The Monkeys Paw is adapted from the renowned short story by W.W. Jacobs and picks up where the short story left off. . The film revolves around Jake Tilton who receives a mysterious monkeys paw talisman which grants him three wishes. The film was directed by Brett Simmons written by Macon Blair and stars Stephen Lang C.J. Thomason Michelle Pierce and Tauvia Dawn. The Monkeys Paw is set to be released in theaters and video on demand on October 8. Synopsis After Jake Tilton acquires a mystical monkeys paw talisman that grants its possessor three wishes he finds his world turned upside down after his first two wishes result in his malevolent coworker Tony Cobb being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures...
- 9/16/2013
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
Chiller Films has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming take on the classic "Monkey's Paw" tale, starring Cj Thomason ("General Hospital"), Stephen Lang (Avatar), Michelle Pierce, Tauvia Dawn, Corbin Bleu and Charles Dutton. Check it out below. Plot: The story centers on Jake Tilton (Thomason), who acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" that grants its possessor three wishes and finds his world upside down after his first two wishes result in his co-worker Tony Cobb (Lang) being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation quickly escalates into relentless murder -- forcing Jake to outwit his psychotic friend and save his remaining loved ones. The new movie is directed by Brett Simmons (Husk) and is set to be released on VOD and in select theaters on October 8th. Trailer:...
- 8/25/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
Exclusive: Trailer and Poster for Chiller Films' Take on the Classic Horror Story 'The Monkey's Paw'
W. W. Jacobs' classic short horror story "The Monkey's Paw" has inspired adaptations as varied as Bob Clark's "Deathdream" and a "Simpsons" "Treehouse of Horror" segment. Chiller Films is the latest studio to take on the "be careful what you wish for" tale with "The Monkey’s Paw," written by Macon Blair (a frequent collaborator with "Blue Ruin" filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier) and directed by Brett Simmons ("Husk"). Cj Thomason stars in the film as Jake Tilton, who acquires a mystical monkey's paw talisman that grants whomever holds it three wishes, and finds his world turned upside down after his first two wishes result in the resurrection of his malevolent coworker, Tony Cobb (Stephen Lang). Cobb tries to pressure Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation escalating into murder. Michelle Pierce, Tauvia Dawn, Corbin Bleu and Charles S. Dutton co-star. "The Monkey's Paw...
- 8/23/2013
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
Horror network Chiller TV continues to make headway in the world of terrestrial horror themed broadcasting as they have just announced the addition of two features to their line-up of 2013-2014 original movies. Read on for details.
According to Deadline, Animal, from executive producer Drew Barrymore and her Flower Films banner, follows a group of friends stranded in an isolated cabin who find themselves hunted by a predator. Deep in the Darkness stars Sean Patrick Thomas and Dean Stockwell in the tale of a NYC doctor who moves his family to a small town only to discover a race of creatures living in the woods behind their home.
These films join the previously announced features Beneath, from director Larry Fessenden, and The Monkey’s Paw, adapted from W.W. Jacobs’ short story, to launch Chiller Films’ new multiplatform release strategy. The four titles will get limited theatrical runs via Synthetic Cinema...
According to Deadline, Animal, from executive producer Drew Barrymore and her Flower Films banner, follows a group of friends stranded in an isolated cabin who find themselves hunted by a predator. Deep in the Darkness stars Sean Patrick Thomas and Dean Stockwell in the tale of a NYC doctor who moves his family to a small town only to discover a race of creatures living in the woods behind their home.
These films join the previously announced features Beneath, from director Larry Fessenden, and The Monkey’s Paw, adapted from W.W. Jacobs’ short story, to launch Chiller Films’ new multiplatform release strategy. The four titles will get limited theatrical runs via Synthetic Cinema...
- 6/20/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Between FEARnet and Chiller TV, horror fans are pretty much set in terms of programming as both channels have beefed up and gotten a lot better over the last couple of years. Read on for the latest news coming out of the Chiller camp!
THR reports that "Terra Nova" alum Stephen Lang and High School Musical vet Corbin Bleu lead the cast of Chiller's original movie The Monkey's Paw, adapted by Macon Blair from a short story by W.W. Jacobs.
The film centers on Jake Tilton (C.J. Thomason, "Harper's Island"), who acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes and finds his world upside down after his first two wishes result in his co-worker Tony Cobb (Lang) being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation quickly escalates into relentless murder -- forcing...
THR reports that "Terra Nova" alum Stephen Lang and High School Musical vet Corbin Bleu lead the cast of Chiller's original movie The Monkey's Paw, adapted by Macon Blair from a short story by W.W. Jacobs.
The film centers on Jake Tilton (C.J. Thomason, "Harper's Island"), who acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes and finds his world upside down after his first two wishes result in his co-worker Tony Cobb (Lang) being resurrected from the dead. When Cobb pressures Jake into using the final wish to reunite Cobb with his son, his intimidation quickly escalates into relentless murder -- forcing...
- 9/17/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Corbin Bleu, Tauvia Dawn, and Charles S. Dutton join Stephen Lang and C.J. Thomason to star in the Chiller network original movie The Monkey's Paw, adapted of the short story by W.W. Jacobs. Chiller is the entertainment network devoted exclusively to the horror/thriller genre, currently available in about 40 million homes. Macon Blair is handling the adaptation of The Monkey's Paw, whose synopsis reads as follows: The film centers on Jake Tilton, who acquires a mystical "monkey's paw" talisman that grants its possessor three wishes and finds his world upside down after his first two wishes result in...
- 9/17/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
In our exclusive interview with C.J. Thomason about Remants, the actor revealed he was going to be heading to New Orleans this fall to shoot a Monkey's Paw film with Husk director Brett Simmons. More details have surfaced on that Chiller TV production...
THR reports Stephen Lang (Avatar), Corbin Bleau, Michelle Pierce, Tauvia Dawn and everyone's "go-to when you need a cop" Charles S. Dutton have joined the cast this adaptation of W.W. Jacobs' short story. Macon Blair penned the script.
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THR reports Stephen Lang (Avatar), Corbin Bleau, Michelle Pierce, Tauvia Dawn and everyone's "go-to when you need a cop" Charles S. Dutton have joined the cast this adaptation of W.W. Jacobs' short story. Macon Blair penned the script.
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- 9/17/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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