‘Weapons’ – Josh Brolin in Talks to Replace Pedro Pascal in ‘Barbarian’ Director’s New Movie

Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) had originally been attached to star. But Pascal’s busy schedule, which includes “The Last of Us” Season 2 and Marvel’s Fantastic Four, forced him to drop out of the project. THR reports today that Josh Brolin (Dune 2) is […]

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‘Weapons’ – Pedro Pascal Has Reportedly Exited New Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Director

Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) had been attached to star. Until this week, that is. Jeff Sneider reports in his newsletter The Insneider that Pedro Pascal has exited Cregger’s Weapons, reportedly “forced to drop out” of the project “due to his busy schedule.” […]

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‘Barbarian’ Getting Video Game Adaptation from New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 [Exclusive]

Zach Cregger‘s hit Barbarian is the latest horror movie to get a video game adaptation for PC and consoles, courtesy of New Regency Pictures and Diversion3 Entertainment. Bloody Disgusting has the exclusive scoop on the upcoming video game this afternoon. Diversion3 Entertainment will lead the creative team adapting Barbarian in video game form. Having Diversion3 […]

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‘Companion’ – Jack Quaid Starring in Mysterious Sci-fi Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Team

Announced back in February, Barbarian director Zach Cregger is producing Companion for New Line Cinema, and THR reports that Jack Quaid (Scream) will star. Described as a sci-fi/horror movie, Companion will mark the directorial debut of Drew Hancock, who also wrote the script. At this time, plot details are under wraps. THR reports, “Companion was won by New […]

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‘Weapons’ – Renate Reinsve Joins Pedro Pascal in New Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Director

Up next from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian) is New Line Cinema’s Weapons, and THR reports that Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in the World) will star. Renate Reinsve joins the previously announced Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”). Moving full speed ahead toward a theatrical release, production is anticipated to commence later this year. The upcoming Weapons is from […]

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‘Weapons’ – Pedro Pascal Starring in Next Horror Movie from ‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger

New Line Cinema has acquired the original screenplay Weapons from writer/director Zach Cregger (Barbarian), and THR reports that Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) will star. Moving full speed ahead toward a theatrical release, production is anticipated to commence later this year. The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian producing team: Roy Lee of […]

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‘The Occupant’ – New Line and Zach Cregger Acquire Hot Horror Story After Bidding War

We had learned last week that a handful of major players were trying to scoop up a short horror story titled The Occupant, and THR provides an update on that bidding war this week. Running just 39 pages long, the story was written by Victor Sweetser, and THR reports that New Line has prevailed as the […]

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‘Companion’ – Zach Cregger Producing Mysterious Horror Movie for New Line

New Line Cinema is in the Zach Cregger Business in the wake of last year’s box office hit Barbarian, recently acquiring his next movie titled Weapons. Additionally, Deadline reports today that Cregger will be producing a horror movie titled Companion for New Line. Deadline details, “Cregger’s latest project is Companion, a horror-thriller marking the directorial […]

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‘Weapons’ – ‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger Sets Up Next Horror Movie With New Line Cinema!

New Line Cinema has acquired the original screenplay Weapons from the filmmaking team behind the award-winning horror hit Barbarian, BD has learned this afternoon. Moving full speed ahead toward a theatrical release, production is anticipated to commence later this year. The upcoming Weapons is from writer/director Zach Cregger, who will also produce alongside his Barbarian […]

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‘Barbarian’ Director Shares the Two-Minute Mood Reel He Put Together to Help Sell the Movie [Video]

20th Century Studios has an original horror hit on their hands with Barbarian, which opened to $10 million here in the United States this past weekend. Positive word of mouth is largely responsible for the film’s opening weekend success, with Bloody Disgusting’s Meagan Navarro raving in her review that Barbarian is one of 2022’s biggest […]

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‘Barbarian’ – Original Horror Scores Box Office Win With $10M Opening!

Horror fans can scream “original horror” all they want but the truth is that risks are only taken when there’s proof of success. Studios and distributors are reactionary and when horror fans vote with their dollars it tells them to take more risks. 2022 has been an excellent year for both the genre and risks. […]

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‘Barbarian’ Director Zach Cregger Teases His “Weird” and “Ambitious” Next Horror Movie [Exclusive]

Now playing in theaters, Barbarian has been earning rave reviews from critics – including our own Meagan Navarro, who awarded the film 4.5/5 stars – and the horror movie debut from writer/director Zach Cregger is sure to shock and surprise horror audiences for many years to come. Read nothing. Have nothing spoiled for you. Just […]

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‘Barbarian’ – Justin Long and Georgina Campbell on What Drew Them to the Wild Horror Movie [Interview]

Writer/Director Zach Cregger’s Barbarian goes full-throttle on unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat horror (read my review here). Releasing in theaters on September 9, Barbarian stars Georgina Campbell as Tess and Justin Long (Drag Me to Hell, Tusk) as AJ. Both characters get caught up in a rental nightmare beyond imagination. Ahead of the release, Bloody Disgusting spoke with the actors about joining the cast of one visceral, […]

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‘Barbarian’: Writer/Director Zach Cregger on Horror Influences and Mixing Terror with Comedy [Interview]

Perhaps best known as one of the founding members of “The Whitest Kids U’Know,” writer/director Zach Cregger has had an enduring comedy career. While Cregger’s latest, Barbarian, features a darkly funny streak, it’s the type of horror that goes for the jugular. Barbarian, out in theaters on September 9, stars Georgina Campbell as Tess. When Tess arrives at her […]

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