Spookywood Productions unveiled a new clip from their acclaimed documentary Spooktacular! following a successful run on the fall festival circuit.
Spooktacular! delves deep into the intriguing and sometimes scandalous story of America’s first Halloween Theme Park and the genius mind behind it. The documentary not only explores Spooky World founder David Bertolino’s remarkable journey but also gives a heartfelt insight into the lives of numerous individuals who were part of this iconic park.
With a rich palette of interviews featuring luminaries from the vast spectrum of horror history, the film uncovers the thrilling voyage of a man who dared to tap into the zeitgeist of a generation, inspiring and frightening them while laying the foundation for the mammoth Halloween creations that followed.
“To celebrate the critical and audience success to date, Spookywood Productions has released a new clip, centered on Spooky World’s infamous Mouse Girl.
“Aspiring actress...
Spooktacular! delves deep into the intriguing and sometimes scandalous story of America’s first Halloween Theme Park and the genius mind behind it. The documentary not only explores Spooky World founder David Bertolino’s remarkable journey but also gives a heartfelt insight into the lives of numerous individuals who were part of this iconic park.
With a rich palette of interviews featuring luminaries from the vast spectrum of horror history, the film uncovers the thrilling voyage of a man who dared to tap into the zeitgeist of a generation, inspiring and frightening them while laying the foundation for the mammoth Halloween creations that followed.
“To celebrate the critical and audience success to date, Spookywood Productions has released a new clip, centered on Spooky World’s infamous Mouse Girl.
“Aspiring actress...
- 11/16/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Quinn Monahan’s Spooktactular!, in many ways, is the origin story of the modern American Halloween Haunt. Through interviews, news reports, and archive footage the documentary tells the story of SpookyWorld, an infamous Halloween attraction like no other in the early 1990’s that laid the groundwork for seasonal mainstays like Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights.
Back when the best you could in October was go on a $10 Hayride through a tame scene of witches of scarecrows, SpookyWorld set the farmland of rural Massachusetts on fire with an independent theme park designed to scare your paints off. From its humble beginnings to its nationwide success, Spooktacular! charts the rise and fall of America’s first horror-themed attraction as told by the people who lived to tell the tale…
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The doc features interviews with genre legends Alice Copper (Suck), Linda Blair (The Exorcist), Kane Hodder (Jason X), and Tom Savini (From Dusk Till Dawn...
Back when the best you could in October was go on a $10 Hayride through a tame scene of witches of scarecrows, SpookyWorld set the farmland of rural Massachusetts on fire with an independent theme park designed to scare your paints off. From its humble beginnings to its nationwide success, Spooktacular! charts the rise and fall of America’s first horror-themed attraction as told by the people who lived to tell the tale…
Martell
The doc features interviews with genre legends Alice Copper (Suck), Linda Blair (The Exorcist), Kane Hodder (Jason X), and Tom Savini (From Dusk Till Dawn...
- 9/26/2023
- by Jonathan Dehaan
If you grew up on the East Coast, you may have heard of (or even visited) Spooky World. Started in Berlin, Massachusetts in 1991, it was properly the first of its kind. A large-scale haunted attraction that opened its doors every October to horror fans and lovers of Halloween. I grew up in the Midwest so Quinn Monahan's new documentary Spooktacular! is my first introduction to the park itself, though I certainly grew up experiencing the reach of its impact.
In 1991, David Bertolino started a Halloween themed hay ride event. Customers would board and would be taken around the property of a farm in rural Massachusetts, and along the way, they would pass by a variety of spooky scenes and actors portraying monsters, zombies and spookies galore.. Standard stuff now, but at the time, it was a brand new idea; one that was an immediate success. Word spread rapidly. Guests...
In 1991, David Bertolino started a Halloween themed hay ride event. Customers would board and would be taken around the property of a farm in rural Massachusetts, and along the way, they would pass by a variety of spooky scenes and actors portraying monsters, zombies and spookies galore.. Standard stuff now, but at the time, it was a brand new idea; one that was an immediate success. Word spread rapidly. Guests...
- 9/25/2023
- by Emily von Seele
- DailyDead
As a monster movie loving kid growing up in New England in the 1990s, October was the Holy month. During that time my viewing diet and that of my neighborhood pals consisted of all things spooky, culminating on October 31 with the big celebration.
For me, part of the magic and excitement of that era and time of year were the seemingly countless local car dealerships, restaurants, and retail stores hocking deals via their Halloween-themed commercials – “Come on down for some Spooky Discounts!” The commercials and radio spots peppered our local Providence-area channels and airwaves throughout the entire month of October. In retrospect, they seem fairly hokey but they still possess a local flare that I find charming.
Along with these local industries getting in on the creepy fun, we also witnessed a major surge in regional haunted houses and frightful hayrides. These experiences ranged from the more legitimate haunted houses...
For me, part of the magic and excitement of that era and time of year were the seemingly countless local car dealerships, restaurants, and retail stores hocking deals via their Halloween-themed commercials – “Come on down for some Spooky Discounts!” The commercials and radio spots peppered our local Providence-area channels and airwaves throughout the entire month of October. In retrospect, they seem fairly hokey but they still possess a local flare that I find charming.
Along with these local industries getting in on the creepy fun, we also witnessed a major surge in regional haunted houses and frightful hayrides. These experiences ranged from the more legitimate haunted houses...
- 9/25/2023
- by John Campopiano
- bloody-disgusting.com
Amicus Relaunch Bid Smashes Crowdfunding Goal in Less Than 24 Hours: "An ambitious campaign to revive the iconic British horror studio has reached its £60K funding goal in just 11 hours as fans from around the world rally around the project.
Thanks to this hugely successful funding drive, Amicus is now set to return with its first film for decades, ‘In the Grip of Terror’, a portmanteau feature harking back to the company's best-loved titles such as 'Dr. Terror's House of Horrors' (1965), 'Tales from the Crypt' (1972), and 'Asylum' (1972).
Since the announcement last month of the rebirth of Amicus, the team behind the project has received an incredible outpouring of support from the horror community, culminating in the launch of their record-breaking Kickstarter campaign. The team is seeking funds to produce 'In the Grip of Terror', and in return offering various perks, from Collector's Edition physical copies to exclusive merchandise,...
Thanks to this hugely successful funding drive, Amicus is now set to return with its first film for decades, ‘In the Grip of Terror’, a portmanteau feature harking back to the company's best-loved titles such as 'Dr. Terror's House of Horrors' (1965), 'Tales from the Crypt' (1972), and 'Asylum' (1972).
Since the announcement last month of the rebirth of Amicus, the team behind the project has received an incredible outpouring of support from the horror community, culminating in the launch of their record-breaking Kickstarter campaign. The team is seeking funds to produce 'In the Grip of Terror', and in return offering various perks, from Collector's Edition physical copies to exclusive merchandise,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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