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Bloody Disgusting Selects: ‘YellowBrickRoad’ Poster
With Rammbock: Berlin Undead now in AMC theaters (every Wednesday and Friday night this month, go se it!), we’re now gearing up for the release of Bloody Disgusting Selects: YellowBrickRoad, the second theatrical horror feature that’ll premiere at select AMC locations on June 1 (theater listings inside). It will play at the exact same theaters as Rammbock, and at the exact same times. So if you have a good experience with that, you can enjoy a new horror entry monthly!
Anyways, the English-language YellowBrickRoad, from Jesse Holland and Andy Mitton, stars The Signal‘s Anessa Ramsey in a very noisy chiller that “begins in the Fall of 1940 where the entire population of Friar, NH abandoned their homes and walked up an ancient trail, never to be seen alive again. Their fates have remained a mystery for over 70 years, until a team of researchers discover the trailhead and attempt to track the path the doomedcitizens of Friar took.”
YellowBrickRoad is a return to the slow burn, character driven horror thrillers of the ’70s. Check out the brand spanking new one sheet inside!
Keep your eyes at the film’s official website for more info and ticketing promotions (prizes!)
Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE available by clicking here
Check out this sweet Google Maps of AMC Theaters playing Bloody Disgusting Selects, also on display below.
AMC THEATERS:
Barton Creek, Austin TX
White Marsh, Baltimore MD
Boston Common, Boston MA
Concord Mills, NC
River East 21, Chicago IL (moved from Crestwood)
Barrington, Chicago IL
Newport Levee, Newport KY
Easton Town Ctr, Columbus OH
Fairlane, Detroit MI
Orange Park, FL
Ind. Commons, Independence MO
AMC 30 Block, West Orange CA
Burbank 16, Los Angeles CA (previously Univ. Citywalk)
Sunset Place, Miami FL
Rosedale, Roseville MN
Elmwood Palace, New Orleans LA
Empire, New York NY
Clifton Commons, Clifton NJ
Quail Springs Mall, OK City OK
AMC Downtown Disney 24, Lake Buena Vista (moved from Universal Cineplex, Orlando FL)
Westgate, Phoenix AZ
Waterfront, Pittsburgh PA
Mission Valley, San Diego CA
Mercado, San Jose CA
Metreon, San Francisco CA
Pacific Place, Seattle WA
Movies
Five Underseen Vampire Horror Movies to Stream This Week
One of the all-time foundational fixtures in horror is the vampire. That means over a century’s worth of bloodsuckers in film, in various styles and mythology, from across the globe.
As prominent as this movie monster is, with dozens of adaptations of Bram Stoker’s Dracula alone, there’s an overwhelming selection of vampire fare that makes it easy for many worthwhile gems to fall through the cracks. This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to underseen vampire horror movies worth seeking out.
As always, here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
Mr. Vampire – The Criterion Channel – Plex, the Roku Channel
This supernatural genre-bender from director Ricky Lau stands far apart from standard vampire fare thanks to its comedy, martial arts, and jiangshi. Taoist priest Master Kau (Lam Ching-ying) guards the realm of the living by maintaining control over the area’s hopping vampires, and other restless spirits. When Master Kau is hired to oversee the reburial of an affluent town elder, he and his two bumbling assistants find themselves in a supernatural battle to the death when the elder’s corpse resurrects as jiangshi. Produced by martial artist and Hong Kong cinema legend Sammo Hung, Mr. Vampire was a huge box office success in Hong Kong and launched a franchise. Still, it’s a charming, lively horror comedy that could use more love among contemporary audiences.
My Heart Can’t Beat Unless You Tell It To – Plex, Prime Video, SCREAMBOX
Writer/Director Jonathan Cuartas‘s feature debut feels like a spiritual sibling to We Are What We Are in many ways. Both offer meditative, brooding depictions of isolated families far removed from the rest of the world. Both families are willing to commit unspeakable acts on behalf of their loved ones. In this case, siblings Dwight (Patrick Fugit) and Jessie (Ingrid Sophie Schram) find themselves routinely tasked with murder so their sickly younger brother Thomas (Owen Campbell, Super Dark Times) can have the fresh blood to survive. In the vein of The Transfiguration or Martin, this brooding debut feature grounds its vampirism in reality and focuses on the constricting, devastating toll of familial obligation.
The Night of the Devils – Kanopy
A disturbed man, Nicola, recounts the story of getting stranded in the woods, only to find refuge in a charming family’s house. The longer he’s there, the more he uncovers something is deeply amiss. Witches, vampires, and sordid family secrets ensue. Like Mario Bava’s anthology segment “The Wurdulak” in Black Sabbath, The Night of the Devils is also based on The Family of the Vourdalak by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy. Director Giorgio Ferroni balances the gore and sleaze with haunting Gothic atmosphere and stunning cinematography. While it’s methodical in its buildup, the craftmanship and grim ending make this underseen Italian and Spanish co-production worth the watch.
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat – Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Plex, the Roku Channel
Director Anthony Hickox (Waxwork, Hellraiser III) has a blast with his high concept horror comedy that sees vampires living in the reclusive desert town Purgatory. They seek a peaceful life, with the plan to get an artificial blood factory in operation. Everything goes off without a hitch until Van Helsing’s descendant, Robert Van Helsing (Bruce Campbell), arrives in town. It’s a vampire western horror comedy that lovingly pokes fun at vampire tropes. The simple setup becomes anything but thanks to town politics, new tourists, and Van Helsing’s irresistibility to a vampire (Deborah Foreman). David Carradine presides over the vampire hijinks as Count Jozek Mardulak. For those looking for something fun and lighthearted, this pick is your best bet.
Vamp – AMC+, Plex, the Roku Channel, Shudder, Tubi
This highly entertaining horror comedy features a vampire that doesn’t get nearly enough attention; Grace Jones exudes raw power as vamp Katrina. Robert Rusler and Chris Makepeace star as two fraternity pledges that venture into the city to hire a stripper, all to impress their frat brothers. They find themselves in a shady part of town, unaware that the dive bar they’ve entered is full of vampires. Naturally, they find themselves in an all-night battle for survival. The neon haze-soaked urban setting makes for a refreshing change of pace. The bromance between the leads is as sweet as it is funny. Most of all, though, watch for Grace Jones’ riveting performance.
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