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Brazilian ‘Hidden Camera’ Horror Pranks Take it to the Next Level

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Programa Silvio Santos is a Brazilian variety show, created and hosted by Silvio Santos and broadcast by Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão. On the air since 1963, it is the second oldest television program in Brazil. A popular feature on the show is their prank segments, which vary from micro-budget surprises to large-scale productions of terror. The program will even team up with horror film producers to stage elaborate pranks to promote specific movies.

These pranks go beyond the simple spooky scare. There’s no quick jump followed by a “ha ha it was just a plastic spider” release. No, they drag out the fear to a fever pitch, causing the unsuspecting participants to question what is real.

You have to wonder what’s going on in the heads of the poor victims. Whether you think these pranks are awesomely creepy, staged, mean-spirited or hilarious (I don’t judge you, man), you have to admit they’re bloody impressive.

I mean, frankly, I’m surprised none of the zombie attacks resulted in serious head injuries, because they’re pretty convincing. I know I probably would’ve reacted with some well-meaning skull stomps. After all, zombie preparedness is what all these horror movies have trained us for, amiright?

Check out the pranks below and tell us what you think in the comments. Do you think they’re too over-the-top, or is it all in good fun? How would you react? Which prank is your favorite?

The Boy – Film Promotion

Ghost Girl in the Morgue

The Conjuring 2 – Film Promotion

Zombies in the Morgue

Annabelle – Film Promotion

Poltergeist – Film Promotion

Curse of Chucky – Film Promotion

https://youtu.be/qxkvt19zFSE?list=PLNSPiWvuc501UxVRe_qQxGFlkgJXHtlSy

Carrie – Film Promotion

https://youtu.be/PZzYMTNXoBo?list=PLNSPiWvuc501UxVRe_qQxGFlkgJXHtlSy

Zombies on the Subway

 

Looking for more horror pranks? Check out this ‘Rings’ Viral Marketing Prank or this ‘Animatronic’ Jason prank on Halloween shoppers

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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.

28 Days Later

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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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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