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A couple months ago, we heard that Neca had created a figure of Tom Atkins’ character Dr. Challis from Halloween III: Season of the Witch (watch it Here) that would only be available for purchased by fans attending the Halloween: 45 Years of Terror convention. That convention has since come and gone – and now Neca has put the Challis figure up for sale on their website! The figure comes with a Silver Shamrock coaster signed by Atkins himself and can be purchased at This Link. It’s going for the price of $75.

Written and directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, Halloween III: Season of the Witch has the following synopsis: Hospital emergency room Dr. Daniel “Dan” Challis and Ellie Grimbridge, the daughter of a murder victim, uncover a terrible plot by small-town mask maker Conal Cochran, a madman who’s planning a Halloween mass murder utilizing an ancient Celtic ritual. The ritual...

2023 marks the 45th anniversary of the release of John Carpenter‘s classic slasher Halloween and the birth of the Halloween franchise, and the franchise’s producers at Trancas International Films will be celebrating the anniversary by bringing the Halloween: 45 Years of Terror convention to Pasadena, California this fall. The convention will be held from September 29th through October 1st in the Pasadena Convention Center… and it has now been revealed that convention attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to purchase a Neca-created figure of Tom Atkins’ character Dr. Challis from Halloween III: Season of the Witch (watch it Here)!

HorrorHound magazine reported, “Neca has teamed up with Sean Clark of Horror’s Hallowed Grounds to develop an exclusive action figure to be offered at the the upcoming Halloween: 45 Years of Terror convention in Pasadena, California. The figure in question is that of Dr. Challis from Halloween III: Season of the Witch!

Screen Rant is pleased to present an exclusive clip from Saban Films' Supercell, starring Skeet Ulrich and Daniel Diemer. Arriving in select theaters and on digital platforms on March 17, Supercell is directed by Herbert James Winterstern in his feature film directorial debut. Winterstern also co-wrote the screenplay with Anna Elizabeth James, telling the story of William Brody (played by Diemer), a legendary storm chaser's son who faces off against the very natural force that killed his father.

The storm-chasing business that once belonged to Bill Brody now belongs to reckless tour operator Zane Rogers (Alec Baldwin), who uses it like his own playground. When a particularly nasty supercell hits, William leaves his mother (Anne Heche) behind and follows his father’s old partner Roy Cameron (Ulrich) into the eye of the storm. Supercell also stars Jordan Kristine Seamón, Johnny Wactor, Praya Lundberg, and Richard Gunn.

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The new thriller “Supercell’, directed by Herbert James, stars Alec Baldwin as a sleazy tour operator, with Anne Heche in her last film and Skeet Ulrich, releasing in theaters March 17, 2023:

‘…violent winds, and churning tornadoes make supercells deadly, and when ‘William Brody’ was a boy, his father -- a legendary storm-chaser -- was killed by one. Now, the family business belongs to ‘Zane Rogers’ (Baldwin), an obnoxious tour operator who sees dollar signs where others see storm clouds.

‘’When his destiny arrives in the form of one of the most powerful storms on record, William leaves his mom (Heche) and home behind to team up with his father's ex-partner, ‘Roy Cameron’ (Ulrich), barely surviving a tornado yet determined to chase one of nature's most terrifying creations: the bear's cage…’

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(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)

The Movie: "Night of the Creeps"

Where You Can Stream It: PlutoTV

The Pitch: Back in 1959, a seemingly possessed alien launches a canister into space, but it crash lands on Earth. As the canister falls, a rookie cop named Ray Cameron warns a pair of lovers that a maniacal ax murderer is on the loose and to stay safe before driving away, but the boyfriend of the duo foolishly decides to investigate what he believes to be a falling star. The young woman is killed by the murderer, and the boy opens the alien canister only for a slug-like creature to slither into his mouth. 

Fast forward to 1986, and nerdy college students Chris Romero (Jason Lively) and his roommate J.

The 1980s were a hot bed for films that may have disappointed at the box office initially, but would go on to become cult classics that are still revered to this day. One of the best examples of this is Fred Dekker’s beloved horror movie Night of the Creeps.

That project was a mash-up of genres, from slasher flicks to sci-fi adventures. And while it may have been a little light on box office receipts when first released in 1986, an exceptional script helped it rise above and stand out and it’s since stood the test of time.

For years now, there’s been speculation about a potential follow-up, but nothing’s ever been confirmed. That’s all changed, however, as Tom Atkins, who was part of the ensemble cast of the original production, recently commented on the future sequel during an interview with JoBlo, stating:

I would like...

Fred Dekker, the writer and director of the 1986 horror film Night of the Creeps, is planning a sequel that will bring back the original cast! That cast of the original film includes Jason Lively, Steve Marshall, Jill Whitlow, Allan Kayser, and Tom Atkins.

The news about Night of the Creeps 2 came from Tom Atkins during an interview with JoBlo. He said:

“I would like to see Detective Ray Cameron become resurrected somehow. And Fred Dekker and I, every time we see each other, we talk about that. And he's determined to do a sequel with the three kids and myself. I mean they're no longer kids, they're all in their 50's, but they're all still kicking and healthy and looking good. I would love to do that again. I love Detective Ray Cameron.”

It would be pretty cool if this film project actually ended up happening. I love the idea...

"Thrill me." If those two words send chills down your nostalgic spine, then you're likely thrilled for Scream Factory's Collector's Edition Blu-ray of Fred Dekker's Night of the Creeps, and you'll be even more thrilled once you read the full list of special features for the anticipated release, including a new "Horror's Hallowed Grounds" tour of the movie's filming locations and new interviews with the film's cast.

Read on for the full list of special features, and in case you missed it, check here to learn about the deluxe limited edition that includes a Neca figure of Detective Ray Cameron (Tom Atkins).

Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA – The good news is your date is here. The bad news is…he’s dead. Scream Factory proudly presents Night of the Creeps in a definitive collector’s edition Blu-ray release on May 28, 2019. This release is jam-packed, with both theatrical and director...

Night of the Creeps fans, prepare to burst. The seminal 80s horror movie is getting gut-wrenching release from Scream Factory in May. Teaming with Neca artist Devon Whitehead, Scream Factory is offering an extremely limited edition blu-ray (limited to 3000 units in the Us and Canada), which comes complete with an insane Tom Atkins action figure!

Let's just call it now, this 8" clothed retro Tom Atkins action figure complete with Cameron's shotgun and a beer, will probably be the greatest collectible a horror fan can grab in 2019.

Thrill me! When an alien experiment goes awry, it crashes to Earth in 1959 and infects a young college student. Twenty-seven years later, his cryogenically frozen body is thawed out by fraternity pledges ... and the campus is quickly overrun by alien creatures whose victims turn into zombies! Fred Dekker's thoroughly enjoyable throwback chiller deftly mixes all sorts of genres while simultaneously having fun with...

"Thrill me." If those two words send chills down your nostalgic spine, then you'll be thrilled to know that Scream Factory is releasing a new Collector's Edition Blu-ray of Fred Dekker's Night of the Creeps, and they've teamed up with Neca to release the first official action figure of Tom Atkins' iconic character from the film, Detective Ray Cameron.

The bonus features for the Night of the Creeps Collector's Edition Blu-ray have not yet been revealed, but the new release is due out on May 28th and is available to pre-order in both a standard and deluxe edition. The new Blu-ray will have the Director's Cut of Dekker's film, as well as the special features from the previous Us Blu-ray release, and the Scream Factory team is also looking to include the movie's theatrical cut with an alternate ending.

We'll keep Daily Dead readers updated when more information is revealed this April,...

“Well, girls, I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is your dates are here.”

“What’s the bad news?”

“They’re dead.”

Now that’s dialogue that will echo throughout eternity. Thirty years ago today a film was unleashed on a populace that merely shrugged at its existence. Too weird to thrive at the time, Night Of The Creeps has gone on to become something of a cult classic with its weird blending of ’50s creature feature, ’60s zombie film, and ’80s culture. Written and directed by Fred Dekker (of The Monster Squad fame), the film stars Tom Atkins as grizzled detective Ray Cameron, Jason Lively as scrappy college dork Chris Romero, and Jill Whitlow as imperiled coed turned shotgun-wielding Cynthia Cronenberg. Night Of The Creeps has grown its following since the video and syndication days, inspiring many other filmmakers and artists.

The film has tons...

It’s very exciting to see ambition in the world of horror. Yes, pleasure can and always will be derived from one more well formed slice of the blade or swing of the axe. However, occasionally a filmmaker comes on the scene overflowing with imagination and verve, a need to spew forth fresh ideas, or at the very least, a new take on a haggard trope. And then you have Fred Dekker, who decided for his first feature to include everything he loved about exploitation, horror and sci-fi, into one glorious, hearty stew that bafflingly flew under the radar at the time of its release. And like a good stew, the more it simmers, the sweeter the taste. 30 years later, Night of the Creeps (1986) will fill you up and have you begging for more.

Released by Tri-Star Pictures in late August, Creeps pulled in under $600,000 on a $5,000,000 Us budget. The...

You know what ladies? It’s time for us to watch some fucked up shit together. Snake Plissken, Ray Cameron, Oh Dae-su, Jerry Dandrige— every man has an iconic cinematic character that they look up to, if only because the leather-studded legend knows how to shoot his way out of a room. But men aren’t the…

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Gearing up for another year at Sheffield's Showroom Cinema, horror film festival Celluloid Screams has announced the full line-up of blood-soaked goodies it has in store for the weekend of October 24-26 – and boy, is it Astron-omically good!

Here it comes... straight from the press release to your eyeballs:

Opening Gala: The Editor (UK Premiere)

Director: Adam Brooks & Matthew Kennedy | Canada | 2014 | 1hr 42 mins

Kicking off Celluloid Screams 2014 in fine style, we proudly present the mind-boggling new opus from Canadian filmmaking collective Astron-6 – an affectionate tribute to the Italian giallo thrillers of the 1970s and 1980s.

Rey Ciso was once the greatest editor the world had ever seen, but after a horrific accident left him with four wooden fingers on his right hand, he’s had to resort to cutting low budget trash pictures. When the lead actors from the film he’s been editing turn up murdered at the studio,...

The prior four articles of the good and ugly in comedy horror, all of it was in the run down to this final part. We’ve looked at Frank Henenlotter, Joe Dante, and an unfathomable number of pratfalls, puns, sarcastic one liners and gore, gore, gore. If you’re favourite comedy horror hasn’t appeared, tell us what it is in the comments section below. Maybe a variation on this article will appear in 12 months with some of those omissions included.

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Part Four

Now to the meat of the matter, what are the greatest films that combine both comedy and horror?

Wallace & Gromit And The Curse Of The Were-rabbit

Wallace & Gromit made their debut feature length with one of best horror homages in many a year. Maybe that’s a biased viewpoint as a Brit, Wallace and his pet dog can do no wrong on these shores.

Nicol Williamson as Merlin in Excalibur (John Boorman, 1981, UK):

Turning in by far the best acting in Boorman’s epic, Williamson sets the bar for all other interpretations of the Merlin character. Best known as an acclaimed stage actor with a history of incredibly unprofessional behavior, this is Williamson’s most memorable film role and will have you chanting the “charm of making” in no time.

Rutger Hauer as Roy Batty in Blade Runner (Ridley Scott, 1982, USA):

As an android seeking to prolong his short life, Hauer’s unique screen presence is perfectly utilized in director Scott’s atmospheric science fiction milestone. Hauer brings a sort of “alien” quality to the character Roy Batty and really makes this role a truly superior piece of casting.

Other notable Rutger Hauer performances: Nighthawks (Bruce Malmuth, 1981, USA), The Hitcher (Robert Harmon, 1986, USA).

Ricardo Montalban as Khan in Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan (Nicholas Meyer,...

Michael McIntyre has admitted that tragedy in his early life, probably resulted in him choosing comedy as his future career.

The Britain’s Got Talent judge lost his dad, Ray Cameron, when he was a teenager, after the 53 year old died of a sudden heart attack.

Speaking on BBC Radio’s Desert Island Discs the 35 year old confessed:

“I genuinely think my comedy and the person I am is ­because of who I am and how I came about – and that does include, unfortunately, my dad not being around.

“It did push me further into an insular place, into my own world.

“I have managed to meet his friends and it’s great to hear from them and to hear them saying that he would have been proud of me.”

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Michael McIntyre has opened up about the sudden death of his father as a teenager. The Britain's Got Talent judge recalled to The Sun the heartbreaking moment in 1993 when he learned that dad Ray Cameron, a writer on The Kenny Everett Television Show, had died of a heart attack in Spain. He told the Sunday Mirror: "He died on Boxing Day. I was 17 and I remember that I had just learned to drive and he was really upset that he couldn't afford to buy me my first car. "He bought me a book about cars instead, which made me feel quite tearful. I went to bed that night feeling pretty good about it and then, the next day, we got a call to say he'd died of a heart (more)...

We harpe on the subject of good horror franchises and the lack of video games for said franchises almost weekly here on HororBid. We're not going to bore you with another rant about why certain slasher movies would transfer great to your Xbox 360 but one of HorrorBid's freelance writers (David Foskey) set out to create his own list of movies that need a video game counterpart. Check it out after the break...

10. Child's Play

Ok, this movie to game adaption would be a sort of continuation of the series. Chucky and his family are being held captive by an evil carny. Hes being forced into being part of the sideshow as his family are being held in cages behind the scenes. The carny threatens to destroy them if Chucky does not do what he says. The object of the game would to be to find and free your family at all costs.

Back in August 1986, two horror movies debuted on the same Friday in New York-area theaters. The film that got more publicity, and that most of the genre fans I knew wanted to see, was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. But one pal and I were more interested in checking out the one that promised a “Free Creep Prevention Mask” to the first patrons on opening night.

So we paid our admission, were each handed a paper surgical mask with the Night Of The Creeps logo emblazoned on it, took our seats—and enjoyed one of the year’s most surprisingly entertaining fright features, one that homaged practically every subgenre imaginable, yet kept a sure hand on its tone and never descended into spoofery. Those who caught Creeps in its limited theatrical run (during which it played a few cities as Homecoming Night) formed the beginnings of a cult following that...

If you can't wait to be thrilled on October 27th when Fred Dekker's Night Of The Creeps finally arrives on DVD and Blu-ray, we just might have the answer to your cravings.

Sony has just supplied us with eight clips featuring bonus material from the upcoming release. Check those out after the jump, and don't forget that Detective Ray Cameron himself, Tom Atkins along with Notc FX artist Robert Kurtzman will be joining us at the Fangoria Trinity Of Terrors on Halloween Weekend!

Fred Dekker directed only two movies during the '80s, The Monster Squad and Night of the Creeps. While neither did particularly well at the box office, these two films were the unlikely beneficiaries of the video revolution, being passed around among horror junkies and subsequently attaining cult status. But despite the boost they received from the rise of VHS, DVD wasn't as forgiving. The Monster Squad regularly topped many film fans' lists of neglected films until its release two years ago. Now the prophecy will finally be fulfilled and Night of the Creeps will finally get its due with a special edition to be released near Halloween. Night of the Creeps is a throwback to '50s sci-fi creature features, with parasitic alien slugs landing on Earth and taking over the puny minds of the students at a local college. I rewatched Night of the Creeps not long ago,...