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Horror Anniversaries: The Best Moments From NOES’ ‘Dream Warriors’
Written by Patti Pauley
Yeah so, maybe my power isn’t quite up to par with that of the Wizard Masters’; however, that isn’t going to stop me from using my Internet powers to formally dub this February 27th, National Dream Warriors Day. On this day 30 years ago, New Line gave us arguably the greatest sequel in the Nightmare On Elm Street franchise, and what could be, one of the best sequels to a horror movie ever. If anything, it has to be top ten at the very least.
The late Wes Craven penned, Chuck Russell directed slasher sequel has been a favorite among Freddy fans since its theatrical debut in 1987, and it isn’t hard to see why. The monster magic is the stuff of literal nightmares, Robert Englund is brutal AF, and most importantly, the various personalities of the film’s ensemble display raw emotions in the film really giving fans someone to relate to. Whether you’re a strong leader like Nancy, a lover of the arts such as Phillip, or labeled as the ‘nerd’ much like Will, you related to this group of terrified outcasts.
I will allow myself to be extremely vulnerable for a second, and say growing up, I related most to Taryn- I’ll have to note here without the drug problem. Hard on the outside, but lonely and scared on the inside. Having suffering many losses and heartbreak, abandonment from my mother, and black clothing was, and still is, pretty much life, I felt connected to that character which drew me into the film even more other than being just your typical Freddy fanatic.
These teens, on the brink of hopelessness on the idea that everyone just thinks they’re fuckin’ nuts, find it within themselves with the help of Nancy and Neil, to gain enough self-worth and confidence using their “dream powers” to stand up to their metaphorical deadly bully, Krueger. And while some are lost along the way, in a way they’ve won. Although they were scared shitless, the ‘Dream Warriors’ made their stand. And that my friends, is a powerful message hidden inside this classic Nightmare movie, and why I believe it’s truly the best of the series excluding the ’84 original.
Now, enough of my ramblings. Let’s get down and dirty on some of the best moments from this fantastic fuckin’ movie. Have to say, the whole damn flick is a pretty solid gem, so it wasn’t easy narrowing it down. However, here it what I think are the most defining scenes from A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Enjoy!
*The rest of the article contains spoilers, so in case you haven’t seen this installment, in which case, stop reading now and go rent off Amazon, you have been warned.
Kristen’s Intro to the Dream House
This has to be one of the best intros and Freddy debut arrival in the entire franchise. Creepy, to the point, and includes about 100 teenagers hanging by their necks at Freddy’s home. Plus, the creepy skeleton girl. “Shivers”. Kristen’s intro into Freddy’s world, and the aftermath, lands her at Westin Hills hospital and we begin the Dream Warriors’ journey into the nightmarish descent into the glory of Nightmare 3.
Master of Puppets
Holy Shit Snacks was this an incredible scene in the film. Phillip may have not had an elongated stay as his comrades did, but the way he went out quite frankly, was one of the most memorable scenes from Dream Warriors. The Claymation Freddy puppet is ridiculously classic stuff. And holy hell, you just felt your veins burn while watching this shit show.
A Snake of a Different Color
One of the most significant and incidentally, bad-ass moments in this film is when Nancy discoverers Kristen’s talent of pulling another soul into her dreams. Kristen finds herself once again, in the abode of Krueger. He must have expected her company because he had the table set, cough-gross. Freddy catches her off guard, morphs into a giant snake and proceeds to start eating Kristen. But not before she could call out for help; bringing Nancy and Freddy face to face once more.
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Russell Crowe To Star in Another Exorcism Movie & It’s Not a Sequel
Maybe it’s because The Exorcist just celebrated its 50th-anniversary last year, or maybe it’s because aging Academy Award-winning actors aren’t too proud to take on obscure roles, but Russell Crowe is visiting the Devil once again in yet another possession film. And it’s not related to his last one, The Pope’s Exorcist.
According to Collider, the film titled The Exorcism was originally going to be released under the name The Georgetown Project. Rights for its North American release were once in the hands of Miramax but then went to Vertical Entertainment. It will release on June 7 in theaters then head over to Shudder for subscribers.
Crowe will also star in this year’s upcoming Kraven the Hunter which is set to drop in theaters on August 30.
As for The Exorcism, Collider provides us with what it’s about:
“The film centers around actor Anthony Miller (Crowe), whose troubles come to the forefront as he shoots a supernatural horror movie. His estranged daughter (Ryan Simpkins) has to figure out whether he’s lapsing into his past addictions, or if something even more horrific is occurring. “
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New F-Bomb Laden ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Trailer: Bloody Buddy Movie
Deadpool & Wolverine might be the buddy movie of the decade. The two heterodox superheroes are back in the latest trailer for the summer blockbuster, this time with more f-bombs than a gangster film.
This time the focus is on Wolverine played by Hugh Jackman. The adamantium-infused X-Man is having a bit of a pity party when Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) arrives on the scene who then tries to convince him to team up for selfish reasons. The result is a profanity-filled trailer with a Strange surprise at the end.
Deadpool & Wolverine is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. It comes out on July 26. Here is the latest trailer, and we suggest if you are at work and your space isn’t private, you might want to put in headphones.
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Original Blair Witch Cast Ask Lionsgate for Retroactive Residuals in Light of New Film
Jason Blum is planning to reboot The Blair Witch Project for the second time. That’s a fairly large task considering none of the reboots or sequels have managed to capture the magic of the 1999 film that brought found footage into the mainstream.
This idea has not been lost on the original Blair Witch cast, who has recently reached out to Lionsgate to ask for what they feel is fair compensation for their role in the pivotal film. Lionsgate gained access to The Blair Witch Project in 2003 when they purchased Artisan Entertainment.
However, Artisan Entertainment was an independent studio before its purchase, meaning the actors were not part of SAG-AFTRA. As a result, the cast are not entitled to the same residuals from the project as actors in other major films. The cast doesn’t feel that the studio should be able to continue to profit off of their hard work and likenesses without fair compensation.
Their most recent request asks for “meaningful consultation on any future ‘Blair Witch’ reboot, sequel, prequel, toy, game, ride, escape room, etc., in which one could reasonably assume that Heather, Michael & Josh’s names and/or likenesses will be associated for promotional purposes in the public sphere.”
At this time, Lionsgate has not offered any comment about this issue.
The full statement made by the cast can be found below.
OUR ASKS OF LIONSGATE (From Heather, Michael & Josh, stars of “The Blair Witch Project”):
1. Retroactive + future residual payments to Heather, Michael and Josh for acting services rendered in the original BWP, equivalent to the sum that would’ve been allotted through SAG-AFTRA, had we had proper union or legal representation when the film was made.
2. Meaningful consultation on any future Blair Witch reboot, sequel, prequel, toy, game, ride, escape room, etc…, in which one could reasonably assume that Heather, Michael & Josh’s names and/or likenesses will be associated for promotional purposes in the public sphere.
Note: Our film has now been rebooted twice, both times were a disappointment from a fan/box office/critical perspective. Neither of these films were made with significant creative input from the original team. As the insiders who created the Blair Witch and have been listening to what fans love & want for 25 years, we’re your single greatest, yet thus-far un-utilized secret-weapon!
3. “The Blair Witch Grant”: A 60k grant (the budget of our original movie), paid out yearly by Lionsgate, to an unknown/aspiring genre filmmaker to assist in making theirfirst feature film. This is a GRANT, not a development fund, hence Lionsgate will not own any of the underlying rights to the project.
A PUBLIC STATEMENT FROM THE DIRECTORS & PRODUCERS OF “THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT”:
As we near the 25th anniversary of The Blair Witch Project, our pride in the storyworld we created and the film we produced is reaffirmed by the recent announcement of a reboot by horror icons Jason Blum and James Wan.
While we, the original filmmakers, respect Lionsgate’s right to monetize the intellectual property as it sees fit, we must highlight the significant contributions of the original cast — Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Mike Williams. As the literal faces of what has become a franchise, their likenesses, voices, and real names are inseparably tied to The Blair Witch Project. Their unique contributions not only defined the film’s authenticity but continue to resonate with audiences around the world.
We celebrate our film’s legacy, and equally, we believe the actors deserve to be celebrated for their enduring association with the franchise.
Sincerely, Eduardo Sanchez, Dan Myrick, Gregg Hale, Robin Cowie, and Michael Monello
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