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The Awesome ‘Leprechaun’ Toy That Was Almost Released!

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This week marked the return of a horror icon, as the reboot Leprechaun: Origins was released for purchase through VOD outlets. Well, it’s not exactly the return of the character we’ve come to know and love, as the reboot is a total departure from the original series, but you get what I’m trying to say.

While pretty much all of the big franchise horror icons have been given many of their own toys over the years, the loveable pint-sized Leprechaun has unfortunately gotten the shaft on that front, with not a single toy ever managing to see release.

Once upon a time, however, he came damn close…

SOTA Toys’ Now Playing line was home to some pretty cool action figures, the first three series’ including the likes of The Toxic Avenger, a Dog Soldiers werewolf and even one of those Nazi demons from An American Werewolf in London. In 2006, prototypes for the fourth series were whipped up and shown off at the San Diego Comic Con, which marked the first and last time they were ever seen.

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Included in the line was none other than the Leprechaun, which was to be the little guy’s first ever action figure. As seen above, the toy was going to include a well display base and an alternate melting head, allowing you to recreate the climactic final moments of the first film.

Unfortunately, SOTA was shut down before Series 4 of the Now Playing line saw release, and all of the figures that were to comprise the line were forever shelved as a result. The series was to also include a Killer Klown and Herbert West, as well as Tremors and American Werewolf in London box sets.

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Also planned at one point by SOTA was this Leprechaun bust, depicting the title character sitting atop his precious pot of gold. Like the action figure, the bust was shown off at the 2006 San Diego Comic Con, and died along with the end of the company.

Will we ever get the chance to add Leprechaun to our toy collections? Perhaps if we wish hard enough!

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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.

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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.

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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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