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Appearances by Groovy Bruce Campbell You Forgot Happened

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We all LOVE Bruce Campbell.  For horror fans, it’s pretty much a given. If you don’t love Bruce, go sit in the corner and think about why you’re wrong. It just so happens that today is The King, The Chin, the Almighty Bruce’s birthday and to celebrate, we are bringing you a cluster of appearances by Bruce Campbell you forgot happened.

We all know Bruce as Ash, but the man with the chin has played a variety of characters from movies to video games and some may surprise you.

Psych (2014)

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Campbell as the book promoting doctor in Psych. Photo via Pinterest

The episode of Psych that featured our man was aptly titled “The Nightmare on State Street” where Bruce played a doctor named Ashford N. Simpson. This was toward the end of the series and the episode was very bizarre but it put two of my favorite things together and I was super happy about that.

Burn Notice (2007-13)

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Bruce as Sam Axe in his signature Hawaiian shirt in Burn Notice. Photo via TheTVWatchtower

I heard about this show A LOT. As a favorite of my dad’s, this story is of a disavowed spy who gets a “burn notice” (oh shit….the title) and chooses to use his expertise to help others. Campbell backs up Jeffrey Donovan as a supporting lead named Sam Axe and I maintain that he is the best character in the show.

My Name is Bruce (2007)

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A fun little B-movie about kids that (of course) unleash a curse on their town and Jeff (one of said kids) goes and kidnaps his hero…Ash from Evil Dead. Except it isn’t Ash, it’s Bruce Campbell who plays along thinking this is an event set up by his agent. Horror and comedy brought together with a helping of cheese.

Man with the Screaming Brain (2005)

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Campbell in his directorial debut. Photo via horror-movies.ca

Campbell plays William Cole, a murdered businessman who has part of his brain replaced by a mad scientist with a brain from a Russian cab driver named Yegor. They are on the hunt for their murderers, which happen to be the same woman. Campbell and Ted Raimi co-star in this sci-fi comedy that Campbell, himself, directed.

Bubba Ho-tep (2002)

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Screenshot of Bruce as Elvis and Ossie Davis as Jack. Photo via BasementRejects

A devastatingly underrated movie, Bruce plays Elvis Presley, who is actually alive and chilling with a man who thinks he’s JFK in a nursing home when an Egyptian mummy threatens the souls of the entire facility. You can’t call yourself a Bruce Campbell fan if you haven’t seen this movie.

Charmed (2002) “Witch Way Now?”

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Bruce Campbell as FBI Agent Jackman in “Charmed.” Photo via Pinterest.

Did you know our favorite chainsaw-wielding hero was also in an episode of Charmed? It seems EVERYONE has been in an episode of Charmed, so it’s not all that surprising. In the episode called “Witch Way Now?” Bruce played FBI Agent Jackman who threatens to expose the sisters unless they help him.

Jack of All Trades (2000)

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Bruce Campbell in “Jack of All Trades.” Photo via Pinterest.

You know how some actors all have something they kind of regret doing? I’ve always had a nagging feeling this may have been Bruce Campbell’s regret, but I never understood why. This was my first real encounter with the man and his glorious chin and I loved him as Jack Stiles. I ladored the show which featured him as a trouble-causing American spy stationed in the South Pacific. The time period was great placing the show in the early 19th century, with pirates and revolution and tri-corn hats, I maintain that this cheese ball cable TV adventure was amazing.

Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995-99)/ Xena: Warrior Princess (1996-99)

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Bruce as the popular character Autolycus. Photo via Pinterest

I always really loved the shared universe between Hercules and Xena. The crossovers were spot-on and the actors were outrageous. Ted Raimi was hilarious as Joxer, Kevin Smith was smoldering as Ares and Bruce is perfect at everything. In both shows he played Autolycus.

The X-Files (1999) “Terms of Endearment”

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Image from “The X-Files” episode feat. Bruce Campbell. Image via Pinterest.

Talk about a show that had an appearance by everyone, I think it would be weird if Bruce WASN’T in an episode of The X-Files, to be honest. He graced our screens during the episode “Terms of Endearment” where he played Wayne Weinsider. What was the episode about? Demon fetal harvesting of course…that was a silly question to ask.

The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.(1993-94)

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Yee haw, Bruce! Image via SitcomsOnline.

Bruce led the series as Brisco County, Jr…an old west bounty hunter that catches bad guys with futuristic tools and weapons. For many too young to watch horror or not allowed by their parents, this was their first encounter with Bruce and with a plot like that, who wouldn’t see him as the bad ass he is.

With other appearances in Escape from L.A., Congo and voice acting for more cartoons and video games than I can count, this man has done it all and with the popularity of Ash vs. the Evil Dead, he shows no signs of slowing down.

We here at iHorror want to wish our favorite horror movie hero the happiest and creepiest of birthdays. Stay groovy Bruce!

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Don’t forget, Bruce is making his way across the country on a book tour. Check if he’s coming to your city!

(Featured image courtesy of Slate.com)

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Jake Gyllenhaal’s Thriller ‘Presumed Innocent’ Series Gets Early Release Date

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Jake Gyllenhaal’s limited series Presumed Innocent is dropping on AppleTV+ on June 12 instead of June 14 as originally planned. The star, whose Road House reboot has brought mixed reviews on Amazon Prime, is embracing the small screen for the first time since his appearance on Homicide: Life on the Street in 1994.

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Presumed Innocent is being produced by David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. It is an adaptation of Scott Turow’s 1990 film in which Harrison Ford plays a lawyer doing double duty as an investigator looking for the murderer of his colleague.

These types of sexy thrillers were popular in the ’90s and usually contained twist endings. Here’s the trailer for the original:

According to Deadline, Presumed Innocent doesn’t stray far from the source material: “…the Presumed Innocent series will explore obsession, sex, politics and the power and limits of love as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.”

Up next for Gyllenhaal is the Guy Ritchie action movie titled In the Grey scheduled for release in January 2025.

Presumed Innocent is an eight-episode limited series set to stream on AppleTV+ starting June 12.

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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