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Stars: Charles Dance, Rachel Griffiths, Sharni Vinson, Martin Crewes, Peta Sergeant | Written by Justin King | Directed by Mark Hartley

Former music video director Mark Hartley came to prominence, at least to me, in 2008 when his wonderful documentary Not Quite Hollywood, which detailed the “Ozploitation” genre, exploded on film blogs and movie sites across the globe. He then followed that up with another documentary, Machete Maidens Unleashed, a look at Filipino genre filmmaking, in 2010. I was fortunate enough to see that doc on the big screen at 2011′s Frightfest Glasgow and now, some three years later Hartley’s feature film debut Patrick: Evil Awakens, a loose remake of Richard Franklin’s seminal 1978 shocker, makes it’s UK debut on DVD.

It’s been some years since I’ve seen Franklin’s original film and it’s Italian lensed “sequel” Patrick Lives Again, but it’s not like anyone can actually forget...

Title: Patrick: Evil Awakens Director: Mark Hartley Starring: Charles Dance, Rachel Griffiths, Sharni Vinson, Peta Sergeant, Martin Crewes, Damon Gameau, and Jackson Gallagher Running time: 1hr 35min, Rated R, Available on VOD /In Theaters 03.14.14 A remake of the same named 1978 film is the story of Kathy (Sharni Vinson), a nurse whom is hired at a private psychiatric clinic run by the intense duo Doctor Roget (Charles Dance) and Matron Cassidy (Rachel Griffiths). Kathy is introduced to patient Patrick (Jackson Gallagher), a young man who’s been in a coma since he was 15 when he murdered his mother and her lover in a bathtub, and then attempted suicide. Kathy [ Read More ]

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Stars: Charles Dance, Rachel Griffiths, Sharni Vinson, Martin Crewes, Peta Sergeant | Written by Justin King | Directed by Mark Hartley

Former music video director Mark Hartley came to prominence, at least to me, in 2008 when his wonderful documentary Not Quite Hollywood, which detailed the “Ozploitation” genre, exploded on film blogs and movie sites across the globe. He then followed that up with another documentary, Machete Maidens Unleashed, a look at Filipino genre filmmaking, in 2010. I was fortunate enough to see that doc on the big screen at 2011′s Frightfest Glasgow and now, some two years later Hartley’s feature film debut Patrick, a remake of Richard Franklin’s seminal 1978 shocker, makes it’s UK debut as part of the 2013 Frightfest Halloween All-Nighter.

It’s been some years since I’ve seen Franklin’s original film and it’s Italian lensed “sequel” Patrick Lives Again, but it’s not like anyone can...

The full lineup for the FrightFest All-Nighter in London has been announced and includes Nothing Left to Fear and The Station:

“The FrightFest All-Nighter 13 returns to the Vue in London’s Leicester Square on Saturday October 26 for the third year, with six killer titles including UK premieres of The Station, Patrick, Nothing Left To Fear and Soulmate. So climb aboard FrightFest’s Halloween Express, with guests including Neil Marshal, Anna Walton, Renaud Gautheir and Michael Armstrong, for the night-ride of your lives.

Tickets for the London event go on sale Tues 1 Oct.

Horror fans around the country can join in the fearsome fun on Saturday 2 November, when the event travels to the Gft Glasgow and the Empires in Sunderland, Newcastle and Poole. On Sat November 16 the event hits the Watershed Bristol

London line-up:

18:30 Soulmate (UK Premiere)

Axelle Carolyn makes her impressive feature debut with a sophisticated ghost story. After...

The FrightFest All-Nighter 13 returns to the Vue in London’s Leicester Square on Saturday October 26 for the third year, with six killer titles including UK premieres of The Station, Patrick, Nothing Left to Fear and Soulmate. So climb aboard FrightFest’s Halloween Express, with guests including Neil Marshal, Anna Walton, Renaud Gautheir and Michael Armstrong, for the night-ride of your lives

Horror fans around the country can join in the fearsome fun on Saturday 2 November, when the event travels to the Gft Glasgow and the Empires in Sunderland, Newcastle and Poole. On Sat November 16 the event hits the Watershed Bristol

London line-up:

18:30 Soulmate (UK Premiere)

Axelle Carolyn makes her impressive feature debut with a sophisticated ghost story. After attempting to commit suicide due to the sudden death of her husband, Audrey (Anna Walton) decides to retreat to a remote country cottage. But she soon discovers her safe haven is haunted by its previous owner.

A new international one-sheet for Mark Hartley's Australian horror remake 'Patrick' has arrived ahead of its new screenings later this month at both the Fantastic Fest taking place in Austin, Texas and also the Spanish Sitges Film Festival. Sharni Vinson ('Your Next') plays nurse to the comatosed 'Patrick' who uses his telekinetic powers to communicate with her. The story is based on the cult Aussie horror of the same name from filmmaker Richard Franklin and the project co-stars Charles Dance ('Game of Thrones'), Rachel Griffiths ('Six Feet Under'), Martin Crewes and Peta Sergeant. Check out the new poster below....

A new international trailer for Mark Hartley's upcoming Aussie horror remake 'Patrick' has arrived. Based on the 1978 original from filmmaker Richard Franklin the redo sees the gorgeous Sharni Vinson -below ('Your Next') don her nurses uniform to play Kathy, whose new patient 'Patrick' begins feeding her telekinetic messages whilst being in a coma. Charles Dance ('Alien 3') and Rachel Griffiths ('Six Feet Under'), Martin Crewes and Peta Sergeant also star. Check out the new trailer courtesy of Bankside Films below. The flick is due to hit Australian theatres this coming October....

An little weeny piece of art from Mark Hartley's upcoming remake of classic Australian horror flick 'Patrick' has popped up so we thought we'd share it with you. The redo, based on the original flick helmed by Richard Franklin way back in 1978, sees Sharni Vinson (below) slip into her cheeky nurses uniform to play Kathy the nurse who discovers that the comatosed patient she is looking after suddenly begins telepathically communicating with her. Charles Dance ('Alien 3'), Rachel Griffiths ('Six Feet Under'), Martin Crewes and Peta Sergeant also star in the project which is set to hit Austraian theatres from 17th October 2013. Check the new teaser and brush up on the plot below....

Cruel. Controlling. Commatose. Wow, this looks pretty cool. As you already see from our title, we’re here to share some interesting stuff from Mark Hartley‘s upcoming remake of the well-known 1978 Australian horror movie Patrick! So let us all take a deep breath and check out the first poster for the movie, and a very first image of Sharni Vinson who stars as nurse Kathy in the whole thing!

Mark Hartley is in charge for the remake, while a newcomer Justin King stands behind the movie script . While we’re still here at the official part of the story, let us just mention that the original Patrick was directed by Richard Franklin, but the good thing is that this new version is being overseen by the film’s original producer Antony I. Ginnane. So we guess that nothing could go wrong.

As for the movie cast, things are pretty clear: the team looks awesome!

Aussie rag The Herald Sun has premiered a couple of a first look images from Mark Hartley's new horror remake of comatosed telekinetic terror flick 'Patrick'. The project is currently shooting down in Melbourne and the duo of pics features star Sharni Vinson ('Bait') hospital side in her nurses uniform. 'The first day was the best of any shoot I've done.' states Vinson to the Herald. 'They scheduled all the big action scenes from for the first day. I got rigged up with the harness and came flying through the air and crashing into big mats.' Charles Dance ('Alien 3'), Rachel Griffiths ('Six Feet Under'), Martin Crewes and Peta Sergeant all co-star. New pics below....

The final cast of the remake of Patrick has been announced. Directed by Mark Hartley the cast includes Bait 3D’s Sharni Vinson and Game of Thrones’ Charles Dance, joining already announced Rachel Griffiths and Damon Gameau. Production began this week. The film is produced by Antony I Ginnane.

The announcement:

A re-working of the 1978 Australian cult horror film Patrick, starring Rachel Griffiths, Sharni Vinson and Charles Dance, has commenced production at Melbourne’s Docklands Studios.

Patrick is a sophisticated thriller that begins with the mysterious disappearance of a nurse at a remote private clinic. Kathy (rising star Sharni Vinson – Step Up 3D, Bait 3D, You’re Next) takes up the vacant position and is thrust into the formidable company of Matron Cassidy (Academy Award nominee Rachel Griffiths – Hilary and Jackie, Six Feet Under, Muriel’s Wedding) and Dr. Sebastian Roget (Charles Dance – Game Of Thrones, Gosford Park, Alien 3...

The.final cast of the 1978 Australian cult horror remake Patrick has been announced. Starring Academy Award nominee Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under, Muriel.s Wedding), up-and-comer Sharni Vinson (Bait 3D) and Charles Dance, (Game of Thrones, Gosford Park) the project has commenced production at Melbourne.s Docklands Studios. Damon Gameau (Balibo, Underbelly), Peta Sergeant (Iron Sky) and Martin Crewes (Crownies, Resident Evil) have also been cast in supporting roles. Patrick is a thriller which examines the burgeoning psychic powers of a mysterious coma patient, Patrick, and his obsession with new nurse Kathy (Vinson). Set in a remote clinic, Kathy is hired after the mysterious disappearance of the nurse before her. Here she finds herself thrust into the formidable company of Matron Cassidy (Griffiths) and renegade neurologist Dr Sebastian Roget (Dance). Tasked with caring for Patrick, it is not long before Kathy becomes the subject of his bloody and dangerous obsession.

The.final cast of the 1978 Australian cult horror remake Patrick has been announced. Starring Academy Award nominee Rachel Griffiths (Six Feet Under, Muriel.s Wedding), up-and-comer Sharni Vinson (Bait 3D) and Charles Dance, (Game of Thrones, Gosford Park) the project has commenced production at Melbourne.s Docklands Studios. Damon Gameau (Balibo, Underbelly), Peta Sergeant (Iron Sky) and Martin Crewes (Crownies, Resident Evil) have also been cast in supporting roles. Patrick will be played by newcomer Jackson Gallagher.

Patrick is a thriller which examines the burgeoning psychic powers of a mysterious coma patient, Patrick, and his obsession with new nurse Kathy (Vinson). Set in a remote clinic, Kathy is hired after the mysterious disappearance of the nurse before her. Here she finds herself thrust into the formidable company of Matron Cassidy (Griffiths) and renegade neurologist Dr Sebastian Roget (Dance). Tasked with caring for Patrick, it is not long before Kathy becomes...