Seasonal Films – “Waxworks” – 1924 (100 years of Horror)

by: RFR Casket Crew Jigsaw Jim

Waxworks - 1924

Greatings again Film Fiends and Deatites,

As we weave our way through 1920s silent horror cinema, I present another classic German expressionalist film; “Waxworks” directed by Paul Leni and starring Werner Krauss and Conrad Veidt. This 1924 film is more of an anthology but still rates as one of the best of the era. Available through Netflix (not insta-download) but is on You tube.

Robert Englund to bring Halloween fun to Hawaii 5-0 in their Halloween Special

Robert Englund

Robert Englund, no stranger to us here at Rotting Flesh Radio, has been a guest a variety of times for us. He is best known as his role of Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and has a large cult following in other films as well.

Well just in time for television and Halloween Fun, Robert is going to play a homeless veteran of the first Gulf War and become a suspect is a murder as he ventures around an ancient burial ground. This is going to happen where else, in the most beautiful of places… Hawaii 5-0.

Robert has been known to have cameos in many television roles, movies and more and now his presence for horror fans around the world can be seen in the Halloween edition of the sleeper hit re-boot of Hawaii 5-0.

The show has gained in popularity and it this reboot has introduced a new generation to the cop duo in the show. Each week they banter, uncover crimes and more. While Robert, has been best known as Freddy Krueger, is in our friend John LaFlamboy’s MOLE MAN movie, had his last screen appearance as the clawed killer in Freddy vs. Jason. The franchise has since been re-booted without Robert donning the make-up. It didn’t hit too well with fans and that shows in the quick disappearance of the new face of Freddy.

Hawaii 5-0

Be sure to catch the new season of Hawaii 5-0 when it kicks off on September 19, 2011 on CBS. And be on the lookout for Freddy, playing an actor named Robert, or vice versa.

You can find many of Robert’s appearance on Rotting Flesh Radio in our archives page.

Donate to Costumes For Kids and get a Personalized Autograph from DEREK MEARS (Jason Voorhees)

Derek Mears (Jason Voorhees)

Hey there Fright Freaks and Halloween Junkies. In keeping the Halloween Season moving forward for Disabled Children and Less Fortunate, the one and only DEREK MEARS (Jason Vorhees from Friday the 13th) is donating Personalized Autographs to you if you help the charity.

Yes, Derek has promised us that he will give you an Autograph to 10 Halloween Friends who donate to the cause!

Not only will you have the chance to help out a Fantastic organization you can get an autograph from one of the baddest Jason’s to don the screen DEREK MEARS.

What we ask is for the first 10 people to donate $55.00 or more. You will get an personalized autograph from Derek to you.

100% of all donations goes to the Costumes for Kids Charity!!! Recently we had two sponsors step up to the plate to help the organization keep going.

There is an all-new Costumes For Kids website coming in the next few days and we are looking forward to fulfilling every request this Halloween Season.

If you would like to help out the cause and in exchange get a personalized Autograph from DEREK MEARS, please call 262-323-1424 and Jonathan will make sure you are helped.

THANK EVERYONE Who helps with costume donations, monterary donations and more. The organization couldn’t happen without you, the Halloween friends.

CALL: 262-323-1424 to get your DEREK MEARS autograph and to make a contribution to the Costumes for Kids. And find out more about Costumes for Kids at: www.CostumesForKids.net

ABOUT COSTUMES FOR KIDS:
Costumes for Kids is program designed to collect new or used costumes, make-up, costumes for disabled children to give them the Halloween they deserve.

The program has officially launched this year and we are looking for haunted attractions, individuals, halloween enthusiasts and more to donate their new, unused, and gently used costumes. These costumes in return will be distributed to children who are less fortunate, and children with disabilities including hard to find costumes themes for children in wheel chairs and special needs.

All we ask is that you contact us, and ship your costumes to us so we can have them cleaned and sent to the families in need to give the children a very special Halloween every year. All sizes are acceptign from infant on up.

Don’t let the name fool you. We also accept Make-Up (unopened), Halloween favors and decor and such to bring the whole Halloween experience to these children and families. For more look at our Items Wanted or Needed page.

We will also have posters available to download that you can put up and start your own drive to help this cause. Not every child is able to celebrate Halloween as they should so let’s give them that chance to escape hard times, disabilities and special needs by bringing them some simple joy.

Grimm Fairy Tale #2: Halloween 2010 (Review)

by: RFR Casket Crew Denise

Grimm Fairy Tale Halloween #2

The second Grimm Halloween special arrives with a brand new original vampire story. when four vampire obsessed teens head out for a night on the town in search of the real thing. They quickly discover they have bitten off much more than they can chew. The group finds themselves face to face with an actual clan of real vampires who are intent on teaching the wannabe teens a horrifying lesson.

Now the way I understand it, most of you Deadites are not particular fans of Twilight. I know most if not all the crew finds Twilight a laughable offense – sparkling vampires. But nevertheless, Grimm’s Halloween issue ventures into that area. In fact, this issue, I think, mocks Twilight.

There is one particular scene I like. Our vampire obsessed teens arrive at a party covered in glitter. When they enter the party, all the guest stop and gawk at them. While this is a classic cliché, I got a good chuckle.

Once again the people at Grimm’s Fairy Tales have delivered an entertaining and twisted tale of Halloween and vampires.

This issue was written by Joe Brusha, Raven Gregory and Ralph Tedesco. The art was done by Marcio Abreu, Geldson Barreto and Alisson Rodrigues. It was published by Zenescope.

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights Official Commercial 2011

Universal Halloween Horror Nights

Everyone loves the Annual Universal Halloween Horror Nights and we have spoken about it many times on Rotting Flesh Radio and we will also have RFR Casket Crew on hand to cover the event as well.

Well, as we have spoken about it, posted about, and discussed it on the show, the 2011 Official Halloween Horror Nights Trailer is here. It’s fun, creepy and the best part is it shows terrified teenagers…a love for all us haunters.

So Sit Back, Relax and Rot Away…and if you are attending the event this season in Orlando or Hollywood, contact us, we’d love to hear about your screaming experience in terror.

Seasonal Films – “Hunchback of Notre Dame” – 1923 (100 years of Horror)

by: RFR Casket Crew Jigsaw Jim

The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1923

Greetings Film Fiends and Deadites,

As we continue our trip down memory lane, I present one of the classics; “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”,  directed by Wallace Worsley and starring Lon Chaney, Sr. and Patsy Ruth Miller. Based on the Victor Hugo’s novel of the same name, this 1923 film was Universal Studio’s highest grossing film at the time (over $3 million) and launched Chaney as a horror icon. On Netflix insta-download and You Tube.

Who You Gonna Call? The Ghostbusters Back To The Big Screen This Halloween!

Ghostbusters Returns To Theaters

As Halloween gets closer and we all get in the haunting mood, we look forward to scary movies, halloween movies and ghost filled entertainment. Along with that comes, horror, Jigsaw and some lighter fare like 80s Classics?

Yes, Who are you Gonna Call? The classic film GHOSTBUSTERS is returning to the big screen this Halloween. Not in a re-envisioning, not a remake, the Original Classic is Back, the boys, Slimer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man! The film is getting a full digital restoration and getting re-issued this season for a limited number of engagements for all of us to enjoy.

When Rotting Flesh Radio talked to Ernie Hudson last year, we discussed the much talked about Ghostbusters 3. And maybe this re-issue will spark that development further and gets the juices flowing for it once again. Rumors had been floating around that it is a go possibly without Murray attached, although that would destroy any hope of its success. you need the team back in full!

So when you play the awesome Ghostbusters game, kick out your old Soundtrack Cassette Tapes, Read your Ghostbusters Books (Like the Classic we posted on the Rotting Flesh Radio Facebook Page), We can all enjoy Slimer and claim this S%$T is for Real, watch Dogs and Cats Living together and sing along in Theaters this Halloween once again.

The Dent Schoolhouse Rocks It with “Jasper and Jynx” and also makes “The Top 13 Haunted House” List

The Dent Schoolhouse Haunted Attraction

So every year Haunted Attractions throughout the United States begin their campaign to promote the event to get customers. Sometimes this is online commercials, viral marketing, radio ads, flyers and more.

Hauntworld Top 13 Haunted Attractions

The best part is when Haunted Houses get creative, innovative and capture the viewer and potential customer. And the top rated, Dent Schoolhouse, who have been featured on haunt tours for Midwest Haunters Convention, have a wide fan base, and yet are one of the most intense, scary, innovative haunted attraction that leaves customers screaming!

And now for 2011, they have created a fun, video with the team of “Jasper And Jynx” rocking out, setting the tone and leaving an impression only The Dent Schoolhouse could do.

After some laughs, fun and humor be prepared to scream and run in terror this Halloween Season from The Dent Schoolhouse.

THE DENT SCHOOLHOUSE was also announced on Hauntworld, that it is once again on the Top 13 list for Best Haunts In America. They also have made a new Top 13 list for the Scariest Places to have a haunted attraction!

For tickets, dates, times and more on the Dent Schoolhouse visit: www.FrightSite.com

Seasonal Films – “Nosferatu” – 1922 (100 years of Horror)

by: RFR Casket Crew Jigsaw Jim

Nosferatu (1922)

Greetings Film Fiends and Deadites,

To continue with my serving of seasonal film offerings, I present “Nosferatu” directed by F.W. Murnau and starring Max Schreck as Count Orlock the Vampire. This 1922 German Expressionist film is the first cinematic adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”. Due to copyright issues, Murnau couldn’t use the characters from the original novel so he changed the names. There is also some minor “tweeking” to the story, otherwise a very faithful cinematic telling of the classic vampire story. Also available though Netflix instant download and You Tube.

After 25 Years, Dublin Ohio will Scare it up with a Haunted House

Dublin Ohio's Scare-A-torium

It’s been more than 25 years since a haunted attraction operated in the Dublin area. This fall; the Scare-A-Torium, one of the scariest Halloween haunted attractions in Ohio has relocated to the Dublin Village Center south of I-270 and Sawmill Road. The Scare-A-Torium provides two attractions with more than 50 creative scenes with a support staff of 80 actors, makeup artists and safety personnel.

The last haunt in Dublin was operated by the Jaycees. They used to operate in old schools and abandoned houses, but requirements for sprinkler systems and costly safety features forced many of them to close. Haunted attractions have evolved in many ways to entertain guests in a safe manner. Also the appearance and performance of entertainers has changed with special effects makeup and custom characters.

The Scare-A-Torium

The Scare-A-Torium, housed in the 31,000 square foot Dublin Village Center space will offer the ultimate in fright-entertainment. The Scare-A-Torium formerly operated for two years at Karl Road and Rt 161 in a former Big Bear grocery store space. "The haunt received rave reviews from haunt teams that traveled throughout the Ohio Valley. We were rated # 1 in acting, costuming and makeup by the Ohio Valley Haunt Reviewer. They visited over 80 attractions last year we’re thrilled they voted us the best," boasted Kelly Collins, the mastermind and haunted industry veteran behind the attraction. He continues, "We have a solid team of performers and we’ve been holding training sessions on makeup and acting year round.”

“With the new location in Dublin; we’ve added more scenes and created an awesome castle entrance that will be visible through large windows from the parking lot” added Collins. “Our new location offers lots of free parking and is easily accessible from the Outer belt, Dublin Granville Road, Riverside Drive and Sawmill Road.”

The Scare-A-Torium includes two haunted attractions and they’ll be open Thursday through Sunday nights during the month of October and the last weekend in September. The Scare-A-Torium is a collection of fears from around the world with a second attraction; RIP’s Funhouse; creating one of the largest haunted attractions in central Ohio.

The Scare-A-Torium is a very frightening experience and it is not recommended for small children, but special Family Friendly tours are offered on October Sunday afternoons from 4:30 – 7:00 pm for families. Kids 12 and under are admitted for just $1 with a special $7 adult admission ticket purchase. The overhead lights are on, the sounds are on, but there won’t be any monsters in there to frighten them. Members of the Ghost Busters of Columbus and non-scary performers will assist as tour guides during the Lights-on tours. A portion of proceeds is donated to local community organizations.

The Scare-A-Torium Haunted Attraction is located in the Dublin Village Center at 6765 Dublin Center Drive in Dublin, Ohio, 43017; immediately South and East off I-270 and Sawmill Road near the Dublin AMC 18 Movie Theater.

Please visit www.ColumbusHauntedHouse.com for Tickets, Pricing and more.

**We have RFR Casket Crew’s Pierce attending the event along with RFR Casket Crew Blogger Claymation Werewolf this opening weekend and will bring you Deadites full coverage!!**