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Understand Cemetery Symoblism with this Infographic [Halloween Treat]
Have you ever gone to a cemetery, looked at the tombstones, and wondered why there were certain symbols present? Perhaps you saw an hourglass with wings or an inverted torch. Maybe there was an open book or a lamb. It turns out that these icons are not just there to fill up blank space or because the deceased had some sort of affinity for these images. As a matter of fact, there are meanings behind each symbol, a little clue referencing the passing of the person who lies six feet below.
Below is an infographic created by Atlas Obscura that explains many of the most popular symbols you might find in a graveyard. The next time you find yourself strolling through a cemetery, now you’ll have a better understanding of what you’re seeing.
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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