Miramax Television in October signed a deal with Trancas to develop and co-produce a Halloween TV series, which is envisioned to potentially launch a cinematic universe spanning film and television. Miramax’s Marc Helwig has given Deadline an update on the series which is going back to the Halloween franchise’s origins:
"The foundation of (the show) is the original film, the John Carpenter movie, the characters of that film, and perhaps a group of characters that we haven’t really focused on that much in recent film versions or even in a number of them."
"It’s a creative reset completely and going back to the original film, as opposed to spinning out of any of the more recent film adaptations. It’s a big world, so I don’t think that is an opportunity to go off the back of that."
"We're on a fast track, it’s a big priority for us. We've had lots of exciting conversations in recent months with a number of really talented people, and I think we’ll have a pretty good idea of what we’re going to be doing very soon. We’re hoping to lock down the creative team very soon."
It looks like the first season is just going to be a reboot of the first film. Which sounds boring we already have the first film why the fuck remake it. I wish they would just keep Michael Myers and create a whole new mythology with a new story and new characters instead of rehashing the same shit all over again.
New 2nd poster above, retro alt poster at the bottom, and full official trailer below for the Halloween-set Late Night with the Devil (2023), with positive quotes from Stephen King, Kevin Smith, +others featured in all 3. King calls the film “absolutely brilliant. I couldn't take my eyes off it." Smith comments, “I f**king love it. It’s Rosemary’s Baby meets Network.”
IFC Films & Shudder will theatrically release the Ghostwatch (1992) and WNUF Halloween Special (2013)-inspired Late Night With the Devil (2023) on March 22 before it begins streaming exclusively on Shudder on April 19, 2024.
SYNOPSIS: October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian) hosts a syndicated late night talk show NIGHT OWLS that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. A year after the tragic death of Jack’s wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other, unaware that he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America.
Written and directed by Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes (Scare Campaign, 100 Bloody Acres), the film stars David Dastmalchian (Dune, The Suicide Squad), Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Ingrid Torelli, Rhys Auteri, Josh Quong Tart, Georgina Haig, Steve Mouzakis, Gaby Seow, Christopher Kirby and Paula Arundell.
Indie horror producers Justin M. Seaman and Zane Hershberger new creature feature anthology Cryptids, starring Joe Bob Briggs, is streaming free with ads at the links below, it's also available to own on Blu-ray, DVD and VHS at ScreamTeamReleasing.com. One of the anthology film's segments takes place on Halloween. Synopsis, trailer and stills are below:
Major Harlan Dean (Joe Bob Briggs - 'Shudder's The Last Drive-In' and 'TNT's MonsterVision') is the host of the widely popular radio show "The Truth Serum", a platform which he discusses all things weird, unknown, and sometimes scary. On tonight's broadcast, Harlan tackles the topic of Cryptozoology to coincide with the annual Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. However, with each caller, something more sinister appears to be waiting in the shadows and this could end up being Harlan's very last broadcast.
Described as, "A must watch anthology jam packed with practical creature feature effects and stories that are reminiscent of 90s' TV shows 'Monsters', 'Tales from the Crypt', and 'Tales from the Darkside'." Featuring segments written and directed by the creators of Force to Fear (Zane Hershberger and Robert Kuhn), The Dooms Chapel Horror (John William Holt), BoneJangles (Brett DeJager), Circus of the Dead (Billy Pon), Bong of the Living Dead (Max Groah) and The Barn & The Barn Part II (Justin M. Seaman).
"The movie’s best aspect is the creature effects. Each creature has its own unnerving features, and each is unique, though some resemble monsters you may have seen before... While the writing can sometimes leave a little to be desired, the film’s overall effect is entertaining. If you like creature features, each of Cryptids little creature slices is enjoyably nasty." ★★★ Read more at UKFilmReview.co.uk
"The anthology comes in at a brisk 76 minutes with all entries being quite delightful and entertaining experiences into cryptozoology. The project is well casted, well shot, as has Justin and Zane showing off their talents once again in the world of low budget filmmaking..." ★★★½ Read more at GrossMovieReviews.com
"... this was a solid anthology involving different cryptids... Tweaks here and there for me could have made this better. If you're a cryptid fan and want to see a decent anthology involving them, give this a watch. Be warned, it is a lower budget. I still think the effects are strong almost completely across the board." 6.5 out of 10 Read more by Reviews_of_the_Dead at IMDb.com
"As always with anthologies, the stories can be a mixed bag. That said, the gore is more than up to the task to smooth over any cracks and the main story is absolutely perfect thanks to Joe Bob giving a way better performance than in most of the movies he showed on MonsterVision." read more at BandSAboutMovies.com
"With stories that seem more like they’d be at home in episodes of the 90’s anthology tv show Monsters and less like encounters with the creatures that fans of cryptids may be expecting, Cryptids may end up being a disappointment that can’t be saved by some nice practical effects or the presence of horror luminary Joe Bob Briggs as the star of the wraparound segments." The Good, the Bad, and the Verdict GBVReviews.com
