Connect with us

News

This Day in Horror History: February 20th

Published

on

This Day in Horror History February 20th is a day full of awesome events!

Richard Matheson born February 20, 1926

One of the most prolific writers of the 20th Century, Matheson is responsible for 16 episodes of The Twilight Zone including “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” and the source material for films like I am LegendStir of Echoes, and Hell House!

The horror community owes this man a great debt. Sadly, he died at 87 years of age in 2013.

Freaks released February 20, 1932

One of the most unnerving films ever made, Tod Browning’s Freaks burst onto the screen in early 1932, and audiences were simply not prepared for what he wanted to show them. Casting real circus freaks, the film is a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge.

Audiences vomited, fainted, and damn near rioted in its wake and the film was hidden away for a long time. Still, it has gained a huge cult following and there are many who hold it as one of Browning’s greatest achievements.

Anthony Head born February 20, 1954

He was our favorite watcher on television’s “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and showed off some serious singing chops in Repo! The Genetic Opera. What you might not know is that Anthony Head spent some time playing Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Show!

Lili Taylor born February 20, 1967

Lili Taylor is the queen of independent films, and her genre works has been solid. The Conjuring, Hemlock Grove, Leatherface, and The Haunting were full of this talented actress’s work, and we certainly hope we haven’t seen the last of her.

Jason Blum born February 20, 1969

Contemporary horror wouldn’t have the face it has without the hard work of Jason Blum and Blumhouse Productions. He’s been behind franchises like Paranormal Activity, Sinister, and Insidious as well as standalone films like last year’s breakout hit Get Out which is now nominated for an Oscar.

'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?

Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

Movies

’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

Published

on

28 years later

Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

28 Days Later

The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?

Continue Reading

News

Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

Published

on

Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?

Continue Reading

Movies

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

Published

on

Longlegs

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.

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.

'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?

Continue Reading