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The corporate world is frightening enough on its own, so it makes total sense to have it as the backdrop of a horror movie. The trailer just released for Corporate Retreat, a horror dark comedy centering on a group of young execs eager to climb the corporate ladder. Let’s take a closer look.
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Last year, 28 Years Later expanded upon the terrifying story begun by 28 Days Later in 2002. While interconnected, 28 Years Later is a separate film series focused on another storyline and set of characters. The sequel The Bone Temple is coming soon to theaters and I had the chance to attend an advanced screening. I have to say the film exceeded my expectations and delivered what I was missing from the first installment. Don’t worry, there won’t be any spoilers.
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Fans of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, streaming on Netflix, are being treated to a special event that gives a behind-the-scenes look of the film. For five days only, from January 6 to January 11, FRANKENSTEIN: Crafting a Tale Eternal has come to Los Angeles at NYA Studios West in Hollywood. The exclusive exhibit was previously in London, England, last fall and has crossed the seas to America. I had the fortune of walking through this immersive experience, and I left in awe.
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The Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles is a great place to explore if you want to immerse yourself in the city’s cinematic history. It’s located inside the iconic Max Factor Building. Max Factor was a renowned makeup artist to the stars during Hollywood’s Golden Era. His clientele included silver screen goddesses such as Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, Jean Harlow and many others.
My first time here was around 2012 when I checked out the Marilyn Monroe exhibit. The structure has multiple stories, each featuring a different exhibition. It has been years since my last visit, and this time I descended to its lowest depths into Halloween: Dungeon of Doom.
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Who recalls when they first watched 28 Days Later? The 2002 film played such a pivotal role in reimagining zombies and presented them in a disturbing yet captivating way that has stuck with audiences. Director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland have teamed up again to create 28 Years Later, a narrative that is set nearly 30 years after the rage virus has spread. It’s a fascinating storyline that shows how survivors are managing to exist alongside the infected. I had the pleasure of attending a special screening before the official release. Don’t worry, no spoilers will be included in this review.
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Did you know there is a 1931 Spanish-language film version of Dracula? It was released the same year as the notorious adaptation starring Bela Lugosi. When LA Opera announced this would be their movie selection for Halloween, I was ecstatic. Every year during the last weekend of October, they choose a horror film to play that’s accompanied by live orchestra. I knew this was a rare opportunity I couldn’t miss, and I’m here to share it with you.
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When Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice hit cinemas in 1988, the goth subculture was still in its youth, having only been around since the late 70s/early 80s. The scene was evolving and growing both in music and fashion, so for a figure like Lydia Deetz to pop up on the big screen, many black hearts in the audience must have stopped. How many teenage goths can you recall appearing in 80s films? While there may have been a few, none have left as lasting an impression as Winona Ryder’s macabre character. With the release of the sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, I thought it’d be fun to take a look at a few of the influences Lydia Deetz has had on the goth community.
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Receiving a diagnosis of relapse remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) would feel like a real-life horror story to many, and this disease is at the center of the short body horror film Unravelling. Writer, director and award-winning Scottish filmmaker Aimie Willemse is the mastermind behind the project and was inspired to make the film after being diagnosed with RRMS in 2020 at the age of 30. The short film is not widely released but has started making its rounds at various film festivals, premiering recently at London’s FrightFest. I had the wonderful opportunity to see it in advance and am here to share some enticing tidbits.
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“Do you like scary movies?” -Ghostface from Scream (1996)
This is the question Ivotres Littles explores through her platform, Horror Movies and Beyond. Her YouTube channel is a treasure trove of horror content, from scary movie reviews to celebrity interviews to explorations into the unknown. Through her features, she analyzes, in an entertaining way, what makes horror so enticing.
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She’s a historian, researcher, traveler and full-time content creator, and she does it all in style. I’m talking about Malia Miglino. For her latest venture, she’s the historical researcher and one of the TV hosts of the upcoming paranormal series Haunted Discoveries. In addition to that, she’s been staying busy, continuing to produce content centered on Los Angeles history and beyond. Let’s dive into what she’s been up to.
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