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Everyone seems to be really concerned about Rob Zombie’s Halloween remake. To tell you the truth, I always preferred Black Christmas. Anyway, the new rumour swirling around the internet is that after receiving negative script reviews Zombie has decided to give the story another polish, which has pushed the production start date, and subsequently the release date, back a bit. Keep in mind, this is just rumour at this point. Me, I don’t see why they’re planning on releasing the damn thing at the end of August anyway.

Movies

Well, like they say, you’ve got to take the bitter with the batter. I normally abhor posting about stills, but as you all know by now I am very excited about Rob Zombie’s faux-trailer for Werewolf Women of the SS and Bloody Disgusting has the first peek.

Twitch Film has the scoop on yet another remake, and in a bizarre twist it’s Driller Killer, an American film being remade overseas.

While you’re over there, make sure you check out the poster for Teeth. This cute little piece of work is the last thing I would have expected for a film about vagina dentata.

As an aside, want to know what my number one search phrase has been for the past month? Pterodactyl porno. Number two? Pterodactyl porn. I’ll be very disappointed if vagina dentata doesn’t knock them down a peg.

The Saw movies are holding their annual auction in less than a week. I had no idea the three movies only cost $14 million combined. They must be some of the most profitable films of all time.

If you’re going to Hell, make sure you pack some ice skates. The MPAA is implementing new procedures which will make their practices more transparent and will allow fillmmakers a better chance to appeal.

Toronto After Dark has decided upon the week of Friday, October 19 to Thursday, October 25 for it’s second year. Hopefully I can make it this time around.

Movies Online reports that the critically acclaimed zombie satire film Fido has been bumped back from March to June.

Tomb It May Concern keeps the Eurotrash suggestions coming, this time with selections by Bruce Holecheck and Neil Vokes. Digging those groovy banners, David.

Ain’t It Cool News start up the rumour mill for James Cameron’s Avatar. While from the look of things it’s not going to fall under the horror banner, a few of the potential actors involved might seem familiar.

Interviews

Indiewire has an interview with Hell House director George Ratliff concerning his first fictional film, Joshua. The movie revolves around a family that begins to fall apart after the birth of a second son, presumably due to the eldest child’s sinister nature. While Ratliff scores points for casting his lead through Wonder Showzen, points must be deducted from the article for the use of the phrase “transcends the genre”.

Walking Dead and Marvel Zombies creator Robert Kirkman discusses his next genre title, The Astounding Wolf-Man, available this upcoming Free Comic Book Day.

Literature

Lately I’ve been plowing through James Silke’s Death Dealer books, a series based on the paintings of the same name by Frank Frazetta. They’re as close to what I want in low fantasy as I’ve ever found outside of Robert E. Howard’s Conan. Now Image Comics is picking up the reins and releasing a new limited series devoted to the character, and to promote it they’ve made a preview available through Comic Book Resources. I’ll probably pick it up, but I am a tad disappointed that they didn’t get James Silke on board, especially considering he has experience in comics.

Clip of the Day

I swear, Film Junk gives me all this great material and all I give them in return is the Prom Night remake. Life just isn’t fair. Today’s clip is of a live-action reenactment of zombie video game phenomenon Dead Rising.

Misc.

Are you a blogger that’s gone mad with power? Let Final Girl take the wind out of your sails.

In-House

Just the other day I was fighting a malaise brought on by a lack of comments. I thought maybe my new format just wasn’t working out. Then, Lo and behold, a bunch of fresh comments. And to top it off, after over a month where no one new linked my way, a whole bunch of blogs and assorted sites are sending me traffic. If you’re new, welcome. If you linked to me, thanks for brightening my sleep-deprived and stressful week. And if you’re a regular, I care for you in the same way I care for Rainbow Wolf. For real.

One of the sites that linked to the Ol’ Horror Blog is the official Dexter blog over at Showtime. Unfortunately, I have no idea what it’s about considering Canadians are barred from viewing.

Another site directing traffic my way is Rue Morgue’s new blog The Abattoir. Dave Alexander has placed The Horror Blog under his personal links, one of only two selections, the other being occassional Horror Roundtable contributor Paul Corupe’s amazing Canuxploitation site. Great company to be in.

And hey, while you’re at The Abattoir take a look around. They’re finally starting to pick up speed over there, with tips on how to evade The Nightbeast, a wicked Cthulhu mask, and much more.

Finally, The Horror Blog was mentioned by Tim Lucas in a discussion concerning suitable blogs for nomination in The Rondo Awards. Though this doesn’t mean that The Horror Blog will actually be nominated, particularly considering the competition, it was nice to be considered. Thanks, Tim.

It’s 6:30 am, I was out dancing ’til 3, I’ll probably be up another 2 hours, and I’m going to be wrecked for work. And already I’m having a great day. Have a nice weekend, and make sure you drop by tomorrow for yet another huge Horror Roundtable.

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