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31 Scary Story Nights: October 16th “Hook Hand”

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Hello readers!  Welcome back to our Scary Story Nights!  October 16th is always a sad day to me.  We’re halfway through the month and although that means that Halloween will soon be here, it also means that the season is coming to a close.  Ah well, what can we do?  Tell another story!  Today’s tale is a golden oldie:  The Man with a Hook Hand.

This classic tale has been told since the early 1950s, at least, when teenagers were becoming more mobile and parents thought scaring the daylights out of them would keep them out of trouble!

***Writer’s Note:  We here at iHorror are big proponents of responsible parenting.  Some of the stories in this series may be too much for your little ones.  Please read ahead and decide if your kids can handle this story!  If not, find another story for tonight or simply come back to see us tomorrow.  In other words, don’t blame me for your kids nightmares!***

The Man with a Hook Hand as retold by Waylon Jordan

Mike and Janet had just left the movies when Mike suggested they take a little drive.  Janet smiled, knowing what Mike was up to, but she didn’t mind at all.

It was a short five minute drive to Lover’s Lane and Janet was shocked to see there were no other cars.  Friday nights could be a little crowded on the secluded road, but once again, she didn’t mind at all.  No other cars meant no one being nosy!

Mike parked the car and turned off the lights, and Janet slid across the seat as soon as he had the radio set on a station with romantic tunes playing.  She laid her head on his shoulder and they talked for a while before Mike turned her face up to his and they started to kiss.

They say time slows down when you’re in love, but when you’re young and in love there never seems to be enough of it.  Janet felt as though Mike had only just wrapped her in his arms before the music scratched off on the radio and the announcer began to speak.

“We interrupt our regular broadcast for an urgent bulletin.  A patient has just escaped from the Cooksville Sanitarium.  James Cobb is considered dangerous and should not be approached if he is spotted.  Police urge all citizens to be on the lookout for a Cobb who is identified as having a silver hook in place of his right hand.  Again, Cobb is not to be approached.  Please, notify police immediately if you see him.”

The announcer cut off and music abruptly blared into the car.  Janet and Mike both stared at the radio startled by the news.  Cooksville Sanitarium was only a mile or so from where they were parked!

“I think we should go home, Mike.”

“What?  No way!  There’s no way that guy is around here.”

Mike leaned in and began to kiss her neck, but Janet pulled away.

“What was that noise?”

“What noise, baby?”

“Listen…” Janet replied.

They sat in silence for a moment.

“I don’t hear anything, babe.”

He leaned in to kiss her again, but she pushed him away.

“I want to go home, NOW, Mike.  I’m freaking out.”

He stared at her for a few minutes before turning in the seat and starting the car.  He tried to keep his temper but he might have pulled away from the woods a little faster than he normally would have.

When they got back to Janet’s house, he hopped out of the car, determined to make up for being a jerk, but as he rounded the car he froze…

There…hanging on the door handle…was a solid silver hook!!

What is it about that story that always gives me the creeps?  I think it’s mostly the idea that the kid pulled away fast enough to rip a hook hand off a guy and no one heard a scream!  Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for another scary story!

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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

To view in the highest resolution, adjust the quality settings in the bottom right corner of the clip.

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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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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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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.

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