Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind the controversial American Psycho on the 25th anniversary of its release… American Psycho was many things. In one sense it was mired in controversy from the get-go due to the problematic nature of its source material and in another the movie marked the critical and transformative turning point […]
The Best Horror Movies In Sundance History
EJ Moreno looks at Sundance and its long history with horror… In many ways, Sundance Film Festival is a horror movie territory. The iconic Utah-based film festival has been home to countless memorable horror debuts for decades. From modern classics to classic defining moments, we’ve seen the best of the best come through this festival. […]
Austin Butler to slay as Patrick Bateman in new American Psycho adaptation
Austin Butler will know it’s hip to be square as he suits up to play the iconic serial killer Patrick Bateman. Variety reports that the actor has been eyed to play the titular role in American Psycho, an upcoming adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s book. Luca Guadagnino will helm the project, announced earlier this year. […]
Luca Guadagnino to direct American Psycho remake
American Psycho is back to terrify yuppies and call girls, and a prestige filmmaker is helming this new interpretation. Deadline reports that Luca Guadagnino is in final negotiations to direct this new adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial novel. Scott Z. Burns (The Report, Contagion) will pen the adaptation. Per the outlet, this upcoming Lionsgate […]
The Essential Jared Leto Films
Tom Jolliffe looks at the essential Jared Leto films… Concluding our build up to Blade Runner 2049 with a series of essentials on the principal cast, we finish with Jared Leto. A musician/actor who seems to have been around for a while now, ageless and when perusing his CV you will find that he’s not […]
American Psycho gets graphic with new comic book series
Bret Easton Ellis’ most iconic work is getting a new graphic rendition as Deadline reports American Psycho is heading to us with a new comic book adaptation. LA-based comic book publisher Sumerian will be primarily based on the 2000 horror film starring Christian Bale as the iconic Patrick Bateman. The story comes from Michael Calero, […]
PCS brings Christian Bale’s Patrick Bateman to life in quarter scale with American Psycho collectibles
PCS is bringing Christian Bale’s serial killer Patrick Batemen to life with a pair of 1:4 scale American Psycho statues based on Mary Harron’s cult classic adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ controversial novel. The collectibles are available to pre-order now, priced at $695/$645; check them out here… Sideshow and Premium Collectibles Studio present the […]
The Disturbed Outsider: A Cinematic Pathway Leading to Joker
In the wake of Joker’s success, Tom Jolliffe looks at similar cinematic examples of the disturbed outsider… With a quarter billion in takings and counting, as well as divisive reviews, media attention up the wazoo, and a status (particularly among the 18-30 viewers) as a cinematic masterpiece, Joker’s depiction of disturbed isolation and disconnect from […]
Revisiting the Cinematic Landscape of 2000
Tom Jolliffe takes a look back 20 years to the film offerings of 2000… I’ve got news for people older than 30. The year 2000 wasn’t a couple of years ago. Colour me quite shocked but apparently it’s not 2004? When did this happen? It is in fact 2020. This means people born this century […]
Willem Dafoe: An Underrated Great of his Generation
Tom Jolliffe looks at the career of Willem Dafoe, and why he should be held in even higher regard… There are some actors who magnetise the limelight. Historically we’ve had the movie stars, those great headliners who would surf acclaim and awards as long as they were in good standing in a big studio. Further […]
