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Good Times On The Set Of ‘Into The Dark: Good Boy’

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4 years ago

June 13, 2020

Blumhouse’s Hulu monthly holiday themed anthology of movies continues this June with Good Boy, directed by The Tragedy Girls‘ Tyler MacIntyre just in time for Pet Appreciation Day! This new holiday horror follows a journalist named Maggie (Played by Halloween 2018’s Judy Greer) who has fallen on hard times and is up to her neck in stress. She gets an emotional support dog named Reuben who does wonders in alleviating her anxiety… by slaughtering anybody who stresses her out!

I was fortunate enough to visit the set of Good Boy back in January well before lockdown and see the beastly butchery in action. Also want to give a possible SPOILER ALERT as we go behind the scenes. Nothing that gives away too much of the fun, but I would recommend watching the movie on Hulu first before checking out what went on the making of the mayhem.

First off, we got to sit down with the film’s director, Tyler MacIntyre. Cutting to the core of the story, such as how dogs (particularly on the west coast) have become fashion accessories and trendy, to the point of an entire culture built around them becoming status symbols. Which also explains a recurring set in the story at a puppy cafe. MacIntyre also discussing how Good Boy satirizes pet culture and sought to showcase a character like Maggie allocating the stress of her life onto her dog. When I asked the balance of comedy and horror in the movie, he responded “About 60/40?” discussing the balancing act of comedy and horror in a movie such as this and wanting to keep the scares coming along with the laughs.

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Speaking with Judy Greer, who was covered in fake blood at the time, the lead actress talked about how being a rescue pet owner herself, she was drawn to the project and the writers Aaron and Will Eisenberg sought her out specifically. She loves her own terrier, but insists that it terrorizes everyone around her! Definitely making it relatable to the story of Good Boy. When asked what the appeal of the story was to her and the audience she said she liked the struggle of the character of Maggie in order to have control of her life while dealing with the horror comedy action. Judy also mentioning her time working with Wes Craven, saying that with the sheer amount of blood in the movie, that he would approve. And Wes Craven’s tendency to work on a crossword even while directing ample amounts of gore. Plus, the timeliness of odd emotional support animals even in real life. She also discussed working with practical FX in the film, noting that it’s easier to act with actual fake blood and monsters that are actually there, as opposed to CGI prominent films where she had to interact with tennis balls.

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We even had the chance to talk with Chico, the dog actor playing the adorably monstrous Reuben, and his trainer, Kate. Chico being about ten years old and having done a variety of commercials as well as Pup Star films. Good Boy being that good boy’s big role! Chico working well with the fake blood and mini-stunts that the movie entailed. Chico working well with Judy, even letting the actress give him his treats!

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We were also fortunate enough to see the climax of the film in action, as the monstrous Reuben tries to crash into Maggie’s apartment as she’s being arrested by her cop boyfriend, Nate (McKinley Freeman). Getting to witness the impressive FX in action as the beast tries to crash through the door! Even getting a closer look at Reuben’s hulked out form/puppet first-hand. Still kind of cute, but also terrifying!

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Into The Dark: Good Boy is currently available to watch on Hulu!

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

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49 mins ago

April 24, 2024

Cameron McFarland

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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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

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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Melissa Barrera Says ‘Scary Movie VI’ Would Be “Fun To Do”

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3 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Melissa Barrera might literally get the last laugh on Spyglass thanks to a possible Scary Movie sequel. Paramount and Miramax are seeing the right opportunity to bring the satirical franchise back into the fold and announced last week one might be in production as early as this fall.

The last chapter of the Scary Movie franchise was almost a decade ago and since the series lampoons thematic horror movies and pop culture trends, it would seem they have a lot of content to draw ideas from, including the recent reboot of slasher series Scream.

Barerra, who starred as final girl Samantha in those movies was abruptly fired from the latest chapter, Scream VII, for expressing what Spyglass interpreted as “antisemitism,” after the actress came out in support of Palestine on social media.

Even though the drama wasn’t a laughing matter, Barrera might get her chance to parody Sam in Scary Movie VI. That is if the opportunity arises. In an interview with Inverse, the 33-year-old actress was asked about Scary Movie VI, and her reply was intriguing.

“I always loved those movies,” the actress told Inverse. “When I saw it announced, I was like, ‘Oh, that would be fun. That would be so fun to do.’”

That “fun to do” part could be construed as a passive pitch to Paramount, but that’s open to interpretation.

Just like in her franchise, Scary Movie also has a legacy cast including Anna Faris and Regina Hall. There is no word yet on if either of those actors will appear in the reboot. With or without them, Barrera is still a fan of the comedies. “They have the iconic cast that did it, so we’ll see what goes on with that. I’m just excited to see a new one,” she told the publication.

Barrera is currently celebrating the box office success of her latest horror movie Abigail.