FATHOM ENTERTAINMENT FRIGHT FEST

As the Halloween season approaches, Fathom Entertainment is beginning FRIGHT FEST 2025, a series of special spooky movie showings taking place at select movie theatres across the United States. Fathom’s Fright Fest 2025 lineup features a mix of cult classics, animated frights, and a brand-new adventure/horror flick commencing with a Texas Chain Saw Day movie theatre screenings of the 1974 film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and concluding with the more family focused ParaNorman being shown October 25 - 28th. 

Have a spooktacular time at the cinema enjoying this year's Fathom Fright Fest presentations. Tickets and ticketing information for Fright Fest 2025 releases are available at Fathom Entertainment and participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change).

Fright Fest 2025 Lineup: 

Texas Chain Saw Day August 18, 2025 

Step into horror history on August 18th—the very date the nightmare unfolds in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre—with a one-night-only 4K screening of Tobe Hooper’s 1974 genre-defining masterpiece. This special event also includes an exclusive sneak peek at Chain Reactions, a new documentary about the iconic film that features interviews with horror legends and cultural critics such as Stephen King and Patton Oswalt. 

Primitive War August 21-25, 2025 

Based on the popular sci-fi novel by Ethan Pettus, this explosive new action thriller from director Luke Sparke drops a recon unit known as Vulture Squad into the isolated jungle of Vietnam. Sent to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon, they soon discover they are not alone. Primitive War brings a is a war drama with a dinosaur twist. 

The Jester 2 September 15-16, 2025 

The sinister trickster returns in this chilling sequel to the viral horror sensation. With a new town, new victims, and even deadlier games, The Jester 2 delivers psychological terror and relentless scares that will keep you guessing until the final frame. 

The Devil’s Rejects October 6 and 8, 2025

Rob Zombie’s cult classic roars back into theatres in 4K for its 20th anniversary, with a new filmmaker introduction. Follow the Firefly family on a blood-soaked road trip through the American South in this gritty, unflinching sequel to House of 1000 Corpses. 

ParaNorman October 25-28, 2025 

From LAIKA, the visionary studio behind Coraline, ParaNorman returns to theatres this Halloween in stunningly remastered 3D! When the quiet town of Blithe Hollow is overrun by zombies, only 11-year-old Norman Babcock—who can see and speak with ghosts—can stop the chaos. With a centuries-old witch’s curse, mysterious ghosts, wily witches, and clueless grown-ups, Norman’s paranormal powers are about to be tested like never before. A spooky, heartfelt favorite for families and animation fans alike. LAIKA’s new CG animated short film, ParaNorman: The Thrifting, written by ParaNorman writer/director Chris Butler, will be shown exclusively in theatres before the film. The short features the voice work of Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard and Anna Kendrick reprising her role of Norman’s older sister, Courtney Babcock.

MICHAEL MYERS COMING TO DETROIT FOR HALLOWEEN THEMED CHARITY EVENT

Nick Castle and James Jude Courtney, known for their portrayal of the notorious "Michael Myers" in the Halloween movies series, are teaming up to appear in Detroit for two "Halfway 2 Halloween" events that support Gleaners Community Food Bank. A portions of the proceeds from both events will be donated to support Gleaners in providing breakfast for local children during the summer break, a crucial meal that underprivileged kids may receive only during the school year. The Emagine Theatres location in Novi will host a special movie night on Friday, May 3 and Screamers Costumes Store in Clinton Township will host a meet and greet on Saturday, May 4. Nick Castle, the original “Michael Myers” from 1978’s HALLOWEEN, and James Jude Courtney, who has recently embodied the character in the franchise’s latest installments – HALLOWEEN (2018), HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021), and HALLOWEEN ENDS (2022), will be present at both events. 

The “Halfway 2 Halloween” weekend includes: 

Friday, May 3rd – A unique double feature movie premiere with Q&A at Emagine Novi featuring HALLOWEEN (1978) and HALLOWEEN (2018), with a selection of two screenings one starting at 6:00 and the other at 7:00 p.m. A Q&A session with James Jude Courtney and Nick Castle, moderated by Anthony LaVerde, CEO of Emagine Entertainment will take place between the movies in the double feature. Tickets for this event are priced at $30 and can be purchased at www.emagine-entertainment.com.   Emagine Novi is located at 44425 W 12 Mile Rd., Novi, Michigan.

Saturday, May 4th – Meet and greet session at Screamers Costumes, with autographs and photo opportunities. James Jude Courtney and Nick Castle will be at the Screamers Costumes Store, located at 35431 Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township. Attendees can get autographs, selfie photos, and a special HALLOWEEN themed photo with both actors. Doors open at 10:00 a.m., with payments accepted onsite via cash or credit card. A portion of the proceeds from both events will support the 2024 Gleaner's Food Bank Cereal Drive, aiding in providing breakfast for local children during the summer months.

SCOOBY DOO HALLOWEEN

Warner Bros Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the DVD featured in this blog post

Have yourself a spooky fun evening at home with the family watching a brand-new Scooby Doo movie. Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! has the Great Dane and his gang of sleuthing kids team up with Bill Nye, the Science Guy and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark for a spooktacular adventure. Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! is out now on DVD just in time for this holiday season.

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy's favorite holiday is upon us! With fake monsters and candy galore, Halloween is heaven for these hungry foodies going door-to-door. But this year, their sweet holiday turns sour when the neighborhood pumpkin patch is infected by toxic ooze, creating high-flying jack-o-lanters, and a king-sized pumpkin leader squashing everything in its path. 

It's up to Scooby-Doo and the gang to solve this mystery of gigantic proportions and save Crystal Cove. They get some help from Bill Nye the Science Guy who provides them with an updated 21st Century high-tech Mystery Machine and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, who adds her Halloween parade float into the chase for clues to what is behind the appearance of man eating pumpkins terrorizing the town. There is also a DC Comics appearance by the Batman villain Scarecrow who is stirring up trouble.

This made for a nice Halloween season family movie night. Amusingly spooky but not too scary. Though the giant pumpkin monster that eats people than spits them out as zombie jack-o-lantern menaces may be too much for really little children. There are some nice twists in turns in the plot trying to figure out who is pulling the strings on these monsters. Is it the Scarecrow or is there some other villain behind this toxic situation?

Spoiler ... I really appreciated that in the end the Mystery Incorporated gang finds out that this is just a plot by some crooked humans like in the original cartoons. For awhile the cartoons had actually made them facing off against "real" monsters and in this made for home video movie the story goes back to the original costumed crook roots of the Scooby-Doo franchise. Though for most of the movie you think they are facing off against real monsters which still makes the ending a bit of a surprise. That was until I just spoiled that for you...sorry! Don't worry it is still a fun movie to watch!

Happy Halloween Scooby Doo is available on DVD from Best Buy. If you purchase the movie through a Geek Daddy affiliate link this dad blogger will receive a small commission at no additional expense to your bill. Your support is appreciated! 

CATaclysm Wicked Kitty Movie Marathon

Is it "feline like fall" in your neighborhood yet?  Halloween is almost here and COMET TV is celebrating the season with a CATaclysm Wicked Kitty Movie Marathon.  COMET TV is going to the cats on Sunday, October 29 showing a collection of classic feline horror films throughout the day.

The movie marathon of hair-raising tales starts off with the Bette Davis witchy tale, Wicked Stepmother, followed by the 1964 classic Tomb of Ligeia.

Then tune in to see 1942's Cat People and its sequel Curse of the Cat People.

The day wraps up with the spooky 1985 thriller Cat's Eye.  Actually the cat in this movie is a hero protecting people from supernatural threats.  So maybe cat's aren't bad luck after all.  Unfortunately there are a lot of out of luck stray and abandoned cats that could use your help, so why not make a donation right meow to the ASPCA.  CLICK HERE to make a contribution to this animal welfare charity that works to give abandoned and abused animals a second chance at life.

COMET TV is an over-air broadcast network that can be tuned in with a digital antenna and viewed subscription free.  No need for cable, satellite or Wi-Fi, to watch COMET TV.  In the Metro Detroit area of Michigan just tune to Channel 19-7 with a television antenna.  If the network isn't available to view locally, you can also watch it online via an iOS app, Roku, or cometTV.com.

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A MIX OF HORROR AND SCIENCE FICTION ON COMET TV IN OCTOBER

With Halloween coming up of course COMET TV is broadcasting some classic scary movies throughout the month of October.  Tune in to see Dracula vs Frankenstein (1971), Cats Eyes (1985), Pit and the Pendulum (1961), and The Raven (1963).  COMET TV is an over-air broadcast network that can be tuned in with a digital antenna and viewed subscription free.  No need for cable, satellite or Wi-Fi, to watch COMET TV.  In the Metro Detroit area of Michigan just tune to Channel 19-7 with a television antenna.

COMET TV focuses on horror and science fiction programming so it is a channel I'm regularly tuning into. If the network isn't available to view locally, you can also watch it online via an iOS app, Roku, or cometTV.com.  In addition to airing classic horror movies from the 60s, 70s and 80s they are also showing some more recent horror flicks this month as well including The Woods (2005), Silence of the Lambs (1991), Lord of Illusions (1995) and The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999).

Sci-Fi fans aren't being left out this month either as COMET TV is airing ROBOCOP movie marathons throughout October.  Plus the television show Andromeda begins airing this month on COMET TV.  Based upon material by the late writer Gene Roddenberry, Andromeda revolves around the adventures of Captain Dylan Hunt and the crew of the Andromeda Ascendant as they try to restore the Systems Commonwealth, a government that was responsible for a time of extended peace and prosperity.

A Geek Daddy has a prize pack of items highlighting this month's programming on COMET TV to giveaway.  For a chance to win please follow @Geekdad248 on Twitter and retweet the embedded message below before 11:59 pm ET on Friday, October 27, 2017.  Must be a United States resident over 18 years old to be eligible for the giveaway.

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The October COMET TV Giveaway includes:

1 -Robocop Omni Consumer Products T-shirt: A perfect T-shirt for out and about and to show your Robocop love. It sports the famous Omni Consumer Products logo on the front and looks amazing on!

1 -Limited Edition COMET TV Card: You’ll get 1 or 3 limited edition designs that feature one of the Underground Horror Titles showing this month on COMET TV!

1-Limited Edition COMET TV Pin Set: There’s nothing better to add a little flair to any ensemble that this limited edition COMET TV pin set. It features six different designs including Stargate and Andromeda.

1 -COMET TV Syringe Pen: Oh the horror! This green liquid syringe pen will have you the envy of everyone in your office. I mean let’s be real, who else has a COMET TV green liquid syringe pen? The answer… It could be you!

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