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Wishmaster Franchise Blu-Ray Set On the Way!

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In the last several years, companies like Scream Factory, Arrow Video, and Synapse have taken it upon themselves to fill many holes in the Blu-Ray collections of horror lovers. Recently, a new contender emerged into this arena, in the form of Lionsgate’s revived iteration of the classic Vestron Video label.

So far, Vestron has already gifted fans with the first ever Blu-Ray releases of cult classics like Waxwork, Waxwork II, Return of the Living Dead 3, and Chopping Mall. A collector’s edition of 80’s treasure The Gate is also soon on the way.

Vestron may have just outdone themselves with their latest announcement though, a box set of all 4 Wishmaster films.

Wishmaster Collection Blu-Ray Cover

Chances are, if you’re reading this site, you’re probably at least acquainted with the first Wishmaster, released in 1997. Directed by effects wizard Robert Kurtzman, Wishmaster starred Andrew Divoff as a member of an ancient race called the Djinn, sort of the evil equivalent to the classical idea of a genie.

If Divoff’s demented Djinn can somehow convince the person unfortunate enough to awaken him to make three wishes, his race will then be free to invade the Earth, and plunge humanity into eternal darkness.

Divoff is an absolute scenery-chewing delight as the villain, always happy to twist people’s greatest desires into their worst nightmares.

Wishmaster - Andrew Divoff and Robert Englund

Also notable about Wishmaster are the multiple cameos made by genre luminaries, including Angus Scrimm, Reggie Bannister, Robert Englund, Kane Hodder, Tony Todd, and Ted Raimi.

Divoff would return in 1999 for the also quite fun Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies, which sent the Djinn to wish-heavy locales like prison and Las Vegas.

Unfortunately, the less said about Wishmaster 3 and 4, the better. Divoff declined to come back, and it’s easy to see why, since both films are mediocre at best and downright awful at worst. The fourth film even featured the hilariously stupid plot twist of the centuries-old Djinn falling in love with a human being!

Wishmaster 3 and 4 Djinn

Still, Wishmaster 1 and 2 alone more than make the purchase with it, at least for people who love a good amount of cheese with their horror. Vestron’s Wishmaster Blu-Ray set arrives on March 28th. Here’s the full list of extras:

Disc 1 (Wishmaster):

– Audio Commentary with director Robert Kurtzman and screenwriter Peter Atkins

– Audio Commentary with director Robert Kurtzman and stars Andrew Divoff and Tammy Lauren

– Isolated Score Selections and Audio Interview with composer Harry Manfredini

– Out of the Bottle – Interviews with director Robert Kurtzman and co-producer David Tripet

– The Magic Words – An Interview with screenwriter Peter Atkins

The Djinn and Alexandra – Interviews with stars Andrew Divoff and Tammy Lauren

– Captured Visions – An Interview with director of photography Jacques Haitkin

– Wish List – Interviews with actors Kane Hodder and Ted Raimi

– Teaser Trailer

– Theatrical Trailer

– TV Spots

– Radio Spots

– Vintage Making Of featurette

– Behind-The-Scenes Footage Compilation

– Storyboard Gallery

– Still Gallery

Disc 2 (Wishmaster 2):

– Audio Commentary with writer/director Jack Sholder

– Trailer

– Still Gallery

Disc 3:

WISHMASTER 3: BEYOND THE GATES OF HELL

– Audio Commentary with director Chris Angel and cast members John Novak, Jason Connery and Louisette Geiss

– Vintage Making-of featurette (5 mins)

– Trailer

WISHMASTER 4: THE PROPHECY FULFILLED

– Audio commentary with director Chris Angel and cast members Michael Trucco and Jason Thompson

– Audio commentary with director Chris Angel and actor John Novak

– Wishmasterpiece Theatre featurette (7:15)

– Trailer (1:22)

Check out one of my personal favorite Wishmaster deaths below, the quite literal result of an inmate wishing his lawyer would “go f*** himself.” If you don’t think it’s funny, these movies might not be for you.

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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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