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Lil Nas X’s Limited Edition Sneakers Contain Human Blood

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In case you haven’t heard, hip-hop artist Lil Nas X has been trending in the news lately. His single “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” is burning up the charts but not as much as the accompanying music video. Literally.

If you haven’t seen it; before you run over to Vimeo and press play be forewarned it’s most definitely NSFW (we’ve added it below so you can see for yourself).

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Speaking of running, the LGBTQ+ pioneer is making even more people angry with the limited release of his self-endorsed Nike Air Max 97s basketball shoe. These kicks are limited to 666 pairs and come with a price tag of $1,018. However, even if you are a fan, you couldn’t get your hands on a pair. Yep,  they have sold out.

That might make Nike’s decision to distance itself from the devilish footwear a marketplace fail. The sportswear company said, “Nike did not design or release these shoes and we do not endorse them.” That means pure profit for the “Old Town Road” Grammy winner.

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The shoe references a Bible verse and there’s also a pentagram pinned on the laces. The shoes contain 60cc’s of red ink and a single drop of human blood. The blood was donated by an artist collective. According to Nas’ Twitter, the shoes sold out in under a minute.

This has compounded the criticism doled out by religious organizations who denounced the “Montero” video. They concurrently shifted focus to both the video and the shoes.

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Lil Nas X — YouTube

The artist has been sparring on Twitter with his critics — some politicians —since the controversial video went viral. There is no word if more of the blood sneakers will be made in the future.

This isn’t the first time Nike was used as inspiration for the supernatural. Last year the company was involved in producing shoes based on A Nightmare on Elm Street.

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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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‘Blink Twice’ Trailer Presents a Thrilling Mystery in Paradise

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A new trailer for the movie formerly known as Pussy Island just dropped and it has us intrigued. Now with the more restrained title, Blink Twice, this  Zoë Kravitz-directed black comedy is set to land in theaters on August 23.

The film is packed with stars including Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Alia Shawkat, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Christian Slater, Kyle MacLachlan, and Geena Davis.

The trailer feels like a Benoit Blanc mystery; people are invited to a secluded location and disappear one by one, leaving one guest to figure out what is going on.

In the film, a billionaire named Slater King (Channing Tatum) invites a waitress named Frida (Naomi Ackie) to his private island, “It’s paradise. Wild nights blend into sun-soaked days and everyone’s having a great time. No one wants this trip to end, but as strange things start to happen, Frida begins to question her reality. There is something wrong with this place. She’ll have to uncover the truth if she wants to make it out of this party alive.”

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