If there is one thing we know to be true about Quentin Tarantino, it is that he is a fountain of obscure cinema knowledge. Even a casual observer can see various influences from older, forgotten movies in the filmmaker’s own work. So, when Far Out UK rediscovered when Tarantino showed Brad Pitt a bizarre and once-banned horror film, we knew it could have literally been anything. It turns out that ...[Read More]
Perhaps the most intriguing thing about the news that Danny Boyle, Alex Garland and Cillian Murphy are to reunite on a long awaited threequel to the classic new wave zombie horror 28 Days Later, is that none of the above really need a career hike. When film-makers and movie stars return to the source for a belated follow-up, there is often a distinct whiff of greatest hits tour about it. Let’s get...[Read More]
In 2002, the world met a young Irish actor named Cillian Murphy in a zombie movie called 28 Days Later. It was a massive success, making 10 times its budget and catapulting director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland to fame. The movie was followed by a 2007 sequel, 28 Weeks Later, but plans for a possible 28 Months Later threequel fell through.Now the franchise is rising from the dead as 28 Year...[Read More]
The first of January marks the time when some characters and stories enter the public domain, which means that other creators can use them. We've already seen that happen with the likes of Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood And Honey, which despite being fairly dreadful, made enough ($4 million worldwide from a $100,000 budget) to spawn a sequel. This year, it's the turn of Mickey Mouse –– or at least, the ve...[Read More]
The original The Walking Dead TV series lost some momentum towards the end, which was to be expected after several beloved characters (Rick, Michonne, poor freaking Jesus) left the show. Even Maggie went and came, as did Negan, and I think even viewers were willing to let the show go after eleven seasons. However, AMC has pulled off a virtual miracle with three new spinoffs featuring principal cha...[Read More]
Rick Grimes has been on the move these last few years. Way back in 2021, the erstwhile sheriff of The Walking Dead popped up in the least likely location: Fortnite. He and Michonne and some of the other Walking Dead survivors found themselves on the colorful Battle Royale island in a crossover between AMC’s zombie show and Epic Games’ hit video game. Now, Rick Grimes has popped up in yet another...[Read More]
The director and writer for 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland, have found a home for their new zombie movie with Sony. Not only that but the upcoming project will be told in two films.Thanks to The Hollywood Reporter, we know that Boyle is set to direct the first film, and as of now, no director is tied to the second movie. In addition, it's being reported that Cillian Murphy is set to ...[Read More]
February 1, 2024 By The Credits One of the most iconic, disturbing zombie films of the 21st century was Danny Boyle‘s breathless 28 Days Later, which featured a script by Ex Machina writer/director Alex Garland and a breakout performance by a then little-known Cillian Murphy. Now, The Hollywood Reporte...[Read More]
Rick Grimes has been on the move these last few years. Way back in 2021, the erstwhile sheriff of The Walking Dead popped up in the least likely location: Fortnite. He and Michonne and some of the other Walking Dead survivors found themselves on the colorful Battle Royale island in a crossover between AMC’s zombie show and Epic Games’ hit video game. Now, Rick Grimes has popped up in yet another...[Read More]
28 Years Later, the hot package from director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, has landed at Sony. The Culver City-based studio has come out on top after a protracted bidding war to win the rights to the sequel package to the 2002 horror classic 28 Days Later. Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland have reunited to write and direct the sequel, which also comes with a Part 2, ...[Read More]
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes in "The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live" Season 1 (Photo by Gene Page/AMC)
28 Years Later, the hot package from director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland, has landed at Sony. The Culver City-based studio has come out on top after a protracted bidding war to win the rights to the sequel package to the 2002 horror classic 28 Days Later. Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland have reunited to write and direct the sequel, which also comes with a Part 2, ...[Read More]