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Underrated Horror: Sublime

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Hospitals can be frightening. The sickness, the blood, the sharp objects that look like medieval torture devices, and of course being surrounded by death—all of this contributes to our fear of these overly bright and sanitized buildings that are meant to help us. When we enter a hospital for even the most routine care, we may feel an itch of fear in the back of our minds. “What if I find out I am sicker than I thought? What if my routine procedure goes wrong? What if the nurses didn’t properly disinfect the needles? What if I never wake up from my anesthesia?” It is this collection of fear over hospital care that fuels the 2007 psychological horror film Sublime.

George Grieves, played by Tom Cavanagh, is a worrier. He has just turned 40, and while he lives a comfortable upper-middle-class life with his lovely wife and children, he can’t help but feel trepidation about his existence, especially the routine colonoscopy he has scheduled for the day after his birthday. His worries aren’t helped by a video shown to him by his son regarding voodoo practitioners, nor are they helped by a lively discussion amongst his family and friends at his birthday gathering, which includes the subject of hospital malpractice and mistakes made by healthcare providers. Still, his friends, his family, and his doctor all try to convince George that while it is understandable to worry, there is really nothing to be worried about.

When George awakens from his procedure, however, his worst fears begin to come true. He discovers a new surgical incision in his abdomen, freshly stitched and still bloody. How did he get that? Also, he is sweating profusely and can barely move his right leg. On top of this, a mysterious man in a red bow tie keeps entering his room and changing out his IV bag. Who is this man? What the hell is going on?

Soon, George is told that the hospital made a mistake—they gave him a procedure meant for another patient. Angered by this, George demands answers, including the identity of the man in the red bow tie who keeps changing his IV. The doctors, however, have not seen or heard of such a man. George’s quest for answers keeps hitting roadblocks as he goes in and out of a state of awareness, still groggy from his anesthesia and medications, but the hospital staff also appears keen on hiding the truth. His only ally is a caring nurse named Zoe, who is sympathetic to George’s troubles and wants to help him find answers.

As George and Zoe dig deeper into the hospital, the answers begin to show themselves in disturbing fashion. It is clear the hospital is hiding some terrifying secrets, and every chance George has at escaping is thwarted either by hospital bureaucracy or by the increasingly monstrous man in the red bow tie, who has now been seen murdering another patient. All of George’s fears have come to fruition, and he is trapped; however, his prison may not be exactly what it seems.

Sublime feels like a dark and grimy episode of The Twilight Zone with its cruel twists and unfortunate “everyman” protagonist. The film does a fine job exploring the everyday fears and worries we have, not only of the healthcare system but of the modern world as a whole. It is worth seeing if you enjoy slow-burn psychological horror, and it is currently streaming on Amazon and is available to rent or purchase at any number of retailers. For a taste of Sublime, check out its trailer below.

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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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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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The Crow

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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