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Product Review: Maroon Bell Skeleton Motorcycle Gloves

Sometimes you need something like gloves to bring your outfit together, whether casual, cosplay, on the job, hanging out, serving our country, or riding your steel steed. Leather gloves are the best but there are so many kinds out there to choose from that fit your uniqueness. An unsuspecting ally is here for this need, meet Maroon Bell Outdoor which specializes in leather goods for the outdoors. I want to thank Jeremy, the founder of Maroon Bell Outdoor for sending over some of their Lion Guard Motorcycle gloves and making this review possible! Right away the gloves look awesome with the skeletal patchwork sewn onto the glove, which I really like as it reminds me of my favorite wrestler growing up, La Parka (L.A. Park). The gloves are made with water buffalo leather, which is said to be three times stronger than cow leather meaning they’ll last longer and will over time mold to your hand thanks to the use

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Feb 28, 2024

Product Review: FootClothes

When we put on our outfits, we want to look good. But what about our feet? They need to look good too, right? Socks can be boring or don’t say enough about you. You’re not generic, or boring, FootCloths is here to help make your feet badass! I want to thank Chelsea, Cierra, and the other awesome folks at FootCloths for making this review possible and sending over some awesome socks! At FootCloths their socks come in different categories that fit your style, Occult I got to experience the Demon Crew socks (pictured in the main picture). Retro Horror I now have the perfect zombie hunter socks with the Night of the Killer Zombies! When I’m feeling a bit evil I can now wear my Evil AF Baphomet socks in the mythical creatures category. Classic Halloween has the perfect socks for you to wear either around the best time of year OR all year round as I’m not ashamed to

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Jan 8, 2024

Hershey Being Sued Over Lack Of Face On Pumpkin Reese’s

A Woman in Florida has filed a five million dollar class action lawsuit against confectionary giant Hershey over false advertising. The product in question? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pumpkins. What’s the issue? On the packaging, it shows the pumpkin-shaped chocolate/peanut butter delight sporting a jack-o-lantern face but to the horror of Cynthea Kelly, the woman filing this lawsuit, it was just a pumpkin-shaped chocolate peanut butter cup! Cynthea is not alone as others on social media and YouTubers have had their Halloween experience ruined by the pumpkin-shaped candy not having a jack-o-lantern face carved out of it. Companies have the right to creatively advertise a product or to make it fit the season. True, some companies have indeed lied about products and they have been rightly called out on it, then there are cases like this where it seems to be a bit of a stretch and showing an increasing problem I’ve been noticing socially… feigned inconvenience, where people either

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Jan 5, 2024

Documentary ‘Spooktacular’ Explores America’s First Haunted Attraction In New Clip

Horror fans love nothing more than heading down to their favorite haunted attractions during the spooky season, and while Halloween may be behind us, Spookywood is aiming to explore haunts in their upcoming documentary Spooktacular!, following its successful festival tour. SPOOKTACULAR! takes a deep dive into the intriguing and sometimes scandalous story of America’s first Halloween Theme Park and the genius mind behind it. The documentary not only explores Spooky World founder David Bertolino’s remarkable journey but also gives a heartfelt insight into the lives of numerous individuals who were part of this iconic park. With a rich palette of interviews featuring luminaries from the vast spectrum of horror history, SPOOKTACULAR! features interviews with Linda Blair, Kane Hodder, Robert Englund, and Tom Savini, who also serves as the doc’s executive producer, and more. The film uncovers the thrilling voyage of a man who dared to tap into the zeitgeist of a generation, inspiring and frightening them while laying the foundation

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 20, 2023

Six True Crimes That Happened On Halloween

Halloween is a day when ghosts and ghouls come out to play, and danger lurks around every corner. There is a horde of legends and stories that serve as cautionary tales, such as keeping a Jack-O-Lantern lit, giving out candy, not disrespecting the dead, and parents checking to ensure sweets aren’t tainted or contain razor blades or needles. There’s a reason for all that: demented villains have committed horrific crimes on Halloween. And we’ve got a list. Here are six true crimes committed on our favorite holiday. The Real Candy Man On Halloween in 1974, Ronald Clark O’Bryan earned the title “The Candy Man.” Why? Because O’Bryan poisoned pixie sticks and handed them out to five trick ‘r treaters, two being his own children. His eight-year-old son Timothy was the only one to eat the sugary treat laced with potassium cyanide. Timothy was dead within the hour. The death sent their hometown in Texas into a panic that spread across

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 31, 2023

Michael Dougherty Gives An Update On ‘Trick ‘R Treat 2’

Since its premiere in 2007, fans have been begging for a sequel to writer-director Michael Dougherty‘s Halloween horror anthology Trick ‘r Treat. For years, there have been promises of its delivery. But where does it actually stand? Recently, during a talk with Collider, Dougherty gave an update about the long-awaited sequel and its status. And it’s great news! The sequel is in active development, and the script is complete. “I will say this, because we said it last year at the Beyond Fest screening, the sequel is in active development with Legendary,” Dougherty said. “I’ll go so far as to say that we have several drafts of a script. I brought back the same storyboard artist I mentioned before, Simeon Wilkins, so we have a stack of storyboards and a good fat stack of concept art done by Breehn Burns as well. So it’s inching along. I’m hoping to talk to Legendary. They’ve been wonderful, like great collaborators. But so

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2023

Spirit Halloween Announces New ‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’ Collection

Once again, Spirit Halloween has set out to guarantee thrills and chills this spooky season. Today, they have announced a new collection of Killer Klowns from Outer Space props and more in honor of the film’s 35th anniversary. From movie collectibles such as Rudy’s officially licensed Popcorn Gun ($99.99) to trendy accessories like a Big Top Crossbody Bag ($24.99), and even décor like the Cotton Candy Prop ($149.99) and Slim Animatronic ($399.99), Killer Klowns fans can now keep the frightening fun going all season long with these products available exclusively at Spirit Halloween. The collection also includes: Jumbo Light-Up Horror Statue – Killer Klowns from Outer Space ($21.99) Bibbo with Shorty in Pizza Box Movie Moment Funko POP! Figure – Killer Klowns from Outer Space ($39.99) Blacklight Jumbo Funko POP! Figure – Killer Klowns from Outer Space ($14.99) Get your items from the Killer Klowns from Outer Space collection now from SpiritHalloween.com or in stores.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 20, 2023

Product Review: Silipint

Halloween is almost here, and it’s time to party and have a drink or two but with it being spooky season, you need the right glass or cup to drink from to stand out. Luckily Silipint is here to help! Silipint specializes in making silicone barware, drinkware, and food storage that won’t break or chip, unlike others! Silipint has a special limited edition Halloween Pint glasses. They were awesome enough to send me a few to check out, so a big thank you to the awesome folks at Silipint for making this possible! The cups come in four colors; Orange, Green, Sunstorm (orange, purple, black), and black. If you’re curious, YES the orange and green cups Glow in the Dark! The orange and green cups with one of two choices for the image, a graveyard with jack-o-lanterns, or a graveyard with Zombie hands! The Sun Storm colored cup just says “Happy Halloween” with a matching festive font with skulls under

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Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 17, 2023

Product Review: Wick LED Candle Light By Levenger

It’s that time of year when it’s getting cooler outside, rainy nights are becoming more frequent, and Halloween is on our minds. Two things that collide head-on this time of year are being cozy and getting spooky, and there’s no better way to experience this than reading spooky stories… by candlelight. Reading by candlelight is a fun experience, especially if you like reading classic horror like I do, but it can come with some drawbacks. The main issue is you’re dealing with an open flame, and sometimes fire is not our friend. This is where Levenger comes in with the Wick LED Candle. I want to first thank Levenger for sending over one of these candles for me to try! Levenger keeps readers, writers, and those who like to do a bit of thinking in mind with a wide range of products, the Wick LED Candle being one of their best sellers, and after trying it out, I can see

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 16, 2023

A Legend Comes To Life In ‘Dark Harvest’ – Now On Digital

Look for something to watch this weekend? Want something filled with frights? From director David Slade comes the horror film Dark Harvest, set on Halloween night. Based on the award-winning novel by Norman Patridge, this horror-filled film is set in “a cursed town where the annual harvest becomes a brutal battle for survival. On Halloween 1963, Sawtooth Jack, a terrifying legend, rises from the cornfields, threatening the town’s children. Groups of boys unite to defeat the murderous scarecrow before midnight. Richie, a rebellious outcast, joins the run, motivated by his brother’s previous victory. As the hunt progresses, Richie makes a shocking discovery and faces a pivotal choice to break the relentless cycle.” Rated “R” for strong horror violence and gore, language, and brief drug use, the film stars Casey Likes, E’myri Crutchfield, Dustin Ceithamer, Elizabeth Reaser, and Jeremy Davies. The script is by Michael Gilio; Dark Harvest is produced by Matt Tolmach, p.g.a., David Manpearl, p.g.a. Pamela Hirsch, and Michael

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 14, 2023

More from Halloween

Product Review: Maroon Bell Skeleton Motorcycle Gloves

Sometimes you need something like gloves to bring your outfit together, whether casual, cosplay, on the job, hanging out, serving our country, or riding your steel steed. Leather gloves are the best but there are so many kinds out there to choose from that fit your uniqueness. An unsuspecting ally is here for this need, meet Maroon Bell Outdoor which specializes in leather goods for the outdoors. I want to thank Jeremy, the founder of Maroon Bell Outdoor for sending over some of their Lion Guard Motorcycle gloves and making this review possible! Right away the gloves look awesome with the skeletal patchwork sewn onto the glove, which I really like as it reminds me of my favorite wrestler growing up, La Parka (L.A. Park). The gloves are made with water buffalo leather, which is said to be three times stronger than cow leather meaning they’ll last longer and will over time mold to your hand thanks to the use

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Feb 28, 2024

Product Review: FootClothes

When we put on our outfits, we want to look good. But what about our feet? They need to look good too, right? Socks can be boring or don’t say enough about you. You’re not generic, or boring, FootCloths is here to help make your feet badass! I want to thank Chelsea, Cierra, and the other awesome folks at FootCloths for making this review possible and sending over some awesome socks! At FootCloths their socks come in different categories that fit your style, Occult I got to experience the Demon Crew socks (pictured in the main picture). Retro Horror I now have the perfect zombie hunter socks with the Night of the Killer Zombies! When I’m feeling a bit evil I can now wear my Evil AF Baphomet socks in the mythical creatures category. Classic Halloween has the perfect socks for you to wear either around the best time of year OR all year round as I’m not ashamed to

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Jan 8, 2024

Hershey Being Sued Over Lack Of Face On Pumpkin Reese’s

A Woman in Florida has filed a five million dollar class action lawsuit against confectionary giant Hershey over false advertising. The product in question? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pumpkins. What’s the issue? On the packaging, it shows the pumpkin-shaped chocolate/peanut butter delight sporting a jack-o-lantern face but to the horror of Cynthea Kelly, the woman filing this lawsuit, it was just a pumpkin-shaped chocolate peanut butter cup! Cynthea is not alone as others on social media and YouTubers have had their Halloween experience ruined by the pumpkin-shaped candy not having a jack-o-lantern face carved out of it. Companies have the right to creatively advertise a product or to make it fit the season. True, some companies have indeed lied about products and they have been rightly called out on it, then there are cases like this where it seems to be a bit of a stretch and showing an increasing problem I’ve been noticing socially… feigned inconvenience, where people either

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Jan 5, 2024

Documentary ‘Spooktacular’ Explores America’s First Haunted Attraction In New Clip

Horror fans love nothing more than heading down to their favorite haunted attractions during the spooky season, and while Halloween may be behind us, Spookywood is aiming to explore haunts in their upcoming documentary Spooktacular!, following its successful festival tour. SPOOKTACULAR! takes a deep dive into the intriguing and sometimes scandalous story of America’s first Halloween Theme Park and the genius mind behind it. The documentary not only explores Spooky World founder David Bertolino’s remarkable journey but also gives a heartfelt insight into the lives of numerous individuals who were part of this iconic park. With a rich palette of interviews featuring luminaries from the vast spectrum of horror history, SPOOKTACULAR! features interviews with Linda Blair, Kane Hodder, Robert Englund, and Tom Savini, who also serves as the doc’s executive producer, and more. The film uncovers the thrilling voyage of a man who dared to tap into the zeitgeist of a generation, inspiring and frightening them while laying the foundation

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 20, 2023

Six True Crimes That Happened On Halloween

Halloween is a day when ghosts and ghouls come out to play, and danger lurks around every corner. There is a horde of legends and stories that serve as cautionary tales, such as keeping a Jack-O-Lantern lit, giving out candy, not disrespecting the dead, and parents checking to ensure sweets aren’t tainted or contain razor blades or needles. There’s a reason for all that: demented villains have committed horrific crimes on Halloween. And we’ve got a list. Here are six true crimes committed on our favorite holiday. The Real Candy Man On Halloween in 1974, Ronald Clark O’Bryan earned the title “The Candy Man.” Why? Because O’Bryan poisoned pixie sticks and handed them out to five trick ‘r treaters, two being his own children. His eight-year-old son Timothy was the only one to eat the sugary treat laced with potassium cyanide. Timothy was dead within the hour. The death sent their hometown in Texas into a panic that spread across

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 31, 2023

Michael Dougherty Gives An Update On ‘Trick ‘R Treat 2’

Since its premiere in 2007, fans have been begging for a sequel to writer-director Michael Dougherty‘s Halloween horror anthology Trick ‘r Treat. For years, there have been promises of its delivery. But where does it actually stand? Recently, during a talk with Collider, Dougherty gave an update about the long-awaited sequel and its status. And it’s great news! The sequel is in active development, and the script is complete. “I will say this, because we said it last year at the Beyond Fest screening, the sequel is in active development with Legendary,” Dougherty said. “I’ll go so far as to say that we have several drafts of a script. I brought back the same storyboard artist I mentioned before, Simeon Wilkins, so we have a stack of storyboards and a good fat stack of concept art done by Breehn Burns as well. So it’s inching along. I’m hoping to talk to Legendary. They’ve been wonderful, like great collaborators. But so

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 28, 2023

Spirit Halloween Announces New ‘Killer Klowns From Outer Space’ Collection

Once again, Spirit Halloween has set out to guarantee thrills and chills this spooky season. Today, they have announced a new collection of Killer Klowns from Outer Space props and more in honor of the film’s 35th anniversary. From movie collectibles such as Rudy’s officially licensed Popcorn Gun ($99.99) to trendy accessories like a Big Top Crossbody Bag ($24.99), and even décor like the Cotton Candy Prop ($149.99) and Slim Animatronic ($399.99), Killer Klowns fans can now keep the frightening fun going all season long with these products available exclusively at Spirit Halloween. The collection also includes: Jumbo Light-Up Horror Statue – Killer Klowns from Outer Space ($21.99) Bibbo with Shorty in Pizza Box Movie Moment Funko POP! Figure – Killer Klowns from Outer Space ($39.99) Blacklight Jumbo Funko POP! Figure – Killer Klowns from Outer Space ($14.99) Get your items from the Killer Klowns from Outer Space collection now from SpiritHalloween.com or in stores.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 20, 2023

Product Review: Silipint

Halloween is almost here, and it’s time to party and have a drink or two but with it being spooky season, you need the right glass or cup to drink from to stand out. Luckily Silipint is here to help! Silipint specializes in making silicone barware, drinkware, and food storage that won’t break or chip, unlike others! Silipint has a special limited edition Halloween Pint glasses. They were awesome enough to send me a few to check out, so a big thank you to the awesome folks at Silipint for making this possible! The cups come in four colors; Orange, Green, Sunstorm (orange, purple, black), and black. If you’re curious, YES the orange and green cups Glow in the Dark! The orange and green cups with one of two choices for the image, a graveyard with jack-o-lanterns, or a graveyard with Zombie hands! The Sun Storm colored cup just says “Happy Halloween” with a matching festive font with skulls under

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 17, 2023

Product Review: Wick LED Candle Light By Levenger

It’s that time of year when it’s getting cooler outside, rainy nights are becoming more frequent, and Halloween is on our minds. Two things that collide head-on this time of year are being cozy and getting spooky, and there’s no better way to experience this than reading spooky stories… by candlelight. Reading by candlelight is a fun experience, especially if you like reading classic horror like I do, but it can come with some drawbacks. The main issue is you’re dealing with an open flame, and sometimes fire is not our friend. This is where Levenger comes in with the Wick LED Candle. I want to first thank Levenger for sending over one of these candles for me to try! Levenger keeps readers, writers, and those who like to do a bit of thinking in mind with a wide range of products, the Wick LED Candle being one of their best sellers, and after trying it out, I can see

Continue reading →
Daniel S. Liuzzi
Oct 16, 2023

A Legend Comes To Life In ‘Dark Harvest’ – Now On Digital

Look for something to watch this weekend? Want something filled with frights? From director David Slade comes the horror film Dark Harvest, set on Halloween night. Based on the award-winning novel by Norman Patridge, this horror-filled film is set in “a cursed town where the annual harvest becomes a brutal battle for survival. On Halloween 1963, Sawtooth Jack, a terrifying legend, rises from the cornfields, threatening the town’s children. Groups of boys unite to defeat the murderous scarecrow before midnight. Richie, a rebellious outcast, joins the run, motivated by his brother’s previous victory. As the hunt progresses, Richie makes a shocking discovery and faces a pivotal choice to break the relentless cycle.” Rated “R” for strong horror violence and gore, language, and brief drug use, the film stars Casey Likes, E’myri Crutchfield, Dustin Ceithamer, Elizabeth Reaser, and Jeremy Davies. The script is by Michael Gilio; Dark Harvest is produced by Matt Tolmach, p.g.a., David Manpearl, p.g.a. Pamela Hirsch, and Michael

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Oct 14, 2023
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