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Celebrate the Season With These “Halloween 4” Ambiance Ghoul Log Videos!

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Celebrate the Season With This "Halloween 4" Neighborhood Ambience Ghoul Log Video!

Time to saturate my blog with yet another Halloween post, and no fucks are given at this point — especially when it comes to HALLOWEEN 4.

In the spirit of the spooky season, Halloween “ghoul logs” have become a popular ambiance effect added to our seasonal mood-enhancing routines, modeled after the infamous Yule Log. Horror’s favorite channel Shudder recognized this need with their new addition to the Ghoul Log to the site’s streaming service; adding several options with a typical scary Jack-O, and the Trick R Treat effect. However, YouTube offers other options for those who choose to go another direction, like Brandon Tobatto or Sinister, who has uploaded a couple of glorious pieces of ambiance you can stream directly to your computer or TV via the YouTube app. And yep, you guessed it- It’s all about HALLOWEEN 4.

I’ve gone off numerous times about how much I enjoy the sinister ambiance of The Return of Michael Myers, and I’m just glad someone who feels the same way I do, decided to put this beautiful hour-and-thirty-three-minute long neighborhood and opener mood setting from the film into a Ghoul Log of its own. The windy streets, subtle hues of black and blue, along with all the houses Rachel and Jamie encountered on their fateful night of trick or treating are all featured in a continuous slide show of peaceful yet sinister Halloween nostalgia in one. The other is that GORGEOUS Halloween opener that gives off that perfect feeling of an eerie countryside Halloween vibe that I, and many others, are completely obsessed with. Both are winners, here. And so are we for having them.

Enjoy, or I don’t want to know you!

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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.