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4 July 2008 9:14 AM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

Low-budget filmmakers often regurgitate plotlines to make a buck or two on whatever's hot. Look at the 1974 blaxploitation flick Abby (a blatant Exorcist rip-off) or the recent Transmorphers (which needs no further clarification). Unless it's a sanctioned remake, they rarely cite their source material… and even when they're blatant about it, the casual moviegoer can pick up on what The DaVinci Treasure is trying to cash in on. Let's face it, most of these folks aren't claiming to be innovative.

But what happens when they do claim to be original? On top of that, what happens when the tables are turned and Hollywood rips off lesser-known (or simply outdated) features? It doesn't just happen… it happens all the time – especially in genre films.

Just because their names are Ridley Scott, Michael Bay, and Sam Raimi doesn't mean they shouldn't cite their source material. "Homages" my adorable butt. These are rip-offs,

3 July 2008 8:15 PM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

You've seen the video, now read (and see) our complete convention report from last weekend's Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors convention from Secaucus, Nj! The event hosted a Night Of The Living Dead reunion (George A. Romero, John Russo, Judith O'Dea, Kyra Schon, Russ Streiner, Bill Hinzman, Charles Craig (the TV news anchor in his first ever convention appearance), and the Sheriff George Kosana), a Masters Of Italian Horror panel (with Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust), Lamberto Bava (Demons), Sergio Stivaletti (Wax Mask), actress Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni (Mother Of Tears)), Larry Fessenden, Ken Foree, Kristina Klebe, Stevan Mena, Raine Brown, Joe Zaso, Richard Christy, Chris Jericho, Tom Noonan, Eric Red, R.A. Thorburn and many, many more. Click the logo below to read the report now!

23 June 2008 7:49 AM, PDT | From bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news

This weekend Cannibal Holocaust director Ruggero Deodato updated the progress of his companion piece, Cannibals, which he is slated to direct in the near future (hopefully). Icons of Fright reports,"He told the Fango audience that the script was complete and that shooting was scheduled to begin in September of this year. However, he confessed to us that the producer wanted him to change one thing from the script, and Deodato doesn't want to compromise. So, shooting won't begin until he can resolve this one discrepancy with the producer of Cannibals." The screenplay is by Christine Conradt, click the title for the poster.

22 June 2008 8:46 PM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

This past weekend, Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust), Lamberto Bava (Demons 1-2) and Sergio Stivaletti took part in the first ever "Masters Of Italian Horror" panel at the Fangoria Weekend Of Horrors in Secaucus, Nj. During the discussion, Deodato was asked about the status of his proposed Cannibal Holocaust sequel simply titled Cannibals (or as Deodato referred to it "Cannibal Metropolitan"). (See original post Here!) He told the Fango audience that the script was complete and that shooting was scheduled to begin in September of this year. However, he confessed to us that the producer wanted him to change one thing from the script, and Deodato doesn't want to compromise. So, shooting won't begin until he can resolve this one discrepancy with the producer of Cannibals. He joked, "Hopefully... I win!"

Meanwhile, an audience member asked Lamberto Bava if anyone's asked him about remaking Demons yet. Bava replied that he's "sick

22 June 2008 8:28 PM, PDT | From iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news

Back in early 2007, there were several reports about a proposed "Masters Of Italian Horror" series. Not a television series however, but instead a series of 4 films, each helmed by a different Italian horror director. Umberto Lenzi, Lamberto Bava, Sergio Martino and Nicola Rondolino were all attached but then, no word since that original announcement.

This past weekend, Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust), Lamberto Bava (Demons 1-2) and Sergio Stivaletti took part in the first ever "Masters Of Italian Horror" panel at the Fangoria Weekend Of Horror's in Secaucus, Nj. During the panel discussion, the status of the 4-movie series came up, and Bava said that he still intends on producing the films.

However, helming each of the 4 movies will now be Ruggero Deodato, Lamberto Bava, Sergio Stivaletti and the Manetti Brothers (Antonio & Marco). Bava told the audience that he hopes they can bring back the sensabilities of the "80's Italian horror cinema" but modernize it.

7 June 2008 9:34 AM, PDT | From toxicshock.tv | See recent toxicshock news

Check out the latest movie poster from the upcoming horror film “Cannibals” by director Ruggero Deodato (Cannibal Holocaust). Synopsis: Pic centers on a professor traveling to South America to find out what happened to a film crew that disappeared while shooting a documentary about reputed cannibal tribes. He eventually discovers the remains of the crew and several reels of undeveloped film, which show the disastrous consequences of the crew’s decision to provoke the natives.

Brian Corder

2 May 2008 12:06 PM, PDT | From bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news

Imagination Worldwide has provided Bloody-Disgusting with your exclusive first look at the sales poster for Cannibals, their companion piece to the legendary shocker Cannibal Holocaust. From creator Ruggero Deodato, Andre Koob and Pierre David (Scanners, Videodrome), this new take on the franchise was written by Christine Conradt and will be directed by Deodato. I really like that they aren't disrespecting the original and giving the new film a life of its own - your thoughts? Read on for a look at the poster.

1 May 2008 1:38 PM, PDT | From bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news

Today we caught wind of a new 15-minute short film entitled Dead Bones, which tells the story of a bounty hunter and his prey as they proceed in unknown territory. Principal photography on this swiss production wrapped recently in Almería, Spain and Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Produced and Directed by the swiss Olivier Beguin, the film stars Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead) and Arie Verveen (Cabin Fever, Sin City), with a cameo by Cannibal Holocaust director Ruggero Deodato. Although the short is yet to hit the web, if you head over to the official website you can check out stills, behind-the-scenes videos and more. Watch for the short soon enough.

1 May 2008 10:31 AM, PDT | From bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news

Can you imagine if Ruggero Deodato's Cannibal Holocaust was in 3-d? It was announced last night that Demian Lichtenstein (3000 Miles to Graceland) is set to direct 3-d action feature Relentless for Baldwin Entertainment. The $25 million movie will star Kiwi actor Karl Urban. It will shoot this September in Puerto Rico, produced by Eric Mitchell. Its the story of four extreme sports professionals who survive a plane crash in the Amazon jungle, and must use all their survival instincts as they are hunted by a group of homicidal natives. I can only hope that these natives are thirsting for some human flesh, if not... we won't cover this any more (wink).

9 articles from 2008