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New Documentary From “In Search Of Darkness” 1990-1994 Edition Up For Pre-Order!

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The ultimate visual guide to horror films by the decade, “IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS”, is back at it to stab our eyeballs with a 90s version. And the horror passionate campaign is underway for fans to preorder along with some goodies!

The creative minds behind the In Search of Darkness ‘ 80s horror trilogy and Aliens Expanded documentary, In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 delves into an era of horror evolution marked by grittier, meta filmmaking, straight-to-video ingenuity, darker villains alongside franchise icons, and the birth of seismic digital-effects – leaving no shortage of terror tales on TV, at the local video store, and on multiplex screens. Landmark film favorites including Candyman , The Silence of the Lambs, Tremors , and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, Stephen King’s IT miniseries, Frankenhooker and Peter Jackson’s Dead Alive are deconstructed, re-contextualized, and revered with a nostalgic, celebratory lens in In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 , which features new interviews with legendary film icons of the ‘90s, side-by-side with genre experts and famous fans – all assembled to reframe a fascinating period in horror history and hold up a cracked
mirror to the compelling socio-political issues of the landscape.


“The ‘90s was a much more exciting time for horror filmmaking, TV programming, and bold innovation than many of us may remember,” says In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 writer/director David Weiner. “There was an abundance of creative visions, vibrant approaches, and insane indie entries. And it was also a time of major transition, growing pains and evolution for horror filmmakers. I’m excited to present a brand-new line-up of ‘90s horror legends and contemporary voices, alongside several returning ‘80s favorites, to reframe the perspective of this oft-maligned decade of great horror entertainment and risk-taking in In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994. ”

“I’m thrilled to invite superfans on an extraordinary journey with In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994, ” says CEO of CREATORVC, Robin Block. “Together, we were able to show the world a new form of documentary with the first In Search of Darkness in 2019, expanding the film into a trilogy and subsequent books. We are excited to take on a new decade in horror and explore it with our fans.”

With new interviews and insights from the likes of John Carpenter, Heather Langenkamp, Ted Raimi, and Clancy Brown-just to name a few– it’s going to be pretty exciting to hear the perspectives from the legends on the start of a new decade of horror!

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 Purchase Options:

● SOD: 1990-94 BLU-RAY PACKAGE (including Blu-ray w/slipcase; 2 posters; name in credits; sew-on patch; digital copy of film; digital soundtrack; membership card; and exclusive certificate)

● THREE-DISC ISOD ‘80s TRILOGY COLLECTION (including In Search of Darkness Parts I-III Blu-rays with exclusive trilogy slipcase; digital copy of film; digital soundtrack)

Pre-orders for In Search of Darkness: 1990–1994 are available October 8 through midnight October 31, 2024 exclusively at www.90shorrordoc.com!

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Let’s Watch The Lost Unsolved Mysteries Halloween Special from 1988!

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I don’t think I’m alone here when I claim there was nothing scarier on Prime-time TV than the glorious sounds and visuals of Unsolved Mysteries. Tuesday nights were always reserved for Robert Stack with me and my grandmother, and it was around the age of 7 when I had first laid my peelers on the majestic stance of the Stack and felt such excitement along with being scared shitless. Upon each week’s new episode of thrills, murder, and the paranormal after a fresh viewing, I would feel a sense of paranoia thinking escaped murderers were lurking in my backyard bushes. But, that was the magic of Unsolved Mysteries, and watching it again with adult eyes thanks to the likes of FilmRise and other streaming apps, only validates it’s just as creepy now as it was over 35 years ago.

Each featured case was substantially creepy on its own, however, one, in particular, stood out to me in memory, and it has been cut and lost as the syndication gods butchered the episode, (and in truth-many others as well); compiling the segments into other episodes. Which totally fucks with my OCD and my memory. But hey, they released most of the episodes, and they are readily available to watch. I’m trying to keep in mind, a few years ago, it was nearly impossible to find any. So I’ll keep my bitching to a minimum. Anyways, we’re talking about the episode that aired October 26th, 1988- THE UNSOLVED MYSTERIES HALLOWEEN GHOST SPECIAL! Or Spooktacular- I prefer the latter.

Now… Join me.

GHOSTS OF THE QUEEN MARY

We all know the legendary Queen Mary is an infamous supernatural ship. However, Unsolved goes balls deep, probably for the first time ever, on network television with eyewitness reports from employees and guests of the Mary ranging from weird noises to a woman saying she saw the ghost of an old lady diving into the ship’s swimming pool.

The Tallman’s Ghost!

The Tallman’s Ghost segment lives in infamy in the minds of every 80s kid who watched this episode, and we’ve never been the same since. Listen, every episode of UM is sufficiently creepy on its own- but this one, however, scared the ever-loving piss out of me- and it seems like everyone else too. A family picks up a wooden bunk bed that is well — apparently haunted as the family’s children begin experiencing severe illness, whisperings of death threats from beyond the grave, and visions of arson to their own home… all wonderful things that come along with a demonic bunk bed from Hell.

The General Wayne Inn

Spirits from the 1800s seem to genuinely love this restaurant and Inn-including some famous ones like Edgar Allen Poe who had reportedly stayed there at one point. I wonder what’s on the menu… oh, that’s right, DECAPITATED HEADS! Yummo.

 The Tatum House

Lastly, we have the adorable Florida retired couple who harbor a ghostly roommate in their home,  Jim and Kay Tatum. Occurrences of sounds of coins falling in a bowl, a mechanic drill turning on by themselves, and the ringing of bells throughout the house had Kay, specifically, believing their Floridian dwelling contained some sort of entity.

Was it just paranoia? Or was it ghooOOOosts? Either way, they’re a cute couple, so I couldn’t care less if they’re making up stories. You decide. Let’s watch the full episode in its entirety, thanks to the Internet Archive!

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Scoobtober is Back and Bigger Than Ever, Celebrating SCOOBY-DOO’s 55th Anniversary!

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Continuing with the annual tradition that first began back in 2020 with the Cartoon Network, MeTV Toons and Max have climbed on board for the 55th anniversary to pay tribute to Mystery Inc along with a ton of new merch dropping from major retailers!

Sorry though, no surprise decapitated heads.

Per the press release:

Warner Bros. Discovery’s month-long extravaganza is dedicated to Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang with spooktacular programming, groovy products, and global events honoring the world’s most beloved mystery-solving pup and his friends. This year, in honor of the Hex Girls’ 25th anniversary, Scoobtober spotlights the powerful girls of the Mystery Inc. Gang and Luna, Dusk and Thorn, known as the Hex Girls, iconic in the Scooby-Doo universe for blending supernatural vibes with their catchy, spooky tunes.

The festivities kick off with a thrilling lineup of Scooby-Doo episodes on Cartoon Network and MeTV Toons and Max will host beloved Scooby-Doo films as well as a “Velma” Halloween special. The spooky fun continues with a Scoobtober Movie Marathon, 48-hours of Scooby-riffic content streaming on MultiVersus Twitch channel and the WB Kids YouTube channel. 

Cartoon Network is gearing up for Scoobtober with a hefty load of Scooby-Doo episodes, starting Monday, September 30. Tune in on weekdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for your daily dose of mystery-solving fun. Saturdays will feature Scooby-Doo DTV Movies from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., while Sundays kick off with a morning marathon from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. The spooky celebrations culminate on Thursday, October 31 with Halloween-themed episodes and a special Scooby-Doo takeover from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

From October 1 to October 31, WB Kids YouTube channels will host a month-long Scooby-Doo livestream, featuring six fan-favorite episodes. For even more Scooby-Doo fun, fans can join the Scoobtober 48-hour Movie Marathon to livestream 37 Scooby-Doo movies and check out compilations of some of the most beloved moments from the series. The fun begins October 26-28 at 10 a.m.  

MultiVersus, the free-to-play platform fighter featuring an ever-expanding roster of popular characters based on Warner Bros. Discovery franchises, is celebrating Scoobtober with a 48-Hour Movie Marathon livestream on the game’s Twitch Channel from Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. PT through Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. PT. Based on the amount of viewing time of the stream, MultiVersus players will be granted free in-game rewards, including the But It Has 3 Bathrooms profile icon, Mystery Inc. Shaggy character variant, and 100 Gleamium (in-game currency). Fans can also test their knowledge with rounds of live Scooby-themed trivia, enjoy Scooby-themed games, and join in Hex Girls Karaoke. 

MeTV Toons is the new TV home of Scooby-Doo!, airing weekdays at 6 p.m. ET/PT and Sundays at 3 p.m. ET/PT. In celebration of Scoobtober, on Sunday, October 27 at 3 p.m. ET/PT, The Sven Squad from MeTV’s House of Svengoolie will also make a special appearance on MeTV Toons to present the “Scooby-Doo! Sunday Special – Hosted by the House of Svengoolie.”  

Boomerang is pulling out all the stops for Scoobtober with 11.5 hours of Scooby-Doo programming every weekday throughout the month (Mon-Fri 7-8 a.m., 1:30-7 p.m., 11 p.m.-4 a.m.). Weekends will feature 24-hour Scooby-Doo marathons, each day spotlighting a different series.

For Scooby-Doo’s favorite month, Max will be celebrating Scoobtober with the return of some of the most beloved Scooby-Doo films including Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, Scooby-Doo Cyber Chase and Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo. And don’t miss the “Velma” Halloween special, from Warner Bros. Animation, streaming on Thursday, October 3, 2024, exclusively on Max. “Velma: This Halloween Needs to be More Special!” With just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit. But as the annual Sexy Halloween party nears, Velma and the gang must face their biggest fears… if they all want to make it out alive. 

Some Scooby-Doo fans might remember a time when Saturday mornings were filled with the excitement of gathering around the TV for Saturday morning cartoons with the Mystery Inc. Gang. It’s time to recreate that magic and share it with a whole new generation…on TikTok! To celebrate Scoobtober Scooby-Doo’s TikTok will be going live on October 19th from 8 a.m.-8. p.m. with the Scoobtober Scoobstream with a replay on October 31. During the stream, fans will be able to catch some of the most memorable scenes featuring the Hex Girls and even some of the most requested clips straight from fans’ TikTok comments. 

In addition to a ton of programming, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) has teamed up with partners like PUMA, Crocs, Walmart, Loungefly, BarkBox, BoxLunch, WB Shop, Spirit Halloween and more to release heaps of ghostly-good Scooby-inspired products!

The WB Shop is launching an all-new exclusive collection featuring the beloved Mystery Inc. Gang. Featuring one-of-a-kind apparel and homewares, this collection lets fans showcase their love for Scooby-Doo like never before. 

The new Scooby-Doo Crocs! The groovy collection of clogs and JibbitzTM charms will have the whole family walking in style. 

The all-new collection with PUMA is set to launch this November!

The new Loungefly backpack and wallet!

And check out the Scooby-Doo x RSVLTS collection of classic button-down shirts!

Not to mention Playmobil’s award-winning Mystery Mansion Playset!

Retailers including Walmart are bringing the heat with Scooby-Doo-inspired products including pajamas for adults and kids, perfect for displaying your fandom. The Hex Girls will be taking center stage at FYE with an exclusive backpack., and a new lineup of costumes dedicated to Scooby-Doo and his friends can be found at Spirit Halloween!

 Lastly, we can’t forget our fur friends! The Scooby-Doo Halloween Bundle from BarkBox has chew toys, treats, and accessories and Sassy Woof’s all-new collection of collars, harnesses, and leashes are over at Petsmart.

From those primetime airings to Saturday morning splendor, the simplest of premises of four meddling teenagers and a dog became such a staple spanning generations of fans.  Joe Ruby and Ken Spears created an idea that has carried television series, live-action big-budget films, numerous animated movies, and countless parodies. With its monster plots, Scooby-Doo became the ultimate introduction to horror for even the most timid kid.

For that, we salute you Scoobs.