Happy Friday, dear readers! Today, we have our final installment of Daily Dead’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide on tap, and it is dedicated to a variety of killer horror-themed collectibles, 2021’s genre-related vinyl soundtracks, and an array of other gift ideas that would be perfect to give the horror fan in your life, including subscriptions for streaming platforms, print publications, and horror-themed subscription boxes as well.

So, if you’re looking to get some more holiday shopping done and need some horror-themed gift ideas, we hope this list will help inspire you and make things easier to boot.

Happy Shopping and Happy Holidays!   

SUBSCRIPTION IDEAS:

What better gift for a genre fan than to give them the gift of horror all-year long? Here are a few gift ideas that any horror enthusiast would be thrilled to receive this holiday season:

Streaming Subscriptions:

Shudder: Want to spoil a horror fan this year? Why not give them a gift that will keep them entertained for the next 12 months and get them a Shudder subscription? Plans start at only $4.75 a month, and you can cancel at any time. Shudder is constantly adding a ton of killer content to their platform, both new and old, which makes it a must-have for any horror lover.

ARROW: I ended up subscribing to ARROW earlier this year because I needed to watch some stuff for an assignment, but it was money well spent, as I've really enjoyed their service over the last 12 months. ARROW subscribers will receive access to exclusive new cult films, a purely curated collection of cult classics, original and new videos that dive deeper into the world of the dark, different and bizarre, and much, much more. For more info, click HERE.

Magazine Subscriptions:

Fangoria: Fangoria has been the first in fright since 1979, and any horror fan worth their salt would be stoked to receive a subscription for Fangoria magazine. For more details on how to purchase a gift Fango subscription, please check out their site HERE.

Rue Morgue: Rue Morgue has been one of the leading horror culture and entertainment brands for nearly 25 years now, and you can purchase a subscription for the genre fan in your life for the next one or two years. For all the gory details on how to subscribe to Rue Morgue, click HERE.

 

Scream Magazine: Based in the UK, Scream Magazine has quickly become a huge presence in the world of horror-themed periodicals. They release five issues a year, and all that glorious content will definitely keep horror fans busy over the course of the next 12 months. For the lowdown on how to set up a subscription, visit their site HERE.

Subscription Boxes:

Horror Pack: Want to get horror movies delivered directly to your doorstep every month? Who doesn’t, right? Well, Horror Pack has you covered. You can set up subscriptions for either three, six, or 12 months, and every four weeks, four movies will show up for you to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. For more details on Horror Pack, check out their site HERE. 

Loot Fright: With Loot Fright, you'll receive a crate of 4-6 horror collectibles, apparel, and lifestyle goods for your home (or crypt) every other month. Each crate features fan-favorite movies, characters and more! Recommended for Ages 18+. For more on how to sign up for Loot Fright, click HERE.

BAM! Horror: If you’re looking to have your own horror convention experience at home, definitely check out the BAM! Horror Subscription Box. Each monthly box contains an authentic celebrity autograph from your favorite horror movies and shows authenticated by leading 3rd party authenticator Beckett, a movie pro,p or BAM! Exclusive Rue Morgue Magazine (alternating months, please see franchises), an exclusive horror-inspired enamel pin set to display your fandom (double posted soft metal), and an exclusive single run art print numbered and signed by up-and-coming + mainstay artists. For more on BAM! Horror, check out their site HERE.

TOYS & COLLECTIBLES:

NECA:

NECA Gremlins 2: Greta Ultimate 7 Inch Action Figure

NECA Reel Toys Aliens Arachnoid Alien 9 Inch Action Figure

The Thing MacReady Outpost 31 Ultimate 7 Inch Action Figure

NECA Universal Monsters Frankenstein's Monster Action Figure [Ultimate Version, Full Color]

Puppet Master - Ultimate Blade & Torch 7 Inch Scale Action Figure - 2 Pack

Alien 40th Anniversary Wave 4 Ripley Figure (Compression Suit)

Alien 40th Anniversary Wave 4 - Giger’s Alien

NECA Toony Terrors:

JAWS & Quint

Creepshow Creep

Evil Dead 2 Bloody Ash

Trick ’r Treat Sam

My Bloody Valentine The Miner

Elvira (Mistress of the Dark)

Re-Animator Herbert West

Captain Blake (The Fog)

Mezco:

Gomez and Morticia LDD Presents The Addams Family Dolls 2-Pack

Halloween II (1981): Michael Myers with Sound

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 15-Inch Leatherface Doll with Sound

One:12 Collective Planet of The Apes (1968) Dr. Zaius

Monsterverse King Kong 6 Inch Figure

One:12 Collective: A Nightmare On Elm Street - Freddy Krueger Action Figure

Trick or Treat Studios:

An American Werewolf in London Wall Decor - Series 1

Child’s Play Wall Decor - Series 1

Creepshow Wall Decor - Series 1

Gremlins - Evil Stripe Fear Freshener

Gremlins - Holiday Gizmo Fear Freshener

Michael Myers Thorn Temporary Tattoos

Holiday Horrors Krampus Metal Ornament

Holiday Horrors Trick ’r Treat Sam Ornament

Seed of Chucky Glen Keychain

They Live Wrapping Paper

Miscellaneous Collectibles:

Toynk Krampus Figure - 5 Inch

Funko Deluxe Trick ’r Treat Sam Figure

Killer Klowns Popcorn Statue

Moebius Halloween Michael Myers Plastic Model Kit

Tubbz - The Exorcist Regan Collectible Duck

Tubbz - Ghostbusters Stay-Puft Marshmallow Collectible Duck

Diamond Select - The Crow Action Figure

VINYL:

Mondo:

Freddy's Nightmares - Original Broadcast Soundtrack LP

The House on Sorority Row - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP

Last Night in Soho - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 2XLP

Freddy vs. Jason - Original Motion Picture Score LP

The People Under the Stairs - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Gate - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack LP

Possessor - Original Soundtrack Vinyl 2XLP

Waxwork Records:

Prisoners of the Ghostland - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Pre-Order; Ships Q1 2022)

Malignant - Original Motion Picture Score (Pre-Order; Ships Q1 2022)

Candyman (2021) - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Pre-Order; Ships January 2022)

Child’s Play 2 - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Fear Street: Parts 1-3 (Music From The Netflix Horror Trilogy Event)

Come True - Original Motion Picture Score

Alice, Sweet Alice - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

PG: Psycho Goreman - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Other 2021 Vinyl Releases:

Halloween Kills - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

True Romance - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan - Original Motion Picture Score

Nightmare City - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Day of the Dead - Original Motion Picture Score

The Matrix - Music from the Motion Picture

The House by the Cemetery - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Extended)

Bill & Ted Face the Music - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Way of Darkness: A Tribute to John Carpenter

Rad - Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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  • Heather Wixson
    About the Author - Heather Wixson

    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.