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5 of This Week’s Coolest Horror Collectibles Including ‘The Lighthouse’ Screenplay Book from A24

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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!


Crimson Peak 4K UHD from Arrow Video

Crimson Peak will haunt 4K Ultra HD on May 21 via Arrow Video. The 2015 Gothic horror/romance is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision, approved by director Guillermo del Toro, and original DTS:X Master Audio sound.

Del Toro co-wrote the script with frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins (Mimic, Pinocchio). Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, and Jim Beaver star with Doug Jones and Javier Botet appearing as ghosts.

The limited edition set comes with a double-sided poster, four double-sided postcards, and an 80-page book featuring writings by David Jenkins and Simon Abrams, an interview with del Toro, and conceptual illustrations by Guy Davis and Oscar Chichoni, all housed in a slipcase with art by Davis.

All the special features from Arrow’s 2019 Blu-ray edition are included: audio commentary by del Toro; The House is Alive: Constructing Crimson Peak, a feature-length documentary with cast and crew; an interview with del Toro; six making-of featurettes; deleted scenes; and more.


Humanoids from the Deep Figure from Amok Time

Humanoids from the Deep may not be the most marketable horror movie of the ’80s, but special effects legend Rob Bottin (The Thing, RoboCop) designed a cool creature for it — which Amok Time Toys has turned into an action figure.

Released as part of the retro-inspired Monstarz line, the toy stands 4″ tall and has six points of articulation, including a hinged jaw. Three versions are available for $20 each: standard (limited to 650), yellow glow (limited to 250), and red glow (limited to 200).


Deathdream 4K Ultra HD from Blue Underground

Deathdream (also known as Dead of Night) will be released on 4K Ultra HD on May 21 via Blue Underground. The 1974 horror film been newly restored in 4K 16-bit from the 35mm negative with Dolby Vision HDR and 1.0 DTS-HD Master Audio.

Bob Clark (Black Christmas, A Christmas Story) directs from a script by Alan Ormsby (Cat People, Popcorn), inspired by W.W. Jacobs’ classic short story “The Monkey’s Paw.” John Marley, Lynn Carlin, Richard Backus, and Henderson Forsythe star.

Special features include: three audio commentaries (one with Clark, one with Ormsby, and a new track with historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson); interviews with Ormsby, Backus, actors Anya Liffey and Gary Swanson, composer Carl Zittrer, and production manager John Cardos; “Tom Savini: The Early Years” featurette; and more.


The Lighthouse Screenplay Book from A24

A24 has released The Lighthouse screenplay book for $60. It’s the 11th installment in the studio’s series of 8×11 hardcover editions, which also includes the likes of The Witch, Hereditary, and Midsommar.

In addition to Robert & Max Eggers’ original script, the 216-page tome includes an introduction by actor Willem Dafoe, essays by authors Lauren Groff and Ian McGuire, full-page stills, and excerpts from a 1881 lighthouse keeper’s guide.


Monolith Blu-ray from Well Go USA

Monolith will invade Blu-ray on April 23 from Well Go USA. Starring Evil Dead Rise’s Lily Sullivan, the Australian sci-fi horror thriller marks the feature directorial debut of Matt Vesely.

In her review, Jenn Adams calls Monolith “a low-fi thriller that needles its way under the skin and will likely have viewers interrogating the dark secrets in their own lives.”

Special features include: a commentary by Vesely, writer Lucy Campbell, and producer Bettina Hamilton; a behind-the-scenes featurette; and the trailer.


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The General Mills Monster Cereals Are Getting Pets This Halloween!

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Photo Credit: Cerealously

We just passed the official Halfway to Halloween mark, which means the spooky season is right around the corner. It’ll only be a few more months before we start talking Halloween on a regular basis, which means it won’t be long before the Cereal Monsters return to shelves.

And this year, they’re bringing their monster pets along for the ride…

First spotted by @SammyHain over on Twitter this week, this year’s theme from General Mills is “Monsters’ Frightful Friends,” with Boo Berry, Count Chocula, Franken Berry and last year’s new addition Carmella Creeper returning this Halloween with all-new marshmallows.

The marshmallows in this year’s monster cereals will depict the brand new pets of the individual monsters, including a spider, a snake, a flying franken-bat, and even a ghost cat!

Here’s the full lineup…

In addition to the individual boxes of each cereal, it looks like we’re also getting the “Frightful Friends” mashup blend this Halloween season, which brings all the different cereals together.

Look for this year’s monster cereals on store shelves as we get closer to Halloween.

Photo Credit: Cerealously

Photo Credit: Cerealously

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