Weekly Wail: Share your Horror-Hauls
We’re trying something new and exciting here at Haunted MTL. We wanted to do some weekly quick updates on different things and community discussion points. Please let us know what you think! We also want you to share your Christmas hauls!
As for the Godzilla image included as the featured image, I just think it is neat. I’d love to track down the original artist, but it seems like their Tumblr is gone.
EDIT: Friend of Haunted MTL, Julie, found the artist! It is a post-Christmas miracle! Go read Julie’s comic.
Twin Peaks “Clue”
Twin Peaks is a personal favorite of mine and I’ll take a Twin Peaks version of just about anything. I do appreciate the relative purity of the product, though. It didn’t explode with a ton of products and the show still feels very novel because of that. With that being said, I will willingly buy as much Twin Peaks crap that can be produced. The fact I can think of a James Hurley PEZ-Dispenser and see myself buying it shows how far gone I am.
Mercifully, one Twin Peaks product that should have come out, and never did, not exists through a particularly crafty-crafter. River Watson took a Clue board and made all sorts of fun, referential tweaks. You can see all the details in a post over at Welcome to Twin Peaks, which is one of the biggest fansites on the whole wide interweb.
What did you get this (Black) Christmas?
Christmas was only a few days ago, but we’d really love to know what sort of horror-swag you unwrapped this holiday season. Please share your haul with us in the comments. We’d love to know!
As for me, I snagged some Godzilla-gifts. I’m a big Kaiju fan, so this worked out quite well for me. The little Godzilla figure above actually is sitting right on top of my computer. I may bring him with me to my classes I am teaching this Spring as a mascot. I’ll probably talk a lot about this class over the coming months; it is an English course, but I have themed it around monsters.
And yes, I consider Godzilla to be horror. Not all horror stories are scary. I will fight you on this.
‘Tis the Season for Movies
I see a lot of movies these days. I am a Regal Unlimited subscriber and live about 5 minutes away from my local theater on foot. It’s pretty great. I have a lot of free time right now, so I’ve been filling it with trips to the movie theater.
While the latest Black Christmas has already been reviewed here on Haunted MTL, I ended up seeing it and did a Tweet thread of impressions that I feel would be worth checking out.
I also saw CATS, and it was terrible. This shocks nobody, I think everyone saw that coming. However, enjoy this other Tweet thread of my impressions. I include it because of its value as unintentional horror.
New Column and New Opportunities
We’re now including an editorial category at Haunted MTL and I had the pleasure of being the first author to contribute to it. I explored a personal interest of mine, homeless advocacy through the lens of horror, and I am happy that there has been a good response to it. We hope these editorials will become fairly regular. We also would be interested in knowing what horror topics you are most interested in.
So we’ll leave this installment of Weekly Wail with a request; please let us know what your favorite material has been on Haunted MTL over this past year.
Breaking News
Joe Bob’s Christmas Carnage: A Bloody Good Holiday Special Fri. December 13th – 9pm ET!
Hey there, fright fiends! 👻 Are you ready to sink your fangs into some spine-tingling Black Friday deals? We’ve scoured the darkest corners of Amazon to bring you a blood-curdling collection of horror goodies that’ll make your wallet scream with joy! From classic monsters to modern nightmares, we’ve got something to haunt every horror fan’s dreams. Let’s dive into the madness!
Before we go further – we are an amazon affiliate and if you click these links we may get money for Amazon. With that said, we won’t put up things we don’t suggest so here is the curated list as it sits for Black Friday Week 2024.
🎥 Monstrous Movie Mayhem
Bram Stoker’s Dracula 4K
Sink your teeth into Francis Ford Coppola’s visually stunning adaptation of the classic vampire tale. Watch Gary Oldman’s mesmerizing performance as the Count in glorious 4K resolution!
Christine 4K
Rev up your engines for John Carpenter’s killer car classic! This 4K edition will have you gripping your steering wheel in terror as the demonic Plymouth Fury wreaks havoc.
Akira Blu-ray
Experience the mind-bending anime masterpiece that redefined the genre. Prepare for a psychedelic journey through Neo-Tokyo that’ll leave you questioning reality!
Underworld Ultimate Collection Blu-ray
Dive into the eternal war between vampires and lycans with this action-packed collection. Kate Beckinsale’s leather-clad Selene will have you howling for more!
Resident Evil Steelbook
For the true RE fanatics, this gorgeous steelbook edition is a must-have for your collection. It’s so shiny, you can see the T-virus reflected in it!
Doctor Who Complete David Tennant Blu-ray
Okay, it’s not strictly horror, but who can resist the Weeping Angels? Join the Tenth Doctor on his time-traveling adventures and prepare for some serious sci-fi scares!
Evil Dead Blu-ray
Groovy, baby! Sam Raimi’s cult classic will have you laughing and screaming in equal measure. Remember, this is your boom stick!
Scream (2022) Steelbook
The slasher franchise that knows the rules is back with a vengeance! This meta-horror masterpiece will have you guessing who’s behind the Ghostface mask.
Leviathan 4K UHD Blu-ray
Dive deep into aquatic terror with this underrated gem from the golden age of practical effects. It’s like “The Thing” meets “The Abyss”!
📚 Bone-Chilling Books and Comics
Terrifier 2 BOOK by Tim Waggoner
Can’t get enough of Art the Clown? This novelization of the splatter sensation will paint vivid, gory pictures in your mind. Sleep tight!
The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 3
D’oh-n’t miss out on this collection of spooky Simpsons stories! It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in Springfield all year round.
The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Dive into one of King’s classic tales of psychic abilities and political intrigue. Johnny Smith’s visions will keep you on the edge of your seat!
🎮 Ghoulish Games and Collectibles
Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead PS5
Double the horror, double the fun! Face off against Michael Myers and the Deadites in this terrifying two-pack of asymmetrical multiplayer games.
Alone in the Dark Xbox Series X
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagining of the survival horror classic. Just remember, in the dark, you’re never truly alone…
Chucky Funko Pop
Add everyone’s favorite Good Guy doll to your collection! Just don’t turn your back on him, or you might regret it…
Harry Potter LEGO Hogwarts
Who can resist the allure of a magical and/or haunted castle? Build your own magical world and watch out for those Dementors!
🎬 The Final Cut
There you have it, horror hounds! These Black Friday deals are so good, it’s scary. Whether you’re into classic monsters, modern slashers, or cosmic horrors, Amazon’s got something to make your dark heart skip a beat.
But hurry! Like a vampire at sunrise, these deals won’t last forever. If you want to do a general search on your own, feel free to use our link here.
Remember, in the world of horror, the only thing scarier than missing out on these deals is paying full price! Happy haunting, and may your Black Friday be filled with delightful frights! 🎃👻🔪
If you live in the United States, it’s time to rock the vote for real. I shared this video before in conjunction with my identity-based costume work, and I feel it’s important to revisit now, with the election coming up in just a few days. Besides which, Jack Black and Tenacious D are brilliant and given the current political climate, who doesn’t want to do the time warp? But seriously, get out and rock the vote, your life kinda does depend on it (at least insomuch as being able to make for yourself the life that you want, without the government telling you how to do so – especially if you live on the fringes of socially acceptable awkwardness like me and so many of my friends).
Besides which, this video is so good, it’s worth sharing again anyway. And again, if for some reason the video doesn’t load, you can find it here.
Art Attack
And here are some artworks I made awhile back as political commentary. The photograph was shot of the scene exactly as found, of a sign above a parking lot in a quickly gentrifying neighborhood making sure all knew that any unauthorized vehicles were unwelcome, and hung right in front of a flag that was tattered and torn from being caught on the chain link fence driving the point home. The flags were meant to be interactive, with gallerygoers waving them while singing The Star Spangled Banner in its elitist entirety. The whole really spoke to me regarding some of the political climate at the time (this was right before Trump was elected President the first time). How much has changed since then? In some ways, a lot. In other ways, I guess we shall see.
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