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With the release of Kenneth Branagh’s new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic Murder On The Orient Express, now is the perfect time to look back upon a criminally underrated terror set on a train, the 1972 sci-fi, horror thriller Horror Express!

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The movie begins in 1906, following British anthropologist Sir Alexander Saxton (Christopher Lee) who has made the find of the century: a frozen ape-man preserved in the caves of Manchuria. He transports his career defining discovery from China on the Trans-Siberian Express. The train in question hosting all manner of characters such as Doctor Wells (Peter Cushing), Saxton’s scientific rival and friend, a Polish Count and his royal daughter, a raving mad monk, a Russian police inspector, a beautiful thief, and a brilliant engineer who’s transporting a brand new metal. The stage is set for an ensemble cast entwined in a deadly situation, as the ape-man manages to revive itself and start bumping off passengers one by one. can Saxton and Wells solve the mystery of the creature and stop its rampage while entombed on the train?

Horror Express is a brilliant little period piece, evocative of Hammer’s repertoire of horror. It has all the traits, including friends and frequent co-stars, Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. With a memorable appearance by the great Telly Savalas as a merciless cossack commander. A historical setting complete with set-pieces and bloodshed. A bizarre monster brought to life with memorable practical FX. All this without actually being made by Hammer! A Britsh-Spanish production directed by Eugenio Martin and co-written by Julian d’Usseau and Julian Zimet (the writers of the equally genre busting Psychomania), it managed to cram as many tropes and staples into one hell of a bizarre murder mystery.

Though the title would have you think its roots are firmly in the works of Agatha Christie, many elements bring to mind Who Goes There? by John W. Campbell. The short sci-fi thriller that would go on to be adapted into Howard Hawk’s The Thing From Another World and John Carpenter’s THE THING. Without spoiling too much, there’s a  supernatural horror beyond a mere zombified ape that Saxton and Wells must combat.

Overall, Horror Express is a fun and entertaining genre mash-up with an amazing cast, interesting terrors, and a fascinating location as a period movie. If you want to give it a watch, punch a ticket onboard through Severin Films’ blu-ray or iTunes/Vudu!

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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.

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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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