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6 Scary DIY Crafts In Time For Halloween

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Ever get invited to a friend’s Halloween party, only to see the decorations are abysmal?  Ever spend the evening walking your child house to house to trick-or-treat, and get bored with the same old yard decorations?  These decorations are sure to scare and delight your guests, and easy to do!

Spooky Eyeball Wreath

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This isn’t your normal fall-themed, boring wreath.  Perfect for outside your front door during those trick-or-treat hours.

  • 1 grapevine wreath
  • 1 can flat black spray paint (like Krylon)
  • 92 eyeballs
  • glue gun

Just spray paint the wreath with your black spray paint, let it dry, and randomly glue on the eyeballs!  So simple to do.

Giant Tentacle Monster

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This yard decoration is out of this world!  For those handy DIYers, this spooky yard decoration will draw crowds.

  • 1/2″ plywood-2’x2′
  • 1/2″ foam board-half a sheet (4’x4′)
  • 1/2″ lumber-about 2′ worth
  • 8′ steel studs-3
  • Vinyl trim (like flashing)-about 6’x3.5″wide
  • 8″ diameter HVAC flex duct-25′
  • 6″ diameter flex duct-25′
  • Foam pipe insulation-various diameters, 3pcs
  • Screws, latex caulk, liquid nails, paint
  • Fog machine and spot light for extra wow

If you’re great with tools, and up for the challenge, the full instructions can be found here.

Zombie Garage

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We’ve all seen the tombstone decorations with the hand coming out of the ground, but here’s a scary twist on the zombie theme.

  • Measuring tape
  • Black paper (preferably cardstock)
  • Wax paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • White or yellow colored pencil
  • Clear tape
  • Lamp or light source for display
  • Hands!

Instructions:

  1. Measure garage window to decide on size
  2. Use pencil to trace hands starting at the bottom of the page
  3. Cut shapes out and glue on to wax paper
  4. Let dry completely, then mount inside windows with clear tape
  5. Use a backlight for the best effect

Bathroom Murder Scene

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There’s nothing scarier than entering a possible murder scene…

  • Plastic plate
  • Crimson/dark red acrylic paint
  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Red food coloring
  • Blue food coloring
  • Paint brush
  • DESTRUCTIBLE hand towel, bath towel and shower curtain (this will not wash off, so don’t use your good bathroom accessories!)

Instructions:

  1. Squirt good amount of paint onto plate.
  2. Add food coloring, 2 drops of red for every 1 drop of blue.  Go for a light bloody color, it will dry darker.
  3. Mix with brush.
  4. Add just a little bit of the isopropyl alcohol to give it the right thickness.  If you add too much, let it sit out for 5 minutes before using, stirring every minute or two.
  5. Hang up towels/curtain outside and fling the paint to create splat patterns.
  6. Use your hands to make hand prints, and dip spots of the items to create soaked bloodstains.
  7. Squish the towels up into a ball, and run under water for 10 seconds.  Squish out all the water, and hang up to dry.  This gives it the “multiple-murder” feel to it.
  8. Give the items a full afternoon outside to dry before hanging up in the bathroom.

An ACTUAL Spooky Ghost

diy craft ghost

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We’re not talking about bed linens here, this is Halloween!

  • Foam head from a craft store
  • Cheese cloth
  • Glue/hot glue
  • Fishing line to hang with

Glue cheese cloth to the face to define the features, and hot glue the fishing line to the head!  Couldn’t be more easy, or more scary.

Crawling Insect Lamps

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Perfect to entice those creepy-crawly feelings.  Scare your party guests the old fashion way, bugs!

  • Insect stencils, or you can hand draw if you’re artistic
  • Black paper
  • Double-sided tape
  • Scissors/X-acto knife
  • White colored pencil

Instructions:

  1. Use a white colored pencil to stencil out (or hand draw) insects on the black paper.
  2. Cut out the insects using the scissors, or a X-acto knife.
  3. Use double-sided tape, and stick on the inside of any light source you’d like.
  4. Remember to only stick on lamps that use low voltage bulbs, so as not to start anything on fire.

 

Whatever spooky crafts you decide to use, be sure to take back the scary part of Halloween!

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‘Strange Darling’ Featuring Kyle Gallner and Willa Fitzgerald Lands Nationwide Release [Watch Clip]

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‘Strange Darling,’ a standout film featuring Kyle Gallner, who is nominated for an iHorror award for his performance in ‘The Passenger,’ and Willa Fitzgerald, has been acquired for a wide theatrical release in the United States by Magenta Light Studios, a new enterprise from veteran producer Bob Yari. This announcement, brought to us by Variety, follows the film’s successful premiere at Fantastic Fest in 2023, where it was universally praised for its creative storytelling and compelling performances, achieving a perfect score of 100% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes from 14 reviews.

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Directed by JT Mollner, ‘Strange Darling‘ is a thrilling narrative of a spontaneous hookup that takes an unexpected and terrifying turn. The film is notable for its innovative narrative structure and the exceptional acting of its leads. Mollner, known for his 2016 Sundance entry “Outlaws and Angels,” has once again employed 35mm for this project, cementing his reputation as a filmmaker with a distinct visual and narrative style. He is currently involved in adapting Stephen King’s novel “The Long Walk” in collaboration with director Francis Lawrence.

Bob Yari expressed his enthusiasm for the film’s upcoming release, scheduled for August 23rd, highlighting the unique qualities that make ‘Strange Darling’ a significant addition to the horror genre. “We are thrilled to be bringing nationwide theatrical audiences this unique and exceptional film with terrific performances by Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner. This second feature from talented writer-director JT Mollner is destined to become a cult classic that defies conventional storytelling,” Yari told Variety.

Variety’s review of the film from Fantastic Fest lauds Mollner’s approach, saying, “Mollner shows himself to be more forward-thinking than most of his genre peers. He’s clearly a student of the game, one who studied his forebears’ lessons with adroitness to better prepare himself to put his own mark on them.” This praise underlines Mollner’s deliberate and thoughtful engagement with the genre, promising audiences a film that is both reflective and innovative.

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Sydney Sweeney’s ‘Barbarella’ Revival Forges Ahead

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Sydney Sweeney has confirmed the ongoing progress of the much-anticipated reboot of Barbarella. The project, which sees Sweeney not only starring but also executive producing, aims to breathe new life into the iconic character that first captured audiences’ imaginations in the 1960s. However, amid speculation, Sweeney remains tight-lipped about the possible involvement of celebrated director Edgar Wright in the project.

During her appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Sweeney shared her enthusiasm for the project and the character of Barbarella, stating, “It is. I mean, Barbarella is just such a fun character to explore. She really just embraces her femininity and her sexuality, and I love that. She uses sex as a weapon and I think it’s such an interesting way into a sci-fi world. I’ve always wanted to do sci-fi. So we’ll see what happens.“

Sydney Sweeney confirms her Barbarella reboot is still in the works

Barbarella, originally a creation of Jean-Claude Forest for V Magazine in 1962, was transformed into a cinematic icon by Jane Fonda under the direction of Roger Vardim in 1968. Despite a sequel, Barbarella Goes Down, never seeing the light of day, the character has remained a symbol of sci-fi allure and adventurous spirit.

Over the decades, several high-profile names including Rose McGowan, Halle Berry, and Kate Beckinsale were floated as potential leads for a reboot, with directors Robert Rodriguez and Robert Luketic, and writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade previously attached to revive the franchise. Unfortunately, none of these iterations made it past the conceptual stage.

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The film’s progress took a promising turn approximately eighteen months ago when Sony Pictures announced its decision to cast Sydney Sweeney in the titular role, a move that Sweeney herself has suggested was facilitated by her involvement in Madame Web, also under Sony’s banner. This strategic decision was aimed at fostering a beneficial relationship with the studio, specifically with the Barbarella reboot in mind.

When probed about Edgar Wright’s potential directorial role, Sweeney adeptly sidestepped, merely noting that Wright has become an acquaintance. This has left fans and industry watchers speculating about the extent of his involvement, if any, in the project.

Barbarella is known for its adventurous tales of a young woman traversing the galaxy, engaging in escapades that often incorporate elements of sexuality—a theme Sweeney seems eager to explore. Her commitment to reimagining Barbarella for a new generation, while staying true to the character’s original essence, sounds like the making of a great reboot.

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‘The First Omen’ Almost Received an NC-17 Rating

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Set for an April 5 theater release, ‘The First Omen’ carries an R-rating, a classification that was almost not achieved. Arkasha Stevenson, in her inaugural feature film directorial role, faced a formidable challenge in securing this rating for the prequel to the esteemed franchise. It seems the filmmakers had to contend with the ratings board to prevent the film from being saddled with an NC-17 rating. In a revealing conversation with Fangoria, Stevenson described the ordeal as ‘a long battle’, one not waged over traditional concerns such as gore. Instead, the crux of the controversy centered around the depiction of the female anatomy.

Stevenson’s vision for “The First Omen” delves deep into the theme of dehumanization, particularly through the lens of forced birthing. “The horror in that situation is how dehumanized that woman is”, Stevenson explains, emphasizing the significance of presenting the female body in a non-sexualized light to address themes of forced reproduction authentically. This commitment to realism nearly landed the film an NC-17 rating, sparking a prolonged negotiation with the MPA. “This has been my life for a year and a half, fighting for the shot. It’s the theme of our film. It’s the female body being violated from the inside outwards”, she states, highlighting the importance of the scene to the film’s core message.

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Producers David Goyer and Keith Levine supported Stevenson’s battle, encountering what they perceived as a double standard in the ratings process. Levine reveals, “We had to go back and forth with the ratings board five times. Weirdly, avoiding the NC-17 made it more intense”, pointing out how the struggle with the ratings board inadvertently intensified the final product. Goyer adds, “There is more permissiveness when dealing with male protagonists, particularly in body horror”, suggesting a gender bias in how body horror is evaluated.

The film’s bold approach to challenging viewers’ perceptions extends beyond the ratings controversy. Co-writer Tim Smith notes the intention to subvert expectations traditionally associated with The Omen franchise, aiming to surprise audiences with a fresh narrative focus. “One of the big things we were excited to do was to kind of pull the rug out from under people’s expectations”, Smith says, underscoring the creative team’s desire to explore new thematic ground.

Nell Tiger Free, known for her role in “Servant”, leads the cast of “The First Omen”, set for release by 20th Century Studios on April 5. The movie follows a young American woman dispatched to Rome for church service, where she stumbles upon a sinister force that shakes her faith to its core and reveals a chilling plot aimed at summoning evil incarnate.

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