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Eibon Press Resurrects Lucio Fulci Through ‘Gates of Hell’ Trilogy!

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Eibon Press Resurrects Lucio Fulci Through 'Gates of Hell' Trilogy!

Eibon Press is inviting us to join them on a demonic venture through the murderous imagination of Lucio Fulci. As Dante of old, we will be sojourning Hell’s forbidden gates and all the ghastly horrors associated with each once. In true exploitation fashion, there will be a lot of guts spilled to bring this about, and plenty of Hell to pay before it’s through.

Fulci’s horror was unique as well as despairing. His visions managed to sweep away a portion of innocence only to expose us to the harsh realities of a separate world, a world not unlike our own, but far darker. A dimension only a single heartbeat away.

image via Bloody Disgusting, ‘The Beyond’

He revealed a dimly lit landscape caught between perpetual twilight, someplace just on the other side of the Beyond. Beyond sanity, beyond life, and beyond all hope. Fulci threw open the gates and welcomed the dark miracles of Hell. In his hellish trilogy of terror, the dead were always restless and no one was truly safe.

 

Eibon Press Resurrects Fulci

Proving their expertise in the soiled fields of the exploitation genre, Eibon Press has taken some of the most celebrated works of Lucio Fulci’s forboding legacy and woven together an epic horror odyssey – expertly employing the old motifs fans readily recognize with new refreshing perspectives – that is nothing short of a modern-day masterpiece of forbidden delights. I’m talking about The 7 Gates of Hell Saga, originally introduced with the cult classic, City of the Living Dead, aka  The Gates of Hell.

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The trilogy includes Lucio Fulci’s City of the Living Dead, House by the Cemetery, and The Beyond.

Eibon begins this insidious trilogy with The Gates of Hell, a three-part series that expands upon the popular cult film’s original narrative. They’ve expanded on the mystique of Dunwich and all the dark evils impregnating the sleepy little town. They’ve also elaborated on the venomous influence of the cruel Father Thomas, an apostate man of the cloth who hangs himself as self-sacrifice to the authorities of Hell.

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These comic adaptations also bring the clandestine Sisterhood into the forefront. In the films, there were always brave women willing to stand against the malevolent forces assailing our world of flesh and blood. Eibon takes this concept and embellishes upon it, giving the Sisterhood a rich history that spans centuries, filling the years with blood and pain. There has ever and always been an ongoing struggle against prevailing darkness once the Gates are reawakened, and there have also been those brave souls willing to face it for our salvation.

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Putting their twisted skills to the test, the madmen (artists) at Eibon splash every page wet with macabre sights and mutilated visions. Hell is the ultimate horror at the end of all things and Eiobon is damned determined to make sure we understand the immensity of that waking terror.

The Saga Continues

Their next project in the series is the highly anticipated House by the Cemetery. It will be a three issue piece with stunning art brought to us by the one and only Vince Locke. With colorist Bruna Costa, and both Kyle Hotz and Jason Moore behind the beautiful sleeve art we’ve come to love.

image courtesy of Eibon Press

Those familiar with the movie will be thrilled (or violently sickened) to know we’re about to get a whole lot more of Bob because let’s face it – we need more Bob in our lives. That’s all there is to it, folks.

I’ve also been told that we’re going to have some delightfully vicious insight into Dr. Freudstein, one of Fulci’s most violent creations – and that is saying a whole lot! Given Eibon’s past record for ghastly sights, I cannot wait to see what they have in store for us with this upcoming chapter.

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The 7 Gates of Hell will wrap up with The Beyond, the project most people consider Fulci’s all-time best cinematic achievement. What a title to end the trilogy on! Eibon is keeping pretty mum on any details with this project, but have told me that Pat Carbajal will be lending his extraordinary art skills to bringing this project to life.

This is something Fulci fans will not want to pass up. And they’re a great way to get yourself into the Halloween spirit. Eibon’s strength is not only in blood, guts, and eroticism. They are masters at telling a nerve-wrenching story, one that will compel you to keep turning the pages… even if your better senses warn you not to.

Image courtesy of Eibon Press

Of course, this is only one of the many titles the studio has to offer fans. If you’re a horror comic fan, a lover of exploitation films, or a Fulci fanatic you’ll want to check them out!

As a long-time horror comic collector, I’m telling you guys, Eibon is legit. So check them out and tell ’em Manic sent ya.

Manic out!

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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

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“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

Airport ’75

When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

Hellboy

A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

Bodkin

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

The Clovehitch Killer

A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

Monster

After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

Atlas

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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