John Squires
BloodyDisgusting.com
New York, NY, United States
Contact John
Discover and connect with journalists and influencers around the world, save time on email research, monitor the news, and more.
| Recent: |
|
| Past: |
|
Past articles by John:
“Blade Runner 2099” – Jeremy Podeswa Directing Pilot for Amazon Series
Six years after Denis Villeneuve’s feature film Blade Runner 2049, Blade Runner is headed to the small screen in Amazon’s Blade Runner 2099, and THR reports tonight that Jeremy Podeswa (“Game of Thrones”) has signed on to direct the pilot episode. Additionally, Podeswa will also “serve as producing director and an executive producer.” Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) […] → Read More
“The Exorcist” TV Series Star Ben Daniels Joins “Interview With the Vampire” Season 2
A second season of AMC’s “Interview with the Vampire” is on the way, and Deadline reports today that Ben Daniels (FOX’s “The Exorcist”) is joining the cast in the new season. Ben Daniels is said to have a “key recurring role” in Season 2. Deadline details, “Daniels plays Santiago, the leading vamp thespian of the […] → Read More
You Can Watch ‘Halloween 5’ at the Actual Myers House in Salt Lake City This Summer!
Kenny Caperton’s “On Set Cinema” is an ongoing film series that presents movie screenings of cult favorites and horror classics at their actual filming locations, and one of this year’s events will be taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah. The “On Set Cinema” team is hosting a special screening, tour and overnight stays at the […] → Read More
Nathalie Emmanuel Starring in John Woo’s Remake of ‘The Killer’ for Peacock
John Woo‘s 1989 action-thriller The Killer is getting a “reimagining” from Woo himself, and we’ve learned today that Nathalie Emmanuel (The Invitation) is on board to star. Omar Sy (Jurassic World) will also be starring in the Peacock film. Action auteur John Woo returns to reimagine and re-direct his own classic with the brand new movie, written […] → Read More
These 9 New Horror Movies Are Releasing This Week!
The new releases just keep coming here in 2023, and while Scream VI continues to slash up the screen, another NINE brand new horror movies are coming along in its wake this week. Here’s all the new horror releasing March 14 – March 19, 2023! For daily reminders about new horror releases, be sure to follow […] → Read More
‘Children of the Corn’ Remake Stalks Blu-ray in May
Director Kurt Wimmer‘s new take on Stephen King‘s horror novel Children of the Corn first arrived in theaters earlier this month, and up next it comes to Digital on March 21. What about physical media, you ask? We’ve learned this week that Children of the Corn 2023 will be hitting Blu-ray on May 9, 2023, with Deleted Scenes included […] → Read More
‘Holy Shit!’ Trailer – SCREAMBOX Original Traps You Inside a Porta Potty Next Week!
SCREAMBOX has acquired North American rights to Lukas Rinker‘s black comedy Holy Shit! and it’s headed to the Bloody Disgusting-powered streaming service on March 21. Living up to its title, the single-location German splatterfest explores the horrors of being trapped inside a portable toilet. Watch the official Holy Shit! trailer down below! And check out […] → Read More
“Mrs. Davis” Trailer – Betty Gilpin Battles the Algorithm in Damon Lindelof Series
“Mrs. Davis” is the world’s most powerful Artificial Intelligence. Simone is the nun devoted to destroying Her. Betty Gilpin (The Hunt) stars in "Mrs. → Read More
Over 8 Million People Watched “The Last of Us” Season Finale This Past Sunday Night
The first season of HBO’s “The Last of Us” (read Meagan’s review) came to an end this past Sunday night, and we’ve learned that the finale was the most-watched episode to date. Across HBO Max and linear telecasts, “The Last of Us” Season Finale drew in 8.2 million viewers, a new series high for the […] → Read More
All-New ‘IT’ Themed Multi-Room Escape Experience Now Open in Las Vegas!
It’s time to float… Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and Egan Escape Productions have joined forces to bring fans the new escape room experience Escape IT, inspired by one of the most horrifying and iconic film franchises of all time, Stephen King’s IT. Located in the heart of Sin City off Symphony Parkway and […] → Read More
“Dead Ringers” – Rachel Weisz Pulls Double Duty in New Clip Plus Poster Art from Prime Video Series
Morgan Creek Entertainment is bringing David Cronenberg‘s Dead Ringers to the small screen, with Rachel Weisz starring in and exec producing the adaptation. The limited series will be hitting Prime Video on April 21, with all six episodes premiering at once. While you wait, check out a new clip as well as new poster art below. A modern take on David […] → Read More
Netflix’s “Sweet Tooth” Season 2 Premieres on April 27 [First Look]
Netflix’s series “Sweet Tooth” will be returning for Season 2 here in early 2023, with the streaming service announcing today that the second season will premiere on April 27, 2023. In “Sweet Tooth” Season 2, “Get ready for the hybrids to fight back! Gus and his fellow hybrids are held captive by the Last Men […] → Read More
‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Teases That Bruce Campbell Is Hidden Somewhere in the Movie…
One thing you should not expect to see in the upcoming Evil Dead Rise is franchise hero Ash Williams, as the new movie will instead focus on new characters. And for what it’s worth, Bruce Campbell has made it very clear in recent years that he has retired from playing the character in the world […] → Read More
‘Cocaine Bear’ Now Available at Home as Digital Rental or Purchase
Just a couple days after Cocaine Bear’s appearance at the Academy Awards, the Elizabeth Banks-directed horror-comedy Cocaine Bear is now available at home beginning today. You can rent Cocaine Bear for $19.99, or Digitally purchase the film for $24.99! From Universal Pictures, Cocaine Bear was released in theaters on February 24, the film gobbling its […] → Read More
“Helltown” – Oscar Isaac in Talks to Star in Serial Killer Thriller
Fresh off an Oscar win for All Quiet on the Western Front, director Ed Berger is on board to direct and executive produce a limited serial killer series titled “Helltown,” Deadline reports. Additionally, Oscar Isaac (“Moon Knight”) is attached to star in the series, as well as executive produce. “Helltown” is based on the same-titled […] → Read More
Sam Raimi Says There’s “Room for All Sorts of Evil Dead Movies” Going Forward
The Evil Dead franchise has taken a bit of a nothing’s-off-the-table approach in recent years, with Fede Alvarez’s remake in 2013 being followed by the return of the original franchise in the Starz series “Ash vs. Evil Dead.” There was a time when we felt the remake probably meant no more Ash Williams in the […] → Read More
Watch Jamie Lee Curtis Thank Horror Fans in Her Academy Awards Acceptance Speech! [Video]
Jamie Lee Curtis is one Hollywood star who has never forgotten her horror roots, most recently reprising her iconic role as Halloween final girl Laurie Strode in a series of legacy sequels. The very same year that the final film in the trilogy was released, Jamie Lee Curtis also starred in Everything Everywhere All At […] → Read More
‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ – Freddie Prinze Jr. Updates on His Involvement in New Sequel
Announced back in February of this year, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (Do Revenge) will be directing a brand new I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel for Sony Pictures, with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr. both said to be in talks to reprise their roles from the original two slasher movies. But let’s hold that thought for […] → Read More
‘Scream VI’ Sets a Box Office Record for the Franchise With $44.5 Million Domestic Opening
As expected, the Radio Silence-directed Scream VI is another box office win for the franchise, the sixth installment surpassing the opening weekends of every other Scream movie. At this time it’s being reported that Scream VI scared up $44.5 million in theaters here in the United States this weekend, compared to last year’s $30 million […] → Read More
“The Last of Us” – Ashley Johnson (Ellie in the Video Games!) Stars in the Season Finale [Image]
The penultimate episode of “The Last of Us” Season 1 featured an appearance from Troy Baker (who plays Joel in the games) in a new role, and now it’s Ashley Johnson‘s turn. Ashley Johnson, who plays Ellie in the video games the HBO series is based on, will be appearing in this Sunday’s season finale […] → Read More