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These ‘It: Chapter 2’ Billboards “Freaking Kids Out”

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Kids in the land down under are not amused by the giant billboards advertising It: Chapter 2, thier parents say.

Complaints have been made to an advertising standards association in Australia about the giant images which appear in Brisbane and other regions. Locals are claiming that the movie’s monster Pennywise, whose visage is prominently featured in the giant signs are “terrifying” people, especially kids.

Brisbane mother Kellie told 9news: “It just totally freaks them out.”

Her daughter, Piper explained to the news station that the clown has given her nightmares.

“I get really scared because it’s hard to go to bed when you have a scary picture in your mind,” she said. “Before I go to bed, I have to check the whole room. And when I finally go to bed I will wake up after a nightmare.”

Another parent, Jane Swan,  says she understands that horror movies are popular and people have a right to see them, “that’s fine and that’s their choice,” she said, “and I understand that but we’re not choosing to see this poster.”

It: Chapter 2 will be rated MA15+ in Australia, which is like a rated-R “lite” by United States standards (Australia has a rated R as well). Swan complained to the Ad Standards board saying promotional materials for movies in that rating category should be restricted to places where children are not present. 

The response she got back did nothing to quell her concerns:

“Ad Standards generally has no jurisdiction over the placement or timing of advertisements, except when considering the use of language or sex, sexuality or nudity in advertising.”

Andy Muschietti returned to direct this chapter which finds the Loser’s Club all grown up and reuniting to defeat Pennywise, the terrifying clown that tormented them as kids.

Earlier this year Jessica Chastain who plays grown-up Bev, went on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, saying there is a scene in It: Chapter 2 which will feature the most blood ever used in a single horror movie scene.

It: Chapter 2 will hit U.S. theaters on September 6, 2019.

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

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