Dive into the world of upcoming horror and sci-fi projects, including Josh Ruben's Valentine's Day slasher, a chilling look at the Soviet space race, and a post-apocalyptic thriller.
Josh Ruben discusses finding the perfect tone for his Valentine's Day slasher film. Get a gruesome glimpse at the latest terrifying addition to the genre. Similar to the game it's based on, the story revolves around 'a man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway on a frustrating mission to get out.' Ruben considers finding the balance between horror and comedy elements as his 'north star' in crafting the film.
He emphasizes that the film aims to be as brutal as it is silly and fun, describing this balance as the 'white whale' he pursued. Ruben draws inspiration from a variety of sources, including rom-coms, which he admires for their blend of humor, sweetness, heartbreak, and strong performances. He also cites films like 'Steamboat Willie' as an example of a work that seamlessly combines the macabre with the comedic. The Mattel toy line for the film includes 'The Bite n' Blast' Mosasaurus, a giant aquatic reptile capable of both consuming and regurgitating its prey—a Dilophosaurus—with the press of a button. Naturally, whether this feature appears in the film remains to be seen. A four-minute sneak peek reveals a scene from the film where 'Steamboat Willie' extracts a man's teeth and tongue before playing Richard Wagner's 'Ride of the Valkyries' on a gramophone. The film boasts an impressive voice cast, including James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman. A separate project, 'The Space Race,' is a showrunner-driven series exploring the Soviet Union's perspective on the space race. Starring Rhys Ifans, the series examines the lives of cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers involved in the Soviet space program, highlighting the risks they took to advance humanity. Another upcoming production is 'Monarch,' a post-apocalyptic series from Greg Nicotero, Monarch Media, and Monster Agency Productions. The series' log line describes a world ravaged by nuclear conflict, where survivors struggle to survive in a wasteland populated by monstrous creatures and warring factions. A young girl emerges as a beacon of hope against a powerful supernatural entity determined to destroy the planet
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