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The Walking Dead Season 6 Finale Recap: Who Took the Bat? DECODED
The entire episode was one big suspense ride that just kept the audience waiting. But the bell never rang on the episode. We're still without an answer to the question on everyone's minds. Who did Negan hit with his bat in the last scene?
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror
Walking Dead Season 6 Episode 15 Recap
Today's episode of The Walking Dead is hours away, Episode 15: East, which will build up the anticipation of the Season 6 Finale of The Walking Dead next week. The main group of survivors are deep in to the conflict with Negan's group of Saviors as the story stands, although Rick and company haven't come face to face with Negan yet, that will change next week or possibly today. Until then, we have to deal with the matter of Carol leaving, without telling anyone. The promo for Episode 15: East, shows Rick's group of Alexandrians leading a search party for Carol. Indicated in the promo, is the letter left for Tobin by Carol, stating why she's leaving. The letter gives Carol a somber goodbye to the group but Rick and co. still go out to look for her. Or it is probable that Rick receives the letter from Tobin after some activity outside of Alexandria indicates that Carol was attacked on her way out, and may be imprisoned by the Saviors or just in a troublesome situation. There's multiple reasons why Rick and co. go out to look for Carol, her letter to Tobin most likely said her goodbyes to the group and would have let everyone know not to go looking for. Trying to do the right thing and abiding by Carol's wishes, Rick and co. would probably stave off the search unless another unexpected set of circumstances reveal Carol didn't leave in a safe manner.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror
'Penny Dreadful' Season 3: The Real Dracula Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight All Along
Penny Dreadful Season Three just premiered a few weeks ago. And this week's episode of "Predators Far And Near" just opened up a huge revelation for fans of the series. The aspect of vampires and Dracula has had its presence known since Season One of Penny Dreadful with Sir Malcolm Murray's daughter, Mina, falling prey to the blood-sucking cult run by Dracula.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror
The Walking Dead Season 6 Finale: Devastating Death Not Expected?
Showrunner and cast of the hit television series, The Walking Dead, have teased the introduction of a fan-favorite villain of the graphic novel series making his first appearance in the Season 6 Finale. Along with the introduction of said character, Showrunner Robert Kirkman has teased the "controversial" conclusion to the season 6 finale, hinting at a possible major character death before the end of the episode. SPOILER ALERT: Episode 14 of Season 6 on The Walking Dead saw the death of Dr. Denise Cloyd. Denise had become a series regular on the series but met her demise at the hands of Dwight, a member of the Saviors. Dwight has made a few appearances, and now looks to be a prominent member in Negan's band of Saviors. But Denise's death can't be considered a major character death, implying the death of a major character means the likeliest candidates to die in the Season 6 Finale are the characters who have been around the longest, then there's the characters whose graphic novel counterparts have died in events simultaneously taking place between the television series and the graphic novel timeline. However it needs to be stated that The Walking Dead television series has deviated from the source material of the graphic novels for which the television series is based on, and could completely take another direction when it comes to relatable events taking place on the television series. SPOILER ALERT: As made apparent in Episode 14 of Season 6, the scene wherein Dr. Denise takes an arrow through the eye by Savior, Dwight was portrayed slightly differently in the graphic novel companion. The graphic novel companion had an identical scene where the Saviors and Dwight attack, but Abraham is the one to die. Abraham takes an arrow through the eye, identical to the wound Denise takes which ultimately kills her. The difference in the graphic novel and the television series deviating in such a way presents some interesting repercussions for the remaining survivors, specifically for Abraham. With Abraham's graphic novel counterpart meeting his end, and his live incarnation played by Micheal Cudlitz avoiding his likely death; that puts Abraham's future at risk. Abraham has just made a drastic life decision to leave Rosita and approach Sasha because "life is too damn short". His arc on the television series is only beginning to develop which would put his death in Episode 14 at an inopportune timing on the program. Although deviating from the source material could be showrunner, Robert Kirkman's intention to throw fans off of his intention to kill Abraham in another manner. Abraham's death would be felt more deeply by the rest of the group if he solidifies his place in the group before the end of the season 6 finale, and then ends up being mercilessly killed by Negan or one of his Saviors. It's all possible and just puts Abraham's future up in the air.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Horror
He's Not An Eye Patch On Me: Negan Or The Governor, Who Is The Ultimate Villain Of 'The Walking Dead'?
Eye patches and wire-wrapped baseball bats, wow, Robert Kirkman sure knows how to create a colorful villain. The pages of The Walking Dead comic books have been brought to life by AMC with some truly messed up bad guys, however, the show can be split into two eras: the reign of The Governor and the reign of Negan. But which of them comes out on top?
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Happy Horrordays: 'The Shining' Nearly Had An Even Bleaker Alternate Ending
"Heeeeeere's spoilers." While the years have been kind to #StanleyKubrick's #TheShining, it is hard to imagine a world where someone creates a sequel or a reboot to the 1980 classic. Even IT has been given the remake treatment, so The Shining will surely find itself on the slate for a revamp, but for now, we can sit in with a DVD copy and relive the #horror at home.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
'The Walking Dead' Midseason Finale Leaves Us Speechless (And Gutless): What Should They Do Now?
Unless you have been bobbing around in a lake or dragging your rotting carcass across the ground then there is no excuse not to have seen the midseason finale of The Walking Dead, but just to be safe, Warning: Spoilers ahead!
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
500 Loaves Of Dead: 'The Walking Dead' Showrunner Compares Rick Grimes To Bible Character
The Bible is pretty neat, there are magical gardens, plagues upon your enemies, and parting seas, however, what there is definitely none of is zombies. So, for #TheWalkingDead's showrunner #ScottGimple to start drawing comparisons between #AMC's apocalyptic #zombie show and the holy scripture may seem like a bit of an odd turn of events, however, in hindsight, it actually makes sense.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
BBC 'Sherlock' Writers Drop the Detective Series for a New 'Dracula' Adaptation
The showrunners of the gripping BBC series Sherlock are putting the famous, modern-day detective series behind them as they begin to tackle an all-new project: Dracula. Writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss have revealed they are eager to create a new version of the vicious vampire, which will be produced by Sue Vertue’s Hartswood Films.
By Lewis Jefferies8 years ago in Horror
Hiding In Plain Bite: The Huge 'Jaws' Easter Egg We All Missed On 'The Walking Dead'
As The Walking Dead winds to a close for its seventh season, all eyes are on hints of what is to come in Season 8 and beyond. Fans of the show are quick to pick up on the slightest nod to something out of the ordinary, however it seems that there is one Easter Egg with a lot of "bite" that was right in front of our eyes — a direct reference to Steven Spielberg's #Jaws.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Horror
Everything You Need To Know About The Shinigami Ryuk Before Netflix's 'Death Note'
With remaking anime into live-action films becoming a trend, it seems that Netflix is looking to continue it with their adaptation of Death Note. We were treated to a teaser trailer showing off the new reimagined cast and all the thrills that are sure to come. What was most exciting about the teaser is the shadowy figure seen at the end — none other than the fan-favorite character Ryuk.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Horror
The Ultimate 'The Walking Dead' Season 7 Guide: News, Recaps, Promos & All You Need To Know
Now in its seventh season, #TheWalkingDead universe is more rich and expansive than ever. But with such a long story being told it can be hard to find every piece of information needed, to help out with this, Movie Pilot has compiled all the pertinent information that you will need to go into The Walking Dead Season 7b properly prepared.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Horror