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Channel Your Inner Chanel In 'Scream Queens' Season 2 Promo
"Morning sluts!" Scream Queens is returning, and Emma Roberts is back and bitchier than ever in the brand new promo for the second season of Fox's horror bloodbath. Returning on 20 September, we already know that the show is bringing back some familiar faces and the all important Chanel trifecta - headed up by Roberts's Chanel Oberlin.
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Horror
Continuing The Urge To Purge: Do We Need A Fourth Purge Film?
There is no denying that the era of the slasher film, as well as our appetite for torture films, show no signs of slowing down. Across James DeMonaco's Purge series and its three films —The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year — he has netted a bloodthirsty $279 million. To be totally honest with you, I wasn't a huge fan of The Purge: Election Year, and it appears critics were mixed too - but this isn't to say it wasn't without it's redeeming qualities. Without giving away too much of a spoiler, the ending seemed to pretty much close the book on purging — so will we ever get a fourth film (4urge)? And more importantly, do we even need one? Well here is the argument for why we shouldn't hang up our machetes and repress our blood-lust just yet! Can you survive the night?
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Horror
The Circus Is In Town: Everything We Know About The 'IT' Remake!
Everyone has their biggest fears, whether it be heights, spiders, or the dark; however, clowns top most people's lists of scary things that go bump in the night. The fear of clowns (coulrophobia) was helped in no small part thanks to Steven King's 1986 novel IT. The novel hit mainstream fear in 1990, as Tim Curry popped on a cherry nose and collared frills to play Pennywise the Dancing Clown - Ronald McDonald's evil cousin! IT was one of those "don't tell your mum we watched it" sleepover films that gave everyone the willies! Ever since we saw poor little Georgie lured to his death behind the bedsheets, we knew IT wasn't your standard slasher film, cementing itself as the original 'evil clown' film. Seven years after studio bosses announced that they would be reviving the 1990 clown killer, IT has finally started shooting. New clown, new kids and a new (new) director - here is everything we know about the remake of IT!
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Horror
Scream Queens And Halloweens: Watch This Supercut Of Horror From 1895-2016
We all love a good scare, and here at MP, things are no different - whether it be Michael Myers, Xenomorphs, or Billy the Doll, everyone has their favourite things that go bump in the night. Thanks to Vimeo user Diego Carrera, prepare to start up a Scream-esque movie debate on which is the best horror film ever. Carrera has beautifully crafted the past 120 years of horror history, across 122 films, and accompanied by an equally chilling soundtrack by artist Murcof.
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Horror
Happy Father's Day Elias Voorhees - Friday The 13th's Missing Daddy!
Jason Voorhees has a mother - everyone knows machete-wielding Pamela - but where's Daddy? Spanning ten original films, Freddy vs. Jason, and even a 2009 reboot, the Friday the 13th franchise has made an absent father figure or Mr. Voorhees. Jason and New Line cinema certainly seem to have some daddy issues and Elias Voorhees is the man we have never met...until now!
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Horror
Weirdly Awesome Publicity Stunt Sees Horror Icons At A Baseball Game
I'll open with this, Japan is amazing. I say that without a spec of irony or sarcasm. Sure, they are a little weird sometimes, but that's what makes them amazing. That awesome weirdness shone bright like a diamond during a publicity stunt for the upcoming movie Sadako vs. Kayako (The Ring and The Grudge, respectively) which showcases two iconic, long-haired, creepy ladies going head to head. Toshio's going to be there, too, I guess. So how do you promote a Freddy vs Jason styled movie with two of Japan's most iconic horror characters? Have Sadako throw the ceremonial first pitch to Kayako at a baseball game, of course. Because if there are two things people love, it's creepy dark haired ladies and baseball.
By Jay Vergara7 years ago in Horror
The Parallel World In 'Stranger Things' Isn't As Crazy As It Sounds — Science Explains
Stranger Things is set to return for a second season this October, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. The first season, which proved to be a huge hit for Netflix, is set in 1980s Hawkins, Indiana, and covers the mysterious disappearance of a boy named Will. Those who set out to find him end up uncovering top secret government experiments and discover supernatural forces at play. A rip in time and space has created a gateway between Earth and a parallel world, dubbed the Upside-Down. This world is like a warped mirror reflection of Earth, filled with desolation and decay and populated by terrifying, monster-like creatures.
By Rebecca Keane7 years ago in Horror
Andrew Lincoln Heartbroken Over Intense Walking Dead Season 6 Finale End Scene
Andrew Lincoln's 'The Walking Dead' character Rick Grimes has found himself in a rather unpleasant situation of the show's season 6 finale! Rick had been caught by 'The Saviours' and was forced to his knees at the mercy of the mighty leader Negan.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Horror
Top 3 Creepy Events That Inspired Hollywood
Movies take their inspiration from where they can and no well is more plentiful than just life itself. It's true that there are times when the truth is a lot stranger than fiction. Sometimes the truth is just plain creepy. Here are my top 3 picks for creepy events that inspired pop culture.
By Jay Vergara7 years ago in Horror
These 5 Monsters from the Philippines Will Have You Quaking at the Sheer Thought of Them
Hollywood takes a lot of inspiration from everywhere and anywhere when it comes to scary monsters. Sometimes it's inspired by different cultures and expands on them or dips into pagan themes. With that in mind, I dipped into my own heritage to take a look at the top five monsters I would love to see on the American big screen. All of these monsters stem from memory as a child (because telling your 6-year-old son about stuff like this roaming around is solid parenting), and the ones on this list are the ones that stuck with me the most.
By Jay Vergara7 years ago in Horror
'The Walking Dead' Wants Some Tongue Action With Season Finale Tribute Zombie
Greg Nicotero is sure showing us what a 53-year-old man with a penchant for zombies can do with his tongue, and it looks like the SFX on #AMC's #TheWalkingDead are ramping up the gore for the Season 7 finale. We only may be six episodes in to TWD's 16-episode run, but Scott Gimple and co. have already wrapped up what is sure to be another blood-soaked finale. SFX aficionado and horror legend Greg Nicotero posted a video to his Instagram to celebrate the end of another sickening season, but can you spot a homage to one of the great zombie films of yesteryear?
By Tom Chapman7 years ago in Horror