<![CDATA[Horrornerd.net - Horror Nerd News]]>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:18:08 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[A few news bites......]]>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:59:45 GMThttp://horrornerd.net/horror-nerd-news/a-few-news-bitesPicture
I'm not sure about anyone else, but I'm kinda looking forward to "Rings", the next installment in the franchise, which is due out on February 3rd.  I'm a huge fan of the original Japanese films, but I must say, the American series is actually pretty good.

In this latest installment, Julia (Matilda Lutz), is concerned when her boyfriend begins exploring a subculture devoted to a mysterious videotape (surprise!), which supposedly kills the viewer seven days after watching it (yes, we know!).  She sacrifices herself to it in order to save him, but she discovers something even more horrifying. There is a "film within the film"!

The Horror Nerd will be checking this one out when it hits theaters. Check out the latest trailer....
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According to Variety, A24 acquired David Lowery's latest film "A Ghost Story", sight unseen, and it will be released on January 22nd. Lowery insists that the films is "not a horror film".  As he stated in a recent Instagram post: "'A GHOST STORY' is not a horror film. Just wanted to get that out there! It is also not scary, unless you are frightened by the following things: 1.) staring out windows for long periods of time without talking 2.) silence 3.) wind 4.) pie 5.) modern pop music 6.) old Texas houses 7.) the sound of crickets (on the soundtrack but also maybe in the theater) 8.) urban real estate development 9.) dimensional portals 10.) two seconds of skeletons. 

The official synopsis is: 

A spectral figure who was once a man (Casey Affleck), prematurely taken from this Earth, makes his way toward his former home, where he is fated to remain. Shrouded in a white sheet, he observes the lament of his grief-stricken lover (Rooney Mara). Bearing unseen witness to her pain, the wisp stands sentry for years to come, interacting only with time as it hurtles further and further forward the remnants of his humanity quietly evaporating.

Sounds interesting, and I am looking forward to checking this one out, as I am a fan of Lowery and "offbeat" films such as this.
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]]><![CDATA[Will "Weaveworld" Finally Come to the Screen?]]>Sat, 07 Jan 2017 16:26:31 GMThttp://horrornerd.net/horror-nerd-news/will-weaveworld-finally-come-to-the-screenI think I just started to twitch!  I am a HUGE fan of Clive Barker's "Weaveworld", and I've been hearing since 2015 that a TV adaptation was in develpment over at The CW, and that all they needed was a writer.  Well, based on Josh Stolberg's recent Tweet, we might just be one step closer!

I know, I know....it's just a guy submitting a script for review, but I'm allowed to be cautiously optimistic, aren't I????  Now, we wait.......
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]]><![CDATA[The Beginning!  - Macabre Faire Film Festival]]>Fri, 06 Jan 2017 14:32:36 GMThttp://horrornerd.net/horror-nerd-news/the-beginning-macabre-faire-film-festivalPicture
Starting off the brand new "News" section of my website with a note about a film festival that is near and dear to my heart, the Macabre Faire Film Festival.

This festival, taking place at the Clarion Hotel in Ronkonkoma, NY (Long Island) from January 13th - January 15th 2017 is a festival unlike any other, and has been called "Sundance With Fangs".  Event host and promoter Elsie GInsberg works tirelessly to put on an impressive event.

I have attended every MFFF since the first one, and it never ceases to amaze me, because it's all about the films and filmmakers.  Yes, there are a few celebrity guests, but they are an integral part of the show, as opposed to just sitting behind tables just signing autographs.  The bulk of the show consists of film screenings, and mixing and mingling with the cast and crew of the films, many of whom are in attendance.

The Saturday night red carpet gala and awards ceremony is an event not to be missed.  Everyone is "dressed to impress", and there are red carpet interviews and photos ops, and an event filled with awesome entertainment and of course, a lot of fun!

If you're into indie filmmaking and want to see some amazing films, or if you're just curious about what these festivals are all about, come on out and join us!  This is an event not to be missed!  Click on the image below to go straight to the event website and get your tickets!
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