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Fright Site: Blairstown, NJ. “Friday the 13th”

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The next calendar day on which a Friday the 13th will fall will be in March 2015, so this week’s Fright Site is dedicated to Blairstown New Jersey, the original shooting location for the 1980 horror film Friday the 13th. Blairstown, NJ, is located in the north-western part of the state off of route 94. Here you can walk in Mrs. Voorhees footsteps, even eating at the local diner that appeared in the film.

In the movie, the camp’s owner runs in to town for materials and stops for a cup of coffee and a bite to eat at The Blairstown Diner. Meanwhile a sinister maniac dispatches his employees one-by-one back at the camp site.

The night of the murders

The night of the murders

The diner today. (www.remax-nj.com)

The diner today. (www.remax-nj.com)

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Blairstown Diner is an actual place in New Jersey and you can visit it at 186 State Route 94 Blairstown, NJ 07825. With a selection of burgers and desserts, the Diner’s most popular dish is the cheesesteaks. It’s easy to imagine Pamela Voorhees having sat in one of the stools at the bar while planning the demise of the counselors invading her camp.

But your tour doesn’t need to end at the diner. Blairstown is the original shooting location for the original Friday the 13th. Why not walk around the small New Jersey town and try to find the many different shooting locations? This website is a great field guide for all things in the original Friday the 13th filming location.

Blairstown's famous arches. (https://www.fridaythe13thfilms.com)

Blairstown’s famous arches. (https://www.fridaythe13thfilms.com)

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Annie are you okay?

And guess what horror fan, your tour of cinema’s most famous campgrounds does not need to end there. If you are lucky enough to have booked a tour at the real Camp Crystal Lake (in reality, Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco), you can see the original cabins as well as the lake where a very young Jason pulls Alice down with him into the depths of the water. These tours are generally done around Friday the 13th’s in the calender year; this year one falls in March and the other in November. Unfortunately, the campground is not open to the public unless you were lucky enough to secure a tour.

If you join the Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco mailing list, they will inform you as to when a tour will come available. These tours sell out quickly as you can imagine so it is wise to sign up for alerts. You can also get souvenirs, such as pieces from the original dock and framed log slices from the original cabins on the Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco website. While shopping, check out the “Angry Mother” line of products in honor of Mrs. Voorhees herself.

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(www.nobebosco.org/tour/tour-event)

 

(www.nobebosco.org/tour/tour-event)

(www.nobebosco.org/tour/tour-event)

Sometimes horror movie locations are restricted to just one house or location, but this Fright Site contains a whole town! If you’re in need of a vacation, why not head to New Jersey and re-live the nightmare that is Friday the 13th. As always horror fans, if you plan to visit this Fright Site, be respectful and courteous to those around you to ensure that many other fans will have a great experience when they visit Camp Blood in the future.

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

Winnie the Pooh Poohniverse

The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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