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‘Hobbit’ rings in 2015 atop box office; ‘Into the Woods’ right behind

Posted by Horror Movies News on January 4, 2015

The new year at the box office is off to a solid start thanks to holiday holdovers and newcomer "The Woman in Black 2: The Angel of Death." The third and final installment of "The Hobbit" series topped the box office for the third weekend in a row, according to studio estimates.

Robin Lord Taylor hints at sequel to 2012 horror film ‘Would You Rather’

Posted by Horror Movies News on January 4, 2015

While anxious viewers await the return of Gotham tomorrow night with "Rogues' Gallery", breakout star Robin Lord Taylor made the rounds to discuss his portrayal of the legendary Batman franchise villain. The actor shares other career news as well: in a Jan. 2 Newsday interview, Taylor mentions a potential sequel to the 2012 torture flick " Would You Rather ": "There are some things coming along, and I did a horror film called 'Would You Rather' that was bought by IFC , and they want a sequel."

Blitz Creep: ‘The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death’ and ‘The Gambler’

Posted by Horror Movies News on January 4, 2015

For those keeping track, the newly annual tradition of each film year opening with a horror sequel continues, thanks to the release of The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death . But I should mention that, beyond the presence of the titular ghost, director Tom Harper's follow-up doesn't share many traits with the original.

The stuff of nightmares or sweet dreams? Jaws fanatic makes shark shaped cot for newborn nephew

Posted by Horror Movies News on January 4, 2015

Joseph Reginella decided to make the cot because he's a huge fan of the hit Steven Spielberg movie about a killer shark which terrorises the town of Amity Island. Mikey's dad Mark Melaccio was complicit in the making of the terrifying crib, which recreates the film's famous boat attack scene.

Box Office: ‘Woman In Black 2’ Scares Up $7.75M Friday

Posted by Horror Movies News on January 4, 2015

I've studied the film industry, both academically and informally, for 25 years and extensively written about it for the last five years. My outlets for film criticism, box office commentary, and film-skewing scholarship have included The Huffington Post, Salon, and Film Threat.

10 things you might not know about fear

Posted by Horror Movies News on January 4, 2015

Alfred Hitchcock, who directed the 1960 film "Psycho" starring Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, once said he is too frightened by his own movies to even go see them. Alfred Hitchcock, who directed the 1960 film "Psycho" starring Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, once said he is too frightened by his own movies to even go see them.

Taken: 10 things you didn’t know about the hit Liam Neeson movie

Posted by Horror Movies News on January 3, 2015

Since its release nearly seven years ago the crime thriller has become an instant classic as former government operative Bryan Mills hunts down the men who have kidnapped his daughter. It spawned a quote that will go down in history along with the likes of Star Wars' "Luke, I am your father".

The irony of virtue and love in ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’

Posted by Horror Movies News on January 3, 2015

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of Disney 's darkest and most emotionally powerful films. Falling in the middle of the Disney Renaissance, this movie imparts a significantly different legacy from other installments in the Era because it addresses some of the darkest and most controversial themes in Disney animation in a way that is universally understood.

New year, new movies: January 2015 box office guide

Posted by Horror Movies News on January 3, 2015

Taken 3: Good Luck Clip - Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. Pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real... With 2015 come resolutions to be upheld , and while the gym may beckoning after gluttonous holiday meals, the movie theatre's calling as well.


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