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Dale Midkiff Turns 58!

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We at iHorror.com want to wish Dale Midkiff a happy 58th Birthday!  You may not know his name, but if you’re a horror fan you surely know his work.  In 1989 Midkiff played Louis Creed in the movie adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary.  This was the first movie King adapted to a screenplay.  As someone who both read the book and has seen the film I can say this is one of the best screen adaptations of any of King’s characters.

In the movie Midkiff needed an arsenal of emotions, ranging from caring and loving father and husband to grief and desperation.  His portrayal of desperation had to make you believe anyone in his position would have done the same actions he took in the film, including yourself.  To make a selfish decision to bring a loved one back, even knowing they may not come back “right,” but having to try anyway; this is what you needed to feel, and I believe Midkiff delivered this performance without question.

While it wasn’t the cornerstone of the plot, my favorite scenes with Midkiff weren’t necessarily the horror scenes, but the scenes with his family.  He needed to build a sound foundation for the audience to believe he was fully invested in his family, and I bought it hook, line, and sinker.  If you didn’t believe his family was his whole world then you wouldn’t understand his actions of bringing them back from the dead.

Unfortunately after this role Midkiff’s acting appearances consisted of a lot of TV movies and one off television appearances.  An aficionado of the genre could easily spot his signature good looks in his appearances in The Crow: Salvation (2000) and Route 666 (2001).  However, he mainly bounces around television shows from guest appearance to guest appearance.

While his appearance in horror has been short lived fans of Pet Sematary have kept him alive in the convention scene as a veteran of the genre in a much beloved role.

Family reunion: Dale Midkiff (Lous Creed), Denise Crosby (Rachel Creed), Miko Hughes (Gage Creed)

Fun fact: Ok, I don’t know if “fun” is the appropriate word to describe it, but when Louis Creed awakens suddenly from a nightmare he rolls off of the bed and brains himself on the nightstand next to the bed.  Ouch!

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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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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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