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5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘Evil Dead’ and ‘Phantasm’ Apparel
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products released each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
‘Maniac’ Shirt from Fright-Rags
Fright-Rags has gone mad for Maniac. The 1980 cult classic has received four new shirts, including several appropriately retro designs, but I can’t deny the MAD magazine parody. Yannick Bouchard captures Joe Spinell’s distinctive details as slovenly psychopath Frank Zito with a 15-color screen print. It costs $28. I hope we get some apparel from the remake next!
‘The X-Files’/’Scream’ Print from Gallery 1988
Gallery 1988 recently hosted an exhibit, aptly titled The 90s, in which artists celebrated 1990s pop culture. There are a lot of nostalgic pieces, but the one that stands out the most to me is “Mulder and Scully Go to Woodsboro.” Matt Talbot imagines if Ghostface popped up as a monster of the week on The X-Files. An open edition of 11×17 digital prints is available for $25.
‘Phantasm’ Shirt from Cavity Colors
Despite its status as a stone-cold classic with a bona fide horror icon, the original Phantasm has precious little official merchandise. It’s one of my favorite movies, so of course I’m celebrating Cavity Colors’ new drop. The Tall Man looms large over Devon Whitehead’s design, which comes on T-shirts for $28 and zip-up hoodies for $48. They’re scheduled to ship the week of June 20.
‘The Evil Dead’ Poster from Creepy Company
Creepy Company has launched Scream Printz, a line of limited edition, officially licensed horror posters. Ghouls just wanna have fun on the premier installment, which features senior designer Matt Durston’s take on The Evil Dead. Limited to 100, the hand-numbered 18×24 screen print costs $74.99. Shipping begins on June 3.
You’re gonna need a bigger closet, because pop culture apparel brand RSVLTS dropped a Jaws collection just in time for the summer. Among other things, it includes four all-over print button-up shirts. My favorite is dubbed “Battle of Amity,” depicting an aerial view of the film’s fateful final act in which the shark attacks the Orca. Made from Kunuflex four-way stretch material, it’ll cost you $65. The pattern is also available on hybrid shorts for $65.
For more merch madness, peruse the Killer Collectibles archives. You can also visit Broke Horror Fan.
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Killer Shorts Horror Writing Competition Open NOW With New Category for Feature Screenplays!
The annual genre competition dedicated to finding and launching the next generation of horror writing talent, this year’s Killer Shorts is now officially open for entries!
Founded in 2019, Killer Shorts has established itself as a premier industry launchpad. The competition connects screenwriters and prose authors directly with the executives, managers, and producers who actively greenlight and option dark genre cinema.
But this year’s competition isn’t only about killer horror shorts…
For this brand new season, Killer Shorts is expanding its categories to include feature-length screenplays alongside its traditional short script, one-page script, and short story divisions.
The Top 10 finalists across all categories are evaluated by an elite industry jury composed of over a dozen horror legends, literary managers, and producers. The panel includes:
- Barbara Crampton (Horror Icon, Actress & Producer — Jakob’s Wife, Suitable Flesh)
- John Zaozirny (Literary Manager & Producer, Bellevue Productions)
- Tananarive Due (Author, Producer & Horror Historian)
- Lucas Ford (Producer, Ford Films — The Backrooms)
- John Squires (Editor-in-Chief, Bloody Disgusting)
- Sophie Carroll (Creative Director, ALTER & DUST at Gunpowder & Sky)
- Gigi Saul Guerrero (Director & Co-Founder, Luchagore Productions)
- Aaron B. Koontz (Producer & CEO, Paper Street Pictures)
Yes, yours truly is joining the Killer Shorts judging panel for the first time ever!
Killer Shorts has a proven track record of transitioning undiscovered writers into working professionals. Alumni success stories include Season 2 finalist Vanessa Võ, who signed with Bellevue Productions, and Season 3 finalist Kelly Nugent, who secured representation at Wonder Street.
Additionally, screenplays submitted for coverage that receive a “Recommend” rating qualify for inclusion on The Scream List. This real-time tracking board is monitored by top-tier genre companies, including Screambox, Raven Banner Entertainment, Zero Gravity Management, and Grey Matter Productions.
Submissions will be accepted across all major platforms, including the official Killer Shorts website, Scrybe, Stage 32, FilmFreeway, and Network ISA.
For full guidelines, prize breakdowns, and submission details, visit the official website!
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