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Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum is a Must-See For All Horror Fans!
Written by Patti Pauley
If the name Tom Devlin sounds familiar to you, the man of a literal thousand talents within the horror industry’s name has most likely run across your after- screen credits upon watching your favorite horror film. Special effects, makeup design, actor, producer, writer, the list goes on as Devlin has dabbled in it all from his work in numerous Full Moon movies such as the upcoming Puppet Master: Axis Termination, the Evil Bong films, and Killjoy as well serving up his makeup skills in a little film called Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield starring Kane Hodder. All of which are featured in the amazing Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum located just outside of Las Vegas in the small town of Boulder City.
Oh yeah, I took the rugrats with me.
Anywho, outside the walls of the building, realistic full-size figures of icons such as Captain Spaulding line the windows ominously both inviting and exciting you for what’s lurking inside. And holy shit snacks folks, this place is a horror fan’s wet dream. Alongside the fact that a good portion of the upcoming Puppet Master: Axis Termination was filmed on the premises, the actual puppets themselves used on screen are on beautiful display popping out of the infamous trunk of Andre Toulon. Fantastic folks.
Among Blade and friends, the museum is full of other screen used props not only from the Full Moon index of horror titles such as Gingerdead Man and Evil Bong, the museum takes great lengths to offer insight on each display you come across with trivia and maybe some little-known facts to horror fans. As you enter the museum, a motorized Cryptkeeper himself greets you in his perfect ghoulish ways and you’re immediately smacked in the face with so much horror infused glory it makes your head spin faster than a possessed Linda Blair.
Full-scale models of Evil Dead Ash, the Killer Klown gang, and Michael Myers perch the floors in immaculate detail, and a really neat photo opp area that features a little John Carpenter film is available inside that I just couldn’t resist taking advantage of given my attire for the day.
Among the viral sensation full-size Ridley Scott Alien punch fountain and Leatherface’s chainsaw are some really amazing face castings that feature a few of the biggest names in the horror kingdom. The haunting impressions of legends’ such as Vincent Price and Bela Lugosi sit along the walls as you enter the heart of the museum where all that initial slap in the face horror goodness becomes an overwhelming joyous moment for any fan in the horror community. Check out the gallery below!
If Tom Devlin’s passion for the genre wasn’t made clear given his extensive history in the business, this museum that is still growing and making horrifying additions to the floor is proof in the puddin’. So if you happen to be planning a trip to Sin City or are a Vegas/ Boulder City local, you’re going to want to add this destination to your list of activities as it truly is a genre gem in the middle of the hot desert. Located at 1310 Nevada Highway, check out Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum Facebook page by clicking here to keep up to date on the horror establishment’s announcements!
Also, just to remind you again that the upcoming Puppet Master installment Axis Termination was filmed partially there, here’s the trailer to get you excited for it! Release date TBH soon, so check back with us!
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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt
Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.
In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.
This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.
Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.
“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”
The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”
The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.
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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time
It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?
It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.
Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.
Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.
The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.
It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.
The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.
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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween
Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.
The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.
This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.
This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.
“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”
But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.
This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.
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