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A cosplayer disguised as Pennywise from “It” poses during the Comic Con Festival 2017 in the Grande Halle de la Villette in Paris.
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Ready To Make Scary Money?
Two companies are each offering $ 1,300 to a viewer willing to watch 13 horror movies – recognize a pattern? – this Halloween season.
the Promotion at DISH Network A fan has to watch a dozen Stephen King adaptations by a baker, from The Shining to It to Misery.
The satellite TV company equips its chosen motif with a “survival kit” consisting of a blanket, popcorn, candy and Stephen King utensils. They also get a Fitbit to keep track of their heart rate during the scary streaks.
“Once you’ve seen all 13 films and logged your report, we’ll pay you $ 1,300! Spend it how you want. Just avoid a specific Colorado hotel!” warned the network, referring to The Shining’s creepy attitude.
In a separate deal announced the website FinanceBuzz it hires a Horror Heart Rate Analyst to watch a compilation of high and low budget films.
Films on the list include the 1999 found footage classic The Blair Witch Project, as well as more recent titles like Paranormal Activity, A Quiet Place, and Get Out.
That viewer also gets a Fitbit to track their heart rate during movies, jump scares, and everything. The website says it wants to investigate whether there is a link between a horror film’s budget and its “terrifying effects”.
“Horror movies are mostly scary because of their story … not because of the production studio’s budget,” said FinanceBuzz. “Some of the most spectacular slasher films and terrifying thrillers have been made with sucks compared to superhero sequels and popular franchises.”
The financial bonus is certainly an incentive, but if you are not selected for any of the competitions keep in mind that you can always watch these films for fun only.
As Jack Torrance, the deranged caretaker of The Shining’s Overlook Hotel, once wrote, “All work and no play makes Jack a boring boy.”
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