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        It is that time of year where we dust off the coffin, take long walks through the fallen leaves and wish on bats in the moonlight. Yes it is the 13 Days of Halloween here at Harvestfiend. Here we are sinking our fangs into tales of love, shadows, families and vampires. Like blood types these films vary in being a saving grace or a sinister reminder that not all blood can save.          Vampire At Midnight Year: 1987 Director: Gregory McClatchy  Genre: Horror/Drama      A Los Angeles detective begins to hunt a supposed vampire when blood drained victims start showing up.     The Hunger Year:1983 Director: Tony Scott Genre: Horror/Erotic   When the lover of an immortal vampire begins to fall sick and age. They seek out the help of a scientist to save themselves.     Byzantium Year:2012 Director: Neil Jordan   Genre:  Horror/Fantasy When two strange women arrive a...

This year for the 13 Days of Halloween we dove into Disney's catalogue of frights. Disney has some delightful Halloween features, that have spooky atmospheres, comedic gags and a over all good time for the whole family no matter what age and even if you don't like the extra spookiness that comes with this holiday. Here are our 13 picks of ghosts, ghouls, witches and spooks.   Trick or Treat  Trick or Treat is a 1952 animated short film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO Radio Pictures. The cartoon, which takes pla ce on Halloween night, follows a series of pranks between Donald Duck and his nephews with Witch Hazel. The film was directed by Jack Hannah and features the voices of Clarence Nash as Donald and his nephews, and June Foray as Hazel. The film introduced the song "Trick or Treat for Halloween" which was written by Mack David, Al Hoffman, and Jerry Livingston and performed by The Mellomen. Hocus Pocus Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantas...

“Come get lost with me tonight, like we used to.”  Abby just stared out the passenger window, trying to find the stars in the darkness. Without turning to Simon, she replied,  “No. Those days are gone and Ron is waiting for me.”  The door clicked open, the cab light came on as she exited. Closing the door behind her, she left Simon alone in the dashboard glow. Soon, headlight beams swirled from Abby’s car turning around to leave the dirt parking lot.  It had been an hour since Simon had left the lot and headed for the hills to get lost. Drifting back into memories, he lit another cigarette. The flame danced in the air coming from the open window. He watched the flame connect to the cig. Paper burned to black and glowing yellow as tobacco combusted. Lost in memories and motor skills, Simon did not notice the man walking along the side of the dirt road. Quickly swerving to the left, the pick up started to fishtail before being corrected. The vehicle came to a compl...

    This year for the 13 Days of Halloween I decided that I would watch movies from the last two years that I have had on my watch list and just haven't gotten to or some that have just crossed my path this year. Last year I only posted on Instagram. So if you are interested in seeing my selections for last year come take a  look.  All right my fellow Fiends grab some Popcorn, Candy corn and a 2 liter of Pepsi its showtime! When the infamous "Sweet Sixteen Killer" returns 35 years after his first murder spree to claim another victim, 17-year-old Jamie accidentally travels back in time to 1987, determined to stop the killer before he can start.  (2023/10/06) Comedy, Horror   Amy and Mike unearth a centuries-old curse when they decide to watch an exclusive film reel. The duo must track down an infamous filmmaker and navigate a town of hungry zombies to save the world.  (2023/09/01) Comedy, Horror  Don't Kill Me: 19-year-old Mirta dies of dr...