Trick or Treat! Happy Halloween 2011

Happy Halloween indeed! As unbelievable as it may seem, Halloween is finally upon us, and that means the end of the Countdown to Halloween. Just like every year, I'm thrilled and honored to be a part of this great Halloween tradition. I'd like to thank my longtime readers who continue to support this blog, and also the new readers (and Followers, I've noticed!) who have expressed their support. You're the reason I keep the blog going. Thanks so much!

Of course, we still have the final post to go! Since trick or treating is the way to cap off the season, that's how will do it at the blog.

First up, we're "trickin' it to the treat" with Michael McDonald and band--well, almost.



Next, a hapless man-child named Skippy goes trick or treating three days early--with poor results.



Finally, comedian Stephen Lynch recounts his love for his favorite holiday. His sick, twisted love.



Guess what? That's it! There's only one thing left to say--Happy Halloween!

The Devil and Daniel Mouse

This is my next to last post for this year's Countdown to Halloween, so I'll make it a great one.  Today I offer the late 70s animated special The Devil and Daniel Mouse. Two struggling mouse musicians (go with it) make a deal with--who else?--to become successful, with dire results.

Several other blogs participating in the Countdown have carried this special before, but as I've posted most other Nelvana Studios productions from this time period before, why not take my turn at it?  Enjoy, and have a safe weekend!

Revenge of the Attack of the B-Movie Trailers!

Only days away from Halloween!  Time to squeeze in as many fun frightful flicks as possible.  Perhaps these will tantalize your terror tendencies?  Probably not.  But the trailers sure are fun to look at.  I always think the trailers are more entertaining than the actual movies; the trailer only gives you so much, and your imagination fills in the rest.  The movie you imagine is probably better than the actual film!

De ax! De ax!



Don't go in the house! Don't ride your bike through the garden! Don't talk with your mouth full!









Donald Pleasence alert!



Thanks!

The Mighty Heroes, "The Drifter"

After a long time away, it's time for the Mighty Heroes to make their triumphant return to the blog.  This time, they face the evil Drifter, who has sent the entire town of Good Haven adrift in the air.  It's up to the Heroes to take on the Drifter and his henchmen, one a Frankenstein lookalike, and the other a racist caricature.  Who will win? Who will lose?  Stay tuned and find out.  Thanks!

Tuesday's Forgotten Film: The Terror of Frankenstein

Tuesday is a great day to blog, because I get to showcase a cool pick for Tuesday's Forgotten/Overlooked film, TV, or audio.  As this is the last full week of the Countdown to Halloween, I have a great treat for you today: the 1977 European film The Terror of Frankenstein.

Frankenstein films are a dime a dozen, some fantastic (the 1931 classic) and the, in my opinion, not so fantastic (Frankenstein Unbound--bleh!).  Today I have a great one.  What makes it so is that it is closely faithful to Mary Shelley's novel, which is one of my alltime favorite books ever.

To enjoy this one, you should put aside your preconceived notions of the monster as a flat-headed, speechless ogre (as awesome as the Boris Karloff incarnation is, don't get me wrong).  This is a monster that is eloquent, deep-thinking, and as emotionally tortured as Hamlet or any other literary figure, and he's wonderfully presented here.  Please enjoy, free and legal, the entire film below.

For more great forgotten films, TV, and more from the past, click here.  Thanks!

Casper the Friendly Ghost, "Ghost of the Town"

Hard to believe that there is only one week left until Halloween.  I feel like we just got started!  Let's make this last week a great one.  And make sure to catch all the other great participants in the Countdown to Halloween.

Today I feature the most famous ghost of all, Casper.  Here, he finally gets humanity to accept him after an act of herosim in "Ghost of the Town" (the title of the cartoon given in the screen capture is incorrect).  Enjoy!

The Witches Scene from MacBeth--starring Animaniacs!

I freakin' love Animaniacs. It was one of the funniest and smartest sereis of the 1990s, including prime time series. Here, the cast act out the witches scene from MacBeth. Enjoy! For more Animaniacs Halloween fun, click here.