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9 Movies to Stay Inside for On the 4th of July

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Happy 4th of July everybody! Today is the day of grilling, family, and somehow being allowed to light fireworks after copious amounts of alcohol. Or, if you’re dealing with weather like mine, stuck in the house and looking for things to do. Whether the weather put a damper on your holiday or you just don’t understand the annual pyromania, I’ve put together a list of the most patriotic and 4th of July friendly horror movies that I could find.

Some are classics that take place on the fourth, some are just so damn patriotic that I couldn’t leave them out and some are political and are included because I can. So, why wait? Let’s light this Roman candle…

Independence Day (1996)

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If you thought this list wasn’t going to include this movie, you were sorely mistaken. The year that I don’t watch this movie on the 4th of July is the year we don’t have televisions because actual aliens invaded and destroyed the world. Plus, if you have an opportunity to watch Jeff Goldblum, you do it!

Jaws (1975)

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C’mon guys, how could I forget this one? Just like Predator is the perfect Valentine’s Day movie, Jaws is the perfect 4th of July movie. What better way to beat the heat and noise of the holiday than to watch a movie scary enough to make you afraid to ever get in the water again.

Uncle Sam (1996)

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We want you!…..to watch this movie if you haven’t. It’s completely underrated and the moral of the story? Don’t be unpatriotic on the grave of a fallen vet, lest he come back and learn you a thing or two. Get to know this movie better here.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

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Not patriotic but it starts on the 4th of July, so it’s getting included, dammit! This is a 90’s classic slasher and a good inclusion to the list. So, “What are you waiting for!?” Oh, and don’t party and drive tonight, people. If you want to read more on this summer classic, check out this article.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)

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So much patriotism! So many vampires! No bloodsucking fiend is going to take over the United States of America, not if our 16th president has anything to do with it.

The Bay (2012)

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What starts out as a peaceful small town 4th of July Crab Festival turns deadly when a deadly illness breaks out and a reporter catches all of it on tape. I made the mistake of watching this movie alone and I haven’t eaten crab since.

You Are Not Alone (2014)

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Some people love this movie, some people hate it. Wherever you lie on the line of this movie, you can decide. It takes place over 4th of July weekend when a sick killer stalks a visiting college student. And that’s why I just stay home.

Return of the Living Dead (1985)

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While most of the movie takes place on July 3rd, it ends on July 4th and man, were those fireworks big. This was an obvious addition for fans of the undead.

The Purge movies (2013-16)

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While Purge Day is in March in the movies, it’s making the list. This one film red, white, and blew up into a franchise. The latest movie is strongly political and nothing says current ‘Murica than politics. So these movies are the “Y” vowel of the holiday lists: some people include it and some don’t.

It’s safe to say that this list will get you through the fireworks and the family interactions. Have a safe and happy 4th of July everybody!

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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.

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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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