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5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘The Menu’ on Blu-ray
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!
The Menu Blu-ray from Searchlight Pictures
The Menu was one of the best surprises of the year; I went in knowing nothing about it and was pleasantly surprised to find a darkly hilarious horror-thriller. If you missed it, it’s coming to Digital on January 3 followed by Blu-ray and DVD on January 17 via Searchlight Pictures.
Mark Mylod (Ali G Indahouse, Succession) directs from a script by Seth Reiss (Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Will Tracy (Last Week Tonight with John Oliver). The fantastic ensemble includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Ralph Fiennes, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Judith Light, and John Leguizamo.
No 4K UHD is planned, unfortunately, but at least we get special features: a three-part making-of featurette with cast and crew along with three deleted scenes.
The Misfits Action Figure from NECA
The Misfits’ legendary Fiend mascot is receiving the ultimate action figure treatment from NECA. Due out in July, the 7″ toy is available to pre-order for $34.99.
Three interchangeable heads (including one based on Basil Gogos’ artwork), two interchangeable hands, three classic Misfits records (Horror Business, Die Die My Darling, and Earth A.D.), two daggers, and a candelabra are included. It’s packaged in a window box with opening flap.
Be a star with A24’s Pearl enamel pin. Designer Jen Lewis captures Mia Goth’s instantly iconic, tear-shedding smile from the X prequel. Priced at $10, it measures 1”.
Terminator 2 Print by Jim’ll Paint It
Perhaps you’ve heard that James Cameron made a new movie, but to me Terminator 2: Judgment Day remains the gold standard for cinematic spectacle. I’m also forever in awe of Jim’ll Paint it, who creates intricate artwork using an archaic version of Microsoft Paint!
His latest piece is a stained glass-style tribute to Terminator 2. It’s available on A3 size prints for £32.50 (approx. $40), A2 size prints for £37.50 (approx. $46), and A1 size prints for £55 (approx. $67), along with T-shirts for £24 (approx. $29).
Girls Make Movies Book from Running Press Kids
Do you have a kid who’s interested making movies but doesn’t know where to start? Look no further than Girls Make Movies: A Follow-Your-Own-Path Guide for Aspiring Young Filmmakers, which will be published on February 7.
It puts readers in the driver’s seat as they create a fictitious zombie blockbuster and are guided through each stage of production and learn about the processes, techniques, and people involved in making a Hollywood hit.
Coming to hardcover and e-book via Running Press Kids, the 144-page nonfiction book is written by Mallory O’Meara (The Lady from the Black Lagoon) and illustrated by Jen Vaughn.
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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