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“The House on Pine Street” Has an Evil Foundation

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“The House on Pine Street” is a supernatural thriller that delves beyond the potboiler bump-in-the-night scares that some studios dole out to theaters en masse. But make no mistake, the film has plenty of scares and creepy atmosphere that drive it toward the even more ominous ending. This house moves into you.

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The plot involves young Jennifer, played by the adroit actress Emily Goss, who is 7 months pregnant. She and her husband move to Kansas and rent a beautiful old home on Pine Street that seems to be just as depressed as she is. With its fern-green trim and cedar-shake siding, this two-story house gives evil a fitting address. Both the house and the expectant mother seem to not want to be occupied by life.

“The House on Pine Street” is filled with secrets

 

Soon, strange things begin to happen in the home, and one wonders if the house is haunted or if Jennifer’s despondent mind is creating an energy that might want to destroy the things around her. Not since “Rosemary’s Baby” has a film toyed with the audience in such a way to make them so uncomfortable. Is the pregnant woman sane enough to know that her sense of reality is being compromised? Or have the dark forces revealed just enough to make her sound crazy when she tries to tell someone? In this case, Jennifer has already suffered a mental breakdown so her plight comes from within, while outside forces–some well-meaning–are determined to keep her from recovering.

I talked with E3W Productions about the film, and they say that some of the story was inspired by true events. According to E3W, Aaron and Austin Keeling, co-writers and directors of “The House on Pine Street,”  grew up in a very old house in Kansas where strange things would happen, “Pictures would fly off walls, lights and electronics would turn on and off on their own, strange shadows and sounds happened all the time, and they even caught a voice on tape once. Growing up in such a freaky environment hardwired their minds to be interested in haunted house stories, so a haunted house film seemed like the right place to start.” The said.

Even producer and co-writer Natalie Jones has had her experiences with the supernatural. She says that a lot of her previous houses have been haunted, and even her current one could be slightly paranormal.

Although the title is “The House on Pine Street”, the building is only a co-star. For every empty creak in the floor boards, or ghostly impulsion of a closet door, Jennifer must also deal with her unapologetic past. Her inner demons are fighting for survival, she is pregnant, and her condescending mother (Cathy Barnett) seems to only want to sympathize with Jennifer’s burnt-out husband Luke (Taylor Bottles).

Jennifer (Emily Goss) and husband Luke (Taylor Bottles)

 

 

For an actress to have to juggle this myriad of emotions she better be well-prepared. E3W says Goss was not only prepared, but went above and beyond the duties of what was required, “She threw everything she had into this role and would end each day on set exhausted and spent, but ready for more. When she wasn’t on camera she was pouring over the script, making notes, jotting down ideas, and doing the work needed to bring this character to life. She never stopped working for the entirety of the shoot, and we think her dedication really shows in the end result.”

Who is haunting whom?

 

The real-life Kansas house used for shooting also went above and beyond what the script called for. The production crew kept picking up voices on the microphone and other anomalies, “Our sound guy, C.J. Drumeller, asked if Natalie could go upstairs and tell everyone up there to stop talking, because he was picking up a bunch of voices on the mic. But when she went upstairs…there was only one person there, and they weren’t making any noise. Spooky stuff. C.J. also picked up some children laughing at one point, when there were no children anywhere near us.”

“The House on Pine Street” is busy making the festival circuit rounds, but the writers and directors are hard at work trying to figure out their next project, “We can’t say much about this next screenplay, just that it’s another horror film, that we’re taking inspiration from The Wicker Man and The Ring (among many other films), and that an entity in the woods plays a very large role in the story.”

For more information on “The House on Pine Street” you can visit the official website here.

The Film is scheduled at the

Starz and Cox  2015 INTERNATIONAL HORROR + SCI-FI FILM FESTIVAL, Phoenix, AZ. Showing on:

 Saturday, March 28th at 3:20PM

Sunday, March 29th at 9:35AM

2015 SONOMA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Sonoma, CA. Showing on:

 Friday, March 27th at 8:30PM

Saturday, March 28th at 8:30PM

 

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

Winnie the Pooh Poohniverse

The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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