http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:22:09 -0700 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:52:09 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d29-2009-Transylvania-Dracula-Tour-Report-Part-2?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner In the previous column, we printed Part 1 of the the 2009 Transylvania Halloween Dracula Tour, where a group of travelers from all over the U.S. left for Romania's famed (or infamous) Transylvania on the 12th annual "vampire vacation" for f... Tours of Terror/Vacations Vampires/Dracula Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:52:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d29-2009-Transylvania-Dracula-Tour-Report-Part-2?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d28-2009-Transylvania-Dracula-Tour-Report?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner The 2009 Halloween Dracula Tour began on October 27, when a group of travelers from all over the U.S. left for Transylvania on the 12th annual "vampire vacation" for fans and enthusiasts. One of the travelers, Beth Anne Tripi, kept a journa... Tours of Terror/Vacations Vampires/Dracula Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:02:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d28-2009-Transylvania-Dracula-Tour-Report?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Happy-birthday-to-the-actress-who-gave-birth-to-a-killer-monster-baby?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner If the villagers blame Frankenstein for creating the Frankenstein monster, would they blame a mother for giving birth to a killing monster baby? The ads warned us... "There's only one thing wrong with the Davis baby... "It's Alive.&quo... Terrorble Top Ten Lists Monster Movies Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:29:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Happy-birthday-to-the-actress-who-gave-birth-to-a-killer-monster-baby?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Brittany-Murphy?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner The Prophecy 2" with Christopher Walken (1998) was one of her early films, and Brittany Murphy also starred in the apocalyptic disaster thriller "Megafault" earlier this year. But that was the extent of her genre work, unless we includ... Happenings Brittany Murphy Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:16:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Brittany-Murphy?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Free-holiday-gift-Christmas-Day-of-the-Dead-book?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Want to get into the spirit of Christmas? Well, how about getting yourself a FREE copy of the new Christmas novella, "CHRISTMAS DAY OF THE DEAD?" Yes, there are zombies in the story.Clearly, Christmas in Australia just isn't what it used to... Books Zombies Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:00:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Free-holiday-gift-Christmas-Day-of-the-Dead-book?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Paranormal-State-returns--and-tours?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Tuesdays on A&E are about to get spooky. On December 15th at 10PM ET/PT, the original paranormal hit series, “Paranormal State,” returns for its fourth season on A&E, continuing to chronicle the case files of the Paranormal Resear... Ghosts Paranormal Investigations TV / Webcast Series Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:03:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Paranormal-State-returns--and-tours?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Terrorble-Top-10-List-from-Joe-R-Lansdale----his-Top-10-Horror-Books?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Everyone who reads Joe Lansdale is instantly hooked. Whether it's his horror, suspense or quirky western works, he never fails to thrill. Fans of the film "Bubba Ho-Tep," which stars genre favorite Bruce Campbell as a convalescent... Books Terrorble Top Ten Lists Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:37:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d9-Terrorble-Top-10-List-from-Joe-R-Lansdale----his-Top-10-Horror-Books?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d8-True-Blood-now-casting-roles-for-Season-3?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner "True Blood," HBO's popular vampire show, is now casting several major roles for the upcoming cable season. One of our favorite reasons to watch TV, this series is about a telepathic waitress living in rural Louisiana who falls in love... Horror Casting Calls Vampires/Dracula TV / Webcast Series Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:39:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d8-True-Blood-now-casting-roles-for-Season-3?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d7-December-casting-calls-for-actors-scripts-propmakers-makeup-more?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Aside from monster conventions, Terrorble Top Lists, and good 'ol horror news, we pride ourselves on the occasional Horror Happenings casting call listings. It gives you a run-down of some of the more interesting opportunities out there. These are op... Horror Casting Calls Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:28:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d7-December-casting-calls-for-actors-scripts-propmakers-makeup-more?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d4-An-Albino-Ghoul-a-Voodoo-Priestess-a-Bloodspitter-and-Dead-Fred?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Halloween was the perfect time to read a new, mysteriously creepy tale to children. In the case of the book "Dead Fred, Flying Lunchboxes, and the Good Luck Circle," any time would be a good time to read this one, or read it to a ... Books Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:33:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m12d4-An-Albino-Ghoul-a-Voodoo-Priestess-a-Bloodspitter-and-Dead-Fred?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Terrorble-top-10-list-from-one-of-The-Cars--just-what-we-needed?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Greg Hawkes, the famed keyboardist and co-founder of The Cars (1977-1987), helped define the sounds of the 80’s with his signature keyboard style heard on The Cars’ “Let’s Go” and “Just What I Needed,” a... Terrorble Top Ten Lists Conventions Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:41:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Terrorble-top-10-list-from-one-of-The-Cars--just-what-we-needed?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Eddie-Munster?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Butch Patrick played Eddie Munster on The Munsters, and he is just one of many guests at a celebrity convention where there is no charge for autographs. It takes place THIS WEEKEND, Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29th at the Hol... Terrorble Top Ten Lists Conventions Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:14:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Eddie-Munster?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Vanille-Fudge-guitarist-likes-laughs-with-his-monsters?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Vince Martell is the legendary axeman of the 60's rock group Vanilla Fudge. By "axeman," we mean guitarist! His lead guitar work with the Fudge back in 1967 set the pace for other bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Y... Terrorble Top Ten Lists Conventions Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:58:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Vanille-Fudge-guitarist-likes-laughs-with-his-monsters?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Downstream-may-be-the-best-postapocalyptic-film-ever?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Downstream may be the best post-apocalyptic film ever. It takes us past the end of the world as we know it, focusing on an atypical road-warrior-esque hero trying to find a utopian territory aptly called "Plutopia," where a new, r... Monster Movies Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:47:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Downstream-may-be-the-best-postapocalyptic-film-ever?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Spankys-List?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner If you read Horror Happenings on a regular basis, you know we love our Terrorble Top 10 lists. We are honored to have one from a legendary folk/rock 60's singer. Spanky McFarlane sang lead as the front-person in the sixties band Spanky &amp... Terrorble Top Ten Lists Conventions Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:14:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Spankys-List?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d19-who-is-Dinky-Dawson-and-why-is-he-in-a-horror-column?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Ir's not often that a horror column is about a person named "Dinky." Innovator and visionary in the field of sound, Dinky Dawson’s genius has contributed to the success of many of the most prominent artists in the music industry. Daws... Terrorble Top Ten Lists Conventions Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:38:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d19-who-is-Dinky-Dawson-and-why-is-he-in-a-horror-column?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Tom-Savinis-Death-Island--its-no-three-hour-tour?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Death Island pits a motley crew of B-Movie filmmakers against an army of the undead resurrected by an evil Bokor. With this film, the producers are bringing a fresh take to the zombie lore and with plenty of research into the origin of Voodoo, H... Zombies Monster Movies Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Tom-Savinis-Death-Island--its-no-three-hour-tour?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Spike-and-other-monster-stars-make-appearance?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner See Spike in person as Monsters, Movies, Super Heroes, Music, Wrestling and Intergalactic Mayhem all come together at the Super Megafest, New England’s premiere Celebrity Pop Culture Fan Fest! This year’s event will fe... Conventions Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:12:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Spike-and-other-monster-stars-make-appearance?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-Vampires-Angel?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner Set during the French Revolution, The Vampire's Angel traces the lives of three characters: Xavier, a Parisian priest, Catherine, his noble sister, and Thomas, a vampire from America. The priest and vampire fall in love but hardship ensues as they st... Books Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:12:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d16-The-Vampires-Angel?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Savage-isnt-your-mommys-Bigfoot-movie?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner In 1967, Roger Patterson captured 53 seconds of a hairy creature walking into the woods on 16mm film footage, and the world was turned upside down. It’s a legend that has captured the attention of the world, resulting in countless documentaries... Monster Movies Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:58:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Savage-isnt-your-mommys-Bigfoot-movie?cid=exrss-Horror-Happenings-Examiner