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Exclusive Reveal: Fright Rags Turns Michael, Laurie and Lynda from ‘Halloween’ into Retro Action Figures!
As you may have seen over on social media, Fright Rags recently teased a trio of retro-style Halloween figures that are soon on the way, and Bloody Disgusting has got the exclusive full reveal of that upcoming line for you today. The first wave (and we hear a second wave will follow!) includes three of the main characters from John Carpenter’s original slasher classic: Michael Myers, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Lynda van der Klok (P.J. Soles)!
The three figures, we’ve learned, will be going up for pre-order between Wednesday, April 28 (10am EDT) – Tuesday, May 4 (11:59pm EDT). They’ll then be shipping Fall/Winter 2021.
Priced at $20 each, Michael, Laurie and Lynda each measure 3.75″ tall, with 5 points of articulation. The figures come housed in retro packaging, with backer art by Justin Osbourn.
Here’s the full rundown…
- Michael Myers – with knife and Judith Myers headstone
- Laurie Strode – with pumpkin, knife, and hanger
- Lynda van der Klock – with purse
The figures have been made in association with Plastic Meatball. Check out your first look below, and keep in mind these are prototypes. The final production figures may vary slightly.
MICHAEL MYERS
LAURIE STRODE
LYNDA VAN DER KLOK
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New Documentaries Explore the Cult Legacies of ‘The Keep’ and ‘Wolfen’; Watch the Trailers Now [Exclusive]
Undersung werewolf gem Wolfen and Michael Mann’s The Keep get the spotlight in a pair of feature documentaries acquired by Antenna Releasing.
A World War II Fairy Tale, which covers the infamous production of and reception to The Keep, will receive a limited theatrical release in October, followed by a TVOD release on Apple/Amazon. The Keep will also screen as a double feature for some showings.
For Uncovering Wolfen, Antenna eyes a limited theatrical release for 2027. Both films are currently available for booking via Antenna prior to their theatrical and digital releases.
Both documentaries are directed by Stewart Buck, who co-helms with Stéphane Piter on A World War II Fairy Tale.
“We at Antenna are obsessed with film history,” said Chief Acquisitions Officer Billy Ray Brewton. “Stewart has done such a remarkable job of really diving into the deepest recesses of how these films were made and, in doing so, has created the definitive histories of both projects.”
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Antenna Releasing!” said director Buck. “It’s refreshing to see a filmmaker-friendly approach to distribution with people who know what it’s like to be in the trenches with independent projects that struggle to find a home in the crowded marketplace.”
Check out our exclusive trailer and poster reveal of both documentaries below.
Released in 1983, Michael Mann’s The Keep was a notorious box office bomb, critically lambasted and all but forgotten for years, save for the fascination with Tangerine Dream’s iconic score. In recent years, the film has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence and is widely considered a cult classic, though director Michael Mann and many cast members refuse to acknowledge it.
Wolfen, on the other hand, was critical success but was overshadowed heavily by its flashier 1981 siblings An American Werewolf in London and The Howling. It’s also a trailblazer for socio-political horror, and the doc will explore that via the craftspeople who made it.
Look for them both in theaters soon. Stay tuned for more as it arrives.
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