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Stalker Cinema: A Look At Horror Movie’s Twisted Romances

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Here we are with another Valentines Day upon us. Whether you love it or hate it, it will be all over faces regardless of your embrace or hatred for the holiday. Valentines’ is a day of love and expressing it to the ones you care about, at least thats’ what Hallmark tells me. In horror cinema however, it can be life threatening hence when Cupid has struck a maniac stalker for the victim to furiously avoid. Horror movie history has proven that sometimes a simple infatuation can turn into something much more deadly. In honor of St. Valentines, let us pay some homage to some of these twisted and maniacal horror romances.

 

 

 

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Otis and Riley

Otis is a psychopathic serial kidnapper/ killer with a hunger for a teen porn fantasy. Posing as a pizza delivery driver, he kidnaps young girls, chaining them up in his house all to fulfill his high school wet dream. He pretends he is the popular jock and each of his victims is “Kim,” the all-American cheerleader type. After weeks of imaginary football practices and pretend dates, Otis’ ultimate goal is to take “Kim” to the prom (in his basement) and seal the deal in the backseat of his Trans-Am.

His latest victim, a young girl named Riley, is forced to don the “Kim” attire and do Otis’ bidding or risk breaking the fantasy and getting slaughtered. Whatever Otis’ obsession is with this Kim character, it’s sufficiently creepy enough to be a stalker horror must see for the horror lovers’ Valentine weekend. Don’t forget the pizza!

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Esther and John

Ahh, the story of a seemingly normal 9 year old girl that turns out to be a mentally deranged 33 year old woman with a hormone disorder. Adopted into a what looks like the family norm, the family that has taken her in notice something off with the young girl. With horrible incidents happening right and left that seem to follow Esther, this drives the mother, Kate, to dig up her past history. Confirming that she is not what she seems to be. Of course, as it seems no one believes her. Because what kind of movie would that be? BORING. While diving deeper into this movie, we learn that “Esther’s” goal is to rid the entire family of everyone but the father John, as she wants him for herself. While trying to seduce her intoxicated adopted father, I think it’s safe to say we all cringed a tiny bit. Ok. It straight up gave me the skivvies.

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Freddy Krueger and Lisa

Now this is a little more complicated. In Freddy’s Revenge, as the movie strings along, Elm street’s newest inhabitant Jesse is slowly being consumed by Krueger until they are fused into one body. Which doesn’t help his struggling wannabe relationship with the apple of his eye Lisa. In almost like a Jekyll and Hyde fashion, Kruger’s and Jesse’s personalities fight in this one body until he is consumed entirely by Freddy. It isn’t until Lisa confesses her love for Jesse while confronting Krueger that Freddy basically combusts at the thought of “Love” and poof! Gone. Leaving him into ash and dust and Jesse rising from the mangled ashed corpse to be with his one true love. Awwwwwwww. Sweet isn’t it?

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David and Nicole

Ok so technically this one is more on the thriller rather than horror side; But i can’t leave Mark out of this article without it leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Marky Mark left the funky bunch to put on the stalker suit as David in Fear along with Reese Witherspoon (Nicole), his victim of his mentally “I have to have you or I’ll kill everyone trying” affection. Complete with a creepy shrine he has built to honor his short relationship with Nicole, I have to say: David comes across as a true nightmare for parents and teen girls alike with his psycho possessive personality and violent repercussions for anyone standing in his way of what he wants. And what he wants is Nicole. 4 Eva. Sorry, I had to say it.

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Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling

Lecter and Starling. A tale of thwarted lovers. While the films obviously shed some focus on lecter’s fascination with the FBI agent, they never went “full tongue and cheek” with the story from the novel and where indeed, they ended up running away together. That’s right. In the novel of Hannibal ended with the pair canoodling in Buenos Aires. Here is how it really plays out:

Starling is aware that Lecter is being held by Verger, so she attempts to save him. Wounded in the ensuing gunfight; Lecter rescues her and nurses her back to health. He then subjects her to a regimen of mind altering drugs in an attempt to make her believe she is his long-dead sister, Mischa. During this time, Lecter captures Krendler and performs a craniotomy on him while he is still alive. During an elaborate dinner, Lecter scoops spoonfuls of Krendler’s brains to saute. In the novel, he feeds Krendler’s brain to Starling, who finds it delicious. Romance at it’s finest.

Lecter’s plan to brainwash Starling ultimately fails, as she refuses to have her own personality sublimated. She then opens her dress and offers her breast to Lecter; he accepts her offer and the two become lovers. They disappear together, only to be sighted again three years later in Buenos Aires by former orderly Barney Matthews, who fearing for his life, leaves Buenos Aires immediately, never to return.

Time will tell if Bryan Fuller will give us that story line when he does indeed introduce Starling’s character in the Hannibal series. I for one would love to see the alternate version and the novel’s playout of events on the silver screen as we already have the alternate. What say you?

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What are some of your favorite twisted on screen romances? Sound off below! Happy Valentines Day from all of us at iHorror!

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

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Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

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The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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