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Where is the New Season of ‘Twin Peaks’ Going?

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It’s nothing short of amazing to me that in 2017 Twin Peaks has become a phenomenon once again. Hundreds of thousands of viewers are tuning in each week and collectively witnessing something that Television has never given the general populous before. It’s a surreal, abstract, art-house hour of programming. Plot? Pssh. Who needs it!?

That’s a little bit of a joke – there is a plot to the new season of Twin Peaks, but it’s being told in the most Lynchian way possible. So far, we’ve learned that a mysterious killing has taken place and the victim is Garland Briggs. Agent Cooper has made it out of the Black Lodge, though he now inhabits the body of a man named Dougie. Bob is still in control of Evil Coop, and he’s just escaped jail before being shot and resuscitated by eerie homeless people.

Just as Cooper seems to be on the path of full recovery, David Lynch does what could now be totally expected of him and completely shifts gears. A straight trajectory? Never! How about instead, we flash back all the way to the first testing of the atom bomb? Of course!

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In the aftermath of the explosion, we see a ghostly figure vomiting what appears to be fluid releasing the entity that is known as Bob along with it. A globe that contains Laura’s face appears as well. What does this mean? Where are Lynch and Frost going with all this?

I don’t know. I don’t think there is a definitive answer to it, either. Which is the main point of this article: much like Eraserhead, I believe that much of the new season is supposed to be open to any and all interpretation. This is a show hell bent on creating mood and atmosphere. The story is buried somewhere in there, but it’s up to only the most astute of viewers to find it. So much is said in subtext. Much more than I have ever seen in a TV show ever before.

Here is what I think. In Episode 7, it appeared to show Cooper emerging from Dougie’s subconsciousness and burst into action when a tiny assassin attacks him. His survival instincts kick in, and a part of Dougie’s brain, now shared and seriously confused by the presence of Cooper, allows Cooper to break through and defeat his attacker. While many (myself included) believed that Episode 9 would reveal Cooper’s ultimate comeback, it jumped back half a century instead to show the birth of Bob.

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Bob is created by the detonation because the atom bomb is the presence of pure, unfiltered destruction. An evil was brought to the earth that very second by mankind’s thirst for violence. This desire for death is so powerful that it awakens something out of space and out of time; Bob. At the same time, Laura’s eventual birth becomes decided. She is a beautiful, pure spirit, and will ultimately be corrupted by the evilest thing to walk the earth. Were their fates intertwined from the beginning? Is this proving that Laura’s murder has a much bigger, much more sinister implication than a tragic event in a small town?

I think so. And I also think that Cooper will reveal himself in Episode 9. We have a week break to catch up and ponder over everything we’ve been given thus far. So, if Cooper doesn’t come back in the next installment, I am fairly certain that something big will happen. The second half of this story is about to begin.

Is my theory correct? Who knows? I’m not so sure that there is a correct answer. Your interpretation may be entirely different than mine, and in a way, both will be correct.

The biggest thing to consider is not what is actually going on in the show, but how the show is making you feel.

So – just how is it making you feel?

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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

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“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

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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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

Airport ’75

When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

Hellboy

A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

Bodkin

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

The Clovehitch Killer

A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

Monster

After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

Atlas

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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