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iHorror Film Festival Announces Full List of Screenplay Finalists

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The iHorror Film Festival is only days away and in anticipation of this year’s festivities, we are proud to present the finalists in our unproduced screenplays competition.

This is our first year presenting this award as part of our festival and we were knocked out by the creativity and talent of these gifted writers.

The iHorror Film Festival will take place online this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Tickets are $14.99 for two days of the festival. For ticketing and more information, CLICK HERE.

Piney Croft written by Christine Madrid French and Megan Matousek

Historian Poppy London, her two children, and her father Ruben, are recent Florida transplants living in a mid-century A-frame house. When a hurricane begins to batter their area, dark spirits are unleashed and one in particular has set his sights on claiming Poppy as his own. It’s an epic battle between good and evil with a healthy dose of social commentary that keeps the pages turning.

Persona written by Jeffrey Howe

Years after surviving the car crash that left her husband dead and herself paralyzed, Liddy’s former father-in-law turns up with the promise of new technology that might allow her to walk again. The man never does anything without it helping himself in some way, but Liddy finds herself drawn into his experiments despite her misgivings. Will she discover his endgame before it’s too late?

Patrilineal written by Jennifer Trudrung

Jeff and Elizabeth seem to have the perfect life from the outside. They have two beautiful daughters, Kate and Beth, and live in a nice house in 1970s Pensacola. But everything is not as it seems. Jeff has dark moods that verge on violence with his family, and a dark “sense of humor” that is often unsettling, especially to his youngest daughter Beth. She and her dad only truly bond over fishing and it’s on these trips that she begins to think his behavior hints at something even darker.

Vulture written by Tyler Christensen

iHorror Film Festival Vulture

After her husband is murdered and she’s left for dead, Ellie sets out in an attempt to hide away from corrupt Arizona Rangers. She finds herself in Vulture City, and begins to think she might find a place for herself there. Unfortunately for her, and the rest of the town, local miners have pierced a cavern wall where an ancient evil was locked away and no one is safe.

Beneath the Pole written by Robert Dodrill

While studying a remote cave system in Greenland, a team of students and their faculty advisor stumble upon the fabled “North Pole Village” where they discover the remnants of advanced technology and the leftovers of a devastating attack by a vicious alien presence. There’s a reason this world was sealed off from the outside, and now they must find a way to reseal it before it’s too late.

Mr. Pest Control written by Jason Morillo

When a local exterminator’s own special pesticide is accidentally infected with a mutated algae from the local water supply, his entire town is put in danger. Between murderous giant insects and mutated humans, this guy’s plate is filling up fast. Can he stop them all before it’s too late?

Do Not Disturb Whatever is in Room 255 written by Jeremy Herbert

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R.G. Marshal is a coupon magazine writer and paranormal investigator and she’s been called into the Poinciana Plaza Inn & Formerly Suites. It seems there’s a problem in Room 255. It’s the kind of problem that only someone like Marshal can fix.

Lapse written by Kate Harbert

Josh and Susan McNeal’s past is filled up by one dreadful secret, and that secret is out for revenge in this interesting quick thriller from Kate Harbert.

Nita written by Jessica McLaughlin

On the worst day of her life, a young African American woman in the 1970’s Southern USA must try to survive and escape when captured by two white men. The men’s plans for her are initially unclear, but grow increasingly more ominous and sinister as the day wears on.

Murphy’s Gulch written by Jeff Bassetti

At 13 year’s old, Murphy is already behind when he joins the local Boy Scout troop and convinces his mother to let him attend their annual summer camp. While there, he’s singled out by some of the older boys with tragic and terrifying results.

The Forest Boy written by Jason Morillo

Every day, an old man exiled in the forests of Cuba dreams of vengeance against his wife’s killer. While out one day, he discovers a boy with a tail. Could this creature be the one?

 

Don’t miss the announcement of the winning screenplay at the iHorror Film Festival 2020!

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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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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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Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer Team Up for a New Dark Robin Hood Adaptation

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A report from Deadline details director Michal Sarnoski’s (A Quiet Place: Day One) newest project, The Death of Robin Hood. The film is set to feature Hugh Jackman (Logan) and Jodie Comer (The End We Start From).

Michael Sarnoski will write and direct the new Robin Hood adaptation. Jackman will be reunited with Aaron Ryder (The Prestige), who is producing the film. The Death of Robin Hood is expected to be a hot item at the upcoming Cannes film market.

Hugh Jackman, The Death of Robin Hood
Hugh Jackman

Deadline describes the films as the following. “The film is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Set of its time, the film will see the title character grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, a battleworn loner who finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman, who offers him a chance at salvation.”

Lyrical Media will be financing the film. Alexander Black will produce the film alongside Ryder and Andrew Sweet. Black gave Deadline the following information about the project. “We are thrilled to be part of this very special project and to be working with a visionary director in Michael, a phenomenal cast in Hugh and Jodie, and producing with our frequent collaborators, Ryder and Swett at RPC.”

“This is not the story of Robin Hood we’ve all come to know,” Ryder and Swett stated to Deadline “Instead, Michael has crafted something far more grounded and visceral. Thanks to Alexander Black and our friends at Lyrical along with Rama and Michael, the world is going to love seeing Hugh and Jodie together in this epic.”

Jodie Comer

Sarnoski seems to be excited by the project as well. He offered Deadline the following information about the film.

“It has been an incredible opportunity to reinvent and freshly innovate the story we all know of Robin Hood. Securing the perfect cast to transform the script to screen was essential. I could not be more thrilled and trusting in Hugh and Jodie to bring this story to life in a powerful and meaningful way.”

We are still a long way away from seeing this Robin Hood tale. Production is expected to begin in February of 2025. However, it does sound like it will be a fun entry into the Robin Hood canon.

That’s all the information we have at this time.

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