AFM

One deal that seemingly slipped through the cracks at this year’s AFM was Halo 8’s acquisition of James Farr’s animated Xombie series for both theatrical and DVD release. It’s all right because they just sent out official word with all the details.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 2:05pm.

We've all been wondering what the first project Peter Block was going to do with his new company, A Bigger Boat, after his departure from Lionsgate, and we've just received word that the first film under that newly formed banner will be Adam Green's Frozen!
Submitted by Uncle Creepy on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 2:44am.

Horror may currently be in a slump, but the 2008 American Film Market has shown a huge light at the end of the tunnel. This year showcased a record number of horror titles and Dread Central was on hand to catch a great deal of them. Some were good, some were bad but all showed that this genre still has plenty of lifeblood left. Many exhibitors were also kind enough to show us movie promos, while others coldly showed us the door (Lesbian Vampire Killers, I’m looking at you).
Submitted by Andrew Kasch on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 11:40pm.

While at the AFM to promote their new film Brother's War, screenwriter Warren Lewis (The 13th Warrior, Black Rain) and actor/producer Tino Struckmann (pictured, Redbelt) sat down with Dread Central to talk about a new horror film they're shooting this spring called Grave Goods which is based on a recent true crime case.
Submitted by Andrew Kasch on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 5:15pm.

Just last month we got the first word from Adam Mason on the next film he’s working on, Luster, and during AFM both the first poster art, on your right, and the official synopsis were revealed.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 9:55am.

Danny Leiner, the man who showed us that both road trip movies and Neil Patrick Harris can be funny again with Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, signed a deal during AFM to bring us another bizarre comedy that will make horror fans stand up and moan: The Corporate Zombie Killers.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 9:26am.

Epic Films has jumped on board as international distributor for the latest from The Devil’s Chair (DVD review) director Adam Mason, Blood River, thanks to AFM. You may recall that Blood River’s been out there for a while now but this is the first time it’s been seen by distributors and all went very well.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Mon, 11/10/2008 - 8:47am.

It’s not what one would call “news”, per se, but it’s an update from the world of Uwe Boll so don’t pretend you’re not fascinated by it. You’re only lying to yourself if you do. During his annual AFM chat with Andrew Kasch, the Mad German revealed that he is still planning on shooting Bloodrayne 3 at some point in the near future, and he does plan on it still taking place during WWII which, you may recall, is when the first game was actually set.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 2:17pm.

It’s about time you all get to see All the Boys Love Mandy Lane here in the States, just so you can finally understand how overhyped it really is. I don’t hate it on the level that The Foywonder does, but I will agree it’s nothing terribly special. You’ll be able to see for yourself soon, as it’s one of three horror titles in a new deal Sony signed at this year’s AFM according to Screen Daily.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 2:08pm.

Some good news from the floor of AFM for indie filmmaker and friend of the site Oren Peli, who’s remaking his own Paranormal Activity. The original had a packed screening at AFM and, according to Screen Daily, has received attention from all over the world.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 1:52pm.

All right, so after a couple of days of good updates, I will admit we got a bit slack on our AFM coverage, so I’m going to try and catch you guys up with some of the better promo art that’s been showing up on STYD. First up is Cotton, the religious-themed horror film we first mentioned a few days ago that was produced for Eli Roth about a priest who agrees to have his last performed exorcism documented for prosperity. Dig a tease below; click it for the whole thing.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Sat, 11/08/2008 - 1:39pm.

Andrew just dropped a quartet of promo stills from Shinya Tsukamoto’s Nightmare Detective 2 in our laps, and we’re happily ready to share ‘em with you. They’re pretty damn freaky if you ask me, but anyone who’s seen the first Nightmare Detective shouldn’t be surprised. No word on when or how the sequel will be out in the States, but when we know, you’ll know!
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 2:20am.

The American Film Market rolls on, and we just got the new and highly improved poster for Brad Sykes sci-fi/horror indie epic Plaguers, which you can feast your eyes upon below. Here’s hoping the film does well and gets a sweet distro deal at the market; we’ll let you know when we hear more!
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Fri, 11/07/2008 - 1:52am.

As this year's AFM rolls on, Variety reports that Studio Canal has picked up the international rights to the Yorkshire Ripper Trilogy, Red Riding, the three-part film being written by Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas penner Tony Grisoni based on the novel series by David Peace.
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 8:59am.

Though I’m not sure just how “horror” this title may be, the early reactions from Johan Renck’s Downloading Nancy at Sundance were enough to make us take note of it then, so what’s the harm in updating you guys on it now?
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Thu, 11/06/2008 - 8:45am.