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Jeff Burr, Director of ‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre III’ and ‘Pumpkinhead II,’ Passes Away at 60

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The film industry mourns the loss of Jeff Burr, a renowned director in the horror genre, known for his significant contributions to several notable horror franchises. Burr, aged 60, passed away in Dalton, Georgia, succumbing to complications following a stroke, as confirmed by his friend, actor Eric Spudic.

Burr’s directorial prowess was widely recognized through his work on several horror films, including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, Pumpkinhead II, and entries in the Puppet Master series. His journey into the world of horror filmmaking was marked by a passion that was evident from his youth, where he engaged with horror magazines and created his own Super-8 movies.

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His second feature, From a Whisper to a Scream, was a horror anthology that starred the legendary Vincent Price, whom Burr managed to bring on board in a rather unconventional yet bold manner. He simply visited Price’s residence with a script and a bottle of wine in hand, a gesture that not only demonstrated his dedication but also his genuine appreciation for the actor’s work. This approach was successful, leading to a collaboration that would be remembered by horror fans.

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Burr’s career in the horror genre was not without its challenges. He was not the initial choice for directing Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III but stepped into the role after others departed from the project. Despite the hurdles, the film, produced on a $2 million budget, managed to gross $5.8 million, solidifying Burr’s credentials in the genre and establishing him as a notable director in horror cinema.

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His career spanned various other projects, including Puppet Master 4 (1993), Puppet Master 5 (1994), and Puppet Master: Blitzkrieg Massacre (2018). Burr also showcased his versatility with films like Eddie Presley (1992), which featured Quentin Tarantino and Bruce Campbell as asylum attendants, and co-writing and directing the World War II drama Straight Into Darkness (2004).

iHorror extends its condolences to Burr’s family and friends during this difficult time.His legacy in the world of horror cinema will not be forgotten.

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“In a Violent Nature” So Gory Audience Member Throws Up During Screening

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Chis Nash (ABC’s of Death 2) just debuted his new horror film, In a Violent Nature, at the Chicago Critics Film Fest. Based on the audience’s reaction, those with squeamish stomachs may want to bring a barf bag to this one.

Thats right, we have another horror film that is causing audience members to walk out of the screening. According to a report from Film Updates at least one audience member threw up in the middle of the film. You can hear audio of the audience reaction to the film below.

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This is far from the first horror film to claim this kind of audience reaction. However, early reports of In a Violent Nature indicates that this film may be just that violent. The film promises to reinvent the slasher genre by telling the story from the killer’s perspective.

Here is the official synopsis for the film. When a group of teens takes a locket from a collapsed fire tower in the woods, they unwittingly resurrect the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime. The undead killer soon embarks on a bloody rampage to retrieve the stolen locket, methodically slaughtering anyone who gets in his way.

While we will have to wait and see if In a Violent Nature lives up to all of its hype, recent responses on X offer nothing but praise for the film. One user even makes the bold claim that this adaptation is like an arthouse Friday the 13th.

In a Violent Nature will receive a limited theatrical run starting May 31, 2024. The film will then be released on Shudder sometime later in the year. Make sure to check out the promo images and trailer below.

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New Windswept Action Trailer for ‘Twisters’ Will Blow You Away

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The summer movie blockbuster game came in soft with The Fall Guy, but the new trailer for Twisters is bringing back the magic with an intense trailer full of action and suspense. Steven Spielberg’s production company, Amblin, is behind this newest disaster film just like its 1996 predecessor.

This time Daisy Edgar-Jones plays the female lead named Kate Cooper, “a former storm chaser haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado during her college years who now studies storm patterns on screens safely in New York City. She is lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. There, she crosses paths with Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), the charming and reckless social-media superstar who thrives on posting his storm-chasing adventures with his raucous crew, the more dangerous the better. As storm season intensifies, terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed, and Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.”

Twisters cast includes Nope’s Brandon Perea, Sasha Lane (American Honey), Daryl McCormack (Peaky Blinders), Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Nik Dodani (Atypical) and Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney (Beautiful Boy).

Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung and hits theaters on July 19.

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Travis Kelce Joins Cast on Ryan Murphy’s ‘Grotesquerie’

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Football star Travis Kelce is going Hollywood. At least that is what Dahmer Emmy award-winning star Niecy Nash-Betts announced on her Instagram page yesterday. She posted a video of herself on set of the new Ryan Murphy FX series Grotesquerie.

“This is what happens when WINNERS link up‼️ @killatrav Welcome to Grostequerie[sic]!” she wrote.

Standing just out of frame is Kelce who suddenly steps in to say, “Jumping into new territory with Niecy!” Nash-Betts appears to be in a hospital gown while Kelce is dressed as an orderly.

Not much is known about Grotesquerie, other than in literary terms it means a work filled with both science fiction and extreme horror elements. Think H.P. Lovecraft.

Back in February Murphy released an audio teaser for Grotesquerie on social media. In it, Nash-Betts says in part, “I don’t know when it started, I can’t put my finger on it, but it’s different now. There’s been a shift, like something’s opening up in the world — a kind of hole that descends into a nothingness…”

There hasn’t been an official synopsis released regarding Grotesquerie, but keep checking back to iHorror for further details.

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