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Larry Kirchner Talks About Running The US’s Number One Haunted Attraction, The Darkness
It’s that time of year again when haunted attractions open their doors and hordes of folks seeking thrills and chills flood their halls. Larry Kirchner, the owner and operator of St. Louis’ best haunted attraction sat down with us to talk about how The Darkness came to be and what it takes to keep such a massive attraction fresh. Larry also filled us in on HauntWorld.com, his site that helps you locate attractions in your area along with a list of the US’s top haunts. Horror Fuel: “How did you get into the world of haunted attractions? Larry Kirchner: “When I was a kid – I think it’s the same for anyone who gets on your website they grew up watching Christopher Lee and big studio horror. I think my favorite movie was Frankenstein vs Wolfman. I was always hoping they would continue to fight and see who wins. I remember when I was a kid and I saw The
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Digital Decorations Will Help Make Your Halloween Memorable!
Digital decorations are what they sound like. They’re decorations that are not physically there but thanks to technology, they’ll look like they are! Meet Atmos FX a company dedicated to making holidays awesome. Atmos FX is probably more known for their Halloween digital decorations that have circulated the web for a while now with their projected images turning your house into a theme park grade attraction! All you need as a projector, sheets or thin material, and a good sound system (you can use your own or purchase them from their website). You can purchase the DVDs or a downloadable version directly to your computer and from there you’re only limited by your imagination. You can project images on your windows making it look like there are giant eyes peering out! You can project faces onto your jack-o-lanterns or figures on inflatable mannequins (on their online shop). You can also just play the images on your TV (but what’s the
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Short Film Review: Candle Cove (2018)
Candle Cove tells the story of two adults remembering a childhood fav; a silent televised puppet show called Candle Cove. As fate would have it, they find a box which contains recorded episodes of the show, including the finale…a finale that featured the puppets screaming in terror for the duration. As they examine the tapes, all they see is static…until they pop in the finale and the screaming starts! Based (loosely) on the creepypasta of the same name (which also served as the basis for the first season of SyFy’s Channel Zero), Candle Cove is a very brief distillation of what made the original tale so memorable. Short though it is, this version still manages to maintain the same eerie vibe, but I personally would have liked to see more of what made the story so effective (i.e. the original yarn features horrifying pirate based puppets, while this one features silent Punch N’ Judy like characters, and was presented a
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Horror Fuel Presents: The Fall Horror TV Guide Preview
The fall season is the time of year every horror fans waits for, when horror films and series flood theaters and on our TVs. So, what can you expect to see on TV this fall? To make sure you don’t miss a moment of the new and returning series we’ve got the fall schedule for you. Click on the show’s title for more information. The Purge – September 4 USA Set in an America ruled by a totalitarian government, “The Purge” follows several characters living in a small city. During the 12 hour period, each character is forced to discover how far they will go to survive the night. American Horror Story: Apocalypse – September 12, FX Anti-Christ, Michael Langdon, played by Cody Fern (The Assassination of Ghianni Versace: American Crime Story). The trailer comes on the heels of the announcement that Jessica Lange will be returning alongside Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Kathy Bates, Joan Collins, Cheyenne Jackson, Billie Lourd,
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Snake Outta Compton Slithers Onto DVD And Digital This October
This October the hisstarical flick Snake Out of Compton is slithering onto Digital and On Demand. In the movie, “a young rap group suddenly finds themselves up against a giant, mutated snake that threatens to destroy their search for stardom! Aided by two corrupt cops, a crazed gangster, and a mad scientist, the band has one thing to do before getting the record deal they need, get that motherf**kin’ Snake Outta Compton! Prepare yourself for dope ass beats, unfriendly fire, and the biggest, nastiest snake you’ve ever seen in this outrageous satire of creature features, urban gangster films, and hip-hop culture.” Ricky Flowers Jr., Motown Maurice, Donte Essien, Tarkan Dospil, Aurelia Michael, Joston Theney (interview), Jon Kondelik, Arielle Brachfeld, Eric Erickson (interview), and Diana Terranova star in Snake Outta Compton directed by Hank Braxton who co-wrote the film with Tim Johnson. Jon Kondelik, James Kondelik, and Hank Braxtan serve as producers. DVD special features include commentary with the director and
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‘Daddy’s Girl’ Lures In Victims In New Trailer
Darklands director Julian Richards‘ Daddy’s Girl, is set to make its World Premiere this month at the Raindance Film Festival. Ahead of its debut, the trailer has been released which has a serious Texas Chainsaw Massacre feel. Set in the deep south, Daddy’s Girl centers on a young woman and her serial killer stepfather who uses her as bait to lure victims. Jemma Dallender (I Spit On Your Grave II), Costas Mandylor (Saw), Britt McKillip (Trick ‘r Treat), and Jesse Moss (Still/Born) star.
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Movie Review: Mara (2018)
After a man is strangled in his sleep, and twisted into a knot like one of those massive-ass mall pretzels, the police immediately blame the dude’s wife, no matter who vehemently their daughter blames someone called ‘Mara’. Enter criminal psychologist Kate Fuller (Olga Kurylenko) who investigates the claims of the accused and before you can say “Frederick Krueger” she discovers that ol’ Mara is a demon that murders people in their sleep. As our heroine presses on she discovers the deceased attended a support group for sufferers of sleep paralysis, and when she takes it upon herself to attend a meeting she finds that the participants all seem to be haunted by Mara (who marks her prey with one hell of a case of pink eye) who is offing them one by one while they get their snooze on. Sure as shit, ol’ Fear Fightin’ Fuller finds her self marked by our sleep stalker and the race is on to
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Short Film Review: The Confined (2017)
A duo of young architects are shown the inside of a large, dilapidated building; once the home to a suicide cult, but now being eyed as the site for upscale condos. However, they are not really sold on the vision for the building’s future, due in no small part to its dark history. Before long however our heroes realize much too late that the malevolent forces that inhabited the building are very much still present. The main thing The Confined has in its favor is it’s world-building. The idea of a property that was once the home of an evil cult now being turned into residential property is one rife for further exploration…and the taste of the premise that we get with this short is definitely enticing. Also of note is a nice bit of business involving an old movie projector that was suitably creepy. On the downside, The Confined wasn’t lit very well; sequences are very dark, and not
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Out Of This World September Schedule Announced For Both Comet TV And Charge TV
Looking for something good to watch? Comet TV and Charge TV have great films and series just begging to be watched! Did I mention that there is no subscription necessary and it’s free? Now I’ve got your attention. Check out the lineup for September! Space: 1999 (series) Space: 1999 officially crash landed on COMET! The residents of Moonbase Alpha were just minding their own business when the nuclear waste stored there suddenly exploded, causing the moon to hurtle into space. After passing through a black hole and a couple random “Space Warps,” you begin to wonder, is there a mysterious force guiding them? In September, look out for back-to-back episodes on Saturday and Sunday evenings starting at 10/9 C. Godzilla DOUBLE FEATURES Godzilla wanted to move to Saturdays. We said OK! Through September, catch the mega monster films that rocked the planet and featured Godzilla going head to head with his infamous foes. Destruction begins Saturday, September 8 with Rebirth
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Wesley Snipes Confirms He’s In Talks For Multiple ‘Blade’ Projects
After years of begging fans may finally get more of the vampire slayer, Blade! There’s more, during an interview celebrating Blade‘s 20th anniversary, Wesley Snipes revealed that he’s had conversations about not one but two new Blade projects. There’s a chance we will see the vampire hunter enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe and possibly Blade 4. There’s a lot of conversations going on right now and we’re very blessed to have the enthusiasm and interest in something coming from that world again. We’ve created two projects that fit perfectly into this world and, when people see them, I think they’re only going to have problems deciding which one they love the most.” Snipes has promised that what they’re cooking up will put previous films to shame. All the main execs [at Marvel] and my team, we’ve been discussing for the past two years. Everyone’s enthusiastic about it, everybody gets it. But they got a business to run and they gotta
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Larry Kirchner Talks About Running The US’s Number One Haunted Attraction, The Darkness
It’s that time of year again when haunted attractions open their doors and hordes of folks seeking thrills and chills flood their halls. Larry Kirchner, the owner and operator of St. Louis’ best haunted attraction sat down with us to talk about how The Darkness came to be and what it takes to keep such a massive attraction fresh. Larry also filled us in on HauntWorld.com, his site that helps you locate attractions in your area along with a list of the US’s top haunts. Horror Fuel: “How did you get into the world of haunted attractions? Larry Kirchner: “When I was a kid – I think it’s the same for anyone who gets on your website they grew up watching Christopher Lee and big studio horror. I think my favorite movie was Frankenstein vs Wolfman. I was always hoping they would continue to fight and see who wins. I remember when I was a kid and I saw The
Continue reading →
Digital Decorations Will Help Make Your Halloween Memorable!
Digital decorations are what they sound like. They’re decorations that are not physically there but thanks to technology, they’ll look like they are! Meet Atmos FX a company dedicated to making holidays awesome. Atmos FX is probably more known for their Halloween digital decorations that have circulated the web for a while now with their projected images turning your house into a theme park grade attraction! All you need as a projector, sheets or thin material, and a good sound system (you can use your own or purchase them from their website). You can purchase the DVDs or a downloadable version directly to your computer and from there you’re only limited by your imagination. You can project images on your windows making it look like there are giant eyes peering out! You can project faces onto your jack-o-lanterns or figures on inflatable mannequins (on their online shop). You can also just play the images on your TV (but what’s the
Continue reading →
Short Film Review: Candle Cove (2018)
Candle Cove tells the story of two adults remembering a childhood fav; a silent televised puppet show called Candle Cove. As fate would have it, they find a box which contains recorded episodes of the show, including the finale…a finale that featured the puppets screaming in terror for the duration. As they examine the tapes, all they see is static…until they pop in the finale and the screaming starts! Based (loosely) on the creepypasta of the same name (which also served as the basis for the first season of SyFy’s Channel Zero), Candle Cove is a very brief distillation of what made the original tale so memorable. Short though it is, this version still manages to maintain the same eerie vibe, but I personally would have liked to see more of what made the story so effective (i.e. the original yarn features horrifying pirate based puppets, while this one features silent Punch N’ Judy like characters, and was presented a
Continue reading →
Horror Fuel Presents: The Fall Horror TV Guide Preview
The fall season is the time of year every horror fans waits for, when horror films and series flood theaters and on our TVs. So, what can you expect to see on TV this fall? To make sure you don’t miss a moment of the new and returning series we’ve got the fall schedule for you. Click on the show’s title for more information. The Purge – September 4 USA Set in an America ruled by a totalitarian government, “The Purge” follows several characters living in a small city. During the 12 hour period, each character is forced to discover how far they will go to survive the night. American Horror Story: Apocalypse – September 12, FX Anti-Christ, Michael Langdon, played by Cody Fern (The Assassination of Ghianni Versace: American Crime Story). The trailer comes on the heels of the announcement that Jessica Lange will be returning alongside Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Kathy Bates, Joan Collins, Cheyenne Jackson, Billie Lourd,
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Snake Outta Compton Slithers Onto DVD And Digital This October
This October the hisstarical flick Snake Out of Compton is slithering onto Digital and On Demand. In the movie, “a young rap group suddenly finds themselves up against a giant, mutated snake that threatens to destroy their search for stardom! Aided by two corrupt cops, a crazed gangster, and a mad scientist, the band has one thing to do before getting the record deal they need, get that motherf**kin’ Snake Outta Compton! Prepare yourself for dope ass beats, unfriendly fire, and the biggest, nastiest snake you’ve ever seen in this outrageous satire of creature features, urban gangster films, and hip-hop culture.” Ricky Flowers Jr., Motown Maurice, Donte Essien, Tarkan Dospil, Aurelia Michael, Joston Theney (interview), Jon Kondelik, Arielle Brachfeld, Eric Erickson (interview), and Diana Terranova star in Snake Outta Compton directed by Hank Braxton who co-wrote the film with Tim Johnson. Jon Kondelik, James Kondelik, and Hank Braxtan serve as producers. DVD special features include commentary with the director and
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‘Daddy’s Girl’ Lures In Victims In New Trailer
Darklands director Julian Richards‘ Daddy’s Girl, is set to make its World Premiere this month at the Raindance Film Festival. Ahead of its debut, the trailer has been released which has a serious Texas Chainsaw Massacre feel. Set in the deep south, Daddy’s Girl centers on a young woman and her serial killer stepfather who uses her as bait to lure victims. Jemma Dallender (I Spit On Your Grave II), Costas Mandylor (Saw), Britt McKillip (Trick ‘r Treat), and Jesse Moss (Still/Born) star.
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Movie Review: Mara (2018)
After a man is strangled in his sleep, and twisted into a knot like one of those massive-ass mall pretzels, the police immediately blame the dude’s wife, no matter who vehemently their daughter blames someone called ‘Mara’. Enter criminal psychologist Kate Fuller (Olga Kurylenko) who investigates the claims of the accused and before you can say “Frederick Krueger” she discovers that ol’ Mara is a demon that murders people in their sleep. As our heroine presses on she discovers the deceased attended a support group for sufferers of sleep paralysis, and when she takes it upon herself to attend a meeting she finds that the participants all seem to be haunted by Mara (who marks her prey with one hell of a case of pink eye) who is offing them one by one while they get their snooze on. Sure as shit, ol’ Fear Fightin’ Fuller finds her self marked by our sleep stalker and the race is on to
Continue reading →
Short Film Review: The Confined (2017)
A duo of young architects are shown the inside of a large, dilapidated building; once the home to a suicide cult, but now being eyed as the site for upscale condos. However, they are not really sold on the vision for the building’s future, due in no small part to its dark history. Before long however our heroes realize much too late that the malevolent forces that inhabited the building are very much still present. The main thing The Confined has in its favor is it’s world-building. The idea of a property that was once the home of an evil cult now being turned into residential property is one rife for further exploration…and the taste of the premise that we get with this short is definitely enticing. Also of note is a nice bit of business involving an old movie projector that was suitably creepy. On the downside, The Confined wasn’t lit very well; sequences are very dark, and not
Continue reading →
Out Of This World September Schedule Announced For Both Comet TV And Charge TV
Looking for something good to watch? Comet TV and Charge TV have great films and series just begging to be watched! Did I mention that there is no subscription necessary and it’s free? Now I’ve got your attention. Check out the lineup for September! Space: 1999 (series) Space: 1999 officially crash landed on COMET! The residents of Moonbase Alpha were just minding their own business when the nuclear waste stored there suddenly exploded, causing the moon to hurtle into space. After passing through a black hole and a couple random “Space Warps,” you begin to wonder, is there a mysterious force guiding them? In September, look out for back-to-back episodes on Saturday and Sunday evenings starting at 10/9 C. Godzilla DOUBLE FEATURES Godzilla wanted to move to Saturdays. We said OK! Through September, catch the mega monster films that rocked the planet and featured Godzilla going head to head with his infamous foes. Destruction begins Saturday, September 8 with Rebirth
Continue reading →
Wesley Snipes Confirms He’s In Talks For Multiple ‘Blade’ Projects
After years of begging fans may finally get more of the vampire slayer, Blade! There’s more, during an interview celebrating Blade‘s 20th anniversary, Wesley Snipes revealed that he’s had conversations about not one but two new Blade projects. There’s a chance we will see the vampire hunter enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe and possibly Blade 4. There’s a lot of conversations going on right now and we’re very blessed to have the enthusiasm and interest in something coming from that world again. We’ve created two projects that fit perfectly into this world and, when people see them, I think they’re only going to have problems deciding which one they love the most.” Snipes has promised that what they’re cooking up will put previous films to shame. All the main execs [at Marvel] and my team, we’ve been discussing for the past two years. Everyone’s enthusiastic about it, everybody gets it. But they got a business to run and they gotta
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