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Friday the 13th (2015) To Be Set In 80s!?

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Well, there’s a story out today about the next Friday the 13th film, which if true, could be just what many of us fans have been hoping for for many years.

I’m still taking pretty much everything I hear about the franchise’s next installment with a fairly good-sized grain of salt, but I do like what I’m hearing. Brazilian site Omelete (via Arrow in the Head) has the story, but it’s in Portuguese, so unless you can read the language, and want to add anything in the comments, we’re going to have to rely on good old Google Translate here (other sites appear to be doing the same).

There are actually two posts to this story. One quotes producer Brad Fuller as saying:

“We did a reboot in 2009 and now in 2014 we are focusing on a different story to Jason. There will be a continuation of the 2009 film nor a remake of . original It’s just a different story -. let’s talk about this in Brazil if people want in CCXP We love Jason and the franchise Friday the 13th.”

Okay, so this translation obviously leaves a bit to be desired, but it sounds like it’s saying that the new film will not be a remake, nor will it be a continuation of the previous remake. It’s just going to be another Jason story. As long as that story involves teenagers going to Camp Crystal Lake and getting slaughtered in interesting and fun ways by Jason, it sounds like it’s on the right track.

Now, the other post’s revelation is even more exciting if it’s the route the film actually takes:

The film is likely to pass in the 80’s because producers want to recover the setting of the first film, but that does not mean it will be an origin story. Farm and Fuller also said that the film will not be a reboot or a sequel to the 2009 remake.

So we’re talking about a fresh Jason movie at Crystal Lake set in the 80s, aiming to capture the “setting” of the first film. I’m going to take this to mean that they’re going to try to make this thing resemble a classic installment of the franchise, which would be FUCKING AMAZING! Now, hopefully they’ll execute.

If anyone at Platinum Dunes is reading this, please, for the love of all that’s holy, get Harry Manfredini to do the score, and cast some memorable people for Jason to kill. No gimmicks are needed, just aim for authenticity. A cool subtitle (along the lines of “Jason Lives” or “The New Blood,” etc. would also be appreciated). I know you can do it! You’ll make so many people happy.

The film is to be directed by David Bruckner, who did the Amateur Night segment of V/H/S (arguably the best segment of the film).

We’ve heard a lot of things about the upcoming Friday film as time has gone on. There have been reports of it being a found footage movie, but a Paramount executive eventually said it would be in 3D. There have also been reports that the movie will lead into the TV series that is supposed to be happening.

FridayThe13thFranchise.com has a nice history of all the comings and goings that have been happening around the rumor mill with the film for the last few years. As far as we can tell, it’s supposed to be released on November 13th, 2015.

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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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