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Creepy Crafter How-To: Demon Doll Head Tealight Holder

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Hello my fellow creepy crafters!

If you’re just joining us, here’s a handy how-to with the steps you may have missed to make your very own demon doll head tea-light holder.  Read on!

You’ll need:
– A toy doll
– Sharpie
– Utility knife
– Modelling clay (air dry or heat set, your choice)
– Hot glue
– Super glue
– Acrylic paint
– A base for your head to sit on
– Tealight

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  1. Mark along your doll head where you plan to make the cut. You should leave more room on the forehead (for a place to attach your horns) and open it up more in the back. This will make it easier to insert your candle and will prevent any lit candles from melting the plastic.
  2. Use a utility knife to cut along the lines.
  3. Remove the head from the body. Depending on your doll, this could be as simple as pulling it off the neck, or if your doll has a fabric body you may need to cut a zip tie that secures it around the neck.
  4. Once your scalp is removed, carefully cut out the eyes by slicing around the plastic casing. This is a bit of a process, so be patient, and be careful with your cuts!
  5. If you choose to, you can carefully cut a hole in the mouth as well to let more light out. I chose not to cut out the inner seal where the neck attaches so that I can use it as a raised platform for my tea light.
  6. Set the doll aside and pull out your modelling clay. I chose to use air-dry, but you can also get the kind that cures in the oven. Be sure to read the instructions on your clay so you know how to set it.
  7. Roll out your clay – you can use a clay shaping tool, rolling pin, tube of paint, whatever works for you. Once it’s flat, roll it into a tube and shape the horns. You can make them as big or small as you like, just be mindful that if they’re too big, your head is going to be a bit top heavy. This may cause it to tilt forward, which you don’t want if you’ve got a lit candle inside!
  8. Use a bit of water to smooth out the clay and help with shaping. You shouldn’t use a lot of water, I just wet my fingers and that did the trick!
  9. Set your horns aside to dry (or bake)
  10. Once they’re ready, glue them onto your doll head. I used a combination of hot glue and super glue. Apply the hot glue to the base of the horns and set them on the head where desired. Hold them for a couple of seconds to secure, then glue around the horns with super glue to completely secure them. The hot glue will hold them in place while the super glue dries.
  11. Once your glue is completely dry, you can paint your new demon baby head. Carefully sponge paint the base color (I used acrylic black paint to emphasize the light coming from inside) and add detail as desired (blood red paint is always a fun addition).
  12. While that dries, you can paint your base (if needed). I bought a wooden candle holder base from a craft store (Michaels, to be specific), so I threw on a coat of black paint. If you chose a metal or glass base, you can skip this step.
  13. Once everything is dry and ready, glue your demon baby head to the base. Set a tea light inside and you’re good to go!

Enjoy, and be sure to share your creations!

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

Arcadian Movie Trailer

The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

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Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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