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10 Happy Songs from Horror Movies

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Lord of IllusionsWe all know how critical it is for horror films to have the right music at the right moments in order to achieve the appropriate reaction. Sometimes the proper music is something which, on its own, is a happy and cheerful song. Such songs can be deliberately juxtaposed against violent imagery in a bit of irony, while others can be turned on their heads and twisted into something foreboding. Here are ten examples of happy songs used to great effect in horror movies.

Lord of Illusions – “Magic Moments” by Erasure
The underworld of magic is a disturbing, dangerous place. Lord of Illusions is filled with the kind of bodily horror and dances with the dark side that one can expect in a Clive Barker film. To balance this out with a dose of happiness, the director tapped Erasure to make a cheerful classic even more sugary sweet by covering this track originally made famous by Perry Como. The song plays as Harry D’Amour enters the Magic Castle, providing a jarringly pleasant break from the horror surrounding it. [youtube id=”uA3nOOZnyDQ” align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no”]

Halloween series – “Mr. Sandman” by The Chordettes
“Sandman, I’m so alone. Don’t have nobody to call my own.” Well, those lonesome nights are over, and you’re going to wish they weren’t. This classic received new, creepy life in the Michael Myers franchise. Trick ‘r Treaters are woefully unaware of the terror that awaits them on Halloween night. Mr. Sandman didn’t bring a dream—he brought a nightmare (sorry, couldn’t resist). [youtube id=”oNuX7bs2qAM” align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no”]

Insidious – “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” by Tiny Tim
Let’s face it, this song is kooky to begin with, but that’s part of its charm. It’s the record of choice for a demonic entity lurking in The Further, the astral projection no-man’s land where Dalton is trapped. The cheeriness in Tiny Tim’s warbly high-pitched vocals is a stark contrast to the evil that haunts the film’s family. “Come tiptoe through the tulips with me” now sounds like an invitation no one should answer. [youtube id=”_eQQKVKjifQ” align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no”]

American Psycho – “Hip to be Square” by Huey Lewis and the News
Do you like Huey Lewis and the News? Patrick Bateman sure does, and he wants to provide a thorough explanation for his appreciation of this band just before he slams an axe into Paul Allen’s face. The music blares on his state-of-the-art CD player while he dresses in a raincoat and gingerly shuffles across the floor with his axe. It’s a darkly comic scene, and when Bateman violently unleashes his fury while the catchy song keeps playing in the background, it’s both unnervingly humorous and horrifying. [youtube id=”LB5YkmjalDg” align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no”]

Fallen – “Time is On My Side” by The Rolling Stones
A serial killer is executed, and among his final words are the lyrics to this classic rock track. Later, when Detective Hobbes begins to hear these lyrics sung by random people around him, it becomes clear that something supernatural is happening. This song serves as a cue of sorts, used to chilling effect to alert Hobbes (and the viewers) that someone may not be who they seem. [youtube id=”wbMWdIjArg0″ align=”center” mode=”normal” autoplay=”no”]

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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

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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.

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