Horror Highlights: JOHN CARPENTER’S TALES FOR A HALLOWEENIGHT, SCREAMFEST, THE WALKING DEAD Props & Costumes

2024/09/25 20:51:21 +00:00 | Jonathan James

JOHN CARPENTER'S TALES FOR A HALLOWEENIGHT: "JOHN CARPENTER'S TALES FOR A HALLOWEENIGHT, VOLUME 10, brings together true comics legends — 13 writers and 20 artists — for 12 new stories in this tenth anniversary collection. John Carpenter's own "SOS" leads the pack of tales.

JOHN CARPENTER'S TALES FOR A HALLOWEENIGHT, VOLUME 10 is available today (September 25) at comic shops and at www.StormKingComics.com, and October 8 from book retailers."

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24TH ANNUAL SCREAMFEST® HORROR FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OPENING AND CLOSING NIGHTS AND ADDITIONAL FEATURES FOR THE 2024 LINEUP: "Screamfest® Horror Film Festival, the largest and longest-running horror film festival in the United States, is excited to announce its opening and closing night events as well as additional features. Taking place from October 8 to 17, 2024, at the TCL Chinese Theater, Screamfest® will kick off the festival with award-winning filmmaker Joseph Kahn's (Bodied), sci-fi/horror satire ICK, which will have its West Coast premiere with a red-carpet gala screening on Tuesday, October 8.

ICK follows ex-jock turned science teacher Hank (Brandon Routh) who is stuck in his hometown, dreaming of a life as a professional athlete. While teaching chemistry, he reconnects with his high school crush's daughter, Grace (Malina Weissman). When a mysterious substance called the "Ick" begins to spread through Eastbrook, Hank and his disillusioned students must band together to combat this gooey menace. Their comedic journey turns into a wild battle for survival, testing their courage and complicating their personal connections.

To conclude this year's festival on October 17th, Screamfest will honor legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey (Jurassic Park, Apollo 13) with a Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious honor will be presented by a special guest and will be accompanied by a double-feature screening of Dean’s iconic works The Thing and Halloween.

Additional features include the world premiere of Body Language, a thriller directed by Cory Miller and starring Christina Milian (Step Up High Water) and Steven Strait (The Expanse). In Body Language Mariana (Milian) returns home to find Dylan (Strait), her fiancé Nick's college friend, preparing an engagement dinner. As the evening unfolds and Nick fails to arrive, Mariana becomes increasingly uneasy about Dylan, turning what should have been a celebration into a night of terror.

Making its West Coast premiere after debuting at SXSW is Cold Wallet, directed by Cutter Hodierne. This gripping thriller follows a ragtag team of vigilante Redditors who, after losing everything in a cryptocurrency scam, attempt to kidnap the kingpin who deceived them. However, their home invasion spirals out of control, trapping them in a sadistic game.

Other exciting additions to the lineup include Drive Back, directed by Cody Ashford, In the Name of God from Sweden, directed by Ludvig Gür, and Witte Wieven (Heresy) from the Netherlands, directed by Didier Konings.

This year's festival features a variety of exciting events, including a writing panel with Conjuring screenwriters Carey Hayes and Chad Hayes. Additionally, the Birns & Sawyer panel will showcase industry veterans such as Michael Goi (American Horror Story), Mark Irwin (The Fly, Scream), Roy Wagner (Nightmare on Elm Street), Dan Pearl (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), and Andrzej Bartkowiak (Species). A legal panel led by entertainment attorney Larry Zerner will provide valuable insights into the industry. Finally, Screamfest will introduce a Horror Nerd Standup Comedy event, offering audiences a chance to enjoy laughs with friends, family, and fellow horror enthusiasts!

Formed in August 2001 by film producer Rachel Belofsky, Screamfest® Horror Film Festival is a female-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that gives filmmakers and screenwriters in the horror and science fiction genres a venue to have their work showcased in the film industry.'

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased via the festival website: https://screamfestla.com/

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PROPSTORE AND AMC TO AUCTION 300 PROPS & COSTUMES FROM THE WALKING DEAD & FEAR THE WALKING DEAD:

Press Release:

DARYL DIXON’S (NORMAN REEDUS) KINGDOM CROSSBOW (EST. $20,000-$40,000)
CAROLE PELETIER’S (MELISSA MCBRIDE) BOW AND ARROWS (EST. $10,000-$20,000)
NEGAN’S (JEFFREY DEAN MORGAN) RUBBER BLOODY LUCILLE (EST. $7,000-$14,000)
MICHONNE’S (DANAI GURIRA) RUBBER KATANA AND RAG (EST. $7,000-$14,000)
ALICIA CLARK’S (ALYCIA DEBNAM-CAREY) SHARPENED BARREL SHROUD (EST. $7,000-$14,000)
RICK GRIMES’ (ANDREW LINCOLN) WALKER GUT PONCHO (EST. $5,000-$10,000)
MORGAN JONES’ (LENNIE JAMES) BLOODY BATTLE AXE (EST. $5,000-$10,000

THESE ARE AMONG THE MANY ORIGINAL LOTS AVAILABLE IN THE UPCOMING THE WALKING DEAD UNIVERSE ONLINE AUCTION.

A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BID ON 300 ORIGINAL PROPS, COSTUMES, AND SET DECORATION ITEMS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE HIT AMC TELEVISION SERIES THE WALKING DEAD AND FEAR THE WALKING DEAD
COLLECTORS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN AUTHENTIC PIECES OF THE WALKING DEAD UNIVERSE
ONLINE BIDDING OPENS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2024 AND CONCLUDES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9^TH, 2024
REGISTER NOW AT PROPSTORE.COM/TWDU AND ENTER FOR FREE FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A CUSTOM THE WALKING DEAD-INSPIRED SUPER73 BIKE, ONE OF ONLY THREE EVER MADE
EACH ITEM COMES WITH A PROPSTORE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
THE WALKING DEAD: DARYL DIXON – THE BOOK OF CAROL PREMIERES SUN., SEP. 29 AT 9/8C ON AMC AND AMC+

Propstore, one of the world’s leading auction houses of film and television memorabilia, in association with AMC, announced today the first-ever THE WALKING DEAD UNIVERSE ONLINE AUCTION.

300 original costumes, props, and set decoration from the productions of AMC’s The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead will be offered in this online auction. Bidding begins at 12pm EDT/9am PDT on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, and concludes Wednesday, October 9^th, 2022, starting at 12pm EDT/9am PDT. Fans can register now to bid in the auction and to get updates at: www.propstore.com/TWDU.

Highlights of the upcoming auction that fans and collectors can bid on with estimated sale prices include:

The Walking Dead:

Daryl Dixon’s (Norman Reedus) Kingdom Crossbow, Est. $20,000-$40,000
Carol Peletier’s (Melissa McBride) Bow and Arrows, Est. $10,000-$20,000
Daryl Dixon’s (Norman Reedus) Leather Vest, Est. $8,000-$16,000
Negan’s (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) Rubber Bloody Lucille, Est. $7,000-$14,000
Michonne’s (Danai Gurira) Rubber Katana and Rag, Est. $7,000-$14,000
Rick Grimes’ (Andrew Lincoln) Rubber Revolver, Est. $7,000-$14,000
Rick Grimes’ (Andrew Lincoln) Walker Gut Poncho, Est. $5,000-$10,000
Morgan Jones’ (Lennie James) Bloody Bo Staff/ Walking Stick, Est. $5,000-$10,000
Aaron’s (Ross Marquand) Prosthetic Arm with Bloody Mace, Est. $5,000-$10,000
Ezekiel’s (Khary Payton) Metal Sword and Leather Sheath, Est. $5,000-$10,000
Negan’s (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) Savior Costume, Est. $4,000-$8,000
Glenn Rhee’s (Steven Yeun) Atlanta Shirt and Hat, Est. $3,000-$6,000
Shane Walsh’s (Jon Bernthal) Police Uniform, Est. $3,000-$6,000

Fear the Walking Dead:

Alicia Clark’s (Alycia Debnam-Carey) Sharpened Barrel Shroud, Est. $7,000-$14,000
Morgan Jones’ (Lennie James) Bloody Battle Axe, Est. $5,000-$10,000
Morgan Jones’ (Lennie James) Gas Mask and Launch Key Necklace, Est. $2,500-$5,000
John Dorie’s (Garret Dillahunt) The Little Prince Episode Costume with Hat, Est. $2,500-$5,000
Alicia Clark’s (Alycia Debnam-Carey) Season 5 Costume, Est. $2,000-$4,000
Isabelle’s (Sydney Lemmon) Trident Weapon, Key, and Map with Map Pouch, Est. $2,000-$4,000
CRM Pilot Costume, Est. $1,500-$3,000

Each item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by AMC and Propstore. Additionally, anyone who registers for the auction will get an opportunity to enter for a chance to win a custom The Walking Dead- inspired Super73 bike, valued at over $4,500. It is one of only three ever made. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Complete details can be found at propstore.com/TWDU.