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Snuggle With Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows This Halloween

Snuggle With Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows This Halloween

Get ready to add a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween decorations! Jazwares is releasing a new line of Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows featuring your favorite characters from the beloved Disney film, including Jack, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and Dr. Finkelstein. These adorable plush toys combine the festive spirit of Christmas with the spine-tingling excitement of Halloween, making them perfect for both Disney and Halloween fans. The collection includes many different characters, and they are available for purchase in two sizes, 8″ and 10″, at Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, Kohls, and more in the Fall. With their soft, squishy textures and detailed designs, Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows will become your new favorite Halloween companions. So, as you pack away your beach towels and sunscreen, start thinking about how you’ll decorate your home for the spooky season with these cuddly collectibles. Who is our favorite character? Let us know in the comments.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2024
Brandy Faces the Mother-in-Law from Hell in A24's 'Front Room'

Brandy Faces the Mother-in-Law from Hell in A24’s ‘Front Room’

In one BBC poll, 75 percent of people revealed having problems with their mothers-in-laws. That issue takes a terrifying turn in A24’s new movie, The Front Room. The Front Room is based on a short story by Susan Hill, which was featured in The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories. The film centers on a couple whose lives take a horrifying turn when they take in the husband’s estranged, ailing mother. But this nightmare of a mother-in-law is about to get a run for her money. The Front Room stars actress and singer “Brandy” Norwood (I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise). Brandy stars opposite award-winning actress Kathryn Hunter (The Tragedy of Macbeth). They are joined by Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap (Snow White) and Neal Huff (Spotlight). The film marks the directing debut of the Eggers brothers, Max and Sam. Max and Sam are the siblings of acclaimed filmmaker Robert Eggers (Nosferatu). With Max co-writing the critically acclaimed

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2024
Universal Unveils First Glimpse of Leigh Wannell's Wolf Man

Universal Unveils First Glimpse of Leigh Wannell’s Wolf Man

Director Leigh Whannell, who brought you the chilling reimagining of The Invisible Man, returns to the world of the Universal Monsters with next year’s Wolf Man, and it looks like its marketing campaign has officially begun. From Universal and Blumhouse, Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man will be howling its way into theaters in 2025, and the very first teaser images are now on display at Universal Orlando. Inside Universal has shared the Wolf Man promo art. The installation will allow fans to take photos with the haunting backdrop. It also gives us our first look at the film’s central location: a creepy house in the woods. Wolf Man stars Christopher Abbott as a man whose family is being terrorized by a lethal predator. Matilda Firth (Subservience) also stars alongside Julia Garner (Ozark) and Sam Jaeger (Eileen). Whannell, Corbett Tuck, Lauren Schuker Blum, and Rebecca Angelo wrote the script for the new film. Jason Blum of Blumhouse is producing it. Ryan Gosling,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2024
Blumhouse Will Change How You See AI with New Horror Movie 'Afraid'

Blumhouse Will Change How You See AI with New Horror Movie ‘Afraid’

Blumhouse continues to dabble in the tech world with films like M3GAN and the upcoming SOULM8TE. The number-one studio for horror’s new horror movie, Afraid, will soon land in theaters. Get ready for a chilling twist on the smart home revolution with Afraid, the movie from writer-director Chris Weitz, who brought you Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Golden Compass, and more. John Cho (Star Trek, Searching) stars as Curtis, a marketing executive chosen to test a groundbreaking new device: a digital family assistant. Promised to take home automation to the next level, it seems to be the ultimate convenience. With a network of sensors and cameras installed throughout their home, the tech learns the family’s routines and anticipates their every need. But what starts as a dream turns into a nightmare. The AI’s helpfulness becomes obsessive, its control turning sinister. The line between convenience and captivity blurs. Curtis and his family must fight against the device designed to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2024
SAW Director Darren Lynn Bousman Teams Up with Haunted Attraction

SAW Director Darren Lynn Bousman Teams Up with Haunted Attraction

Kansas City, brace yourselves! Esteemed horror director Darren Lynn Bousman is bringing a terrifying new experience to his hometown this Fall. Bousman, known for directing films like Saw II-IV and Spiral, is teaming up with the city’s haunted house EXILED: Trail of Terror to create Exiled: Crooked Rose Woods. This unique collaboration promises more than jump scares and spooky hallways. Bousman, a pioneer in immersive horror, plans to craft a living, breathing experience that will leave audiences emotionally shaken. The director draws inspiration from his childhood Halloween adventures with his father in Kansas City’s West Bottoms. He craved a more profound, impactful fear than the traditional haunted house offered, and now he’s bringing that vision to life for his hometown. Bousman’s experience with live-action horror through projects like The Tension Experience has garnered him a loyal following, including celebrities like Neil Patrick Harris. With this new venture, he aims to redefine horror entertainment once again. Morgan Rooms, co-founder of IIIexperience

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 25, 2024
Horror-Thriller 'Clawfoot' Scores UK Release Date Following US Debut

Horror Thriller ‘Clawfoot’ Scores a Digital Release Date

Are you looking for a movie that combines thrills, chills, and dark humor? If the answer is yes, you need to check out director Michael Day‘s new horror thriller, Clawfoot. The good news is that it’s available now on VOD and heading to digital. Francesca Eastwood (Old) leads the cast alongside Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge). Olivia Culpo, Oliver Cooper, and Nestor Carbonell round out the cast. Clawfoot follows a housewife psychologically terrorized by a manipulative contractor who shows up on her doorstep with an invoice signed by her husband. The two soon go head to head in a twisted battle of wits with deliciously unexpected results. In my spoiler-free review, I called it “a darkly comedic and suspenseful ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I also stated, “With its unexpected twists, sharp dialogue, dark humor, and well-paced action, Clawfoot is a refreshing addition to the genre.” I had the pleasure of sitting down for an interview

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2024
Sean Cronin Sinks His Fangs into Hillbilly Horror Bogieville

Sean Cronin Sinks His Fangs into Hillbilly Horror Bogieville

We’ve got some fresh movie news for you. From actor and director Sean Cronin comes Bogieville, which sees a young couple, stumble upon a sinister trailer park inhabited by terrifying hillbilly vampires. With a talented cast including Arifin Putra, Eloise Lovell Anderson, Jonathan Hansler, Daniel P. Lewis, and Poppie Jae Hughes, Bogieville promises a thrilling, bloody journey into the dark world of vampires. In the movie, a young couple, Jody and Ham, find themselves on the run after a series of unfortunate events. Their journey leads them to a desolate trailer park, where they discover a hidden community of terrifying hillbilly vampires. The park’s sinister caretaker, Crawford, convinces the couple to stay. However, they soon uncover a dark secret. Madison, the leader of the vampire clan, has turned his twelve-year-old daughter, Lily, into an immortal child. As a power struggle erupts between Madison and another vampire, Billy Cupps, Jody, and Ham must navigate the treacherous world of supernatural terror and

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2024
Production Begins on Purge Director's Louisiana Set Horror 'Goons'

Production Begins on Purge Director’s Louisiana Set Horror ‘Goons’

Production is underway in the Big Easy on Goons, a new horror film from The First Purge filmmaker Gerard McMurray. The film is set against the eerie backdrop of Louisiana’s cane fields and plantations, which are haunting in their own right. The film features an ensemble cast of well-known actors and musicians. The cast of Goons includes the rapper YG, J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley), Serayah McNeill (Empire), SteVonté Hart (Bel-Air), and Tyler Lepley (Harlem). Chloe Bailey (The Exorcism, “Swarm”) and Michael Rainey Jr. (Power) round out the cast. Goons is the first to be produced under Confluential Films’ newly launched horror genre label, New Fear Unlocked Productions. McMurray co-wrote the movie with Hodge K. Johnson, and Tommy Oliver will serve as producer. Director Gerard McMurray expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “YG, J. Alphonse, Serayah, SteVonté and Tyler all bring their own unique flavor to this amazing recipe we are cooking up on Goons here in my hometown of New Orleans. I

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2024
Peacock's Halloween Lineup Features 150 Movies and Two New Series!

Peacock’s Halloween Lineup Features 150 Movies and Two New Series!

Get ready for a frightfully good time this Halloween season! Peacock has unveiled its 2024 Halloween slate, which begins September 1 and features over 150 new horror titles. From classic films to modern masterpieces and new series, there’s something for every horror enthusiast. Arriving September 1st 30 Days of Night Amityville II: The Possession Amityville 3-D The Amityville Harvest The Amityville Moon Amityville Uprising Bride of Frankenstein Candyman (1992) Child’s Play (1988) The Creature Walks Among Us Curse of The Werewolf Dawn of the Dead Dead Silence The Devil’s Backbone Dominion: Prequel To The Exorcist Dracula (1979) Dracula’s Daughter The Evil Of Frankenstein Exorcist: The Beginning Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Frankenstein (1931) Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman The Frighteners The Funhouse Get Out The Grudge (2004) Halloween (2018) Halloween II Halloween III: Season Of The Witch Halloween Kills Happy Death Day Happy Death Day 2u Hollow

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2024
Enter the World of SAW At Six Flag's Fright Fest Extreme This Halloween

Enter the World of SAW At Six Flag’s Fright Fest Extreme This Halloween

Do you want to play a game? Six Flags is turning up the terror with Fright Fest Extreme, an immersive Halloween experience featuring iconic horror franchises like The Conjuring and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We’ve already shared the first glimpses of those experiences. Now, we have a first look at its SAW-inspired experience, SAW: Legacy of Terror. Just in time for the Halloween season, SAW celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures have teamed up with Six Flags to bring Jigsaw to Fright Fests around North America. Six Flags has expanded the event with new gameplay and even more thrilling jump scares, culminating in one final test to survive. Welcome to the ultimate trial of survival in SAW: LEGACY of TERROR. This Fall, step into the world of SAW with an all-new experience honoring the franchise. Guests will enter iconic film scenes and come face to face with some of John Kramer’s contraptions. SAW: LEGACY of TERROR features interactive elements

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2024

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Snuggle With Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows This Halloween

Snuggle With Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows This Halloween

Get ready to add a touch of spooky charm to your Halloween decorations! Jazwares is releasing a new line of Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows featuring your favorite characters from the beloved Disney film, including Jack, Sally, Zero, Oogie Boogie, and Dr. Finkelstein. These adorable plush toys combine the festive spirit of Christmas with the spine-tingling excitement of Halloween, making them perfect for both Disney and Halloween fans. The collection includes many different characters, and they are available for purchase in two sizes, 8″ and 10″, at Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens, Kohls, and more in the Fall. With their soft, squishy textures and detailed designs, Nightmare Before Christmas Squishmallows will become your new favorite Halloween companions. So, as you pack away your beach towels and sunscreen, start thinking about how you’ll decorate your home for the spooky season with these cuddly collectibles. Who is our favorite character? Let us know in the comments.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2024
Brandy Faces the Mother-in-Law from Hell in A24's 'Front Room'

Brandy Faces the Mother-in-Law from Hell in A24’s ‘Front Room’

In one BBC poll, 75 percent of people revealed having problems with their mothers-in-laws. That issue takes a terrifying turn in A24’s new movie, The Front Room. The Front Room is based on a short story by Susan Hill, which was featured in The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories. The film centers on a couple whose lives take a horrifying turn when they take in the husband’s estranged, ailing mother. But this nightmare of a mother-in-law is about to get a run for her money. The Front Room stars actress and singer “Brandy” Norwood (I Know What You Did Last Summer franchise). Brandy stars opposite award-winning actress Kathryn Hunter (The Tragedy of Macbeth). They are joined by Tony Award winner Andrew Burnap (Snow White) and Neal Huff (Spotlight). The film marks the directing debut of the Eggers brothers, Max and Sam. Max and Sam are the siblings of acclaimed filmmaker Robert Eggers (Nosferatu). With Max co-writing the critically acclaimed

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2024
Universal Unveils First Glimpse of Leigh Wannell's Wolf Man

Universal Unveils First Glimpse of Leigh Wannell’s Wolf Man

Director Leigh Whannell, who brought you the chilling reimagining of The Invisible Man, returns to the world of the Universal Monsters with next year’s Wolf Man, and it looks like its marketing campaign has officially begun. From Universal and Blumhouse, Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man will be howling its way into theaters in 2025, and the very first teaser images are now on display at Universal Orlando. Inside Universal has shared the Wolf Man promo art. The installation will allow fans to take photos with the haunting backdrop. It also gives us our first look at the film’s central location: a creepy house in the woods. Wolf Man stars Christopher Abbott as a man whose family is being terrorized by a lethal predator. Matilda Firth (Subservience) also stars alongside Julia Garner (Ozark) and Sam Jaeger (Eileen). Whannell, Corbett Tuck, Lauren Schuker Blum, and Rebecca Angelo wrote the script for the new film. Jason Blum of Blumhouse is producing it. Ryan Gosling,

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2024
Blumhouse Will Change How You See AI with New Horror Movie 'Afraid'

Blumhouse Will Change How You See AI with New Horror Movie ‘Afraid’

Blumhouse continues to dabble in the tech world with films like M3GAN and the upcoming SOULM8TE. The number-one studio for horror’s new horror movie, Afraid, will soon land in theaters. Get ready for a chilling twist on the smart home revolution with Afraid, the movie from writer-director Chris Weitz, who brought you Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Golden Compass, and more. John Cho (Star Trek, Searching) stars as Curtis, a marketing executive chosen to test a groundbreaking new device: a digital family assistant. Promised to take home automation to the next level, it seems to be the ultimate convenience. With a network of sensors and cameras installed throughout their home, the tech learns the family’s routines and anticipates their every need. But what starts as a dream turns into a nightmare. The AI’s helpfulness becomes obsessive, its control turning sinister. The line between convenience and captivity blurs. Curtis and his family must fight against the device designed to

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 26, 2024
SAW Director Darren Lynn Bousman Teams Up with Haunted Attraction

SAW Director Darren Lynn Bousman Teams Up with Haunted Attraction

Kansas City, brace yourselves! Esteemed horror director Darren Lynn Bousman is bringing a terrifying new experience to his hometown this Fall. Bousman, known for directing films like Saw II-IV and Spiral, is teaming up with the city’s haunted house EXILED: Trail of Terror to create Exiled: Crooked Rose Woods. This unique collaboration promises more than jump scares and spooky hallways. Bousman, a pioneer in immersive horror, plans to craft a living, breathing experience that will leave audiences emotionally shaken. The director draws inspiration from his childhood Halloween adventures with his father in Kansas City’s West Bottoms. He craved a more profound, impactful fear than the traditional haunted house offered, and now he’s bringing that vision to life for his hometown. Bousman’s experience with live-action horror through projects like The Tension Experience has garnered him a loyal following, including celebrities like Neil Patrick Harris. With this new venture, he aims to redefine horror entertainment once again. Morgan Rooms, co-founder of IIIexperience

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 25, 2024
Horror-Thriller 'Clawfoot' Scores UK Release Date Following US Debut

Horror Thriller ‘Clawfoot’ Scores a Digital Release Date

Are you looking for a movie that combines thrills, chills, and dark humor? If the answer is yes, you need to check out director Michael Day‘s new horror thriller, Clawfoot. The good news is that it’s available now on VOD and heading to digital. Francesca Eastwood (Old) leads the cast alongside Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge). Olivia Culpo, Oliver Cooper, and Nestor Carbonell round out the cast. Clawfoot follows a housewife psychologically terrorized by a manipulative contractor who shows up on her doorstep with an invoice signed by her husband. The two soon go head to head in a twisted battle of wits with deliciously unexpected results. In my spoiler-free review, I called it “a darkly comedic and suspenseful ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat. I also stated, “With its unexpected twists, sharp dialogue, dark humor, and well-paced action, Clawfoot is a refreshing addition to the genre.” I had the pleasure of sitting down for an interview

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2024
Sean Cronin Sinks His Fangs into Hillbilly Horror Bogieville

Sean Cronin Sinks His Fangs into Hillbilly Horror Bogieville

We’ve got some fresh movie news for you. From actor and director Sean Cronin comes Bogieville, which sees a young couple, stumble upon a sinister trailer park inhabited by terrifying hillbilly vampires. With a talented cast including Arifin Putra, Eloise Lovell Anderson, Jonathan Hansler, Daniel P. Lewis, and Poppie Jae Hughes, Bogieville promises a thrilling, bloody journey into the dark world of vampires. In the movie, a young couple, Jody and Ham, find themselves on the run after a series of unfortunate events. Their journey leads them to a desolate trailer park, where they discover a hidden community of terrifying hillbilly vampires. The park’s sinister caretaker, Crawford, convinces the couple to stay. However, they soon uncover a dark secret. Madison, the leader of the vampire clan, has turned his twelve-year-old daughter, Lily, into an immortal child. As a power struggle erupts between Madison and another vampire, Billy Cupps, Jody, and Ham must navigate the treacherous world of supernatural terror and

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2024
Production Begins on Purge Director's Louisiana Set Horror 'Goons'

Production Begins on Purge Director’s Louisiana Set Horror ‘Goons’

Production is underway in the Big Easy on Goons, a new horror film from The First Purge filmmaker Gerard McMurray. The film is set against the eerie backdrop of Louisiana’s cane fields and plantations, which are haunting in their own right. The film features an ensemble cast of well-known actors and musicians. The cast of Goons includes the rapper YG, J. Alphonse Nicholson (P-Valley), Serayah McNeill (Empire), SteVonté Hart (Bel-Air), and Tyler Lepley (Harlem). Chloe Bailey (The Exorcism, “Swarm”) and Michael Rainey Jr. (Power) round out the cast. Goons is the first to be produced under Confluential Films’ newly launched horror genre label, New Fear Unlocked Productions. McMurray co-wrote the movie with Hodge K. Johnson, and Tommy Oliver will serve as producer. Director Gerard McMurray expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “YG, J. Alphonse, Serayah, SteVonté and Tyler all bring their own unique flavor to this amazing recipe we are cooking up on Goons here in my hometown of New Orleans. I

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2024
Peacock's Halloween Lineup Features 150 Movies and Two New Series!

Peacock’s Halloween Lineup Features 150 Movies and Two New Series!

Get ready for a frightfully good time this Halloween season! Peacock has unveiled its 2024 Halloween slate, which begins September 1 and features over 150 new horror titles. From classic films to modern masterpieces and new series, there’s something for every horror enthusiast. Arriving September 1st 30 Days of Night Amityville II: The Possession Amityville 3-D The Amityville Harvest The Amityville Moon Amityville Uprising Bride of Frankenstein Candyman (1992) Child’s Play (1988) The Creature Walks Among Us Curse of The Werewolf Dawn of the Dead Dead Silence The Devil’s Backbone Dominion: Prequel To The Exorcist Dracula (1979) Dracula’s Daughter The Evil Of Frankenstein Exorcist: The Beginning Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Frankenstein (1931) Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman The Frighteners The Funhouse Get Out The Grudge (2004) Halloween (2018) Halloween II Halloween III: Season Of The Witch Halloween Kills Happy Death Day Happy Death Day 2u Hollow

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 24, 2024
Enter the World of SAW At Six Flag's Fright Fest Extreme This Halloween

Enter the World of SAW At Six Flag’s Fright Fest Extreme This Halloween

Do you want to play a game? Six Flags is turning up the terror with Fright Fest Extreme, an immersive Halloween experience featuring iconic horror franchises like The Conjuring and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We’ve already shared the first glimpses of those experiences. Now, we have a first look at its SAW-inspired experience, SAW: Legacy of Terror. Just in time for the Halloween season, SAW celebrates its 20th Anniversary. Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures have teamed up with Six Flags to bring Jigsaw to Fright Fests around North America. Six Flags has expanded the event with new gameplay and even more thrilling jump scares, culminating in one final test to survive. Welcome to the ultimate trial of survival in SAW: LEGACY of TERROR. This Fall, step into the world of SAW with an all-new experience honoring the franchise. Guests will enter iconic film scenes and come face to face with some of John Kramer’s contraptions. SAW: LEGACY of TERROR features interactive elements

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 23, 2024
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