Cracked is hosting a pretty hilarious list of “8 Zombie Apocalypse Survival Strategies (For Zombies)” that ranges from “Nutrition” to “Exercise” and “Self Defense”.

Not really horror, but awesome nonetheless, NECA announces that they have entered into an agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing to produce consumer products around the 30th Anniversary of the film E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial next year, reports Figures. Merchandise will include action figures, plush, toys, bobble heads, giftware, and more. Initial product launch will begin in March 2012. “We’re very excited to bring E.T. back to toy shelves and to new generations of fans and collectors worldwide,” said Randy Falk, Director of Product Development at NECA.

Sean Decker of Dreadcentral is asking the horror community as we approach October – our month of months – to unite for a good cause: to support local Los Angeles women battling breast cancer by giving a small donation, and to support the horror actresses who are supporting them. Be cool and donate, even if it’s only a $1.

The best of the best comes courtesy of Carl Lyon, who is going to need to sculpt some molds, spores, and fungus to place next to his insanely awesome Egon Spengler sculpture. He’s also working on one based on Bill Murray’s Peter Venkman! See images of both inside and then look at your empty shelves in rage. Don’t you wish you could adopt this guy?