Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 9: Cassandra Peterson in R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead 2

I finally watched last year's R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead on Tubi this Wednesday and I'm glad that I did. Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira, will be appearing in Tubi original movie, R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead 2 on Friday, October 9, 2026. She will be playing a witch named Cassandra. Guess what I'll be watching tonight.

Ad for R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead 2 on Tubi

Cassandra Peterson as Cassandra the witch photo #1

Cassandra Peterson as Cassandra the witch photo #2

Cassandra Peterson as Cassandra the witch photo #3

Note: Do not confuse the R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead Tubi original movies with the 1988's Pumpkinhead movie starring Lance Henriksen and the 1993's Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings movie starring Andrew Robinson. The third and fourth movies in that series (2006's Pumpkinhead 3: Ashes to Ashes and 2007's Pumkinhead: Blood Feud) are tv movies and worth watching too.

Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 8: Eternally Yours

Eternally Yours is a new CBS tv series that premieres Thursday, October 8. The sitcom follows a vampire couple that has been married for five hundred years struggling to accept their daughter's human boyfriend. Since I'm a big fan of Ghosts, I will be watching this tonight.

Ad for Eternally Yours on CBS

 

Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 6: Dark Shadows Catalogues

Here are more covers of Dark Shadows catalogues from MPI Home Video. I'm not posting every page of these catalogs because they are pretty thick (around twenty pages). The cover of the 1993 catalogue features color pictures of Jonathan Frid as Banabas Collins from the original tv series and Ben as Barnabas Collins from the 1991 revival tv series.

Cover of Dark Shadows 1993 Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The 1994 catalogue features a large black and white picture of Alexandra Moltke as Victoria Winters running with color inserts of both Jonathan Frid and Ben Cross as Barnabas Collins.

Cover of Dark Shadows 1994 Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The cover of the 1995 catalogue features a full page black and white picture of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins baring his fangs.

Cover of Dark Shadows 1995 Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The 1996 catalogue is the 30th anniversary of the original ABC-TV's Dark Shadows series and also features a large black and white portrait of the vampire Banabas Collins baring his fangs.

Cover of Dark Shadows 1996 Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The cover of the 2000 features a color picture of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins. This is now a video and merchandise catalogue and tiny pictures of mostly vhs tapes, t-shirts and a few other items. This is my least favorite of the Dark Shadows catalogues.

Cover of Dark Shadows 2000 Catalogue from MPI Home Video

Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 5: 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue Part 4

Our look at the 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue concludes today with the final four pages. Page twelve include two color pictures of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins and Kathryn Leigh Scott as Maggie Evans baring her vampire fangs. There is also a brief summary of Volumes 41-44 on four vhs tapes for $79.98.

Page 12 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The thirteenth page features a large black and white photo of Barnabas Collins with Victoria Winters played by Alexandra Moltke (odd that she wasn't on page two's cast list). There is also a brief summary of Volumes 45-48 on four vhs tapes for $79.98.

Page 13 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

Page fourteen includes a brief summary of Volumes 49-52 on four vhs tapes for $79.98. There is also a large black and white picture of Louis Edmonds as Roger Collins, his new wife Cassandra protrayed by Lara Parker (yes, several of the actors played multiple characters on Dark Shadows) and Barnabas Collins.

Page 14 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The back cover features a large picture of Roger Davis as Peter Bradford. There is also the address of the Dark Shadows fan club as well as the MPI Home Video address for more information about the show's releases.

Back Cover of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

Notes: This 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue originally came in an envelope that I have long since lost or discarded. The center pages are loose for some reason and I'm not sure if it came that way or not. Also, my wireless keyboard's battery died while I was writing the description for the last page scan on this post.

Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 4: 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue Part 3

The eighth page of the 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue features a large black and white picture of Jonathan Frid as old Barnabas Collins getting ready to bite Carolyn Stoddard played by Nancy Barrett. There is also a brief summary of Volumes 25-28 on four vhs tapes for $79.98.

The ninth page features a large picture of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins outside. There is also a brief summary of Volumes 29-32 on four vhs tapes for $79.98.

Page 9 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

Page ten features a brief summary of Volumes 33-36 on four vhs tapes for $79.98. There is also a small color picture of Lara Parker as the witch Angelique black and white picture of an unknow woman (if you know her, then please leave a comment).

Page 10 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The eleventh page features a large picture of the vampire Barnabas Collins baring his fangs. There is also a brief summary of Volumes 37-40 on four vhs tapes for $79.98.

Page 11 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 3: 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue Part 2

Today we continue a look at the 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue. The fourth page features a large picture of Jonathan Frid as the vampire, Barnabas Collins. There is also a brief summary of Volumes 9-12 that is on four vhs tapes for $79.98.

Page 4 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The fifth page features a brief summary of Volumes 13-16 on four tapes for $79.98. There is also a large black and white picture of Barnabas Collins and Dr. Julia Hoffman.

Page 5 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The sixth page features a summary of Volumes 17-20 on four tapes for $79.98. There is also a large black and white picture of Barnabas Collins talking to young David Collins..

Page 6 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The seventh page features a large black and white picture of Darvid Collins being scared by Barnabas Collins in full vampire mode. The is also a brief summary of Volumes 21- 24 on four tapes for $79.98.

Page 7 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

Countdown to Halloween 2026 Day 2: 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue Part 1

Since this year marks the 60th anniversary of ABC-TV's Dark Shadows, I decided to share some of my MPI Home Video catalogues. First up is the first four pages of the 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue. The front cover features artwork of Jonathan Frid as the vampire, Jonathan Frid.

Front Cover of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The first page, which is the inside front cover, has a brief history of the gothic tv series. There are also pictures of David Selby as Quentin Collins, Kate Jackson as Daphne Harridge), Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins and Joan Bennett as Elizabeth Collins Stoddard.

Page 1 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The second page includes some information about most of the actors. There is also a small picture featuring several cast members.

Page 2 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

The third page features a picture of Barnabas Collins in full vampire mode and a close up of Quentin Collins. The vhs titles for sale include The Best of Dark Shadows for $9.98, Volume 1: The Resurrection of Barnabas Collins for $29.98, Volume 2-4 on three vhs tapes for $79.98 and Volume 5-8 on four tapes for $79.98.

Page 3 of 1990 Dark Shadows Catalogue from MPI Home Video

Countdown to Halloween Day 1: Days of Chucky 2026 T-shirt

Let's start this year's Countdown to Halloween with a t-shirt post. I found two Days of Chucky 2026 t-shirts at the local Walmart's a few weeks ago. They were black, size 3XL (the only size they had) and only five dollars each. I got both and gave one to my sister, who is a big fan of Chucky. She loves the original movies and the tv series (she wasn't a huge fan of the Child's Play remake movie).

Days of Chucky 2026 T-shirt

Women Wednesday: Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister

I picked up the only copy of Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister at the local Dollar Tree for $1.50 yesterday. The book was published by Penguin Books in 2019 with a foreward by Sally Wainwright. I have only watched a few episodes of the original HBO tv series. I won't be reading it until November because tomorrow starts the Countdown to Halloween.

Front Cover of Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister

Back Cover of Gentleman Jack: The Real Anne Lister

Toy Tuesday: Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things Eleven in Hospital Gown

The local stores still have the Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things eggs in stock. I picked up two of them a few weeks ago and got Lucas the basketball player again plus Eleven in hospital gown, which I didn't have. This series doesn't seem as popular as the Harry Potter series maybe because everybody keeps getting a Demogorgon.

Side A of Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things VC269 Insert

Side B of Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things VC269 Insert

Front of Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things Eleven in Hospital Gown

Back of Funko Kinder Joy Stranger Things Eleven in Hospital Gown

Women Wednesday: Wonder Woman Tries New Uniforms

Wonder Woman decided it's time to try a new look and turned to Grok for help. She decided to try Star Trek, G.I. Joe and Cobra uniforms. The last one is my favorite.

Wonder Woman Wearing Star Trek Uniform Created by Grok

Wonder Woman Wearing G.I. Joe Uniform Created by Grok

Wonder Woman Wearing Cobra Uniform Created by Grok

Belated Birthday Wishes to Cassandra Peterson

I was sick yesterday and slept most of the day away. I'm posting a belated birthday to Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira, who turned 75 yesterday.

Belated Birthday Wishes to Cassandra Peterson

Science Fiction Saturday: Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Special #1

IDW Publishing released Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Special #1 earlier this week. Here's the official summary:

"Celebrate 60 years of Star Trek with an anthology collecting all-new stories from a star-studded list of creators, including Brian Michael Bendis, Christopher Cantwell, David Walker, Ryan North, Meghan Camarena, Mike McMahan, Derek Charm, Michael Allred, Laura Allred, and more! On September 8, 1966, Star Trek debuted on television and changed the landscape of science fiction forever, bringing us not only characters who were inspiring and smart but storytelling that shaped the way people thought about the world. Since then, every Trek show, movie, and comic has endeavored to do the same. In this seven-story collection, IDW thrills, delights, and contextualizes lore with tales from the original series Star Trek, Lower Decks, The Animated Series, Picard, and Starfleet Academy… plus a preview of the all-new Star Trek flagship title launching in 2026. Join us as we make history!"

Cover of Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Special #1 from IDW Publishing

Superhero Sunday: Superboy and Superman at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Super Incredible Photo Op, it's Superman & Superboy together! That's right true believers, ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo proudly presents our Legends of Superman Celebration and the best part is that you can get in on the action! In celebration of our Year 10.0 event we are offering professional photo ops with our celebrity guests. You can have your picture taken with Brandon Routh (Superman) and Gerard Christopher (Superboy) standing together with YOU for a SUPER memory to last a lifetime! Your Superman and Superboy Photo Op will feature a custom Superman backdrop. All of our celebrities will offer individual professional photo ops as well. All professional photo ops will be printed on site and available within 30 minutes to one hour after taken in most cases.

Get more details and order your photo ops online at:

https://www.ictcomiccon.com/professional-photo-ops/

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!

Tickets on sale at:

www.selectaseat.com/ictcomic

ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo Year 10.0!

Saturday 10am - 6pm

Sunday 10am - 5pm

August 29th and 30th, 2026

Century II Exhibition Hall

225 W Douglas

Wichita, KS 67202

Beam me there Scotty!

Superboy and Superman at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Science Fiction Saturday: Sybil Danning Appearing at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Hail to the Queen! Please give a big ICT Comic Con and Science Fiction Expo welcome to legendary actress Sybil Danning! Ms. Danning reigns supreme as one of the most dynamic, sexiest and commanding actresses to achieve cult B-movie queen status.

She is probably best known for her roles as the wicked werewolf queen Stirba in "Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf" (opposite Sir Christopher Lee) and as the fierce Valkyrie warrior Saint-Exmin in the science-fiction cult classic "Battle Beyond the Stars".

Other notable roles include Princess Ariadne in "Hercules", an alien queen in sci-fi thriller "The Phanton Empire", a cunning femme fatale professor in "They're Playing with Fire", the Queen of the Moon in the hilarious "Amazon Women on the Moon", Erika in "Chained Heat", a formidable swordswoman in "7 Magnificent Gladiators", the strict Warden Sutter in "Reform School Girls" and a rugged lady bounty hunter in "L.A. Bounty" .

She has also done guest spots on beloved TV shows such as Vega$, Simon and Simon, V, Masquerade, The Fall Guy, Street Hawk and Superboy.

She was a cover girl (plus pictorial) for the August 1983 for "Playboy" magazine. Outside of acting, Danning has also worked on several movies as a producer and wrote the story and co-wrote the script "L.A. Bounty" From L.A. Bounty Ms. Danning owns her character RUGER™ and developed a franchise. Comic book fans should note Dannng’s RUGER™ comic # 1 will be available at the show and #2-3 and a graphic novel is in development.

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Sybil Danning as a celebrity guest of honor at our ICT Comic Con and Science fiction Expo Year 10.0 event!

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!

Tickets on sale now at:

www.selectaseat.com/ictcomic

Adult day pass $19 in advance $25 at the door

Youth day pass (ages 13 to 17) $15

Weekend adult pass $31

Weekend youth pass $25

VIP pass $64

KIDS 12 AND UNDER FREE!

Tickets on sale at:

www.selectaseat.com/ictcomic

Celebrating 10 years of ICT COMIC CON AND SCIENCE FICTION EXPO!

Saturday 10am - 6pm

Sunday 10am - 5pm

August 29th and 30th, 2026

Century II Exhibition Hall

225 W Douglas

Wichita, KS 67202

Beam me there Scotty!

Sybil Danning Appearing at ICT Comic Con & Science Fiction Expo

Goodnight Peter Cullen

More sad news today for 'Transformers' actor Peter Cullen who voced Optimus Prime Dead at 85. He waa also known to voice Predator in the 1987 movie of the same name and Eeyore in The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh 1988-1991 tv series.

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Peter Cullen
(July 28, 1941 - August 26, 2026)

Goodnight Tim Curry

Wow, we lost another legend yesterday for Tim Curry, star of 'Rocky Horror PIcture Show' and 'Clue', dead at 80. Not only will I remember him as Dr. Frank-N-Furter but also as the Lord of Darkness in Legend and the original Pennywise in It.

Tim Curry
(April 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026)

Women Wednesday: Goodnight Dolly Parton

I know the news about Dolly Parton dying at 80 was yesterday's news, but I decided to post about it today. I have enjoyed her music, tv appearances and movies since the 1970s.

Dolly Parton
(January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026)

Dolly Parton with Archie and Reggie from Archie Comics

Superhero Sunday: Lanterns

Have you watched the first episode of Lanterns yet on HBO Max? I watched the episode twice last week since I missed hearing a lot of the dialogue even though I had the tv volume up. Kyle Chandler did a great job as Hal Jordan aka Green Lantern, but I think Aaron Pierce as John Stewart aka Green Lantern in training stole the show. The second episode airs tonight but I'll probably end up watching it on Monday morning.

Lanterns on HBO Max Ad

Monster Monday: The Munsters Illuminated Musical Family Koach Ad

I found this ad for The Munsters Illuminated Musical Family Koach in the online issue of Woman's World (August 24, 2026) so I had to share it here. The Munster Koach as it is commonly called features Herman Munster, Lily Munster, Grandpa and Eddie Munster holding Wolf Wolf. It lights up and plays the theme from The Munsters tv series. Of course, the collectible is from the Bradford Exchange so it's way out of my price range.

The Munsters Illuminated Musical Family Koach Ad