Author: Amy Davis

“Hellraiser” star and horror icon Doug Bradley is in talks to join the cast of “Pickman’s Model,” an upcoming film adaptation of an H.P. Lovecraft short story of the same name. This adaptation of the 1926 tale will be directed by filmmaker and sculptor Bryan Moore. “Pickman’s Model” will be the second installment in Moore’s planned Lovecraft trilogy.  Moore’s 1999 horror short “Cool Air” was the first film in the planned trilogy. It is an adaptation of another 1926 short story of the same name. This classic tale revolves around a doctor who dangerously straddles the line between life and…

Beloved horror host Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) has revealed one of her fashion secrets just in time for Halloween! The character of Elvira is known for her wit, her humor, and her over-the-top sense of macabre style. She sports skin-tight black gowns with deep plunging necklines. Outfits that show off her seemingly gravity-defying…huge tracks of land. But this also creates a look that can often be hard for cosplayers to duplicate.  One Twitter user implied the Mistress of the Dark has been single-handedly keeping the double stick tape industry going for several decades. Turns out, that’s not the case, at least…

2022 seems to be the year we’ve set out to prove or disprove aliens exist. Earlier this year, Congress held a public hearing on UFOs (unidentified flying objects) for the first time in 50 years. In July 2022, the Pentagon announced the creation of an office to track unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). Or as the general public calls them- UFOs. In June, NASA announced it would begin its own investigation. For 9 months, a group of 16 researchers will dig into UAPs and UFOs. This research will rely heavily on unclassified data. Sources will include things like civilian government entities,…

The latest installment of the ever-popular “Saw” franchise will once again be a partnership between Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures. Fans will be THRILLED to know actor Tobin Bell will be returning for the 10th “Saw” film. Bell has portrayed John Kramer, aka Jigsaw, since the first film in 2004. “The return of Bell to the franchise furthers Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ goal of a film that captures everything Saw fans love about the franchise, while also keeping them guessing with all-new traps and a new mystery to solve,” according to a press release. The studios are preparing to begin shooting later…

Cult-favorite McDonald’s ‘sandwich’ The McRib is back at participating locations! But could this be for the last time? While it’s always popular, the pork sandwich has a very on-again-off-again relationship with the fast food giant’s menu. The McRib made its first appearance in 1981 in Kansas City, Kansas. The sandwich was initially a colossal flop. Its sales were entirely overshadowed by the Chicken McNugget, introduced just 3 years prior. Mike Bullington, the senior archives manager for McDonald’s, said in a 2021 press release the McRib is designed to be “enjoyed during the colder seasons.” The sandwich is also “a local…

The iconic “Fantasmic!” nighttime show will be returning Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios location! This show features fireworks, characters, live actors, water effects, pyrotechnics, lasers, music, audio-animatronics, searchlights, decorated boat floats, and mist screen projections. This spectacle has the audience follow Mickey Mouse on a trip through his own imagination. That culminates in a battle between our big ear hero and the Disney villains. “Fantasmic!” was originally created for Disneyland’s Frontierland in 1992, with the goal of reinvigorate the space in front of the Rivers of America. In 1998, “Fantasmic!” came to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Bay Lake, Florida. It…

The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films for the very first time will stream this year’s Saturn Awards. In 1972, noted film historian Doctor Donald A. Reed founded The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. The organization’s mission is advancing science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, television, and home video. Reed pioneered the idea of celebrating and giving formal awards to what many refer to as genre entertainment. This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the prestigious Saturn Awards. Actor/comedian Joel McHale (“Community”) will be hosting the ceremony. The awards will take place at…

Sometimes life really does imitate art, and in this case, art is the 2006 cinematic masterpiece known as “Snakes on a Plane.” On October17th, a passenger aboard a plane at the Newark Liberty International Airport found a snake on board the flight.  “Passengers in business class started shrieking and pulling their feet up,” one of the passengers on the United 2038 flight from Tampa explained. Luckily this happened after the flight had landed and was still taxiing. Meaning the nope rope must have hitched a ride from Florida up north. The commotion in business class alerted crew members to the…

It was recently announced that Selena Gomez is looking to produce a “Working Girl” reboot based on the 1988 Mike Nichols-directed comedy. The original film’s cast included Sigourney Weaver, Melanie Griffith, and Harrison Ford. It tells the story of an ambitious 30-something secretary Tess (Griffith), who is working in Staten Island. Tess pitches a great idea but her boss, Katharine (Weaver), tries to take credit for it. So when Katharine breaks her leg, Tess uses the opportunity to steal it back by pretending she has her boss’ job. The original “Working Girl” earned six Oscar nominations and $100 million at…

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis is launching a line of pet products called Freak on a Leash, fittingly named after one of the nu-metal pioneers’ biggest hits. Davis describes the line as a premium products are created for all, paying homage to the horror and rock music we love. This line of pet gear is made in partnership with promoter Danny Wimmer.   Freak on a Leash will officially launch on October 28th of this year but already had a preview at a special tent during the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, CA. A portion of proceeds sold at the festival and during…