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FILMEDGE RECOMMENDS THESE FRIGHTFULLY GOOD MOVIES, BOOKS AND GIFTS FOR THRILLS AND CHILLS THIS HALLOWEEN!
 Witches and wizards can now pre-order
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS - PART 2 (Blu-ray+DVD+UltraViolet Digital Copy Combo Pack). In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort.
Watch THE DEATHLY HALLOWS - PART 2 in spectacular high-definition 1080p quality, plus a second Blu-ray disc with all-new Special Features including: Maximum Movie Mode hosted by Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and other cast members.
• A Conversation with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe - Join J.K. Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe for an exclusive conversation
about bringing the character of Harry Potter to life, the last decade of films and how their lives have changed by the fame that
they've both experienced.
• The Goblins of Gringotts - Hosted by Warwick Davis, you'll see the entire process of becoming a goblin" on a Harry Potter
film, from auditions and casting to makeup and prosthetic tests as well as filming the final scenes.
• The Women of Harry Potter – A look at the remarkable women in Harry Potter's life and the critical role they play in the
films.
• Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios Sneak Peek
• Deleted Scenes |
 With Halloween lurking just around the corner, FilmEdge highly recommends THE WALKING DEAD: The Complete First Season 3-Disc Special Edition on high-definition Blu-ray to get your scares and a gut full of exclusive new documentaries on zombie effects, cast and crew interviews, adapting the hit comic books and much more. This 3-disc WALKING DEAD Special Edition release is a banquet for fans and horror aficionados alike that should be devoured this Halloween. |
  Fans who really want to satisfy their hunger for Walking Dead secrets will want to read THE WALKING DEAD Chronicles: The Official Companion Book. It's the only authorized guide to behind the scenes production stories and never before seen photos from Season One of AMC's hit horror series. Includes interviews with Frank Darabont plus the cast and crew along with episode guides. |
  2011 marks the 30th Anniversary of Michael Myers' return to Haddonfield and this suspenseful horror sequel with the high-def Blu-ray debut of
HALLOWEEN II . Jamie Lee Curtis faces her worst nightmare as The Shape stalks her in the hospital as she tries to recover from the terrifying trauma of Halloween night. Donald Pleasance renews his battle with pure evil in a fight to the death. The Blu-ray includes the popular horror compilation film TERROR IN THE AISLES which makes its HD debut after being unavailable for years. |
 Fans of monsters, collectibles and horror genre aficionados should definitely look into Monsterpalooza magazine, which just published its inaugural issue in time for Halloween. It's a glossy, high-quality and ad-free mag with great articles covering all things monstrous past, present and future. Issue #1 topics include tributes to the Universal classic films DRACULA and FRANKENSTEIN at 80, a celebration of Vincent Price's 100th birthday, Disney's Haunted Mansion history, the Monsterpalooza annual convention and more. |
 In Monsters in the Movies , horror director John Landis blends topical essays on many monster movie genres and interviews with John Carpenter, David Cronenberg, Joe Dante, Christopher Lee, Guillermo del Toro, Sam Raimi, Rick Baker and Ray Harryhausen. The hardback book is packed with rare and historic still images of classic (and not-so) cinematic creatures of the night. From silents like NOSFERATU to Universal's glory days and today's latest horror trends, Landis serves up a collectible treat. |
 This video game's trailer became an internet sensation, and now you can finally play Dead Island on your favorite console to make any day Halloween! Your tropical vacation in paradise becomes a trip to hell when an outbreak causes the dead to rise. Surrounded by flesh-eating zombies spreading their plague to the living, team up with a few human survivors to chop, crush and behead the dead before they can bite you. Earning great reviews, Dead Island is now available for XBox360, PS3 and PC platforms. |
 Diehard fans of Ridley Scott's classic horror film ALIEN are bursting to add Sideshow Collectibles' Alien 'Big Chap' Maquette to their display cases or desks, capturing the iconic H.R. Giger creature design in stunning detail.
Nicknamed the "Big Chap" on the film set for its massive size, each piece of this detailed creature design maquette is individually painted and finished, each with its own unique quality and detail that is the trademark of a handcrafted Sideshow Collectibles product. Craft in 1:4 scale and standing over two-feet high, the Alien "Big Chap" Maquette is an outstanding addition to any collection, the perfect centerpiece to any sci-fi or horror display. |
 Any Halloween can go to Hell fast if THE EXORCIST isn't part of your movie collection. William Friedkin's 1973 satanic shocker still tops the lists of fans and critics as the scariest movie of all time. This superb Blu-ray edition features both the Extended Director's Cut and the original Theatrical Version of this landmark horror film. The two-disc HD edition adds a new three-part documentary on the making of this devilish masterpiece, plus rare footage including Regan's infamous spider walk down the stairs, and much more. |
  They are the ghouls, counts, mad doctors, vampires and vamps who possessed late night television airwaves since the 1950s: the classic and creepy TV horror hosts of yesterday and today.
FilmEdge recommends the entertaining, must-see documentary AMERICAN SCARY with rare interviews and video clips with dozens of these history-making hosts to preserve this legacy of local television personalities and fans including: Zacherley, Vampira, Elvira, Count Gore de Vol, Ghoulardi, Svengoolie, Forrest J. Ackerman, Leonard Maltin, Bob Burns, Tom Savini and more. |
  Another fun and nostalgic video for the season is EVERY OTHER DAY IS HALLOWEEN, spotlighting the continued career of legendary TV horror host Count Gore de Vol, known in the mortal world as Dick Dyszel. This feature-length documentary tracks the path of Dyszel's career starting as Bozo the Clown and Captain 20 at his local channel before sinking his fangs into the role of the Count. Interviews with fellow hosts and fans plus rare footage celebrate the Count who survives on the internet still! |
 Halloween is a great time to make friends with your television again, and the TV people are dying to see you again in this special edition of Tobe Hooper's 1982 suburban scarefest
POLTERGEIST (includes Blu-ray Book) . A crisp, creepy 1080p video transfer enhances every scare with the Freeling family while the Dolby TrueHD 5.1 audio will have spirits swirling and screaming around your home theater. The Blu-ray Book edition includes articles on the production and 'curse' of the film plus cast/crew bios and rare on-set photographs. |
  While Steven Spielberg's terrifying shark has been a classic scare for decades, this new book JAWS: Memories from Martha's Vineyardtells tales you've not heard before from the locals who acted and worked as crew on the film. For the first time ever, this book compiles the rare photographs and stories witnessed by Martha's Vineyard residents who had unfettered access to the filmmakers and location shoots. A foreword by Spielberg himself plus interviews with production designer Joe Alves, screenwriter Carl Gottlieb and more put your feet back on the beach just when you thought it was safe in the water again. |
 T-Rex, the king of all dinosaurs, and those voracious velociraptors finally made their Blu-ray debut this month in the
JURASSIC PARK Ultimate Trilogy . New HD transfers of all three films show amazing details on the dinosaurs and 7.1 lossless audio quality will have every roar and rumble shaking you out of your seat. A new six-part making-of documentary with director Steven Spielberg and many cast/crew members bring a new perspective to the trilogy, accompanied by all the classic DVD bonus extras. |
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