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Just Desserts: 12 Justified Killers of the Horror World

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So many horror movie killers don’t have a reason for their actions.  Other times their reason is extremely vague, such as being “crazy” or “they were raised that way.”  Here are 12 examples of justified killings in horror movies.

Angela Baker- Sleepaway Camp

Sleepaway Camp by American Eagle Films

In this 1983 cult classic Angela Baker goes on a killing spree when her aunt sends her and her cousin Ricky to a sleepover camp.  However, is Angela’s killing spree senseless and void of reason?  It’s can be argued she was justified in her actions and her resulting double digit body count.

Angela’s victims were all tormenters of either her or her cousin.  Among her victims were child molester and camp chef Artie, camp bullies Kenny and Billy, as well as camp bitches Judy and counselor Meg all met their gruesome demise at the hands of Angela.  If they didn’t provoke the adolescent they might have filled a fun filled summer with archery and arts and crafts instead of killer bees and hot curling irons to the nether regions.

John “Jigsaw” Kramer- Saw

Saw by Lionsgate Films

Is John technically a killer through his traps?  Each trap he makes comes with an opportunity to live, but not necessarily unscarred inside and out.  Many of those who find the strength within themselves to escape a true Jigsaw trap they usually emerge a stronger and strangely rehabilitated person.  John’s motives aren’t necessarily evil, but it’s hard to tell that to someone who died failing at the hands of his trap.

 

Poltergeist

Poltergeist by MGM Entertainment

This one is a no-brainer.  Wouldn’t you be pissed off if your gravestone was moved but not your remains?  To make matters worse, you’re condemned to a life in a middle class, predominantly white, upper middle class community.  This.  Is.  Hell.

 

Daniel “Candyman” Robitaille- Candyman

Candyman by TriStar Pictures

Daniel Robitaille found himself at the wrong end of an angry 1800s mob after his illicit love affair with a wealthy white woman is discovered.  The mob removes his right hand with a rusty handsaw and cover his body in honey from the local beehives.  Soon the bees arrived to attack the wounded Robitaille and leave him to slowly die a painful death.

With the paranormal power to return after his name is summoned five times into a mirror he can exact his revenge on unsuspecting victims.

 

Shark- Jaws

Jaws by Universal Pictures

As explained by Matt Hooper, sharks are eating machines, it’s what they do.  If a shark is offered a plump happy meal on legs swimming in its ocean it’s not going to turn up their nose and swim away opting for a seal instead.  Not only are these killings the most justified on this list, but also the most realistic, they are purely motivated by nature and necessity, not revenge.  Well, maybe it’s revenge in the fourth installment of the series, but we won’t talk about that…

Carrie White – Carrie

Carrie by United Artists

High school girls are cruel, and if you don’t know this from firsthand experience you are lucky.  Having four years to prey upon the quiet and mousy Carrie White, these girls are in for a rude awakening when her ability to move things with her mind is activated.  Arguably she may have gotten a little carried away when torching the high school gym and everyone inside of it.  Yet there is no question of doubt when she turns the car carrying her main bully and her equally vile boyfriend into a fireball as it speeds towards her to run her over.

Jennifer- I Spit on Your Grave

I Spit on your Grave by Anchor Bay Entertainment

If there was ever a justified revenge killing this movie is it!  Jennifer is sexually assaulted by four different men in a cottage she has rented.  After barely surviving she goes on a brutal killing spree, bringing each of the men to their demise in creative and painful ways.  Knowing the hell she went through it’s hard not to cheer her on.

Dawn O’Keefe- Teeth

Teeth by Roadside Attractions

Dawn is learning a lot about her body through her teenage years, but some of the things she discovers about herself aren’t common with the other girls.  While being sexually assaulted Dawn discovers her vagina has teeth.  Yep, teeth, and they will bite anything that is inside while she feels threatened or in fear.  As long as the sexual encounter isn’t consensual, the men in Dawn’s life will not get away from the encounter unscathed.  Sounds like just desserts to me!

Pamela Voorhees – Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th by Paramount Pictures

A mother’s love is nothing to mess with.  Mrs. Voorhees experienced the most tragic pain a mother can feel when her young son died at a young age.  Jason was bullied incessantly at Camp Crystal Lake until he finally met his fate when the mean kids threw him off of the dock and watched him drown.  Mrs. Voorhees blamed the absent camp counsellors and their lack of supervision attributed to her son’s death.

Mrs. White- Carrie

Carrie by United Artists

What fuels motives more than religion?  Nothing, to this mother who has her own lockable prayer closet in her home.  Attempting to kill her daughter in the name of religion and to save the world from the evil she believes lives inside of her spawn, is she wrong?  Well, yes, but she thinks her reasons are just and backed by the Lord.

Mari’s parents- The Last House on the Left

The Last House on the Left by Midnight Entertainment

Perhaps the most justified killings in horror movie history include the kills by Mari’s parents.  After discovering the people they are housing are their daughter’s rapist and abusers, Mari’s parents get revenge in some of the most brutal ways possible.  If these killings aren’t justified I don’t know what is.

 

Ben Willis- I Know What You Did Last Summer

I Know What you Did Last Summer by Columbia Pictures

A night of partying, alcohol, and reckless driving makes for a deadly outcome when four high school graduates run over an unknown man and then dispose of his not quite so dead body into the water.  During the course of the following summer the gang is terrorized by an unknown assailant in a black rain slicker and a hook.  One by one they are picked off, finally realizing the person stalking them is the man they ran over and left for dead the previous summer.  Oh those meddling kids!

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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.

Arcadian Official Movie Poster

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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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Late Night With The Devil

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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