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Fran Krause Gives Us a Book of Fears in “The Creeps”

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Fear.  If there’s one thing that unifies us as human beings, it is that we fear.  Those fears come in a multitude of guises but they possess us all and our reactions to them stem from the most primal and basic parts of our psyches.  In his new book, The Creeps, animator and cartoonist Fran Krause brings those fears to startling life.

Oddly enough, it all began on Tumblr when Krause posted a few comic strips he’d created.  It was the perfect way to share them with the world at large.  The strips were brief, only a few panels long, and each represented a specific fear.  Before long, he began to receive messages.  People were sharing their fears with him and the comics took on a life of their own.

Krause has been struck by many things over the course of this creative path, and he believes the anonymity of the internet has actually allowed people to speak so freely about something so private.

“I think it’s one of the main reasons people do this.  It gets things off their chest,” Krause says.  “I also find that when I post a comic I’ll get several more submitted that are similar.  I don’t think they want me to do another comic about it.  I think it’s more that they are surprised to have found someone who shares their fear.”

It wasn’t long before Krause decided to compile some of the comic strips into a print collection, and thus The Creeps was born.

Reprinted from THE CREEPS: A DEEP DARK FEARS COLLECTION Copyright © 2017 by Fran Krause. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.

The Creeps is a deceptive book.

On the surface, I found a series of comic strips, each illuminating a separate fear.  They were entertaining, and some of them were definitely creepy, but it wasn’t until a second read that the book really began to make my skin crawl.

Each page of this book is full of questions.

What brought on each of these fears?  What is the depth of each?  Did they develop from past trauma or was it something that just occurred to them one day that grew in their minds over time?

It’s in those questions that the book earns its title.  It’s in those questions that it becomes slightly uncomfortable to read.

Reprinted from THE CREEPS: A DEEP DARK FEARS COLLECTION Copyright © 2017 by Fran Krause. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.

The Creeps releases September 26, 2017, and it’s a book through which you owe yourself a trip.  You can pre-order the book via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other online sellers, and right now Krause is ready to sweeten the deal.

After pre-ordering the book, head over to Krause’s website and fill out the form you find there.  Once the book releases, Krause will be sending out a packet of one of a kind stickers and patches to everyone who’s filled out the form!

in the meantime, you can continue to follow the artist’s Tumblr to keep up with his latest comic strip fears.

And who knows?  You might even find yourself compelled to share your own…

Reprinted from THE CREEPS: A DEEP DARK FEARS COLLECTION Copyright © 2017 by Fran Krause. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.

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The Top-Searched Free Horror/Action Movies on Tubi This Week

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The free streaming service Tubi is a great place to scroll when you’re unsure what to watch. They are not sponsored or affiliated with iHorror. Still, we really appreciate their library because it’s so robust and has many obscure horror movies so rare you can’t find them anywhere in the wild except, if you’re lucky, in a moist cardboard box at a yard sale. Other than Tubi, where else are you going to find Nightwish (1990), Spookies (1986), or The Power (1984)?

We take a look at the most searched horror titles on the platform this week, hopefully, to save you some time in your endeavor to find something free to watch on Tubi.

Interestingly at the top of the list is one of the most polarizing sequels ever made, the female-led Ghostbusters reboot from 2016. Perhaps viewers have seen the latest sequel Frozen Empire and are curious about this franchise anomaly. They will be happy to know it’s not as bad as some think and is genuinely funny in spots.

So take a look at the list below and tell us if you are interested in any of them this weekend.

1. Ghostbusters (2016)

Ghostbusters (2016)

An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.An otherworldly invasion of New York City assembles a pair of proton-packed paranormal enthusiasts, a nuclear engineer and a subway worker for battle.

2. Rampage

When a group of animals becomes vicious after a genetic experiment goes awry, a primatologist must find an antidote to avert a global catastrophe.

3. The Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It

Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren uncover an occult conspiracy as they help a defendant argue that a demon forced him to commit murder.

4. Terrifier 2

After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to Miles County, where his next victims, a teenage girl and her brother, await.

5. Don’t Breathe

A group of teens breaks into a blind man’s home, thinking they’ll get away with the perfect crime but get more than they bargained for once inside.

6. The Conjuring 2

In one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, Lorraine and Ed Warren help a single mother of four in a house plagued by sinister spirits.

7. Child’s Play (1988)

A dying serial killer uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a Chucky doll which winds up in the hands of a boy who may be the doll’s next victim.

8. Jeepers Creepers 2

When their bus breaks down on a deserted road, a team of high school athletes discovers an opponent they cannot defeat and may not survive.

9. Jeepers Creepers

After making a horrific discovery in the basement of an old church, a pair of siblings find themselves the chosen prey of an indestructible force.

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Morticia & Wednesday Addams Join Monster High Skullector Series

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Believe it or not, Mattel’s Monster High doll brand has an immense following with both young and not-so-young collectors. 

In that same vein, the fan base for The Addams Family is also very large. Now, the two are collaborating to create a line of collectible dolls that celebrate both worlds and what they have created is a combination of fashion dolls and goth fantasy. Forget Barbie, these ladies know who they are.

The dolls are based on Morticia and Wednesday Addams from the 2019 Addams Family animated movie. 

As with any niche collectibles these aren’t cheap they bring with them a $90 price tag, but it’s an investment as a lot of these toys become more valuable over time. 

“There goes the neighborhood. Meet the Addams Family’s ghoulishly glamorous mother-daughter duo with a Monster High twist. Inspired by the animated movie and clad in spiderweb lace and skull prints, the Morticia and Wednesday Addams Skullector doll two-pack makes for a gift that’s so macabre, it’s downright pathological.”

If you want to pre-purchase this set check out The Monster High website.

Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
Wednesday Addams Skullector doll
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Morticia Addams Skullector doll
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1994’s ‘The Crow’ Coming Back to Theaters for A New Special Engagement

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The Crow

Cinemark recently announced that they will be bringing The Crow back from the dead once again. This announcement comes just in time for the film’s 30th anniversary. Cinemark will be playing The Crow in select theaters on May 29th and 30th.

For those unaware, The Crow is a fantastic film based on the gritty graphic novel by James O’Barr. Widely considered one of the best films of the 90s, The Crow’s lifespan was cut short when Brandon Lee died of an accidental on set shooting.

The official synapsis of the film is as follows. “The modern-gothic original that entranced audiences and critics alike, The Crow tells the tale of a young musician brutally murdered alongside his beloved fiancée, only to be risen from the grave by a mysterious crow. Seeking revenge, he battles a criminal underground that must answer for its crimes. Adapted from the comic book saga of the same name, this action-packed thriller from director Alex Proyas (Dark City) features hypnotic style, dazzling visuals, and a soulful performance by the late Brandon Lee.”

The Crow

The timing of this release couldn’t be better. As a new generation of fans eagerly awaits the release of The Crow remake, they can now see the classic film in all of its glory. As much as we love Bill Skarsgard (IT), there is something timeless in Brandon Lee’s performance in the film.

This theatrical release is part of the Scream Greats series. This is a collaboration between Paramount Scares and Fangoria to bring audiences some of the best classic horror films. So far, they are doing a fantastic job.

That’s all the information we have at this time. Make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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