Cult Cinema

Spy Kids’ Alexa Vega no longer a kid in first image from Machete Kills

Spy Kids star Alexa Vega is all grown up. She’s also turning heads with this first official from Robert Rodriguez’s upcoming Machete Kills, the sequel to Mexploitation cult action flick Machete. Vega plays the very non-childlike character KillJoy in Rodriguez’s sequel, the bodyguard of a whorehouse, presumbly the one presided over by Sofia Vergara’s Madame ….

Kick-Ass director rumored to be in the running for Star Wars: Episode VII with Harrison Ford returning as Han Solo

Collider has posted a report they’re currently labeling as “rumor” that Matthew Vaughn, director of Kick-Ass, Stardust, Layer Cake and X-Men: First Class, is in negotiations with Lucasfilm to direct Star Wars: Episode VII. Acording to the report, that’s the main reason he bailed on the X-Men sequel, of which Bryan Singer is now at ….

#nycc Sony Pictures bringing Carrie and Evil Dead remakes plus Bruce Campbell to New York Comic Con 2012

Sony Pictures is set to debut exclusive first look footage from the upcoming remakes of the cult classic films Carrie and Evil Dead at New York Comic Con on Saturday, October 13th, 2012 from the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The presentations for Carrie and Evil Dead will take place from 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM ….

Daniel Boyd cult classic horror film Chillers released on DVD for first time

Troma Entertainment has just released Daniel Boyd’s Chillers on DVD for the first time since its original 1987 release. The DVD celebrates the release of a new graphic novel series based on the horror film and created by the director. The first issue is out now through Tranzfusion Publishing, with the second book to be ….

James Bond’s classic vehicles driving into San Diego Comic-Con 2012

In celebration of James Bond’s Golden Anniversary, MGM, Fox Home Entertainment and EON Productions are bringing 007 to San Diego Comic-Con 2012. Fans will be able to get behind the wheel of one of four famous vehicles featured in classic James Bond movies, with a new vehicle being featured each day of the convention. Also, ….

If your special effects work includes mutant creatures, then Troma Films wants to work with you

Lloyd Kaufman’s Troma Entertainment just announced that if you are an aspiring special effects artist, then you should consider Return to Class of Nuke ‘Em High as your opportunity to showcase your special effects work. Artists are being asked to submit sub-humanoid, mutant, creature-effects masks, body parts or make up appliances to be considered for ….

One Armed Swordsman star Jimmy Wang Yu to attend screening and Q&A during Hong Kong 15 Film Festival

Organizers of the Hong Kong 15 Film Festival have announced that cult cinema legend Jimmy Wang Yu and producer Roger Lee will be appearing in their respective film screenings, along with acclaimed directors Fung Chih Chiang and Jessey Tsang. Iconic actor, filmmaker and veteran of over 80 films, Jimmy Wang Yu is widely credited as ….