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What To Watch: Thanksgiving Weekend

There’s quite a bit of new stuff out there to stream. We’re here to help you with our Thanksgiving 2022 watch list!…

Review: A Christmas Story Christmas

This weekend, I had the pleasure of watching A Christmas Story Christmas, the real A Christmas Story 2. If you’ll recall, the original A Christmas Story followed 1940’s kid, Ralphie Parker on an average kid’s Christmas. The story …

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Review: The Menu (2022)

From Searchlight Pictures comes the latest in modern horror, The Menu (2022). While the description seems pretty cut and dry, the film is a delectable surprise with a fresh take on an increasingly popular theme. (Excuse the food puns.)

The …

Fever’s Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience

Step into the wizarding world as The Fan Room takes you into Fever’s Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience in New York. Discover magical creatures, cast spells, and see FDR State Park transformed into the Hogwarts grounds. Tickets available through …

TMNT Panel at NYCC!

Join us for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles panel at NYCC featuring TMNT Writer Bobby Herbeck, TMNT Producer Kim Dawson, and NECA’s Blaine Rodenbaugh!…

The Criminal Minds: Evolution Trailer is Finally Here

Wheels up, team. CBS’s long-running FBI drama, Criminal Minds, is coming back this November on Paramount+ in triumphant revival—Criminal Minds: Evolution—and our first look is finally here. The trailer shows our favorite profilers, a glimpse into a …

Svengoolie Tells Us His Horror Origin Story!

MeTV host, Svengoolie gives us some insight into how he fell in love with horror and what’s next for the horror host at NYCC!…

Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities: A Review

This week we were treated to a new series on Netflix titled Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities. It’s a horror anthology series, similar to the wildly popular Creepshow. Season 1 contains 8 episodes, all directed by different …

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‘When We Were Young Festival’ Succeeds Against All Odds

Back in January, music fans were sent into a frenzy by the unexpected announcement of the When We Were Young Festival: a brand new music event that boasted headlining bands like My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Mayday Parade, The All-American Rejects, …

The Halloween Saga: A Dramatic Shift

This last weekend marked the end of a 40+ year story of Laurie Strode and her battle with The Shape, aka Michael Myers with the release of Halloween Ends. A household name in the world of horror, John Carpenter’s

The Midnight Club Explained

Well—as “explained” as any intricate horror story by Mike Flanagan can be.

The Midnight Club is Flanagan’s latest Netflix project and, like its predecessors—Haunting of Hill House, Haunting of Bly Manor, and my personal favorite, Midnight Mass—there’s a …

NYCC 2022 Activation Experiences

Get an up close look at some of the coolest immersive activations at NYCC 2022, featuring The Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Food Truck, DoorDash: The Dashers, Teen Wolf, & More!…

Cassandra Peterson Talks Horror at NYCC!

Cassandra Peterson, Elvira herself, stops by the NECA Booth and speaks with The Fan Room on the change in balance of gender in horror, licensed product, being at NYCC, and more!…

Launch Announcement: AutoT from NECA!

Jordan Hembrough fills you in on everything there is to know about the next step in the evolution of collecting, AutoT from NECA!

Thank you to the following collectors featured in this piece: Jeff Ogiba, Bob Taylor, Penelope Pappas, Justin …

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Hocus Pocus 2: Living Up to the Legend

“Come little children, I’ll take thee away into a land of enchantment…”

The words that started it all—a Disney Channel Original, a Halloween classic, a cultural cornerstone for a generation. Hocus Pocus has been a hit since it came out …

Zach Galligan Talks All Things Gremlins

Zach Galligan discusses his long history with Gremlins and discusses the upcoming animated series for HBO MAX!…

Rob Zombie’s The Munsters: A Love Letter

On September 27th, Rob Zombie unleashed his newest film project to the world. Rob Zombie’s The Munsters is now available to stream on Netflix, but how does it stack up against Zombie’s typical work? More importantly, how does it compare …

How CW’s ‘The Winchesters’ Changes ‘Supernatural’

Saving people. Hunting things. It’s the family business—and the business is back.

Supernatural was more than just a TV show. With fifteen seasons, it holds the record as the longest running sci-fi/fantasy series on American television. The fandom is legendary …

Andor: A Fitting Prequel

September 21st marked the Disney+ debut of the first three episodes of Andor, a prequel series to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The show follows Diego Luna’s titular character, Cassian Andor, during the beginning stages of the …

Dan Fogler on Star Wars

Dan Fogler (Fantastic Beasts, The Offer) talks Star Wars and discusses the similarities with his own work! Recorded during SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2022 at the NECA booth.…

Halloween Horror Nights Feature
Halloween Horror Nights: Orlando or Hollywood?

The nights are getting colder. The shadows are getting longer. The screams can be heard from miles around. It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights.

Every autumn, Universal Studios hosts one of the biggest events …

Hellraiser: Then and Now

Hellraiser is a long-running franchise in the horror realm. Pinhead is an icon in horror cinema. Even those who haven’t seen a frame of the film would recognize him.

But not everyone knows that Hellraiser was actually an adaptation. The …

Top 5 Speeches from the 2022 Emmy Awards

The 2022 Emmy Awards aired this past Monday with some groundbreaking award winners and hilarious moments. Lee Jung-jae won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role on Netflix’s Squid Game. He is the …

Major Marvel Announcements from the D23 Expo

The Fan Room breaks down everything that was announced by Marvel at D23!…

Beavis and Butt-Head: 90s Humor in a Modern Age

Nostalgia has become a huge tool in marketing and entertainment lately. From food and drink to TV shows, the 90s have resurfaced for a new generation. However, there are certain things that just do not hold up due to the …

It’s Disney Plus Day!

The Fan Room breaks down everything you need to know about Disney Plus Day 2022…

2022 Emmy Awards Feature
Who to Expect at the 2022 Emmy Awards

Technically, the 2022 Emmy Awards are already underway. The past weekend saw the announcement of winners in the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which includes several technical and artistic categories. However, the more flashy awards, like “Outstanding Drama Series” or …

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Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game

Killer Klowns from Outer Space is the literal definition of a “Cult Classic.” (Or would it be Kult Klassic?) The movie was an absolute bomb at release but gained tons of fans as time went on.

The premise, to no …

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Review: The Invitation (2022)

This past weekend, The Invitation dominated the domestic box office. It’s the latest in supernatural horror, and helps to establish an emerging sub-genre: a gorgeous girl in an extravagant dress kills a family of rich people trying to sacrifice her. …

Review: Prime Video’s Samaritan

Prime Video has deepened its footing in the superhero realm with the release of Samaritan. Directed by Julius Avery (Overlord, Son of a Gun), Samaritan tells the story of twin brothers who were born with incredible strength, …