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Horror Headlines: Thursday June 24th, 2010

Submitted by Todd on Thursday, Jun 24th 2010

Although "Survival of the Dead" is a marginal film, that hasn't stopped Magnet from packing the upcoming DVD with a ton of enticing extras. Fine and dandy, but no thanks.

If you've ever wondered what your favorite Star Wars characters would look like as monsters, your dreams have been answered. My inner nerd isn't sure if this is insanely cool or outrageously blasphemous.

Former 80's pop stars Debbie Gibson and Tiffany will star in the original SyFy movie "Mega Python vs. Gatoroid", an event which may signal the end of times. The film is scheduled to air sometime next year.

In Real People News:

If delivering mail wasn't perilous enough, seagulls have begun savagely attacking Royal Mail employees, which has disrupted service in some areas of England. Alfred Hitchcock always new this would happen.

It's official: Candy cigarettes are now illegal. I guess kids will just have to buy a pack of smokes, instead.

On this day in history:

1947 - Pilot Kenneth Arnold has a run-in with several mysterious flying saucers near Mt. Ranier, Washington.

Horror Headlines: Thursday March 18th, 2010

Submitted by Todd on Thursday, Mar 18th 2010

I can hear the collective groan gathering on the horizon, but I'm going to report on this, anyway. "The Grudge: White Ghost" and "The Grudge: Black Ghost", the latest installments in the long-running series, is headed to Region 2 DVD on April 19th. Who knows? It might be good. I'm just kidding.

Almost as soon as the movie was over, genre-friendly distributor Magnet scooped up North American rights to Gareth Edwards' buzz-heavy creature feature "Monsters". Here's hoping the flick receives a healthy theatrical release later this year.

Rumor has it that there's a strong possibility that Frank De Felitta's made-for-TV chiller "Dark Night of the Scarecrow" is headed for DVD. VCI Entertainment is behind the project. If you haven't had a chance the see the movie yet, you're definitely in for a treat. Creepy!

If you're excited about Timur Bekmambetov's "The Last Witch Hunter", you'll be pleased to learn that a plot synopsis has finally hit the web. Spoilers abound, so tread carefully. Very, very carefully.

In Real People News:

Those of you who are currently living in your car with almost two dozen animals might like to know that you're about to receive a hefty fine for being extremely gross. Be sure to give a generous tip to the poor bastard who has to detail your ride.

Wanted felons: If you value your freedom, do not log into Facebook. I repeat: Do not log onto Facebook. Status updates aren't that important. By the way, did you know I just finished reading "Shutter Island?" Lunch was great, too. Hugs!

On this day in history:

1965 - Soviet cosmonaut Aleksei Leonov embarks on the world's first spacewalk.