The horror comedy Snatchers had an appearance at SXSW earlier this year (March). Now, the film has been picked up by Warner Bros., for a home entertainment release. In the film, two friends become involved in an alien invasion. One girl becomes pregnant with an alien baby, while the other hopes to help her out of this dire scenario. Set to release in 2020, the film's official box artwork is available here. And, the film is from directors: Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman, with Mary Nepi (Not Cool) and Gabrielle Elyse the two central stars. A preview of the film's home entertainment release is available here. The latest trailer shows Sara (Nepi) and her doctor. This should be good news, but Sara's pregnant condition is a strange one. Only pregnant for a day, Sara looks like she has been pregnant for nine months. Once she gives birth, this baby looks even worse,...
- 11/20/2019
- by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
“Clueless” meets “It’s Alive,” among other things, in “Snatchers.” Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman’s first feature is a great argument for teenage chastity, in that its high school heroine’s first sexual experience leads overnight to an alien-monster pregnancy and, possibly, the end of the world. See, impulses have consequences!
Moralists may wish that message were delivered a tad more seriously, but there’s a great deal of fun to be had from this high-energy spinoff of an eponymous online series. In a SXSW Midnighters lineup overladen with variable horror comedies, this is at least one genuinely funny entry. It’s got a decent shot at theatrical exposure in addition to bright streaming prospects, all of which will no doubt be boosted by enthusiastic reception on the genre-fest circuit.
Sophomore Sara (Mary Nepi) has become a member of the Madre Vista High in-crowd led by snippy princess Kiana...
Moralists may wish that message were delivered a tad more seriously, but there’s a great deal of fun to be had from this high-energy spinoff of an eponymous online series. In a SXSW Midnighters lineup overladen with variable horror comedies, this is at least one genuinely funny entry. It’s got a decent shot at theatrical exposure in addition to bright streaming prospects, all of which will no doubt be boosted by enthusiastic reception on the genre-fest circuit.
Sophomore Sara (Mary Nepi) has become a member of the Madre Vista High in-crowd led by snippy princess Kiana...
- 3/13/2019
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
Initially conceived as a series on Verizon's go90 streaming service, the horror comedy Snatchers has now made its way to the big screen as a feature-length film at SXSW, and to celebrate the world premiere of the movie, we've been provided with a clip to share with Daily Dead readers.
Directed by Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman, Snatchers stars Mary Nepi, Gabrielle Elyse, Austin Fryberger, Jj Nolan, Nick Gomez, Ashley Argota, Amy Arburn, Amy Landecker, and Rich Fulcher.
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Synopsis (via SXSW): "Sara’s one of the cool kids... but she’s totally terrified of losing her status. She’d be a lot more secure if she could just win back her super-hot ex, Skyler, but he’s not interested unless they move to the next level.
Directed by Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman, Snatchers stars Mary Nepi, Gabrielle Elyse, Austin Fryberger, Jj Nolan, Nick Gomez, Ashley Argota, Amy Arburn, Amy Landecker, and Rich Fulcher.
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Synopsis (via SXSW): "Sara’s one of the cool kids... but she’s totally terrified of losing her status. She’d be a lot more secure if she could just win back her super-hot ex, Skyler, but he’s not interested unless they move to the next level.
- 3/12/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
A young woman's coming of age has a body count in Stephen Cedars, Benji Kleiman, & Scott Yacyshyn's Snatchers. The trio wrote the film as a limited web series back in 2015, which then went on to a premiere at 2017's Sundance film festival as a part of the episodic entertainment strain, and now finds itself recut into an impeccably paced feature film at this year's SXSW film festival. Directed by Cedars and Kleiman, Snatchers is a keen observation of adolescent interpersonal politics and killer vagina jokes that is sure to entertain fans of both smart and dumb horror comedy in equal measure. Sara (Mary Nepi) is a status obsessed high schooler who has recently found maneuvered herself to be a member of the “in”...
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- 3/12/2019
- Screen Anarchy
Which is more terrifying: keeping up your high school status, or childbirth? Directors/writers Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman honor both painstaking enterprises in their furiously entertaining hor(ror)monal romp, Snatchers. Initial parallels to 2007’s Teeth fade quickly as the film splices Mean Girls DNA with Critters or Gremlins, or most appropriately, Slither. This is the kind of maternal […]
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- 3/11/2019
- by Matt Donato
- Slash Film
Getting a feature film into SXSW is a big accomplishment for an independent filmmaker. It’s an important building block toward a full-time career in the industry, but for many it is not an achievement that can, in and of itself, pay the bills. IndieWire asked 30 directors premiering scripted narrative features in one of four SXSW 2019 categories how, when they are not making independent films, do they make a living? Here’s what they had to say.
Sandy K Boone (“J.R. ‘Bob’ Dobbs and The Church of the SubGenius”): I am a licensed realtor and have sold luxury real estate for over 30 years for my day-to-day living.
Travis Stevens (“Girl on the Third Floor”): Since 2010 I’ve been fortunate enough to pay my rent by producing independent films.
Emily Ting (“Go Back to China”): I’ve been working as the Creative Director for my family’s...
Sandy K Boone (“J.R. ‘Bob’ Dobbs and The Church of the SubGenius”): I am a licensed realtor and have sold luxury real estate for over 30 years for my day-to-day living.
Travis Stevens (“Girl on the Third Floor”): Since 2010 I’ve been fortunate enough to pay my rent by producing independent films.
Emily Ting (“Go Back to China”): I’ve been working as the Creative Director for my family’s...
- 3/9/2019
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Snatchers is a horror comedy from the demented minds of Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman. Initially a short film, this title has been expanded to feature length, for audiences in Austin, Texas. In March, this film will show at this year's SXSW Film Festival. And, this title deals with a strange pregnancy, which might have an alien origin. Snatchers stars: Mary Nep (We're Not a Satanic Cult), Mark Sande (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Gabrielle Elyse and Jj Nolan. A new trailer has been released for the film and the clip can be found here. The SXSW 2019 Midnighters screenings will include ten films. From Richard Bates Jr.'s latest, Tone-Deaf, to the World Premiere of Daniel Isn't Right, this film festival will have lots to show on the big screen. Snatchers will appear on March 12 and host at least three showings. Many of the showings will be available at the Alamo Lamar theatre,...
- 2/28/2019
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Exclusive: Relationships with exes can be complicated — especially when you sleep with them and wake up the next morning nine months pregnant. In the SXSW pic Snatchers, co-directors Stephen Cedars and Benji Kleiman bring us the spirit of horror comedies like Gremlins and irreverent high school humor from pics like Mean Girls to tell a tale of friendship, self-worth and….alien pregnancies.
In the trailer above we see Sara (Mary Nepi), like all high school teens, make some questionable life choices. She’s one of the “cool” kids but is scared of losing her status and decides to get back with her hunky ex Skyler (Austin Fryberger) to preserve her coolness. But the only way he will get back with her is if she sleeps with him. Desperate to preserve her cool status, she has sex with him (it’s her first time) without protection. The thing is, he isn’t your normal hormone-crazed teenager.
In the trailer above we see Sara (Mary Nepi), like all high school teens, make some questionable life choices. She’s one of the “cool” kids but is scared of losing her status and decides to get back with her hunky ex Skyler (Austin Fryberger) to preserve her coolness. But the only way he will get back with her is if she sleeps with him. Desperate to preserve her cool status, she has sex with him (it’s her first time) without protection. The thing is, he isn’t your normal hormone-crazed teenager.
- 2/28/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Tawny Newsome have been cast in the lead roles of the ABC single-camera comedy pilot “Woman Up,” Variety has learned.
Ellis will play Liz and Newsome will play Phoebe, two former teen moms who worked their asses off to see their daughters all the way through high school graduation. And now at 35, they’re ready to make up for the youth they never had.
In addition, Kym Whitley will play Phoebe’s mom Edna, Gabrielle Elyse will play Phoebe’s daughter Angela, and Abby Quinn will play Liz’s daughter Grace.
Ellis is known for her role as the Waitress on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and has also appeared on shows like “Santa Clarita Diet,” “The Grinder,” and “New Girl.” Newsome’s TV credits include “Brockmire,” “The Comedy Get Down,” and “Bajillion Dollar Propertie$.” Whitley has previously starred on shows like “Young & Hungry...
Ellis will play Liz and Newsome will play Phoebe, two former teen moms who worked their asses off to see their daughters all the way through high school graduation. And now at 35, they’re ready to make up for the youth they never had.
In addition, Kym Whitley will play Phoebe’s mom Edna, Gabrielle Elyse will play Phoebe’s daughter Angela, and Abby Quinn will play Liz’s daughter Grace.
Ellis is known for her role as the Waitress on “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and has also appeared on shows like “Santa Clarita Diet,” “The Grinder,” and “New Girl.” Newsome’s TV credits include “Brockmire,” “The Comedy Get Down,” and “Bajillion Dollar Propertie$.” Whitley has previously starred on shows like “Young & Hungry...
- 2/26/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
New Girl alum Mary Elizabeth Ellis and sketch comic Tawny Newsome (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$) have been set as the leads in Women Up, ABC’s comedy pilot from Life in Pieces star Zoe Lister-Jones.
The project hails from Lister-Jones, who is writing, directing and executive producing the pilot via her Ms. Lister Films banner; Single Parents co-creator Liz Meriwether and Jason Winer along with Jon Radler via Winer’s Small Dog Picture Company; and producer 20th Century Fox TV, where Lister-Jones, Meriwether and Winer are under overall deals. ABC Studios is also a producer.
Ellis will play Liz and Newsome is Phoebe in the single-camera series as two former teen moms who worked their asses off to see their daughters all the way through high school graduation. And now at 35, they’re ready to make up for the youth they never had.
Kym Whitley (has also been cast as Phoebe’s mom Edna,...
The project hails from Lister-Jones, who is writing, directing and executive producing the pilot via her Ms. Lister Films banner; Single Parents co-creator Liz Meriwether and Jason Winer along with Jon Radler via Winer’s Small Dog Picture Company; and producer 20th Century Fox TV, where Lister-Jones, Meriwether and Winer are under overall deals. ABC Studios is also a producer.
Ellis will play Liz and Newsome is Phoebe in the single-camera series as two former teen moms who worked their asses off to see their daughters all the way through high school graduation. And now at 35, they’re ready to make up for the youth they never had.
Kym Whitley (has also been cast as Phoebe’s mom Edna,...
- 2/26/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
The South by Southwest Film Festival has selected the world premiere of “Pet Sematary” as the closing night film on March 17.
Based on the Stephen King horror novel, Paramount’s remake stars Jason Clarke as Dr. Louis Creed in the story of a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the Maine woods near the family’s new home. Amy Seimetz and John Lithgow also star.
The film comes three decades after the original adaptation of the King classic. “Starry Eyes” helmers Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer directed the movie. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian are producing the remake with Jeff Buhler and David Kajganich writing the script, and Alexandra Loewy executive producing. The film opens in theaters on April 5.
SXSW’s 26th edition will open March 8 in Austin, Texas, with Jordan Peele’s horror-thriller “Us.” John Krasinski’s thriller “A Quiet Place” launched the festival last year.
SXSW also...
Based on the Stephen King horror novel, Paramount’s remake stars Jason Clarke as Dr. Louis Creed in the story of a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the Maine woods near the family’s new home. Amy Seimetz and John Lithgow also star.
The film comes three decades after the original adaptation of the King classic. “Starry Eyes” helmers Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer directed the movie. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Vahradian are producing the remake with Jeff Buhler and David Kajganich writing the script, and Alexandra Loewy executive producing. The film opens in theaters on April 5.
SXSW’s 26th edition will open March 8 in Austin, Texas, with Jordan Peele’s horror-thriller “Us.” John Krasinski’s thriller “A Quiet Place” launched the festival last year.
SXSW also...
- 2/6/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
More Snatchers is coming to Go90. The Verizon-owned video platform will play host to two more seasons of the teen horror-comedy, which is produced by the Warner Bros-run digital studio Stage 13.
In Snatchers, Mary Nepi plays Sara, who gives birth to an alien baby. She and her friend Hayley (Gabrielle Elyse) must then handle the ensuing chaos; in season two, they'll get an assist from the alien baby daddy.
After winning over audiences as a midnight movie on the film festival circuit, Snatchers became Stage 13's first original series when it premiered last June. “We’re excited to have Snatchers fans continue the journey with us and Verizon,” said Diana Mogollón, Svp and Gm of Stage 13. “It’s fantastic to see them connect to this fast-paced story that shows relatable characters dealing with the unexpected alien bundle of mayhem. We can’t wait for season two to...
In Snatchers, Mary Nepi plays Sara, who gives birth to an alien baby. She and her friend Hayley (Gabrielle Elyse) must then handle the ensuing chaos; in season two, they'll get an assist from the alien baby daddy.
After winning over audiences as a midnight movie on the film festival circuit, Snatchers became Stage 13's first original series when it premiered last June. “We’re excited to have Snatchers fans continue the journey with us and Verizon,” said Diana Mogollón, Svp and Gm of Stage 13. “It’s fantastic to see them connect to this fast-paced story that shows relatable characters dealing with the unexpected alien bundle of mayhem. We can’t wait for season two to...
- 2/5/2018
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Verizon go90 has renewed its Snatchers TV show for a second and third season. The teen horror-comedy comes from Stage 13, Warner Bros. Digital Studios’ original digital content brand. Production on Snatchers, season two, begins today. The second season premiere date is Tbd. From creators Stephen Cedars, Benji Kleiman, and Scott Yacyshyn, ie. the Olde Money Boyz, Snatchers centers on high schooler Sara (Mary Nepi), who has sex and wakes up pregnant 24 hours later-- with an alien baby. The go90 cast also includes Gabrielle Elyse, Austin Fryberger, Jj Nolan, Nick Gomez, and Ashley Argota. Learn more about Snatchers from this Studio 13 press release. Read More…...
- 2/5/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Verizon has ordered seasons 2 and 3 of hit teen horror-comedy Snatchers from Warner Bros. Digital Studios' Stage 13 brand for go90. The series, which premiered in June, will go into production for Season 2 in New Mexico and starts principal photography today. Created, written and executive produced by Stephen Cedars, Benji Kleiman & Scott Yacyshyn, Snatchers centers on Sara (Mary Nepi), a status-obsessed high school student who, in order to preserve her social standing…...
- 2/5/2018
- Deadline TV
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