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Why You Should Never Read Latin: Films to Scratch that Evil Dead Itch
5 horror movies to watch if you’re a fan of Evil Dead.
Evil Dead is a hard series to categorize. Over its lifetime, it has been rebooted and redone in ways that change its subgenre but keep its original spirit. Army of Darkness is so far removed from the original Evil Dead film they shouldn’t even be placed next to each other on streaming sites.
What separates this franchise from its competitors is that it brings all kinds of horror fans to the table. If you enjoy some slapstick, watch Evil Dead 2. Or, if you prefer a more dreadful time, watch the newest reboot released in 2013. If you have been in love with Bruce Campbell since you were a child like me, then watch them all on repeat until your loved ones attempt to hold an intervention.
If you are trying to fill the emptiness in your soul until Evil Dead Rise comes out, then I have some films for you.
Bornless Ones
I am going to be generous and say that Bornless Ones is heavily inspired by the original Evil Dead films. Director Alexander Babaev (Taynyy Santa) does a great job of injecting new life into a familiar setting. Not only do we get demons possessing unlikable characters and giving them their comeuppance but also evil spirits healing a disabled kid, and that’s something we can all feel good about.
The plot of this movie may be unremarkable, but its use of practical effects is outstanding. The imagery and makeup used can be absolutely nauseating, in the best ways of course. If you have ever gotten Taco Bell when you really wanted authentic Mexican food, then you have already experienced what it is to watch Bornless Ones. It may not be what you wanted, but it kind of works.
Deathgasm
The name of this film gives you all the details you need to know. Deathgasm is hilarious, gory, and all about metal. Writer Jason Howden (Guns Akimbo) manages to combine these aspects flawlessly. Taking the Evil Dead vibe into the modern world, Deathgasm replaces the dusty tome with some ancient sheet music. This sheet music summons demonic entities to those that read it, as is tradition.
This one may not have the same feeling as the Evil Dead franchise, but it introduces those themes to a new audience. While this film may borrow from some of its predecessors, it manages to feel fresh and unique. If you love the Evil Dead franchise for unnecessary amounts of blood, I recommend checking out Deathgasm.
Demon Knight
We didn’t deserve the Tales from the Crypt series. It was a beautiful blending of comedy and horror that tragically ended too soon. At the height of its popularity, we received two movie spin offs, one of which we don’t discuss in polite company. The other has Billy Zane (Titanic) playing a cowboy demon, and it is nothing short of fantastic.
This movie starts off at 100 MPH and never slows down. Filled to the brim with zany terror and amazing practical effects, Demon Knight is a fun throwback to a different time. Although it may not follow the same formula as the Evil Dead franchise, these two films could happen in the same universe. If the concept of exploding eyeballs intrigues you, watch Demon Knight.
Ouija: Origin of Evil
Speaking of things we don’t deserve, Mike Flanagan (Midnight Mass) brings us a sequel to a failed Blumhouse movie titled simply Ouija. Mike Flanagan has typically used conventionally scary ideas – things like ghosts, haunted houses, and even Catholics. This time however he has to get our heart rate up using a Hasboro toy.
Although this doesn’t check all of the Evil Dead boxes, it is a groovy possession film with a cursed object, so it’s pretty close. If brand recognition isn’t enough incentive to watch this film, then the cast should be. Ouija Origin of Evil stars Elizabeth Reaser (The Haunting of Hill House), Henry Thomas (The Haunting of Bly Manor) and Kate Siegel (Midnight Mass). If you want a little less cheese in your horror, check out Ouija Origin of Evil.
Deadstream
Deadstream is what would happen if you dragged Evil Dead kicking and screaming into the modern day. Kids these days just don’t go read archaic texts in the woods like they used to, but they will do it vicariously through a live streamer. This movie works in all the ways it shouldn’t. What seems like a goofy premise in an oversaturated genre ends up being a standout film.
From the beautiful minds of Joseph Winter (V/H/S 99) and Venessa Winter (Devils Got My Back), Deadstream checks every box on the Evil Dead list. From gory over the top violence to campy comedy this film has it all. This film manages to be tense, hilarious, and cringe-inducing all at the same time. If you want a film that will make you howl with laughter and while at the edge of your seat, check out Deadstream.
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Thrills and Chills: Ranking ‘Radio Silence’ Films from Bloody Brilliant to Just Bloody
Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett, and Chad Villella are all filmmakers under the collective label called Radio Silence. Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillett are the primary directors under that moniker while Villella produces.
They have gained popularity over the past 13 years and their films have become known as having a certain Radio Silence “signature.” They are bloody, usually contain monsters, and have breakneck action sequences. Their recent film Abigail exemplifies that signature and is perhaps their best film yet. They are currently working on a reboot of John Carpenter’s Escape From New York.
We thought we would go through the list of projects they have directed and rank them from high to low. None of the movies and shorts on this list are bad, they all have their merits. These rankings from top to bottom are just ones we felt showcased their talents the best.
We didn’t include movies they produced but didn’t direct.
#1. Abigail
An update to the second film on this list, Abagail is the natural progression of Radio Silence’s love of lockdown horror. It follows in pretty much the same footsteps of Ready or Not, but manages to go one better — make it about vampires.
#2. Ready or Not
This film put Radio Silence on the map. While not as successful at the box office as some of their other films, Ready or Not proved that the team could step outside their limited anthology space and create a fun, thrilling, and bloody adventure-length film.
#3. Scream (2022)
While Scream will always be a polarizing franchise, this prequel, sequel, reboot — however you want to label it showed just how much Radio Silence knew the source material. It wasn’t lazy or cash-grabby, just a good time with legendary characters we love and new ones who grew on us.
#4 Southbound (The Way Out)
Radio Silence tosses their found footage modus operandi for this anthology film. Responsible for the bookend stories, they create a terrifying world in their segment titled The Way Out, which involves strange floating beings and some sort of time loop. It’s kind of the first time we see their work without a shaky cam. If we were to rank this entire film, it would remain at this position on the list.
#5. V/H/S (10/31/98)
The film that started it all for Radio Silence. Or should we say the segment that started it all. Even though this isn’t feature-length what they managed to do with the time they had was very good. Their chapter was titled 10/31/98, a found-footage short involving a group of friends who crash what they think is a staged exorcism only to learn not to assume things on Halloween night.
#6. Scream VI
Cranking up the action, moving to the big city and letting Ghostface use a shotgun, Scream VI turned the franchise on its head. Like their first one, this film played with canon and managed to win over a lot of fans in its direction, but alienated others for coloring too far outside the lines of Wes Craven’s beloved series. If any sequel was showing how the trope was going stale it was Scream VI, but it managed to squeeze some fresh blood out of this nearly three-decade mainstay.
#7. Devil’s Due
Fairly underrated, this, Radio Silence’s first feature-length film, is a sampler of things they took from V/H/S. It was filmed in an omnipresent found footage style, showcasing a form of possession, and features clueless men. Since this was their first bonafide major studio job it’s a wonderful touchstone to see how far they have come with their storytelling.
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7 Great ‘Scream’ Fan Films & Shorts Worth a Watch
The Scream franchise is such an iconic series, that many budding filmmakers take inspiration from it and make their own sequels or, at least, build upon the original universe created by screenwriter Kevin Williamson. YouTube is the perfect medium to showcase these talents (and budgets) with fan-made homages with their own personal twists.
The great thing about Ghostface is that he can appear anywhere, in any town, he just needs the signature mask, knife, and unhinged motive. Thanks to Fair Use laws it’s possible to expand upon Wes Craven’s creation by simply getting a group of young adults together and killing them off one by one. Oh, and don’t forget the twist. You’ll notice that Roger Jackson’s famous Ghostface voice is uncanny valley, but you get the gist.
We have gathered five fan films/shorts related to Scream that we thought were pretty good. Although they can’t possibly match the beats of a $33 million blockbuster, they get by on what they have. But who needs money? If you’re talented and motivated anything is possible as proven by these filmmakers who are well on their way to the big leagues.
Take a look at the below films and let us know what you think. And while you’re at it, leave these young filmmakers a thumbs up, or leave them a comment to encourage them to create more films. Besides, where else are you going to see Ghostface vs. a Katana all set to a hip-hop soundtrack?
Scream Live (2023)
Ghostface (2021)
Ghost Face (2023)
Don’t Scream (2022)
Scream: A Fan Film (2023)
The Scream (2023)
A Scream Fan Film (2023)
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Horror Movies Releasing This Month – April 2024 [Trailers]
With only six months until Halloween, it is surprising how many horror movies will be released in April. People are still scratching their heads as to why Late Night With the Devil wasn’t an October release since it has that theme already built in. But who’s complaining? Certainly not us.
In fact, we are elated because we are getting a vampire movie from Radio Silence, a prequel to an honored franchise, not one, but two monster spider movies, and a film directed by David Cronenberg’s other child.
It’s a lot. So we have provided you with a list of movies with help from the internet, their synopsis from IMDb, and when and where they will drop. The rest is up to your scrolling finger. Enjoy!
The First Omen: In theaters April 5
A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
Monkey Man: In theaters April 5
An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.
Sting: In theaters April 12
After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the facts about her pet-and fight for her family’s survival-when the once-charming creature rapidly transforms into a giant, flesh-eating monster.
In Flames: In theaters April 12
After the death of the family patriarch, a mother and daughter’s precarious existence is ripped apart. They must find strength in each other if they are to survive the malevolent forces that threaten to engulf them.
Abigail: In Theaters April 19
After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.
The Night of the Harvest: In theaters April 19
Aubrey and her friends go geocaching in the woods behind an old cornfield where they are trapped and hunted by a masked woman in white.
Humane: In theaters April 26
In the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father’s plan to enlist in the government’s new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.
Civil War: In theaters April 12
A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
Cinderella’s Revenge: In select theaters April 26
Cinderella summons her fairy godmother from an ancient flesh-bound book to get revenge on her evil stepsisters and stepmother who abuse her daily.
Other horror movies on streaming:
Bag of Lies VOD April 2
Desperate to save his dying wife, Matt turns to The Bag, an ancient relic with dark magic. The cure demands a chilling ritual and strict rules. As his wife heals, Matt’s sanity unravels, facing terrifying consequences.
Black Out VOD April 12
A Fine Arts painter is convinced that he is a werewolf wreaking havoc on a small American town under the full moon.
Baghead on Shudder and AMC+ on April 5
A young woman inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shape-shifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence.
Infested: on Shudder April 26
Residents of a rundown French apartment building battle against an army of deadly, rapidly reproducing spiders.
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