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10 Amazing Horror Funko Pops You Might Own Worth Bank

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4 years ago

August 19, 2022

Perhaps that horror Funko Pop! your grandma gave you on your birthday in 2015 that you shoved in your closet is worth some cheddar. And if you don’t know the difference between a “chase” and a “variant,” you could be hoarding a collector’s gold mine and not know it.

For those who don’t know, Funko Pops! are the highly collectible vinyl figures that celebrate pop culture. From movies to ad icons to animated series, these large-headed figures go in and out of style. But as with any kind of trading, the market is fickle, and what might be worth $1,000 one day is only $30 the next.

Funko Pop Condition Makes A Difference

Believe it or not, diehard collectors want to know what you have. Like diamond dealers who look for cut, color, carat, and clarity, the Pop! collector is also looking for certain conditions. First, they look at the character of course to make sure it’s not damaged. Then, the box, and if it’s mint or not. Mint means there are no creases, tears, or other maladies that compromise the integrity of the packaging.

Then they look at the sticker on the front of the box that lets them know how rare the figure is. For instance, Target may have had an exclusive of only several thousand figures. Or San Diego Comic-Con debuted a new figure. The stickers on the bottom right of the box tell the buyer everything they need to know.

How Much Is a Collector Willing to Pay?

Finally, there is desirability. One thing about the Funko market is you never know what’s going to trend. It could be Bigfoot one day and Notorious B.I.G the next. Flocked figures could be hot in January then metallic ones go crazy in February.

Since the horror genre is such a nuanced sector, collectors who only want Jason or Freddy or any other icon are eager to get their hands on a grail, or highly desirable character. Grandma may have known what she was doing by giving you that Pop! And if she gave you any of the ones below, you owe her a debt of gratitude.

Ranking The Top of the Pops!

The following horror Pops! were ranked from most expensive to least expensive on Pop Price Guide. As stated above there are certain conditions that need to be met to possibly get top dollar. The prices we list are estimates only, meaning it’s likely you won’t get the full value if you decide to sell grandma’s gift, but if the conditions are right and you have the right buyer you could come out ahead.

Clockwork Orange

Estimated worth: $8,190

Maybe you wouldn’t consider this one a horror Pop! But the movie is terrifying in its portrayal of ultra-violence in a dystopian world. Clockwork Orange is a 1971 Stanley Kubrick cinematic masterpiece and with it its depraved imagery and feeling of dread, it was very controversial at the time. It seems Funko collectors want this bowler-headed version of Alex (played by Malcolm McDowell) from the film.

Freddy Funko as Venom

Estimated worth: $8,000

You’ll find that the company mascot, Freddy Funko, is one of the most valuable Pops! In the beginning, Freddy cos-played the iconic personalities picked for distribution. Later, when Funko became an established brand, Freddy hung up his costumes and welcomed in licensed brands. Today, the mascot’s retro figurines can rake in some big money and he even makes guest appearances. For example, this 2019 Freddy Funko as Venom is a pricey investment.

Bone Daddy (Red Suit) (Glow in the Dark)

Estimated value: $1,840

Some collectors are dedicated to just one character line. The Bone Daddy is one of them. So much so that this guy is considered legendary. The version below, from May 2018, in his red zoot suit, glows in the dark and is worth enough for two car payments.

Jason Voorhees (Unmasked)

Estimated value: $630 – $1,100

What would a horror collection be without Jason Voorhees? Although the box on this 2015 Funko says Friday the 13th, we know this version of Jason didn’t appear until later in the franchise. Armed with a bloody machete, a kawaii-like smile and signature handyman garb, this Pop has charm.

Universal Monsters (Black & White) (Metallic) (4-Pack)

Estimated value: $910

Why limit yourself to one Pop when you can have four? The Funko Pop Universal Monsters collection from 2015 is a homage to movie monsters of yesteryear. The figures are great on their own, but make only 300 sets, and in metallic form, and you have an unholy grail.

Billy (Bloody) (Glow in the Dark)

Estimated value: $800

Does hearing Billy, the spiral-cheeked puppet, in Saw say “I would like to play a game,” remind you of the WOPR computer in Wargames?

Billy is such a modern-day horror icon, he has two names. The other one is Jigsaw. Whatever you call him, his 2014 Pop is not waning in value. In good condition, this glow-in-the-dark figure could be a no-brainer.

Alien (Bloody) [2013 SDCC]

Estimated value: $650

Even though this figure resembles the iconic xenomorph in essence only, collectors might be willing to pay top dollar if the conditions are right. Released back in 2013, the Alien Pop is oozing with charm (and acid blood). A Comic-Con exclusive, this double-mawed biter is also a money grabber.

Steve Stranger Things

Estimated value: $510

With the release of Stranger Things 4 this past summer, fans have a renewed sense of admiration for Hawkin’s hair-dude hero, Steve. In his Ahoy costume and signature bangs, Steve is ready to face down the Demogorgon. But is he ready for love?

Jason Voorhees (Chase)

Estimated value: $500

Like we said, what collection would be complete without Jason? This time, the towering killer is wearing his signature hockey mask that he put on in Friday the 13th Part 3. Holding the same machete and clad in the same clothes, this Jason got a glow up. Literally — he glows in the dark! This novelty is kind of cool and is reminiscent of the glowing mask in the classic NES videogame, only Jason isn’t wearing purple coveralls.

Leatherface (Pretty Woman Mask) (Bloody)

Estimated value: $110

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre got a Netflix sequel this year, and although that film may have been divisive, maybe we can all agree this Pop from the original movie is fire! Leatherface actually has three masks he wears in the original film, but his “pretty woman” one is a fan favorite.

There you have it; some Pop! figures that are worth some cash if the conditions are right. Keep in mind that values change, and even though the Pop! Guide might have a number, it changes from day to day.

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‘Behind the Mask 2’ Slays Kickstarter

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3 hours ago

April 22, 2026

Piper St. James

If you are hardwired into the horror community there is no doubt you heard the gasp around the internet earlier this month when Behind the Mask II: The Return of Le s lie Vernon was announced. The announcement of the long anticipated sequel came at a screening of the original at American Cinematheque in Los Angeles.

That same evening we also learned that Behind the Mask’s director Scott Glosserman as well as writer David J. Stieve will be returning to the film. Furthermore, cast members Nathan Baesel, Angela Goethals, and Robert Englund will be reprising their roles from the original.

*Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon*

A Kick into Overdrive

While the sequel is happening one way or another, a Kickstarter campaign was established. The money pledged would allow the filmmakers to create a movie that goes above and beyond their original budget.

As the campaign’s page states;

“The film is happening, that’s no-take-backs. If we hit these goals, it makes it possible to do it bigger, bloodier, and bolder.”

The campaign goes on, saying;

“This is not a “save the movie” campaign. The movie is happening. Kickstarter is how we make it our way. “

Roughly two weeks after the sequel’s announcement, the campaign launched with a modest day one goal of $20,000. To say that fans crushed this number is an understatement. In 9 minutes they reached their goal. In less than 24 hours the amount of backers climbed to over 300, and the pledges donated totaled more than $100,000!

Get to the Good Stuff!

For pledging, the moviemakers have included incentives that are truly in line with what the horror community wants.

The rewards begin at $25 with a digital streaming link of Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon. Tiers continue on as the pledge amounts increase. T-shirts, posters, Blu Rays and scripts are just some of the middle tier goodies. The larger donation amounts are rewarded with on screen “Special Thank You”s and various producer credits.

Nathan Baesel as Leslie Vernon in *Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.*

It is the ‘Exclusive Add Ons’ where things get really interesting. Once a backer has already pledged, they can add on additional perks. These additions include

“accessories, autographs, props, and truly unique, fan forward in-person experiences… all intended to complement your chosen reward tier!”

One of the unique add on perks includes VHS tapes of the original Behind the Mask or the sequel, your choice! Given the fact the first movie was created right on the heels of when VHS was truly dead, older horror fans will especially find this perk an exciting addition to their vintage collection.

The reward add-ons also have the horror prop collectors in mind. You can purchase Leslie Vernon’s weapon of choice, a scythe, as well as his mask. Both of these are signed by actor Nathan Baesel.

For more personal experiences, you can add on a visit to the Behind the Mask II set during filming! You can also choose a cast and crew screening in LA or New York, complete with an after party. Finally, for the crème de la crème; you can be killed onscreen by Leslie Vernon himself!

Powered by the Fans

Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon is the little slasher movie that could!

For two decades the creators tried to find ways to make Leslie’s legacy continue. A failed first Kickstarter, rumors, teases, and false starts all led to the delay of a dream.

For twenty years the movie’s cult gathering slowly formed, cultivated, and grew louder and louder. Too loud to be ignored.

From the set of *Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.*

As soon as the campaign went live, horror fans donated their hard earned money. And let’s face it; we are currently living in a time where the dollar doesn’t stretch as far. The fact that the long awaited sequel gained so much traction and backing, so quickly, really demonstrates the community’s love, support, and anticipation for Behind the Mask II: The Return of Leslie Vernon.

It looks like Leslie Vernon will finally be returning!

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The Best Possible Person Is Directing A24’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre

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10 hours ago

April 22, 2026

Luna Gray

A24 went into a competitive auction, beat out Blumhouse, acquired one of the most difficult pieces of IP in the genre, and then gave the job to a director with one feature film to his name. That is a wild risk to take on such a young talent. But also, it’s Curry Barker, so we get it.

Curry Barker is writing and directing a reimagining of the 1974 original created by Tobe Hooper and Kim Henkel. As we have talked about before, A24 announced the acquisition back in February with no director attached. At least we have that figured out.

Who Curry Barker Is

Barker got here through Obsession, a film he made for under a million dollars that played TIFF Midnight Madness and sold to Focus Features for north of $14 million. He built the career that got him into that room starting on YouTube, which is the kind of origin story that should not end with A24 handing you a legacy franchise before your first wide release even opens. And yet, here we are.

The Franchise and the People Behind It

The 1974 original has since produced eight sequels and remakes. Some are far better than others. The franchise has been a problem for a long time and everyone who has touched it since the original has found a different way to confirm that.

A24 formally announced the acquisition earlier this year after winning the rights in a competitive bid. The producers are Roy Lee, Steven Schneider of Spooky Pictures, and Kim Henkel through Exurbia Films. Henkel co-created the original with Tobe Hooper.

One More Thing

There is also a separate Texas Chainsaw Massacre TV series in development at A24 from JT Mollner. Different project. The film and the series are happening at the same studio simultaneously, which means A24 now has more Leatherface in development than anyone has since the franchise was actually relevant. Barker’s film has no release date yet. Obsession opens May 15.

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ITCH Is the Outbreak Film That Actually Gets Under Your Skin

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14 hours ago

April 22, 2026

Luna Gray

No one would blame you for looking at ITCH and filing it under zombie film. Because it is. The outbreak spreads person to person. People stop being people. The world ends a little bit. You know how it goes.

What Bari Kang actually made is something with a different mechanism at its center. The contagion does not spread through biting. It spreads through scratching. You scratch yourself. This makes you sick while it is happening. You scratch because someone near you scratched and something in your brain said that looks right.

I talked to Kang about it. Turns out it was not a deliberate subversion. “It was never meant to be a zombie film,” he told me. “That happened along the way.” The idea came during COVID. He watched someone scratching in a store and could not stop thinking about it. “What if that’s how something spreads?” He started writing from there and somewhere in the process the zombies arrived. “All of a sudden I had these zombies running around.” He went that route without going that route.

Why the Scratch Works

We all get how zombies work. They bite, someone hides their bite, sometime later everyone is dead. Kang’s instinct was that the scratch would do something different. “It’s really visceral and contagious,” he said. “I figured if I could lean into that, that might work well.” He was right.

There is something about watching someone scratch that is harder to look away from than watching someone get bitten. You feel it on your own skin. The sympathy itch is real and ITCH knows it and uses it without being cute about it. That is craft. For a film Kang wrote, directed, produced, and starred in himself, that is not a small thing.

Who Is Bari Kang

The short version: he decided he wanted to be an actor, spent a year auditioning and booking nothing, and then casting director Judy Henderson, who was in the middle of casting Homeland at the time, told him to go write his own stuff. “I was like, oh, you can do that,” he told me.

He said: “Nobody’s coming to give you a hand. There’s no handouts. It seems like we need permission or something to do it, but you just gotta get out there.” Yeah. That.

The Rule About Lore

There were versions of ITCH that explained what the itch was, where it came from, who started it. Kang cut all of it. The less he showed, the more the film asked audiences to do the work themselves. And audiences who do the work are more scared than audiences who are shown everything.

ITCH does not explain itself and it does not need to. A film about a contagion that spreads through something you cannot stop yourself from doing, made in the aftermath of a pandemic everyone lived through, does not require a mythology breakdown. It requires you to sit with what it is suggesting. Which is worse.

ITCH is available now.