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Have these Movies Defined a New Horror Genre? – Bizorra

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It’s not often that we can say that a new category of movie has emerged.  There’s not really an official governing body, after all, that creates the genres.

Generally a genre will become standard the more the term is used. A good example of this would can be seen in  franchises such a Saw and Hostel. They sat in the Gore genre until the phrase ‘Gore Porn’ or ‘Gorno’ entered the lexicon defining those Gore movies that take it to another level.

Saw Reverse Bear Trap

Over at iHorror.com we were discussing the fact that there is an obvious link between a few more recent movies, but after some research I noticed they have not really been highlighted for there unique style. We decided to try and come up with a name for the genre and I think we have cracked it.  Allow me to introduce a new horror movie genre… Bizorra.

I’ll explain. Bizorra is a blend word or a portmanteau, if you will, and is formed from the words ‘Bizarre’ and ‘Horror’. We could have simply called the genre Bizarre Horror but we thought Bizorra sounded more catchy so yeah… deal with it.

Now we have all seen horror movies that are just bizarre. This is nothing new in and of itself.  Bizorra takes this further.  With bizorra the directors can take a crazy, unbelievable and often stupid story line, and make it so real, that it is actually believable.

So what movies make the grade?

Well, if I told you that there is a movie where a victim is surgically modified into a walrus by a traumatized ex-sailor, your response might be “That sounds like a pile of shit”. But when you watch Kevin Smith’s Tusk (2014) you see that the movie is so well made, with great  characters, engaging dialog and fantastic practical effects that the movie becomes very dark and disturbing.  If you haven’t seen this movie I suggest you do and understand why it is now one of my favourites.

Wallace the walrus from tusk 2014

But this was not the first movie to fall into the new category. The Human Centipede (2009) again uses a somewhat crazy concept and sells it well.  We could also go back even further and consider the 2007 movie Teeth. Where we see a young lady that has teeth in her… uuuh…lady garden. (C’mon i’m British).  Again the plot sounds mad but somehow it worked.  And still one more might be 2014’s Clown, produced by Eli Roth!

You’ve probably already started thinking of movies that fit the category, right?  Maybe you’re a fan of Bizzora and didn’t even realize it until we gave it a name. Comment with your favorite Bizzora titles!

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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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