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‘The Houses October Built 2’ trailer is here!

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In 2014 director and writer Bobby Roe brought us The Houses October Built.  The production team includes Steven Schneider, who produced recent classics such as Paranormal Activity, The Devil Inside, and Insidious.  The movie stars Brandy Schaefer, Zack Andrews, Bobby Roe, Jeff Larson, and Mikey Roe.

In Roe’s directorial debut he was able to accomplish a found footage style that doesn’t make the audience queasy, and a plot that is relatable and realistic.

The premise of five friends taking a road trip to find the scariest haunted house in the country is not far-fetched from reality in the least.  How many of us have done the same?  If you didn’t trek across the country many of us have at least tried to find the scariest attraction in our own state.  I know I have!

Along their trip the team films inside these haunted houses and interview the scare actors who bring them to life.  While many of the scares are generic and seen again and again, it’s the interviews that shed a new light onto the scare industry as the friends discover the operations aren’t as kosher as one would believe.

Despite having fun along their road trip, the run of the mill haunted houses aren’t enough to quench Zack’s thirst for a house so scary, it will top any experience anyone has ever had.  His holy grail of haunted attractions is called the Blue Skeleton, but the whispers and rumors of the establishment are difficult to separate.  The location of this haunt also proves difficult as it moves every year.  This haunted attraction is his ultimate goal, but little does he know it may be his demise, as well.

Where this story takes a left turn into horror movie territory is when the gang encounters scare actors who may not be actors at all.  These individuals not only reoccur at many of the houses they visit that are states apart, but they also find them trespassing on the safety of their home away from home, inside their RV.

Despite being thoroughly creeped the hell out by their encounters outside of the attractions the groups continues on under the guidance and enthusiasm of group leader Zack.  Finally they are invited to the haunted attraction that has evaded their grasp as they trekked across the country in search for it.  However, there is good reason why this Halloween attraction is not open to the public, as they will come to learn it is not a haunted attraction at all.

In the long awaited sequel we discover Brandy (Brandy Schaefer) is found alive in the coffin by authorities, and her entire hellish experience has gone viral online.  Dubbed as ‘Coffin Girl’ the video has garnered more than 4 million views since its upload.  In a twist that is all too real in today’s culture the victims turned survivors have become something of celebrities among the horror crowd.  With the promise of “easy money” the only female of the group is roped back into the second round of road tripping with her friends who made the original journey with her with the promise of posing with fans and networking social media to their benefit with their newfound status.

This time instead of the Blue Skeleton being their ultimate goal, it is a haunted attraction called Hell Bent.  However, as they seek out this new attraction to face their fears created by their terrifying experiences they begin to see signs of the Blue Skeleton in their path.  Is this road trip going to act as catharsis and heal their wounds, or open up new ones?  Literally.

RLJ Entertainment is bringing The Houses October Built 2 this autumn on September 22.  Check out the trailer below!

 

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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.

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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.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

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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