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Indelible: Horror’s Definitive Scenes

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CarrieFrom Hitchcock to Camp Crystal Lake to Jigsaw’s traps, every generation has made iconic contributions to the genre we all love. Though many scenes are notable, only a select few have seared themselves into our collective memory.

These are those scenes.

10. Still the king

There have been innumerable vampire pictures throughout cinematic history, but with apologies to the legendary Bela Lugosi, Max Schreck’s turn in 1922’s Nosferatu remains the standard by which all vampires are judged. The image of Count Orlok’s shadow scaling the staircase has yet to lose its effect more than nine decades on.

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9. Come play with us, Danny

All work and no play may have made Jack a dull boy, but when Danny’s Hot Wheel made its way around that hall corner at the Overlook, it was nothing short of chilling.

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8. Oh, just one more thing, senator

Jack Crawford told Clarice Starling that “You don’t want Hannibal Lecter in your head.” Much like Edgar Allan Poe’s pain was our gain, we can’t help but grin devilishly that Thomas Harris allowed Hannibal to reside in his. Of all the good doctor has to offer horror fans, being wheeled into the Memphis airplane hangar is the most lasting visual.

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7. They’re all going to laugh at you

Hell hath no fury like a faux prom queen scorned.

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6. Dancing on the Ceiling

Nine, ten…never sleep again.

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5. We were hooked

John Larroquette’s narration, Leatherface. The house of horrors. None have resonated like the sound Teri McMinn made when she was hung like butchered cattle.

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4. The Boogeyman

The Bowling Green Philharmonic created the most recognizable theme music horror has to offer and Michael Myers was memorable in scene after scene, but one in particular communicated that evil never dies.

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3. I think it was something I ate

Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Yaphet Kotto, Harry Dean Stanton, Ian Holm and Veronica Cartwright knew something was going to happen to John Hurt’s Kane, they just didn’t know what. That reveal takes the bronze on our list.

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2. A real head-turner

There is only one horror film I will not watch alone, and it’s The Exorcist. Ain’t nothin’ wrong with silver!

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1. Showering has never been the same

Upon Psycho’s 1960 release, cardboard cutouts of director Alfred Hitchcock delivered a clear message: “The manager of this theatre has been instructed at the risk of his life, not to admit to the theatre any persons after the picture starts. Any spurious attempts to enter by side doors, fire escapes or ventilating shafts will be met by force. The entire objective of this extraordinary policy, of course, is to help you enjoy PSYCHO more.”

This scene was what made that declaration necessary, and grabs the gold as horror’s most monumental.

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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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