Fear Itself

[Jaxxson Mayhem 0]

http://www.nbc.com/Fear_Itself/

 

 

"Fear Itself" is a provocative, new 13-episode suspense and horror anthology series set to push the boundaries of this classic genre through a host of provocative talent, both in front of and behind the camera, including award-winning, sought-after directors John Landis ("An American Werewolf in London"), Darren Bousman ("Saw II, III and IV") and Ronny Yu ("Bride of Chucky"); actors Brandon Routh ("Superman Returns"), Shiri Appleby ("Charlie Wilson’s War"), Elisabeth Moss ("Mad Men"), Cynthia Watros ("Lost"), Eric Roberts (NBC’s “Heroes”) and John Billingsley ("Star Trek: Enterprise"); and writers, including Joe Gangemi ("Wind Chill," the novel "Inamorata"), Steve Niles ("30 Days of Night") and Dan Knauf ("Carnivàle," "Supernatural").

 

The series is produced by Lionsgate in association with IE Indy TV, and was created by Mick Garris. The Emmy-winning team of Keith Addis and Andrew Deane ("Masters of Horror") are the executive producers. Peter Block is co-executive producer; Grant Rosenberg is supervising producer; and Adam Goldworm, Ben Browning and Jonathan Hackett are producers.

 

 

 

"Eater" is directed by Stuart Gordon ("Re-Animator," "Masters of Horror") and written by Cemetery Dance Magazine publisher and editor Richard Chizmar ("From a Buick 8") & actor Johnathon Schaech ("Masters of Horror," "That Thing You Do!"). A rookie cop (Elizabeth Moss, “Mad Men”) must spend her first night in the precinct watching over a serial killer, coined "The Eater" (Stephen R. Hart, "Shoot ‘Em Up"). When her fellow cops start acting bizarre, she quickly learns that no one is who they seem. Russell Hornsby ("Lincoln Heights"), Pablo Schreiber ("The Wire") and Stephen Lee ("Boston Legal") also star.

"Spooked" is directed by Brad Anderson ("The Machinist") and written by Matt Venne ("White Noise 2: The Light"). While on a stake out in a haunted house, a private eye (Eric Roberts) is made to confront the demons of his past. Jack Noseworthy ("Judging Amy"), Cynthia Watros ("Lost") and Larry Gilliard Jr. ("The Wire") also star.

"Community" is directed by Mary Harron ("American Psycho," "The Notorious Betty Page," "Big Love") and written by Kelly Kennemer ("The Music Within"). When a young married couple, played by Routh and Appleby, find the perfect house in the perfect neighborhood, their lives seem...well...perfect. But as the dark underbelly of their neighborhood creeps to the surface, they soon realize that their neighbors will go to any extreme -- even murder -- to make sure that they comply with their twisted sense of conformity. John Billingsley ("Star Trek: Enterprise") also stars.

"The Sacrifice" has a screenplay written by Mick Garris ("Riding the Bullet," "Amazing Stories") from a story by Del Howison ("Dark Delicacies"). Breck Eisner ("Creature from the Black Lagoon") will direct. When four criminals find themselves stranded in an old, snow-covered fort, they slowly discover both the fort and the seductive trio of sirens who reside there are filled with deadly secrets.

In "In Sickness & In Health," John Landis ("An American Werewolf in London") will direct an episode written by Victor Salva ("Jeepers Creepers"). On her wedding day, a beautiful bride receives a mysterious note that reads: "The person you are marrying is a serial killer."

"Family Man" will be directed by Ronny Yu ("Freddy vs. Jason," "Bride of Chucky") and is written by Dan Knauf ("Carnivàle," "Supernatural"). This action-charged, psychological thriller focuses on a likeable family man who switches bodies with a serial killer after a near-death experience. Now, he must fight from behind bars to keep the murderer from adding his family to the long list of victims.

"Something With Bite" is a reinvention of the classic werewolf story from writer Max Landis ("Masters of Horror"), the son of John Landis. Ernest Dickerson (NBC’s "Heroes") will direct.

"New Year’s Day" will be directed by Darren Bousman ("Saw II, III and IV"), and is written by Steve Niles ("30 Days of Night") from a story by Paul Kane. A young woman wakes up in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by horrifying zombies.

"Skin & Bones" is written by Drew McWeeny & Scott Swan ("Masters of Horror") with a director to be announced later. When a cattle herder returns home to his family after being lost in the woods for days, he just doesn't seem the same. Soon, a terrible mortal struggle ensues against the terrifying monster possessing him.

"Chance" is written by Lem Dobbs ("The Score"), with a director to be announced later. In the vein of such classic doppelganger stories as "Jekyll & Hyde" and Poe's "William Wilson," the episode explores a dreadful, classic battle that ensues when a man is confronted with his evil self.

 

 

 

 

This looks like it's gonna be pretty good. It reminds me of that show from a couple of summers ago that had individual stories from one of Stephen King's books.

[cd213 0]

This is MASTERS OF HORROR that aired on Showtime. Mick Garris was supposed to be a part of this, but pulled out. Some of the episodes on Showtime weren't very good, so I'm wondering if these are going to be good at all? Being a horror fan, though, I can't complain. Horror on TV is still a good thing.

[Youth N Asia 0]

I've seen like 6 Masters of Horror episodes on Showtime...5 were crap

[Atticus Chaos 0]

I'm skeptical because of how heavily censored these episodes are going to be. At least compared to the ones on showtime.

[luke-o 0]

So, it's like The Twilight Zone?

[Atticus Chaos 0]

How exactly is the director of saw 2, 3 and 4 going to direct a piece fit for network tv?

[cd213 0]

I know that they are going to film whatever they want, within an hour time frame and then edit them down. After the season they are going to be released on unrated DVDs.

[Gary Floyd 0]

Heads up, because the series starts tonight. Tonight's episode:

 

"Sacrifice"

 

Directed by: Breck ("Sahara", upcoming remakes of "Creature from the Black Lagoon" and "The Crazies") Eisner

 

Written by: Mick ("The Stand", "Critters 2", "Riding the Bullet", the novel "Development Hell") Garris

 

Based on: Del Howison's short story "The Lost Herd"

 

Starring: Jeffrey ("The Nine") Pierce, Jesse "(NBC's "Friday Night Lights") Plemons, Rachel ("She's All That", "Californication") Miner, Stephen ("Port Charles") Martines, and Mircea ("Drive") Monroe.

 

Plot: Four criminals find themselves stranded in an old, snow covered fort, inhabited by a trio of seductive sirens. Of course, both the fort and the sirens have some dark secrets.

 

The official site for the series is here.

[NoCalMike 0]

Oh snap, thanks for the heads up, I am setting the DVR before I go to the gym.

[Vyce 0]

upcoming remakes of "Creature from the Black Lagoon" and "The Crazies")

 

WHAT.

 

Christ almighty.

[Spaceman Spiff 0]

Oh no! She trapped Dean Malenko in the pit!

[Gary Floyd 0]

Nice first episode. Good acting, some nice moments, and a great creature. The ending was a bit lame, but still, good stuff.

[RepoMan 0]

I liked it well enough, first episode was entertaining but nothing specail. Should be some good summer time viewing.

[Gary Floyd 0]

If anything, it should be a nice alternative to all the reality tv we'll be getting this summer.

[Gary Floyd 0]

New episdoe tonight. Tonight's episode:

 

"Spooked"

 

Directed by: Brad ("Session 9", "The Machinist", "Transiberian", MoH episode "Sounds Like") Anderson

 

Written by: Matt ("White Noise 2", MoH episode "Pelts") Vance

 

Starring: Eric Roberts, Cynthia ("Lost") Watros, Larry ("The Wire") Gilliard jr.

 

Plot: A private eye (Roberts) goes to a Haunted House, only to encounter his own personal ghosts.