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New ‘Artik’ Featurette Digs in to that Beast of a Torture Chair

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6 years ago

September 18, 2018

We had recently shared a trailer for Artik, the upcoming film that follows a violent, volatile, comic book obsessed serial killer in his quest to find someone worthy of surviving his wrath.

One of the trailer’s elements that really stood out (for me, at least) is that homemade, ergonomic nightmare of a torture chair. After just an hour in that thing I’d need to crack my back like it’s a damn glow stick.

The newest featurette for the upcoming film focuses entirely on that metal monstrosity, giving all the in-depth details you’d need to know. Time to strap in.

Speaking with iHorror, production designer Chris Scott shed some light on Artik’s use of the (100% handmade) chair.

“It can be adjusted to fit any victim. It has an adjustable seat height, adjustable spine length and adjustable head restraint, each with pivot points allowing the victim to be positioned in multiple angles and spinal rotations.” Scott said, “Metal chain, shackles, barbed wire and straps keep Artik’s victims where he wants them”.

Director Tom Botchii explained it as “Artik’s proving ground. If you live through it, maybe there’s something special about you”.

Botchii also revealed that – after a last-minute change – production designer Chris Scott designed and physically built the chair in less than 24 hours using salvaged tractor parts and farm equipment. The end result is an absolute beast that perfectly fits with the rusted rural aesthetic.

Botchii said, “Chris Scott’s effort was already crazy impressive, and a good example of why indie films have more heart than the mainstream stuff you see everywhere. But, to do it all in a day… man, he really deserves a lot of credit. The industry deserves more production designers like him”.

Scott gave a bit more detail on the chair’s design and building process.

“I sketched the first and only design sketch with a waitress’s pen on a scrap of paper while eating at Denny’s, 10:00 on a Friday night.” Scott said, “By midnight I was walking a salvage yard with a flashlight looking for parts to make the chair. Before going to sleep I had a clear picture in mind of what I was going to make. I knew exactly which parts I wanted to work with”.

Thankfully, Scott and his team had some help along the way. “Aaron Ward, the very gracious salvage yard owner was my primary assistant and a key factor in helping us get The Chair made in the manner we made it. He granted us full access to his scrap yard and metal shop where we worked late into the night with the crew.”

Artik stars indie genre favorites Chase Williamson (SiREN, John Dies at the End, The Guest), Lauren Ashley Carter (Jug Face, Darling, The Women), and Matt Mercer (Contracted, Contracted: Phase II, Beyond the Gates), with Jerry G. Angelo (Warfighter) as the titular villain.

The story centers around a family-run sunflower farm, where comic-book obsessed serial killer Artik (Jerry G. Angelo), his life partner Flin (Lauren Ashley Carter), and their family of foster kids are on the hunt for the ultimate comic-book hero. Until Holton (Chase Williamson), an Al-Anon attending straight edge, punk purist, comes between them.

You can watch the in-depth breakdown of The Chair in the featurette below, and keep a keen eye out for Artik.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPQqkAuVkvk&feature=youtu.be

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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13 mins ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

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.

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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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1 hour ago

April 24, 2024

Cameron McFarland

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.

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?

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.

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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

A new trailer for the movie formerly known as Pussy Island just dropped and it has us intrigued. Now with the more restrained title, Blink Twice, this Zoë Kravitz-directed black comedy is set to land in theaters on August 23.

The film is packed with stars including Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis.

The trailer feels like a Benoit Blanc mystery; people are invited to a secluded location and disappear one by one, leaving one guest to figure out what is going on.

In the film, a billionaire named Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites a waitress named Frida (Naomi Ackie) to his private island, “It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun-soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. She’ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.”