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The big kid in me can’t wait to see Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween. The first trailer is here and it’s filled with monsters. Directed by Ari Sandel (The DUFF) from the script written by Rob Lieber, Goosebumps 2 stars Madison Iseman, Ben O’Brien, Caleel Harris, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ken Jeong, and Chris Parnell. In the film, two kids exploring the abandoned Stine house stumble across a book, “Haunted Halloween”, and unwittingly unleash monsters on their small town. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween arrives in theaters on October 12, 2018, from Sony Pictures.
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On May 3, 2017, Halloween: Resurrection actress Daisy McCrackin and actor Joseph Capone were kidnapped from McCrackin’s home. Three people have now been indicted on charges of kidnapping. Prosecutors allege that two men, Keith Stewart and Johntae Jones, pistol-whipped Capone before dragging him into their vehicle along with McCrackin and covered their heads with black canvas hoods. The two victims were then driven to Jones’ home in Compton. Capone was stripped and held naked in a bathtub for thirty hours and beaten when he attempted to protect McCrackin. Variety reports that indictment states that the next day Jones and Amber Neil took McCrackin to two different Bank of America locations where she withdrew $100. They then forced her to write a check for $10,000 as ransom. Jones and Neil also reportedly stole her 2011 Lexus after dropping her off at home where she called the police. According to the site, Neal was arrested Monday and is being held on $1
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Halloween is only a few months away (Yay!) and Scream Factory is gearing up to give genre fans a real treat, a Collector’s Edition of Trick ‘r Treat! The special Blu-ray features a new exclusive slipcover with new artwork from Devon Whitehead. As a bonus, if you pre-order directly from screamfactory.com you will score an 18′ x 24″ poster of the limited-edition newly-commissioned art. Only 1,000 of the posters will be made so you better order one quick. Written and directed by Michael Dougherty, this anthology features “five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater. Trick ‘r Treat stars Anna Paquin, Brian Cox,
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We are now past the midway mark to our favorite holiday, Halloween. One beloved Halloween tradition is Freeform’s (originally ABC Family) annual “13 Nights of Halloween“ marathon. This year it’s going to be different. You see, Freeform has announced (via Twitter) it is expanding the marathon from 13 to 31 nights. That’s right, the marathon will now be known as “31 Nights of Halloween“, The network is already teasing one of the new programs that will run in October, “Decorating Disney: Halloween” which will take viewers behind the scenes as both Disney World and Disneyland transform into a spooky, magical Halloween fun land. Talk about a treat! “31 Nights of Halloween” will begin on October 1, 2018. As soon as the schedule is released we will let you know.
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Director Gregory Plotkin’s upcoming slasher film Hellfest was set to be a Halloween treat, but now genre fans will the goodies a little earlier. That’s right, the film’s release has been moved up. From director Gregory Plotkin (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension) and writers William Penick (Meet Dave) and Chris Sey (Secrets in the Wall), the film stars Amy Forsyth (Channel Zero: No End House), Reign Edwards (Snowfall), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow), and Tony Todd (Candyman). The film is produced by “The Walking Dead’s” Gale Anne Hurd. “A Halloween night of fun turns deadly at America’s premier theme park when an actual costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe it’s all part of the show.” Hellfest opens in theaters nationwide on September 28, 2018, from Lionsgate.
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Hulu has unveiled new details about their genre series “Into the Dark” from Blumhouse Television, including the premiere date, the cast, and plot. Starring Dermot Mulroney (Insidious 3), the series, which will run year-round, will release a new feature-length episode on the first Friday of every month. Every episode is inspired by a holiday from that month. For example, the October episode will be Halloween themed. The first episode of “Into the Dark”, titled “The Body”, will premiere on October 5, 2018. The episode, ” follows a sophisticated, overconfident hitman who always carries out his work in style. He decides to take things even further one day by transporting his latest victim in plain sight, correctly assuming that self-absorbed LA partiers will simply be enamored with his elaborate “costume”. Eventually, as his window of opportunity to dispose of the body begins to close, Wilkes’ true colors reveal themselves to some groupies that have latched on to him. It becomes a
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While we have yet to see the Michael Myers mask from this year’s Halloween, we do have some news about it. Makeup artist and mask designer Christopher Nelson has revealed that the new mask has an aged feel that looks as if it has been in use original film in 1978. Trick or Treat Studios announced over the weekend that they will be the official licensor for this year’s David Gordon-Green’s direct sequel to the original. The company will be producing exact replicas of Nelson’s mask right from the same molds as the new screen-used mask. Nelson and Vincent Van Dyke, Nelson’s effects partner have also joined the Trick or Treat design team. We are thrilled to announce that Trick or Treat Studios is the official Costume Licensor for Halloween 2018! We are producing the masks now from toolings that come directly out of the screen used mold!” they added. “You guys and ghouls are going to be blown away!
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The first images have emerged from the set of the David Gordon Green-directed new Halloween film, co-written by Danny McBride. The first look we got from the highly-anticipated film was courtesy of star Jamie Lee Curtis who is returning to her role as Laurie Strode who standing beside Green. The next images from the set were shared by Nick Castle, the original Michael Myers who is putting the mask back on as “The Shape” at the age of 70. The film, which will ignore every sequel, also stars Judy Greer as Karen Strode, Laurie’s Daughter. Andi Matichak will play the role of Laurie’s granddaughter, Allyson. Will Patton (Armageddon), Rob Niter (The Gym), Rhian Rees (The Lears), Virginia “Ginny” Gardner (Marvel’s Runaways), Miles Robbins (My Friend Dahmer), Dylan Arnold (Mudbound), and Drew Scheid (Stranger Things) co-star. The film was scored by John Carpenter who serves as executive producer along with Malek Akkad, and Jason Blum. Gordan Green and Danny McBride will
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It’s never too early to start getting ready for Halloween. Child’s Play fans are going to be thrilled to learn that a full-sized Chucky prop will be arriving just in time for your favorite spooky holiday. The costume and prop company Trick or Treat Studios has heard fans’ pleas for a true to screen size Chucky and are ready to make it happen. A new Chucky costume and mask will also be coming. The company will begin taking pre-orders soon. Their statement said, “Additional information and preorders on the Chucky Doll will start in March. Appreciate everyone’s excitement. We are so happy this is finally happening.”
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It has been 40 years since we first met Michael Myers in John Carpenter’s Halloween. Now, the next installment of the Halloween franchise, directed by Gordon Green, who co-wrote the film with Danny McBride, has officially begun filming. The new film is a direct sequel to the original film and will act as if the other sequels never existed. More news has come to light involving the cast. Virginia “Ginny” Garnder (Marvel’s Runaways), Miles Robbins (My Friend Dahmer), Dylan Arnold (Mudbound), and ‘Stranger Things” Drew Scheid have now joined the cast alongside the previously announced stars Jamie Lee Curtis who is reprising her role as Laurie Strode, Judy Greer who plays Strodes’ daughter, and Andi Matichak who has been cast as the film’s young lead and Laurie Strodes granddaughter. Nick Castle, the original actor who terrified us as Michael Myers will be returning to don the mask once again. James Jude Courtney will be doing all stunt work for Myers
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The big kid in me can’t wait to see Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween. The first trailer is here and it’s filled with monsters. Directed by Ari Sandel (The DUFF) from the script written by Rob Lieber, Goosebumps 2 stars Madison Iseman, Ben O’Brien, Caleel Harris, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ken Jeong, and Chris Parnell. In the film, two kids exploring the abandoned Stine house stumble across a book, “Haunted Halloween”, and unwittingly unleash monsters on their small town. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween arrives in theaters on October 12, 2018, from Sony Pictures.
Continue reading →
HalloweenMoviesTrue CrimeTrue Story
On May 3, 2017, Halloween: Resurrection actress Daisy McCrackin and actor Joseph Capone were kidnapped from McCrackin’s home. Three people have now been indicted on charges of kidnapping. Prosecutors allege that two men, Keith Stewart and Johntae Jones, pistol-whipped Capone before dragging him into their vehicle along with McCrackin and covered their heads with black canvas hoods. The two victims were then driven to Jones’ home in Compton. Capone was stripped and held naked in a bathtub for thirty hours and beaten when he attempted to protect McCrackin. Variety reports that indictment states that the next day Jones and Amber Neil took McCrackin to two different Bank of America locations where she withdrew $100. They then forced her to write a check for $10,000 as ransom. Jones and Neil also reportedly stole her 2011 Lexus after dropping her off at home where she called the police. According to the site, Neal was arrested Monday and is being held on $1
Continue reading →
HalloweenHoliday HorrorMoviesNewsProductTrailers
Halloween is only a few months away (Yay!) and Scream Factory is gearing up to give genre fans a real treat, a Collector’s Edition of Trick ‘r Treat! The special Blu-ray features a new exclusive slipcover with new artwork from Devon Whitehead. As a bonus, if you pre-order directly from screamfactory.com you will score an 18′ x 24″ poster of the limited-edition newly-commissioned art. Only 1,000 of the posters will be made so you better order one quick. Written and directed by Michael Dougherty, this anthology features “five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater. Trick ‘r Treat stars Anna Paquin, Brian Cox,
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EventsHalloweenHoliday HorrorStreaming TV
We are now past the midway mark to our favorite holiday, Halloween. One beloved Halloween tradition is Freeform’s (originally ABC Family) annual “13 Nights of Halloween“ marathon. This year it’s going to be different. You see, Freeform has announced (via Twitter) it is expanding the marathon from 13 to 31 nights. That’s right, the marathon will now be known as “31 Nights of Halloween“, The network is already teasing one of the new programs that will run in October, “Decorating Disney: Halloween” which will take viewers behind the scenes as both Disney World and Disneyland transform into a spooky, magical Halloween fun land. Talk about a treat! “31 Nights of Halloween” will begin on October 1, 2018. As soon as the schedule is released we will let you know.
Continue reading →
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Director Gregory Plotkin’s upcoming slasher film Hellfest was set to be a Halloween treat, but now genre fans will the goodies a little earlier. That’s right, the film’s release has been moved up. From director Gregory Plotkin (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension) and writers William Penick (Meet Dave) and Chris Sey (Secrets in the Wall), the film stars Amy Forsyth (Channel Zero: No End House), Reign Edwards (Snowfall), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Arrow), and Tony Todd (Candyman). The film is produced by “The Walking Dead’s” Gale Anne Hurd. “A Halloween night of fun turns deadly at America’s premier theme park when an actual costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe it’s all part of the show.” Hellfest opens in theaters nationwide on September 28, 2018, from Lionsgate.
Continue reading →
HalloweenHoliday HorrorHuluNewsStreaming TV
Hulu has unveiled new details about their genre series “Into the Dark” from Blumhouse Television, including the premiere date, the cast, and plot. Starring Dermot Mulroney (Insidious 3), the series, which will run year-round, will release a new feature-length episode on the first Friday of every month. Every episode is inspired by a holiday from that month. For example, the October episode will be Halloween themed. The first episode of “Into the Dark”, titled “The Body”, will premiere on October 5, 2018. The episode, ” follows a sophisticated, overconfident hitman who always carries out his work in style. He decides to take things even further one day by transporting his latest victim in plain sight, correctly assuming that self-absorbed LA partiers will simply be enamored with his elaborate “costume”. Eventually, as his window of opportunity to dispose of the body begins to close, Wilkes’ true colors reveal themselves to some groupies that have latched on to him. It becomes a
Continue reading →
Halloween
While we have yet to see the Michael Myers mask from this year’s Halloween, we do have some news about it. Makeup artist and mask designer Christopher Nelson has revealed that the new mask has an aged feel that looks as if it has been in use original film in 1978. Trick or Treat Studios announced over the weekend that they will be the official licensor for this year’s David Gordon-Green’s direct sequel to the original. The company will be producing exact replicas of Nelson’s mask right from the same molds as the new screen-used mask. Nelson and Vincent Van Dyke, Nelson’s effects partner have also joined the Trick or Treat design team. We are thrilled to announce that Trick or Treat Studios is the official Costume Licensor for Halloween 2018! We are producing the masks now from toolings that come directly out of the screen used mold!” they added. “You guys and ghouls are going to be blown away!
Continue reading →
Halloween
The first images have emerged from the set of the David Gordon Green-directed new Halloween film, co-written by Danny McBride. The first look we got from the highly-anticipated film was courtesy of star Jamie Lee Curtis who is returning to her role as Laurie Strode who standing beside Green. The next images from the set were shared by Nick Castle, the original Michael Myers who is putting the mask back on as “The Shape” at the age of 70. The film, which will ignore every sequel, also stars Judy Greer as Karen Strode, Laurie’s Daughter. Andi Matichak will play the role of Laurie’s granddaughter, Allyson. Will Patton (Armageddon), Rob Niter (The Gym), Rhian Rees (The Lears), Virginia “Ginny” Gardner (Marvel’s Runaways), Miles Robbins (My Friend Dahmer), Dylan Arnold (Mudbound), and Drew Scheid (Stranger Things) co-star. The film was scored by John Carpenter who serves as executive producer along with Malek Akkad, and Jason Blum. Gordan Green and Danny McBride will
Continue reading →
Halloween
It’s never too early to start getting ready for Halloween. Child’s Play fans are going to be thrilled to learn that a full-sized Chucky prop will be arriving just in time for your favorite spooky holiday. The costume and prop company Trick or Treat Studios has heard fans’ pleas for a true to screen size Chucky and are ready to make it happen. A new Chucky costume and mask will also be coming. The company will begin taking pre-orders soon. Their statement said, “Additional information and preorders on the Chucky Doll will start in March. Appreciate everyone’s excitement. We are so happy this is finally happening.”
Continue reading →
Halloween
It has been 40 years since we first met Michael Myers in John Carpenter’s Halloween. Now, the next installment of the Halloween franchise, directed by Gordon Green, who co-wrote the film with Danny McBride, has officially begun filming. The new film is a direct sequel to the original film and will act as if the other sequels never existed. More news has come to light involving the cast. Virginia “Ginny” Garnder (Marvel’s Runaways), Miles Robbins (My Friend Dahmer), Dylan Arnold (Mudbound), and ‘Stranger Things” Drew Scheid have now joined the cast alongside the previously announced stars Jamie Lee Curtis who is reprising her role as Laurie Strode, Judy Greer who plays Strodes’ daughter, and Andi Matichak who has been cast as the film’s young lead and Laurie Strodes granddaughter. Nick Castle, the original actor who terrified us as Michael Myers will be returning to don the mask once again. James Jude Courtney will be doing all stunt work for Myers
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