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Artist Creates Amazing Horror Russian Nesting “Matryoshka” Dolls
Artist BoBo BaBushka (aka Irene) has been painting Russian nesting dolls, known as “matryoshkas”, in the forms of many of pop cultures biggest names, such as It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, Flight Of The Conchords, Two Broke Girls, and more. And while those are cool, I’m obviously drawn to the ones that have a somewhat darker twist to them.
That’s where her more horror-inspired pieces come in, which include such examples as The Shining, Dexter, A Nightmare Before Christmas, The Craft, and more! Examples of the names I just gave can all be seen below.
While BoBo BaBushka is currently on break, her Etsy will reopen on June 28th. You can also follow her blog right here.
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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