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Scream Factory Announces 6 New Blu-Ray Titles, Including ‘Class of 1984’ and ‘Blacula’

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It seems like horror-centric Blu-Ray distributor Scream Factory announces a new title nearly every week, but with October officially upon us, they’re kicking things into overdrive. In just the first week, the company has announced six titles that are set to make their high-def disc debuts in early 2015. The lot includes three titles from the 1970’s, one from the 1980’s, and two with a more sci-fi and action flavor that still manage to intersect with our favorite genre.

First off, February will see the release of a double feature Blu-Ray containing two cult favorite vampire comedies. 1979’s Love at First Bite stars George Hamilton as a lonely Dracula that travels to New York City to claim a bride. Unfortunately for him, her boyfriend is a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing. That film will be paired with 1985’s Once Bitten, which stars a then-unknown Jim Carrey as a hapless teen virgin who falls under the spell of Lauren Hutton’s sexy vampiress. The double feature’s exact release date has yet to be announced, but it’s expected to street near Valentine’s Day.

Also arriving in February is a double feature Blu-Ray of the 1972 blacksploitation classic Blacula and its sequel Scream, Blacula, Scream. Both films star William Marshall as the titular bloodsucka, an African prince transformed into a vampire by Count Dracula himself. The sequel adds the legendary Pam Grier to the mix, although it’s not nearly as well regarded in general.

The last two titles on the docket are a bit more sci-fi and action than horror, but still comfortably fit Scream Factory’s mission statement. January 15, 2015 will see the Blu-Ray debut of infamous flop Supernova, a famously troubled production that went through several directors, and failed despite containing an all-star cast including James Spader, Angela Bassett, Lou Diamond Phillips, Robert Forster, and Robin Tunney. Critics despised the film, and it absolutely tanked at the box office. Hopefully it has enough of an audience to warrant Scream Factory’s investment.

Finally, Canadian cult hit Class of 1984 hits Blu-Ray sometime next spring. Boasting an early performance from Michael J. Fox and a theme song by Alice Cooper, Mark L. Lester’s near-future set urban thriller is probably the biggest “get” of these six films, and is thus the only one receiving the full fledged Collector’s Edition treatment. No extras have been announced for any of the above titles as of yet, but Scream Factory tends to come through for fans of even the most obscure flicks.

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

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The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

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The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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