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10 Frightfully Fun And Easy Halloween Treats Anyone Can Make!
Could it really be that time of year again??!
Proceeds to sniff the crisp air while sipping on my pumpkin spice coffee…
Oh yes, we have definitely hit the most beautiful season of the year. Fall; and with Fall comes everyone’s favorite holiday! Are we excited yet? Halloween is my Christmas. I am one of those people who keep the decorations out all year long and go completely apeshit in the spirit of the season. When it comes to good eats, that is no exception.
Not only am I an overly obsessive Halloween fanatic, I’m also a mother to two humans. That means Halloween parties galore both young and old during the October month. Whether it be at school, home or a friend’s place- Halloween foodies are an essential to any seasonal social gathering. However, whipping up something eye appealing can be a bit time consuming. Whether you’re a parent crunched on time, or simply cooking illiterate (both in my case) I’ve gathered up 10 frightfully fun and easy Halloween recipes that anyone can make into one delightful place for you to get some ideas on those future festive gatherings. Enjoy!
Witch Brooms
This is about as easy as it gets, and might I add brilliant! Simply take a Reese’s cup, a pretzel stick and wallah! Instant Halloween treats. The perfect blend of sweet and salty is sure to be a hit with young and old.
Recipe provided by: Couponing to Disney
Boo-Nana Pops
Another insanely easy and fun idea is what is appropriately called the Boonana pop. Simply take half a banana and generously dip into melted white chocolate, add chocolate chips for eyes and finish off with a popsicle stick for holding.
Recipe provided by: SkinnyTaste.com
Doughnuts Of Doom
Here’s a fun way to liven up that dozen of glazed doughnuts! All you need is a bag of fake vampire fangs and candy eyeballs. Lightly press into the doughnut and presto: Instant doughnut delishness!
Recipe provided by: Mom Always Finds Out
Trick R Treat Pumpkin Cookies
Honestly, does anyone here NOT cherish the holiday gem of Trick R Treat? You can replicate Sam’s lollipop into a tasty cookie with a simple pumpkin cookie, homemade or store bought- depending on your time crunch; Orange and black frosting with a cake pop stick and done. I got this idea from a Vegan recipe website, so for those herbivores out there the link is below!
Recipe provided by: Very Vegan Holiday
Bloody Shirley Temple
This one, you can twist around and get creative with. All you need is plastic syringes filled with Grenadine and some sprite. Or if you prefer Vodka like me, that works too.
Recipe provided by: Made From Pinterest
Jolly Rancher Candy Apples
We can’t talk about Halloween treats without mentioning the glorious candy apple! Simply melt your favorite flavor of Jolly Ranchers in the oven at 250 degrees for 5 minutes and pour over a batch of fresh apples. Add some edible glitter for effect! Granny Smiths work best with this recipe.
Recipe provided by: Just A Pinch
Carrie Cupcakes
This is sure to be a hit with any horror fan! A little more time is needed as it isn’t touch and go but regardless an overall simple recipe. All is needed is:
- cake mix
- crushed fudge cookies
- ready to use icing
- strawberry jam filler.
The decos placed on top are simple DIY that can be used with a popsicle stick, piece of paper and a broken dolls arm ( you can grab a hoard of those cheap dolls at the dollar store) for step by step instructions see the link below!
Recipe provided by: Hubpages
Horror Movie Cake Pops
Cake pops are almost always found at any festive party these days, but these in particular are sure to get some attention by your guests! Cake pops are simple enough to make and with a little shaping and decorating, you can make these too for your next Halloween party! For tips and supplies needed see the link below.
Recipe provided by: Bakerella
Pumpkin Milkshake
We need pumpkin everything during the season and this 4 ingredient recipe is both delicious and easy. All that is needed is:
- 1/2 gallon of vanilla ice cream
- 3 tsp of canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Add all to a blender, top with whip cream and indulge. For us adults, a few shots of Rum is splendid with this concoction.
Recipe provided by: A Day In Motherhood
Count Chocula Clusters
Here we have what may be the Holy Grail of simple Halloween treats. Count Chocula Clusters! This can be used with any of the Halloween cereals, however I think this one tastes the best. All you need is some:
- 10 oz melted white chocolate
- 3/4 cup pretzel sticks
- 1 1/2 cups Count Chocula
Combine all these beauties in a bowl, slap it on a parchment-lined sheet pan and let dry for 2 hours and then thank me later.
Recipe provided by: Spicedblog
Will you be trying any of these this year? For more Halloween themed food for thought, head on over to last year’s entry 10 Horrifying Halloween Recipes to complete your terrifyingly tasty menu!
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Brad Dourif Says He’s Retiring Except For One Important Role
Brad Dourif has been doing movies for nearly 50 years. Now it seems he is walking away from the industry at 74 to enjoy his golden years. Except, there is a caveat.
Recently, digital entertainment publication JoBlo’s Tyler Nichols talked to some of the Chucky television series cast members. During the interview, Dourif made an announcement.
“Dourif said that he’s retired from acting,” says Nichols. “The only reason he came back for the show was because of his daughter Fiona and he considers Chucky creator Don Mancini to be family. But for non-Chucky stuff, he considers himself retired.”
Dourif has voiced the possessed doll since 1988 (minus the 2019 reboot). The original movie “Child’s Play” has become such a cult classic it’s at the top of some people’s best chillers of all time. Chucky himself is ingrained in pop culture history much like Frankenstein or Jason Voorhees.
While Dourif may be known for his famous voiceover, he is also an Oscar-nominated actor for his part in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Another famous horror role is The Gemini Killer in William Peter Blatty’s Exorcist III. And who can forget Betazoid Lon Suder in Star Trek: Voyager?
The good news is that Don Mancini is already pitching a concept for season four of Chucky which might also include a feature-length movie with a series tie-in. So, Although Dourif says he is retiring from the industry, ironically he is Chucky’s friend till the end.
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Editorial
7 Great ‘Scream’ Fan Films & Shorts Worth a Watch
The Scream franchise is such an iconic series, that many budding filmmakers take inspiration from it and make their own sequels or, at least, build upon the original universe created by screenwriter Kevin Williamson. YouTube is the perfect medium to showcase these talents (and budgets) with fan-made homages with their own personal twists.
The great thing about Ghostface is that he can appear anywhere, in any town, he just needs the signature mask, knife, and unhinged motive. Thanks to Fair Use laws it’s possible to expand upon Wes Craven’s creation by simply getting a group of young adults together and killing them off one by one. Oh, and don’t forget the twist. You’ll notice that Roger Jackson’s famous Ghostface voice is uncanny valley, but you get the gist.
We have gathered five fan films/shorts related to Scream that we thought were pretty good. Although they can’t possibly match the beats of a $33 million blockbuster, they get by on what they have. But who needs money? If you’re talented and motivated anything is possible as proven by these filmmakers who are well on their way to the big leagues.
Take a look at the below films and let us know what you think. And while you’re at it, leave these young filmmakers a thumbs up, or leave them a comment to encourage them to create more films. Besides, where else are you going to see Ghostface vs. a Katana all set to a hip-hop soundtrack?
Scream Live (2023)
Ghostface (2021)
Ghost Face (2023)
Don’t Scream (2022)
Scream: A Fan Film (2023)
The Scream (2023)
A Scream Fan Film (2023)
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Another Creepy Spider Movie Hits Shudder This Month
Good spider films are a theme this year. First, we had Sting and then there was Infested. The former is still in theaters and the latter is coming to Shudder starting April 26.
Infested has been getting some good reviews. People are saying that it’s not only a great creature feature but also a social commentary on racism in France.
According to IMDb: Writer/director Sébastien Vanicek was looking for ideas around the discrimination faced by black and Arab-looking people in France, and that led him to spiders, which are rarely welcome in homes; whenever they’re spotted, they’re swatted. As everyone in the story (people and spiders) is treated like vermin by society, the title came to him naturally.
Shudder has become the gold standard for streaming horror content. Since 2016, the service has been offering fans an expansive library of genre movies. in 2017, they began to stream exclusive content.
Since then Shudder has become a powerhouse in the film festival circuit, buying distribution rights to movies, or just producing some of their own. Just like Netflix, they give a film a short theatrical run before adding it to their library exclusively for subscribers.
Late Night With the Devil is a great example. It was released theatrically on March 22 and will begin streaming on the platform starting April 19.
While not getting the same buzz as Late Night, Infested is a festival favorite and many have said if you suffer from arachnophobia, you might want to take heed before watching it.
According to the synopsis, our main character, Kalib is turning 30 and dealing with some family issues. “He’s fighting with his sister over an inheritance and has cut ties with his best friend. Fascinated by exotic animals, he finds a venomous spider in a shop and brings it back to his apartment. It only takes a moment for the spider to escape and reproduce, turning the whole building into a dreadful web trap. The only option for Kaleb and his friends is to find a way out and survive.”
The film will be available to watch on Shudder starting April 26.
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