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‘Contagion’ Appears on iTunes Top Movie List in the Wake of Coronavirus

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Steven Soderberg’s 2011 filmĀ Contagion is apparently making a comeback in the wake of a coronavirus outbreak in China.

The film, which boasted an incredible cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard, Bryan Cranston, and Matt Damon, tells the story of a global pandemic that begins when Paltrow’s character returns from Hong Kong with what she thinks is a cold. In a matter of days, however, her son is sick and she has died.

The film confronted the possibilities of such a virus thoroughly and though a cure was eventually found, the world was left decimated in its wake. It was a bit like The Stand without the supernatural showdown between good and evil. Not only was it compelling, but it was also quite terrifying at times.

According to Deadline,Ā Contagion appeared on the iTunes Top Movies list within days of the outbreak of the virus in China. Were people just reminded of the film? Are they afraid and looking for pointers on how to protect themselves?

No one can say for certain, but if there is one thing any horror fan knows, it’s this: Horror and thriller films tap into societal fears, and it seems that, in this case,Ā ContagionĀ is having its day once again.

On a lighter, though somewhat more troubling note, it appears that quite a number of folks thought that the coronavirus had something to do with Mexico’s Corona beer?

USA Today is reporting that searches for the beer brand surged this last week along with searches for “corona beer virus” and “beer virus.” OF those that searched for the terms, 57% searched for “corona beer virus.”

The same article goes on to the address the spike in searches for symptoms of the virus and “what is coronavirus” which is much more understandable.

For more information on the coronavirus CLICK HERE to see the latest updates from WebMD.

If you want to watchĀ Contagion, CLICK HERE.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

The Faceless Lady

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?

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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.

Eli Roth Presentā€™s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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