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Amid Controversy, Jeepers Creepers 3 Will Air on SyFy in October

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If you missed the (very) limited theatrical screenings of Jeepers Creepers 3 and have an interest in seeing it, fear not. It has been reported on Upcoming Horror Movies that SyFy Channel will air the film on October 28.

Jeepers Creepers 3 was set for a one-night only theatrical release on September 26 but, due to popular demand, a second screening was presented on October 4. Starring Jonathan Breck, Brandon Smith, Meg Foster, Gina Philips, Stan Shaw, and Ray Wise, the synopsis is as follows:

“A sergeant and his task force embark on a mission to destroy the Creeper on its last day of feeding. The Creeper soon fights back when they get close to discovering its mysterious and dark origins.”

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the film, including boycotts and petitions. It has been quite a divisive topics among horror fans, with some sides arguing that Salva’s work should not be supported, while others acknowledge the hard work that other skilled actors and crew put into the production.

For those who are not aware, director Victor Salva was convicted for the sexual molestation of a 12-year-old actor in his film Clownhouse – and for the possession of child pornography – in 1988. He served 18 months of his three year sentence in a treatment center in Napa Valley.

via We Got This Covered

Now, the irony of a convicted pedophile creating a predatory monster called the “Creeper” is not lost on me. I should also note that early reviews of the film described a molestation subplot for the young female protagonist in Jeepers Creepers 3, with other characters seemingly defending the actions. IndieWire’s review quotes the dialogue, saying “Can you blame him though? I mean look at her. The heart wants what it wants, am I right?”. This line was removed from the theatrical cut.

Nathan Forrest Winters was groomed by Salva for the purposes of a sexual relationship that spanned over six years. He is working on a documentary about his trauma called The Babysitter – directed by Connar Frazier – and raising funds for a speaking tour to spread awareness on child sexual abuse. Winters is also starting a non-profit organization called We R Their Voice to “be the voice for our children who virtually have none in our judicial system”. You can donate to his cause here.

After the cancellation of a premiere screening for Jeepers Creepers 3, Winters released this statement to Without Your Head:

“We would like to first express our sincerest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we have received these past few weeks. It is beyond words. Thank you all. Due to the nature of the controversy which led to the cancellation of the premiere of Jeepers Creepers 3, we would like to make it known that we had no part in the events which took place. While we are humbled, it should be made clear that we believe that it is the viewers’ choice whether to watch a Victor Salva film. We want Jeepers Creepers fans to know that we understand their frustration. Our purpose in this isn’t to stop Victor from working, only to let the truth be brought to light. No one is out for vengeance. We look forward to sharing the truth with you through our documentary The Babysitter, which will be out in 2019.”

Check out the trailer for Jeepers Creepers 3 below.

Also, take a look at the story of The Real Life Killer that Inspired Jeepers Creepers here.

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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.

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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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