Basil and Bing take us for a ride Packaging two literary tales that have absolutely nothing in common might seem like a difficult task, but in 1949, Disney did just that. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad is based on two literary classics. The Mr. Toad segment is based upon The Wind in theContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)”
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Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Focus On The Hocus Part II!
Sarah Jessica Parker The second Sanderson sister that I’ll be looking at in my short Focus on the Hocus series is Sarah Jessica Parker who portrayed the ditzy Sarah Sanderson. Parker was already a well established star by the time that she appeared in Hocus Pocus. Her career blossomed in the late 1970’s when sheContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Focus On The Hocus Part II!”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Focus On The Hocus Part I!
Kathy Najimy Best known to horror fans (and probably most fans in general) as the child-smelling Mary Sanderson in Disney’s Hocus Pocus, Katy Najimy is a multi-talented actress and comedian whose career has spanned over three decades. Teaming up with fellow comedian Mo Gaffney, Najimy first gained attention with The Kathy And Mo Show, aContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Focus On The Hocus Part I!”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Frankenweenie (1984)
“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)”
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: 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: The Haunted Mansion (Disney Theme Parks)
“Welcome foolish mortals….” My first trip to Walt Disney World was way back in 1999. Having been a massive fan of Disney for my entire life and wanting to visit at least one of the company’s theme parks, this was a major moment for me. My wife and I visited all of the parks atContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Haunted Mansion (Disney Theme Parks)”
Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Watcher In The Woods (1980)
Disney’s Strange Little Gem When one thinks of horror films, they probably don’t think about films produced by Disney. While the Mouse is best known for its family films, it has managed to produce a few solid horror flicks, albeit mostly of the family friendly variety. One of the earliest Disney horror films to pushContinue reading “Thirty-One Days O’Horror: The Watcher In The Woods (1980)”
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