Connect with us

News

Pitchfork Comes to Blu Ray/DVD with tons of Extra Features!

Published

on

Looking through my local Red Box I was browsing the horror section, as I do every couple of days looking for a new title.  Depending on the returns you never know what you’ll find, but usually I don’t find anything I haven’t yet seen.  Yet his one particular day I noticed a new title, Pitchfork.

The cover art lured me in instantly, as did the tagline ‘Every generation has its monster.”  The cover art is of a pitchfork that appear to be fused to a human’s arm.  Reminiscent of Candyman and his hook, this pitchfork appears to be an extension of the limb.  Between the prongs of the deadly implement is a dilapidated old country farmhouse.  On the outskirts of the structure is a cornfield with skulls pouring out of the field.  What could this movie possibly be about?

Leading man Hunter Killian (Brian Raetz) is returning to his country home after embracing his newly embraced lifestyle in the big city.  This is his first visit back home to his traditional country family after coming out to them over a phone call.  Not to mention he didn’t make the trek back to the old homestead alone.  Hunter has brought his crew of loud and proud friends in tow for support.  After all, what’s a horror movie without bodies for the pile?

Having the lead protagonist being gay is a bold risk to take, especially in a horror movie.  The genre is notorious for writing off homosexual characters as some of the easiest prey to fall by a killer’s blade.  While this is the case for both homosexual men and women, this is especially true for gay men who are portrayed as weak and effeminate.  Flailing their arms as they run from the killer as if they were on fire or unable to hold a gun or make a fist, this stereotypical portrayal has always plagued the LGBT community since the earliest days of film.

However, director Glenn Douglas Packard looked to change all of that when he created Pitchfork.  In fact, he completely spun that stereotype on its head with leading character Hunter Killian who had to overcome his own fears of inadequacies to be the hero.
As for the rest of the cast, you either love them or hate them.  The characters created by Packard aren’t like most of those seen in recent films where you don’t care if they live or die.  Some of them are quite endearing, and you are rooting for them until the credits roll.  This is another aspect that sets Pitchfork apart from other current horror movies; and not to give too much away, but you even feel conflicted about the killer!

The only thing that I felt lacking was the fact I could only rent this movie as a DVD because as many Red Box rentals go, extra features only come on the Blu Ray edition.  When a movie such as this one has been composited so well from idea to execution, you want to know every little detail that went into it.  Well imagine my surprise when I heard the Blu Ray for Pitchfork has just been released on May 2nd!

The Amazon Blu Ray & DVD has all of those goodies that make the biggest horror aficionados warm and fuzzy inside.  Included on this edition are kick ass character posters by Andrew Dawe-Collins, one of the film’s actors, who plays PA.  Never before seen images, the red band trailer, and the DVD/Blu Ray wrap are also included, as well as the comic book for Pitchfork!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE THE DVD/BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION WITH HOURS OF EXTRAS!

If you’re more of a traditionalist when it comes to extra features, the Pitchfork Blu Ray has those too!  An outtake reel, a behind the scenes featurette, as well as the making of the memorable booty shaking barn dance are also included!  That alone is worth your money!

With these extra features you truly get a sense of what a small production this movie was.  With a tiny budget, a single camera, and all of it fueled by a great team and the creator Glenn Douglas Packard’s passion comes a new boogeyman to check for in your closet and under your bed.

Read iHorror’s writer Waylon Jordan’s review of Pitchfork here!

Produced by Packard, Darryl F. Gariglio and Noreen Marriott, with associate producer Shaun Cairo, screenplay by Gariglio and Packard. The ensemble cast includes Daniel Wilkinson, in the title role of the deranged farm-tool wielding fiend, with Lindsey Nicole, Brian Raetz, Ryan Moore, Celina Beach, Keith Webb, Sheila Leason, Nicole Dambro, Vibhu Raghave, Rachel Carter, Andrew Dawe-Collins, Carol Ludwick, Derek Reynolds, and Addisyn Wallace.

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Click to comment

You must be logged in to post a comment Login

Leave a Reply

Lists

The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

Published

on

The free streaming service Tubi is a great place to scroll when you’re unsure what to watch. They are not sponsored or affiliated with iHorror. Still, we really appreciate their library because it’s so robust and has many obscure horror movies so rare you can’t find them anywhere in the wild except, if you’re lucky, in a moist cardboard box at a yard sale. Other than Tubi, where else are you going to find Nightwish (1990), Spookies (1986), or The Power (1984)?

We take a look at the most searched horror titles on the platform this week, hopefully, to save you some time in your endeavor to find something free to watch on Tubi.

Interestingly at the top of the list is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made, the female-led Ghostbusters reboot from 2016. Perhaps viewers have seen the latest sequel Frozen Empire and are curious about this franchise anomaly. They will be happy to know it’s not as bad as some think and is genuinely funny in spots.

So take a look at the list below and tell us if you are interested in any of them this weekend.

1. Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters (2016)

An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.

2. Rampage

When a group of animals becomes vicious after a genetic experiment goes awry, a primatologist must find an antidote to avert a global catastrophe.

3. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncover an occult conspiracy as they help a defendant argue that a demon forced him to commit murder.

4. Terrifier 2

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where his next victims, a teenage girl and her brother, await.

5. Don’t Breathe

A group of teens breaks into a blind man’s home, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime but get more than they bargained for once inside.

6. The Conjuring 2

In one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, Lorraine and Ed Warren help a single mother of four in a house plagued by sinister spirits.

7. Child’s Play (1988)

A dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a Chucky doll which winds up in the hands of a boy who may be the doll’s next victim.

8. Jeepers Creepers 2

When their bus breaks down on a deserted road, a team of high school athletes discovers an opponent they cannot defeat and may not survive.

9. Jeepers Creepers

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old church, a pair of siblings find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force.

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Continue Reading

News

Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

Published

on

Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
Footwear for Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
Morticia Addams Skullector doll
Morticia Addams doll shoes
Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Continue Reading

News

1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

Published

on

The Crow

Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

The Crow

The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Listen to the 'Eye On Horror Podcast'

Continue Reading