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Our Most Anticipated Collectible Horror Toys of 2018
For years, horror fans have had a limited number of items to add to their collection. Luckily, thanks to companies like Mezco and Funko, we now have a never-ending supply of beautiful, horrifying toys to line our shelves. There is no end in sight to the new collectible items available to the avid horror fan. More and more companies are jumping on the horror bandwagon and I could not be happier.
There are some really exciting pieces coming out in 2018 that will fill your heart with joy and anticipation. I myself will be in the pre-order line for several of these as I am always looking for the next perfect piece to add to my collection.
Here are some of the best items that will be made available to us in 2018, courtesy of everyone’s favorite annual Toy Fair.
Flatzos – Mezco
I myself love the plush offerings for horror memorabilia. There’s nothing better than hanging with one of these little guys while watching a scary movie, all alone, in the dark. They will protect you, I swear.
Now Mezco has given us three of our favorite horror icons with some creepy button eyes for good measure. I am headed straight for Jason Voorhees on this one. I am sure he will be watching me while I sleep…
They even have mini versions coming so you can be with your best pal at all times.
The Nun (Living Dead Doll) – Mezco
Ok, I’ll be honest, this chick freaks me out! The Conjuring 2 sure made this character horrifying, at least to me. We all knew she was walking out of that painting, but it still scared the crap out of me. She will definitely be in my collection.
This piece is beautifully crafted, as all Living Dead Dolls are. Just look at her face, with those creepy yellow eyes piercing right through your very soul. At 10” it is a nice size without being too large.
With The Nun coming to theaters this year, this piece is guaranteed to fly off the shelves.
Puzzle Blox – Mezco
Now this new item is really cool. There are not many horror collectibles that you can actually play with. I cannot wait to get my hands on one of these. With our favorite killers’ faces plastered all over, these are so much better than a regular Rubix cube.
Each side has a different photo which will surely provide us hours of fun – and frustration. I love the unique items Mezco brought to the table this year.
Burst a Box – Mezco
My absolute favorite item from this year’s toy fair is the Mezco Burst-A-Box. This item is very similar to the jack-in-the-box that haunted your childhood. I, myself, have always longed for a horror collectible that would give me a heart attack and finally that day has come.
I am excited to see if these beautiful boxes of terror will play the classic melody or something more thematically sinister. I would guarantee this will be the item on most horror lovers’ Christmas lists this year. I have been a good girl, Santa, I swear!
Christmas cannot come soon enough.
Ultimate Pennywise – NECA
I think it is fair to say that most people find Pennywise to be terrifying. This piece beautifully outlines all the things that make this character so unsettling. There is a little extra fun to be had by changing his face to something even more gruesome. Of course, NECA has to include Georgie’s boat because they want us to gently weep while playing with this beautiful thing.
I love IT – both the original miniseries (which has its own Ultimate Pennywise design) and the new film. With part two of Muschietti’s version coming out in no time, the Pennywise fandom shows no signs of slowing down. Some sites are already taking pre-orders for this one, so go ahead and grab a little slice of terror!
Funko’s Savage World – Funko
I could not complete a list on horror collectibles without including the fan favorite brand, Funko! This company was the first to make what I consider to be truly affordable horror memorabilia. I have so many pieces by them that I needed two shelves.
Their new take on the standard horror action figure is frightening. Take a horror icon and add the build of the old school masters of the universe characters and they are beastly. The line includes icons like Michael Myers, Pinhead, Freddy Krueger, Leatherface, and Jason Voorhees.
Jason Voorhees is massive! You all remember Jason, the guy that made you afraid to make out with your boyfriend while camping. Well let me tell you, he has been hitting the gym pretty hard and is now a total beefcake. A terrifyingly beautiful beefcake that looks pretty pissed that he hasn’t had carbs in a while.
He is 100% on my “must have” list.
Tell me, which collectible toys are you most excited for this year? Will you be the first in the pre-order line for anything on this list?
For more awesome horror toys, check out these new IT Funko Pops!
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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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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