Film murder acting movies james franco poetry satan satanism acdc serial killers highway to. Its being coproduced by soundgarden lead singer chris cornell and nicolas constantine, who also wrote. Apparently, james franco 127 hours is all set to direct and star in a new feature film based on the serial killer richard ramirez, also known as the night stalker. The film was produced by alisa tager and matthew brady. James franco to direct and play serial killer in the night. James franco is to direct and star in a biopic of serial killer richard ramirez. Moviechat forums james franco discussion what happened to his nightstalker film.
The young actor, director, writer and at the moment student, has decided to star. I would have preferred the movie james franco was supposed to star in and direct. James franco will play the serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker. James edward franco born april 19, 1978 is an american actor, film director, screenwriter, film producer, author, painter, and performance artist.
James franco would star in and even direct a version of the ramirez story, based on the philip carlo book the night stalker. May 25, 2011 james franco has signed on to play the night stalker serial killer richard ramirez and direct the film in his major motion picture directorial debut. Or better yet, have rob zombie make the film with an. Hell probably leak some of his own molestation stories to generate renewed interest in his sorry scrawny ass. Jan 17, 2011 soundgarden frontman chris cornell is apparently producing the project, which franco will direct and star in. James franco is going to direct and star in a new film based on the serial killer richard ramirez also known as the night stalker. James franco to direct and star in night stalker film. Richard ramirez 196020, serial killer whose murder spree in california in the mid1980s led to him being known as the night stalker. An essay and four stories explore the infamous night stalker killings. James franco is reportedly set to star in a richard ramirez film that he will also direct. Night stalker, a 2005 remake of the original kolchak series.
James franco on famed serial killer richard ramirez vice. The ny post confirmed that franco will helm and star in the night stalker, the film version of philip carlos book about the mid80s serial killer, richard ramirez. James franco walks a mile in serial killer richard ramirez. James river catfishing, blue catfish, catfishing guide, professional service, james river catfish, nightstalker guide service will provide you with the winning edge to find those trophy catfish. Golden globenominated james franco will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker, page six has learned. I repeat this isnt a horror film, nor does it glorify ramirez in any way. The golden globe winning actor who won for his role. Catfishing on the james river in virginia can be a fishing trip of a lifetime, a nationally recognized fishery for virginia. Sep 25, 2014 an essay and four stories explore the infamous night stalker killings. The night stalker and the best of truecrime cinema.
Lou diamond phillips has signed on to star in the night stalker, and. Ramirez was a selfconfessed satanist who in 1985 was convicted of thirteen murders, five attempted murders, eleven sexual assaults and fourteen burglaries. With bellamy young, lou diamond phillips, louis herthum, annalisa cochrane. James franco to direct himself as the night stalker. James franco to direct and star in the night stalker. James franco has signed on to play the night stalker serial killer richard ramirez and direct the film in his major motion picture directorial. James franco to star in and direct the night stalker. Jan 18, 2011 wants to direct and star in the night stalker january 18, 2011 by. Known for his breakthrough starring role on freaks and geeks 1999, james franco was born april 19, 1978 in palo alto, california, to betsy franco, a writer, artist, and actress, and douglas eugene doug franco, who ran a silicon valley business. The golden globe winning actor who won for his role playing the title character in james dean, always took his education seriously and. This isnt a horror film, nor does it glorify ramirez in any way. Timothy olyphant appearing in season 2 phil lord and chris miller on to direct ryan gosling in new astronaut movie. James franco to star in and direct serial killer biopic the. The film, also titled the night stalker, will show how ramirez, currently on death row in california, became a killer.
The film will be based on the nonfiction book the night stalker by philip carlo, and it will be adapted into a script by screenwriter nicolas constantine. The nightstalker observes his victims while they sleep. James franco to star in and direct serial killer biopic the night stalker. Golden state killer also known as the original night stalker, serial killer and rapist unrelated to richard ramirez who operated in southern california from the late1970s to mid1980s. No, not karl kolchak, everyones favorite paranormal investigating reporter. Jul 05, 20 the night stalker killer who terrorized california in the mid1980s, idolized the actor who played a mass murderer who kidnaps and skins women in his final interview, ramirez spoke of his.
Only if they wake up, he bursts his heads with a baseball bat. A salacious version of his story was released only last year in the form of ulli lommels night stalker. Jun 07, 20 danny trejo machete coproduced a 2002 horror film, nightstalker, that followed ramirezs exploits. We are talking about one of the most evil men to ever walk. Nightstalker, a 2002 horror film directed by chris. The new york post is reporting that james franco will make his directing debut, and star as the satanic serial killer richard ramirez, in a new feature film based on the late philip carlos true. This isnt a horror film, nor does it glorify ramirez in any way, constantine said. The night stalker, a 1974 television series based on the movie, starring darren mcgavin.
The film will jump off from philip carlos 2000 book the night stalker, which. James franco to portray and direct the night stalker in next film golden globenominated james franco will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker, page six has learned. James franco to portray and direct the night stalker in next film. James edward franco was born in palo alto, california on april 19, 1978. He is best known for starring in sam raimis spiderman trilogy 2002, 2004, and 2007, in which he portrayed harry osborn, pineapple express 2008, and oz.
James franco to star in and direct serial killer biopic. Whatever happened to james franco s night stalker movie. His mother is jewish and his father was of portuguese and swedish descent. James franco to direct and star in film about the night. The night stalker killer who terrorized california in the mid1980s, idolized the actor who played a mass murderer who kidnaps and skins women in his final interview, ramirez spoke of his.
James franco walks a mile in serial killer richard ramirezs. Franco is now being linked to an adaptation of crime writer philip carlos the night stalker, which would see him star in and direct the story of satanic socal murderer richard ramirez. Golden globenominated james franco recently named sound on sights man of the year will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker. Ok, ok, dont shoot the messenger, im only here to share the latest casting news that goes like this. Danny trejo machete coproduced a 2002 horror film, nightstalker, that followed ramirezs exploits. Film murder acting movies james franco poetry satan satanism acdc serial killers highway to hell stuff franco richard. James franco to direct and star in night stalker film dread.
The film we be based on the nonfiction book the night stalker by philip carlo, and it will be adapted into a script by. In it an investigative reporter, played by darren mcgavin, comes to suspect that a serial killer in the las vegas area is in fact a vampire. See more ideas about serial killers, true crime and crime. James river catfishing guide guide service for blue catfish.
When it comes to horror that was shot for tv it just doesnt get any better than kolchak the night stalker. Jan 17, 2011 james franco to star in and direct serial killer biopic the night stalker. In it an investigative reporter, played by darren mcgavin, comes to suspect that a serial killer in the las vegas area is in fact a vampire the film was based on the thenunpublished novel by jeff rice titled the kolchak papers. Richard ramirez avec les acteurs du film, le realisateur, le producteur. Darren mcgavin is carl kolchak and gives a great performance and truly gets you into the work of the the super natural as a professional journalist who is under his bosses skin as well high ranking city officials. James franco to direct and star in film about the night stalker serial killer richard ramirez movie james franco casting about 9 years ago by joey paur apparently, james franco 127 hours is all set to direct and star in a new feature film based on the serial killer richard ramirez, also known as the night stalker.
Jan 17, 2011 franco is now being linked to an adaptation of crime writer philip carlos the night stalker, which would see him star in and direct the story of satanic socal murderer richard ramirez. James edward franco born april 19, 1978 is an american actor, director, screenwriter, comedian, film producer, television producer, academic, painter and writer. Jan 17, 2011 james franco is reportedly set to star in a richard ramirez film that he will also direct. James franco is making his directorial debut in a big, bloody way with the night stalker. Lou diamond phillips starring as the night stalker variety. After starring in numerous sundance film festival selections, hes gone to on star in spiderman, the forthcoming rise of the apes, and even the. James franco to portray and direct the night stalker in. The film is to be called the night stalker and will be based on philip carlos book of the same name about the. It was directed by megan griffiths, who wrote the screenplay, and stars lou diamond phillips, bellamy young, chelle sherrill, and benjamin barrett. Night stalker serial killer richard ramirez obsessed with. And in 2011, james franco was rumored to be making his directorial debut with his own take on. Screenwriter nicolas constantine tells the ny post. James franco has signed on to play the night stalker serial killer richard ramirez and direct the film in his major motion picture directorial debut.
Jan 16, 2011 james franco will play the serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker. This project will begin this summer while james is on break from his ph. James franco is an american actor, filmmaker, and college instructor. Franco is known for his roles in liveaction films, such as sam raimis spiderman trilogy 20022007. Ramirez is the serial killer known as the night stalker and has been the subject of various. James franco will play the part of reallife stalker and killer richard ramirez in the upcoming film, the night stalker based on philip carlos book. Whatever happened to james francos night stalker movie. Apr 24, 2017 james franco will play the part of reallife stalker and killer richard ramirez in the upcoming film, the night stalker based on philip carlos book of the same name. Jan 16, 2011 golden globenominated james franco will play satanic serial killer richard ramirez and direct the movie version of truecrime author philip carlos the night stalker, page six has learned. James river catfishing guide guide service for blue. James franco to play serial killer richard ramirez in the. James franco to play death row inmate celeb dirty laundry. The night stalker is a 2016 american dramatic film about the serial killer richard ramirez.
James franco set to play night stalker richard ramirez. A few years ago, reports surfaced that james franco would star in and even direct a version of the ramirez story, based on the philip carlo book the night stalker. Soundgarden frontman chris cornell is apparently producing the project, which franco will direct and star in. Paul tassi i just checked our archives, and in about the last six months or so. The night stalker is a television film which aired on abc on january 11, 1972 as their abc movie of the week. James franco to direct and star in adaptation of the night. James franco sony pictures entertaiment wiki fandom. The new york post is reporting that james franco will make his directing debut, and star as the satanic serial killer richard ramirez, in a new feature film based. According to the new york post, the 127 hours star is making this his feature directing debut, but will only start shooting this summer when hes on a break from yale. The night stalker, a 1987 horror film starring charles napier. James franco is putting together a deal to star and direct a big screen version of phillip carlos truecrime book the night stalker, which the ny post has learned is being penciled in to shoot.
The night stalker, a 1972 madefortelevision movie starring darren mcgavin. Rice said he wrote the novel because, id always wanted. An account of serial killer richard ramirez and his rampage in california during the mid1980s. Wants to direct and star in the night stalker january 18, 2011 by. For his role in 127 hours 2010, he was nominated for an academy award for best actor.