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The Strain-ger Talk: Sn 3, Ep. 1 “New York Strong” Recap

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Tongue-Punch of the Week:

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This week we were treated to two tongue-punches that were pretty gnarly. The first being in the opening scene when the Navy Seals enter in the underground tunnels with someone getting tag team tongue-punched (picture in the beginning of the article). But the crowning tongue-punch was the last scene with the Navy Seals in the old church. After hunting Eichorst to an abandoned church, the Navy Seals are picked off one by one by The Master. This scene is hardcore as The Master does’t tongue-punch many of the Seals, if anything, he is playing around with them like a cat playing with mice. When The Master finally get to the leader he makes a display of his death. Lifting him of the ground with one hand as the Seal fires his gun into the air causing a strobe effect with the lighting. Bolivar’s body has given The Master the means to become the perfect weapon once again. The Master is back and he is stronger than ever. This just solidifies Quinlan’s warnings to Fet, leaving him absolutely destroyed at the end of the episode. Hopefully this will give Fet a newfound need for revenge and doesn’t follow Eph’s path of self-destruction.

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Best Action Sequence of the Week:

Screenshot_2016-08-30-22-48-10No contest this week as the Navy Seals proved to be one of the most most bad-ass parts of the season premiere. With intel being fed to them by Fet back at the van, the Navy Seals dispense an entire nest of Strigori with ease. We see their perspective as they clear out the tunnel, seeing them use heat sensor and night vision. It was like watching someone play Call of Duty on steroids with Predator vision thrown in for good measure. The highlight being the heat sensor shot as the Strigoris’ white blood stain the walls. Now that the government is more hip to what is happening in New York maybe we will get more scenes like this throughout the season, though it seems unlikely as it was revealed the government is focusing on keeping the plague from spreading outside of New York more instead of fighting it in the city.

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Final Thoughts:

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Everything I love about this show was one display this week, both the good and the bad. Seeing the end of the world develop and those who are resisting it has always been one of my favorite aspects of the show. Even when the show trips and missteps it is still entertaining, but the plot-blocking with Eph and his family needs to end. The preview for next week shows Eph trying to get the book and Quinlan standing in his way so maybe the half-breed will knock some sense into him, but it is unlikely. At this point they need to so something major with Eph or see his character become useless. I felt like a lot of time was wasted on Eph this week when there were a bunch of characters we didn’t see. Was the underground parking scene needed? No. Where was Dutch? Gus was barely in the episode and his criminal army were nowhere to be seen. What happened with Angel? While the episode had its highs, they spent an awful lot of its run-time plot blocking.

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Did we really need to see Eph struggle to fight a couple of Strigori? Did we need the scene where Quinlan talk with The Ancients when we already knew that they wanted the book and he has no real allegiance? Gus’ scene at least gave us a tiny update on him on his situation with his mother and while it did show his struggle a bit more, it didn’t move the plot any further. Hasn’t he already sworn vengeance on The Master and Eichorst? Speaking of, what the fuck are those two doing? The Master and Eichorst are the big bads with a master plan, so why are they toying around with some soldiers? You would think they would be making some big moves to get the book and take back the parts of the city that Feraldo cleared out. This episode did a lot to establish what has happened since the season finale, but then just stood there with its hands in its pockets like it was waiting for the bus. I’m not sure if its because they don’t have much to flashback to as previous seasons, but they need to move the story along and keep it moving, otherwise they are are going to start losing its audience.

 

What did you think of this episode?  Do you agree with me or think I am wrong? What were your predictions with the season premiere? Did they come to fruition? Let us know in the comments and we will see you next week with “Bad White.”

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

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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)

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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.

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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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.

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Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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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.”

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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.

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