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Why You Should Give “Freddy’s Revenge” a Second Chance

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You all know the movie. You all love to hate it. The black sheep in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. The movie that tackled homosexuality without anyone realizing it. The movie that disappointed the fans; the movie that almost ruined Freddy. Now let me tell you why you should give it a second chance.

On my annual marathon of the franchise I wondered if I should leave the second movie out, because we all know how bad it is. But I gave it a chance. And it did pay off for sure.

About the movie

Five years after the events of A Nightmare on Elm Street, Jesse, a young boy, is haunted in his dreams by Freddy Krueger. He slowly finds out more about our favorite villain and works hard to defeat him. Jesse is played by Mark Patton who quit acting shortly afterwards. The director is Jack Sholder and the writer is David Chaskin. Neither had much of a career afterwards. Robert Englund is the only reoccurring actor as Freddy Krueger.

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Freddy rocking out at a pool party

Why the hate?

So this all doesn’t sound like a good way for Freddy to return. No famous people at all. None that were big before, and none that went on to do anything noteworthy. Adding to this, the rules have changed. Instead of haunting the teens in their dreams, Freddy mostly haunts Jesse in real life. Not all the teens. Just Jesse and his surroundings. At one point he makes birds go crazy. And instead of visiting teens in their dreams he possesses Jesse’s body and kills people that way.

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Nothing to see here. Movin’ on

Why you should love it and give it a second chance!

If you go at it from the original A Nightmare on Elm Street this isn’t going to work. Too much has changed. So what I’m offering you is to watch this with an clean slate. It’s not about the Freddy Krueger. It’s about another demon with the same name. And this demon has slightly different rules. He needs a human vessel. If that vessel goes to sleep, he can take over their body and come back to haunt the world.

If you watch it with that perspective, what you get is a great horror movie that manages to be scary and haunting. The special effects, all hand-made, are just brilliant. Freddy has some great one liners and the movie has quite a few twists. The homosexual undertones are still there but you can try to read into what they mean. Or just ignore them. It’s especially funny to watch when you hear that neither the producers nor the director realized these undertones existed until after they were told about them.

And, in its defense, this version of Freddy is different from the main lore, because when this movie came out, all we had was A Nightmare on Elm Street, and while it’s one of my favorite movies of all time, you can’t say it sticks to any rules. In it they manage to bring Freddy to real life, so that’s canon. But then again, watching that movie, is he actually in real life, or is it all a dream in a dream inception style? Who knows.

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Final Words

No, this is not the Freddy you learned to love over the years. But by no means is this a bad horror movie. It delivers on the scares, the effects, and on the 80s cheese-factor. And you could actually remake this movie today and exchange Freddy for some other creature, and in the end you’d get … well actually it’s pretty similar to Insidious. Boy in a coma (sleep) with ghosts around him, trying to possess his body to come to our world…

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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