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Now Streaming on Netflix: Watch Stake Land 1 and 2 Tonight!

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When I saw the original Stake Land, released in 2010, I was pretty blown away. No, it wasn’t the absolutely greatest movie of all time, and it wasn’t really groundbreaking within the genre. But it was incredibly fun and astoundingly original in its execution. What more could you really ask for in a new (ish) horror movie?

Well, for one thing, you could ask for a sequel. And you could also ask for the sequel and the original to be available for streaming on Netflix so that you may have an awesome vampire apocalypse double-feature. Lucky for you, that’s exactly what I have come here to tell you today!

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There’s an old adage about catching lightning in a bottle and you can really only do it once, or something deep like that that I can’t remember, but I’m not buying it. Sometimes it is possible. Stake Land and the sequel that followed proves just that. Two lightnings in two separate bottles! Does that make sense? No? You get what I mean though, don’t you? Of course you do. You’re smarter than me, after all.

Directed by Jim Mickle and starring Nick Damici (who also co-wrote the film with Mickle), Stake Land take place after the planet has been ravaged by vampires. In a post-apocalypse setting, master vampire hunter Mister (Damici) takes in a young orphan named Martin (Connor Paolo). Mister, up until this point a lonely vampire slayer, teaches Martin the art of decimating all vampires that cross their path as they travel north in search of a place called New Eden. What follows is a tour de force vampire mayhem and well-scripted bloodshed. It is unsurprisingly gory and exciting. Let’s be honest – that’s not really that hard to accomplish in a horror film. However, it stands apart from most other low budget horror films by having incredibly strong characterization and exceptionally well-executed special effects.

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The character development is quite possibly my favorite part about the original Stake Land. I was immediately drawn to the heroic Mister. Damici played the character with a stoic machismo seldom seen in the new millennium, and I was thrilled when I found out that both he and Martin would return for the sequel, Stake Land II: The Stakelander. While giving away details may spoil the plot of the sequel, all I can say is that it is set a few years after the events of Stake Land and is equally as awesome.

Fans of the first will absolutely enjoy Stakelander. Further exploring the dark world introduced in the 2010 film is nothing but a joy. It’s as if someone mixed Fallout with Richard Matheson’s I Am Legend. If that doesn’t sound like a winning combination to you, well, I don’t think we should really be friends.

But I do like you, and I do like being your friend. So if you feel the same – and I really hope you do – you should add the two films to your Netflix queue. This has been an iHorror public service announcement. Thank you for your time.

Just please remember to keep your stakes sharp and your wits sharper. You’re going to need them during your stay in Stake Land.

Click here to add the two films to your watchlist!

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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