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Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ Crept Into Theaters 25 Years Ago

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Bram Stoker wrote the novel Dracula in 1897. Since then, the story has been made into movies dozens of time, with the namesake character making appearances in hundreds of movies, TV shows, and comic books. There is, however, one adaptation that most fans of horror and of vampires feels stands head and shoulders above the rest, and that is the 1992 version which bears the author’s name. Bram Stoker’s Dracula, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the highly acclaimed director behind The Godfather and Apocalypse Now.

When it was released 25 years ago, it won three Oscars, including Best Makeup and Best Costume Design. It also won another 15 awards from various film organizations including Best Horror Film, Best Actor (Gary Oldman), and Best Director from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films.

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In addition to Gary Oldman (The Fifth Element, Harry Potter) in the title role, the film also stars Winona Ryder (Stranger Things, Beetlejuice), Anthony Hopkins (The Silence of the Lambs, Thor), Keanu Reeves (The Matrix, John Wick), and Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Saw).

The story is one of the most faithful in any version of Dracula, or really for almost any book-to-movie adaptation. It covers multiple lengths of time, covering Dracula’s origin, his introduction in Transylvania, his visit to London, and the return to his castle for the final confrontation.

Of course, an anniversary like this begs a special edition, and we have one thanks to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This new edition includes a digital copy, a Blu-Ray, and a 4K Ultra HD disk to watch in the highest definition possible. It also includes deleted scenes, some featurettes, and two different audio commentaries by director Francis Ford Coppola. Well, worth a grab if you haven’t updated from a VHS or regular DVD copy.

 

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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