September 24, 2021
“More links than a Zelda Convention…” - Erin B. Gaskill
Product photos by NECA
Header photo - to celebrate everyone’s favorite Melmacian, Gordon Shumway is getting his very own action figure from NECA on the 35th Anniversary of ALF in 2022. Remember ALF? Well he’s back - in dope, detailed, articulated action figure form!
Chicago Film Festival’s After Dark programming has been announced and it has some great titles that folks in the area will want to check out, including THE SADNESS, THE BETA TEST, and more. The screenings will be a mix of virtual, in person, and at the drive-in. Check out the schedule that runs from October 13-24, make your plans accordingly, and then watch some dope horror movies. (Stay tuned to Neon Splatter for some more info on this event as we speak with its programmer, Raul Benitez).
What are you doing next summer? I know it’s presumptive to assume there’ll be a next summer, but if interested, check out this adventure package in June 2022 with real life superhero Kendall Tichner. Hanging out, exploring Yellowstone and the Grand Teton, while getting in some fun archery and birding experiences. When Thunderdome comes around, it may be useful to have some survival skills.
While arrival of the books themselves have been delayed due to overseas shipping issues that seem to be plaguing everyone, These Fists Break Bricks has an incredible website full of fun posters, info, events, and other stuff related to Kung Fu movies through the ages. Curated by the authors Grady Hendrix and Chris Poggiali, it’s a great site to check out to find cool images and titles of movies to add to your watchlist.
Shameless Self Promotion Time!!!
Please read my review of DEAR EVAN HANSEN.
Please read my review of THE STARLING.
Here’s a Twitter thread on Neon Splatter’s payment structure/situation as we seek to be transparent in all things.
A note that my (Rob Dean’s) personal Twitter account (@NeuroticMonkey) has been suspended for over two weeks for DMCA violation, but I have yet to receive any information on what tweets were in violation of what copyright material as claimed/reported by whom, and there has yet to be any information about how to get the suspension lifted. If interested, please feel free to notify Twitter Support about how this all seems pretty weak sauce. Thanks!
Remember how “The New 52” at DC Comics was both incredibly promising and also a major fustercluck? Not to mention it was like the third reboot in a decade? Polygon does and got an oral history of the launch of this new era of the comic book company continuity that generated lots of buzz, new fans, promising stories—but also a ton of confusion and frustration.
Nerdist is right—this singing ringing tree is right out of a horror movie. And it. Is. Glorious.
@thelaserboi The lady that's WAY TOO into fall. 🎃🍁🍂🍎#fall #whitewomen #spookyseason #fallvibes #autumnvibes ♬ original sound - TheLaserBoi
It’s been quite some time since its original April 2020 release date, but ANTLERS is coming to more theaters. It’ll be the closing night film for Beyond Fest and then rollout to other festivals and select markets under the “Fantastic Fest” banner. From the Searchlight announcement:
The premiere will launch a series of events leading up to the October 29th domestic theatrical release of the film, including a “Fantastic Fest Presents” Special Screening with Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas in San Francisco and Austin on October 11th; the International Premiere at the 54th Sitges International Film Festival (Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantastic de Catalunya) on October 13th; Closing Night of the 12th Annual Telluride Horror Show on October 17th ; and a special Drive-In Screening at the 57th Chicago International Film Festival on October 15th. Additionally Scott Cooper will host a horror retrospective in conjunction with Beyond Fest and the American Cinematheque this fall.
Colorado Folks - Governor Polis wants to send free rapid COVID tests to your home. Please go here to learn more, including how to sign up.
My very first unboxing video!
— Grady Hendrix (@grady_hendrix) September 22, 2021
Courtesy of @Shudder pic.twitter.com/wsdomcU8yd
@kysthalimit Kris enjoying her solo moment. #fyp #foryoupage #trending #metgala #met #krisjenner ♬ original sound - kysthalimit
@relltheremedy 🤦🏾♂️ yes it’s a real song 😂😂
♬ Shave 'Em Dry - Lucille Bogan
@devon_palmer Fall activities
♬ original sound - devon palmer
“One last thing, Mr. Peppino. What do you want the front of the pizza boxes to say?” pic.twitter.com/3IVxkZOkLN
— Seth Pollack (@sethmpk) September 20, 2021
In case you missed it, the finale trailer for HALLOWEEN KILLS came out. There’s also a contest involved which ends in just two days (September 26), so go here for the details and send in those videos ASAP.
Going out on top! Multi-hyphenate, unstoppable force of talent and comedy and entertainment (seriously, check out his IMDB credits and his social media projects…it’s crazypants) Demi Adejuyigbe continued and concludes his tradition of observing and honoring the 21st of September with a tremendous video and a great way to raise awareness and support for multiple great causes. Enjoy the video below, but then please go to the site to contribute, enter into his bizarre but incredible raffle, and never forgot that the real ba-du, ba-du, ba-du, ba-du were the friends we made along the way.
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