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‘Killroy Was Here’ New Horror Project Announced by Kevin Smith

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In the last decade movie maker, story teller, and podcast pioneer Kevin Smith has made a departure from his run of the mill dick and fart joke movies (which I say with the utmost respect as a loyal fan) to some of the darkest and twisted stories that make you go “What the hell did I just watch?” …which I also say with love and respect.  Tusk was one of the best movies I saw in 2014 and 2011’s Red State blew me away.  As Smith continues his departure from his stoner comedies comes his latest project; Killroy was Here.

Before we continue, I’m sorry to break the news to the Kevin Smith fan base that the long awaited third movie of his True North Trilogy, Moose Jaws, has been put on hold for this project.  I know, I know, I’m on the edge of my seat for that movie too, but he is going to get to it.  What he may not be getting to anytime soon is Mallrats 2 (sigh) because of funding, as well as Clerks 3 (sigh again) because one of the leads has recently dropped out of the project.

However this has not stalled Smith’s creativity in the least.  He is currently working on his new film in Sarasota, Florida with the help of film students from the Ringling College of Art and Design.  Smith has always been a supporter and advocate for people to follow their dreams, and no doubt some dreams are coming true on the set with students getting real world, firsthand experience on a movie thanks to the director who ironically didn’t finish film school himself.

Smith explained Killroy was Here was originally a Krampus movie concept, but as many of us know Michael Dougherty beat him to the punch on that one with his 2015 film release under the same name.  So after some re-working of the script it was turned into something completely different than where they had begun.

Smith explains the movie as “This is a monster movie in the sense of a classic morality tale.  No one wants to see you spill the blood of innocents, but when someone crosses the line and goes bad, you get to make them pay in horrible ways, and the audience cheers.”  He further explains “Killroy is like the Golem, the Boogeyman and the Grim Reaper combined.”

While many fans have been disappointed by Smith’s departure from the style that has made him famous, I for one enjoy the new direction his story telling has taken.  In his new adventures of movie making he has taken less of a director role, and instead has taken a bit of an off hands approach.  Being a talented story teller Smith now assembles a talented and trustworthy cast, adds a well written and unique script, and then lets the magic just come together organically with very little direction from behind the camera.  I, for one, am very excited to see where this movie goes.  Despite his natural ability to deliver funny and stoner based humor, he is also a ringer for writing the bizarre and twisted.  We at iHorror will bring you further details as they become available to us!

Bellow is a video from the man himself announcing his project.

https://www.facebook.com/YesThatKevinSmith/videos/10154433855196930/

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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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