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References to ‘The Shining’ in the Toy Story Universe
It was just announced yesterday that Toy Story 4 is headed our way in a few years, news that excited many but surprised few. As the internet once more is all abuzz about those loveable toys, now seems like the perfect time for us to get in on the fun, and highlight the dark side of the beloved franchise…
Well, actually, it’s less of a dark side and more of a ‘holy shit, that’s really cool and I never noticed that!’ side, but you get what I’m going for here.
Though the Toy Story franchise is of course primarily made with children in mind, Pixar filmmaker Lee Unkrich has nevertheless managed to slip in many homages to his favorite horror movie throughout the franchise.
Unkrich’s favorite movie, as you’ve surely gathered by the title of this post, is The Shining, which he credits for igniting his passion for making movies – in fact, he even runs a Tumblr blog called The Overlook Hotel, dedicated entirely to Kubrick’s horror masterpiece!
An editor on Toy Story and Toy Story 2, Unkrich took on directing duties for Toy Story 3, and it’s in that third installment that The Shining influence is most heavily felt. That said, there is a nice little homage in the first film, as you will soon see.
Check out a pictorial rundown of all the little winks and nods below, which were brought to our attention by Empire Online!
TOY STORY – Carpet pattern in Sid’s house is the same as The Overlook Hotel’s
TOY STORY 3 – Garbage truck’s license plate is RM237, a reference to The Shining‘s dreaded Room 237
TOY STORY 3 – Security camera in Sunnyside Daycare is labeled ‘Overlook R237’
TOY STORY 3 – PA system is the same as the one in Stuart Ullman’s office. Also note the tissue box, with the Overlook print on it.
TOY STORY 3 – Screen name of Trixie the Dinosaur’s friend is ‘Velocistar237’
Pretty crazy, right? Can’t wait to see if the homages continue in Toy Story 4, due out in 2017!
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Yay or Nay: What’s Good and Bad in Horror This Week
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.
Yay:
Mike Flanagan talking about directing the next chapter in the Exorcist trilogy. That might mean he saw the last one and realized there were two left and if he does anything well it’s draw out a story.
Yay:
To the announcement of a new IP-based film Mickey Vs Winnie. It’s fun to read comical hot takes from people who haven’t even seen the movie yet.
Nay:
The new Faces of Death reboot gets an R rating. It’s not really fair — Gen-Z should get an unrated version like past generations so they can question their mortality the same as the rest of us did.
Yay:
Russell Crowe is doing another possession movie. He’s quickly becoming another Nic Cage by saying yes to every script, bringing the magic back to B-movies, and more money into VOD.
Nay:
Putting The Crow back in theaters for its 30th anniversary. Re-releasing classic movies at the cinema to celebrate a milestone is perfectly fine, but doing so when the lead actor in that film was killed on set due to neglect is a cash grab of the worst kind.
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The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week
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)
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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News
Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series
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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