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Five Nights at Freddy’s Might Make You Die of Fright, If You’re Ready

by Ishan Wankavala October 31, 2023
written by Ishan Wankavala

There is a precedent for bad video game movie adaptations. These are usually purely meant as cash grabs, enticing children that care little for plot, logic, and production quality to spend their parents’ money to see the same characters they know on a bigger screen. This is arguably a pretty devastating mindset to have when reviewing any movie, and even though I try to remain unbiased, my expectations were pretty low for Five Nights at Freddy’s. Boy, was I wrong.

To give context, I have played the games occasionally over the years. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, what I loved even more was the deep lore that each game contributed to, and how I had to piece it all together and speculate how the next game would completely change it all. Watching YouTubers like The Game Theorist, also known as MatPat, explains several theories about the game’s story after each release became routine and was an integral component of the game experience for me.

This is why this movie was such a surprise: despite my low expectations, the film is endowed with a shockingly endearing story that actually gives the characters weight and realistic motivations. These are expanded from the backstories in the games, and add additional details and stakes to the plot. For one, Mike’s relentless pursuit to remember his younger brother’s kidnapper through his own dreams was surprisingly tear-jerking, and was an interesting concept that I had not experienced before. The movie stays faithful to the lore, and any fan will recognize dozens of references that show that a true fan of the games made this movie, put together with delicate love.

Along with the plot, the effects and scares were especially tantalizing. I remained on the edge of my seat the whole time, as the movie’s primary mode of communicating fear wasn’t the cheap jump scares I expected, but a slow, foreboding horror that refused to let up. The film actually contained very few jump scares, and rather used the much more potent incorporation of slow shots, creepy music, and general sense of tension. The CGI of the animatronics was also on point, and they looked tangible and grounded, while also maintaining a sense of freaky, warped dream-like reality. The production for this film was absolutely perfect in execution.

I thoroughly enjoyed the movie. Both Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail were amazing, as Mike and Vanessa, and Matthew Lillard (loved him from the Scooby-Doo films) brought a certain frantic energy that was indescribable. Piper Rubio surpassed the annoying-kid trope that I have become so accustomed to in recent movies, and she actually gave a solid, intelligent performance for someone her age. I also very much enjoyed the MatPat cameo, and I knew at that point that the film was a definitely a love-letter to fans of the FNAF franchise.

Five Nights at Freddy’s are in theaters now, and you definitely do not want to miss it this Halloween season.

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The Haunted Hotel at The Ned NoMad Returns with Star-Studded Halloween Bash

by Kyle Mattone October 30, 2023
written by Kyle Mattone
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The Ned Nomad celebrated Halloween with a takeover by The Box on October 27th and 28th in New York City.

The Haunted Hotel at The Ned NoMad results from a collaboration between party-maven Richie Akiva and The Box’s experiential production company, Outside The Box Amusements. This immersive experience marked the second consecutive year of spine-tingling entertainment, ensuring guests experienced a Halloween celebration like no other.

On the first night, rapper G-Eazy led the festivities, celebrating with friends and Ned members amid the eerie ambiance of The Haunted Hotel. Festivities continued on October 28th, with models, actors, musicians and VIPs filling the haunted hallways and dancefloor. The guest list included notable attendees such as Evan Mock, rapper Maino, fighter Dillon Danis and more joining Akiva and The Box’s Giza Selimi for two nights of spine-tingling fun.

The Haunted Hotel at The Ned NoMad featured a meticulously designed transformation of the hotel. Classic horror films inspired the setting, immersing guests in scenes like a devil-led poker game, an orgasm room, zombie bellhops, and more. The entire hotel, including The Magic Room, The Library, Little Ned Bar, and every nook and cranny, transformed into a frightening world that left guests in for a frightening treat.

Guests enjoyed flowing libations from Cierto Tequila and danced the night away to the beats of a stellar lineup of in-demand DJs, including Michael Simpson, DJ Truth, and DJ Soni withanEYE. Late-night pop-ins by Al3x Crush and DJ Reign added to the excitement of keeping partygoers on the dance floor well into the evening.

With a star-studded guest list, a spine-chilling atmosphere, and some incredible visual and auditory performances, The Haunted Hotel at The Ned NoMad made for an unforgettable Halloween celebration for all in attendance.

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Halloween Starts Here: The Dominick Hotel Pre-Parade Party

by Sanjana Sarna October 27, 2023
written by Sanjana Sarna

It’s been 50 years of the Village parade and that means one thing – you have to celebrate the right way. The Dominick, near New York City’s Annual Village Halloween Parade, offers an exceptional experience.

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Tubi’s Exciting 2024 Lineup

by Celine Kerik October 23, 2023
written by Celine Kerik

With 74 million monthly active users and 200,000 movies and TV shows eligible to stream, Tubi has become the number one Advertising-based Video on Demand (AVOD) player on the market.

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Behind The Scenes From Amazon’s “Now Screaming” Weekend At Gurney’s Montauk

by Isabella Japal October 10, 2023
written by Isabella Japal

Amazon treated us to a spooktacular weekend at Gurney’s Montauk filled with treats, ghost stories, a Totally Killer screening and much more to kick off their Now Screaming campaign.

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An Account of Blood Manor: 20 Years of Scaring

by Edward Anthony September 29, 2023
written by Edward Anthony

This week, The Knockturnal attended an exciting VIP and media press preview for the 20th anniversary of Blood Manor.

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On The Scene: Kit Kat Never-Ending Bowl Event in NYC

by Briana Boateng November 11, 2022
written by Briana Boateng

The first ever Never-Ending Kit Kat candy bowl!

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Beyond Fest: LA Premiere of ‘Halloween Ends’

by Katherine Wright October 17, 2022
written by Katherine Wright

On October 11th, The Knockturnal attended the LA premiere of David Gordon Green’s ‘Halloween Ends’ at the Hollywood Legion Theater, marking the last film in the ‘Halloween’ reboot trilogy. 

 

The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis and tackles the legacy of Laurie Strode as she writes a memoir grappling with the evil encounters of her life; however, Michael Myers doesn’t lurk far from her attempts to finally find peace. 

 

The audience gathered in a packed theater to experience the horror as part of Beyond Fest, and continued the celebration at Yamashiro for the premiere’s afterparty. The popular high-end sushi hotspot was transformed into a terrifyingly magical Halloween escape land, a full-on seasonal celebration and tribute to the iconic film series. 

 

Guests were greeted by a spectacle of orange lights and jack-o’-lanterns that lit up the beautiful space overlooking the LA skyline, while staff members were decked out in a variety of thematic costumes, including a special guest appearance from a masked Michael Myers himself. To complete the Halloween horror ambience, realistic dead body props were placed strategically throughout the Yamashiro, including the staircase and the central pond area of the venue. 

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Yamashiro provided a wide variety of buffet-style entrée options including salmon, chicken, an array of side dishes, and of course a stunning platter of sushi spelling out “Ends.” In tune with the flawlessly executed theme, the bar served movie-inspired cocktails named “The Myers” and “The Strode” after the film’s prominent enemies, and buckets of candy and “trick or treat” bags were conveniently placed all over the restaurant. 

 

‘Halloween Ends’ was released in theaters on October 14th by Universal Pictures, and can also be streamed on Peacock for the next two months. 

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Film Review: “Wendell and Wild”

by Ethan Singh September 26, 2022
written by Ethan Singh

I love desserts. I never thought that that would be a statement that was needed to be said but as I venture further and further into adulthood and my dreaded thirties, I have noticed and unsettling trend: desserts are as unfashionable as cowboy hats in Times Square. I mention this because Netflix’s recent forays into animation have very much struck me with a sinfully sweet aftertaste. Let’s think about Arcane. Much like the tiramisu at Pecora Bianca, it’s not the reason you showed up but it’s the keynote to end off a great experience. Very few subscribe to Netflix for its animated content but it proved that it’s more than just a cherry on top, it’s a palpable final note.

Now not all desserts are great. For example, much to the chagrin of many fall lovers, I can’t stand pumpkin pie. But Wendell & Wild, the most recent Netflix animated film, is not quite that. It’s something like Paris Baguette – it’s like and fluffy and slightly sweet, but not quite the sugary punch you’d expect. You know dessert would be a satisfying meal, but you at least expect something that could excite your senses without destroying too many teeth. You don’t need it to fill you with nutrients. In the film world, that’s what Nolan and Tarantino are here for. Wendell & Wild, especially given the creative minds behind it, left me feeling a bit disappointed and bored while altogether remembering “right, this is a movie for children, after all”.

The strongest part about this film is the creative mind behind it all: Henry Selick. His animated art style is by far one of the most inventive visual experiences in the world of film today. He manages to push the boundaries of his iconic clay style animation to the limits and just when you think he’s exhausted the limits of his medium, he goes even further and creates something entirely new. He wasn’t the only creative talent at play here. In fact, there were many incredibly talented voice actors who were able to help bring this film to life, for example, Jordan Peele and Keegan Michael-Key. Their performances helped to carry the movie and it’s hard to imagine this movie working without them.

Back to talking about desserts. The reason why animated children’s movies and especially Wendell & Wild instantly brought my mind to think of dessert was because like many of the overpriced bakeries that are speckled across Manhattan, they look better than they taste. Every detail is precise, prim, and pretty but leaves me longing for the unassuming masterpiece that is my mother’s baked goods. The one thing Wendell & Wild has is that polish. It is an incredibly inventive and beautiful movie and it’s a joy to watch. It is a quintessential exemplar of the phrase “every frame a painting”. However the themes are explored at a surface level, character development is so rushed as to feel overlooked, and the plot can best be described at simplistic. Pixar showed that animated films can explore deeper themes in a real way nearly thirty years ago, but to compare the two even with Pixar’s weak recent releases would be a disservice. In the end, Wendell & Wild is a beautiful mediocre pastry in a world where Michelin starred outputs has been the established bar for years.

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On The Scene: The McKittrick Hotel Presents The Witches’ Ball [Photos]

by The Knockturnal November 6, 2021
written by The Knockturnal

Our friends over at the McKittrick Hotel hosted us at their annual The Witches’ Ball and boy was it witchy!

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