Have a horror fan on your holiday shipping list? Well, STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND PAY ATTENTION! This has to be seen to be believed! Sure, it comes out next March, but WHO CARES?!? Oh my fucking god, is this cool!

As seen in the 1986 horror classic Aliens, this full-sized replica stands almost 36″ tall, and articulated flaps with a wire armature allow you to actually open the top folds of the egg.

The included full-size facehugger has a bendable tail so you can pose it anywhere… waiting to drop on unsuspecting prey from overhead or simply lurking inside the egg.

The Life Size Xenomorph Egg is made of detailed, hand-painted foam and stands on its own. A switch activates the LED lights inside the base to create a menacing, otherworldly glow effect.

Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included. The price? Just $300.00! Worth every damned penny! NECA will begin shipping these bad bitches in March 2016. Holy shit.

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What better way could there be to celebrate everyone’s favorite mama and mama’s boy on Friday the 13th than by paper folding yourself a psychopath?

That’s right, kids! Right now you can fashion yourself your very own paper Pamela Voorhees to haunt your home with.  Click here to download the printable PDF courtesy of Paperfoldables.com, and if you make one, please post it in our comments section for all to see! Be creative, and get to folding!

Sex-hungry, pot-smoking camp counselors who SHOULD HAVE BEEN WATCHING HIM not included! Look what they did to him! LOOK WHAT THEY DID!

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If you’re in the market for cool stuff to jazz up your home, look no further than our friends over at Horror Decor. Those wonderfully psycho bastards have cooked up a special treat for Friday the 13th that you’ll be able to nab THIS WEEKEND ONLY! Pay attention and get to clicking!

The lineup pillow featuring everyone’s favorite masked maniac is approximately 15″ tall x 11″ wide and is black on the back (few colors go better with the gruesome after all).

This bad boy is washable and dry-cleanable, but they recommend hand-washing with a neutral detergent in cold water. No hard scrubbing. Air dry.

Who doesn’t wanna snuggle at night with an indestructible mass murderer? GET YOURS NOW!

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Did you really think that today would go by without at least something from the team behind the upcoming Friday the 13th: The Game? Check out this new pre-alpha footage!

For the first time in more than twenty-five years, Friday the 13th is returning to the video game world. Gun Media and IllFonic, in partnership with Crystal Lake Entertainment, are proud to announce that Friday the 13th: The Game is set to launch next fall, 2016.

Friday the 13th: The Game is an online, asymmetric multiplayer experience where one player will assume the role of Jason Voorhees against seven other players assuming the roles of camp counselors trying to survive the night.

Developed by Gun Media and IllFonic, Friday the 13th: The Game will deliver a terrifying combination of features designed to satisfy gamers and fans of the Friday the 13th franchise alike. In addition to bringing the tension and horror of the movies to life, the game will also let players don the mask of Jason Voorhees for the first time and control all new levels of brutal action!

Friday the 13th: The Game is being developed for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 for release in the fall of 2016.

For more information, visit Friday the 13th video game on Kickstarter, the official Friday the 13th video game website, and Friday the 13th video game on Facebook.

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Starring Monica Engesser, Amelia Haberman, James Ray

Directed by Robert Conway

Released by Uncork’d Entertainment (VOD and MOD DVD-R)

Joining Krampus: The Christmas Devil (review) in a so-far needless rabble of killer-Christmas creature flicks, Krampus: The Reckoning takes what could have been a fairly memorable presentation and stuffs it back up the chimney with force, using contemptible CGI to ruin this holiday offering.

Directed by Rob Conway, The Reckoning jumps into the life of a young girl (Haberman) who’s been bounced from foster home to foster home, and her reserved introversion and overly quiet demeanor haven’t helped her cause in the least. Her self-salvation comes in the small army of dolls that she possesses, and one in particular serves more than just a cuddly purpose: His name is Krampus, and his evil spirit can be summoned by this “precious child” to do her bidding, which basically consists of laying a holly-jolly sized slaying upon those who’ve angered her.

The last mysterious example of her aggression manages to land her in a kid’s hospital, under the close psychological supervision of a doctor (Engesser) who attempts to delve into the little elf’s diabolical motives.

As this complete lump of coal dragged on like a tranquilized reindeer in the snow, the detestable visuals were rivaled only by the incomprehensibly lackluster acting performances. I’ve seen local high school drama productions with more passion and delivery than this yule log. Sadly enough, if you’re willing to sit through the majority of this fecal catastrophe, the final 20 minutes or so actually aren’t that bad, but with the inclusion of some moronic backstories and wasteful plot pacing, this whole film closely resembles that crappy gift you’ve been given from your kooky aunt – just smile… and wait for her to leave before you toss it in the trash.

Hell, I should be on Santa’s “nice” list for devoting this many words to such a grinch of a film. Bypass Krampus: The Reckoning at all costs.

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Abbie and Jenny’s absentee father has been the topic of much discussion between the siblings during this season of “Sleepy Hollow,” and when the series returns next year from its winter hiatus, we’ll finally be introduced to him.

Per TV Guide, James McDaniel (“Orange Is the New Black,” “NYPD Blue”) will play Ezra Mills in at least one episode when he surfaces and attempts to become a part of his daughters’ lives.

But first we have the show’s fall finale coming up on Thursday, and below you’ll find several images from and the preview of Episode 3.08, “Novus Ordo Seclorum,” in which “The Hidden One” (Peter Mensah) whom Pandora (Shannyn Sossamon) has been laying the groundwork for, finally arrives.

Don’t forget that when “Sleepy Hollow” resumes on February 5th, it’ll air on Friday nights.  A death sentence?  Only time will tell!

“Sleepy Hollow” Episode 3.08 – “Novus Ordo Seclorum” (11/19/15; 9-10 PM)
In the aftermath of Jenny (Lyndie Greenwood) and Joe’s (Zach Appelman) run-in with Sophie (Jessica Camacho), Abbie (Nicole Beharie) is in deep water with Reynolds (Lance Gross). Meanwhile, the Witnesses deal with lasting implications of the shard and find themselves in grave danger as they come face-to-face with a greater evil than they could have imagined.

For more info visit “Sleepy Hollow” on Fox.com, “like” “Sleepy Hollow” on Facebook, and follow “Sleepy Hollow” on Twitter.

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If you’re lucky enough to be in the LA area and don’t have anything planned for the night of Thursday, November 19, then head on down to Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 for the premiere of The House on Pine Street.

Coming from brothers Aaron and Austin Keeling, who previously helmed the film I.Q. while they were in high school, The House on Pine Street follows a pregnant woman moving into a seemingly haunted house. It stars Emily Goss, Taylor Bottles, Cathy Barnett, and Jim Korinke.

Screening Info:
The House on Pine Street is having its Los Angeles premiere this Thursday, November 19, 2015.

The screening, open to the public, will be held at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 at 7:30 PM PT. Cast and crew, including lead actress Emily Goss, writer/producer Natalie Jones, and writers/directors Aaron and Austin Keeling, will be in attendance.

Repped by Raven Banner Entertainment, the film has snared rave reviews and garnered multiple accolades along the way, including several Best Actress and Best Feature Film awards.

Tickets for LA Premiere can be purchased here. For more information, please click here.

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Being released on April 22nd of next year, The Huntsman: Winter’s War has a new trailer arriving tomorrow, which in today’s world means that today we have a teaser of said trailer to share. And that’s not all… Universal has also provided us with a slew of character posters for the film.

The fantastical world of Snow White and the Huntsman expands to reveal how the fates of The Huntsman, Eric, and Queen Ravenna are deeply and dangerously intertwined. Chris Hemsworth and Oscar winner Charlize Theron return to their roles in The Huntsman: Winter’s War, an epic action-adventure in which they are joined by Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain as well as director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Producer Joe Roth (Maleficent, Alice in Wonderland) once again leads the team in a breathtaking new tale nested in the legendary saga.

Synopsis:
Long before the evil Queen Ravenna (Theron) was thought vanquished by Snow White’s blade, she watched silently as her sister, Freya (Blunt), suffered a heartbreaking betrayal and fled their kingdom. With Freya’s ability to freeze any enemy, the young ice queen has spent decades in a remote wintry palace raising a legion of deadly huntsmen—including Eric (Hemsworth) and warrior Sara (Chastain)—only to find that her prized two defied her one demand: Forever harden your hearts to love.

When Freya learns of her sister’s demise, she summons her remaining soldiers to bring the Magic Mirror home to the only sorceress left who can harness its power. But once she discovers Ravenna can be resurrected from its golden depths, the wicked sisters threaten this enchanted land with twice the darkest force it’s ever seen. Now, their amassing army shall prove undefeatable… unless the banished huntsmen who broke their queen’s cardinal rule can fight their way back to one another.

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Let’s play a little game, shall we? Every so often we post news that we’ve learned, not rumor or conjecture. Immediately other sites go out of their way to call bullshit on us and work feverishly to disprove what we told you. For example: We told you ages ago a new Ghostbusters was coming, and years later one is on its way. We told you that a new Evil Dead was filming before anyone, and lo and behold, we got a remake. We told you YEARS ago that a new Phantasm film was coming, and then “out of nowhere” news of the flick Phantasm V: Ravager was everywhere.

See a trend? In 2010 we told you that Danny Boyle was interested in returning to the director’s chair for 28 Months Later. We took no end of shit for it. Now it seems as if the idea of directing the film is becoming more and more enticing to the man.

Boyle sat down with IGN recently and told them that he’d return to the director’s chair if the film is sufficiently different frin what’s gone before.

“I love doing stuff that is ‘How are you going to direct that? How would you do that?’ It’s like this project – it’s like the Steve Jobs,” said Boyle. “You go ‘How are you going to do that?’ That’s a wonderful place to start off. The worst place is when you know how to do it. Or you think you do. Because actually you don’t. The audience spot that quite quickly – they’re weird, and rightfully so, they’re righteous judges of us. They go ‘Oh, he’s done that before – that’s crap.’ I’ve learnt that. So if it’s something that I’ve felt that about, then I’d have no hesitation.”

As for writer Alex Garland’s idea for the film’s story, Boyle isn’t giving anything away but calls it “lovely.” Twice.

“It is a good idea, which I can’t obviously say what it is. But it’s a lovely idea. Because there’s been so many stories told since we did the first one – you know in television and other movies and stuff like that. It’s become such a popular device – the walking dead if you like, or zombies, or the infected as we called them.  But he had a lovely idea on them, and it’s being worked on. It’s not as far advanced – I can’t tell you more about it than that, because it’s not as far advanced as Trainspotting 2, but then it started later. Ten months seems like a long time to you guys, but in terms of the gestation of things, that’s not an enormous amount of time. I wouldn’t be over-concerned yet that it’s not going to arrive.”

I’m thinking vindication is once again on its way, and as always, it tastes so good.

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It’s hard not to be cautiously excited about Universal Studios’ plans to reboot all of its monster properties and unite them under one Avengers-style umbrella, as the idea will prove to be either brilliant or disastrous. The studio has a lot riding on this one, and today we’ve learned more.

Per Variety, universe architects Alex Kurtzman and Chris Morgan spoke about their plans, confirming that The Mummy is the first film in the works. Reboots of Van Helsing, Dracula, Bride of Frankenstein, and The Wolfman will follow; and different writers will tackle each monster.

“The idea is that we have a deep bench of brains to consult with about how their monster fits into our world as we go forward,” Kurtzman explains. “We’re creating a mythology, so we’re looking at this canon and thinking, ‘What are the rules?’ What can we break, and what are the ones that are untouchable?”

“This is not a heightened world,” Morgan adds. “We’re exploring issues of family identity and questions of, ‘Where do I belong in the world?’”

“Heroes tend to be perfect, but most people in an audience aren’t ever going to know what it’s like to be the smartest, strongest, or fastest person alive,” he continues. “But there’s a darkness inside everybody. And everyone wants to be able to turn a curse into empowerment. The monsters have been in the shadows, and now it’s time to bring them out into the light.”

Universal’s big plan is for a new monster movie to come out each year, and the films will update the classic stories for modern times while retaining familiar elements. Much like in The Avengers universe, those individual characters will not necessarily be confined to their own movies.

“The characters will interact with each other across movies,” says Donna Langley, chair of Universal Pictures. “We’re incubating it at the moment, and we’re taking the time to get it right.”

The brand new Mummy film will begin shooting in early 2016.

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As has become the norm for Netflix, the genre selection in November (and December, for that matter) is a bit thin. Sure, we’re seeing all kinds of fan favorites make a return to the mix, but actual “new” releases seem to be a bit limited. So, while you’re accustomed to seeing a good 10-12 films make this list, November is delivering something of a condensed version of the Netflix Roundup.

That’s not to say that there aren’t any quality films to stream this month; it’s just to say that you’ve probably already seen the bulk of these (The Taking of Deborah Logan, Let Us Prey, Dark Was the Night, and The Canal are but a few of the relatively recent releases featured that you’ve more likely than not already had the chance to tune in to), which leaves us with just a few new recommendations to thrust in your direction.

Bound to Vengeance: If you’re into revenge films with enlightening twists, José Manuel Cravioto’s Bound to Vengeance is going to successfully keep you engaged. Is it a remarkably original film? No. However, it does make an attempt at giving a familiar story a unique spin. The performances are strong, and outside of a few WTF moments, the story feels somewhat plausible, especially in this twisted world we live in. Expect strong performances and fine cinematography from this spirited indie piece.

Last Shift: I’m still torn about Last Shift; I can label it neither amazing nor terrible. There are some very chilling sequences in the movie, but there are also a few embarrassing script points to get beyond. Visually speaking, it is a pretty badass film, but a problem some will run into is the fact that 90 percent of the big scares in the film can be seen in the trailer. That’s a bit of a no-no in my mind. Save the good stuff for the feature, not the two-minute hook we see well in advance of the film’s arrival. There are also a few wooden performances that may leave viewers a tad irked. Regardless of its faults, Last Shift has some fine atmosphere and jarring visuals. It’s definitely a recommended piece from the good folks at DC!

Kristy: Kristy falls victim to a very insulting script. For some odd reason screenwriter Anthony Jaswinski made the decision to treat viewers, as well as the supporting cast, as complete morons who have never seen a horror film. It’s a shame because this Thanksgiving-themed slasher has just about all the tools to be a superb film. We get an awesome heroine, a menacing band of villains, and a cool setting to work with. The film also flies by at alarming speed. If it weren’t for some very poor story choices, this would likely be considered an instant holiday classic. As it is, it’s an engaging watch with one damn hot finale.

Human Centipede 3: If you thought Tom Six took things to gruesome levels with his second Human Centipede film, think again. Everything in The Second Sequence feels astoundingly tame when compared to the stomach-turning visuals and ideas put to work in Six’s franchise finale. Prepare to be thoroughly disgusted time and again… in a strangely welcome way, if that makes much sense!

Harbinger Down: Amalgamated Dynamics had initially been tapped to create all of the practical effects that we were promised to see from the 2011 prequel to The Thing. Universal didn’t feel as though fans would respond favorably to the work provided by AD, so they completely scrapped all of it and motioned for the digital route – which inevitably sunk the film and drew serious ire from fans and critics alike. Well, AD wasn’t about to let all of its hard work go to waste, so the company carried what they’d assembled right on over to another project: Harbinger Down. The movie feels a little cheap, and some of the performances are wooden, but ultimately the special effects are pretty awesome and Lance Henriksen does a great job as the no-nonsense captain of a crabbing vessel. It’s not a groundbreaker, but Harbinger Down is an entertaining monster movie that should touch the hearts of those who cherish films from the 1980s.

Return to Sender: Return to Sender is far more thriller than horror, and it could easily be deemed a “slow” film, but it’s effective. It’s creepy, and it reminds us that we never know exactly whom we’re spending time with. It’s all about a blind date that leads to some disconcerting scenarios, and it succeeds in sending a few chills down the spine. Rosamund Pike (whom you’ll recognize from the goofy but badass Doom) does a fine job and gives us a nice notice that sometimes controlled performances can go a long, long way.

Circle: This isn’t a perfect film. Not by a long shot. However, it does possess a wealth of promise, and for a film that takes place in one single room, with an assortment of personalities to study, it’s a relatively strong and compelling piece. Although the big twist isn’t much of a twist at all, directors Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione do an excellent job of creating tension and mystery. There are some unorthodox decisions made throughout the picture, and that too holds our attention. Circle, though overlooked by many, is worth a watch.

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As we learned out of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, Nikolaj Arcel (A Royal Affair) has been tapped to direct an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, which will be based on the first novel in the series. After many false starts, it’s finally happening, and a star may have been found.

Per The Wrap, producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard want Matthew McConaughey to play a lead role in the Sony/MRC adaptation, and according to reports the outlet has received, he’s been offered the choice between playing gunslinger Roland Deschain or the villainous Man in the Black.

Both parties are reportedly interested in striking a deal, though we must note that only preliminary discussions have taken place. The badass McConaughey, no stranger to playing evil characters, is allegedly leaning more towards playing the film’s villain – which is quite frankly music to our ears.

King’s book blends horror and fantasy to tell the tale of a gunslinger who has taken up the lifelong quest of locating The Dark Tower – which is the nexus of the universe — before evil invades and destroys the tower, ending all existence.

Sony Pictures and MRC are co-financing the ambitious feature film, which Nikolaj Arcel will direct from a script by Akiva Goldsman and Jeff Pinkner that’s primarily based on the first book in King’s series, The Gunslinger.

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Swords, sandals, monsters, warring gods, giant insects, and movie stars. Interested? You should be because flicks like this always end up being some kind of fun! Check out the new trailer and teaser one-sheets for Gods of Egypt.

From the Press Release:
From director Alexander Proyas (The Crow; Dark City; I, Robot), comes a completely original action-adventure tale from a world before time began, when gods ruled the earth.

In order to save the world and bring his true love back to life, a clever mortal thief (Brenton Thwaites) teams up with a powerful and vengeful god (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) to stop the god of darkness (Gerard Butler), who hopes to destroy both this life and the afterlife. Chadwick Boseman, Elodie Yung, Courtney Eaton, and Geoffrey Rush co-star.

Don’t miss all the action and adventure with Gods of Egypt, coming to theaters February 26, 2016!

In this spectacular action-adventure inspired by the classic mythology of Egypt, the survival of mankind hangs in the balance as an unexpected mortal hero, Bek (Thwaites) undertakes a thrilling journey to save the world and rescue his true love. In order to succeed, he must enlist the help of the powerful god Horus (Coster-Waldau) in an unlikely alliance against Set (Butler), the merciless god of darkness, who has usurped Egypt’s throne, plunging the once peaceful and prosperous empire into chaos and conflict. As their breathtaking battle against Set and his henchmen takes them into the afterlife and across the heavens, both god and mortal must pass tests of courage and sacrifice if they hope to prevail in the epic final confrontation.

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The Paranormal Activity franchise is known for bringing clever gimmicks into the supernatural fold, and upcoming New Zealand film The Dead Room takes a page out of that playbook. Coming our way courtesy of Raven Banner Entertainment, it’s set to be a groundbreaking fright flick.

Why, you ask? The Dead Room is the first ever film to utilize RUMBLE™, a new audio technology designed to hit the bottom frequencies of most cinema’s sub effects speakers. When performing at infrasonic levels, the bass frequency creates a physical reaction an audience can literally feel. Combined with a heightened sense of tension and fear, RUMBLE™ has been shown to increase pulse rates, heighten blood pressure, and temporarily release cortisol in test subjects.

Sounds pretty crazy, eh? While we wait for more, check out the poster art and a stills gallery below!

Director Jason Stutter was responsible for the witty comedy Diagnosis: Death, and his latest film features Hobbit stars Jed Brophy and Jeffrey Thomas plus Laura Petersen.

Synopsis:
When a terrified family flees a desolate southern New Zealand farmhouse, two cynical scientists and a young psychic are sent to investigate their claims of a haunting. There they encounter a powerful spirit that will protect the house’s secrets at all cost.

The Dead Room is inspired by the chilling urban legend surrounding a farmhouse in Central Otago, New Zealand. In the early 1970s, two science tutors went to debunk claims a rural house was haunted and uncovered an incredibly disturbing mystery.

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December 4th looks to be a good day for horror this year, as not only does Michael Dougherty’s Krampus hit theaters but so too does IFC Midnight’s Dementia. The feature debut of director Mike Testin, the film is coming to VOD on the same day, and today a trailer has arrived to hold you over.

Serious Misery vibes from this one, and the cast is stellar. Color us excited!

Gene Jones (The Sacrament, No Country for Old Men, The Hateful Eight), Kristina Klebe (Halloween), Peter Cillela (Resolution), and Hassie Harrison (Southbound) star. J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules (Contracted) produce. Executive producers are Jonathan Yunger and Jeffrey Greenstein. The screenwriter is Meredith Berg.

Synopsis:
A disabled war veteran is in bad hands when his family hires the live-in nurse from hell in this intense psychological shocker. George (The Sacrament’s Gene Jones) is an aging ex-soldier haunted by memories of Vietnam and struggling to reconnect with his estranged son and granddaughter. But when he suffers a stroke and is diagnosed with dementia, George is left in the care of Michelle (Halloween’s Kristina Klebe), a seemingly sweet nurse with a disturbing dark side. At the mercy of a psychopath with a hypodermic needle, George becomes a prisoner in his own home, caught in a sadistic game of cat and mouse as brutal as anything he experienced in Vietnam.

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The gaming series which mostly takes place in your backyard is about to take a dinosaur-sized step, as EA has released the new Jurassic Marsh Part One content for Plants vs. Zombies 2, which adds prehistoric beasts into the mix.

From the Press Release:
Return to a time when giants roamed the Earth! Plants vs. Zombies 2 today released Jurassic Marsh Part One, available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play. This new prehistoric-themed content update contains new plants with some primal abilities including Primal Peashooter, a plant that can stun in an instant, the protective Primal Wall-nut, and the Premium Plant, Grapeshot, a plant that explodes and scatters bouncing projectiles, damaging zombies across the board. Jurassic Marsh Part One would also not be complete without dinosaurs! Fans asked, and Plants vs. Zombies 2 delivered – for the first time in PvZ 2 history, players will get to experience three new dinosaurs including Raptor, a dinosaur that can kick a zombie forward down a lane, and Stegosaurus, a dino with a special tail and the ability to catapult zombies into adjacent lanes.

In addition to the content update, Plants vs. Zombies 2 is releasing a special 12-day worldwide event, Food Fight. Enjoy autumn-themed plant and zombie costumes that will have you gobbling with excitement. Fans will get to enjoy two Special Edition Premium Plants for a limited time, including the return of Sweet Potato, a plant that forces zombies to switch lanes, and Dandelion, which can fire down multiple rows.

Below is a summary of all the key features in the update:

Introducing for the first time in Plants vs. Zombies 2 history – three new dinosaurs including Raptor, Stegosaurus, and Pterodactyl.

Four new plants including Primal Pea Shooter, Perfume-Shroom, Primal Walnut, and the Premium Plant, Grapeshot, a plant that scatters bouncing projectiles, damaging zombies across the board.

7 new fully-themed costumed zombies.

16 levels, including a themed Gargantuar Battle.

Below is a summary of all the key features in the mega event Food Fight:

Two Special Edition Premium Plants including the return of Sweet Potato, a plant that forces zombies to switch lanes, and Dandelion, which can fire down multiple rows.

New autumn-themed zombies including Turkey Zombie, Gobbler King Zombie, and Chefster Zombie.

A gem sale! Up to 40% off all gem packages.

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900 numbers. Oh, the trouble you could get into dialing those things as a teenager in the Eighties and Nineties. If you’re too young to remember this expensive craze, you may wanna ask your parents as I’m sure they caught hell for fuckin’ around on them when they were your age.

Aside from the usual sex lines and party chat lines which featured “hot women just waiting to meet you,” there were also lines to talk to Santa Claus and even lines which let you hear from everyone’s favorite dream demon, Freddy Krueger.

We’d like to thank Bloody Disgusting for bringing these long lost horrors back to mind via YouTube. If it ever existed… yeah, it’s probably somewhere on YouTube. Hit the above link for a few more vids. Ah, the good ooze days!

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We’ve been covering the Hulu Original series “11.22.63,” based on Stephen King’s book of the same name, for quite a while now; and with the show premiering on President’s Day 2016, finally the first teaser trailer has arrived!

Hulu’s “11.22.63” is a thriller in which high school English teacher Jake Epping (James Franco) travels back in time to prevent the assassination of President John F. Kennedy — but his mission is threatened by Lee Harvey Oswald, falling in love, and the past itself, which doesn’t want to be changed. Co-starring are Chris Cooper, Josh Duhamel, T.R. Knight, Cherry Jones, Sarah Gadon, Lucy Fry, George MacKay, and Daniel Webber.

The eight-part event series based upon the New York Times best-selling 2011 novel written by Stephen King premieres February 15, 2016, on Hulu. J.J. Abrams, Stephen King, Bridget Carpenter, and Bryan Burk serve as executive producers. Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald (Last King of Scotland, State of Play, Black Sea) directs and executive produces the first two hours.

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When you direct a film like 2007’s The Orphanage, you immediately have my interest for all future projects. Up next from Spanish filmmaker Juan Antonio Bayona is an adaption of the novel A Monster Calls, and the cast for this one includes Liam Neeson. On tap today is your first tease.

Check it out below, along with a still, and look for the film on October 14, 2016.

The cast also includes Lewis MacDougall, Felicity Jones, Toby Kebbell, and Sigourney Weaver. A Monster Calls was written by Patrick Ness, based on his award-winning children’s fantasy novel.

Synopsis:
Twelve-year-old Conor (MacDougall) attempts to deal with his mother’s (Jones) illness and the bullying of his classmates by escaping into a fantastical world of monsters and fairy tales that explore courage, loss, and faith.

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Time for another “in talks” story, kids! Deadline is currently reporting that Sam Riley (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Maleficent) is in early talks to star in DreamWorks’ Ghost In The Shell opposite Scarlett Johansson. No deal has been set yet and the situation is still fluid, but there is a desire from both sides for one to get made.

Rupert Sanders (Snow White and The Huntsman) is directing with Paramount on board to co-finance the film, which is based on the bestselling Japanese sci-fi franchise.

The story follows a female special ops cyborg (Johansson) who leads a fictional counter-cyberterrorist organization called Public Security Section 9 for Hanka Robotics. The unit is devoted to stopping the most dangerous criminals and extremists, led by The Laughing Man (Riley), who will stop at nothing to destroy Hanka’s advancements in cyber technology. Johansson’s Lucy co-star Pilou Asbæk is also on board.

Avi Arad and Steven Paul are producing from a script by Jonathan Herman. Michael Costigan, Jeffrey Silver, Tetsu Fujimura, and Mitsuhisa Ishikawa are exec producing.

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