Morbius Trailer Gives Us A First Look At The Living Vampire!
Before I start beaming about the existence of a Morbius movie, or rattle on about the origins of this Amazing Friend* of Spider-Man’s, here’s the trailer:
Cast and Crew
Directed by Daniel Espinosa, who brought us the space horror, Life and starring Jared Leto (Suicide Squad, Bladerunner 2049) as Dr. Michael Morbius, as well as Matt Smith (Dr. Who) as Hunger (Loxias Crown) and Adria Arjona (Pacific Rim: Uprising) as Martine Bancroft. Along with a rumor of J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man) reprising his role as J. Jonah Jameson. Oh, and was that Michael Keaton? You bet it was. Which means we might be seeing a little bit of Vulture and more significantly, a connection to the established Marvel Cinematic Universe!
Oh and there is this too I suppose…
Who the hell is Morbius?
The trailer does a pretty good job of explaining the WHO of Morbius. It hits the points that are required for the character:
1. Genetic blood disorder
2. Research for a cure
3. Oops!
4. Reluctant vampire who tries not to eat people, but accidents happen.
But a bit more detail never hurt anyone, right?
Written by Gil Kane and Roy Thomas and first appearing in Amazing Spider-Man #101, Morbius came around in an era of Marvel comics that simultaneously tried to cater to every kind of comic reader (including horror fans) while the self-imposed Comics Code Authority had just been lifted. What this meant for characters like Morbius is that he couldn’t be TOO morbid, but it was time to dip into some scarier character origins. Enter Morbius, the LIVING Vampire. Modeled after the actor Jack Palance (Shane, City Slickers), Marvel wanted a vampire character who did not have a mystical origin, but instead a scientific one, hence the blood experiments.
So, he’s like Dracula?
He’s not a vampire in the traditional sense. He doesn’t make more vampires by biting people, he doesn’t turn into a bat and he can likely eat all the garlic he wants. He drinks blood to sustain the mutation of his condition and is able to fly by detecting wind currents. He’s more like a giant bat than an undead, life-sucking baron. But they couldn’t very well call him Bat-Man.
I’m writing this wearing a Morbius t-shirt. I am convinced that I hold the world record for most shirts with Morbius on them at 3. If you own more than that, contact me. We have much to discuss.
I have to close this by saying how I wouldn’t have believed ANYONE who told me we would get a Morbius solo film at any point in history. I’ve loved Dr. Morbius since my first time seeing the character on Fox’s Spider-Man cartoon on Saturday mornings as a kid and eventually grew to love all branches of the Marvel monster family. From the Howling Commandos to Legion of Monsters to the Midnight Sons. Blaze to Werewolf By Night. That’s right, even you N’Kantu (coincidentally a “living” mummy). I love Marvel Monsters and I am unbelievably excited for this movie. If Werewolf By Night or Manphibian are in the movie, I’ll lose my mind in the theater.
Don’t doubt me.
I shouted in the theater at Howard the Duck appearing at the end of Guardians. I’ll lose my shirt over the Legion of Monsters.
For more updates as they appear for Morbius, and for all things horror, check back at HauntedMTL!
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Hey there, fright fiends! 👻 Are you ready to sink your fangs into some spine-tingling Black Friday deals? We’ve scoured the darkest corners of Amazon to bring you a blood-curdling collection of horror goodies that’ll make your wallet scream with joy! From classic monsters to modern nightmares, we’ve got something to haunt every horror fan’s dreams. Let’s dive into the madness!
Before we go further – we are an amazon affiliate and if you click these links we may get money for Amazon. With that said, we won’t put up things we don’t suggest so here is the curated list as it sits for Black Friday Week 2024.
🎥 Monstrous Movie Mayhem
Bram Stoker’s Dracula 4K
Sink your teeth into Francis Ford Coppola’s visually stunning adaptation of the classic vampire tale. Watch Gary Oldman’s mesmerizing performance as the Count in glorious 4K resolution!
Christine 4K
Rev up your engines for John Carpenter’s killer car classic! This 4K edition will have you gripping your steering wheel in terror as the demonic Plymouth Fury wreaks havoc.
Akira Blu-ray
Experience the mind-bending anime masterpiece that redefined the genre. Prepare for a psychedelic journey through Neo-Tokyo that’ll leave you questioning reality!
Underworld Ultimate Collection Blu-ray
Dive into the eternal war between vampires and lycans with this action-packed collection. Kate Beckinsale’s leather-clad Selene will have you howling for more!
Resident Evil Steelbook
For the true RE fanatics, this gorgeous steelbook edition is a must-have for your collection. It’s so shiny, you can see the T-virus reflected in it!
Doctor Who Complete David Tennant Blu-ray
Okay, it’s not strictly horror, but who can resist the Weeping Angels? Join the Tenth Doctor on his time-traveling adventures and prepare for some serious sci-fi scares!
Evil Dead Blu-ray
Groovy, baby! Sam Raimi’s cult classic will have you laughing and screaming in equal measure. Remember, this is your boom stick!
Scream (2022) Steelbook
The slasher franchise that knows the rules is back with a vengeance! This meta-horror masterpiece will have you guessing who’s behind the Ghostface mask.
Leviathan 4K UHD Blu-ray
Dive deep into aquatic terror with this underrated gem from the golden age of practical effects. It’s like “The Thing” meets “The Abyss”!
📚 Bone-Chilling Books and Comics
Terrifier 2 BOOK by Tim Waggoner
Can’t get enough of Art the Clown? This novelization of the splatter sensation will paint vivid, gory pictures in your mind. Sleep tight!
The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 3
D’oh-n’t miss out on this collection of spooky Simpsons stories! It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in Springfield all year round.
The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Dive into one of King’s classic tales of psychic abilities and political intrigue. Johnny Smith’s visions will keep you on the edge of your seat!
🎮 Ghoulish Games and Collectibles
Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead PS5
Double the horror, double the fun! Face off against Michael Myers and the Deadites in this terrifying two-pack of asymmetrical multiplayer games.
Alone in the Dark Xbox Series X
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagining of the survival horror classic. Just remember, in the dark, you’re never truly alone…
Chucky Funko Pop
Add everyone’s favorite Good Guy doll to your collection! Just don’t turn your back on him, or you might regret it…
Harry Potter LEGO Hogwarts
Who can resist the allure of a magical and/or haunted castle? Build your own magical world and watch out for those Dementors!
🎬 The Final Cut
There you have it, horror hounds! These Black Friday deals are so good, it’s scary. Whether you’re into classic monsters, modern slashers, or cosmic horrors, Amazon’s got something to make your dark heart skip a beat.
But hurry! Like a vampire at sunrise, these deals won’t last forever. If you want to do a general search on your own, feel free to use our link here.
Remember, in the world of horror, the only thing scarier than missing out on these deals is paying full price! Happy haunting, and may your Black Friday be filled with delightful frights! 🎃👻🔪
If you live in the United States, it’s time to rock the vote for real. I shared this video before in conjunction with my identity-based costume work, and I feel it’s important to revisit now, with the election coming up in just a few days. Besides which, Jack Black and Tenacious D are brilliant and given the current political climate, who doesn’t want to do the time warp? But seriously, get out and rock the vote, your life kinda does depend on it (at least insomuch as being able to make for yourself the life that you want, without the government telling you how to do so – especially if you live on the fringes of socially acceptable awkwardness like me and so many of my friends).
Besides which, this video is so good, it’s worth sharing again anyway. And again, if for some reason the video doesn’t load, you can find it here.
Art Attack
And here are some artworks I made awhile back as political commentary. The photograph was shot of the scene exactly as found, of a sign above a parking lot in a quickly gentrifying neighborhood making sure all knew that any unauthorized vehicles were unwelcome, and hung right in front of a flag that was tattered and torn from being caught on the chain link fence driving the point home. The flags were meant to be interactive, with gallerygoers waving them while singing The Star Spangled Banner in its elitist entirety. The whole really spoke to me regarding some of the political climate at the time (this was right before Trump was elected President the first time). How much has changed since then? In some ways, a lot. In other ways, I guess we shall see.
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