As so many of the other posts here on MTV Movies Blog today already did today, I'm first going to remind you that "New Moon" is now in theaters. See, it's kind of a big deal. And as you might imagine, we have vampires on the brain as a result.
Now even the most rabid Twilighter will tell you that Stephenie Meyer's series isn't for everyone. The phenomenon has definitely grown beyond the core audience of teenage girls, but there are still those who prefer to see their blood-suckers swimming in entrails and terrorizing and unknowing public. Well we've got you covered. Really it's Hollywood that has you covered; I'm just here to give you an update. In the coming year and beyond, there are quite a number of vampire movies coming out, catering to a variety of audiences. Two more "Twilight" movies sure, but what else? Hit the jump to read about a few of our highlights. Read more...
Welcome to Gore Girls! MTV contributor Terri Schwartz doesn't know crap about the horror genre, and she's volunteered to be our Movies Blog guinea pig. She has a good guide too. Fellow contributor Jenni Miller is a bonafide horror enthusiast, and she's willing to walk Terri through her formative experiences with blood, guts, monsters and maniacs. Together, this dynamic duo are THE GORE GIRLS!!! Good luck Terri... you're definitely going to need it.
In honor of the November 20 release of "New Moon," the Gore Girls are going to put the focus this month on vampires. First up is "Let the Right One In," which is currently getting an Americanized remake -- "Let Me In" -- from director Matt Reeves. The original Swedish film, directed by Tomas Alfredson, follows a young boy named Oskar who seeks vengeance on those who have wronged him after he meets Eli, a young girl who turns out to be a vampire. Take it away, Jenni and Terri! Read more...
Lykke Li, the Swedish pop artist who was only recently confirmed as a contributor on the "New Moon" soundtrack, likes herself some vampires. Given her nationality, she's a particular fan of director Tomas Alfredson's "Let the Right One In." And she is understandably confused -- as you'll see in the video below -- at the idea of "Cloverfield" director Matt Reeves' remake, entitled "Let Me In."
The bit at the end, where Li talks about "Let the Right One In" not being a love story, she's actually responding to a question about people who compare it with "Twilight" as similar movies. Have you seen both? What do you think?
It’s a vampire movie, the lead character is named Edward and it arrives in theaters this winter. Um no, not that one. But hey Twilighters... maybe we should keep an eye on this “Daybreakers” movie too, don’t ya think?
Starring Ethan Hawke (as Edward), Willem Dafoe, Sam Neil and “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” breakout Isabel Lucas, "Daybreakers" sounds like a less romantic, bloodier alternative to the "Twilight" craze. Lucas, an Australian native, sat down with MTV recently to spill the beans on the vampire flick’s hot new trailer, and how the flick is aiming to draw new blood out of the crowded genre. Read more...
If, like me, you’re a fan of last year’s Swedish vampire sensation “Let the Right One In,” and you’ve been dreading the Hollywood remake, take comfort in knowing that there might not be reason to worry after all. “Cloverfield” director Matt Reeves has been set to script and helm the English-language redo.
While speaking to the LA Times recently, Reeves defended his vision and shared some interesting new information about his personal take on the young vampire love story, about a bullied 12-year-old who falls for the bloodsucking girl next door. "Twilight" this is not, but the comparisons are there to be made nonetheless. Read more...
Contributed by Christopher Campbell
Isn’t it great to live in a time when home video exists, so we can all eventually see a critically acclaimed foreign film that hadn’t made it to our neighborhood multiplex? Well, home video may not always be an adequate substitute for the theatrical experience, and the new DVD and Blu-ray versions of the Swedish horror flick “Let the Right One In” is apparently a very good example of why. According to the website Icons of Fright, the English subtitles on the US home video releases are not only different from the theatrical print, they’re also simpler. Or, as the site argues, they’ve been “completely dumbed down.”
Icons of Fright writer RobG, who seems to be a worthy “Let the Right One In” expert, offers an ample amount of screengrabs from both the theatrical print (via an advance screener RobG received last year) and the new DVD from Magnolia Home Entertainment to illustrate some of the differences between Ingrid Eng’s original subtitles and the new “cheap” translation. “Sure, the basic gist of what the characters were saying was kind of there,” writes RobG, “but missing completely was the dark humor, subtleties and character nuances which made the movie so powerful and a favorite amongst audiences last year.” Read more...
Between "Twilight" and the critically hailed Swedish flick, "Let The Right One In," now is the time for angst-ridden teens and vampires. And you thought "The Loys: The Tribe" put a nail in that coffin.
By now you know everything under the sun about "Twilight" (if that's a pun, it's not intended) but you probably know less about "Let The Right One In" (read Kurt Loder's glowing review here). If so, get thee to an art house and check it out. Haunting and throughly unique in tone, it's a stand-out flick this Fall. And yeah, it's in Swedish, alright? Deal. Or don't. Because there is an English-language remake in the works and it's coming from "Cloverfield" director Matt Reeves. Ready to hear his take on the story? I chatted with Reeves the other day (he said he's at work on the script right now) and here's what he told me:
Will he change the time period and locale? "I’m keeping it in the early 80s. I love the setting of it being in a snowy locale. I’ve been thinking of Colorado, maybe Littleton." Read more...
