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October Horror Block is Here!

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Curated by Nerd Block, Horror Block is a box of fun horror stuff that is delivered right to your door every month.  For the modest price of $19.99 plus shipping, you get a bevy of horror toys, movies, clothing, and other cool stuff.  I’ve been a subscriber since the very beginning, and this October’s box is easily the best one yet.

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Getting the little stuff out of the way first, the October Horror Block includes a box of Cereal Killers trading cards.  These little collectables are the new Garbage Pail Kids, mixing retro cereal box art with zombies and killers.  Fun to look and laugh at, but this is just filler.  Luckily, it’s the only filler in the box.

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The October Horror Block also contains a Build Your Own Zombie kit, a set of several different colors of dough that can be fashioned into zombies, played with, and then reused.  Or, if you’re the more permanent artistic type, the zombies can dry and become little figurines.  It’s cute, but the best is still to come.

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Earlier Horror Blocks included a copy of Rue Morgue magazine, but the company has switched over to Fangoria for October.  Both are great magazines, but the Fango that is included with the Horror Block is the November issue, which has a Wes Craven cover story.  No one will miss Rue Morgue as long as Horror Block keeps including Fangoria.

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One of the coolest items that come in Horror Blocks is an exclusive t-shirt, and the October box includes a Friday the 13th shirt.  If push came to shove, Friday the 13th would probably be my favorite slasher franchise, so I will wear this Jason-in-the-woods shirt proudly and with love.

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The goods don’t stop there; the box keeps ‘em coming with a Puppet Master blu-ray.  This is the classic 1989 Full Moon feature that spawned one of the most loved franchises in horror history, restored and remastered in stunning hi-def.  Since we have all probably worn out our VHS copies, this is a pretty cool blu-ray to add to the collection.

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And finally, the best (in my opinion) thing in the box; a ReAction Jason Voorhees action figure.  ReAction has been making modern figures in the mold of the vintage Kenner Star Wars guys, and they look great, right down to the packaging.  Some Horror Blocks got Sam from Trick ‘r Treat, I got Jason.  I’m fine with it; like I said, Friday the 13th is a favorite of mine, but you really can’t go wrong with either Jason or Sam.  Just the inclusion of a ReAction figure is pretty awesome.

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Other subscription box services just toss some movie promo stuff in a carton and be done with it, but Horror Block does it right.  It cost a little more, but it’s easily worth every penny.  If you’ve been on the fence about subscribing, take a look at what Horror Block subscribers got this month; maybe the October Block’s contents will convince you.

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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.

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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.

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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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