Jack Gayer on the backstory behind the 1988 cult classic Hell Comes to Frogtown… “It’s the end of the 20th century, and mankind has blown its wad. The fate of humanity rests in the groin of one man.” This tasteful, informative line, courtesy of the trailer, spells out the tone and plot of Hell Comes […]
Zack Snyder to remake Escape from New York
Snake Plissken is set to return to the big screen as THR is reporting that director Zack Snyder will helm a remake of the 80s action classic Escape from New York for a theatrical release. Released in 1981 from John Carpenter, Escape from New York starred Kurt Russell as Snake in the dystopian future of 1997 where the island […]
Snake Plissken Escape From New York Premium Format Figure unveiled by Sideshow
Sideshow has officially unveiled its Snake Plissken sixth scale Premium Format Figure which is based on the appearance of Kurt Russell in John Carpenter’s 1981 classic Escape From New York. It is available to pre-order now, priced at $785; take a look here… The rules are simple: Once you go in, you don’t come out. […]
The Rise of John Carpenter: Maestro of Horror
Simon Thompson looks at the rise of John Carpenter and his peak years throughout the 1970s and 80s… Director, musician, and Master Roshi look-alike John Howard Carpenter is a living legend. Carpenter’s work has guided scores of creatives from filmmakers, to musicians, to writers, to illustrators and game designers – a legacy of which very […]
Asmus Toys unveils Snake Plissken Escape From New York sixth scale figure
Asmus Toys has released promotional images for the sixth scale Snake Plissken Crown Series figure which is inspired by the appearance of Kurt Russell in John Carpenter’s cult classic sci-fi action Escape From New York. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $200; check it out here… The Crown series Snake Plissken Sixth […]
Radio Silence no longer directing Escape From New York remake
Back in November 2022, the film collective Radio Silence was confirmed to be tackling an Escape from New York remake. While helming one of John Carpenter’s most iconic films is any filmmaker’s dream, it seems that Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, and Chad Villella will no longer be working on the project. When asked by ComicBook if […]
The new Escape From New York movie won’t be a remake
Radio Silence, the filmmaker group that includes Tyler Gillett, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, and Chad Villella, is set to direct a new Escape From New York. Thankfully for many fans, Entertainment Weekly has reported that the film wouldn’t be a remake. Radio Silence is adding to their ranks of “requels” (a term coined in their 2022 film […]
Scream directors to tackle Escape from New York remake
20th Century Studios looks to be taking another stab at the long-planned Escape from New York remake, with the studio tapping filmmaking team Radio Silence – Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett and Chad Villella – to try and drag the project out of development hell after their success relaunching the Scream franchise with this year’s reboot. […]
10 Things You Need to Watch on Shudder Right Now!
EJ Moreno picks out some highlights from horror streaming service Shudder… Shudder, the horror-themed streaming service is quite a delight for genre fans. Even for relative newcomers to horror, there’s the perfect amount of beginner and intermediate films. From original content to classic cinema, there’s something for everyone’s tastes. Shudder’s selection does get overwhelming with […]
PCS Collectibles’ Escape From New York Snake Plissken statue up for pre-order
Sideshow and PCS Collectible have unveiled the 1:3 scale Snake Plissken statue which is based on the appearance of Kurt Russell in John Carpenter’s 1981 cult classic Escape From New York. The piece is available to pre-order now, priced at $1000.00; check it out here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles “When I get back, […]
