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Q&A: Actors discuss freaky twist to classic body-swap trope in new horror movie

Halloween is long gone, but a new teen slasher is bound to make this fall just a little freakier. Christopher Landon – writer of the “Paranormal Activity” sequels and director of “Happy Death Day” – joined television writer Michael Kennedy to create “Freaky,” a horror-comedy film that puts a spin on the classic body-swap trope. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)




Alumnus’ film ‘Murder Bury Win’ digs into nature of competition, price of winning

This post was updated Nov. 15 at 6:06 p.m. Competition brings out the best and the worst in people – board games are no different. Written and directed by UCLA alumnus Michael Lovan, the dark comedic thriller “Murder Bury Win” is making its way through the festival circuit, a journey that includes the recent Seattle Film Summit on Nov. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Michael Lovan is the writer and director behind the new thriller “Murder Bury Win,” a film making its way through the festival circuit with a stop at the Seattle Film Summit on Nov. 7. (Lauren Kim/Daily Bruin)



‘Lumpia: With a Vengeance’ gives loyal fans sequel almost two decades later

“Lumpia” is making its silver screen homecoming after 17 years. The amateur film first premiered in 2003 at the Hawai’i International Film Festival, garnering publicity from media outlets like Variety magazine. Read more...

Photo: “Lumpia: With a Vengeance” returns with the same creative team including writer-director Patricio Ginelsa Jr., while boasting new staring talents, April Absynth and Danny Trejo. (Courtesy of Golden Brown & Deep Fried Movie)



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