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Top 10 Horror Films That Should Have Funko Pops But Don’t
You’ll get no argument from me about the work Funko does for its fans. The company has definitely cornered the market and created quite a phenomenon of hardcore collectors. I’m a fan of (sometimes weird) classic horror films and while looking through their Pop! catalog online I discovered what I typed in the search bar rarely yielded results within its 188 pages of product. And that’s okay–they can’t make everything!
But there are some iconic movies that have yet to get a vinyl cos-play commemoration. One surprising absence from their product lineup is the original Poltergeist (I’d even take Kane from part 2!).
I’ve created a list below based on what I’d like to see. I’m sure there are more dedicated Funko collectors out there who will scoff at it my suggestions. But again my taste is a bit strange; perhaps it’s my age?
I only went through the online Pop! Vinyl catalog and searched in that department and what was available there. I also took advantage of their PopYourself app in which you can personalize your own figure with a selection of templates.
Rosemary’s Baby
One of the creepiest movies of the 60’s which may have coined the phrase psychological horror, Rosemary’s Baby. Mia Farrow as the pregnant woman who thinks she is going insane is forever embedded in the annals of horror movie history. Her pixie haircut and nightgown alone spawned a generational fashion statement. Isn’t this Pop worthy?
Tourist Trap: mannequins
I recently saw this classic film on a horror streaming service and what struck me is how genuinely creepy it is. [Spoiler Alert] Chuck Connors as a telekinetic maniac: part slasher, part psycho with a penchant for final girls. The creepiest things in the film were the wide-mouthed mannequin/automatons.
The killer who uses a plaster mask to invoke different personalities is one of the most unsettling movie monsters of that decade.
Fade to Black
Another popular and memorable slasher from the 80’s. This time the killer (Dennis Christopher of It) puts himself in Universal monster drag to carry out his crimes. His half-Dracula half-human face might be perfect for the horror connoisseur since it embodies so many sub-genres.
Sleepaway Camp
Any person who calls themselves a horror movie fan has certainly seen this creeper that takes place at Camp Arawak where staff and campers keep getting killed but no one knows by whom until the final shocking reveal. Creepy girl Angela’s stare alone could be worth the mold, or what if they could find a way to create that final scene?!
Pet Sematary
Funko really really tries to appease everybody and for the most part, they have. But why haven’t they given this cult favorite a figurine line? I mean there is plenty to glean from this Mary Lambert film: the possessed Gage, Church the cat, Fred Gwynne, mommy’s final stand.
Ghoulies
Yeah, this is a Charles Band obscurity from the mid-80’s but the poster is as iconic as they come. In fact, that poster caused quite a controversy back when it was first posted in theaters. Again Funko has a whole collection here if they chose to make one. It’s for a limited audience and that might affect the bottom line, but c’mon there’s a market for Gen Xers too!
Trilogy of Terror Zuni Fetish Warrior doll
Karen Black could land a 747 in the 70’s disaster film Airport ’75, but could she withstand being slashed to death by an ancient warrior doll? That was the premise of one of the stories in the anthology “Trilogy of Terror.” This little guy has recently made a comeback and a whole new generation has been introduced to the razor-toothed demon. It’s probably a one-off, but if anything were more perfect than making this into a Pop I have yet to see it. Maybe Funko could do a reboot using their inspired Pop! In the role.
Amityville Horror
This one might be a little harder to create only because the family is a bit milquetoast and don’t have any interesting personality traits to make an interesting figurine. But there are a few. Mr. Lutz’s transformation is certainly recognizable and what about Jody the pig, or the priest. Something!
Poltergeist Clown Zelda Carol Ann
Okay, this one actually floors me. You got an iconic movie rife with memorable characters, monsters and pop culture mainstays, yet Funko has yet to tackle this as a collection. Here are just a few things they could do: The rocking chair clown, the closet ghost, Carol Ann, Tangina, Face peel investigator, both Diane and Steve Freeling.
It’s Alive
Another obscure little film with a memorable monster, It’s Alive. This time a mutant baby. But what a baby he is. This one is also a one-off but might do well as an exclusive at Hot Topic?
These are just my suggestions and there are probably hundreds more. Funko continues to outdo themselves as far as giving us what we want and if anything the suggestions above are just a part of my ever-growing wish list. I’m sure plenty of you readers have a list of your own; if you do make a comment below.
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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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Part Concert, Part Horror Movie M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’ Trailer Released
In true Shyamalan form, he sets his film Trap inside a social situation where we aren’t sure what is going on. Hopefully, there is a twist at the end. Furthermore, we hope it’s better than the one in his divisive 2021 movie Old.
The trailer seemingly gives away a lot, but, as in the past, you can’t rely on his trailers because they are often red herrings and you are being gaslit to think a certain way. For instance, his movie Knock at the Cabin was completely different than what the trailer implied and if you hadn’t read the book on which the film is based it was still like going in blind.
The plot for Trap is being dubbed an “experience” and we aren’t quite sure what that means. If we were to guess based on the trailer, it’s a concert movie wrapped around a horror mystery. There are original songs performed by Saleka, who plays Lady Raven, a kind of Taylor Swift/Lady Gaga hybrid. They have even set up a Lady Raven website to further the illusion.
Here is the fresh trailer:
According to the synopsis, a father takes his daughter to one of Lady Raven’s jam-packed concerts, “where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”
Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Trap stars Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill. The film is produced by Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock and M. Night Shyamalan. The executive producer is Steven Schneider.
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Woman Brings Corpse Into Bank To Sign Loan Papers
Warning: This is a disturbing story.
You have to be pretty desperate for money to do what this Brazilian woman did at the bank to get a loan. She wheeled in a fresh corpse to endorse the contract and she seemingly thought the bank employees wouldn’t notice. They did.
This weird and disturbing story comes via ScreenGeek an entertainment digital publication. They write that a woman identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes pushed a man she identified as her uncle into the bank pleading with him to sign loan papers for $3,400.
If you’re squeamish or easily triggered, be aware that the video captured of the situation is disturbing.
Latin America’s largest commercial network, TV Globo, reported on the crime, and according to ScreenGeek this is what Nunes says in Portuguese during the attempted transaction.
“Uncle, are you paying attention? You must sign [the loan contract]. If you don’t sign, there’s no way, as I cannot sign on your behalf!”
She then adds: “Sign so you can spare me further headaches; I can’t bear it any longer.”
At first we thought this might be a hoax, but according to Brazilian police, the uncle, 68-year-old Paulo Roberto Braga had passed away earlier that day.
“She attempted to feign his signature for the loan. He entered the bank already deceased,” Police Chief Fábio Luiz said in an interview with TV Globo. “Our priority is to continue investigating to identify other family members and gather more information regarding this loan.”
If convicted Nunes could be facing jail time on charges of fraud, embezzlement, and desecration of a corpse.
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