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A New Soundtrack for Halloween

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Well folks, we’ve made it!  We are now in the homestretch to Halloween. This is the one holiday of the year where we horror fans are allowed to let our freak flags fly.  With the holiday comes the music, and it needs to be good.  Sure we could play the same old thing we’ve listened to year after year, (Ghostbusters theme, The Monster Mash, etc.) or we can choose to mix it up with a few other songs that we tend to forget about.  It’s in this vein that I present to you; A New Soundtrack for Halloween!

 

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“Keepin Halloween Alive- Alice Cooper” (2009)

We start this list off with a nice little gem by the Master of Darkness himself, Alice Cooper.  Sure we could’ve picked several songs off of his repertoire, but “Keepin’ Halloween Alive” is just pure fun!  It’s got a catchy chorus and is a great way to sweeten the holiday.  It’s nice to have a song that simply talks about the holiday itself.  “Keepin’ Halloween Alive” deserves to be this holiday’s version of “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”.  The song speaks of trick or treating, snakes, spiders, and everything else you would expect from Halloween and the ageless Alice Cooper.

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Living Dead Girl-Rob Zombie (1998)

In a 3 minute and 26 second song, Zombie delivers everything a horror enthusiast could hope for!  Within the first minute of the song he uses samples of Lady Frankenstein, Last House on the Left, and the Daughters of Darkness.  Not to mention the entire song is an homage to the 1920 classic black and white horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.  The song has an insane groove that is just plain fun.  He references various horror movies through the lyrics and truly shows that when it comes to horror movies Zombie knows his stuff!  Although entertaining any day of the year, “Living Dead Girl” is a great tune for the 31st of October!

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Brain Damage-Pink Floyd (1973)

Based on band member Syd Barrett’s fall into insanity, this song is a dark and eerie tune that seems amazingly appropriate on Halloween.  Fun fact: The line, “You raise the blade, you make the change” is a reference to frontal lobotomies.  The song speaks of insanity and foreboding and is just plain creepy.

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Cirice-Ghost (2015)

What would any soundtrack be without a great love song?  This love song, however, has more of a sinister twist to it!  “Cirice” is an old English word for church.  The song is a beckoning for a young female in the congregation to follow the dark lead of the satanic leader and be born again into darkness, a theme perfect for Halloween.  Even though your soul is untainted this song reminds you of the rumbling that is happening.

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Kim-Eminem (2000)

A love song gone very wrong.  This song is a maddening and sickening downward spiral into an abyss only Eminem could pen.  Influenced by his ex-wife, Eminem wrote this song to fantasize about the murdering of his baby’s mama.  Perhaps the most disturbing moments of this piece is how Eminem discusses mommy’s murder with his daughter.  You can really feel the darkness and despair that enters someone’s heart when love goes awry.  The fact that the body count increases to include a four year old boy and Kim’s boyfriend makes it a welcome addition to Halloween.

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Night of the Living Dead-The Misfits (1979)

Where to start with the Misfits?  There are so many great Misfits songs out there that this entire list could be comprised of Misfits songs for Halloween (hmmm… another idea for an article?)  This song is pure adrenaline and fun.  Based off the Romero classic of the same name this song keeps it short, simple, and punk!

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Pet Sematary-The Ramones (1989)

Another punk song based off a movie, Pet Sematary, is the Ramones nod to the movie of the same name.  For those readers who know me, know that no article of mine would be complete without me adding Stephen King into the mix.  Cool fact about this song; Stephen King invited the Ramones to play his home in Bangor, Maine.  While there he handed the band the novel Pet Sematary, Dee Dee Ramone escaped to King’s basement and penned the lyrics to the song within an hour.  The addition of this song into your Halloween mix will raise the dead for sure!

 

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Nightmare-Avenged Sevenfold (2010)

This song, sung by a resident of hell’s point of view, is a rocking addition to any Halloween soundtrack.  It is based off the idea that the person finds himself in hell and the wrong doing he did on Earth is what landed him in the realm of fire.  This was the first single released that didn’t feature The Rev on drums, as he sadly passed away in 2009.  The visuals that this song unleashes is a shock to the system while being a pleasure to the ears!

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Roots-In This Moment (2017)

If you haven’t had a chance to check out In This Moment yet do yourself a favor and check out one of the hardest rocking, shadow dwelling, soul stealing bands that have hit the scene in quite a long time.  The lead singer Maria Brinks is not only beautiful, she is an amazing performer that entraps all of her viewers in her web.  While Roots is a song that speaks of rising above hate, ignoring the naysayers, and doing what’s right for family, it has a sinister edge and a layer of grime to the song that leaves the listener in its wake.

 

I hope that you enjoyed this New Soundtrack for Halloween and will consider including some of these songs in your playlist for your parties and hauntings!  Enjoy the holiday folks!

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New Poster Reveal For Nicolas Cage’s Survival Creature Feature ‘Arcadian’ [Trailer]

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In the latest cinematic venture featuring Nicolas Cage, Arcadian emerges as a compelling creature feature, teeming with suspense, horror, and emotional depth. RLJE Films has recently released a series of new images and a captivating poster, offering audiences a glimpse into the eerie and thrilling world of “Arcadian”. Scheduled to hit theaters on April 12, 2024, the film will later be available on Shudder and AMC+, ensuring a wide audience can experience its gripping narrative.

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The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has given this film an “R” rating for its “bloody images,” hinting at the visceral and intense experience awaiting viewers. The film draws inspiration from acclaimed horror benchmarks like “A Quiet Place,” weaving a post-apocalyptic tale of a father and his two sons navigating a desolate world. Following a catastrophic event that depopulates the planet, the family faces the dual challenge of surviving their dystopian environment and eluding mysterious nocturnal creatures.

Joining Nicolas Cage in this harrowing journey are Jaeden Martell, known for his role in “IT” (2017), Maxwell Jenkins from “Lost in Space,” and Sadie Soverall, featured in “Fate: The Winx Saga.” Directed by Ben Brewer (“The Trust”) and penned by Mike Nilon (“Braven”), “Arcadian” promises a unique blend of poignant storytelling and electrifying survival horror.

Maxwell Jenkins, Nicolas Cage, and Jaeden Martell 

Critics have already begun to praise “Arcadian” for its imaginative monster designs and exhilarating action sequences, with one review from Bloody Disgusting highlighting the film’s balance between emotional coming-of-age elements and heart-pounding horror. Despite sharing thematic elements with similar genre films, “Arcadian” sets itself apart through its creative approach and action-driven plot, promising a cinematic experience filled with mystery, suspense, and relentless thrills.

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‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3’ Is a Go with Enhanced Budget and New Characters

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Wow, they’re churning things out fast! The upcoming sequel “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3” is officially moving forward, promising an expanded narrative with a larger budget and the introduction of beloved characters from A.A. Milne’s original tales. As confirmed by Variety, the third installment in the horror franchise will welcome Rabbit, the heffalumps, and the woozles into its dark and twisted narrative.

This sequel is a part of an ambitious cinematic universe that reimagines children’s stories as horror tales. Alongside “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” and its first sequel, the universe includes films such as “Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”, “Bambi: The Reckoning,” and “Pinocchio Unstrung”. These movies are set to converge in the crossover event “Poohniverse: Monsters Assemble,” slated for a 2025 release.

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The creation of these films was made possible when A.A. Milne’s 1926 children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh” entered the public domain last year, allowing filmmakers to explore these cherished characters in unprecedented ways. Director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and producer Scott Jeffrey Chambers, of Jagged Edge Productions, have led the charge in this innovative endeavor.

The inclusion of Rabbit, heffalumps, and woozles in the upcoming sequel introduces a new layer to the franchise. In Milne’s original stories, heffalumps are imagined creatures resembling elephants, while woozles are known for their weasel-like characteristics and a penchant for stealing honey. Their roles in the narrative remain to be seen, but their addition promises to enrich the horror universe with deeper connections to the source material.

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How to Watch ‘Late Night with the Devil’ from Home: Dates and Platforms

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Late Night With The Devil

For fans eager to dive into one of this year’s most talked-about horror films from the comfort of their own home, “Late Night with the Devil” will be available for streaming exclusively on Shudder starting April 19, 2024. This announcement has been highly anticipated following the film’s successful theatrical release by IFC Films, which saw it earning rave reviews and a record-breaking opening weekend for the distributor.

“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a standout horror film, captivating audiences and critics alike, with Stephen King himself offering high praise for the 1977-set film. Starring David Dastmalchian, the movie unfolds on Halloween night during a live late-night talk show broadcast that disastrously unleashes evil across the nation. This found footage-style film not only delivers scares but also authentically captures the aesthetic of the 1970s, drawing viewers into its nightmarish scenario.

David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil

The film’s initial box office success, opening to $2.8 million in 1,034 theaters, underscores its wide appeal and marks the highest opening weekend for an IFC Films release. Critically acclaimed, “Late Night with the Devil” boasts a 96% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 135 reviews, with the consensus praising it for rejuvenating the possession horror genre and showcasing David Dastmalchian’s exceptional performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score as of 3/28/2024

Simon Rother of iHorror.com encapsulates the film’s allure, emphasizing its immersive quality that transports viewers back to the 1970s, making them feel as if they are part of the eerie “Night Owls” Halloween broadcast. Rother lauds the film for its meticulously crafted script and the emotional and shocking journey it takes viewers on, stating, “This whole experience will have viewers of the Cairnes brothers’ film glued to their screen… The script, from beginning to end, is neatly sewn together with an ending that’ll have jaws on the floor.” You can read the full review here.

Rother further encourages audiences to watch the film, highlighting its multifaceted appeal: “Whenever it is made available to you, you must attempt to view the Cairnes Brothers’ latest project as it will make you laugh, it will creep you out, it will amaze you, and it might even strike an emotional cord.”

Set to stream on Shudder on April 19, 2024, “Late Night with the Devil” offers a compelling blend of horror, history, and heart. This film is not just a must-watch for horror aficionados but for anyone looking to be thoroughly entertained and moved by a cinematic experience that redefines the boundaries of its genre.

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