If you’re an avid scroller on TikTok, there’s a good chance you’ve come across 2 Shadows – two goth-looking dudes who seem less than thrilled to be at traditionally cheery places. With their all-black garb and deadpan stares, they participate in beach games, golf, and more, looking hilariously out of …
Read More »‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ (1993) Celebrates 30 Years
It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) was released. This cult classic has lured audiences over the years with its dark imagery and enchanting melodies. Let’s indulge in some nostalgia for this Halloween and Christmas favorite. The Nightmare Before Christmas was …
Read More »Joe Black Talks Podcast, Cabaret Background, ‘The Last Of Us,’ and More – Interview
Back in 2021, Brighton-based cabaret performer Joe Black packed his gothic garb to compete on season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Two lip sync battles and one fiery encounter with Mama Ru (AJ and the Queen 2020) over a certain pink H&M dress later, Joe’s time on the show came …
Read More »Tim Burton’s ‘BEETLEJUICE’ (1988) Still Going Strong After 35 Years
“It’s…showtime!” Thirty-five years ago, after making a name for himself with the 1985 hit Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Tim Burton’s success in the directorial world only grew stronger with 1988’s Beetlejuice. The film follows deceased couple Adam (Alec Baldwin, The Departed 2006) and Barbara (Geena Davis, The Fly 1986) as they navigate …
Read More »Trick or treat yourself to Disney+ this Halloween
This Halloween season, Trick or treat yourself to hundreds of chilling movies and TV shows on Disney+! From classic Halloween movies like Halloweentown and The Nightmare Before Christmas, to eerie episodes from WandaVision, Glee, and Wizards of Waverly Place, along with highly anticipated new releases including Hocus Pocus 2, Marvel …
Read More »Teaser Poster Released for Author Lindy Ryan’s Animated Short, ‘Trick or Treat, Alistair Gray’
An official teaser poster has been released for the short film, Trick or Treat, Alistair Gray. The film is directed by Lindy Ryan, illustrated by Timea Gazdag and animated by Dan Walters Design. It features the voice talent of Mister Sam Shearon. Synopsis: In the style of Tim Burton’s The …
Read More »25 Funny, Cute, Unique and Scary Children’s Halloween Costumes
Halloween brings wonderful traditions, like carving pumpkins, dressing in costumes, and getting lots and lots of candy. It’s also a great opportunity for parents to dress their kids up in hilarious costumes. I remember when I was very young, I dressed up as Ghostface from Scream. I didn’t know who …
Read More »You’ve Heard Him Somewhere: The Musical Wizardry of Danny Elfman
In addition to his rockin’ band, Oingo Boingo, Danny Elfman has been a prominent composer and musician for film and television. While the 1980s had its fair share of decent music (especially the punk and new wave stuff), one of the best things to come out of that era was …
Read More »13 Classic Halloween Images Found In Horror Movies
Halloween has long been associated with horror and general spookiness. So it’s no wonder that many Halloween themes have made it into the horror movies that we still watch today. For each Halloween-related image category below, I will recommend a horror movie where such imagery appears. The image may not …
Read More »Top 10 Creepy Film Scores by Danny Elfman
May 29th is Danny Elfman’s 63rd Birthday. Before he was known as a premier composer of film scores, he fronted the genre-mocking rock outfit Oingo Boingo; the band mixed punk, ska, and art-house sounds around a macabre aesthetic that borrowed imagery from Dia de los Muertos. They had a huge …
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