Horror Movies You Can't Miss in 2023

With movies like "Snakes on a Plane" and "Sharknado", it's not uncommon for moviegoers to now get a "Cocaine Bear". The title itself is reminiscent of sleazy '80s movies such as "Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama" and "Killer Klowns from Outer Space." And the trailer does not disappoint. A shipment of cocaine is dropped from an airplane, a bear eats it, and she embarks on a series of drug-induced murders. Sounds awesome, right?

"Cocaine Bear" is loosely based on actual events (emphasis loosely). In the true story, a drug dealer threw pounds of cocaine out of an airplane, a bear ate it, and he died. There was no ransacking, no corpses, nothing. (Except for drug dealer, Andrew Carter Thornton II, who ended up dying after falling from the plane.) It's just bizarre enough to turn into a dark comedy, and almost guaranteed for box-hit. office.

Judging by the trailer, writer Jimmy Warden, whose notable credits include "The Babysitter" and "The Roommate", clearly gets the humor right, perfectly balanced with gruesome depictions mutilation and other acts of violence. Cokey the Cocaine Bear also has a few moments to shine, mostly when he feels the effects of the cocaine flowing through his blood. With director Elizabeth Banks at the helm, the pressure is on, especially after her last two feature films, "Pitch Perfect 2" and "Charlie's Angels." "Cocaine Bear" gets high on February 24.

If you or someone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Addiction and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357 ).