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‘Summer Of 84’ Is An ’80s-Themed Teen Adventure-Thriller!

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(L-R) Caleb Emery as Dale “Woody” Woodsworth, Graham Verchere as Davey Armstrong, Cory Grüter-Andrew as Curtis Farraday, and Judah Lewis as Tommy “Eats” Eaton in the thriller “SUMMER OF ’84,” a Gunpowder & Sky release. Photo courtesy of Gunpowder & Sky.

What a great time to be a fifteen-year-old boy! Summer of 84 follows a Davy (Graham Verchere), a teenager living a rudimentary life. We first see him biking around his innocuous cul-de-sac on a paper route…. well at least for now. Davey strongly believes his neighbor Mr. Mackey (Rich Sommer) is the Cape May Slayer. Davey and his three friends – Eats (Judah Lewis), Wood (Caleb Emery) and Curtis (Corey Gruter-Andrew) set out to investigate using one of their games as a cover for their motive. Macky,a good sport, brushes the allegations off as “boys will be boys” and understands more so than Davy’s parents. Is this a ploy? Is Mackey calling Davy’s bluff? Summer of 84 delves into a “who done it” mystery, forcing the once pleasant mood into something much more terrifying and threatening.

(L-R) Caleb Emery as Dale “Woody” Woodsworth and Graham Verchere as Davey Armstrong in the thriller “SUMMER OF ’84,” a Gunpowder & Sky release. Photo courtesy of Gunpowder & Sky.
With a runtime of 105 minutes, the film does experience a few slow stretches compared to similar properties, such as IT and Stranger Things. However, this becomes a distant memory as the final act lures the audience into false security. To be completely transparent, this is not a rip off of any movie or television show; the film sets a unique tone and then goes to a very dark and unpleasant place. The acting was phenomenal! I loved these characters and I cared about each and everyone. The clichés were not annoying, you had the nerdy kid, the heavyset kid, and a sort of goth kid; everyone played off each other very well.
Rich Sommer as Wayne Mackey in the thriller “SUMMER OF ’84,” a Gunpowder & Sky release. Photo courtesy of Gunpowder & Sky.
Overall, all of the performances were rock solid. Attention is paid to period specifics of suburban life, especially with the notable soundtrack and 80’s synth score by Jean-Philippe Bernier and Jean-Nicolas Leupi Le Matos. The soundtrack was not entirely over the top and complimented the scenes and the film as a whole. The picture was beautifully shot, wasn’t choppy and the audience will feel the authenticity of the town, just like a snapshot from the past. If you’re seeking out a bloody, gut-wrenching flick, this is not that type of movie. Fantastic job by all and I am looking forward to future projects from RKSS.
(L-R) Tiera Skovbye as Nikki Kaszuba and Graham Verchere as Davey Armstrong in the thriller “SUMMER OF ’84,” a Gunpowder & Sky release. Photo courtesy of Gunpowder & Sky.
Summer of 84 releases in theaters today, and available on VOD and Digital HD on August 24, 2018. Check out the trailer below. 

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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.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

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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