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Cinderella is a murder mystery that revolves around John, Ramya and Sandra. Cinderella is a murder mystery that revolves around John, Ramya and Sandra. Cinderella is a murder mystery that revolves around John, Ramya and Sandra.

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Just when we think that we are in the post horror genre in Tamil cinema, in comes a horror drama to prove us wrong. No, you cannot just move to safety that easily. It seems we can even put a catastrophic pandemic behind us but not the horror thriller genre fever among our film makers. It is baffling even after so many failed horror thrillers what motivates a storyteller to choose yet again to make a flick on that genre? Actress Raai Laxmi who was last seen in the survival thriller flick Mirugaa is back on screens with her horror thriller Cinderella. The star actress in running out of opportunities in the industry and needs a box officer roller to project her as a bankable actress once again. Will Cinderella be her redemption entertainer? To know that let us get in to the movie review.

The film follows the events around a murder that take place in a hill station. The flick opens with a horrendous murder in a hill station. A man is slayed to death under a paranormal circumstance. Meanwhile, Akira ( Raai Laxmi ), a sound engineer has come to the hill station to record the chirping sound of rare bird species for a project. She goes shopping to an antique shop. The Cinderella costume in the shop drive her to make a whim purchase. She brings the costume to the place she stays in. Shortly after that Akira begins to experience paranormal activities. She is shell shocked when the police take her under custody as a prime suspect in the murder case.

She tries to explain her innocence to the cops but the evidences are contrary to her claims. Another murder take place. This time of a woman named Ramya ( Sakshi Agarwal ) who hails from a wealthy family. Just when the cops struggle to find the motive behind the murder, Ramya’s mother becomes the next target. Are the murders connected, what is the motive behind all these murders, and is Akira really innocent as she claims to be, if she is, then who is the murderer, is what makes the rest of the flick.

Damn how many horror thrillers and horror comedies have we had over the past five years. Its more that enough for two generations to come. Yet the story tellers of Tamil cinema would not want to take a break from making films on these genres. Does not matter how many horror dramas flop, and does not matter how many hit and leave the theaters without noise, we are not going to stop. Never say quit, they seem to say. Well, someone has to tell them that sometimes letting go is the best thing they can do not only to themselves but to those innocent others around them. If you synced the audience to the ‘innocent others,’ here you go, take the brownie points.

There is a long-standing problem with many of our film makers. They just cannot bring themselves to move their film on a single genre or on a single purpose. They want their film to be many things. For instance, being a horror thriller is not enough for them. They want it to be funny, then they add the mass action to it to make it mass action-comedy horror thriller. Oh, the mandatory social message. Raai Laxmi’s Cinderella is a picture-perfect example of all these. There is no such a thing as a story. And whatever is presented as a story is clichéd and has nothing happening to mention about. Cinderella is so bad that it would not have been passed to be turned in to a visual medium even in the 90’s. But how in the hell it got thumbs up in 2021? Mystery it is.

Director Vinoo Venkatesh has billed Cinderella as a horror thriller. But where is the horror? Where is the thrill? Let us forget and forgive everything. But when you claim your drama to be a horror thriller, at least it should give us a couple of horror moments and thrills, right? Sadly, Cinderella would not even give us that cheap pleasure. The only time when you feel good while watching the flick is towards the end, when you start anticipating when you will be able to see the end card on screen. And when you do, it is your redemption.

Actress Raai Laxmi has almost completed over 50 films in her career but still her performance is the same old to what we saw in Kundakka Mandakka. She has not evolved much as a performer. Actress Sakshi Agarwal plays an extended cameo. Her performance is passable. Comedian Robo Shankar does not have much to contribute. The things he tries hard to sell as comedy test our patience. The rest of the cast has delivered a below average performance.

On the technical front, music director Aswamithra’s background score helps in constructing jump scares but his songs are massive disappointment. Cinematographer Rammy’s frames are middling and adds weight on already sinking ship. His colleague editor Lawrence Kishore is not any different and his cuts are average.

On the whole, Cinderella is that kind of film that you would not choose to watch even if you are bored to death or hell if you were given a free ticket.

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Cinderella movie review: A multi-racial retelling of the story with a feminist tinge

Cinderella is a well-known fairy tale and over the years there have been numerous versions of it. The tale's origins appear to date back to a Chinese story from the ninth century known as 'Yeh Shen' or 'Ye Xian'. Thereafter, almost every culture seems to have its own version and every storyteller his or her tale.

Director Kay Cannon's 'Cinderella' is a live-action, musical adaptation of the fairy tale. With wit, sarcasm, a tinge of feminism, contemporary messages and a multi-racial representation, the tale appears to be fantastically fresh and appealing.

Set in an "old-fashioned kingdom bound by tradition", the film begins with telling us how a young girl Ella got rechristened 'Cinderella', a name that is etched in our minds forever.

Living with her "practical" stepmother and stepsisters -- the obnoxious Malvolia and the self-absorbed Narissa -- Cinderella spends most of her time in the basement of her house along with her three pet mice.

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She is not a damsel in distress, but a young woman with big dreams and aspirations. She is not interested in marriage; instead, she wants to be a businesswoman, travel the world and be a dress designer owning her garment shop.

On the other hand, Prince Robert, the "idiot son" of the King, is coaxed by his family to settle down. Select a girl and get married, they tell him. His father reminds him, "Kings marry for power, not love."

Unbeknownst to Cinderella, Prince Robert sets his eyes on her at a chance meeting in the market square, where she sells him a dress that she had designed. He cajoles her to go to the ball (where the Prince is supposed to select his future wife). "There will be guests there from all over the world," he says to her. "Open-minded people with cash to spare. I know them, I could introduce you to them if you like."

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Hoping for a business opportunity, she agrees to go to the ball. After which, we all know how Cinderella lands up at the ball with the help of her godmother. At the ball, when Prince Robert proposes to her, says to her , "You'll become royalty." Cinderella turns down his proposal by telling him, "But what about my work. I have dreams."

What takes you by surprise, in a totally unexpected way, is the 'Fabulous Godmother' played by Billy Porter. Despite being on screen for a limited time with an outlandish outfit and flashy disposition, he leaves his mark in your memory space.

The others who are equally effective with their performances are: Camilla Cabello as Cinderella, Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Robert, Idina Menzel as the Stepmother, Pierce Brosnan as King Rowan, Minnie Driver as Queen Mother Beatrice, and Tallulah Greive as Princess Gwen.

Packed with contemporary songs set to racy music -- solos, duets, choruses, ensembles and dance sequences, the narrative seamlessly unravels like a dream. There are some 14 tracks, which have been intelligently interwoven in the narrative. Some of the songs are: Madonna's 'Material Girl', Janet Jackson's 'Rhythm Nation / You Gotta Be' and Freddie Mercury's 'Somebody to Love'. Apart from these oft-heard numbers, there are some original tracks too.

Production designer Paul Kirby's sets and Ellen Mirojnick's costumes complement each other. They are colourfully pitch-perfect, filling DOP Henry Braham's frames with dreamy pastel shades that transport you to the film's dream locales.

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Cinderella is a 2021 Indian movie directed by Vinoo Venketesh starring Raai Laxmi and Sakshi Agarwal. Music for the Movie is composed by Ashwamithra.

Director: Vinoo Venketesh Production Company: S S I Production Music Director: Ashwamithra Cinematographer: Rammy Editor: Lawrence Kishore Art Designer: Manimozhian Ramadurai Screenplay Writer: Vinoo Venketesh Action Choregrapher: Hari Dinesh Song Choregrapher: Sujay Srinivas

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Cinderella has survived a lot over the years, first the wicked stepmother and the midnight curfew and then hundreds of versions and adaptations in books, on television, and in film, undertaken by just about everyone, including Walt Disney , Julie Andrews , Jerry Lewis , Drew Barrymore , Anne Hathaway , and Rodgers and Hammerstein. She is going to survive this tricked-up version, too, a mish-mash of relentless air quotes and sensory overload that wants to grab you by the shoulders and shout—no, sing—"BE ENTERTAINED." And sometimes we are. But it is less a movie than a string of TikTok clips and it made my eyes spin like pinwheels.

In fairness, my five-year-old cousin will love it. It helps a lot that the Cinderella story is a classic for a reason. The essence of this tale, about the mistreated but pure-hearted girl who gets the ultimate makeover and the classic fairy tale happily ever after ending appears in many cultures going back as far as recorded history. There are moments in this film where that imperishable story shines through, despite all efforts to clutter it up with snippets of pop songs and winks at the audience.

Each generation brings its own perspective to the Cinderella story. Recent versions focused on more diversity (the Brandy/ Whitney Houston version), more agency (" Ever After "), or at least a better explanation for her obedience (" Ella Enchanted "). In this version, Cinderella (singer Camila Cabello ) has big dreams of being a fashion designer and supporting herself so that she no longer has to live in her stepmother's basement. It also tries to give the stepmother ( Idina Menzel ) some understanding of the reason for her cruelty and tones down the mean girl element of the two step-sisters. 

But the screenplay by writer/director Kay Cannon (" Pitch Perfect ") overcorrects "Cinderella" and leaves the storyline unbalanced. It's possible to give the title character more aspirations, independence, and humor without dulling down everyone around her. But attributes are handed out here, one to a character, a challenge even the talented cast cannot overcome: the king ( Pierce Brosnan ) is dictatorial, the queen ( Minnie Driver ) is frustrated, the princess ( Tallulah Greive ) studies public policy, and the fairy god-person ( Billy Porter as Fab G) is flamboyant. Prince Robert ( Nicholas Galitzine ) barely has any attributes at all other than being handsome, singing nicely, and being crazy about Cinderella. It's supposed to be a running joke that he is referred to as "The King's Idiot Son." But it's kind of not wrong. Okay, maybe not an idiot, but kind of a spoiled slacker who is clear on what he's not interested in but not so clear on what he might be interested in. 

Audiences may not notice all of that, though, because there's a lot going on, and most of it is very tuneful and colorful with some big, bright dance numbers. Hence the prediction about the five-year-old, and, I have to admit, the five-year-old that lives in all of us. The movie begins with a spirited opening number showing the villagers dancing to ... "Rhythm Nation." Yes, Janet Jackson's version of a new national anthem, calling for social justice, is just the thing for a vaguely 18th or 19th century village to sing as they get ready for the day. On the other hand, it's undeniably peppy and energetic, with lots of popular songs from the era of Gen Z's parents and grandparents, like "What a Man," "Shining Star," and "Seven Nation Army." But Queen's "Somebody to Love" is an unfortunate reminder that it was used better in "Ella Enchanted."

The musical numbers are much better than the dialogue, which is cutesy. Not once, but twice, we hear that the prince "still gets spanked on the tush-tush." Even Porter's snap cannot save his lines about the glass slippers not being comfortable.

Musical characters like to introduce themselves with an "I Want" song, and so we meet Cinderella, in her basement workshop, saving a caterpillar from a spider web and singing "You Gotta Be" by Des'ree. So, what does she want? To be bold, tough, wiser, and better, and for love to save the day. She is sweet, she is optimistic, and she is loved by mice, one of them voiced by producer James Corden . This is yet another reminder that one reason the producer should not be in the movie is that producers are not the best judge of whether they add value to the movie. 

The frenetic silliness and uneven tone are unfortunate distractions from the genuine pleasures of the film, including Cabello's appealing performance as Cinderella, and the creative and energetic musical numbers. This Cinderella story should have asked Fab G for a make-under.

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Rated PG for suggestive material and language.

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Camila Cabello as Cinderella

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Cinderella is a 2021 Indian Tamil -language horror film written and directed by Vinoo Venketesh on his directorial debut under the banner SSi Productions. [1] The film stars Raai Laxmi in the title role, [2] with Sakshi Agarwal also in lead role, Anbu Thasan in the supporting role, with Aswamithra composing the music. [3] Principal photography of the film commenced in October 2018. The film was released on 24 September 2021. [4] The film mixed to positive reviews, [5] but declared as a flop.

Plot [ edit ]

Akira ( Raai Laxmi ) a sound designer is arrested as a suspect, but she claims she is innocent. She has come to a hill station to record the sounds of a few rare birds for a Hollywood project. She finds a Cinderella costume in an antique shop and brings it home and has paranormal experiences. Meanwhile, Ramya ( Sakshi Agarwal ), a rich girl is killed and her mother becomes the next target of a ghost. At the police station, a man is arrested for assaulting Sandra, Ramya's mother. When leaving the station Akira bumps into Sandra, who is shocked to see her. She contacts her manager requesting for an appointment with Saint Gonzalves. The movie then jumps to a flashback. Thulasi, a look alike of Akira works as a maid for Sandra and Ramya, who berates her. She once sees a Cinderella costume and saves money to buy it. Meanwhile, Ramya falls in love with her dance choreographer, Robin. Robin, on a visit to Ramya's House, sees Thulasi dancing and admires her. Later during Ramya's birthday party, Thulasi wears the Cinderella costume and Robin falls for her. He later proposes her, angering Ramya. Later that day, Ramya and Sandra kill Thulasi. Thulasi's spirit goes into the gown, and a possessed Akira kills Ramya. Sandra, with the help of the Saint, tries to ward off the ghost. But Thulasi, pairs up with another woman's ghost, a lady killed by her husband and Sandra and kills Sandra.

Cast [ edit ]

• Raai Laxmi as Thulasi / Akira
• Sakshi Agarwal as Ramya
• Ujjayinee Roy as Ramya's mother
• Robo Shankar as Guru
• Kalloori Vinoth as Bob
• My Dear Bootham Abhilash as Kayamboo
• Mohan Raman as Judge
• Anbu Thasan
• Boys Rajan as Psychiatrist

Production [ edit ]

The project was announced by debutant Vinoo Venketesh who previously worked as an associate director of S. J. Surya . The filming progressed from October 2018 according to notable sources. [6] After narrating the script to Nayanthara , Trisha , Amy Jackson , Hansika Motwani , Aishwarya Rajesh , Manisha Yadav , Anjali and Regina Cassandra , Raai Laxmi , who was a parts of horror thriller horror films like Aranmanai and Kanchana was cast in the female lead. [7] [8] As per Raai, she has three different characterisations in the film. [9] [3] Sakshi Agarwal was announced as a second female lead.

Release [ edit ]

The film was released on 24 September 2021.

Critical reception [ edit ]

Cinderella received mixed reviews. Though the critics praised the editing and jump scares, the screenplay and plot were criticized. In his largely negative review for Critic Rants, Gordon McIntyre wrote that he loved the movie for its stereotypical treatment but hated it for the same reasons. [10]

References [ edit ]

• ↑ "Sakshi in Raai Laxmi's horror film – Times of India" . The Times of India . Retrieved 1 February 2019 .
• ↑ 3.0 3.1 "First look of Raai Laxmi's Cinderella is out" . The New Indian Express . 5 November 2018 . Retrieved 9 August 2021 .
• ↑ Lavanya [@Lavanya00011] (19 September 2021). "#Cinderella paper AD 🙏💯 @ssakshiagarwal @KabilanVai @Ssiproduction1 @TimesMusicSouth @PROSakthiSaran @vinoovenketesh @Ramydop @editorkishore @KalloriVino t.co/v401B2iueO" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 22 September 2021 . Retrieved 28 September 2021 – via Twitter .
• ↑ "Cinderella Movie Review: Predictable plotting lets down well mounted Cinderella" . m.timesofindia.com . Retrieved 12 February 2022 .
• ↑ "Raai Laxmi's next titled, Cinderella" . The New Indian Express . Retrieved 1 February 2019 .
• ↑ Suganth, M (11 August 2018). "Raai Laxmi is Cinderella, after Nayan,Trisha give it a pass" . The Times of India . Retrieved 9 August 2021 .
• ↑ "Raai Laxmi's next is Cinderella" . The New Indian Express . Retrieved 1 February 2019 .
• ↑ "Meet Raai Laxmi's latest avatar, Thulasi, in Cinderella" . The Times of India . 5 March 2020 . Retrieved 9 August 2021 .
• ↑ MacIntyre, Gordon (14 November 2021). "Review: Cinderella [2021]" . Critic Rants . Retrieved 15 November 2021 .

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Raai Laxmi or Lakshmi Rai is a famous South Indian actress and model. She was born on 5 May, 1989, in Bangalore, Karnataka. She did many ad-films before entering films. She worked as model for Fair & Lovely, Bru Coffee, Sarvana stores, etc., A director saw her talent and gave her a chance to act in a Tamil film. Hence, Raai Laxmi debuted with a Tamil film called Karka Kasadara. After the film she got many film chances and acted in numerous Tamil films. She acted in various genre movies like comedy, drama, and action, simultaneously. She played a comedy role in her next film, Kundakka Mandakka, and her other important films in Kollywood are Dharmapuri, and Nenjal Thodu. Her role as a lawyer in the movie, Dhaam Dhoom, directed by Jeeva, gained her critics appreciation. She won a Filmfare for the same film.

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Vino Venkatesh is a writer and director in the Tamil film industry. In 2022, he made his directing debut with Cinderella movie, which featured Aditi Rao Hydari and Lakshmi Manchu in crucial roles. The film was a commercial and critical success and won numerous awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film. The film was a commercial and critical success and won multiple awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film. Venkatesh was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He has pursued film education at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. After graduating, he worked in numerous films as an assistant director, including a famous film, Vaaranam Aayiram (2006).

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‘Cinderella’ Review: Camila Cabello Shines in Progressive but Prosaic Reimagining of a Familiar Fairy Tale

A struggling servant dreams of seamstress superstardom despite a sinister stepmother’s sabotage in this mediocre musical.

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From the outset of Amazon Studios’ new “ Cinderella ” movie, writer-director Kay Cannon welcomes audiences into a fantasy unlike any before it, putting a glimmering girl-boss gloss on the oft-adapted fairy tale. In this heightened unreality, characters can break into song with a Janet Jackson chart-topper as easily as they belt out a new Broadway-style power ballad. This latest retelling of the Charles Perrault classic offers a feminist-friendly update as its titular heroine dreams of a career, not a man, to whisk her away. While Cannon’s inspired creative approach and jukebox musical style all point to an elegant and empowering redesign of this most familiar of garments, her execution puts quite a few tears in the fabric.

Ella ( Camila Cabello ) has been relegated to a life of servitude after her father died years prior, leaving her in the care of his cruel second wife Vivian (Idina Menzel), further scrutinized by her obnoxious stepsisters Malvolia (Maddie Baillio) and Narissa (Charlotte Spencer). Nicknamed Cinderella because of the layer of soot she acquires doing household chores, she dreams of breaking out of the home’s dingy basement and into the world of fashion as a dressmaker. But since the times are not conducive to a career-minded woman, and the townsfolk are set in their old-fashioned ways, all she can do is sing to vent about her burning desires.

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Meanwhile, potential soulmate Prince Robert (Nicholas Galitzine) is trapped in a life he’s reticent to lead as his arrogant father King Rowen (Pierce Brosnan) and kindly mother Queen Beatrice (Minnie Driver) are demanding that he find a bride and take the throne. He’d rather slack off with his band of merry men than marry and wear the crown. His smart sister Princess Gwen (Tallulah Greive) is the more suitable sibling to lead the kingdom, except she’s up against unabashed male chauvinism guiding the king’s call.

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The plan is to throw a grand ball, with invitations sent to the entire kingdom, giving the reluctant royal ample options from which to select his perfect match. Yet he meets true love Ella before the lavish affair is set to take place, first discovering her at the announcement ceremony and then later, in disguise, bumping into her at the marketplace, buying an evening gown from her. As fate and Ella’s fabulous fairy godmother Fab G (Billy Porter) work their magic, conflicts surrounding her career goals surface, threatening to separate the dynamic duo.

Cannon takes great craft and care to ensure that her heroine’s internal and external motivations serve to drive the story forward. This modernized take has the sympathetic protagonist wrestle with a compelling conundrum, figuring out how Ella and her prince can continue to love each other while attaining their respective career ambitions (or hers, at least, since he maddeningly never verbalizes what he wants in that regard). Their superficial struggle, surrounding class structure and wealth disparity, is assuredly still part of the tale’s DNA, culminating in an empowering musical number (“Dream Girl”) in which all the women, led by Vivian, join together to sing about the stifling, suffocating societal sexism they’ve endured. This showstopper hits like a sledgehammer to the glass ceiling that restrains them all. Humanizing Ella’s tormenter in the process may seem ill-advised, but it winds up being one of the film’s blessed surprises.

Still, for all the innovative, intelligent decisions made, there are an overwhelming number of frustrating creative choices. The movie’s pacing is inconsistent, especially when it comes to character development, which can feel at once underdeveloped and overstuffed. From the stepsisters (who are softened to the point of serving little to no purpose) to the members of the royal court (whose arcs are extraneous), practically everyone beyond Ella and Vivian suffers greatly from tissue-paper-thin character motivations that pivot on a whim, making the audience question why these superfluous story threads are there at all. It’s clear Ella is the underlying force inspiring change in these folks, but the reasons instigating those changes defy logic.

Lavish musical set-pieces, this film’s bread and butter, fail to immerse or transport audiences as intended. Though designed to conjure energy and bewitching wonderment in their design, there’s a pervasive lack of aesthetic intrigue and individual identity. These numbers are exhausting, not enthralling. Composed like music videos, with quick, sharp cuts alternating between wide and medium shots, these sequences do a disservice to Ashley Wallen’s wonderfully anachronistic choreography and Ellen Mirojnick’s breathtaking costumes. The wonderful wardrobe is valued for its poignancy and power in the creation of Ella’s magical ball gown, only to be undermined in later scenes, as the film plows through palpable moments like Ella’s designer debut.

While some of the material sags, a few performances uplift the indomitable spirit of the time-honored tale and its refashioned sentiments. Cabello is a magnetic screen presence who demonstrates a natural sense of comedic timing, infusing her character with vulnerability, compassion and effervescence. She and Galitzine share a sweet, chaste chemistry. But it’s Porter who steals the show. He does not disappoint. He’s vivacious, vibrant and knows precisely how to deliver a satisfying “well, well, well” — so much so that younger audiences might assume he invented its usage. His charisma sparkles as brightly as his sequined ensemble, and his sole physical appearance (he also partially narrates this journey) is filled with magnificent, magical splendor.

Even though prior iterations of this tale — such as “Ever After,” Disney’s TV movie adaptation “Cinderella” and Kenneth Branagh’s live-action “Cinderella” — offered similarly enlightened, forward-thinking commentary, Cannon’s, for better and worse, is far more obtuse about its machinations. And while it’s a noble effort from a capable director, this glass slipper proves frustratingly ill-fitting.

Reviewed online, Los Angeles, August 30, 2021. Rating: PG. Running time: 113 MIN.

• Production: An Amazon Studios release of a Sony Pictures, Fulwell 73 production. Producer: Leo Pearlman, James Corden, Jonathan Kadin, Shannon McIntosh. Executive producers: Louise Rosner, Josephine Rose.
• Crew: Director: Kay Cannon. Screenplay: Kay Cannon. Camera: Henry Braham. Editor: Stacey Schroeder. Music: Mychael Danna, Jessica Rose Weiss.
• With: Camila Cabello, Idina Menzel, Nicholas Galitzine, Maddie Baillio, Charlotte Spencer, Tallulah Greive, Minnie Driver, Billy Porter, Pierce Brosnan.

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‘Cinderella’ To Be Reimagined As Horror Movie ‘Cinderella’s Curse’

It isn’t surprising to see new adaptations of classic fairy tales. Recently, however, more and more classic stories have been reimagined into brutal horror movies . Now Cinderella is getting the treatment next with the upcoming film Cinderella’s Curse .

Fans of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and other such interpretations will no doubt be excited. As shared via Bloody-Disgusting , producer and director Louisa Warren has an interesting take in store. As they’ve stated themselves:

“This is an incredibly unique spin on the Cinderella we all love and know,” Warren teases. “There are going to be some truly horrific deaths by her hands.”

Warren continues:

“I think the gore hounds are in for a treat in my dark retelling.”

Fans won’t have too long to wait to see the film. It’s scheduled to be released as soon as October 2023 by ITN Studios. In addition to being produced and directed by Warren, the film is written by Harry Boxley. The cast for the film includes Kelly Rian Sanson, Chrissie Wunna, and Danielle Scott.

Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates on Cinderella’s Curse as we have them. Especially with production on the film set to begin in the UK as soon as next month. For now, it sounds like a very interesting take on the classic story. With so many new horror-centric takes on classic fairy tales these days, it’ll be interesting to see how this Cinderella adaptation will stand out. But if it’s as gory as Warren teases – then that certainly paints a very bloody picture .

As mentioned, there are several similar films in the works. Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 is entering production soon, in addition to horror versions of Peter Pan and Bambi . It’s clear that this is a trope that’s here to stay and we’ll be seeing plenty of new iterations in the future.

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‘Sleeping Beauty’s Massacre’ Retitled ‘Ouija Castle’ for VOD Release This Week

Horror movies based on public domain properties are pretty hot right now, but it seems a lot of filmmakers are messing around and finding out when wading into these waters. Much the same way Mickey’s Mouse Trap was retitled The Mouse Trap for its VOD release this week, the film formerly titled Sleeping Beauty’s Massacre has a new title for its own release.

Now titled Ouija Castle , the Sleeping Beauty -inspired horror movie is now available on VOD outlets including Prime Video. Yes, Ouija Castle . You can watch the new trailer below.

From the team behind Cinderella’s Curse comes Ouija Castle , a horror retelling of the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty that was directed by  Louisa Warren  ( Cinderella’s Curse ).

In the film, “The beautiful Princess Thalia is thrown to ruins after her father’s mysterious death. She lives with Prince Edison who she is in love with but can no longer marry since losing her status. Queen Velma wants the kingdom for herself and will use her dark powers, and use of the occult, to take over at any means necessary.

“Velma casts Thaila into a deep sleep to never wake, till one day she does and her web of lies start to fall around her. A violent twist after twist with gory and graphic deaths will ensue.”

Lora Hristova stars in Ouija Castle  as Princess Thalia, along with  Benedict Clarke, Sophie Rankin, Charlotte Coleman  and  Yvonne Curwen .

Director Louisa Warren had teased a few months back, “This film will flip everything as you know it on its head.  It is savage, dark and utterly horrifying . I am setting out to create the most uncomfortable horror experience to date. There will be lies, gore and a big massacre. If you look back at the original material there is so much to play with.”

Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has four awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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What’s the latest on Crawl 2 , you might be wondering? THR reports today that Paramount Pictures is “deep in development” on the sequel, with Aja returning to direct! Andrew Deutschman and Jason Pagan ( Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension ) are writing.

The Hollywood Reporter notes, “ Crawl 2 will feature a new cast and a new location, in this case the more urban dangers of New York City, according to sources.”

Producers for Crawl 2 will include Aja and Sam Raimi .

In  Crawl , produced by Sam Raimi, “When a massive hurricane hits her Florida hometown, Haley ( Kaya Scodelario ) ignores evacuation orders to search for her missing father ( Barry Pepper ). Finding him gravely injured in the crawl space of their family home, the two become trapped by quickly encroaching floodwaters. As time runs out to escape the strengthening storm, Haley and her father discover that the rising water level is the least of their fears.”

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• Grimm combines fantasy, horror, and detective drama in an enthralling package.
• The Wesen in Grimm are inspired by Grimms' fairy tales and other folklore creatures.
• The show follows Nick, a Grimm who aims to protect the balance between humans and Wesen.

The fantasy genre has been beloved for generations, as escapes into magical worlds create some of the most captivating and enthralling stories. Audiences have also been enraptured by the heart-racing thrills of horror , finding twisted enjoyment in challenging their fears and entering the unknown. Few can challenge the popularity of crime procedurals, with shows like NCIS and Law and Order standing as some of the most enduring series on television. While these three genres seem entirely separate from one another, fans aren't as likely to be so unilateral in what they watch. Most viewers often have to decide whether they'll be tuning in to a Lord of the Rings marathon, a Stephen King feature, or a long-running detective series — but what if someone wants an experience that includes a bit of each? Fans of all these mediums should be excited to discover that there is a show that combines all the best features of these genres into one exciting package . One of the more underrated television series from the mid-2010s, Grimm combines fantasy and horror elements with a classic police procedural format to make for one of the most memorable and unique network television shows ever made. But be warned; much like the fairy tales this series takes inspiration from, there are hard lessons and challenging reflections for those who discover the world of the Wesen.

Grimm (2011)

The grimm protect the balance between the mortals and wesen.

Set in gorgeously woodsy Portland, Oregon, Grimm follows Nick Burkhardt ( David Giuntoli ), a homicide detective whose life becomes far more complicated when he discovers that he is a Grimm, an ancestral line of monster hunters tasked with protecting humans from Wesen , magical creatures that can take the form of humans. As if his day job weren't complicated enough, throughout the series, Nick must manage his career as a homicide detective alongside his newfound responsibilities as a Grimm; a task further complicated by the many gray areas that Wesen inhabits, as they are not always guaranteed to be the bad guys in the story. Though many Wesen (which means "creatures" or "beings" in German) live alongside humans without most people ever knowing, there are those that have more nefarious desires and vicious instincts . Faced with the mercurial challenge of protecting human lives while discerning friend from foe, Nick's most heroic qualities are demanded, lest he fall prey to darkness himself.

As the show's title suggests, the series takes heavy inspiration from the Brothers Grimm, a pair of German authors who chronicled and published countless folklore and stories that have since been entrenched in public knowledge. Fairy tales such as Cinderella , Hansel and Gretel , and Little Red Riding Hood all owe the publication of their stories to the two writers. In homage to these iconic stories, each episode in the series begins with a quote from a fairy tale that corresponds with the type of Wesen featured in the episode, giving a hint to the viewer about what magical creature awaits Nick in the shadows. While these fables have become part of the cultural zeitgeist thanks to their more sanitized Disney adaptations , Grimm takes an approach far more similar to the German writers with some of its more brazen brutality . This stark difference is best exemplified by arguably the Disney Princess herself , Cinderella , whose early folkloric origins involve her step-sisters literally cutting off parts of their feet in attempts to fit into the glass slipper. And when their ruse is uncovered, the step-sisters' cruelty is paid back in like as they are blinded by Cinderella's doves. Even if the message of these fables is ultimately for children, they carry an overarching aura of danger that is lost in their animated adaptations but brought to life in striking detail in Grimm .

The Wesen Are Inspired by Grimm's Fairy Tales and Other Folk Creatures

The fantasy element of the show is centered around the Wesen. However, when using their powers or experiencing intense emotions, Wesen naturally "woge" back into their supernatural form. This provides two complications for most humans, as only Grimm can see Wesen, and the creature's bodies naturally revert into human form when they pass, maintaining the secrecy of their existence. While some of the computer special effects can look dated at times, the majority of the Wesen fully hold up with modern series, continuing to appear as menacing and unnerving as originally intended . The special effects team used a combination of prosthetics, sculpting, and real fake hair to create the Wesen costumes. The practical costuming is a horror fan's dream, as the sheer variety of different approaches to the monsters are quite creative and notable artistic achievements. One Wesen might have rubbery leather skin, another bristling spines, and another might still be swaddled in fur. The Wesen have a tactile feel to their design, which keeps the series grounded in live-action but makes the creatures feel even scarier. Even more impressively, they designed and built these costumes each within a few days, outpacing other production teams to keep up with the number of Wesen needed for such an expansive series.

The majority of Wesen in the series are based on European folklore, most of which are inspired by the creatures in Grimms' Fairy Tales , such as the Blutbaden , based on the wolf from Little Red Riding Hood . However, in the canon of the show, however, it's the Wesen that inspired the Brothers Grimm, the inverse of our own reality. Amusingly, the Grimm siblings weren't monster hunters themselves, but they nonetheless compiled stories that they had learned about these creatures with such effectiveness that they still became the namesake of Nick's ancestral line. Though most of the Wesen are inspired by European stories, they are not exclusive to that part of the world. Several other Wesen are inspired by mythical creatures from around the globe , such as the Aswang , a terrifying blood-sucking creature from the Philippines, or the Anubis , a powerful jackal creature based on Egyptian mythology.

While the folklore origins of these creatures represent the fantasy element of the show, they are also the reason that the show is as terrifying as any other horror on TV. The Wesen are creepy, full stop. The designs of the Wesen are dark and twisted imaginings of their origins , with appearances that range from furry to scaly to leathery, all serving to make a myriad of creepy and terrifying creatures. Even the "cutest" Wesens have a degree of uncanny otherworldliness that makes them unnerving to look at. However, despite most of their nightmare-inducing appearances, the series goes to great lengths to emphasize that not all Wesen are cold-hearted, murderous creatures . The Wesen adhere to rules set by a council and can otherwise coexist alongside humans. The Grimms' responsibilities aren't actually to exterminate all Wesen, but rather to protect the balance with humanity and keep people safe from the violent exceptions.

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'Grimm' Combines Fantasy and Horror with Detective Drama

By combining elements from both fantasy and horror, Grimm became an incredibly successful, albeit underrated, television series from the mid-2010s. Grimm ran for 6 seasons and had over 100 episodes , developing a catalog of Wesen that is as extensive as it is terrifying. One of the ways it accomplished such a feat was through its framing as a detective drama. Nick's career as a homicide detective isn't just a simple day job that he waves away, but an integral part of his character and one of the main pathways he uses to protect people from violent Wesen. Paired with his partner Hank ( Russell Hornsby ), Nick bridges the gap between a traditional cop procedural with eerie fantasy folklore. But the world of Grimm doesn't just stick to a "monster of the week" format , however, with new factions and a plethora of new characters expanding the scale of the series to a far greater degree than its earliest episodes. Nick becomes fully immersed in the world of the Wesen; one that spans the entire globe. Though the series is still mostly set in the Pacific Northwest, there are plenty of international visitors that make the Wesen's world feel truly expansive and ancient.

While much of the show's success can be credited to its appeal to fans of multiple genres, the heart of the series is Nick and his relationship with the Wesen. Though Grimms are feared by the Wesen, Nick is unique among the lineage of monster hunters because he develops genuine, positive relationships with many of the creatures. Nick's goal isn't to exterminate all the Wesen, but rather ensure that they can coexist with humans. He's far more like the Avatar from Avatar: The Last Airbender than a traditional monster slayer. One of Nick's earliest allies is a Wesen, who remains one of his most steadfast friends and even asks him to be the best man at his wedding. The nuance and variety of these creatures extend beyond their mythical inspirations , and the willingness of the main character to speak with them adds another layer of things to like about this series. It's human nature to be fearful of the unknown, but Nick's camaraderie with the Wesen reminds viewers not to be trapped behind such limiting preconceptions. It's also human nature to learn, grow, and connect, all of which Nick experiences alongside the Wesen as he becomes their protector.

‘Grimm’ Isn’t Afraid To Get Scary

Some of the computer special effects of the Wesen may initially appear dated, but Grimm’s most terrifying horror aspects aren’t compromised at all. The series doesn't have the most audacious amounts of gore, but it makes up for the quantity of blood with just how viscerally scary each creature is portrayed. All the Wesen are humanoid creatures which, admittedly, could be because of production costs, but it also creates a familiarity with audiences that proves to be unnerving rather than comforting. The eerie, uncanny valley nature of the Wesens' designs not only creates more of an overarching unease for viewers but also helps give Grimm a recognizable atmosphere that separates it from other shows . The Wesen come with various terrifying traits, each seemingly plucked from a person's nightmare, ensuring that even the most daring horror aficionados will have something to fear.

The combination of supernatural Wesen horror and homicide crime drama makes the show uniquely scarier than each individual genre . A kidnapping or a murder is already inherently terrifying for audiences to watch, but mixing in the supernatural makes it a multi-faceted experience. There are plenty of creatures reminiscent of traditional monsters like werewolves and vampires, but the series is daring enough to go further than any other network television show. Take, for example, the Aswang, one of the Wesen based on an Asian folkloric creature. The Filipino myth recounts that the creature not only enjoys the taste of blood but has a gut-wrenching preference for the fetuses in pregnant women. It's one of the most blood-curdling monster myths in existence, establishing the caliber of horror Grimm is willing to inhabit. If your standard visceral murder isn’t scary enough, then Grimm’s supernatural gore is the next escalation of television horror. Whether you're a fan of horror, fantasy, or a classic detective show, viewers are sure to find something to love about Grimm .

Grimm is available to watch on The CW in the U.S.

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Is Dhanush in Avengers Doomsday?

By Devanshi Basu

The excitement surrounding the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to grow, with the latest rumors suggesting Tamil actor  Dhanush  might be joining the cast of  Avengers: Doomsday . This potential casting has sparked major interest among fans and industry insiders alike. Here’s what is known about Dhanush’s possible involvement in this highly anticipated film.

Will Marvel cast Dhanush in Avengers Doomsday?

Recent reports suggest that Dhanush could be in talks to join Avengers: Doomsday. Directed by the Russo Brothers, this film is expected to be an important addition to the Marvel franchise. However, neither the Russo Brothers nor Dhanush has confirmed his involvement in the project yet.

Dhanush made his big debut in Hollywood with his role in The Gray Man, also directed by the Russo Brothers. His performance in the film received widespread acclaim, leading many to speculate about his return to Hollywood. The possibility of Dhanush appearing in Avengers: Doomsday has stirred excitement among fans, who are eager to see him share the screen with Robert Downey Jr., who will play the villain Dr. Doom.

Xclusive – #Dhanush Next Hollywood Film ?️ – Dhanush acted in the movie " #TheGrayMan " directed by "Russo Brothers". – This combo combines again✔️ – #RussoBrothers are now in talks to rope in Dhanush for a role in " #AvengersDoomsday ". – If this happens, it will definitely add… pic.twitter.com/xeLBoigNFU — Movie Tamil (@MovieTamil4) August 6, 2024

For those unaware, the Russo Brothers, known for their successful MCU films, are making a return with Avengers: Doomsday. The film is expected to feature a range of new characters and storylines, adding fresh elements to the Marvel Universe. Robert Downey Jr.’s return as Dr. Doom, a role he will play after his iconic portrayal of Iron Man, adds another bit of excitement to the film. Downey Jr.’s involvement was confirmed during the San Diego Comic-Con 2024, where he was announced as the Fantastic Four villain Doctor Doom. 

Dhanush’s career has been a topic of considerable discussion lately. The actor recently faced controversy with a ban imposed by the Tamil Film Producers’ Council (TFPC). This ban has sparked a backlash from the Tamil film community. Additionally, it has been challenged by influential figures within the industry, including members of the Nadigar Sangam.

As the anticipation builds, both Dhanush’s supporters and Marvel enthusiasts are eager to see how this potential casting will unfold and what it means for the future of the MCU.

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