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“Fire Walk With Me” Vinyl Record is a Beautifully Macabre Soundtrack

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Written by Shannon McGrew

Imagine crushed red velvet seating in a bar downtown with plumes of smoke exhaled from the mouths of strangers surrounding you.  Imagine a feeling of euphoria combined with the mysterious atmosphere that you have found yourself in.  To me, that’s what I imagined when I listened to the latest vinyl recording from Mondo‘s Death Waltz Recording, “Fire Walk With Me.” Each track held an air of sensuality and mystique that transported me to a time and place outside of my living room space.

Having just jumped on the train of the hit 90’s show “Twin Peaks”, from visionary director David Lynch, I’ve become incredibly obsessed with all aspects of this show.  One of the highlights is the hypnotic music which eventually became a focal point to not only the show, but also the continuous of the series in the film “Fire Walk With Me.”  To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the release of the film, Mondo’s Music Label, Death Waltz Recording, released the soundtrack on two beautifully crafted vinyl records.

To say the music is breathtaking would be an understatement.  The music is composed by Angelo Badalamenti, who won a Grammy for the title track, and is reminiscent of a smoky underground nightclub where one could listen to dark and moody jazz music.  However, there are moments where the score pops with a more lively sound, but for me personally, I was drawn more to the eerie, melancholy tunes.  The music itself has a sadness to it that is intertwined with passion and despair and it draws the listener in as each track unfolds.  All in all, it’s a beautifully composed piece of music that is capable of eliciting a range of emotions while also staying true to theme of the movie.

As for the artwork, which is done by Sam Smith and designed by Jay Shaw, it’s absolutely stunning. The vinyl records are housed in a gatefold sleeve with the front designed in a bespoke black die cut with a black spot varnish finish complete with obi strip.  As a fan of minimalist designs, I absolutely loved how the record was encased within the packaging.  It was sharp and stunning and it paired perfectly with not only the artistic theme of the movie, but the show itself.

The records are just as beautiful with a cherry pie glaze to them, and as morbid as this might sound, conjure up images of smeared blood.  Looking past that macabre image, the vinyls are beautifully crafted and the vibrant red color tones offset the dark gatefold sleeve.  In all honesty, the “Fire Walk With Me” XLP is a perfect complement to the “Twin Peaks” Original Score LP.  I can’t recommend this soundtrack enough, and if you are a fan of “Twin Peaks” or the film “Fire Walk With Me”, then you definitely do not want to miss out on having this vinyl in your possession as it’s one of the best soundtracks you will ever hear.

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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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