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Fantastic Fest Review: HAUNTERS THE ART OF THE SCARE

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There is always a super great, and equally profound documentary that Fantastic Fest has up its magical sleeves. This year HAUNTERS: THE ART OF THE SCARE took that spot. This doc is a great examination of haunts that range from the regular ole’ jump-scare variety, all the way to the extreme simulation type.

The infamous McKamey Manor is one of the world’s most extreme. This place seriously puts you through the meat grinder in terms of an all-out assault on the senses. That ranges from drowning simulations all the way to having your own vomit shoved back in your mouth and being locked in coffins… all with no safe word.

HAUNTERS, is director Jon Schnitzer’s personal love letter to both haunts and the folks who love them. Throughout he shows both the light and dark side of the haunts but always manages to show the heart behind the bigger than life personalities that run these places.

One of the biggest of those personalities has to be McKamey Manor co-creator, Russ McKamey. This guy is an interesting one to say the least. As part of the examination, Schnitzer gets close to all the things that make this McKamey tick. These range from his voyeuristic fascination of getting video coverage of his extreme haunt visitors all the way to a look at his day job and passion for singing at weddings. The portrait that ends up being painted of McKamey is a dude that I would want to hang out with but also be equally warry of the possible skeletons in his closet.

HAUNTERS is an absolute blast. It carves a careful path that switches gear from being hilarous to being a tearjerker. Watching these folks doing what they love at all costs is inspiring and audacious. Trust us you don’t want to miss this one when it drops on digital and Blu-Ray Oct. 3.

 

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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 Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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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.”

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