Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: October 23, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of October 21st, 2011 featuring the performances of debut films ‘Paranormal Activity 3′ and ‘The Three Musketeers’ – as well as updates on the rest of the box office top ten.

by Niall Browne | Oct 23, 201117 Comments

SR Underground Ep. 9: ‘The Thing’

In episode 9 of the Screen Rant Underground we tackle ‘Walking Dead’ premiere backlash, discuss the NYCC ‘Avengers’ footage, and contemplate the Hulk’s love life as well as review ‘The Thing’ prequel starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Joel Edgerton.

by Ben Kendrick | Oct 19, 201115 Comments

Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: October 16th, 2011

Here’s our box office report for the weekend of October 14th, 2011 featuring the performances of debut films ‘Footloose’ and ‘The Thing’ – as well as updates on the rest of the box office top ten.

by Niall Browne | Oct 16, 20116 Comments

‘The Thing’ Director Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. On Prequels & Effects

We chat with ‘The Thing’ director Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. about recreating John Carpenter’s iconic world, working with a large group of actors, and his two demands when he took the project.

by Roth Cornet | Oct 14, 20114 Comments

‘The Thing’ Spoilers Discussion

Want to discuss ‘The Thing’ spoilers and Easter eggs without ruining the movie for others? This is the place!

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 14, 201168 Comments

‘The Thing’ Review

Is ‘The Thing’ another unnecessary and predictable prequel, or a bloody fun return to the world of John Carpenter’s cult-classic original? Read our review to find out.

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 14, 201194 Comments

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Talks ‘The Thing,’ Flamethrowers & Kurt Russell

We chat with ‘The Thing’s’ Mary Elizabeth Winstead about Kurt Russell’s MacReady, the smell of burnt plastic in the morning, and tapping into her inner Ripley.

by Roth Cornet | Oct 13, 201110 Comments

‘The Thing’ Clip #2 Features A Failure To Communicate

Language barriers enflame an already dangerous situation in the second clip from ‘The Thing’, next month’s prequel to John Carpenter’s sci-fi/horror classic.

by Sandy Schaefer | Sep 30, 201111 Comments

‘The Thing’ Red Band Trailer Features Gruesome Creature Violence

A new red band trailer for ‘The Thing’ reveals the prequel’s parasitic monster. Does it look more or less scary than the creature in John Carpenter’s 1982 film? Check out the video and decide for yourself.

by Sandy Schaefer | Sep 19, 201132 Comments

‘The Thing’ TV Spots Tease New Creature Effects

Two newly-released TV spots for ‘The Thing’ suggest the sci-fi/horror prequel will certainly attempt to be both gory and creepy – but will it succeed?

by Sandy Schaefer | Sep 16, 201117 Comments

‘The Thing’ Prequel Clip: Mr. Eko Is Easily Rattled

Watch a short clip from ‘The Thing’, the upcoming prequel to John Carpenter’s cult-classic sci-fi/horror film. How will this movie compare to its bone-chilling predecessor?

by Sandy Schaefer | Sep 7, 201121 Comments

‘The Thing’ Teaser Trailer: A Familiarly Creepy Horror Flick

The teaser trailer for ‘The Thing’ captures the creepy vibe and psychological terror of John Carpenter’s cult-classic, but will this prequel be nearly as surprising or entertaining?

by Kofi Outlaw | Jul 14, 201157 Comments

New ‘Thing’ Prequel & Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ Posters

The new one-sheet for ‘The Thing’ prequel harkens back to John Carpenter’s 1982 film, while the poster for Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ reveals little about the 3D adventure.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jul 12, 201116 Comments

Movie Image Roundup: ‘Sucker Punch’, ‘Conan the Barbarian’, ‘Charlie’s Angels’ & More

Today’s Movie Image Roundup has 47 images from 17 films, including a look at the sexy girls of ‘Sucker Punch’ and ‘Charlie’s Angels’, as well as the villains from ‘Scream 4′ and ‘Conan the Barbarian’.

by Paul Young | Mar 21, 201114 Comments

The Worst Belated Movie Sequels

Do studios hurt themselves by releasing belated sequels to popular movies well after the franchise’s popularity? We think so. Check out our list of failed belated movie sequels.

by Paul Young | Dec 17, 2010126 Comments

NASA Announcement: In Which Alien Category Does It Belong?

NASA made an announcement that they’ve found a new lifeform here on Earth which DOESN’T share our DNA – and that’s fantastic news. So let’s refresh our memories with a look at the various alien movie types.

by Paul Young | Dec 2, 201062 Comments

‘The Thing’ Producer Talks Date Change; Reshoots

Producer Marc Abraham talks about re-shoots and why ‘The Thing,’ prequel to John Carpenter’s ‘The Thing,’ was moved from its original April release date.

by Ben Moore | Nov 16, 20108 Comments

SR Pick [Video]: The United Monster Talent Agency Short Film Entertains

Monsters are actors too. AMC has produced the short film ‘The United Monster Talent Agency’ – providing the classic horror icons with the representation they need.

by Paul Young | Oct 23, 20102 Comments

Interviews With ‘The Thing’ Prequel Director and Producers

We talk to the director and producers of ‘The Thing’ prequel about what it’s like to make a prequel to horror classic, and other surprises that the film may have in store for audiences.

by Kofi Outlaw | Oct 11, 201017 Comments

First Official Images from ‘The Thing’ Prequel

Universal Pictures has released new images from ‘The Thing’ prequel. How does the look of the film compare to John Carpenter’s 1982 classic?

by Niall Browne | Oct 4, 201033 Comments

Updates On ‘The Green Hornet’ & ‘Thing’ Prequel

The Thing prequel gets a release date while The Green Hornet will hit IMAX 3D theaters next year. Read on for the official plot synopses for both films.

by Sandy Schaefer | Jun 16, 201026 Comments

Mr. Eko Joins ‘The Thing’ Prequel

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Mr. Eko on Lost) has signed on for the upcoming sci-fi/horror prequel The Thing.

by Sandy Schaefer | May 26, 20104 Comments

‘Elm Street’ Writer Talks ‘Final Destination 5′ & ‘The Thing’

A Nightmare on Elm Street writer, Eric Heisserer, talks about his upcoming projects – Final Destination 5 and the prequel to The Thing.

by Mike Eisenberg | May 1, 20108 Comments

The Good and the Bad: Horror Movie Remakes

In anticipation of this week’s release of A Nightmare on Elm Street, we take a look at some of the best and worst horror movie remakes ever made.

by Adam Gibson | Apr 28, 201011 Comments

New Plot Details, Script Review For ‘The Thing’ Prequel

Check out the latest details on the plot and screenplay for the upcoming prequel to the 1982 sci-fi/horror classic The Thing.

by Sandy Schaefer | Apr 28, 20106 Comments

New Cast and Story Details of ‘The Thing’ Prequel

Universal’s prequel to ‘The Thing’ gets it Norwegian cast, while the producers discuss the atmosphere and story of the film

by Amanda Schuckman | Mar 17, 201010 Comments

The Thing Prequel Casts Its Leads

Universal Studios is at it again and by “it” I mean messing with movies that don’t need to be messed with. While The Wolfman looks …

by Paul Young | Feb 8, 201032 Comments

New Character Details of ‘The Thing’ Prequel

Last week we reported on the news that The Thing prequel is set to go into production this March, shooting through June. As far as …

by Ross Miller | Jan 13, 201024 Comments

‘The Thing’ Prequel Gets A Shooting Start Date

We’ve known for almost a year now that a prequel to the classic John Carpenter sci-fi/horror, The Thing is on its way. Battlestar Galactica‘s Ronald …

by Ross Miller | Jan 4, 201023 Comments

‘The Thing’ Writer Talks Prequel

The prequel to John Carpenter’s The Thing has been quietly rumbling along in development for some time now. We know that Battlestar Galactica‘s Ronald D. Moore …

by Niall Browne | Aug 8, 200914 Comments

Mid-Week Movie News Wrap Up – March 26, 2009

In this week’s A-list packed Wrap Up:
Kevin Costner, Ben Affleck and Tommy  Lee Jones are Company Men; Costner is The One; Silver rewrites Battle: Los …

by Niall Browne | Mar 26, 200915 Comments

It’s Official: ‘The Thing’ Prequel Is Coming

What has been rumor has been officially confirmed: Universal will indeed be adding a prequel chapter to John Carpenter’s 1982 psychological-horror classic, The Thing.
Many have …

by Kofi Outlaw | Jan 29, 200919 Comments

There’s Life In The Thing

It looks like The Thing remake/prequel is moving along in development with spell-check killing director Matthijs van Heijningen Jr apparently in negotiations to helm the film.
Not only that …

by Niall Browne | Jan 17, 200919 Comments

The Thing Remake Will Be A Prequel

I have no idea how this one passed me by.
As a huge fan of John Carpenter, Kurt Russell and Howard Hawks, The Thing is one …

by Niall Browne | Sep 13, 20088 Comments

Battlestar Galactica Creator Ronald D Moore

by Bruce Simmons | Aug 9, 20074 Comments