October 27, 2012 - Halloween producer Irwin Yablans signs his new book at Book Soup tonight

Producer Irwin Yablans is stopping by Book Soup to discuss and sign his new book The Man Who Created Halloween at 6:00 PM!  The book chronicles the fascinating story of how Irwin Yablans created one of the most influential, loved and profitable horror movie franchises of all time!

Book Soup is located at 8818 Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood and directions can be found here.  If you have any additional questions, please call Book Soup at (310) 659-3110.

October 28, 2012 - Nosferatu screens in Hollywood with live musical accompaniment

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The 1922 silent horror classic Nosferatu screens at the Egyptian Theatre with a live musical accompaniment with Cliff Retallick on piano!  This special screening starts at 4:00 p.m.  General admission is $11.00 and tickets can be purchased at the box office or online at Fandango.

The historic Egyptian Theatre is located at 6712  Hollywood Boulevard and directions can be found here. 

If you buy your tickets early and you're hungry before or after the screening, show your ticket stub to our friends at either the Pig 'N Whistle or Maui and Sons Bar & Grill for a 10% discount.

October 28, 2012 - The Grove Celebrates Halloween today

The Grove is located at 189 The Grove Drive in Los Angeles and directions can be found  here.  For any additional information, please call The Grove at (323) 900-8080.

October 27, 2012 - The 7th Annual Dusk-to-Dawn Horrorthon takes place tonight in Santa Monica

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The 7th Annual Dusk-To-Dawn Horrorthon is taking place tonight at the Aero Theatre!  Hellraiser (1987), Motel Hell (1980), The Devil's Rain (1975), Christine (1983), The Living Dead of Manchester Morgue (1974) and The Manitou (1978) will all screen starting at 7:30 PM!  The night also includes free food, Monster Energy Drinks, Pete's Coffee, prizes, giveaways and more!

Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased on Fandango here.  Events at the Aero Theatre are always very intimate and special, as the theatre only seats 435 people.

The landmark Aero Theatre is located at 1328 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica and directions can be found here.  For any additional information, please call the Aero Theatre at (310) 260-1528. 

October 8, 2012 - The Man Who Laughs screens with a Q&A with Chris and Paul Weitz

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be getting you ready for Halloween with some incredible events, as they present Universal's Legacy of Horror all month long at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater!

The 1928 silent horror film The Man Who Laughs screens tonight at 7:30 PM!  Producer/writer/director Chris and Paul Weitz will be on hand discussing  their late grandfather Paul Kohner, who produced The Man Who Laughs!

Tickets for this special event are are now on sale for only $5.00 and can be purchased here with no service fees.  Tickets can be printed out or picked up at the will call window once you arrive.

October 2, 2012 - Director Guillermo del Toro is hosting Universal's Legacy of Horror tonight in Beverly Hills

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be getting you ready for Halloween with some incredible events, as they present Universal's Legacy of Horror all month long at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater!  Tonight writer/producer/director Guillermo del Toro will be hosting a screening of both the 1935 movie The Bride of Frankenstein and the 1931 classic Dracula at 7:30 PM!

Tickets are only $5.00 and can be purchased here with no service fees.  Tickets can be printed out or picked up at the will call window once you arrive.

The Samuel Goldwyn Theater is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills and directions can be found here.





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August 11, 2012 - Cast and filmmakers on hand signing Blu-ray copies of Halloween 4 and 5 at Dark Delicacies tonight

Horror movie fans will want to head over to Dark Delicacies at 7:30 PM for a big Halloween Blu-ray release signing!  Stars and filmmakers will be on hand and signing the covers of the Blu-rays and the DVDs will ship when they're released on August 21st.  Details:

• Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers ($24.99) will have director Dwight H. Little, George P. Wilbur (who plays Michael Myers), special effects & make-up artist John Carl Buechler and composer Alan Howarth on hand to sign your copy.  Other cast and crew members may also be attending.

• Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers ($24.99) will have have star Jonathan Chapin (who played Mikey) and composer Alan Howarth on hand to sign your copy.  Other cast and crew members may also be attending.

Dark Delicacies is located at 3512 West Magnolia in Burbank and directions can be found here.  If you're planning on heading over to this signing, please call Dark Delicacies to confirm the appearances at (818) 556-6660.

Spooktacular Free Halloween Events Tonight

West Hollywood will be celebrating Halloween with their wild annual West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval.  Every year this is a huge event that draws thousands of people from around the world.  This free event takes place on Santa Monica Boulevard between La Cienega and Doheny Drive from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.  Directions to West Hollywood's Halloween Costume Carnaval can be found here.

The House of Restless Spirits is also a free event that promises to scare you tonight!  They will be open from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.  House of Restless Spirits is located at 1008 Euclid Street in Santa Monica with directions here.

Happy Halloween!

Writer/director John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic Halloween was set in Haddonfield, Illinois, but it was actually filmed in Southern California.

This is Michael Myers' home that was originally located at 707 Meredian Avenue, but has since been moved to 1000 Mission Street in South Pasadena.  Directions to the home can be found here.

  This is the home where Jamie Lee Curtis' character Laurie Strode was babysitting, it's located at 1530 North Orange Grove Avenue in Hollywood.  Directions to this home can be found here.

 This is the home (on the left hand side) Laurie Strode's best friend Annie was babysitting (and murdered) in the movie.  The address is 1537 North Orange Grove Avenue in Hollywood.  Directions to the home are here.

****If you decide to check these homes out, please be discreet and don't disrupt the neighborhood.  These homes are private property, so no trespassing.****

Happy Halloween, everyone!  Stay safe and have fun.

Sunday, October 30th, 2011

Legendary actress and star of Creature From The Black Lagoon  Julie Adams will be signing her new autobiography 'The Lucky Southern Star: Reflections From The Black Lagoon' at Dark Delicacies at 2:00 PM.  Directions to Dark Delicacies can be found here.

Today is the last day to catch the Long Beach Comic Con this year at the Long Beach Convention Center.  Check out their website here and directions to the Long Beach Convention Center can be found here.

The Grove is celebrating Halloween today with FREE live music, crafts, book readings and lots more from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.  Directions to The Grove are right here.

 The Quentin Tarantino owned New Beverly Theater will be screening a double feature on October 30th with Island of Lost Souls and Them!  Director and producer Joe Dante is scheduled to appear in person at the 7:30 PM showing!  Tickets are only $7.00.  Directions to the New Beverly Theater are here.

The 6th Annual Dusk-To-Dawn Horrorthon at the Aero Theatre tonight

Tonight the Aero Theatre is hosting their 6th annual Dusk-To-Dawn Horrorthon starting at 7:30 PM and screening 6 horror flicks.  Admission is $20.00 (less for students, seniors and members) and includes FREE all-night snacks, Pete's Coffee, Monster Energy Drinks, prizes and giveaways to get your through the night!  The movies screened will be Stephen King's Pet Sematary, Tourist Trap, The Pit, David Cronenberg's Videodrome, Alice Sweet Alice and the director's cut of Just Before Dawn that includes 8 extra minutes.  Tickets can be purchased at the box office or on Fandango here.  Directions to the Aero Theatre can be found here.

Phantasm I and II screening along with a Q&A with the stars and writer/director

An update on the Halloween double feature tonight of horror classics Phantasm and Phantasm II along with a Q&A with writer/director Don Coscarelli and stars Angus "The Tall Man" Scrimm and last minute additions David "Toby" Arntzen and Ken "The Caretaker" Jones!  Tickets are only $10.00 (free if you're a member) and will be taking place at the Silent Movie Theatre starting at 7:45 PM.  Directions to the Silent Movie Theatre can be found here.

Hollywood Happenings 10/25/2011

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Actor Kevin Sorbo signs his new autobiography 'True Strength: My Journey From Hercules to Mere Mortal -- And How Nearly Dying Saved My Life' tonight at The Grove at the Farmers Market tonight at 7:00 PM.  Get directions to The Grove here.

Ready for Halloween?

With Halloween a week away, I thought it might be a good idea to post some things happening locally that are fun for the whole family:

• Universal Studios has Halloween Horror Nights.  In addition to all the scary characters walking the park, they also have 6 mazes to scare the hell out of you!  The mazes include Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses in 3-D, Eli Roth's Hostel: Hunting Season, The Thing: Assimilation, Alice Cooper's Welcome To My Nightmare, The Wolfman: The Curse Of Talbot Hall and La Llorona: Villa De Almas Perdidas.  Get directions to Universal Studios  Here.

•  Knott's Scary Farm also returns with plenty of chills and thrills.  Knott's has 13 mazes, 7 live shows and 4 scare zones to get your heart pumping!  There will also be 1,000 monsters throughout the park doing their best to keep you on your toes.  Get directions to Knott's Berry Farm Here.

• The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride returns with a vengeance at Griffith Park's Old Zoo.  Get directions to The Los Angeles Haunted Hayride Here.

•  Disneyland still has tickets available for Halloween night.  Disneyland is the best bet for those of you with younger trick or treaters in your family.  Enjoy the fireworks and pose for pictures with your favorite Disney characters!  Get directions to Disneyland Here.

• Boney Island is a FREE event that's fun for the whole family.  Sneak peak on YouTube Here.  Directions to Boney Island Here.

• Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre is loaded with Halloween fun all week long.  In particular, Phantasm & Phantasm II will be shown on 10/27 with Q&As with both writer/director Don Coscarelli and actor Angus "The Tall Man" Scrimm after the films for $10 or free for members.  Get directions to the Silent Movie Theatre Here.

•  Haunted Hollow 2011 is a FREE event that's open on 10/29 & 10/31 at 7-10:30.  Get directions to Haunted Hollow 2011 Here.