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A Reverse Exorcism Takes a Turn in ‘Anything for Jackson’

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We all love a good exorcism, but in Anything for Jackson — a new Super Channel Fuse Original horror feature from Vortex Words + Pictures — the regular trappings of this cult classic ritual take a turn.

After losing their only grandson in a car accident, grief-stricken Audrey (Sheila McCarthy) and Henry (Julian Richings), a doctor, kidnaps his pregnant patient with the intentions of performing a “reverse Exorcism”, putting Jackson inside her unborn child. It doesn’t take long to figure out Jackson isn’t the only ghost the grandparents invited into their home. Now it’s a race against time for the couple, as well as the pregnant woman, to figure a way out of the haunting they’ve set upon themselves.

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Director Justin G. Dyck has directed over 25 films and dozens of series episodes. Justin demonstrates the kind of talent and ease of facility that only develop when people acquire a strong focus early in their lives; his interest in film is a prime example of this phenomenon and it has demonstrated itself at every opportunity.

In 2004 Justin earned a BFA from Ryerson University before officially starting his career in film and television production. Since then he has worked as a director, cinematographer, editor and producer. This vast experience helped establish Justin as a well-rounded and knowledgeable director who’s understanding of the tools enable impeccable execution of the creative. Justin’s strengths have allowed him to direct a wide variety of genres from romantic comedy to children’s film and television. With several new projects on the horizon in a wide variety of genres and styles, Justin G. Dyck isn’t showing any sign of slowing down.

“Vortex pictures supports artists, and I’m elated to be working with them. From day one, Bill Marks and his entire team has trusted us to tell this story our way while simultaneously offering us unlimited support and advice based on years of experience. The entire cast and crew attached to this project is beyond incredible and gives me the ultimate confidence as I enter the horror world for the first time as a director. We’re setting out to put a new spin on a favorite genre and I can’t wait to share this film with the world.” – Justin Dyck, Director

Anything for Jackson is produced by Bill Marks (Don’t Click, Wolfcop), Christopher Giroux (I’ll Take Your Dead, Don’t Click), Keith Cooper (Mourning War) and Justin G. Dyck (Witches Ball) with executive producers Jesse Ikeman (A Perfect Plan, Survival of the Dead), Justin Rebelo (United We Fan, Room For Rent) & Audrey Cummings (She Never Died, Berkshire County).

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The film stars Sheila McCarthy (Die Hard 2, The Umbrella Academy), Julian Richings (Orphan Black, Supernatural), Konstantina Mantelos (A Christmas Crush), Josh Cruddas (Polar), and Yannick Bisson (Another Wolfcop, Murdoch Mysteries)

“We are excited to be working with Vortex films and the team at A71 to bring this unique film to fans of the horror genre on Super Channel Fuse. It has all the elements that are sure to make it a fan-favourite with this audience,” said Jackie Pardy, Chief Content Officer, Super Channel

“It’s a bumper year at Vortex, and it’s incredibly cool to have this team together for Anything For Jackson. Keith and Justin are exactly the kind of filmmakers we are always wanting to work with, and the cast is a complete dream team!” – Bill Marks, Chairman, Vortex Words + Pictures

Anything for Jackson is anticipated to premiere Fall 2020 on Super Channel Fuse in Canada. A71 Releasing controls the rest of the world rights on the movie.

 

Looking for some scares to spice up your quarantine? Check out The Hunt and The Invisible Man from the comfort of your own home. 

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

28 Days Later

The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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