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Scary Irish Legends for A Spooky St. Patrick’s Day

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Today is St. Patrick’s Day, a day to drink green beer and everyone is Irish for a day, right? Well, kinda. The holiday’s origins are much more pious (albeit still mythical) but thanks to Irish soldiers with the English army in America in 1762, we have the glorious celebration with a taste of the Emerald Isle.

If you would like to learn more about the history of St. Patrick’s Day, click this link. It’s pretty interesting in itself. But, that’s not why we’re here. No, I like my green wrapped in something scary. Let’s talk Irish creatures and demons.

Ireland has a rich culture steeped in the supernatural and otherworldly. Even faeries can get dangerous. Here is a list of some of the most noteworthy Irish baddies.

The Dubhlachan/ Dubhlachain

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Often pronounced as Dullahan in English, this headless rider foretells of death. He carries his phosphorescent head under his arm which glows with a sickly smile. He is able to use his head as a lantern to light the countryside and find the home of the dying.

In some legends, he actively seeks out victims but in most, he just plays the part as an omen. Not one to be watched working if he sees you looking at him, he will throw a bucket of blood on you marking you or he might blind you in one eye.

Ban Sidhe/ Banshee

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This one we all know and I have, on multiple occasions, accused family members of screeching like one of these. Across the board, sidhe is the word for faerie, so you will see it a lot in Irish legends. Faeries can come in good or bad flavors, this one being the latter.

Another bad omen, this faerie woman is known for her eerie and earsplitting scream. It is said that if a Banshee’s scream is heard three times, someone will die. She is portrayed as both an old hag and a beautiful woman. She is sometimes known to hang around the Dullahan and does their work together.

The Morrigan

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The Morrigan is a trinity of sisters that come together to make a great queen and foretells of fate and war. The team differs from legend to legend, but most say The Morrigan is made up of Babd, Macha, and Nemain.

With their hands in war, they are often linked to Viking and Norse mythology. Babd can also take the form of a crow (crows are often seen as bad omens as well). They are also the antagonists of the novel A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore.

Leanan Sidhe

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There’s that sidhe word again. She is a muse that creates some of the most talented artists and inspired works of art. At the same time, she slowly drains the life from her victims meaning they die young but leave a beautiful legacy behind.

She can be described as an energy or life force vampire.

Sluagh Sidhe

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Another member of the faerie realm, this army of spirits is made up of those who were evil in life. Depraved even in death, they search from the sky for victims, shooting beim sidhe (evil spells) at them. They target the dying to take their souls with them to join them

There is so much more mythology and supernatural stories that it would be impossible to cover them all. This year while you’re out celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, keep your eye on the night sky, look for unknown lights and keep your ears open for screams. You never know what might be out there.

Are St. Patrick’s Day Leprechauns more your style? Check out some of the best Leprechaun kills in the franchise.

 

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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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