the mysterious connection between her father’s death and a vicious cult, but throughout the night she’s thwarted by terrifying supernatural events that connect to her family’s twisted past.”
The untitled reboot has wrapped production, with post-production expected to finish this fall for a planned 2023 release.
Diblasi co-wrote the upcoming film with Scott Poiley, and it sounds like it will be a much bigger, bloodier affair.
“The world...
- 9/1/2022
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
It's game over for Panic.
Amazon has opted to cancel the YA drama after a single season, Deadline reports.
The news comes less than three months after its May 28 bow on the streamer.
"In the summer after their senior year, 47 graduates participate in the annual Panic competition," reads the logline.
"Winning Panic with a cash prize of $50,000 will allow them to escape their small Texas town of Carp. After the rules change, however, they must decide what risks they will take in order to escape their home town."
The cast included Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Ray Nicholson, Camron Jones, and Enrique Murciano.
The series was pushed heavily by Amazon, launching with a three-part companion "novella" on Audible, but the series failed to garner much traction.
Previous YA offering The Wilds took off like a lightning bolt for the streamer and has since been renewed for a second season.
Amazon has opted to cancel the YA drama after a single season, Deadline reports.
The news comes less than three months after its May 28 bow on the streamer.
"In the summer after their senior year, 47 graduates participate in the annual Panic competition," reads the logline.
"Winning Panic with a cash prize of $50,000 will allow them to escape their small Texas town of Carp. After the rules change, however, they must decide what risks they will take in order to escape their home town."
The cast included Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Ray Nicholson, Camron Jones, and Enrique Murciano.
The series was pushed heavily by Amazon, launching with a three-part companion "novella" on Audible, but the series failed to garner much traction.
Previous YA offering The Wilds took off like a lightning bolt for the streamer and has since been renewed for a second season.
- 8/6/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Panic is over at Amazon Prime: The streamer has cancelled the YA drama based on Lauren Oliver’s book after just one season, our sister site Deadline reports.
The series, which debuted this past May, was set in “a small Texas town where every summer, the graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges, winner takes all, which they believe is their one and only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better,” per the official synopsis. But with the pot of money larger than ever and the game at its most dangerous, the current players were forced to confront “their deepest,...
The series, which debuted this past May, was set in “a small Texas town where every summer, the graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges, winner takes all, which they believe is their one and only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better,” per the official synopsis. But with the pot of money larger than ever and the game at its most dangerous, the current players were forced to confront “their deepest,...
- 8/6/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Amazon Prime Video has canceled the young adult drama “Panic,” TheWrap has confirmed.
The series, which premiered its 10-episode first season on the streaming service back in May, came from writer and creator Lauren Oliver, who adapted the series from her own bestselling novel.
The “Hunger Games”-esque drama was set a small Texas town where every summer the graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges — winner take all — which they believe is their one and only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better.
Cast on the series included Olivia Welc, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Camron Jones, Ray Nicholson and Enrique Murciano.
In addition to Oliver, executive producers on the drama included Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Adam Schroeder. Lynley Bird and Alyssa Altman served as co-executive producers on the Amazon Studios series.
Deadline first reported on the cancellation.
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The series, which premiered its 10-episode first season on the streaming service back in May, came from writer and creator Lauren Oliver, who adapted the series from her own bestselling novel.
The “Hunger Games”-esque drama was set a small Texas town where every summer the graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges — winner take all — which they believe is their one and only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better.
Cast on the series included Olivia Welc, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Camron Jones, Ray Nicholson and Enrique Murciano.
In addition to Oliver, executive producers on the drama included Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum and Adam Schroeder. Lynley Bird and Alyssa Altman served as co-executive producers on the Amazon Studios series.
Deadline first reported on the cancellation.
Read original story Amazon Cancels ‘Panic’ After...
- 8/6/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
“Panic” has been canceled after one season at Amazon, Variety has confirmed.
The YA drama debuted on Amazon back in May. The one-hour series was based on the novel of the same name by Lauren Oliver.
It takes place in a small Texas town, where every summer the graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges, winner takes all, which they believe is their one and only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better. But this year, the rules have changed — the pot of money is larger than ever and the game has become even more dangerous. The players will come face to face with their deepest, darkest fears and be forced to decide how much they are willing to risk in order to win.
The cast for the series included Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Camron Jones, Ray Nicholson, and Enrique Murciano. Oliver adapted her...
The YA drama debuted on Amazon back in May. The one-hour series was based on the novel of the same name by Lauren Oliver.
It takes place in a small Texas town, where every summer the graduating seniors compete in a series of challenges, winner takes all, which they believe is their one and only chance to escape their circumstances and make their lives better. But this year, the rules have changed — the pot of money is larger than ever and the game has become even more dangerous. The players will come face to face with their deepest, darkest fears and be forced to decide how much they are willing to risk in order to win.
The cast for the series included Olivia Welch, Mike Faist, Jessica Sula, Camron Jones, Ray Nicholson, and Enrique Murciano. Oliver adapted her...
- 8/6/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
How far will you go to get out of your small town? That's the answer Panic Season 1 hopes to solve.
A mysterious game with the power to change someone's life is the backdrop for Amazon Prime Video's latest addictive thriller. Challenges, town secrets, betrayals, and longstanding histories are just some of the pieces weaved into this narrative web.
Panic has an overarching mystery that will pull you in to root for your favorite characters. And it succeeds in solving some answers by the time a winner is crowned. However, its complex web of characters, plot threads, and backstories make it a hard narrative to follow at times.
[Spoiler Warning: This review will discuss some plot points of Panic Season 1. If you have yet to binge-watch the series, finish and come back to read.]
It's no secret that my guilty pleasure is reality TV. And Panic Season 1 had those competitive elements mixed in with a fictional small-town mystery.
In this case,...
A mysterious game with the power to change someone's life is the backdrop for Amazon Prime Video's latest addictive thriller. Challenges, town secrets, betrayals, and longstanding histories are just some of the pieces weaved into this narrative web.
Panic has an overarching mystery that will pull you in to root for your favorite characters. And it succeeds in solving some answers by the time a winner is crowned. However, its complex web of characters, plot threads, and backstories make it a hard narrative to follow at times.
[Spoiler Warning: This review will discuss some plot points of Panic Season 1. If you have yet to binge-watch the series, finish and come back to read.]
It's no secret that my guilty pleasure is reality TV. And Panic Season 1 had those competitive elements mixed in with a fictional small-town mystery.
In this case,...
- 6/4/2021
- by Justin Carreiro
- TVfanatic
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There’s a new coming-of-age drama series to binge this Memorial Day weekend, and anytime after that. Amazon’s “Panic” arrived on Prime Video on Friday complete with some of the thrilling twists and turns that you’d expect from a binge-worthy show.
If you’re not an Amazon Prime member, sign up now to watch the new series and other Amazon content for free your first month. Amazon Prime is currently running a free 30-day trial but the membership will only cost you $12.99 a month (or $119 a year) after the trial ends, and you can cancel at anytime. Amazon Prime members get special access to a bunch of cost-saving perks such as discounted prices,...
There’s a new coming-of-age drama series to binge this Memorial Day weekend, and anytime after that. Amazon’s “Panic” arrived on Prime Video on Friday complete with some of the thrilling twists and turns that you’d expect from a binge-worthy show.
If you’re not an Amazon Prime member, sign up now to watch the new series and other Amazon content for free your first month. Amazon Prime is currently running a free 30-day trial but the membership will only cost you $12.99 a month (or $119 a year) after the trial ends, and you can cancel at anytime. Amazon Prime members get special access to a bunch of cost-saving perks such as discounted prices,...
- 5/28/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
A stuntwoman ascended to the top of a 50-foot tall wooden tower at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu as a crowd of 85 attendees watched from below. The audience erupted in gasps and cheers as the stuntwoman reached the platform at the summit and lifted a torch in triumph.
The stunt kicked off proceedings for the premiere screening of Amazon Prime’s new young adult thriller series, “Panic,” which was held outdoors on Wednesday night at the rustic venue tucked into the Santa Monica Mountains. It was reminiscent of a scene from the show’s pilot episode in which teenagers jumped off the peak of a cliff into a treacherously shallow lake filled with rocks while bearing lit torches.
“Panic” follows a group of recently graduated high school seniors in a rural Texas town who annually participate in Panic, a high-stakes game of increasingly dangerous challenges, to win a life-changing amount of money.
The stunt kicked off proceedings for the premiere screening of Amazon Prime’s new young adult thriller series, “Panic,” which was held outdoors on Wednesday night at the rustic venue tucked into the Santa Monica Mountains. It was reminiscent of a scene from the show’s pilot episode in which teenagers jumped off the peak of a cliff into a treacherously shallow lake filled with rocks while bearing lit torches.
“Panic” follows a group of recently graduated high school seniors in a rural Texas town who annually participate in Panic, a high-stakes game of increasingly dangerous challenges, to win a life-changing amount of money.
- 5/28/2021
- by Ashley Hume
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Panic,” streaming now on Amazon Prime Video.
Many fans of Lauren Oliver’s young adult novel “Panic,” following high school seniors who take part in the dangerous eponymous game every year with hopes of winning thousands of dollars to help set up their adult lives, were disappointed when that novel was not turned into a multi-book series, as is common in the genre. In fact, Oliver tells Variety she did want to write it as a book series, so when that didn’t happen, she turned her attention to a new medium: television.
Adapted into a 10-part drama series, “Panic” will stream on Amazon Prime Video seven years after Oliver first published her novel.
“Out of all my books, I wanted to explore it on TV because I loved the community and the town and the opportunity to explore different storylines,...
Many fans of Lauren Oliver’s young adult novel “Panic,” following high school seniors who take part in the dangerous eponymous game every year with hopes of winning thousands of dollars to help set up their adult lives, were disappointed when that novel was not turned into a multi-book series, as is common in the genre. In fact, Oliver tells Variety she did want to write it as a book series, so when that didn’t happen, she turned her attention to a new medium: television.
Adapted into a 10-part drama series, “Panic” will stream on Amazon Prime Video seven years after Oliver first published her novel.
“Out of all my books, I wanted to explore it on TV because I loved the community and the town and the opportunity to explore different storylines,...
- 5/28/2021
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
This article contains Major spoilers for Amazon TV show Panic.
Panic, a teen-centric dramatic thriller based on the book by Lauren Oliver, just dropped on Amazon Prime, and it’s filled with unexpected twists. The series incorporates a few mysteries into its 10-episode run. While the main question that drives the Panic plot is “Who, if anyone, will win Panic and take home the cash prize?”, the deaths of two Panic contestants the previous year adds a further level of intrigue to the pretty teen thriller. Now that the entire first season has been released on Amazon Prime, we’re breaking down all of the mysteries at the heart of Panic.
What is Panic?
Every summer, graduating seniors compete in Panic, a series of challenges that force participants to face their deepest fears, all for a shot at winning a large cash prize. All seniors are eligible, but only one person can win,...
Panic, a teen-centric dramatic thriller based on the book by Lauren Oliver, just dropped on Amazon Prime, and it’s filled with unexpected twists. The series incorporates a few mysteries into its 10-episode run. While the main question that drives the Panic plot is “Who, if anyone, will win Panic and take home the cash prize?”, the deaths of two Panic contestants the previous year adds a further level of intrigue to the pretty teen thriller. Now that the entire first season has been released on Amazon Prime, we’re breaking down all of the mysteries at the heart of Panic.
What is Panic?
Every summer, graduating seniors compete in Panic, a series of challenges that force participants to face their deepest fears, all for a shot at winning a large cash prize. All seniors are eligible, but only one person can win,...
- 5/28/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
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