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Sid Haig Remembered: Rob Zombie and Others Pay Tribute
This morning brought with it the sad news of the passing of horror icon Sid Haig at age 80. Haig’s career lasted nearly 60 years, and his portrayal of charismatic villain Captain Spaulding in House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects made him a legend.
Understandably, tributes to Haig are flooding in from the horror community, including many people who had the pleasure of working with him. Haig’s reputation as a kind, down-to-Earth guy preceded him, and he clearly never took his fame for granted.
Included below is a selection of social media tributes to Haig from various notables, beginning with director Rob Zombie himself, who penned a touching farewell to his friend and colleague on Facebook. Sid Haig may sadly be gone, but he’ll never be forgotten.
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Let history record that just last month Sid Haig showed up for the Scares That Care charity event, flying cross country and taking care of his fans even when he was having trouble walking. He loved the horror family as much as horror loved him.@Shudder @kinky_horror pic.twitter.com/ghgro55VcY
— Joe Bob Briggs (@therealjoebob) September 23, 2019
Goodbye Sid Haig. A great mate to hang with. An enthralling storyteller. A class act. One of a kind. An historical landmark that will missed forever. pic.twitter.com/1YSYbE1p69
— Tom Savini (@THETomSavini) September 23, 2019
Awww so sad about Sid Haig. From Spider Baby to Captain Spaulding he created a strong iconic presence in all his roles. In person he was warm and kind and all will remember how devoted he was to his fans. Too soon gone but so bold and brilliant we will never forget. #Rip
— Barbara Crampton (@barbaracrampton) September 23, 2019
RIP #SidHaig. I had the pleasure and thrill of working with him on Halloween Wars. He was very kind and very, very funny. Sid made an indelible mark on the horror genre, and made devoted fans of us all. pic.twitter.com/sFnSYr2M6B
— Don Mancini (@RealDonMancini) September 23, 2019
I'm heartbroken at the loss of my friend and horror icon Sid Haig. Every film you were in, and the world as a whole was better because you were in it. You always made me smile Sid. One of your many gifts. RIP Captain. You may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. #RIPSidHaig pic.twitter.com/bUdxNHSeDD
— Ginger Lynn Allen (@BlameItOnGinger) September 23, 2019
Very sad to hear about Sid Haig’s passing. I knew him for many years and he was one of my favs! I will really miss him. 😢 R.I.P. #sidhaig pic.twitter.com/mYRFMNxE9t
— Elvira (@TheRealElvira) September 23, 2019
As a veteran of cons and appearances #UncleSid was a strong steady presence. his career covered decades of entertainment. His private words to me meant the most. You sir were strength personified. Rest in #Paradise
ur impact in fans is already missed— Tony Todd (@TonyTodd54) September 23, 2019
It’s fairly rare in the movie industry to find an actor that nobody seems to have a bad word to say about, but that definitely seems to be the case for Haig. At the rate the tributes keep pouring in, it’s possible there will be enough for a second post tomorrow.
Goodbye Sid Haig. All of us here at iHorror will miss your presence in horror films, and at conventions. Still, we can’t begin to imagine the pain your family and friends are feeling right now. Rest in peace Captain Spaulding, and know you’re in our thoughts.
Sid Haig and Bill Moseley Reunite in ‘Cynthia’
ICYMI (in case you missed it)
Teaming up with fellow Rob Zombie alumni Scout Taylor-Compton (Halloween 1&2), Sid Haig and Bill Moseley will join horror forces once again in the upcoming film Cynthia. Not to be confused with the 1947 drama of the same name starring Elizabeth Taylor, Cynthia will be released to VOD and DVD/Blu sometime in October of 2018.
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Brad Dourif Says He’s Retiring Except For One Important Role
Brad Dourif has been doing movies for nearly 50 years. Now it seems he is walking away from the industry at 74 to enjoy his golden years. Except, there is a caveat.
Recently, digital entertainment publication JoBlo’s Tyler Nichols talked to some of the Chucky television series cast members. During the interview, Dourif made an announcement.
“Dourif said that he’s retired from acting,” says Nichols. “The only reason he came back for the show was because of his daughter Fiona and he considers Chucky creator Don Mancini to be family. But for non-Chucky stuff, he considers himself retired.”
Dourif has voiced the possessed doll since 1988 (minus the 2019 reboot). The original movie “Child’s Play” has become such a cult classic it’s at the top of some people’s best chillers of all time. Chucky himself is ingrained in pop culture history much like Frankenstein or Jason Voorhees.
While Dourif may be known for his famous voiceover, he is also an Oscar-nominated actor for his part in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Another famous horror role is The Gemini Killer in William Peter Blatty’s Exorcist III. And who can forget Betazoid Lon Suder in Star Trek: Voyager?
The good news is that Don Mancini is already pitching a concept for season four of Chucky which might also include a feature-length movie with a series tie-in. So, Although Dourif says he is retiring from the industry, ironically he is Chucky’s friend till the end.
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Editorial
7 Great ‘Scream’ Fan Films & Shorts Worth a Watch
The Scream franchise is such an iconic series, that many budding filmmakers take inspiration from it and make their own sequels or, at least, build upon the original universe created by screenwriter Kevin Williamson. YouTube is the perfect medium to showcase these talents (and budgets) with fan-made homages with their own personal twists.
The great thing about Ghostface is that he can appear anywhere, in any town, he just needs the signature mask, knife, and unhinged motive. Thanks to Fair Use laws it’s possible to expand upon Wes Craven’s creation by simply getting a group of young adults together and killing them off one by one. Oh, and don’t forget the twist. You’ll notice that Roger Jackson’s famous Ghostface voice is uncanny valley, but you get the gist.
We have gathered five fan films/shorts related to Scream that we thought were pretty good. Although they can’t possibly match the beats of a $33 million blockbuster, they get by on what they have. But who needs money? If you’re talented and motivated anything is possible as proven by these filmmakers who are well on their way to the big leagues.
Take a look at the below films and let us know what you think. And while you’re at it, leave these young filmmakers a thumbs up, or leave them a comment to encourage them to create more films. Besides, where else are you going to see Ghostface vs. a Katana all set to a hip-hop soundtrack?
Scream Live (2023)
Ghostface (2021)
Ghost Face (2023)
Don’t Scream (2022)
Scream: A Fan Film (2023)
The Scream (2023)
A Scream Fan Film (2023)
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Movies
Another Creepy Spider Movie Hits Shudder This Month
Good spider films are a theme this year. First, we had Sting and then there was Infested. The former is still in theaters and the latter is coming to Shudder starting April 26.
Infested has been getting some good reviews. People are saying that it’s not only a great creature feature but also a social commentary on racism in France.
According to IMDb: Writer/director Sébastien Vanicek was looking for ideas around the discrimination faced by black and Arab-looking people in France, and that led him to spiders, which are rarely welcome in homes; whenever they’re spotted, they’re swatted. As everyone in the story (people and spiders) is treated like vermin by society, the title came to him naturally.
Shudder has become the gold standard for streaming horror content. Since 2016, the service has been offering fans an expansive library of genre movies. in 2017, they began to stream exclusive content.
Since then Shudder has become a powerhouse in the film festival circuit, buying distribution rights to movies, or just producing some of their own. Just like Netflix, they give a film a short theatrical run before adding it to their library exclusively for subscribers.
Late Night With the Devil is a great example. It was released theatrically on March 22 and will begin streaming on the platform starting April 19.
While not getting the same buzz as Late Night, Infested is a festival favorite and many have said if you suffer from arachnophobia, you might want to take heed before watching it.
According to the synopsis, our main character, Kalib is turning 30 and dealing with some family issues. “He’s fighting with his sister over an inheritance and has cut ties with his best friend. Fascinated by exotic animals, he finds a venomous spider in a shop and brings it back to his apartment. It only takes a moment for the spider to escape and reproduce, turning the whole building into a dreadful web trap. The only option for Kaleb and his friends is to find a way out and survive.”
The film will be available to watch on Shudder starting April 26.
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