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Get Strange After Dark with The Strange Calls
With everyone going crazy over Stranger Things, there’s one “strange” title that got lost in translation. The Strange Calls aired its one and only season in 2012 and that’s a damn shame. This Australian based television show is thoroughly enjoyable and shouldn’t be looked over.
The Strange Calls follows Toby (Toby Truslove), a new constable in a small town called Coolum. Already down in the dumps after his girlfriend breaks up with him, he is further disappointed by the state of his job. His sergeant is a mess who hates him. His office is in a busted up trailer and he is forced to work the night shift answering the emergency calls in this slow town. When he shows up to his “office” on the first night, he finds an elderly squatter in the trailer. His name is Gregor (Barry Crocker) and he’s not homeless. He just likes to be there and an avid player of Dungeons & Dragons. He also gives a warning to young Toby. “It can get pretty strange around here once the sun goes down.” Toby, of course thinks he’s out of his gourd until the calls start coming in. He finds very quickly that there’s more to this town than meets the eye.
I came upon this show by chance on Netflix. A random recommendation, I went in with no expectations and blindly. It has a silly humor about it. It’s not quite slapstick, not quite sophisticated but a happy middle. “Why is this in a horror article?” you ask. Well, you are in for a treat. Between the ravenous chicken-men, murderous radio jingles, theater ghosts and more, how does it NOT fit into horror? This is a broad comparison BUT, it has the same type of set up as the one-off episodes of Supernatural or The X-Files. Each episode, although they tie together, is its own little moment. It has its own individual story-line and you could watch any given one and not miss THAT much. Is this a series to watch on repeat? Not really, but it isn’t one to miss either. It is the little hidden shows or movies that can make for a great one night binge watch. The series is only six episodes but maybe that’s all it needs. Maybe any longer and they would run out of silly paranormal creatures and the jokes that accompany them. Do yourself a favor and give The Strange Calls a shot. Get a chuckle, see a chicken-man and after the jingle episode, never turn on your radio again.
If you happen to be a fan of Stranger Things, check out the new cast list for Season 2 here.
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Chilling New Alt Poster for “Mickey Vs Winnie” Unveiled
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”.
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Editorial
Baffling Footage of “Time Traveler” Captured on Ring Cam
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.
@alecschaal 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
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.
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.
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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