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We Got the 420 on Movie Night! Spark Up With These Stoner Faves

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After the last few years, people need to unwind, relax and laugh a little. Today is a perfect time. Yes, 420 is upon us, and what character archetype has become such a lynchpin in the genre as the good ol’ stoner. So, in celebration of this day, we’d like to reminisce over seven stoners and their green vices displayed in horror films (and their parodies)!

 

SCARY MOVIE 2

What happens when a joint smokes you? Shorty from “Scary Movie 2” finds out in this hilarious scene from the horror movie parody. I guess you could call it a “sploof” spoof. Keenan Ivory Wayans directs this 2001 send-up of horror movies which includes a cameo by Tim Curry.  If you’re in the mood for some visual gags, mockery of the genre, or just snacks and giggles, this cult comedy classic will spark up some fun.

LEPRECHAUN IN THE HOOD/BACK 2 THA HOOD

The Leprechaun franchise started in the mid-west, went to Las Vegas, and even Space! Where else to go for our diminutive imp with a hunger for his gold from there than in “Tha Hood.” While there, how could he resist smoking a bowl of something other than lucky charms. While not the strongest entries in the franchise, these two LEPRECHAUN movies do have their laughs, and the titular monster smoking up with none other than Ice-T in LEPRECHAUN IN THE HOOD!

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LEPRECHAUN IN THE HOOD/BACK 2 THA HOOD

 

FRIDAY THE 13th (2009)

The reboot of the popular slasher franchise often gets overlooked despite so much fun to be had. It has a classic set-up of Jason Voorhees (Played by Derek Mears) stalking and killing trespassing teens in the Crystal Lake area, moving from his ‘bag-head’ look from PART II to the hockey mask we all know and love. But these teens aren’t just trespassing on his campsite… but on an unbelievable amount of Crystal Dank growing on the premises! It’s not elaborated on whether it grew naturally or Jason really got into farming hemp, but if he wanted a way to lure teens to him to kill, well…

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FRIDAY THE 13th (2009)

 

IDLE HANDS

Finally, a movie about the dangers of Marijuana… and how a lazy stoner lifestyle could get your ‘idle hands’ possessed by demons! Maybe. The late 90’s horror-comedy has since garnered a bit of a cult following, and rightfully so with the sheer amount of laughs and bloodshed. Featuring everybody from Seth Green, to Jessica Alba, to Vivica A. Fox, to The Offspring, including frontman Dexter Holland, getting his scalp ripped off!

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IDLE HANDS

 

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS

When going to an isolated location on potentially cursed land, especially directly on 420, it’s always good to bring a stoner. It might just save your life! This entry deserves a particular highlight to Marty Mikalski, resident stoner or “Fool” needed in the sacrifice/ritual involving a mass conspiracy, ancient gods, and an unleashed family of zombie redneck torturers. But Marty’s use of Mary-Jane ends up saving his life, when it turns out his special stash makes him immune to the chemicals being used by the conspiracy to manipulate the group into getting slaughtered, and his paranoia about being watched proving all too true. And who could forget his badass telescoping coffee bong!

Cabin in the Woods Coffee Mug Bong - Thrillist

THE CABIN IN THE WOODS

 

STAR LEAF

With the tagline “Some highs are out of this world,” you know this movie offers something different. Let’s see, hikers stumble upon an entire grove of the Devil’s Lettuce and anger the growers who happen to be from another planet. Well, if that doesn’t get you excited for this 1 hr. 17 min. epic, maybe the below trailer will:

 

REEFER MADNESS

The original stoner “horror” film about the chaos and death that can ensue if you smoke marijuana cigarettes! Yeah, really… This 30’s era propaganda is well-deserving of mockery today, but it is rather interesting to see what ‘horrors’ were, and sadly in some cases and people are, associated with weed. Such fears as violence, memory loss, screaming, insanity, murder, and playing piano ridiculously fast.

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REEFER MADNESS

So, if you want to spend your 420 with some laughs and scares to go with your sativa, give these movies a watch!

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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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

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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.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

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

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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.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

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.

28 Days Later

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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