Horror Highlights: THE TWILIGHT ZONE, EYE FOR AN EYE, DON’T LOG OFF, FRIDAY THE 13TH

CLASSIC TV SERIES ‘THE TWILIGHT ZONE’ RECEIVES BLACK & WHITE ANTHOLOGY COMIC BOOK FROM IDW PUBLISHING: “You are traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. Your next stop, THE TWILIGHT ZONE.”​

One of the greatest television shows of all-time is returning as an all-new anthology comic book series this September from the IDW Publishing horror imprint IDW DARK. Featuring stories by some of the comic book industry’s most innovative and praised storytellers, each issue is a new tale in the vein of the iconic series that’s captivated audiences for over 60 years. And, just like the beloved show, these comics will be episodic. Every issue can be read on its own for a complete story which transports readers into the comic creators’ unique visions of THE TWILIGHT ZONE. Plus, every issue will be presented in terrifying black and white, just like the original television series!

The first mind-bending issue arrives this September from Dan Watters (Batman: Dark Patterns) and Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches). “THE TWILIGHT ZONE is a genre unto itself,” stated Watters. “It’s a cultural titan and a North Star in the strangest skies revealing what science fiction, fantasy and horror can do for us: revealing uncomfortable truths about what lies in our own hearts. This is precisely the vein we hope to tap with our story; the unsettled space between angry and unnerving that is forever the purview of THE TWILIGHT ZONE.”

“I have long been a fan of all horror, but creepy stories that slowly build to unnerve you have always been first in my heart. Few series have captured that feeling like THE TWILIGHT ZONE,” remarked Beem. “Like being trapped in a fever dream or moving through a liminal space, the stories play with the feeling of wrongness, of things out of place. This is the feeling Dan has masterfully captured in our story, and which I hope, through my deep love of all things creepy, will flow through the art. It might not shock you, but you may not be able to stop thinking about it in the middle of the night.”

Following issues will feature acclaimed creators Tom Scioli, James Stokoe, Nate Powell, and Francesco Francavilla. “Ever since I was a kid I wanted to write a TWILIGHT ZONE story and wondered if it was something I was even capable of doing,” commented Scioli. “How does one go about creating a classic? THE TWILIGHT ZONE brought to television one of the established formats of comic books, the sci-fi/horror anthology with literary ambitions, twist endings, and a social conscience. It pushed the limits of what you could do in the medium of commercial television and now we’re going to push the comic book medium to the breaking point of its stapled paper and see what lies beyond. With those impossibly lofty standards in mind, I’ve created something that I humbly submit for your approval.”

“These comics are for anyone who ever wished for more episodes of the original series like me,” added series co-editor Ellen Boener. “We’re capturing the silver screen nostalgia alongside the heart-rending humanity. Every detail is a love letter to the TV show: from the full black and white design to the connected cover set to the narrative style. Each issue serves as a unique door into the dimension beyond with the most fascinating minds in comics as your guides. I can’t wait to share what these creators have discovered.”

THE TWILIGHT ZONE #1 (of 5 issues) is on sale Wednesday, September 24 with a pre-order deadline of August 18. The series will also feature a jaw-dropping set of connecting covers by Francesco Francavilla. To pre-order, you don’t need to travel to another dimension… just your local comic shop! Find a comic book retailer near you with comicshoplocator.com.

THE TWIGHTLIGHT ZONE is part of the spine-tingling horror imprint IDW DARK. A twisted blend of comic books from the worlds of blockbuster horror franchises from Paramount and fan-favorite IDW originals, find your new fear with IDW DARK.”

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New Trailer for EYE FOR AN EYE: “Anna (Whitney Peak), grieving the sudden death of her parents, relocates from New York to a small Florida town to live with the grandmother (S. Epatha Merkerson) she’s never met. Isolated and in unfamiliar surroundings, she falls in with a couple of local teens (Finn Bennett and Laken Giles), but when she becomes a bystander to an unforgivable act of violence, she finds herself ensnared by Mr. Sandman – the twisted soul of a tormented child who haunts bullies’ dreams before feasting on their eyeballs when they finally wake.”

• Directed by: Colin Tilley
• Written by: Elisa Victoria and Michael Tully
• Staring: Whitney Peak (“Gossip Girl,” HOCUS POCUS 2), S. Epatha Merkerson (“Chicago Med,” LACKAWANNA BLUES), Golda Rosheuvel (“Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” DUNE), and Finn Bennett (“True Detective: Night Country,” WARFARE)Produced by: Tim Headington, Theresa Steele Page, Rachael Fung and Nate Kamiya Executive Produced By: David Darby, Lauren Shelton, Elisa Victoria,
  Susan Kirr, and Bill Tagliaferri

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New Trailer for DON’T LOG OFF: “Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label DREAD presents DON’T LOG OFF. The film follows a group of friends connecting via video call during lockdown when one of them suddenly vanishes. The group must race to uncover the truth behind the disappearance and solve the mystery before it’s too late. DON’T LOG OFF will have a limited theatrical release on July 11. The film will be available to rent or purchase on video-on-demand (VOD) starting July 15.

DON’T LOG OFF is written and directed by brothers Brandon and Garrett Baer. The duo completed filming during July of 2020 with duel remote and in-person portions of the film.

“Don’t Log Off is about a group of friends trying to protect one another, while the world drastically changed around them in March of 2020. We felt the most honest way to tell that story was by mixing screenlife and traditional filmmaking elements in order to push the boundaries of this suspense thriller,” notes directors Brandon and Garrett Baer. “We intend our film to exist as a time capsule — a testament to this insane technologically-dependent period of all of our lives. While others have relied on ghosts or supernatural elements, we felt the real world was scary enough.”

The official synopsis for the film reads: When Sam vanishes mid-video call, her friends race to uncover what happened. As they dig online, they vanish one by one. A sinister force is at play – can they solve the mystery before they’re next?

“Dread is beyond thrilled to be bringing Don’t Log Off to North American audiences. With Ariel Winter as part of a talented cast and a gripping, timely concept, this film delivers the kind of edge-of-your-seat tension that made Host a breakout success,” says Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald. “Brandon Baer and Garrett Baer have crafted a sharp, suspenseful, and inventive thriller that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Their vision, combined with a stellar ensemble, makes this a must-watch for genre fans.”

DON’T LOG OFF stars Ariel Winter (Modern Family), Brielle Barbusca (Scandal, Modern Family), Luke Benward (Criminal Minds, Dumplin’), Sterling Beaumon (Law & Order True Crime, The Killing), Jack Griffo (The Thundermans Return, Alexa & Katie), Kara Royster (Pretty Little Liars, Supernatural), Ashley Argota (All American, The Fosters), and Khylin Rhambo (47 Meters Down: Uncaged, Teen Wolf). Producers include Winter, Benward, Beaumon, Austin Seltzer (The Stranger), Nicole Smolen (Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction), and Todd Slater (Succubus, Avenue of the Giants, Whiteout) from Brick Lane Entertainment.”

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28 DAYS LATER and FRIDAY THE 13TH on Pluto TV: “Ahead of the upcoming theatrical release of 28 Years Later on June 20th, stream 28 Days Later all month long – only FREE on Pluto TV! The film is available on demand (HERE) and is airing throughout the month on Pluto TV Horror and Pluto TV Terror channels.

This upcoming Friday, June 13, viewers can join in for an absolutely killer Friday the 13th streaming marathon on Pluto TV Horror starting at 12pm ET. If you can’t get enough, viewers can also join in on the encore marathon on Sunday, June 30 at 12pm ET. Parts 1 – 8 are also all available on-demand.”

28 Days Later

Friday the 13th (Parts 1 – 8, all available on-demand and on Pluto TV Horror):

• Friday the 13th (1980) – on-demand HERE
• Part II – on-demand HERE
• Part III – on-demand HERE
• Part IV: The Final Chapter – on-demand HERE
• Part V: A New Beginning – on-demand HERE
• Part VI: Jason Lives – on-demand HERE
• Part VII: The New Blood – on-demand HERE
• Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan – on-demand HERE