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DAMMIT: Universal Moving Forward With ‘Weird Science’ Remake

April 18th, 2013 James Shotwell

It has been said for years that the golden age of 80′s teen films, namely those created by John Hughes, would not make it out of the era of remakes without incident. Today we learn that saying is indeed true, and something tells me this is only the beginning.

Today Universal confirmed that they are currently developing a remake of the popular teen sci-fi comedy Weird Science. The story follows two nerds who scientifically engineer what they believe to be the “perfect” woman. Michael Bacall, who previously helped Universal go to the bank with an R-rated remake of 21 …

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MOVIE REVIEW: Evil Dead

April 5th, 2013 Justin Proper

Movie: Evil Dead
Director: Fede Alvarez
Writer: Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues
Studio: Ghost House Pictures, FilmDistrict

A modern update on the classic film brings the book of the dead back to life for a new audience…with buckets of blood!

It is not exactly a secret that I am a huge fan of The Evil Dead. When I heard that they were remaking it I was concerned. I feared it would be a terrible modern horror (much like the last Texas Chainsaw film) and that it would not do the original film justice. Then I heard Raimi and Campbell were …

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Looking Back On The Evil Dead

April 4th, 2013 Justin Proper

With the impending release of Evil Dead, a remake of the 1981 cult classic The Evil Dead I thought that now would be a great time to look back on the original and give some background on what made it such a success. This is not so much for the horror buffs (those dudes have already seen The Evil Dead dozens of times) but more for the younger readers or horror impaired that are probably going to get dragged to the remake

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MOVIE TRAILER: Maniac

February 13th, 2013 Tyler Osborne

This is one of my most anticipated films of the year. Remaking the criminally underrated 80′s slasher film of the same name, Maniac tells the story of a serial killer who has an affinity for scalping his victims. Today, we would love to share with you a brand new trailer for the film.

Who is the serial killer, you might ask? Well, it’s Elijah Wood. Do you think that’s a weird casting choice? Watch the trailer and if you’re not immediately swayed, well, I just don’t know. He’s a perfect casting choice, and will bring a whole new level of …

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REASONABLE REMAKES: See No Evil, Hear No Evil

February 6th, 2013 Justin Proper

Under The Gun is continuing our efforts to bring you more original and engaging content with REASONABLE REMAKES. Written by film-nerd Justin Proper, this column aims to highlight Hollywood’s forgotten gems and spark debate.You see, we’ve grown tired of Hollywood rehashing ideas we’re old enough to remember. Why remake something the majority of the planet still remembers and loves deeply when there are tons of films that deserve a chance to be as great as modern technology and skill can make them? If you agree, this column is for you.

Finding the right chemistry between actors on …

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FOR THE LOVE OF FILM: The Wicker Man

November 28th, 2012 Justin Proper

For The Love Of Film is a weekly column from film nerd and lover of all movies Justin Proper. Sometimes you need some help to figure out how to enjoy movies, and we are here to help! No longer will you need to fear movie night because your friends have no taste in film. With this column you will be able to love even the worst gems to ever grace the silver screen.

It is a bittersweet occasion for me this week. On the one hand I get to write about my favorite “bad” movie of all time. On …

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Piracy Sucks! That Said, Check Out This Rip Of The Comic-Con “Evil Dead” Footage

October 16th, 2012 Justin Proper

We never want to encourage anyone to pirate media, but sometimes footage hits the net that cannot be denied. This is one of those cases.

Last weekend, attendees of the New York Comic-Con were among the first in the world to see footage from the forthcoming remake of Evil Dead. Social networks exploded with praise and excitement shortly after the footage premiered, which left the rest of us kicking the dirt in a fit of jealousy, but now everyone can sort-of enjoy the goods thanks to some asshole with a cell phone.

Until it’s removed by the mysterious powers …

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UTG’S 31 DAYS OF HALLOWEEN: “The Hills Have Eyes”

October 15th, 2012 Justin Proper

Of all the holidays celebrated worldwide, no one day is more loved by the UTG staff than Halloween. With the arrival of October, the time has finally come to begin rolling out a plethora of features and special announcements we have prepared in celebration of our favorite day, including the one you’re about to read.

31 Days Of Halloween is a recurring daily feature that will run throughout the month of October. The hope and goal of this column is to supply every UTG reader with a daily horror movie recommendation that is guaranteed to amplify your Halloween festivities. We’ll …

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HOLY SH!T: Watch the Amazing Platinum Dunes Pitch for Halloween 3D

September 19th, 2012 Tyler Osborne

I just watched this at my office, and the first thing I needed to do was share it with all of you. As many of you know, here at UTG we are HUGE horror movie fans. That being said, we also hate unnecessary and bad remakes, because it’s so freaking annoying and disappointing. Today we would love to share with you an animation by Frederico D’Alessandro that was created by Platinum Dune to pitch the idea of Halloween 3D to Dimension.

I went into this nine minute animation with HUGE preconceptions about how awful it was going to be, but …

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‘Brave Little Toaster’ To Get Revamped as CGI/Live-Action Hybrid

September 13th, 2012 Tyler Osborne

I can’t figure out whether I should smile or cry: TheFilmStage and The Wrap are reporting that Waterman Entertainment is currently developing a Brave Little Toaster remake that will consist of both CGI and live action footage, rather than just animation. Also they will be adding in new technology to the motley crew of appliances, including an iPhone. An iPhone. John Ranft, the original screenplay writer of Brave Little Toaster, will be returning for this reimagining.

Some people probably read the headline and went “HOLY SH!T I’M STOKED,” while others like me just groaned. I’m getting so tired of …

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AWESOME: Here’s Your First Look At A Blood-Soaked Chloe Moretz As “Carrie”

August 23rd, 2012 James Shotwell

The announcement that Carrie was headed for the remake machine was one that no one saw as a surprise, but it did still leave many horror hounds on edge. Now production is fully underway and, for the most part, reports from the set have been relatively safe. We’ve seen a few buckets of blood and some background imagery, but nothing to raise suspicion that a gigantic shit show is on the way, and today’s image keeps the hope alive that this remake might not suck. Below, just past the jump, we have your very first official shot of Chloe Moretz …

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DAMMIT: A “Saw” Remake May Be Closer Than You Think

August 7th, 2012 Justin Proper

Just when you thought horror was beginning to find a new sense of pride in the ability of indie filmmakers, one of the biggest studios to embrace horror goes and leaks something downright stupid.

According to a story on Bloody-Disgusting, Lionsgate is currently considering the idea of rebooting the Saw franchise (though an 8th entry to the series is not out of the question). This is not a joke. Jigsaw will return.

I don’t have to dive into how fresh this series still is on viewer’s palettes, but seriously, how much instant nostalgia do we need before enough is …

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