Another week, another Monday. So it’s time for the rundown of DVDs and Blu-rays hitting stores online and offline this week. It’s another packed week, with plenty of movies waiting to take you money, so let us breakdown the new releases and highlight what you should – and shouldn’t – be buying from today, January 30th 2012.
Pick Of The Week
Rolling Thunder (Blu-ray)
After spending eight years in a Vietcong prison camp, Major Charles Rane (William Devane, 24) returns home to a small town in Texas to be greeted as a hero with a Cadillac convertible and couple thousand dollars in silver coins, one for each day of his imprisonment. Struggling to go back to his former life, Rane faces another ordeal as a gang of thugs set their sights on his cash prize… Now living only for vengeance, he heads to Mexico to exact his own brand of justice on the fleeing crooks.
Pick Of The Week
Rolling Thunder (Blu-ray)
After spending eight years in a Vietcong prison camp, Major Charles Rane (William Devane, 24) returns home to a small town in Texas to be greeted as a hero with a Cadillac convertible and couple thousand dollars in silver coins, one for each day of his imprisonment. Struggling to go back to his former life, Rane faces another ordeal as a gang of thugs set their sights on his cash prize… Now living only for vengeance, he heads to Mexico to exact his own brand of justice on the fleeing crooks.
- 1/30/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Ex-pop singer turned actor Martin Kemp makes his directorial debut with Stalker, a remake of the classic 1976 video nasty Expose which starred Fiona Hayden and Linda Hayden – who also appears in this film alongside Jane March, Colin Salmon, Anna Brecon, Billy Murray and Jeniffer Matter.
Following a stress induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel. However, the old house is full of secrets and mystery which distract and disturb the fragile Paula. She calls her agent for help to take the pressure off and Linda (Jane March) arrives appearing to be a godsend and getting Paula back on track. But all is not as it seems. Is Linda a serial killer who’s been stalking Paula for years? With slimy journalist Robert Gainer (Billy Murray...
Following a stress induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel. However, the old house is full of secrets and mystery which distract and disturb the fragile Paula. She calls her agent for help to take the pressure off and Linda (Jane March) arrives appearing to be a godsend and getting Paula back on track. But all is not as it seems. Is Linda a serial killer who’s been stalking Paula for years? With slimy journalist Robert Gainer (Billy Murray...
- 1/29/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Stalker, Martin Kemp's debut as a director, is a little like watching a man make his way through a pitch-black room by feel. Best known for his starring role in The Krays, and to UK TV audiences for a long-running stint on the soap opera Eastenders, Kemp's first feature behind the camera was originally planned as a remake of the 1970s video nasty The House on Straw Hill. Stalker follows Paula (Anna Brecon) a struggling writer trying to pen her second novel at a country retreat who finds Linda, her new assistant has some horrifying ulterior motives for wanting to help finish the manuscript. Part Single White Female, part Hammer Horror camp, part artsy, would-be giallo shocker, all on a shoestring budget Stalker is a...
- 10/20/2011
- Screen Anarchy
★★☆☆☆ Spandeux Ballet star Martin Kemp's debut feature Stalker (2010) (not to be confused with the 1979 Andrey Tarkovskiy film of the same name) struggles to hide the inexperience of its director, yet his psychological thriller also demonstrates an understanding of his chosen genre by frequently doffing it's hat to Hammer horror and trademark Hitchcockian camera angles and shots selections.
Kemp's Stalker is touted as a thriller in the tradition of Single White Female (1992) and Misery (1990), and tells the tale of famous novelist Paula (Anna Brecon) struggling with writers-block, who retreats to the country to work on her new book having been menaced by a dark figure from her past. With a relatively familiar cast that includes Colin Salmon, Jane March and, most recognisably, Billy Murray, Stalker is an all-British affair that manages to at least retain audience interest until its conclusion, regardless of its predictable premise.
Shot in Suffolk on a meagre budget,...
Kemp's Stalker is touted as a thriller in the tradition of Single White Female (1992) and Misery (1990), and tells the tale of famous novelist Paula (Anna Brecon) struggling with writers-block, who retreats to the country to work on her new book having been menaced by a dark figure from her past. With a relatively familiar cast that includes Colin Salmon, Jane March and, most recognisably, Billy Murray, Stalker is an all-British affair that manages to at least retain audience interest until its conclusion, regardless of its predictable premise.
Shot in Suffolk on a meagre budget,...
- 10/19/2011
- by Daniel Green
- CineVue
Former singer Martin Kemp’s directorial debut Stalker has picked up three gongs at The Scream Awards, winning Best Feature Film, Best Director and Best Supporting Actor for Billy Murray at the UK’s newest horror awards run by Scream Magazine.
Stalker, which is both written and directed by Kemp, tells the tale of a famous novelist, played by Anna Brecon, struggling with writers-block who retreats to the country to work on her new book having been menaced by a dark figure from her past. The film, from prolific UK studio Black and Blue Films, is based on the notorious video nasty Expose and is produced by Jonathan Sothcott who in a statement released said about the award:
We’re thrilled Stalker has done so well at The Scream Awards, particularly as it’s Martin’s first feature film and we literally made it on a micro budget.
Stalker, which also stars Colin Salmon,...
Stalker, which is both written and directed by Kemp, tells the tale of a famous novelist, played by Anna Brecon, struggling with writers-block who retreats to the country to work on her new book having been menaced by a dark figure from her past. The film, from prolific UK studio Black and Blue Films, is based on the notorious video nasty Expose and is produced by Jonathan Sothcott who in a statement released said about the award:
We’re thrilled Stalker has done so well at The Scream Awards, particularly as it’s Martin’s first feature film and we literally made it on a micro budget.
Stalker, which also stars Colin Salmon,...
- 10/18/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Stalker
Stars: Anna Brecon, Jane March, Linda Hayden, Colin Salmon, Billy Murray, Jennifer Matter | Written and Directed by Martin Kemp
“Hey,” I thought as Stalker’s opening scene began; a sequence in which a young woman runs through some woods in the magic hour. “This looks just like that short film I made in media studies at sixth form!” A rather unfortunate indictment to be sure, but hey, I learnt a lot from media studies. Ha ha ha!
Stalker is a remake/reimagining/whatever of the 1976 video nasty Exposé, in which struggling author Paula Martin (Brecon) relocates to a spooky old house in the middle of nowhere with her Pa Linda (March) in order to write her new book, whereupon bad shit starts to go down as Paula battles her personal demons. It’s directed by Martin Kemp. The same Martin Kemp who was in Spandau Ballet and Eastenders. That guy.
Stars: Anna Brecon, Jane March, Linda Hayden, Colin Salmon, Billy Murray, Jennifer Matter | Written and Directed by Martin Kemp
“Hey,” I thought as Stalker’s opening scene began; a sequence in which a young woman runs through some woods in the magic hour. “This looks just like that short film I made in media studies at sixth form!” A rather unfortunate indictment to be sure, but hey, I learnt a lot from media studies. Ha ha ha!
Stalker is a remake/reimagining/whatever of the 1976 video nasty Exposé, in which struggling author Paula Martin (Brecon) relocates to a spooky old house in the middle of nowhere with her Pa Linda (March) in order to write her new book, whereupon bad shit starts to go down as Paula battles her personal demons. It’s directed by Martin Kemp. The same Martin Kemp who was in Spandau Ballet and Eastenders. That guy.
- 9/21/2011
- by Jack Kirby
- Nerdly
The third annual Grimm Up North Film Festival runs this October 6th-9th at the AMC Cinemas in the Great Northern Warehouse, Deansgate, and we've got the full lineup of films to be shown along with the schedule. If you'll be anywhere near Manchester, England, during that time frame, this is one event you don't want to miss!
Thursday - October 6th
(Tickets sold separately for this event – not covered by Festival Pass)
7.00 – Drinks, guests and press at Casino.
8.00 – Retreat plus Q+A with the director, writer and producer
Country: UK
Year: 2011
Director: Carl Tibbetts
Starring: Jamie Bell, Thandie Newton, Cillian Murphy
Status: Special Preview
10.15 – retire to the Casino bar.
Friday - October 7th
2.30 – The Dead Zone (103 mins)
Country: Us
Year: 1983
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams
Status: Exclusive screening
4.30 – Black And Blue Films: Producer Jonathan Sothcott and celebrity guests, with exclusive clips of new films
6.00 – Urban Explorer...
Thursday - October 6th
(Tickets sold separately for this event – not covered by Festival Pass)
7.00 – Drinks, guests and press at Casino.
8.00 – Retreat plus Q+A with the director, writer and producer
Country: UK
Year: 2011
Director: Carl Tibbetts
Starring: Jamie Bell, Thandie Newton, Cillian Murphy
Status: Special Preview
10.15 – retire to the Casino bar.
Friday - October 7th
2.30 – The Dead Zone (103 mins)
Country: Us
Year: 1983
Director: David Cronenberg
Starring: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams
Status: Exclusive screening
4.30 – Black And Blue Films: Producer Jonathan Sothcott and celebrity guests, with exclusive clips of new films
6.00 – Urban Explorer...
- 9/6/2011
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
The much anticipated psychological chiller, which marks the feature-film debut of actor Martin Kemp, is set to stalk cinemas across the UK from October 10, ahead of its DVD release on October 17. Stalker, also written by Martin Kemp, stars Jane March, Colin Salmon, Anna Brecon, Billy Murray, Jeniffer Matter & Linda Hayden. Below you'll find the first three hi-res images from the pic that begins when "A famous novelist retreats to the country to work on her new book but a dark figure from her past is after her - the hunt is on. A nail-biting thriller in the tradition of Single White Female and Misery."...
- 8/16/2011
- bloody-disgusting.com
Producer Jonathan Sothcott dropped us a line today with an update on Martin Kemp's Stalker along with a few exclusive stills featuring Jane March and ex-Hammer horror actress Linda Hayden. There's also a bit of news for those of you in the UK planning to attend Film4 Frightfest 2011.
Kemp's feature film directorial debut is set to stalk cinemas across the UK from October 10th, ahead of its DVD release on October 17th. Sothcott tells us, "We are now gearing up for Stalker's UK theatrical release in October, and the response has been fantastic. It's really encouraging seeing people getting enthusiastic about an old fashioned psycho-thriller that doesn't have a huge cast. Martin has written [with Phill Barron] and directed a really compelling movie that wrings every bit of tension out of the creepy story."
He continues, "We are working with our friends at FrightFest to give attendees a special treat... there's...
Kemp's feature film directorial debut is set to stalk cinemas across the UK from October 10th, ahead of its DVD release on October 17th. Sothcott tells us, "We are now gearing up for Stalker's UK theatrical release in October, and the response has been fantastic. It's really encouraging seeing people getting enthusiastic about an old fashioned psycho-thriller that doesn't have a huge cast. Martin has written [with Phill Barron] and directed a really compelling movie that wrings every bit of tension out of the creepy story."
He continues, "We are working with our friends at FrightFest to give attendees a special treat... there's...
- 8/15/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It's been a long while since last we had anything to report on Exposé, a remake of the 1970's film of the same name, which is now known as Stalker. But the passage of time has been kind, and now we're sporting a trailer and some new eye candy!
Martin Kemp's feature film debut is set to stalk cinemas across the UK from October 10th, ahead of its DVD release on October 17th.
Check out the goodies below.
Synopsis
Following a stress-induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home, to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel. However, the old house is full of secrets and mystery that distract and disturb the fragile Paula. She calls her agent for help to take the pressure off, and Linda (Jane March) arrives, appearing to be...
Martin Kemp's feature film debut is set to stalk cinemas across the UK from October 10th, ahead of its DVD release on October 17th.
Check out the goodies below.
Synopsis
Following a stress-induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home, to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel. However, the old house is full of secrets and mystery that distract and disturb the fragile Paula. She calls her agent for help to take the pressure off, and Linda (Jane March) arrives, appearing to be...
- 7/28/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Ahead of its UK theatrical release on Oct 10th, Black & Blue Films have released brand new UK quad poster for ex-pop singer turned actor Martin Kemp’s directorial debut Stalker, a remake of the classic 1976 video nasty Expose which starred Fiona Hayden and Linda Hayden – who also appears in this film!
When novelist Paula Martin retreats to the seclusion of her family home Crows Hall she hopes to clear her mind and focus on her new book. The arrival of an assistant, Linda, should take the pressure off… but as the bodies pile up, Paula finds herself trapped in a terrifying nightmare of murder and madness.
The psychological chiller, which I’ve been following the progress of for what seems like forever, is finally set to hit UK cinemas on October 10th, ahead of its DVD release on October 17th – and believe me I’ll be snapping it up on day one,...
When novelist Paula Martin retreats to the seclusion of her family home Crows Hall she hopes to clear her mind and focus on her new book. The arrival of an assistant, Linda, should take the pressure off… but as the bodies pile up, Paula finds herself trapped in a terrifying nightmare of murder and madness.
The psychological chiller, which I’ve been following the progress of for what seems like forever, is finally set to hit UK cinemas on October 10th, ahead of its DVD release on October 17th – and believe me I’ll be snapping it up on day one,...
- 7/28/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Ex-'Eastenders' star and of course Spandau Ballet member Martin Kemp will see the release of his first penned and directed feature 'Stalker' this October. The new psychological chiller starring Jane March, Colin Salmon ('Resident Evil'), Anna Brecon, Billy Murray ('Doghouse'), Jeniffer Matter and Linda Hayden will arrive in UK theatres on 10 October, ahead of its 17 October DVD release. Check out the UK quad poster for The Black and Blue Films production below!...
- 7/28/2011
- Horror Asylum
The psychological chiller Stalker (aka Expose ), which marks the feature-film debut of actor Martin Kemp, is set to stalk cinemas across the UK from October 10, ahead of its DVD release on October 17. Jonathan Sothcott said today: "Stalker is the slickest, best-directed film we've made to date and a genuinely well-made, creepy horror film in its own right. We feel it is strong enough to stand a theatrical release in selected UK cinemas and we're looking forward to unleashing it on the world." In the film, a writer struggling with her second novel is terrorized by a homicidal Pa. Stalker also written by Martin Kemp, stars Jane March, Colin Salmon, Anna Brecon, Billy Murray, Jeniffer Matter and Linda Hayden.
- 7/28/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Ex-pop singer turned actor Martin Kemp has turned his hand to writing and directing with a remake of the sleazy 70s video nasty Expose. The film stars Jane March, Anna Brecon, Billy Murray, Colin Salmon and original Expose actress Linda Hayden in a film that follows:
…writer Paula Martin (Brecon), who retreats to Bidford House following a stress induced breakdown after the release of her best selling novel. The plan is to rest and recooperate, and work on her next possible bestseller. However, Paula’s old childhood holiday home is full of secrets and mystery which distract and disturb the now fragile Paula. Feeling the pressure she calls her agent for help to take the pressure off, and Linda (March) arrives at the house, apearing to be a godsend and getting Paula back on track. But all is not as it seems – Is Linda a serial killer who has been stalking Paula for years?...
…writer Paula Martin (Brecon), who retreats to Bidford House following a stress induced breakdown after the release of her best selling novel. The plan is to rest and recooperate, and work on her next possible bestseller. However, Paula’s old childhood holiday home is full of secrets and mystery which distract and disturb the now fragile Paula. Feeling the pressure she calls her agent for help to take the pressure off, and Linda (March) arrives at the house, apearing to be a godsend and getting Paula back on track. But all is not as it seems – Is Linda a serial killer who has been stalking Paula for years?...
- 1/8/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Director-writer Martin Kemp's upcoming thriller Stalker , starring Anna Brecon, Jane March and Billy Murray, is screening at the American Film Market this week. The production hails from Black and Blue Films and we've got the synopsis below along with the art you see to the left. Kemp, predominantly an actor, executive produced Dead Cert and is in development on a remake of The Asphyx . Shock's coverage of the American Film Market is well underway - get all of our current headlines Right Here . Paula, a bestselling author retreats to her childhood home, full of secrets and mystery which disturb and distract her. Her agent sends help in the form of the strange, and not who she seems, Linda.....who pushes Paula over the edge.
- 11/2/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Stalker PosterThe American Film Market is one of the largest showings of independent films during the year. Here, hundreds of films are shopped around at the screenings, from which distributors purchase the creme de la creme. Stalker is a film that will make an appearance this year and this is a film from the production company Black and Blue Films. This film was previously known as Expose and the trailer has previously been posted (here), but the film is sporting a different title, Stalker. The newest poster is seen above and fans can prepare for several more stories from this famous event, which begins in the first week of November (November 3rd).
The synopsis for Stalker is here:
"Following a stress-induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home, to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel.
The synopsis for Stalker is here:
"Following a stress-induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home, to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel.
- 10/25/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The ever-working producer Jonathan Sothcott dropped us a line today to inform us that Exposé, a remake of the 1970's film of the same name, has undergone a title change, and of course he hit us off with some new artwork as well.
The flick has been renamed to Stalker because as Sothcott put it, "The title Exposé doesn't really mean anything, and it just wasn't sticking."
Synopsis
Following a stress-induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home, to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel. However, the old house is full of secrets and mystery that distract and disturb the fragile Paula. She calls her agent for help to take the pressure off, and Linda (Jane March) arrives, appearing to be a godsend who can help get Paula back on track.
But all is not as it seems.
The flick has been renamed to Stalker because as Sothcott put it, "The title Exposé doesn't really mean anything, and it just wasn't sticking."
Synopsis
Following a stress-induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home, to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel. However, the old house is full of secrets and mystery that distract and disturb the fragile Paula. She calls her agent for help to take the pressure off, and Linda (Jane March) arrives, appearing to be a godsend who can help get Paula back on track.
But all is not as it seems.
- 9/1/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Expose Movie PosterMartin Kemp is a man with a long history in acting with over thirty appearances in television and film. This British born actor takes a step out of the limelight to sit behind the camera on his latest feature, Expose. This is Kemp's second time in the director's chair and his newest film tells the story of a sensitive yet famous writer who almost has a nervous breakdown in a childhood home. Calling for assistance only increases Paula's stress and soon a love-struck stalker makes an appearance (Dread). Check out all the details on this picture, including a trailer, below.
The synopsis for Expose here:
"Following a stress-induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home, to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel. However, the old house is full of secrets and...
The synopsis for Expose here:
"Following a stress-induced breakdown after producing a bestseller, writer Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) retreats to Bidford House, her childhood holiday home, to get away from it all and begin work on her next novel. However, the old house is full of secrets and...
- 6/29/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
In addition to Dead Cert, which he just provided us an update on, producer Jonathan Sothcott has also been working on Exposé, a remake of the 1970's film of the same name. He dropped us a line with some info on Exposé along with a still, the trailer, and the poster art.
According to Sothcott, "The film has taken a year to get to the screen and has been a real labour of love for myself and [director] Martin Kemp, but Exposé is finally completed. For a low budget movie we had an amazing cast - a bona fide Hollywood star in the brilliant Jane March, a brilliant and versatile leading lady in Anna Brecon, and a really offbeat but superb turn from Billy Murray as a slippery journalist. And Martin directed them all with real skill, drawing out layered, subtle performances of the type you don't often get in this genre.
According to Sothcott, "The film has taken a year to get to the screen and has been a real labour of love for myself and [director] Martin Kemp, but Exposé is finally completed. For a low budget movie we had an amazing cast - a bona fide Hollywood star in the brilliant Jane March, a brilliant and versatile leading lady in Anna Brecon, and a really offbeat but superb turn from Billy Murray as a slippery journalist. And Martin directed them all with real skill, drawing out layered, subtle performances of the type you don't often get in this genre.
- 6/29/2010
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Ex-pop singer turned actor Martin Kemp now turns his hand to writing and directing with a remake of the sleazy 70s video nasty Expose. The film stars Jane March, Anna Brecon, Billy Murray, Colin Salmon and original Expose actress Linda Hayden in a film that follows:
…writer Paula Martin (Brecon), who retreats to Bidford House following a stress induced breakdown after the release of her best selling novel. The plan is to rest and recooperate, and work on her next possible bestseller. However, Paula’s old childhood holiday home is full of secrets and mystery which distract and disturb the now fragile Paula. Feeling the pressure she calls her agent for help to take the pressure off, and Linda (March) arrives at the house, apearing to be a godsend and getting Paula back on track. But all is not as it seems – Is Linda a serial killer who has been stalking Paula for years?...
…writer Paula Martin (Brecon), who retreats to Bidford House following a stress induced breakdown after the release of her best selling novel. The plan is to rest and recooperate, and work on her next possible bestseller. However, Paula’s old childhood holiday home is full of secrets and mystery which distract and disturb the now fragile Paula. Feeling the pressure she calls her agent for help to take the pressure off, and Linda (March) arrives at the house, apearing to be a godsend and getting Paula back on track. But all is not as it seems – Is Linda a serial killer who has been stalking Paula for years?...
- 6/7/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Fango snagged the exclusive first peek at the trailer for EXPOSÉ, the British chiller (a remake of the 1976 film a.k.a. The House On Straw Hill) from writer/director Martin Kemp and producer Jonathan Sothcott. Check out the preview below.
EXPOSÉ stars Anna Brecon as an author attempting to finish her latest book at a remote house in the country, where a new assistant (Jane March) hired to help her instead proves to be dangerously unbalanced. The cast also includes Blood: The Last Vampire’s Colin Salmon, Paintball’s Jennifer Matter, Doghouse’s Billy Murray, Danny Young, Triana Terry and original The House On Straw Hill star Linda Hayden. You can start tracking back through our previous EXPOSÉ coverage here and see the official website of Sothcott’s Black and Blue Films here.
EXPOSÉ stars Anna Brecon as an author attempting to finish her latest book at a remote house in the country, where a new assistant (Jane March) hired to help her instead proves to be dangerously unbalanced. The cast also includes Blood: The Last Vampire’s Colin Salmon, Paintball’s Jennifer Matter, Doghouse’s Billy Murray, Danny Young, Triana Terry and original The House On Straw Hill star Linda Hayden. You can start tracking back through our previous EXPOSÉ coverage here and see the official website of Sothcott’s Black and Blue Films here.
- 8/10/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
The news and photos just keep comin’ in from the currently lensing (in Britain) remake of 1976’s EXPOSÉ (a.k.a. The House On Straw Hill). This morning, producer Jonathan Sothcott sent along the first still of actress Linda Hayden (see below), who’s returning from the original (pictured at left).
“We are all thrilled to have Linda on board,” Sothcott tells Fango. “In addition to being the star of the classic version, she’s a terrific actress who has worked alongside Liz Taylor, Peter Finch and Vincent Price, and a true British genre icon. In the new movie, she meets a very grisly end: Her character literally gets a hammering. Linda is a pal from way back and it has been great having her on set; the rest of the cast love her to bits, and she has been a real trouper through some very cold night shoots.”
In the ’76 film,...
“We are all thrilled to have Linda on board,” Sothcott tells Fango. “In addition to being the star of the classic version, she’s a terrific actress who has worked alongside Liz Taylor, Peter Finch and Vincent Price, and a true British genre icon. In the new movie, she meets a very grisly end: Her character literally gets a hammering. Linda is a pal from way back and it has been great having her on set; the rest of the cast love her to bits, and she has been a real trouper through some very cold night shoots.”
In the ’76 film,...
- 4/17/2009
- Fangoria
British producer Jonathan Sothcott gave Fango the first look at photos from his remake of the 1976 shocker EXPOSÉ (a.k.a. The House On Straw Kill). Written and directed by actor/filmmaker/musician Martin Kemp, the movie is currently rolling in Suffolk, England.
“We started filming last Friday on location in our Elizabethan manor house, and are now five days into the shoot,” Sothcott tells us. “It’s going well—this is undoubtedly the best crew I have ever worked with. There’s a real fun campus vibe, as most of us are staying at the location. Martin Kemp is a superb director—he’s so calm and organized. He knows exactly what he wants and gets it with a minimum of fuss. The cast and crew adore him. We’re also getting quite a bit of press off the back of the news that his band Spandau Ballet is reforming to tour in October.
“We started filming last Friday on location in our Elizabethan manor house, and are now five days into the shoot,” Sothcott tells us. “It’s going well—this is undoubtedly the best crew I have ever worked with. There’s a real fun campus vibe, as most of us are staying at the location. Martin Kemp is a superb director—he’s so calm and organized. He knows exactly what he wants and gets it with a minimum of fuss. The cast and crew adore him. We’re also getting quite a bit of press off the back of the news that his band Spandau Ballet is reforming to tour in October.
- 4/2/2009
- Fangoria
Producer Jonathan Sothcott gave Fango the scoop that his long-mooted remake of the 1976 British chiller The House On Straw Hill (a.k.a. EXPOSÉ) is set to roll March 23 in East England. Actor (Waxwork II, Embrace Of The Vampire) turned filmmaker Martin Kemp (pictured below) scripted the film and is directing, with Sothcott producing via his Black and Blue Films.
The story concerns a best-selling author named Paula Martin who’s suffering writer’s block on her latest book, and goes to an old house in the country to get her creative juices flowing again. Paula requests her agent to send her an assistant, who turns out to be a young woman named Linda. At first the two get along great—but then Linda becomes manipulative, then violent, then homicidal.
“The confirmed cast includes Jane March from The Lover and Color Of Night, British TV actress Anna Brecon, Jennifer Matter,...
The story concerns a best-selling author named Paula Martin who’s suffering writer’s block on her latest book, and goes to an old house in the country to get her creative juices flowing again. Paula requests her agent to send her an assistant, who turns out to be a young woman named Linda. At first the two get along great—but then Linda becomes manipulative, then violent, then homicidal.
“The confirmed cast includes Jane March from The Lover and Color Of Night, British TV actress Anna Brecon, Jennifer Matter,...
- 3/16/2009
- Fangoria
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