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Whether you’re reading this for horror news and updates, or you decided to check us out after logging in to see if your Amazon package has arrived, we’re happy you’re here. We’ve got a big, BIG announcement, a story about why scaring you can be a losing proposition, and a comfort watch that isn’t so comfortable. Happy Indigenous People’s Day. Read on 👇
🩸TODAY’S TERROR — THE SELF CHECKOUT ACCUSATION
You’re checking out.
You’re doing great.
Bananas. Beep.
Milk. Beep.
Frozen pizza. Beep.
Look at you. Practically an employee.
Then you scan the avocados.
PLEASE PLACE ITEM IN THE BAGGING AREA.
You did.
PLEASE PLACE ITEM IN THE BAGGING AREA.
It’s in the bagging area.
You lift the avocado. Put it back down.
UNEXPECTED ITEM IN BAGGING AREA.
And suddenly, the relationship has changed.
You’re no longer a valued customer.
You’re a suspect.
A red light begins flashing above your register.
Across the store, an employee looks up.
You immediately start behaving like someone who has absolutely committed a crime.
Should I take my hands out of my pockets?
My hands weren’t in my pockets.
WHY AM I THINKING ABOUT MY HANDS?
The employee arrives.
And you are standing there like The Mummy holding an avocado.
Without saying a word, she taps the screen.
For nine terrifying seconds, all parties investigate whether you attempted to steal $1.29 worth of produce.
Finally, the employee presses APPROVE.
You have been cleared.
You are free to go.
You grab your bags and shamble toward the exit trying to look casual.
Then the receipt checker steps in front of you: “Can I see your receipt?”
Oh, come on!
Today’s Terror: Because in our high tech world, buying groceries has become a horror story.
🩸RECENT HORROR NEWS
Rob Savage Is Going Underground
Fresh off Other Mommy, director Rob Savage is already lining up his next nightmare: Molepeople, a subterranean horror film for Atomic Monster and Paramount's Primal label, with LaKeith Stanfield attached.
Now we're exploring what lives underneath us.
As if the rent upstairs wasn't terrifying enough.
Mike Flanagan Wants to Scare the Hell Out of You
At New York Comic-Con, Mike Flanagan unveiled a trailer for The Exorcist: Martyrs, starring Scarlett Johansson and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Flanagan says it's the scariest movie he's ever made.
Considering this is the man behind The Haunting of Hill House, that's either a bold promise or a warning.
🩸WELCOME TO SPOOKY SEASON — EVENT RECAP
We had a blast welcoming in Spooky Season yesterday. Amidst huge laughs, awesome trivia, and me imbibing margaritas, we survived Jigsaw’s Puzzle Game where the grand prize was the luxurious Taschen collectible book, Horror Cinema, in full color and glorious Black & White.
An Ideal Collectible
We had some big, BIG announcements like the opening of The Grudge Shop, where as of today we are selling cool merchandise, including tee-shirts and mugs featuring some very Grudgie sayings. Please stop by and have a look around.
And we announced our Live Thanksgiving Horror/Mystery Adventure. You like horror moives. It’s high-time you were in one—Right? More on this exciting new feature in the coming weeks.
All in all, a fun time was had by all… try saying that three times fast.
We hope you’ll attend one of our virtual events in the future. They’re fun, they’re free, they’re informative, you can win some neato prizes, and best of all, they feature ME and T-BONE. Look out for our next event coming soon.
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🩸 T- BONE’S TOP MOVIE PICKS
This week, to honor Indegenoue People’s Day, T-Bone tackles horror movies highlighting Indigenous people. There were some good ones. Looking for horror you may not be aware of? Check these out.
🩸NEWSWORTHY NUMBER
20
The number of days it reportedly took to shoot John Carpenter's original Halloween (1978).
Twenty days. A shoestring budget of roughly $300,000. And a masked killer who would go on to haunt generations.
Meanwhile, some Hollywood productions spend longer than that deciding which shade of black their villain should wear.
The lesson for horror creators? A memorable monster doesn't require a massive budget. Just a great idea, relentless execution, and maybe a William Shatner mask.
🩸THE ECONOMICS OF SCARING THE CRAP OUT OF YOU
It’s that time of year where many of us visit a haunted attraction and get scared to death. But as reported by our friends at The Hustle, for The Slaughterhous in Des Moines Iowa, there’s a scarier economic proposition. What if no one shows up? Read the frightening economics of owning your own haunted house.
🩸HORROR IN THEATERS.
Other Mommy — (Oct. 9th) A grieving family encounters a sinister maternal presence that has very specific ideas about who should be raising the children… Helicopter parenting just got an upgrade. Trailer
She Saw Us — (Oct. 9th) Four friends, trapped in a remote house haunted by the lingering presence of a vengeful witch and her terrifying creation—a conjoined doll… Annabelle’s evil-er twin? Trailer.
Appofeniacs — (Oct. 2nd) The use of AI technology reaches its most violent and bloody conclusion after a series of deepfake videos are unleashed into the world.
Beware Boiuna — (Oct. 2nd) A medical mission ventures deep into the Amazon and awakens Boiúna, an enormous ancient predator that apparently doesn't accept their insurance. Trailer
Ghost In The Cell — (Oct. 2nd) Limited Release. In this Indonesian horror/comedy a malevolent spirit spreads terror through a brutal prison, slaughtering inmates in gruesome fashion. The escalating horror forces rival gangs and corrupt guards to unite for survival… A prison movie where getting shanked may not be your biggest problem. Trailer
Resident Evil — (Sept. 18) Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons) takes his swing at the legendary franchise… Shattered franchise records grossing $60 mil its opening weekend Trailer
Coming Soon
Crawlers — (Oct. 16th) Quarantined residents of an infested apartment complex find themselves in a fight for their lives against deadly, venomous spiders rapidly spreading throughout the building… There’s a joke in here about how many spiders you eat in your sleep, isn’t there? Just watch the trailer.Trailer
Keep an eye out for
Clayface — (Oct. 23rd) Body horror film based on the character from DC Comics… DC is now doing horror? Hmm.
418 — (Oct. 23rd) An upcoming Indian horror-thriller about a campus building and its infamous Room # 418 that has remained sealed off from the public for 15 years.
Stiletto — (Oct. 30th) An exotic dancer named Lyric who seeks revenge and protects her community from a masked serial killer on the one-year anniversary of her sister's murder.
The Demoness — (Oct. 31st) This is not the Angelina Pakhomova starer of the same name released last year. Andrew de Burgh’s film boasts good reviews. A succubus protagonist makes this one sound really different… FYI, an earlier version of the film has already been released on Prime.
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🩸HORROR TO WATCH ON STREAMERS
What’s Worth The Watch — a mix of hidden gems, buzzy titles, comfort horror, underseen picks, and classics worth revisiting
“Now That's What I Call Murder!”
V/H/S/ Mixtape — Streaming On: Shudder
The found-footage franchise returns with a new anthology where music, sound, and rhythm become instruments of terror. Nine installments in, and people are still picking up mysterious videotapes? Have none of these people heard of Spotify?
“Family Reunions Really Suck”
Evil Dead Burn — Streaming On: HBO Max
A grieving widow visits her late husband's family looking for comfort. Instead, she gets Deadites, demonic possession, and a family gathering that makes Thanksgiving with your relatives look downright civilized.
“Silence Can Be Murder!”
Hush — Streaming On: Netflix
A deaf writer living alone in the woods becomes the target of a masked killer. Mike Flanagan turns silence into a weapon in this lean, nerve-shredding home-invasion thriller. A terrific reminder that sometimes the scariest sound is the one you can't hear
“This Airbnb Got A Terrible Review”
Barbarian— Streaming On: Hulu
A woman arrives at her rental to discover it's already occupied. That's just the first red flag in Zach Cregger's deliciously unpredictable nightmare. If you haven't seen it, go in knowing as little as possible. And maybe stay at a hotel next time.
Comfort Horror Pick of The Week
“Something’s Eating The Tourists”
Lake Placid (1999) — Streaming On: Netflix
A gigantic crocodile turns a peaceful Maine lake into an all-you-can-eat buffet. Featuring wonderfully ridiculous creature-feature mayhem and Betty White at her gloriously cranky best. It's silly, snappy, and exactly the sort of movie you watch when you want your monsters big and your brain switched off.
🩸FINAL SIP
October is the one month when we can watch murder documentaries for breakfast, decorate our homes with human remains, and tell the neighbors we're perfectly normal.
Enjoy it while it lasts. In November, we have to go back to pretending we're well-adjusted.
Stay spooky. Stay suspicious. And never trust a house that's cheaper than it should be 👀
Horror Movie Trivia Answer: Sinners
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