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Welcome to Kicking the Seat!

Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).

The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar Noé, Rachel Brosnahan, Amy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.

Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.

The KtS Contest: The Conjuring!

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UPDATE: This contest has ended. Congratulations, Karen!

James Wan's smash horror hit The Conjuring is now on available on Blu-ray and DVD! To celebrate, Kicking the Seat has teamed up with Partnershub and Warner Bros. to bring you The Conjuring Contest!

Based on a true story, the movie tells the horrifying account of how famed paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were summoned to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse which they recently bought. In fighting this powerful demonic being, the Warrens find themselves in the middle of the most terrifying case of their lives!

For a chance to win The Conjuring on Blu-ray, simply answer the following question in the Comments section:

What is your favorite James Wan film?

From Saw to Insidious and beyond, Wan has directed some of this decade's most popular thrillers. Tell me which one gets your blood pumping the most, and I'll pick a random winner to receive his latest on home video!

Entries must be received by 11:59pm on Tuesday, November 5th, 2013.

In the meantime, enjoy some freaky-fun facts with these 5 Things to Know Before You Watch The Conjuring Interactive GIFs!

Thanks, Everyone, and take care!

  
 
 
  
 
Eligibility: All prizes for the "The Conjuring" Contest and the The Conjuring: 5 Things to Know... GIFs are provided courtesy of Warner Bros. Prize will be sent via FedEx or UPS. No P.O. boxes, please. Each household is only eligible to win 1 The Conjuring Blu-Ray via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Notification: Kicking the Seat will contact the contest winner within twelve hours of contest close. If no response is received within twenty-four hours, an alternate winner will be chosen. Contest is open to residents of the US and Canada only.

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