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They’re Coming for You, Barbara: Horror Subscription Boxes that Deliver the Goods
If you’re like me, you may have a… bit of a problem… with online shopping. It’s just satisfying. You don’t have to worry about schlepping through a mall to find what you want, and there’s something magical about getting a package in the mail. It’s like a present to yourself! Subscription boxes are perfect for giving you that waiting-by-the-mailbox excitement, but there’s an added bonus. Each box is a complete surprise!
These boxes are lovingly built by a like-minded horror fan, so even though you don’t know what’s coming, you’re rarely disappointed. If you’re curious about the world of subscription boxes but don’t know where to start, have no fear. I have used my online shopping prowess to find some of the coolest horror-themed subscription boxes the internet has to offer.
HorrorPack
HorrorPack is like your best friend who constantly shows up at your door with new movies to absorb. They deliver a selection of 4 horror DVDs or Blu-Rays once a month. The DVD plans start at $19.99 with the Blu-Ray version starting at $24.99. Of course, they offer lower price points for longer subscriptions. Their Instagram page is full of hints for the next month’s pack, so you can try and fit the puzzle pieces together to know what you’re in for.
Glamour Ghoul
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The Glamour Ghoul box is what you would get if Morticia Addams and Vampira teamed up to personally curate a subscription box. It’s stocked with cruelty free indie makeup and handmade products from Etsy sellers, so you can feel guilt-free in knowing that your money is going to independently owned companies. The boxes contain the aforementioned makeup along with “bath goods, nail polish, horror/gothic home goods, candles, jewelry, and other miscellaneous goodies“. A subscription costs $30 (plus shipping), but they also offer a $20 “random grab box” for those who aren’t quite ready to commit.
Horror Block
Horror Block is what you get when you want to obtain all the goods from a horror convention, but without the travel time. They deliver a horror t-shirt, horror toys, collectibles and apparel, and a copy of Rue Morgue magazine. It’s part of the Nerd Block family and, in my personal experience, it’s worth the price tag. Subscriptions start at $19.99 per month (which, again, decreases by the contract length).
Box of Dread
Like Horror Block, the Box of Dread is a home-delivered collection of collectibles and goodies. The one month plan starts at $20. Each box includes “Handpicked, awesome horror-related collectibles as well as promotional products from horror movies, TV shows and games. Items to be included in various boxes range from shirts to stickers to action figures and movie memorabilia.”
Boxy Chan – Horror Edition
Each box may include “a combination of toys, shirts, plushies, movies, games, dolls, candy, figures, books, comics, and more”. Boxes are $25/month, which buys you a single box or you can sign up for a monthly subscription.
Hunt a Killer
The Hunt a Killer box is really freaking cool and totally different from every other subscription box you’ve seen. If you fancy yourself a true crime buff and you think you’d be a top-notch detective, here’s your chance to test your skills.
“Hunt A Killer is a monthly membership that spins dark tales for you to untangle. You will enter the mind of a serial killer complete with clues, codes, and ciphers. Each month you will receive items to aid your investigation: correspondence to interpret, objects to explore, and messages to analyze. Nothing is as it seems. Like a detective, you must look closely at all the evidence and think outside the box. We dare you to develop an intimate relationship with our Killer. He might send you a captivating article, a meaningful photograph, or a trinket of curiosity. It’s your job to make sense of it all.”
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See any that you want to try out? Know of any that we’re missing? Let us know in the comments!
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Jake Gyllenhaal’s Thriller ‘Presumed Innocent’ Series Gets Early Release Date
Jake Gyllenhaal’s limited series Presumed Innocent is dropping on AppleTV+ on June 12 instead of June 14 as originally planned. The star, whose Road House reboot has brought mixed reviews on Amazon Prime, is embracing the small screen for the first time since his appearance on Homicide: Life on the Street in 1994.
Presumed Innocent is being produced by David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot, and Warner Bros. It is an adaptation of Scott Turow’s 1990 film in which Harrison Ford plays a lawyer doing double duty as an investigator looking for the murderer of his colleague.
These types of sexy thrillers were popular in the ’90s and usually contained twist endings. Here’s the trailer for the original:
According to Deadline, Presumed Innocent doesn’t stray far from the source material: “…the Presumed Innocent series will explore obsession, sex, politics and the power and limits of love as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.”
Up next for Gyllenhaal is the Guy Ritchie action movie titled In the Grey scheduled for release in January 2025.
Presumed Innocent is an eight-episode limited series set to stream on AppleTV+ starting June 12.
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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed
The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.
Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.
The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.
Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”
Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.
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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.
“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.
Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.
The prize also includes:
An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings
A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear
A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room
A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course
The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II
Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two
“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”
Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.
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