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schlock-luster-video · 7 months ago
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On October 10, 2014, The Babadook was screened at the Chicago International Film Festival.
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germ-t-ripper · 24 days ago
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Germ T. Ripper will be hosting the LGBTQ+ block of the Chicago Horror Film Festival on May 16th at the The Logan Theatre
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michaelcoulombe · 30 days ago
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Official Selection / CHFF
Excited to announce that my film GRANDMA’S COOKIES is an official selection at the Chicago Horror Film Festival in Chicago, Illinois. The festival runs May 15-18, 2025. Earlier we found out that our trailer was also nominated for the same festival…so it is also exciting to have our film accepted there as well! Chicago Horror Film Festival You can check out the trailer for Grandma’s Cookies…
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wonderlesch · 11 months ago
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August 2024 Must See Events
Let’s end the summer with some bass, some barrels and some big name celebrity guests! Must See Events - August 2024 shares music festivals, whiskey tasting, Star Trek, Star Wars and more. Grab your calendar and start planning your next August adventure!
Hello and welcome to August 2024 Must See Events. Read on to discover how much fun August 2024 is going to be. Whether you are a music enthusiast (that’s me), a food lover (that’s also me) or a sci-fi fan ( well, I am all of the above), there is bound to be an event that will pique your interest. Let’s start planning your unforgettable August adventure! Lollapalooza August 1 – 4,…
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jasonaaronpro · 1 year ago
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Exploring the Art of Filmmaking with Director Andrew Littlefield on IN the Loop TV Show
🎬 New IN the Loop TV Show segment! Meet director Andrew Littlefield and explore his film 'When the Clock Strikes'. Get an insider look at indie filmmaking! 🎥🕰️ #InTheLoop #AndrewLittlefield #IndieFilm #HorrorComedy
Join us on IN the Loop TV Show as we delve into the world of filmmaking with our special guest, the talented director Andrew Littlefield. Based in Chicago, Andrew shares his journey in the film industry, discussing his recent project, a horror comedy titled “When the Clock Strikes.” He talks about the film’s success on the festival circuit, bagging seven festivals, and winning the Audience Choice…
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goryhorroor · 3 months ago
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horror of 2025
here's the list (hoping i get every movie but mostly will be kinda focusing on the ones i'm either excited for or is super popular)
the wolfman - leigh whannell's take on the classic
final destination: bloodlines - tormented by recurring violent nightmares, stefanie returns home to break the cycle
black phone 2: sequel
sax xi: eleventh installment in the saw franchise
28 years later - it's been three decades since the rage virus escaped a laboratory and some groups have been able to live amongst the infected but when they leave the safety of their island they'll discover dark secrets
m3gan 2.0 - sequel
companion - after being invited to a weeekend trip at her new beau's lakeside estate, iris uncovers a terrible secret
they follow: sequel to it follows
frankenstein: guillermo's del toro's take on the original
the strangers: chapter 2 - sequel
the strangers: chapter 3 - end of a trilogy
scary movie: return to the horror spoof series
sinners - trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back
untitled jordan peele film - plot tba
poohniverse: monsters assemble - a team of evil childhood cartoon characters i didn't know we needed but i guess we're getting one
vicious - a young woman must spent the night fighting for her existence as she slips down a disturbing rabbit hole contained inside a mysterious gift from a late-night visitor
blade - i mean i hope so but i'm not sure if we're actually getting it this year
the bride - in the 1930s, a lonely frankenstein travels to chicago to seek the aid of dr. euphronius in creating a companion for himself. they murder a young woman and the bride is born
scary stories to tell in the dark 2 - sequel
thanksgiving 2 - sequel
the auditors - nikki, grappling with post-job loss financial strain, inadvertently ignores the fine print of their MDPOPE purchase, and their descent into horror begins with the arrival of the auditors who subject them to torture
grind - a group of college students host a midnight grindhouse film festival. they discover a cursed arthouse horror movie called the creeping chaos. in screening the movie, they unleash absolute mayhem
you take can now - plot tba
scream 7 - plot tba
kraken - marine biologist johanne is doing research on a fish farm in vangshe, a rural community located by the fjord. when she encounters strange occurances along with two brutal deaths, she discovers that a mythical creature rests
the woman in the yard - a mysterious woman who repeatedly appears in a family's front yard, often giving chilling warnings, and leaving residents to question her identity, motive, and potential danger
i know what you did last summer - reboot of classic
fear street: prom queen - prom season at shadyside high is underway, but when an outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and other girls start disappearing, the class of '88 is in for a hell of a prom night
until dawn - live action of the video game
let the evil go west - a railroad worker stumbles upon a fortune teller in distubring circumstances and horrifying visions drive him towards madness
the monkey - when twin brothers hal and bill discover their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start occurring around them
hell house llc: lineage - fifth installment
screamboat: a late night boat ride turns into a desperate fight for survival in new york city when a mouse becomes a monstrous reality (what the fuck)
body farm - the forester johann only wants to warn his ex-wife sophie of a forensic research facility, but when he gets to the site, fast-growing slime has infested the corpses of the dead and brings them to life
i know exactly how you die - when his slasher-fiction novel manifests in real life, rian burman has to finish his story without getting his protagonist killed
le fanu's carmilla - retelling of the book
devil's work - when a couple, traveling on their vacation, meet a desperate girl seeking for her missing sister, they encounter terror and up as hostages to a twisted family and their son
the seductress from hell - hollywood actress undergoes a horrific transformation after being pushed to the edge by her husband
hyde - modern take on the classic novella by robert louis stevenson
crawlers - in the year 2030, a zombie pandemic decimates the united states population. american surviors rush to mexico where a plateau is believed to be zombie free
the children of the woods - in january 1999, a group of five disappeared after they went into the woods of york, south carolina for a camping trip, their story is being told 25 years later (inspired by blair witch project)
the dreadful - in the backdrop of the war of roses, anne and her mother-in-law morwen who live in solidary, run into a man from their past
presence - a family moves into a suburban house and become convinced they're not alone
victorian psycho - winifred notty arrives at a remote gothic manor, and as she assimilates into life, staff members begin to disappear
heart eyes - when the heart eyes killer strikes seattle, a pair of co workers pulling overtime are mistaken for a couple by the couple-hunting killer. now they must spend their valetine's day running for their lives
peter pan's neverland nightmare - after her brother michael is abducted by "the boy who won't grow up," peter pan, wendy darling goes on a rescue mission
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irishmammonagenda · 6 months ago
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Ritualistic-Obey Me x Reader
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[picture creds] [dividers by @/riottsrph] Summary: You and your friends get a little too wrapped up in the spooky festivities of Halloween. Satan can't help but watch. ;) Word Count: 3.2k Content Warnings: MC is human and this is a different au. probably fem!MC idk i cant write men women are my default. also MC is stupid, like really fucking stupid icl. blood, rituals, implied animal sacrifice, implied gore and violence.
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"This was a stupid idea." You think to yourself as you trudge through the dense forest behind your two best friends, avoiding branches and pausing every time you get caught on one.
Noticing your tension, Derek hums, carrying a rucksack on his back and offering you a sip of cider from the can he was holding. No doubt given to him by his Uncle Sam. "Want some? You seem thirsty."
Parched you accept, "Thanks, Derek."
He nods as his cousin Eric turns around from in front of you both, he grins at you, still carefully carrying that cardboard box that they refuse to tell you the contents of. "It's not much further, [Name], don't worry."
Most young adults would be watching horror movies with their friends, or going to a costume party on Halloween Night. But not you three.
You; [Name] [Last Name], Derek Wisconsin, and Eric Vancouver, had something more disturbing planned.
You were going to summon Satan.
Having freshly turned 19, and with Derek preparing to move back to Illinois and, Eric returning to Canada for college; this was your last hurra before being separated.
You shiver, half from the nerves and half from the cold. You should've worn something other than sweatpants and a tank top.
"C'mon [Name], don't be a scaredy cat. We're almost there." Derek teases, shoving you lightly, before throwing his empty can of cider on the forest floor. You glare at him. Sure, you were more naïve than most, but he didn't need to be rude about it!
Eric looks back once more, and shares a look with his cousin before the three of you continue to walk. Getting ever closer to the clearing the blond Canadian had been raving about.
Getting closer to the place you'd chosen for the ritual.
You gulp as you reach the clearing, taking a moment to collect yourself and avoid looking into the treelines, especially as the sky rapidly darkens. You don't want to see something you shouldn't, after all.
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Derek grabs the box from his cousin's hands and sets it down gently on the ground beside the rucksack he’d thrown uncaringly in the leaves before adjusting his baseball cap. The redhead breathes in deeply, watching as his friend grabs a handful of straws of various lengths.
Eric scrunches his nose and nudges towards you. "We gotta see who's doin' it. Pick one." The half-canadian nudges to his closed fist, you nervously do so, pulling out a short, stubby straw.
Eric picks out a short straw, still longer than yours. Derek picks out the longest one, and subsequently starts grinning like a maniac. "Fuck yeah!" He whistles. "Oh Jeez....guess you're doing it, [Name]."
"Guess I am..." You pout, before blinking dumbly for a minute. "Wait, what am I doing'?"
Derek and Eric grin to each other with identical smiles before turning to face you. "The main part of the ritual." They say, before the Canadian gestures to the box.
The ginger grins wider, taking off his chicago cubs baseball cap and setting it down, revealling orange toned hair underneath. "But not yet! We gotta set up the summoning circle first!"
You bite your lip. "Are you guys sure this is a good idea?” You ask, eyeing Eric as he starts to copy out a summoning circle from the frayed, ancient looking spellbook.
Derek nods ambitiously. “Hell yeah. What could go wrong? Worst case scenario nothin’ happens and it’s all a hoax. Best case scenario, we summon Satan, make pacts with him and get rich!”
Eric sticks his tongue out in concentration. “Mhm… and don’t worry about havin’ to sell your soul. That’s where the box comes in handy.”
You shiver. Wrapping your arms around yourself in an attempt to keep warm as you and Derek watch as the blond finishes the summoning circle and places black candles down at integral points of the inner star.
The Canadian claps the chalk off of his hands, as Derek takes out the deck chair from the large rucksack and unfolds it, setting it in the middle of the circle. you and begin lighting the candles,he grabs an expensive looking ceremonial dagger from his backpack. When he notices you staring he smirks. “Got it from Ebay for 20 dollars. Now lets get started!”
Derek grins before the three of you stand over the book he’d just placed in the very middle of the summoning circle, placed on the foldable garden chair serving as an altar.
Your trio chant in Latin, reading out the words on the page of the book. The light breeze stops dead.
“Ready, [Name]?” Eric smiles, holding the dagger up as you nod offering your hand.
“Make it quick.” You look away. Face scrunched up in pain as the boy draws blood, you hiss in agony as he moves onto Derek and then himself.
The three of you let your blood drip onto the ground in the middle of the summoning circle as you invoke the Avatar of Wrath once more.
All the while being unaware of the emerald green eyes watching you from the shadows of the treeline.
After a few repetitions, Derek turns to you, gestering to the dagger. “You picked the shortest straw. You’re up, MC.”
“What do I do with it?” You tilt your head as you shakily grab the dagger. Growing more and more uncomfortable with the uncanny smiles your friends are sporting.
They hand you the cardboard box. “Open it.” Eric whispers.
You do.
Inside you find a small black kitten barely the size of your hand sleeping peacefully. A small pink ribbon as her makeshift collar. Unable to stop yourself, you reach out to shakily pet her. Derek grabs her. She meows as she’s woken up. The redhead hands you the kitten in your free arm.
“Pet store said her name was Inky.” Eric hums as she cuddles into your tanktop, looking for warmth.
You don’t miss the sinister glint in their eyes, yet you do miss the figure in the darkness growing larger, more demonic as he senses what’s about to happen to the kitten before you do.
You feel a sinking feeling in your gut even before Derek orders you in a dark tone. “Say the words in the book. Slit its throat.”
You gulp shakily, as you begin to chant, the wound on your hand aching and beginning to glow green and you swear you can hear a demonic growling sound from the treeline.
You finish chanting, tears welling up in your eyes as you slowly lift the dagger up, preparing to do the unthinkable.
The sky darkens, thunder sounds, a sinister fog begins to form around the ritual circle, reflecting in the pure evil of Derek and Eric’s shared expression.
Satan, who had been watching in the shadows as soon as the ritual began, growls in pure rage. A mere second away from stepping into the circle and gutting the three of you.
You blink away your tears, about the drag the dagger down into the kittens throat, before you meet her tiny amber eyes and she lets out the most pitiful meow. No doubt wanting food.
You break. Throwing the weapon on the ground and breaking off in a sprint. Rushing into the dense woods still cradling the poor kitten as your former friends make chase close behind you.
You wince as branches catch on your skin and leaving you with scratch marks all over. You don’t stop running though, especially after you hear the dagger being thrown at a tree right next to you.
Satan pauses. Shocked out of his growling as he stalks you from the shadows. A small, crooked smile spreads on his face as he watches you make your escape, defenseless kitten in hand.
You manage to get out of view and reach of Derek and Eric as you duck behind a log to catch your breath. Hearing the Canadian shout to his cousin from Illinois to ‘just leave it’ and ‘continue the ritual without the stupid cat’
Derek shouts exploitatives before agreeing and yelling into the woods. “You fucking bitch!- When I find you, [Name]-You’re fucking dead!-”
You hold your breath as their voices grow quieter and quieter. Petting Inky to steel your nerves you peek out and see no one.
Deciding to make your escape you slowly get out, walking dumbly like a baby deer as you slowly trudge further away from where you came.
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Satan had been doing nothing in particular before having felt his name being provoked. He sighed, never getting a lot of downtime during Halloween thanks to idiots in the Human Realm summoning him day in and day out.
Allowing himself to be teleported to the area of the ritual. He stalked in the shadows of the treeline, noticing three young adults in the middle of the clearing chanting.
He watched. Prowling around the shadows, rage radiating from him as he hears the meowing of a cat and sees the third of the trio raise a dagger. Yet still, he watches.
His eyes grow green. Already in his demon form, his claws protract. Ready to maul those motherfuckers.
Only to stop when you throw the dagger and make a run for it. Rage simmering down to slight surprise, claws retracting.
You were a smart one, your friends, however, were not. He'd have to find you later, but for now; he stayed in the shadows, waiting, watching as the two boys continue the ritual without the cat they had planned to slaughter.
The ginger, Derek, begins once more, chanting in Latin as he reads from the book, Eric joins in, before a lightbulb goes off into his head.
The Canadian opens his phone and selects a photo of you, placing it on the ground in the centre of the ritual circle.
"A-ave Satanas! This is our sacrifice to you, [Name] [Last Name]!" Eric shouts into the forest, no doubt wanting you to hear in an attempt to punish you for ruining the ritual.
Satan raises an eyebrow. So that was your name? Interesting.
Still in demon form; he steps out of the shadows, revealling himself to the two boys.
He smirks at their shocked gasps, watching in amusement as they scramble to the book, trying to figure out what to do next.
"Where's the cat?" Is all Satan asks.
"T-that bitch-" Derek points to the photo of you on the ground. "She fuckin' ran off with it. Sorry Lord S-Satan....we were tryna sacrifice it for you.-"
Eric nods desperately in agreement.
Satan smirks, "Well then...I suppose I should reward my loyal followers." He says charmingly as his eyes glow a feral green and his claws protract once more.
He'd hang them by their entrails.
No one fucks with cats. Especially not on his watch.
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You whimper in the dark woods, shakily bringing your phone out with one hand to use as a flashlight. It was colder now. Inky clung to you for warmth as you did the same to her and held the kitten tighter with one arm.
Having ran blindly from the clearing in random directions, it was safe to say you were lost.
"It's okay buddy…." You whisper to the kitten, whimpering when you hear the tortured screaming of your two friends.
The ritual must've worked.
Like a prey animal, you hunker down behind some bushes just in case. Turning off your phone light, you cradled Inky in your arms and clench your eyes shut in fear, trying not to listen to the screeching and pleading of your former friends.
Tears roll down your cheeks, although you couldn't tell if it was from grieving, anger or fear. Most likely the latter two.
You wait and wait, staying completely still in the dirt, uncaring of the staining in your clothes that would result of it. Leaves rustled softly with your breathing, as you tried to focus on the rise and fall of your chest instead of the nightmarish sounds from God knows how far away.
It keeps going, until it stops, leaving behind it a thick, deathly silence. You hold back a whimper, still much too scared to move, frozen in fear.
Your hair stands on end as a crunching of autumn leaves sounds. Footsteps approach you calmly.
You hold you breath, begging and praying to whatever ancient power out there that whatever that thing was that'd killed your friends wouldn't murder you too. That it would somehow miss your hiding spot.
It was truly a shame for you that the only ancient power in your vicinity was Satan himself.
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. :)
To which he did. The footsteps get closer, before stopping at the bush you were hiding behind. You bite your lip to keep yourself from whimpering.
You hear a chuckle sound from the darkness, as you will yourself to open your eyes you see a man, as if by magic, he's in front of you.
You hadn't heard him move from the time it took him to approach you from behind.
Strange.
"You don't need to be scared." The handsome man smiles charmingly. He's not much older than you by the looks of it. "[Name], right?"
You nod dumbly, holding Inky as your emotional support. How did this man know your name? Was he stalking you?
He nods to the kitten in your arms, "Cute cat. Mind if I pet her?"
"Sure….Y-yeah that's fine…." You stiffen as his hand reaches towards you, but relax slightly as the man seems gentle with cats. Everyone knows men who are good with cats can be trusted, right? Inky seems to like him.
"Hmm…..you okay?" The blond man asks kindly. His emerald eyes glow an otherworldly green.
"….I'm lost…." You admit, rather tired from the whole idea.
"I see. Well I could always help you get out. I know these woods quite well…."
"Really? You don't sound like you're from here….." You say softly, finding your voice. Maybe you were too naïve and trusting, but nevertheless, you grab his outstretched hand and laugh a little as he shakes it.
You grin, having calmed your nerves slightly. Unknowing that you've just made a deal with the devil.
He helps you up and you begin to walk through the trees, still holding onto Inky. The man coos at her every now and again and the cat preens under his soft gaze.
You walk in a relatively comfortable silence, with the blond asking you questions here and there, and you answering and asking them back.
Realistically you should still be shaking and crying and traumatised. You'd just heard your two former best friends be murdered. Yet, some dark twisted part inside of you whispers that they were doomed the moment they drew that circle and took out that cat.
It scared you that you couldn't bring yourself to care.
"So what about you…? Do you have any siblings?" You ask quietly, as you both use your phones as flashlights through the woods. You don't feel as much like a headless chicken anymore.
"Yep." He smiles. "Six brothers. I'm the fourth oldest."
"Holy shit."
"Nothing holy about it, in my opinion." He laughs, it's contagious. You can't help but let out a chuckle.
"You're quite interesting, [Name]. Smart too. " The familiar stranger hums. "I like that."
You grin, laughing as humility coats your voice. " Oh really....I don't think I'm that smart....."
The handsome man's eye's glow with something for a second as his eyes fix on the kitten safe in your arms. "You should give yourself more credit, [Name], you've made better decisions than you would even believe tonight."
"....Thanks?" You tilt your head slightly. The Devil himself just hums softly in response as the two of you fall back into the rhythm of a comfortable silence, with you leading the way to your home as you got to the main road once more. It doesn't take long before the three of you reach it.
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As you reach your home, the blond sees you and your newly acquired kitten to your door. You give him a small smile. "Well this is me...."
He nods, before grabbing your free hand, and speaking a phrase in Latin you almost recognise as he meets your gaze with a glowing green one of his own. He kisses your hand and grins as ink like emeralds form on your skin like a tattoo, swirling and dancing until they find purchase around your wrist in a symbol not unlike the ones in the summoning circle.
Your breath hitches. "Y-you're..."
The demon grins. "I'm Satan, yes." He replies, admiring the pact mark now on your hand. "And you might be one of my favourite devotees."
"....You're not gonna kill me...?" You ask in a small voice, clutching Inky as you open the door you had stupidly forgotten to lock before you went out.
The Avatar of Wrath only laughs in response, a soft look overriding his facial expression. "If I wanted to kill you I would've done so in the woods. Besides. You weren't stupid....like the other imbeciles who try to summon me." He reaches over to pet Inky once more, something he's done a lot within the short space of time you've gotten to know him.
"Huh?" You voice out your confusion, and he grins up at you. For the supposed Avatar of Wrath, he sure is charming. It was easy to trust him.
"Well...most people- actually every group or person who tries to summon me around Halloween time...sometimes even witches but especially inexperienced humans like you and your....friends...always make the fatal mistake of sacrificing cats during the ritual...." His eyes narrow as he thinks about it. A murderous expression creeps onto his face and a deathly aura surrounds him as you realise why he's named the Avatar of Wrath.
Satan takes a deep breath and continues. "But you didn't....I can appreciate and trust someone like you."
You nod, wondering what parenting mistakes your parents made that could've made you attracted to a literal Lord of Hell as you feel your cheeks heat up. "Do you wanna come inside for a bit?"
The corners of his lips twitch, "I'd love to...but Halloween is a busy time for me....summonings and all.....could I come back tomorrow?"
You nod. "Bring some treats for Inky?" You ask light-heartedly.
"Oh of course." He smiles, waving goodbye as you trek inside your home, placing the kitten down gently on the entrance mat of your hall.
"Well....bye for now, Satan..." You nod, at the now not so enigmatic stranger, he gives you another kiss on the back of your hand.
"Goodnight, [Name]." He says before slowly closing the door for you.
He'd come visit you again, after all, he had accepted your ritual and given you his pact mark. As the blond demon thinks to himself whilst traversing to yet another ritual preformed by stupid young adults abusing cats who were about to get mauled, he comes to the realisation that Lucifer said no to cats in the house. but he never said anything about a human and that said human's cat. ;)
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🎃🦇samhain shona daoibh 🎃🦇
if you cant tell ive watched a lot of horror movies recently and made the ritual very not very realistic-ified for the sake of dramatic devices gng. (unrelated but im too scared to watch the exorcist)😔✊
real ones realised i reused derek wisconsin and eric vancouver from my summertime shennanigans fic. i am aware the names are horrible that's why i chose them.
can we all appreciate the fact i churned this out in like two days pretty please (oh the joys of getting 8 hours of sleep every night and being off school and not completely exhausted.)
no irish in this post bc halloween is irish enough anyways yipeeee!
anyways 😈
i made a poll yesterday asking if i should give you stinkers (said lovingly) a name like im some 2019 youtuber with a bunch of fans because i yearn for the silliness and nearly everyone said yes so yipeeee! also i need ideas or else you're being called péisteanna or something equally as stupid 😈
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gabevargas · 6 months ago
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closed starter for @leylayilmz & @bellstrom location: golden hour beach bar
The bar heaved with people in costumes, drunk and letting loose. Gabe didn't know Briar could throw down like this, and he had to admit he was impressed. The place was popping, and everyone had put in so much effort with the outfits. He had chosen Jason from Friday the 13th to add horror to the night's festivities. Girls found slasher dudes hot, right? That's what Gabe argued when he received a few stares.
It had been a few hours already, and Gabe was already tipsy, texting Benny frantically to get his ass here. His mask lay discarded on the table as thumbs continued to tap his screen, pestering his best friend. He had agreed to some dumb trick-or-treat thing with a local mom and her kid. The thought of which made Gabe shiver. The idea of kids had always terrified him, yet his best friend was running around playing daddy. A far cry from the Benny of the Chicago days.
He felt someone hit his shoulder, and he turned to see a woman in a suit with what appeared to be an inflatable alien by her feet—the things you could only see on Halloween. "I think you dropped your buddy," Gabe teased, holding up the alien. His eyes finally took her in, and a smirk spread over his lips, dimples showing. "Women in black, huh? Sexy..." There was something undeniably attractive about a woman in a suit, the power. "Can I get you a drink?"
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hellhoundmaggie · 7 months ago
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mischief-and-tea-by-the-sea · 6 months ago
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X-Men 2 fans: First Look at Nightcrawler and Stryker as brothers in Glenrothan
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Brian Cox‘s feature directorial debut “Glenrothan” — billed as his “love letter to Scotland” — has wrapped production, with a first look revealed showing the “Succession” star alongside Alan Cumming in a room full of whisky barrels.
Alongside revealing a first look from the feature, Protagonist Pictures has come aboard for worldwide sales and is set to screen exclusive footage for buyers at the upcoming American Film Market.
Lionsgate, which co-developed the project with London based studio Nevision, has taken U.K. rights on the family drama, which shot in Scotland.
In “Glenrothan,” Donal (Cumming) reluctantly returns to the Scottish Highlands after 35 years in Chicago to make amends with his estranged older brother, Sandy (Cox). Sandy needs Donal to take over the family’s whisky distillery or he will be forced to sell and give up on the family’s legacy. But their reunion forces the brothers to confront the past and the real reason Donal left Glenrothan. Shirley Henderson (“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “See How They Run”) and Alexandra Shipp (“Barbie,” “Anyone But You”) also star in the film.
“Glenrothan” is produced by Cox, Neil Zeiger, Crystine Zhang (“Prisoner’s Daughter,” “Lee”), Phin Glynn (“Argentina 1985,” “Kill The Jockey”), Nic Crum (“Book of Love”), James Cabourne and Vladimir Zemtsov (“Club Zero”). The film is co-produced by Nevision and Blazing Griffin Pictures in association with Screen Scotland, Oval-5, Gold Rush Pictures, Head Gear, Infinity Hill and Lionsgate.
“’Glenrothan’ is a poignant, funny and powerful story about the universal themes of family and heritage, set against the stunning backdrops of Scotland and steeped in the world of whisky,” said Protagonist CEO Dave Bishop. “Brian is an undeniable talent, both behind and in front of the camera, and is joined by the exceptional Alan Cumming — as such we are delighted to introduce buyers to this special film when we debut exclusive footage at the upcoming AFM.”
Neil Zeiger, lead producer added: “I have thoroughly enjoyed helping bring ‘Glenrothan,’ Brian’s ‘love letter to Scotland’, to the screen. Working with our incredible cast led by Alan, Shirley and Alexandra, Brian directed the film brilliantly. A universal story, wonderful performances and stunning images define the film. I am confident Glenrothan will compel and captivate audiences wherever in the world they are.”
Protagonist’s current slate includes the Venice, TIFF and San Sebastian selection “Kill the Jockey,” directed by Luis Ortega and recently selected as Argentina’s feature film contender for the 2025 Academy Awards; Samir Oliveros’ TIFF title, “The Luckiest Man in America,” starring Emmy and Golden Globe winner Paul Walter Hauser; the genre-bending comedy “Sister Midnight,” which recently screened at the London Film Festival and was nominated for Cannes’ Camera D’Or; and from directors Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson, the political horror-comedy “Rumours,” which debuted at Cannes before going on to screen at Toronto, San Sebastian, New York and London Film Festivals.
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schlock-luster-video · 5 months ago
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On November 12, 1976, Alice, Sweet Alice premiered at the Chicago International Film Festival.
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germ-t-ripper · 7 months ago
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27SEP24 Getting kisses from the man behind the magic of Chicago Horror Film Festival Mr. CJ Vecchio
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horrororman · 7 months ago
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📼 Notable films that were released on September 28th...
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)(Los Angeles).
Dracula A.D. 1972 (UK).
Eraserhead (1977)(NYC, NY).
Thirst (1979)(Australia).
Impulse (1984).
Scarecrows (1988)(video premiere).
I Come in Peace (1990)(US).
Pacific Heights (1990).
Ed Wood (1994)(limited).
Abominable (2006)(Austin Fantastic Fest).
The Redwood Massacre (2014)(Chicago Horror Film
Festival).
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therogerclarkfanclub · 8 months ago
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Sadly, Damn Handy does not have a release date just yet. But on the positive side, the film has been (so far) accepted into 8 film festivals! It already received one award at the Block Island Film Festival back in June of this year. We sure hope it wins all the awards! 🙌.
If one of these film festivals happens to be near you, you can check it out before anyone else! 😁
• Mystic Film Festival • Santa Fe International Film Festival • Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival • Filmquest 2024 • Chicago Horror Film Festival • Block Island Film Festival ("Spotlight Lighthouse Award" Winner, June 2024) • Fall HorrorHound Film Festival • Flickers' Rhode Island Film Festival
In the meantime, check out the preview trailer below while we await for that much-anticipated release date.
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pjplayground · 1 year ago
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SAW UR POST WAS IMMEDIATELY INTERESTED :3!!1!1!2!211
can u feed us lazy four info, like how did they meet? fav hangout spot? some random stuff they do together? stuff like that :3 if youve had time to develop them??? considering u probs plan on writing lazy wilro.....
SO. 👏
All of the Lazy Four exist within the same universe. So we have Wilbur, who lives in the Robinson estate on the outskirts of the city. Penny is a pop star originally from Chicago, but now lives in the city due to the rich estates and luxuries. Pop star life, y'know. Violet is a skater girl who goes to Wilbur's school. It should be noted that within Lazy Days, the Parrs DO NOT have superpowers. But, I did give them professions/hobbies which elude to them (Mrs. Incredible is a silk ribbon dancer, for example. Keep this in mind). Last but not least, Hiro is a third generation Japanese-American immigrant living in his grandfather's cafe with his older brother and aunt.
How they met: Well, Wilbur, Violet, and Hiro all go to the same school. So they met there. As for how they met Penny, there is a story there. Because of who Cornelius is, he has quite a lot of connections and "high profile clients" as his PA would put it. A couple of years ago, he was sent on a lengthy business trip. He had to bring Leo (Wilbur's baby brother) along since he was only a year old at the time. Wilbur was 13 about to be 14 when this happened. Wilbur tagged along because Neil promised they'd do something awesome for his birthday, and he didn't let work get in the way of that. This was a trip to Norway, so they figured they could do birthday festivities there as a special occasion. But first, Neil had to meet up with his client, who just so happened to be Penny's father, her manager. While the two men were discussing boring business stuff, Penny and Wilbur were able to hang out. At the end of the ordeal, they had exchanged numbers and kept in touch. Back home, Wilbur (over video calls) introduced Vi and Hiro to Penny, and the rest is history.
Some stuff they do: They mostly hang around the Robinson estate, because the family is fun. Well, also the hot tub and theater. Individually, Violet hangs out at the skate park, Wilbur in the home library, Penny in her garden, and Hiro wherever food is, tbh. Boy can't get enough of sweets. Not related to the kiddos, but Neil became good friends with Helen because they were in the same silk ribbon dancing class. Vi thinks her mother is better/more flexible, but Wilbur laughs in his father being a gymnast, yogi, pole dancer, and silk ribbon dancer. Take that Vi!
Miscellaneous points: - Wilbur is always reading something. Sometimes, he just can't shut up about the newest book he's reading. - Tadashi is still alive! Because I like him. The fire still happened, so Tadashi does have severe burns he has to treat every day. Luckily, Wilbur's father knows a thing or two about treating burns. - Sometimes Violet secretly wishes her siblings could be like Wilbur's. Quiet and polite! - It's pretty well known that Leo only likes to be held by/in the presence of Neil. However, he tolerates Penny and Wilbur. Probably because they were there when he was away from Neil for the meeting. - All of them are babies when it comes to horror. Except for Violet. She loves horror, especially psychological horror akin to Cooking Companions or That's Not My Neighbor. - Penny has three dogs. Bolt (duh), Lightning, and Shock. - If we're talking about Wilro, Wilbur calls Hiro "mio dolce." Half of Wilbur's family is Italian, so he knows some words/phrases. "Mio dolce" is a pet name. It can mean "my sweet", "my love", or "my cake." - Whenever all four of them are in Hiro's aunt's cafe, they ask for the day old donuts. - Violet can't whistle or snap her fingers. - Hiro is only slightly terrified of Wilbur's little sister's (Mazie) pet snake. Its name is Bananaconda. - Yes, Hiro knows how to bake! Instead of being a prodigy in inventing like his bro, he's an advanced baker with very intricate techniques. All figured out by the time he was nine. - Penny became a pop star when she was twelve. She mostly did kid's TV beforehand, before she got her career in music. Think... Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande, just without the gross tongue stuff and home wrecking. - Violet does name her skateboards. Her favorite is Pico. - Wilbur is canonically bisexual, Hiro is pansexual, Penny is a straight ally, and Violet is a demigirl lesbian. - Bit of a sad point here, but Wilbur did struggle with an eating disorder (anorexia) when he was 12 and 13. Unfortunately, he inherited his father's body dysmorphia.
In regards to the Wilro fic... It will be inspired by the one Wilro image I did. It will also be pure fluff, since these are teenagers and I'm not about that gross shit! =D They'll be in the Robinson estate, and I'm unsure if we'll see any more Robinsons. We'll see. I gotta do some planning.
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rainyraisin · 2 months ago
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HIHIIII HOW HAS UR DAY BEEN!? Anything coming up that you’re looking forward too?
HIIIIIII AWZ OMG IVE MISSED UUUUU‼️‼️‼️💖💖💖🌸🌸🌸 it’s been okay!!! I’m on half term so I’ve mostly been drawing and playing Legends Arceus, I caught some silly guys!!!! (I’m still like 90 Pokémon off of getting them all though 💔)
YES ACTUALLY!!!!! I’m going to see my favourite music artist next week!!! Jhariah is coming to the UK YIPPEE‼️‼️💖💖🌸🌸🌸 I’m rlly hyped it’s the first concert I’m going to where I acc have the artists merch so the fit is gonna go CRAZY. Going with two of my besties and we are gonna CAMP out to get a good spot lmao (not actually but we’re gonna get there early :3 I also have my consultation appointment for my surgery FINALLYYYY like after 8 months so YIPPEE!!! Very hyped about that
I’m seeing like a lot of stuff in the next two months and I’ve also got a gig or two for college (I have a confirmed gig on March 5th, might also have one on April 9th if I’m one of the people asked to do it for open day). I’m seeing Rocky Horror, Chicago, and Kurtis Connor!!!!! So very hyped for those!!! There might be some stuff I’m missing bc I’m literally just going to so much in the first half of the year and then literally nothing the second half lol- but it’s gonna be rlly fun!!!
OH and I have a musical festival for college in May which I’ve prolly talked about before but IM OFFICIALLY DOING THE SONIC MOVIES FOR IT AND ITS GONNA BE AWESOME I GET TO SING LIVE AND LEARN AND ESCAPE FROM THE CITY RAHHHHH ‼️‼️‼️ (Escape from the city technically isn’t in Sonic 3 but my teacher doesn’t have to know that okay…)
I’m also rlly excited for whenever Sonic 3 becomes more easily accessible bc I have like. A trillion edit ideas. When I get my hands on Sonic 3 yall are COOKED!!!
TY FOR THE ASK AWZ I APPRECIATE IT‼️‼️‼️💖💖🌸🌸🌸🥺🥺🥺
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