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The 20 ‘Maddest’ Characters in Mad Max: Part 2

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The second part of our top 20 of the ‘maddest’ characters in Mad Max continues. Check out the list of the most memorable people from the world of Mad Max rated from insane to straight up mad.

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10. The People Eater (John Howard) The man with pierced nipples and a nose that was eaten away long ago from the gas fumes from his home in Gastown has an affinity toward the dramatic and sadistic. His favorite thing on any menu besides gasoline is built right into his name.

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9. Master Blaster (Angelo Rossitto and Paul Larsson) –  These two guys are the actual heart of Bartertown in “Beyond Thunderdome.” Without them there would be no power or gas. Master (the brains) formulated a way to extract fuel from the methane in pig shit and holds his power over Bartertown and Aunty Entity every chance he gets. Blaster (the muscle) makes sure that nobody can hurt his little friend. Blaster is a hulking 9 foot simpleton that is able to snap necks like chicken bones. The only thing Master Blaster cares about is power and the ability to show that power through idealism or violence and sometimes a careful meshing of the two.

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8. Toecutter (Hugh Keays-Byrne) – The leader of the band of motorcycle riding marauders. Toecutter and his gang go around the outback wreaking havoc on anything that gets in their way. Murder, rape and methodical mind games are his style. When the cops disrespect his gang he goes out on a personal mission to hurt and bury everyone responsible. Him taking the lives of Max’s friend Jim Goose and running down his wife and child is solely responsible for the birth of Mad Max. Oh also, ladies might want to hide their ice cream he has an affinity to licking other peoples cones.

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7. The War Boys – These guys are the bones of citadel in “Fury Road.” Not only is their entire half-life built around “doing war,” but they have long given up drinking water (Aqua Cola) to instead concentrate on blood bag donors to help elongate their short lives and focus on dying with a mouth full of silver paint to enter Valhalla all shiny and chrome.

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6. The Doof Warrior (Iota) The mad bastard that we have come to love and know as the guitar guy in “Fury Road” is the stuff of genius. Obviously since war drums by themselves wouldn’t make enough noise to match the cavalcade of roaring engines that make up the pursuit party, we have The Doof Warrior cranking out shredding riffs on a guitar that double’s as a weapon and has a damned flame thrower built in.

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5. Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) – Furiosa, much like Max lost everything she cared about. She was taken from her home at a young age and has spent her life imprisoned but managed to take a position as an “Imperator,” leading the Warboys and earning her place behind the wheel of the coveted War Rig. She worked her way up the chain of command for years to gain enough leverage to take Immortan Joe’s only prized possession. Crossing Immortan Joe makes her one of the maddest in the wasteland.

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4. Lord Humungus (Kjell Nilsson) The damned “Ayatollah of rock ‘n’ rolla!” This guy one-upped Jason Voorhees’s hockey mask by instead wearing a badass hockey mask made of steel. This giant leads the marauders in “The Road Warrior” and is the source of all Max’s problems. When this guy makes deals look for the devil in the details, especially when offered a deal where you can “just walk away.” He believes in bondage, torture and anything on the same line as brutality. His deformities from the fallout are to blame for his choice to wear a mask. Take a peek inside the box where The Humungus keeps his .44 magnum for some quick glances at what his history might have been like.

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3. Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) – The boss man and deity in Citadel. This guy is a warlord who runs things in the area. Bulletfarm and Gastown take orders from this him. When not making war he forcibly makes babies with mothers taken from their homes who are forced to carry his future warlords. At the snap of his finger he can have a war party assembled and ready for whatever things he sees fit.With the War Boys, Bulletfarm and Gastown behind him he is a dangerous presence in the wasteland.

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2. Mad Max Rockatansky (Mel Gibson/Tom Hardy) In a world that was falling apart, Max also managed to lose his wife, his baby, his friend and his sanity. There is no destination or hope for Max. He travels the wasteland strictly for survival. He encounters people and reluctantly helps them to one day hopefully reach some sort of catharsis. Max may be the reluctant “hero” but with nothing to lose and nothing to gain he is one of the maddest in the world. Oh, and he eats dog food and two headed geckos.

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1. George Miller – Director, Miller created an entire world with its very own mythos. Each of his characters is stuff only people who dream with fevers could invent. His balls-to-the-walls filmmaking, usage of stunts, and uncompromising vision has made him one of the most influential filmmakers over the past three decades. His long shooting schedules, methodical attention to detail in action and unique vision of an post apocalyptic hell make him the maddest bastard of them all!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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