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5 Writers Inspired by Lovecraft’s Influence Over Horror – iHorror

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Lovecraft’s creativity stretches well beyond his humble grave and permeates our culture. Regardless of any individual’s specific taste in the genre – and whether they like or dislike his ingenious tales of cosmic despair – none can deny Lovecraft’s predominant influence over horror as we know it today.

Lovecraft, like Poe before him, paved a road of terror for other writers to soon follow thereafter.

The Road of Dark Delights

That path is a dangerous one, make no mistake about it. It’s an unbeaten lane that leads writers straight into the dark of the woods where men distort their natural shapes into grotesque abominations. It is a gloom where fathers abandon their own children to the mercy of cannibal hags, and where the shadows themselves walk in the malice of Satan’s own will. Every house we encounter along this path is haunted – or worse – possessed by hideous strengths.

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Be wary who you encounter along this road. The gaunt widow who passes you by on her bike will later be heard cackling from the sky aloft her broom. The trees creak and moan with ghostly woe, and once Night falls, if you see a light glowing from the grove, beware! The goat-headed beast will surely be there dancing among a naked orgy of his accursed children.

The Path of Horror is a wicked (and incredible) one! It draws in writers, then locks in readers. This road is littered with howling skulls beneath a chill fog, but fret not – you will not be alone for long.

A Man in Black who walks between the stalks may be your guide into a waking plague. Perhaps a horseman in search for his head will be seen in the gossamer distance. Or maybe a carriage will carry you as close to Castle Dracula as it dares to go.

Yes, the nightmare visions of those who forged a way through the realm of fear are numerous, and we connect with them so well. Uncertainty, anxiety, and dread are all part of our lives, unfortunately, and none are exempt from turmoil.

Writers are simply able to take our uncertainties and give them a voice. One that allows the reader to vent their own anxieties through the safety of the written word, and to a minor degree, experience the haunted world of doom, death, and despair around them.

Once finished, the reader can close the book and get on with living life on this beautiful planet. It does no one any good dwelling on the “what ifs” in life, and the horror writer simply gives a much-needed voice to the unknown fears that are out there – sealing them away cover to cover.

It’s a voice that we all can face and overcome.

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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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