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Levon Won’t Survive Rob Zombie’s ’31’ (Sundance)
Rob Zombie shared another shot from 31, his Halloween-themed slasher that’s set to premiere at the ongoing Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
The shot is sort of a spoiler, I guess(?), and shows us the character Levon (played by Kevin Jackson), who apparently won’t make to the finish line.
In 31, “Five friends are kidnapped on the day before Halloween and are held hostage in a terrifying place named Murder World. While trapped, they must play a violent game called 31, in which the mission is to survive 12 hours against a gang of evil clowns.”
Sheri Moon Zombie, Malcolm McDowell, Richard Brake, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Jeff Daniel Phillips, and even Meg Foster star.
31 initially received an NC-17 before finally getting the much-needed R-rating from the dreaded MPAA for “strong bloody horror violence, pervasive language, sexual content and drug use.”
Not long until @RobZombie finally screen's 31 at @sundancefest! Here's Levon, he finds himself at a dead end in 31. pic.twitter.com/J14J8FROuS
— 31 (@RobZombie31) January 23, 2016
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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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