6 True Crime Podcasts to Listen to After Season One of Serial

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Feeling a sort of void in your life now that you’ve finished season one of  Serial? Nobody blames you. But, you’ll need something to satisfy that true crime hunger you have, right? Fear not! There are plenty of other podcasts out there to become addicted to. Here’s just 6 of them we highly recommend. Happy listening! Death in Ice Valley Hosts Neil McCarthy (BBC documentary maker) and Marit Higraff (Norwegian investigative journalist) take a closer look at the 48 year old unsolved case of the Isdal Woman and the endless questions surrounding her murder. Eight fake passports, 500 Deutsche Marks sewn in the lining of her suitcase, all the labels on her clothes meticulously removed and apparently nobody looking for her. She has never been properly identified. Follow Neil and Marit as they dive right in to a cold case that’s jam packed with mystery, secret police cover ups, potential spies. This podcast is ideal for conspiracy enthusiasts. Also See: 5 Standout Episodes of The Casefile True Crime Podcast Dr. Death If you have a weak stomach, this podcast may not be for you. Sadly all the gory details are necessary when discussing the horrific tale of Christopher Daniel Duntsch who is a textbook example of a fall from grace. Once a neurosurgeon operating in Dallas, Duntsch was a madman who’s gross malpractice left a trail of pain and death everywhere he went. When he was finally arrested it felt like too little too late; 33 patients are now living in constant pain, 2 are dead and one man’s throat was even sewed up with a bloody sponge still inside. This podcast updates regularly as Duntsch is currently trying to get his conviction overturned. Alibi One of my personal favorites is Alibi, an award-winning, South African true crime podcast that follows the story of a man who may have been wrongfully convicted for 17 years. Anthony De Vries was convicted for a brutal double murder and robbery under apartheid. But did he do it? The podcasts starts like any good story should, in 1994 outside of a video store and ends in the present day with Anthony De Vries desperately hoping that someday, somehow justice will be served. Curtain  Hosts Amy McQuire, an Indigenous Darumbal reporter, and Martin Hodgson, advocate for indigenous prisoners in their superb podcast, Curtain. This Australian series takes a much needed, closer look about the blatant racism faced by indigenous Australians in the justice system by focusing on the case of Kevin “Curtain” Henry who was convicted of a 1992 murder he may not have committed. My Favorite Murder One of the most popular podcasts out there is, without a doubt, My Favorite Murder. Hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark make listeners feel like close friends when discussing a new murder every week. Now, murder and comedy doesn’t normally mix but somehow this power duo make it work. As stated in a previous article I wrote “Between bringing out the most absurd factors of every case as well as being advocates for the victims, there’s a reason My Favorite Murder is a top 10 regular on iTunes’ comedy podcast chart. Definitely my favorite podcast to throw on while doing house work or commuting.” And it’s actually one of my favorite podcasts to throw on, even when I’m not doing housework or commuting. Also See: Is Scream Based on a True Story? The Fall Line From the same podcast network behind My Favorite Murder, The Fall Line is “…An investigative, narrative, and revealing show focused on the cold cases of marginalized communities in the Southeast. Hosted by a professor and licensed therapist, The Fall Line gives a platform to families and victims who have been passed over by mainstream media.” (Exactly Right Media) It’s well, researched and beautifully preformed by our hosts and honestly deserves all the praise in the world. Also See: Five True Crime Podcasts You Should be Listening to Right Now!

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The Lost Boys Series Casts Two Key Players!

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Wicked Horror has just received word regarding who will play two pivotal  roles in the upcoming CW reboot of Joel Schumacher’s vampire classic, The Lost Boys.  Rio Mangini (of Everything Sucks – pictured bottom left) will play Sam (originally portrayed by the late Corey Haim) and Del Zamora (of Mayans M.C. – pictured bottom right) will play Grandpa (originally played by the late Barnard Hughes).  In previous casting news: Tyler Posey (Teen Wolf, Truth or Dare,) will appear as Michael and Kiele Sanchez (of The Purge: Anarchy) will play Lucy (who was played by Dianne Wiest in the original film). Medalion Rahimi (Criticsized) will play Stella (a character inspired by Jami Gertz’s Star character from the original) and relative newcomer Dakota Shapiro will be playing David (the role made famous by Kiefer Sutherland in the 1987 original). Sarah Hay (Flesh and Bone) is set to appear as Mollie who has been turned by Michael (Posey). Cheyenne Haynes (Camping) and Haley Tju (Bella and the Bulldogs) will appear as The Frog Sisters.  Also See: Why The Lost Boys Gets Credit for Revitalizing the Vampire Genre Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen and Twilight), will helm the pilot from a script by frequent TV writer Heather Mitchell.  What do you think about this latest round of developments? let us know in the comments below, or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter.  Source: Deadline

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Character From The Devil’s Rejects Set to Return in Three From Hell!

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Rob Zombie continues to drip-feed us Three From Hell news, from a bizarre cameo from an oddball character actor, to a Rocky Horror stalwart set to feature (and probably perish in some horrible way) for no apparent reason. However, the Hellbilly himself has now revealed that a very familiar face is set to take on the Firefly family once more. And it’s someone whose, er, face you most likely remember. Zombie has been teasing us over on Instagram about what to expect from the upcoming movie, for which even a teaser trailer has yet to surface, for months now. Most recently, he revealed none other than Barry Bostwick would be featuring in the flick, which is good news for anyone hoping Brad would finally get his comeuppance all these years later.  Now, we also know that none other than Jossara Jinaro is set to appear in Three From Hell too, featuring in the same role she portrayed in The Devil’s Rejects. In case anyone’s forgotten, she was the poor woman who fled from the motel crime scene wearing somebody else’s face — a moment from which legendary film critic and horror fan Mark Kermode still hasn’t recovered. As the flick is reportedly going to put the Firefly family on trial for their previous atrocities, it seems likely Jiinaro’s character will be providing evidence against them. Of course, much like everything else Three From Hell-related, we can only speculate until the film finally appears. For now, please enjoy these behind-the-scenes shots of the actress enjoying her time on set with Zombie (there’s also a bonus BTS shot of Bill Moseley and Sheri Moon Zombie above, just for fun). We still know barely anything about Zombie’s hugely-anticipated trilogy-closer, which memorably began in 2003 with House of 1000 Corpses, except that it’s done and the weirdo maestro is elbow-deep in the editing process at the moment. The flick is due some time this year. We hope. The Firefly clan are all set to return in Three From Hell alongside the likes of Danny Trejo, RZ’s favorite stand-in Jeff Daniel Philllips, Dee Wallace, Bill Oberst Jr., and lots more. Zombie has a good eye for casting the living hell (no pun intended) out of his movies, frequently putting little-seen genre actors like Bill Moseley and Sid Haig front and center and giving them space to just play, so this latest effort should be no different.   Stay tuned to Wicked Horror for more info on Three From Hell…if RZ ever gives us anything to work with before dropping the movie on us.

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Blood on my Sofa: Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror is a Documentary like No Other

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Welcome to Blood on my Sofa! Each month I will be providing you with a movie recommendation. It won’t be just any movie, but a movie I watched during the previous 30 days that really rocked my world. In this installment, we will be taking a look at Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. Every now and then, we are blessed with a horror film that offers more than just scares. We get a chance to witness the telling of a heartfelt story, one with layers of character development, plot twists and life lessons. But even more uncommon is a horror that provides an honest history of the world, one that exposes the true nature of intolerance to change within a nation. And allow me to take it a step further, to the rarest of the rare, to films that not only talk about history, but become a part of history itself. A film such as this becomes relevant because of many factors, even one as clear-cut as a title that reveals the importance of film to humanity, without the viewer ever having to see a single frame. This February, a film with this kind of power arrived. The streaming service Shudder has provided us with this unparalleled documentary, beautifully titled Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. The film is based on the book by Dr. Robin Means Coleman. Horror Noire gives us the chance to watch and listen to new and seasoned actors, filmmakers, and educators in the horror entertainment industry. Directed by Xavier Burgin and written by Ashlee Blackwell and Danielle Burrows, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror is appropriate for anyone and necessary for everyone. The film removes a veil. It uncovers the struggles that black people have endured in horror. In a seamless flow, it takes us through and explains clips from classics such as Night of the Living Dead (1968), Blacula (1972), Abby (1974), The People Under the Stairs (1991), Candyman (1992), Tales from the Hood (1995), Eve’s Bayou (1997), and more. By the time of these films, we were beginning to see black actors in lead roles. Also See: Blood on My Sofa: Let’s Talk Terrifier However, Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror unmasks the deviant behavior of the film industry before these films existed. At a point in time, black people were only allowed to play servants, housekeepers, or servers to white actors. Though there appeared to be growth in the forthcoming years, talented actress Rachel True (The Craft, Embrace of the Vampire) reveals in the documentary that her roles in the ’90s simply served as a supporting actor, often asking the white lead if he or she was okay during times of turmoil. Her revelation on how many different ways to say “Are you okay?” provided audiences with both humor and hurt. Similar stories mirrored hers from legends such as Tony Todd (Candyman, Final Destination), Keith David (The Thing, They Live), Loretta Devine (Urban Legend, Urban Legends: Final Cut), Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead, Zone of the Dead), and Kelly Jo Mintor (The People Under the Stairs, A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child). Painting the scenes of struggle behind the camera were seasoned directors Rusty Cundieff (Tales from the Hood, Tales from the Hood 2), Ernest R. Dickerson (Bones, Juice), William Crain (Blacula, Dr. Black, Mr. Hyde), and more. The proudest part for viewers is witnessing black people elevated and refusing to remain limited by industry standards. There was a celebration for the newer black directors such as Jordan Peele, and the worldwide releases of films with black leads, e.g. Get Out (2017) and The Girl with All the Gifts (2016). What remains evident is that there is still more work to accomplish for all races to be considered equal in the entertainment industry. There is so much to learn in this documentary. But aside from what it teaches is what it initiates. After the film ends, a conversation begins, though not just about horror, but also about film, acting, black culture, inequality, representation, misrepresentation, perseverance, triumph, and people, legends, trailblazers–anyone and everyone who paved the way for the day we all will witness an all-inclusive presence in cinema.

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Blade Reboot a Distinct Possibility According to Latest Rumors!

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Marvel executive Kevin Feige told JoBlo back in 2017 that there was a definite possibility that fans would see another Blade film someday. And if sources close to We Got this Covered are to be believed, then someday may mean someday soon.  A WGTC tipster told the outlet that Marvel is currently planning an R-rated Blade film. And if Tweets and interview cops from Wesley Snipes are to be believed, there is a high probability that the actor will be involved with the project. Speculation suggests that a reboot of the franchise would see Eric Brooks passing on his skillset to his daughter (possibly his child from the comics, Fallon Grey). Will things finally pan out for fans hoping for another Blade film? We certainly hope so. But, your guess is as good as ours at this point. We currently have nothing more than scuttlebutt and speculation to go on. But rest assured that we will update you if/when we learn more about this project. Blade follows a vampire hunter who is half human and half vampire on his quest to eradicate the world of blood suckers.

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Impossible to Defend Horror Movies We Can’t Help But Watch

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There’s a certain appeal to bad movies, especially bad horror movies that are impossible to defend. There’s a charm to the campiness, and even when people are fumbling their lines or just stumbling around the set in general, there’s an earnestness to them that’s hard not to appreciate. Yet, for all the good-bad horror flicks, there are the ones that are just bad. Most of them fall by the wayside but some find their audience, and sometimes that’s understandable. People need to see a trainwreck every once in awhile. Everyone will slow down to get a glimpse of a bad car accident. You can’t help but watch. It’s impossible to defend these horror features. Yet we’re still drawn to them on some level, for reasons we don’t understand and probably don’t want to. Related: Five Bad Horror Movies that are Still Worth a Watch Leprechaun Origins As bad as the Leprechaun franchise could be, Leprechaun Origins is just an inexcusable mess. The last thing the filmmakers had any interest in making was a Leprechaun movie, and their very clear attempt to make it better only made it so much worse. The monster couldn’t be less interesting and there’s no one to root for because all of the characters are kind of awful, both in that they’re flat and that they’re bad people. Yet people still keep checking it out, despite all the warnings. Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 Silent Night, Deadly Night had to have a sequel, not necessarily on the grounds of its success, but the grounds of its controversy. It was huge enough to cement its popularity. So they wanted a sequel, but they really didn’t want to make one, so at first Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2 was just going to be reused footage from the first. The director was just tasked with editing old footage into a new movie. That’s why the bulk of it is done in flashback, and the present-day stuff was shot with no money over just a couple of days. It never really had a chance to be that good of a film. While it’s worth watching for the “Garbage Day” scene, the rest of it is a pretty hard act to swallow. Halloween: Resurrection On a technical level, Halloween: Resurrection isn’t the worst and there are some interesting things about it. But the things about it that don’t work, they just really, really don’t work. And that’s what makes it count for this list. The web show aspect, the idea of killing off Laurie Strode right in the opening, Busta Rhymes as the protagonist and making sure that he’s the one who takes out Michael at the end. All of that leaves a bad taste in one’s mouth. Thankfully, there’s Halloween (2018) as a palate cleanser. Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation Next Generation is a really, really bizarre movie. Kim Henkel, who co-wrote the original, basically used this opportunity to remake The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and fix all the things he considered to be wrong the first time. The thought process that went into this thing is so insane, that I really wish I could go back and be a fly on the wall. Just to listen. Just to hear them bring in things like robotic legs, over-the-top parody of Leatherface’s gender identity, and of course the Illuminati. This one is total insanity, and while that makes it worth a viewing, it’s still a bizarre misstep in the legacy of the franchise that is impossible to defend. Birdemic: Shock and Terror Birdemic isn’t even the fun sort of bad. It doesn’t feel like the Asylum rip off of The Birds because that would probably be more interesting. I don’t know how this has gotten the following that it has. It’s about as bad as it gets and it’s impossible to defend. Even many no-budget horrors shot over the course of a day managed to be more interesting. The birds here are the kind of CGI that even Windows 95 would be ashamed of. Troll 2 Troll 2 is absolutely worth a watch. It’s so bad that it’s a beautiful disaster. Nothing about it works, but everything fails in perfect harmony. No one scene is better or worse than any other. There’s synchronicity in Troll 2. The part where it gets inexcusable is when you consider not only how many people have seen it but how many times they’ve seen it. Troll 2 has fans. When you watch a bad movie over and over and over again, there’s a point where you have to admit to yourself that you might actually like something about it.

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Netflix Horror Spotlight: Slasher, Season 2

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​Netflix Horror Spotlight brings you Wicked Horror’s top picks for what to watch on Netflix, whether it’s the latest indie darling, a classic masterpiece or a silly slasher that deserves a bit more attention. In this edition, Joey Keogh heralds the burgeoning slasher resurgence with the brilliant second season of anthology series Slasher. Last time I wrote about Slasher, almost three years ago now, I heralded it as a strong and consistently scary little endeavour but worried that when Season 2 rolled around it would fall apart the same way American Horror Story (rather spectacularly) did. Happily, series creator and frequent writer Aaron Martin has done it again. Season 2 is nasty, suspenseful, and keeps its mystery tight over eight more terrific episodes. This time around, the action is relocated to a summer camp, re-imagined as a cult-like yoga retreat populated by the kinds of people who roll crystals around in their hands and find the smell of cooking meat personally offensive. The story actually begins five years previous, with a bunch of twenty-something camp counsellors partying hard in the woods only for something terrible to happen. Related: Hell Fest is a Hugely Entertaining Slasher Throwback Back in the present, the clearly damaged core group returns to the scene of the crime, as it were, to further cover their tracks. Unfortunately, aside from tussling with the aforementioned kumbaya types they also have a masked serial killer on their tail who, as bloodied graffiti intones, knows what they did last, well, you get the picture. Evoking Urban Legend with the killer’s furry hood getup, but set in the snowy wilderness of Until Dawn, things get very bad very quickly. There’s been something of a slasher resurgence in cinema lately, from feminist teen movie Tragedy Girls to Adam Green’s surprise Hatchet sequel Victor Crowely, and last year’s devilishly clever Hell Fest. But it’s still pretty incredible to see a TV series, with close to eight hours of screen-time to work with, establish a premise, killer, and cast of characters as well as the best 90-minute horror movies, if not better. Not one moment of Slasher Season 2 is wasted, which is quite the achievement considering much of the action takes place between a couple of snowy cabins in the woods. Martin circumvents the one-location trappings by flashing back to the camp days (annoyingly noting “5 years ago” every single time — we get it, they’re in camp uniforms and that one chick looks more alternative, it’s clear), simultaneously fleshing out the story and the characters. While we’re used to slasher victims being one-note walking body bags, ever since Scream, the trend has moved more towards featuring characters we believe in and like, whose survival we can root for (this logic obviously doesn’t apply to the likes of Texas Chainsaw 3D, which I still kind of love regardless). Slasher keeps us on our toes by offing a couple obvious final act survivors early on, swiftly establishing that nobody is safe. The kills are gory AF. The first involves a chainsaw slicing through someone with such ratchety precision, the shot held for much longer than anticipated, guts spilling all over the place, that it’s stomach-churningly brilliant. The FX aren’t always seamless, but it hardly matters when characters are being murdered with screwy mechanical tools or, in one hilarious moment, a snowmobile. In what could reasonably be called an homage to The Return of the Living Dead, one poor character lays dying on a table for what feels like forever, struggling to breathe, near constantly whining in pain. The decision not to make the murders quick and easy, and to refuse to cut away so the audience gets some respite from the violence, further elevates Slasher above the standard fare. Martin manages to both pay homage and pave his own way — no small feat in this sub-genre. The performances are strong from an impressively diverse cast. The premise isn’t stretched too thin, rather tempers fray and allegiances are formed and destroyed via the claustrophobic, often desperate mountainside setting. There’s plenty of people walking outside alone when they really shouldn’t, but Martin and his various writers, along with director Felipe Rodriguez, play with our expectations often enough that nothing feels too predictable. The killer’s reveal will work for some more than others, but it comes impressively late in the proceedings and delivers a gut punch that I, as a long-time slasher fanatic, didn’t see coming. Likewise, via this reveal, Martin once again pays homage to typical slasher conventions without giving the game away too soon. If you’ve seen enough of these things you’ll probably work it out just in time, which is always part of the fun. See Also: Frightfest 2017 Review: Tragedy Girls For a sophomore season, Slasher: Guilty Party (as its weirdly thoughtless subtitle goes) is strong, surprising, and hugely inventive. The gore is brilliantly disgusting, the setup believable and devilishly constricting, and the characters run the gamut from mouthy queen bee to a nerd with hidden darkness but, crucially, none of them are all-out assholes. It’s also frequently scary — genuinely, bone-chillingly so, not just fleetingly. Two seasons in, Slasher has proven itself as top-tier stuff within this sub-genre. Binge all eight episodes in one sitting for maximum exposure. If you’re brave enough. Slasher: Guilty Party is available on Netflix now, along with its predecessor,The Executioner, which also kicks all kinds of a**

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