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‘Strangeland 2’? – Dee Snider Says He Might Release the Sequel as a Novel
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider wrote and starred in the horror film Strangeland back in 1998, and he’s made no secret of the fact that he’d love to bring Captain Howdy back to the screen. Directed by John Pieplow, the late ’90s horror film has amassed a bit of a cult fanbase over the years, and we’ve been hearing about that sequel for over 20 years now.
What’s the latest on Strangeland 2? Dee Snider notes over on Twitter in a new response to a fan, “I have a sequel written since 1998. It has been on and off for production for 30 years.”
“Very frustrating,” Snider continues. “I may release the sequel as a novel.”
Speaking of Strangeland novelizations, the label Echo on Publications released a novelization of the original movie last year. Snider co-wrote the novelization with Christian Frances.
Could the Strangeland saga continue with a novelization for an unmade sequel? Stay tuned.
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Last we heard, the plot for Strangeland 2 was as follows: “One year after Carleton Hendricks aka Captain Howdy’s (Dee Snider) sadistic rampage, much more than the physical scars the schizophrenic, sexual sadist gave his victims are left behind. Their lives, destroyed by emotional torment and the media frenzy surrounding the crimes, Detective Mike Gage, his daughter Geneveve and vigilante Jackson Roth (Robert Englund) each have their crosses to bear.
“But when the badly burned and mentally broken Carlton Hendricks is taken from a state run mental hospital and off his medication by billionaire, media mogul, Morgan LaForce, leader of the body modification/fetish haven called The Torture Garden, the door swings wide open for each of Captain Howdy’s victims to find closure… and retribution.”
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Sunrise Films has announced the official North American release of William Bagley‘s horror comedy Hold the Fort, and it’s accompanied by an energetic new trailer.
Hold the Fort debuts on digital platforms on June 23.
In the film, “Lucas and Jenny think their life is finally coming together when the couple become homeowners. Little do they know that their new house comes with a big catch. Lucas and Jenny soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they become trapped in a battle between their Homeowners Association and an onslaught of monsters from hell. The horror-comedy takes the timely concern of home-ownership and wraps this up in an entertaining action-packed thrill ride.“
Watch the new trailer below, which introduces one wild HOA gathering during an equinox. Things get bloody fast.
Chris Mayers (Adult Swim Yule Log), Haley Leary (“The Walking Dead”), Levi Burdick, and Julian Smith star.
William Bagley writes and directs, in addition to producing with Smith, Matt Dodd, Luke Williams, and Tim Reis (Adult Swim Yule Log).
Ahead of the release, Bagley said, “My goal with this film was to make a hilarious, fast-paced thrill ride while also telling a great story with heart. Hopefully, through all the blood, laughs, fights, and gags, you leave the film feeling inspired to tackle whatever life throws at you.“
Hold the Fort premiered at Fantasia last summer before going on to play FrightFest London, Toronto After Dark, and Beyond Fest.
I wrote in my review, “It’s an infectiously charming assemblage of jokes and monster vignettes bound together by a barebones plot with not much on its mind beyond delivering an entertaining time.”
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