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The Horror Coming to Cinemas Near You — March 2015
With another Friday the 13th in March 2015, we thankfully get a good array of horror (and horror inspired) films coming to cinemas, in wide and limited release, and V.O.D.
March 6:
Buzzard
A different film for one of our cinema preview lists, Buzzard is less a horror movie as it is a dark comedy which centers around a horror-movie obsessed, small-time con man played by Joshua Burge (Ape, Coyote). When his latest scheme goes awry he is forced to flee into the streets of Detroit with nothing but some stolen cheques and a very recognizable glove:
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Called “Albert Camus meets Freddy Kruger…”, Buzzard comes to select theatres (and V.O.D.) riding some good festival buzz, and an interesting premise. Buzzard seems worth a look, even if it is just fun to to pick out all of the homages to our favorite horror movies as we watch Burges’ horror-metal slacker slowly self destruct (or just eat a whole lot of spaghetti).
March 13:
It Follows
The film follows Maika Monroe (The Guest) as 19 year old Jay, who after a seemingly innocent sexual encounter, finds herself plagued by strange visions and an unavoidable feeling that something is following her, and it is up to her and her friends to find a way to escape:
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Written and directed by David Robert Mitchell (The Myth of the American Sleepover), It Follows is being screened to rave reviews, including one from our own Trey Hilburn here after seeing the film at Fantastic Fest late last year. Visually interesting, and more reliant on atmosphere and a synthesizer rich soundtrack by video game composer Rich Vreeland and his band Disasterpiece, than special effects and jump scares, It Follows is a suspenseful, chilling film that should definitely be high on any horror lovers ‘to-watch’ list.
Muck
It would not be Friday the 13th without a little bit of Jason Voorhees, or in this case, Kane Hodder (Jason X) in Muck. The film is about a group of friends who escape an ancient burial ground to find themselves trapped between two evils and are forced to fight or die:
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Directed by newcomer Steve Wolsh, Muck is the first in what will be a trilogy of films, with Muck: Feast of Saint Patrick having already been funded via Kickstarter and entering pre-production in December of 2014. Muck looks to be a good ‘beer and pretzels’ sort of horror movie if it maintains that frenetic pace set in the above trailer.
We also told you about Muck here.
March 20:
Backcountry
IFC Midnight has an ‘inspired by real life’ film which takes a realistic look at survival horror in the Canadian wilderness in Backcountry:
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Directed by Adam MacDonald (his feature film debut), Backcountry follows a young urban couple, played by Missy Peregrym (Reaper) and Jeff Roop (Vampire High), as they have an unsettling encounter with another hiker played by Eric Balfour (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003), they push deep into the woods, getting lost inside of bear territory. Expect to have a strong desire to stay out of the woods after this one; you know, just in case you still went into the woods after every other horror movie.
The Walking Deceased
Are you ready for a film spoof of The Walking Dead?
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The Walking Deceased follows in the footsteps of other films like Supernatural Activity or Scary Movie, in presenting a skewed look at a massively successful franchise and poking fun at other films within a specific genre (basically a film set up to be a series of referential jokes to other zombie films). Starring Dave Sheridan (Scary Movie), it remains to be seen whether or not this film is a successful comedy, or gets mired down in its own material and collapses; spoof is a very difficult genre of comedy and tends to be completely hit or miss.
Zombeavers
Do we really have to say anything other than: Zombeavers?
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I know: I’m excited too.
You can read John Squires talk about it here as well…Seriously, it is Zombeavers; what else do you need?
March 27:
Nightlight
Nightlight, from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (The Bride Wore Blood), is seen from a single point of view (a found footage style film), and is about a group of five teenagers who go out into the haunted Covington forest for a night of flashlight games (who didn’t?) and awaken a demonic force (again…):
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It remains to be seen whether this film is just another entry into the bloated ‘found footage/P.O.V.’ horror genre, or if it breaks new ground and becomes an interesting entry in the ‘kids in the woods with ghost/demons/evil’ horror pantheon.
There you have it, the horror films coming to cinemas (and V.O.D.) in March, plus a couple of extras in both Buzzard and The Walking Deceased.
Plus: Zombeavers!
We are quite happy to say that there is literally something for everyone coming out in March 2015.
Happy Horror!
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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed
The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.
Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.
The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.
Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”
Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.
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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.
“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.
Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.
The prize also includes:
An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings
A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear
A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room
A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course
The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II
Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two
“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”
Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.
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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power
Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.
Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.
Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.
There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.
The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.
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