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In today's Horror Highlights, we have details on Cavitycolors' new poster series, Terror Tubes, which kicks off this Thursday with a print inspired by The Stuff, and we also have a look at the vinyl soundtrack for Rob Zombie's 31 and a new clip and artwork for Inner Demon.

Terror Tubes Poster Series: From Cavity Colors: "We're debuting a brand new poster series called Terror Tubes this Thursday, April 20th.

Terror-tubes™ will be an ongoing series of timed edition posters we'll release for 24 hours only. Just like our Buy or Die releases, except it'll only be available for 1 day. After the time period elapses, that poster will vanish forever into oblivion. Most posters will be 17x22 or 16x20, so I hope you have some wall space ready!

Stay tuned for the first one this coming Thursday at 5 Pm est! Here's a tasty sneak peak...."

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Official Vinyl Soundtrack for Rob Zombie...

From Alex in Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange to Father Murder in Rob Zombie’s 31, Malcolm McDowell has played a wide range of intriguing roles over his illustrious career, including his recent scene-stealing performance as the Chairman in Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050.

With the new Death Race movie now out on home media from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, Daily Dead had the great pleasure of speaking with the prolific actor to talk about collaborating with Corman, acting in A Clockwork Orange, working with Rob Zombie on 31 and his Halloween films, and if he would ever consider being a part of the new Halloween movie.

You’ve always taken on a diverse range of roles in your career, and Death Race 2050 is certainly no exception. What attracted you to the role of the Chairman of the United Corporations of America?

Malcolm McDowell: It’s a really...

"Murder follows murder" in the Bela Lugosi-starring Invisible Ghost, coming out on Blu-ray and DVD in March from Kino Lorber, and you can now get a look at the cover art and list of special features ahead of the 1941 film's new home media release.

From Kino Lorber: "Coming March 21st on DVD and Blu-ray!

Brand New HD Master!

Invisible Ghost (1941) with optional English subtitles

Audio Commentary by Film Historians Tom Weaver, Gary D. Rhodes and Dr. Robert J. Kiss Reverse Blu-ray Art Trailers for White Zombie, The Black Sleep & others"

Synopsis (via Blu-ray.com): "Horror legend Bela Lugosi stars in one of his most lauded and expressive roles, as the unwitting homicidal killer who is being commanded by his damaged wife to commit murder, albeit while under hypnosis. When the twin brother of a man wrongly accused of one of the murders arrives in town, he begins to unravel the whole dark,...

Happy Black Friday, everyone, and welcome back for Day 2 of Daily Dead’s fourth annual Holiday Gift Guide! Once again, our goal is to help you navigate your way through the horrors of the shopping season with our tips on unique gift ideas, and we’ll hopefully help you save a few bucks over the next few weeks, too.

This year’s Holiday Gift Guide is being sponsored by several amazing companies, including Mondo, Anchor Bay Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Magnolia Home Entertainment, who have all donated an assortment of goodies to help you get into the spirit of the season. Daily Dead also recently teamed up with Texas-based artist Dustin Pace of Duddy in Motion to create an amazing Stranger Things print (see below) that all of our giveaway winners will receive with our amazing prize packs that feature a collection of items, including movies, graphic novels, the Duddy in Motion Stranger Things print,...

Catalog From The Beyond is my chance to take a look at movies found a little further down cinematic icons’ filmographies. Most of our favorite directors have plenty to offer beyond the material they’ve become irrevocably linked to over the years. These films may be only slightly lesser-known than their big name counterparts, or they may be movies no one has ever heard of. They might be hidden gems that don’t get enough love, or they may be titles that jump out of the horror genre.

Back in 1931, Universal Studios gave the world its very first horror icon in Bela Lugosi. His turn in Dracula introduced the horror genre as a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, and Lugosi’s depiction of Transylvania’s most infamous import set the bar for which all other depictions would be measured against. While Lugosi and Dracula have become inextricably linked,...

Missed the release of Rob Zombie's 31 in theaters earlier this month? Well, friends, you are in luck! Witness Father Murder's reign of terror and more during Fathom Events and Saban Films' encore of 31 in select theaters on Thursday, October 20th.

"Following a hugely successful debut on September 1st, Fathom Events and Saban Films offer audiences another chance to experience “Rob Zombie’s 31” in movie theaters for a chilling night of horror. This hair-raising event will be shown in select movie theaters for a special encore on Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. local time.

From the visionary mind of Rob Zombie comes the horrific story of five carnival workers who are kidnapped on Halloween night and held hostage in an industrial Hell as his highly anticipated and well-attended seventh-feature. This event will keep audiences across the country on the edge of their seats as the five-some must...

Immediately after my 31 screening, Rob Zombie revealed how it only took a matter of seconds for his film’s wicked competition to materialize as an idea. This explains the chewy, undercooked nature of Zombie’s The Most Dangerous Game homage, which delivers buckets of grossness and a story that lacks a single spec of conviction. It’s death for death’s sake if you will, perverted by misogyny and told through rotting teeth. No one is safe, nothing is a sacred and life is belittled by Zombie’s bleakest endeavor yet, which is far from a pulpy-but-still-kinda-fun grindhouse experience. Think characters you don’t care about being hunted by villains you don’t understand – hate both the player and the game, you won’t be the only one.

It all starts when a group of carnies find themselves abducted by a secret society. Father Murder (Malcolm McDowell) addresses his chained prisoners,...

“Tonight, we are going to play 31!” The start of “huntin’ time” in Murderworld is teased in the latest trailer for Rob Zombie’s 31, screening in participating cinemas nationwide this Thursday, September 1st.

Following its world premiere earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, Saban Films acquired Rob Zombie’s 31 for North American distribution, and they have teamed up with Fathom Events for early nationwide early screenings of 31 on September 1st, ahead of the film’s theatrical release in select theaters on October 21st.

To see if 31 will be playing in a theater near you on September 1st, visit:

http://www.fathomevents.com/event/rob-zombies-31

“Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns.”

31 stars Malcolm McDowell,...

Doom-Head (Richard Brake) prepares to teach a painful lesson at Murderworld in the latest clip from Rob Zombie’s 31.

Following its world premiere earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, Saban Films acquired Rob Zombie’s 31 for North American distribution, and they have teamed up with Fathom Events for nationwide early screenings of 31 on September 1st, ahead of the film’s wide theatrical release on October 21st.

To see if 31 will be playing in a theater near you on September 1st, visit:

http://www.fathomevents.com/event/rob-zombies-31

Also, if you live the Northeastern United States, be sure to enter our contest to win a pair of tickets to see an early screening of 31 in Williamsville, NY:

http://dailydead.com/contest-win-tickets-to-an-early-screening-of-rob-zombies-31-in-williamsville-ny/

“Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a...

Hope you guys made some extra room in your wallets for all the cash you’ll undoubtedly be shelling out this week (love me some “dad humor”), as August 23rd boasts an awesome selection of horror and sci-fi Blu-ray and DVD releases, all capped off by the home entertainment debuts of both season one of Ash vs Evil Dead and the sixth season of The Walking Dead.

Arrow Video is giving the cult classic The Bloodstained Butterfly an HD overhaul for their impressive-looking two-disc Special Edition release that arrives this Tuesday, and Scream Factory is doing the same for another cult classic, Psycho IV: The Beginning. Kino Lorber is releasing a Blu-ray for Chandu The Magician this week, and we’ve also got a DVD and Blu release for Jon Watts’ Clown to look forward to as well.

Other notable releases for August 23rd include Der Bunker, The Ultimate Vincent Price Collection,...

The official poster for Rob Zombie’s 31 showcases the two sides who will fight to the death in Murderworld on Halloween night, including the ominous Doom Head (Richard Brake).

Following its world premiere earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, Saban Films acquired Rob Zombie’s 31 for North American distribution, and they have teamed up with Fathom Events for nationwide early screenings of 31 on September 1st, ahead of the film’s wide theatrical release on October 21st.

To see if 31 will be playing in a theater near you on September 1st, visit:

http://www.fathomevents.com/event/rob-zombies-31

“Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns.”

31 stars Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs,...

“12 hours to play. 12 hours to kill. 12 hours to survive.” The latest poster for Rob Zombie’s 31 takes a traveling attraction approach, teasing the half-day of horror his characters will face within the creepy confines of Murderworld.

Revealed by Zombie on his Facebook page, the new poster, as well as another recent one-sheet that announces the start of “Murder School,” is viewable below.

Following its world premiere earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, Saban Films acquired Rob Zombie’s 31 for North American distribution, and they have teamed up with Fathom Events for nationwide early screenings of 31 on September 1st, ahead of the film’s wide theatrical release on October 21st.

To see if 31 will be playing in a theater near you on September 1st, visit:

http://www.fathomevents.com/event/rob-zombies-31

“Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World.

*Updated with new details and the official press release.* If you’re dying to enter Murder World in Rob Zombie’s 31, then you’ll be pleased to know that Fathom Events and Saban Films are teaming up to bring sneak preview screenings of 31 to select theaters nationwide on Thursday, September 1st, complete with two Rob Zombie music video premieres, a new “making-of” 31 featurette, and a filmed Q&A with Zombie:

Press Release: Denver – August 8, 2016 – From the visionary mind of Rob Zombie comes the horrific story of five carnival workers who are kidnapped on Halloween night and held hostage in an industrial Hell. The captives are then forced to play the terrifying game called “31.” Zombie’s highly-anticipated seventh feature, “31” made its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival, and on September 1 at 7:00 p.m. local time, horror fans nationwide can catch the film during a special one-night event. Presented in cinemas...

It's been three long years since director Rob Zombie's last movie, The Lords of Salem, but for those awaiting this horror filmmaker's return, you won't have to wait much longer. The musician brings his unique vision back to the big screen with his new horror-thriller 31, debuting on VOD platforms September 16 before hitting theaters on October 21. Just one month after the first trailer and poster debuted, four new character posters have arrived.

These one-sheets, which come courtesy of Saban Films, offer new looks at four unique characters, Doom-Head (Richard Brake), Psycho-Head (Lew Temple), Father Murder (Malcolm McDowell) and Charly (Sheri Moon Zombie). Writer-director Rob Zombie introduced Doom-Head to fans with a photo he released last year, with the director predicting that he will be the next great horror villain. The director also described this crazed character as "one intense dude."

From the visionary mind of the man who...

Surviving 12 hours in Murderworld is no easy task when the likes of Doom-Head, Psycho-Head, and Father Murder lurk through the scenes of Rob Zombie’s 31. You can see the aforementioned trio of terror, along with Sheri Moon Zombie’s protagonist Charley, depicted in new character posters.

Following its world premiere earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, Saban Films acquired Rob Zombie’s 31 for North American distribution, and they, along with Lionsgate, will release the film in select theaters on October 21st.

“From the visionary mind of the man who brought us House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects and Halloween comes the horrific story of five carnival workers who are kidnapped the night before Halloween and held hostage in a large compound. At the mercy of their captors, they are forced to play a twisted game or life or death called 31. For the next 12 hours they...

Ahead of the movie’s trailer debut next Tuesday, Rob Zombie’s 31 is teased in a new poster declaring that “the show must go on.”

Following its world premiere earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, Saban Films acquired Rob Zombie’s 31 for North American distribution, and they will release the film on VOD September 16th, with a theatrical release to follow on October 21st.

“Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns.”

31 stars Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Lew Temple, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Tracey Walter, Pancho Moler, Jane Carr, Ginger Lynn, Richard Brake, Judy Geeson, David Ury, E.G. Daily, Daniel Roebuck, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, and Torsten Voges. The first trailer for 31 will be released next Tuesday,...

Mark your calendars and prepare to meet the members of Murder World, because Rob Zombie’s 31 has received a September release date.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rob Zombie’s 31 will receive a limited theatrical release starting on September 16th. Following its world premiere earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival, Saban Films has acquired the movie for North American distribution. A trailer has yet to be revealed, but we’ll keep Daily Dead readers updated on all things 31 in the coming months.

“Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns.

31 stars Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Lew Temple, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Tracey Walter, Pancho Moler, Jane Carr, Ginger Lynn, Richard Brake,...

Come meet Bela Lugosi Jr. at our Silver Scream Festival as we screen four of his father’s most iconic films. He’ll be doing a Q&A, so buy your tix now and get your questions ready. As the steward of his father’s legacy, he’ll have all the answers regarding the first golden age of Hollywood horror!

The films we’ll be screening:

Dracula

The most famous of all Draculas, Lugosi Sr.’s incarnation became so ingrained in the public consciousness that it was the mold from which essentially all others were made up until the TWILIGHTs and the Vampire Diaries of the world changed things up.

Son Of Frankenstein

Teaming Lugosi with Sherlock Holmes himself, Basil Rathbone, as the titular character, and Boris Karloff as Frankenstein’s monster, was box office gold for Universal. It’s your chance to check out Lugosi’s first turn as...

31 was undoubtedly made for those of us who have enjoyed Zombie’s work over the years. It may not be as ambitious as The Lords of Salem or as epic as The Devil’s Rejects but, by and large, it’s a ton of blood-soaked fun that gives us real characters to connect with, introduces us to some incredibly twisted assassins and goes for broke at every possible turn.

The story feels like Zombie’s own horror-fied version of The Running Man (with a bit of a Kubrickian flavor to it) and features breakout performances from Richard Brake and Jeff Daniel Phillips. Folks who aren’t into Zombie’s work probably won’t enjoy 31, but any film that gives the amazing Meg Foster the opportunity to wield a chainsaw like a total badass is aces in my book.

31’s story is pretty straightforward; a group of carnies (Sheri Moon Zombie,...

Ahead of its world premiere this Saturday night at Sundance, Rob Zombie's 31 is teased in the latest photo from the film.

Last April, Rob Zombie's 31 was acquired for North American distribution by Alchemy. A release date has yet to be revealed, but stay tuned to Daily Dead for upcoming overage of 31 from the Sundance Film Festival.

Synopsis: "Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns.

31 stars Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Lew Temple, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Tracey Walter, Pancho Moler, Jane Carr, Ginger Lynn, Richard Brake, Judy Geeson, David Ury, E.G. Daily, Daniel Roebuck, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, and Torsten Voges.

Image from Facebook:

The post New Photo from Rob Zombie’s 31 appeared first on Daily Dead.

To celebrate the recently received R rating for his upcoming movie, 31 (after initially being labeled as "Nc-17"), Rob Zombie revealed a new poster for his Halloween-set horror film, teasing the maniacs of Murder World.

Last April, Rob Zombie's 31 was acquired for North American distribution by Alchemy, and while no theatrical release date has been revealed yet, the film will make its world premiere later this month at the Sundance Film Festival.

31 features a talented cast that includes Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Lew Temple, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Tracey Walter, Pancho Moler, Jane Carr, Ginger Lynn, Richard Brake, Judy Geeson, David Ury, E.G. Daily, Daniel Roebuck, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, and Torsten Voges.

Synopsis: "Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to...

2016 is shaping up to be a very exciting time at the movies thanks to the many blockbusters, sequels, and original movies that will be here before we know it. I think just about every genre is covered, there’s even a new Star Wars movie!

Here is an alphabetical list of the highly anticipated movies I’m looking forward to the most – Note: Release dates are more than likely to change on some of these.

Reach out to us and share the movies you’re most looking forward to on Twitter and Facebook.

31

31 is an upcoming independent horror film written and directed by Rob Zombie. The film was crowdfunded online two times at fanbacked.com. There’s just something I love about a Rob Zombie movie; he’s fearless and seems to make movies he would want to watch, I dig that. Here’s what the plot of 31 looks like:...

The 2016 Sundance Film Festival decided to drop a little pre-Thanksgiving treat this year, choosing to announce the slate of midnight movies premiering at the festival this January. Notable stand-outs include Kevin Smith's Yoga Hosers (pictured above), starring Smith and Johnny Depp's daughters as a pair of convenience store clerks who uncover some ancient evil buried beneath their store (Smith says its like Clueless meets Gremlins), as well as Rob Zombie's 31, in which the musician-turned-director returns to the Halloween holiday for another tale involving five friends held hostage in a place called Murder World. Check out the films below. 31 / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Rob Zombie) — Five friends are kidnapped on the day...

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The Sundance Film Festival has announced the first films from their 2016 MIdnight line-up and the selection seems pretty stellar. Rob Zombie's new flick, Kevin Smith's Yoga Hosers and the Elijah Wood produced The Greasy Strangler are all getting world premiers.

From horror flicks to comedies to works that defy any genre, these unruly films will keep you on the edge of your seat and wide awake.

Check it out:

31 / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Rob Zombie) — Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns.

Cast: Sheri Moon Zombie, Malcolm McDowell [Continued ...]...

Kevin Smith's Yoga Hosers and Rob Zombie's 31 are among the nine films that will have their world premiere during the Midnight portion of the Sundance Film Festival, which runs January 21-31, 2016.

The oddly named Yoga Hosers marks the second film in the director's True North trilogy, following Tusk. As described by the Sundance fest (via Variety), "Colleen Collette and Colleen McKenzie are teenage besties from Winnipeg who love yoga and live on their smartphones. But when these sophomores get invited to a senior party by the school hottie,...

Under The Shadow Photo: Courtesy of Sundance Film Festival The Sundance Film Festival has announced the line-up for the Midnight section of its 2016 festival, which will run from January 21 to 31.

The announcement is a couple of weeks earlier than usual and features 31 by Rob Zombie and Yoga Hosers by Kevin Smith, which will star Johnny Depp and his daughter Lily-Rose. All the films are from the Us with the exception of UK/Jordan co-production Under The Shadow, directed by Babak Anvari, set against the backdrop of the Iran/Iraq war.

The full line-up, including synopses by the festival, is below.

31 (Director/screenwriter: Rob Zombie) Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns. Cast: Sheri Moon Zombie,...

As we near the end of the calendar year, there is still plenty to look forward to in cinema – and not just the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in December. Yes, as we barrel down on the industry’s undisputed purple patch, our local theaters will soon become brimming with awards contenders each out to stake a claim for that coveted Oscar trophy.

Much like previous years, the Academy’s presentation will take place in February, and it’ll be preceded by the Sundance Film Festival one month prior. Returning for its 32nd year on the festival circuit, the Midnight selection has been formally revealed, confirming such entires as Rob Zombie’s horror 31 along with the Kevin Smith-directed college flick, Yoga Hosers.

Blending irreverent comedies with impassioned horror films, the Midnight slate of Sundance 2016 is once again jam-packed with notable release, and let’s not forget...

The first slate of films to be announced for the 2016 edition of the Sundance Film Festival is from the midnight slate. It’s nine films strong, most notably a new Rob Zombie horror film about (as they so often are) “evil clowns.” Also, a new Kevin Smith film. The forthcoming Sundance will be from January 21 to 31. 31 / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Rob Zombie) — Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the […]...

The first slate of films to be announced for the 2016 edition of the Sundance Film Festival is from the midnight slate. It’s nine films strong, most notably a new Rob Zombie horror film about (as they so often are) “evil clowns.” Also, a new Kevin Smith film. The forthcoming Sundance will be from January 21 to 31. 31 / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Rob Zombie) — Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the […]...

This January, Sundance Film Festival attendees will have the chance to witness the mania of Murder World, as the festival announced today that Rob Zombie's Halloween-set horror film 31 will be part of its special Midnight section, along with Kevin Smith's Yoga Hosers, The Greasy Strangler, and more.

To celebrate the Sundance screening announcement, a new image from 31 has been released, along with a video of Rob Zombie's on-the-go reaction to the news. For more details, we have the official press release:

Press Release: Park City, Ut — Adrenaline junkies and genre film-lovers know the real fun at the Sundance Film Festival starts at midnight. Sundance Institute tonight offers a first look at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival by announcing the nine feature films that will screen in its iconic Midnight section, which has launched films including The Blair Witch Project, Saw, Super Troopers, The Babadook, Black Dynamite, What We Do In The Shadows,...

It's not just "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and the awards season that will be taking up headline space between now and the end of the year — there is also the Sundance Film Festival. Before we've barely had time to recover from the upcoming onslaught of year-end honors and a return to the galaxy far, far away, the movie world will pivot their attention to Park City, and organizers have unveiled their Midnight Movie Lineup. The titles certain to grab some major attention before a frame is shown are Kevin Smith's "Yoga Hosers" and Rob Zombie's "31." The former will mark Smith's first time back to Sundance since his infamous unveiling and (sorta fake) auction for "Red State." This time around he's bringing along Johnny Depp, the actor's daughter, Justin Long, and more for the ride. Meanwhile, Zombie's new movie takes place in Murder World and has creepy clowns.

A change of pace for Sundance Film Festival, before we get their competition films (and much more), they’ve first unveiled their midnight line-up for 2016. Among the notable titles are the latest films from Rob Zombie and Kevin Smith, 31 and Yoga Hosers, respectively. However, what keeps me coming back to Park City are the surprises, so there’s also a handful of features from relatively unknown directors that have caught our eye, including Carnage Park and Under the Shadow. Check out the line-up below, along with debut images, and return for our coverage in around two months.

31 / U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Rob Zombie) — Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns. Cast: Sheri Moon Zombie,...

Is it really almost time for Sundance again? For the last few weeks, I've been discussing Sundance strategy with Richard Rushfield, my editor-in-chief. He and I are attending at least part of the festival together, and it's going to be a very different year for us. HitFix looks different than it did even a year ago, and the way we approach festivals in general is going to be different starting in 2016. That doesn't mean I'll abandon the things that I think are interesting about a fest. I've always been drawn to the midnight programming at the different festivals I attend, and I'm intrigued by the differences in the way each section is programmed. I think the king of the midnight sections is, without question, Colin Geddes. His Midnight Madness selections may not always work for me, but there is a personal touch to the way he curates the ten nights...

In an unusual move, the Sundance Film Festival revealed the nine-strong genre strand line-up late on Sunday night with little warning.

The section includes Rob Zombie’s 31, Kevin Smith’s Yoga Hosers (pictured) — the second in his True North trilogy that began with Toronto 2014 entry Tusk — featuring Johnny Depp and Babak Anvari’s Tehran-set Under The Shadow.

Midnight selections appear below with full synopses as provided by the festival. All films hail from the Us and are world premieres unless stated otherwise.

This year’s festival will include a programme of Midnight short films. Those and other Sundance selections will be announced in the weeks ahead. Sundance will run from January 21-31 2016.

31, Rob Zombie

Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns...

In an unusual move, the festival revealed the nine-strong genre strand line-up late on Sunday night with little warning.

The section includes Rob Zombie’s 31, Kevin Smith’s Yoga Hosers (pictured) — the second in his True North trilogy that began with Toronto 2014 entry Tusk — featuring Johnny Depp and Babak Anvari’s Tehran-set Under The Shadow.

Midnight selections appear below with full synopses as provided by the festival. All films hail from the Us and are world premieres unless stated otherwise.

This year’s festival will include a programme of Midnight short films. Those and other Sundance selections will be announced in the weeks ahead. Sundance will run from January 21-31 2016.

31, Rob Zombie

Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns.

Cast: [link...

In an unusual move, the festival revealed the nine-strong genre strand line-up late on Sunday night with little warning.

The section includes Rob Zombie’s 31, Kevin Smith’s Yoga Hosers — the second in his True North trilogy that began with Toronto 2014 entry Tusk — featuring Johnny Depp and Babak Anvari’s Tehran-set Under The Shadow.

Midnight selections appear below with full synopses as provided by the festival. All films hail from the Us and are world premieres unless stated otherwise.

This year’s festival will include a programme of Midnight short films. Those and other Sundance selections will be announced in the weeks ahead. Sundance will run from January 21-31 2016.

31 (USA), Rob Zombie)

Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns.

Cast: [link...

Special Mention: The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

Directed by Dario Argento

Screenplay by Dario Argento

1970, Italy

Genre: Giallo

One of the most self-assured directorial debuts of the 70’s was Dario Argento’s The Bird with the Crystal Plumage. Not only was it a breakthrough film for the master of Giallo, but it was also a box office hit and had critics buzzing, regardless if they liked it or not. Although Argento would go on to perfect his craft in later films, The Bird With The Crystal Plumage went a long way in popularizing the Giallo genre and laid the groundwork for later classics like Deep Red. A difficult film to discuss without spoiling many of its most impressive and famous scenes, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage is a fairly straightforward murder mystery, albeit with many twists, turns and one of the best surprise endings of all time. But...

A towering, creepy presence is teased in a new photo from Rob Zombie's upcoming Halloween-set horror film, 31.

Zombie unveiled the new photo on Facebook. Along with the fresh still, Zombie also shared his thoughts on a recent screening of 31:

"Had a special screening of 31 last night. Holy fuck it was awesome! Even though the film is not 100% finished it rocked. If you loved The Devil's Rejects... well, then you will love this one."

In April, Zombie's 31 was acquired for North American distribution by Alchemy. No release date has been revealed yet, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on Zombie's latest horror movie.

31 features a talented cast that includes Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Lew Temple, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Tracey Walter, Pancho Moler, Jane Carr, Ginger Lynn, Richard Brake, Judy Geeson, David Ury, E.G. Daily, Daniel Roebuck, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, and Torsten Voges.

"Welcome to my next film.

There is still much we don't know about Rob Zombie's next directorial effort 31. But today, we are getting a first look at one of the main villains in this thriller. And the director thinks he'll be solidified an icon once genre fans get a look at what he can and will do to torment unsuspecting members of the human race. We're not sure to what extent this gruesome looking guy goes in dismembering his victims. But he's certainly a handsome devil.

Meet Doom-Head, played in 31 by actor Richard Brake, who showed up in the hit movies Spy and Kingsman: The Secret Service this past year. The story of 31 sounds like someone put Clownhouse, Saw and a whole bunch of severed limbs in a blender, coming up with a frothy puree of viscera that is sure to haunt your nightmares. Some who have taken a closer look at Rob Zombie...

Rob Zombie continues to dish out Halloween treats well ahead of the holiday's arrival. The writer/director recently released three new behind-the-scenes photos from his upcoming film 31, giving fans a look at Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Judy Geeson, Malcolm McDowell, and more in the Halloween-set horror film.

Zombie unveiled the new behind-the-scenes photos on Facebook. In April, Zombie's 31 was acquired for North American distribution by Alchemy. No release date has been revealed yet, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on Zombie's latest movie, which features a talented cast that includes Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Lew Temple, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Tracey Walter, Pancho Moler, Jane Carr, Ginger Lynn, Richard Brake, Judy Geeson, David Ury, E.G. Daily, Daniel Roebuck, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, and Torsten Voges.

"Welcome to my next film. It is called 31. It is the story of five random people kidnapped on the five days leading up to Halloween...

Murder World is not a place you want to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. The setting of Rob Zombie's upcoming horror film, 31, is home to maniacs with names like Psycho-Head, Father Murder, Doom-Head, and also Sick-Head, who is revealed in a new photo.

Zombie debuted the image of Pancho Moler (American Horror Story: Freak Show) as Sick-Head on Facebook, offering enough nightmare fuel to give Freddy Krueger an entire week off from stalking your dreams. Sick-Head is the type of killer Jeff Daniel Phillips' Roscoe will have to fend off to survive the creepy confines of Murder World.

In April, Zombie's 31 was acquired for North American distribution by Alchemy. No release date has been revealed yet, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on Zombie's latest movie, which features a talented cast that includes Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hitlon-Jacobs, Lew Temple, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Tracey Walter,...

Earlier this year, Rob Zombie mentioned that Jeff Daniel Phillips' (The Lords of Salem) Roscoe was "one of the good guys" from the upcoming Halloween-set horror film 31, meaning he'll have to fight his way out of Murder World if he hopes to see another dawn. A newly revealed photo shows Roscoe ready to rumble.

Zombie revealed the latest 31 image via Facebook, writing, "The tour is over so back to work on 31. Here's a shot of Roscoe aka Jeff Daniel Phillips ready to take on the next maniac."

In April, Zombie's 31 was acquired for North American distribution by Alchemy. No release date has been revealed yet, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on Zombie's latest movie, which features a talented cast that includes Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Lawrence Hitlon-Jacobs, Lew Temple, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Tracey Walter, Pancho Moler, Jane Carr, Ginger Lynn, Richard Brake, Judy Geeson, David Ury,...

Last year, Rob Zombie expanded his haunted attraction presence from the single maze we've seen at Halloween Horror Nights to his very own haunted attraction dedicated to his music and movies. Today, it was announced that his "Great American Nightmare" will be returning to Villa Park, Illinois for the Halloween season:

"Tickets go on sale for all Great American Nightmare dates on Friday, July 31.

October 2 & 4 will also feature Two special concerts with groundbreaking musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie.

“I am thrilled to be bringing The Great American Nightmare back to the Chicago area for its second year,” says Rob Zombie. “After last year’s overwhelming response we’ve decided to return with a completely new Nightmare. It’s more vile and disgusting than ever. Have fun.”

Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare 2015 will feature three attractions based on Zombie’s own horror films:

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Director Rob Zombie continues to parade looks at his upcoming new film, the Halloween horror spectacle 31. After a brief detour into the “good guys” and captives within the film’s construct, Murder World, he’s returned to the batshittery akin to our first look at Malcolm McDowell’s royal nut Father Murder. Have your first glimpse of Lew Temple as…

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Last week Rob Zombie unveiled a still of Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs wielding a chainsaw in the upcoming film 31. Today, Zombie revealed another photo from 31, this time giving fans the first look at Lew Temple as Psycho-Head.

Zombie revealed the new 31 image via Facebook:

"Here's your first look at Lew Temple as Psycho-head from my next film 31!

Psycho-Head is a real mean piece of shit best described in his own words... "count yourself lucky you got fucked by the best!""

In April, Zombie's 31 was acquired for North American distribution by Alchemy. No release date has been revealed at this time, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on Zombie's latest movie.

"Welcome to my next film. It is called 31. It is the story of five random people kidnapped on the five days leading up to Halloween and held hostage in a place called Murder World. While trapped inside this man-made Hell they...

Though it's still not known when Rob Zombie's 31 will hit theaters, autumn is around the corner and with its upcoming arrival comes thoughts of Halloween and Zombie's new movie, which is teased in a new photo that features Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs wielding a chainsaw and wearing a bracelet marked "1".

Zombie revealed the new 31 image via Facebook: "Panda aka Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs is ready to get busy in this shot from my next film 31."

In April, Zombie's 31 was acquired for North American distribution by Alchemy. No release date has been revealed at this time, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on Zombie's latest movie.

"Welcome to my next film. It is called 31. It is the story of five random people kidnapped on the five days leading up to Halloween and held hostage in a place called Murder World. While trapped inside this man-made Hell they must fight to survive playing the...

A new photo from Rob Zombie's Halloween-set horror film 31 has been unveiled, giving us the first look at Sheri Moon Zombie as Charly.

Zombie revealed the 31 image Sheri Moon Zombie on Facebook: "Another shot from 31! Charly played by Sheri Moon Zombie finds herself deep in some real Hell shit."

In April, Zombie's 31 was acquired for North American distribution by Alchemy. No release date has been revealed at this time, but we'll keep Daily Dead readers updated on Zombie's latest movie.

"Welcome to my next film. It is called 31. It is the story of five random people kidnapped on the five days leading up to Halloween and held hostage in a place called Murder World. While trapped inside this man-made Hell they must fight to survive playing the most violent game known to man... a game called 31.

31 has no rules. 31 has no boundaries. It is ever so simple. Do whatever...

Los Angeles' Bendix Building. Photo by Jordan Cronk.The bats have left the bell towerThe victims have been bled Red velvet lines the black boxBela Lugosi's dead —BauhausBela-Bonkers Brit Bloke Brazenly Boosts Bendix-Building Black Bandana!In the annals of Los Angeles crime, it was hardly an episode to titillate James Ellroy. Was it even really a crime? I was on the short stairwell that connects the 11th—the top—floor of the Bendix Building, a Garment District block on the corner of Maple St and 12th St, when I spotted the square of white-patterned black cotton. Into my pocket it rapidly went, compensation for the fact that my quest for rooftop access had been stymied. An orange plastic sign across the door up ahead, warning (bluffing?) of alarms that would ring out if opened, dissuaded further progress. I wasn't too disheartened—my unplanned visit to the Bendix Building had yielded sufficient delights.

Ron Moody in Mel Brooks' 'The Twelve Chairs.' The 'Doctor Who' that never was. Ron Moody: 'Doctor Who' was biggest professional regret (See previous post: "Ron Moody: From Charles Dickens to Walt Disney – But No Harry Potter.") Ron Moody was featured in about 50 television productions, both in the U.K. and the U.S., from the late 1950s to 2012. These included guest roles in the series The Avengers, Gunsmoke, Starsky and Hutch, Hart to Hart, and Murder She Wrote, in addition to leads in the short-lived U.S. sitcom Nobody's Perfect (1980), starring Moody as a Scotland Yard detective transferred to the San Francisco Police Department, and in the British fantasy Into the Labyrinth (1981), with Moody as the noble sorcerer Rothgo. Throughout the decades, he could also be spotted in several TV movies, among them:[1] David Copperfield (1969). As Uriah Heep in this disappointing all-star showcase distributed theatrically in some countries.

Rob Zombie and Malcolm McDowell clearly have a good relationship. The two have collaborated on multiple projects in the past and will once more unite to bring 31 to the masses. McDowell will tackle the lead villainous role of Father NapoleonHoratioSilas Murder. Were finally getting an eye full of McDowell all dolled up and ready to wreak havoc on the innocent. You can see the official image below...