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This Day in Horror History: February 5th

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This Day in Horror History February 5th edition features some of the finest actors and actresses to ever embrace the genre!

John Carradine born February 5, 1906

In a stunning career that lasted more than six decades, John Carradine appeared in a host of classic horror films. Blood of Dracula’s Castle, Five Bloody Graves, Diabolical Pact, “The Munsters”, Curse of the Stone Hand, etc., etc., etc.

The list goes on and on and the genre was better for his presence. The fact that he is also the father of David, Keith, Chris, and Robert Carradine just gives us more reasons to celebrate!

Dick Warlock born February 5, 1940

Whether he was taking the form of the Shape in Halloween II or making pulling double duty as actor and stuntman in Firestarter, Dick Warlock has left an indelible mark on the horror genre.

H.R. Giger born February 5, 1940

The prolific artist H.R. Giger made a contribution to the world of horror that we will never forget. He designed the Xenomorph that became one of the greatest creatures in Sci-Fi Horror.

His artwork continues to inspire the imagination of directors blending the organic with machine and showing the beauty in the obscene. His death in 2014 was a great loss.

Barbara Hershey born February 5, 1948

She may have come to the genre late in her career, but Barbara Hershey has certainly done well for herself here. The talented actress has been seen in Black Swan, Insidious, and on the television show “Damien” based on The Omen franchise.

Tom Wilkinson born February 5, 1948

I don’t think I’ll ever forget Tom Wilkinson’s portrayal of Father Moore in The Exorcism of Emily Rose. He brought such sincerity and style to the role and made the priest on trial for murder wholly believable.

Jennifer Jason Leigh born February 5, 1962

The daughter of Vic Morrow, Jennifer Jason Leigh has proven herself a genre stalwart whether she’s facing down Kathy Bates in Dolores Claiborne or taking over Bridget Fonda’s life in Single White Female.

Laura Linney born February 5, 1964

A classically trained actress who is no stranger to the lights of Broadway, Laura Linney might not be the first person one thinks of when they think horror actor, but her appearances in two key roles solidified her place in the history of the genre.

Connie Mills, the sheriff in The Mothman Prophecies, and defense attorney Erin Bruner in The Exorcism of Emily Rose are two of the finest, strong female roles we’ve ever seen and her commitment to those roles was unshakable.

Michael Sheen born February 5, 1969

Michael Sheen is a bit of a chameleon who disappears inside a role so completely that it’s hard to remember you’re watching an actor giving a performance. So, while he was perfect casting as Prime Minister Tony Blair in The Queen, he was just as perfect playing the Lycan leader Lucian in Underworld and we cannot wait to see him as the angel Aziraphale in the upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens.

Jamie Brewer born February 5, 1985

I’m not sure that season one of “American Horror Story” would have worked as well as it did without Jamie Brewer. In that and each subsequent season she’s appeared in has proven what a talent she is, and we hope she’ll continue to bring that talent to future genre hits!

Frozen limited theatrical release February 5, 2010

It’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since Adam Green’s Frozen was first released. It’s even harder to believe just how terrifying being stranded on a ski lift in the bitter cold with a pack of hungry wolves below could be.

Yet, it worked and Green’s script was brilliant brought to life.

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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.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

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.

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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