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  • People seem to like a fan film of Michael Myers more than HALLOWEEN ENDS

    People seem to like a fan film of Michael Myers more than HALLOWEEN ENDS

    Does that mean this movie is great? Or Halloween ENDS is so bad?

    Bloody Disgusting Spotlights Fan-Made Halloween: Aftermath Film

    The website Bloody Disgusting has recently showcased a fan-made Halloween movie titled Halloween: Aftermath. The setting falls between Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends, filling in that eerie gap of time in the saga.

    At the time of this writing, the film has already pulled in well over a hundred thousand views on YouTube. Clocking in at 135 minutes, it’s not a short watch — but for die-hard Michael Myers fans, that might just be a good thing.

    The story is set in October 2020, when Michael Myers has once again vanished. A lucky survivor of the 2018 massacre is trying to heal and move on, unaware that the voices — and the evil — still linger nearby. The film was produced by A63 Pictures and GrimNox Productions, with James Grim directing from a script by Cole Tatham.

    Grim recently posted on Facebook about his film getting attention from one of the biggest horror sites in the world, calling it both surreal and exciting. But with that attention comes judgment — and the horror fandom has plenty of opinions.

    Many viewers have criticized the movie for being a little slow or drawn out, while others praise it for its high production quality, especially for a fan-made project. Even critics admit that, visually and technically, it’s a level above the average YouTube fan film.

    What everyone seems to agree on, however, is just how divisive Halloween Ends remains. Few films in the franchise have sparked as much frustration as that one — and comments under Aftermath echo the same sentiment.

    Over time, perceptions of other Halloween entries have shifted (Halloween III went from hated to beloved, and Halloween 4 and 5 have both found new appreciation). But it’s hard to imagine Halloween Ends getting that same redemption arc anytime soon — many fans still find it to be a disappointing finale.

    As for Aftermath, some viewers have noted that while it captures the atmosphere and charm of a classic Halloween movie, the long runtime and slower dialogue sequences may test patience. Still, considering this is a fan-made feature that feels remarkably professional, credit where credit is due: James Grim and his team delivered something ambitious, bold, and worth talking about.You can watch Halloween: Aftermath for yourself on YouTube — and decide whether two hours and fifteen minutes with Michael Myers is worth your time.

  • Sinners gets a Halloween limited re release

    Sinners gets a Halloween limited re release

    You have another chance to see the movie in theaters..

    Starting on October 30 for one week only, Sinners will play in IMAX at select locations across the country, marking the second IMAX re-release of the R-rated horror since its release in April of this year.

    Sinners, currently the biggest original Hollywood movie since Christopher Nolan’s Inception, stars Michael B. Jordan as troubled twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown of Clarksdale, Mississippi to start again after almost a decade working for the mob, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

  • A Devil of a Hit: The Conjuring: Last Rites

    A Devil of a Hit: The Conjuring: Last Rites

    The Conjuring: Last Rites has stormed into theaters and, according to estimates, scored a devilish $75+million at the box office in its very first weekend. That’s not just impressive but it also makes the film the number one horror release of the year, right out of the gate.

    Move over SINNERS.. and hold the WEAPONS.. there is a new crown as the genre’s breakout hit. But with Last Rites arriving at the start of September, just as cooler air and autumn vibes start to set in, maybe the timing played a role? Did the movie ride that seasonal wave, or does it truly have the staying power to compete long-term with the biggest names of the year? Week two will tell.

    Deadline said that a big slice of the audience included women and Hispanic men and women, a demographic pull that may be connected to the movie’s religious themes and the enduring cultural fascination with faith, demons, and exorcisms.

    For now, all eyes are on whether those opening-weekend chills turn into a sustained scream at the box office. But one thing is certain: thanks to Ed and Lorraine Warren’s legacy, The Conjuring franchise still knows how to scare up big numbers.

  • Horror trivia: William Shatner played Freddy Voorhees from the Halloween on Elm Street The 13th movie

    Horror trivia: William Shatner played Freddy Voorhees from the Halloween on Elm Street The 13th movie


    At this point, it’s not even trivia anymore—everyone knows that William Shatner’s face became the face of Michael Myers in Halloween. Horror fans have repeated this story for almost half a century: John Carpenter’s low-budget film needed a mask, so the crew went to a store, grabbed a William Shatner Star Trek mask, slathered it in white paint, widened the eye holes, and—voilà—the Shape was born.

    So, last night I stumbled across a nostalgic TikTok clip of William Shatner himself talking to Conan O’Brien back in the ’90s about this very thing. What should have been a fun exchange quickly turned into a painful mess. Shatner and Conan mixed up Jason and Freddy, the audience shouted out Friday the 13th when the real answer was Halloween, and Andy Richter, joking about being a “slasher movie connoisseur,” still couldn’t get the facts straight.

    In fairness, this may not have been as WELL KNOWN in the 90s–perhaps it was more of obscure trivia compared to the amount of knowledge people have today of horror and the Halloween films.. but when your face is the base for a horror icon, you’d think you would have gotten it right? (This aired in November 1997)..



    The whole segment is a horror fan’s worst nightmare—not because of Michael Myers, but because of how wrong everyone managed to be. It’ll make you wince, but it’s worth a watch..

    For some more reading, check out our October 2022 post about the aging Shape.. the fate of the original Myers mask and how it looked then.. It is falling apart..

  • Strange bruisings on the Conjuring

    Strange bruisings on the Conjuring

    Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return in the newest Conjuring film, set to release September 5th. This time, the movie dives into the Warrens’ reported run-ins with the paranormal activity at the infamous Smurl household in Pennsylvania — one of the state’s most debated haunting cases from the 1970s and 80s.

    Farmiga, however, made headlines recently when she told E! Online that she’s been experiencing what she feels could be real-life paranormal aftereffects while filming. She even showed mysterious bruises that she says appeared on her body during production. When asked why she hasn’t spoken about it much, Farmiga explained that she feels caught “between a rock and a hard place” — trying to promote a film while also dealing with unexplained, unsettling events.

    Fan reaction to her comments has been divided. Some think it’s a clever marketing push, adding “extra spice” to the movie’s promotion. Others defend her, pointing out that the Conjuring films have a history of eerie stories connected to their productions. (In fact, on previous sets, crew members have reported strange occurrences, and Patrick Wilson himself has admitted to experiencing unsettling dreams while filming.)

    Whether you believe Farmiga’s claims or chalk them up to PR, you can’t deny it’s the perfect kind of buzz for a movie centered around the Smurl haunting — a case already drenched in skepticism, controversy, and supernatural lore.

  • The $200 million Weapons

    The $200 million Weapons

    KpopDemon Hunters may have clinched the top spot at the box office this weekend with an $18 million debut, but it doesn’t take away from what has been an absolutely amazing summer of horror. The movie Weapons is about to cross a milestone — the $200 million mark worldwide.

    As of now, ticket sales for the R-rated horror film stand at $199.4 million globally. Over the weekend alone, Weapons pulled in $13.2 million from 74 overseas markets, bringing its international tally to $83 million after just three weekends of release.

    In the U.S., the film has grossed $115.9 million so far. Overseas, its strongest markets have been the United Kingdom ($11 million), Mexico ($7.5 million), and France ($5.6 million). These are seriously impressive numbers for an original horror film — especially one with a modest $38 million budget from Warner Bros…

  • WEAPONS can now brag up beating SNOW WHITE

    WEAPONS can now brag up beating SNOW WHITE

    Warner Bros. has now revealed new box office data for Weapons, including beating out a major Disney title SNOW WHITE..

    MORE..

    The movie brought in an additional $25 million at the domestic box office this past weekend. This puts Weapons’ domestic total at $88.5 million, just above Disney’s Snow White, which grossed $87.2 million domestically.

    Weapons has not yet passed Snow White at the worldwide box office. However, Snow White made a total of $205.6 million worldwide during its entire theatrical run, whereas Weapons has brought in $148.2 million in just two weeks. They are on the way!!

    2025 has been an exceptionally good year for horror..

    And … well we all know about SNOW WHITE…

  • Weapons have stayed locked and loaded for a second weekend

    Weapons have stayed locked and loaded for a second weekend

    Thank God for horror movies in August!

    Right now, we’re getting into the slower time for the box office season. The big blockbusters have all been released during the hottest months, and now it’s time for the overall system to cool down back to springtime levels and eventually winter slump..

    But before we get there, we have a horror movie called Weapons that continues to dominate, adding $25 million at this week’s box office. That comes with a 40% drop from last week. Now, while a 40% drop sounds significant, remember—many movies have much steeper declines. The bigger they are, the mightier they fall.

    For a film in the horror genre to drop less than 50% is a massive achievement. And don’t forget—it cost well below the amount of money it’s making to actually create the film. That means nothing but profit for Zach Cregger, and nothing but goodwill from the horror community, which is still giving it massive kudos and big numbers on Rotten Tomatoes.

  • WEAPONS wins the weekend

    WEAPONS wins the weekend

    FREAKIER FRIDAY couldn’t beat the true Weapon of the weekend box office..

    New Line’s movie earned an $18.2 million opening day from 3,202 locations — including $5.7 million from previews — and putting it on course for a $40 million opening weekend.

    “Weapons” is only the 14th horror movie since 1981 to earn an A- or higher on CinemaScore, and becomes the second Warner horror film this year alongside Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which earned the third horror A in CinemaScore history, to reach that mark.

    You can read the HORROR REPORT’s review of WEAPONS here..

  • WEAPONS was a good movie. But it sadly wasn’t the best

    WEAPONS was a good movie. But it sadly wasn’t the best

    I just saw the movie Weapons. Zach Cregger made a decent film that’s worth talking about, but quite frankly, I’m not sure I’m in the camp of people giving it the 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

    I’ll say this first: the movie’s not forgettable. The characters are not forgettable. Josh Brolin does a great job as Archer Graff. Julia Garner brings a lot of depth to Justine Gandy, and Alden Ehrenreich’s Paul Morgan—cop, ex-boyfriend, and conflicted soul—adds another layer to the story. There are a few protagonists, and plenty of antagonists. It’s not your typical flow. It’s more akin to Midsommar or Hereditary than your standard horror flick. It’s deeply unsettling, profoundly disturbing, and strangely funny.

    But a problem exists in the characters.. there was a lot of development–but we did not end up even liking any of them. No one was … ready for our acceptance..

    But sadly, for me, in the end, it’s more of a miss than a dead-center bullseye.

    Let me explain. The movie does a few things very well. It doesn’t take itself too seriously at points when it shouldn’t. Even during the dramatic final conclusion—one of those moments in any film where you’d expect the audience to be on the edge of their seats—it slips in a scene that would go well with a laugh-track. If you had put some Benny Hill music over that scene, it would have completely lost credibility.

    But here’s the thing: while you’re laughing, you drop your guard… and then it hits you with a horrific, graphic, gory scene. That’s what Cregger does best here—he lulls you in with a little levity, only to jab at you when you least expect it. It’s not light after all. It’s mostly dark. He mocks your frivolity.

    It’s tough to do a movie review without spoilers, and I’m not going to spoil anything. I will say this: the most memorable character in this movie is one you don’t even see in the previews. I did myself a huge favor by avoiding spoilers altogether. The reviews I skimmed beforehand were short, vague, and gave me nothing concrete, and I’m glad for it. I recommend you do the same.

    That said, I can’t help but wonder if the marketing and buildup to this film were a bit over the top compared to what it actually delivers. We were led to expect a Stranger Things-esque production—mystery, vibe, nostalgia—and yes, we definitely get a vibe. In fact, much of the film is bright and sunny, like Hereditary, using that unsettling trick of placing horror under a blue sky. Cregger nails that.

    The flow works. The storyline is interesting. The acting is superb (despite not ending up liking many characters)..

    There are moments that put you on the edge of your seat, and there are moments that make you wince and cringe at what’s unfolding on the screen. But then… it just ends. And that’s the biggest jab of all.

    If you expect a solid ending, depending on your point of view, you might get it. But I think a lot of people walked out of the theater wanting something different. That’s strange, because up until the wrap, the movie was going well.

    The run-up to Weapons had everyone thinking it would be the horror movie of the year. For me, it’s one of the good ones. But we’ll wait until year’s end to decide if it really earns that crown.