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4 Movie Eclipses Worth Seeing
So, for anyone who hasn’t heard, there’s a full solar eclipse crossing the United States this Monday the 21st. Eclipses are seen in many cultures as omens of change, and in some, of evil.
Those views have passed on to portrayals of them in books, TV, and movies. While they’re really only a bit more common in movies than they are in real life, they’re no less dramatic most of the time and often serve as a plot point or occur during a major scene.
Without further ado, here’s four movies where you’ll find an eclipse watching over the events.
1. Hellboy (2004)
One of the themes of this movie is finding your purpose in life. Hellboy’s purpose, it turns out, is to unlock a door that uses a total solar eclipse as it’s pathway to allow a bunch of Lovecraftian god-beings through time and space to our world. The other theme is that you can choose your own purpose if you don’t like the one you’re given. The movie starred the impeccable Ron Perlman (Pacific Rim, Sons of Anarchy) as the title character. It also starred John Hurt (Harry Potter) and Selma Blair (The Fog) and was written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro. It’s worth seeing if you haven’t already and love superhero movies.
2. Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
Really, who couldn’t use a few guys following you around, livening up your day with a little Shoo-de-bop-bop? Yes, this is a musical, but it is also horror, being about a carnivorous talking plant that slips between dimensions during a total eclipse to arrive on our world. It’s discovered and taken home by a nerdy florist, who then ends up finding love and success with the plant’s help. It stars Rick Moranis (Honey I Shrunk The Kids, Spaceballs) and features a small role by comedic genius Steve Martin (The Jerk, Father of the Bride). If you like mixed-genre movies, definitely hit this one up, it’s a classic.
3. Dolores Claiborne (1995)
While more of a drama-thriller than outright horror, there’s no denying this piece, originally written by the master Stephen King, can get under your skin at times. A blend of past and present, a big city journalist must return to her small hometown when her mother, played by Kathy Bates (American Horror Story), is accused of murdering the wealthy woman she works for. As the story unravels, dark family secrets are revealed, culminating in a flashback which occurred during the solar eclipse of 1963. While not usually listed among the best adaptations of King’s work, it has graced a few lists, and is hardly counted among the worst. If you’re a fan of King, it’s worth giving a shot.
4. Pitch Black (2000)
Any list of movies that have or feature eclipses has to include Pitch Black. The sci-fi-action-horror flick stars Vin Diesel (Fast and the Furious, Guardians of the Galaxy) as the main character, a convict who’s transport ship crashes on a remote planet en route to delivering him to prison. They find the ruins of an outpost whose occupants have all fallen victim to vicious nocturnal predators. Before the crew can figure out how to fix their ship though, an eclipse begins. One that’s due to last for a full month. Then it becomes a race to get the outpost’s ship functional before they all get devoured.
Have I missed any other good ones? Leave your suggestions in the comments below so we don’t forget when the next eclipse comes around in 2024.
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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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