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Dale Midkiff Turns 58!

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We at iHorror.com want to wish Dale Midkiff a happy 58th Birthday!  You may not know his name, but if you’re a horror fan you surely know his work.  In 1989 Midkiff played Louis Creed in the movie adaptation of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary.  This was the first movie King adapted to a screenplay.  As someone who both read the book and has seen the film I can say this is one of the best screen adaptations of any of King’s characters.

In the movie Midkiff needed an arsenal of emotions, ranging from caring and loving father and husband to grief and desperation.  His portrayal of desperation had to make you believe anyone in his position would have done the same actions he took in the film, including yourself.  To make a selfish decision to bring a loved one back, even knowing they may not come back “right,” but having to try anyway; this is what you needed to feel, and I believe Midkiff delivered this performance without question.

While it wasn’t the cornerstone of the plot, my favorite scenes with Midkiff weren’t necessarily the horror scenes, but the scenes with his family.  He needed to build a sound foundation for the audience to believe he was fully invested in his family, and I bought it hook, line, and sinker.  If you didn’t believe his family was his whole world then you wouldn’t understand his actions of bringing them back from the dead.

Unfortunately after this role Midkiff’s acting appearances consisted of a lot of TV movies and one off television appearances.  An aficionado of the genre could easily spot his signature good looks in his appearances in The Crow: Salvation (2000) and Route 666 (2001).  However, he mainly bounces around television shows from guest appearance to guest appearance.

While his appearance in horror has been short lived fans of Pet Sematary have kept him alive in the convention scene as a veteran of the genre in a much beloved role.

Family reunion: Dale Midkiff (Lous Creed), Denise Crosby (Rachel Creed), Miko Hughes (Gage Creed)

Fun fact: Ok, I don’t know if “fun” is the appropriate word to describe it, but when Louis Creed awakens suddenly from a nightmare he rolls off of the bed and brains himself on the nightstand next to the bed.  Ouch!

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Chilling New Alt Poster for “Mickey Vs Winnie” Unveiled

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MVW Mickey Vs Winnie Horror Movie

Buzz is growing around “Mickey vs Winnie,” a new slasher film that reimagines Mickey and Winnie as twisted, monstrous adversaries. Directed by Glenn Douglas Packard, the movie follows a group of friends who stumble upon these nightmarish characters in a cursed forest. While the plot sounds straightforward, it promises unexpected twists that horror fans will relish. The newly released alt poster captures the film’s eerie essence with a dark, Rob Zombie-esque album cover vibe, enhancing its sinister appeal.

This alt version adds a vibrant, edgy tone, setting the stage for a unique slasher movie experience that blends childhood memories with nightmarish twists. This new version suggests that as the silhouetted girl runs deeper into the forest, she delves further into the sinister realm dominated by the twisted incarnations of Mickey and Winnie. Stay tuned for more updates and set photos as production continues for “Mickey vs Winnie”.

MVW Mickey Vs Winnie Horror Movie
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Baffling Footage of “Time Traveler” Captured on Ring Cam

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Some physicists think that time travel is possible and in a recent social media story we might believe them. 

It all started when a homeowner named Alec Schaal checked his outside security camera remotely. He saw a young gentleman walking aimlessly around the yard seemingly looking for something. The trespassing individual with a backpack over his shoulder entered the homeowner’s tool shed and closed the door. It seemed like a simple case of unlawful intrusion. But as the homeowner reviewed the entire footage he noticed something strange and ended up calling the police.

It became a concern when the interloper never exited the shed. Worried, the homeowner had law enforcement check on the situation but the investigation turned up nothing: the stranger was nowhere to be found, he seemingly disappeared into thin air. 

That would have been the end of it, but what happened next is even stranger.

The next day, someone who looks like the first guy emerges from the shed but he appears 30 years older!! 

Since this weird story broke, Schaal’s TikTok has been blowing up and he has given several updates. Of course, some people are outright skeptical about the whole thing, while others want more proof which Schaal provides.

In the most recent update, Schaal says TikTok is trying to remove the story from his feed saying that it violates their guidelines about…gambling. He’s appealed but was declined.

Take a look at the videos for yourself and let us know what you think.

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I’ve literally watched this 1 million times and he never leaves. Where did he go? 😭👀

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‘Violent Night’ Director’s Next Project is a Shark Movie

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Sony Pictures is getting in the water with director Tommy Wirkola for his next project; a shark movie. Although no plot details have been revealed, Variety confirms that the movie will start filming in Australia this summer.

Also confirmed is that actress Phoebe Dynevor is circling the project and is in talks to star. She is probably best known for her role as Daphne in the popular Netflix soap Bridgerton.

Dead Snow (2009)

Duo Adam McKay and Kevin Messick (Don’t Look Up, Succession) will produce the new film.

Wirkola is from Norway and utilizes a lot of action in his horror films. One of his first films, Dead Snow (2009), about zombie Nazis, is a cult favorite, and his 2013 action-heavy Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters is an entertaining distraction.

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

But 2022’s Christmas blood fest Violent Night starring David Harbour made wider audiences familiar with Wirkola. Coupled with favorable reviews and a great CinemaScore, the film became a Yuletide hit.

Insneider first reported this new shark project.

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