Posts Tagged ‘Night Chronicles’
Devil: One of the top horror films of 2010
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 by Rohan
This nice guy, Jeff Allard of shocktillyoudrop has listed his top 5 horror movies of 2010 and also his worst ones. You are welcome to check out his whole list of top and the worst, but what we at Mnightfans got more intrigued is that Devil is listed under his top 5 horror films of 2010. You can read below what he has to say about the film, Devil. An idea from the mind of you know who.
M. Night Shyamalan’s reputation as an Alfred Hitchcock or a Rod Serling for a new generation has been eroding for years, with films like The Village (2004) and The Happening (2008) getting derisive responses from audiences. Even though he didn’t direct Devil, just the sight of Shyamalan’s name as producer was enough for many audiences to boo the trailers for Devil, the first in a proposed anthology series dubbed The Night Chronicles. When Devil – directed by John Erick Dowdle (Quarantine, 2008) – was released this past September, though, the skepticism towards it was largely dispelled. Based on a story concept by Shyamalan (with a screenplay by Brian Nelson), Devil harkened back to classic Twilight Zone, showing a refreshing sense of narrative economy. Where Shyamalan’s films have long been accused of being overblown, Devil was modest in every regard. A pleasing slice of old-school supernatural hokum, Devil was a promising move in the right direction for Shyamalan. Perhaps when the trailer for the next installment of The Night Chronicles arrives, audiences won’t be so quick to jeer his name.
Give us your opinions about the Devil. What do you think about the first chapter in Night Chronicles and are you stoked about the upcoming thriller from The Night Chronicles?
Devil: Own it now on Blu-ray/DVD
Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by Rohan
You can own Devil now on BLU-RAY, DVD, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD and ON DEMAND as well. An idea comes from the mind of master of suspense, M.Night Shyamalan and directed by John Erick Dowdle. The film is written for screen by Brian Nelson. Devil is the first chapter under THE NIGHT CHRONICLES, a production entity with Media Rights Capital, focused on generating a series of supernatural thrillers.
In case you don’t know anything about the film, it’s a story about five strangers trapped in a elevator high above Philadelphia. They discover slowly that the devil is among them and no one can escape their fate. This chilling supernatural thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat all the way to a heart-stopping ending with a truly wicked twist.
You can read our DEVIL review here and go here if you want to know more about the Blu-ray/DVD features.
Night Chronicle’s ‘Reincarnate’ has an updated plot
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 by Rohan
Reincarnate is an another idea which comes from the mind of M.Night Shyamalan once again for his Night Chronicles production banner. Devil was the first chapter and Reincarnate is going to be the second chapter under his new production company. The film is written for screen by Chris Sparling (Buried) and playwright/screenwriter Paul Grellong both have been working on the thriller. And it’s going to be directed by Daniel Stamm (The Last Exorcism). The film is slated to shoot in 2011.
According ‘The Night Chronicles” official website they have an updated plot for the film. And it goes like this: “While deciding the fate of an accused murderer… a jury is haunted by supernatural forces that hold the key to the case”. That’s interesting. Give us your thoughts on the plot below and you all know how to stalk us on facebook and twitter also.
Box office update: ‘Devil’ earns over $50M worldwide
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by Rohan
Well, it seems like lots of people were interested to meet the devil who is on earth to test evildoers by tormenting them. DEVIL is a story from the mind of M.Night Shyamalan, directed by John Erick Dowdle and written for screen by Brian Nelson just in case some of you don’t know about the film. Devil is the first chapter in Night Chronicles Series, a production banner Shyamalan opened and signed some projects with Media Rights Capital. Devil is about a story of five strangers trapped in a elevator and among them is standing the devil, but who is it?
According to Boxofficemojo, Devil has earned so far over $33M in domestic box office and over $17M in foreign box office. Currently devil stands over $50M in worldwide box office total impressively, as its estimated production budget is somewhere around $10M. The film is still playing in theatres worldwide and it’s also going to be released on DVD/Blu-ray on December 21st, 2010.
M.Night Shyamalan Interviews
Sunday, November 28th, 2010 by Rohan
Thanksgiving is over and hope you guys had a good one with your relatives and friends. This weekend I have been searching the net for some important Shyamalan interviews and I selected 3 good ones which are not that long, but they are useful if you are an aspiring writer or director. The first video is from Devil Premiere which we never posted before. And the last 3 videos are 3 part interviews with Rajeev Masand where Shyamalan talks about his personal life a little bit, The Happening, Lady In The Water, The Last Airbender, The Sixth Sense and all other controversial remarks against him. Check them out. They are not new interviews, but I find them interesting. And make sure to post your comments and let us know your thoughts.
Thanks to ChannelApa for the following video.
The following are 3 part interview with Rajeev Masand. Enjoy!
Daniel Stamm: A new breed in movie business
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 by Rohan
Los Angeles Times/Entertainment/24 Frames published an article a week ago regarding M.Night Shyamalan’s new protege. filmmaker Daniel Stamm. Weeks back it was announced that Shyamalan has considered Mr. Stamm to helm his next supernatural thriller under “The Night Chronicles” banner which is going to be the second picture under the new banner called “12 Strangers” then its title changed to “Reincarnate”. I found the article very useful and thanks to LA TIMES for the brief coverage on who exactly is Daniel Stamm.
The first time Daniel Stamm met M. Night Shyamalan, the auteur of the supernatural was fiddling with a horn section.
“I got a call from my agents that Night is in town scoring ‘The Last Airbender,’” said the German-born, L.A.-based Stamm, who directed this summer’s horror sleeper ‘The Last Exorcism.” “He wants to meet you in an hour. And so I went down to the scoring stage, and James Newton Howard is there with a 110-piece orchestra, and Night is totally engaged as he talks to me, but every once in a while he’ll turn around and say something like, ‘Can we have the trombone louder?’”
DEVIL Blu-ray and DVD
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 by Rohan
It seems like we are going to spend this Christmas with the DEVIL for you can get your hands on Blu-ray and DVD on December 21st. Devil is a story of five strangers trapped in a elevator and among them is the Devil. A story from the mind of M.Night Shyamalan, written for screen by Brian Nelson and directed by John Erick Dowdle.
BONUS MATERIAL:
– The Devil’s Meeting featurette
– The Story featurette
– The Night Chronicles featurette
– BD-Live features (Blu-ray only)
– Digital Copy (Blu-ray only)
Theatrical release dates: November 12th, the film opens in theatres in Spain. Nov 25th in Germany. Nov 26th in Brazil, Poland and Sweden. December 2nd in Australia. Belgium March 23rd and March 25th in Norway.
DEVIL visits homes for holiday.
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 by Rohan
THE NIGHT CHRONICLES, supernatural thriller ‘Devil’ directed by John Erick Dowdle, written for screen by Brian Nelson and a story from the mind of M.Night Shyamalan is heading on its way to DVD/Blu-ray on December. Video ETA reports you can expect the M.Night Shyamalan-produced film on December 21st. Devil was released in theatres on September 17th, 2010 and has grossed over $43M worldwide till date.
Check back soon for confirmation, cover art and a list of bonus content.
Exclusive Shyamalan Interview
Monday, October 18th, 2010 by Rohan
Just few weeks back my cool friend “Patrick Samuel” the film editor from this new cool site known as “STATIC MASS EMPORIUM” had the chance to sit for an exclusive interview with the master of suspense none other than M.Night Shyamalan. He had the opportunity to meet Shyamalan at THE LAST AIRBENDER UK press conference where they talked about meeting some time later and since M.Night Shyamalan being true to his word, he called Patrick for a 40 minute interview where they talked about everything, from Unbreakable 2 to God and DEVIL. This is the first part of the interview where M.Night Shyamalan goes deep to discuss all things God and Devil.
Anyone who has looked at Night’s films, I mean really looked at them, will see a common theme which runs through them. The Sixth Sense (19990, Unbreakable (2000), Signs (2002), The Village (2004) Lady in the Water (2006), The Happening (2008) and The Last Airbender (2010) all had it; the idea of people with remarkable hidden powers and the responsibilities which come with that power.
PATRICK: Is this theme continued in Devil?
NIGHT: Devil for me is that we choose to get on that elevator. By our lack of taking responsibility for things that happen to us in our lives. “Oh I lost that job”, “Screw that boss, he always had it in for me!” and not taking responsibility for whatever you can be responsible for in that matter. Ultimately, the people who end up in that elevator have not taken responsibility for themselves or the things that have happened to them in their lives. The good decisions, the bad decisions, they haven’t taken responsibility in total. When I realise that as a human being, I feel very free. Let’s say something bad happens to me and I go “I’m responsible for that. That person did something really bad to me, but I’m responsible for that”. Then thinking how was I responsible, if my demeanour was different this way, if I hadn’t done this, if I had reacted in a different way”. You feel very free. Thematically, that’s where Devil is coming from. Of course, on the surface everyone’s gonna see a really scary rollercoaster ride!
If you’ve seen the trailer and the clips of Devil, there certainly seems to be a menacing tone, a malevolent force at work against these people trapped in the elevator. Night seems to be addressing not only ideas about power, responsibility and the nature of evil, but also the existence of God.
Box Office: Devil is over $40M level
Friday, October 15th, 2010 by Rohan
Directed by John Erick Dowdle from a screenplay by Brian Nelson and a story by M.Night Shyamalan, DEVIL is a story of five strangers trapped in a elevator realize that the devil is among them. The film is currently playing in theatres.
According to Box Office Mojo, DEVIL has reached over $40M worldwide. It has earned so far over $30M in domestic box office and $11M in overseas. The opening weekend the film earned over $12M in domestic box office and earned back its production budget right away. Devil opens in France and Finland on October 27th, 2010. Check back soon for future box office information on the film.
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