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‘Tis the season of Ghosts and Goblins, so what better way to celebrate than sitting at home reading or watching a movie?
So grab yourself a pumpkin spice flavored anything, kick back and check out one of the suggestions below. You won’t be disappointed!
(Unless of course you’re sick of pumpkin spice, in which case grab some pizza or tacos).
Happy Hallow’s Eve!
The Stephen King Ultimate Companion
By Bev Vincent
Take an intimate tour through the life and works of Stephen King, made vivid with rare photos and ephemera from King’s personal collection.
Even if you are a die-hard fan, you will find something new in this beautifully packaged Stephen King reference that you will return to again and again. Timed to celebrate Stephen King’s 75th birthday on September 21, 2022, Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influencesreveals the inspiration behind the prolific author’s brilliant works of horror through a combination of photos and documents from King’s archives and an engaging account of the stories behind how his novels, novellas, short stories, and adaptations came to be.
It might sound like a tall tale that Stephen King once met a bartender named Grady in an empty hotel in Colorado, or that the celebrated author helped his young daughter bury her cat in a nearby “pets sematary” after it was killed on a busy roadway. In this book, discover how King drew on these and more real personal experiences and mundane life events, then employed his extraordinary imagination to twist them into something horrific.
From impoverished university student to struggling schoolteacher to one of the best-selling—and most recognizable—authors of all time, this engrossing book reveals the evolution and influences of Stephen King’s body of work over his nearly 50-year career, and how the themes of his writing reflect the changing times and events within his life.
An expansion of Stephen King expert Bev Vincent’s The Stephen King Illustrated Companion, this fully revised, redesigned, and updated book includes:
- A review of King’s complete body of work, including Fairy Tale, published in September 2022.
- A wealth of rare memorabilia from King’s own collection, including personal and professional correspondences, handwritten manuscript pages, book covers, movie stills, and never-before-seen excerpts from one of his poems and an unpublished short story.
- Interludes on specific topics such as real-life settings that inspired King’s writing, the editor who discovered him, his life as a Boston Red Sox fan, and the many awards and honors he has received.
- Insightful quotes from King from interviews over the decades.
Celebrate the beloved King of Horror with this informational and entertaining look inside King’s most iconic titles and the culture they have created.
The New Annotated Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis Stevenson; Edited by Leslie S. Klinger;
Introduction by Joe Hill
The definitive edition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s immortal tale of depraved murder and unrelenting horror, introduced by Joe Hill, annotated by Edgar-winner Leslie S. Klinger, & illustrated with over 100 color images
There’s no question that The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the most influential texts of all time. The now-iconic tale, which has confounded and thrilled readers for more than a century, was described by one scholar as the only detective-crime story in which the solution is more terrifying than the problem. And even as its plot gets continually reinterpreted and reimagined in literature, film, and theater, the main themes persist, as do the titular characters, now so familiar as to have become a part of the English language.
This new edition gives the classic tale of depraved murder and unrelenting horror its most complete and illuminating presentation yet. Heavily illustrated with over a hundred and fifty full color images from the history of this cultural touchstone―including reproductions of rare books, film stills, theatrical posters, and the true-life people associated with the adventure―and extensively annotated by Edgar Award winning editor and noted Victorian literature expert Leslie S. Klinger, this thorough and authoritative approach is both an invaluable resource for scholars and a sumptuous treat for fans of the text.
Introduced by a compelling and erudite essay from bestselling novelist and short story writer Joe Hill, this complete illustrated and annotated edition of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the ultimate tribute to an enduring classic, combining revelatory and surprising information and in-depth historical context with beautiful illustrations and photographs. It is sure to please anyone interested in the Victorian era, mystery fiction, and horror tales.
The Bat: Special Edition Blu-ray
The Bat! When It Flies Someone Dies!
The predator has steel claws and rips his victims to shreds! But who is he?
Vincent Price (House of Wax, The Last Man on Earth), stars in this thriller about a downtrodden country estate that becomes the site of a horrific murder. Prolific writer/director Crane Wilbur (He Walked by Night, Crime Wave) helms this feature, with a cast that includes Agnes Moorehead (Bewitched) Gavin Gordon (Murder by Invitation) and in her last film role, Darla Hood of the Our Gang comedies. This gallery of weirdoes is guaranteed to give you the creeps. Which of them is the mysterious killer known as “The Bat?” You’ll find out soon enough. But beware – the scream you hear may be your own!
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Commentary by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney
- Full Color Booklet with essay by Professor and Film Scholar, Jason A. Ney
- Original featurette by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures on Director: Crane Wilbur
Nightmare Fuel: The Science of Horror Films
By Nina Nesseth
Nightmare Fuel by Nina Nesseth is a pop-science look at fear, how and why horror films get under our skin, and why we keep coming back for more.
Do you like scary movies?
Have you ever wondered why?
Nina Nesseth knows what scares you. She also knows why.
In Nightmare Fuel, Nesseth explores the strange and often unexpected science of fear through the lenses of psychology and physiology. How do horror films get under our skin? What about them keeps us up at night, even days later? And why do we keep coming back for more?
Horror films promise an experience: fear. From monsters that hide in plain sight to tension-building scores, every aspect of a horror film is crafted to make your skin crawl. But how exactly do filmmakers pull this off? The truth is, there’s more to it than just loud noises and creepy images.
With the affection of a true horror fan and the critical analysis of a scientist, Nesseth explains how audiences engage horror with both their brains and bodies, and teases apart the elements that make horror films tick. Nightmare Fuel covers everything from jump scares to creature features, serial killers to the undead, and the fears that stick around to those that fade over time.
With in-depth discussions and spotlight features of some of horror’s most popular films―from classics like The Exorcist to modern hits like Hereditary―and interviews with directors, film editors, composers, and horror academics, Nightmare Fuel is a deep dive into the science of fear, a celebration of the genre, and a survival guide for going to bed after the credits roll.
Scream 2 4K UHD
Away at college, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) thought she’d finally put the shocking murders that shattered her life behind her…until a copycat killer begins acting out a real-life sequel.
When two college students are murdered at a sneak preview of “Stab,” a movie based on the events from the first film, it’s clear a copycat killer is on the loose. Now, as history repeats itself, ambitious reporter Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) reunites with Sydney, as well as fellow survivors Deputy Dewey (David Arquette) and Randy (Jamie Kennedy) to find out who is behind this new murder spree, before they all end up dead. Extras include commentary, deleted scenes with commentary, outtakes, featurettes, music videos, trailer, and tv spots.
Returning as writer and director are Kevin Williamson and Wes Craven, and the ensemble cast includes Jerry O’Connell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Laurie Metcalf, Timothy Olyphant, Omar Epps, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Liev Schreiber.
The Little Book of Satanism
By La Carmina
Discover the fascinating history and culture of Satanism through the ages and learn why many Satanists today stand up for free inquiry and personal liberty.
Satanism is too often misunderstood as a religion that makes blood sacrifices to an evil, horned Prince of Darkness. In reality, modern Satanists are nonviolent and nontheistic, and consider the Devil to be a meaningful metaphor for the pursuit of knowledge, reason, and justice.
The Little Book of Satanism details the “mark of the beast” in cultural and historic movements over the centuries, which have informed the sincerely held beliefs and practices of Satanists today. Written by award-winning alternative culture journalist and blogger La Carmina, this comprehensive guide includes:
- A foreword from Lucien Greaves, activist, spokesperson, and cofounder of The Satanic Temple
- Information on Satan’s biblical origins, and his various names, appearances, and symbols
- Details on his age-old role as a scapegoat, from medieval witch trials to the 1980s Satanic Panic
- An overview of modern philosophy and practices, focusing on The Church of Satan, The Satanic Bible, and The Satanic Temple
- Examples of the Devil’s influence on art, literature, music, and films—from Paradise Lost to Rosemary’s Baby
This accessible book explains how Satanism developed in the context of social history while debunking lurid conspiracy theories about serial killers and ritual abuse. It includes a primer on various Satanic practices such as social activism, rituals, and holidays. In the spirit of the fallen angel Lucifer, be inspired by Satanism’s affirmative values that courageously oppose arbitrary authority and champion nonconformity.
Paranormal Activity: The Ultimate Chills Blu-ray Collection
For the first time in one complete set, all 7 terrifying Paranormal Activity movies come together, including—exclusive to this box set—the latest thriller Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin and the definitive documentary Unknown Dimension: The Story of Paranormal Activity. Packed with chills and unexpected surprises, this must-have, limited-edition collection starts with the breakthrough original horror phenomenon that enticed audiences around the globe and continued with six uniquely spooky sequels:
- Paranormal Activity: Soon after moving into a suburban tract home, Katie (Katie Featherston) and Micah (Micah Sloat) become increasingly disturbed by what appears to be a supernatural presence. Hoping to capture evidence of it on film, they set up video cameras in the house but are not prepared for the terrifying events that follow.
- Paranormal Activity 2: When the Reys move into their new Southern California home, little do they realize that the house is already occupied. After coming home one day to find the house in disarray — but with no signs of forced entry or robbery — they install a video surveillance system to catch the perpetrators. But nothing prepares them for what happens next.
- Paranormal Activity 3: In 1988 sisters Katie (Chloe Csengery) and Kristi (Jessica Tyler Brown) seem to be enjoying a normal, happy childhood at home. But when strange things start going bump in the night, their father, a wedding videographer, decides to use his cameras to discover the source, especially since Kristi appears to having conversations with an imaginary friend. While the cameras do indeed reveal a flurry of supernatural occurrences, the family is unprepared for the terror that awaits.
- Paranormal Activity 4:It has been five years since Katie (Katie Featherston) murdered her sister and disappeared with her infant nephew, Hunter, in tow. Now, a new family is about to fall prey to nighttime terrors. A mysterious accident next door leads to teenage Alex (Kathryn Newton) and her family becoming the temporary guardians of Robbie (Brady Allen), a very creepy neighbor boy. Cameras installed throughout Alex’s home capture the sinister events that unfold after Robbie’s arrival.
- Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones:Teenagers Jesse and Hector look forward to a carefree summer, but the murder of a neighbor leads to a terrifying encounter with the supernatural. After breaking into the neighbor’s apartment, Jesse and Hector find a collection of ritualistic art and other bizarre items. Soon after Jesse takes a journal of occult writings, he finds a strange mark on his arm. His subsequent erratic behavior leads Jesse’s friends and family to the realization that he is possessed.
- Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension:Ryan Fleege, wife Emily, and their 7-year-old daughter, Leila, prepare for Christmas in their new home. After finding an old and mysterious camcorder, Ryan quickly learns that it can record strange apparitions that are invisible to the naked eye. When young Leila starts talking to an imaginary friend and displaying strange behavior, the couple soon find themselves in a terrifying battle with a supernatural force.
- Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin: A documentary filmmaker follows Margot as she heads to a secluded Amish community, in the hopes of meeting and learning about her long-lost mother and extended family. Following a string of strange occurrences and discoveries, she soon realizes this community that welcomed them into their home might be hiding something sinister…
- Unknown Dimension: The Story of ‘Paranormal Activity: A bonus feature-length documentary which covers the history of found footage films, the Paranormal Acivity creation and the franchise’s impact.
Extras include theatrical and unrated versions of multiple films, deleted scenes, and alternate endings. Paranormal Activity: The Ultimate Chills Blu-ray Collection is a must-have for any fan of the genre.
Such Sharp Teeth
By Rachel Harrison
Rory Morris isn’t thrilled to be moving back to her hometown, even if it is temporary. There are bad memories there. But her twin sister, Scarlett, is pregnant, estranged from the baby’s father, and needs support, so Rory returns to the place she thought she’d put in her rearview. After a night out at a bar where she runs into Ian, an old almost-flame, she hits a large animal with her car. And when she gets out to investigate, she’s attacked.
Rory survives, miraculously, but life begins to look and feel different. She’s unnaturally strong, with an aversion to silver—and suddenly the moon has her in its thrall. She’s changing into someone else—something else, maybe even a monster. But does that mean she’s putting those close to her in danger? Or is embracing the wildness inside of her the key to acceptance?
This darkly comedic love story is a brilliantly layered portrait of trauma, rage, and vulnerability.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula 4K UHD
From Academy Award-winning director Francis Ford Coppola comes the remake of the classic and chilling tale about the devastatingly seductive Transylvanian prince (Gary Oldman) who travels from Eastern Europe to 19th century London in search of human love. After centuries alone in his crumbling castle, Dracula’s taste for humanity has grown bold with desire, drawing him out of seclusion. When the charismatic Dracula meets Mina (Winona Ryder), a young woman who appears as the reincarnation of his lost love, the two embark on a journey of romantic passion and horror.
Using “illusionary” special effects and the considerable talents of his cast, Coppola has orchestrated a fresh and provocative presentation of the story, while remaining uncommonly true to the source material. The cast also includes Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, Richard E. Grant, Cary Elwes, Billy Campbell, Sadie Frost, Tom Waits, and Monica Bellucci.
This upgraded stunning 4K release includes an introduction from Coppola, two audio commentaries, featurettes, deleted and extended scenes and trailers. Bram Stoker’s Dracula remains unforgettable and truly Coppola’s last masterpiece and a must-have.
Castle Rock Kitchen: Wicked Good Recipes from the World of Stephen King
By Theresa Carle-Sanders; Foreword by Stephen King
Explore 80 classic and modern recipes inspired by Stephen King’s Maine, featuring dishes from the books set in Castle Rock, Derry, and other fictional towns—with a foreword from the legendary author himself.
Castle Rock Kitchen is an immersive culinary experience from the mouthwatering to the macabre, with gorgeous, moody photographs to transport Stephen King fans to kitchen tables, diners, and picnic blankets across Maine. Recipes ranging from drinks to dessert (and every course in-between) are inspired by meals and gatherings from the more than forty novels and stories set in King’s Castle Rock multiverse—a darker, more gothic version of the Maine most are familiar with.
The eighty professionally developed dishes use plenty of local, down-home ingredients such as fresh seafood, potatoes, wild blueberries, and maple syrup, plus some delicacies from away—here are just a few:
- Breakfast: Pancakes with the Toziers (It), Dog Days French Toast (Cujo)
- Dinner: One-Handed Frittata (Under the Dome), Killer Mac and Cheese (“Gramma”)
- Supper: Blue Plate Special (11/22/63), Whopper Spareribs (The Tommyknockers)
- Fish and Seafood: Crab Canapés (Pet Sematary), Moose-Lickit Fish & Chips (The Colorado Kid)
- Vegetarian: Wild Mushroom Hand Pies (Bag of Bones), Holy Frijole Enchiladas (Elevation)
- Baking and Sweets: Hermits for the Road (The Long Walk), Blueberry Cheesecake Pie (“The Body”)
- Drinks and Cocktails: Homemade Root Beer (Carrie), Deadly Moonquake (“Drunken Fireworks”)
With a foreword written by Stephen King and story excerpts that connect the recipes to the books that inspired them, Castle Rock Kitchen delivers frightfully good food and drink.
Dexter: The Complete Series + Dexter: New Blood Blu-ray
Starring Michael C. Hall in his Golden Globe-winning role as Dexter Morgan, a man who leads a double life as an incredibly likeable forensics expert for the Miami Police Department and as an emotionless vigilante serial killer. Taught by his foster father to harness his lust for blood and killing, Dexter lives by his own strict moral code – he only kills murderers who can’t otherwise be brought to justice. Dexter is a killer who grapples with fitting into society while, at the same time, he struggles with his inability to feel emotion. The irony of Dexter’s life is that he works closely as a blood splatter analyst with the very people who hunt his kind – the homicide departments.
The series features both an amazing cast and guest stars including Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, Lauren Vélez, David Zayas, James Remar, Mark Pellegrino, Jaime Murray, Keith Carradine, Jimmy Smits, David Ramsey, John Lithgow, Julia Stiles, Jonny Lee Miller, Peter Weller, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Mos Def, Edward James Olmos, Colin Hanks, Ray Stevenson, Yvonne Strahovski, Jason Gedrick, Charlotte Rampling, Ronny Cox, Sean Patrick Flanery, Margo Martindale, and JoBeth Williams.
Also included is the new series, Dexter: New Blood, which is set a decade after the previous series. While the world at large believes Dexter died in a tragic boating accident, Dexter Morgan lives in the small town of Iron Lake, NY, under a fake identity. Here, he’s successfully tamped down his Dark Passenger, and has established himself with a normal job and a Chief of Police girlfriend. His new life turns upside down when his son, Harrison, shows up. Rattled, Dexter yields to his homicidal urges and soon finds himself on a collision course with a very dangerous local (Clancy Brown). Extras include commentaries, featurettes and more.
Anno Dracula Signed 30th Anniversary Edition
By Kim Newman
Signed deluxe hardcover edition with sprayed edges and ribbon marker of the trailblazing alternate history vampire novel, with a brand-new introduction from Neil Gaiman and exclusive additional material from the author. Horror fans will not want to miss this.
It is 1888 and Queen Victoria has remarried, taking as her new consort the Wallachian Prince infamously known as Count Dracula. His polluted bloodline spreads through London as its citizens increasingly choose to become vampires.
In the grim backstreets of Whitechapel, a killer known as ‘Silver Knife’ is cutting down vampire girls. The eternally young vampire Geneviere Dieudonné and Charles Beauregard of the Diogenes Club are drawn together as they both hunt the sadistic killer, bringing them ever closer to England’s most bloodthirsty ruler yet.<
Anno Dracula is a rich and panoramic tale, combining horror, politics, mystery and romance to create a unique and compelling alternate history. Acclaimed novelist Kim Newman explores the darkest depths of a reinvented Victorian London.
Marineland Carnival with The Munsters TV Show Cast Members DVD
The Munsters of Mockingbird Lane thrilled audiences of all ages with the weekly spooky comedy series when it originally aired in the 1960s and then through decades of reruns.
Now, for the first time, long-lost television appearances of the cast—Fred Gwynne (Herman), Yvonne De Carlo (Lily), Al Lewis (Grandpa), Pat Priest (Marilyn) and Butch Patrick (Eddie) are available to be enjoyed again in this historical—and hysterical—collection.
This prime-time CBS travelogue special-shot and aired for a single time between the first and second season of The Munsters, followed our favorite frightening family as they piled into the Koach to visit Los Angeles’ then-popular oceanarium, Marineland of the Pacific.
This includes the hour-long Marineland Carnival 1965 special starring the Munsters, a 1966 full-color Munsters-themed “episode” with Fred Gwynne as Herman on The Danny Kaye Show, additional rare skits and vintage talk show interviews with The Munsters TV stars, an all-new featurette (Munster Memories) with Butch Patrick, hit music from the New Christy Minstrels, guest appearances by Edie Adams, Joey Bishop and more delights.
Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic
by Howard Berger and Marshall Julius
Dive into the fascinating world of movie make-up effects with this stunning illustrated oral history of the art form. Masters of Make-Up Effects is a celebration of make-up artists and acclaimed make-up effects from the world of film and television.
Authors Howard Berger and Marshall Julius have gleaned untold stories from the sets of cult classics (Planet of the Apes, An American Werewolf in London, The Thing), fan-favorite film and TV franchises (Star Trek, Star Wars, Harry Potter and the MCU) and modern blockbusters like Dune to chart the fascinating evolution of an industry.
Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos, many of which have never before been seen in print or on social media, it showcases some of the most iconic make-up effects of all time, while revealing how they came to be in the artists’ own words.
Featuring a foreword by Guillermo del Toro, an afterword by Seth MacFarlane, and contributions from more than 50 make-up effects legends, as well as iconic actors including Doug Jones, Robert Englund, James McAvoy and Doug Bradley, and directors Mick Garris and John Landis, Masters of Make-up Effects is the most complete book on movie make-up history ever assembled, and a must read for cinema fans everywhere.
Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo DVD
Mystery Inc. has cracked the case to top all cases! They’ve tracked down Coco Diablo, the head of the notorious costume crime syndicate that colludes The Black Knight, Space Kook and the Ghost Diver.
With Coco and her kitty in prison, Mystery Inc. thinks that they can finally enjoy a break.
Wrong! Suddenly, menacing doppelgänger ghosts of the Scooby crew and favorite classic foes show up in Coolsville to threaten Halloween. Now it’s up to the meddling kids – and their unlikely new partner Coco – to unmask the latest scoundrel and save Halloween! For Shaggy and Scooby-Doo, with trick-or-treating on the line – this time it’s personal!
Extras include 3 classic Scooby-Doo cartoons!
Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds
By Phil and Sarah Stokes
“I’ve seen the future of horror . . . and his name is Clive Barker.”
In the mid-1980s, Stephen King inducted a young English novelist into the world of great genre writers, and since then, this genius creator has only continued to expand his field of activity. Created by his two most loyal collaborators, Phil and Sarah Stokes, Clive Barker’s Dark Worlds is the first book to shed light on the massive scope of Barker’s creative work. With the help of Barker himself, this book contains exclusive insight from those who have worked with him creatively and professionally, alongside analyses of his works and comments over four decades from industry contemporaries and friends such as Ramsey Campbell, Quentin Tarantino, Neil Gaiman, China Miéville, Peter Straub, Armistead Maupin, J.G. Ballard, Wes Craven, and many more.
The book spans Barker’s world, highlighting classics such as the character Pinhead, an icon in the pantheon of horror cinema; the Hellraiser series of ten films and a forthcoming HBO miniseries; and the cult films Nightbreed and Candyman, the latter of which was rebooted as a Jordan Peele production in 2021. In literature, Barker has written the horror anthology series Books of Blood, which was recently adapted by Hulu, as well as numerous fantasy sagas. Weaveworld and The Great and Secret Show have become instant genre classics, and Abarat is a beloved bestselling series for young adults. In the world of comics, Barker has partnered with major publishers such as Marvel and BOOM! Studios. This tireless creator has also dipped his toes into the worlds of toys, video games, and art, and his incredible collection of paintings, drawings, and photographs have been exhibited in galleries over the world.
The Lost Boys 4K UHD
Teenage brothers Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim) move with their mother (Dianne Wiest) to a small town in northern California, Santa Carla.
While the younger Sam meets a pair of kindred spirits in geeky comic-book nerds Edward (Corey Feldman) and Alan (Jamison Newlander) Frog, the angst-ridden Michael soon falls for Star (Jami Gertz) — who turns out to be in thrall to David (Kiefer Sutherland), leader of a local gang of vampires. Sam and his new friends must save Michael and Star from the undead.
This 35th Anniversary Edition features a audio and visual presentation that shines on all fronts. Bonus features audio commentary, a retrospective, featurettes, deleted scenes, music video, and trailer.
Toil and Trouble: A Women’s History of the Occult
By Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson
Meet the mystical women and nonbinary people from US history who found strength through the supernatural—and those who are still forging the way today. From the celebrity spirit mediums of the nineteenth century to contemporary activist witches hexing the patriarchy, these icons have long used magic and mysticism to seize the power they’re so often denied.
Organized around different approaches women in particular have taken to the occult over the decades—using the supernatural for political gain, seeking fame and fortune as spiritual practitioners, embracing their witchy identities, and more—this book shines a light on underappreciated magical pioneers, including: Dion Fortune, who tried to marshal a magical army against Adolf Hitler; Bri Luna, the Hoodwitch, social media star and serious magical practitioner; Joan Quigley, personal psychic to Nancy Reagan; Marie Laveau, voodoo queen of New Orleans; Elvira, queer goth sex symbol who defied the Satanic Panic, and many more!
I Know What You Did Last Summer: 25th Anniversary 4K UHD
This nostalgic cult favorite is set in a seaside village where four friends share their final summer before heading to college. It’s the Fourth of July, and Helen (Sarah Michelle Gellar) has won a beauty contest, to the delight of handsome boyfriend Barry (Ryan Phillippe); her best friend, the smart and ambitious Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt); and Julie’s boyfriend, Ray (Freddie Prinze, Jr.). After celebrating at an isolated beach, they head for home, but their revelry leads to an accident-they’ve killed a pedestrian. Scared and confused, they come to an uneasy decision to push the body off a pier. The four friends swear to take their secret to their graves. But that time may come a lot sooner than they think: A clever and vicious tormentor knows their secret and intends to make them pay for it.
Based on the Young Adult novel by Lois Duncan, this 4K UHD upgrade also includes deleted scenes and interviews; the accompanying Blu-ray features audio commentary, featurette, music video, trailer, and Gillespie’s short film, Joyride.
Ghost Eaters: A Novel
by Clay Chapman
Erin hasn’t been able to set a single boundary with her charismatic but reckless college ex-boyfriend, Silas. When he asks her to bail him out of rehab—again—she knows she needs to cut him off. But days after he gets out, Silas turns up dead of an overdose in their hometown of Richmond, Virginia, and Erin’s world falls apart.
Then a friend tells her about Ghost, a new drug that allows users to see the dead. Wanna get haunted? he asks. Grieving and desperate for closure with Silas, Erin agrees to a pill-popping “séance.” But the drug has unfathomable side effects—and once you take it, you can never go back.
Army of Darkness – Limited Edition Steelbook 4K UHD
Unspeakable evil is unleashed upon mankind in director Sam Raimi’s outrageously hilarious third chapter in his Evil Dead Trilogy. Bruce Campbell returns as Ash, the handsome, shotgun-toting, chainsaw-armed department store clerk who is time warped backwards into England’s Dark Ages, where he is forced to lead a makeshift Dark Ages army against the demonic Deadites, who possess all the deadly magic of hell. Ash must save the living from the dead, rescue his medieval girlfriend and get back to his own time.
This Steelbook is the definitive release for one of the greatest cult films of all time. Across four discs, you’ll find every version of the film and ancillary material including:
4K and Blu-ray of Theatrical Cut; Blu-ray of Director’s Cut and International Cut, Standard Television Cut, feature length documentary, original ending, alternate opening and deleted scenes with commentary, trailers, tv spots, home video promo, commentary track, behind the scenes footage, featurettes, extended interview clips, still galleries, and storyboards. A must have collection that truly serves as a reminder of Raimi’s genius.
The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters
By J. W. Ocker
Meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to Mothman and beyond!
Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids. Readers will learn about:
- Batsquatch of Washington, a winged bigfoot that is said to have emerged from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens
- Nain Rouge of Michigan, a fierce red goblin that has been spotted before every major city disaster in Detroit
- Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia, a robotic extraterrestrial that crash-landed in rural Appalachia
- Lizard Man of South Carolina, a reptilian mutant that attacked a teenager in the summer of 1988
- Glocester Ghoul of Rhode Island, a fire-breathing dragon that guards a hoard of pirate treasure
- And many more!
Whether you believe in bigfoot or not, this fully illustrated compendium is a fun, frightening, fascinating tour through American folklore and history, exploring the stories we tell about monsters and what those stories say about us.
Orphan First Kill Blu-ray
Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan.
After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.
Poltergeist 4K Ultra HD
“They’re here…”
A typical family in a quiet suburb of a normal California faces a frightening ordeal when its home is invaded by a Poltergeist. Late one night, 10-year-old Carol Anne Freeling (Heather O’Rourke) hears a voice coming from inside the television set …
At first, the spirits that invade the Freelings’ home seem like playful children. But then they turn angry. And when Carol Anne is pulled from this world into another, Steve and Diane Freeling (Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams) turn to an exorcist (Zelda Rubinstein) in this horror classic from director Tobe Hooper (Texas Chainsaw Massacre films) and producer and screenwriter Steven Spielberg.
This new 4K release is light on extras, recycling featurettes from previous releases and the trailer. The highlight is the 4K restoration, which is stunning.
Whether you’re a first time viewer, or already a fan, the film continues to be effective and serves as a haunting reminder that your home might be the scariest place on Earth.
Fright Night Steelbook 4K UHD
The new neighbor keeps late hours… and has unusual appetites… and is very unfriendly.
Charley Brewster (William Ragsdale) is a normal teenager who lives in the town of Rancho Corvalis. Devoted to his girlfriend Amy (Amanda Bearse) and his red ’68 Mustang, virtually everything is normal about Charley except for one thing: he’s pretty sure a vampire has moved into the house next door. But Charley is having a hard time getting anyone to believe him. His mom offers Valium and cocoa, Amy thinks he’s been watching too many scary movies, his buddy Evil Ed (Stephen Geoffreys) recommends garlic and crucifixes, while Peter Vincent (Roddy McDowall), the former horror-film star to whom Charley turns for help, views the poor kid’s delusion as a way to make some easy money.
Only his suave and sinister neighbor, Jerry Dandrige (Chris Sarandon), takes Charley seriously. And Jerry’s trying to make sure Charley stops telling stories. Permanently.
Fright Night is not only one of the most entertaining vampire films ever made, but with this Steelbook release it’s one of the best additions to theeeereleases in recent memory. Packed with extras including: commentary, deleted scene storyboards, documentary, numerous featurettes, trailers, script read, round table, reunion panel, convention panels, vintage marketing materials, photo galleries, and more!
