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Top Horror Movies of 2014 by Daniel Hegarty

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December 31, 2014

This is actually a top five movies of the year but I have respectfully included a sixth place just to give a tip of the hat to Kickstarter.com getting the movie out there even if it wasn’t my cup of tea. So without further delay, here is my top horror movies of 2014.

#6 The Babadook

Now, as you may have figured out, I am not actually a fan of this movie but it caused such a stir with its ‘open to interpretation’ story line I’ve have to include it in my top movies. Without making this article too much of a spoiler, The Babadook keeps your interest right to the end with lots of creepy as hell moments, a fantastic performance from Essie Davis an even more so from Noah Wiseman and plenty to talk about when the credits roll. Its one of those movies where the more you think about it the more you will discover about the plot and I will be definitely watching it a second time now I know the ending in an attempt to reveal more clues and try and figure out what the hell it was all about.

#5 Jessabelle

This is a typically Hollywood horror movie with plenty of budget for special effect and lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. A new story line for a change and not a mash up of something that has already been done. Jessabelle finds some video tapes recordings of her mother doing a tarot card reading to be viewed by Jessabelle on eighteenth birthday. What starts off as a nice discovery of footage from the mother she never really knew, turns out to be a horrible uncovering of here families past. Sounds great doesn’t it!

#4 Kristy

The return of the nineties slasher movie with a new edge. Now, I know what you are thinking, but this did not make my top 5 due to the fact that I was invited to the London premier and met the director Oliver Blackburn. I am a huge fan of the slasher and this movie really brought about a new meaning to the genre. It’s extremely atmospheric and uses some fantastic camera and lighting work that shows the reflection of the killers masks and weapons perfectly. The swimming pool scene is simply scene the best I have seen in years.

#3 Housebound

This is a very odd movie bust just as enjoyable as it is bizarre. It takes you down the supernatural road for the first 30 minutes or so, then when you think you have is figured out it changes again, and again…and again. There is a comedy undertone which only makes it better and right at the end there is some over the top bloodshed, I think this movie was made for me!

#2 Annabelle

Maybe it was the Childs Play franchise that ingrained the love of movies with creep doll into my soul, I don’t know. Buy I did enjoy Annabelle even if she didn’t have the charismatic one-liners our beloved Chucky had/has. Combined with the fact that supernatural movies do get to me, I was jumpier then a 1990’s Sony Walkman throughout the whole film. Some of the scenes deserve an award for the originality such as the part when the little girl runs at the closing bedroom door (new underpants time). And the scene with the elevator in the basement was great work. If you haven’t seen it yet you will not no what I am going on about so get yourself a copy and check it out as it rightfully earns a number 2 in my list.

#1 Tusk

I loved everything about this off-the-wall, dark-humoured torture porn movie. It may not have been a completely original story line given that The Human Centipede had the lunatic surgeon sculpting humans into animals covered, but one thing the Centipede lacked was a sense of humour. When you decide to make a movie about a psychopathic serial killer that tuns his victims into his long lost pet walrus, you can’t expect to be taken too seriously. Tusk combines horror and comedy just right to remind you… IT’S NOT REAL! However you do find yourself asking – would death be so bad?

Well, thats it. I know a huge amount of readers will not agree with my picks, but remember this is why we all love horror. The genre takes more forms than any other category and what is one man’s shit is another man’s shilling!

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

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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April 25, 2024

Timothy Rawles

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.

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.”

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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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Timothy Rawles

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.