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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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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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