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‘Turbo Kid’ is a Heartfelt, 80’s-Inspired, Gorefest

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If all there was to this movie was the opening intro credits sequence, I would be happy. That alone sets the stage for a film that feels like a cinematic time traveler was sent from the 80’s to save the modern world. Turbo Kid opens with a killer 80’s ballad and some awesome BMX action from a kid cruising the wasteland. The kid reaches his hideout and the audience is introduced to a wealth of 80’s paraphernalia. It’s a plain spectacular sight and will have kids who grew up in the 80’s feel a lump of nostalgia in their throat.

The Kid (Munro Chambers) lives in an post apocalyptic world in the year 1997. He fills his days by taking rides in the wasteland to salvage 80’s paraphernalia for his collection. In his search he finds a comic book that features his hero, “Turbo Rider.” While reading his comic book he comes upon the wild blue-eyed, Apple. (Laurence Leboeuf) She quickly befriends The Kid.

The chemistry between these two is amazing, onscreen magic. Leboeuf has a adorable, bubbly charm that will make you wish she was your post apocalyptic friend.

While out on a scavenger hunt their fate becomes intertwined with a gang of bad guys lead by Zeus. (Michael Ironside)This is classic 80’s canon, bad guy material. Zeus’s right hand man the wild-eyed Skeletron (Edwin Wright) has a metal skeleton mask and a buzzsaw wielding arm cannon. This movie could have been about the bad guys alone and been fucking awesome.

Together with Apple, The Kid must become the hero of the wasteland. With his newly found turbo-charged arm cannon and her “gnomestick” (a ceramic gnome duct taped to a baseball bat) they must take on Zeus and his gang.

If you played a drinking game that encouraged you to take a drink every time you see something paying homage 80’s nostalgia, during Turbo Kid, you are going to get alcohol poisoning in the first half of the movie. On my third viewing of the film, I tried to point them all out but I lost count. It is amazing how much attention to detail went into setting up those little easter eggs; they make Turbo Kid a movie that has tons of replay value.

There is over the top silliness and gore at times but underneath that you can feel the love that everybody involved had for this project. It’s a love letter to nostalgia that has a constant current of heart. That isn’t to say that the beautiful over the top gore, disembowelment by a BMX and multiple decapitations aren’t awesome, because they absolutely fucking are. It is just refreshing to have those things wrapped up in something bigger. I have watched Turbo Kid 5 times now and I am definitely giving it an early spot on my top 10 films of the year.

Turbo Kid is currently out in select theaters and on VOD. If you are lucky enough to be in an area that is screening it, go see it with a crowd. It makes the movie even more fun to see it with a bunch of people who understand where it is coming from.

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’47 Meters Down’ Getting Third Movie Called ‘The Wreck’

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Deadline is reporting that a new 47 Meters Down installment is heading into production, making the shark series a trilogy. 

“Series creator Johannes Roberts, and screenwriter Ernest Riera, who wrote the first two films, have co-written the third installment: 47 Meters Down: The Wreck.” Patrick Lussier (My Bloody Valentine) will direct.

The first two films were a moderate success, released in 2017 and 2019 respectively. The second film is titled 47 Meters Down: Uncaged

47 Meters Down

The plot for The Wreck is detailed by Deadline. They write that it involves a father and daughter trying to repair their relationship by spending time together scuba diving into a sunken ship, “But soon after their descent, their master diver has an accident leaving them alone and unprotected inside the labyrinth of the wreck. As tensions rise and oxygen dwindles, the pair must use their newfound bond to escape the wreck and the relentless barrage of bloodthirsty great white sharks.”

The filmmakers are hoping to present the pitch to the Cannes market with production starting in the fall. 

47 Meters Down: The Wreck is the perfect continuation of our shark-filled franchise,” said Byron Allen, founder/chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “This film will once again have moviegoers terrified and on the edge of their seats.”

Johannes Roberts adds, “We can’t wait for audiences to be trapped underwater with us again. 47 Meters Down: The Wreck is going to be the biggest, most-intense film of this franchise.”

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‘Wednesday’ Season Two Drops New Teaser Video That Reveals Full Cast

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Christopher Lloyd Wednesday Season 2

Netflix announced this morning that Wednesday season 2 is finally entering production. Fans have been waiting a long time for more of the creepy icon. Season one of Wednesday premiered in November of 2022.

In our new world of streaming entertainment, it isn’t uncommon for shows to take years to release a new season. If they release another one at all. Even though we will likely have to wait quite a while to see the show, any news is good news.

Wednesday Cast

The new season of Wednesday looks to have an amazing cast. Jenna Ortega (Scream) will be reprising her iconic role as Wednesday. She will be joined by Billie Piper (Scoop), Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Evie Templeton (Return to Silent Hill), Owen Painter (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Noah Taylor (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

We will also get to see some of the amazing cast from season one making a return. Wednesday season 2 will feature Catherine-Zeta Jones (Side Effects), Luis Guzman (Genie), Issac Ordonez (A Wrinkle in Time), and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Devs).

If all of that star power wasn’t enough, the legendary Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) will be directing the series. As a cheeky nod from Netflix, this season of Wednesday will be titled Here We Woe Again.

Jenna Ortega Wednesday
Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams

We don’t know much about much about what Wednesday season two will entail. However, Ortega has stated that this season will be more horror focused. “We’re definitely leaning into a little bit more horror. It’s really, really exciting because, all throughout the show, while Wednesday does need a little bit of an arc, she never really changes and that’s the wonderful thing about her.”

That’s all the information that we have. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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A24 Reportedly “Pulls Plug” On Peacock’s ‘Crystal Lake’ Series

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Film studio A24 might not be going forward with its planned Peacock Friday the 13th spinoff called Crystal Lake according to Fridaythe13thfranchise.com. The website quotes entertainment blogger Jeff Sneider who made a statement on his webpage through a subscription paywall. 

“I’m hearing that A24 has pulled the plug on Crystal Lake, its planned Peacock series based on the Friday the 13th franchise featuring masked killer Jason Voorhees. Bryan Fuller was due to executive produce the horror series.

It’s unclear whether this is a permanent decision or a temporary one, as A24 had no comment. Perhaps Peacock will help the trades shed more light on this project, which was announced back in 2022.”

Back in January 2023, we reported that some big names were behind this streaming project including Bryan Fuller, Kevin Williamson, and Friday the 13th Part 2 final girl Adrienne King.

Fan Made Crystal Lake Poster

“‘Crystal Lake info from Bryan Fuller! They officially start writing in 2 weeks (writers are here in the audience).” tweeted social media writer Eric Goldman who tweeted the info while attending a Friday the 13th 3D screening event in January 2023. “It will have two scores to choose from – a modern one and a classic Harry Manfredini one. Kevin Williamson is writing an episode. Adrienne King will have a recurring role. Yay! Fuller has pitched four seasons for Crystal Lake. Only one officially ordered so far though he notes Peacock would have to pay a pretty hefty penalty if they didn’t order a Season 2. Asked if he can confirm Pamela’s role in the Crystal Lake series, Fuller replied ‘We’re honestly going to be covering it all. The series is covering the life and times of these two characters’ (presumably he’s referring to Pamela and Jason there!)'”

Whether or not Peacock is moving forward with the project is unclear and since this news is secondhand information, it still has to be verified which will require Peacock and/or A24 to make an official statement which they have yet to do.

But keep checking back to iHorror for the latest updates to this developing story.

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