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Torso Isn't Dead Yet ... So Says Bendis

Torso, by Brian Michael Bendis, is one of the best graphic novels out there. A gritty and gripping hunt for a serial killer, its attention to detail is staggering, and its pace is better than most bestsellers. To say it'd make a great movie is a no-brainer, which is why I'm surprised that it's taken so damn long to get made!
Submitted by Masked Slasher on Thu, 10/22/2009 - 8:58pm.

Exclusive: John Landis and Simon Pegg To Bring Us Burke and Hare

Some news coming out of this year's Monster-Mania Convention! Heather Buckley called in with a news scoop that's pretty damned tasty. John Landis spoke to Dread about his latest project. One that's filled with all manner of murder and mayhem!
Submitted by Uncle Creepy on Sat, 08/22/2009 - 9:17pm.

Another Manson Film On the Way?

We've heard from a couple of reliable sources that last week's rumored collaboration between Oliver Stone and Vincent Bugliosi for a big-screen reboot of Helter Skelter was just that -- a rumor. But apparently Bugliosi's involvement with Charlie Manson is far from over as he IS attached to the upcoming Taming the Beast as an Executive Creative Consultant.
Submitted by The Woman In Black on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 4:02pm.

Kemper (DVD)

Reviewed by The Foywonder Starring Christopher Stapleton, Kate Danson, Robert Sisko, Sean Thomas Directed by Rick Bitzelberger Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Submitted by Foywonder on Fri, 12/05/2008 - 6:22am.

Anchor Bay Announces Alphabet Killer DVD Specs

Anchor Bay has announced the details of its upcoming DVD release of The Alphabet Killer, which is slated to hit shelves January 6th of 2009. This marks a mere one month wait after the film’s limited theatrical release, which is scheduled to begin in early December.
Submitted by Tristan Sinns on Wed, 12/03/2008 - 9:57pm.

The Alphabet Killer Finds Limited Theatrical Release

Anchor Bay announced today that their new psychological thriller The Alphabet Killer will be shown in a limited run starting Friday, December 12th. Additional screenings of the film are also planned in Rochester, Buffalo, Los Angeles, and New York. An exclusive and invitation only premiere will also take place at the NYC Cinema Village on Thursday, December 11th.
Submitted by Tristan Sinns on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 11:47pm.

AFM Exclusive: 13th Warrior Scribe Talks Grave Goods

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 - 1:15pm.

Son of Sam (DVD)

Reviewed by The Foywonder Starring Yogi Joshi, Elissa Bree, Cassandra Church, Betrand Pare, Dawna Chaet, Kent Cady Directed by Ulli Lommel Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Submitted by Foywonder on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 6:58am.

Raising Jeffrey Dahmer (DVD)

Reviewed by Kryten Syxx Starring Rusty Sneary, Scott Cordes, Cathy Barnett and Bo Svenson Directed by Rich Ambler Distributed by Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Submitted by Kryten Syxx on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 8:29pm.

DePalma Signs for Boston Stranglers Film

Likely hoping to hit the same level of critical success he had with The Black Dahlia, THR reports that Brian DePalma has signed on to direct The Boston Stranglers (note the plurality), and adaptation of Susan Kelly’s Boston Stranglers: The Public Conviction of Albert DeSalvo and the True Story o
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Wed, 06/04/2008 - 3:17am.

See No Evil: The Story of the Moors Murders (DVD)

Reviewed by Kryten Syxx Starring Maxine Peak, Sean Harris, Michael McNulty, Joanne Froggatt and George Costigan Directed by Christopher Menaul Distributed by MPI Home Video
Submitted by Kryten Syxx on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 8:06pm.

Alphabet Killer Caught?

How often have you heard about a film based on a real series of killing actually helping to solve the crime? This is a first time for me...
Submitted by Johnny Butane on Tue, 10/09/2007 - 9:02am.

The Alphabet Killer's Big Trailer

Eliza Dushku and Cary Elwes have returned to the horror genre in a rather interesting true crime story, The Alphabet Killer (previous news here). The film is based on the murder/rape of three young girls Rochester, NJ during the 1970s.
Submitted by Jon Condit on Fri, 05/18/2007 - 8:32am.

Malloy, Tom & Terlecki, Russell (The Alphabet Killer) Audio

Interview by: Johnny Butane We’ve been following Rob Schmidt’s return to the director’s chair after Wrong Turn, a cool sounding movie called The Alphabet Killer, since it was first announced. The film wrapped production on January 19th, and already everyone involved wants to chat about it, so of course we jumped at the chance. I was able to discuss Killer with producer/writer Tom Malloy and producer Russell Terlecki via phone and squeezed some great info out of them about its origins, links to the actual case that served as inspiration, and how they caused the streets of Rochester, NY to go dark for way too long. Click here or on the graphic below to listen to my interview with Tom Malloy and Russell Terlecki! Discuss Malloy, Terlecki, and the ABCs in our forums!

Submitted by Jon Condit on Fri, 01/26/2007 - 6:45pm.

Dushku After a Killer

Rob Schmidt knows a good thing when it’s staring him in the face. He got to spend some time in the woods with Eliza Dushku a few years back making Wrong Turn, and now that he’s on to his next feature, he’s making sure he keeps her around. Smart guy.
Submitted by Jon Condit on Thu, 12/07/2006 - 4:39am.
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