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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Slips Into Netflix’s Horror Section

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Cool news on the horror front if you’re a subscriber to Netflix.  They didn’t list the original Tobe Hooper Texas Chainsaw Massacre in their Halloween lineup, but like a freshly sewn skin suit… it slipped right in to the streaming services offerings.

This is probably one of the first truly disturbing horror films I saw while growing up.  This was made all the more disturbing when I discovered that Director Tobe Hooper, with the help of his friend Kim Henkel, drew inspiration from real life events.

The duo have reported that Ed Gein, a Wisconsin man who had murdered two women in 1954 and 1957, was inspiration as a starting point to their story.

When police finally raided the Gein household they found objects made out of skin and body parts.

Using that dark seed of truth and a humble $300,000 in film financing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre began production.  Hooper has stated in interviews that he hired mostly friends, but worked them super hard in the squelching heat.

“At the end of filming, everyone hated me. It took years to re-establish those friendships but I knew what I needed to get,” Hooper stated.

The hard work paid off in the end.  That $300,000 they used to make their movie went on to earn more than $30 million at the box office and millions more in video rentals.

If you want a fresh perspective on the film you can read our own writer Kelly McNeely’s “Late To The Party” film review.

If you’re interested in learning more about the real story behind Ed Gein you can read a past write up on iHorror by former writer Patti Pauley.  Patti’s article is both educational and disturbing… so please be prepared for graphic images if you click through.

This is your NOT SAFE FOR WORK warning: Click here to read more about Ed Gein.

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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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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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A new trailer for the movie formerly known as Pussy Island just dropped and it has us intrigued. Now with the more restrained title, Blink Twice, this  Zoë Kravitz-directed black comedy is set to land in theaters on August 23.

The film is packed with stars including Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis.

The trailer feels like a Benoit Blanc mystery; people are invited to a secluded location and disappear one by one, leaving one guest to figure out what is going on.

In the film, a billionaire named Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites a waitress named Frida (Naomi Ackie) to his private island, “It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun-soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. She’ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.”

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