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Aaron Dries: New Master of Horror

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Waylon:  So, after The Fallen Boys came A Place for Sinners, which I have to confess I have not had a chance to read yet.  What can you tell me about this one?

Aaron:  It’s another angry book!  I’m an avid traveler. And A Place for Sinners, among other things, is about the unnecessary way we damage a place as tourists – be it directly, or by shaping their economy, or way of life. There’s a lot of natural beauty out there that foreigners have warped into exaggerated shadows of themselves. That’s heartbreaking. That’s what that book was about. Mostly.  That and killer monkeys.

Waylon:  Well, if there are killer monkeys, I’m definitely in!

Aaron:  Everyone loves killer monkeys.  Look, it’s a crazy book. It’s the most bonkers thing I’ve written. It’s like if David Lynch wrote the Lonely Planet guide. It’s surreal, yet grounded. It pushes the limits. It doesn’t fit together. It’s not meant to. It’s meant to be messy. It’s me genuinely attempting to create in a reader, or more importantly, to STIMULATE A) the sensation of disbelief when you are a tourist and go somewhere completely foreign; and B) to STIMULATE the genuine disorientation of what it feels like to be completely alone and afraid.

Waylon:  I know you’re working on a few different projects at the moment.  Are you ready to talk about any of those ventures?

Aaron:  I’m actually working on two pieces at the moment. One is a novella that I’m co-writing with Mark Allan Gunnels, which is coming along great. It concerns something I never in my lifetime thought I’d ever write about. It’s about zombies, sort of. It’s us putting a nail in that sub-genre. It’s us putting zombies to bed. It’s very real, it’s emotionally wrecking; the undead are secondary to the plot. It’s very unlike anything I’ve read before.

The second thing I’m working on is BIG. It’s the first book in a projected trilogy. I’m about halfway through the first draft of that first book, and I can honestly say it’s the scariest thing I’ve written. It’s deep. It’s dark. It’s supernatural. And it’s set in a nursing home. I can’t wait to reveal it to the world. I think it’s going to really frighten people, and really upset some. I’ve never in my life actually seen or read anything that actually conveyed what it’s REALLY like to be a resident in a nursing home, or to be one of the workers. It’s not an expose, but it’s an honest reflection of what really goes on there. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Waylon:  I’ve seen some illustrations you’ve been working on for another book.  How did that come about?

Aaron:  Those particular works are interior pieces for an anthology I’m also featured in called TALES FROM THE LAKE VOL. 2, which is coming from Crystal Lake Publishing later this year. I was so impressed with the lineup of authors that I basically cornered the publisher into letting me do some paintings for him. They turned out great. People can expect a lot more of this kind of thing from me.

Waylon:  I know you have the sale on the ebook of House of Sighs coming up soon. Is that happening on Amazon?

Aaron:  It’s happening everywhere!  From July 27 onward for two weeks.  The ebook/Kindle/epub will be on sale for 99 cents.  That’s less than a coffee, and I guarantee it will keep you up longer.  If there was ever a time to test-drive the specific kind of horror I do, that’d be the time to give it a whirl!

You can pick up your copy of House of Sighs here for only 99 cents for the next couple of weeks.  I promise you’ll thank me!

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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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Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer Team Up for a New Dark Robin Hood Adaptation

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A report from Deadline details director Michal Sarnoski’s (A Quiet Place: Day One) newest project, The Death of Robin Hood. The film is set to feature Hugh Jackman (Logan) and Jodie Comer (The End We Start From).

Michael Sarnoski will write and direct the new Robin Hood adaptation. Jackman will be reunited with Aaron Ryder (The Prestige), who is producing the film. The Death of Robin Hood is expected to be a hot item at the upcoming Cannes film market.

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Deadline describes the films as the following. “The film is a darker reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Set of its time, the film will see the title character grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, a battleworn loner who finds himself gravely injured and in the hands of a mysterious woman, who offers him a chance at salvation.”

Lyrical Media will be financing the film. Alexander Black will produce the film alongside Ryder and Andrew Sweet. Black gave Deadline the following information about the project. “We are thrilled to be part of this very special project and to be working with a visionary director in Michael, a phenomenal cast in Hugh and Jodie, and producing with our frequent collaborators, Ryder and Swett at RPC.”

“This is not the story of Robin Hood we’ve all come to know,” Ryder and Swett stated to Deadline “Instead, Michael has crafted something far more grounded and visceral. Thanks to Alexander Black and our friends at Lyrical along with Rama and Michael, the world is going to love seeing Hugh and Jodie together in this epic.”

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Sarnoski seems to be excited by the project as well. He offered Deadline the following information about the film.

“It has been an incredible opportunity to reinvent and freshly innovate the story we all know of Robin Hood. Securing the perfect cast to transform the script to screen was essential. I could not be more thrilled and trusting in Hugh and Jodie to bring this story to life in a powerful and meaningful way.”

We are still a long way away from seeing this Robin Hood tale. Production is expected to begin in February of 2025. However, it does sound like it will be a fun entry into the Robin Hood canon.

That’s all the information we have at this time.

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