Watching The Third Saturday in October Part V made for an enjoyable time watching a parody of the slasher sequel. However, director Jay Burleson was not done with his mission. Now was the time to deliver the original story in his faux franchise. However, it was not enough to build out the lore of his … Continue reading Make Believe 2023: ‘The Third Saturday in October’ Parodies the ‘Halloween’ Knock-Off
Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Episode 11 – The Halloween Franchise Draft
We are back with the Halloween Franchise Draft, where Ryan and Alan draft the best films of the Halloween horror franchise. Started in 1978 by John Carpenter, Halloween became a staple of the horror world. Over the years, the franchise evolved, restarted, rebooted, and retooled. Some movies did not even star Michael Myers. Some introduced … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Episode 11 – The Halloween Franchise Draft
Review: ‘Halloween Ends’ on a Down Note, Undermining the David Gordon Green Trilogy
The legacy of the Halloween franchises cannot be understated. After John Carpenter's original film debuted in 1978, it created a rush to the horror genre unlike any film before it. While influence from Black Christmas and Psycho was noticeable, the unique visuals and subject matter opened the door for slashers to break through into the … Continue reading Review: ‘Halloween Ends’ on a Down Note, Undermining the David Gordon Green Trilogy
31 Horror Days of Halloween: Rob Zombie’s 2007 ‘Halloween’ Stumbles as a Frustrating Reboot
The Rob Zombie aesthetic can be grating for some viewers. While his House of 1000 Corpses franchise remains a highlight, there are genuine peaks and valleys in his career. At the height of his power, Zombie sought to revive Halloween from its hiatus. In many ways, horror fans should be thankful to Zombie. The brutal … Continue reading 31 Horror Days of Halloween: Rob Zombie’s 2007 ‘Halloween’ Stumbles as a Frustrating Reboot
Halloween Horror Nights 31: Final Hype Rankings
With the first night of HHN completed (for team members), and my first night coming up, I figured I drop my final Hype Rankings. While pictures are available and easy for those to come around, I have done my best to stay away from the spoilers. While some have been possible, others have not. Regardless, … Continue reading Halloween Horror Nights 31: Final Hype Rankings
“Halloween Ends” to Release In Theaters and on Peacock on October 14th
The famed serial-killer franchise Halloween returns this October. Officially, Universal and Blumhouse have announced the October 14th release date will be for the film to debut in theaters and via the Peacock app. This will be the second year in a row where Blumhouse and Universal have released a Halloween movie in theaters and on … Continue reading “Halloween Ends” to Release In Theaters and on Peacock on October 14th
Halloween Horror Nights 31: Halloween – Michael Myers Returns to Haddonfield (Again)
It's time for our Halloween Horror Nights Previews! A few years ago, we ran this series at We Bought a Blog and had a great time doing so. So, like Mr. Michael Myers, we're bringing it back! First, let's check out the film that shares its name with our holiday, Halloween (1978). There was a … Continue reading Halloween Horror Nights 31: Halloween – Michael Myers Returns to Haddonfield (Again)
Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Episode 4 – HHN31 + Satan’s Slave (2017) – Directed by Joko Anwar
Universal Orlando got the jump on us before we released our episode previewing Halloween Horror Nights 31. However, we jumped back on to run through the recent house announcements, scarezones, and shows. Then, we cover Joko Anwar's highly influential film, Satan's Slave, a pseudo-prequel-remake of the film from the 1980s. 00 - 15:15 - New Original … Continue reading Bela Lugosi’s Undead – Episode 4 – HHN31 + Satan’s Slave (2017) – Directed by Joko Anwar
Box Office Report: The Grinch Steals the Weekend (11/10-11/12, 2018)
This week, a big family film dominated the box office. Meanwhile, other films continued to have a stronghold. A franchise may have officially died. Last, a genre film attracted a small audience but a respectable one. Let's dive into the top 5 of the weekend. First, Dr. Seuss' The Grinch walked into the weekend likely … Continue reading Box Office Report: The Grinch Steals the Weekend (11/10-11/12, 2018)
We Bought a Cabin in the Woods- The New Blood Review- Halloween 2018
Welcome to our New Blood Review of Halloween (2018)! Ryan and I break down the latest entry into the horror franchise! Along the way we discuss the timeline of the Halloween films, where this one fits, and Jason Blum needing to fix his issues on women directors. The New Blood Review series will cover horror films making waves … Continue reading We Bought a Cabin in the Woods- The New Blood Review- Halloween 2018