Category Archives: based on a book

“The Boogeyman” Trailers

Rob Savage directs The Boogeyman from the producers of Stranger Things, based on a short story of the same name by Stephen King.

The film follows high school student Sadie Harper, played by Sophie Thatcher, and her little sister, Sawyer, played by Vivien Lyra. They’re still emotionally shaken from the death of their mother.

Their father, Will, a therapist played by Chris Messina, is not giving them much support because he has intense emotional pain from her death.

A desperate patient, played by David Dastmalchian, of Will’s unexpectedly shows up at their house, seeking help. He leaves behind a terrifying supernatural entity. The entity preys on families, feeding off the suffering of its victims.

“The Last Thing He Told Me” Trailer

Jesse Peretz directs The Last Thing He Told Me, starring Jennifer Garner. Based on Laura Dave’s novel, the movie follows Hannah Hall, played by Garner, whose husband Owen disappears without a trace.

He leaves a note with three words, “Protect Her. HH,” referring to her stepdaughter, Bailey.
Hannah soon discovers dark secrets that place both of their lives in danger.

Dave’s novel was a page-turner until the end, like a bullet hitting the water, disappointing. It’ll be interesting to see how Peretz ends the movie.

“The Last Voyage of the Demeter” Trailer, Clips, Featurettes and Poster

André Øvredal directs The Last Voyage of the Demeter, based on a chilling chapter from Bram Stoker’s classic novel Dracula.

The scary story is about a Demeter ship carrying 50 wooden crates from Carpathia to London.

Strange events occur to the doomed crew as they attempt to survive the ocean voyage, stalked each night by a ruthless presence onboard the ship.

When the Demeter finally arrives off the shores of England, it is a charred, derelict wreck. There is no trace of the crew.

The cast of the horror movie includes Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham and David Dastmalchian.

Films directed by André Øvredal:

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Trollhunter

Mortal

“Secret Invasion” Trailer

Secret Invasion is an episodic series on Disney+ directed by Thomas Bezucha and developed by Kyle Bradstreet. It’s a program that is a significant event in Marvel Comics Universe.

The inside scoop is Secret Invasion intends to have several prominent movie stars. In the trailer are Olivia Coleman and Martin Freeman.

Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as Talos — the Skrull in Captain Marvel.

The Disney+ series explores the idea that some MCU characters are replacements by Skrull, a shifting of the alien race.

In the comic books, the Skrulls threaten Earth and its superheroes. They can mimic the appearance and talents of anyone they encounter.

“Blue Beetle” Trailers and Posters

Blue Beetle is a DC character developed by Charles Wojtkowski and first appeared in Mystery Men Comics #1 in 1939. The character has developed into various iterations over the decades.

Written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer and directed by Angel Manuel Soto, Blue Beetle is the first DC film to feature a Latino superhero.

The film follows Jaime Reyes, a teenager from El Paso, Texas. He’s given a scarab that gives him superhero abilities, transforming him into the Blue Beetle.

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” Trailers, Clip, Featurette, Interviews, Images, and Posters

Francis Lawrence returns to direct the next Hunger Games movie based on Suzanne Collins’s prequel novel. Taking the story from Michael Lesslie and Michael Arndt’s screenplay, Lawrence helms the story that began 64 years ago. It was before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as a tribute. And decades before Coriolanus Snow became the authoritarian President of Panem.

Hunter Schafer as Tigris Snow, Photo Credit: Murray Close

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes follows a young Coriolanus, played by Tom Blyth. He is the last hope for his failing lineage. The once-proud Snow family has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol. 

Snow’s need to ensure the necessities of life requires him to mentor Lucy Gray Baird, portrayed by Rachel Zegler, a tribute from the deprived District 12. But after Lucy Gray’s charm captivates the audience of Panem, Snow sees an opportunity to shift their fates. He becomes infatuated with Lucy Gray and helps her prepare for the Tenth Annual Hunger Games. He helps her develop a public image and hone her skills to win. 

Yet, all does not appear picture-perfect because Coriolanus and Lucy Gray become entangled in personal ambition and political intrigue. 

With everything he has worked for hanging in the balance, Snow unites with Lucy Gray to turn the odds in their favor. 

Battling his instincts for both good and evil, Snow sets out on a race against time to survive and reveals if he will ultimately become a songbird or a snake.

Jason Schwartzman as Lucretius ‘Lucky’ Flickerman
Photo Credit: Murray Close

The film provides a richer look into the origins of the Hunger Games and the history of Panem. The story explores the themes of love, corruption and power. 

Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow and Viola Davis as Dr. Volumnia Gaul
Photo Credit: Murray Close

Other supporting actors include Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Josh Andrés, Rivera, Jason Schwartzman and Viola Davis.

Tom Blyth as Coriolanus Snow and Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Photo Credit: Murray Close.

“The Little Mermaid (Live-Action Movie)” Trailers, Featurette, Clip and TV Spot

Based on a classic fairy tale by the talented Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid (Live-Action Movie) arrives as a live-action adaptation of the 1989 animated film by Disney Studios.

Rob Marshall directs the story that follows Ariel, played by Halle Bailey, a young mermaid who dreams of living on land and going through life as a human.

Ariel makes a bargain with the evil sea witch Ursula, played by Melissa McCarthy, and trades her lovely voice for a chance to live as a human, walking with two feet and legs on land. There is a catch, which makes the story interesting. Ariel must win the love of Prince Eric, played by Jonah Hauer-King, in three days to make the human transformation permanent.

All is not so easy because Ursula connives to create challenges that even Ariel doesn’t understand. Living on land is new to her, but she adjusts and tries to win Eric’s heart.

The movie has songs from the original animated film and some new ones to keep the redundancy at bay.

“Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret?” Trailer, Clips, Images and Posters

Coming-of-age films are rampant. Having one based on June Bloom’s popular classic book for over fifty years is refreshing. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

Rachel McAdams as Barbara Simon, Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon, and Benny Safdie as Herb Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.

You know you’re in for some honest entertainment. Bloom’s book has affected generations with its timeless coming-of-age story, insightful humor, and candid exploration of life’s biggest questions.

Written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, the film follows 11-year-old Margaret, played by Abby Ryder Fortson. Her mother uproots her from her life in New York City to the suburbs of New Jersey.

Kathy Bates as Sylvia Simon and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.

She goes through puberty’s messy and tumultuous throes with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara, played by Rachel McAdams, who struggles to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia, played by Kathy Bates. Sylvia isn’t happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets.

Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret Simon, Amari Price as Janie Loomis, Elle Graham as Nancy Wheeler, and Katherine Kupferer as Gretchen Potter in Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. Photo Credit: Dana Hawley.