30th Oct2020

10 Horror Video Games That Are Perfect For Halloween!

by Chris Cummings

Everybody loves to be creeped out and scared sometimes, right? I mean, even those who aren’t into horror generally still get a kick out of a jump scare or a creepy or spooky moment or two, especially during Halloween-time. So, I thought it might be fun to look at a few video games that are […]

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08th Oct2020

Which is Better: Halloween or Friday the 13th?

by Chris Cummings

We all know just how integral to horror and cinema overall these two franchises are. Halloween has been a staple in the genre since 1978 when John Carpenter introduced us to Michael Myers in the quiet suburban streets of Haddonfield, Illinois. Two years later we were introduced to the franchise that would eventually bring Jason […]

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24th Jun2020

Fright-Rags and EMCE Toys team for ‘Halloween’ figure collection

by Phil Wheat

Fright-Rags and Fourth Castle Brands’ EMCE Toys have teamed up with Compass International Pictures to create a limited edition Halloween collection of “army men” style figures. The box will contain figures of characters from the film, as well as a larger bonus figure. It marks Fright Rags’ latest expansion into new categories for their horror […]

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28th Oct2019

Opinionated: Great Halloween Movie Options for Non-Horror Fans!

by Chris Cummings

Not everybody loves the horror genre, but that doesn’t mean that the season of pumpkins and candy-corns hasn’t got plenty of film goodness for the scaredy-cats among us. There really are an array of terrific and festive family films that feel completely packed with Halloween goodness. So, here’s a fistful of recommendations for those of […]

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21st Oct2019

Opinionated: What Are The Best Horror Movies to Watch Around Halloween?

by Chris Cummings

We’re fast approaching the season of good chills. The time of year where pumpkins are lit on porches around the world, where your local Starbucks is selling out of Pumpkin Spice, where bags of candy are being stocked up on by households awaiting trick or treaters, and… of course, where horror movies are given that […]

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31st Oct2018

The Old Scares Are The Best This Halloween

by James Smith

Let’s be honest, dolls have always been creepy, and even the best attempts to make them more lifelike have left them in that uncomfortable Uncanny Valley. There’s just something unsettling about them that we couldn’t put our fingers on… until the supernatural slasher Child’s Play. Some presents are bought with the best of intentions but […]

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22nd Oct2018

‘Halloween’ Review (Second Opinion)

by Jak-Luke Sharp

Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Nick Castle, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, Haluk Bilginer, Will Patton, Rhian Rees, Jefferson Hall, Toby Huss | Written by David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley | Directed by David Gordon Green David Gordon Green and Danny McBride’s Halloween has set itself up as the forty year sequel […]

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19th Oct2018

‘Halloween’ Review (Spoiler-Free!)

by Jason Brigger

Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Nick Castle, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney, Haluk Bilginer, Will Patton, Rhian Rees, Jefferson Hall, Toby Huss | Written by David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, Jeff Fradley | Directed by David Gordon Green The original Halloween, like most people, is my favorite horror film and the franchise, despite some […]

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22nd Jun2018

‘For the Love of the Boogeyman: 40 Years of Halloween’ Review

by Philip Rogers

This documentary is by fans and for the fans, chronicling why John Carpenter’s classic has stood the test of time. Bringing together some of the brightest voices from independent horror we will explore what makes the film so special. From the music, the mask to Michael Myers, everyone has their own take on Halloween (1978), […]

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08th Jun2018

First trailer for ‘Halloween’

by Phil Wheat

Universal Pictures will release Trancas International Films, Blumhouse Productions and Miramax’s Halloween on Friday October 19th 2018. The films sees Jamie Lee Curtis return to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on […]

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19th Apr2018

First poster for ‘Halloween’ reveals Michael Myers!

by Phil Wheat

Universal Pictures will release Trancas International Films, Blumhouse Productions and Miramax’s Halloween on Friday October 19th 2018. The films sees Jamie Lee Curtis return to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on […]

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31st Oct2017

Ten Best: Scariest Children in Film

by Phil Wheat

With Halloween upon us, new research by streaming service NOW TV reveals Regan MacNeil from The Exorcist as the scariest child to hit the silver screen, according to 33% of Brits. Damien from The Omen came in second place with 28%, and Samara Morgan from The Ring’s long-black hair warranting third place with 24% finding […]

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13th Oct2017

Nine Inch Nails + Friday the 13th + Halloween = Mind Blown!

by Kim Sonderholm

Imagine if Halloween fell on Friday the 13th and Nine Inch Nails decided to celebrate that by being in your ears all day? Might be a nightmare to some, to others a dream. Sound impossible? Well, then today this happened… John Carpenter is set to release Anthology: Movie Themes 1974-1998, a collection of 13 of […]

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31st Oct2016

Watch Now: Shudder’s ‘Stream of Screams’

by Phil Wheat

Shudder, for those that don’t know, is the new premium streaming video service backed by AMC Networks – which has launched in the UK & Ireland just in time for the Halloween season/ The service’s gargantuan and unique selection of titles makes it the only streaming service in the UK and Ireland dedicated to serving […]

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27th Mar2015

“Here’s Johnny” – A Countdown of the 5 Most Iconic Scary Movies

by Guest

1. THE SHINING (1980) Back in 1980 legendary director Stanley Kubrick unleashed his iconic horror effort ‘The Shining’. Based on the novel by Stephen King, with plenty of artistic license being taken, the movie was yet another fine example of this director’s absolute mastery in being able to work and direct movies from different genres. […]

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20th Oct2013

‘Halloween: 35th Anniversary Edition’ Review

by Phil Wheat

Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, P.J Soles, Kyle Richards, Charles Cyphers, Nancy Kyes, Brian Andrews | Written by John Carpenter, Debra Hill | Directed by John Carpenter Halloween must qualify as one of the most re-released horror films in history – especially in the digital era. It often felt like Anchor Bay (especially the […]

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01st Oct2013

31 Days of Horror – Top 5 Halloween Movie Picks!

by Phil Wheat

Hi everyone! To kick off Nerdly’s 31 Days of Horror I thought I’d put together a list of my Top 5 flicks to watch on Halloween. Obviously being a huge horror fan my dilemma is that there are so many good horror movies that I sit down to watch at this time of year – how […]

28th Aug2013

Anchor Bay announce 35th Anniversary ‘Halloween’ Steelbook

by Phil Wheat

In 1978 John Carpenter’s Halloween scared audiences worldwide with a new breed of menace and a whole new set of rules. 35 years after its original release, Anchor Bay return to the original source material alongside creator John Carpenter and Director of Photography Dean Cundey to supervise an all new High Definition transfer. Containing the original […]

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