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Fantastic Fest: The Greasy Strangler

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“The Greasy Strangler” is one depraved, weird mutha! The humor is reminiscent of John Waters early stuff with a bit of ‘Tim And Eric’ humor peppered in for good measure. That isn’t saying that it doesn’t pave its own way during the journey, because it totally does and leaves a greasy trail along the way.

“The Greasy Strangler” tells the story of a father and son duo, that have lived together way longer than anything you would call healthy. Their day job consists of giving walking disco tours to a motley crew of tourists. Their downtime is spent picking on each other while son, Big Brayden (Sky Elobar) prepares extra greasy meals for his father, Big Ronnie (Michael St. Michaels).

When these two meet Janet (Elizabeth De Razzo) it erupts into a battle to see who can win the heart of the focus of their affection. Oh, did I mention there is someone going around the city strangling people? Yea, a greasy monster is roaming the streets murdering whoever gets in its way.

Sounds crazy as fuck right? Well, this simple synopsis is nothing compared to the strange, hilarious and gory ride that this movie offers.

The humor hinges on uncomfortable takes that stick with the same joke for long periods of time. You know those kinds of jokes that go on too long and then go on so long that they become funny again? The Greasy Strangler is full of em.

Director, Jim Hosking had a segment in ‘ABC’s of Death 2’ that highlighted his signature style. Hosking takes an already strange premise and creates something uniquely, funny and disturbing. His film is equal parts greasy gross outs and entirely insane character developments.

“The Greasy Strangler” is one

depraved, weird mutha!”

Horror works well here. Even when faces aren’t being caved in, or someones eyes aren’t being popped out of their skull, the film offers visions of a naked man covered in grease being washed and dried in a carwash and a ton of other sights that you will be unable to un-see. The tone of the film dances between a dream state and a warped nightmare.

Andrew Hung’s score matches every bit of what is on screen. The synth-driven, cartoonish score wistfully plays out like something you would imagine hearing on a playground for the demonically possessed, right between the monkey bars and the swings.

This is also a film that is chock full of quotes. I can’t remember the last time a film had me quoting so many lines (for better or worse). Be prepared to use “Bullshit Artist” and “Hootie Tootie Disco Cutie” in everyday conversation for a while after watching.

When all is said and done, I can’t believe it exists. It’s absolutely insane. For that reason, I have a big greasy spot in my heart for this one. It was a perfect addition to Fantastic Fest and gives me very high hopes for Hosking’s next film. Prepare to get greasy!

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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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