Exclusive: Apple is expanding the ensemble cast of its upcoming series Your Friends and Neighbors with Isabel Gravitt and Donovan Colan.
Details for their characters are being kept under wraps, though Deadline understands they will be playing siblings.
Jon Hamm is set to lead the series, based on an original idea by acclaimed screenwriter, producer and novelist Jonathan Tropper. Your Friends and Neighbors, stars Hamm as ‘Coop,’ a recently divorced hedge fund manager who, after being fired, resorts to stealing from the wealthy residents in his tony upstate New York suburb in order to keep his family’s lifestyle afloat. These petty crimes begin to reinvigorate him until he breaks into the wrong house at the wrong time.
Gravitt and Colan join a cast that also includes Aimee Carrero, Olivia Munn, Amanda Peet, Lena Hall, Hoon Lee and Mark Tallman.
Details for their characters are being kept under wraps, though Deadline understands they will be playing siblings.
Jon Hamm is set to lead the series, based on an original idea by acclaimed screenwriter, producer and novelist Jonathan Tropper. Your Friends and Neighbors, stars Hamm as ‘Coop,’ a recently divorced hedge fund manager who, after being fired, resorts to stealing from the wealthy residents in his tony upstate New York suburb in order to keep his family’s lifestyle afloat. These petty crimes begin to reinvigorate him until he breaks into the wrong house at the wrong time.
Gravitt and Colan join a cast that also includes Aimee Carrero, Olivia Munn, Amanda Peet, Lena Hall, Hoon Lee and Mark Tallman.
- 4/2/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mainstay Entertainment has signed Rachael Leigh Cook for representation in all areas.
Cook can currently be seen in Hallmark’s family holiday feature film Rescuing Christmas. The project was developed and produced under Cook’s development deal with Marvista. In addition, Cook also stars and produces the Netflix film A Tourist’s Guide to Love. Prior that, Cook was seen in the film Spirit Halloween, opposite Christopher Lloyd. In 2021, Cook starred in Netflix’s He’s All That, a gender-swapped remake of her 1999 hit romantic comedy, that she starred in. In 2020, Cook pitched, produced, and starred in the Netflix film Love Guaranteed opposite Damon Wayans Jr. and Heather Graham. The film premiered on the streaming platform at #1.
She most recently inked a wide-ranging development and talent deal with Fox’s Marvista Entertainment. The pact will see Cook star and produce a number of projects including There She Goes, (w/t), a...
Cook can currently be seen in Hallmark’s family holiday feature film Rescuing Christmas. The project was developed and produced under Cook’s development deal with Marvista. In addition, Cook also stars and produces the Netflix film A Tourist’s Guide to Love. Prior that, Cook was seen in the film Spirit Halloween, opposite Christopher Lloyd. In 2021, Cook starred in Netflix’s He’s All That, a gender-swapped remake of her 1999 hit romantic comedy, that she starred in. In 2020, Cook pitched, produced, and starred in the Netflix film Love Guaranteed opposite Damon Wayans Jr. and Heather Graham. The film premiered on the streaming platform at #1.
She most recently inked a wide-ranging development and talent deal with Fox’s Marvista Entertainment. The pact will see Cook star and produce a number of projects including There She Goes, (w/t), a...
- 12/20/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year/ with the kids trick or treating/ and everyone saying you’re entitled to a scare/ it’s the most wonderful time of the year.”
Granted, Halloween is a state-of-mind all year round for most horror hounds, but even the die-hards and devotees will contend that October is busy season. A time when bite-size candy turns green, purple, and orange; when horror is on 24/7 on certain stations; and when it’s socially acceptable to turn your lawns into cemeteries, crypts, monster jams, and more.
Decorating can be difficult, though. Sometimes you need a second, or third, or fifth eye to offer some feedback. That’s exactly what “Hello Horror” brought to the table in their Halloween special. Presented by Spirit Halloween, host Vanessa Decker obtains all the right tricks and treats to give one very lucky horror fan a Halloween Home Makeover!
Granted, Halloween is a state-of-mind all year round for most horror hounds, but even the die-hards and devotees will contend that October is busy season. A time when bite-size candy turns green, purple, and orange; when horror is on 24/7 on certain stations; and when it’s socially acceptable to turn your lawns into cemeteries, crypts, monster jams, and more.
Decorating can be difficult, though. Sometimes you need a second, or third, or fifth eye to offer some feedback. That’s exactly what “Hello Horror” brought to the table in their Halloween special. Presented by Spirit Halloween, host Vanessa Decker obtains all the right tricks and treats to give one very lucky horror fan a Halloween Home Makeover!
- 10/19/2023
- by Michael Roffman
- bloody-disgusting.com
Dazzler Media presents Spooky Night: The Spirit of Halloween in selected cinemas from 13th October 2023 and own it on DVD & Download from 16th October 2023.
Featuring Christopher Lloyd and Rachael Leigh Cook, Spooky Night: The Spirit of Halloween promises haunted family fun this spooky season!
Synopsis:
When a new pop-up Halloween store opens in a deserted shopping mall, three school friends who think they’ve outgrown trick-or-treating make a dare to spend the night locked inside the store for Halloween night. But they soon find out that the store is haunted by an evil spirit who has possessed the creepy animatronic characters inside! The kids will embark on a thrilling and spooky adventure in order to survive the night and avoid becoming possessed themselves!
Dazzler Media presents Spooky Night: The Spirit of Halloween in selected cinemas from 13th October 2023.
Own it on DVD & Download from 16th October 2023
The post Christopher Lloyd...
Featuring Christopher Lloyd and Rachael Leigh Cook, Spooky Night: The Spirit of Halloween promises haunted family fun this spooky season!
Synopsis:
When a new pop-up Halloween store opens in a deserted shopping mall, three school friends who think they’ve outgrown trick-or-treating make a dare to spend the night locked inside the store for Halloween night. But they soon find out that the store is haunted by an evil spirit who has possessed the creepy animatronic characters inside! The kids will embark on a thrilling and spooky adventure in order to survive the night and avoid becoming possessed themselves!
Dazzler Media presents Spooky Night: The Spirit of Halloween in selected cinemas from 13th October 2023.
Own it on DVD & Download from 16th October 2023
The post Christopher Lloyd...
- 10/13/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Designed to burnish a US retail chain’s brand, this tame entertainment won’t scare children too much, but it should bother the rest of us
When is a Spirit Halloween store branding exercise not a Spirit Halloween store branding exercise? When it’s a film released in the UK, where Spirit Halloween stores just aren’t a thing. In the US (where this film was titled Spirit Halloween: The Movie), consumers are blessed with more than 1,500 of them, and this pre-teen Halloween yarn set in a store built over the final resting place of evil property developer Alex Windsor (Christopher Lloyd) presumably registers more immediately as an attempt to shift some All Hallows’ Eve merch.
As far as weird IP inspirations go, it’s not the worst, but it’s also far from the best. Suitable for pre-teens too young for genuine horror movies, it’s a safe watch...
When is a Spirit Halloween store branding exercise not a Spirit Halloween store branding exercise? When it’s a film released in the UK, where Spirit Halloween stores just aren’t a thing. In the US (where this film was titled Spirit Halloween: The Movie), consumers are blessed with more than 1,500 of them, and this pre-teen Halloween yarn set in a store built over the final resting place of evil property developer Alex Windsor (Christopher Lloyd) presumably registers more immediately as an attempt to shift some All Hallows’ Eve merch.
As far as weird IP inspirations go, it’s not the worst, but it’s also far from the best. Suitable for pre-teens too young for genuine horror movies, it’s a safe watch...
- 10/11/2023
- by Catherine Bray
- The Guardian - Film News
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!
The Warriors 4K Uhd from Arrow Video
The Warriors will come out to play on 4K Ultra HD on December 12 from Arrow Video. Both the 1979 theatrical cut and the 2005 alternate version have been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision.
The action thriller is directed by Walter Hill from a script he co-wrote with David Shaber (Nighthawks), based on Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel. Michael Beck, James Remar, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Marcelino Sánchez, and David Harris lead the ensemble cast.
The limited edition set comes with a 100-page book featuring new writing by film critic Dennis Cozzalio plus archival material, a double-sided poster with Laurie Greasley’s new artwork and the original key art,...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
The Warriors 4K Uhd from Arrow Video
The Warriors will come out to play on 4K Ultra HD on December 12 from Arrow Video. Both the 1979 theatrical cut and the 2005 alternate version have been newly restored in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision.
The action thriller is directed by Walter Hill from a script he co-wrote with David Shaber (Nighthawks), based on Sol Yurick’s 1965 novel. Michael Beck, James Remar, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Marcelino Sánchez, and David Harris lead the ensemble cast.
The limited edition set comes with a 100-page book featuring new writing by film critic Dennis Cozzalio plus archival material, a double-sided poster with Laurie Greasley’s new artwork and the original key art,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
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!
The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection: Volume 3 4K Uhd Box Set from Universal
Five more Alfred Hitchcock movies are coming to 4K Ultra HD: Rope, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Torn Curtain, Topaz, and Frenzy. They’ll be available both individually ($19.99) and together in the third volume of The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection box set ($69.98) on October 31 via Universal.
1948’s Rope stars James Stewart, John Dall, and Farley Granger. 1956’s The Man Who Knew Too Much stars James Stewart and Doris Day. 1966’s Torn Curtain stars Paul Newman and Julie Andrews. 1969’s Topaz stars Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin, and John Forsythe. 1972’s Frenzy stars Jon Finch, Alec McCowen, and Barry Foster.
All five thrillers have...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection: Volume 3 4K Uhd Box Set from Universal
Five more Alfred Hitchcock movies are coming to 4K Ultra HD: Rope, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Torn Curtain, Topaz, and Frenzy. They’ll be available both individually ($19.99) and together in the third volume of The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection box set ($69.98) on October 31 via Universal.
1948’s Rope stars James Stewart, John Dall, and Farley Granger. 1956’s The Man Who Knew Too Much stars James Stewart and Doris Day. 1966’s Torn Curtain stars Paul Newman and Julie Andrews. 1969’s Topaz stars Frederick Stafford, Dany Robin, and John Forsythe. 1972’s Frenzy stars Jon Finch, Alec McCowen, and Barry Foster.
All five thrillers have...
- 9/22/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
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!
Night of the Demons 4K Uhd from Scream Factory
Night of the Demons will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on October 3 via Scream Factory. The 1988 cult classic has been newly scanned in 4K from the uncut camera negative with Dolby Vision Hdr and DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0.
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Night of the Demons is directed by Kevin S. Tenney (Witchboard) and written by Joe Augustyn. Cathy Podewell, Amelia Kinkade, Linnea Quigley, Hal Havins, William Gallo, and Alvin Alexis star.
A workprint version of the film, under its original title The Halloween Party, is included. Other special features include two audio commentaries with cast and crew; interviews with Augustyn, Kinkade, and actresses...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Night of the Demons 4K Uhd from Scream Factory
Night of the Demons will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on October 3 via Scream Factory. The 1988 cult classic has been newly scanned in 4K from the uncut camera negative with Dolby Vision Hdr and DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0.
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Night of the Demons is directed by Kevin S. Tenney (Witchboard) and written by Joe Augustyn. Cathy Podewell, Amelia Kinkade, Linnea Quigley, Hal Havins, William Gallo, and Alvin Alexis star.
A workprint version of the film, under its original title The Halloween Party, is included. Other special features include two audio commentaries with cast and crew; interviews with Augustyn, Kinkade, and actresses...
- 8/4/2023
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
A collection of brand new animatronics will be available from Spirit Halloween this year, including The Cryptkeeper from Tales from the Crypt and Slim from Killer Klowns from Outer Space. They’ll be joined by a Spirit Halloween Martian Warrior from Mars Attacks!
Earthlings beware – the first-ever life-size animatronic from Mars Attacks is flying into Spirit Halloween this season. Straight from the cult-classic Topps trading card series, the exclusive, officially-licensed Martian Warrior Animatronic will make any house look like it’s under an alien attack this Halloween.
Standing at 6’5”, the Martian Warrior Animatronic comes to life with side-to-side movements of its signature enlarged head and an intergalactic space weapon that shoots mist to remind foes that it does not come in peace. Once he comes to life with his side-to-side head movement you better make sure you’re not in his crosshairs or you might get zapped!
The extraterrestrial collectible...
Earthlings beware – the first-ever life-size animatronic from Mars Attacks is flying into Spirit Halloween this season. Straight from the cult-classic Topps trading card series, the exclusive, officially-licensed Martian Warrior Animatronic will make any house look like it’s under an alien attack this Halloween.
Standing at 6’5”, the Martian Warrior Animatronic comes to life with side-to-side movements of its signature enlarged head and an intergalactic space weapon that shoots mist to remind foes that it does not come in peace. Once he comes to life with his side-to-side head movement you better make sure you’re not in his crosshairs or you might get zapped!
The extraterrestrial collectible...
- 8/2/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Disney’s new film Haunted Mansion, which is based on the dark ride attraction than can be found at Disneyland, Magic Kingdom, and Tokyo Disneyland, is now in theatres – you can read our review of the film Here and watch our interview with director Justin Simien at This Link. If you watch the film and enjoy it, or if you’re a fan of the dark ride it’s based on, you’ll be glad to know that Spirit Halloween is going to be selling a whole bunch of new Haunted Mansion-related items this year!
Fans will be able to shop the full collection on SpiritHalloween.com as of mid-August, and at the Spirit Halloween stores that will also be opening nationwide in August.
Here’s the list of new Haunted Mansion items:
Foolish Mortals Sign – The Haunted Mansion, $17.99 – Welcome foolish mortals into your home with this officially licensed Disney’s The Haunted Mansion sign.
Fans will be able to shop the full collection on SpiritHalloween.com as of mid-August, and at the Spirit Halloween stores that will also be opening nationwide in August.
Here’s the list of new Haunted Mansion items:
Foolish Mortals Sign – The Haunted Mansion, $17.99 – Welcome foolish mortals into your home with this officially licensed Disney’s The Haunted Mansion sign.
- 7/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Spirit Halloween stores are continuing to expand their large collection of merchandise inspired by the 1988 horror comedy classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space (watch it Here). The latest item is a replica of the Popcorn Gun used by the alien klowns! It sells for $99.99 and can be purchased directly from Spirit Halloween at This Link.
An image of the Popcorn Gun can be seen at the bottom of this article, and more images can be found on the Spirit Halloween website.
Here’s the information on the item: Crank up the heat and get ready to blast any foe away with a “pop, pop pop!” when you hit them with a ray of this officially licensed Popcorn Gun. This iconic weapon from Killer Klowns from Outer Space sends out a shockwave of salty popcorn goodness at enemies that’s sure to make them scream! With real lights and audio just like in the film,...
An image of the Popcorn Gun can be seen at the bottom of this article, and more images can be found on the Spirit Halloween website.
Here’s the information on the item: Crank up the heat and get ready to blast any foe away with a “pop, pop pop!” when you hit them with a ray of this officially licensed Popcorn Gun. This iconic weapon from Killer Klowns from Outer Space sends out a shockwave of salty popcorn goodness at enemies that’s sure to make them scream! With real lights and audio just like in the film,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Spirit Halloween has become the official retailer of awesome Killer Klowns from Outer Space merchandise in recent years, releasing everything from costumes to masks, toys, life-size animatronics, and even snow globes. A few years back they made a prop replica of the cult classic film’s Cotton Candy Gun, and this year they’re offering up the Popcorn Gun!
Yes, you can now purchase a screen-accurate replica of the Killer Klowns from Outer Space Popcorn Gun from Spirit Halloween, selling in their online shop for $99.99 today!
The officially licensed Killer Klowns from Outer Space Popcorn Gun measures 25″ W x 13″ H x 7″ D, with light up and audio features. And it’s shipping Right Now!
Spirit Halloween previews, “Crank up the heat and get ready to blast any foe away with a “pop, pop pop!” when you hit them with a ray of this officially licensed Popcorn Gun. This iconic weapon...
Yes, you can now purchase a screen-accurate replica of the Killer Klowns from Outer Space Popcorn Gun from Spirit Halloween, selling in their online shop for $99.99 today!
The officially licensed Killer Klowns from Outer Space Popcorn Gun measures 25″ W x 13″ H x 7″ D, with light up and audio features. And it’s shipping Right Now!
Spirit Halloween previews, “Crank up the heat and get ready to blast any foe away with a “pop, pop pop!” when you hit them with a ray of this officially licensed Popcorn Gun. This iconic weapon...
- 7/11/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Rachael Leigh Cook has done all that: She’s been a teen breakout star in an iconic high school comedy (“She’s All That”), transitioned to cringe sponsored movies (“Spirit Halloween”), and made the leap to Hallmark Christmas queen (“Tis the Season to Be Merry”). Now, she’s deftly parlayed her everywoman likability into the sweet made-for-Netflix movie “A Tourist’s Guide for Love.”
Yes, “made-for-Netflix” is a category all on its own. While “The Irishman” is considered to be a Netflix Original, “made-for-Netflix” separates the mass-produced movies like the nearly-perfect “Falling for Christmas” and calming background noise of “Murder Mystery 2” from the real Oscar contenders. It’s a sliding scale of quality under the streaming titan’s content umbrella, and Cook’s latest film, “A Tourist’s Guide to Love,” feels like an adaptation of a sweet viral BookTok romance novel — in the best way possible.
Cook stars as...
Yes, “made-for-Netflix” is a category all on its own. While “The Irishman” is considered to be a Netflix Original, “made-for-Netflix” separates the mass-produced movies like the nearly-perfect “Falling for Christmas” and calming background noise of “Murder Mystery 2” from the real Oscar contenders. It’s a sliding scale of quality under the streaming titan’s content umbrella, and Cook’s latest film, “A Tourist’s Guide to Love,” feels like an adaptation of a sweet viral BookTok romance novel — in the best way possible.
Cook stars as...
- 4/21/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Rachael Leigh Cook, star of ‘90s movies including She’s All That, has signed a wide-ranging deal with Fox’s Marvista Entertainment.
The pact will see Cook develop, produce and act in a number of projects including a holiday film and There She Goes (w/t), a feature loosely based on her real-life experiences.
It comes as Cook is starring in Netflix’s A Tourist’s Guide to Love, which launches this month.
The deal is one of the highest profile partnerships unveiled by Marvista Entertainment since it was acquired by Fox Entertainment in December 2021.
Leigh Cook will develop and produce several projects across genres over the next few years via her production company Ben’s Sister Productions. She will work in front of and behind the camera.
The deal was shepherded by Hannah Pillemer, EVP, Creative Affairs, MarVista Entertainment.
The first few projects revealed are There She Goes, which will star...
The pact will see Cook develop, produce and act in a number of projects including a holiday film and There She Goes (w/t), a feature loosely based on her real-life experiences.
It comes as Cook is starring in Netflix’s A Tourist’s Guide to Love, which launches this month.
The deal is one of the highest profile partnerships unveiled by Marvista Entertainment since it was acquired by Fox Entertainment in December 2021.
Leigh Cook will develop and produce several projects across genres over the next few years via her production company Ben’s Sister Productions. She will work in front of and behind the camera.
The deal was shepherded by Hannah Pillemer, EVP, Creative Affairs, MarVista Entertainment.
The first few projects revealed are There She Goes, which will star...
- 4/11/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Can you believe we’re already less than three weeks until Halloween? What does that mean for horror fans? Well, it means A Whole Lot of brand new releases are headed our way!
In fact, another 14 Brand New Horror Movies are releasing this week alone, including the return of a horror master and the final battle between two iconic horror legends.
Here’s all the new horror releasing October 10 – October 16, 2022!
Another Hulu Original horror movie has arrived for the Halloween season, with Hulu unleashing the meme-based Grimcutty to kick off the week’s new releases just yesterday.
In the new Hulu horror movie, “A suburban teen girl and her little brother must stop a terrifying internet meme brought to life by the hysteria of their parents.”
John Ross (“The Birch”) directed Grimcutty for Hulu’s “Huluween” lineup this year.
Usman Ally (Veep, A Series of Unfortunate Events), Shannyn Sossamon (Wayward Pines,...
In fact, another 14 Brand New Horror Movies are releasing this week alone, including the return of a horror master and the final battle between two iconic horror legends.
Here’s all the new horror releasing October 10 – October 16, 2022!
Another Hulu Original horror movie has arrived for the Halloween season, with Hulu unleashing the meme-based Grimcutty to kick off the week’s new releases just yesterday.
In the new Hulu horror movie, “A suburban teen girl and her little brother must stop a terrifying internet meme brought to life by the hysteria of their parents.”
John Ross (“The Birch”) directed Grimcutty for Hulu’s “Huluween” lineup this year.
Usman Ally (Veep, A Series of Unfortunate Events), Shannyn Sossamon (Wayward Pines,...
- 10/11/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
With Spirit Halloween: The Movie now available on VOD, we have an exclusive clip just for Daily Dead readers!
"When a new Halloween store opens in a deserted strip mall, three middle school friends who think they’ve outgrown trick or treating make a dare to spend the night locked inside the store Halloween night. But they soon find out that the store is haunted by an angry evil spirit who has possessed the creepy animatronic characters. The kids will need to embark on a thrilling and spooky adventure in order to survive the night and avoid becoming possessed themselves. Inspired by the world’s largest Halloween retailer, Spirit Halloween, Spirit Halloween The Movie has the look and feel of the classic tween adventure films of the 70s and 80s – complete with old-school animatronics and set pieces provided by the Spirit Halloween franchise."
Directed by David Poag from a screenplay by Billie Bates,...
"When a new Halloween store opens in a deserted strip mall, three middle school friends who think they’ve outgrown trick or treating make a dare to spend the night locked inside the store Halloween night. But they soon find out that the store is haunted by an angry evil spirit who has possessed the creepy animatronic characters. The kids will need to embark on a thrilling and spooky adventure in order to survive the night and avoid becoming possessed themselves. Inspired by the world’s largest Halloween retailer, Spirit Halloween, Spirit Halloween The Movie has the look and feel of the classic tween adventure films of the 70s and 80s – complete with old-school animatronics and set pieces provided by the Spirit Halloween franchise."
Directed by David Poag from a screenplay by Billie Bates,...
- 10/11/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Plot: Three friends, thinking they’ve outgrown trick or treating, decide to spend the night locked inside a Halloween store. But their night of spook-filled fun soon turns to outlandish survival.
Review: Given the success of the recent Goosebumps films, it’s no surprise that we got a Spirit Halloween movie. Actually…yeah, it kind of is surprising because Goosebumps was based on a popular books series while Spirit Halloween is just a Halloween store that isn’t even open all year. Not only that, but they make the decision to set it in a Spirit Halloween itself, featuring a ton of the costumes and props that are on sale at the actual store. Oh, commercialism, you bastard.
As you probably suspected, this is a kid’s movie. So don’t go into this expecting some kind of circumvention of the genre. The production isn’t quite as “Straight to...
Review: Given the success of the recent Goosebumps films, it’s no surprise that we got a Spirit Halloween movie. Actually…yeah, it kind of is surprising because Goosebumps was based on a popular books series while Spirit Halloween is just a Halloween store that isn’t even open all year. Not only that, but they make the decision to set it in a Spirit Halloween itself, featuring a ton of the costumes and props that are on sale at the actual store. Oh, commercialism, you bastard.
As you probably suspected, this is a kid’s movie. So don’t go into this expecting some kind of circumvention of the genre. The production isn’t quite as “Straight to...
- 9/29/2022
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
Image Source: Strike Back Studios
The spooky season is upon us, and Halloween-lovers will be thrilled to know that a horror movie set inside a Spirit Halloween store is coming to theaters in October. Yes, you read that right. "Spirit Halloween: The Movie" is a forthcoming horror comedy that features a Spirit Halloween outlet at the center of its adventurous supernatural tale. In the fictional universe, one fateful Halloween night, all hell breaks loose. Directed by David Poag, the film stars Christopher Lloyd and Rachael Leigh Cook among others.
The horror-ish feature follows four teenage friends who embark on a daring adventure by spending a night locked inside a Halloween store that's recently opened up in a derelict strip mall. However, things take a quick turn for the worst for the young protagonists when they realize that an angry spirit has possessed all the animatronic objects inside the spook-filled store.
The spooky season is upon us, and Halloween-lovers will be thrilled to know that a horror movie set inside a Spirit Halloween store is coming to theaters in October. Yes, you read that right. "Spirit Halloween: The Movie" is a forthcoming horror comedy that features a Spirit Halloween outlet at the center of its adventurous supernatural tale. In the fictional universe, one fateful Halloween night, all hell breaks loose. Directed by David Poag, the film stars Christopher Lloyd and Rachael Leigh Cook among others.
The horror-ish feature follows four teenage friends who embark on a daring adventure by spending a night locked inside a Halloween store that's recently opened up in a derelict strip mall. However, things take a quick turn for the worst for the young protagonists when they realize that an angry spirit has possessed all the animatronic objects inside the spook-filled store.
- 9/22/2022
- by Pallavi Bhadu
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: The Writers Lab has set Shari Albert (Fishtown), Stephanie Bast (FrankenFamily), Kelly Campbell (Pyramid Scheme), Shari Lynette Carpenter (Translate), Nic Cohen (Artemis One), Rebecca Dreyfus (Men), Gwen Goodkin (The Plant), Tamara Maloney & Maeve McQuillan (Darkened Room), Arianna Ortiz, Zuri Rice (Green Hill), Roses Urquhart (This Is My Body) and Robin Shanea Williams (Adrienne Is Always Single) as the participants and projects for its eighth annual lab, supporting women screenwriters over the age of 40.
Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman have renewed their support for The Writers Lab, which will return to its in-person format for script development in 2022. The Lab has re-doubled its efforts to amplify the voices of women writers, calling for greater inclusion of their stories in film and television, in response to growing threats to women’s rights, with genre scripts (particularly comedies) and historical stories about pioneering women being seen most...
Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman have renewed their support for The Writers Lab, which will return to its in-person format for script development in 2022. The Lab has re-doubled its efforts to amplify the voices of women writers, calling for greater inclusion of their stories in film and television, in response to growing threats to women’s rights, with genre scripts (particularly comedies) and historical stories about pioneering women being seen most...
- 9/20/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
If you’ve been into your local Spirit Halloween these last few years you’ve probably noticed a growing selection of merchandise based on both Trick ‘r Treat and Killer Klowns from Outer Space, two beloved properties that have become big-time moneymakers for the Halloween superstore. Sam and the Klowns are everywhere these days, and we sure love to see it.
A whole bunch of brand new goodies are up for grabs this year, and Spirit Halloween has even turned both Trick ‘r Treat and Killer Klowns into fun Halloween snow globes!
Now available in stores and online, the “Unmasked Sam Snow Globe” and the “Shorty Snow Globe” are officially licensed collectibles made of high quality polyresin and glass.
The Trick ‘r Treat snow globe (24.99) features a base that looks like Sam’s costume, with Sam’s unmasked head floating inside, while the Klowns globe puts Shorty inside a replica...
A whole bunch of brand new goodies are up for grabs this year, and Spirit Halloween has even turned both Trick ‘r Treat and Killer Klowns into fun Halloween snow globes!
Now available in stores and online, the “Unmasked Sam Snow Globe” and the “Shorty Snow Globe” are officially licensed collectibles made of high quality polyresin and glass.
The Trick ‘r Treat snow globe (24.99) features a base that looks like Sam’s costume, with Sam’s unmasked head floating inside, while the Klowns globe puts Shorty inside a replica...
- 9/12/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
We just saw a trailer for Spirit Halloween: The Movie last month, but now a second trailer for the movie has already arrived online and can be seen in the embed above. Starring Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) and Rachael Leigh Cook (She’s All That), Spirit Halloween: The Movie – which is indeed based on the retail outlet Spirit Halloween – is set to receive a VOD release on October 11th.
Directed by David Poag from a screenplay by Billie Bates, Spirit Halloween: The Movie tells the following story:
When a Spirit Halloween Store opens in a deserted strip mall, three middle school friends who think they’ve outgrown trick or treating make a dare to spend the night locked inside the store Halloween night. But they soon find out that the store is haunted by an angry evil spirit who has possessed the creepy animatronic characters. The kids will need...
Directed by David Poag from a screenplay by Billie Bates, Spirit Halloween: The Movie tells the following story:
When a Spirit Halloween Store opens in a deserted strip mall, three middle school friends who think they’ve outgrown trick or treating make a dare to spend the night locked inside the store Halloween night. But they soon find out that the store is haunted by an angry evil spirit who has possessed the creepy animatronic characters. The kids will need...
- 9/9/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The store becomes a movie with Spirit Halloween: The Movie this Halloween season, and today Bloody Disgusting is debuting the second trailer along with some new information.
Bloody Disgusting has learned that the film will have a limited theatrical release beginning September 30, as well as special event screenings taking place that same weekend at the Nashville Film Festival and Popcorn Frights Wicked Weekend in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
The film will be released on all VOD platforms on October 11 followed by DVD and soundtrack releases later that month.
Watch the Spirit Halloween: The Movie second trailer below.
Spirit Halloween: The Movie is the feature directorial debut of David Poag and stars Christopher Lloyd, Rachael Leigh Cook, Marla Gibbs, and a fantastic cast of up-and-coming talent, including Donovan Colan, Marissa Reyes, Jaiden J. Smith and Dylan Martin Frankel, many of whom are making their big screen debuts.
The film tells the story...
Bloody Disgusting has learned that the film will have a limited theatrical release beginning September 30, as well as special event screenings taking place that same weekend at the Nashville Film Festival and Popcorn Frights Wicked Weekend in Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
The film will be released on all VOD platforms on October 11 followed by DVD and soundtrack releases later that month.
Watch the Spirit Halloween: The Movie second trailer below.
Spirit Halloween: The Movie is the feature directorial debut of David Poag and stars Christopher Lloyd, Rachael Leigh Cook, Marla Gibbs, and a fantastic cast of up-and-coming talent, including Donovan Colan, Marissa Reyes, Jaiden J. Smith and Dylan Martin Frankel, many of whom are making their big screen debuts.
The film tells the story...
- 9/8/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Synopsis: When a Spirit Halloween Store opens in a deserted strip mall, three middle school friends who think they’ve outgrown trick or treating make a dare to spend the night locked inside the store Halloween night. But they soon find out that the store is haunted by an angry evil spirit who has possessed the creepy …
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- 8/17/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
The Killer Klowns from Outer Space are headed back into Spirit Halloween stores this Halloween season, and one of the last year’s most popular products has now been restocked. Based on the 1988 horror-comedy cult classic, the “Cotton Candy Gun” from Killer Klowns from Outer Space is a Spirit Halloween Exclusive, and it became incredibly […]
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- 8/9/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
At this point, going to a Spirit Halloween in the weeks leading up to Halloween is an annual tradition. Every year, the pop-up store chain takes over abandoned retail spots and sells all sorts of Halloween goodies. And now that the chain is so ubiquitous with the holiday in American culture, it’s getting its own movie.
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Sound like a bad idea to anyone else? Before you condemn “Spirit Halloween,” take a look at the upcoming film’s teaser.
Continue reading ‘Spirit Halloween’ Teaser: The Halloween Pop-Up Chain Gets Its Own Movie On October 11 at The Playlist.
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Sound like a bad idea to anyone else? Before you condemn “Spirit Halloween,” take a look at the upcoming film’s teaser.
Continue reading ‘Spirit Halloween’ Teaser: The Halloween Pop-Up Chain Gets Its Own Movie On October 11 at The Playlist.
- 8/1/2022
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
The official feature film Spirit Halloween: The Movie is possessing theaters this Halloween season, and the official teaser trailer for the upcoming movie has arrived this morning! The film centers on characters trapped inside a Spirit Halloween store with decorations coming to life, with Spirit Halloween characters Buzzsaw, Nightcrawler, and Mr. Dark included. Watch the Spirit Halloween: […]
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- 8/1/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Spirit Halloween debuted the official teaser trailer for Spirit Halloween: The Movie at a special event over the weekend, and we’re told the trailer will be making its way online this week. While you wait, check out the film’s official poster art below! The film centers on characters trapped inside a Spirit Halloween store with […]
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- 8/1/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
That Christopher Lloyd sure likes to keep busy, doesn't he? In addition to his already announced roles in "Spirit Halloween," "The Conners," and "The Mandalorian" season 3, news broke Monday that he was joining the cast of "Nandor Fodor And The Talking Mongoose." The title of the film may sound like a one-way ticket to Banana Town™, but the upcoming film from writer/director Adam Sigal is inspired by a real event.
Simon Pegg stars as the titular Dr. Nandor Fodor, a real-life Hungarian-American psychoanalyst, author, and parapsychologist....
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Simon Pegg stars as the titular Dr. Nandor Fodor, a real-life Hungarian-American psychoanalyst, author, and parapsychologist....
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- 5/24/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
American acting icon Christopher Lloyd is set to join Simon Pegg and Minnie Driver in the cast of a dark comedy called “Nandor Fodor and The Talking Mongoose,” TheWrap can reveal exclusively.
“Nandor” comes from writer and director Adam Sigal (“Chariot”) and is filming now in Leeds in the United Kingdom, with Lloyd due to arrive on set later this week.
The film stars Pegg as Dr. Nandor Fodor, a real-life, famed Hungarian-American psychoanalyst, author, journalist and “parapsychologist” who was a leading authority on poltergeists, hauntings and other paranormal phenomena and in the 1930s advanced the theory that such hauntings could be the result of past unresolved mental tensions. The film is based on a true story of Fodor’s pursuit of “Gef,” an allegedly talking mongoose that inhabited the home of a family on the Isle of Man and attracted many ghost hunters, as well as the British tabloids,...
“Nandor” comes from writer and director Adam Sigal (“Chariot”) and is filming now in Leeds in the United Kingdom, with Lloyd due to arrive on set later this week.
The film stars Pegg as Dr. Nandor Fodor, a real-life, famed Hungarian-American psychoanalyst, author, journalist and “parapsychologist” who was a leading authority on poltergeists, hauntings and other paranormal phenomena and in the 1930s advanced the theory that such hauntings could be the result of past unresolved mental tensions. The film is based on a true story of Fodor’s pursuit of “Gef,” an allegedly talking mongoose that inhabited the home of a family on the Isle of Man and attracted many ghost hunters, as well as the British tabloids,...
- 5/23/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
If you thought the Spirit Halloween movie was some kind of belated April Fool’s joke, think again: it’s really happening, and Variety even has pictures of it. A movie about spirits on Halloween sounds par for the course, but this is actually a movie about Spirit Halloween, the store. Like, the movie is actually set in…...
- 5/20/2022
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Announced last month, Halloween destination Spirit Halloween is being turned into a movie, with Christopher Lloyd and Rachael Leigh Cook starring in the upcoming feature. Variety provides an update on the project this afternoon, sharing first-look images of both actors in the upcoming Spirit Halloween movie. Check out those shots above and below. David Poag directed Spirit Halloween, expected in […]
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- 5/20/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Spooky season is still six months away but the folks behind the “Spirit Halloween” movie – yes, the one based on the ubiquitous October pop-up store, which Variety exclusively revealed last month – have given Variety an exclusive sneak peek at the first images of Christopher Lloyd and Rachael Leigh Cook on set as well as more plot details.
In “Spirit Halloween,” Lloyd (best known as Doc Brown in “Back to the Future”) plays wealthy land developer Alec Windsor. Decades ago, one Halloween night, Windsor disappeared without a trace and ever since his cursed spirit is said to haunt the town each year on October 31 for one hour.
Meanwhile Cook (“He’s All That”) plays Sue, who has recently remarried after her husband passed away. When a Spirit Halloween store pops up in an abandoned strip mall, Sue’s teenage son Jake and his friends decide to spend the night there for a dare.
In “Spirit Halloween,” Lloyd (best known as Doc Brown in “Back to the Future”) plays wealthy land developer Alec Windsor. Decades ago, one Halloween night, Windsor disappeared without a trace and ever since his cursed spirit is said to haunt the town each year on October 31 for one hour.
Meanwhile Cook (“He’s All That”) plays Sue, who has recently remarried after her husband passed away. When a Spirit Halloween store pops up in an abandoned strip mall, Sue’s teenage son Jake and his friends decide to spend the night there for a dare.
- 5/20/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
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