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[Review] Raw, Naughty, & Gritty – “Stirring” Delivers Bloody Holiday Joy!

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Christmas has not entirely left, Troy Escamilla’s Stirring placed me right smack back into the Holiday Season. Back in 2017, I had the privilege of reviewing Escamilla’s slasher Party Night. I described Party Night as “A Throwback to old-school slasher films of the 1980’s.” “A straight bloodshed orgy and is an exceptionally fun flick that does not hold back.” Escamilla’s latest piece of Christmas pie, Stirring is no exception to the rule, and I found myself immersed in joy just three minutes into the first act.

The film opens at a sorority house with a group of girls in a bathroom forcing an initiation prank on a new pledge wanting to become a part of the elite sorority “Delta Sigma Sigma.” Not to give too much away, the joke has an inevitable conclusion, and we fast forward ten years later. Danielle, the sister of one of the sorority girls who met her demise ten years earlier, has sought refuge in the sorority to deal with her guilt of not grieving over the loss of her sister years ago. The group of girls at Delta Sigma Sigma are prepping for a Christmas party, but with the strange disappearance of local fraternity boys and fellow Sigma sisters, their little Christmas party ends faster than it began and someone or something is lurking in the shadows, watching their every move.

Escamilla has a particular taste in casting, and I dig it! It was pleasing to see a few familiar faces from Party Night in this film; I love when filmmakers “recycle” some of their talent. We see this executed in Rob Zombie films quite often. The problems that the characters face and the dialogue are very realistic and will appeal to today’s youth, very relatable. A smart casting move using Brinke Stevens (Slumber Party Massacre) in this film, pure genius!

Not wasting any time, the film delivers the first kill seven minutes in, this is something horror fans will appreciate. I was highly impressed with the cinematography and editing with Stirring, Derek Huey did a fantastic job, smooth transitions throughout, causing everything to flow seamlessly. Mark D’Errico’s score was implemented with a mix of Holiday cheer and horror.

Final Thoughts

With a Black Christmas meets Sorority House Massacre kind of feel, Stirring brought me back to a special place in life and did not waste any time in accomplishing this. Filled with mystery and several twists this has proven not to be a straightforward slasher flick; rather it will leave you guessing. The characters in the film will grow on you, and the practical effects are delightful along with the death count. Stirring I am sure will make everyone’s Christmas watch list in the years to come.

 

 

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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.

The Burning

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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