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Boo 2! to scare off box office competition
As get closer to October 31st, this weekend sees the release of lighter horror fare, that of a comedic nature, that should have no problem hitting the top of the box office. Here’s our prediction:
Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween picks up where last year’s instalment left on, in that its opening on the same weekend and just in time for Halloween. Tyler Perry’s Madea character is a guaranteed draw, and absolutely critic proof. Boo! A Madea Halloween debut at number one last year, on its ways to making $75 domestically. Look for the sequel to debut on top as well, with $28 million.
Orcs and Humans Working Together: The World of ‘Bright’ Is Coming to Netflix
If you hoped for a Suicide Squad spinoff that focused on Deadshot and Killer Croc, then you might be interested in Bright, an upcoming Netflix original film that premieres on December 22.
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31 Days of Horror: Alone in the Dark (1982)
“All right, they’re crazy. Isn’t everybody?” – Dr. Leo Bain, Alone in the Dark
I’m a horror fan, but I’m not that crazy about slashers. That’s what makes 1982’s Alone in the Dark so special. Directed by Jack Sholder (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge), the film mixes black humor with genuine scares, both of which elevate it far above the average slasher.
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Trailer Time: Black Panther
Well, I just had a feeling of anticipation in the pit of my stomach watching the incredible new trailer for Black Panther. Check it out below, and let us know if you’re excited to see the World of Wakanda come to live.
Black Panther hits theaters February 16th, 2018.
It’s a happy weekend for Happy Death Day at the box office
When you’re wrong, you’re wrong, and this weekend, I was definitely off with my box office predictions. Here’s what went down:
Lesson learned – never underestimate the power of Blumhouse. Their Halloween box office entry, Happy Death Day, had an outstanding opening this weekend, bringing in an estimated $26.5 million. This is the third win for the production company, following Split and Get Out. The PG-13 rating definitely helped get teens into the theatre, as did the Scream meets Groundhog Day concept. Reviews have been decent as well, and throw in the time of year, and it makes perfect sense that Happy Death Day was able to debut in the top spot at the box office.
31 Days of Horror: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
This article is part of Biff Bam Pop’s ongoing “Now Streaming on Shudder” series.
The reputation of a horror film can often loom so large that even the thought of watching it elicits fear. Such is the case with Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. After years of hearing it was one of the most realistic and shocking cinematic depictions of a serial killer, I purposely avoided it.
After growing fond of Michael Rooker as an actor over the years, I was also worried that he would be so believable I wouldn’t be able to watch him in anything else. I finally got the nerve to tackle Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer a few weeks ago.
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The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)
Noah Baumbach knows families. Not feel-good crap or five-hankie manipulated drama. Baumbach families are a lot like the ones we share, with real awkwardness, back-handed affection and incidental trauma wound up together in the loving bonds of our flesh and blood. Despite its precious title, The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) captures its titular extended clan with a disarmingly frank gaze. Debuting on Netflix today, it’s among Baumbach’s best films.
Trailer Time: The New Mutants
The first trailer for director Josh Boone’s upcoming adaptation of Marvel’s The New Mutants has arrived. As rumoured, the film is taking a decidedly horrific tone, far different than your usual superhero flavour.
The New Mutants is in theatres April 13th, 2018.
31 Days of Horror: The Asphyx (1973)
Although reminiscent of the films in the Hammer Horror canon, The Asphyx was not made by that renowned studio, which makes this 1973 film an underrated curiosity from horror’s hallowed halls.
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Trailer Time – Star Wars: The Last Jedi
The latest trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi has arrived, offering up more story and a potential team-up between two opposing forces. Take a look below:
Star Wars: The Last Jedi hits theatres December 15th, 2017.
