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Movie Review: “Fear Clinic”

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The time has come and the Fear Clinic has opened its doors! (CONTAINS SPOILERS!)

Fear Clinic’s  (directed by Robert Hall) plot line is centralized around the survivors of a grisly event, a restaurant shooting that left six dead and others injured. These survivors rely on Dr. Andover’s to help cure them of their fear- but while they struggle with their inner phobias, Dr. Andover is struggling with his own creation-the fear chamber.

Of course, the star of the movie is Robert Englund who does a fantastic job with playing the doctor that wants to pure the world of a human’s most hated emotion, fear. Dr. Andover’s project is a success originally. His patients recover without their phobias following them and his research seems break-through. However, after many weeks out of their chamber their fears start revealing again and they demand to be admitted into the chamber.

But the stars struck me in this movie were Bonnie Morgan, Thomas Dekker, Fiona Dourif and Corey Taylor.

Bonnie Morgan (Paige) is one of the first patients we see in the fear chamber but as things start going wrong, she finds herself drifting away from reality, and eventually enters a comatose-like state before she passes away.  Morgan played a very unique part in the movie. She has a certain kind of grace and we are saddened for her because she lost her life so early in the movie. But as she returns and  with every step she makes you hear a loud crack as if her bones are breaking and bending. She is literally a tortured soul in the afterlife facing her fears for eternity. Andover starts hallucinating Paige in her eternity of phobias. Andover becomes devastated by the loss and thought he had the cure and as times past, the Fear Clinic closes.

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Fiona Dourif (Sara) comes to the Fear Clinic to ask questions to Dr. Andover since her phobia of the dark started coming back and taking over her life with hallucinations. She too was a victim of the shooting.  But as Bauer (Corey Taylor) who is an employee of the Fear Clinic insisted that it was closed,  Bauer insists that the Fear Clinic is closed and is no longer admitting patients, closed after Andover’s frustrations. Sara demands that she see Andover and in no time the rest of the shooting survivors return to the clinic with the same problems: their fear has returned. Then as you guessed it, the side effects of the fear chamber cause complete chaos in the clinic.

Dourif plays an excellent role and is probably the best actress in the whole movie. The audience can feel the panic anytime the lights are turned off on her and just by the sobs and screams she let out, you knew what she was experiencing. I enjoyed how they made her the one that wants to focus on helping the patients but you can sense she has her own weaknesses.

 

Thomas Dekker portrayed the character of Blake exceptionally. We felt a strange pity for Blake when he was shown in the wheelchair and did not speak but his body language and facial expressions did not need words. Blake’s character is originally locked in his own body and mind. Dekker’s acting changes Blake’s mind and body as Blake gains more expressive outlets with finally able to speak and move. By this time, Dekker changes his means of expression: switching from angry staring and horrified screams to stuttered words and tense body language.Screen Shot 2015-01-26 at 8.10.37 PM

Last but not least we have Corey Taylor who plays Bauer. This is Taylor’s first acting debut in a movie (minus all the music videos he has with Stone Sour and Slipknot). He’s pretty much a smartass with a mustache but he pulls the part off very well. He’s invested in the Clinic as much as he’s invested in a paycheck. Bauer is stuck taking care of the patients but while taking care of the patients, Bauer maintains a suspenseful and creepiness towards the female patients.  Taylor adds the comic relief that this suspenseful film needs. But Taylor is not immune to the fear of the clinic and soon enough gets swallowed in by the release of fear from the Fear Chamber.

There is no slow moment in this movie or a moment where you are waiting for this movie to pick up.  Right as the movie starts and as soon as it ends, you’re waiting for more and questioning what you just watched.

When I first started the movie, I thought I would be able to guess everything that would happen. But I was dead wrong, the movie had so many shocking twist and turns and many things that I needed to rewind and look back on. I was expecting a lot of gore in this movie. The movie kept it simple with using fears and phobias instead of using blood and guts. But there are still some aspects of classic gore.  It’s not gore porn we see in current horror movies but it’s simple things that would send shivers down our spines (like someone ripping apart their skin because they feel spiders underneath them).

But after I turned off the movie, my mind was racing. It was probably the best horror movie I have seen in a very long time. It’s not one that you can just turn on and ignore it but one you really have to think through it. The true horror is what the human mind can create.

The movie also stars, Brandon Beemer, Angelina Armani, Cleopatra Coleman, Kevin Gage and Felisha Terrell


Fear Clinic is available on Amazon Prime now! Available on iTunes January 30 and DVD on February 10.

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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.

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.

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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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