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‘The Matrix’ In 4DX Plugs You Into The Movie For Its 20th Anniversary

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Hard to believe it has been 20 years since the world was introduced to Keanu Reeves as hacker turned savior, ‘Neo’ and the idea that the world as we knew it wasn’t even real. The anime inspired sci-fi action classic has since become a tentpole in popular culture and building a franchise of films with a new sequel on the way. To commemorate the anniversary, The Matrix has been re-released in 4DX to truly immerse viewers into the film.

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Considering the premise of The Matrix revolving around our sense of reality and how are senses are manipulated, seeing the film in such an FX laden format makes for an unforgettable experience. The seats move with the choreography and can be quite the roller coaster ride once you get to the helicopter and hovercraft scenes. As well, when Neo does aerial combat with Agents and other baddies. There’s also water spouts for the rain scenes and fans for high-paced scenes. One of my personal favorite effects being that whenever bullets whizz by or are dodged by Neo, bursts of air seem to jet across your head, putting you right into the action.

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The immersion truly adds to the experience, especially if you haven’t seen the film in some time. I don’t think I had watched The Matrix since it came out in 1999 and aside some airings on TV so it was a real treat to rewatch on the big screen. I can’t believe I forgot how great a movie it was! The SFX mostly hold up and with his recent John Wick acclaim, Keanu Reeves still stands out. If it’s been awhile since you’ve seen it, or you missed out on seeing the film in theaters, I would highly recommend taking the red pill, jumping through the mirror, and experience The Matrix in 4DX.

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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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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.

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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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