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Burger King Celebrates Halloween With Ghost Pepper Whopper and Ghost Pepper Chicken Fries

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McDonald’s may be the fast food chain most synonymous with Halloween over the years, but Burger King has managed to make their own mark on the holiday in recent years.

From the “Nightmare King” to the “Halloween Whopper,” Burger King’s Halloween offerings have impressed in the last several years, and this year will be no exception.

This Halloween, Burger King brings back last year’s “Ghost Pepper Whopper,” and they’re also debuting a brand new Halloween menu item: “Ghost Pepper Chicken Fries”!

The “Ghost Pepper Whopper” features a burger topped with Ghost Pepper cheese, and it’s packed with bacon, crispy jalapeños, queso sauce, and an orange bun.

As for the “Ghost Pepper Chicken Fries,” they’ll be available in 4, 8, and 12 pieces with a choice of dipping sauce, bringing Halloween heat to the popular Chicken Fries.

Burger King is also making it easy for Guests to conquer that pesky araskavedekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th) with the Digital Exclusive Trick or Heat Meal Bundles. Available beginning Friday, Oct. 13 through Halloween Day in the BK App and on bk.com, Royal Perks members can enjoy a Ghost Pepper Whopper, 4-piece Ghost Pepper Chicken Fry, small French fries, small fountain beverage and Hershey Sundae Pie for just $13. Can’t handle the heat? Fear not – the deal will also be available with an original Whopper and Chicken Fries.

“Earlier this year, we asked Guests if we should bring back the Ghost Pepper Whopper or introduce Ghost Pepper Chicken Fries. The results were split, so we’re adding both products to our menus nationwide this Halloween season, giving Guests multiple ways to enjoy the perfect combination of flavor and heat,” said Pat O’Toole, Chief Marketing Officer, Burger King. “We’re excited for fans to have a new way to enjoy our signature Chicken Fries and bring back the Ghost Pepper Whopper with an eye-catching orange bun achieved with the use of paprika, showing that spook-tacular innovations don’t mean you have to sacrifice quality or flavor.”

Both menu items will be available from October 12 through Halloween, and brand new ghost pepper-themed Burger King crowns will also be available in stores nationwide.

Additionally, Burger King is also bringing Halloween buckets to select markets on Friday, October 13, and they’ll reportedly be available in Nashville, Las Vegas, Charlotte, and Atlanta.

Head over to The Takeout to learn more about those.

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5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including the Ultimate Freddy Showdown Art Print

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Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Twister Steelbook 4K UHD from Warner Bros.

Twister lands on Steelbook 4K Ultra HD (with Digital) on July 9 — just in time for the release of its sequel, Twisters, in theaters on July 19. Warner Bros.’s 1996 disaster thriller has been restored in 4K with HDR and Dolby Atmos audio.

Jan de Bont (Speed) directs from a script by Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park) and Anne-Marie Martin. Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton star with Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alan Ruck, Todd Field, and Jeremy Davies.

Special features include: a new interview with de Bont; audio commentary by de Bont and visual effects supervisor Stefen Fangmeier; Chasing the Storm: Twister Revisited; Anatomy of a Twister; HBO’s The Making of Twister; and Van Halen’s “Human Beings” music video.

Leatherface Plush from Kidrobot

While most Texas Chain Saw Massacre merch focuses on Leatherface’s killing mask that he wears through much of the film, the “Pretty Woman” mask that he dons for the finale is arguably even creepier.

Kidrobot is celebrating 50 years of Tobe Hooper’s masterpiece by adding Pretty Woman Leatherface to its Phunny line. Shipping in July, the 7.5″ plush doll costs $16.99.

Freddy Krueger Print from Outpost 512

Get your claws on Outpost 512’s poster depicting various incarnations from Freddy Krueger from throughout the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise slaughtering one another.

Illustrated by JJ Harrison, the 24×18 screen print is limited to 75 and costs $100. It will ship in 2-3 weeks.

Zombi Vinyl Soundtrack from Mutant

The soundtrack for Zombi — the international version of George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead — is available on vinyl from Mutant. The remastered score is composed by Goblin (Suspiria, Deep Red).

The album is pressed on 140-gram red vinyl. It’s housed in a jacket featuring artwork by Greg Ruth and an insert with character cut-outs. Scheduled for release on June 14, it costs $40.

Sasquatch Sunset Blu-ray from Decal Releasing

Sasquatch Sunset stomps its big feet onto Blu-ray on May 28 via Decal Releasing. The surreal comedy is executive produced by Ari Aster.

Meagan Navarro’s review said, “Sasquatch Sunset is unabashed in its absurd humor and fixation with bodily fluids. While there’s impressive artistry on display, this cryptid comedy is prone to meandering, and its constant barrage of toilet humor tests patience.”

David Zellner (Kumiko The Treasure Hunter, The Curse) & Nathan Zellner (The Curse) direct from a script by David. Riley Keough, Jesse Eisenberg, Christophe Zajac-Denek, and Nathan Zellner star.

The disc includes Sasquatch Birth Journal #2, a 2010 short film by the Zellner brothers.

For more merch madness, peruse the Killer Collectibles archives. You can also visit Broke Horror Fan.

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