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Horror Haunts To Prepare You For The Halloween Season
It’s that time of year again folks! From cobwebs to mummies, to witches galore, to monsters and vampires, the endless haunts has us screaming for more!
The Halloween season signifies so many things. Fall, the cold tingling in the air, the beautiful colors changing almost seemingly overnight. But most importantly, television brings back familiar favorites and possible future favorites.
From Disney to FX to FOX, the theme of Halloween and the spook factor comes at us with lightning speed. Perhaps one of the best enjoyed nights are those spent in front of a fireplace with a big bucket of popcorn indulging in our favorite scary movie.
With the thought of what might be lurking outside in the dark….
These types of movies come with a plethora of themes: cute, spooky, horrifying……downright ridiculous. But you can bet that there is always something on during the Fall season to tickle your scary bone.
HOCUS POCUS
It is rare to see this movie appear during the year other than Halloween time. But every time the Sanderson sisters bless the screen, the inner child in all of us stays glued giggling with glee. It is hard to fathom that the “horror-comedy” film was first released by Disney 21 years ago! The film pays homage to the witches of Salem with a modern day twist [well, 21 years ago]. Initially considered “lackluster” by a few mean critics, Hocus Pocus has spawned its own cult following and will be showing frequently in the weeks to come!
TRICK R’ TREAT
What horror fan truly doesn’t love a good ol’ anthology series? Trick R’ Treat was realeased in 2007 and introduced us to a pint-sized villian name Sam. Sam isn’t your average trick or treater, donning tattered orange pajamas and a burlap sack over his head, we only realize what Sam truly is when we reach the end of the film. The film is unfolded in various pieces that all have the same common denominator- Sam. As the stories evolve, we meet werewolves, an old man that truly hates Halloween and a bus full of kids who meet an untimely fate one Halloween night. Trick R’ Treat is definitely a great film to watch to get you in the Halloween spirit, and fans will be pleased to know that the sequel is currently in production.
DEAD SILENCE
When this film first came out, it was met with mixed reviews. But how can you deny that the background of Mary Shaw is truly terrifying in its own right? Dead Silence plays homage to ventriloquists. In this creepy film, a man loses his wife in a horrendous murder and in order to find out why she was killed, he needs to visit his past, something he has been running from, and uncover a deep, dark family secret.
Dead Silence is brought to you by the same individuals that created the Saw franchise as well as The Conjuring and the upcoming film Annabelle. The film is available on Netflix instant and if watched late at night when home alone, it just might change how you perceive the film….
BEETLEJUICE
SCREAM
A Halloween would not be complete without a teenage slasher. This Wes Craven-directed franchise series eventually brought in 3 other films of the same name that revolved around the Woodsboro murders. Interesting concept is that Scream is actually partially based on the Gainesville Ripper, Daniel Harold Rolling , who murdered 5 students in Florida. Rolling committed his murders in a more horrific manner and had even decapitated his victims. His killing spree inspired Kevin Williamson to pen Scream which became an instant hit.
TOURIST TRAP
Back when horror films were really grand without the special effects of CGI and fancy story lines, there were the low budget B films that used the creepy characters and the unknown to attract their horror fans. The film first appeared in repeated showings on cable television in the 80’s, brining the flick more unique fans as it aired over the years.
Tourist Trap is a cult classic amongst those that are fan’s of the 70’s horror and brings the element of telekinesis and moving and talking mannequins to really bring in the scare factor.
SCARY MOVIE
Wrapping up this list is perhaps the most scariest of all, The Wayans Brothers parody of all horror, Scary Movie. Encompassing Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer, the slap stick comedy which is deemed a comedy-horror, makes fun of the stereotypical events that occur in horror movies along with the usual fare of unsuspecting victims and most controllable situations.
What are some of your favorite flicks to watch during the witching season?
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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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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