Today In Horror History

June 16,1960
On this day in Horror History, Psycho would premier in New York City. Theatre goers would flock to see what would not only become Alfred Hitchcock’s first horror film, but the most definitive in his career. Loud speakers bellowing a countdown to “Psycho Time” and posters conveying that no one would be admitted in after the film rolled, guaranteed that the masterpiece would be seen in its entirety by a public who couldn’t have anticipated the moment in history that they were about to witness. Arguably the most influential horror film to date, Psycho not only set a standard for the slasher movie becoming one of the most identifiable premises in the industry, it shaped cinema as a whole by testing the limits at which films were rated and what was deemed acceptable in American motion pictures.

Fifty Three years later, the film which brought Hitchcock into horror infamy, continues to invoke terror and a state of unrest in those who indulge upon the ’60 Classic. Placed before the ratings board several times in the last half century, what once was considered to be racy and obscene, and shunned by many of critics for its “distasteful” elements of horror, still holds the same ever-present fright with a now rating that equals that of some Disney films…

Ironically, Walt Disney himself would not allow Hitchcock to film in Disneyland in the early sixties stating the reason being that he made “that disgusting movie, 'Psycho'."

“It's not like my mother is a maniac or a raving thing. She just goes a little mad sometimes. We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?” –Norman Bates

 

 Shower Scene From "Psycho"

"Psycho' Trailer 

Today In Horror History

June 13, 1948
On this day in Horror History, Jason Voorhees was born to Elias and Pamela Voorhees. Heavily deformed and suffering from Hydrocephalus, Jason would die in the summer of 1957 from a drowning incident at Camp Crystal Lake. After exacting revenge in the wake of her son’s death, Jason’s mother Pamela would also pass away and thus would begin Jason’s incomparable killing spree stretching far beyond the 148 murders committed on screen. Present in 20 Novels, 15 comics, and a popular NES Game, the account of Jason’s heinous murders raised the body count well beyond 300 victims after his return from the dead in 1984.

"There's a legend around here. A killer buried, but not dead. A curse on Crystal Lake, a death curse. Jason Voorhees' curse. They say he died as a boy, but he keeps coming back. Few have seen him and lived. Some have even tried to stop him... No one can. People forget he's down there, waiting." –Narrator, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

 Jason Voorhees' iconic potato sack mask was inspired by "The Phantom Killer" for the 1976 classic "The Town That Dreaded Sundown" 

 

UPDATE: BREAKING NEWS: JASON VOORHEES WILL RETURN!!!!

UPDATE FROM BLOODY DISGUSTING:

EDIT (6/12/13-9:28AM PST) Evan here, going through the tape this morning I found the following, verbatim, quote. “Platinum is still involved. They are still with it.” Just wanted to double-tap on this confirmation.

At the Hatchet 3 premiere, our own Evan Dickson interviewed Derek Mears (Jason Voorhees in the 2009 remake) who stated, “I spoke to Brad Fuller and he said that the rights are, as everyone knows, over at Paramount and they’re pushing hard. They’re going we want [a new Friday The 13th movie] as fast as possible.” So now we have confirmation that Platinum Dunes, the production company behind the 2009 remake, is partnering with Paramount for the sequel to Friday The 13th!

Platinum Dunes is Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, and Michael Bay. They are the studio behind such remakes as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, A Nightmare On Elm St. and many more.
Mears is hopeful to return as Voorhees, “…I know they [Platinum Dunes] like me.” He continues, “…look, even if I’m not a part of the series, as a fan I just want to see more.”

Alright readers, who’s pumped for this news? I know that I loved the 2009 remake because it was absurd amounts of fun! I’m personally really excited to hear this news!


 ORIGINAL STORY FROM BLOODY DISGUSTING:

"How Batman and Christopher Nolan saved the Friday the 13th franchise, for now…

One of the biggest hold-ups to a sequel to the 2009 remake of Friday the 13th was that there were just too many hands in the pot. Just yesterday I was talking with a few colleagues about how we won’t see the return of Jason Voorhees until someone lets up – whether it be Paramount or New Line/Warner Bros. Pictures. After years of fan tears, breaking news comes out of the Hollywood Reporter who writes that Paramount Pictures has officially landed the franchise rights, which also include Jason Voorhees and his likeness. This is major news as we should expect a sequel to get back on fast-track immediately. 

When Paramount and Warner Bros. teamed up on Christopher Nolan’s latest movie project, Interstellar, in January, some wondered how Warners made its way on board a project set up at a rival studio…

Now, months later, THR has learned more about the price that Warners had to pay in exchange for half the Nolan project. The cast of characters includes Friday the 13th villain Jason Voorhees as well as the foul-mouthed kids from “South Park” (bonus news!).

Warners, which released Nolan’s megagrossing Batman movies and maintains an overall deal with his Syncopy label, wanted in on Interstellar so badly it gave Paramount its rights to co-finance the next Friday the 13th horror film as well as its portion of a future “South Park” movie. Also part of the deal was an agreement to let Paramount co-finance a to-be-determined A-list Warners property.
Warner Bros. and Paramount declined to comment on the arrangement. 

So you’re completely up to speed, here’s a recap of how we got to today…

The original Friday was made in 1980 by producer Sean Cunningham with investments from Boston theater owners. Paramount got domestic distribution rights; Warners had international. Eventually, the rights reverted back to Cunningham, who took them to New Line Cinema in the 1990s as part of an attempt to jumpstart a Freddy vs. Jason movie (with the villain from A Nightmare on Elm Street). That process took more than 10 years, and in the meantime, New Line made two other Friday the 13th movies (using the character in the title; Jason Goes To Hell and Jason X).

When it came time for New Line, now part of Warner Bros., to develop a Friday remake/reboot, it was revealed that Paramount had certain rights to the original and had to be brought in as 50-50 partners. Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes ended up producing 2009′s Friday the 13th, which grossed a respectable $91 million for Paramount and Warners on a budget of less than $20 million. 

Efforts to launch a sequel to the rebooted Friday as well as a second “South Park” movie were complicated due to both studios having a share in them. So Warners decided to sacrifice Jason and Cartman for a deal on Nolan’s Interstellar, thus maintaining its relationship with the filmmaker and snagging a piece of what could be another Inception.

In the process, risk-averse Paramount got a partner on a pricey sci-fi tentpole in addition to the ability to make another movie based on one of the most successful horror franchises of all time and an animation juggernaut.

However, there is a catch: Sources say Paramount only enjoys the rights for both titles for the next five years and has that amount of time to make follow-up movies. 

  

What does this mean SEQUELS ARE COMING! Talk below…"

What are your thoughts? Are you excited?

My thoughts: I personally don't care much for Platinum Dunes remakes. The "Friday The 13th" & "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remakes were decent as best, don't even get me started on the "A Nightmare On Elm Street" remake.  But hey "The Amityville Horror" remake was so much better than the original ( just my opinion). But I will gladly put all my dislike for Platinum Dunes remakes aside and go enjoy seeing Jason Voorhees back on the big screen.

Today In Horror History

June 9, 1963

On this day in Horror History, John Christopher Depp was born in Owensboro Kentucky. One of the most beloved and versatile cult actors of all time, Depp would make his film debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and spawn a career that has landed him in such films as Edward Scissorhands (1990), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998), Sleepy Hollow (1999), From Hell (2001), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), and countless other cult films and franchises. A proud father, musician and an inspiration to millions who have fallen in love with a incomparable brilliance he has lent to some of the most iconic roles in cinematic history, Depp will forever have a legacy as one of the greatest actors of the twentieth century.

”I loved playing Edward Scissorhands (1990) because there's nothing cynical, jaded or impure about him. It's almost a letdown to look in the mirror and realize I'm not Edward.”-Johnny Depp

BREAKING NEWS: JASON VOORHEES WILL RETURN!!!!

Bloody disgusting is reporting:

"How Batman and Christopher Nolan saved the Friday the 13th franchise, for now…

One of the biggest hold-ups to a sequel to the 2009 remake of Friday the 13th was that there were just too many hands in the pot. Just yesterday I was talking with a few colleagues about how we won’t see the return of Jason Voorhees until someone lets up – whether it be Paramount or New Line/Warner Bros. Pictures. After years of fan tears, breaking news comes out of the Hollywood Reporter who writes that Paramount Pictures has officially landed the franchise rights, which also include Jason Voorhees and his likeness. This is major news as we should expect a sequel to get back on fast-track immediately. 

When Paramount and Warner Bros. teamed up on Christopher Nolan’s latest movie project, Interstellar, in January, some wondered how Warners made its way on board a project set up at a rival studio…

Now, months later, THR has learned more about the price that Warners had to pay in exchange for half the Nolan project. The cast of characters includes Friday the 13th villain Jason Voorhees as well as the foul-mouthed kids from “South Park” (bonus news!).

Warners, which released Nolan’s megagrossing Batman movies and maintains an overall deal with his Syncopy label, wanted in on Interstellar so badly it gave Paramount its rights to co-finance the next Friday the 13th horror film as well as its portion of a future “South Park” movie. Also part of the deal was an agreement to let Paramount co-finance a to-be-determined A-list Warners property.
Warner Bros. and Paramount declined to comment on the arrangement. 

So you’re completely up to speed, here’s a recap of how we got to today…

The original Friday was made in 1980 by producer Sean Cunningham with investments from Boston theater owners. Paramount got domestic distribution rights; Warners had international. Eventually, the rights reverted back to Cunningham, who took them to New Line Cinema in the 1990s as part of an attempt to jumpstart a Freddy vs. Jason movie (with the villain from A Nightmare on Elm Street). That process took more than 10 years, and in the meantime, New Line made two other Friday the 13th movies (using the character in the title; Jason Goes To Hell and Jason X).

When it came time for New Line, now part of Warner Bros., to develop a Friday remake/reboot, it was revealed that Paramount had certain rights to the original and had to be brought in as 50-50 partners. Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes ended up producing 2009′s Friday the 13th, which grossed a respectable $91 million for Paramount and Warners on a budget of less than $20 million. 

Efforts to launch a sequel to the rebooted Friday as well as a second “South Park” movie were complicated due to both studios having a share in them. So Warners decided to sacrifice Jason and Cartman for a deal on Nolan’s Interstellar, thus maintaining its relationship with the filmmaker and snagging a piece of what could be another Inception.

In the process, risk-averse Paramount got a partner on a pricey sci-fi tentpole in addition to the ability to make another movie based on one of the most successful horror franchises of all time and an animation juggernaut.

However, there is a catch: Sources say Paramount only enjoys the rights for both titles for the next five years and has that amount of time to make follow-up movies. 

  

What does this mean SEQUELS ARE COMING! Talk below…"

What are your thoughts? Are you excited?

Today In Horror History.

June 6, 1947
On this day in Horror History, Robert Barton Englund was born in Glendale California. A cult icon that has invaded the nightmares of horror fans for the nearly half a century, he has starred in such films as Eaten Alive (1977), Galaxy of Terror (1981), Strangeland (1998), 2001 Maniacs (2005), Zombie Strippers! (2008), and countless more iconic movies. His most memorable role would not only prove his brilliance in character acting, but the soul and love that he has for the industry and the legions of fans that are its life blood. As Freddy Krueger he would epitomize what is arguably the most charismatic horror villain of all time, and would reprise the role for all subsequent sequels. An inspiration to generation, he will forever be one of the most pivotal and terrifyingly genius actors in horror history.

“I get a lot of teenagers going, 'Yo, Krueger,' and honking their horn and giving me the claw. Yeah, I'm recognized.” – Robert Englund

Today In Horror History

May 12, 1988
On this day in the Friday the 13th timeline, Tommy Jarvis is released from an institution and returns to the town formally known as Crystal Lake to dig up Jason Voorhees and cremate him. Upon seeing the body of the machete wielding maniac, Tommy loses control and stabs Jason with a fence post out of anger, ultimately bringing him back to life when the object is struck by lightning. (Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives)

“Seeing it won't, but destroying it will. Jason belongs in Hell - and I'm gonna see to it that he gets there.”-Tommy

Today In Horror History

May 9, 1980
On this day in Horror History, Friday the 13th made it’s theatrical debut. One of the quintessential horror films in the annals of cinema, it spawned many of beloved sequels from seemingly unknown and unanticipated origins. Under a working script titled "Long Night at Camp Blood", it would initially have the infamous neglected camper turned homicidal maniac named Jason, as “Josh”, only changed to more sinister sounding name which we all know and love. Unbeknownst to those involved in the groundbreaking horror film, the scorned and vengeful Pamela Voorhees would not only accumulate quite the body count in light of her son’s death, but spawn one of the most lucrative franchises in history

“You see, Jason was my son, and today is his birthday” –Pamela Voorhees

Horror on TV: "Scream" TV series?!

Who heard the news yesterday about Scream becoming... a TV show... on MTV..

That hurts.. badly.

Here is what bloody disgusting is reporting: "News has just hit that MTV is moving forward with an official pilot order for “Scream”, per THR. This comes after nearly a year of speculation, but now it seems all but pre-determined that this thing will actually be shot. Will we ever see it? IE, will it make it to series? My guess is yes – it’s too well known of a property for MTV to not test the waters on it (unless they find the pilot to be atrocious, but I’m guessing they won’t).
Wes Craven is in discussions to come back to direct the pilot, which will be an hour-long. It appears as though Kevin Williamson will not be returning since MTV is currently taking meetings with other writers. This also probably means the death of Scream 5.
There’s no word on if any of the original cast will be back. My guess is they certainly wouldn’t star, but we might see a cameo here and there.
Dimension Films will co-produce. If “Scream” receives a series order it will hit in late summer 2014."


My thoughts: I will watch the pilot.. but its just weird.. MTV and horror don't sound like a good combination at all.  I mean first our music... now our horror!!! I will not accept this!!!!


What are your thoughts and opinions?

Today In Horror History.

April 26, 2002
On this day in Horror History, Jason X marked it’s American theatrical debut. The final addition to New Line’s Friday the 13th Franchise prior to Freddy VS. Jason (2003) and the acclaimed 2009 remake, Jason X was a brilliant end to the franchise which seemingly everything had been done. Considered by famed Voorhees actor Kane Hodder to be the best written of any of the films starring the masked maniac, Jason X boasts the largest number of on screen kills of any of the series preceding it.

Cheesy premise, the first implementation of computer generated effects in a Friday the 13th film, and contradictory story lines aside… Jason X is a pleasurable end to the legacy of the machete wielding antagonist.

Professor Lowe: “Can someone tell me what's on his face?”
Janessa: “Ahh... some kind of 20th century carbon filtration unit?”
Tsunaron: “It's a hockey mask.” 

Upcoming Horror: Hatchet 3

Are you a "Hatchet" fan?

I've personally never seen the first two, but they are on my watch list.


Synopsis:
“The film continues the tale of the now-iconic villain Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder). As a search and recovery team heads into the haunted swamp to pick up the pieces and carnage left behind from the first two films, Marybeth (Danielle Harris) hunts down the true secret to ending the voodoo curse that has left the ghost of Victor Crowley haunting and terrorizing Honey Island Swamp for decades.“ - Bloody Disgusting


Here is the teaser trailer: 'Hatchet III' Has a Release Date, Teaser Trailer!

Here is a clip to get you excited: Get Hooked By The First Ever 'Hatchet III' Clip

"Hatchet 3" is set to release in limited theaters June 14th 2013

Horror Comics!!!

So I have a pretty sweet (and rare-ish) collection of Horror Comics:

Today in Horror History April 6th- April 9th

Sorry I havn't been on much lately.

I've been doing stuff and things (haha) with the family.

So here are Horror History's for April 6th- today (the 9th.)


April 6, 1955
On this day in Horror History, Michael Rooker was born. Moving from his home town of Jasper Alabama to Chicago when his parents divorced at age 13, Rooker’s career would bloom after his acclaimed role as the title character in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986). At a time Michael was doing custodial work to pay the bills, while still in his overalls the aspiring actor would audition for the lead role, and ultimately give one of the most powerful performances in cinematic history. Even in the midst of the success after a 4 year delay on the release of his acting debut, and it being one of the few films that ultimately forced the MPAA to create the NC-17 rating, Rooker would find himself frequenting antagonists in film. This typecast hasn’t shined through his incredible talent, as many of roles have shown dexterity that has brought him before the eyes of horror fans for several decades.

Recently, Rooker epitomized the role of Merle Dixon on AMC’s The Walking Dead. A loving husband and father, Rooker couldn’t be further from the villainous characters which we love to hate.

“I don't approach a role by saying I'll be unsavory or unlikable. I think all the roles I've done have been very passionate people who go to absolute extremes to make their points.”- Michael Rooker

 

 April 7, 1939
On this day in Horror History Francis Ford Coppola was born. Undeniably one of the most prolific film makers of all time, Coppola is behind such classics as Dementia 13 (1963), THX 1138 (1971), The Godfather (1972), Apocalypse Now (1979), Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), and countless other cult films sprawling across the better half of a century. One of only seven Directors who have won Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay (Original/Adapted) for the same film, Coppola is a unique and visionary talent in the industry.

“Anything you build on a large scale or with intense passion invites chaos.” - Francis Ford Coppola

 

 April 8, 1955
On this day in Horror History, Kane Hodder was born. Most notable as the man behind the hockey mask of Jason Voorhees, Hodder is a veteran actor and stuntman who has lent his art to countless horror films. Also the character actor behind the disfigured antagonist in the acclaimed Hatchet films, Kane has shocked audiences for years being the only one to have worn Freddy Krueger’s bladed glove at the end of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), done stunts as Leatherface in Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990) and reprised the role of the machete wielding maniac that we’ve all grown to love.

“Attitude is everything when it comes to the character. I'm real natural when it comes to looking scary. If you're not seriously trying to frighten people, then the fear these movies are intended to generate doesn't come across. I truly try to scare the shit out of people all the time. Between takes, in the make-up trailer, you never know when I'm going to scare you.” –Kane Hodder

 

 April 9, 2004
On this day in Horror History Shaun of the Dead made it’s theatrical debut in the UK. Less than 10 years old, the zombie comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost has thrust itself into cult infamy. A box office success, the film following two dull witted friends in the zombie apocalypse has been celebrated by some of the biggest names in the industry including George Romero, and even Quentin Tarantino who dubbed it one of the top 20 movies since 1992. Also marking a monumental moment in cinema, it was the film which broadened the notoriety of director Edgar Howard Wright, who would ultimately go on to direct Hot Fuzz (2007), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and the upcoming release of The World’s End (2013). Forever a staple of the zombie genre, few films will ever come close to the perfection of Shaun of the Dead.

“We take Pete's car, go round Mum's, go in, deal with Philip - "Sorry, Philip!" - grab Mum, go to Liz's, pick her up, bring her back here, have a cup of tea and wait for this whole thing to blow over.” –Shaun

 

Horror On YouTube

I found even more horror movies on YouTube!!!

Here are the links (as always click the names):

The Hills Have Eyes (1977)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986)

Jeepers Creepers (2001)

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Deadgirl (2008, unrated)

The Last House on the Left (1972)

The Amityville Horror (2005)

Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Sleepaway Camp 2: Unhappy Campers (1988)

Sleepaway Camp 3: Teenage Wasteland (1989)

Chopping Mall (1986)

Slumber Party Massacre 2 (1987)

Slumber Party Massacre 3 (1990)

Horror on YouTube

I have found some more horror movies on YouTube!

here are the links: click the names and it will take you directly to the video!

 To All a Goodnight (1980)

 Rocktober Blood (1984)

 The Mutilator (1985)

The Roost (2005)

 Night of the Demons (1987)

Re Animator Unrated (1985)

Maximum Overdrive (1986)

Spontaneous Combustion (1990)

Cheerleader Camp (1988) 

 The Return of the Living Dead (1985)