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‘Starship Troopers’ Star Wants to Return in Remake

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Nineties heartthrob Casper Van Dien has lent his voice to the animated film “Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars,” but as questions arise about a live action reboot to the Paul Verhoeven original he says he would love to be a part of that too.

At Comic-Con, Van Dien spoke to TMZ entertainment offshoot TooFab saying casting agents should listen to him when casting the part he made famous.

“I think I know who should be Johnny Rico,” he laughs. “I would love it if they did, I would love to be a part of it, I would love to be in it if they did a series. I’ve done way over 100 projects, but this is the one I most get recognized and get spoken about and I also see how much it affects people.”

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Fans may know Van Dien in other roles, but playing Johnny Rico in the bloody 1997 Sci-Fi classic is what they most recognize him for. But one fan, an Iraqi war veteran, gave him pause.

“I had a guy who asked me, ‘My son wants to take a picture with you, he was in the Marine Corps, he lost both his legs and when he got blown up and was laying down there, the last thing he remembers seeing is this bare arm came in with a Death From Above tattoo and pulled him out,'” Van Dien explained, making reference to the tattoo Rico had in the film.

“[He said] ‘He wants to take a picture with you, doing that pose and send to his buddy who saved his life who’s on his fifth tour,” Van Dien continued. “The makeup artist was crying, I was crying and she made up a tattoo for us and we both did it, took a picture and sent it over there.”

The news of the gesture spread and later on, he says, another military servicemember approached him on the backlot.

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“Last year I was at Warner Bros and this Marine comes up to me and goes, ‘Hey, I just want you to know I know what you did for that Marine. I saw the picture of what you did for that Marine and I just want to say that’s real standup,'” Casper continued.

“I went no, what you guys do is stand up. What this man sacrificed, what he wanted to do for his buddy who saved his life, it still gives me chills even talking about it. I think they should definitely keep [the series going], just for things like that.”

The 49-year-old actor says obviously if he were cast in a future reboot to “Starship Troopers,” he would play an aged Rico, but even if he’s not featured, the original’s director and screenwriter should still stay involved.

“I could still be the older guy in it but you could have some young guys come in and train.”

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He adds, “Or if they’re going to revamp it, the reason I love ‘Starship Troopers’ the film is because of the satire and Paul Verhoeven. If they’re going to do it, they should re-do it with Paul Verhoeven and Ed Neumeier.”

“Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars” hits theaters for one night only on August 21, before landing on home video September 19.

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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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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.”

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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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