Tag: The Conjuring
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‘The Conjuring’: Neca Unleashes Horrifying New Annabelle Head Knocker
The Conjuring has grown into a massive horror franchise since the first film debuted back in 2013. The terrifying world James Wan created has evolved into a shared universe with wide-ranging stories, providing more iconic supernatural villains, such as Valak, Bill Wilkins, Bathsheba, The Crooked Man, and La Llorona. And with a slew of frightening…
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Where to Stream ‘M3GAN’: How to Watch the Unrated Cut
It’s safe to say most horror fans are pretty well-acquainted with the delightful sub-genre of haunted dolls by now. Chucky (who made his debut in the 1988 slasher Child’s Play) and Annabelle (who made her first brief appearance in 2013’s The Conjuring) are perhaps the most mainstream and well-known examples. The two have since gone…
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Vera Farmiga & Tim Blake Nelson to Lead Heaven’s Gate Film ‘The Leader’
For those of us of a certain age who grew up in the 1990s, there’s no doubt you’ll remember the passing of the Comet Hale-Bopp. Glowing through the sky, the massive comet was easily spotted by the naked eye during most of 1997 even for those living in major cities with light pollution. Unfortunately, the…
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Why Is Horror Without Monsters So Terrifying?
Often in horror films, there is a tangible, visible antagonist — a demon, a creature, a cult, an axe-wielding murderer. The audience can physically see what they should be scared of. While these monsters may thrill, scare, and terrify in the moment, oftentimes they do not leave a lasting impact. Viewers will not be thinking…
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The Conjuring 4 May Be the Last in Horror Franchise, Says James Wan
Back in October, much to the delight of horror fans who like their scares with a healthy dose of romance, it was announced that a fourth The Conjuring film was in the works, with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick returning to pen the script. Johnson-McGoldrick previously wrote the script for The Conjuring 2 as well as The…
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Jason Blum’s Blumhouse and James Wan’s Atomic Monster in Advanced Talks to Merge
Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Productions and James Wan’s Atomic Monster are in advanced talks to merge and join forces, potentially bringing together two horror powerhouses in the industry.Both Blum and Wan spoke with The New York Times Wednesday about the possibility of a merger, discussing how they would be perfect counterparts of artist and businessman, having…
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Horror Show: James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse in Talks to Merge
Click here to read the full article.Here’s a scary thought: two horror powerhouses may be merging in order to create more terror.James Wan’s Atomic Monster and Jason Blum’s Blumhouse, who between then have created horror franchises ranging from Saw and The Conjuring to Paranormal Activity and Sinister, as well as countless of other hits, are…
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The Conjuring Crooked Man Spinoff Not Happening Says James Wan
The Conjuring universe of films has been scaring horror fans for almost a decade. What started out as a terrifying love letter to the haunted house sub-genre quickly spawned one of the most successful franchises and expanded universes in movie history. However, now we have learned from director James Wan, the godfather of The Conjuring,…
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Best Horror Movie Needle Drops of All Time
Horror films can produce more than just scares. In looking back on the genre, music has always been used to elicit a strong response from the audience. The Halloween theme by John Carpenter is a classic but what about music you can actually sing along to? The following are some of the best needle-drops heard…
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DC Names James Gunn, Peter Safran to Head Warners’ Superhero Division
“Guardians of the Galaxy” series director James Gunn and “The Conjuring” and “Aquaman” producer Peter Safran have been appointed to the new roles of Co-Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers of DC Studios, overseeing the overall creative direction of the DC Universe across film, TV, and animation under a single banner, the studio announced on Tuesday.Gunn…