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4 Things You Can Expect from The Walking Dead’s Mid-Season Finale

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The first half of The Walking Dead‘s fifth season comes to an end this weekend, and it’s pretty much a guarantee that it’s going to be both action packed and emotionally devastating. After all, haven’t we come to expect those two things from this show’s finales?

But what, specifically, can we expect to see this Sunday night, as we sit on our couches and digest all that leftover turkey? Let’s take a look into the iHorror crystal ball, and make an attempt to predict the future!

Walking Dead Beth

1) A BELOVED MAIN CHARACTER WILL DIE

If there’s any prediction I’m 100% sure of it’s this one, as it’s more or less carved into stone that not everyone will be making it to Season 5’s second half. In a recent interview, Norman Reedus revealed that filming the episode took its emotional toll on him, saying that he cried his eyes out for at least an hour due to the subject matter.

Of course, there’s no way of knowing whose death left Reedus in shambles, though I think it’s pretty safe to speculate that it will be Beth. Daryl Dixon’s driving force this season has been saving Beth, and so it would only make sense that it’s her death that wrecks him. Carol is another obvious choice, though she’s become such an integral character that I’m leaning more towards Beth getting the axe.

We’ve finally been given a reason to care about Beth this season, and that’s usually a sure sign, on this show, that a character’s days are numbered.

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2) THE HOSPITAL STORYLINE WILL BE NEATLY WRAPPED UP

The Walking Dead has a tendency to totally reinvent itself halfway through each season, so it’s likely that the Grady Memorial storyline will completely come to a close by the end of this Sunday night’s finale. Given how quickly the writers have been wrapping up storylines this season, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the hospital ordeal resolved well before the credits roll, with another threat being introduced and leaving us on a cliffhanger.

It’s worth mentioning that the episode’s title is ‘Coda,’ which is defined as “something that ends and completes something else.” There is always meaning to the titles of Walking Dead‘s episodes, so that’s a sure sign that everything we’ve become invested in this season is going to reach its conclusion.

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3) FATHER GABRIEL WILL EVOLVE

At the end of this past Sunday night’s episode, Father Gabriel left the church, on an unknown mission. Though it seemed that Gabriel was escaping, actor Seth Gilliam revealed this week that the character was going on an “exploratory mission,” rather than an escape mission.

Gilliam also revealed that a scene cut from the episode laid out Gabriel’s mission: “He did have some lines where he was going out really to see if what was happening at the school really went down,” noted the actor. “Have people really reverted to cannibalism? Are they trapping other human beings and eating them?”

As the sneak preview clip above shows, Gabriel does indeed find out the truth about Terminus, and that truth is likely to forever change him. Gabriel has been desperately trying to hold onto the idea that people are generally good, and when he finds out that people are actually eating other people, we can expect that he’ll finally give in and realize he needs to do whatever he needs to do, in order to survive.

Will we finally see Gabriel kill a zombie this Sunday night? My money’s on a big ole YES!

Walking Dead Morgan

4) MORGAN WILL RESURFACE

Originally appearing in Season One, and then seen again in Season 3, Morgan Jones made a surprise appearance in Season 5’s premiere episode, following tree markings on the path to Terminus. It’s only a matter of time before Morgan pops back up again, and it seems that ‘Coda’ will be the episode where he does just that.

Actor Morgan Jones is listed on IMDb as appearing in the episode, and Talking Dead host Chris Hardwick hinted that a surprise guest will be on the couch this Sunday night. As for what Morgan will be doing, or where he’ll be popping up, that remains to be seen.

If anyone has their own predictions for The Walking Dead‘s mid-season finale, comment below and let your voice be heard!

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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt

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Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.

In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.

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This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.

The Strangers

Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.

“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”

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The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”

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The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.

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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time

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It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?

It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.

Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott

Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.

Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.

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The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.

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Alien (1979)

The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.

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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween

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Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.

The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.

Home Depot Skeleton Prop

This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.

This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.

“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”

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But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.

This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.

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