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 […]
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 […]
Ten Essential Serial Killer Films
Tom Jolliffe offers up ten essential serial killer films… Cinema has long had a fascination with the macabre. The serial killer film has been a staple since the silent period with films tending to cross between an array of genre, most notably drama, thriller and horror (and in more recent cinematic history, black comedy). There […]
Nihilism in Cinema
Tom Jolliffe on cinema’s fascination with nihilistic film characters… Nihilists…rejecting all values, beliefs, morals and systems of order, deeming life to be meaningless. Sounds like most peoples teenage years. On the other hand, as far as creating cinematic protagonists, a character with a nihilistic frame of mind might not necessarily seem like the safest creative […]
Audience Manipulation Through Character Perspective
Tom Jolliffe on playing with character perspective to take the audience exactly where you want them… In the history of cinema, many writers and directors have sought to transfix an audience and take them to very deliberate places. Sometimes these tales fire straight like an arrow, leading us on a linear and clear path, with […]
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 […]
