Tag Archives: Halloween

Halloween at 45: The Best Parts of John Carpenter’s Slasher Classic

45 years ago, John Carpenter hit the kind of paydirt that keeps him in snacks and video games to this very day. There’s really not much left to be said about Halloween‘s impact since its release in 1978. A small-scale yet fleshed-out feature film born from the ideas and visual style of Carpenter’s student short… Read More »

Thanksgiving Posters Homage Friday the 13th & Texas Chain Saw Massacre, New Featurette Released

A new batch of Thanksgiving posters homage a number of classic horror movies. Shared exclusively with Bloody Disgusting, new posters for Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving homage 1974’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, 1980’s Friday the 13th, 1981’s My Bloody Valentine, and 1984’s Silent Night, Deadly Night. Sony Pictures Entertainment also released a new Thanksgiving featurette, which… Read More »

Friday Fiction: Pumpkin Carver

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, may I have your attention, please?! You’ve been patient! You’ve been diligent! You’ve been loyal! Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of excitement,… Read More »

“Fall” into events at NYC’s own Bluestockings Cooperative

New and exciting events to be hosted this fall in the all-new LES space, only at Bluestockings Cooperative, New York! It’s no trick, the Lower East Side (LES) Halloween Book Crawl is back for a second year, celebrating the diversity and resilience of the neighborhood’s indie bookshops! Joining in the fun, Bluestockings Cooperative (116 Suffolk Street, New… Read More »

Growing Fangs: A Wholesome Monster Comedy

Growing Fangs Is Several Allegories In One Efficient Movie Growing Fangs is a cute little special I stumbled upon in my search for Halloween media. It’s the story of a person who’s part vampire, part human, and Mexican American. From quick interviews I’ve read/listened to on the short, it’s a personal story about belonging explored… Read More »

Friday Fiction: Candy Bucket

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, may I have your attention, please?! You’ve been patient! You’ve been diligent! You’ve been loyal! Now, for demonstrating such tremendous qualities, such incredible attributes, such unbelievable resolve, you shall be rewarded! Friends, bloggers, Earthlings, lend me your ears! The time has come, yet again, for you to get your proper dose of excitement,… Read More »

DAVID DASTMALCHIAN’S HALLOWEEN HORRORS MIX TAPES: 2022 EDITION

Wanna know what’s keeping Count Crowley creator, David Dastmalchian, up at night? What he hides under the blankets with a flashlight, candy corn and a crucifix with…? Well, take a peek and see! Here are some creepy comic recs for the Creepy Crowleys! Shock Shop by Cullen Bunn, Danny Luckert, Leila Leiz, Bill Crabtree, Nate Piekos (Dark Horse)… Read More »