Horror Highlights: 31 GHOST STORIES, Freddy Krueger Mask, SCARE CAMPAIGN, INVISIBLE, THE CHARNEL HOUSE

2016/10/11 16:08:41 +00:00 | Tamika Jones

With stories by Jeff Provine and illustrations by Ellis Goodson, the new anthology book series 31 Ghost Stories has launched on Kickstarter. Flip through one hundred pages of scares... if you dare. Also in today's Highlights: a Freddy Krueger mask by Halloween Costumes, a Scare Campaign, details plus a new clip for Doug Liman's Invisible VR series, and a trailer for The Charnel House.

31 Ghost Stories Kickstarter: Press Release: "31 Ghost Stories is a new anthology for those who loved Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Goosebumps. Each story by Jeff Provine is illustrated with the haunting shadowy of Ellis Goodson, concept artist for games like Jurassic Park. The book launches on October 10 through Kickstarter, and every copy purchased will be matched with a copy donated to a library.

“Stories are meant to be shared,” Provine said.

Through one hundred pages, 31 Ghost Stories explores new twists through the old tropes of haunted tales. These stories will chill readers of all ages, as well as warm their hearts and tickle their funny bones. Each story is accompanied by an original artwork that echoes the haunting work of Stephen Gammell and Tim Jacobus. The book concludes with an afterword about sources that inspired each story.

Provine has been sharing ghost stories since 2009 when he started a charity walking tour on his college campus. These stories came from months of research, digging into archives and interviewing people for firsthand accounts. His tours have raised money for scholarships, children’s advocacy, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Following such success, he has since launched two more local tours and published four collections of Oklahoma folklore through the History Press.

The Kickstarter will be available from October 10 to November 10, 2016. Videos with art and sample readings are available on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CbXuDpn_Zw. Backers who would like to name a destination for donated copies may contact Provine through his website, www.jeffprovine.com. Rewards are anticipated to arrive in time for Christmas."

To learn more about 31 Ghost Stories, visit the book's official Kickstarter page.

Halloween Costumes' Freddy Krueger Mask: From HalloweenCostumes.com: "Psst. Come closer. We want to tell you a little secret...

Okay. Are you ready for this? We happen to think that A Nightmare on Elm Street has the best fictional serial killer ever conceived. Really, if you can get past the fact that Freddy Krueger is a nightmare-demon who has a penchant for murdering sleeping teens, he actually seems like a pretty okay guy. Allow us to explain. First of all, he says a lot of really snappy phrases that make us smile, plus he's great at making a grand entrance. Secondly, he takes on Jason Voorhees like it's no big deal (and THAT dude is hardcore). And finally, Freddy's trademark metal-clawed leather glove is basically the coolest movie weapon. Ever.

If you're nodding your head in agreement to everything we're saying and you too think that Freddy is the best horror villain of all time, then you're going to love what comes next. This incredible, handmade Freddy collector's mask. Designed by professional Hollywood makeup artists and crafted from stretched silicon, this fine detailed mask of Freddy's scorched face has a flexible mesh core that resists tearing while inspiring plenty of screams.

No more loose masks, or hours and hours of meticulous makeup... just slip on this exclusive mask and you'll instantly feel the power of Freddy's iconic visage. If people run from you, don't worry... that's the desired effect! It's an impressive mask made of movie magic and classic craftsmanship. Don't miss out on your chance to truly become Wes Craven's horror icon from A Nightmare on Elm Street with this replica Freddy Krueger mask.

Hand made in the USA by professional make-up effects artists

Made of silicone material that can stretch multiple times in size

Individually painted with fine-detail airbrushing

Flexible mesh core that increases mask's durability and resists tearing

Comes with certificate of authenticity and nameplate for display box

Officially licensed

Exclusive!"

To learn more, visit HalloweenCostumes.com.

Scare Campaign Clip: "Studio71 (S71), the digital entertainment company and multichannel network of the ProSiebenSat.1 Group, and YouTube pranking sensation Matteo Moroni “aka” DM Pranks present the U.S. digital premiere of the Australian horror thriller Scare Campaign on Monday, October 24, 2016. Written and directed by brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes, the team behind 2013’s critically acclaimed 100 Bloody Acres, Scare Campaign explores what happens when a reality TV prank show’s latest victim unexpectedly turns the tables on the cast and crew.

Synopsis: The crew of a reality TV prank show facing dwindling ratings decides to up the ante by setting up a terrifying prank in an abandoned asylum. Things go horribly wrong when they prank the wrong guy. Brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes (100 BLOODY ACRES) deliver a night of blood-soaked terror full of twists and turns that will satisfy any gore hound.

Scare Campaign stars Meegan Warner (“Turn: Washington’s Spies”, The Veil), Ian Meadows (“The Pacific”), Olivia DeJonge (M. Night Shyamalan’s The Visit), and Josh Quong Tart (“Home And Away”).

Studio71 will be releasing Scare Campaign on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play on October 24, 2016."

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Invisible 360 VR Series: "The six-episode series centers on the Ashlands, a rich and powerful New York family coping with its patriarch’s death. Despite their wealth, the Ashlands lurk in society’s shadows, and for good reason: Some family members have the power to become invisible. However, one rather brutal genetic research lab is about to uncover exactly what gives certain Ashlands their ability.

https://samsungvr.com/view/xT2ojUrrne9"

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The Charnel House Trailer & Release Details: Synopsis: "After fulfilling his dream of transforming a former slaughterhouse into an ultramodern, gentrified residence, The Fairmont Lofts, Alex Reaves moves in with his wife Charlotte and five-year-old daughter Mia. They are soon joined by eager tenants. But the dream turns into a nightmare. People experience strange sounds and disturbing images. Devin Pyles, a tenant and a former intelligence officer, has ties to the building's past. His father worked at the slaughterhouse until he disappeared. Devin is desperate to learn the truth of what happened to his father all those years ago. Charlotte, completely unaware of the building's true history, discovers that her daughter is somehow communicating with a little boy who existed thirty years ago. Thrown together to form an unlikely team, Devin and Charlotte must race to overcome their fears and disbelief in order to solve the building's mystery and uncover the terrifying secret once and for all."

Directed by Craig Moss, The Charnel House stars Callum Blue, Nadine Velazquez, Makenzie Moss, Erik LaRay Harvey, Joe Keery, Danielle Lauder, Andy Favreau, and Kate Linder. Freestyle Digital Media will release the film in theaters and on VOD this November 4th.

About the Author - Tamika Jones

Tamika hails from North Beach, Maryland, a tiny town inches from the Chesapeake Bay.She knew she wanted to be an actor after reciting a soliloquy by Sojourner Truth in front of her entire fifth grade class. Since then, she's appeared in over 20 film and television projects. In addition to acting, Tamika is the Indie Spotlight manager for Daily Dead, where she brings readers news on independent horror projects every weekend.

The first horror film Tamika watched was Child's Play. Being eight years old at the time, she remembers being so scared when Chucky came to life that she projectile vomited. It's tough for her to choose only one movie as her favorite horror film, so she picked two: Nosferatu and The Stepford Wives (1975).

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