Attention Readers!

Is there a horror-related movie, book, graphic novel, television show, band or website you'd like to see me review on the Theater?  Tell me about it! For any suggestions, comments, or questions, send me an email at SlasherTheater@aol.com ! I'll make sure to read and respond to each and every email I receive, so give it a try...

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Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is pushed back two weeks

Troy Nixey's Guillermo del Toro produced remake of Don't Be Afraid of the Dark will open this summer on August 26th 2011 , two weeks later than originally planned. FilmDistrict, who had recent major success with Insidious, will now compete against Dimension Films' Apollo 18 by pushing back Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.  The film tells the story of a young girl in the middle of a recent move to an ancient mansion in Rhode Island. Unbeknown to her and her family, the huge mansion houses a terrible secret which she soon unleashes, putting everyone in danger.  Don't Be Afraid of the Dark is definitely not a film to overlook this summer,...

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Chromeskull: Laid to Rest 2 gets release date

If you're like me, 2009's slasher film Laid to Rest left wanting more kills, more blood and especially more of the nefarious villain known as ChromeSkull.  ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 will hit DVD and Blu-Ray on September 20th, after it's summer festival run. The film's trailer promises the origin and back story of ChromeSkull and, of course, way more kills.   The movie looks promising, hopefully living up to the impressive first film that gained an immediate cult following within the horror community. If you haven't already seen Laid to Rest, it's definitely worth watching, especially for fans of 70's and 80's slasher flicks, and...

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Rob Zombie's The Lords of Salem Update: Location, location, location!

Over the past few days, Rob Zombie posted some new pictures on his blog of locations he had scouted out for his new film, The Lords of Salem, which begins shooting over the next couple of months!     The locations look especially creepy and especially fitting for Zombie's Salem witch horror film.&nbs...

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ATTENTION

I will be on vacation from the 15th until the 25th and, since I'm not sure if I'll have internet or not, I may or may not be able to keep up with the blog for those 10 days. However, as soon as I return, I'll continue posting the same as I always do....

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Vintage Horror Review: Killers Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

Here it is, folks, my favorite horror movie of all time! In case you haven't noticed or just didn't know, my absolute favorite type of horror movies are the campy, cheesy, fun ones, and Killer Klowns is all of those things. The story centers around a small town that is mysteriously invaded by, you guessed it, alien "klowns" from outer space! They come to earth to harvest humans in giant cotton candy cocoons and suck their blood through bendy straws. Only Mike, Debbie, and the ice-cream-truck-driving Terenzi brothers can defeat the wicked klowns and save their sleepy little town from certain doom. One thing that I really like about the film...

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Insidious: Give ‘em hell, kid

Like I said in my original preview for this film, I had faith in James Wan. I loved the original Saw, and Dead Silence wasn’t too bad either. He’s a young film maker with a ton of talent and a lot to offer, and James Wan put it all on the table with his newest film; Insidious. I’ll start with the film’s soundtrack. Joseph Bishara is known for his work on the soundtracks of Night of the Demons (2009) and Repo! The Genetic Opera and I can say, in full confidence, that this is definitely his best. The strange, ominous, unsettling noises and music that Mr. Bishara brought to the film were incredible, and really set the mood for the...

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'Scream 4' on the cover of Entertainment Weekly

As most fans know, Scream 4 hits theaters next week and revives the 10 year old series. So, this week, Entertainment Weekly magazine ran a huge article on the franchise and every aspect of it (including actors, writer, director, etc). I haven't read the entire article yet, however, this is definitely a must-have for horror fans at a fairly low price. So, if you have the chance, check it out!...

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So-Bad-It's-Good (or is it!) of the Month!

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New images from Fright Night 3D

These images, although horribly low quality, are from Fright Night 3D, the remake of the classic vampire film from 1985.   ...

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The Evil Dead returns from the grave in the form of an iPod/iPad app

Much like the characters in the film, The Evil Dead simply will not stay dead.  In recent years, we've seen Evil Dead: The Musical, Evil Dead: Fistful of Boomstick, Evil Dead: Regeneration, and now, in our age of Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja, comes The Evil Dead for the iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad. The game, which is played as a 3D shooter, pits the player in the middle of the action as Ash. The game contains over 30 levels, the first half following the events in the first film, and the second half introducing a new story and characters.  The Evil Dead is one of those movies that will never truly go away, and with good reason. The...

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New image from Rob Zombie's The Lords of Salem

This new image, shown below, depicts a masked character, presumably one of the witches. From the look of it, the mask is a bit of an homage to a classic slasher that I'm sure you know...

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Glee creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck take a stab at the horror genre with American Horror Story

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Rob Zombie's The Lords of Salem begins shooting this April

Cult icon, horror monster and shock-rocker Rob Zombie is the mastermind behind The Devils Rejects, House of 1000 Corpses and the remake of Halloween. In recent years, he has become a real break out in the horror genre, often out doing himself with each new release. And this spring, Zombie begins filming his new "big project", The Lords of Salem The Lords of Salem tells the story of an ancient coven of witches returning to modern day Salem for revenge against the mortals who had them burned 300 years ago. The film currently has not revealed its cast, although we can assume Sheri Moon Zombie will play a part in the film and it's likely we'll...

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Rubber: No reason, no reason at all

Ridiculous, strange, absurd, all of these words could easily be used to accurately describe Quentin Dupieux's film about a killer tire.  Rubber tells the story of a tire (named Robert) that wakes up and discovers it has the power to make things explode. Yes, that's the real plot of this film, and it even lets us know in the beginning that this is a movie dedicated to the "No Reason" response to common questions like why characters in certain Tobe Hooper films aren't shown going to the bathroom or washing their hands. Throughout the movie, more and more ridiculous and unexplainable things continue to happen, making the viewing experience...

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Hobo With a Shotgun: This year's "most quotable"?

Now, I know this movie isn't technically a horror film but I feel it's the type of film that should be covered on this blog. It may not be "horror" but there are certain films on here that may not fall directly under the horror genre but certainly are not far from it. This is one of those films. Anyone who saw Grindhouse a few years back is probably familiar with the name Hobo With a Shotgun and the fake trailer that told the story of, well, a hobo wielding a shotgun. Unlike the other Grindhouse trailers, it wasn't created by a big-shot director and featured no one you've ever seen before. This is because Hobo With a Shotgun was the winner...

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