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Infamous Haunted Clown Motel in Tonopah Up For Sale!

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Written by Patti Pauley

Just over 200 miles away from the bright lights and noise from the Las Vegas Strip lies quite possibly, the creepiest damn little motel in all of America- The Clown Motel. Oh yes, you’ve read that correctly. A motel in the middle of nowhere really, with literally hundreds of clown props and dolls strewn about the property. Oh, and there’s an abandoned graveyard sitting in the backyard. Nope, not creepy at all.

 

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In case you’ve maybe been living under a rock, the Clown Motel sits in between that tumultuous drive between Las Vegas and Reno, ( fellow Vegans, you know what I speak of), and the entire hotel that looks like Pet Sematary and Stephen King’s IT had an architectural baby, is covered in clown dolls with some even hanging over your bed. True story guys. Oh, and there are paintings of Bozo and Pagliacci hanging around for extra added nightmares.

The backyard graveyard just feet away from the motel that offers a fabulous view from your window is full of early century gold miners who died of the plague. This, in particular, could very well serve as the purpose of why some people have experienced paranormal activities in and around the motel.

Well, the creepy little getaway that has many horror enthusiasts curious is now up for sale by the present and original owner Bob Perchetti. Thanks to a tip from iHorror reader and former neighbor of mine Jason de Vos and a news report from Vegas local News 8, iHorror has learned that the 20-year-old property is looking to snatch up at least $900,000 for the motel that has taken the internet by storm in recent years from thrillists all over looking to stay a night in the eerie rooms.

The only condition for serious buyers per Perchetti’s interview with the news station is that the Clown Motel must keep its heritage.

“The new owners can upgrade it but don’t lose what the people love.”

Perchetti also added,

“It (the clowns) became a way of life with me. It’s funny you get attached to something.  I haven’t gone so far as to start talking to them….  I’m going to come back and visit my clowns.”

 

I’ll confess to you readers when I first brought you this story three years ago here on iHorror, I still haven’t haven’t mustered up the time to take that 200-mile trip up there to check it out. However, the thought of this historically creepy place taking on new ownership is kicking my ass into high gear to MAKE time. The next time you see me talking about this place will be from inside the Clown Hotel indeed.

Oh, Lawd… help me.

 

 

Featured photo credit: Elite Daily

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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