In today's Horror Highlights, we have details on COMET TV's July viewing guide, a look at Halloween ComicFest 2017's mini-comics, IDW's Comic-Con exclusives, and release details for WTF! and Troma's Spidarlings.
COMET TV July Viewing Guide: "AIRING ON COMET in July
YOU DON’T NEED A SUBSCRIPTION TO WATCH THESE GREAT MOVIES…
THEY’RE AIRING FOR FREE ON COMET!
Godzilla Get Down has arrived! In one of our BIGGEST programming events ever, COMET will be airing two classic Godzilla movies back-to-back every single Saturday in July.
Rodan (1956)
Saturday, July 8 at 10P/9C
Godzilla: King of Monsters (1956)
Saturday, July 8 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Mothra VS. Godzilla (1964)
Saturday, July 15 at 10P/9C
Ghidorrah: Three Headed Monster (1964)
Saturday, July 15 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Godzilla VS. Monster Zero (1964)
Saturday, July 22 at 10P/9C
Godzillas Revenge (All Monsters Attack) (1969)
Saturday, July 22 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
Saturday, July 29 at 10P/9C
Gojira (1954)
Saturday, July 29 at MIDNIGHT/11C
Soylent Green (1973)
Friday, July 14 at 8P/7C
Saturday, July 15 at 8P/7C
Sunday, July 23 at 4P/3C
Friday, July 28 at 10P/9C
Marooned (1969)
Friday, July 7 at 8P/7C
Saturday, July 8 at 7P/6C
Sunday, July 16 at 4P/3C
Monday, July 24 at 6P/5C
Rain of Fire (AKA Holocaust 2000) (1977)
Friday, July 21 at 8P/7C
Saturday, July 22 at 8P/7C
Wednesday, July 26 at 6P/5C
Sunday, July 30 at 4P/3C
Sometimes They Come Back (1991)
Friday, July 28 at 8P/7C
Saturday, July 29 at 8P/7C
Sunday, July 30, at 2P/1C
Everybody knows Doctor Who has been a staple of British television for over 50 years, but few know the good doctor actually had a brief career on the silver screen, too. COMET is bringing back these forgotten curiosities — 1965’s Dr. Who and the Daleks and its 1966 sequel, Daleks’ Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. — with back-to-back airings on…
Saturday, July 8
Tuesday, July 11
and Thursday, July 27.
Unless of course you have a TARDIS, in which case you can watch them right now!
Dr. Who and The Daleks (1965)
Saturday, July 8 at 2P/1C
Tuesday, July 11 at 4P/3C
Thursday, July 27 at 4P/3C
Dr. Who: Daleks’ Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. (1966)
Saturday, July 8 at 4P/3C
Tuesday, July 11 at 6P/5C
Thursday, July 27 at 6P/5C"
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Halloween ComicFest Mini-Comics: Press Release: "(Baltimore, MD) -- (July 6, 2017) -- Be the coolest house on the block this Halloween by handing out comic books to trick-or-treaters with the Halloween ComicFest mini-comic packs. Each pack contains 25 mini-comics appropriate for readers of all ages, and they're available to pre-order exclusively from your local comic shop throughout July. Although Halloween ComicFest is on Saturday, October 28th at participating local comic shops, these mini-comic packs will be available for pick up and purchase starting on September 27th and throughout the month of October leading up to Halloween.
Give kids an extra treat in their Halloween goodie bags with 12 great mini-comic titles to choose from, including Donald Duck, Hotel Transylvania, Pokemon, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Archie's Madhouse, and more. Each pack carries a retailer price of $4.99 and contains 25 copies each of a single kid-friendly mini-comic title. Parents, educators, comic book fans--and of course, dentists!--can feel at ease knowing they're providing kids with a healthy alternative to candy while giving kids a fun surprise on Halloween.
"The mini comics are a perfect alternative or complement to Halloween candy," said Halloween ComicFest spokesperson Michael Moccio. "You won't have to worry about dietary preferences or restrictions with these fun stories that inspire kids to read. With recognizable characters from companies like Disney and Dreamworks, the mini-comics are perfect to pass out on Halloween, use as party favors, or give as classroom treats!"
For an easier order process, fans are encouraged to download the Mini-Comic Order Form to fill out and place orders at their local comic shop. You can learn more about Halloween ComicFest and the 12 Mini-Comics at www.halloweencomicfest.com. To find a comic shop to order the mini-comic packs, visit www.comicshoplocator.com.
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ABOUT HALLOWEEN COMICFEST -- Halloween ComicFest is an annual event where participating comic book specialty shops across North America and beyond celebrate the Halloween season by giving away Halloween-themed comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. The event is the perfect opportunity to introduce friends and family to the many reasons why comic shops are a great destination for Halloween-themed comic books, products, and merchandise. Visit www.halloweencomicfest.com for more information and to find a participating comic shop."
Spidarlings: Press Release: "Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company in American history, is proud to announce the acquisition of Salem Kapsaski's punk rock musical Spidarlings, World Premiere on Troma Now July 1st, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger. Spidarlings Trailer Here: Spidarlings
Troma Now, Troma Entertainment's exclusive premium World Premiere content streaming service, celebrates true independent art for Independence Day with the World Premieres of Kapsaski's festival favorite, " Spidarlings"
Poverty stricken lesbian lovers Eden and Matilda have enough trouble just getting through the days... Their Landlord is trying to terrorize them and strange things seem to be going on at "Juicy Girls", the place where Matilda works... but when Eden buys a pet spider the real troubles start.
Spidarlings will premiere on Troma Now, Troma Entertainment's exclusive content streaming service, July 1st!
While creating Spidarlings, Director Salem Kapsaski drew inspiration from his own real life experiences with financial struggles, a ruthless landlord, and relentless threats to his family from an unstable individual. These real life experiences mixed with influences from John Waters, I Love Lucy, Lloyd Kaufman, Peanuts cartoons and an amazing musical score by Jeff Kristian are what makes Spidarlings a totally original, remarkable independent film
"Spidarlings" deals with social issues such as the British Welfare system, gender fluidity, poverty and the life of sex workers in the UK. Along the way there are musical numbers, pugs, drag queens, giant spiders, chainsaws, acid fueled animation sequences and plenty of TROMA style insanity. Starring the sensational Rahel Kapsaski, Sophia Disgrace and Lee Mark Jones! Directed by Salem Kapsaski."
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WTF! Release Details: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA-- Midnight Releasing drops a bloodsoaked F-bomb August 1st on Cable VOD and Digital HD. The debut feature from director Peter Herro, WTF! follows the survivor of a mass murder on a relaxing trip with six close friends, when her nightmare threatens to begin again. WTF! will be available on Amazon Instant, iTunes, Xbox, Vimeo, Steam, Vudu and Google Play.
Herro directed from a script he co-wrote with Christopher Centanni and Adam Buchalter. Kyle Zingler produced alongside executive producers Steve Parker and Jody Wheeler. Callie Ott (The Horror), Sarah Agor (Hatchet II, VH1's "Scream Queens"), Andrea Hunt (Awaken the Shadowman), Ben Norris, Johnny James Fiore, Nick Reilly and Adam Foster starred as the unfortunate group of friends.
Three years ago, twenty-two year old girl-next-door Rachel (Ott) barely survived a brutal massacre that left her friends in pieces. Time has passed, Rachel has moved on, but unfortunately history has a way of repeating itself. Her close friends are spending spring break in a secluded house in the woods, and they have cordially invited her to join. Little does she realize that another bloodbath will be showing up as plus one. Once Rachel and her friends arrive at the cabin, the partying, sex, and terror begins.
The MOD physical release of WTF! (SRP $14.95) is available exclusively from Amazon.com."
About the Author - Derek Anderson
Raised on a steady diet of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps books and Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Derek has been fascinated with fear since he first saw ForeverWare being used on an episode of Eerie, Indiana.
When he’s not writing about horror as the Senior News Reporter for Daily Dead, Derek can be found daydreaming about the Santa Carla Boardwalk from The Lost Boys or reading Stephen King and Brian Keene novels.