The gangs all here! Happy Halloween!!!
Monday, October 31, 2022
Sunday, October 30, 2022
The Black Cat Says...
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| Mr. Black |
Who says Black Cats are bad luck?! Not me, especially not today Satan. Why not today? I'm glad you ask because Mr. Black, as I call him is here to let you know Purrrrfectly that tomorrow is Halloween!
Are you ready? I am, can't wait for the spirit world to open and to reconnect with it.
BTW even though that doesn't happen until he stroke of midnight on Halloween, I did celebrate Day of the Dead last night at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
It was amazing to be a part of a long standing Spanish tradition.
Until tomorrow, scare ya later Minions!
Day of the Dead on the WWW -
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Saturday Selfie
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| Freak Out! Michael Shinafelt |
Two more days until Halloween Minions!!! While walking I spied this hedge that reminded me of the one Michael Myers peers from behind in Halloween. Thus I decided I needed to take a Halloween themed selfie.
How do you like it? It's like a hybrid of Pennywise & Satan doing the Michael Myers creeper hedge move.
Well whatever your thoughts, it's definitely in keeping with Spooky Month.
Speaking of which, I will be attending the Day of the Dead celebration tonight at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. If you see me say "Hi"
Here is the 411 on the event -
https://hollywoodforever.com/event/dia-y-noche-de-los-muertos/
Friday, October 28, 2022
Judgement Day
Matt Sorum, the Grammy-winning drummer of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, has signed with AFM Records for his first-ever album with his all-star musical collective, Kings of Chaos.
The first single HERE and video HERE from Kings of Chaos is available October 28. Titled “Judgement Day”, the song is a scorching rocker performed & co-written by Sorum, Slash, Dave Kushner & Duff McKagan featuring the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer on drums, as well as lead vocals.
“Drawing inspiration from the 1971 film Vanishing Point morphed with imagery inspired by Natural Born Killers, Director Brian Cox (Bring Me The Horizon, Cypress Hill, The Misfits) and I conceptualized a man running from his demons on a wild ride to find redemption guided by The Reverend Willy G (portrayed by Billy F Gibbons), an Angel (portrayed by Matt's fashion designer, choreographer wife Ace Harper) on a motorcycle and his inner child. A Wayward Wanderer searching for the light” says Matt Sorum of the video.
The debut album from Kings of Chaos is set for release in Autumn/Winter 2023. Expect original music and guest collaborations with some of rock’s biggest names — including some of today’s most talented and iconic female artists.
From the Sunset Strip to South Africa, Argentina and Brazil, Kings of Chaos have enthralled fans around the world with their ever-changing lineup of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and multi-platinum artists. If you’ve been lucky enough to score a ticket to a KoC show, you might have caught Billy Idol, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith or Ann Wilson from Heart fronting the band — or even Corey Taylor from Slipknot, or the late Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. And yes, that was Slash on lead guitar — or Brian May from Queen, or Billy F Gibbons from ZZ Top. It’s a party on stage, and everyone’s invited.
“It’s a celebration with your bucket list artists you’ve always wanted to play with,” Sorum says.
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Michael's Musings
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| Cemetery Man Michael Shinafelt |
Tis the last column before Halloween, thus I thought we must give up the ghost so to speak. I have a confession, but not on a dance floor, in a cemetery.
"Yes" Minions I have a deep fondness for cemetery's. Heck, I do yoga at Hollywood Forever and am attending the Day of the Dead celebration there this Saturday. I also used to go sit by Marilyn Monroe's resting place in Westwood Memorial at lunch when I worked in the area. The more you know...
My special skill is convincing small children I am a witch
Someone posted about Rihanna having new music drop Friday. When I first glanced at it I thought it said Rinna and I was like WTF?! Lisa Rinna is dropping new music?!?!
What if I told you I am a mastermind and now you are mine???
How you make others feel is your trademark
Should I bring a member of the city council to advise for me Doctors appointment? Thanks for the suggestion Dr. Oz, I truly would have never thought to do that. With an emphasis on NEVER!!!
Ask yourself, is your pumpkin patch sincere?
I woke up, decided to believe in myself and kill the game today! You???
You're so ugly you walked into a Haunted House and came out with a paycheck (Halloween Humor, lighten up)
Woman Crush of the Week - Elvira, because she is the Queen and it wouldn't be Halloween without here
It's a regular panties inferno in here, and over there
R.I.P. Leslie Jordan, thanks for the laughter
I'm gonna start a band called - Toddler Dumpster Fire
Making yourself happy again is the biggest comeback
There's some horrors in this house
What are they? Let's Talk Here...
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Hump Day & Chill
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| Not A Creature Was Stirring... Gillian Anderson & Creature From The Black Lagoon |
Twas the last Hump Day & Chill before Halloween and all through the world creatures were stirring quite loudly and doing more than going bump in the night...Boo!!!
Well we are going to have a Halloween Hump Day & Chill to two of my favorite things, Gillian Anderson and the Creature From The Black Lagoon together at last and loving it.
OK, I cop to being not being a fan particularly of The X-Files, but I love Ms. Anderson especially her performance as Lily Bart in The House of Mirth, not to mention her current Netflix hit Sex Education.
And who doesn't love the Creature From The Black Lagoon? I ask you? Yeah, I know you never answer, moving on...
Only 5 more days until Halloween Minions, Yay!
Gillian on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000096/
The Creature on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creature_from_the_Black_Lagoon
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The Count Yorga Collection
RESTORED! REJUVENATED! REBORN! By the end of the 1960s the boom in Old World gothic horror had begun to wane in the face of present day terrors like the Vietnam war. In response, American filmmakers brought horror out of the past and into the present, and the classic movie monsters packed their bags and headed for the New World. Count Yorga, Vampire was among the first to successfully transpose the classic vampire, cloak and all, to a modern day setting as the Count - played unforgettably by Robert Quarry - arrives in the United States and settles in a Southern California mansion with his mysterious "brides". A drive-in favourite from the moment it was released, a sequel soon followed. The Return of Count Yorga ups the ante and sees the sardonic Count on the streets of San Francisco, his sights set on an orphanage as a potential source of sustenance. Director Bob Kelljan (Scream Blacula Scream) delivers a one-two punch of classic cult cinema mixing chills, thrills, style, and suspense with a knowing wit that revels in the genre trappings. Presented in all new restorations by Arrow Films from new scans of the original camera negative, The Count Yorga Collection is a full blooded feast to die for!
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Bonus Materials
- LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Brand new 2K restorations by Arrow Films of Count Yorga, Vampire and The Return of Count Yorga from new 4K scans of the original 35mm camera negatives
- High Definition Blu-Ray (1080p) presentations of both films
- Original lossless mono audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Illustrated perfect bound collector's book featuring new writing by film critic Kat Ellinger and horror author Stephen Laws, plus archive contributions by critic Frank Collins and filmmaker Tim Sullivan
- Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Heather Vaughan
- Fold-out double-sided posters for both films featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Heather Vaughan
- Twelve double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproduction artcards
- Reproduction pressbook for Count Yorga, Vampire
- DISC ONE - COUNT YORGA, VAMPIRE
- Brand new audio commentary by film critic Tim Lucas
- Archival audio commentary by film critics David Del Valle & C. Courtney Joyner
- The Count in California, a brand new appreciation by Heather Drain and Chris O’Neill
- I Remember Yorga, a brand new interview with Frank Darabont in which the award-winning filmmaker talks about his love for Count Yorga, Vampire
- A Vampire in L.A., a brand new interview with actor Michael Murphy
- Fangirl Radio Tribute to Robert Quarry, an archival episode featuring host Jessica Dwyer in conversation with Tim Sullivan filmmaker, Yorga fan and friend of Robert Quarry
- Theatrical trailer
- Radio spots
- Image galleries
- DISC TWO - THE RETURN OF COUNT YORGA
- Brand new audio commentary by film critic Stephen R. Bissette
- Archival audio commentary by David Del Valle & C. Courtney Joyner
- The Count and the Counterculture, a brand new interview with film critic Maitland McDonagh
- Chamber-music of Horrors, a brand new interview with David Huckvale about the scores for both films
- Archival interview with film critic Kim Newman
- Theatrical trailer
- Radio spots
- Image gallery
Oder Here -
Monday, October 24, 2022
Stupid Witch
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Upon seeing this meme I cackled like a witch. It also reminded me of what a heaping pile of sh!t The Blair Witch Project actually is.
If any of you reading this love or even remotely like this, whatever the eff it is, please feel free to take your low IQ elsewhere.
Hey it's Monday and I'm slightly cranky and am entitled to a bit of a rant.
Call me self indulgent and move on!!!
Cher on IG -
Sunday, October 23, 2022
Remember The Time?
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| The Weeknd & Bella Hadid |
Remember the time The Weeknd & Bella Hadid were dating and dressed up as Beetlejuice & Lydia from the film Beetlejuice???
Perhaps "No" - well now you do...
8 more days until Halloween Minions!
Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!
Halloween on Wikipedia -
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Saturday Selfie
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| Jennifer Tilly, Sutton Stracke, Fiona Dourif & Chucky! |
With it being thisclose to Halloween what better than a behind the scenes selfie straight off the set of Chucky.
Clearly taken by Ms. Jennifer Tilly of co-star Fiona Dourif guest star and RHOBH Sutton Stracke and herself naturally with who else, Chucky...duh!
And who is a fan of the show, why this guy of course!
You didn't think a horror person like myself was not tuning into one of the best representations of what the genre can do and be did you?!?!
If you did I can't help what happens next to you. Sorry, not sorry...
Only 9 more days until Halloween!!!
Chucky on IG -
Friday, October 21, 2022
Tubular Bells
Nothing brings to mind horror like Tubular Bells featured in the 1973 classic The Exorcist!
Mike Oldfield's iconic Tubular Bells took the world by storm in 1973 and continues to sell over 100,000 albums annually, totaling over 17.5 million copies sold worldwide and 18 million streams. The 50th anniversary celebration of his masterpiece continues with this incredible 4K live concert recording with dance and acrobatic feats by the Circa Contemporary Circus at London's infamous Royal Festival Hall in London, with Samuel West as MC.
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Track Listing
Disc 1:
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Bonus Materials
- Includes a bonus feature-length documentary DVD that explores the history and legacy of Tubular Bells, and closely follows the story behind the spectacular new live production as well as a bonus interview with Tubular Bells creator Mike Oldfield and Virgi
Order Here -
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Michael's Musings
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| Two Can Keep A Secret If One Of Them Is Dead... Michael Shinafelt |
I'm baaaaack, did you miss me Minions?! Well I sorta kinda missed you! I decided to unplug last week and head to the Desert, Palm Springs to be exact.
We all need to recharge and renew ourselves occasionally. What's that you ask? How did I spend my time there??? Um, what happens in the desert stays in the desert, I'm taking it to the grave...
Today's Secret Word: Cremation
If you are ever feeling stupid, remember that Walmart sells skeletons of invertebrate animals
The ball gag or the chloroform, your choice
Where IQ's go to die, discuss...
I don't like you either! Love, Candy Corn
So what's the deal with the Buff Chucky at the end of last night's episode y'all?!?!
Boy they are really reaching for drama (unsuccessfully) on the RHOBH reunion. The best thing about it are Garcelle's expressions
My last dying wish is to know someone named Caribou, that more you know...
Woman Crush of the Week - Naomi Watts currently starring in the way creepy The Watcher on Netflix. Why? Because she Naomi Watts that's why!!!
DVRs are freaky
Started my day off going yoga at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
I really need to see Happy Birthday To Me again
Always consider this - is it worth the 7 dollars shipping fee? Most likely not, but...
Where do you want your final resting place to be?
Discuss it with me here -
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?
"A gruesomely fun masterpiece starring two battling Hollywood icons With its over-the-top sensibility and camp, “What Ever Happened to... " - Jay Jacobson
If you haven't seen this one, you should!!! Hit my buddy Jay's expert insights at the link below...Only 13 more days Minions!!!
https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/what-ever-happened-to-baby-jane-1962
Monday, October 17, 2022
You Get A Broom, Everyone Gets A Broom!
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| So Witchy Sandy Zacky |
"What good would common sense for it do, 'Cause it's witchcraft wicked witchcraft" - Witchcraft
Seriously Minions there is not common sense when it comes to Witchcraft. But there is common sense when it comes to listening to resident Entertain Me diva Sandy with a "Y" not "E" whilst she belts out her fantastic rendition of it.
She casts her spell every year here, there and everywhere (that's how spells go, they are far reaching ya know?!)
Clean out those bats in your belfry and let Sandy with a "Y" not "E" weave her magic around you mortal soul.
Hey it's better than being given a hickey by a vampire!
Broom Drop after the jump!
Sandy with a "Y" not "E" on the WWW -
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Satan's Little Helper
" A horror sleeper that contains as much wit as gore."
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter
Nine-year-old Douglas Whooly (Alexander Brickel, PALINDROMES) is obsessed with the handheld video game "Satan's Little Helper," and annoyed that the attention of his big sister Jenna (Katheryn Winnick, TV's VIKINGS and BIG SKY) is being distracted by her new boyfriend Alex (Stephen Graham). These two concerns collide on Halloween, when Douglas witnesses a serial killer in a devil mask (Joshua Annex) posing his victims like outdoor All Hallow's Eve displays. Not comprehending how real the carnage is, Douglas becomes this Satan's little helper--and that's very bad news for Alex, for Douglas and Jenna's mom Merrill (Amanda Plummer, PULP FICTION, Netflix's RATCHED), and ultimately for their entire town. A different kind of Halloween horror film, SATAN'S LITTLE HELPER combines grisly killings with a mile-wide streak of savage humor. Written and directed by cult favorite Jeff Lieberman (SQUIRM, BLUE SUNSHINE, JUST BEFORE DAWN), it satirizes the way video games can seize hold of young minds, and is driven by the inability of Douglas (and others) to distinguish the Satan Man's nasty crimes from All Hallow's prankery. Featuring one of Plummer's most eccentric performances, SATAN'S LITTLE HELPER has built a cult following on video and now makes its UNCUT high-definition Blu-ray debut, carrying a bagful of supplementary treats!
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Bonus Materials
- Audio Commentary from Director Jeff Lieberman
- Vintage Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
- The Devil and the Details: Making SATAN'S LITTLE HELPER
- Mister Satan's Neighborhood: A Tour of the Filming Locations with Director Jeff Lieberman
- Newly Translated English Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired (English SDH)
- Promotional Trailer
Order Here -
Friday, October 14, 2022
17 More Days...Halloween Ends
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| Laurie Strode Jamie Lee Curtis |
Today is the official opening of Halloween Ends. I however saw it last night at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood upon my return home from Palm Springs.
OK, here's the unpopular opinion I liked Halloween Ends. It was a slow burn character driven film that had the feel and look of the original 1978 version.
I don't wanna give too much away, but the showdown between Michael Myers and Laurie Strode is what it should be and the ending works.
David Gordon Green has crafted something unique here. I'm not sure what people were really expecting, but...it's a cut above, and beyond, quite frankly of all the Halloween cash in sequels that happened before Mr. Green's trilogy.
Halloween is coming, today and in 17 more, are you ready Minions...Boo!
Halloween Ends on IG -
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Hump Day & Chill
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| Jamie Lee Curtis & Andi Matichak |
Never did I ever think I would Hump Day & Chill to Halloween Ends starring Jamie Lee Curtis 45 years after I saw the original 1978 version.
Yes Minions I'm that many years old, yet here we are. Thus when I saw this photo straight outta Jamie Lee Curtis' Instagram account it felt, well, more than right. It felt dead on so to speak.
We all know Laurie Strode is the ultimate Final Girl and she is, to my knowledge, the first Final Grandmother.
Honestly I can't wait to Halloween Ends! It's shaping up, for me at least, to be the movie event of 2022.
So let us Hump Day & Chill to the final Halloween movie with everyone's Final Grandmother, Jamie Lee Curtis.
Beware of the Boogeyman...
Jamie Lee on IG -
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Audrey Rose
"The skillful direction of Robert Wise supplies ample suspense"
—Ruth Batchelor, Los Angeles Free Press
Master filmmaker Robert Wise began his career with horror classics The Curse of the Cat People and The Body Snatcher for producer Val Lewton. His career would go on to include westerns, thrillers, science fiction and musicals, earning him two academy awards for Best Director. In 1963 he returned to his Lewtonian roots with the classic ghost story The Haunting. In 1977 he returned once more with the supernatural thriller Audrey Rose. All Bill and Jane Templeton wish for is a quiet, peaceful life with their 11-year-old daughter Ivy. But their dreams turn to nightmares as Ivy is besieged first by terrifying 'memories' of events that never occurred... and then by a mysterious stranger who stalks her every move, and claims that Ivy was in fact his daughter in another life. Released in the wake of The Exorcist and The Omen, Audrey Rose is an intelligent, heartfelt drama that approaches its subject with an open mind and seriousness of intent that caught many off guard but typifies Wise's previous genre forays. Sensitively played by a sterling cast at the top of their game, this underseen gem deserves a place on the shelf of any fan of classic horror.
Media
Bonus Materials
- Brand new 2K restoration by Arrow Films from a new 4K scan of the original 35mm camera negative
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-Ray presentation
- Original lossless mono audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary by film critic Jon Towlson
- Faith and Fraud, a brand new interview with magician Adam Cardone about reincarnation and belief in Audrey Rose
- Then and Now, a brand new featurette looking at the New York locations used in the film
- I’ve Been Here Before, archive visual essay by Lee Gambin looking at reincarnation in cinema
- Investigator: The Paranormal World of Frank De Felitta, an archive interview with the author and scriptwriter of Audrey Rose
- The Role of a Mother, an archive Interview with Marsha Mason
- Hypnotist: Inside the score for Audrey Rose, an archive interview with film music historian Daniel Schweiger
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Christopher Shy
- FIRST PRESSING ONLY: fully illustrated collectors booklet featuring new writing by critics Kimberly Lindbergs and Johnny Mains
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