Happy Wednesday, guys! With the holidays creeping up on us quickly, there are now only three weeks left to shop before Christmas. And rather than fight the crowds in the stores or deal with the hassles of leaving the house in the frigid temperatures, here are a bunch of gift ideas perfect for all the horror and sci-fi fans you need to shop for this year.
Be sure to check out today’s holiday horrors trivia question at the end of our fourth installment in our Holiday Gift Guide to get your chance to win prizes from our fantastic sponsors including HorrorDecor.net, Scream Factory and Anchor Bay Entertainment.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Cavity Colors
Inspired by 80's pop culture, mostly horror movies, skateboarding, and weird monster toys, Cavity Colors’ creations are vibrantly fun and inventive reinterpretations of some of the most iconic creatures and maniacs ever committed to celluloid over the years.
From the Film Freaks Collection to the Deadly Desserts line of artwork to even their horror-inspired buttons or slipmats, Cavity Colors features tons of great gift ideas for genre fans looking for something just a little bit different- and definitely cool- this holiday season.
BOOKS: On Set with John Carpenter
John Carpenter’s producing partner Debra Hill hired photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker to be the unit photographer on Halloween, and Kim soon became part of Carpenter’s filmmaking family, going on to shoot stills on the sets of some of his most iconic films including Halloween, The Fog, Escape from New York, Halloween II and Christine.
Collected together here for the first time is the best of that on-set photography, with iconic, rare, and previously unseen images. All accompanied by exclusive commentary from those involved, including John Carpenter himself, and other key crew and cast.
From production stills, to candids of the stars between takes, and the crew in action, alongside portrait shots of the actors who would eagerly pose for Kim, this book gives an unprecedented glimpse into the action on set with John Carpenter.
MOVIES: Halloween: The Complete Collection Limited Edition Box Set (Anchor Bay/Scream Factory, Blu-ray)
Halloween night - Haddonfield, IL. A young boy butchers his older sister with a kitchen knife. 15 years later, he escapes from a mental institution only to return home and terrorize the town, including babysitter Laurie Strode. Now pursued by Dr. Loomis, the doctor who tried to treat him until he realized that “what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply... evil.” His name is Michael Myers. And so began one of the most iconic horror franchises in history – what producers Moustapha Akkad and Debra Hill, writer/director John Carpenter and stars Jamie Lee Curtis & Donald Pleasence started has spawned 10 feature films and lasted over 35 years.
Now, for the first time ever, experience the terror of every Halloween film available together in 1 set! This limited edition deluxe set includes 15 discs jammed with content Halloween fans will love. Brand new, never before seen bonus features including new interviews with cast and crew, commentaries, behind the scenes documentaries, and so much more. Plus, the NEVER BEFORE RELEASED Producer’s Cut of Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers! The set also features both Blu-ray versions of Halloween as well as the Network TV versions of Halloween and Halloween 2. Here it is, the one that started it all – Halloween: The Complete Collection.
APPAREL: Fright-Rags.com
Since 2003, Fright Rags has been bringing horror fans from around the world the very best in horror t-shirts, apparel and artwork. When they’re not busy creating new killer shirts, Fright Rags is resurrecting some of their greatest designs through their monthly graveyard sales.
They’ve already had some great sales this shopping season but as the holidays get closer, I’d expect to see a few more so be sure to check their site often for updated discounts on Fright Rag’s great selection.
COLLECTIBLES: Board Game Bonanza
Who doesn’t love board or strategy games- especially ones celebrating some of the greatest movies and TV series of all time? I scoured Amazon to find an array of games for pop culture fans of all ages (and tastes). Check out all these great game titles below:
A Game of Thrones Board Game: Second Edition
Nightmare Before Christmas Monopoly
ACCESSORIES: Fear Shop’s Horror Beanies
Need to keep warm this winter? Then check out Fear Shop’s killer beanie collection which includes this retro-style 8-bit Jason Voorhees Beanie, an adorable Trick ‘r Treat-inspired Crocheted Sam Beanie and even a Maniac Cop Beanie for all you slasher fans out there.
FOR THE LITTLE GHOULS: Scooby-Doo: Frankencreepy (Warner Home Video, Blu-ray/DVD)
Velma discovers she's inherited her great-great-uncles' cursed castle in Transylvania, Pennsylvania. This Scooby-Doo adventure has enough spooky fun to make the whole family come alive!
FOUND ON ETSY:
Today’s find on Etsy is for all the Little Shop of Horrors fans- check out these beyond adorable Audrey II Earrings made by Chibi Silver Wings. Their shop also offers up a bunch of other pop-culture inspired handcrafted products so be sure to check out their entire selection.
HOLIDAY HORRORS TRIVIA:
Which holiday-themed horror comedy was partially responsible for the MPAA creating the PG-13 rating in the 1980’s?
*Submit your answer to contest@dailydead.com with the subject line "Holiday Horrors Trivia 4"
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Don't forget to catch up on the rest of our Holiday Gift Guide:
Heather A. Wixson was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, until she followed her dreams and moved to Los Angeles in 2009. A 14-year veteran in the world of horror entertainment journalism, Wixson fell in love with genre films at a very early age, and has spent more than a decade as a writer and supporter of preserving the history of horror and science fiction cinema. Throughout her career, Wixson has contributed to several notable websites, including Fangoria, Dread Central, Terror Tube, and FEARnet, and she currently serves as the Managing Editor for Daily Dead, which has been her home since 2013. She's also written for both Fangoria Magazine & ReMind Magazine, and her latest book project, Monsters, Makeup & Effects: Volume One will be released on October 20, 2021.
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