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“The Haunting in Connecticut” – Preview & Trailer

We were just saying (my kids and I, that is) that there are scary movies and then there are SCARY movies. “The Haunting in Connecticut” looks like one of the SCARY movies. Check out the trailer below and see if you agree.

Based on a true story, it tells the story of the Campbell family, who move to upstate New York and soon discover that their Victorian home has a dark history. In fact, it was a mortuary! And the owner’s son was a clairvoyant who served as a sort of demonic messenger, helping spirits to cross over.

Ok, I’m seriously never going into my basement again. Directed by Peter Cornwell, “The Haunting in Connecticut” stars Virginia Madsen (is it just me, or does she only play wives and moms these days?), Kyle Gallner and Elias Koteas. Will you be seeing this movie?

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5 Clips from The Last House on the Left - VIDEOS

Rogue Pictures’ The Last House on the Left arrives in theaters March 13, 2009, and it’s actually a remake to the second power. What the heck does that mean? It’s my lame way of saying this film is a remake of Wes Craven’s 1972 film, which in turn is a remake of Ingmar Bergman’s 1960 film “Jungfrukällan," a.k.a. “The Virgin Spring.”

It tells the story of a gang who, after kidnapping and brutalizing two young women, unknowingly end up staying at a vacation home belonging to the parents of one of the victims. Stars Sara Paxton, Monica Potter, Tony Goldwyn and Martha MacIsaac.

“The Last House on the Left,” Clip 1: 

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Lindsay Price Joins "The Witches of Eastwick"

Well, I guess I’d better resign myself to the fact that “Lipstick Jungle” isn’t coming back. Lindsay Price has just been cast as one of three witches in ABC’s drama pilot, “The Witches of Eastwick.”

The series, based on the 1987 feature film which starred Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer as witches, will follow three young witches realizing their powers. Price will play Joanna, a shy, hardworking reporter for the local newspaper. Jaime Ray Newman (whom I remember as Kristina Cassadine on “General Hospital”) has been cast as a fellow witch. No word on casting for the third witch.

But wait … “Lipstick Jungle” hasn’t been formally canceled yet. In fact, there’s a huge fan base hoping it manages to avoid the axe. As I understand it, if “Lipstick” is resurrected, her role as Victory Ford would take precedence for Lindsay Price (though she would make a really great witch!).

Any thoughts on this? Since “Charmed” ended a couple years ago, TV has sort of been lacking in the witch category.

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Screamstress Interview: Joss Whedon of “Dollhouse”

I had the opportunity to talk with Joss Whedon, creator of “Dollhouse” and many other shows and movies, including “Firefly” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (which I’m just watching for the first time, and loving it). And I can’t leave out the smash-hit musical internet series, “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.”

“Dollhouse,” which airs on Fox, Friday nights at 9 p.m., revolves around a futuristic lab (the “dollhouse”) where various people (the “dolls”) are implanted with false memories and skills in order to complete assignments. When the assignments are done, their memories are wiped clean until the next assignment.

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Scary Flicks “Taken” and “The Uninvited” Top Box Office

January and February always seem to feature movies that scare the crap out of us. Makes me wonder if we’re just so horrified at what might possibly happen in the coming year that we steel ourselves with scary movies. Any theories on that?

At any rate, “Taken,” the movie about a teen being sold into slavery, and “The Uninvited,” about a ghost terrorizing a young woman,” were tops at the box office this weekend. Well, with goofy “Paul Blart: Mall Cop” wedged right in the middle. Here’s the rundown from Box Office Mojo:

• Taken, $24.71M
• Paul Blart: Mall Cop, $13.87M
• The Uninvited, $10.32M
• Hotel for Dogs, $8.63M
• Gran Torino, $8.23M
• Slumdog Millionaire, $7.62M
• Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, $7.58M
• New in Town, $6.74M
• My Bloody Valentine 3D, $4.47M
• Inkheart, $3.72M

Image: Taken, TM and copyright, 20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved.

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"The Last House on the Left" – Preview & Trailer

The original version of "The Last House on the Left," directed by Wes Craven, came out in 1972. Now there’s a new version of the slasher film directed by Dennis Iliadis, due out sometime in 2009.

Here’s the scoop: The night she arrives at the remote Collingwood lake house, Mari (Sara Paxton) and her friend are kidnapped by a prison escapee and his crew.  Terrified and left for dead, Mari’s only hope is to make it back to parents John and Emma (Tony Goldwyn and Monica Potter).  Unfortunately, her attackers unknowingly seek shelter at the one place she could be safe.  And when her family learns the horrifying story, they will make three strangers curse the day they came to … the last house on the left.

Check out the official site of "The Last House on the Left," and after the jump, watch the trailer. It’s creepy!

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My Bloody Valentine 3D – Preview & Trailer

Just the poster for “My Bloody Valentine 3D” looks ultra- scary! And the fact that it’s in 3D just adds to the fright-factor by about … 100 times. What do you think? Is this on your must-see list this weekend?

It tells the story of Tom (Jensen Ackles), who returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine’s night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a homecoming, however, Tom finds himself suspected of committing the murders, and it seems like his old flame (Jaime King) is the only one will believes he’s innocent.

Directed by Patrick Lussier, “My Bloody Valentine 3D” is rated R for graphic brutal horror violence and grisly images throughout, some strong sexuality, graphic nudity and language. It hits theaters Friday, Jan. 16, 2009. Check out the official site, and the trailer below:

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