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Sherlock Star Swaps Pipe and Deerstalker for Crimson Peak
5 April 2013
Whilst Guillermo del Toro is hard at work putting the finishing touches to his new sci-fi epic 'Pacific Rim' the cast for his new ghost story project 'Crimson Peak' continues to grow. Variety are reporting that 'Star Trek into Darkness' bad boy Benedict Cumberbatch (below) has joined the cast of the new horror penned by Del Toro, Matthew Robbins and Lucinda Coxon. The British star is most noted for his award winning performance as the modern day embodiment of the classic literary character 'Sherlock' in the BBC produced mini-series. 'Crimson Peak' is described as being a traditional ghost story that makes use of modern conventions. Fellow Brit Charlie Hunnam ('Sons of Anarchy') and the outregeously hot Emma Stone ('Gangster Squad', 'Zombieland') are also set to star. »
A Freshly Cut Trailer and Poster for New Zealander Horror Fresh Meat
5 April 2013
The latest horror export from New Zealand is Danny Mulheron's new cannibal comedy horror 'Fresh Meat'. It is set to make its official premiere at this months Tribeca Film Festival on 23 April but you can catch it on VOD a whole week earlier kicking off on the 16 April. And to lead up to its Tribeca debut a new trailer and one-sheet have been released. Mulheron helms from a script co-written by Brad Abraham, Joseph O'Brien and Briar Grace Smith. Temuera Morrison, Nicola Kawana, Hanna Tevita, Kate Elliott, Jack Sergent-Shadbolt, Leand Macadaan, Ralph Hilaga, Kahn West, Will Robertson, James Ashcroft and Richard Knowles all star. Head below for the goods. »
Chloe Moretz Has An Unforgettable Prom Night in New Carrie Trailer
5 April 2013
As promised the new full length trailer for Kimberly Peirce's remake of 'Carrie' has arrived following on from the briefly teased version provided by Entertainment Tonight earlier this week. Chloe Moretz ('Dark Shadows') slips into the prom dress this time around although she's going to have one hell of a dry-cleaning bill in the morning. It's still more than 6 months away so we're sure there'll be plenty more to enjoy between now and then. Julianne Moore ('Hannibal'), Portia Doubleday ('Youth in Revolt'), Alex Russell ('Chronicle'), Ansel Elgort, Judy Greer ('The Village') and hottie Gabriella Wilde all co-star. Go below to view the new trailer. »
Fake Shemps, Severed Limbs and More Tallied on Evil Dead Infographic
4 April 2013
We bloody love an infographic over here at the Horror Asylum. Perhaps its the mundane and pretty useless statistics they visualise or the movies they cover. But either way they kill a few minutes whilst helping to promote a new or upcoming release in a unique way. Today's 'By the Numbers' infographic has a go at comparing Sam Raimi's cult classic horror fest 'The Evil Dead' and pits it against Fede Alvarez's new version which premieres in the Us this evening! So if you're desperate to geek up on your numeric facts about the two versions and check out how many fake shemps were credited in the 1981 original then head below. Jane Levy ('Suburgatory'), Shiloh Fernandez ('Red Riding Hood'), Jessica Lucas ('Cloverfield'), Lou Taylor Pucci ('Carriers') and Elizabeth Blackmore all star in the exciting sounding redo. »
More Clips and the Evil Dead Hitting UK Theatres One Day Early!
4 April 2013
Even though it drops into Us theatres tomorrow we in the UK have to sit back, arms folded tapping our feet for another couple of weeks yet before we can enjoy Fede Alvarez's 'Evil Dead' redo. But there is some good news, for what its worth, the opening night has been bought forward an entire 24 hours. 'Evil Dead' will now hit the UK on Thursday 18 April instead of its originally planned opening on the 19th. And to celebrate how about another couple of clips from the highly anticipated movie itself? Head below to check out the clips 'In Here With Us' and 'Sizzle Reel' which includes a brief interview with director Alvarez and producer Sam Raimi. The new version of the classic Sam Raimi helmed horror flick from 1981 stars Jane Levy ('Suburgatory'), Shiloh Fernandez ('Red Riding Hood'), Jessica Lucas ('Cloverfield »
Brad Pitt Surveys the Action on World War Z International One-Sheet
4 April 2013
Brad Pitt has a head for heights on a new international one-sheet for Marc Forster's 'World War Z'. The action packed zombie fest based on the excellent book by Max Brooks is looking to become one of the highlights of the early Summer 2013 season filled to the brim with apocalyptic horrors and the scowling Pitt looking to save his family from the swarming undead. 'State of Play' scribe Matthew Michael Carnahan adapted the script and Mireille Enos, Eric West, James Badge Dale, David Morse ('Disturbia') and Matthew Fox ('Lost') also star. Check the new poster out below. »
Jack the Giant Slayer Star Nicholas Hoult Joins Dark Places
4 April 2013
British star Nicholas Hoult (below) is certainly racking up the genre credits of late. Fresh from his back to back roles on Jonathan Levine's comedy horror 'Warm Bodies' and Bryan Singer's fairytale fantasy 'Jack the Giant Slayer' the young actor is now said to have joined the cast of Gilles Paquet-Brenner's 'Dark Places'. Earlier this week we discovered that Chloe Grace Moretz ('Kick-Ass 2') was in negotiations for a role in the adaptation but it seems that Hoult is locked in for the role of Lyle. Described as an awkward young man and treasurer of the Kill Club, Lyle leads the group investigating the case of the killing of the family of Libby Day (to be played by hottie Charlize Theron). The story is based on the novel of the same name penned by award-winning author Gillian Flynn. »
Fight or Die in New Girl on Girl Beat Em Up Raze Red Band Trailer
4 April 2013
It's a boobie based battle royal in the new official red band trailer for writer/director Josh C. Waller's upcoming action thriller 'Raze'. The flick starring the ever sexy Rachel Nichols ('The Amityville Horror') and stunt women turned actress Zoe Bell ('Death Proof') is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival later this month in New York where you'll be able to check out numerous broads beating the shit out of each other. The mahoosive line-up also includes Rebecca Marshall ('Saw 3D'). Doug Jones ('Hellboy'), Tracie Thoms ('Death Proof'), Sherilyn Fenn ('Twin Peaks'), Tara Macken ('The Hunger Games'), Adrienne Wilkinson, Nicole Steinwedell ('The Unit'), Bailey Borders, Allene Quincy, Jordan James Smith, Amy Johnston, Victoria Cruz and Brianna Gage. Head below for the new trailer. »
New Carrie Remake Teased Ahead of Full Trailer Arrival
4 April 2013
A teasing teaser teaser has been teased by the teasing team over at Entertainment Tonight for Kimberly Peirce's new 'Carrie' remake. Et previewed the little sneak peek at the trailer which will arrive later today in it's full length courtesy of Sony. Piggybacking off the excitement building for the soon to open 'Evil Dead', also from Sony, the studio must be hoping to soak up some of that willing horror love out there for it's readaptation of Stephen King's classic story. The talented Chloe Moretz ('Dark Shadows') hops into Carrie's shoes dealing with all the tormented youngsters angst and twisted high school experiences whilst Julianne Moore ('Hannibal') plays Mrs White. The flick won't arrive until this October but you can peek at the trailer tease below and hopefully later on we'll have the full version for you to check out. Portia Doubleday ('Youth in Revolt »
Emily Kinney and Co Bumped up to Regular Roles in The Walking Dead
4 April 2013
It's promotion time in 'The Walking Dead' camp. A trio of faces from the third season of the hit AMC horror series will be bumped up to fully fledged regulars in the fourth season scheduled to air later this year. It's been merely days since the ending of the highly regarded third season that was packed with action, shocks and surprises (which we won't be spoiling here) but the tidbits of info already surrounding the next season are already coming thick and fast. Chad Coleman, who plays the likeable Tyreese as well as Sonequa Martin-Green, as Sasha, will both return to the new series as proper series regulars. Along with the duo Emily Kinney (below), who has played Beth for the past two seasons, will move into more of a substantial role. Melissa Ponzio, the sole survivor of the Govenor's mass attack in the finale, will also be »
Time for Crime in New Trailer and One-Sheet for Thriller The Purge
3 April 2013
An amalgamation of horror and thrills have been thrown together in Blumhouse Productions, Platinum Dunes and Universal's new crime thriller 'The Purge'. A new trailer and one-sheet have been revealed from the production set to open at the end of next month in the Us. The high-concept movie stars Ethan Hawke ('Sinister') and Lena Headey ('Game of Thrones') as a couple whose family are put at risk during a national annual 'purge' that allows all crimes to become legal for a period of 12 hours. The project comes from writer/director James DeMonaco and it co-stars Edwin Hodge, Max Burkholder, Rhys Wakefield, Tony Oller and Adelaide Kane. Check out the full synopsis, trailer and one-sheet below. »
Brittany Curran Goes on a Bloody Rampage in New Backmask Still
3 April 2013
Although German helmer Marcus Nispel's last few projects haven't exactly set the horror fantasy world alight we're hoping he can get back up on the podium with his long awaited 'Backmask'. The horror fueled story of some dopey teenagers who manage to summon a demon by playing a record backwards stars the gorgeous Brittany Curran -below ('Men of a Certain Age') and the actress has Tweeted a pic of herself having a right bloody good time in the movie. Back in 2003 director Nispel swapped music videos for features and turned out the impressive remake for 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'. Sadly ever since there's not been too much to shout about with the likes of adventure fantasies 'Pathfinder' and 'Conan the Barbarian' and the hugely subpar attempt at remaking iconic slasher flick 'Friday the 13th'. Stephen Lang, Kelly Blatz, Kevin Chapman, Gage Golightly »
Jim Sturgess to Co-Star Alongside Kate Beckinsale in Eliza Graves Adaptation
3 April 2013
Production officially kicks off in Bulgaria this June and talented director Brad Anderson ('The Machinist', 'The Call') is the man behind the camera. What are we talking about? New horror thriller 'Eliza Graves' of course. British actor Jim Sturgess -below ('Heartless', 'Cloud Atlas') is the latest to sign up for the project and will be joining the already cast Kate Beckinsale ('Total Recall') who takes the title role. The tale, based on the short story 'The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether' by Edgar Allan Poe, revolves around a mental institution where the patients have pulled the old switcheroo on the doctors and have reversed roles. Anderson will helm from the adapted script penned by Joseph Gangemi ('Wind Chill'). »
Emma Watson Goes Axe Wielding in New This is the End Red Band Trailer
2 April 2013
Another new red band trailer has arrived for Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's real world apocalypse comedy 'This is the End'. Chock-a-block with laughs, bad language and comedy cameos the flick stars Rogen ('Knocked Up') along with Jay Baruchel ('She's Out of My League'), James Franco ('Oz: The Great and Powerful'), Jonah Hill ('Superbad') and Craig Robinson ('Hot Tub Time Machine'). The gang board themselves up inside a house following a devastating La disaster which leads to all sorts of mirth filled mayhem. Head below to check out the new trailer with includes a brief look at a great sequence featuring the gorgeous ex-'Harry Potter' star Emma Watson (below). »
Is Kick-Ass 2 Star Chloe Moretz Heading into Dark Places
2 April 2013
The young and talented Chloe Moretz will be seen in theatres soon caked head to toe in blood in Kimberly Peirce's attempt at the retelling of classic horror tale 'Carrie'. Along with that we'll see her once again don her Hit-Girl mask ready for action in comedy superhero sequel 'Kick-Ass 2'. And even though the 16 year old star is busy enough she may also be taking on another new role alongside the gorgeous Charlize Theron ('Prometheus') in the adaptation of Gillian Flynn's 'Dark Places'. The tale has been adapted by writer/director Gilles Paquet-Brenner from Flynn's award winning mystery thriller novel published in 2009 with Moretz (below) being tapped to play the role of Diondra, a brooding heavy metal fan. »
New Teasers for Jessica Camerons Directorial Entree Truth or Dare
2 April 2013
Not to be confused with the Rob Heath helmed British thriller of the same name the 'Truth or Dare' we are talking about today just so happens to be actress Jessica Cameron's -below ('Virginia Obscura') directorial debut. The new teaser trailer and poster have popped up on our screens for the violent thriller that not only sees Cameron direct but direct from a script she co-penned as well. And if that wasn't enough she will even find time to head in front of the camera too for a starring role. Devanny Pinn, Jared Degado, Brandon Van Vliet, Heather Dorff and Ryan Kiser all star. Head below for the goods. »
More Spine Chills Thrown Up in New Official Trailer from The Conjuring
2 April 2013
Feeling brave this evening? Then shut them lights off, crank up the volume and check out the new full official full trailer for 'The Conjuring'. The newest spook fest chiller from 'Saw' and 'Insidious' director James Wan has arrived courtesy of Warner Bros and finally gives us an introduction to Ed and Lorraine Warren, portrayed by Patrick Wilson ('Insidious') and Vera Farmiga ('Bates Motel') respectively. More plot driven than the previous, and in my opinion more creepy, teaser trailer we posted up towards the end of last month but still manages to sneak in a few jolts and shocks. Ron Livingston ('Office Space'), Lili Taylor, Mackenzie Foy ('The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1'), Joey King, Hayley McFarland, Kyla Deaver and Shanley Caswell ('Detention') all co-star and you can check the new trailer below. »
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