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Interview Exclusive: Michael Rooker Opens Up With iHorror

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Recently, iHorror had the pleasure of attending the famed Wizard World Comic Con in Las Vegas, NV. Upon being media guests at this event, which you can read all about here, Ryan Cusick and I had the extraordinary opportunity to get up close and personal with some of horror’s biggest icons such as Cassandra “Elvira” Peterson , Robert Englund and Michael Rooker.

For our third installment in the WW series coverage, we had the blissful pleasure of chatting it up with one of Hollywood’s biggest stars today. From movies like Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer, Mallrats, Guardians Of The Galaxy and the character Merle from The Walking Dead, Rooker opens up with iHorror about his film experiences and upcoming projects. But not before posing with the Ghostbusters of Las Vegas for most likely one of the most epic pictures to have been caught by yours truly at the Media party.

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IH: It’s a pleasure to meet you sir! Thank you for giving up some time to chat with us!

MR: Hi hun! Not a problem at all! I love talking to people!

IH: Mr. Rooker, at the end of the day, how did you feel about Merle’s character leaving TWD?

MR: Well of course, it was a little sad to leave but the very next day I received a call about a part in Guardians of the Galaxy. It had to have been fate, so in the end it worked out great.

IH: Do you still watch the show?

MR: Yep! I still watch it. It’s getting intense!

IH: I have to ask, out of my own curiosity, who is the biggest diva on the TWD set?

MR: Nobody. We have no divas in that cast. Everybody is down and dirty, sweaty and nobody is like ” Oh I can’t do this, it’s too hot!”

IH: (Laughing) I was hoping you’d say that. Everyone seems to go through a lot of turmoil making those scenes happen.

MR: We’re all brutal. It’s a tough show.

IH: What’s your most memorable moment from the series?

MR: For me, my most favorite scene for me as Merle Dixon was the rooftop scene where I’m handcuffed to the pipe from season one.

IH: That really is a beautiful scene for Merle. Lot’s of emotion and you can see inside his character.

MR: It was very challenging and remember I was “supposed” to be up there for three days and nights; delirious, and scared. I was very proud of that scene.

IH: Were you ever approached for the sequel for Henry?

MR: Yea, no I decided not to do it.  None of the same players were involved, the actors, producers, or director so I said no thank you very much.

IH: Has anyone ever asked you to be a part of the Fear The Walking Dead? The companion series to TWD?

MR: Nope. Not at all.

IH: So, I’ve heard a rumor that you are maybe supposedly involved in Mallrats 2? Any truth to that?

MR: That’s actually more than a rumor hun. Kevin Smith and I were just talking about this and the script and I will most definitely be involved in it.

IH: That’s awesome! Can’t wait to see where that goes!

Be on the lookout for Rooker in the sequel to the highly successful Guardians Of The Galaxy franchise set to hit in 2017 and of course Mallrats 2 TBA!

 

 

 

 

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

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The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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