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10 Unconventional Deadly Weapons

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Horror movies tend to follow a specific pattern when it comes to the deaths of its characters.  It’s normally a pretty straight-forward plan; chase teenager with butcher knife, a demon or ghost haunts a family, an ax-murderer stalks its next victim.

However, every once in a while, fans will come across a movie that uses an unconventional item to kill off its characters.  This list is dedicated to all the creative screenwriters and directors.  Here’s a list of ten unconventional deadly weapons:

A basketball-“Deadly Friend” (1986)

When a woman, Samantha Pringle, is killed by her father, she is implanted with the microchip on an insane robot (naturally). With the microchip in her brain, she goes into a killing spree (obviously). Aside from the super strength she obtains from the microchip, she also becomes super creative with her chosen tools.  She uses a basketball to smash Mama Fratelli’s skull, shattering her head completely.  Notices how she is still capable of making throat noises…

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Records-“Shaun of the Dead” (2004)

Shaun and Ed are best friends who are stuck in a path to nowhere.  When the world is overtaken by zombies, it seems neither one of them are aware, and can’t decipher that it’s the end of the world until it’s almost too late.  After a zombie intruder enters the house, they take swift action by heeding to the advice that killing the zombies means “removing the head, or destroying the brain.”  They proceed to throw everything but the kitchen sink at the pair of zombies in Shaun’s backyard.  The funniest items, and the ones that stick, are the records.  Granted, this isn’t necessarily an object that kills the targets, it’s still funny to think Shaun and Ed thought they could.

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Microwave-“Last House on the Left” (2009)

If someone you loved was brutalized, you’d want revenge too, in the most creative ways known to man.

That’s exactly what Mari’s father, John, decides to do with the ringleader of the gang of convicts, Krug. John, a doctor, paralyzes him with a drug and sticks his head in the microwave.  You can imagine what happens next.

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Blender-“You’re Next” (2011)

A home invasion turns bloody when everyone in the Davison family is brutally murdered one by one.  What the invaders didn’t expect, was that Crispian’s Aussie girlfriend, Erin, grew up at a survivalist camp, and is the “McGyver” of defending herself.

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Folding Bed-“Freddy vs Jason” (2003)

Probably the two most creative killers in the horror movie market are Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees.

While fighting each other, they also keep busy by terrorizing another group of teenagers.  In the most creative scene of the movie, Jason uses a folding bed to twist one of the teenagers up like a pretzel.

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Curling Iron-“Sleepaway Camp” (1983)

For anyone who has accidentally brushed the side of their neck with a curling iron, the idea that a curling iron could be used as a weapon isn’t all that surprising.

However, in “Sleepaway Camp”, the curling iron is placed in an unmentionable area, and the horror of the use of a curling iron resurfaces.

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Garage Door-“Scream” (1996)

For the majority of “Scream”, the kills are pretty basic: stabbed with a knife. In one particular scene, however, Ghostface kills off blonde bimbo Tatum with a garage door.

After throwing beer bottles, and hitting Ghostface with a freezer door, Tatum tries to crawl out of the doggy door in the garage.  It doesn’t quite work out for her.

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Jacuzzi-“Halloween 2” (1981)

Another franchise usually known for straightforward killing is “Halloween”.

In the second installment of “Halloween”, ambulance driver Budd and nurse Karen are enjoying each other inside a jacuzzi.  When Budd goes to check on the heat of the pool, which has seemed to rise to scorching heights, he is strangled by Michael Meyers. Michael approaches Karen, who mistakens him for Budd. She regrets that mistake, as Michael uses the jacuzzi as a boiling pot.

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Corn on the Cob-“Sleepwalkers” (1992)

Most people hate vegetables, and despise eating them.  But, most people aren’t killed by the nutritional food.

In the adaptation of Stephen King’s novel Sleepwalkers, Mary and Charles Brady are an unconventional family.  In an attempt to “feed” her dying son, Mary kills off a few cast members.  Corn on the cob never looked so unsavory. You can’t have any dessert, though, if you don’t eat your veggies.

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Cell phone-“See No Evil” (2006)

You’ve met those people who seemingly have their cell phone glued to their head, right?  Well nothing says “Can you hear me now?” quite like the cell phone scene in “See No Evil”.

While trying to hide from Goodnight, Zoe’s cell phone goes off.  Once again, we see flashbacks of Goodnight’s abusive childhood, and he decides to take his anger out on poor Zoe’s throat.

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Honorable mentions:  

Pogo Stick-“Leprechaun” (1993)

Umbrella-“Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2” (1987)

Flare gun-“Donkey Punch” (2008)

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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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