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How to Tell if a Horror Movie Genuinely Scared You
Many genre fans pride themselves on not getting scared while watching a horror film. Nevertheless, once in a while a movie will stick with you after the credits roll. I actually enjoy walking away from a movie feeling a little spooked.
Have you ever experienced any lasting effects of watching a good fright film? Do the things that go bump in the night bump a little louder, a little closer? Ever have a feeling that someone is standing right behind you, convinced you can feel their breath on your neck? Wondering “Why do I do this to myself when I am home alone”?
I have definitely been there too, my friends. Have any of the following ever happened to you?
You Start Hearing Noises
We have all been there; you just turned off the television and still have the creeps from the movie you just watched. Maybe the floor creaks a little, or you are sure you heard the front door open. Either way, you are filled with unease by any unusual sound. I assume it is a demon coming to skin me alive, but that might just be me.
Oh no, what was that sound? It must have been Fluffy running around again.
Wait a minute, I don’t have a cat.
You Feel the Need to Check on your Children or Pets
It’s funny to me that watching a movie with a child or an animal in it makes you concerned for the safety of those in your home. I am always peeking in the kids’ room just to make sure they are safe and there is not a scary monster looming in the corner.
Hey little Billy, are you okay in there or did a monster eat your face off? No need to be alarmed, Mommy is just checking…
You’re Afraid to go to the Basement (or Bathroom, or Garage)
This is the classic sign of a great horror movie to me – you have a debilitating fear of wandering through your own home. I am sure many of you have had the feeling of dread when having to walk downstairs right after a good scare.
I make it a habit of staying away from dark rooms for at least 72 hours after I watch anything slightly frightening. This feeling is magnified X10 if you are at someone else’s house, heaven forbid.
Hey Sally, I’m going to run to the garage for a soda. If I’m not back in one minute and thirty two seconds, call 911 as I have surely been murdered.
Hanging Your Foot Off the Bed is a Big No-No
Now this one happens to me even when I am not scared. Granted, I am a giant wimp so it does not take much to freak me out.
Some nights I just want to keep my tootsies safely tucked under the covers. I just know there is something hiding under this bed, waiting for me to dangle my tasty toe morsels over the edge so they can grab them and drag me down to the pits of hell.
Sorry monster, not today, these toes are staying firmly planted in my blanket fort of safety.
You Lock All the Doors and Windows
Have you ever been so freaked out after a movie that you actually felt the need to check and make sure your doors are locked? If it’s summer and the windows are open, do you have a sudden urge to close them?
I’m paranoid about locking up on a normal night so you better believe I am extra sure everything is welded shut after a couple of hours of Netflix.
Hey sweetheart, can I borrow your nail gun? I need to shut the windows.
You Feel Like it’s Finally Time to Adopt a Very Large Dog
Nothing makes me feel safer than a giant bundle of fur that loves to bark at anything that moves. Ideally, I would find one that is overprotective and would eat up whatever ghost is invading my personal space just like a Scooby snack.
I think all horror movie fans should just own a really big dog, as a little extra protection. Like Cujo, but without the demonic rabies.
Little Billy, please make sure to take Fido with you when you go to the basement. There may be a serial killer down there.
Your Closet Feels Like a Portal to an Evil Alternate Dimension
Closets are creepy. Dark closets, in the corner of a dark room, are even creepier. Sometimes I am convinced I hear a sound over there, or maybe the door moved just a little. Maybe there is a glowing eye peeking out from inside, just watching and waiting.
Well, guess what, you little bundle of evil – I have insomnia so I never sleep. Joke’s on you, you savage beast.
You Hide Your Head Under the Covers
Alright everyone, this move right here is not just for kids. It can totally work for us too. This is my go-to move after watching a movie with jump scares. I’m convinced that if I open my eyes, a big scary monster will be inches away from my face.
So, to prevent my imminent death, I just pull those covers up and BAM I’m safe. We all know that the boogeyman cannot break through the magical force field of the quilt your grandma made you for your birthday.
Thanks again for the quilt, Gram-Gram!
What movie made you feel the most frightened afterward? What gave you the most nightmares as an adult, or as a kid? Is there a movie that – to this day – still makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? Share your thoughts the comments below!
And if you’re looking for the next film to (hopefully) scare you silly, check out this news on the upcoming reboot of The Grudge
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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed
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 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
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
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.
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?
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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