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The Horror Coming to Cinemas Near You– June 2015

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While we cannot say that June 2015 will be a blockbuster month for horror movies coming to cinemas, thankfully we do have a few films horror fans can head out to see:

June 2:

Private Number

Looking for more of a mystery/thriller, horror movie?  Then check out LazRael Lison’s (Rift) upcoming film Private Number.  The story focuses on author Michael Lane (Hal Ozsan- Helter Skelter), a recovering alcoholic who is being tormented by a series of cryptic phone messages and visions that pull him away from reality and toward an obsession with an horrific series of murders.

Check out the trailer here:


Again, while it may not be a pure, out-an-out horror movie, it may be worth a look if you are wanting something with a bit more of a dramatic edge to it, or feel like trying to put all of the clues together and solve the mystery before the filmmakers hand you the answers. Plus, you get to enjoy Judd Nelson as a Sheriff while we wait for…

June 5: 

Insidious: Chapter 3

For the next installment of the Insidious franchise, we get a prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that focuses on how Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) reluctantly agrees to use her psychic abilities to help a teenage girl (Stefanie Scott- A.N.T. Farm) deal with a dangerous supernatural entity, as we originally told you about here.


With the story being set before the haunting of the Lamberts, Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne do not reprise their roles from the first two Insidious films, nor does Director James Wan return, as he was tied up with the filming of Furious Seven, instead handing the reins over to writer Leigh Whannell (Saw, Inisdious) for his directorial debut. Leigh Whannell (Specs), Lin Shaye (Elise Rainier) and Angus Sampson (Tucker) do all reprise their roles from the previous films, so some continuity is maintained, and the style does feel very similar to the first two films, which should please Insidious fans.

Insidious Chapter Three is the most ‘pure’ horror film to come out in June 2015, so mark this date on your calendar horror fans.

June 12:

Jurassic World

While it is a probably a stretch to call Jurassic World a horror film, the fourth installment in the sci-fi, adventure series is just too ‘magical‘ to not talk about.

Set twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, John Hammond’s dream of a dinosaur theme park on Isla Nublar are alive thanks to the Masrani Global Corporation.  Now, because the public are somehow bored with seeing dinosaurs, because they are spoiled jerks,  Masrani tasks their staff, led by operations manager Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard- The Village) to genetically engineer a new hybrid, super dinosaur to try and draw people in. Obviously this new dinosaur escapes and wreaks havoc on the park, and it is up to Jurassic World’s velociraptor trainer Owen Grady (Chris Pratt- Guardians of the Galaxy) and the security team to try and stop it.

Here is the latest U.S. trailer:

It seems like almost all Jurassic fans are of two minds on the upcoming film:

1) They are excited, because it is a new Jurassic film, where we actually get to see a fully functioning Jurassic Park (now called Jurassic World, as I am sure ‘Park’ made it sound too much like a place where you go hiking for the average tourist).

2) They saw Jurassic Park 3 and are being careful not to get their expectations too high; you know, because….Jurassic Park 3.

Fingers crossed.

June 19:

Burying the Ex

Coming to both V.O.D. and a limited release is Joe Dante’s (Gremlins, The Burbs) latest horror comedy, which we originally told you about here.

Burying the Ex follows Max (Anton Yelchin- Star Trek, Fright Night) who is having trouble getting the nerve up to break up with his over-bearing girlfriend Evelyn (Ashley Greene- Twilight), but when she is killed in a freak accident, he is able to move on with his life and falls for Olivia (Alexandra Daddario- Texas Chainsaw 3D).

Problem is, Evelyn rises from the grave, and technically, Max and her never broke up…

Check out the trailer here:


Most comedy-horror fans only had to see the name ‘Joe Dante’ attached to this project to be excited, but even if that did nothing for you, the trailer should have at least piqued your interest to see what Dante has done with another weird, fun story, and with a pretty stellar cast.

There you have it, an interesting spread of horror films coming in June 2015.  While there are not many true horror films coming to cinemas, there is a good variety for anyone looking to get a thrill this month.

Happy Horror!

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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt

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Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.

In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.

The Strangers

This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.

The Strangers

Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.

“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”

The Strangers

The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”

The Strangers

The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.

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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time

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It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?

It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.

Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott

Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.

Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.

Great Movie Ride

The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.

Alien Romulus
Alien (1979)

The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.

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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween

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Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.

The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.

Home Depot Skeleton Prop

This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.

This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.

“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”

Home Depot Prop

But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.

This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.

Terror Dog Prop
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