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The Cutting Edge Haunted House located in Fort Worth, Texas is inviting you to spend the night with that special someone as you walk through the world's largest haunted house lit only by candellight during it's special "Twisted Love" candellight presentation.

The attraction will be open on Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th from 8 pm - 10:30 pm.

The ticket prices are $25.00 for adults, and $20.00 for children 10 and under.

The Cutting Edge Haunted House broke the world record for the largest walk through haunted house just last year. The Cutting Edge is located at...
Intersection of I-30 & I-35
1701 E. Lancaster Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76102

February 3, 2010-10:36 pm Return to top!

Raycliff Manor Spring Break!
The surveys were filled out, and the fans have spoken, and due to overwhelming positive response, Raycliff Manor is bringing back their Ghouls Gone Wild Spring Break event.

The third annual event will be held in Joplin, Missouri on Friday and Saturday, March 19th and 20th. This will be the last chance to come out and enjoy the Raycliff Manor and Carriage House attractions before they begin renovations and updates for the upcoming 2010 haunt season!

Tickets will be available beginning at 6:30 pm at the ticket window, and will be only $15.00 for a pass to both attractions for this one weekend special event.

Also, you can go into the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks located in the Northpark Mall in Joplin, MO and when you donate blood, you'll receive a $2.00 Discount Voucher for the Ghouls Gone Wild event at Raycliff Manor. This means that if you donate blood, you'll be able to enjoy both attractions during this event for only $13.00!

RaycliffManor.com will be updated very shortly with the information!

January 30, 2010-3:40 am Return to top!

Zelda Rubinstein Dies at 76!
Actress Zelda Rubinstein, who is best known for her portrayal of the spirit talker Tangina in Steven Spielberg's 1982 film Poltergeist, has passed away. Her agent, Eric Stevens, confirmed the news that she passed away of natural causes at Barlow Respiratory Hospital in Los Angeles on January 27. She was 76 years old.

Zelda had been hospitalized in December after two of her major organs failed. According to reports, family insisted Rubinstein was on the mend earlier this month.

A close friend said that she was very much at peace at the time of her passing.

For us horror fans, Poltergeist is the film she is best remembered for, but she also appeared in Poltergeist 2: The Other Side, Poltergeist 3, the Poltergeist television series, and Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon.

Her non-horror film, and television credits include National Lampoon's Last Resort, Sixteen Candles, Caroline In The City, Picket Fences, and 'Mr. Belvedere!

Jaunary 28, 2010-5:11 am Return to top!

2010 Transworld Hauntshow!
On March 25 - 28, 2010 will be the annual Transworld Hauntshow, taking place in St. Louis, Missouri. With the show just around the corner, the events of the convention are now set.

On Wednesday, March 24 there will be a pre-show Speed Seminars & Bowling Party from 12-5:30 pm. Immediately followed by Insane Shane’s kick off party.

On Thursday there will be adding revenue, and sideline businesses seminars. Plus, there will be a behind the scenes tour of The Darkness. There will also be an opening night party at the Dubliner pub.

On Friday, there will be marketing your event, and operating your event seminars, followed by the Haunted House Association with their "ultimate brainstorming" and party.

There are lots more events, seminars, haunt tours, and more set, including an auction, and the International Association of Haunted Attractions annual awards Banquet. Go to www.hauntshow.com for the complete schedule of events, and all of the information you want on the event!

January 12, 2010-4:21 am Return to top!

New Elm Street DVD Set!
With the April 30, 2010 release date for the A Nightmare On Elm Street remake coming up quick, New Line is not wasting the chance to re-release the eight films in the original franchise in a new DVD box set that's arriving on April 6.

New Line hasn't packaged all of the films together as a set since they released that black-boxed special edition collection back in 1999.

Since the original box set release the films have been paired up on two sets, featuring four films per set.

There has been no official word as to any extras there may or may not be on this collection. At this time all that is known to be included are the 8 films, including Freddy vs Jason.

However, Robert Englund fans should note, that while the new box set artwork features the dark image of Freddy, it is the Freddy played by Jackie Earle Haley in the upcoming remake, and not the original Robert Englund version.

The glove on the new box set artwork has been replaced via photoshop with an original glove!

Jaunary 8, 2010-1:08 am Return to top!

Zombie Christmas Carols!
A few days ago I got my hands on a copy of a new book that is a must own for the zombie lover in your life this holiday, or should I say helliday season.

The book is called, It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies: A Book of Zombie Christmas Carols, and it is written by Michael P. Spradlin. The book also features unbelievably gross, but fun illustrations by artist Jeff Weigel, and an introduction by New York Times Best-Selling Author Christopher Moore.

This book takes around two dozen classic Christmas carols and flips them around with a zombie twist to make them Christmas SCARE-ols, instead of carols.

Some of the carols include;
I Saw Mommy Chewing Santa Claus, We Three Spleens, Let's Feast On Merry Gentlemen, Zombie the Snowman, Zombie Claus Is Coming To Town, Rudolph, The Zombie Reindeer, and more!!

I personally read this book, and it is THE must own book for zombie lovers during the holidays!

December 10, 2009-2:32 am Return to top!

NECA's New Freddy Figure!
Even though it's a figure, here is you best shot to date at seeing the face of Freddy Krueger from the upcoming remake of A Nightmare On Elm Street.

Horror figure fans can rejoice in the fact that NECA Toys is creating a new Freddy Krueger figure from the upcoming remake due out in April of 2010.

There will be a burned Freddy (pictured), and a pre-burned Freddy as played by Jackie Earle Haley. Pictures of both figures can be seen at Dread Central.

NECA's Head of Product Development, Randy Falk said that NECA has re-aquired the rights to both Freddy, and Jason. He said that both of the Freddy figures will be released before the remake is released, and there are plans for a new classic Freddy figure to commemorate the original film's 25th anniversary.

If you go to figures.com, you can read the whole Q and A with Randy Falk.

You can view the trailer right here on our youtube channel!

November 28, 2009-2:29 am Return to top!

Kersey Valley Christmas!
As is a new trend with haunted hayrides, during the holiday season they convert from haunted to holiday. We mentioned before about the Bates Motel Holiday Hayride, and now going the Christmas route for their second year is the Kersey Valley Spookywoods!

If you are near High Point, North Carolina, and are looking for a family holiday event, then come to the Kersey Valley Christmas, where you can snuggle up under a warm blanket with your loved ones on a hayride. You will be taken around the farm where you will experience the Christmas story as narrated by Rod Davis from 99.5 WMAG!

While there, you can experience their animated lights, and a 35 foot tall Christmas tree with over 60,000 lights, and fire effects all themed to music. You can also get a real Frasier Fir Christmas tree. Before you leave, be sure to stop by Santa's forest, and have pictures taken with Santa. You can also build your own Christmas wreath.

You can also enjoy some caramel kettle corn, chocolate chip cookies, roasted nuts, roasted marshmallows, hot chocolate, and hot apple cider!

November 17, 2009-7:57 pm Return to top!

Bates Motel Holiday Hayride!
Each and every haunt season, The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride is one of the top haunts and hayrides in the entire nation. However, once again, as the haunt season has come to an end, the Bates Motel goes from scary...to merry!

The attraction includes a ride on a sound equipped hay wagon, through the rolling hills of Arasapha Farm, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland. The farm has been set up with huge light displays, decorated trees and buildings, bridges and brooks. You will come face to face with live reindeer, and see an animated Santa’s workshop.

The 20 minutes long hayride is choreographed with all the favorite songs of the season. After the hay ride, relax by the bonfire, or warm up with a cup of cocoa, or have your picture taken with Santa, and get an up close look at their famous live nativity scene. You can also pick a Christmas tree and wreath for the season.

The event runs from November 27-29, December 4-6, 11-13, and 18 – 23. The times are 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

For more information go to HolidayHayride.com!

November 8, 2009-10:31 am Return to top!

Ogden's Vampire Ball!
With the haunt and halloween season halfway over for this year, vampire lovers in Utah now have an after Halloween party to look forward to.

On November 21, Phantom FX is proud to introduce their Vampire Ball, officially titled "Ogden's New Moon Twilight Ball" at Historic Ben Lomond Hotel in Ogden at 2510 Washington Blvd.

The event will last from 7 - 11 pm.

Visit www.PhantomEffects.com for a discount promo code!

Proceeds will benefit the Salt Lake Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation!

Dress as your favorite vampire and bring a Date! (This will be a romantic event for the Hard core Twilight fans!)

There will be Prizes, Performances, Desserts, and a few games thrown in the mix!

Go to www.UtahVampires.com for further information!

October 15, 2009-1:53 am Return to top!

AMC's Fear Fest 2009!
Even though it's been highly disappointing the last few years, AMC is returning with their annual Fear Fest!

The 2009 edition of Fear Fest (formally called Monster Fest), will feature such horror films as, Halloween, House On Haunted Hill, The Fly, Return Of The Living Dead, and many more.

The fright fest will begin on Friday night, October 23 at 8 pm with Alien, followed by Aliens.

The festival will conclude on Halloween day with airings of Young Frankenstein, Halloween 1, 4, & 5, and then three airings of, Night Of The Living Dead.

You can view the complete schedule for the complete festival lineup.

While at amctv.com you can view photo gallaries, take quizes, cast your vote for several different tournaments, and fill out several polls.

Fear Fest runs on AMC from October 23 - 31!

October 1, 2009-11:20 pm Return to top!

Friday the 13th Part 2!
You didn't really think Jason was dead and gone did you? Of course not. And with that being said, it became official earlier today.

Warner Brothers officially annouced that there will be a sequel to the Platinum Dune's remake of, Friday The 13th, which was released earlier this year, and is currently available on dvd.

Friday The 13th Part 2 is slated for theatrical release on August 13, 2010.

There were rumors floating about a sequel after the film made $40 million in it's opening weekend.

The remake went on to gross an estimated $65,002,019 in the United States, and took in an estimated $90,646,114 in worldwide box office.

The remake was directed by Marcus Nispel, and was written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. The film starred Derek Mears, Jared Padalecki, Amanda Righetti, and Danielle Panabaker!

October 1, 2009-10:54 pm Return to top!

Elm Street Trailer Released!
Well, no matter if you hate the idea or love it, Platinum Dune's and New Line Cinema's remake of A Nightmare On Elm Street is going to be one of the highlights of the horror year. And it is with much anticipation, and scrutiny, that today the trailer for the remake was finally unleashed.

Die hard horror movie fans have been anxiously awaiting their first glimpse of Freddy, and now they got it.

The film is currently scheduled for release on April 30, 2010 and is directed by Samuel Bayer. The film was written by Wesley Strick, and Eric Heisserer.

The cast includes Kyle Gallner, Thomas Dekker, Rooney Mara, Kellan Lutz, Katie Cassidy, Clancy Brown, Connie Britton, and Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger.

The film is, much like the 1984 original, revolves around teenagers who are being stalked in their dreams by a horribly burnt and disfigured child murderer who was set on fire by the teenagers parents.

You can view the trailer right here on our youtube channel!

September 28, 2009-3:41 am Return to top!

Cutting Edge breaks record!
For years, the record for the world's largest walk through haunted attraction was held by Pontiac, Michigan's Erebus four story haunted attraction. Well, all good things must come to an end, as the Cutting Edge haunted house broke the record and are now officially in the Guinness book of world records.

The Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas haunted attraction was also being filmed while they were named as the new record holder. You can view the clip on YouTube.

Not only did the haunt break the record, but the Travel Channel was on hand to witness the event. They were at the Cutting Edge to film segments for their newest America Haunts special to air during the month of October.

Go to www.screams.com to get all the latest news, dates, and information on the Cutting Edge haunted house.

Being from Michigan, we here hate to see the record leave our state, but we would like to congratulate the Cutting Edge on your achievement, and wish you the best of success this upcoming haunt season!

September 22, 2009-1:29 am Return to top!

ScareHouse on Travel Channel!
As is the case for the last few haunt seasons, the Travel Channel tours various haunted attractions across the United States for an annual special titled, America's Scariest Halloween Attractions. Well, this year they will be filming at The ScareHouse, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Scott Simmons, of the ScareHouse, announced earlier today the news of the ScareHouse being filmed.

Here is the official press release.....
BREAKING NEWS! Want to be on national tv this October? The Travel Channel will be shooting a new segment at the ScareHouse this saturday. Come out to the haunt Saturday night and you could be seen on a brand-new national television show!

This year at the ScareHouse, those who dare to enter will experience three terrifying haunts for just one low price. The three haunts are the Hall of Nightmares, Delirium 3-D, and their brand new attraction, Rampage.

On October 3, you can meet Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango, and Kris Williams of Ghost Hunters at the ScareHouse!

September 15, 2009-12: 57 am Return to top!

Hauntworld's Top 13 Haunts!
For another year Hauntworld Magazine has revealed their list of America's top 13 haunted attractions for 2009.

Being on this list is one of the highest honors a haunt can achieve. This year's list is as follows.....
#1: The 13th Gate - Baton Rouge, Lousiana
#2: Netherworld - Atlanta, Georgia
#3: The Beast - Kansas City, Missouri
#4: The Darkness - St. Louis, Missouri
#5: House of Torment - Austin, Texas
#6: The Dent Schoolhouse - Cincinnati, Ohio
#7: The Bates Motel - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#8: Haunted Schoolhouse & Laboratory - Akron, Ohio
#9: Bayville Screampark - Long Island, New York
#10: House of Shock - New Orleans, Lousiana
#11: Dead Acres - Columbus, Ohio
#12: The Headless Horseman - Ulster Park, New York
#13: Graystone Manor - Killen, Alabama

We would like to congratulate each haunt on the list.

Click here to check out the complete list and links to each haunt!

September 11, 2009-4:11 am Return to top!

Spirit Halloween's Fright Squad!
In need of an expert's touch for your yard or home haunt? Then call on the experts of Spirit Halloween as they now give you, The Spirit Fright Squad.

The Fright Squad is a team of Halloween experts who are on call and ready to transform your space into a top notch haunted horrorland. Let them help you frighten your friends and guests with.....
* Your choice of six exclusive Halloween décor packages.
* Premium packages including light, sound, props, fog, and animatronics.
* Decorator services at your location. The fright squad will travel to your location, install, and activate your display.
* A price to fit your budget. Packages start as low as $225 and range to $3,500.

The packages include the Wicked Woods packages, the Haunted Shack packages, the Haunted Hearse packages, the Terror Tot Nursery packages, the Castle Enterance packages, and the Tree Tunnel packages.

For general questions contact them via e-mail, or their website, or call (609) 350-8743

September 11, 2009-3:07 am Return to top!

HMA Mask Fest 2010!
The Halloween Mask Association proudly presents the 2010 edition of the annual Mask Fest.

Mask Fest is a convention that celebrates the artistry of masks, make-up, monsters, and halloween! At Mask Fest you'll witness aisle upon aisle of independent artists selling and displaying collectible masks, props, models, and every other sort of monstrous goody you can imagine.

Mask Fest is being held at the HorrorHound Weekend Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Marriott Indianapolis East Hotel and Convention Center.

The convention will be held on March 26-28, 2010.

Featured guests include Don Post Jr., Tom Savini, Daniel Roebuck, Greg Nicotero, Brian Wade, Wayne Toth, Laura Lady, the Universal Monster Army, Nightowl Productions, Daniel Horne, Thomas Kuebler, Jeremy Bohr, and more!

For more information, including the official guest, vendor, and artist list thus far, be sure to visit MaskFest.com, and visit the Halloween Mask Association at theHMA.net!

September 4, 2009-12:56 pm Return to top!

2009 Scream Awards!
During October there are several halloween specials, horror movies, haunted attraction programs, and more, but one of the many highlights for October is the annual Spike TV Scream Awards, and now the official voting has begun for Scream 2009!

The fourth annual Scream Awards, which is the first and only global event of it's kind to honor the best in sci-fi, fantasy, horror and comic genres will be taping on Saturday, October 17 at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Scream 2009 celebrates the hottest films, tv shows, comics, actors, creators, icons and pioneers who have influenced and shaped the industry.

This year’s show will also continue the tradition of featuring exclusive World Premieres from some of the most anticipated movies of 2010.

The two-hour extravaganza will premiere on Spike TV on Tuesday, October 27 (10:00 PM-Midnight, ET/PT). Presenters and musical performers will be announced shortly.

You can vote now at the Scream 2009 website!

August 31, 2009-5:02 pm Return to top!

Halloween 3-D in 2010!
Even though Rob Zombie's Halloween II finished it's opening weeked at the number three spot, it did pull in $17,405,000

Due to the box office take over the weekend, Bob Weinstein announced that Michael will return for another trip down the streets of Haddonfield in Halloween 3-D.

The investment it takes to shoot movies in digital 3-D has proved particularly lucrative for horror films. For The Final Destination, this weekend's number 1 movie, theaters with at least one 3-D screen earned 3.25 times as much as those that showed the movie in 2-D only, according to distributor Warner Bros. Back in January, the horror flick My Bloody Valentine earned 6.4 times as much from 3-D theaters as it did from 2-D on its opening weekend.

Weinstein said Rob Zombie, who directed Halloween II and 2007's reboot of the 31-year-old horror series, won't return for Halloween 3-D. He said the studio is in negotiations with a new director, whom he declined to name, who has experience in horror and has a "different take" on the franchise!

August 30, 2009-11:56 pm Return to top!

Spirit Halloween Coupon Codes!
Spirit Halloween (an official sponsor of Channel 66.6 HM Haunted Radio) has two unbelievably great deals going on through part of September, and another great deal going on now through the end of September.

Spirit Halloween has been working hard this past year to cater to the home haunter with terrific new props, costumes, and much, much more!

Well, now they are offering special coupon codes to help during the tough financial crunch as everyone gets ready for the upcoming haunt season.

Here are the special codes.....
SPHF25 - Buy 1 item, get the second item at 25% off (expires 9/15)
SPHF10 - 10% Off Entire Purchase (expires 9/15)
SPHF20 - 20% Off One Item (expires 9/30)

Be sure to use the codes and check out the terrific looking new props and decor that Spirit Halloween has to offer.

Go to www.SpiritHalloween.com!

August 24, 2009-3:17 pm Return to top!

Saw 6 Poster Released!
As is the now yearly custom, each Halloween season must come with a new Saw film, and so is the case this year.

Earlier today, Lionsgate released the brand new official poster for Saw VI.

The film is directed by Kevin Greutert, and was written by Marcus Dunstan, and Patrick Melton.

The film will feature Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell, and Shawnee Smith.

The film is currently scheduled to be hitting the theaters on October 23.

In this film, Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman has successfully emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jigsaw's legacy. However, when the FBI inches closer to capturing Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood.

Go to www.Saw6Film.com for more information!

August 20, 2009-1:11 am Return to top!

Creepyworld Robbed!
Sheriff's investigators for Jefferson County in Missouri are searching for thieves who robbed the Creepyworld haunted attraction in Fenton. Several full standing characters such as bloody pigs, latex skeletons, and other props were taken.

This comes as a huge blow to the haunt which is scheduled to open up for haunting on September 11. Creepyworld still plans to go ahead with the 2009 season.

The owners of the attraction believe that the thief or thieves are people who are either big halloween enthusiasts or want to open their own haunted attraction.

The props that were stolen, that take weeks, and sometimes months, to make and deliver, have a value estimate between ten and fifteen thousand dollars.

If you have any info on this case or see any new props appearing on various sites which may have belonged to Creepyworld, you are asked to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff Department.

Click here to view the video on this story!

July 28, 2009-10:01 pm Return to top!

Nightmare on Elm Street remake poster and new release date!

With the first picture (even though it is too dark to make out the face) of Freddy Krueger, being released today, from the A Nightmare On Elm Street remake, the official teaser poster has also been released.

Off to the side you can view the teaser poster for the film.

The new remake is being directed by Samuel Beyer, and was written by Wesley Strick, and later revised by Eric Heissere.

The film stars Thomas Dekker, Kyle Gallner, Kellan Lutz, Clancy Brown, Connie Britton, Katie Cassidy and Rooney Mara as the new Nancy. Jackie Earle Haley is the new Freddy Krueger.

Platinum Dunes Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, and Michael Bay are producing.

A Nightmare On Elm Street is scheduled to hit theaters April 30, 2010!

July 23, 2009-1:40 am Return to top!

Vote for top Michigan Haunt!
With the haunt season just around the corner, haunted attraction lovers in Michigan now have a chance to vote for what haunt they would like to see as the top haunted attraction in the state of Michigan.

WDIV Detroit has just posted a voting page for haunted attraction fans in Michigan to vote for their top haunt. Among the haunts nominated are; The Haunted Winery, Night Terrors, Slaughtered at Sundown, Exit 13, Terrorfied Forest and Manor, Corn Fun Family Farm and Fear Farm, Deadly Intentions, Cass Urban Legends, Creepy Hollow Haunted Hayride, The Lab, Slaughterhouse Adventure, Night Stalkers, Tunnel of Terror, Urban Legends, Haunted Hollows, Realm of Darkness, Scaregrounds at the Fairgrounds, the Fear Factory, Erebus, Motor City Massacre, Haunted Farm of Terror, the Deadland Haunted House, Scarefest Screampark, The Haunting, Terror in Townsend Forest, and Fright Nights Haunted Attraction!!

To cast your vote, simply click here!

Each haunt can be clicked on with full info on the haunt, including web sites!

July 18, 2009-5:01 am Return to top!

Halloween at the Myers House!
As we've been reporting on The Myers House in North Carolina for quite some time now, we found out that the legendary Myers House will be hosting their first ever Halloween Bash, in celebration of their first Halloween night in the house.

The free event will include a tour of the Myers House NC, Halloween memorabilia giveaways, a Michael Myers costume contest, an outdoor big screen showing of John Carpenter's original Halloween, lots of Trick-or-Treat candy, and more!

Also, you can enjoy Camp Myers while there as they have set up 2 rustic campsites on their property of over 5 acres where visitors can camp out by the fireside in the shadows of the Hillsborough Spookhouse.

Campsite accommodations include a fire pit w/ free firewood, log seating and a picnic table. A maximum of 4 people per site are allowed with 1 large or 2 small tents.

Make a reservation via e-mail to kenny@myershousenc.com or by calling 919-939-8358

July 2, 2009-6:06 am Return to top!

Michael Jackson

1958 - 2009

We here at Channel 66.6 HM Haunted Radio wish to send our deepest condolences to friends, family, and fans of the legendary Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson, the undeniable "King of Pop", died yesterday June 25, 2009 due to a yet to be determined reason. An autopsy is scheduled for today.

Michael Jackson won 13 Grammy Awards, and had 13 number one hits.

For us horror fans, we all remember his hit from his 1984 album of the same name, "Thriller!" The song's music video was featured in primetime on MTV and featured Michael as a warewolf, and assorted zombies, among other horror aspects. The song also featured a rap by legendary horror actor, Vincent Price.

Despite his "troubled" past, the world lost a legendary singer!

June 26, 2009-10:32 am Return to top!

Halloween 2 Poster Unveiled!
Even though Rob Zombie's reimagining of the John Carpenter classic Halloween was a financial success, there were many people who were very disappointed in the film collage poster for the film.

With that being said, earlier today, the poster for Rob Zombie's sequel, Halloween II was unveiled.

The poster is actually pretty good looking with an animated Michael Myers slashing down a victim that is unseen in the poster, and you can see Michael holding some blonde locks in his left hand.

The tagline "Family is Forever" is referring to the supposed family secrets of his past.

Returning for the sequel are Malcolm McDowell, Scout Taylor Compton, Danielle Harris, Sheri Moon Zombie, Tyler Mane, and Brad Dourif.

The new film will hit theaters on August 28.

For more info on the film, visit Halloween2-Movie.com!

June 19, 2009-7:56 pm Return to top!

Halloween Horror Nights '09!
Michael Myers and Jigsaw are packing their bags this haunt season as they are moving to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood!

The bad news for the 2009 haunt is that it has been reported on the net that Universal Studio's have decided not to renew the New Line Cinema rights to Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Friday The 13th, and A Nightmare On Elm Street.

There will be no Leatherface, Jason, and Freddy at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood this year.

The 3 New Line Cinema monsters were a part of the haunt the last two haunt seasons.

However, they have picked up the rights to both Michael Myers from the Halloween series, and Jigsaw from the Saw franchise.

It is also being reported that they have a top secret third maze in this year's haunt.

Dates for the event are forthcoming!

June 9, 2009-4:18 pm Return to top!

Behind the scenes at Eastern State's Terror Behind the Walls!

On Saturday and Sunday, June 13th and 14th from 10 am to 4 pm, Eastern State Penitentiary's Terror Behind The Walls offers a "Behind the Scenes" tours of the Terror Behind the Walls Costume and Makeup Shops!

The tour costs only $12 a person, and are sure to fill up fast. Don't miss your chance to schedule a visit! Make your reservation now at Eastern State's reservations page!

All proceeds from Terror Behind the Walls support historic preservation and public programming at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.

In 2008, Eastern State Penitentiary built new costume and makeup shops in the former workshops along Cellblock 1. They now have state of the art makeup stations and storage for the 150 costumes necessary to get the event up and running every night.

Meet the makeup artists and costume designers of one of America's most successful haunted houses!

June 9, 2009-2:50 am Return to top!

Terrorplex open July 4 weekend!
The Terrorplex, located in Mansfield, Texas, will be open for two fright filled nights in July!

The Terrorplex will be opening 2 haunted attractions (House of Wax, and Midnight Manor) from 8 pm - 11 pm on July 3rd and 4th . They would also like to welcome the help of any haunters who would like to act, and participate.

There will be all new attraction at Terrorplex for 09. The Temple of Anubus, and it's owners have been replaced with an all new staff and all new attraction. So far, the design and production have been kept under tight wraps. Look for a teaser for this new haunt ready for the 4th of July weekend.

Terrorplex has been blessed with the talents of a major entertainment production company, who has stepped in to bring their own brand of terror to the Terrorplex in 09. Their soon to be announced new haunters have professionally produced and promoted radio, television , rock concerts, horror films and now haunted attractions.

For more information on the event and haunt, you can go to the official Terrorplex website!

May 27, 2009-12:53 am Return to top!

Trick or treat at the Myers House!
Want to enjoy a little bit of halloween with friends in June? Then enjoy a Halloween double feature at the famed North Carolina Myers House.

On Saturday, June 27, there will be small get together at the house and there will be a double-feature showing of John Carpenter's Halloween, and Rob Zombie's Halloween.

The double feature will be shown in their actual living room for anyone who wants to attend.

Space is extremely limited so if you're interested please send an email to kenny@myershousenc.com to RSVP!

There will be free drinks and candy!

For those who do not know, the Myers House is an actual house in North Carolina, that we have talked about for a long time on the show here.

The house was built with the exact arcitecture and dimensions as the original Myers house in the original 1978 John Carpenter film, Halloween!

May 10, 2009-4:00 am Return to top!

LA Fright Nights Return!
The LA Fright Nights are back for 6 Ghoulish Nights at a new location at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, CA. Starting June 5, you can enjoy bad movies, bands, burlesque, spooky vendors, and more!

The current slate of films are as follows;
The House on Haunted Hill, Grave of the Vampire, The Giant Gila Monster, The Giant Spider Invasion, Robot Monster, The Mask presented in 3D, The Screaming Skull, They Saved Hitler's Brain, 13 Ghosts presented in illusion-o, Night of the Living Dead, and Santa Claus Conquers the Martians with a special appearance by Santa Claus.

They are currently working on a new website. The original website will be updated shortly at FrightNightLA.com!

The doors will be open at 7:30 pm with the shows starting at 9:30 pm.

This is an all ages event.

They are currently looking for vendors for this event. Please email them at frightnight@batsday.net!

April 22, 2009-1:06 am Return to top!

Zombie Day in Chicago!
April 25, 2009 will truly be zombie day in the Windy City as that day will be the second annual Chicago Zombie Pub Crawl, and then it will be the first annual Zombie Army Prom!

The pub crawl will take place from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. Andersonville will play host to the second annual Chicago Zombie Pub Crawl!

Then, from 8:00 pm - 2:00 am, the zombie revelry moves south to The Orphanage for the first annual Zombie Army Prom! The Prom will be a fund-raiser for the next Zombie Army Productions feature film, and will feature music, dancing, beer & wine, fingers (er, finger foods), King & Queen Zombie Costume Contest, Zombie Dance-Off, the Zombie Army Wheel of Pain and more!

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

Formal attire is not required, however, you do have to be zombified! Those still living upon their arrival can get zombified at the door by the Zombie Army's talented makeup artists for a $10 donation!

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Your New Freddy Krueger!
That is right folks! The new Freddy Krueger for the A Nightmare On Elm Street remake has been officially cast.

There were many rumors floating around, even one of them being that Billy Bob Thorton was going to wear the fedora, but your new Freddy Krueger is.....Jackie Earle Haley.

Haley is now locked down to pull over the grimy red and green sweater, strap on the infamous razor glove and tip his fedora as the brand-spanking-new Freddy Krueger!

The official announcement will be made next week.

Shooting begins under the directorial watch of Samuel Bayer at the end of the month in Chicago.

The New Line Cinema remake is currently scheduled to hit theaters on April 16, 2010.

Also, Kyle Gallner, who can be seen currently in The Haunting In Connecticut, is in final talks to play Quentin, the Johnny Depp like character who is a podcast host in the New Line Cinema remake which is being produced by Platinum Dunes!

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Zombie Con X!
On October 10 and 11, when there is no more room in hell, the dead will walk...Zombie Con X!

That's right, Zombie Con X is two horror filled days of horror films, vendors, stars, music, and even zombie dolls.

The event will be held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Convention Center.

Zombie Con X is looking for 12 to 14 indie horror films to show at this year’s event. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to movies@needxtreme.com.

They will be raffling off 2 sets of zombie hunting gear with the proceeds from the two raffles going to two good causes! Other events will include, Horror Short Stories and Poems Hour hosted by Glenn Bane, Night of The Living Dead Puppet Show performed by The Angry Young Men, Anatomy of A Zombie Seminar, Best Horror Tattoo, Best costume Female, Best Zombie Contest, Scream Contest, Zombie Con X Film Contest, Questions & Answers, and Ghost Hunting 101 with Kenosha Paranormal, Favorite Haunts with The Wisconsin Paranormal Investigators!

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Michigan Death Fest!
If you are a lover of death metal and live in or near Michigan, well do we have a show for you!

Castle Blakk, and Epitaph Magazine presents the Michigan Death Fest!

The event will take place on May 30 at Planet Rock. Tickets are $20 in adveance and $25 at the door.

The event will feature performances by Diabolic, Quinta Essentia, Cardiac Arrest, the Conspiracy, Serpant Crown, Ipekak, Genocya, The Vala, Blessed by Fire, Flesh Eating Flesh, Theocracide, Blessed Sickness, Manticore, Incipient Madness, Silvertoungedevil, Whores Bath, Epoch of Unlight, Katastrofi, Maax, and more!

The event is located at...
Planet Rock
191 Angell Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015

This 21 and older only show will start at noon and also feature grab bags and tons of vendors!

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World Zombie Day 2009!
Hot off winning the Rondo Horror Award for Best Horror Fan Event in 2008, the It's Alive Show has announced the information for the 2009 edition of World Zombie Day!

As a huge zombie walk supporter and enthusiast, I was pleased to hear that World Zombie Day 2009 will take place on Sunday, October 11.

The Pittsburgh area walk will once again take place at the zombie mecca, the Monroeville Mall, with the food drive benefitting the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

World Zombie Day is one day during the year that zombie walks all across the world unite for zombie walks in different cities to help fight hunger.

If you are interested in organizing a walk and food drive in your city, please contact Miss Dee for details.

Also, there are a limited quantity of WZD08 t-shirts is still available!

Visit the It's Alive Show Store to get yours!

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2010 Transworld Hauntshow dates!
With one of the best haunt shows of the year, the 14th Annual National Transworld Hauntshow coming to St. Louis, Missouri in a few weeks, on March 27-29, the new dates have been announced for the 2010 show.

Jen Braverman from Transworld Exhibits, made the official announcement that the 2010 Transworld Hauntshow will again take place at St. Louis at the America's Center. However, instead of March dates, the show will be held February 19-21, 2010.

Announcements will be made shortly about any possible Darkness tour for 2010. The announcement will come soon from Larry Kirchner, the editor of Hauntworld Magazine!

This news is hot of the anticipation for this year's upcoming show, where they have over 4,000 registered buyers and more exhibitors and products than ever before!

America’s Center
701 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
Phone: (314) 342-5036 or (800) 325-7962

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Haunts galore open this weekend!
Do you miss October? Are you sick of the calendar saying March? Do you wish you could be roaming the halls of a haunted attraction? Well, your wish has been granted!

As we reported two weeks ago, Zombie Manor in Texas, and the Cutting Edge Haunted House, also in Texas, will both be open this weekend on Friday. Which is also Friday the 13th.

Well, residents in Texas now can have a triple threat of terror, as the Nightmare on King Street, located in Alice, Texas will likewise be open this Friday.

The haunt will be open from 7:30 pm - an undetermined time.

The cost will be only $5.00 per victim.

The Nightmare on King Street is located at...
1005 S. King Street
Alice, Texas
78332

All proceeds of the event will benefit a local community project!

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Spooky Empire's
Ultimate Horror Weekend 2009!
The official dates are now set for the 2009 version of The Spooky Empire's Ultimate Horror Weekend!

The event is now set to take place October 9 - 11 and will feature celebrity guests, zombie walk, artists, creepy costume contest, celebrity poker tournament, vip cocktail party, zombie luau, huge dealer room, live bands, freak show film festival, screamin' ink tattoo room, movies, trailers, and tons more!!

The event is located at...
Wyndham Orlando Resort
8001 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

There are special room rates available for $99/night. For reservations call 1-800-421-8001

Visit www.SpookyEmpire.com for complete information and for further updates!

For more information call 954-258-7852

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The Mystic Carnival Convention!
On the weekend of August 28 - 30, 2009, anyone in the Vancouver area can prepare for The Mystic Carnival Convention!

The event, which is brought to you by For the Cause Entertainment, and Shallow Graves Magazine will feature a wide variety of horror celebrities, and a large gathering of cast members from Supernatural. You can also witness Shawnee Smith (Saw 1-3) performing live with musical partner Missi Fyle!

Stars from throughout the Horror/SciFi genre will gather together during the weekend, all to help support a great cause, the Cancer Society.

The event will be located at...
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel
1128 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
V6E 4R5

You can also look forward to merchandise, photos, autographs, and more!

February 24, 2009-7:52 pm Return to top!

HHA Auction at the Darkness!
While you are attending the Transworld Hauntshow Convention, you can now look forward to an incredible auction being run by the Haunted House Association!

The auction will be held Saturday, March 28th after the Transworld convention, at The Darkness Haunted Attraction!

Many of the top vendors in the industry have generously offered products or services, and this is your chance to bid on and walk away with some amazing new additions for your show while benefitting the association.

Among those vendors that have donated product to the HHA for the auction are Rogues Hollow, The Scarefactory, Unit 70, Distortions Unlimited, Composite Effects Masks, Gore Galore, SPFX/RealU Masks, Monster Tronics, Haunted Enterprises, Abracadaver Productions, Brainstorm Studios, Illusionator, Splatter FX, Spooky Buttons, Ghost Ride Productions, HauntBots, and Fright Theater.

If you are a vendor and would like to participate in the HHA Auction please contact allan@bennettscurse.com!

February 19, 2009-11:39 pm Return to top!

Zombie-harmony!
Tired of being single?? Well, horror and zombie fans now have their own online dating network at, Zombie Singles.

This is somewhat of a normal dating and friend meeting website, where you can create your own profile with likes and dislikes, however, they are zombie likes and dislikes.

Also, the greatest thing is you can upload your own photo, or use your webcam to take a photo, and then "zombiefy" your photo.

On the left, is the website's logo, and a personal picture of myself after it was "zombiefied!"

Once your picture is up, you can add scars, various wounds, various eye sockets, noses, gruesome mouths, decaying skin, and more. You can even decrease the blood level of your skin and adjust how much of a "zombie blue" you may want your skin to be.

Once your profile is up you can download the picture to keep. It looks like a great site!

February 17, 2009-10:47 am Return to top!

Lexington is in for a Scream!
This upcoming Haunt Season, Haunted Attraction Creators from all over will bring Lexington, Kentucky 50,000 square feet of pure terror.

The Screampark will feature Hollywood style sets, sophisticated props and animatronics, the most intense actors, and high-tech scares in their three totally different haunted attractions, all under one roof.

The Castle of Fear will be a traditional, gothic themed castle featuring a 3,000 square foot open graveyard complete with real tombstones, dirt, and plant life.

Insanity is not a haunted attraction, it’s a CHAOS attraction as anyhting can go wrong! Massive strobe lights, dense fog, never-ending chain link fence and illusions of horror just might make you go a little… insane!

In the Abyss, guests will travel into darkness only to find themselves trapped within their own mind, letting their real fears come out to play!

The Screampark opens to the public on Thursday, September 24th, 2009. Tickets will be $15 for the event!

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