It Comes At Night – pulse pounding teaser
The teaser trailer for It Comes At Night by writer-director Trey Edward Shults will have you gasping for breath. I almost hit my head on the monitor as I peered in as if I was walking down the hallway. I almost hit my head on the monitor as I peered in as if I was walking down the hallway. Trey Edward Shults follows up his writer-director debut of his family drama, Krisha, which was set in the style of a psychological thriller. It Comes At Night follows a family set in “a desolate home as an unnatural threat terrorizes the world,” according to IMDB. As… Read more »
The Strangers 2 – Slashing Toward Production
The production schedule for The Strangers sequel has been as on-again, off-again as Brad and Angelina, but without all the tabloid trash talking. The sequel to the 2008 horror flick was said to be in production in early 2011, and later announced to be released in 2014. While both of those release dates have come and gone with no trace of the trippy trio of masked intruders, it has now been undeniably confirmed that a sequel is imminent. The script is currently being penned by Bryan Bertino, who both wrote and directed the 2008 film. The Strangers, which grossed over… Read more »
American Horror Story 7
AHS Hints at Season 7 Fans of FX’s American Horror Story are undeniably loyal to the anthology horror series, yet some didn’t care for AHS 6’s plot-twisting, “Roanoke” and hope that a similar theme won’t be repeated. One fan Tweeted: “I can’t believe the ending of this AHS season is a fake tv show about a fake tv show, based off of the first season of a fake tv show.” The finale drew mixed reactions, and while it is still too early to draw any solid conclusions, AHS creators may have began hinting at a possible theme for the follow… Read more »
HAuNTcon 2017 Begins Thursday, January 26th
The Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference (HAuNTcon) is an expo and conference “Designed by Haunters, for Haunters” of every age and level of experience. CLICK HERE for tickets to HAuNTcon 2017. HAuNTcon brings together people who love Haunted Houses, Halloween and scaring people, for a fun-filled four days and nights of Haunted Attraction Tours, Haunter Education, Halloween Tradeshow, Haunted Garage Sale, FX Makeup and Prop Building Demonstrations, rounded out by a Networking opportunities like the amazing annual Costume Ball. The best investment you can make in your Halloween event! – 40 Year Haunt Veteran and event coordinator – Leonard… Read more »
Happy Friday…the 13th!
It’s that time of year. I don’t think I’m building a snowman tonight. Stay up to date with our Friday the 13th Calendar.
Flight 666 to Hel
Please place your seat backs and tray tables in their full upright position and prepare for landing….. in HEL! Finnair landed flight AY666 in Helsinki today. Not only is the 666 ominous, but Helsinki’s airport code is actually HEL. And of course, it departed during the 1300 hour. You have to wonder if they planned that. Not only is it on Friday the 13th, but it also happened on the third day of the first full moon of 2017. The pre-flight checklist looked something like this: Number of the Beast? Destination Hell? Full moon? Friday the 13th? Jason mask? Would… Read more »
2017. I’m ready.
Death was busy in 2016. We lost horror icon Angus Scrimm, boxing legend Muhammad Ali, musical geniuses David Bowie, Prince, and George Michael. And then Princess Leia… The list runs long and cuts deep. Everyone be safe and cherish the memories of those we lost. I’m ready for 2017. Let’s party like it’s 1999.
I’m A Werewolf Baby: An American Werewolf In London Remake In The Works
A Father’s Shoes are Hard to Fill… But Max Landis hopes to do just that, with his upcoming adaptation of his father’s cult classic, An American Werewolf in London. John Landis, who wrote and directed the original 1981 horror-comedy, is expected to executive produce the remake. His son, Max, who is a young, but renowned screenwriter, producer, director, and comic book writer, will write and direct the film 35 years after the films original release. Additional to Max Landis, David Alpert and Robert Kirkman of The Walking Dead are signed on to produce the film’s remake as well. Backstory of… Read more »
Stranger Things Season Two Progressing
Is Hopper being forced to work for the diabolical Dr. Brenner? Is part of Will still trapped in the Upside Down? Where is Eleven and will she find her Eggos? These questions and more are sure to be answered in season two of NetFlix’s Stranger Things, returning sometime in 2017. Fans of the acclaimed sci fi-horror-drama, can rest easy knowing that the cast is back to work filming the second season of Stranger Things. In a surprise announcement, Stranger Things tweeted an upside down photo of the cast with the text: “Back in production. See you next year. #StrangerThings.” NetFlix… Read more »
Top Haunted Houses in Indiana 2016
Indiana Top Haunt: Indy Scream Park Six Attractions For The Price Of One Last year’s runner up, the Indy Scream Park in Anderson has been voted one of America’s best haunts by both local and national sources and its reputation is deserved. Prepare to spend some time here – and to leave exhausted and emotionally shattered. The park has six attractions for one price. The newest for 2016 is Pandemic along with a redesigned Zombieland Apocalypse. The others include Rage 3D, Brickmore Asylum, and Backwoods. There’s also a Monster Midway when you need to take a breather and grab some food and… Read more »
Top Haunted Houses in Wyoming 2016
Wyoming Top Haunt: Nightmare on 17th St Sweet Dreams Are Not Made Of These For the second year in a row, Nightmare on 17th Street takes the top haunt for Wyoming. Spawned in 1989 by members of an international, non-sectarian fraternal order, the Knights of Pythias, the attraction terrifies 2,500 to 3,000 victims every year. Featuring 15 scenes so shocking, you’ll have to leave pregnant women and young children at home. And on one exceedingly creepy night, guests are welcome to wander the haunted halls in complete darkness. FrightFind It: Nightmare on 17th St in Cheyenne, WY See all our Haunted Houses in… Read more »
Top Haunted Houses in Wisconsin 2016
Wisconsin Top Haunt: Wisconsin Fear Grounds Want to go camping? Last year’s runner up is this year’s penultimate paranormal attraction for the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Fear Grounds features THREE haunted houses in one! “Twisted” promises to torment you until you lose your sanity; “Unstable” occupies both indoor and outdoor space, giving the illusion that there is nowhere to hide; and “Zaszu” offers a challenge to escape in under 5 minutes before having your soul consumed by evil! Wisconsin Fear Grounds offers yet another unrivaled experience with Night Terrors: 13 hours of fear! – a unique opportunity to camp overnight, to… Read more »
Top Haunted Houses in West Virginia 2016
West Virginia Top Haunt: The Asylum Haunted House Presents MALICE The Doctor Will See You Now For the second year running, The Asylum Haunted House has claimed the top haunt for West Virginia. “In the halls of what once was the area’s most reputable hospital, a demented doctor has brought his patients’ nightmares to life,” their website claims. The Asylum Haunted House “MALICE” is located at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, previously known as Weston State Hospital. In the 1800’s the hospital housed some of the state’s most delusional and deranged patients. These damaged souls continue to serve the doctor who entrapped… Read more »
Top Haunted Houses in Vermont 2016
Vermont Top Haunt:TerroRealm Come On In, If You Dare For the second year in a row, TerroRealm has been named a Top Haunted House in all of Vermont, and according to their website. Frightened visitors will enter the Dementia Asylum, from which they may never return… There are rumors of a supposed staff member who locked every inhabitant of the facility inside – doctors, nurses, and patients alike – and a deranged doctor who performed bizarre medical experiments on them. “Although the old asylum is now abandoned, those who dare go near the old asylum hear screams of torture and madness… Read more »
Top Haunted Houses in Pennsylvania 2016
Pennsylvania Top Haunt: Pennhurst Asylum Dark Underground Tunnels? Yes Please! Also a previous winner, this extremely controversial haunted attraction’s dark history—along with management’s high standards of actors, makeup, CGI effects, animatronics, and attention to detail—makes for a profoundly horrifying experience. A combo pass will take you through Pennhurst Asylum, Dungeon of Lost Souls, and the Tunnel Terror, which runs underneath the grounds of the former state school, formerly known as Pennhurst Home for the Feeble Minded and Epileptic. That’s right, the attraction was once an actual mental health facility, and not a nice one. Since it was shut down in 1987… Read more »