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31 Scary Story Nights: October 10th “The Disappearing Hitchhiker”

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Is it really October 11th already?  It must be!  Halloween is drawing closer and we have another scary story for you!  Tonight’s tale is a staple in the urban legend set.  It’s called The Disappearing Hitchhiker and it’s probably been told around more campfires and at late night sleepovers than you can imagine.

There are numerous variations to the tale, but I’m going to tell you mine.  Feel free to change the locations to fit your own town or city.  It just makes it more interesting and scary if it sounds like it happened nearby!

All right, everyone get ready.  It’s time to take a drive…

***Writer’s Note:  We here at iHorror are big proponents of responsible parenting.  Some of the stories in this series may be too much for your little ones.  Please read ahead and decide if your kids can handle this story!  If not, find another story for tonight or simply come back to see us tomorrow.  In other words, don’t blame me for your kids nightmares!***

The Disappearing Hitchhiker as retold by Waylon Jordan

Max was driving home late one Saturday night from visiting a friend in Dallas.  Home was back in Greenville and he had left later than he intended.

Parts of Interstate 30 are lonely late at night and drowsiness was setting in so much so that when he first saw the young woman on the side of the highway, he though it was his imagination.  He sat up straighter and blinked a few times and sure enough she was still there with her hand out for a ride.

Max hit the brakes and pulled to the side of the road just beyond where she stood.  She ran to the passenger window.

“Can you take me home?”

“Uh…sure,” Max replied.  “Yeah, of course, I can.”

Max unlocked the door and popped it open for the young woman to climb inside.  She was wearing a filmy white dress and he realized she was stunningly beautiful!

“Where do you live, miss…?”

“Julia,”  she replied.  “I live at 2507 Ridgemont Dr. in Fate.”

“Got it,”  Max said, pulling back onto the highway.  “You’re out late, Julia.  Did you have car trouble?”

“Car trouble? Yes…,” Julia replied.  “It’s a long story, though.  I’ll tell you the rest when you get me home.”

“All right,” Max replied.

He followed her directions to a small house on the outskirts of Fate.  Despite the late hour, a light was still on in the front room.

“Well, Miss Julia, we’re here.”

But when Max turned to the passenger seat, Julia was gone.  She’d simply vanished.

He sat for a long time staring at that empty seat before getting out of this car and walking to the door of the home to knock.  A tired looking man answered as though he’d been waiting for him.

“I’m sorry to bother you so late, sir,” Max started.

“Julia?”

“Yes!  Yes, Julia.  I was bringing her home and she just…she vanished from my car.”

“I know, son.  My daughter Julia died in a car accident almost a year ago.  It’s only been in the last couple of months, though, that she’s started trying to get home.  I’ve been staying up later so I could answer the door for whatever poor fella was unlucky enough to pick her up.  She’s dead son, and she’s just trying to get home…”

The man closed the door and Max stood there shaking.  It was a long while before he could climb back into his car to drive the rest of the way home.

Poor thing…I wonder if Julia ever made it back home?  Considering this story is told in every part of the country with a hundred different names…probably not.  Ah well.

That’s all for tonight, readers, but make sure you come back again tomorrow for another Scary Story Night in our countdown to Halloween!

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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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