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Krampus Slays Wheelchair Cosplay

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In the fantastical world of cosplay, the wheelchair variety can be some of the most innovative. Surely, you’ve seen chairs transposed to Batmobiles online, and mini Supermen–their chairs armed with the illusion that the adorable, seated boys are “flying,” with the aid of faux legs behind them. I know I’ve caught myself swooning! But this holiday season, wheelchair cosplay’s gone dark. So gather ’round the fire, kiddies, and I’ll tell you the tale of how I met the man–or beast?–who boldly deems himself “The Krippled Krampus.” Don’t mind the scent of seared coal.

‘Twas early December 2016, and Spooky Empire‘s make-up event was swiftly approaching. The first go-around of the Orlando, Florida horror convention was damned to the fate of postponement by October’s Hurricane Matthew, so some cosplayers scrambled to reinvent their costumes into something more fit for the holiday spirit. Poison Ivy added poincianas to her leafy ensemble; Twisty the clown donned a Santa hat. Some considered all new, last-minute cosplays altogether–my wheelchair-cosplayer boyfriend included. “We’ll make you a Krampus,” I suggested. “Make your chair into a throne.” But with only one prior con, and one Halloween worth of experience in modifying his chair–and mere weeks with which to work–we opted to stay with the cosplays we’d already prepared for October. We would leave that epic concept for the pros.

Ahem. Speak of the devil…

Enter Jarrad Walker.

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Our nightmarish dream had been realized. He manifested before us, both in flesh and in fur, and we fan-girled. Ohhh, did we fan-girl. Up and down–like, way down. Enough to descend to a pit of fire, brimstone, and melted candy canes.

Wheelchair Cosplay GOALS.

Jarrad has a congenital spinal defect called Spina Bifida, and resides in Tampa, Florida. The thirty-four year old “Best Exhibition” winner in Spooky Empire’s costume contest–to whom, by the way, it was an honor to lose–has only been in the game for three years, but seems to have become an instant hit in Spooky’s con circuit. And rightfully so! In past years, he’s come in body-bags, coffins, hospital gurneys, and in fenced-in, unearthed graves. He’s often joined by Krampus‘ little helper: his mother and cosplay partner, Cheryl A. Thayer-Blackford. She is responsible for crafting the awe-inspiring throne that toted the whimsical beast. This year, Cheryl attended alongside him in the guise of a zombified elf.

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Jarrad’s makeup, this year, was done by former (and future!) Face Off contestant, Emily Serpico–who, in a small enough world, was actually once my co-worker at a Spirit Halloween.

Perhaps we’ll bump into His Unholy Highness at Spooky Empire‘s April show–where, personally, as a former mall Easter Bunny and avid Donnie Darko fan, I am avidly hoping he’ll shape-shift into a rabid giant bunny. In the meantime, take heed, mein kinder. Earn a spot on the nice list, or the cosplay Krampus will strike!

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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.

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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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