Author: Amy Davis

A kangaroo named Baxter was running around town in Zachary, Louisiana. Baxter escaped his enclosure with the help of a bird named Thor, who was smart enough to work out the locking mechanism. This allowed the kangaroo to pull a daring daylight escape.  Ethan Nelson and his brother are two of the many people who spotted Baxter as he ran alongside a highway near Baton Rouge. “He said, ‘there’s a kangaroo on the side of the road!’ I was like, ‘what are you talking about?’ I turned around, and sure enough, there was a kangaroo,” Nelson recounted to WBRZ-TV. Baxter…

SHOUT! Factory’s horror branch Scream Factory has announced new 4K UHD editions of “Army of Darkness.” This new release of director Sam Raimi’s 1992 camp classic starring Bruce Campbell will have several editions to pick from.  There will be a 4 disc collector’s edition set, extras still to be determined. Scream Factory is also offering an exclusive 18″ X 24″ rolled poster, featuring the original theatrical artwork. (But these will only be available while supplies last, and if you order directly from Shout Factory.) There is also a limited edition steelbook version. Which also comes with an exclusive 28.5″ x…

A nostalgia-inducing image of an abandoned Burger King restaurant has gone viral. Back in April, Jonathon Pruitt took a picture of a long-closed Burger King in a Delaware mall, untouched by time. The internet is now just marveling at his discovery.  This Burger King location was actually operational until 2009, according to the mall’s general manager. But it seems this location never updated to the chain’s more current styles. So the parquet flooring, angular wall adornments, and pastel-topped tables and chairs give off major 1980s and 1990s vibes.  “It’s unbelievable how a random photo I posted 2 months ago on…

Actor Butch Patrick played Eddie Munster on the original 1960’s show “The Munsters.” Director Rob Zombie confirmed via Instagram Patrick will be in the upcoming reboot, but not as Eddie. Patrick will be portraying the Tin Can Man. Like the return of the character, Zombo, this is another direct reference to the original show. The Tin Can Man is a robot that Eddie built for a science fair. When his machine is sabotaged it is up to grandpa (Al Lewis) to fix it. So Patrick will effectively be playing his own creation, and it doesn’t get more meta than that. …

With “Jurassic World: Dominion” tearing up the box office. It was only a matter of time before independent film distributor The Asylum put their spin on it. “Jurassic Domination” has now entered the chat, and its trailer is everything you’d expect.  “When two military-made, weaponized dinosaurs attack a small mountain town, it’s up to the sheriff to figure out a way to stop the creatures before the dinos escape and wreak havoc nationwide.” If that doesn’t sound like a mockbuster, we don’t know what does. “Jurassic Domination” will star Eric Roberts (“The Dark Knight”), Jack Pearson (“Pam & Tommy”), and…

Scream Factory TV is starting spooky season early and we are here for it. Every Saturday starting July 2nd until August 20th at 5pm PT (8pm ET), Scream Factory will be showing a summer-themed horror/creature double feature! Yes, the one and only Elvira Mistress of the Dark will be involved, too! They are also giving viewers a choice to watch either the uncensored versions on Scream Factory TV. Or, you can watch the broadcast versions on Shout! Factory TV. There will be no difference in the schedule no matter which platform you choose. July 2nd “Alligator” (1980) A pet baby…

A surprising amount of classic movies were released on June 27th. To celebrate, here’s a list of the films, and where you can watch them.  Released in 1980: “Airplane!” is an iconic zany comedy starring Leslie Nielsen, about a man who is afraid to fly, having to land a plane. “Airplane!” is currently streaming on Amazon, Google Play, YouTube, Vudu, Apple TV, and Redbox. “My Bodyguard” is another more family-oriented comedy. When Clifford (Chris Makepeace) moves to a new school, he is constantly bullied. He ends up acquires the services of the school’s most feared kid, Linderman (Adam Baldwin), to…

An auction for moon dust-fed cockroach carcasses has been blocked by NASA, who claim the items are their property. This story really starts back in 1969, when astronauts brought back moon dust from the Apollo 11 mission. That lunar soil was fed to insects, fish, and other small creatures to study the effects. The cockroaches from this experiment ended up at the University of Minnesota, where entomologist Marion Brooks dissected and studied them. “I found no evidence of infectious agents,” Brooks told the Minneapolis Tribune in an interview from October of 1969. She saw no evidence that the moon material was…

Mega hit “Titanic” turns 25 this year. In celebration, a remastered version of James Cameron’s film- in 3D, 4K, HDR, and high-frame rate- will be hitting theaters.  Disney, who holds the rights for foreign distribution after purchasing 20th Century Fox, will be releasing “Titanic” internationally beginning February 10th, 2023. Paramount, who holds the domestic rights, has not set a date for the US yet. But an announcement is expected soon. Many are already assuming it’ll be out in time for Valentine’s Day 2023.  The date would make sense considering the movie is about two star crossed lovers on the maiden…

NBA all-star Shaquille O’Neal is throwing a one of a kind Halloween bash this October. Shaqtoberfest will take place near probable ghost ship, The Queen Mary, in Long Beach, CA. Shaqtoberfest will be “…the ultimate Halloween destination for family-friendly trick-or-treating, ghoulish games, delicious treats, specialty libations, frightfully fun nighttime haunted trails, and exciting live entertainment that encapsulates O’Neal’s playful personality.” O’Neal is teaming up with ABG Entertainment and Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the same producers of the annual LA Haunted Hayride. This interactive experience will officially open to the public in late September, and run through Halloween.  It will feature…