Fans of the ‘Halloween’ franchise are in for a treat as two new video games based on the slasher series are in development. The games are being developed by Boss Team Games, the team behind ‘Evil Dead: The Game’, and feature the involvement of legendary director John Carpenter and original producer Malek Akkad.
Prepare for an electrifying blend of electronic dance music and Halloween excitement at the upcoming Freaky Deaky Festival in Austin, Texas. Scheduled for October at the Travis County Exposition Center, this two-day extravaganza promises an unforgettable weekend of captivating EDM performances and engaging activities. The festival’s unique atmosphere encourages attendees to embrace their creativity with elaborate costumes, while offering something for everyone, from seasoned ravers to first-timers. Organizers are diligently planning every aspect of the festival to ensure a seamless experience, and early bird tickets with special offers are available now. As anticipation builds, music enthusiasts eagerly await the lineup reveal, promising a weekend filled with unforgettable music, celebration, and Halloween enchantment.
Freaky Deaky, the acclaimed Halloween-themed EDM festival, will be returning to the Travis County Exposition Center in Austin, Texas, on October 26th and 27th, 2024. Tickets are now on sale, with the promotional code “RSVP” offering discounts on all tickets and passes. Last year’s festival drew large crowds with performances from notable artists and featured a range of engaging art installations and a vibrant atmosphere. The 2024 event promises to build on this success, delivering a rich variety of acts and experiences against the eerie Halloween setting.
Halloween may seem far away, but The Home Depot is already getting into the spooky spirit with their ‘Halfway to Halloween’ sale. Starting April 25th, shoppers can get first dibs on fan-favorite Halloween decorations, including the elusive 12-foot Skeleton, affectionately known as Skelly. Along with the iconic Skelly, the sale features a range of new eerie additions, such as the 5-foot Skeleton Dog, the 7-foot animated LED Frankenstein’s Monster, and the 12.5-foot Giant-Sized Inferno Deadwood Skeleton. These larger-than-life decorations are sure to make a statement in any Halloween scene and are expected to disappear fast. So hurry and grab your favorites before they’re gone!
In a resurfaced interview from 1996, late actress Kirstie Alley shared a shocking and bizarre anecdote about her parents’ attire during the car accident that claimed her mother’s life in 1981. Alley recalled that her mother was dressed as a Black person while her father was dressed as a Ku Klux Klan member when they attended a Halloween party prior to the crash that killed her mother. The revelation has garnered considerable attention and shock online.
The American Scream (2012) is a documentary film that follows three families living in a small seaside town in Massachusetts as they prepare for their annual homemade haunted houses. Directed by Michael Stephenson, the film explores the families’ Halloween spirit, planning process, opening days, and cleanup process. The film also highlights the challenges the families face in the lead-up to and during their Halloween celebrations.
Home Depot’s annual ‘Halfway to Halloween’ sale kicked off on April 25th, featuring the highly sought-after Skelly the 12-foot skeleton and a range of new Halloween decorations. The popular Skelly, known for its viral status, is usually hard to find as Halloween approaches, but this year, Home Depot has released it early. In addition to Skelly, the sale includes a Skelly dog, an animatronic Frankenstein’s monster, and a variety of other spooky items. The products are available online while supplies last, and Home Depot will continue to reveal more Halloween-themed releases leading up to October 31st.
Spirit Halloween, the nation’s largest Halloween retailer, is marking the start of the 2024 spooky season with a weeklong celebration of Halfway to Halloween. As part of the festivities, the brand is offering fans the chance to win a stay in one of the nation’s most haunted houses – the infamous Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA. In collaboration with US Ghost Adventures, Spirit Halloween will give one lucky winner and up to 12 members of their coven a private stay in the horror-filled house. The winning group will enjoy an exclusive guided house tour, a late-night ghost tour, a private breakfast in the Borden family dining room, a ghost hunting starter kit, and the ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package. Spirit Halloween is also inviting fans to mark their calendars for the Grand Opening of its flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ on August 1st.
