News

Forgotten Gem: “The Entity” (1983)

Published

9 years ago

February 20, 2015

“The Entity” is a movie from 1983 (don’t be confused by the movie “Entity” which was made in 2013). It is based on events that happened to the Blither family in California. This forgotten gem is terrifying and if you haven’t seen it, you might be missing out on one of cinema’s most terrifying films. Martin Scorsese has said “The Entity” is one of the scariest movies of all time.

After watching this movie, you may never take another bath

“The Entity” is actually based on a true story. Doris Blither was living in Culver City, CA. in a small home on 11547 Braddock Drive. She claims that while she was living there with her 3 children, the ghostly activity was extreme. Her children also witnessed the many apparitions, even naming one “Mr. Whose-it”.

“The Entity” home: What went on here?

The real Doris Blither on which “The Entity” is based

What makes this case really interesting is Doris’ claim of rape by one of the “entities”. A small team of scientists were intrigued by her story and quickly agreed to do an investigation on her house. Once the investigative equipment was set up, the team asked Doris to provoke the spirits in order to catch them on videotape. Soon the team experienced manifesting lights and green mists that outlined a large, manly figure.

There are many theories as to why Doris experienced the phenomenon. She had many psychological problems which led to her abusing alcohol. It has been reported that the spirits would not manifest unless she was under the influence. Initially, this would seem to be a case of a drunk in the throes of a bender, but the investigators witnessed the phenomenon for themselves. In one of the most famous photographs, Doris can be seen calling out to the spirits in her house while a ball of light arcs over her head.

Author Frank De Felitta was intrigued by this story and wrote “The Entity” based on the experiences of the Blither haunting. The book was a bestseller, and Hollywood took notice, making it into a film. Of course the movie takes several liberties with the tale, but keeps the core of the story intact.

Barbara Hershey plays Carla, terrorized by a poltergeist

Barbera Hershey is in the lead role, playing Carla, a single mother who is trying to keep her life in order while battling a malevolent spirit at the same time. The film changes the names of the real people, and even takes the story a bit further by setting up an elaborate experiment in a school gym which is supposed to capture the spirit in a type of cryogenic trap.

“The Entity” is one of those forgotten gems of the 80’s. It is well acted and thoroughly entertaining. There are some intense scenes of ghostly rape that you won’t soon forget, and images that will stay with you long after the movie’s end.

One of the most terrifying movies ever made: have you seen it?

If you haven’t seen “The Entity” you may want to check it out on DVD. It hasn’t been released on any streaming services yet, but Amazon Prime has it for only $6.49, which means you could have it as early as tomorrow depending on which day you order.

Order the DVD here. Also available on Blu-Ray here.

'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?

Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

You must be logged in to post a comment.

News

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

Published

4 mins ago

April 24, 2024

Cameron McFarland

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.

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?

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

To view in the highest resolution, adjust the quality settings in the bottom right corner of the clip.

'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?

News

‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

Published

59 mins ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

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.”

'Civil War' Review: Is It Worth Watching?

Movies

Melissa Barrera Says ‘Scary Movie VI’ Would Be “Fun To Do”

Published

2 hours ago

April 24, 2024

Timothy Rawles

Melissa Barrera might literally get the last laugh on Spyglass thanks to a possible Scary Movie sequel. Paramount and Miramax are seeing the right opportunity to bring the satirical franchise back into the fold and announced last week one might be in production as early as this fall.

The last chapter of the Scary Movie franchise was almost a decade ago and since the series lampoons thematic horror movies and pop culture trends, it would seem they have a lot of content to draw ideas from, including the recent reboot of slasher series Scream.

Barerra, who starred as final girl Samantha in those movies was abruptly fired from the latest chapter, Scream VII, for expressing what Spyglass interpreted as “antisemitism,” after the actress came out in support of Palestine on social media.

Even though the drama wasn’t a laughing matter, Barrera might get her chance to parody Sam in Scary Movie VI. That is if the opportunity arises. In an interview with Inverse, the 33-year-old actress was asked about Scary Movie VI, and her reply was intriguing.

“I always loved those movies,” the actress told Inverse. “When I saw it announced, I was like, ‘Oh, that would be fun. That would be so fun to do.’”

That “fun to do” part could be construed as a passive pitch to Paramount, but that’s open to interpretation.

Just like in her franchise, Scary Movie also has a legacy cast including Anna Faris and Regina Hall. There is no word yet on if either of those actors will appear in the reboot. With or without them, Barrera is still a fan of the comedies. “They have the iconic cast that did it, so we’ll see what goes on with that. I’m just excited to see a new one,” she told the publication.

Barrera is currently celebrating the box office success of her latest horror movie Abigail.