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The Wildly Gruesome “Night of Something Strange”
Written by Brian Linsky
Night of Something Strange is vile, repulsive, and by far, one of the most entertaining horror films I’ve watched in recent memory.
Directed by Jonathan Straiton, this film goes from strange to outright bizarre in a hurry, and accomplishes what many sexual education classes have strived for, striking the fear of getting a sexually transmitted disease into the minds of teenage lovers everywhere.
The story begins with Cornelius, (Wayne W. Johnson) a depraved morgue worker with an unhealthy attraction for his work, who picks up an STD after banging a corpse.
As if getting an STD isn’t bad enough, this is certainly not your average variation. Its victims are transformed into vulgar and grotesque nymphomaniac zombies, with a thirst for blood, and an appetite for rough sex. Once the disease starts wildly running rampant through anyone it comes in contact with, nobody in its path is safe.
When five unsuspecting teenage friends on Spring Break plan a trip to the beach, they make a stop for the night at the Redwood Motel. After negotiating their rooms, their plans are suddenly cut short when they learn one of their own has contracted the deadly virus.
The teens may not have known what they were in for when they first checked in, but it doesn’t take long for them to realize that there’s more to this motel that meets the eye.
Night of Something Strange provides the raw campy feel of a traditional B-horror flick, but with a gruesome splash of raunchiness integrated in that you might not normally expect.
One of the more memorable roles in the film is Dirk, (Trey Harrison) who wasn’t one of the original five teens, but who also happened to be at the motel with his girlfriend, Pam. When Dirk gets frustrated with Pam being unfaithful, he wanders off and strikes up a friendship with Christine, (Rebecca C. Kasek) one of the other remaining teenagers. Dirk’s sarcasm and humor add value to the gore-fest.
Another character who you’ll be sure to remember is Freddy, (Michael Merchant) who is easily the horniest of the teens, and who finds himself stuck in a very sticky situation he’ll be regretting for the rest of his life.
When the teenagers eventually learn that the zombies and STDs aren’t the only thing they need to worry about, they must find a way to survive any way they can.
Night of Something Strange is much more than just another zombie movie. Clearly the intent of the film was to disturb the viewers with behavior that will turn your stomach, and scenes that will make you want to turn your head.
There’s creepy desk clerks, violently revolting images, and crude humor riddled throughout the film, but it’s well balanced between likeable teen characters and a suspenseful storyline which makes for an enjoyable watch.
How will the teens escape from the sexually deviant zombies when their inner circle has already been compromised? How do they know who they can trust when all the characters they encounter are beyond strange? Will any of them make it out of there alive?
Night of Something Strange is bloody, offensive, and certainly not for everyone, but if you’re a fan of grindhouse horror and you’re not squeamish, then this one’s a must see. Night of Something Strange may not give you nightmares, but there’s a good chance it will haunt your sex life for a while.
You can watch Night of Something Strange currently streaming on demand, or visit the film’s official website to pre-order your blu-ray today from Hurricane Bridge Entertainment.
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Brad Dourif Says He’s Retiring Except For One Important Role
Brad Dourif has been doing movies for nearly 50 years. Now it seems he is walking away from the industry at 74 to enjoy his golden years. Except, there is a caveat.
Recently, digital entertainment publication JoBlo’s Tyler Nichols talked to some of the Chucky television series cast members. During the interview, Dourif made an announcement.
“Dourif said that he’s retired from acting,” says Nichols. “The only reason he came back for the show was because of his daughter Fiona and he considers Chucky creator Don Mancini to be family. But for non-Chucky stuff, he considers himself retired.”
Dourif has voiced the possessed doll since 1988 (minus the 2019 reboot). The original movie “Child’s Play” has become such a cult classic it’s at the top of some people’s best chillers of all time. Chucky himself is ingrained in pop culture history much like Frankenstein or Jason Voorhees.
While Dourif may be known for his famous voiceover, he is also an Oscar-nominated actor for his part in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Another famous horror role is The Gemini Killer in William Peter Blatty’s Exorcist III. And who can forget Betazoid Lon Suder in Star Trek: Voyager?
The good news is that Don Mancini is already pitching a concept for season four of Chucky which might also include a feature-length movie with a series tie-in. So, Although Dourif says he is retiring from the industry, ironically he is Chucky’s friend till the end.
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Editorial
7 Great ‘Scream’ Fan Films & Shorts Worth a Watch
The Scream franchise is such an iconic series, that many budding filmmakers take inspiration from it and make their own sequels or, at least, build upon the original universe created by screenwriter Kevin Williamson. YouTube is the perfect medium to showcase these talents (and budgets) with fan-made homages with their own personal twists.
The great thing about Ghostface is that he can appear anywhere, in any town, he just needs the signature mask, knife, and unhinged motive. Thanks to Fair Use laws it’s possible to expand upon Wes Craven’s creation by simply getting a group of young adults together and killing them off one by one. Oh, and don’t forget the twist. You’ll notice that Roger Jackson’s famous Ghostface voice is uncanny valley, but you get the gist.
We have gathered five fan films/shorts related to Scream that we thought were pretty good. Although they can’t possibly match the beats of a $33 million blockbuster, they get by on what they have. But who needs money? If you’re talented and motivated anything is possible as proven by these filmmakers who are well on their way to the big leagues.
Take a look at the below films and let us know what you think. And while you’re at it, leave these young filmmakers a thumbs up, or leave them a comment to encourage them to create more films. Besides, where else are you going to see Ghostface vs. a Katana all set to a hip-hop soundtrack?
Scream Live (2023)
Ghostface (2021)
Ghost Face (2023)
Don’t Scream (2022)
Scream: A Fan Film (2023)
The Scream (2023)
A Scream Fan Film (2023)
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Another Creepy Spider Movie Hits Shudder This Month
Good spider films are a theme this year. First, we had Sting and then there was Infested. The former is still in theaters and the latter is coming to Shudder starting April 26.
Infested has been getting some good reviews. People are saying that it’s not only a great creature feature but also a social commentary on racism in France.
According to IMDb: Writer/director Sébastien Vanicek was looking for ideas around the discrimination faced by black and Arab-looking people in France, and that led him to spiders, which are rarely welcome in homes; whenever they’re spotted, they’re swatted. As everyone in the story (people and spiders) is treated like vermin by society, the title came to him naturally.
Shudder has become the gold standard for streaming horror content. Since 2016, the service has been offering fans an expansive library of genre movies. in 2017, they began to stream exclusive content.
Since then Shudder has become a powerhouse in the film festival circuit, buying distribution rights to movies, or just producing some of their own. Just like Netflix, they give a film a short theatrical run before adding it to their library exclusively for subscribers.
Late Night With the Devil is a great example. It was released theatrically on March 22 and will begin streaming on the platform starting April 19.
While not getting the same buzz as Late Night, Infested is a festival favorite and many have said if you suffer from arachnophobia, you might want to take heed before watching it.
According to the synopsis, our main character, Kalib is turning 30 and dealing with some family issues. “He’s fighting with his sister over an inheritance and has cut ties with his best friend. Fascinated by exotic animals, he finds a venomous spider in a shop and brings it back to his apartment. It only takes a moment for the spider to escape and reproduce, turning the whole building into a dreadful web trap. The only option for Kaleb and his friends is to find a way out and survive.”
The film will be available to watch on Shudder starting April 26.
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