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MegaCon Brings Tim Curry to Orlando!

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Brace yourself Floridians, and convention attendees who don’t mind making the trek for a good time to the sunshine state; MegaCon is coming, and this year Tim Curry is headlining!  That’s right, Tim freaking Curry!  It’s not every day this infamous actor comes to a convention, so listen up.

For those of you who may not be familiar with MegaCon Orlando, it is one of the largest conventions in the sunshine state, boasting over 100,000 fans.  That’s a lot of fellow geeks in one area!  This year the event is May 25-28 at the Orange County Convention Center, and you can purchase your tickets here.

As mentioned, main headliner guest this year is none other than the renowned Tim Curry, best known for his performance in Rocky Horror Picture Show and Stephen King’s IT.  Other guests include, but not limited to, James Marsters, Alice Cooper, Stan Lee, and Richard Dean Anderson.  With almost three dozen guests spanning the fandoms of horror, gaming, science fiction, comics and anime, you are sure to find someone of interest.

Celebrating 42 years since the movie was released MegaCon has brought together much of the main cast of the 1975 cult classic, including Barry Bostwick, Patricia Quinn, and Nell Campbell.  Unfortunately Meatloaf had to cancel his appearance last minute, but props to the fan who brings a roast to represent his absence in the photo op.  You know what I’m talking about Rocky Horror fans.


Besides the run of the mill panels, autograph sessions, photo ops, and vendor halls that congoers have come to expect from conventions, MegaCon has so much more to offer!  For instance, Doc’s Interactive Delorean Time Travel Experience!

All of you Back to the Future fans reading this, this is for you! This is your chance to ride passenger in the Delorean with Doc Brown.  Eat your heart out Marty McFly!  Ok, well technically it’s a replica of the classic time machine from the 1985 classic… and it’s not really Christopher Lloyd sitting next to you in the driver’s seat, it’s an actor.  But c’mon, it’s the closest we’re going to get!

You can also ride shotgun with Marty McFly or Biff.  Your experience will be recorded in full 360 degree 4k panoramic glory so you can make your family and friends jealous once you return home, re-living the memories over and over.  Best of all, the proceeds from this experience go to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.  Great Scott!


After the convention doors close Friday and Saturday night you can head over to the after parties!  For a small additional fee, of course.  Friday night is MegaCon’s Inaugural Geeky Tikki Luau.  Whether you’re dressed in your Sunday’s best, casual or in cosplay, come hang out with your fellow fans enjoying drink specials by the pool until 1 a.m. in this 21+ setting!  Saturday night at Con brings the Paradox After Party!  This indoor 18+ party features a DJ, aerialists, dancers, and performers to entertain you as you unwind from your whirlwind of daytime events.

Other events to get your geeky blood flowing include the collection of shadowcasts that will be featured all weekend long.  In addition to the shadow cast classics we know and love including Rocky Horror Picture Show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s Once More with Feeling, and Dr. Horrible’s Sing-A-Long Blog, Mega Con is also bringing us the shadow casts of Beetlejuice and Clue!

Unlike many geek centered conventions, horror fans are equally honored at MegaCon.  Be sure to check out Friday night’s Fear Film Studio Fest!  From noon to 7 p.m. all of the independent feature films as well as shorts from Fear Films Studio will be screened!  You will also have the opportunity to meet the filmmakers of these projects.


If that’s not enough horror for you, check out the Saints and Sinners Horror Film Festival running all day Saturday and Sunday.  Panels will be showcased along with the films by these independent filmmakers.  While the Saints and Sinners Film Festival has been a staple in Tampa Bay since 2002, this is the first time it has been held at MegaCon!


These are just a taste of the events going on the weekend of MegaCon Orlando.  Be sure to check out their full page of events here!  Some are at an additional price, but many are included with your weekend or daily admission ticket.  Tell us what you are excited to experience later this month in our comments bellow, and if you are going tell us who you will be cosplaying as!  If your paths cross with our iHorror staff you may just get your picture on Twitter!  To see the full website for MegaCon Orlando 2017 click here!

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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

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“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

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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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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atlas movie Netflix starring Jennifer Lopez

Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

Airport ’75

When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

Hellboy

A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

Bodkin

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

The Clovehitch Killer

A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

Monster

After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

Atlas

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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