Happy Monday everyone! For today’s installment of Daily Dead’s 2014 Holiday Gift Guide, we’re bringing you some stellar gift ideas perfect for horror, sci-fi and pop culture fans including collectibles from NECA, a new book celebrating Planet of the Apes, the ultimate box set from Universal and much more.
After you check out today’s gift guide, be sure to enter our Holiday Horrors trivia contest below for your chance to get your hands on some fantastic prizes from our sponsors at HorrorDecor.net, Anchor Bay Entertainment, and Scream Factory.
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Cutestreak Designs
Launched in 2013 by Chelsea Patterson, Cutestreak Designs creates original pop culture infused artwork that’s inspired by some of the most iconic movies and television series of all time (and also creates the killer art for Deadly Magazine each and every month.
And if you’re on the lookout for something non-horror related, Cutestreak has you covered- check out her amazing designs for films like Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Joe Versus the Volcano or even The Big Lebowski right HERE.
BOOKS: Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend
In 1968 audiences around the world were transported to a world eerily similar to their own, but where apes ruled and mankind was subjugated. A terrifying, thrilling film, featuring one of the most famous twist endings in film history, Planet of the Apes is a science fiction masterpiece. The film birthed one of the longest running and most successful film franchises in cinema history, spawning seven further films, two television series, comics, novels and much more. Over 40 years later moviegoers around the world are still enthralled by this iconic, award-winning series.
Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend is the definitive guide to every aspect of this cultural phenomenon.
From the groundbreaking original to 2014's blockbuster Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, this book tells the whole story, accompanied by brand new interviews with key creatives and die-hard fans. The book is illustrated throughout by gorgeous behind the scenes photography, makeup tests, candid stills, and beautiful film frames. Highly rare conceptual artwork has been unearthed and promises fans an exclusive glimpse into the creation of this beloved series.
Detailing the writing and production process of all the films, the impact and influence, the makeup, the music, and much more. Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of the Legend is a landmark book and must-have for fans everywhere.
A collection of all 30 Universal Classic Monster films from 1931 – 1956 with a 48-Page collectible Book and hours of bonus features including Behind the Scenes Documentaries, the 1931 Spanish Version of Dracula, Featurettes of Boris Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr. and Jack Pierce, 13 Expert Feature Commentaries, Archival Footage, Production Photographs, Theatrical Trailers and much more!
Movies included: Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Mummy (1932), The Invisible Man (1933), The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), Werewolf of London (1935), Dracula's Daughter (1936), Son of Frankenstein (1939), The Invisible Man Returns (1940), The Invisible Woman (1940), The Mummy's Hand (1940), The Wolf Man (1941), The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942), The Mummy's Ghost (1942), The Mummy's Tomb (1942), Invisible Agent (1942), Phantom of the Opera (1943), Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943), Son of Dracula (1943), House of Frankenstein (1944), The Mummy's Curse (1944), The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944), House of Dracula (1945), She-Wolf of London (1946), Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951), Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954), Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (1955), Revenge of the Creature (1955), and The Creature Walks Among Us (1956).
APPAREL: Nerd Kung Fu
Started in 2009, Nerd Kung Fu are purveyors of geek t-shirts, posters and accessories and they also feature a great selection of genre-related merchandise that’s absolutely worth checking out this shopping season. Whether you’re looking for a gift for that Jaws or Army of Darkness or even the Brundlefly enthusiasts out there, you’re guaranteed to find something cool this holiday at Nerd Kung Fu.
COLLECTIBLES: NECA Scalers
NECA has been bringing to life some of the greatest collectibles and figures for over a decade now and their recent NECA Scalers line is just too freaking cute not to mention for this year’s gift guide. Perfect stocking stuffers for fans of all genres, you can find great deals on the entire line on Amazon- including Godzilla, Predator, Gizmo, Batman 66, and Jason Voorhees.
ACCESSORIES: Sourpuss Clothing’s His & Hers Socks
While Sourpuss is known for their kickass clothing offerings, they also have a killer selection of accessories for guys and gals. For the horror-loving ladies, be sure to check out their amazing selection of socks in a variety of designs including X-ray, Jaws, Frankenstein, Werewolves and Spiderwebs. Guys also have a bunch of cool socks to choose from including Sourpuss’ Daggers design, Skulls, these crazy Popcorn ones or even these devilish 666 socks would make for a fun gift idea as well.
You can check out Sourpuss’ entire collection of accessories for men right HERE and for women right HERE.
FOR THE LITTLE GHOULS: Star Wars Death Star Planetarium
“That’s no moon; it’s the Death Star Planetarium.” This table top Death Star opens up into a planetary projector to display the cosmos on your bedroom ceiling. Choose to view a map of the worlds that make up the Star Wars galaxy, or view the Earth’s own night sky. Ages 8 and up.
Right now, ToysRUs.com is having a great sale on the Star Wars Death Star Planetarium which you can check out right HERE.
FOUND ON ETSY: Horror Movies Bracelet
Today’s Etsy selection comes from the Bidule & Cie store which specializes in creating custom pop culture-infused jewelry. They feature this INCREDIBLE horror movies bracelet that was just too awesome not to share and would make for a memorable gift this holiday. You can check it out HERE.
HOLIDAY HORRORS TRIVIA:
Pia Zadora made her onscreen debut in which holiday-themed cult classic?
*Submit your answer to contest@dailydead.com with the subject line "Holiday Horrors Trivia 7"
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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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