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Knott’s Scary Farm 2019 Brings Fun Fears

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It’s that magical time of year. People prepping for hordes of candy hungry kids to be walking up and down their streets. Halloween parties and gatherings galore. And of course, haunted parks and mazes to transport you into the worlds of horror! A personal favorite of mine being Knott’s Berry Farm’s annual transformation into Knott’s Scary Farm, and more than delivering on the scares. With nine mazes new and old, here’s a recap on what to expect!

DARK RIDE

A recurrent maze form the past couple of years, Dark Ride is a carnival attraction gone horribly wrong. You enter what appears at first to be a cheesy carnival ride, only to enter deeper and deeper into the greasy bowels of gears and fears. Encountering a carnivorous clan of psycho clowns and costumed monsters come to life, this is still a personal frightening favorite.

SHADOWLANDS

Based on Japanese folklore, Shadowlands transports you through cursed bamboo forests and straight to the underworld. Encountering all sorts of yokai and spirits all along the way. A unique theme and some fun effects like closing walls and demon samurai on bungee chords make this a memorable walk through. Especially considering this will be the final year to experience Shadowlands.

PUMPKIN EATER

A fractured fairytale and some twisted farmland makes for a fun and frightening experience. Especially walking through the disgusting giant gourd and running into giant spiders, killer scarecrows, and all sorts of malicious nursery rhyme characters in the rotting flesh.

ORIGINS: THE CURSE OF CALICO

Another genre hybrid creating a unique haunted maze: a horror western! Tied to an earlier scare zone, the maze concerns Sarah Marshall, a woman who was falsely accused of being a witch and executed rises from the grave and curses the town of Calico into a hellish prairie nightmare. One of two new mazes, it has a fun hook, an interesting theme, and some cool fx as you go through the literal ghost town and into the dark underbelly of rot and wood underneath.

SPECIAL OPS: INFECTED

A zombie apocalypse maze that puts you right into the action, complete with laser rifles. You start off being armed and trained to encounter the infected mobs and go through an urban hellhole under quarantine. A fun and adrenalized setting that allows you to fight back and rack up some points. Another maze in its final year and worth checking out.

WAX WORKS

One of the new mazes and a new twist on an old classic. Journey inside a formerly glamorous Hollywood Wax Work now seriously decayed. Creep inside and encounter the half melted masterpieces of an artisan gone mad. Loved this addition, especially the wax presidents, the freaky boiler room, and a wax monstrosity that has to be seen to be believed.

THE DEPTHS

Perhaps my favorite maze of last year and still a favorite this year. The Depths takes you into the mines of a coastal town… and into an ancient realm beneath. Lovecraftian themed with all sorts of human-fish hybrids and giant sea beasts to encounter. Also features a new elevator sequence that really adds to the aesthetic and sets up some good scares.

DARK ENTITIES

A returning maze of sci-fi horror space madness. Take a dimensional trip to a space ship where a science experiment has gone terribly wrong. Still pretty enjoyable, though not the most scary maze. It does feature some neat aliens and encounters along the way to the airlock.

PARANORMAL INC.

Another returning favorite and definitely filled with scares to make you jump. Follow a team of paranormal investigators as they bite off way more than they can chew at an abandoned insane asylum… and also a portal to hell. An effective FX heavy haunt with all sorts of demons and ghosts bursting from the walls. All leading to an eventful encounter through ‘the bad place’ and encountering some unholy terror.

 

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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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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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