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The Wildly Gruesome “Night of Something Strange”

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Night of Something Strange is vile, repulsive, and by far, one of the most entertaining horror films I’ve watched in recent memory.

Directed by Jonathan Straiton, this film goes from strange to outright bizarre in a hurry, and accomplishes what many sexual education classes have strived for, striking the fear of getting a sexually transmitted disease into the minds of teenage lovers everywhere.

The story begins with Cornelius, (Wayne W. Johnson) a depraved morgue worker with an unhealthy attraction for his work, who picks up an STD after banging a corpse.

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Cornelius unleashes a deadly strain of STD in Night of Something Strange

As if getting an STD isn’t bad enough, this is certainly not your average variation. Its victims are transformed into vulgar and grotesque nymphomaniac zombies, with a thirst for blood, and an appetite for rough sex. Once the disease starts wildly running rampant through anyone it comes in contact with, nobody in its path is safe.

When five unsuspecting teenage friends on Spring Break plan a trip to the beach, they make a stop for the night at the Redwood Motel.  After negotiating their rooms, their plans are suddenly cut short when they learn one of their own has contracted the deadly virus.

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Carrie (Toni Ann Gambale) becomes infected with the virus in Night of Something Strange

The teens may not have known what they were in for when they first checked in, but it doesn’t take long for them to realize that there’s more to this motel that meets the eye.

Night of Something Strange provides the raw campy feel of a traditional B-horror flick, but with a gruesome splash of raunchiness integrated in that you might not normally expect.

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Kirk LaSalle plays the mailman in Night of Something Strange

One of the more memorable roles in the film is Dirk, (Trey Harrison) who wasn’t one of the original five teens, but who also happened to be at the motel with his girlfriend, Pam. When Dirk gets frustrated with Pam being unfaithful, he wanders off and strikes up a friendship with Christine, (Rebecca C. Kasek) one of the other remaining teenagers. Dirk’s sarcasm and humor add value to the gore-fest.

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Dirk (Trey Harrison)

Another character who you’ll be sure to remember is Freddy, (Michael Merchant) who is easily the horniest of the teens, and who finds himself stuck in a very sticky situation he’ll be regretting for the rest of his life.

When the teenagers eventually learn that the zombies and STDs aren’t the only thing they need to worry about, they must find a way to survive any way they can.

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Night of Something Strange

Night of Something Strange is much more than just another zombie movie. Clearly the intent of the film was to disturb the viewers with behavior that will turn your stomach, and scenes that will make you want to turn your head.

There’s creepy desk clerks, violently revolting images, and crude humor riddled throughout the film, but it’s well balanced between likeable teen characters and a suspenseful storyline which makes for an enjoyable watch.

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Pam falls victim to the virus while at the Redwood Motel

How will the teens escape from the sexually deviant zombies when their inner circle has already been compromised? How do they know who they can trust when all the characters they encounter are beyond strange? Will any of them make it out of there alive?

Night of Something Strange is bloody, offensive, and certainly not for everyone, but if you’re a fan of grindhouse horror and you’re not squeamish, then this one’s a must see. Night of Something Strange may not give you nightmares, but there’s a good chance it will haunt your sex life for a while.

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Night of Something Strange

You can watch Night of Something Strange currently streaming on demand, or visit the film’s official website to pre-order your blu-ray today from Hurricane Bridge Entertainment.

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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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