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7 Evil Organizations in Horror and Why They Want You to Die

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We know that – sometimes – big corporations or organizations can generally have a nefarious purpose. Now, that’s usually something along the lines of “exploit our employees for higher profits” or “destroy the environment for higher profits”, but let’s not forget those examples from horror movies where the method was much more sinister. These organizations are out to get you, and they have the means to get what they want.

The Cabin in the Woods

via Lionsgate

This evil organization may have had good intentions – keep the old ones sleeping and save the world – but their methods are… controversial. The company hand-selects a group of unsuspecting youngsters that they can corral to their doom, giving them a basement full of tools that ensure their own gruesome destruction. They want you to die, and they want you to die painfully. Not an ideal way to spend your weekend.

Halloween 3: Season of the Witch

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The Silver Shamrock Novelties company just wants everyone to have the best Halloween; get some candy, wear one of three cool masks, and die a horrible death to serve as a mass sacrifice for an ancient Celtic ritual. They’ve got the product and they’ve got a piece of Stonehenge, so really, they’re on the fast-track to success.

The Stuff

via IM

First off, if you see a strange substance oozing out of the ground, maybe don’t eat it? Just a thought. If you do decide to eat it, surely you shouldn’t package it, market it and sell it as a tasty treat. I understand you’ll make crazy profits once everyone is addicted to the substance, but it’s still not a great idea, guys. Oh, you’ve already done that? Jeez. Ok. Well, you’ve doomed us all.

They Live

via IMDb

Rowdy Roddy Piper discovers a pair of sunglasses that reveal to him the well-concealed messages meant to subdue the populace. He also discovers that many of the “elite” members of society are actually an organization of aliens in disguise, pushing these subliminal messages to take over the world with no fight from the humans. It’s too bad they are up against Piper, because that man is ready to fight.

Resident Evil

via Movies, Films and Flix

The Umbrella Corporation is one of those companies that immediately comes to mind when you think of evil organizations. It’s so notorious that even after the game was recently and successfully adapted into a multi-film franchise, they’re rebooting it again.

Umbrella Corps has the “by day” cover of working in pharmaceutical and medical supplies, but “by night” they’re engineering bio-organic weapons of mass carnage, built and bred to kill. As one does.

Alien

via 20th Century Fox

Weyland-Yutani also has a friendly cover, but will straight up sacrifice anyone for their own corporate gain. In this case, that involves the completely non-consensual use of their bodies to host an alien species that they hope to use to create the ultimate biological weapon. As a side effect, the species pretty much annihilates anyone they come in contact with. Not cool, guys. Not cool.

Beyond the Black Rainbow

via Forget the Box

The Arboria Institute started as a New Age research facility, aiming to reconcile science and spirituality so that humans can achieve serenity through technology. That lasted about 20 years until the founder’s protégé took over. That psychopath instead uses the Institute’s resources to feed his obsession by psychologically torturing a young girl with psychic abilities. The protégé is monomaniacal, murderous, and totally off his rocker, ready to kill anyone who gets in his way. What a dick.

 

Do you have other examples or evil organizations? Share with us in the comments!

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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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