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The Crimson Ghost: From Cult Character to Punk Rock Icon

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A lot of people may recognize the Crimson Ghost skull logo from T-shirts, stickers, or patches, but how many people actually know the true origin of the ghostly image?
Popularized in the late 1970’s by Jerry Only, founder of the band Misfits, the Crimson Ghost character can actually be traced back to the 1940’s.
Originally filmed as a 12 chapter series in 1946, the Crimson Ghost was the sinister title character of the series draped in a hood and cloak, with a skull mask, and skeleton hand gloves.
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The Crimson Ghost was a 12 chapter series which ran in 1946.

The Crimson Ghost was determined to get his fiendish hands on a device called Cyclotrode X, originally invented by Dr. Chambers, and was designed to be a defense mechanism against a possible atomic bomb attack.
In the wrong hands, and used as a weapon, Cyclotrode X would be catastrophic.
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The Ghost plots his next move.

The Crimson Ghost intended to use the Cyclotrode X to carry out plans of sabotage and extortion, due to it’s ability to also cancel out any other device which was being electrically controlled.
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The Crimson Ghost ,1946

The series was directed by Fred C. Brannon and William Witney, and also known by the name Cyclotrode X. Following it’s run, the Crimson Ghost would have most likely faded into obscurity if not for the band Misfits.
Spawned from the town of Lodi, New Jersey in 1977, the Misfits emerged from the punk scene with their own brand of “Horror Punk”, and went on to resurrect the Ghost’s ghoulish image.
In 1979, the Crimson Ghost made his first appearance as the band’s mascot on a flyer promoting an upcoming show at Max’s Kansas City. The image would later surface again on the cover of the band’s EP “Horror Business”.
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Misfits show flyer and EP cover first debuting in 1979.

When the Misfits’ album American Psycho was released in 1997, They took their admiration for their mascot one step further by titling one of their songs “The Crimson Ghost”.
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Misfits members Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, Glen Danzig, & Jerry Only

The Crimson Ghost mascot is now known as the Misfits’ iconic “Fiend Skull,” the band’s official logo, and it’s painted on all their equipment, clothing, and everything else they could get their hands on.
With the Misfits reuniting their original lineup last year to play at Riot Fest, a whole new generation of fans are now wearing the iconic figure, though most remain in the dark over it’s background story.
Today, the Fiend Skull is easily one of the most recognizable symbols, in not only the music industry, but throughout the entire world.
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Misfits playing with the Ghost in the background

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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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

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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.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

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

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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.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

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.

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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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