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Jason Voorhees returns after 16 years 🔪, Favorite needle drops & music scenes 🎶, &. more!
Welcome to our Killer Soundtracks issue! It’s come as no surprise that we loves movies and music. When combined, it makes for a perfect movie-watching experience that helps bring a story to life (or maybe not).
Over the years, depending on your taste in music, we’ve been blessed with some great films accompanied by even greater soundtracks, such as Judgement Night (we know it’s not a horror film), Scream (1996), and Nightbreed (which I know Bee and the others will give me hell for). There’s something for everyone, but, hey, if it works, it works.
FYI: We are taking a small summer break, and will be returning on Friday, September 5th.
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Still from Slumber Party Massacre II (1987)
IN THE NEWS
🔪 Jason Voorhees gets his Sweet Revenge
We waited patiently for 16 years, but we finally get a Friday the 13th film of sorts, this time from Mike P. Nelson. Sweet Revenge, which runs for a little over 15 minutes, is now available on YouTube. You may also read Bee’s review below.
🎉 Celebrate 20 years of Fantastic Fest in September
This September in Austin, Texas, celebrate Fantastic Fest’s 20th anniversary with a cool slate of 70-plus films! There will be a ton of world premieres, as well as fundraisers and music. [Macabre Daily]
đ–Ł‚ Weapons draws the big guns on its opening weekend
Zach Cregger’s Weapons scored a whopping $70 million worldwide at the box office (this includes $40-plus million at the U.S. box office).
Scary Movies XIII, the 13th edition of New York City’s premier showcase for the best in new genre (and genre-bending) cinema from around the globe, returning after a five-year hiatus. The 16-film series will take place from August 15 through August 21, with many special guests in attendance for Q&As.
The series will kick off with Opening Night selection It Ends from director Alexander Ullom, who coined the term “hangout horror” to describe his perversely entertaining and sneakily profound feature debut, following four friends as they gradually realize they’ve found themselves trapped on a seemingly never-ending journey. Closing night will feature two films specially selected to celebrate the 10th anniversary of horror streaming service Shudder: Bryan Bertino’s The Dark and the Wicked (2020), a Shudder release; and a 4K restoration of Harry Kümel’s Daughters of Darkness (1971), selected by drag artists The Boulet Brothers, hosts of Shudder’s competition series The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula, who will present the film with a video introduction.
MACABRE DAILY: WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
🎡 The Macabre Daily Podcast spoke with writer and COO of the George A. Romero Foundation (GARF), Jeff Whitehead, and GARF's artist in residence, Ryan Samuel Carr, about their Graphic Novel, "The Amusement Park" from Storm King Comics (link)
đź’€ Brian Finnerty gives his review of the next great Gay Slasher, "MEAT" fresh off it's double-win at Houston Horror Film Festival (link)
🤡 Lowell Greenblatt speaks with Award-Winning Author, Adam Cesare about Clowns, Cornfields, and Influencers (link)
🩸 Sean O' Connor give his review of the cosmic horror that is "THE SUNDOWNER'S DANCE" (link)
FAVORITE NEEDLE DROPS by Bee Delores
Some of my all-time favorite horror scores feature at least one damn good needle drop. From Halloween II to the Fear Street trilogy, needle drops either heighten the mood or alleviate the tension. It was difficult to pick out the best of the best, so I settled on three modern favorites that immediately came to mind. My Top 3 selections range from the gut-wrenching to the comedic, examples of needle drops done right. Let's get to it!
1. Tragedy Girls - B. Kennedy's "Be Your Boss"
After decapitating a character, Sadie and McKayla strut down a populated hallway of their high school. B. Kennedy's anthem "Be Your Boss" soundtracks the moment with big girlboss energy. The song was wiped from the internet soon after the film's release (I've tried finding it), but the moment has been seared in horror history as truly iconic.
2. The Final Girls - Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes"
I never thought Kim Carnes' "Bette Davis Eyes" would make me cry. In the third act, when Nancy confronts masked killer Billy Murphy, she launches into a strip tease to lure him out of the woods. Soundtracked with this classic '80s hit, the moment never fails to generate a waterfall down my face iykyk
3. Lisa Frankenstein - Jeffrey Osborne's "On the Wings of Love"
In the colorful, vivacious world of Lisa Frankenstein, Jeffrey Osborne's "On the Wings of Love" soundtracks one of my favorite moments. When the Creature wields an axe to cut of [REDACTED]'s penis, the tender ballad serves as the perfect piece of levity. The best.
FILMMAKER SPOTLIGHT
An expanded version of a 2023 short, Die'ced: Reloaded aims for Terrifier-level status with grotesque kills and a disturbing killer. Writer/director Jeremy Rudd chats with us about his approach, the current slasher renaissance, and what makes his film different from the rest. Watch the interview on YouTube.
OUR FAVORITE (HORROR) FILM SOUNDTRACKS
With confidence, we can say that horror films have incredible soundtracks. Whether they contain original music or feature a roster of artists from different genres, there's no doubt that they have become huge selling points for the films we love (and can’t wait to see). Check out our favorites here on Letterboxd.
WHAT TO WATCH
Mike P. Nelson revives our favorite hockey mask-wearing killer with the 13-minute short, Sweet Revenge. After being dormant for 16 very long years, Jason Voorhees returns to slash his way through some campers. After the original camp as effectively demolished, except for a couple of cabins peppered around Crystal Lake, a group of 20-somethings decided to take a weekend getaway. In true Friday the 13th fashion, there's plenty of carnage candy to be had. A mix of off-screen kills and graphic bits of violence, Sweet Revenge is a decent, if not wholly inspired, return. Of course, I'd much rather see a full-length feature of Jason, but this taste test will do for now. [written by Bee] |  |
Jeremy Rudd's Die'ced: Reloaded pays homage to the classic '80s slasher. Taking cues from the current slasher renaissance, mostly prominently Terrifier, the film features graphic violence, plenty of carnage, and a killer with a knack for the theatrical. The writer/director offers up something of a genre tread that lacks real punch. While a love letter to slashers, it doesn't quite get the job done with paper thin characters and a story flatter than flapjacks. But if you enjoy films like The Jester and such cult favorites as Madman, you very well may enjoy this. [written by Bee] |  |
A mix between You’re Next and Home Sweet Home, with colorful elements that remind you of Revenge, Trespassers manages to stand on its own. It’s a beautifully shot home invasion film with decent kills. There’s plenty of buildup to what is actually going on, and it drags on a short bit, but once the action begins, then it’s worth it. [Read Brett’s review] |  |
The #100HorrorMoviesIn92Days Challenge returns for Its 6th Year. Born out of boredom during the lockdown phase of Covid, the challenge has grown exponentially and is an annual tradition among participants. It encourages folks to set aside watching only their comfort watches during spooky season and find new favorites from films they haven’t seen before. |  |
FAVORITE MUSIC SCENES IN HORROR
The Horrorverse and Macabre Daily teams came together to share our favorite music scenes from many of our favorite horror films. Let us know what you think! Check out the list on Letterboxd here.
TRAILERVILLE
Based on an acclaimed novel, Hulu's upcoming original The Man in the Basement promises to be the right amount of creepy. Judging by the trailer, this just might be a psychological slow-burn (my kinda film) that'll get under your skin. Here's hoping! [written by Bee] |
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