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Warner Bros. Delivers A Terrifying Sequel ‘Horror Made Here: A Festival of Frights’ Event

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It’s that magical time of year. Attractions across the nation have a spooky bent as they gear up for Halloween and devilish mischief. One of the newer attractions, Warner Bros. Studios’ Horror Made Here returns with an appropriately sequel like expansion with more mazes and mayhem!

As we reported previouslyHorror Made Here has some new frightful attractions after starting the Halloween fun in 2016. Of course, Pennywise The Dancing Clown’s stomping ground The Neibolt House has returned and is crawling with clowns and yellow raincoated apparitions. This was my first time at the event, but the IT themed house delivered on some fantastic scares and real life replications of the blockbuster horror movie.

One of the most interesting attractions to stand out was a haunt based on Freddy VS Jason, entitled Nightmare On Camp Crystal Lake. Combined with a studio tour of the famous Warner Bros. Lot, you’ll see locations from horror classics like GremlinsHouse Of Wax, and Friends (You read that right) as you’re dropped off at a forested part of the lot transformed into Jason Voorhees’ accursed home of Camp Crystal Lake. The site littered with terrified and mangled campers, the hockey masked killer makes his presence known, especially with A Nightmare On Elm Street‘s Freddy Krueger muscling in on his turf! This was perhaps my favorite maze of the night, featuring a truly dread inducing acetic and evoking scenes from both franchises.

Another new addition was the DC Comics themed Escape From Arkham Asylum featuring another terrifying pop culture clown, The Joker! As civilians trapped in the famous Arkham Asylum while the clown prince of crime has taken over, The Joker sentences you to be driven insane (in a set-piece oddly evocative of the Dan Akroyd black comedy Nothing But Trouble) before forcing you into the bowels of the asylum where you’ll encounter some of Batman’s most deranged foes on the loose. The set-up and adaptation of the various Batman villains was pretty amusing, but don’t expect anything too scary here.

Another Warner Bros. horror franchise got a house this year with The Conjuring Universe. Taking a tour of the famous Warren Family house, you’ll go through their accursed museum and run into Annabelle, The Nun, and other supernatural psychopaths. This was a rather clever haunted attraction and featured some pretty surprising scares and effects that got me to jump. The 70’s aesthetic is captured well, and the house has some interesting twists and turns.

One of the more interesting additions this year was The Exorcist: The Forbidden Screening. Entering the church set on the lot, used in movies such as Monster Squad, you’ll be seated to a holy screening of the William Friedkin classic, The Exorcist, at least some of the most notorious scenes. But with a 4D experience that includes special FX, objects moving, and surprise guests…

Aside from the main attractions, there are a bunch of fun treats and shops about the festivities, giving it a real carnage filled carnival feel. The one that caught my attention being ‘The Crave Inn Cafe’ a loving shout out to Wes craven and both A Nightmare On Elm Street and Nightmare Cafe. Also making me flashback to the pizza scene from Dream Master!

There’s also The Lost Boys Arcade, where all manner of 80’s classic games from Mario Bros. to Space Invaders are available to play for free in all their frustratingly fun glory.

Those aside, there’s also a giant drop ride, the True Blood themed vampire bar Fangtasia, the Little Shop Of Horrors themed gift shop, and more!

Overall, while not as flashy or huge as other horror amusements, Horror Made Here has a lot of heart and a lot of history. Featuring several fun haunts and events that definitely make this an attraction worth visiting!

Horror Made Here begins October 5th, 2018. Tickets are on sale now at horrormadehere.com.

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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.

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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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