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‘The Barn’ – A Wonderful Throwback To 80s’ Horror!

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“Trick-Or-Treat Smell My Feet!”

From the very beginning introduction “Nevermore Production Films” logo, The Barn is an excellent callback to 80s horror and the first few minutes of the film alone is a loyal devotion to the Halloween holiday. The film is set in the year 1989, and Justin M. Seaman along with his team did an extraordinary job of keeping true to the era, the film looks as though it was shot a few decades ago. Everything about this movie screams to an era that I grew up in, and it was unbelievable. Adding to the magical nostalgia of the film are appearances by Linnea Quigley (Night of the Demons) and Ari Lehman (Jason Voorhees from Friday The 13th). As a bonus, the score was composed by Rocky Gray, and it was an impressive puzzle piece to movie’s existence. The songs on the soundtrack include “Mr. Cool,” I immediately recognized from Full Moon’s Bad Channels back in 1992.

Even with a limited budget, The Barn delivers some impressive death sequences that will make your head turn in disgust. Throats are cut open, heads are crushed, and people are stabbed, everything is done physically in front of the camera, no CGI to disappoint the moviegoers. The design of the demons was unbelievably imaginative and creepy, to say the least. Justin M. Seaman created not only a story that was interesting, but a story that showed off is knowledge and passion for 80s horror.

Before viewing The Barn I was deeply concerned that I was going to be faced with a parody, I assure you this is no parody, and I am thankful for that.Quick-Witted and full of fun, The Barn is more than just another low-budget horror film, and will not be forgotten, in fact, this will be a film traditionally watched by many during the Halloween season. The Barn is a must see, you won’t be sorry!

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This scene is for sure a throwback to Halloween III – Season of The Witch.

 

On Halloween 1989, best friends Sam and Josh (Mitchell Musolino and Will Stout) are trying to enjoy their last “Devil’s Night” before graduating high school. Trouble soon arises when the two pals and a group of friends (Lexi Dripps, Cortland Woodard, Nikki Darling and Nickolaus Joshua) take a detour on their way to a rock concert, finding an old abandoned barn and aweking the evil inside…The Boogeyman, Hallowed Jack and The Candycorn Scarecrow. Now it’s up to Sam and Josh to find a way to protect their friends and defeat the creatures that lurk within The Barn.

Fortunately, The Barn is available in DVD format and the extra features kick some serious ass!

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The Barn is available in a 2 Disc Limited Edition DVD Set includes the following:

Disc 1: DVD

  • Special Intro by Linnea Quigley.
  • Feature Film
  • Audio Commentary with Justin M. Seaman (writer/director) and Mitchell Musolino (actor-“Sam”)
  • Trailers
  • Rebel Flesh “Harvest” Music Video
  • Video Game Commercial
  • Deleted Scenes and more!

Disc 2: CD Rom (Free Bonus Disc)

  • The Barn: The Video Game (PC Only)
  • NES Style Digital Instruction Booklet
  • 8 Bit Music Album By Rocky Gray

DVD available at thebarnmerch.com

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Linnea Quigley

Linnea Quigley

 

Ari Lehman

Ari Lehman

 

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The Barn Links

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-ABOUT THE AUTHOR-

Ryan T. Cusick is a writer for ihorror.com and very much enjoys conversation and writing about anything within the horror genre. Horror first sparked his interest after watching the original, The Amityville Horror when he was the tender age of three. Ryan lives in California with his wife and Eleven-year-old daughter, who is also expressing interest in the horror genre. Ryan recently received his Master’s Degree in Psychology and has aspirations to write a novel. Ryan can be followed on Twitter @Nytmare112

 

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

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The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

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The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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