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The “Cheddar Goblin” from ‘Mandy’ is Becoming an Oddball Horror Icon and We’re Totally Okay With It
This little green fucker needs his own spinoff movie. ASAP.
Released into limited theaters and on VOD this past weekend, Panos Cosmatos’s Mandy is one of the hottest topics of discussion on “Film Twitter” right now, and it’s not hard to see why. The cosmic, crazier cousin of Drive Angry, Mandy feels like the truly unforgettable Nicolas Cage genre film we’ve been building towards, casting Cage in the role of a badass dude on a quest to brutally avenge the murder of his girlfriend. In the second half, Mandy becomes a full-on Cagesploitation flick, bloody as can be and visually striking the whole way through.
And then there’s Cheddar Goblin, the icing on top of this particular cake.
At one point during the film, Nicolas Cage (in his underwear, it must be noted) pauses to watch a bizarre commercial on TV, one that promotes a faux brand of mac & cheese called “Cheddar Goblin.” The mascot for the brand is the so-called Cheddar Goblin, a green creature puppet that looks ripped straight out of the 1980s. Mandy, after all, is indeed set in the ’80s!
In the crazy commercial, the Cheddar Goblin vomits mac & cheese all over children, and it’s no secret why he’s fast becoming something of a horror icon on the internet. In fact, the Cheddar Goblin even has his own Twitter account (@CheddarGoblin), home to information about the film as well as fun in-character tweets from the little green guy himself…
Everybody has something special to give. It may be a random act of kindness or, in my case, vomiting Mac `n’ Cheese on the heads of delighted children. It’s why we’re here. #WednesdayWisdom
— Cheddar Goblin (@CheddarGoblin) September 19, 2018
I’m usually not one for dancing, but I can’t help it. You guys have got me feelin something special. pic.twitter.com/IBbRUU8KnM
— Cheddar Goblin (@CheddarGoblin) September 16, 2018
To the Metacritic user who wrote that I look like the anthropomorphization of Bernie Sanders’ farts, that hurt my feelings. Luckily, cheddar makes feelings feel better.
— Cheddar Goblin (@CheddarGoblin) September 16, 2018
Someone even made a Cheddar Goblin toy! Who’s brave enough to get a tattoo?!
It’s like lookin’ in a mirror. I’m 10% uncomfortable and 90% flattered. Thanks, kid! pic.twitter.com/DfkMs5smqr
— Cheddar Goblin (@CheddarGoblin) September 19, 2018
Believe it or not, Cheddar Goblin does have his own official merchandise, including a beanie hat and replica boxes of his mac & cheese. Both items can be yours by purchasing the “Mandy Viewing Party Box” through Legion M, which will cost you $30 and also includes movie still mini posters, temporary tattoos, coasters, party tips, drink recipes, and soundtrack codes.
Fun Fact: The Cheddar Goblin commercial was created by Chris Casper Kelly, the man behind Too Many Cooks!
As it turns out, a mac & cheese-vomiting ’80s goblin is precisely the hero we all needed in 2018. He’s this year’s Black Phillip, and 2018 is instantly better because he’s part of it.
But seriously. Mandy rules. Don’t miss it. Preferably with a crowd.
Movies
SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!
As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.
Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:
Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.
Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.
Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.
Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.
Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?
Also check out:
The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.
Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.
And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.
These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.
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