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9 Movies You Should Be Watching On Shudder

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In case you haven’t heard, Shudder is THE subscription movie service for horror fans.  It’s grown a lot in a short time, and now boasts hundreds of titles.  If the selection has got you a little overwhelmed, no problem.  Here are some recommendations for things that you should be watching on Shudder.

 

1 – The Devils

Ken Russell’s controversial The Devils is quite a score for Shudder users.  This is billed as the “Unrated” version of the film, but it’s actually the same version that has been toiling around, which is missing a few shocking minutes.  Still not an easy move to find, so Shudder is doing cinephiles everywhere a favor by showing it.

 

2 –Dead & Buried

In a world full of Romero clones, Dead & Buried is a refreshingly different zombie movie, a throwback to the days of the Haitian voodoo undead.  Keep an eye out for a young Robert Englund.

 

3 – Magic

Magic is one of the creepiest movies ever made.  Even the television spot (below) is creepy.  Stars Anthony Hopkins as a schizophrenic ventriloquist and Burgess Meredith as his conscientious manager.

 

4 – My Amityville Horror

Everyone knows the story of The Amityville Horror, but not told like this.  My Amityville Horror is a documentary about Daniel Lutz, one of the kids from the “true” story who has grown up with the demons of the film – both literal and figurative – following him around.  You may not believe what Daniel is saying, but it’s obvious that HE does.

 

5 – Deathdream

Also known as Dead of Night, Deathdream is about a soldier who, after he was reported to have been killed in action in Vietnam, returns home.  But he’s not quite the same.  This Bob Clark movie is socially conscious horror at its finest.

 

6 – Paperhouse

And now for something a little lighter…Bernard Rose’s Paperhouse is about a young girl who learns that she can visit a boy in a house that she has drawn herself.  This is a good gateway horror movie for the kids, or for the adults that just want to relive their childhood.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpVuXWwWlDY

 

7 – Maniac (2012)

Elijah Wood was really trying to break out of his Frodo mold when he starred in Maniac, a brutally original vision of the 1980 slasher classic.  Studios take note: this is how you reimagine a classic horror movie.

 

8 – Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama

The name says it all.  Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama is about a group of college students who unwittingly release an imp from a bowling trophy.  Linnea Quigley stars in one of her most charmingly memorable roles.

 

9 – Toad Road

Toad Road is a disturbing found footage movie about a group of teens who do drugs and look for the gates of hell.  The announcement of lead actress Sara Anne Jones’ overdose death by a title card at the end of the movie further blurs the lines between what’s real and what’s not, making an already creepy movie even creepier.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttQHGmVF2Sc

 

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Rob Zombie Joins McFarlane Figurine’s “Music Maniacs” Line

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Rob Zombie is joining the growing cast of horror music legends for McFarlane collectibles. The toy company, headed by Todd McFarlane, has been doing its Movie Maniacs line since 1998, and this year they have created a new series called Music Maniacs. This includes legendary musicians, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Trooper Eddie from Iron Maiden.

Adding to that iconic list is director Rob Zombie formerly of the band White Zombie. Yesterday, via Instagram, Zombie posted that his likeness will join the Music Maniacs line. The “Dracula” music video inspires his pose.

He wrote: “Another Zombie action figure is headed your way from @toddmcfarlane ☠️ It’s been 24 years since the first one he did of me! Crazy! ☠️ Preorder now! Coming this summer.”

This won’t be the first time Zombie has been featured with the company. Back in 2000, his likeness was the inspiration for a “Super Stage” edition where he is equipped with hydraulic claws in a diorama made of stones and human skulls.

For now, McFarlane’s Music Maniacs collection is only available for pre-order. The Zombie figure is limited to only 6,200 pieces. Pre-order yours at the McFarlane Toys website.

Specs:

  • Incredibly detailed 6” scale figure featuring ROB ZOMBIE likeness
  • Designed with up to 12 points of articulation for posing and play
  • Accessories include microphone and mic stand
  • Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Showcased in Music Maniacs themed window box packaging
  • Collect all McFarlane Toys Music Maniacs Metal Figures
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“In a Violent Nature” So Gory Audience Member Throws Up During Screening

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Chis Nash (ABC’s of Death 2) just debuted his new horror film, In a Violent Nature, at the Chicago Critics Film Fest. Based on the audience’s reaction, those with squeamish stomachs may want to bring a barf bag to this one.

Thats right, we have another horror film that is causing audience members to walk out of the screening. According to a report from Film Updates at least one audience member threw up in the middle of the film. You can hear audio of the audience reaction to the film below.

In a Violent Nature

This is far from the first horror film to claim this kind of audience reaction. However, early reports of In a Violent Nature indicates that this film may be just that violent. The film promises to reinvent the slasher genre by telling the story from the killer’s perspective.

Here is the official synopsis for the film. When a group of teens takes a locket from a collapsed fire tower in the woods, they unwittingly resurrect the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime. The undead killer soon embarks on a bloody rampage to retrieve the stolen locket, methodically slaughtering anyone who gets in his way.

While we will have to wait and see if In a Violent Nature lives up to all of its hype, recent responses on X offer nothing but praise for the film. One user even makes the bold claim that this adaptation is like an arthouse Friday the 13th.

In a Violent Nature will receive a limited theatrical run starting May 31, 2024. The film will then be released on Shudder sometime later in the year. Make sure to check out the promo images and trailer below.

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New Windswept Action Trailer for ‘Twisters’ Will Blow You Away

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The summer movie blockbuster game came in soft with The Fall Guy, but the new trailer for Twisters is bringing back the magic with an intense trailer full of action and suspense. Steven Spielberg’s production company, Amblin, is behind this newest disaster film just like its 1996 predecessor.

This time Daisy Edgar-Jones plays the female lead named Kate Cooper, “a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.”

Twisters cast includes Nope’s Brandon Perea, Sasha Lane (American Honey), Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders), Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Nik Dodani (Atypical) and Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney (Beautiful Boy).

Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and hits theaters on July 19.

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