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REAL Horror Happy Meal Boxes and Horror Movie Jiffy Pop Available to Buy Now!

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Written by Patti Pauley

In case you haven’t been paying attention on the interwebs, a few years ago, graphic horror artist Newt Clements’ horror Happy Meal art hit various outlets and became a social media sensation. We all also drooled over the idea of a nostalgic looking Happy Meal box that features our favorite fright films with a fun horror icon action figure contained within. So alas, our balls for such a product turned blue… Until now.

 

HOLY SHIT.

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That’s right folks, horror Happy Meals are now a REAL thing. Well kind of. This is about as close as you’re going to get without infringing upon any copyright issues. Avid horror fanatics Sam and Tina Kaleal, owners of Etsy shop HangMeOfficial, have put together an amazing array of handmade horror goodies any fan of the genre can truly appreciate.

Sam and Tina have carefully taken details from some of our favorite iconic horror films and built a fun box resembling those ’80s McDonald’s meals with an optional toy included. The only major differences are the size and a slight handle change as to differentiate itself from the fast food giant. The boxes run at a mere $7.00, while if you’d like the toy included the price ups at $16.00.

These horror “Happy Meal” boxes aren’t the only treasures you’ll find in this little Etsy shop of horrors. The online boutique also offers a variety of REAL Jiffy Pop popcorn pans that feature famous horror movie posters! Perfect for a horror movie pow-wow night with friends, and it’ll only run you $5.00! Here’s a sample of just few of these gems. You can check out the rest here!

Now, I hope you’re ready for these beauties. Kaleal has also made some fantastic horror movie pinatas’ that will sure to be a scream at ANY social function or birthday party! When I asked Sam Kaleal what gave her this stunning idea, she had this to say:

“We have a 5-year old cousin/godson who absolutely loves horror movies. He just had a Chucky themed birthday party and is actually the reason we started making the pinatas. We were asked to make a Chucky pinata for his birthday and the rest is history. Horror definitely brings this family together.”

The pinatas’ take an estimated two days to complete and vary in price from $55 to $70. Click here to check out the complete collection that even has Candyman Tony Todd in awe. And the answer to your question is yes. The busted eyed Glenn pinata does come with a Lucille bat, because of course it does!

 

The Kaleals’ seem to to be doing rather well their horror creations. The official Etsy shop has been open for a year, and the horror product visionaries have vended at several horror cons including Horror Hound and Flash Back Weekend. You can catch the genre lovers this year at Days of The Dead Indianapolis in July, followed by Flash Back Weekend again in August and Horror Hound in September. Also if you happen to be a neighbor of the Kaleal’s, I am extremely envious of you. I can only imagine the glorious sights that scatter their yard during the Halloween season. Thanks for reminding me that I have snooty Halloween grouches residing on my street.

“Our entire family loves Halloween we always decorate the front porch with life-size monsters, we have Frankenstein, Wolfman, The Mummy, Dracula, Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, Jack, Sally. The Wicked Witch, and the Gravedigger. When our children were younger we had haunted houses in our basement with pullies and hidden levers. Halloween time has always been the time when our family is the closest. We all love watching horror movies, creating our own Octoberfest, which is a list we create of all the horror movies we are going to watch each Halloween.”

Be sure to check out the rest of HangMeOfficial’s shop by clicking here!

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A24 Creating New Action Thriller “Onslaught” From ‘The Guest’ & ‘You’re Next’ Duo

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It’s always nice to see a reunion in the world of horror. Following a competitive bidding war, A24 has secured the rights to the new action thriller film Onslaught. Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs. Kong) will be directing the film. He will be joined by his longtime creative partner Simon Barret (You’re Next) as the scriptwriter.

For those unaware, Wingard and Barret made a name for themselves while working together on films such as You’re Next and The Guest. The two creatives are card carrying horror royalty. The pair have worked on films such as V/H/S, Blair Witch, The ABC’s of Death, and A Horrible Way to Die.

An exclusive article of out Deadline gives us the limited information we have on the topic. Although we don’t have much to go on, Deadline does offer the following information.

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“Plot details are being kept under wraps but the film is in the vein of Wingard and Barrett’s cult classics like The Guest and You’re Next. Lyrical Media and A24 will co-finance. A24 will handle worldwide releasing. Principal photography will begin in Fall 2024.”

A24 will be producing the film alongside Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett for Ryder Picture Company, Alexander Black for Lyrical Media, Wingard and Jeremy Platt for Breakaway Civilization, and Simon Barret.

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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Director Louis Leterrier Creating New Sci-Fi Horror Film “11817”

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According to an article from Deadline, Louis Leterrier (The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance) is about to shake things up with his new Sci-Fi horror film 11817. Leterrier is set to produce and direct the new Movie. 11817 is penned by the glorious Mathew Robinson (The Invention of Lying).

Rocket Science will be taking the film to Cannes in search of a buyer. While we don’t know much about what the film looks like, Deadline offers the following plot synopsis.

“The film watches as inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely. As both modern luxuries and life or death essentials begin to run out, the family must learn how to be resourceful to survive and outsmart who — or what — is keeping them trapped…”

“Directing projects where the audience gets behind the characters has always been my focus. However complex, flawed, heroic, we identify with them as we live through their journey,” said Leterrier. “It’s what excites me about 11817‘s wholly original concept and the family at the heart of our story. This is an experience that movie audiences won’t forget.”

Leterrier has made a name for himself in the past for working on beloved franchises. His portfolio includes gems such as Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, Clash of The Titans, and The Transporter. He is currently attached to create the final Fast and the Furious film. However, it will be interesting to see what Leterrier can do working with some darker subject material.

That’s all the information we have for you at this time. As always, make sure to check back here for more news and updates.

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New to Netflix (U.S.) This Month [May 2024]

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Another month means fresh additions to Netflix. Although there aren’t many new horror titles this month, there are still some notable movies well worth your time. For instance, you can watch Karen Black try to land a 747 jet in Airport 1979, or Casper Van Dien kill giant insects in Paul Verhoeven’s bloody sci-fi opus Starship Troopers.

We are looking forward to the Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action movie Atlas. But let us know what you are going to watch. And if we have missed something, put it in the comments.

May 1:

Airport

A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.

Airport ’75

Airport ’75

When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.

Airport ’77

A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.

Jumanji

Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.

Hellboy

Hellboy

A half-demon paranormal investigator questions his defense of humans when a dismembered sorceress rejoins the living to wreak brutal vengeance.

Starship Troopers

When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.

May 9

Bodkin

Bodkin

A ragtag crew of podcasters sets out to investigate mysterious disappearances from decades earlier in a charming Irish town with dark, dreadful secrets.

May 15

The Clovehitch Killer

The Clovehitch Killer

A teenager’s picture-perfect family is torn apart when he uncovers unnerving evidence of a serial killer close to home.

May 16

Upgrade

After a violent mugging leaves him paralyzed, a man receives a computer chip implant that allows him to control his body — and get his revenge.

Monster

Monster

After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

May 24

Atlas

Atlas

A brilliant counterterrorism analyst with a deep distrust of AI discovers it might be her only hope when a mission to capture a renegade robot goes awry.

Jurassic World: Chaos Theory

The Camp Cretaceous gang come together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.

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