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Celebrate Alien Day 2017 with the Best Spacemen Outside of “Alien”

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Happy Alien Day 2017 everyone! Let’s take this day to appreciate all that space-travel has to offer us.

No I don’t mean the moon landing or the inevitable one-way to Mars. I mean the visitors to our own little blue dot. Let’s take a look at some of the best and so-bad-they’re-good aliens that outer space has to offer.You won’t find Xenomorphs on this list because it is absolutely a given that they reign all of the alien lists.

I mean they’ve recently just claimed another victim. You can see the video here.

We’re going to take a look at the best aliens outside of the movie Alien.

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So, get your tinfoil hats ready and let’s get started.

Mars Attacks! (1996)

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This is undeniably a classic, not just for Tim Burton standards, but for the entire scifi genre. These aliens are funny, ruthless and seem like they come in peace, but these big-brained ugly-cute aliens are far from passive. For many of us who saw this when it came out, we will always hold these guys close to our hearts. Plus seeing Sarah Jessica Parker’s head on a Chihuahua was superb.

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The Thing (1982/2011)

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The idea that a creature could look like anyone is a scary enough concept. Add in isolation and frigid temperatures hindering an escape and this makes for a nightmare situation. These Antarctic spacemen made the Alien Day list because they are the perfect chameleons.

Predator (1987)

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How could we make a list and NOT include the beast that sent Arnold running for “da CHOPPAH!” This is the only true alien to give a Xenomorph a run for its money. Predator is definitely the bad ass of the group. There’s also a new Predator coming out and check out some of the first pictures here.

Spaced Invaders (1990)

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Just look at that tiny one on the end. He’s varsity and showing it off on his letterman jacket. I just can’t get over the cuteness of it all. These little green men emergency land on Earth and all sorts of trouble ensues and they are just TOO CUTE!

District 9 (2009)

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“Now, wait a minute,” you’re thinking to yourself. Those weren’t aliens. They were the humans. The Prawns were the aliens. In a technical sense, yes the Prawns were the aliens but let’s look at the movie in a different way. This idea comes from fellow iHorror writer Landon Evanson. Most alien movies portray the aliens as hostile creatures hellbent on attacking, torturing and destroying the human race. In this sense, the monsters that run MNU (like Koobus Venter) were the true villains with the purpose of making the lives of The Prawns miserable and end up on the list.

Paul (2011)

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This is an alien I’d want to hang out with. Fluent in sarcasm and not afraid to get his boogie on, Paul is a gray that I’d take a road trip with, too. For his humor, his rudeness, and his ability to heal and give intellectual awakenings, he belongs on this list.

Dark Skies (2013)

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While you don’t spend the movie looking at these aliens, it makes the movie all the scarier. These guys made the list for their classic nature. The movie reminded me of an X-Files case and these aliens behaved as aliens should. They  dusted off the probe for this one.

Signs (2002)

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Ok, Shyamalan gets a LOT of flack. I’ve heard it said after The Sixth Sense that his movies all went downhill. Against popular opinion, I disagree. The aliens from Signs were pretty terrifying. The small glimpses, the hidden behavior like a crashed UFO in XCOM: UFO Defense, and the climactic ending got these guys on the list. Regardless of your feelings on Shyamalan movies, these deep spaces baddies were pretty scary.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

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Clowns, yes. Aliens, also yes. Cotton candy guns? HELL YES. It’s hard to make a list and not include these cheesy sons o’ bitches on it. They also don’t look like your standard alien, which I enjoy. No Alien Day list is complete without Killer Klowns.

War of the Worlds (2005)

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With massive alien machines, this premise is pretty cool. Buried underground and hibernating, these giants awoke and made humans their fertilizer. I love these aliens because of the sprinkler scene. The idea that these robotic machines gather humans, squeeze them like lemons and shoot theirbloody Miracle Gro all over the place was just too good to exclude.

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Check out the original Halloween 1938 radio broadcast of the War of The Worlds story here. Even though it’s just audio, it’s very unsettling and was enough to convince the listening public that Martians had, in fact, landed on Earth.

If your favorite alien didn’t make the list, let us know who we missed in the comments and, once again, Happy Alien Day!

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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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