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“Paranormal Couple” Cody and Satori Aim to Prove They Aren’t Fakes Amid Drama

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YouTubers and ghost hunters Cody and Satori have been through the wringer in the last few months. The popular team was accused of being fake after some of their peers came out against them. After weeks of being silent, they decided to speak up about the controversy and how they are determined to prove their skeptics wrong.

The Start

The couple claim to have a special ability to communicate with the dead by locking hands with each other and in doing so, receive a series of knocking sounds that surround the room they are standing in. This technique is said to be their form of communication between real life and the hereafter, as each knock, like a form of paranormal Morse Code, spells out responses to questions. It’s this, said to only happen between them, that is the crux of the controversy.

Sam and Colby Reacts

It all started in late October when Cody and Satori were guest-hunters on another YouTube investigation channel Sam and Colby. That duo was investigating the real-life Conjuring House in a series and invited Cody and Satori to join them for one episode. In that episode, the couple performed their “Wonder Twin” technique. But some people weren’t convinced and called them hoaxsters, saying they were making the knocking sounds by forcing their ankles to “pop” voluntarily.

The Community Attacks

The Reddit and YouTube ghost-hunting community went on the offense claiming that this knocking method was an old-timey parlour trick and that the couple was scamming their fans.

The firestorm became so bad that Satori’s father, famed Ghost Hunter Jason Hawes, responded in his own video saying that people should never stop trying to debunk claims, but that they should also do it in a way that doesn’t include personal attacks.

Jason Hawes

Sam and Colby also fell under the bus in the controversy and quickly tried to asway any connection they may have had in the accusations. They took to social media to reassure fans they were looking into the charges.

The Response From Cody & Satori

Cody and Satori had remained virtually radio silent about the debacle until December 10 when they appeared on the second hour of Dead Air Full Spectrum Podcast. In that interview, the couple stood firm on their abilities and even conceded to do their special knock trick without shoes on; many naysayers have said their feet are the secret to their “abilities.”

You can hear their responses starting at about 1:01.

The paranormal reality TV series firestorm has jumped the river from cable into the YouTubiverse. While there has been recent dissension among the ranks of cable TV ghosthunters, the ones on YouTube have pretty much been left unscathed.

Whether it’s because those channels are already labeled as disreputable because their owners literally get paid on likes and views and are therefore more open to manipulated exaggeration, or the majority of watchers believe that these amateur investigators are legit, the high-profile drama with Cody and Satori is a platform first.

It remains to be seen whether they can successfully convince the community of their abilities. No word yet on when they plan to do this.

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Rob Zombie Joins McFarlane Figurine’s “Music Maniacs” Line

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Rob Zombie is joining the growing cast of horror music legends for McFarlane collectibles. The toy company, headed by Todd McFarlane, has been doing its Movie Maniacs line since 1998, and this year they have created a new series called Music Maniacs. This includes legendary musicians, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, and Trooper Eddie from Iron Maiden.

Adding to that iconic list is director Rob Zombie formerly of the band White Zombie. Yesterday, via Instagram, Zombie posted that his likeness will join the Music Maniacs line. The “Dracula” music video inspires his pose.

He wrote: “Another Zombie action figure is headed your way from @toddmcfarlane ☠️ It’s been 24 years since the first one he did of me! Crazy! ☠️ Preorder now! Coming this summer.”

This won’t be the first time Zombie has been featured with the company. Back in 2000, his likeness was the inspiration for a “Super Stage” edition where he is equipped with hydraulic claws in a diorama made of stones and human skulls.

For now, McFarlane’s Music Maniacs collection is only available for pre-order. The Zombie figure is limited to only 6,200 pieces. Pre-order yours at the McFarlane Toys website.

Specs:

  • Incredibly detailed 6” scale figure featuring ROB ZOMBIE likeness
  • Designed with up to 12 points of articulation for posing and play
  • Accessories include microphone and mic stand
  • Includes art card with numbered certificate of authenticity
  • Showcased in Music Maniacs themed window box packaging
  • Collect all McFarlane Toys Music Maniacs Metal Figures
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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.

In a Violent Nature

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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