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All These Summer Scares at the Multiplex in 2018

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Come on Summer!

American cinema in the summertime means blockbusters are just waiting to suck the money out of your cargo shorts. It’s as American as $12 refillable popcorn buckets and $8 soft drinks.

Although this year’s seasonal blockbuster docket includes non-horror sequels Incredibles 2, Equalizer 2 and another Mission Impossible, horror fans are the ones who may come away with the most receipts in 2018.

The season officially starts on June 21 in the U.S. and ends on September 22, but studios got a head start with Infinity Wars and Solo.

Taking that lead the always-busy House of Blum releases one of its own on June 1.

Here is a list of mainstream horror films scheduled to eat up your Movie Pass days between June 1 and September 7:

June 1:

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This one’s creating a lot of buzz already. Our very own Trey Hilburn gave it 5 stars, calling it a “Searingly-cool, brutal Sci-fi gorefest.” If that doesn’t sound like something you want to check out you’re at the wrong website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T_GmJKEke0

June 8:

Hereditary

Toni Colette’s terrified face seems to be all the tease you need to make this a must-see. Fans are avoiding the trailer like crazy to go in cold, but even if you got a little curious and watched it anyway you weren’t given much as far as plot details.

June 22:

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

More of the same you might say. Yeah, more of the same bloodshed from cloned man-eating dinosaurs who infiltrate what seems to be suburbia against Chris Pratt’s arsenal of trained velociraptors. In this case, more of the same is actually a good thing.

Under the Silver Lake

We have been wondering what It Follows director David Robert Mitchell has been working on as a follow-up to his 2014 supernatural STD sleeper. Well, here it is:

July 4:

The First Purge

Why do we keep going back to see these sequels? Probably because we are enamored by the concept while shocked at it too. Especially during these divisive political times, we need to have some sort of catharsis. These films sometimes say what we are actually thinking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7C3Pfb47N8

August 10:

The Meg

We’ve seen the stills. We’ve seen the awesome trailer (if you haven’t see below). Fans want a serious shark movie, but if that’s not what we get with The Meg, I’m sure all will be forgiven if the energy, and scope is as kinetic as the trailer implies.

August 23:

The Cadaver

Not much to say about this one yet: here’s the synopsis according to IMDb. “When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses.”

August 24:

Slender Man

Here’s one that one of our astute readers pointed out. As if our beach bodies weren’t good enough, here comes this guy bragging about his.

August 31:

The Little Stranger

Same as above, but this time we have a production still and again the synopsis from IMdb.

The Little Stranger tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1947, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries. But it is now in decline and its inhabitants – mother, son and daughter – are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life. When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how terrifyingly, the family’s story is about to become entwined with his own.

September 7:

The Nun

Finally, the scariest thing to come out of Catechism since wooden rulers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_RShFuJvnU

September 7:

Slaughterhouse Rulez

Here’s a little something for our U.K. fans. Our own Kelly McNeely wrote an article on this Pegg and Frost collab. Imdb says this title will get a U.K release on September 7 which will make us Yankees jealous if it’s not a global sweep at least reaching to the states at the same time.

Said Pegg of the film:

“It’s about a private school in the U.K. which sells off parts of its land to a fracking company, and the fracking company then unleashes a subterranean monster that terrorizes the school. It’s a big metaphor for the U.K. privatizing things, and it’s mixed up with some ridiculous, sloppy horror. So it’s right up our street.”

Keep checking back with us to find out what else is coming out that is not listed 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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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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