by Kyle Laugh
Last Week In Horror: May 7th to May 13th, 2018
News
Fox Cancels The Exorcist and Lucifer
“I know it’s easy to get angry at Fox, but the reality is that we were the lowest-rated drama on any network and they still brought us back for a second season, because they loved the show. There are no bad guys in this scenario.”
Sources: Jeremy Slater’s Twitter Account,
‘Suspiria’ by Luca Guadagnino Set for Italian Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
“Videa holds most international rights to Argento’s 1977 Italian horror classic. They co-produced the “Suspiria” reimagining with Amazon and Guadagnino’s own Frenesy Films shingle and have subsequently boarded as a distributor.”
Source: Variety
Margot Robbie Finally Confirms ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Casting
“Margot Robbie will play Sharon Tate — the murdered, pregnant wife of Roman Polanski — in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming Sony Pictures film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” “Tarantino is one of my bucket-list directors,” she told IndieWire Tuesday afternoon at Hollywood’s Escape Hotel”
Source: IndieWire
Jordan Peele Reveals Title of Next Film; Lupita Nyong’o, Elisabeth Moss Eyed to Star (EXCLUSIVE)
“Peele announced the title on his social media accounts on Tuesday, and sources also tell Variety that Lupita Nyong’o is in talks to star, with Elisabeth Moss eyed as the top choice for another lead role. Winston Duke is also being eyed for another lead role in the movie.”
Source: Variety
Netflix Lands Stephen King & Joe Hill Novella ‘In The Tall Grass’ With James Marsden, Helmer Vincenzo Natali
“Westworld‘s James Marsden is in negotiations to star, and Vincenzo Natali will direct the script he wrote. Natali is best known for helming Cube and Splice.”
Source: Deadline
MARGOT KIDDER 'SUPERMAN’ STAR DEAD AT 69
“Margot was at her home when she passed away, according to the spokesperson at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston, MT. The cause of death is unknown at this point.”
Source: TMZ
Releases
Cargo
Release: May 18th, 2018
Format: Netflix
In a desperate bid to outrun a violent pandemic, Andy and Kay have holed up on a houseboat with their one-year-old daughter, Rosie. Their protected river existence is shattered by a violent attack, which sees Kay tragically die and Andy infected. Left with only 48 hours before he transforms into one of the creatures they have fought so long to evade, Andy sets out on a precarious journey to find a new guardian for his child. A flourishing Aboriginal tribe are Rosie’s best chance of survival – but with their merciless attitude toward the afflicted, they also pose a grave threat. A young Indigenous girl becomes Andy’s only chance of safe passage into this sacred community. But unfortunately the girl has no desire to return to her people – she is on a quest to cure her own infected father by returning his stolen soul. Each in their own way is seeking salvation... but they will need to work together if they hope to achieve it.
The Hollow Child
Release: May 18th, 2018
Format: VOD
Highly intelligent and malicious creatures known as The Hollow Ones live in the Woods and entice children with their hypnotic folklore music. Samantha, a young foster teen must fight to expose these dangerous supernatural impostors and save her younger sister who has been taken, otherwise her soul will be lost forever.
Horror At The Box-office
Although ‘Infinity War’ is still moving ass, the newly released home invasion / revenge flick 'Breaking in’ starring Gabrielle Union was able to secure the third spot in the rankings by bringing in $17 million, surpassing it’s $6 million dollar budget by over double.
'A Quiet Place’ is still going strong but has dropped to 5th overall taking in nearly $6.5 million and bringing their domestic total very close to $170 million which is just one of the many reasons why they have announced a sequel to the film.
And not to be ignored, 'Rampage’ is still trying to keep on the board but has dropped to 7th with a domestic total of $89 million.
Indie Horror Support
The Faceless Man
'The Faceless Man’ is a brutal horror film that blends paranormal with psychological elements. The film raises questions on our greatest fears and presents them on a silver platter. Put simply, this is not a politically correct film.
Source: Kickstarter
Girl's Night Of The Living Dead
Girl`s Night of The Living Dead is a horror thriller, the most hauntingly beautiful zombie film in the making, with a uniquely unsettling atmosphere and the all female cast supplemented by American character actor Sandy Villa as Amanda, the resulting zombie mayhem is relentless. In this action-horror-comedy, three female best friends get together, and have a girl’s night to catch up, drink, converse, and have fun, little do they know that the zombie horde has other plans, and decide to crash the party with exactly the results you'd expect.
Source: Kickstarter
Community Spotlight
HORROR SHOP OF THE WEEK: HELLO GOREGEOUS
Last week, I introduced you to Nightshade’s Cellar, a monthly subscription box of handmade horror products curated from a selection of the best indie shops specializing in bath, beauty, accessories, art and all things dark and beautiful. As I mentioned, I’ve discovered many of my favorite small businesses through items included in these boxes. One of those shops is the absolutely amazing Hello Goregeous, run by the lovely Alicia Collins.
Alicia is a horror-loving wife, pom mom, metalhead, bookwork, and a self-proclaimed sarcastic bitch with a splash of girly — a girl after my own heart! I fell in love with Alicia’s work first. Through her shop, she creates amazing horror and Halloween jewelry, home décor, beauty products, and accessories.
But later I also became a huge fan of the talented woman behind the killer products, as Alicia also happens to be one of the kindest, most generous and all-around amazing people you’ll ever meet. Her products definitely stand on their own, made with the highest quality and irresistibly creepy cute, but the fact that she’s also so genuine and caring definitely makes buying from her an even greater pleasure.
Alicia pours her heart and soul into her business. A lifelong horror fanatic, she started her shop as a way to express her passion for the genre and be a part of a community she truly loved. She taught herself how to make crafts, jewelry, hair bows, and other items — learning to create all the items she herself wanted to buy but couldn’t find anywhere else.
She genuinely loves her customers and goes out of her way to make sure they are happy. I’ve personally been fortunate enough to test out a couple of her new scrubs (spoiler alert: they are amazing!), and she was very concerned that I was 100% satisfied with every aspect of the product, from the way it looked to the way it smelled to how it made my skin feel. She wanted it to be absolutely perfect before she put it in her store, and that just reinforced how committed she is to quality.
She’s also an advocate for the NKY Children’s Advocacy Center, which just makes me love her more. She sells Halloween charm bracelets and donates the proceeds to her charity. The bracelets can be purchased in her Etsy shop with a variety of charms.
Check out the Hello Goregeous Etsy shop at www.etsy.com/shop/helloGOREgeous and follow her on Facebook at Hello GOREgeous and on Instagram at @helloGOREgeous. She can also create custom pieces for you and encourages customers to message her via IG, FB or Etsy.
Stephanie Malone, Morbidlybeautiful.com
This week on the Beyond The Void Horror Podcast they take on the Ghosts, Legends or Crime surrounding murders in The Meat Grinder. Several tales that people met their demise in the gears of a machine. LISTEN to it here or Listen/Subscribe on iTunes here.