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Check Out These Original Halloween 1978 International Movie Posters!

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7 years ago

December 30, 2016

Written by Patti Pauley

If any one of you lovely readers actually pay attention to my personal ramblings here on the Interwebs, you may have taken notice I pride myself in ramming retro horror goodness down your throats. Well, today is just another day that ends in Y and of course no exception. This week’s nostalgic horror fuzzies is brought to you by none other than that little low-budget film by John Carpenter turned legendary, and a horror movie staple for any aspiring filmmaker. Of course, I’m referring to the immortal classic Halloween and a fascinating look at the fantastic promotional Halloween 1978 movie posters from around the world.

Although the movie didn’t produce much of a profit initially, over the course of several months word spread about how truly terrifying this little film about an escaped masked lunatic really was and began to pick up steam through both curious thrill-seekers looking for a (ironically) good scare, and horror aficionados everywhere. The birth of Michael Myers and what would become the first of the holy trinity of slashers, with Freddy and Jason completing the triangle the following years, indeed scared the holy shit out of audiences everywhere. And if you don’t believe me, we got the original audience reactions audio right here to prove it. John Carpenter’s Halloween, which took a mere 10 days to write and 20 days to film, ended up grossing $47 million in the US with an additional $23 million internationally. By today’s standards, it’s not a hell of a lot, but considering the flick’s budget of $300,000, I’d call that a nice payday.

Now, unless you live in Smeogal’s cave of gloom, you’re pretty familiar with the original 1978 Halloween movie poster from the film. However, have you ever seen the other promotional theater posters from around the other parts of the globe? They’re pretty fantastic to look at, and offer almost a fresh look to those of us who dwell in the United States into a film many of us know so well. Let’s start with the obvious:

United States

Simple. Brilliant. Ever notice that weird face hiding in the hand? No? Bet you won’t ever be able to unsee that.

Great Britain/ Australia

Here we have an infamous still from the slasher flick along with one of the greatest lines from not just this film, but any horror movie ever.

West Germany

This poster from West Germany is the pinnacle of what screams 70s horror. Reminds me of a great VHS horror cover I would find at an old time-y video rental store. You know, before streaming killed that beautiful era.

Italy

Italy’s promo poster simply features images from the film featuring a lifeless Annie. Spoilers much?

France

Well, pretty much the same as the US. Weird face-hand and all.

Japan

Ok. So now I know what Michael Myers would look like on an acid trip. Stunning.

Denmark

Now this Denmark beauty really gives a sense of art from the 70’s horror genre. The blank, pale, emotionless face behind who is presumably Laurie, is a nice touch. Kudos for that little extra.

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Netflix Releases First BTS ‘Fear Street: Prom Queen’ Footage

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2 hours ago

April 30, 2024

Timothy Rawles

It’s been three long years since Netflix unleashed the bloody, but enjoyable Fear Street on its platform. Released in a tryptic fashion, the streamer broke up the story into three episodes, each taking place in a different decade which by the finale were all tied together.

Now, the streamer is in production for its sequel Fear Street: Prom Queen which brings the story into the 80s. Netflix gives a synopsis of what to expect from Prom Queen on their blog site Tudum:

“Welcome back to Shadyside. In this next installment of the blood-soaked Fear Street franchise, prom season at Shadyside High is underway and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider is unexpectedly nominated to the court, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.”

Based on R.L. Stine’s massive series of Fear Street novels and spin-offs, this chapter is number 15 in the series and was published in 1992.

FEAR STREET: PROM QUEEN IS NOW IN PRODUCTION 🩸 Welcome to Shadyside High. We're gonna have a killer time. pic.twitter.com/jDl0zRa2CH
— Netflix (@netflix) April 30, 2024

Fear Street: Prom Queen features a killer ensemble cast, including India Fowler (The Nevers, Insomnia), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket, The Idol), Fina Strazza (Paper Girls, Above the Shadows), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty, Cinnamon), Ella Rubin (The Idea of You), Chris Klein (Sweet Magnolias, American Pie), Lili Taylor (Outer Range, Manhunt) and Katherine Waterston (The End We Start From, Perry Mason).

No word on when Netflix will drop the series into its catalog.

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Live Action Scooby-Doo Reboot Series In Works at Netflix

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2024

Timothy Rawles

The ghosthunting Great Dane with an anxiety problem, Scooby-Doo, is getting a reboot and Netflix is picking up the tab. Variety is reporting that the iconic show is becoming an hour-long series for the streamer although no details have been confirmed. In fact, Netflix execs declined to comment.

If the project is a go, this would be the first live-action movie based on the Hanna-Barbera cartoon since 2018’s Daphne & Velma. Before that, there were two theatrical live-action movies, Scooby-Doo (2002) and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), then two sequels that premiered on The Cartoon Network.

Currently, the adult-oriented Velma is streaming on Max.

Scooby-Doo originated in 1969 under the creative team Hanna-Barbera. The cartoon follows a group of teenagers who investigate supernatural happenings. Known as Mystery Inc., the crew consists of Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Shaggy Rogers, and his best friend, a talking dog named Scooby-Doo.

Normally the episodes revealed the hauntings they encountered were hoaxes developed by land-owners or other nefarious characters hoping to scare people away from their properties. The original TV series named Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! ran from 1969 to 1986. It was so successful that movie stars and pop culture icons would make guest appearances as themselves in the series.

Celebrities such as Sonny & Cher, KISS, Don Knotts, and The Harlem Globetrotters made cameos as did Vincent Price who portrayed Vincent Van Ghoul in a few episodes.

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BET Releasing New Original Thriller: The Deadly Getaway

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2024

Cameron McFarland

BET will soon be offering horror fans a rare treat. The studio has announced the official release date for their new original thriller, The Deadly Getaway. Directed by Charles Long (The Trophy Wife), this thriller sets up a heart racing game of cat and mouse for audiences to sink their teeth into.

Wanting to break up the monotony of their routine, Hope and Jacob set off to spend their vacation at a simple cabin in the woods. However, things go sideways when Hope’s ex-boyfriend shows up with a new girl at the same campsite. Things soon spiral out of control. Hope and Jacob must now work together to escape the woods with their lives.

The Deadly Getaway is written by Eric Dickens (Makeup X Breakup) and Chad Quinn (Reflections of US). The Film stars, Yandy Smith-Harris (Two Days in Harlem), Jason Weaver (The Jacksons: An American Dream), and Jeff Logan (My Valentine Wedding).

Showrunner Tressa Azarel Smallwood had the following to say about the project. “The Deadly Getaway is the perfect reintroduction to classic thrillers, which encompass dramatic twists, and spine-chilling moments. It showcases the range and diversity of emerging Black writers across genres of film and television.”

The Deadly Getaway will premiere on 5.9.2024, exclusively ion BET+.