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Mondo’s Vinyl Release of the “Silent Hill” Soundtrack Conjures Up Melodies of Terror and Horror

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Written by Shannon McGrew

Silent Hill, whether it be the video game or the movie, has always unnerved me. Though I’m more familiar with the movie, having only played the video game a few times, I’m always struck by the sheer horror that emanates from it along with the terrifying imagery. Recently, Mondo released a killer vinyl for the soundtrack to the 1999 original Playstation game, and I have to say, it’s a beautiful work of art and terror.

When I sat down to listen to the soundtrack, I was shocked by how elegant and pleasing the first track was. I found myself enveloped by the mandolin sounds which led me to become relaxed. However, all that changed when the second track began as it immediately snapped me out of my trance and conjured up images of one of the most frightening figures with the Silent Hill world, Pyramid Head. The best way to describe the music would be to think of industrial sounds crashing into once soothing melodies that make your heart pound and your mind race with images of unspeakable horror. It’s exhilarating and I couldn’t help but fall in love with everything I was hearing. It truly is unlike anything else I have listened too.

The soundtrack consists of two vinyl records packaged in some of the best horror artwork illustrated by Sam Wolfe Connelly. When I opened packaging up it revealed a beastly figure with the head of a goat and the body of a naked woman. It took me aback at first, but the longer I stared at it, the more I could see the details crafted within the artwork. For those familiar with the game, the front cover will be recognizable as the car that Harry Mason crashes while searching for his daughter in the ominous Silent Hill.

The vinyl themselves come in two options, both 180 gram pressed: the “Snow Fall” Colored Vinyl, which is clear with heavy white splatter and features original artwork in the center by Sam Wolfe Connelly, and the Black Vinyl. The music showcased on the soundtrack is by Konami Digital Entertainment, the company responsible for developing and publishing of the game.

As someone who has just gotten into collecting vinyl records, with a focus on horror themed soundtracks, this is an addition I couldn’t be more pleased with. Though I was never heavily into the video game, each track brought to mind different scenes from the movie that I could remember with crisp clarity. If anything, this score makes me want to play the video game to fully immerse myself into that world. I can’t recommend this soundtrack enough, so make sure you pick up a copy soon before they all sell out.

For more information, or to purchase your Silent Hill vinyl soundtrack, visit MondoTees.com.

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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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