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Horror Model Rick Genest, aka “Zombie Boy,” Has Died at 32
We’re always told that we can be whatever we want to be, and Rick Genest took that advice to the coolest possible extreme when he decided to become, well, a zombie. With 90% of his body (and face) tattooed, Genest became known as “Zombie Boy,” rising to worldwide fame when he memorably appeared in Lady Gaga’s music video for “Born This Way.”
“I thought long and hard about what I wanted, about what my passion was,” Genest told the Daily Star back in 2016. “And I decided I wanted to be a fucking zombie.”
Sadly, we’re learned today that Genest, at the young age of 32, has died. He was found dead at his apartment in Montreal, Quebec this week from an apparent suicide.
Rick Genest, who appeared in the Keanu Reeves film 47 Ronin, was also the inspiration for Evan Peters’ iconic “American Horror Story: Murder House” look. His look was used by the FX series without his permission, leading to a lawsuit that was settled quietly. Notably, Genest is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most bones tatted on a human body: 138.
Lady Gaga paid tribute to Genest in a post over on Twitter today, writing…
“The suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating. We have to work harder to change the culture, bring Mental Health to the forefront and erase the stigma that we can’t talk about it. If you are suffering, call a friend or family today. We must save each other.”
Are you watching? Ishana Night Shyamalan has clearly been paying attention to her father, M. Night Shyamalan. Not only is she following in his footsteps as a filmmaker, but she’s also embracing a similar mystique surrounding her work.
The new trailer for her feature directorial debut, The Watchers, gives viewers a taste of what’s in store. AreYouWatching.com has launched with even more clues.
Visit the site to join the mysterious creatures that lurk in the Irish forest as you observe a shelter. From the time the sun sets at 7:30 PM until it rises at 5:55 AM, four strangers — played by Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere — can be seen trapped inside.
You’ll find several interactive items. Click on the gramophone to set the mood with some spooky music. Tap on the birdcage to hear an ominous message from the parrot inside: “I’m going out, try not to die.” Press on the TV to watch clips from a fake reality show called Lair of Love. And if you tap on the window during the daytime … they’ll tap back.
There are also Easter eggs hidden at specific times. We’ve discovered three: a disorienting shot of Fanning’s character’s car at 5:52 PM, a closer view of the captives at 11:11 PM, and a glimpse of monitors at 12:46 AM. Let us know if you find any more in the comments…
The Watchers opens in theaters on June 14 via New Line Cinema. Ishana Night Shyamalan writes and directs, based on the 2022 novel of the same name by A.M. Shine. M. Night Shyamalan produces.
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