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Corey Feldman’s Top Horror Performances
Corey Feldman is a name that any fan of 80’s and 90’s horror should recognize. Feldman starred in several horror movies during the golden age of the genre, some of his more notable appearances of course being The Lost Boys, Gremlins, and of course Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter. So today let’s look at Feldman in some of his more memorable roles as well as a few of my own personal favorite appearances.
Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter
Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter was always a personal favorite of mine, as well as other fans of the series. It was the first film to introduce everyone’s favorite hero Tommy Jarvis, and allowed Tommy to earn his reputation as the only person who was ever able to stop Jason once and for all. Even though in later sequels he soils it, and through the power of coincidence resurrects Camp Crystal Lake’s most notorious serial killer. But hey another topic for another day.
Corey Feldman nailed his role as a young Tommy Jarvis, bringing his charisma to the role and making Tommy’s character feel like a real, relatable person and not just a number to pad out the body count. Adding depth to a character really shouldn’t be something to praise, but dammit this is a Friday The 13th movie. Most characters are present to give Jason something interesting to do while he works his way through the cast.
One of Tommy’s most interesting traits was his obsession with making masks. It was only present in The Final Chapter and was dropped entirely as his character would return for two more sequels, but the addition of making masks as a hobby added to the character. It’s just a shame that the idea wasn’t explored further as the franchise continued onward. It would have been great to see Tommy construct a mask like Jason’s own face, and use that as a means of self-defense, similar to his mother’s sweater from Part II.
Gremlins
Feldman did not play a major role in Gremlins, instead this go around playing as a side character who is really only present to kick start the movies events. Feldman played Pete in the movie, and his only notable action in the movie was showcasing just what happens when a mogwai gets wet. Unfortunately for Pete and the rest of the cast, the newly born mogwai aren’t as passive as good old Gizmo.
Corey Feldman may not have been the star of the film, but just seeing him on screen was a treat. Gremlins is a film that still holds up today, and a must watch every Holiday season.
The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys is a personal favorite vampire flick of mine, and one of the best vampire movies out there, let’s get that out of the way now. As expected the Corey Feldman steals the show when he’s onscreen. This time, young Feldman is portraying Edgar Frog, who alongside his brother Alan, study and hunt down vampires. Corey Feldman: Vampire Hunter damn near sells itself, that premise alone sounds awesome.
While no one believes the Frog brothers until the vampires really begin to crawl out of the woodwork, it’s still endlessly entertaining watching the rest of the town push away the Frog brothers until, the truth is revealed to a small group of people. The Lost Boys is truly a work of art, every actor brings their A-game to the table and even the weaker performances are still memorable.
Everyone owes it to themselves to track down The Lost Boys and watch it at least once in their lifetime. Even years later the film still holds up, and is worth the time to watch it.
Puppet Master VS Demonic Toys
I did say that I would be including some of my personal favorites to this list as well okay? Puppet Master has been a personal favorite series of mine for years. The idea of a man stumbling onto the secrets of life, and using it on his puppets was always a fun one for me. Now throw in some Nazis and a plot so convoluted you need a spread sheet to understand just what the hell is going on, and all the B-movie glory a single series can handle.
All of that together makes up one of my personal favorite B-movie experiences. Needless to say, Puppet Master VS Demonic Toys absolutely embraces the weird nature of both Puppet Master and Demonic Toys. This time around we see Corey Feldman as the lead who is none other than Robert Toulon, who cracks the secret of life originally discovered by his family.
While it was a made for TV movie, it’s just as ridiculous and insane as the rest of the series and seeing Corey Feldman as this entries Toulon just adds to the ridiculousness of the whole thing. Puppet Master VS The Demonic Toys is easily the worst movie to ever star Corey Feldman, but even past all of the B-Movie tropes I still love it to pieces and will always consider it one of my personal favorite Feldman appearances.
Hopefully there were a few of your own personal favorite Feldman roles present here as well, and if not drop that in the comments. Let’s see what everyone’s personal favorite Corey Feldman role is. And not to end things on a low note but there is the elephant in the room that needs addressing.
With the recent passing of George Romero there has been a void that can never be filled. You can read our thoughts on his passing here, as well as just what he meant to his fans and his tragic passing here. Rest In Peace George Romero, you will be forever missed and can never be replaced.
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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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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