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Top 5 Horror Film Prep Schools GONE BAD!

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Ever walk through the dormant hallways of a school and get that eerie feeling that someone is watching you? Ever get the feeling that you are not alone? Well with the anticipation of the theatrical release for Osgood Perkin’s The Blackcoat’s Daughter set to possess theaters March 31, 2017, we thought it would be fun and spooky to create a top five list of prep school’s gone wrong. It seems as though prep and boarding schools suffer when horror is brought into the mix, always something crazy stirring whether it be a maniac on the loose or a haunting, schools play a sinister role in some of our beloved horror films. Here is a list of the top five schools you should cross off your teenager’s list.

5. Vampire Academy (2014) – St. Vladimir’s Academy

Synopsis – Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, half human-half vampire, a guardian of the Moroi, peaceful, mortal vampires living discreetly within our world. Her calling is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal Vampires, the Strigoi.

Director: Mark Waters (Bad Santa 2, Cheerleader Death Squad).

Writers: Richelle Mead (The Fiery Heart, Bloodlines), Daniel Waters (Demolition Man, Batman Returns).

Stars: Zoey Deutch (Dirty Grandpa, Before I Fall), Lucy Fry (The Darkness, Now Add Honey), Danila Kozlovsky (Hardcore Henry, Flight Crew).

4. The Woods (2006) – Falburn Academy

Synopsis: Set in 1965 New England, a troubled girl encounters mysterious happenings in the woods surrounding an isolated girls school that she was sent to by her estranged parents.

Director: Lucky McKee (Tales of Halloween, All Cheerleaders Die).

Writer: David Ross (The Babysitters).

Stars: Lauren Birkell (Cast AwayThe Babysitters), Agnes Bruckner (Murder By Numbers, Venom), Jane Gilchrist (Get Smart, I’m Not There).

3. Bad Kids of Crestview Academy (2017) – Crestview Academy

Synopsis: On a stormy Saturday afternoon, six students from Crestview Academy begin to meet horrible fates as they serve out their detentions. Is a fellow student to blame, or perhaps Crestview’s alleged ghosts are behind the terrible acts?

Director: Ben Browder (Dead Still, Nevada).

Writers: Barry Wernick (Bad Kids Go To Hell, Bookie), James R. Hallman (Bookie)

Stars: Sammi Hanratty (Salem, Vampire Diaries), Colby Arps (Wicked Blood, Indiscretion), Sophia Taylor Ali (Immortals, The Walking Deceased).

2. Cry Wolf (2005) – Westlake Preparatory Academy

Synopsis: Eight unsuspecting high school seniors at a posh boarding school, who delight themselves on playing games of lies, come face-to-face with terror and learn that nobody believes a liar – even when they’re telling the truth.

Director: Jeff Wadlow (Kick-Ass 2, Never Back Down).

Writers: Jeff Wadlow, Beau Bauman (Prey).

Stars: Julian Morris (Hand of God, Donkey Punch), Lindy Booth (Dawn of The Dead, Wrong Turn), Jared Padalecki (House of Wax, Friday The 13th 2009).

1. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) – Hillcrest Academy

Synopsis: Laurie Strode, now the dean of a Northern California private school with an assumed name, must battle the Shape one last time and now the life of her own son hangs in the balance.

Director: Steve Miner (House, Friday The 13th Part II).

Writers: Robert Zappia (Christmas Is Here Again, 5ive Days To Midnight), Matt Greenberg (1408, Regin Of Fire).

Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween, True Lies), Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down, 30 Days Of Night), Adam Arkin (Hitch, The Sessions).

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So there you have it, folks, our top 5 Prep Schools GONE BAD. Check out the trailer for the upcoming deeply terrifying film starring Fox’s Scream Queens Emma Roberts, The Blackcoat’s Daughter. And if you are one of the lucky one’s that own DirecTV – The film is available for your viewing pleasure.

The Blackcoat’s Daughter Synopsis:  A deeply atmospheric and terrifying new horror film, The Blackcoat’s Daughter centers on Kat (Kiernan Shipka) and Rose (Lucy Boynton), two girls who are left alone at their prep school Bramford over winter break when their parents mysteriously fail to pick them up.  While the girls experience increasingly strange and creepy occurrences at the isolated school, we cross cut to another story—that of Joan (Emma Roberts), a troubled young woman on the road, who, for unknown reasons, is determined to get to Bramford as fast as she can. As Joan gets closer to the school, Kat becomes plagued by progressively intense and horrifying visions, with Rose doing her best to help her new friend as she slips further and further into the grasp of an unseen evil force. The movie suspensefully builds to the moment when the two stories will finally intersect, setting the stage for a shocking and unforgettable climax (Courtesy of A24).

A24 and DirecTV will release THE BLACKCOAT’S DAUGHTER in theaters and On Demand March 31.

 

The Blackcoat’s Daughter Links

 

The Blackcoat’s Daughter – NEW Clip – iHorror

The BlackCoat’s Daughter – Facebook Page

Unbroken Pictures – Twitter!

A24: The Blackcoat’s Daughter Website

 

 

-About The Author-

Ryan T. Cusick is a writer for ihorror.com and very much enjoys conversation and writing about anything within the horror genre. Horror first sparked his interest after watching the original, The Amityville Horror when he was the tender age of three. Ryan lives in California with his wife and Eleven-year-old daughter, who is also expressing interest in the horror genre. Ryan recently received his Master’s Degree in Psychology and has aspirations to write a novel. Ryan can be followed on Twitter @Nytmare112

 

*Film Synopsis For Films 5 thru 1 – Courtesy of IMDb.com*

*Featured Image Courtesy of www.urbanghostsmedia.com*

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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