Posts Tagged ‘horror’
Megan Thee Stallion reveals director she wants for her horror film
Megan Thee Stallion would love one particular Black Hollywood director to agree to take on her debut horror flick. The “Hot Girl Summer” rapper has turned her hand to scriptwriting and revealed at the top of her list to head up her first movie is 41-year-old actor-and-director Jordan Peele. Peele has worked on a number…
Read More7 movies whose characters impacted Black culture in 2019
In 2019, Black cinema became an outlet to project modern social and political issues. Some Black characters and film producers explored themes of injustice and racism with a twist of comedy and horror. Below is a list of movie characters who impacted Black culture in 2019. 1. The Exonerated 5 in When They See Us…
Read MoreOriginal ‘Candyman’ Tony Todd rumored to reprise role in Jordan Peele reboot
The original “Candyman” conjured up fear in his victims in the past, but will he return once more? Rumors of Todd reprising his signature role in the Jordan Peele-produced reboot of Candyman surfaced on Monday, Sept. 30, 2019. In January, when Peele announced plans to bring back the popular ’90s horror series, it was unclear…
Read MoreSamuel L. Jackson to join Chris Rock in reboot of horror classic ‘Saw’
The Saw reboot adds Samuel L. Jackson to the cast, but who exactly will he portray? The decorated actor will star in the anticipated Chris Rock-led reimagining of the classic horror film franchise. Rock will star in the film as a detective investigating heinous crimes while Jackson will portray his father. Jackson will join co-stars…
Read More‘Us’ explained: 10 things you missed while watching Jordan Peele’s horror film
Spoiler Alert Jordan Peele’s Us broke a box-office record for horror films by securing $70 million in the opening weekend. However, Peele’s symbolism caused some moviegoers to leave with unanswered questions. Here are 10 things you missed while watching Us. Jeremiah 11:11 Adelaide Wilson, first portrayed as a girl by Madison Curry, notices a destitute man holding a sign…
Read MoreThe extreme measures Lupita Nyong’o took to pull off her role in ‘Us’
Lupita Nyong’o studied people with spasmodic dysphonia to create the voice of her Us character Red. The 36-year-old actress plays the antagonistic ‘Tethered’ character — as well as Adelaide, Red’s non-villainous doppelgänger — in Jordan Peele’s new horror movie. Nyong’o says she gained inspiration for the character’s haunting voice by studying the neurological disorder that causes involuntary…
Read MoreJordan Peele’s ‘Us’ reveals the horrors of America being its own worst enemy
In the opening scene of Jordan Peele’s Us, a vintage TV set displays a commercial of the 1986 Hands Across America campaign. The obnoxiously weird campaign attempts to fight homelessness by encouraging millions of Americans to hold hands to form a human chain across the nation. Next to the vintage TV, VHS tapes of 1980s…
Read MoreWill the Netflix ‘Bird Box’ sequel launch another challenge and internet craze?
Bird Box is the acclaimed 2018 post-apocalyptic horror based on Josh Malerman’s 2014 novel of the same name. The film follows Sandra Bullock’s character Malorie Hayes; a woman who is struggling to survive with her two children after the world is threatened by unknown energy, which forces people to take their own lives when they…
Read MoreLupita Nyong’o discusses her role in the new horror film ‘Us’
Lupita Nyong’o opened up about her role in the new horror film Us. The 36-year-old actress admits she felt “pressure” starring in Us. She was nervous about starring in the Jordan Peele directed horror film, which follows the story of a family faced with its worst nightmare when they return to the mother’s childhood home. She told Vogue.co.uk, “Of…
Read MoreJordan Peele reveals the budget for his new horror film ‘Us’
Jordan Peele revealed the budget for his latest horror film, Us, in comparison to his first project, Get Out. The 40-year-old comedian turned filmmaker, says that although his hit 2017 satirical horror Get Out was made with $5 million, he thought it was “key” to have a bigger budget for his upcoming psychological fright fest Us — which was made…
Read MoreNBA star Kyrie Irving headed to the big screen in a new film
Kyrie Irving is set to star in a horror flick inspired by an infamously haunted hotel. According to Variety, the 26-year-old NBA player — who appeared in the 2018 sports comedy Uncle Drew — will star and be an executive producer in the untitled film, and the Boston Celtics star has revealed that he “connected” with the plot…
Read MoreJordan Peele working on new project exploring horror and race
Get Out director Jordan Peele is part of a new documentary that investigates how horror storylines have been used as societal commentaries on race issues. Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror explores the work of Black filmmakers and characters in the genre. The 39-year-old star is one of the interviewees in the doc, which is based on a…
Read MoreJordan Peele to co-write this classic horror movie
Jordan Peele will co-write the new Candyman horror film. The 39-year-old filmmaker — who made his directorial debut with the acclaimed 2017 psychological scare fest Get Out — is bringing back the cult horror franchise, which began in 1992 and starred Tony Todd as a hook-wielding supernatural killer who appears after his name is said five times in…
Read MoreHow ‘Get Out’ tackles the horror of subtle racism by Whites in America
In the opening scene of Jordan Peele’s Get Out, a Black man (Lakeith Stanfield) is walking in a suburban neighborhood at night while talking on his phone. Within seconds, he’s being followed by a suspicious car. Although it’s initially a comedic moment, things take a turn for the worse in a scene that’s reminiscent of…
Read More8 interesting things we learned about Jordan Peele and his new film, ‘Get Out’
Get Out brings Jordan Peele’s career to a new dimension. Making headlines earlier this week for receiving a rare 100 percent rating on the film critic website Rotten Tomatoes, the 38-year-old writer and director’s transition from television comedy skits on “MAD TV” and “Key & Peele” to this horror film was a 14-year journey that has…
Read MoreTaylor Ri’chard discusses his new horror film, ‘The Final Project’
Before he was dubbed one of the “Important people to watch under 25,” rising filmmaker Taylor Ri’chard first got his start at Urbanworld Films as an intern. After graduating from Dillard University in New Orleans with a bachelor’s in communications and film, Ri’chard has dedicated the last 10 years to writing, producing and directing. Some of…
Read MoreJill Marie Jones is kicking Ash this Halloween on ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’
Halloween night brings with it an extra bit of spooky fun this year with the premiere of STARZ’s highly-anticipated Ash Vs Evil Dead. The series picks up years after the events of Sam Raimi’s beloved Evil Dead movie series
Read Morev: Jill Marie Jones talks ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’ and explains why ‘Girlfriends’ was a ‘shock’
Jill Marie Jones stars as Michigan State Trooper Amanda Fisher in the upcoming STARZ series “Ash vs Evil Dead” and the beautiful actress talked about climbing “inside the crazy,” being inspired by her mother and how her beloved sitcom “Girlfriends” was a shocking experience.
Read Morev: ‘Ouija’ cast talks about making a classic horror movie
The stars of the highly anticipated film, Ouija, sits down with rolling out to talk about the making of the teen horror flick, which depicts a group of friends who investigate a ouija board and summon a dark past to learn how their friend died. The cast also shares their personal reservations pre-filming. Please check out this…
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