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‘Russian Sleep Experiment’ CreepyPasta Being Developed as a Feature Film

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Every so often a CreepyPasta comes along that rises above the rest. We’ve seen the phenomena that surrounded Slender Man and witnessed numerous adaptations that have followed the likes of Ted the Caver, but few have ever thrilled and terrified readers quite like the Russian Sleep Experiment.

And now, thanks to writer Michael Patrick McCaffrey and director Barry Andersson (Edge of Insanity) this terrifying urban legend will see new life as a feature film in The Soviet Sleep Experiment!

For those who’ve never read the original story, it goes a little something like this:

In the 1940s in the Soviet Union, a group of scientists conducted a military-approved experiment to test the effects of long-term sleep deprivation, and specifically what would happen if those subjects were denied sleep for 30 days. Their test subjects were a group of five political prisoners who were promised freedom if they participated.

As the experiment began, the subjects were placed in a sealed chamber and a gas stimulant was pumped into the room to insure that they stayed awake. A few days into the experiment, one of the test subjects began screaming uncontrollably, and the other subjects began covering the windows of the chamber with paper, using feces and whatever else was at hand to make them stick.

By day nine, the test subjects had gone completely quiet, only barely answering the scientists via intercom, and on day 15, the scientists turned off the stimulant and forced there way into the chamber only to find that the subjects had mutilated themselves, removing organs, tearing off flesh, and had begun practicing self-cannibalism.

The “patients” demanded that the stimulant be turned back on and one attacked and killed a guard. After they were subdued, it was discovered that despite their grievous injuries all of the participants exhibited super human strength, resistance to drugs, and were very difficult to kill.

However, if they fell asleep on their own, they seemed to die peacefully. By the time the number of participants had fallen to one, the doctors themselves had gone quite mad themselves, especially when the remaining victim identified himself as the evil that lurks in the minds of men that can only be suppressed through sleep. The doctor later killed himself.

The new film will star Eva de Dominici (You Shall Not Sleep) and Rafal Zawierucha (The Heritage) as Doctors Ana and Leo Antonoff, the scientists in charge of the infamous study with Chris Kattan (House on Haunted Hill), Michael Villar (Carnage Park), Charles Hubbell (Galaxy of Horrors), and Paul Cram (Kill Game) as various test subjects.

Mogo Media and Walk the Moon Media will produce. There is no word yet on how the film will be distributed, but the film is slated for completion in early 2019.

There’s certainly potential for this to be an unforgettably terrifying film, and we’ll keep you posted on more details as they become available!

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The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

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The free streaming service Tubi is a great place to scroll when you’re unsure what to watch. They are not sponsored or affiliated with iHorror. Still, we really appreciate their library because it’s so robust and has many obscure horror movies so rare you can’t find them anywhere in the wild except, if you’re lucky, in a moist cardboard box at a yard sale. Other than Tubi, where else are you going to find Nightwish (1990), Spookies (1986), or The Power (1984)?

We take a look at the most searched horror titles on the platform this week, hopefully, to save you some time in your endeavor to find something free to watch on Tubi.

Interestingly at the top of the list is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made, the female-led Ghostbusters reboot from 2016. Perhaps viewers have seen the latest sequel Frozen Empire and are curious about this franchise anomaly. They will be happy to know it’s not as bad as some think and is genuinely funny in spots.

So take a look at the list below and tell us if you are interested in any of them this weekend.

1. Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters (2016)

An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.

2. Rampage

When a group of animals becomes vicious after a genetic experiment goes awry, a primatologist must find an antidote to avert a global catastrophe.

3. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncover an occult conspiracy as they help a defendant argue that a demon forced him to commit murder.

4. Terrifier 2

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where his next victims, a teenage girl and her brother, await.

5. Don’t Breathe

A group of teens breaks into a blind man’s home, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime but get more than they bargained for once inside.

6. The Conjuring 2

In one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, Lorraine and Ed Warren help a single mother of four in a house plagued by sinister spirits.

7. Child’s Play (1988)

A dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a Chucky doll which winds up in the hands of a boy who may be the doll’s next victim.

8. Jeepers Creepers 2

When their bus breaks down on a deserted road, a team of high school athletes discovers an opponent they cannot defeat and may not survive.

9. Jeepers Creepers

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old church, a pair of siblings find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force.

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

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Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
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Morticia Addams Skullector doll
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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

The Crow

The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

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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