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7 Reasons Why Your Train is Delayed Today
New York City has the greatest transit system in the United States. Despite this, all riders will tell you their own subway horror stories, myself included. We have seen frightening things while riding throughout the five boroughs. Vomit, excrement, rats, cockroaches, police brutality, open drug and alcohol use, people pushed onto the tracks, guns, murder. These subway realities make for some terrifying (and some silly) scenes in horror movies. Jason Voorhees, King Kong, and even Aylmer have been seen riding the rails, causing chaos and destruction in their wake.
New York City has the greatest transit system in the United States. Despite this, all riders will tell you their own subway horror stories, myself included. We have seen frightening things while riding throughout the five boroughs. Vomit, excrement, rats, cockroaches, police brutality, open drug and alcohol use, people pushed onto the tracks, guns, murder. These subway realities make for some terrifying (and some silly) scenes in horror movies. Jason Voorhees, King Kong, and even Aylmer have been seen riding the rails, causing chaos and destruction in their wake. So here are some reason why the train is delayed!
“There is a maniac trying to kill us!”
“Welcome to New York.”
– Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
7 Reasons Why the Train is Delayed Today
Despite it all, I love New York and the MTA subways (my favorite cars have the orange and yellow seats… call me old fashioned!). I and my fellow residents rely on the sprawling and highly organized tunnel system to get to, well, anywhere (and for whatever reason). New Yorkers have a certain grit that gives us the assurance and courage to continue riding the subway, and to appreciate it, flaws and all. We continue to look out for one another, knowing that no one is safe from subway mayhem.
And in the darkness of the tunnels, the day may feel like night, shadows grow long, and someone, or something, may be just around the corner…
Here are your announcements for today. Thanks for riding with us!
MTA SERVICE STATUS ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE DAY
Attention, riders: there are several announcements regarding station and track closures and delays.
C Train DELAYED for man on tracks at Bergen Street.
The MTA would like to remind you that going onto the tracks for any reason is prohibited. “If you drop something on the tracks, leave it and let an MTA employee know. We’ll do our best to help retrieve it.”
Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
Delancey Street Station CLOSED for repairs. No F Trains will stop at this station until further notice.
The New York Department of Health also has an advisory in the area for unusually large cockroaches. This new species of roach, called Judas, is resistant to chemicals and can spread disease through biting. “Harming the city’s wildlife is prohibited. However, in an effort to slow the spread of this species,” if you see a Judas Roach, “you should squish and dispose of it. You should thoroughly inspect vehicles, luggage and gear, and all outdoor items for egg masses before leaving the New York City region.”
Mimic (1997)
All Queens stations along the NW line are CLOSED for complete track and train repairs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
King Kong (1976)
Active Investigation Near New York University & Times Square
The New York City Police Department has received reports of a man wearing a hockey mask assaulting passengers aboard Manhattan trains. The suspect was last seen boarding a Northbound R Train at 8th Street-NYU and getting off at Times Square. He has left slippery residue on subway platforms and in train cars. Please use caution when boarding and exiting trains, do not move between train cars and do not run.
If you see this man, call 911 immediately or alert a nearby police officer.
Friday the 13th VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
Lexington-bound 4 Train CLOSED for an active murder investigation. All Green Line Trains will be DELAYED until further notice.
The New York City Police Department would also like to remind you that backpacks and other large containers are subject to random search by the police.
Brain Damage (1988), referencing Basket Case (1982)
Lower Manhattan B, D, and J Train stations are CLOSED due to a toxic spill.
Stations affected include Bowery Station, Delaney St-Essex St, Spring Street, and Grand Street. If you have been in or near these stations and are exhibiting violent symptoms, please alert the New York City Police Department.
C.H.U.D. (1984)
There have been reports of a possible alien invasion in midtown. The New York City Police Department, the New York City Port Authority, and the National Guard have issued a travel advisory. Be sure to check the MTA schedule for maintenance reports and delays.
Fare evasion is a crime. Any persons who illegally jump turnstiles, even in an attempt to flee, will be apprehended by the NYPD.
Cloverfield (2008)
“If you see something, say something. Call the See Something Say Something hotline: 1-888-NYC-SAFE (1-888-692-7233). Thousands of New Yorkers have already done their part, and so can you. That’s how New Yorkers keep New York safe.”
Thank you for riding with MTA New York City Transit.
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“If You See Something, Say Something” OMNY
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, the Holiday season has REALLY kicked off. We’ve covered our fair share of Holiday horror from underappreciated gems like Christmas Bloody Christmas and Dial Code Santa Claus to Black Christmas and Krampus! In the hopes of spreading some Holiday cheer (and fear!), the curator of all things Horror Press, James-Michael, has decided to bring the cloven-foot killer that is Krampus into your homes! But this isn’t your ordinary Krampus…this Krampus is chock full of special features and gift wrapped in 4K!
If you haven’t seen Krampus, then what are you doing with your life? For those unfamiliar, Krampus follows a large family gathering of frustrating people who all get snowed in three days before Christmas. One by one, the family gets picked off by Christmas-themed creatures. Sometimes, the holidays truly are killer.
Enter Our Holiday Giveaway!
How to Enter:
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The winner will be announced on Monday, December 15th and notified via direct message. If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, we’ll randomly select another winner.
WHAT YOU’LL WIN
What’s included in Krampus: The Naughty Cut? Let’s unwrap it and look:
- Audio commentary with director/co-writer Michael Dougherty, and co-writers Todd Casey and Zach Shields
- NEW interviews with Michael Dougherty, Visual Effects Artist Richard Taylor, Actors Allison Tolman, David Koechner and Emjay Anthony, Co-Writer/Co-Producer Todd Casey and more…
- Alternate ending
- Deleted/extended scenes
- Gag reel
- Krampus Comes Alive! – Five-part featurette including Dougherty’s Vision, The Naughty Ones: Meet the Cast, Krampus and his Minions, Practical Danger, and Inside the Snowglobe: Production Design
- Behind the scenes at WETA Workshop: Krampus
- And more!
So head over to our Instagram, follow our account, like our giveaway post, and tag a friend who you think Krampus should go visit!
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What You’ll Win
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) Limited Edition 4K UHD from Arrow Video
- 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Original DTS-HD MA 7.1 and 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary with Dread Central co-founder Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton and co-host of The Spooky Picture Show podcast Chris MacGibbon
- Archival audio commentary with director Marcus Nispel, producer Michael Bay, executive producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye
- Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, director of photography Daniel Pearl, production designer Greg Blair, art director Scott Gallager, sound supervisor Trevor Jolly and composer Steve Jablonsky
- Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, Michael Bay, writer Scott Kosar, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form and actors Jessica Biel, Erica Leerhsen, Eric Balfour Jonathan Tucker, Mike Vogel and Andrew Bryniarski
- Reimagining a Classic, a brand new interview with director Marcus Nispel
- Shadows of Yesteryear, a brand new interview with cinematographer Daniel Pearl
- The Lost Leatherface, a brand new interview with actor Brett Wagner
- Masks and Massacres, a brand new interview with makeup effects artist Scott Stoddard
- Chainsaw Symphony, a brand new interview with composer Steve Jablonsky
- Chainsaw Redux: Making A Massacre, a making-of documentary
- Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield, an in-depth look at the infamous killer who inspired the character of Leatherface
- Severed Parts, a look at the cutting room floor and some of the scenes excised from the final edit
- Deleted scenes including an alternate opening and ending
- Screen tests for Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour and Erica Leerhsen
- Behind-the-scenes featurette
- Cast and crew interviews
- Theatrical trailers and TV spots
- Concept art galleries
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Gingold
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