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Aaron Dries: New Master of Horror

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Waylon:  So, after The Fallen Boys came A Place for Sinners, which I have to confess I have not had a chance to read yet.  What can you tell me about this one?

Aaron:  It’s another angry book!  I’m an avid traveler. And A Place for Sinners, among other things, is about the unnecessary way we damage a place as tourists – be it directly, or by shaping their economy, or way of life. There’s a lot of natural beauty out there that foreigners have warped into exaggerated shadows of themselves. That’s heartbreaking. That’s what that book was about. Mostly.  That and killer monkeys.

Waylon:  Well, if there are killer monkeys, I’m definitely in!

Aaron:  Everyone loves killer monkeys.  Look, it’s a crazy book. It’s the most bonkers thing I’ve written. It’s like if David Lynch wrote the Lonely Planet guide. It’s surreal, yet grounded. It pushes the limits. It doesn’t fit together. It’s not meant to. It’s meant to be messy. It’s me genuinely attempting to create in a reader, or more importantly, to STIMULATE A) the sensation of disbelief when you are a tourist and go somewhere completely foreign; and B) to STIMULATE the genuine disorientation of what it feels like to be completely alone and afraid.

Waylon:  I know you’re working on a few different projects at the moment.  Are you ready to talk about any of those ventures?

Aaron:  I’m actually working on two pieces at the moment. One is a novella that I’m co-writing with Mark Allan Gunnels, which is coming along great. It concerns something I never in my lifetime thought I’d ever write about. It’s about zombies, sort of. It’s us putting a nail in that sub-genre. It’s us putting zombies to bed. It’s very real, it’s emotionally wrecking; the undead are secondary to the plot. It’s very unlike anything I’ve read before.

The second thing I’m working on is BIG. It’s the first book in a projected trilogy. I’m about halfway through the first draft of that first book, and I can honestly say it’s the scariest thing I’ve written. It’s deep. It’s dark. It’s supernatural. And it’s set in a nursing home. I can’t wait to reveal it to the world. I think it’s going to really frighten people, and really upset some. I’ve never in my life actually seen or read anything that actually conveyed what it’s REALLY like to be a resident in a nursing home, or to be one of the workers. It’s not an expose, but it’s an honest reflection of what really goes on there. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Waylon:  I’ve seen some illustrations you’ve been working on for another book.  How did that come about?

Aaron:  Those particular works are interior pieces for an anthology I’m also featured in called TALES FROM THE LAKE VOL. 2, which is coming from Crystal Lake Publishing later this year. I was so impressed with the lineup of authors that I basically cornered the publisher into letting me do some paintings for him. They turned out great. People can expect a lot more of this kind of thing from me.

Waylon:  I know you have the sale on the ebook of House of Sighs coming up soon. Is that happening on Amazon?

Aaron:  It’s happening everywhere!  From July 27 onward for two weeks.  The ebook/Kindle/epub will be on sale for 99 cents.  That’s less than a coffee, and I guarantee it will keep you up longer.  If there was ever a time to test-drive the specific kind of horror I do, that’d be the time to give it a whirl!

You can pick up your copy of House of Sighs here for only 99 cents for the next couple of weeks.  I promise you’ll thank me!

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Childhood Memories Collide in New Horror Film ‘Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble’

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It looks like ITN Studious and Jagged Edge Productions are going the Avengers: Infinity War route with their upcoming film Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. From the deranged mind of Rhys Frake-Waterfield (Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey) comes this belligerent mash up of beloved childhood icons.

According to an article out of Variety today, Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble will consist of Winnie the Pooh, Bambi, Tinkerbell, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, Tigger, Piglet, The Mad Hatter, and Sleeping Beauty. All of these iconic figured will be warped into nightmarish versions of their former selves. Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble is set to be released upon the world sometime in 2025.

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Actor-producer Scott Chambers (Malevolent) had the following to say about Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. “As horror fans, we would love an Avengers that is all villains. It’d have Freddy Krueger, Jason, ‘Halloween,’ ‘Scream,’ all of those. Obviously that will never happen, but we can make it happen in our own little way, and that’s where this film has been born.”

Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble will be a part of The Twisted Childhood Universe. Just like the MCU, each character will first get a standalone film. After introductions are made, they will be reunited in an Avengers style film. Although they will be killing off the survivors from the previous films, they won’t be working together.

Chambers describes this as an “epic sequences of monster vs. monster.” And I don’t know what more fans could ask of the studio. This fantastical idea is a huge risk but Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble sounds amazing.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Check back here for more updates on Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble. If you haven’t already, check out the trailer for Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 below.

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Blumhouse’s ‘The Wolf Man’ Reboot Kicks Off Production with Leigh Whannell at the Helm

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Blumhouse Productions has officially commenced filming its reboot of the Universal Monsters legend, “Wolf Man”. Under the direction of Leigh Whannell, known for his acclaimed work on “The Invisible Man” (2020), the project promises to breathe new life into the iconic tale. The film is slated for a theatrical release on October 25th, marking a new chapter in the storied franchise.

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The journey of a “Wolf Man” reboot began in 2020 when actor Ryan Gosling presented a fresh take on the classic story to Universal. This concept quickly evolved into a screenplay crafted by the talented duo Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, who are known for their work on “Orange Is the New Black,” alongside contributions from Whannell and Corbett Tuck. The narrative is set in contemporary times, drawing inspiration from the atmospheric tension of Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Nightcrawler,” albeit with a distinct supernatural twist.

The film has seen its share of directorial and casting shifts, with Whannell initially signing on to direct in 2020, only to step away and then return to the project after Ryan Gosling and director Derek Cianfrance exited. The lead roles have been filled by Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner, both of whom bring significant talent to the screen. Abbott portrays a man whose family faces the terror of a lethal predator, with Garner likely playing his wife, sharing in the familial peril. The storyline also hints at a daughter named Ginger, adding a layer of depth to the family’s harrowing experience.

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This reboot represents a collaboration between Blumhouse and Motel Movies, with Jason Blum producing. Ryan Gosling remains involved as an executive producer, alongside Ken Kao, Bea Sequeira, Mel Turner, and Whannell himself. The announcement of the film’s production start was made by Jason Blum, who shared an exciting glimpse of Whannell on set, signaling the beginning of what is hoped to be a memorable addition to the horror genre.

As the “Wolf Man” reboot moves forward, fans and newcomers alike are eager to see how this modern interpretation will pay homage to its roots while offering a fresh and thrilling experience. With a talented cast and crew at the helm, the film is poised to reintroduce the timeless tale of transformation and terror to a new generation.

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‘Immaculate’ Stars Reveal Which Horror Villains They Would “F, Marry, Kill”

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Sydney Sweeney is just coming off the success of her rom-com Anyone But You, but she’s ditching the love story for a horror story in her latest film Immaculate.

Sweeney is taking Hollywood by storm, portraying everything from a love-lusting teenager in Euphoria to an accidental superhero in Madame Web. Although the latter got a lot of hate among theater-goers, Immaculate is getting the polar opposite.

The film was screened at SXSW this past week and was well-received. It also gained a reputation for being extremely gory. Derek Smith of Slant says the, “final act contains some of the most twisted, gory violence this particular subgenre of horror has seen in years…”

Thankfully curious horror movie fans won’t have to wait long to see for themselves what Smith is talking about as Immaculate will hit theaters across the United States on March, 22.

Bloody Disgusting says that the movie’s distributor NEON, in a bit of marketing smarts, had stars Sydney Sweeney and Simona Tabasco play a game of “F, Marry, Kill” in which all their choices had to be horror movie villains.

It’s an interesting question, and you might be surprised at their answers. So colorful are their responses that YouTube slapped an age-restricted rating on the video.

Immaculate is a religious horror movie that NEON says stars Sweeney, “as Cecilia, an American nun of devout faith, embarking on a new journey in a remote convent in the picturesque Italian countryside. Cecilia’s warm welcome quickly devolves into a nightmare as it becomes clear her new home harbors a sinister secret and unspeakable horrors.”

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