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IT: Pennywise Laughs All the Way to the Bank with $120 Million Opening

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It’s always a good thing when a horror movie tops the box office, but in the case of IT, we’ve reached a whole new level of dominance.

After a summer that saw box office receipts trend downward across the board, IT has brought Hollywood roaring back to life, and may very well end up becoming one of the highest grossing horror films of all time.

Going into this weekend, the box office estimates for IT had steadily increased, first from $50 to $60 million, then 60 to 70, then 70 to 80. Then came Thursday, which saw IT break the all-time “preview night” record for an R-rated film, with $13.5 million.

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On Friday, IT smashed through the September opening weekend record in a single day, earning $51 million. This caused estimates to go up again, this time to an astonishing $100 million.

Now, Deadline reports that Saturday showings saw IT gross a further $46.5 million, which has naturally caused the estimates for the weekend to be updated again. IT is now on track to haul in a gargantuan $123 million. Wow. Holy shit.

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That total easily smashes through the all-time record for highest opening horror movie, which was held by I Am Legend with $77 million. It also comes so damn close to breaking the record for biggest R-rated opening, held by Deadpool with $132 million.

That won’t be all IT rakes in this weekend either, as the film has already earned an additional $25 million from international markets. Pennywise is truly laughing all the way to the bank.

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Should IT prove to have legs at the box office going forward, one wonders how high up the all-time highest grossing horror film list it’ll climb. At the top of the list is The Sixth Sense with $293 million domestic. #2 is Jaws with $260 million.

Topping those sky high marks might seem unlikely, but look at what IT has already managed to accomplish in a single weekend. With great reviews, positive word of mouth from fans, and enormous profits coming, IT has not only lived up to but exceeded the vast amount of hype that preceded its arrival in theaters.

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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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