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CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Regina Hall and Anna Faris to return for a new ‘Scary Movie'
Hall and Faris join the latest horror spoof, Kristen Wiig has a heroic new voice role, and the original 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre' returns to theaters. Topher Gauk-Roger contributed to this story by David Daniel.
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Regina Hall and Anna Faris to return for a new ‘Scary Movie'
Hall and Faris join the latest horror spoof, Kristen Wiig has a heroic new voice role, and the original 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre' returns to theaters. Topher Gauk-Roger contributed to this story by David Daniel.
Boston Globe
08-08-2025
- Boston Globe
A former Maine man is at the center of a murder mystery in Ireland
In May, the day after police announced they had found pieces of Gaine's dismembered body in a slurry tank on his farm, Kelley was taken in for questioning by detectives from An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police force. He was released without charge after 24 hours. Kelley could not be reached for comment, but 'The chain saw thing is preposterous or they would have charged me,' Kelley told the newspaper. 'I mean 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre' [expletive]? I mean please.' Advertisement He believes the only reason police suspect him is because he had been living and working on the isolated farm for the last few years. But given Kelley's past behavior in Maine, they probably have ample reason to question him. He told the Mirror he was being framed for the murder by organized crime figures, whom he did not identify. Advertisement That is not the only bizarre story Kelley has told over the years. He has a history of saying things that don't add up, of saying stuff that is off the wall. He is a storyteller, like the ancient seanchaí, who roamed the wilds of Ireland much as he has over the last eight years. He told The Irish Times Newspaper accounts in Ireland, court records in Maine, and interviews with officials in Maine suggest Kelley has lived, at the very least, an interesting life. He grew up in Waldo County in Midcoast Maine, living mostly in Swanville, near the top of Penobscot Bay. After graduating from Belfast Area High School, he enlisted in the Army, but told the Mirror he became a conscientious objector in 1991 while stationed in Germany after US warplanes attacked defenseless Iraqi troops retreating from Kuwait. He returned to Maine and worked various jobs as a farmhand, a commercial fisherman, a cook, and a butcher. He was in a long-term relationship with a woman in Waldo County, with whom he had two daughters. According to court records, after the couple broke up, they initially remained on cordial terms. But that relationship deteriorated after Kelley married another woman and then objected to the custodial arrangement. He lost his custody challenge, but appealed the case all the way to the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine. Advertisement The judges who heard his case described him as not credible and untrustworthy, and given to conspiracy theories. As one of the judges put it in the court's 2009 decision, 'Kelley is an inflexible parent who makes false allegations,' including one that his former partner was a witch who put a spell on their daughters to turn them against him. His 2006 marriage ended in divorce in 2014. Eight years ago, Kelley abruptly moved to Ireland and applied for asylum in Dublin. He moved into a hostel run by Ireland's International Protection Accommodation Service in Killarney, in County Kerry, that houses men seeking asylum. At some point, he left that hostel and began camping in the Killarney National Park, in the far southwest of the country. Park rangers eventually ordered him to leave, and he camped elsewhere . He told Irish newspapers he worked harvesting seaweed in Kenmare Bay and cutting the grass at an amusement center. About three years ago, tired of living in the outdoors, he set out looking for work at farms around Kenmare. Mike Gaine hired him, allowing him to sleep in an abandoned farmhouse on his property. The house had no electricity but did have a working stove. In exchange, Kelley did chores on Gaine's 1,000-acre farm, where there were 40 cows and 500 sheep. Gaine paid him the equivalent of a little more than $100 a week, and drove him into town so Kelley could do his shopping. The arrangement appeared to be going swimmingly — until Gaine was reported missing by his wife on March 20. Advertisement Kelley told the Mirror he saw Gaine on the farm around 10 in the morning on the day Gaine vanished. He said Gaine told him he was going to see a man about a tractor. He denied local rumors that he and Gaine had a falling out. Kelley has criticized the investigation, noting police did not find human remains when they first searched the property. His criticism is not just self-serving: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the Kelley described himself to Irish reporters as 'an illegal immigrant,' saying his asylum claim has gone nowhere. His claim the KKK had poisoned his dog and shot at him in the woods near his home in Maine is not supported by authorities in Maine. Shannon Moss, public information officer for the Maine Department of Public Safety, said there is no record suggesting the KKK is active and has threatened anyone in Maine. In May, Kelley left Gaine's farm shortly before police announced they had identified Gaine's remains, and has been seen busking on the streets of Tralee, a town about 40 miles north of the farm. He plays the tin whistle and flute. Irish detectives recently traveled to Maine to speak to those who knew Kelley. The Garda declined to speak about the case, other than to confirm the remains found on the farm are that of Gaine, and, in a statement said police 'continue to appeal to the public for assistance in this investigation.' Advertisement Kelley told the Mirror that with his asylum claim going nowhere he has applied for Irish citizenship, and that he He has a lot of material. Kevin Cullen is a Globe columnist. He can be reached at
Daily Record
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Pirates of the Caribbean star Bob Elmore dies aged 65 as co-stars pay tribute
Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Pirates of the Caribbean actor Bob Elmore has sadly died aged 65. Actord and stuntman Bob Elmore has sadly died aged 65. The Chainsaw Massacre star's death was announced by his co-star Caroline Williams. She shared the news n social media, writing: "My dear Bob Elmore has passed..." Elmore starred as the Executioner in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, having also worked on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl, reports the Mirror. His cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but he had been booked into work next year. Horror Realm Convention confirmed that he was booked for 2026 writing on Facebook: "Awful news coming out that Bob Elmore has passed away. "We were fortunate to have him as a guest at Horror Realm a few years back. He was actually booked for 2026 but we have not announced any guests yet. We are sorry we won't have a chance to be with him one more time. Our condolences to Bobs family. R.I.P. Bob." We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.
Daily Record
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Most disturbing horror movie of all time' based on true events now available to stream
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is often considered to be one of the most disturbing horror movies of all time - and it's now available to watch on Amazon Prime for those brave enough Decades after its initial release, the divisive horror film 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' is now available for streaming, igniting fiery debates among viewers. While some label it a "nightmarish" masterpiece, others take serious issue with its content. Shockingly, since its 1974 debut on the big screen, 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' – an indie flick masterminded by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel – continues to provoke sharp divisions within the horror community. Drawing inspiration from the chilling true-crime exploits of Ed Gein, the film has gained a notorious reputation for its ghastly murders and grizzly collection of human souvenirs. Its promotional hook claimed it was based on 'true events', enticing audiences into cinemas with the hope of delivering more than your average fright. The intention was to mirror the turbulent political atmosphere of the 70s, but the film largely became infamous for eliciting sheer terror among viewers. Following a troupe of friends embarking on a trip to an ancestral property, they soon encounter deranged psychopaths. Each friend becomes a grotesque target, meeting their ends through barbaric means, including – as the title unambiguously suggests – a chainsaw, reports the Mirror US. A viewer expressing their opinion on Rotten Tomatoes remarked: "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a gripping, visceral experience that captures the raw realism of arthouse cinema. It's terrifying in its authenticity, drawing unsettling parallels between the treatment of animals and the victims in the film." One movie buff reviewed it online: "An absolutely amazing slasher film, especially for the time it was made in. The way this movie is shot feels like a documentary; it feels very authentic and real, which adds to the horror a lot more. "However, some of the scare does get taken away from the movie because of how goofy the Sawyer family is, which adds a little bit of comedy, but there's nothing wrong with that for me. Really good movie. 10/10." Despite facing bans across numerous countries and being pulled from several cinemas following audience complaints over extreme violence, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has carved its name into horror history, spawning a franchise that includes sequels, remakes, comics, and even video games featuring the iconic Leatherface. Another viewer said: "A nightmarish experience from start to end, this horror classic isn't airtight all the way through, but it truly has an impeccable atmosphere and terrific camerawork. That scene around the kitchen table is probably some of the most frightening sequences I have ever seen in my life." Today, critics look back on the flick as revolutionary, impacting not just the horror genre, but also paving the way for an entirely fresh subgenre of terror films. Its ingenuity is often honoured for contributing to the rise of the slasher film and introducing power tools as symbols of horror used by countless intimidating villains in cinema. For those eager to delve into a film often deemed "disturbing" and form their own opinion, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime.
