Friday, August 26, 2011 10:53AM - By Mali Elfman
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark is an odd title for a film that gives you nothing but good reason to be afraid of the dark, but I guess that’s all part of the fun of it! There is a lot about this film that makes it a cliched horror film, the only difference is that there are some impressive A-list actors, interesting new monsters and a splash of Guillermo del Toro (interview) from time to time. The problem is, that this film asks you to suspend your beliefs in the wrong ways. Believing that monsters exists in basement and are after your teeth — awesome! Buying that human beings act the way they do in this move — failed movie magic. There were a lot of good things about this movie, but it loses its way about halfway in, making it a horror film that will likely not be remember. Find out why…
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011 1:38PM - By Damon Houx
Guillermo Del Toro‘s been up for a number of different projects since 2008′s Hellboy II, but nothing has come together. And though he’s been attached to a number of different projects (and seems to be going forward with Pacific Rim), as a producer he’s kept himself busy. He’s been consulting with DreamWorks on their animated films, and was the co-writer and producer of the Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark remake, which was directed by newcomer Troy Nixley. Now there’s a trailer for the film, which comes out August 26, and features Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce. Check it out..
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:25PM - By Krystal Clark
There have been some new developments regarding the upcoming drama The Wettest Country. The film will be headlined by Tom Hardy and Shia LeBeouf, and according to THR they’ll get some grade-A support. Both Gary Oldman and Guy Pearce are in talks to join the cast as well as Mia Wasikowska and Jason Clarke. Who’s not in this movie?
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010 7:56AM - By Krystal Clark
If you weren’t able to attend this year’s Comic-Con to get your first glimpse of Guillermo del Toro and Troy Nixey’s latest project Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark you’re in luck. The first teaser trailer for the film has been released (via MySpace) and it will scare you sh*tless. Prepare to be terrified from the comfort of your own home…
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Friday, March 26, 2010 1:22PM - By Kara Stanford-Jones
The full trailer for the new Australian film, Animal Kingdom: A Crime Story, has been released in its native country and is quickly trickling over. The U.S. trailer should be released sometime in the near future. Until then, this trailer should peak your interest in seeing the film. The film is the directorial debut from, David Michôd, starring James Frencheville, Guy Pearce, Joel Edgerton, Luke Ford, and Jacki Weaver.
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Friday, January 29, 2010 9:34AM - By Brendan Walsh
David Michod’s Animal Kingdom starring Ben Mendelsohn, Jacki Weaver, Guy Pearce, James Frecheville had its final screening at the Sundance Film Festival Thursday afternoon, leaving more than a few dozen disappointed wait-listers stuck until this summer to check out this terrific, seething crime drama. Luckily, this tireless minion of ScreenCrave was present and is here to whet your appetites for what’s surely going to be regarded as one of the best films to come out of Australia since John Hillcoat & Nick Cave’s The Proposition. Check out the review after the jump… Continue Reading
Monday, November 16, 2009 3:03PM - By Krystal Clark
The King’s Speech is turning out to be a film of epic proportions in terms of its cast. The movie already had Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush taking on the lead roles, and now according to Variety, a slew of new actors have joined in on the fun. We’re talking Academy award nominees, winners, and a few stage and screen legends.
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009 1:08PM - By Mali Elfman
In case you haven’t seen Kathryn Bigelow‘s latest film The Hurt Locker starring Jeremy Renner with Anthony Mackie and Brian Geraghty, and appearances by Guy Pearce and Ralph Fiennes, we have a little something to entice you into theaters. Just to wet your appetite they have uploaded the first 8 minutes of the film to Hulu.
Now, this clip is intense, and I personally feel it should be seen with the whole movie. BUT if you’re on the fence as to whether or not you should see this film, I think this clip below should seal the deal.
Watch the first 8 minutes below…
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:48AM - By Krystal Clark
I was randomly thinking about actor Guy Pearce the other day. I was wondering where he’d been hiding, since I hadn’t seen him or his jagged cheekbones in a while. According to Firstshowing, Pearce may be resurfacing soon in a film directed by one of Guillermo del Toro‘s protege’s, Troy Nixey. The project is entitled Don’t be Afraid of the Dark and it’s remake of a 1970′s made for TV movie. Continue Reading
