Details: Written by: Gary Johnston; Category: Podcast; Published: 10 September 2024

Originally aired Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Horror Gamer [Gamer Gril]

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10 Halloween Pranks That Went Horribly and Tragically Wrong [How Stuff Works]

Halloween is fast approaching, and with it comes a number of traditions. From carving a jack-o-lantern to donning costumes, bobbing for apples and handing out candy to neighborhood kids. But there is one Halloween tradition that does not get enough attention, and that is the annual All Hallow’s Eve prank. Yes, each October 31st pranksters young and old set out not only to score tons of free candy, but also to inflict some mischief on their community. From toilet papering houses and lighting bags of dog poop on fire, to scaring the hell out of people and pulling the school fire alarm—Halloween pranks are common and the best ones are legendary. But what happens when the prank doesn’t go as planned? What happens when the prank goes horribly wrong? Here are 10 examples of epic Halloween prank fails that left everyone involved with egg on their face—some literally.

https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/cultural-traditions/10-halloween-pranks-that-went-horribly-and-tragically-wrong.htm

Wolfman Mac's Chiller Drive-In [Wikipedia]

Wolfman Mac's Chiller Drive-In is a "horror host" series hosted by "Wolfman" Mac Kelly, which aired Saturday nights at 10 pm from March 14, 2008 to October 29, 2011, on various local television stations in Detroit and on the Retro Television Network nationally. The show typically features vintage sci-fi and horror films like Nosferatu, Teenage Zombies and Night of the Living Dead, enhanced with retro commercials, nostalgic clips, and skits. Each episode is recorded at Erebus Haunted Attraction in Pontiac, MI.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfman_Mac's_Chiller_Drive-In

Scary Monsters Magazine [My Movie Monsters]

Horror Magazine

https://www.mymoviemonsters.com/store.php/mymoviemonsters/ct196494/scary_monsters_magazine

The Kandarian Demon from The Evil Dead Franchise [Fandom]

The Kandarian Demon (also known as "The Watcher In The Woods", "Humbaba", and "Drafter") is an ancient demonic spirit responsible for unleashing Deadite spirits and creating various other supernatural occurrences upon the world of the living.

The Kandarian Demon first appeared as an unseen entity in the 1981 film The Evil Dead, but made its physical debut in the climax of Evil Dead II in 1987.

https://evildead.fandom.com/wiki/Kandarian_Demon

Bates Motel 1987 Film [Wikipedia]

Bates Motel is a 1987 American made-for-television supernatural horror film and a spin-off of the Psycho franchise written and directed by Richard Rothstein, starring Bud Cort, Lori Petty, Moses Gunn, Gregg Henry, Jason Bateman, and Kerrie Keane. Outside of the 1998 remake, this is the only installment not to feature Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates as Kurt Paul portrays the character. The film premiered on July 5, 1987. It is a direct sequel to Psycho, ignoring the other sequels.

The film is about Alex West, a mentally disturbed youth who was admitted to an asylum after killing his abusive stepfather. There he befriends Norman and ends up inheriting the Bates Motel. It was originally produced as a pilot for a proposed TV series set in the Bates Motel, but it was not picked up by the network.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bates_Motel_(film)

Remember The Video Game In Jaws, It Was Killer Shark By Sega [The Bearded Trio]

Sega Killer Shark "Video" Game

This cabinet can be seen in the movie Jaws on the beach. It's called Killer Shark from gaming greats, Sega. It was released way back in 1972. The shark moves around and the player shoots it with a spear gun. It has a series of slides on a wheel that make the shark move and thrash around when shot. Electronic sound and 8-track player. It resembles the Same Sea Devil also by Sega, but Sea Devil had a manta ray instead of a shark.

https://www.thebeardedtrio.com/2020/08/remember-video-game-in-jaws-it-was.html

Dead Silence by SA Barnes Book Review [Reading with My Eyes]

Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes is a horror novel that takes place in a science fiction setting. This novel reminded heavily of the science fiction film starring Lawerence Fishburn and Sam Neil called Event Horizon. Both stories have space ghost, a character just wanting to see a loved one who was separated, and eye gouging. This novel had all that I could want, but it took me a really long time to connect with these characters. I started really enjoying myself 50% in. The pace drastically picks up and the novel gets good. There’s a couple of good twists that I did not see coming. The ending is full of action and some clever twists. The beginning really made me work it, I don’t think it was ever in the do not finish category, but it was so hard to connect to any of the side characters, and Claire the main character took a while to connect as well. The highlight of this book is the madness and the horror that comes with it, it made me look around my dark room once or twice and felt my chest pounding.

https://readingwithmyeyes.wordpress.com/2022/04/27/book-review-dead-silence-by-s-a-barnes/

The Phantasm ’Cuda [Dodge Garage]

Whether the film makes you cry out in fear or burst out in laughter, the creepy, corny cult classic Phantasm is must-see horror flick for any Mopar® fan. Rudy Munis, a creature feature connoisseur, grew up watching these 1970s made-for-drive-in specials and found himself enamored with the star of the Phantasm film, this triple black 440-6 barrel 1971 Plymouth ’Cuda!

https://www.dodgegarage.com/news/article/heritage/2019/10/the-phantasm-cuda.html

Armchair Thriller Episode Guide, 1978-81 Anthology Series [Spooky Isles]

RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES introduces his Armchair Thriller Episode Guide, looking back at the classic and spine-tingling British anthology TV series…

https://www.spookyisles.com/armchair-thriller-episode-guide/

The Devil Made Them Do It, The Five Best Exorcist (1973) Knock-Offs [flashbak]

WILLIAM Friedkin’s The Exorcist — based on the best-selling novel by William Peter Blatty — quickly became one of the first genre blockbusters of the seventies, and a generational touchstone to boot.

https://flashbak.com/the-devil-made-them-do-it-the-five-best-exorcist-1973-knock-offs-881/

From (2022) Series Review [The Hollywood Reporter]

The sci-fi horror series is set in a mysterious small town that traps anyone who enters, and that is besieged by bloodthirsty monsters each night.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/epix-from-tv-review-1235094069/

The Joe Kubert School [Official Website]

The Kubert School, founded by the legendary comic book artist Joe Kubert, stands as an iconic institution in the world of comic book and graphic novel education. Located in Dover, New Jersey, this esteemed institution has nurtured and honed the talents of countless aspiring comic book artists and illustrators. The school’s curriculum is renowned for its comprehensive approach to sequential art, encompassing not only traditional drawing and inking techniques but also digital illustration and storytelling skills. With a faculty composed of industry professionals and a rich history of producing top-tier talent, The Kubert School remains a vibrant hub where students can immerse themselves in the art form and develop the skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of comics.

https://kubertschool.edu/

Silent Hill, True Story & Real Town's History Explained [Screen Rant]

Before Silent Hill became a horror film, it was a survival horror video game — but what's even more horrifying still is that Silent Hill, West Virginia is based on a real place. The game utilizes a foggy atmosphere to inhibit the player’s vision while they control Harry Mason on the search for his missing adopted daughter. Its unforgettable landscape and horrific features spawned an entire franchise of films and video game sequels. While the horror video game is well-known, its true story and the actual location are rarely recognized. There's a real town — the town of Centralia, known online as "The Real Silent Hill", Pennsylvania — which inspired Silent Hill's aesthetic.

https://screenrant.com/silent-hill-movie-true-story-real-town-history-explained/