An enhanced version of Until Dawn was announced at the State of Play event. The remastered version of Until Dawn will be developed by Ballistic Moon for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC.
The narrative horror game will be completely remastered using Unreal Engine 5, and character performances, environments, and graphics have been upgraded. Until Dawn features an all-star cast that includes Academy Award-winning actor Rami Malek, Hayden Panettiere, Peter Stormare, Larry Fessenden, etc.
The remastered version of Until Dawn will be released later in 2024.
BLACKOUT by Larry Fessenden is a sometimes exciting, but above all tragic variation on the werewolf film, focusing on the traumatic experience of the man behind the werewolf and his dramatic impact on the community around him.
That in itself is nothing new under the full moon. Fessenden, who directs, writes, edits and produces, clearly draws inspiration from the old Universal films. Lon Chaney Jr. is even mentioned. But Fessenden gives it a modern twist. The comparisons critics make with mumblecore and/or John Sayles’ work about small-town America are understandable.
BLACKOUT immediately starts as one would expect from a low-budget horror film: with sex, followed by bloody violence. But then the nuance is mainly sought out. Artist Charley experiences strange things around every full moon that he cannot remember, but scary things do appear in his paintings. He worries about being a werewolf who commits gruesome murders every month. He returns to his hometown to put a number of things right, but then it is already a full moon.
BLACKOUT largely consists of a series of conversations between Charley and a number of people in the village. From friends to enemies, exes to priests and lawyers. In this village, the shadow of his respected, deceased father hangs over him, possibly a nod to the fact that he is played by Alex Hurt, the charismatic but unknown son of William Hurt.
Through these conversations, and others where the likely werewolf is not present, a portrait is created of a small village where relations are on edge. A community in which racism quickly lurks as soon as people become afraid. Sometimes that is much more dangerous or even deadly than a werewolf.
Among the often somewhat prosaically filmed talking scenes, there are also a few beautifully stylized scenes, sometimes even animated like an oil painting. In the scenes in which the werewolf strikes, Fessenden is nice and bloody, which gets an extra dimension because they are regularly filmed from the perspective of the beast. In addition to the necessary dose of tension, they also sharply portray the sense of guilt that plagues Charley. Because BLACKOUT is at times an effective horror film, but above all a tragedy.
Back at The Dissolve,we turned to our friend Sam Smith, poster designer extraordinaire, for thoughts on all things movie poster-related. Here at The Reveal, you’ll have to make do with me, a simple moviegoer who loves to wander up and down the halls of the multiplex looking for signs of life in the world of movie posters. It’s tough sometimes: risk-averse studios favor what’s worked in the past rather than attempting innovative new designs… But posters aren’t all bad these days. In no particular order, here are a few that caught my eye in 2023.
Crumb Catcher Never heard of Crumb Catcher? Honestly, me neither, though Larry Fessenden’s name as one of the co-writers has me intrigued. Even more intriguing: this shadow-drenched poster featuring adorable/murderous cake decorations. What’s this about? No idea! Do I now want to know? Absolutely. Mission accomplished, movie poster.
One of the best theater experiences of the year! Writer, director, and VFX supervisor Takashi Yamazaki. Watch their reaction to the BEST VISUAL EFFECTS Oscar Nomination here. GO GODZILLA GO!!!!!!!
Martin Scorsese’s KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON nominated for 10 Oscars! Best Picture; Martin Scorsese for Best Director Lily Gladstone for Best Actress in a Leading Role; Robert De Niro for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Cinematography (Rodrigo Prieto); Best Costume Design (Jacqueline West) Best Editing (Thelma Schoonmaker); Best Production Design (Jack Fisk) Best Original Score (Robbie Robertson); “Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)” for Best Original Song
Killers now streaming on AppleTV • 2024 Oscars are doled out Sunday March 10
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