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David Blaine’s Gun-in-Mouth Trick Goes Horribly Wrong

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7 years ago

January 7, 2017

Don’t worry: he’s okay–because magicians are as close to immortal as they come. Nonetheless though, 20,000 people witnessed daredevil David Blaine’s accidental shot to the mouth live, and countless more watched at home.

Blaine’s Las Vegas show was recently broadcasted, entitled Beyond Magic. Some may argue that the “beyond” would be defined by crossing the boundary line toward insanity, as the main event was set as the “bullet catch.”

Clad in a bullet-proof vest, he encouraged friends to take shots to his thorax. He then got fitted with a gum shield to grasp a metal cup, in which he intended to catch the next bullet.

The first hint at the mechanism’s failure was the point at which the cup proceeded to slip in and out of the mouth guard’s grooves. The stunt man clasped a rope attached to the rifle, as the laser pointed toward the target the bullet would–or should have–hit. Blaine yanked the rope, and the bullet fired, headed for the cup just as planned. However, the gum shield unfortunately fragmentized in response, exploding into countless shards.

He merely suffered a lacerated throat–and is somehow still talking. Enough so to enlighten us with the outrageous details, as he narrated his account:

“Time just started to move really slow.

“When the bullet struck the cup, there was a high-pitched ringing in my ears and I felt an impact on the back of my throat.

“I was sure the bullet went right through my head and that I was dead.

“Suddenly I became aware of the pain and it brought me back. At that moment I realised that the mouth guard had shattered again, and I was alive.”

They’re nearly immortal, alright–but apparently pretty damn stubborn, as well: he intends to dust himself off, get back at the end of the same, fateful barrel, and perform this trick in his impending world tour.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

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Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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3 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Cameron McFarland

Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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4 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

A new trailer for the movie formerly known as Pussy Island just dropped and it has us intrigued. Now with the more restrained title, Blink Twice, this Zoë Kravitz-directed black comedy is set to land in theaters on August 23.

The film is packed with stars including Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis.

The trailer feels like a Benoit Blanc mystery; people are invited to a secluded location and disappear one by one, leaving one guest to figure out what is going on.

In the film, a billionaire named Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites a waitress named Frida (Naomi Ackie) to his private island, “It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun-soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. She’ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.”