“It’s only Sparky.” Before he became a household name with films such as Batman (1989), Beetlejuice (1988), and Sleepy Hollow (1999), Tim Burton worked for Disney. One of his projects for the company was 1984’s Frankenweenie, a short that would result in Burton being fired by Disney. Both a comedic parody and a love letterContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Frankenweenie (1984)”
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Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Dead Men Tell No Tales…
Or do they? One of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World is Pirates of the Caribbean. Since 1973 the attraction has brought joy, a little bit of fear, and plenty of laughs to visitors from all over the world. The film series based upon the attraction has also proven to be wildly popularContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Dead Men Tell No Tales…”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Wizards Of Waverly Place Halloween
“Boo! I got you, babe. I’m Cher.” 2009 gave us the third season of the wildly popular Wizards of Waverly Place. The second episode of that season, Halloween, sees the Russo family attempt to save their annual Haunted House by enlisting the help of three ghosts from the wizard world. In typical Russo fashion, however,Continue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Wizards Of Waverly Place Halloween”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Trick Or Treat (1952)
“Little scalawags with fiendish gags…” When Huey, Dewey, and Louie visit their Uncle Donald on Halloween, Donald gives them a trick instead of a treat. Witnessing the entire affair, Witch Hazel decides to help the boys even the odds. This is the basic plot for 1952’s Trick Or Treat. The Disney short features the songContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Trick Or Treat (1952)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Lugosi Connection
“I never drink….wine.” Bela Lugosi will forever be connected to the character of Dracula. His performance as the immortal count not only made him a household name, it changed the world’s vision of what a vampire is forever. Lugosi also has a connection with one of Disney’s most iconic villains, Chernabog. On November 12, 1939,Continue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Lugosi Connection”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Mr. Boogedy (1986)
“Boogedy, boogedy, boo!” In 1986 Disney released a short made-for-television film on its The Disney Sunday Movie platform entitled Mr. Boogedy. Like many of Disney’s other films created just for television, this film featured an amazing cast of character actors and this one in particular starred three youngsters that were headed for bigger things. TheContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Mr. Boogedy (1986)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Funko Pop Invisible Man (2020 Walgreens Exclusive)
“Suddenly I realized the power I held, the power to rule…” For Halloween 2020, Walgreens and Funko have teamed up to bring Pop! fans two exclusive new figures to collect. Along with a Glow-In-The-Dark Frankenstein’s Monster, Walgreens is offering a black-and-white Invisible Man based on the classic 1933 film starring Claude Rains. Personally, I’ve neverContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Funko Pop Invisible Man (2020 Walgreens Exclusive)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980)
“Women at Annapolis? West Point?!?!?” In the age before the Disney Channel, the primary way for children and adults to watch Disney productions was via a weekly (for its run prior to the 1990’s) series that featured cartoons and feature length films, both of which were classic and original productions. In 1980, that series wasContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Ghosts of Buxley Hall (1980)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Halloweentown (1998)
“Being normal is vastly overrated.” The Disney Channel has always managed to produce lighthearted family films that are entertaining enough but rarely extend beyond the confines of children’s entertainment. There have been a few exceptions to this trend, however, such as the High School Musical films, which spawned careers for many of its young stars,Continue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Halloweentown (1998)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Silly Symphony “The Skeleton Dance” (1929)
The Danse Macabre Clocking in at about five and a half minutes, the Silly Symphony short “The Skeleton Dance” is considered by many to be one of the most twisted and wonderful things ever released by Walt Disney. Walt Disney produced and directed the short and his long-time cohort, Ub Iwerks, did the animation. CarlContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Silly Symphony “The Skeleton Dance” (1929)”
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