(PCM) Many individuals feel that the 1972 painting “The Hands Resist Him” by artist Bill Stoneham carries a curse. Many strange occurrences are rumored to have taken place by those who have viewed the painting and even more so for those who have actually had the painting in their possession. Some say that these occurrences could …
Happy Halloween, witches! Grab your popcorn and get ready to be spooked as you settle in to watch another year of Freeform’s spooky October programming. The highly anticipated “31 Nights of Halloween” is back all month long with a lineup of Halloween films, including beloved classics and recent hits. From Oct. 1-31, viewers can celebrate …
Continuing my annual tradition of ruining the Halloween season and making everyone say “Joe Bob, what you’re doing here has nothing to do with Halloween!”, I will be hosting a double feature about unconventional serial killers called HALLOWEEN HOEDOWN next Friday October 8th, but to cover myself I have two rarely-interviewed guests who pretty much own the holiday: David Gordon Green, director of HALLOWEEN 2018 and the upcoming HALLOWEEN KILLS, and Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse, Hollywood’s modern house of movie horror. There’s also a special mystery guest who will rock us into the Halloween spirit, no matter how many factual blunders I make. Both films will be available on Shudder TV Livestream in the US and Canada on 10/8 and then on demand on 10/10. You can also check out Joe Bob in these towns: AND SEE JOE BOB IN PERSON AT THESE EVENTS! * 10/9 How Rednecks Saved Hollywood, Columbus, OH. Tickets * 10/22-10/24 Monster-Mania, Oaks, PA. Tickets * 10/30 Scarefaire, Victorville, CA. Tickets *11/13 How Rednecks Saved Hollywood, Atlanta, GA. Tickets * 11/19-11/21 Preserve Halloween Festival, Irving, TX. Tickets
Not only are his works of literature the stuff of legends these days, but Edgar Allan Poe himself has become a legend in his own right. He may not be the drunkard and drug-addict that an enemy claimed he was in a largely false biography, but there is certainly enough mystery to make it most… Read More
(PCM) Many believe that the origin of Count Dracula can be linked to an area of Romania known as Transylvania, which is believed to sit upon some of Earth’s strongest magnetic fields and some feel that it gives individuals who reside in the area various types of extra-sensory perceptions. The area gave birth to famous author… Read More
(PCM) As the Halloween season approaches each year many children begin to think about what types of costumes they will be donning and begin to plan which neighborhoods to visit in hopes of getting the best candy when heading out for trick or treating. For many, many years children have been gallivanting around neighborhoods dressed… Read More
(PCM) The spirit of Halloween got us thinking about some of our favorite Halloween treats, especially the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and of course that led to us wondering just how many ridges are indeed on a full size Reese’s Cup. We have reached the conclusion that there are 66 ridges on a full size… Read More
Candy corn is like cilantro. Your taste buds either love it or hate it. For many, this three colored, triangle shaped Halloween staple is an essential purchase each fall and for others it’s the classic option that just comes back from the dead each year. While the jury isn’t out on which side is right,… Read More
Just in time for the Halloween season, Nike has revealed that they will be releasing a special edition of the Air Max 95. The sneakers ultra spooky design will be inspired by the “Nightmare On Elm Street” film franchise and its’ lead character Freddy Krueger. The sneaker is directly inspired by the famous brown striped sweater “Velvet Brown” and burgundy “University Red” worn by the character. Gray is inspired by Freddy’s infamous clawed glove. The mixture of materials, colors, and style is a fantastic tribute to the maniacal, yet mythical killer. Certain details, like the drops of blood on the back of the shoe, complete the style and the reference. The sneaker is described by saying, “The upper of the shoe is made of mesh and canvas to replicate Krueger’s sweater. The accents on the base of the shoe include gray suede tips, a plaid tongue, and metallic silver inserts speckled with red in reference to Freddy’s favorite razor glove. ” This will be the perfect addition to any sneakerheads collection and perfect for the Halloween season (or anytime for …
(PCM) How many of you have every heard of The Necrofeast? Don’t worry, we hadn’t either until we discovered quite a few pages on the internet dedicated to this relatively unknown macabre holiday that is celebrated from sunset to dawn on December 27th. According to the Facebook page dedicated Necrofeast, the holiday is influenced “by potpourri… Read More
(PCM) Recently, PopCultureMadness’s Director Of Operations Kristyn Clarke and Editor Stephen Nepa began a weekly podcast titled “Coffee And Conspiracy“! The podcast is dedicated to analyzing the world’s many mysterious conspiracies, unexplained occurrences and life’s little nuances. It also tackles pop culture in general, as Stephen and Kristyn share their thoughts and opinions on various… Read More