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‘Black Christmas’ Gets Coal at the Box Office on Opening Weekend

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The latest Black Christmas reboot opened this weekend to some very disappointing numbers, pulling in a not so nice $4.42 million domestically. Internationally, it also pulled in an additional $3.1 million, totaling at $7.52 million.

Made on a budget of only $5 million, it may not seem like the worst numbers in the world. Still, with no direct competition and a healthy amount of marketing, these numbers are significantly less than ideal.

Black Christmas also has not been garnering much critical appeal. CinemaScore has given the film a paltry D+.

The Guardian gave the film one star out of five, calling it an “unscary mess.” Screen Rant criticized the film’s PG-13 rating, stating that the bloodless kills leave the audience wanting more than the film is able to give.

Scoring a little higher, Rolling Stone Black Christmas three stars, praising the feminist themes prevalent in the new version.

Ultimately, this is very disappointing, as director Sophia Takal had a very pure vision in mind for the message of the film. She told Fortune:

I want young people to feel emboldened to talk about their own experiences. The journey for a lot of the women in the movie is about taking their power back, finding their voices, and speaking truth to power. I want young people to feel encouraged to do the same in their everyday lives.

At preview screenings, so many men said they had eye-opening conversation afterwards with female friends about how they weren’t aware of the experiences women have. To open up a dialogue where men and women are talking and listening non-defensively about their experiences is really important to me.

But what do you think? Have you seen Black Christmas yet? If so, what’s your take on the film? At the end of the day, the fan opinions are what matters, not the critics or the box office numbers. Let us know.

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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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‘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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