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TV: “Clarice” Will Face Off Against “Hannibal” (Just Not On The Same Show)

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 25, 2012 @ 6:35pm
Category: Movies / News

MGM and the Lifetime Network are developing “Clarice”, a show that will follow the character of Clarice Starling as featured in Thomas Harris’ novels ‘The Silence Of The Lambs” and “Hannibal”. I’d expect this show to debut at midseason at the very earlier, if not (more realistically) Fall of 2013. No word on casting but of course Jodie Foster and Julianne Moore are pretty much guaranteed not to star.

Per TV Guide, “Clarice would follow the exploits of a young Clarice Starling soon after she graduates from the FBI academy. The show’s development comes as NBC preps the 13-episode series Hannibal, which also takes place in the world of author Thomas Harris’ Hannibal Lecter series of books. But Hannibal, from Bryan Fuller, won’t include the Clarice character, and instead focuses on the relationship between Hannibal and FBI criminal profiler Will Graham (played by Hugh Dancy).”

This has almost nothing to do with Hannibal (except for taking place in the same universe) in which “One of the most fascinating literary characters comes to life on television for the first time: psychiatrist-turned-serial-killer, Dr. Hannibal Lecter. In this new drama from Bryan Fuller (“Pushing Daisies,” “Heroes”), based on the characters from Thomas Harris’ classic novels, we see where this incredible story began. Will Graham (Hugh Dancy, “The Big C”) is a gifted criminal profiler who is on the hunt for a serial killer with the FBI. Graham’s unique way of thinking gives him the astonishing ability to empathize with anyone – even psychopaths.”

Thanks to BD Reader “James” for the heads up!

[Original] Meat Loaf And The Mystery Of “That”

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Posted by Jonathan Barkan on May 25, 2012 @ 4:00pm
Category: Music / Editorials

Perhaps one of the most famous love songs of all time, Meat Loaf‘s “I Would Do Anything For Love” is a rock opera masterpiece that captures the raw, powerful emotion of love and adoration. Originally appearing on the Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell album, which was released in 1993, the song was a smash success, reaching number one in 28 countries and earning Meat Loaf a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Solo. But what cemented the songs place in history was the confusion and ambiguity over one of the recurring lines in the song: “But I won’t do that.”

What is “that”? What does “that” mean? For years now this question has plagued listeners, much to the amusement of Meat Loaf. So I decided that I would undertake the mission to decipher what “that” means. But I needed a reference point, something to base my findings on. And with that in mind, I decided that the best place to look for the answer would be in the epic music video for the song, which is at the bottom of this article. It would be there that I would find the elusive answer to the haunting question.

So join me below readers and I will share with you the many possibilities of what Meat Loaf WON’T do for love! READ MORE

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Judy Greer In Talks For Gym Teacher Role In ‘Carrie’ Reboot!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 25, 2012 @ 2:09pm
Category: Movies / Exclusives

Exclusive: This morning we reported that Pan’s Labyrinth and The New Daughter star Ivana Baquero was the frontrunner for Sony Screen Gems and MGM’s remake of Carrie. Not only have we confirmed our exclusive report, but we have some more exciting casting to share!

Bloody Disgusting has landed first news that Gabriella Wilde has been officially tapped to play “Sue”, while Judy Greer (pictured below; The Village, Cursed) in talks to play the “Gym Teacher”.

They’ll all star alongside Chloe Moretz, Julianne Moore, Alex Russell, Ansel Elgort, with Moretz taking the title role and Moore playing her psychotic mother.

Kimberly Peirce directs the adaptation of the Stephen King thriller about the hyperkinetic teenager who gets pushed too far at the prom and wreaks havoc on her fellow high school students. King’s bestselling book was turned into the 1976 film that starred Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, Amy Irving and Piper Laurie as the repressive mother.

The homecoming dance goes up in flames March 15, 2013. READ MORE

First Trailer Heads Deep Into The Indie ‘Torture Chamber’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 25, 2012 @ 1:16pm
Category: Movies / Indie

After multiple false starts, Dante Tomaselli’s (Horror and Satan’s Playground) indie horror Torture Chamber is finally here. Below we’ve added the first official trailer for the hallucinatory horror shocker about a possessed 13-year-old boy who escapes from an asylum and discovers an old abandoned castle with a secret passageway to a cobwebbed torture chamber.

“Hallucinatory horror shocker about an unholy bond between a mother and her two sons. A Catholic priest, devoted to saving his family, tries to cure his deranged younger brother — but 13-year-old Jimmy Morgan is possessed by an evil too powerful to be exorcised by any religion. After escaping from a mental institution, Jimmy is back with a vengeance — and an army of children who follow his every murderous desire. The town trembles in fear as the youths attack and abduct its residents — innocent and guilty alike — dragging their victims to an abandoned castle and subjecting them to grisly torments deep within its underground tunnels. Those who discover the terrible secret behind the disappearances and deaths don’t live long enough to tell it. The teacher, the doctor, even Jimmy’s own brother and mother, will all confront their fates in the Torture Chamber.” READ MORE

Los Angeles Readers: We’ve Got (20) PAIRS Of Tickets To The ‘Piranha 3DD’ Red Carpet Premiere!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 25, 2012 @ 12:41pm
Category: Movies / News

Want to be among the first to witness the horrors of Piranha 3DD? Bloody Disgusting has a whopping (20) PAIRS of tickets to the Hollywood, CA red carpet premiere of the John Gulager-directed sequel arriving on VOD and in limited theaters June 1 from Dimension Films. The premiere will take place Tuesday, May 29 at the famous Mann Chinese 6 Theaters: Cinema 1 (6925 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA). Screening begins at 7:30PM. Attendees must be 18 years of age or older. Arrive early as seats are on a first come, first serve basis.

If you’d like to join Bloody Disgusting for the wet ‘n wild gory mayhem, all you have to do is RSVP with your full name and contact number to socialtwc@gmail.com. Please include your guest’s name. Winners will be contacted via e-mail with information on how to gain entry to this elusive event!

“There’s something in the water… again. And this time no one is safe from the flesh eating fish as they sink their razor sharp teeth into the visitors of the best summer attraction, The Big Wet Water Park.” It promises twice the terror and double the D’s.

Reteaming Gulager with Feast writers Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, the bloody sequel is jam-packed with stars including Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, Chris Zylka, David Koechner, Meagan Tandy, Paul James Jordan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Hector Jimenez, Adrian Martinez, Clu Gulager, Gary Busey, Katrina Bowden, Christopher Lloyd, Ving Rhames, Paul Scheer and even David Hasselhoff. READ MORE

Camera Catches Spook In Latest ‘The Pact’ Clip; Now On VOD!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 25, 2012 @ 12:23pm
Category: Movies / Videos

IFC just provided us with another clip from Nicholas McCarthy’s Sundance spookfest, The Pact (review), the supernatural horror pic that stars Caity Lotz, Casper Van Dien and Agnes Bruckner. Now on VOD, the clip features Casper Van Dien using him camera to inspect a ghostly image on his ceiling. The second I;m done writing this, I’m going to go watch it…

In the film, “Following her mother’s funeral, Annie reluctantly returns to her childhood home – a place that she’d rather forget. Now her sister Nicole and cousin have inexplicably disappeared, she is forced to unlock the doors to the past to discover the hidden secrets of the house and in doing so finds a room that she has no memory of. Things take a sinister turn and Annie soon realises that she isn’t alone in the house.” READ MORE

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Young ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ Star All Grown Up For Sexy ‘Carrie’ Role

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 25, 2012 @ 11:49am
Category: Movies / Exclusives

Exclusive: Ivana Baquero (pictured below) is all grown up and looking to take on a more seductive role in a forthcoming horror franchise.

We’ve received some inside Intel, which ~~should strictly be considered rumor until we’re able to strongly confirm our source~~ we have 100% confirmed, that the star of Pan’s Labyrinth and The New Daughter is the frontrunner to star as sexy bad girl “Chris” in Screen Gems and MGM’s Carrie remake.

If cast, the 18-year-old Spaniard would star alongside Chloe Moretz, Julianne Moore, Alex Russell and Ansel Elgort in the reboot directed by Kimberly Peirce for release on March 15, 2013. Moretz stars as the title character.

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa penned the adaptation of the Stephen King thriller about the hyperkinetic teenager who gets pushed too far at the prom and wreaks havoc on her fellow high school students. King’s bestselling book was turned into the 1976 film that starred Sissy Spacek, John Travolta, Amy Irving and Piper Laurie as the repressive mother. READ MORE

Anchor Bay To Explore Unexplained Deaths Caused By ‘Shadow People’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 25, 2012 @ 11:37am
Category: Movies / News

Matthew Arnold’s big screen debut Shadow People, starring Dallas Roberts and Alison Eastwood is to scare up audiences across North America, the U.K. and Australia/New Zealand, says THR.

Billed as a supernatural thriller, Arnold’s film is based on true story about a small town radio personality who unravels a conspiracy about encounters with mysterious beings. Such “shadow people” were the cause of hundreds of unexplained deaths in the 1980s in the U.S.

Anchor Bay Films has acquired all rights for North America, U.K. and Australia/New Zealand to the picture in a multi-territory deal struck with sales agent Arclight Films.

“‘Shadow People’ is a psychological-thriller that explores the rare medical phenomenon known as SUNDS (Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome). Millions of people across the globe have had encounters with what they describe as dark, shadowy creatures that visit them at night. Sometimes horrifying, sometimes deadly, these nocturnal intruders have been described as early as man’s first recorded writings. But what are they? And what do they want?

Small town radio personality Charlie Crowe (Dallas Roberts) is thrust into the mystery when a strange caller relates a terrifying experience during Crowe’s late night call-in show. At the same time, CDC Public Health Agent, Sophie Lancombe (Alison Eastwood), is hot on the trail of the cause of the rare medical condition known as SUNDS. Her investigations entwine her with Charlie’s own discoveries and take them both into a dark world and a decades old cover-up about the phenomenon we now call, The Shadow People. Once you open the door to the mystery…you’ll never sleep soundly again.” READ MORE

Double Dose Of Asian Trailers: ‘Killer Motel’ & ‘The Four’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 25, 2012 @ 9:35am
Category: Movies / News

The boys over at Twitch where the first to discover the trailer for the Japanese Killer Motel, which comes from Robogeisha producers Akira Yamaguchi and T.O. Entertainment. Directed by Kazuya Ogawa, Killer Motel will star a host of young actresses including Emi Ito, Akari Hoshino, Ren Ayase and Yuki Maeda. “There is a Japanese style inn located in an out-of-the-way area near Mount Fuji. No one knows if it’s in business or not, but the inn is owned by two people: the expressionless host, and his bewitching daughter. The host lures six patrons to stay at his inn for one night. All the guests feel the inn has an odd feel to it, but none of them pays attention to it in particular. In reality, the host and his daughter have a hidden agenda. They are hunting in order to feed the host’s son: a huge living zombie hidden away in a locked room, whom these cruel hunters dote on as if he were still part of the family. A twisted tale illustrating conflicts of consciousness, cold-blooded insanity, and the depths one will sink to for the love of one’s family is about to begin…”

Also added inside is a look at The Four, which comes from Fist Of Legend director Gordon Chan, and stars Colin Chou, Anthony Wong, Crystal Liu, Deng Chao and Ronald Cheng. “An undercover agent is assigned by his corrupt chief to infiltrate a rival department and sabotage their investigation of counterfeit currency. What he discovers is the counterfeiter’s real plan. To overthrow the capital. Not by flooding it with funny money, but with an army of undead.”

Trailers for both films can be found after the break. READ MORE

Second ‘Bunny Game’ Poster Demands That You “Obey”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 25, 2012 @ 9:31am
Category: Movies / Home Video

Autonomy Pictures presents the second of four teaser posters for the upcoming US release of Adam Rehmeier’s relentless horror film The Bunny Game. The unflinching indie film was recently banned in England but will see an Uncut, Uncensored North America limited theatrical (in states that will permit it) and DVD/Blu-ray release in July. Dates and additional information will be announced soon. Keep up-to-date with their official Facebook page. You can click here for the first poster and hi-res imagery.

“‘Bunny Game’ follows a female prostitute (Rodleen Getsic) who hitches a lift with a truck driver. The truck driver (Jeff Renfro) kidnaps the woman, restrains and forcibly strips her, and proceeds to physically and sexually abuse and humiliate her.”

When we last heard any news about Adam Rehmeier’s The Bunny Game, it had been rejected for home video release by the BBFC who stated, “It is the Board’s carefully considered view that to issue a certificate to this work, even if confined to adults, would be inconsistent with the Board’s Guidelines, would risk potential harm within the terms of the Video Recordings Act, and would accordingly be unacceptable to the public.”

Rehmeier responded to Bloody Disgusting at the time stating: “I think ‘The Bunny Game’ is way less disturbing than ‘Pretty Woman’. Somehow it’s more socially acceptable to glamorize prostitution under the guise of a rags-to-riches fairy tale where Richard Gere falls in love with the whore by the end of the film.” He continues, “Rodleen and I didn’t make ‘The Bunny Game’ to glamorize prostitution. It is far from an erotic film. It is a modern cautionary tale grounded in reality.” READ MORE

[Closer to Death] ‘Chernobyl Diaries’ and The Death Zone

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Posted by John Marrone on May 25, 2012 @ 5:34am
Category: Movies / Editorials

In the Oren Peli produced Chernobyl Diaries a pack of resident mutants deformed from the radioactive fallout of the Chernobyl accident hunt down and prey upon a group of tourists who become stranded in an abandoned city. While first impressions make this seem to be your average survival horror film relying on exaggerated history and jump scares, the reality of what happened back on April 26, 1986, was much more horrible and deadly.

Join us as we take a quick look back in time at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, and some of the horrible effects that came from a radiation spill 100 times worse than the nuke that poisoned Hiroshima – and get a full head of knowledge for what Chernobyl Diaries is basing their semi-fictional legend upon. READ MORE

[BD Review] ‘Chernobyl Diaries’ Is A Fun Take On Familiar Tropes

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 25, 2012 @ 12:42am
Category: Movies / News

Chernobyl Diaries, the Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity) and Brian Witten-produced horror survival film, opens in theaters today from Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. Pictures. While it’s far from perfect, I can’t say I didn’t have a good time.

“‘Chernobyl Diaries’ is actually a pretty fun ride… Is it a great movie? No. Is it a new horror classic? No. But, in all honesty, I can’t say I didn’t have a good time, because I did. And I can’t say I didn’t jump, because I did that too. As a horror fan – if you’re looking for a reasonably well executed take on a set of tropes that you love, you could easily do worse.”

Directed by Brad Parker, Chernobyl Diaries stars Jonathan Sadowski, Devin Kelley, Jesse McCartney, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Nathan Phillips, Ingrid Bolso Berdal and Dimitri Diatchenko. In the film, “A group of friends become stranded in an eerie and desolate city. Years before in the aftermath of a nuclear disaster, nature has begun to reclaim everything. As the sun sets on this radioactive ghost town, inhuman cries cut through the night air. It seems they are not alone.”

Chernobyl Diaries is out today from Warner Bros. Pictures. Click here for the full review. Have a different take? Write your own review here.

Even A Mini-Make-Out Session Can’t Make This ‘Jack & Diane’ Clip Interesting

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 24, 2012 @ 7:18pm
Category: Movies / Videos

Magnolia Pictures’ “lesbian werewolf” movie, Jack & Diane, played recently at the Tribeca film fest and now we’ve landed the first ever clip. It’s incredibly boring. No, seriously, it’s really boring.

Directed by Bradley Rust Gray, “Jack and Diane, two teenage girls, meet in New York City and spend the night kissing ferociously. Diane’s charming innocence quickly begins to open Jack’s tough skinned heart. But when Jack discovers that Diane is moving she pushes her away. Unable to grasp her new feelings, Diane’s emotions begin to cause unexplainable violent changes to her body. Through these awkward and insecure feelings, the two girls must struggle to turn their first love into an enduring one.”

Juno Temple, Riley Keough, Cara Seymour, Dane DeHaan, Michael Chernus and Kylie Minogue all star in the R-rated horror drama arriving On Demand September 28 and in theaters November 2. Thanks to Avery for the heads up! READ MORE

Hot Blue Na’vi Kisses Trejo In ‘Machete Kills’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 24, 2012 @ 7:08pm
Category: Movies / News

In a brief interview with Moviehole, Danny Trejo reveals that he’ll also be starring alongside Zoe Saldana (who played the sexy blue alien Neytiri in Avatar, and also was a prominent character in JJ Abrams’ Star Trek) in Machete Kills, Robert Rodriguez’ sequel that will also feature Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Mel Gibson, Jessica Alba, Demian Bichir, Amber Heard and Sofia Vergara.

“The sequel…is going to be a lot more over-the-top than ‘Machete,’” says Trejo adding a bit about the character’s infinite mojo. “We’ve got Sofia Vergara, who is a star in her own right, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, and Zoe Saldana – and guess what? I get to kiss all of ‘em.”

He also jokes that if Rodriguez wants Trejo to return for a third Machete he expect to land a role in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.

“The sequel finds the titular ex-federale (Trejo) recruited by the U.S. government to stop a terrorist named Mendez the Madman, who happens to be Mexico’s leading cartel dealer. Mel Gibson is set to co-star as Luther Voz, a cunning arms dealer and death merchant who aims to spread war across the planet by launching a missile. Heard will play a manipulative assassin code-named Miss San Antonio.” READ MORE

Jessica Biel Runs For Help In Latest Image From ‘The Tall Man’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 24, 2012 @ 6:55pm
Category: Movies / Images

Coming off the release of Lovely Molly Image Entertainment is putting Martyrs director Pascal Laugier’s The Tall Man in limited theaters on August 31. Starring Jessica Biel, Jodelle Ferland, Stephen McHattie, William B. Davis and Samantha Ferris, we’ve now landed a brand new still, along with word that there’s an official website and Facebook.

Here’s the official plot crunch, with a trailer and poster forthcoming: “In an isolated, slowly dying mining town, children are vanishing without a trace – abducted, the townsfolk whisper, by a mysterious entity known locally as “The Tall Man.” Town nurse Julia Denning (Jessica Biel) seems skeptical…until her young David disappears in the middle of night. Frantic to rescue the boy, Julia lives every parent’s darkest nightmare in this twisting, shock-around-each-corner thriller.”

It’s from the director of Martyrs, how can you not be excited?!

Would You Believe There’s Another ‘Prometheus’ Featurette? Ridley Scott Says He Wants To “Scare The Sh*t Out Of You”

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 24, 2012 @ 5:45pm
Category: Movies / News

Don’t get me wrong. I’m soooo looking forward to Ridley Scott’s Prometheus that I can barely stand it. I can’t wait to see the film. Cannot. Wait. However, there’s only so many featurettes we need, right? This one has some really cool new stuff in it along with a bunch of behind the scenes footage, but you’re probably already in the bag for this movie. I know I am. We will continue to present a lot of this stuff to you – but I’m treating everything from here on out with a “view at your own peril” attitude. There’s no real spoilers here, it just depends on how saturated you want to be beforehand.

Prometheus is in theaters June 8th. As cool as this video is, I understand if you want to wait until after you’ve seen the movie to check it out.

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[Interview] Glenn Danzig Talks “Legacy” Tour, New Covers Album, And More!

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Posted by Jonathan Barkan on May 24, 2012 @ 5:15pm
Category: Music / Exclusives

In a few days, legendary punk and metal vocalist Danzig will be hitting the road for several tour dates across the States. On four of these dates, Danzig will be joined by ex-Misfits guitarist Doyle. The other dates will be “Legacy” sets, featuring music from The Misfits, Samhain, and Danzig.

In anticipation of these dates, Bloody-Disgusting got the chance to ask Danzig a few questions about the upcoming tour, his upcoming album of covers, his thoughts on the Internet and its effect on the music industry, and his love of horror. You can read the exclusive interview below. READ MORE

The Full NSFW Trailer For The Elijah Wood Starring ‘Maniac’ Ratchets Up The Gore And Intensity

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Posted by EvanDickson on May 24, 2012 @ 4:54pm
Category: Movies / Trailers

P2 helmer Franck Khalfoun’s Maniac, a remake of William Lustig’s cult horror film about a serial killer, had a partially complete trailer leak last week. Well, now we’ve got the whole thing – and it’s even moe intense towards the end. Lots of blood, nudity and a generally depraved, sleazy vibe. This thing is definitely NSFW.

The picture was written by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes, Piranha 3D, Mirrors, High Tension) and his producing/writing partner Grégory Levasseur. It stars Elijah Wood (The Lord Of The Rings) and Nora Arnezeder (Safe House). In the film, “Wood plays the role of a serial killer who works at a shop that sells antique mannequins. He finds victims on the Internet and stalks them like prey, all the while suffering from hallucinations that throw him back into the past, when he was abused by his own mother. In his twisted mind, he gains a measure of revenge against his mother with each kill.”

Head inside to check it out! READ MORE

Marilyn Manson Stars In ‘Rubber’ Director Quentin Dupieux’s “Wrong Cops”!

Music
Posted by Jonathan Barkan on May 24, 2012 @ 4:16pm
Category: Music / Videos

The Internet is a wondrous and magical thing, ain’t it? Case and point: Quentin Dupieux, director of Rubber and Wrong, premiered the first chapter of his upcoming film Wrong Cops at the Cannes Film Festival today. The premiere was at 4pm EST and the video was put online at the same time, giving the world a chance to see what the fuss was about. The 14-minute clip stars shock rocker Marilyn Manson, Mark Burnham (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”), and Grace Zabriskie (“Twin Peaks”). If you’re quick, you can also see a cameo from Jon LaJoie (“The League”).

“Duke, a crooked and music-mad cop, patrols in Los Angeles’ streets, music blasting and meets a young techno lover, David Dolores Frank. Appalled by the musical tastes of the young adolescent, Duke decides to give him a good music lesson.”

The full-length film will presumably be released once all the chapters are released. “It is a filthy 90-minute comedy about some disturbed cops. It is not a sequel to ‘Wrong’. Quentin Dupieux is just lazy with titles,” jokes the official website.

Marilyn Manson also just released a new album entitled Born Villain. You can check out our review here.

TV: Jam To Gravity Kills In Latest ‘True Blood’ Promo

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Posted by MrDisgusting on May 24, 2012 @ 3:32pm
Category: Movies / News

HBO refuses to let down when it comes to promos building up to the forthcoming season 5 premiere of “True Blood”. Next up is a TV spot entitled “Everything’s at Stake” and features a montage of vampire madness (Jessica in lingerie, hell yes) set to Gravity Kills’ “Guilty”.

“True Blood” returns to HBO Sunday, June 10 at 9 PM ET/PT. The show’s fifth season will contain 12 episodes and will be the last season of the program overseen by show runner Alan Ball.

“Mixing romance, suspense, mystery, and humor, the Emmy-nominated show takes place at a time when vampires have come out of the coffin and follows the on-and-off romance between waitress and part-faerie Sookie Stackhouse (Paquin), who can hear people’s thoughts, and 173-year-old vampire Bill Compton (Moyer).”