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Toronto After Dark Interview: Cast of ‘I’ll Take Your Dead’

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Kelly: That segues into my next question pretty well, actually. Ava, your character in I’ll Take Your Dead has this interesting relationship with the ghosts that are in the house. It’s kind of like you’re fascinated, but also terrified at the same time. So speaking of things that fascinate and scare you at the same time, what stories or scary ideas – monsters, etc – really affected you when you were younger or throughout your life. Ava: I can talk about what I’m scared of right now [laughs] Jess: What are you still scared of? Ava: The normal thing. I’m scared of ghosts in my room. Shut my closet every night, look inside, anything in there? Nope, ok shut the door. And then sometimes I’ll wake up in the middle of the night and think that my sweater at the end of my bed is a person, and I’m looking at it like [squinting] Kelly: That’s always terrifying. Ava: And then it’s “Oh! That’s my sweater” [laughs] Kelly: I have a sweater that I hang on my door, and I’ve woken up at like 3 o’clock in the morning and thought it’s someone standing in my doorway. There’s that 5 seconds of terror until you go “Oh! Yeah I’m ok.” Ava: [laughs] Yeah! You’re lying there squinting at it. Jess: Yeah, ghosts, I think, still. Especially when I go visit my family in Portugal. A lot of those homes are really old and there are so many stories. My aunts love to tell stories of “this relative died in this room!” [all laugh] “this relative saw that relative’s ghost in this room!”. I constantly hear those stories. I had a bit of a freaky experience recently, actually, with my niece. I had seen a psychic a couple of years ago, and she told me that this woman on my mother’s side who passed away was trying to communicate with me, and her name was Rosa. Which is a common-ish name, but I didn’t know any Rosas in our family. So I called my mom after and asked if there was a woman in our family named Rosa who died, and she said “yeah, that’s your great grandmother”. I didn’t know her name. I went to Portugal shortly after that and told some of my relatives and they started telling me stories about Rosa. Like, she was a healer, and people called her a Bruja – which is like a witch. When I was there recently, my niece and I were in that house – my grandmother’s house – and we were sitting in a room which I found out Rosa had died in. My niece and I were talking or playing a game or something, and she just got kind of stiff and straightened up. I asked her what was going on, and she said she didn’t know, she just felt like… she didn’t know that someone had died in there. It was so odd, it was almost like she saw a ghost – she didn’t say she saw a ghost, she said that she didn’t know why but she felt really weird, she felt sick. I just watched it happen, it was so freaky. And she’s just a little kid, so she didn’t know the story. Ava: Oooh, chills. Aidan: Jeez! I have none. Nothing freaks me out. Kelly: Fearless! [laughs] Aidan: No, I had this one thing where someone told me a long time ago that if you’re walking towards a mirror at night, and you look in the mirror you can see whoever’s going to kill you or who you’re going to marry or something like that… something behind you. Jess: Yeah! Bloody Mary. Aidan: So whenever I’m walking around anywhere where there’s mirrors, if I see a mirror I always avert my eyes. I don’t want to see anything! I don’t want to get freaked out if I can avoid it. So I just close my eyes and go to bed. So that’s the freakiest thing I can divulge to you.

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Kelly: What do you hope or think audiences will take away from I’ll Take Your Dead? Aidan: There’s a lot of elements in this film that you don’t expect in a horror film, or even in a suspense-thriller film. There are a lot of different types of experiences you get when watching it. There are horror aspects, there are suspense and thriller aspects, there’s a family element that develops and gets richer as the film goes on. There are a lot of touching moments, a lot of beautiful things that you don’t expect. Ava: A lot of people – with the trailer – they’ll say, “Gloria, she’s so evil!”. But no! Actually no. And when I think about the film, I think of it as a coming-of-age film as well as a thriller. With something that makes your heart happy, but also keeps you at the edge of your seat. Jess: I remember during filming, I just loved the end of the film. I thought it was such a badass move in the end. I don’t want to say any more than that, but also, yes, exactly what Ava said. There’s this whole family element that goes down. People that you would never think would ever have a conversation end up finding each other and connecting. Kelly: I really like that aspect of it, that there’s that connection that builds in unexpected places, and how that develops and shapes each character in turn. Ava:  It’s such a unique storyline, too. It was really fun to play around with it, and really think about it. Kelly: There was a lot to unpack, as an actor. Ava: For sure! Yeah. Jess: Absolutely. And we got so many injuries! Aidan: I know, all you! Jess: Just like, “where are we at in the script? How many times have I been shot?”. That was fun to play with. And also to play half the film tied up in a bed. I had bruises on my wrist! Because there’s lots of – Aidan: That was all the struggling. I kept telling you not to, I’d say “don’t struggle”, but she didn’t listen.

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Kelly: So what’s next for you, if there’s anything you want to or can share on the horizon? Ava: A DC movie called Shazam is coming out, and I was very lucky to be a part of it. And it was actually shooting at the same time as this! So I was talking with everyone and we were all so excited, it was very exciting! I’m super excited to see how it turns out. Kelly: It looks like so much fun! Ava: Yes! I’m very blessed to be part of it [laughs] Jess: Aww! I remember her practicing her script. We stayed at the same apartment in Orillia and after set, she’d be practicing all her lines. [to Ava] You had so much. Ava: It was a lot. Jess: I was like, “how is she doing it?”. Like, to be 13 again… [laughs] Ava: It was a lot, but once again, it was fun! [laughs] Jess: I’m actually filming another horror movie right now. It’s called Larry, it’s directed by Jacob Chase. It’s really cool. It stars Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr. I think it’s going to be cool. Aidan: I’d tell you, but I’d have to kill you. [laughs] No, I’ve got some stuff, but I’ve signed like 6 or 7 NDAs… Jess: Did you really? Aidan: No, I made that part up [laughs] Jess: Oh my god, that’s such a good actor! [laughs]   I’ll Take Your Dead premiered at the Calgary Film Festival and played as part of Toronto After Dark’s 2018 programming.

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

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The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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