SHUDDER AND RLJE FILMS ACQUIRE JOE BEGOS’ HOLIDAY HORROR FILM “CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS”: "Shudder, AMC Networks’ streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, and RLJE Films, a business unit of AMC Networks, have fully financed and partnered on Joe Begos’ anticipated holiday horror film, CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS, ahead of its world premiere at Beyond Fest. The film will be released In Theaters and on Shudder December 9, 2022.
In CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS, it’s Christmas Eve and fiery record store owner Tori Tooms just wants to get drunk and party, until the robotic Santa Claus at a nearby toy store goes haywire and makes her night more than a little complicated. Santa Claus begins a rampant killing spree through the neon drenched snowscape against a backdrop of drugs, sex, metal and violence, ultimately forcing Tori into a blood splattered battle for survival against the ruthless heavy metal Saint Nick himself.
Written and directed by Joe Begos (Bliss and VFW), CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS stars Riley Dandy (That's Amor), Sam Delich (Spiderhead), Jonah Ray Rodrigues (“Mystery Science Theater 3000”), Dora Madison (Alone with You), Jeremy Gardner (After Midnight), with Jeff Daniel Phillips (The Munsters) and Abraham Benrubi (“ER”).
“Since I was a young kid I’ve dreamed of making both a crazy holiday horror movie unlike any other AND a no holds barred killer robot flick, but never imagined I could make them the SAME MOVIE,” said Begos. “The maniacs at RLJE Films and Shudder have allowed this fantasy to play out and greenlit this neon-soaked robot fever dream, championing the choice to shoot on film and build a real deal robot in 2022. This truly is the place to be making cool and original filmmaker driven genre films that, frankly, nobody else has the balls to finance.”
"Christmas is a favorite time of year for horror fans, going all the way back to Bob Clark's infamous film Black Christmas. This December, we can't wait to present Joe Begos' gory and glorious contribution to the holiday horror cannon, CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS, which we know will delight Shudder members and become an annual favorite," said Shudder General Manager Craig Engler.
“CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS is THE next holiday horror classic,” said Mark Ward, Chief Acquisitions Officer of RLJE Films. “We’re beyond thrilled to partner with Shudder to bring this festive slasher film to audiences this holiday season.”
CHRISTMAS BLOODY CHRISTMAS was produced by Joe Begos and Josh Ethier (Bliss and VFW) through their Channel 83 Films banner.
Emily Gotto from Shudder and Ward and Betsy Rodgers from RLJE Films negotiated the deal with Channel 83 Films, Theo Vieljeux at DISSIDENT and Wayne Alexander of Alexander, Lawrence, Frumes & Labowitz, LLP."
---
Michael Myers CHIA PET: "Joseph Enterprises Inc, the makers of the Chia Pet® and the Clapper®, is bringing horror home with a brand new addition to their Halloween holiday lineup. They say you can’t control evil, but now you can grow evil with the Michael Myers Chia Pet. The silently stalking slasher is back, but instead of stabbing, he will be sprouting. Have Halloween horror of the first-order with the Michael Myers Chia Pet!
Handmade pottery planter comes with 1 packet of Chia® seeds good for 3 plantings, convenient plastic drip tray and planting & care instructions. In just 1-2 weeks your Michael Myers Chia Pet will achieve maximum growth. Chia Planters can be washed and replanted indefinitely.
The Michael Myers Chia Pet has finally arrived! *We are not responsible if it murders your other Chia pets*"
https://www.chia.com/
---
Pearl Arrives November 15 on Blu-ray + Digital and DVD: "Filmmaker Ti West returns with another chapter from the twisted world of X in this astonishing follow-up to the year’s most acclaimed horror film. Trapped on her family’s isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the bitter and overbearing watch of her devout mother. Lusting for a glamorous life like she’s seen in the movies, Pearl’s ambitions, temptations, and repressions all collide in the stunning, Technicolor-inspired origin story of X’s iconic villain."
BLU-RAY / DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
---
The Original HIGHLANDER in Electrifying 4K Arrives December 13: "The original HIGHLANDER, in electrifying 4K! When Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) is slain in battle in the Scottish Highlands, his kinsfolk don’t mourn the tragedy of his death – they mourn the seeming witchcraft that’s brought him back to life. But MacLeod can’t die, and neither can Juan Ramírez (Sean Connery), who befriends Connor and shows him what it means to be immortal. Time dissolves, the centuries pass, and Connor and his fellow immortals are drawn to New York City, where one will be awarded the Prize while the rest lose their literal heads. This is the timeless tale that launched a film and TV franchise, beloved by millions of fans worldwide. There can only be one!"
4K Special Features:
- The Immortal Attraction of Highlander - Looking back at four decades of Highlander magic
- A Kind of Magic: Music of The Immortals - A featurette on the soundtrack
- There can only be one Kurgan - Clancy Brown remembers Highlander
- Capturing Immortality: Interview with photographer David James
- Audio Commentary with author Jon Melville
- Audio Commentary with Russell Mulcahy
- Audio Commentary with Russell Mulcahy, Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer
BD Special Features:
- Audio Commentary with Russell Mulcahy
- Interview with Director Russell Mulcahy
- Interview with Christopher Lambert
- The Making of Highlander
- Deleted Scenes
- Archival Interview with Christopher Lambert
- Trailer
After spending more than 10 years as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his interest in horror and sci-fi. Since then, it has grown into an online magazine with a staff of writers that provide daily news, reviews, interviews, and special features.
As the Editor-in-Chief of Daily Dead, Jonathan is responsible for bringing the latest horror news to millions of readers from around the world. He is also consulted with as an expert on zombies in entertainment and pop culture, providing analyses of the zombie sub-genre to newspapers, radio stations, and convention attendees.
Daily Dead's Official Podcast! Daily Dead's Official Podcast!
