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Samara Appears On the “Today” Show for Another ‘Rings’ Prank
While Sadako battles Kayako, Samara is out pranking the world!
Earlier this week we shared with you a particularly clever Rings prank that saw franchise villain Samara literally emerging from televisions at an electronics store; the video quickly became a viral hit, proving that prank videos sure aren’t a bad way to drum up interest in a film. Paramount wants to make sure the asses are in the seats for Rings, so they sent Samara out for another prank.
This time, the long-haired spirit made an appearance on “Today,” pranking anchor Natalie Morales. Co-host Matt Lauer present a faux segment about the top 5 most ridiculous items confiscated by airport security; five suitcases were placed on the studio floor, each one containing one of those items. In the first suitcase? Rubber snakes. In the second? SAMARA MORGAN.
Samara popped up out of one of the suitcases, terrifying Morales like only Samara can.
I gotta say, no matter how much damage the various sequels and spinoffs have done to the character, and no matter how many times she’s spoofed and otherwise used as a source of comedy, Samara still manages to be scarier to me than any other horror icon. The mere image of her still sends chills up my spine all these years later, which is a testament to how creepy she is.
In any event, check out the “Today” prank below!
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‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ 20th Anniversary Trailer Heralds Return of Guillermo del Toro’s Dark Fantasy to Theaters
Guillermo del Toro’s masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth is headed back to theaters for the film’s 20th anniversary this Halloween season, and the official 20th anniversary trailer has arrived this morning.
Bloody Disgusting’s parent company Cineverse is teaming up with Fathom Entertainment for the Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth 20th Anniversary release, which is coming to theaters nationwide on October 9, 2026.
Pan’s Labyrinth will be presented theatrically for the first time by Cineverse and Fathom in 4K, and with versions available in both 3D and HDR by Barco – the dedicated HDR viewing solution offering up to 6 times higher peak luminance.
Each version for this re-release has been overseen by the patron saint of monsters himself, Guillermo del Toro.
Some stories never leave us.
The Academy Award-winning dark fantasy is set in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and follows a young girl, Ofelia, as she meets an ageless Faun who tells her she’s a princess and that she must prove her worthiness by completing three dangerous tasks.
Written and directed by Guillermo del Toro and produced by his company, Tequila Gang, the 2006 dark fantasy film stars Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdu (Y tu mama tambien), Doug Jones (Hellboy II), and Sergi Lopez (Dirty Pretty Things).
Tickets for Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth 20th Anniversary will be available online September 9 and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change).
Cineverse invites you to help celebrate 20 years of Pan’s Labyrinth by sharing your own Pan’s Labyrinth memories as part of our #PansLegacy celebration this year.
Courtesy of artist James Jean
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