ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Andy Sciazko
I first became aware of artist Andy Sciazko as a result of a Christmas gift I received in 2022. The print was called “Light of Samhain” and I instantly fell … Read More
THE BASEMENT BACK IN TIME: MGM’s Midnite Movies DVD Series
Midnite Movies is a line of B movies released first on VHS and later on DVD by MGM Home Entertainment. The line was begun by MGM in March 2001 following its acquisition of Orion Pictures, which bought out Filmways, the … Read More
BASEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Invaders From Mars (1953) Is Now Available on 4K Blu-Ray!
If you know me then you know that I am a huge fan of the black and white monster movies from the 1950s. One of my favorites has always been … Read More
BASEMENT PRODUCT REVIEW: Trick or Treat Studios’ Holiday Horrors Christmas Ornaments
If you’re like me, your Christmas tree has a variety of both “regular” Christmas ornaments and some that may less conventional. I have always tried to include ornaments that reflect … Read More
WEIRD PLACES: Getting Abducted at The Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum
Whenever I travel, I research areas of interest that may be close by dealing with UFOs, the paranormal, and cryptids. During a recent trip to Mount Upton, New York, I … Read More
THE BASEMENT’S HALLOWEEN HAVEN: Trick ‘R Treat Light-Up Unmasked Sam Statue by Spirit Halloween
This entry will complete the trilogy of highly recommended Sam collectibles from the 2007 film TRICK ‘R TREAT. Spirit Halloween has done it again with their 15″ polyresin Light-Up Unmasked … Read More
THE BASEMENT’S HALLOWEEN HAVEN: Trick ‘R Treat Light-UP Lamp Post Sam Statue
As in my last installment of THE BASEMENT’S HALLOWEEN HAVEN, Spirit Halloween has done it again with yet another TRICK ‘R TREAT movie release. This time it’s a statue called … Read More
THE BASEMENT’S HALLOWEEN HAVEN: Trick R Treat Light-Up Sitting Sam Doll by Spirit Halloween
Without a doubt, one of the greatest Halloween movies ever released is the 2007 film TRICK ‘R TREAT, written and directed by Michael Dougherty. This film quickly reached cult classic … Read More
BASEMENT BOOKSHELF: “The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 1” by Matt Groening
Halloween is my favorite holiday and with most holidays, it comes with traditions. One of my annual traditions to celebrate the night where the veil between the living and the … Read More
BASEMENT BOOKSHELF: “The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters” by J.W. Ocker
I have been a fan of author J.W. Ocker ever since reading his 2010 book, “The New England Grimpendium: A Guide to Macabre and Ghastly Sites.” In each of Ocker’s … Read More