News
‘Escape IT: Chapter Two’ Multi-Room Escape Experience Is Now Open
Beep, Beep! It’s time to float…again! Escape IT Chapter Two is now open. Prepare for another ultimate scare, Pennywise fans. Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and Egan Escape Productions have joined forces to bring fans a second installment of the highly successful escape room experience, Escape IT, which opened in early 2023. This time, the experience is inspired by New Line Cinema’s IT Chapter Two, the terrifying sequel to the highest-grossing horror film of all time.
Located off Symphony Parkway and Martin Luther King Blvd. in Las Vegas, signs of significant landmarks from the films will immediately welcome guests and transport them to the town of Derry. Spanning more than 30,000 square feet, Escape IT Chapter Two will continue revolutionizing the traditional escape room experience, offering fans a multi-room escape adventure that brings to life New Line’s blockbuster sequel to IT. Featuring rooms inspired by the Jade of the Orient restaurant, the Derry Canal Days Midway, and Pennywise’s lair, this extraordinary attraction boasts more than 16 interactive rooms, incorporating cutting-edge special effects, lighting, animatronics, and live actors to craft an utterly immersive and spine-chilling encounter.
This thrilling experience reimagines iconic scenes from the second film, with various “easter eggs” and nods to the first film and first escape experience. The lobby area is also home to a multitude of props from the actual set, such as the bikes the children rode in the film and the letter from Stanley featured at the end of the film, as well as the authentic Pennywise costume.
In addition to the escape experiences, Escape IT Chapter Two includes carnival-style midway games and a full-scale “IT” themed retail store complete with photo ops and exclusive custom merchandise.
“It’s been such a thrill working with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and having them trust me with their characters and story and be able to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to the city of Las Vegas,” said Jason Egan, owner of Egan Escape Productions. “We are driven by our dedication to crafting the most imaginative and engaging encounters, and this latest venture promises to be our most chilling offering yet. Prepare to be greeted by Pennywise the Dancing Clown as you step into the eeriness of the town of Derry.”
Ticket prices vary, with general admission starting at $54.99 and VIP private game tickets at $74.99. For more information, please visit EscapeIT.com
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Editorial
Yay or Nay: What’s Good and Bad in Horror This Week: 5/6 to 5/10
Welcome to Yay or Nay a weekly mini post about what I think is good and bad news in the horror community written in bite-sized chunks. This is for the week of May 5 through May 10.
Yay:
In a Violent Nature made someone puke at the Chicago Critics Film Fest screening. It’s the first time this year that a critic got sick at a movie that wasn’t a Blumhouse film.
Nay:
Radio Silence pulls out of remake of Escape From New York. Darn, we wanted to see Snake try to escape a remote locked-down mansion full of distopean New York City “crazies.”
Yay:
A new Twisters trailer dropped, focusing on the powerful forces of nature that tear through rural towns. It’s a great alternative to watching candidates do the same thing on local news during this year’s presidential press cycle.
Nay:
Producer Bryan Fuller walks away from A24’s Friday the 13th series Camp Crystal Lake saying the studio wanted to go a “different way.” After two years of development for a horror series it seems that way doesn’t include ideas from people who actually know what their talking about: fans in a subreddit.
Yay:
Finally, The Tall Man from Phantasm is getting his own Funko Pop! Too bad the toy company is failing. This gives new meaning to Angus Scrimm’s famous line from the movie: “You play a good game…but the game is finished. Now you die!”
Nay:
Football king Travis Kelce joins new Ryan Murphy horror project as a supporting actor. He got more press than the announcement of Dahmer’s Emmy winner Niecy Nash-Betts actually getting the lead.
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Movies
‘Clown Motel 3,’ Films At America’s Scariest Motel!
There is just something about clowns that can evoke feelings of eeriness or discomfort. Clowns, with their exaggerated features and painted-on smiles, are already somewhat removed from typical human appearance. When portrayed in a sinister manner in movies, they can trigger feelings of fear or unease because they hover in that unsettling space between familiar and unfamiliar. The association of clowns with childhood innocence and joy can make their portrayal as villains or symbols of terror even more disturbing; just writing this and thinking about clowns is making me feel quite uneasy. Many of us can relate to each other when it comes to the fear of clowns! There is a new clown film on the horizon, Clown Motel: 3 Ways To Hell, which promises to have an army of horror icons and provide tons of bloody gore. Check out the press release below, and stay safe from these clowns!
The Clown Motel named the “Scariest Motel in America,” is located in the quiet town of Tonopah, Nevada, renowned among horror enthusiasts. It boasts an unsettling clown theme that permeates every inch of its exterior, lobby, and guest rooms. Situated across from a desolate cemetery from the early 1900s, the motel’s eerie ambiance is heightened by its proximity to the graves.
Clown Motel spawned its first movie, Clown Motel: Spirits Arise, back in 2019, but now we are on to the third!
Director and Writer Joseph Kelly is back at it again with Clown Motel: 3 Ways To Hell, and they officially launched their ongoing campaign.
Clown Motel 3 aims big and is one of the biggest networks of horror franchise actors since the 2017 Death House.
Clown Motel introduces actors from:
Halloween (1978) – Tony Moran – known for his role as the unmasked Michael Myers.
Friday the 13th (1980) – Ari Lehman – the original young Jason Voorhees from the inaugural “Friday The 13th” film.
A Nightmare on Elm Street Parts 4 & 5 – Lisa Wilcox – portrays Alice.
The Exorcist (1973) – Elieen Dietz – Pazuzu Demon.
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) – Brett Wagner – who had the first kill in the film as “Kemper Kill Leather Face.’
Scream Parts 1 & 2 – Lee Waddell – known for playing the original Ghostface.
House of 1000 Corpses (2003) – Robert Mukes – known for playing Rufus alongside Sheri Zombie, Bill Moseley, and the late Sid Haig.
Poltergeist Parts 1 & 2—Oliver Robins, known for his role as the boy terrorized by a clown under the bed in Poltergeist, will now flip the script as the tables turn!
WWD, now known as WWE – Wrestler Al Burke joins the lineup!
With a lineup of horror legends and set at America’s Most terrifying motel, this is a dream come true for fans of horror films everywhere!
What’s a clown movie without actual real-life clowns, though? Joining the film are Relik, VillyVodka, and, of course, Mischief – Kelsey Livengood.
Special Effects will be done by Joe Castro, so you know the gore will be bloody good!
A handful of returning cast members include Mindy Robinson (VHS, Range 15), Mark Hoadley, Ray Guiu, Dave Bailey, DieTrich, Bill Victor Arucan, Denny Nolan, Ron Russell, Johnny Perotti (Hammy), Vicky Contreras. For more information on the film, visit Clown Motel’s official Facebook Page.
Making a comeback into feature films and just announced today, Jenna Jameson will also be joining the side of the clowns. And guess what? A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join her or the handful of horror icons on set for a one-day role! More info can be found on Clown Motel’s Campaign page.
After all, who wouldn’t want to be killed by an icon?
Executive Producers Joseph Kelly, Dave Bailey, Mark Hoadley, Joe Castro
Producers Nicole Vegas, Jimmy Star, Shawn C. Phillips, Joel Damian
Clown Motel 3 Ways to Hell is written and directed by Joseph Kelly and promises a blend of horror and nostalgia.
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Movies
First Look: On Set of ‘Welcome to Derry’ & Interview with Andy Muschietti
Rising from the sewers, drag performer and horror movie enthusiast The Real Elvirus took her fans behind the scenes of the MAX series Welcome to Derry in an exclusive hot-set tour. The show is scheduled to release sometime in 2025, but a firm date has not been set.
Filming is taking place in Canada in Port Hope, a stand-in for the fictional New England town of Derry located within the Stephen King universe. The sleepy location has been transformed into a township from the 1960s.
Welcome to Derry is the prequel series to director Andrew Muschietti’s two-part adaptation of King’s It. The series is interesting in that it’s not only about It, but all the people who live in Derry — which includes some iconic characters from the King ouvre.
Elvirus, dressed as Pennywise, tours the hot set, careful not to reveal any spoilers, and speaks with Muschietti himself, who reveals exactly how to pronounce his name: Moose-Key-etti.
The comical drag queen was given an all-access pass to the location and uses that privilege to explore props, facades and interview crew members. It’s also revealed that a second season is already greenlit.
Take a look below and let us know what you think. And are you looking forward to the MAX series Welcome to Derry?
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