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Exclusive: White Zombie’s Sean Yseult On Music, Art, Blood Sucking Freaks & More

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Last month, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of White Zombie’s classic album Astro-Creep 2000 with an in-depth look back at it. We managed to get the attention of half of the band – guitarist J. Yuenger and Bassist/co-founder Sean Yseult. We recently caught up with Yuenger who told us about what he’s been up to (which includes mastering for Waxwork Records), and now we’re happy to to share our conversation with the legendary Yseult, who remains involved with music while also offering her many other artistic gifts to the world.

iHorror: Give us a brief rundown of your career between White Zombie and now. What have you enjoyed doing the most in that time?

Sean Yseult: New Orleans, in general! I moved here when White Zombie broke up, and spent a year house hunting and just soaking up the culture, history and architecture. A short run-down of my various businesses, bands and endeavours since then: started Famous Monsters, put out two records and toured England and Japan and the US; started Rock City Morgue with friends, put out a few records and toured in the US and Europe; opened the bar The Saint with my (then) future husband in 2002; also began showing my photography in galleries in 2002; started my design company Yseult Designs in 2006; started the band Star & Dagger with friends in 2009; had a book published with my photos and stories about White Zombie titled “I’m In The Band” in 2010; started doing solo photography gallery shows in 2012. I’m very much enjoying the photography at present as it is what I originally moved to NYC for, coming full circle.

iH: Tell us about your photo show and the “murder and mayhem” involved.

SY: My new show that is currently on display at the Scott Edwards Gallery is titled “Soiree D’Evolution: Tableaux Vivants et Nature Mortes.” It tells a story in seven panels of a debaucherous party in New Orleans 1870’s; shown in 40”x60” photographs that emulate Dutch Masters photo realism, a bit ironically. The story is fictitious but based on much research: these secret societies did exist in New Orleans, and the politics and decadence was through the roof! I don’t think any visual I have created, involving naked ladies or tiny devils or taxidermy on the trashed banquet table is a reach from what really went on.

iH: J. mentioned a White Zombie vinyl set the two of you have been working on. What can you tell us about that?

SY: Yes – a company called Numero Group is rereleasing all of our early vinyl on 12” vinyl – even the 7”s! They are doing a very comprehensive job, from tons of images and photos from the era (I know because they spent a day digging through my vaults) to detailed liner notes – none of which any of our fans have ever seen. Also, they found extra tracks from recording sessions that date so far back, they weren’t even familiar to me! Jay has been remastering everything here in New Orleans, and hearing these tracks are a revelation. I spent all of those years 24/7 with Rob, and as soon as we did anything, he hated it, and shelved it. I took on the same attitude, but now that I am hearing them, they are actually awesome and so reflective of the era! It’s great to unbury these tracks.

iH: What other projects are you currently working on?

SY: Besides my photography, my band Star & Dagger has a full album we need to record; we’re just trying to find the time and the right location!

iH: Astro-Creep is 20 years old. Are you still happy with it? Anything you’d change or wish you’d done differently?

SY: No I’m still happy with it.

iH: What is your favorite White Zombie album and why? 

SY: La Sexorcisto, just because we were really a band at our peak right then and all 100% involved in every aspect of it. With Astro-Creep, Rob had made it difficult for me to be in the studio, so after we finished writing the record, I got into the recording room, did my tracks and got out. That said, I think he did an amazing job incorporating all of the samples and electronic bits. I later grew to dislike this new aspect of the band, but it’s the perfect mix on Astro-Creep.

iH: What do you miss most about your days in White Zombie?

SY: I don’t exactly miss anything, although it was a great time while it lasted: but I have to say our live shows were electric and our fans were the best!

iH: What was your most memorable tour?

SY: Japan. The fans there are like no other, the culture, the food, the insane futuristic city of Tokyo – it was like being on Mars. I loved it!

iH: What are some of your favorite horror movies?

SY: I love the classics – Frankenstein, Dracula, of course White Zombie, Mad Love – then I love the atmospheric Italian films – Bava and Argento, Suspiria being a top one . . . Hammer films are so great, I love Vampire Circus and anything with Christopher Lee; anything by Jodorowsky (not technically horror but more horrifying than most films I’ve seen!); Herschell Gordon Lewis – Blood Sucking Freaks! So trashy and fucked up. If it’s gore, it’s got to be cheesy – I don’t relish actual blood and guts!

You can find much of Yseult’s work on her website here

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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.

Winnie the Pooh Poohniverse

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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