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Colin Minihan and Stuart Ortiz are The Vicious Brothers. Although fairly new to the horror movie-making game, they are well on their way to becoming the genre’s most anticipated movie-makers. With the success of their films “Grave Encounters” and “Extraterrestrial”, the duo are indie superstars.

Stuart Ortiz and Colin Minihan; The Vicious Bros. at "Extraterrestrial" premier.

Stuart Ortiz and Colin Minihan; The Vicious Bros. at “Extraterrestrial” premier.

Both men grew up on the west coast; Colin in Tustin Ca., and Stu in the tree farming town of Port McNeill, Canada. It was on this Canadian island that the two collaborated and wrote “Grave Encounters”. With a love of horror and a penchant for wit, the film makers infuse scares with visual asides, giving alms to the casual horror fan and tribute to the most devoted.

The Viscous Brothers took some time out of their busy schedule to talk to me and iHorror about what motivates them, their attitudes on working together and what fans can expect from them in the future.

 

iH: Where did you guys grow up?  

 Colin: A little logging town in British Columbia, Canada called Port McNeill. We wrote Grave Encounters there. 

Stuart: A shitty suburb in Orange County called Tustin.

 

iH: What was the first movie you saw that made you say, “Yes, I want to be a director”?

 Colin: Jurassic Park was a big one. Probably the James Earl Jones narrated Behind The Scenes of Jurassic Park helped as well. 

Stuart: Terminator 2 and Back to the Future.

 

iH: Who is your favorite director?

 Colin: impossible to answer but off the top of my head  80’s/90s Spielberg. Late 90’s Fincher. Early 2000’s Aranofsky… Danny Boyle… 80’s Carpenter… Tarantino… 

Stuart: Same as above, + Zemeckis + Cameron.

 

Grave New World!

Grave New World!

iH: “Grave Encounters” was one of those films that turned a popular technique and made it fresh again. It appears that you guys know your stuff. And you repeated that success in part two. You are clearly fans of horror and sci-fi. It is very clever that you incorporate things that fans will get and appreciate, but also appeal to the non-aficionado who might not get the homage; almost like a Pixar film; they are for kids, but adults will get jokes that fly over the kids’ heads. Is this an idea that you incorporate into every script, or do these ideas come together while filming?

Colin:  Pixar! Vicious Pixar. I’m down.  I think we just try and have fun doing what we’re doing…we like to have some humour in our films…adult humour mixed with the occasional fart joke. We like to have some good laughs on set and throughout the writing process. 

 Stuart: It’s important to us that our scripts will satisfy the complete non-genre/doesn’t-care-about-genre dude who just wants a fun movie to watch on a Friday night, but also have that added level of subtext that will satisfy the fan-boy/cinephile.

 

iH: Do you guys ever have disagreements while filming? 

 Colin: Rarely. 

Stuart: All the time!

 

iHorror Award Nominee

iHorror Award Nominee

 

iH: Who would be your dream actor/actress to work with?

 Colin:  there are too many to list… I’ll go with   Christian Bale & Sigourney Weaver.

Stuart: Matt Damon and Julianne Moore.

 

iH: What was the last great horror movie you saw?

 Colin: The Descent I re-watched like a week ago and dug still. 

Stuart: I really liked Occulus. 

 

iH: Any plans for a “Grave Encounters 3” (fans, me included, love the series so far)?

 Colin: We’re still trying to make that happen!

Stuart: We have a genuinely cool idea for it that will bring back Sean Rogerson as the star, but it’s just a matter of things coming together.

Scream if you want part 3!

Scream if you want part 3!

 

iH: What are you guys working on next? I understand if you can’t tell me details, but perhaps a small tease would suffice. 

 Colin: We’ve been writing like crazy. One is a survival horror movie set in the desert. Another is a paranormal investigative thriller, and we’re attached to a few things that could click this year!

Stuart: We’ve also got an idea for a television series, but that’s very hush hush right now!

 The Vicious Brothers will be pitching more than a schooner in a squall this year. Their love of the genre will continue to be expressed onscreen, and Hollywood and fans are taking notice. When you watch a Vicious Brothers film you will understand that their style contains a certain Gestalt; a captivating assembly of the genres most interesting pieces.

“Grave Encounters” is available from Amazon.com here.

“Grave Encounters 2” is also available from Amazon.com here.

Look for “Extraterrestrial” on DVD and streaming soon!

 

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The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

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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)

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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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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The Crow

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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