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That Time the Twin Peaks Announcement Creeped Me Out

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I didn’t see it coming. How could I have? Eyes bulging and mouth agape, I leaned forward to press pause on my laptop, still not believing what I’d just heard.

Looking for a new addiction a few weeks into my iHorror tenure, I reached out to my fellow minions to see if they had any recommendations. The ever awesome and reliable Patti Pauley suggested Twin Peaks.

And so it began.

Unrelenting Silver Bullet fan that I am, seeing Everett McGill’s name in the opening credits had my curiosity, but the haunting sounds of Laura Palmer’s Theme had my interest (thank eight-pound, six-ounce baby Jesus for Angelo Badalamenti). It wasn’t long before I was all-in.

Though Miguel Ferrer’s agent was a monumental jackass at the outset, I was thrilled that he was involved, but truth be told, I really didn’t need anything beyond the bromance between Agent Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) and Sheriff Truman (Michael Ontkean) to keep me coming back for more.

Of course, fans of Twin Peaks know there was more. So much more.

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A handful of episodes later I was messaging Ms. Pauley with the admission that I was obsessed with Sherilyn Fenn. I know now that such a revelation wasn’t much of a confession, because Peakers universally adore Audrey Horne.

All that said, I’d never laid eyes on a single episode until I began binge watching a couple of years ago, but by the time I was a few installments shy of completion, Showtime dropped the momentous announcement that Twin Peaks would have a third season. Neck deep as I was into the mysterious and quirky world of David Lynch and Mark Frost, it was exciting to know that the adventure wouldn’t end with my marathon.

Two days later I sat down to watch the Season 2 finale.

Laura Palmer (Sheryl Lee) ventured across the Black Lodge’s chevron-patterned floor adorned with red curtains and made a declaration that anyone watching in 1991 wouldn’t have given a second thought.

“I’ll see you again in 25 years.”

After a few “No-way-that-just-happened” moments, I went back and watched it again. The announcement had called for the new season to debut in 2016, a quarter-century later, but without the knowledge that Laura Palmer’s line was coming combined with the news fresh in my mind, it caught me off guard. In fact, it was eerie, bordering on creepy. Think Barbara Crampton’s first attention-grabbing disclosure from Beyond the Gates.

I had smiled giddily at that Showtime teaser just 48 hours before, but with Lee’s line omitted, there was no way I could have made connections to dots I didn’t know existed. While I don’t (necessarily) believe that Lynch and Frost originally set out to come back 25 years on, I cannot begin to describe my gratitude that Showtime had indeed left Lee’s dialogue out of said teaser, because I would have been denied a moment I’ll never forget.

An invigorating, “Whaaat?” moment for those who had seen the series once or even dozens of times, but as someone experiencing it anew, the term mind-blowing certainly applied.

Image credit: EW.com.

Numerous teasers (and a couple of series re-watches) later, we are just one week away from our long-awaited return to Twin Peaks. We’ve lost Ferrer, David Bowie, Don S. Davis, Catherine E. Coulson and Jack Nance; but Season 3 will bring Jane Levy, Michael Cera, Laura Dern, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ernie Hudson, Meg Foster, Derek Mears and many more to the fold.

In addition to honoring the fallen and welcoming those new inhabitants, we will also get reacquainted with Deputy Hawk (Michael Horse), Shelly Johnson (Madchen Amick), Leland Palmer (Ray Wise), Denise Bryson (David Duchovny), Carl Rodd (Harry Dean Stanton) and several other faces we’ve been waiting two-and-a-half decades to see again.

The original series (and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me) left questions that need answering in their wake, and no doubt new mysteries will arise over the next 18 episodes. Above all, however, I can’t help but wonder when the next breathtaking moment will be unveiled that’ll have me pressing pause, desperate to wrap my head around what I’d just seen and heard.

Alas, it’s Twins Peaks and David Lynch, so you know as well as I, it is happening again.

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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

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“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

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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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

Airport ’75

When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

Hellboy

A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

Bodkin

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

The Clovehitch Killer

A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

Monster

After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

Atlas

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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