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Director Darren Bousman sent out word today that the official site for his upcoming film, ‘Mother’s Day’, has launched. Be sure to swing by MothersDaytheMovie.com and check out the site, which features a special introduction from Bousman, Evigan and Ashmore.

The story revolves around a sadistic family who return to their childhood home to torture the new residents and please their evil mother. The film stars Jaime King, Deborah Ann Woll, Briana Evigan, Alexa Vega, Shawn Ashmore, Matt O’Leary, Lyriq Bent, Lisa Marcos, Patrick Flueger, AJ Cook, J. LaRose and Warren Kole.

The original film was directed by Charles Kaufman, who is the brother of Troma Entertainment co-founder and Toxic Avenger director Lloyd Kaufman.

As previously reported, Bousman had this to say about the film: “While it pays homage to the 1980 original film, it is defiantly it’s own beast… This film will not be a carbon copy remake… It’s unique, clever, scary, violent, and fun.”

Twisted Pictures will be producing the film and is expected to target a Mother’s Day 2010 release. The film is currently shooting in Canada.

The first official still from Darren Lynn Bousman’s ‘Mother’s Day’ has hit the web. Check it out below.

The story revolves around a sadistic family who return to their childhood home to torture the new residents and please their evil mother. The film stars Jaime King, Deborah Ann Woll, Briana Evigan, Alexa Vega, Shawn Ashmore, Matt O’Leary, Lyriq Bent, Lisa Marcos, Patrick Flueger, AJ Cook, J. LaRose and Warren Kole.

The original film was directed by Charles Kaufman, who is the brother of Troma Entertainment co-founder and Toxic Avenger director Lloyd Kaufman.

As previously reported, Bousman had this to say about the film: “While it pays homage to the 1980 original film, it is defiantly it’s own beast… This film will not be a carbon copy remake… It’s unique, clever, scary, violent, and fun.”

Twisted Pictures will be producing the film and is expected to target a Mother’s Day 2010 release. The film is currently shooting in Canada.

Source: Twisted Pictures

Horror icon Andrew Bryniarski is set to appear in the remake of the cult horror film “Mother’s Day,” which began filming September 8, 2009.

Bryniarski, best known for his role as Leatherface in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (2003) and “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning” (2004), has been designated for an undisclosed role in Mother’s Day.

“Given Andrew’s iconic status in the horror-thriller genre, we wanted to give him a special part that will intentionally be clouded in mystery until the film is released,” said Curtis Leopardo, executive producer of Mother’s Day and founder of LightTower Entertainment.

“We don’t want to spoil the surprise for avid Texas Chainsaw fans, but we’re thrilled to bring Andrew on board for what will certainly become a dark and mysterious role,” said Leopardo, who along with industry executive Cara Marie launched a talent management branch of LightTower Entertainment and are managing Andrew Bryaniarski.

Rebecca De Mornay has officially joined the cast of Darren Lynn Bousman’s ‘Mother’s Day’. De Mornay will be playing the title character in the film that is set to shoot in Winnipeg this September.

The original film was directed by Charles Kaufman, who is the brother of Troma Entertainment co-founder and Toxic Avenger director Lloyd Kaufman. The story revolves around a sadistic family who return to their childhood home to torture the new residents and please their evil mother.

As previously reported, Bousman had this to say about the film: “While it pays homage to the 1980 original film, it is defiantly it’s own beast… This film will not be a carbon copy remake… It’s unique, clever, scary, violent, and fun.”

The rest of the cast includes Deborah Ann Woll, Briana Evigan, Alexa Vega, Shawn Ashmore, Matt O’Leary, Lyriq Bent and Lisa Marcos.

Fans of Repo! The Genetic Opera have something to be very excited about today! Director Darren Lynn Bousman has unveiled a brand new website created to delve deeper in depth into the world of Repo! Little Glass Vial is designed for the fans that want the inside scoop on what went into the making of the film and provides all the behind the scenes insights into their favorite song and scenes!

The plan for the site is to keep the legacy of Repo! The Gentic Opera alive and growing by producing new content, new music and new behind the scenes documentaries. The website and the proceeds made by it, will help to generate new Repo! “goodies” such as new music and new albums. Fans can purchase items from the “Repo Store” to help support the cause! Check out the store at this location >

Weigh in with your thoughts on Repo! and Little Glass Vial (www.littleglassvial.com) and don’t forget to TESTIFY!

Bousman is currently preparing to tackle his next exciting project, a re-imagining of Charles Kaufman’s 1980 film ‘Mother’s Day’.

Jaime King

Jaime King (My Bloody Valentine, The Spirit). is the latest actress to join the cast of of Darren Lynn Bousman’s “Mother’s Day.” Shawn Ashmore, Briana Evigan, Alexa Vega and Matt O’Leary are in talks to join the production, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Jaime King will play the woman of the house, a wife who has lost her child and is isolating herself from her husband. Ashmore and Evigan will play guests at the house.O’Leary is one of Mother’s sons, joining the already cast Deborah Ann Woll as members of the family.

The original film was directed by Charles Kaufman, who is the brother of Troma Entertainment co-founder and Toxic Avenger director Lloyd Kaufman.

The story revolves around a sadistic family who return to their childhood home to torture the new residents and please their evil mother.

As previously reported, Bousman had this to say about the film: “While it pays homage to the 1980 original film, it is defiantly it’s own beast… This film will not be a carbon copy remake… It’s unique, clever, scary, violent, and fun.”

Twisted Pictures will be producing the film and is expected to target a Mother’s Day 2010 release and the film will begin to shoot this fall in Manitoba.