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Did You Know? Ricky From Trailer Park Boys Starred in a Horror Film
By now, it’s very improbable that you haven’t heard of Trailer Park Boys. Even if you’ve never seen the mockumentary, there’s no doubt you’ve scrolled past it on Netflix. Besides being one of the most popular Originals on the site (it was picked up by Netflix starting with its eighth season), the show has also spawned numerous specials and original films dedicated to the series. So, yeah, Trailer Park Boys is pretty popular. And it’s hilarious.
Rob Wells plays Ricky on the show, and besides being one of the main characters, he’s also in charge of many behind-the-scenes aspects of the series, proving he’s more than a one-trick pony. He’s not only limited himself to the Trailer Park Boys either – he’s branched out in not one, but two different horror films.
I first discovered Wells outside of his hit show in a movie called Would You Rather, which I found streaming on Netflix. Not knowing that Ricky – er, I mean Rob – had any experience outside the trailer park, you could imagine my genuine surprise and ensuing joy when I saw his face pop up on the screen. “What?” I remember yelling. “No way! That’s Ricky! That’s (something I don’t want to repeat just in case my mother is reading this) Ricky!” I then called over all of my roommates over to share in my gleeful shock of seeing Ricky in a horror movie, of all places.
Though Wells gives a strong performance in the film, I’ll be honest: it is reaaally hard to separate the man from the character in TPB. His role in Would You Rather is fairly serious, yet each time I saw him on the screen I couldn’t hold in my laughter. It’s not that I was laughing at him – I wasn’t – it’s just that I couldn’t help but see Ricky, not Wells, in a movie. Each piece of dialog that wasn’t littered with curses felt like something was wrong.
It’s a good watch nonetheless. Even if you’re not a fan of Wells and his insanely funny show, the movie also boasts Jeffrey Combs of Re-Animator fame. Additionally, it features former adult film star Sasha Grey; this film has some variety, that’s for sure. The plot is simple but effective. A number of people are invited to play a game of choice hosted by a maniac. The maniac is Combs, and as you know by know, he is a man who understands what it means to play a maniac in a horror film. But if you’re anything like me, you may not care about what the film’s plot is. Ricky came to the party, and that’s what counts!
If you’d like to see more of Ricky getting all bloody and scary, you may be pleased to know that Rob Wells also makes an appearance in Hobo with a Shotgun. This feels a bit more natural for an actor such as him. Though it was very fun to watch him in a horror movie, the sight of the guy alone will never not make me laugh. He’s a very talented man – fully versed in Rocket Appliances.
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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram
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
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.
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?
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.
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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise
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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