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Check Out These Original Halloween 1978 International Movie Posters!

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Written by Patti Pauley

If any one of you lovely readers actually pay attention to my personal ramblings here on the Interwebs, you may have taken notice I pride myself in ramming retro horror goodness down your throats. Well, today is just another day that ends in Y and of course no exception. This week’s nostalgic horror fuzzies is brought to you by none other than that little low-budget film by John Carpenter turned legendary, and a horror movie staple for any aspiring filmmaker. Of course, I’m referring to the immortal classic Halloween and a fascinating look at the fantastic promotional Halloween 1978 movie posters from around the world.

 

Although the movie didn’t produce much of a profit initially, over the course of several months word spread about how truly terrifying this little film about an escaped masked lunatic really was and began to pick up steam through both curious thrill-seekers looking for a (ironically) good scare, and horror aficionados everywhere. The birth of Michael Myers and what would become the first of the holy trinity of slashers, with Freddy and Jason completing the triangle the following years, indeed scared the holy shit out of audiences everywhere. And if you don’t believe me, we got the original audience reactions audio right here to prove it. John Carpenter’s Halloween, which took a mere 10 days to write and 20 days to film, ended up grossing $47 million in the US with an additional $23 million internationally. By today’s standards, it’s not a hell of a lot, but considering the flick’s budget of $300,000, I’d call that a nice payday.

Now, unless you live in Smeogal’s cave of gloom, you’re pretty familiar with the original 1978 Halloween movie poster from the film. However, have you ever seen the other promotional theater posters from around the other parts of the globe? They’re pretty fantastic to look at, and offer almost a fresh look to those of us who dwell in the United States into a film many of us know so well. Let’s start with the obvious:

United States

Simple. Brilliant. Ever notice that weird face hiding in the hand? No? Bet you won’t ever be able to unsee that.

Great Britain/ Australia 

Here we have an infamous still from the slasher flick along with one of the greatest lines from not just this film, but any horror movie ever.

West Germany

This poster from West Germany is the pinnacle of what screams 70s horror. Reminds me of a great VHS horror cover I would find at an old time-y video rental store. You know, before streaming killed that beautiful era.

Italy

Italy’s promo poster simply features images from the film featuring a lifeless Annie. Spoilers much?

France

Well, pretty much the same as the US. Weird face-hand and all.

 

 

Japan

Ok. So now I know what Michael Myers would look like on an acid trip. Stunning.

Denmark

Now this Denmark beauty really gives a sense of art from the 70’s horror genre. The blank, pale, emotionless face behind who is presumably Laurie, is a nice touch. Kudos for that little extra.

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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