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Indie Short Review: Heir (Starring Bill Oberst Jr.)

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Richard Powell is back with another haunting short film called Heir. You may know him from past shorts like Consumption, Worm, and/or Familiar, which got a fair amount of acclaim from horror enthusiasts.

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Heir is fourteen minutes long, and manages to pack in a mysterious story, some pretty great practical effects, and most importantly, another chilling performance by Bill Oberst Jr. (Resolution, Circus of the Dead, Take This Lollipop). It also features another solid performance from Powell regular Robert Nolan, the star of Familiar.

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When I review a film, I don’t like to just take you through what happens in it because that removes a lot of the mystique, and with a film this short, it would pretty much give away the whole thing, so I’m not going to do that. I’ll give you the official synopsis and leave what happens on screen at that:

After connecting with a stranger of similar interests online, Gordon and his young son Paul, embark on an ill-fated road trip in which Gordon aims to indulge a secret passion. Before the day ends a horrible truth will be uncovered and a harsh lesson will be learned.

What I will do is tell you that Heir is well worth your fourteen minutes, if not for Oberst’s performance alone than for the the climax which lives up to the film’s announcement which calls it a monster movie unlike any other”.

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I can honestly say that I have never seen anything quite like this one. That’s a sentiment I find myself expressing more and more lately with titles like Der Samurai (review) and Spring (review), and that makes me very happy. Films like these are a reminder that there is still plenty of untapped creativity in a genre that all too often feels like everything has been done.

As far as Heir is concerned, I don’t want to oversell it. I don’t know that it’s going to change how you look at the genre, but it’s always a breath of fresh air when an original idea is executed in a way that you know is going to stick with you.

It’s hard to say whether it would have worked so well as a feature, but that’s the beauty of the short. You can make your mark quickly, and get out. If you liked Familiar, you’ll probably dig this one too. If you didn’t, you should still watch this one to be creeped out by Oberst.

Heir comes from Fatal Pictures in association with red Sneaker Media.

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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.

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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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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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A new trailer for the movie formerly known as Pussy Island just dropped and it has us intrigued. Now with the more restrained title, Blink Twice, this  Zoë Kravitz-directed black comedy is set to land in theaters on August 23.

The film is packed with stars including Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis.

The trailer feels like a Benoit Blanc mystery; people are invited to a secluded location and disappear one by one, leaving one guest to figure out what is going on.

In the film, a billionaire named Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites a waitress named Frida (Naomi Ackie) to his private island, “It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun-soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. She’ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.”

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