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Silent Night, Deadly Night Blu-Ray Pre-Order Includes Festive NECA Figure

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Silent Night, Deadly Night is coming home for the holidays. And with a few killer offers from Shout Factory.

If you’re anything at all like me, seeing Christmas (anything) sneaking its way into our lives anytime before Halloween is irksome as Hell. Not saying we’re going to be picking up an axe and go chop up some human kindling for the Yule Tide Pyre, but by golly it is annoying to see Jolly Old Saint Nick crowding his way into Samhain’s time of year. Then again there are obvious exceptions – and those are very far and in between, but let’s be honest. It’s hard not to be excited over Shout Factory’s newly announced Silent Night, Deadly Night exclusive pre-order.

That’s right, boys and girls. Get out the milk and cookies and be damn sure you have those stockings hung with care. This is already promising to be a December to dismember. That’s right! Shout Factory has teamed up with NECA to bring all of our dark little hearts a murderous Christmas.

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Synopsis

Anyone already familiar with the Silent Night, Deadly Night franchise most commonly associate the entire film series with this one scene from Silent Night, Deadly Night 2.

However, as was the case with other horror films that started out somber and then turned campy with each following sequel (Evil Dead, Sleepaway Camp to mention a couple) the original Silent Night, Deadly Night was a gritty slasher film with very few hints of silliness.

The story follows the turmoil of little Billy Chapman (Jonathon Best/Danny Wagner/Robert Brian Wilson) who is traumatized by events on Christmas Eve. To start the film off, Billy’s parents are well meaning, but like many good people, they make a bad decision when they take little Bill to visit his catatonic grandfather. Billy’s parents step away for a moment and Paw-Paw comes to just long enough to scar the mind of his impressionable grandson.

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Grandpa tells Billy that Santa Claus is pretty much a force of vengeance. One that rewards good children, but who also harshly punishes the wicked. On their way back home the old man’s words writhe about the young boy’s mind and a tragic event will happen that unhinges Billy forever. Unbeknownst to any of them, a low-life thug has just robbed a local store and gets the family to pull over. Santa then shoots Billy’s dad then slits his mother’s throat with a switchblade knife.

Three years later, Billy’s life is no better off under the strict regime of the orphanage nuns who inflict severe punishment over children considered to be very naughty. Whatever lingering stability he might have been clinging to is snapped under the siege of such an environment.

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Billy grows up to don a Santa suit and thus begins the holiday massacre.

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Upon the movie’s initial release, parent groups were outraged by the thought of a blood-soaked Christmas feature, so they picketed movie theaters in boisterous protest. And really, they did nothing but spread more awareness of the movie, pretty much assuring its status as a horror legacy.

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Shout Factory plans to release this Blu-ray on December 5, 2017. They’re taking pre-orders now, and if you get your order in you’re promised to also receive a limited edition 8” Billy/Killer Santa figure by NECA. That alone is reason for me to want this!

The Blu-ray pre-order will also come with a limited edition 18” x 24” rolled poster by artist Joel Robinson.

And there are plenty of special features included in here to make the slay bells ring all December long.

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For ordering information and to learn all you can about this exciting release, be sure to click here to visit Shout Factory.

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’47 Meters Down’ Getting Third Movie Called ‘The Wreck’

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Deadline is reporting that a new 47 Meters Down installment is heading into production, making the shark series a trilogy. 

“Series creator Johannes Roberts, and screenwriter Ernest Riera, who wrote the first two films, have co-written the third installment: 47 Meters Down: The Wreck.” Patrick Lussier (My Bloody Valentine) will direct.

The first two films were a moderate success, released in 2017 and 2019 respectively. The second film is titled 47 Meters Down: Uncaged

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The plot for The Wreck is detailed by Deadline. They write that it involves a father and daughter trying to repair their relationship by spending time together scuba diving into a sunken ship, “But soon after their descent, their master diver has an accident leaving them alone and unprotected inside the labyrinth of the wreck. As tensions rise and oxygen dwindles, the pair must use their newfound bond to escape the wreck and the relentless barrage of bloodthirsty great white sharks.”

The filmmakers are hoping to present the pitch to the Cannes market with production starting in the fall. 

47 Meters Down: The Wreck is the perfect continuation of our shark-filled franchise,” said Byron Allen, founder/chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. “This film will once again have moviegoers terrified and on the edge of their seats.”

Johannes Roberts adds, “We can’t wait for audiences to be trapped underwater with us again. 47 Meters Down: The Wreck is going to be the biggest, most-intense film of this franchise.”

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‘Wednesday’ Season Two Drops New Teaser Video That Reveals Full Cast

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Netflix announced this morning that Wednesday season 2 is finally entering production. Fans have been waiting a long time for more of the creepy icon. Season one of Wednesday premiered in November of 2022.

In our new world of streaming entertainment, it isn’t uncommon for shows to take years to release a new season. If they release another one at all. Even though we will likely have to wait quite a while to see the show, any news is good news.

Wednesday Cast

The new season of Wednesday looks to have an amazing cast. Jenna Ortega (Scream) will be reprising her iconic role as Wednesday. She will be joined by Billie Piper (Scoop), Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire), Evie Templeton (Return to Silent Hill), Owen Painter (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Noah Taylor (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).

We will also get to see some of the amazing cast from season one making a return. Wednesday season 2 will feature Catherine-Zeta Jones (Side Effects), Luis Guzman (Genie), Issac Ordonez (A Wrinkle in Time), and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo (Devs).

If all of that star power wasn’t enough, the legendary Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) will be directing the series. As a cheeky nod from Netflix, this season of Wednesday will be titled Here We Woe Again.

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Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams

We don’t know much about much about what Wednesday season two will entail. However, Ortega has stated that this season will be more horror focused. “We’re definitely leaning into a little bit more horror. It’s really, really exciting because, all throughout the show, while Wednesday does need a little bit of an arc, she never really changes and that’s the wonderful thing about her.”

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

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A24 Reportedly “Pulls Plug” On Peacock’s ‘Crystal Lake’ Series

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Film studio A24 might not be going forward with its planned Peacock Friday the 13th spinoff called Crystal Lake according to Fridaythe13thfranchise.com. The website quotes entertainment blogger Jeff Sneider who made a statement on his webpage through a subscription paywall. 

“I’m hearing that A24 has pulled the plug on Crystal Lake, its planned Peacock series based on the Friday the 13th franchise featuring masked killer Jason Voorhees. Bryan Fuller was due to executive produce the horror series.

It’s unclear whether this is a permanent decision or a temporary one, as A24 had no comment. Perhaps Peacock will help the trades shed more light on this project, which was announced back in 2022.”

Back in January 2023, we reported that some big names were behind this streaming project including Bryan Fuller, Kevin Williamson, and Friday the 13th Part 2 final girl Adrienne King.

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“‘Crystal Lake info from Bryan Fuller! They officially start writing in 2 weeks (writers are here in the audience).” tweeted social media writer Eric Goldman who tweeted the info while attending a Friday the 13th 3D screening event in January 2023. “It will have two scores to choose from – a modern one and a classic Harry Manfredini one. Kevin Williamson is writing an episode. Adrienne King will have a recurring role. Yay! Fuller has pitched four seasons for Crystal Lake. Only one officially ordered so far though he notes Peacock would have to pay a pretty hefty penalty if they didn’t order a Season 2. Asked if he can confirm Pamela’s role in the Crystal Lake series, Fuller replied ‘We’re honestly going to be covering it all. The series is covering the life and times of these two characters’ (presumably he’s referring to Pamela and Jason there!)'”

Whether or not Peacock is moving forward with the project is unclear and since this news is secondhand information, it still has to be verified which will require Peacock and/or A24 to make an official statement which they have yet to do.

But keep checking back to iHorror for the latest updates to this developing story.

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