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Image Gallery: Mrs. Voorhees and Young Jason Action Figure Two-Pack!

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This year marks the 35th anniversary of Friday the 13th‘s original theatrical release, and toy company NECA is celebrating with a Comic-Con exclusive two-pack that features retro-style action figures of both Mrs. Voorhees and young Jason, who of course popped up for a brief appearance at the end of the film.

What makes this two-pack so special is that a toy depicting Jason Voorhees’ very first appearance has never been released in the past, despite the fact that his various looks from the sequels have been turned into action figures by various companies over the years. As for Pam Voorhees, she’s had a couple toys but hasn’t gotten much love in that department.

NECA has been teasing the two-pack over the course of the last couple months, and today they’ve unloaded a complete image gallery that shows us the finished toys for the first time. Decked out in real fabric clothing and equipped with a knife and axe, this is one collectible that is an absolute must-own for all Friday fans.

It was none other than Ari Lehman who NECA allowed to exclusively share the image gallery, which is only fair considering the fact that Lehman played young Jason in Friday the 13th‘s shocking dream sequence. Here’s what Lehman had to say about the new toys, as well as his late movie mom…

On Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2015, I received a heart-breaking text that our dear friend Betsy Palmer had passed away on Friday, May 29. The outpour of messages, texts, calls, and reports online that followed confirmed what I did not want to yet acknowledge.

I recalled my first horror convention appearance at the 2004 Fangoria/Chiller Theatre Weekend of Horror at The Meadowlands. It was a huge event and I remember meeting Betsy Palmer, who played Pamela Voorhees, my mother in “Friday the 13th”. She immediately welcomed me and I discovered a new and lasting friend in her. She sensed in me a shared humor and enthusiasm for all forms of art, particularly music, theater (Tennessee Williams), and cinema.

Since then, I enjoyed many occasions when we would meet, primarily at conventions, and spend time together, discussing concepts and exchanging ideas. She took interest in my music and acting, and became one of the earliest champions of my work and participation in the horror circuit. Betsy honored us all with a lifetime of superb work and dedication. In person she made everyone feel special and important, and she is my personal inspiration. No one could work a crowd like her. When she knew I was going to perform onstage she would always say, “Knock ’em dead, Ari, and leave ’em writhing in the aisles!” And she meant every word of it. I love her madly forever.

NECA’s “Friday the 13th” package is such a fitting tribute to this Great American Actor, whose powerful characters exuded a confidence that illuminated the screen and electrified the audience. Betsy Palmer will always be remembered for her brilliant portrayal of “Friday the 13th”‘s original protagonist, Mrs. Pamela Voorhees and the young Jason Voorhees in the iconic final scene have created such a lasting impression on movie-goers, that they are more like a form of American mythological characters nowadays.

NECA has memorialized these horror classic film figures with its superb craftsmanship and attention- to-detail – from its retro Mego-style treatment to the real fabric clothing- and brings together Pamela Voorhees as played by Betsy Palmer and the unmasked, young Jason once again, in celebration of the film’s 35th anniversary.

It is with great honor and pleasure that I played the first Jason Voorhees – and now reveal to you NECA’s “Friday the 13th” action figure package on the eve of Jason’s birthday.

Thank you, NECA, for delighting the dedicated fans of “Friday the 13th” everywhere. Betsy would be pleased.

Check out the full image gallery below, which is sure to make you want these toys RIGHT NOW!

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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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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