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Horror Movie News
'Jaws' Author Peter Benchley Dead at Age 65
NEW YORK (Feb. 12) - Peter Benchley, whose novel "Jaws" made millions think twice about stepping into the water even as the author himself became an advocate for the conservation of sharks, has died at age 65, his widow said Sunday. -
Bay boards next 'Friday'
Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes shingle is coming aboard to produce the 11th outing in the sturdy "Friday the 13th" franchise for New Line. Studio's hoping to fast-track the project -- centered on the origins of the Jason Voorhees character -- so that the pic can be released three weeks before Halloween on Friday, Oct. 13. Bay will produce with Platinum Dunes partners Brad Fuller and Andrew Form.
Saw 3 confirmed
Word has spread fast like blood spilling from an iron maiden that the Lionsgate/Twisted Pictures partnership is officially spawning the inevitable third chapter in the SAW franchise. Director Darren Lynn Bousman (pictured) will return from the previous entry to helm SAW III, which is slated for release October 27; SAW architects James Wan and Leigh Whannell are also back, teaming with the latter on scripting duties based on a story the pair cooked up.
Friday 13th Prequel??
Jonathan Liebesman, director of the upcoming "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" prequel, is in negotiations to direct the remake of horror classic "Friday the 13th" for New Line Cinema.
"Friday" made Jason, the unstoppable hockey mask-wearing killer, a 1980s horror icon, though the serial killer made only a brief appearance in the final frames of the first movie. Jason didn't even don the famous mask until the third movie.
'The Omen' attracting horror fans on 06/06/06
On the sixth day of the sixth month of the sixth year this century, there were parties in Hell, Mich.
Reuters reported that 30-year fixed rate mortgages reached a four-year high of 6.66 percent, while Evangelicals urged Christians to pray against Satanic forces — and a little movie about the Devil's spawn lured thousands to the box office around the United States.
A Very Zombie Halloween?
Normally the choosing of a director for a new Halloween sequel isn't all that fascinating (my apologies to Steve Miner and Rick Rosenthal), but Fangoria has something decidedly interesting to add to the conversation. Widely-accepted rumors indicate that the ninth Halloween movie could be directed by ... Rob Zombie?
Official SAW 3 site is up...
You can now see the official SAW 3 website, not much on it now. but still is there. has a countdown to opening day.
New Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie...
theres a brand new Texas chainsaw massacre movie out soon, and the link thats supplied goes to a site where you can see the trailer, BUT its only viewable between 10:00pm and 4:00am .... CHECK IT OUT!
The 100 Greatest Gore Moments in Movie History
This is a top 100 list presented to you by IGN.com, each day they post a few of the top 100 gore moments in film. So far it's a decent list, with full picture and description
Spike Presents: Scream 2007
Spike TV’s ’SCREAM 2007’ Takes Over The World!!
NEW YORK,- Spike TV is putting on the biggest televised celebration ever of horror, sci-fi, fantasy and comic books under one roof and promises to be a night to remember. "SCREAM 2007" taping on October 19 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, premieres on Spike TV Tuesday, October 23 (10:00 PM-Midnight, ET/PT) and will be seen and heard by an estimated one billion people spanning 130 countries and territories.
Roy Scheider Dies at The Age of 75
February 10, 2008 - Roy Scheider, best known for playing Chief Brody in Steven Spielberg's Jaws, died Sunday afternoon at the age of 75, reports The New York Times.
According to an article on NYTimes.com, Scheider suffered from multiple myeloma for several years, and died of complications from a staph infection, his wife, Brenda Seimer, said. The actor passed away in Little Rock, AR.
A stage actor who gained big screen success with roles in such classics as Jaws and The French Connection, Scheider's unique, everyman look also brought him leading man status in movies like 2010: The Year We Make Contact and All That Jazz. Scheider teamed up again with Executive Producer Steven Spielberg for NBC's 1993's sci-fi series, SeaQuest DSV, playing the titular futuristic submarine's commander, Captain Bridger
Horrorbox News And Update Info
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09/21/08
Ok i added a new set of trailers, fixed 2 broken links, edited the myspace page, the site itself, the forum, i also created a hidden game, if you find it, let me know what you think, for more check the myspace page.
10/22/07
I changed some of the color schemes, added a bunch of trailers, added a new news letter, posted a review or two, created "terror Tuesdays"
edited a few small errors on the site.
3/3/06
ok, the trailers section now hosts sci-fi, Horror, Suspense movies, it has the newest trailers for upcoming movies, plus a bunch of older movies.
i also need to mention te Game section. check it out.
