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Neon Horror Movie Icons Will Funk You Up
Freddy Krueger has literally never looked better than he does right here. A neon color palette agrees with the guy, and now that I’ve seen him through this prism of what can only be described as an Instagram filter inspired by 80s workout videos, I don’t ever want to go back. This is genuine eye candy, and it’s so damn tasty.
Jazmin (aka RetkiKosmos) is the artist behind this “Neon Horror” series of artworks inspired by iconic horror films like A Nightmare On Elm Street, Hellraiser and The Exorcist, among others. It’s a refreshing twist on the genre art we usually feature here on Bloody Disgusting, which tends to be ultra-conservative with its use of colors (that aren’t red).
And that’s not a criticism, there’s always room for great art. I just find it fascinating that the exact same source material could inspire the neon eye candy you see below, and Devin Francisco’s decidedly moodier interpretation that trades vibrant colors for a more haunting aesthetic.
For more of Jazmin’s work, check out her gallery.
We have an exclusive first look at A Man in the Woods With an Axe, a blood-soaked, genre-twisting homage to 1980s slasher films.
Spanning four decades, A Man in the Woods With an Axe begins in the summer of 1987 before pushing into the modern era, weaving together timelines and perspectives in a way that builds both dread and intrigue.
Drawing inspiration from genre standouts like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Hatchet, and The Cabin in the Woods, the film blends visceral horror with moments of dark humor, creating a uniquely balanced experience that honors tradition while carving its own identity.
Writer-director Dillon Brown (Primal Darkness) aims to deliver everything fans crave from a slasher while boldly subverting expectations with a mid-film twist that redefines the story.
“This is an unapologetic love letter to the films that made me fall in love with horror,” Brown tells Bloody Disgusting. “But I didn’t just want to recreate that feeling; I wanted to challenge it. About halfway through, the film takes a turn that completely changes how you view not only this story, but the genre itself.”
Brown describes the vintage-inspired production as “far and away the bloodiest film I’ve ever made,” with practical effects helmed by Cody Ruch (The Mill, Pig Hill), an instructor at Tom Savini’s Special Make-Up Effects Program.
From Horror Dadz Productions, A Man in the Woods With an Axe is currently in production and targeting an early 2027 release.
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