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Different Species of The Fly

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The first version of The Fly came out in 1958. The story is much the same, Andre Delambre is experimenting with teleportation when a fly climbs into the machine with him, and the two get spliced together. We get the events as Delambre’s wife recounts them to the sheriff and Andre’s brother Francois (played by the iconic Vincent Price).

The story doesn’t end there though. It continues with Delambre’s son in 1959’s Return of the Fly and his further descendants in 1965’s Curse of the Fly.

The Fly is considered a classic Horror movie, commonly listed along with The Invisible Man and Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and as such is referenced in dozens of other movies and shows. There is one reference that I want to share though, that sticks in my mind far more than any other.

If you grew up in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, you probably already know what I’m talking about (or you’ll remember and smack yourself for forgetting). The original introduction to The Fly for many kids in that period, was one Baxter Stockman. The scientist who faced off against the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The story of his mutation follows that of The Fly almost exactly, and his final form is easily reminiscent of the monster from the classic 1958 movie.

So there is no denying the impact The Fly has had on TV and cinema since it’s original release and it continues to inspire filmmakers today.

Back in March, there were rumors of FOX looking to “re-adapt” the film, with J.D. Dillard at the helm. Dillard, so far seems to be untested, with only the genre-bender Slight to his name. His latest work, a movie titled Sweetheart, from Horror-heavy Blumhouse, will hopefully give us a better understanding of the man’s vision and whether or not we should look forward to this latest version of The Fly.

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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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