The Scarehouse
‘Revenge is a bitch’ The Scarehouse is a 2014 Canadian horror film written and directed by Gavin Michael Booth(To Hell, With Love). It stars Sarah Booth (Werewoman; Hemlock Grove), Kimberly-Sue Murray...
View ArticleThe Monster Album – compilation album
The Monster Album is a 1964 release on Don Costa’s DCP label. The twelve songs are mostly written by Dickie Goodman and Bill Ramal, though there are also takes on hits of the day, including Bobby...
View ArticleJack-O’-Lantern – folklore and tradition
A jack-o’-lantern is a carved pumpkin or similarly-sized gourd or turnip, associated chiefly with the holiday of Halloween, and was named after the phenomenon of strange light flickering over peat...
View ArticleBatman: Haunted Knight
Batman: Haunted Knight is an anthology trade paperback published by DC Comics in 1996. It reprinted three one shot Halloween specials from the previous three years. Each of the stories were written by...
View ArticleHellions
‘Next Halloween, hell comes knocking…’ Hellions is a 2014 horror film directed by Bruce McDonald (Pontypool). The film stars Robert Patrick, Rossif Sutherland, Luke Bilyk, Rachel Wilson, Chloe Rose,...
View ArticleDee Wallace – actress
Dee Wallace – born Deanna Bowers; December 14, 1949 – and also known as Dee Wallace Stone, is an American actress and ‘Scream Queen’. She is perhaps best known for her roles in several popular films,...
View ArticleZombie Head Decanter
‘For use with a stiff drink’ The Zombie Head Decanter is perfect for wine and spirit enthusiasts who also have a penchant for the undead whether they are in movies, TV, video games or comics. This...
View ArticleThe Barn
The Barn is a 2015 American horror movie directed by Justin M. Seaman – he also plays the “Boogeyman” – from a screenplay he co-wrote with Maggi Mizell, Michael Prutzman and Mark J. Reyes. Cast:...
View Article31
31 is a 2015 US horror movie written, directed and co-produced by Rob Zombie (The Devil’s Rejects; Halloween; The Lords of Salem). It stars Sheri Moon Zombie, Torsten Voges, Bari Suzuki and Elizabeth...
View ArticleThe Varrow Mission aka TeenAlien
The Varrow Mission – re-released as TeenAlien – is a 1978 American PG-rated science fiction-horror film directed by Peter Semelka from a screenplay by Ed and Sherma Yeates. It stars Vern Adix, Michael...
View ArticleTales of Halloween
Tales of Halloween is a 2015 anthology horror film consisting of tales of terror from the ‘October Society’ directors Darren Lynn Bousman (SAW II, III and IV; Mother’s Day; Abattoir), Axelle Carolyn...
View ArticleThe Barn (2016)
The Barn is a 2016 American supernatural horror film directed by Justin M. Seaman from a screenplay with additions by Maggi Mizell, Michael Prutzman and Mark J. Reyes for Nevermore Productions. It...
View ArticleLive-Evil
Live-Evil is a 2015 American horror film co-produced, written and directed by Ari Kirschenbaum. The synthesizer soundtrack was composed by Shawn Lee (Bully). The film will debut on 17 October 2015 at...
View ArticleBetty Boop’s Hallowe’en Party
Betty Boop’s Hallowe’en Party is a 1933 American animated short film directed by Dave Fleischer and produced by Max Fleischer. It stars Betty Boop, obviously. Plot: It’s Halloween, and Jack Frost (in...
View ArticleAll Hallows’ Eve 2
‘Don’t answer the door’ All Hallows’ Eve 2 is a 2015 American horror anthology film directed by Jesse Baget, Elias Benavidez, Andrés Borghi, Jay Holben, Mike Kochansky, James Kondelik, Jon Kondelik,...
View ArticleThe Funhouse Massacre
‘Murder is all part of the show’ The Funhouse Massacre is a 2015 American comedy horror film directed by Andy Palmer (Alien Strain; Welcome to Kain) from a screenplay by Ben Begley. Robert Kurtzman...
View ArticleTrick-or-treat – folklore celebration
Trick-or-treating is a Halloween custom for children in many countries. Children in costumes go from house to house asking for treats such as candy/sweets (or, in some cultures, money) with the phrase...
View ArticleCleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown
‘No more clowning around’ Cleaver: Rise of the Killer Clown is a 2015 British horror film directed by MJ Dixon (Slasher House and sequel; Hollower; Grindsploitation) from a screenplay co-written with...
View ArticleHolidays (2016) [updated with trailer]
‘Every one has a dark side’ Holidays is a 2016 American horror anthology film written and directed by Kevin Smith (Tusk), Gary Shore (Dracula Unbound), Scott Stewart (Dark Skies), Sarah Adina Smith...
View ArticleHorror movie tag lines: The good, the bad and the indifferent
The art of selling a movie, particularly a horror movie, is often based on a distinctive and memorable poster campaign. An intriguing, horrific or even repellent image – aligned with a few keywords...
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