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5 Memorable Quotes Bad Boy Christian Slater Gave Us in “Heathers”

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Written by Patti Pauley

If the 1989 cult dark comedy classic Heathers taught us anything, it’s that social politics in school can be deadly indeed. Especially if you’re a snooty, cheating at croquet bitch named Heather. Add to the mix a devilishly handsome, unstable teen with a murderous agenda to make a political statement and well, you just might want to stay home from that Remington house party.

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While Heathers rocketed both Christian Slater and Winona Ryder into stardom, Slater, who portrayed the rebellious teen killer JD, helped catapult the beloved horror/comedy/drama into the universally loved teenage angst film with some pretty memorable quotes that also served as valuable life lessons. With today being Christian Slater’s birthday, let’s look back at his infamous role as Jason Dean and five of the most sadistic yet sensible lessons his character taught us in preparation for those high school years.

 

 

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Memorable one-liner and lesson numero uno: Be careful who you’re flexing your muscles to; you really never know what’s going on in someone else’s noggin’. Kurt and Ram felt immediately threatened by JD’s way with the ladies, particularly Veronica, the unofficial fourth Heather. So of course, the jock heads make their way to the dark corner of the school cafeteria to inflict their self-proclaimed seniority macho-status of Westerberg High. However, JD isn’t phased a bit and along with the first moral of the story, the next lesson in life is, don’t take any shit off of anyone.

 

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Lesson number two: In the famous words of Breaking Bad’s Mike- “I took a half-measure when I should have gone all the way.”  In the world of Jason Dean, I’m not so sure the word half-measure even exists. Veronica recruits her new found love JD to get even with Heather Chandelier. ‘Ronnie concocts an embarrassing situation involving a mixture of orange juice and milk for the hungover beauty queen. Our, good ole’ JD has a more permanent plan for Heather number one. Although Veronica simply brushes off the idea as a joke, distracted, she accidentally grabs the mug of Hull Clean and serves it to her best friend… and worst enemy. Much to the delight of Westerberg’s new deadly James Dean. The moral here is if you’ve ever threatened or intimidated someone, for fuck’s sake don’t eat or drink anything they give you.

 

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Lesson number three- the squeaky wheel gets the grease… or something like that. Maybe not to JD’s extreme, but it seemed to ward off bumbling senior assholes Kurt and Ram, as this quote refers to the incident between the trio earlier that day in the cafeteria. It also helped to further ignite Veronica’s interest of this dark and mysterious horse in the running of potential teenage suitors.

 

 

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Lesson number four- Ca sera sera, what will be, will be. Of course, our bad boy JD has his own colorful way of expressing this old time saying. Speaking directly to Veronica, “our love is God” refers to the strong and inevitable bond between the two star-crossed lovers with the added slushie line as his way of saying, “We’re awesome, we’re each others destiny, fuck all this bullshit, it’s cherry slushie time and we’re all that matters right now.” 

 

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And last but not least, lesson number five- You say tomato, I say to-mah-to. Which clearly speaks for itself as we’ve all heard the infamous saying at least once or twice. The phrase in itself has various meanings depending on context, but maybe the most important use of the phrase throws back to “we agree to disagree.” And in even shorter words, pick your battles, which is an especially useful reminder in this day in age.

 

Let’s all pause and reflect on the ideologies of Westerberg High’s most charming psychopath and wish the actor who brought him to life, Christian Slater, all the birthday greetings and salutations today!

 

 

 

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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)

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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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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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