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31 Scary Story Nights: October 6th “The Black Velvet Ribbon”

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Hello readers!  It’s the 6th of October and 31 Scary Story Nights continues this evening with a classic tale that scared me to death as a child.  it’s called “The Black Velvet Ribbon” though I have since heard the story where the ribbon is green or red or blue.

It’s a tale of love and obsession and best told in a darkened room.  Everyone gather around, now, and let’s read this mysterious tale!

***Writer’s Note:  We here at iHorror are big proponents of responsible parenting.  Some of the stories in this series may be too much for your little ones.  Please read ahead and decide if your kids can handle this story!  If not, find another story for tonight or simply come back to see us tomorrow.  In other words, don’t blame me for your kids nightmares!***

The Black Velvet Ribbon as retold by Waylon Jordan

Matthew would never forget the day that Edwina stepped into his life.  He met her in the park as he walked along the path on a lazy and cool Sunday afternoon in October.  She wore a proper white dress with puffed sleeves and a single flower adorned her hair. Strangely, a simple black ribbon around her neck that matched the raven black locks of her hair.

Matthew was transfixed by her.  She was one of those rare women whose could take your breath away with a single smile, and before he could help it he was introducing himself.

Edwina smiled and allowed him to walk alongside her that day and told him he could call upon her at her home the following evening.  She had an extra ticket for the opera if he would like to come along.

He agreed right away and the following evening found him dressed in his best suit, knocking on the door of the home she shared with three other women.  She answered the door in a gown of deepest green, her hair pulled up in an elegant twist at the back of her head…and the same black velvet ribbon she’d worn the day before.

The evening was magical and before long they were seeing each other ever day.  It was always a marvel to him each time she opened the door.  He would bask in the glow of her smile but the presence of that simple black velvet ribbon never changed, and after a few weeks it began to eat at him.

He couldn’t say why.  It just seemed…out of place.

One night while they sat eating dinner in her favorite restaurant, he couldn’t take it anymore.

“Edwina,” he asked.  “Why do you always wear that ribbon?”

Her fingers fluttered to the ribbon for a moment but she smiled and replied, “Oh, I just like it, that’s all.”

“Why don’t you take it off?” Matthew asked.  “I’d love to see you without it, just once.”

“You wouldn’t like it if I did,” she said with a shy smile.  “So I won’t.”

He could see she wouldn’t budge and so he let it go, but from that day forward, the ribbon began to bother him more and more each time he saw it.

Several times in the course of their courtship, he would bring up the black velvet ribbon, and he would always receive the same reply.

“You wouldn’t like it if I did so I won’t,” she’d say with that same shy smile.

She wore the ribbon everywhere.  To the opera, to the theater, to the park.  No matter the color of the rest of her outfit, she was never without that black velvet ribbon.

Soon, it consumed his every thought.

Why would she wear it?

Was she hiding something?

How was it that it never even seemed to move?

Their wedding day arrived and Matthew watched his bride to be walk down the aisle to him in pristine white…marred by that black velvet ribbon.

After much feasting with friends and family, Matthew and Edwina made their way to their new home.  He carried her over the threshold and up the stairs to their bedroom before excusing himself to change.

When he returned to their bedroom, he found her in a shimmering red, silk gown staring at her reflection in the vanity as she brushed out her hair.  Quietly he crept over to the end table on his side of the bed.

He’d been planning this for weeks.

Holding the scissors behind his back he slowly stepped behind his bride and smiled down at her.

She smiled up at him.  “I love you, my dearest.”

“I love you too, darling.”

And in one swift movement, he snipped the black ribbon from her neck with the scissors.  A moment later, he let out a scream and jumped back as Edwina’s head topped from her neck onto the floor and rolled across the room.

As the head came to a rest, her eyes locked with his, and she said with perfect nonchalance, “Well, I told you that you wouldn’t like it…”

*shudder*

That story still gets me to a little bit.  I mean, seriously, when a head keeps talking after it’s been removed from a body, there’s a problem.

As I said before there are many versions of this story, but they all seem to revolve around the young man’s descent into an unhealthy fixation with the ribbon, and who could blame him, really.

Join us again tomorrow evening for another Scary Story Night and if you missed last night’s story, just click here!

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

Arcadian Official Movie Poster

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

Winnie the Pooh Poohniverse

The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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Late Night With The Devil

For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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