Author: Jacob Dressler

IT: Chapter 2 is following in the footsteps of its predecessor, making a smash at the box office and instantly becoming a hit with most horror fans. One complaint, however, is that the movie appears to be too lengthy. Now with said runtime reaching nearly three hours, it may be shocking to know that director Andy Muschietti has been discussing an IT supercut featuring both chapters. If such a cut were released, it could stretch out to a stellar six and a half hours. If that doesn’t sound like a crazy enough combination, the supercut would even include footage cut…

IT: Chapter 2 has pretty much been a hefty success for Warner Bros., although much like its predecessor – there’s been a few divisive responses. However, one of the more interesting statements to come up since the film’s release, is a new complaint that the main villain Pennywise is “surprisingly anti-queer.” One particular article, hosted by the website Out.com, claims that Pennywise has somehow been celebrated as an icon for LGBTQ+ since his first appearance in 2017. As the writer Rose Dommu explains, “In the aftermath of 2017’s It, Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise the Dancing Clown became something of a gay…

The last time there was a nationwide full moon happened on October 13, 2000. Now nearly twenty years have passed and it’s time for another full moon on Friday the 13th – this October. It’s a special occasion because it only happens once every two decades or so, and with numbers like those, the next one is estimated for August 13, 2049. At that rate it might be worth checking out this year. According to MysticalRaven, “If you’re in the Central, Mountain, or Pacific time zones, you’ll be able to this unique full moon once the sun sets, and don’t…

As was recently revealed, Saw and The Conjuring director James Wan is preparing to take another stab at the horror genre. While we know that his next project will be a R rated original concept, plot details are still unspecified. But that hasn’t stopped some details from leaking out – such as the working title Silvercup. And, better yet, the film will be taking advantage of a fantastic sub-genre. It turns out that Silvercup will in fact be a Giallo film. Bloody-Disgusting did the digging, after noticing that Giallo Films, LLC is the company under which Silvercup is being produced.…

One of the most cherished television series within the horror genre happens to be 1960’s soap opera Dark Shadows. The series was created by Dan Curtis, who horror fans may also recognize as the man behind Kolchak: The Night Stalker and Trilogy of Terror. Now it seems his classic series may be getting a revamp from The CW. According to Deadline, the new series will be titled Dark Shadows: Reincarnation. The hour-long pilot for Dark Shadows: Reincarnation was written by Mark B. Perry. “The re-imagined show will be a modern-day continuation of the strange, terrifying, and sexy saga of the…

One of the most anticipated comic book films of the year is the upcoming Joker movie. The movie is not only a major event for fans of DC and the iconic Batman villain, but it’s already been receiving near universal acclaim for those lucky enough to have already seen it. Of course, as these types of psychological films tend to do, there has been some controversy generated by the contents of the film. The upcoming Joker film is taking a unique twist with traditional Batman lore, by depicting Joker as a deranged maniac forged by the corruption of society in…

While the release of IT: Chapter 2 signifies the end of adapting Stephen King’s iconic novel IT, that doesn’t mean Warner Bros. couldn’t create new stories based within the established world. After all, both films have been unimaginably successful for the studio thus far – it’s almost silly not to imagine that a third film could be a possibility. Especially given the incredible lore and history behind Pennywise. While director Andy Muschietti recently hinted at the immense mythology they could mine for new stories, it seems Pennywise actor Bill Skarsgård himself is interested in the idea. In a new interview…

IT: Chapter 2, much like its predecessor, is full of Easter eggs and references that make the overall viewing experience so much more fun than the average horror film. One such Easter egg comes in the form of an awesome surprise cameo – from none other than IT author Stephen King himself! It’s not the first time that Stephen King has made an appearance in something based on his own work. But this cameo does mark a very special opportunity for Stephen King to have some extra fun and do a little more than the average “blink and you’ll miss…

One of the most beloved elements about the latest two IT films is that they’re not afraid to reference the original miniseries. While that was a great Easter egg for fans with IT: Chapter 1 when a Pennywise doll in the style of Tim Curry’s attire was shown, many have questioned what the second film would come up with. It turns out they went bigger and better – by bringing back an original cast member! Actor Brandon Crane, who once played the young Ben Hanscom in the 1990 miniseries, returned for a small cameo role in IT: Chapter 2. It…

In what sounds like a scene from a political Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequel, a Swedish scientist recently brought up the suggestion of cannibalism in an effort to combat global climate change. Magnus Soderlund, a professor and researcher at the Stockholm School of Economics suggested the idea while speaking during a panel titled “Can You Imagine Eating Human Flesh?” at the Gastro Summit. According to Soderlund, “conservative” taboos against cannibalism could change over time, as long as we were to “awaken the idea.” In fact, Soderlund said he was already open to the idea of eating human flesh. “I feel somewhat…