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Kid Dreadful Dominates Cosplay Scene

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Kid Dreadful has certainly proven great things come in small packages! Six year old cosplayer Coral DeGraves, also known as Kid Dreadful, has been dominating the horror cosplay scene for years. However, it hasn’t been until this past year that her pictures have really taken off across the internet.

Kid Dreadful as Annabelle. Picture taken by Cheyenne DeGraves.

Her talented expressions, costumes, make up, and accurate character demeanors have created a buzz among horror fans during a time we need such creativity and smiles in this world. All of this has been made possible with assistance of her fellow horror fan mother Cheyenne DeGraves.

The young cosplayer got her start in the horror scene when her Cheyenne dressed her up as Cujo while attending 2014’s Monster Mania Convention. However, it wasn’t until Kid Dreadful’s obsession with horror icon Chucky from the movie Child’s Play took root, and that was when her obsession really took off!

Kid Dreadful as Tiffany from “Bride of Chucky”. Picture taken by Cheyenne DeGraves.

Proud horror mama Cheyenne told iHorror that she even created a ‘Good Gal’ costume for her daughter to run around the house in as she pretended to be the reanimated redheaded doll. It was this costume she wore to horror conventions that made her love for horror cosplay signed and sealed.

Given the accuracy Kid Dreadful has in these pictures, one surely wonders if the pint size horror fan has viewed the horror movies she portrays with such accuracy. Responsible mother Cheyenne explained to iHorror;

We allow Coral to watch clips of some of the characters she dresses as and explain that some of these characters are not ‘good guys’ and try to explain their demeanor and what makes them bad. She recognizes most horror icons from attending horror conventions. She’ll meet the actors, see the cosplays and pictures plastered everywhere. For instance, Captain Spaulding always piqued her interest. From sight, she knew who he (Sid Haig) was in an instance. She has seen small appropriate clips and that is all.”

Kid Dreadful as Captain Spaulding. Picture taken by Cheyenne DeGraves.

 

“Coral’s father and I closely monitor everything she views. Our rule is that Coral cannot watch any horror movie unless we have both seen and approved it first.”

When asked about the feedback received from those who may believe Kid Dreadful shouldn’t be portraying such characters, DeGraves explained;

The feedback we’ve received online is mostly quite positive. We’ve met so many incredibly supportive people in the horror community. It’s truly amazing. That said, the negative feedback has been minimal. It’s unusual for a little girl to genuinely prefer horror over princesses, unicorns and other more common things. So, I understand that it may not sit well with some people.”

Kid Dreadful as Pennywise the Dancing Clown from ‘IT’. Picture taken by Cheyenne DeGraves.

While the horror cosplayer with a bright future portrays bloody characters filled with gloom and doom, she is still a girl who enjoys the more age appropriate, darker inspired television series that seem to be growing in numbers each year, such as; Hocus Pocus, Ruby Gloom, Goosebumps, Gravity Falls, and Stranger Things. Her current obsession has been Tom Savini’s documentary Smoke and Mirrors.

While Cheyenne admits to not having experience in photography, make up, and sewing, she explains to iHorror many of the final products we see are from a series of trials and errors. However, Kid Dreadful is determined to surpass her horror mother’s skills by taking the reigns in the creation of her cosplays. Cheyenne explains;

She’s beginning to learn how to do a lot of the work on her own. The Otis and Baby Driftwood outfits were 100% made by Coral. I think she’s gaining more of a love and passion for creating because she has a lot of control over what she wears.”

We can always use more females in the horror industry both in front and behind the camera, and with a portfolio beginning at such a young age this puts the youngling leaps and bounds ahead of the competition by the time she graduates high school!

Kid Dreadful as Eleven from ‘Stranger Things’. Picture taken by Cheyenne DeGraves.

When pressed by iHorror for any future projects Cheyenne remained tight lipped;

We do our best to keep upcoming projects a secret or surprise, but you’ll definitely see some more well known horror icons popping up within the next few months!”

However, she did explain her daughter’s lofty goal of creating a new look for each day of October 2020!

If you want to keep up with Kid Dreadful and her latest looks be sure to follow her fan page on Facebook found here,https://www.facebook.com/KidDreadful/ and Instagram @Kid_Dreadful!

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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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