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“Intersections: Six Tales of Ouija Horror” is Perfect Reading for Friday the 13th

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Just in time for Friday the 13th, Howling Unicorn Press offers their very first collaborative horror anthology.  Intersections: Six Tales of Ouija Horror is a rarity in horror fiction anthologies, a volume of six novella-length stories without a single weak link among them.

Authors Rob E. Boley and Megan Hart gave their fellows just one little rule when they showed interest in the anthology:  Your story has to include a Oujia board as one element.  It doesn’t have to be the center of the story, but it has to be involved.  The authors rallied to the cause alongside Boley and Hart to produce six amazing horror tales, not a single one stereotypical.  In other words, there are no stories here where someone plays with a Ouija board only to have a demon emerge to terrorize them.  No, instead, the authors decided to explore a world of horrors I’ve never seen connected with the infamous Ouija before.

In Kerry Lipp’s “Ghosted”, the author explores the dangers of modern dating and obsession when a young woman named Keisha uses the ashes of her former lover and a Ouija board to attempt to find the perfect man.  Trouble comes when she brushes aside an unstable man in the process, and he seeks his own lethal revenge in his attempts to get her back.

Megan Hart’s “Blood Born” is a brutal examination the lengths a woman will go to save her child from harm.  Young mother, Tori, finds herself trapped in a snowy wasteland with a family led by a matriarch who never leaves her Ouija board.  As the older woman’s plans become clearer, Tori must decide whether she can face her own darkness to save her child form harm.

In “Gallow’s Grove”, Brad C. Hodson takes us back to the glory days of the spiritualist movement of the 1920s.  Persephone Gale spends her days exposing hoaxes and charlatans making a buck off the grief of others, but when she travels to Gallow’s Grove, a town populated by mediums, fortune tellers, etc., she must face parts of her past she’d long since buried.

Chris Marrs imagines a world decimated in a battle between angels and demons in “Sounds in Silence”.  The dead have no place to move onto, but Lily and a powerful spirit board may just hold the key to ending their war.

Sephera Giron gives us a woman searching for more in “The Next Big Thing”, but poor Felicity doesn’t know where to stop.  Each step leads her to another and another until she steals a Ouija board from a powerful medium and finds herself stalked by the spirits the board has trapped inside itself.

And finally, Rob E. Boley presents two women connected in death in a deadly race to save not only themselves but every soul that passes from this world and into the beyond.  It’s dark versus light, love versus hate, and it drips with Boley’s dark humor from start to finish.  “Mr. Shady” is a hell of a tale.

This is an anthology for readers who love the weird and original.  The stories are placed so that the mood and tone of each complements and contrasts in just the right ways to keep you turning pages.  If this is the type of writing we can expect from the collaboration at Howling Unicorn Press, it’s safe to say we can expect great things, even if Hart and Boley insist they aren’t trying to start a publishing firm.

To find out more about Howling Unicorn Press, be sure to follow them on Facebook.  And order your copy of Intersections: Six Tales of Ouija Horror on Amazon today!

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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.

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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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