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Top 5 WTF Moments From Season Six Of The Walking Dead

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Written by Patti Pauley

I’m pretty confident in saying a great portion of us here are thrilled to have entered the gorgeous colors of Fall, pumpkin patches, and of course arguably one of the best horror programs of our generation to make its triumphant return, The Walking Dead. Currently, AMC is running its annual Fear Fest- you can view the full schedule here, and included in this year’s line-up is the ultimate Walking Dead marathon leading up to the highly anticipated season seven premiere. There really is no denying that the latest round of episodes that concluded back in April left us screaming WTF in awe and shock on numerous occasions through every twist and turn. Including the jaw-dropping ending season six left us with. Whether you had made peace with the way things ended last season or you’re still foaming at the mouths bitter with anger, you know damn well you’ll be tuning in for the exciting conclusion of Rick, the gang, and Lucille.

If you’re not ready for all the feels to hit…

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While we can all sit and speculate on who was on the receiving end of that brutal beat-down, the ride that season six took us on to get there was downright exciting, suspenseful, and a goddamn privilege to pretend (in my mind) to be apart of. For me, and a lot of others, I read the comics before the show ever aired, and have been a loyal viewer since the show’s debut on Halloween 2009. Every season had at least one “Holy Shit” moment, but this past year has taken us on a magical journey of more than several of those tidbits. In anticipation of the season season premiering on October 23, and everyone’s favorite zombie program returning, let’s take a look at five of the most WTF moments from last season.

5. Rambo Carol VS. The Wolves

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For the past seven years we watched Carol grow from a timid battered woman to full on bad-ass, and we loved to watch her go complete Rambo status on the vultures that had it coming. The premiere of season six was one spine-tingling moment after another, but this event that takes place in the second episode, just gave me all the fuzzies. It was at this moment, this WTF moment, Carol became Queen of the new world, and dismantling Rick and Daryl as the local series bad-asses. The Wolves have rammed their way in to the walls of Alexandria and Carol wasn’t having any of that noise. She disguised herself as that of the enemy and went to town on these suckers. It was like watching Rambo 5 starring Melissa McBride. It left me on the floor drooling and worshiping the Ninja Queen in the weirdest of ways. You go girl.

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4. Denise’s Monologue Cut Short

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Living in a post apocalyptic era, it’s a little straining to find a good doctor when you need one. After my number four WTF moment, it just got a whole lot harder. In episode 14 of season six, Denise decides to pull on her big girl panties and accompany Daryl and Rosita on a pharmaceutical run at a nearby drugstore. Up until this point, it was very clear that Doctor Denise hadn’t had much experience with “The Dead”, and that she clearly was unsure of herself being outside Alexandria’s walls. However, although a bit clumsily, she overcomes her fears with a horrifying display in the Pharmacy, and then back on the road when she spots a walker cooped up inside a car with a curious cooler. She struggles with the undead, but manages to put the walker to rest. She seems rather proud of herself at this point, grabbing the cooler she had eyed from the car, and pulling out an orange soda as her trophy. In the aftermath, Daryl scolds the good doctor for unnecessarily putting herself at risk, and Denise goes into this whole spiel of how she needed to do that for herself, and to gain experience. Just when we were getting to some sort of climax to this speech, the doctor gets an arrow. Right through the eye. If you read the comics, you know that arrow was meant for Abraham. So this threw us for one hell of a loop.

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3. Glenn’s ummm. Death?

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Season six, episode three gave us a giant cliffhanger on the whereabouts of Glenn, and if he was even alive or left as walker grubs. In the show entitled “Thank You”, Glenn and Michonne are instructed by Rick to lead some Alexandrites back home after the discovery of a giant heard of walkers on the outskirts. However, a good number from the hoard of roaming flesh-eaters discovers them first. Michonne manages to escape with some of the group minus a few casualties, but Glenn and the ever irritating Nicholas get left behind and ultimately cornered by the heard. At this point it really looks like there is no way out, then Nicholas decides to take himself out, in lieu of being eaten alive. With a bullet to the head, Nicholas falls onto Glenn, pinning him under the lifeless body, and that is when the shit hits the proverbial fan. The episode and cliffhanger had us screaming at our screens and taking to social media to console each other, because it was a great possibility that this was the end to our beloved Glenn. Obviously, we all know he’s OK.. for now that is. But that was one drawn out WTF. Wouldn’t you agree?

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2. The Blue Balls Felt Around The World

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The moment that had all gnawing at our pillows with anxiety. The rush of adrenaline that surged through our bodies through the final episode of season six. We knew what was coming, and it had us on the edge of our seats. The moment Negan stepped out of the camper, whistling a tune of nightmares that sent every hair on our body standing up, firmly holding his weapon of choice, we all lost it. The scene that had been teased throughout the entire season was finally here, and someone was about to go on an eternal date with Lucille. The tension was unreal as Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) paced back and forth with that snarky grin on his mug. The self-proclaimed leader of The Saviors picks out victim after a horrifying round of eenie-meenie-minee-mo, and then the unthinkable happens. The camera cuts out. THE CAMERA CUT OUT. Leaving us with our jaws on the floor, and slightly stained underwear. Oh yes, that cruel cliffhanger made the second spot on this list.

 

 

1. This Entire Scene From The Mid-Season Premiere

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The season six mid-season premiere was one WTF right after another. While camouflaging themselves through a heard of walkers through the streets of Alexandria, Rick, his new fling Jessie, Carl, Father Gabriel, Michonne, Jessie, Ron, and Sam all while trying to keep their heads straight, quietly stumble along the undead in means to escape. The young Sam, who is clearly not dealing well with living in a post-apocalyptic era, has a complete and utter breakdown and stops dead in his tracks. Throwing the group for a complete loop, Sam freezes up and seals his fate as the walkers become aware he isn’t one of them. We’ve seen children become walkers throughout the series, but never had we actually seen one eaten alive in such gruesome detail. What balls on those writers eh? Then just as the cute little affair between Rick and Jessie seemed to be heating up,Jessie gets taken as she breaks character and screams in horror as she watches her youngest become dinner. Ron, who has been unstable for some time, and with a shakey history with Rick, him having killed his father earlier in the season, picks up a gun and points it at Rick. He shoots but narrowly misses, thanks to Michonne who impales at the exact right moment. However, Ron manged to nick Carl. Right in the eye. Again if you’re familiar with the comics, we knew this may or may not would happen eventually. But holy hell, they pulled that card almost out of nowhere and left us in shock after Carl hit the ground. This beautifully put-together 3 minutes of terror earns the top spot easily.

 

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‘Strange Darling’ Featuring Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgerald Lands Nationwide Release [Watch Clip]

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‘Strange Darling,’ a standout film featuring Kyle Gallner, who is nominated for an iHorror award for his performance in ‘The Passenger,’ and Willa Fitzgerald, has been acquired for a wide theatrical release in the United States by Magenta Light Studios, a new enterprise from veteran producer Bob Yari. This announcement, brought to us by Variety, follows the film’s successful premiere at Fantastic Fest in 2023, where it was universally praised for its creative storytelling and compelling performances, achieving a perfect score of 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes from 14 reviews.

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Directed by JT Mollner, ‘Strange Darling‘ is a thrilling narrative of a spontaneous hookup that takes an unexpected and terrifying turn. The film is notable for its innovative narrative structure and the exceptional acting of its leads. Mollner, known for his 2016 Sundance entry “Outlaws and Angels,” has once again employed 35mm for this project, cementing his reputation as a filmmaker with a distinct visual and narrative style. He is currently involved in adapting Stephen King’s novel “The Long Walk” in collaboration with director Francis Lawrence.

Bob Yari expressed his enthusiasm for the film’s upcoming release, scheduled for August 23rd, highlighting the unique qualities that make ‘Strange Darling’ a significant addition to the horror genre. “We are thrilled to be bringing nationwide theatrical audiences this unique and exceptional film with terrific performances by Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. This second feature from talented writer-director JT Mollner is destined to become a cult classic that defies conventional storytelling,” Yari told Variety.

Variety’s review of the film from Fantastic Fest lauds Mollner’s approach, saying, “Mollner shows himself to be more forward-thinking than most of his genre peers. He’s clearly a student of the game, one who studied his forebears’ lessons with adroitness to better prepare himself to put his own mark on them.” This praise underlines Mollner’s deliberate and thoughtful engagement with the genre, promising audiences a film that is both reflective and innovative.

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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Barbarella’ Revival Forges Ahead

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Sydney Sweeney has confirmed the ongoing progress of the much-anticipated reboot of Barbarella. The project, which sees Sweeney not only starring but also executive producing, aims to breathe new life into the iconic character that first captured audiences’ imaginations in the 1960s. However, amid speculation, Sweeney remains tight-lipped about the possible involvement of celebrated director Edgar Wright in the project.

During her appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Sweeney shared her enthusiasm for the project and the character of Barbarella, stating, “It is. I mean, Barbarella is just such a fun character to explore. She really just embraces her femininity and her sexuality, and I love that. She uses sex as a weapon and I think it’s such an interesting way into a sci-fi world. I’ve always wanted to do sci-fi. So we’ll see what happens.“

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Barbarella, originally a creation of Jean-Claude Forest for V Magazine in 1962, was transformed into a cinematic icon by Jane Fonda under the direction of Roger Vardim in 1968. Despite a sequel, Barbarella Goes Down, never seeing the light of day, the character has remained a symbol of sci-fi allure and adventurous spirit.

Over the decades, several high-profile names including Rose McGowan, Halle Berry, and Kate Beckinsale were floated as potential leads for a reboot, with directors Robert Rodriguez and Robert Luketic, and writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade previously attached to revive the franchise. Unfortunately, none of these iterations made it past the conceptual stage.

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The film’s progress took a promising turn approximately eighteen months ago when Sony Pictures announced its decision to cast Sydney Sweeney in the titular role, a move that Sweeney herself has suggested was facilitated by her involvement in Madame Web, also under Sony’s banner. This strategic decision was aimed at fostering a beneficial relationship with the studio, specifically with the Barbarella reboot in mind.

When probed about Edgar Wright’s potential directorial role, Sweeney adeptly sidestepped, merely noting that Wright has become an acquaintance. This has left fans and industry watchers speculating about the extent of his involvement, if any, in the project.

Barbarella is known for its adventurous tales of a young woman traversing the galaxy, engaging in escapades that often incorporate elements of sexuality—a theme Sweeney seems eager to explore. Her commitment to reimagining Barbarella for a new generation, while staying true to the character’s original essence, sounds like the making of a great reboot.

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‘The First Omen’ Almost Received an NC-17 Rating

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Set for an April 5 theater release, ‘The First Omen’ carries an R-rating, a classification that was almost not achieved. Arkasha Stevenson, in her inaugural feature film directorial role, faced a formidable challenge in securing this rating for the prequel to the esteemed franchise. It seems the filmmakers had to contend with the ratings board to prevent the film from being saddled with an NC-17 rating. In a revealing conversation with Fangoria, Stevenson described the ordeal as ‘a long battle’, one not waged over traditional concerns such as gore. Instead, the crux of the controversy centered around the depiction of the female anatomy.

Stevenson’s vision for “The First Omen” delves deep into the theme of dehumanization, particularly through the lens of forced birthing. “The horror in that situation is how dehumanized that woman is”, Stevenson explains, emphasizing the significance of presenting the female body in a non-sexualized light to address themes of forced reproduction authentically. This commitment to realism nearly landed the film an NC-17 rating, sparking a prolonged negotiation with the MPA. “This has been my life for a year and a half, fighting for the shot. It’s the theme of our film. It’s the female body being violated from the inside outwards”, she states, highlighting the importance of the scene to the film’s core message.

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Producers David Goyer and Keith Levine supported Stevenson’s battle, encountering what they perceived as a double standard in the ratings process. Levine reveals, “We had to go back and forth with the ratings board five times. Weirdly, avoiding the NC-17 made it more intense”, pointing out how the struggle with the ratings board inadvertently intensified the final product. Goyer adds, “There is more permissiveness when dealing with male protagonists, particularly in body horror”, suggesting a gender bias in how body horror is evaluated.

The film’s bold approach to challenging viewers’ perceptions extends beyond the ratings controversy. Co-writer Tim Smith notes the intention to subvert expectations traditionally associated with The Omen franchise, aiming to surprise audiences with a fresh narrative focus. “One of the big things we were excited to do was to kind of pull the rug out from under people’s expectations”, Smith says, underscoring the creative team’s desire to explore new thematic ground.

Nell Tiger Free, known for her role in “Servant”, leads the cast of “The First Omen”, set for release by 20th Century Studios on April 5. The movie follows a young American woman dispatched to Rome for church service, where she stumbles upon a sinister force that shakes her faith to its core and reveals a chilling plot aimed at summoning evil incarnate.

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