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Authentic Horror Movie Props; Affordable Gift Ideas
Gift giving is difficult at any time of year, and if there is a horror movie fan in your life, that process can be a little more daunting. Thankfully, there is a company that can make a frustrated shopper a hero and surprise that special horror fan in his or her life by giving them an authentic and affordable horror movie prop.
The average horror fan would rather have an actual egg used in the movie Alien, than another wristwatch or Kindle, and movie props aren’t as expensive as you might think. If you’re worried about authenticity and whether your spending money on a prop that was seen on screen, iHorror has news for you; propstore.com can help.
Propstore.com is a website filled with authentic movie props that are both affordable and authentic. That means, unless otherwise stated, your purchased prop had some screen time.
Brandon Alinger, Prop Store’s Chief Operations Officer in Los Angeles, takes his collecting seriously and understands the desire for collectors to have a piece of Hollywood’s horror history. Alinger talks to IHorror about Prop Store and its interesting beginnings.
“Prop Store was founded in 1998 by UK native Stephen Lane. Stephen was a longtime collector of vintage toys, and at the time was operating a sign company. Because of their proximity to the major London film studios, Stephen wound up doing some graphics work on Eyes Wide Shut. Through that he made some contacts who had worked on classic films (like Star Wars) and had bits and pieces they had kept as mementos. Stephen quickly began collecting and then trading in this material and Prop Store was born soon after. Stephen brought me on board to open a facility in Los Angeles in 2007.”
Alinger understands the passion of the movie prop collector, his first experience with props began with a movie classic.
“I am a lifelong movie fan,” he says, “and a collector of toys and film prop replicas. I grew up devouring “Making Of” books and documentaries, and later I began visiting locations where major movies had been filmed. I was able to visit Tunisia and see many locations used to shoot Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark, and found some bits of the set still there on location. I was hooked…”
Although the Prop Store handles many movie props, iHorror wanted to know about horror movie memorabilia, and whether his company can accommodate such eclectic appetites.
“Absolutely! Horror collectors are some of the most avid collectors I encounter. We handle a great deal of horror pieces–both hand props (think bloodletting knives) and creature/make-up effects pieces (think severed heads!)”
Yet, a buyer must beware; there are fakes and unauthentic pieces that exist all over the internet. When asked what an iHorror reader is going to get once the box arrives, Alinger is very adamant about the quality and the authenticity of propstore.com merchandise.
“That is our specialty – the real deal, used in the making of your favorite film or show. We do not trade in replicas or manufacture props ourselves, we deal with production companies, studios, and industry sources to obtain pieces used in production and make them available to collectors around the globe. All of our material is accompanied by the Prop Store certificate of authenticity and its accompanying lifetime guarantee of authenticity.”
Alinger also says that the influx of merchandise can vary from day-to-day. Some weeks there are multiple acquisitions, while others very few pieces come in.
As for pricing, the Prop Store can accommodate any budget. For instance a District One phone list from the film “28 weeks Later” is only $33, a pair of Margaret Whites scissors from the 2013 movie “Carrie” can be had for the price of $119, and a copy of Gale Weather’s novel “College Terror”, used in the movie Scream 4 is only $395.
Alinger wants fans to know that you don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy a true piece of horror movie history.
“We sell pieces at all price ranges. If you log onto propstore.com today you’ll see items starting at $10 and going up to tens of thousands. We have sold pieces at the six-figure level in the past.”
There are many reasons why a horror fan would want to collect a piece of their favorite movie. Not only is it an investment, but it also means that a fan can “touch” the film they love. Memorabilia, and prop collecting is a way to “enter” the movie and for a second become a part of it, making it “real”.
“The one common trait that I find amongst all movie prop collectors is their passion. Every collector I meet is incredibly passionate about his or her own collecting focus–I see very few people who collect casually. People love it (myself included.)”
IHorror asked Alinger which horror movie prop is most requested. He says there is a distinctive one that comes up frequently.
“Great question – we certainly get asked about Freddy’s gloves a lot. For me, I think it [would] be something like Mrs. Bates from Psycho…if we can consider that a prop.”
With a wide variety of authentic horror props, costumes and memorabilia, propstore.com can give you some affordable ideas for that discerning horror movie fan in your life.
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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed
The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.
Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.
The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.
Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”
Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.
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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.
“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.
Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.
The prize also includes:
An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings
A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear
A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room
A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course
The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II
Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two
“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”
Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.
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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power
Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.
Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.
Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.
There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.
The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.
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