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BATTLE OF THE BLOODSTAINED SPOUSES: The Results Are In!
You demanded it, so we tallied it. Who’s in the mood for love?
We got dozens of responses from people in this lovely horror community, and we couldn’t make this website or these contests work without YOUR participation. I’d like to extend a very heartfelt thanks and a Happy Valentine’s Day to all our participants! Now, onto the list…
DISHONORABLE MENTION: Tom Hanniger, 1 Vote
It feels kind of shameful that the only killer on the list with a connection to Valentine’s Day is unable to get some love. And he tried so hard with putting those ripped-out hearts in heart-shaped boxes! But, even looking like Jensen Ackles wasn’t enough apparently since he received a measly 1 vote. Maybe it’s for the best? After all, he’s still VERY hung up on his ex-girlfriend in that film, and he’s clearly not gotten past that relationship.
#5 ANGELA BAKER (SLEEPAWAY CAMPS 2 & 3), 12 Votes
I don’t think anybody except for Pamela Springsteen could portray a killer this friendly. In the sequels, Angela is so upbeat and goofy, with just a dash of pure derangement tossed in. Her obsession with camp counseling is unhealthy, admittedly, but she has a real passion for what she does and a love of the outdoors. Her main competition was Herbert West, who racked up the same number of votes, but no matter how handsome Jeffrey Combs is, West can’t compete with the sheer glowing joy of Angela.
#4 ROSE THE HAT (DOCTOR SLEEP), 14 Votes
Rose is a strong, intelligent community leader with a maternal streak, and she knows what she wants. She has a genuine care for the other members of the True Knot, which she sees like a family. Does she literally eat children? Yes, and that’s bad! But she’s portrayed by the incredibly charismatic Rebecca Ferguson, which makes up for it at least a little bit. And to be fair, she does not have a track record of pushing her romantic partners into a furnace, unlike the person she tied with, Sweeney Todd.
#3 ERIK (THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (2004)), 17 Votes
No one gets two musicals, 13,000+ Broadway performances, numerous film adaptations, and a rabid fandom without being incredibly attractive. The Phantom is the epitome of suave-if-not-murderous, and since we’re talking 2004 Phantom, he’s got the Gerard Butler swagger multiplier. You might ask, “would you seriously hold down a relationship with a man willing to blow up innocent people to keep you around”? To that, I say…that kind of commitment is incredibly rare, even if it is terrorism. Besides, he’s such a good singer!
#2 THE GILL MAN (CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON SERIES), 19 Votes
I think it speaks for itself, don’t you? Handsome devil.
And who took our number one spot if not the prettiest Devonian fish-man this side of the Amazon River?
#1 DRACULA (DRACULA 2000) …& HANNIBAL LECTER (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS), 22 Votes Each
Gerard Butler once again rears his head on this list, but only enough to clash with his close rival, the not-so-good doctor Lecter! I get why the votes were so split between these two. They’re both refined gentlemen who eat people, cultured without being pretentious, and both are very handsome. Just by sheer virtue of Drac’s longevity and Lecter’s education, they’re mentally stimulating conversationalists who know how to set the mood. Unlike our other ties, it’s truly hard to choose who has the upper hand here, so we’ll have to settle for a tie…
…And see who wins this time next year in the second BATTLE OF THE BLOODSTAINED SPOUSES!
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, the Holiday season has REALLY kicked off. We’ve covered our fair share of Holiday horror from underappreciated gems like Christmas Bloody Christmas and Dial Code Santa Claus to Black Christmas and Krampus! In the hopes of spreading some Holiday cheer (and fear!), the curator of all things Horror Press, James-Michael, has decided to bring the cloven-foot killer that is Krampus into your homes! But this isn’t your ordinary Krampus…this Krampus is chock full of special features and gift wrapped in 4K!
If you haven’t seen Krampus, then what are you doing with your life? For those unfamiliar, Krampus follows a large family gathering of frustrating people who all get snowed in three days before Christmas. One by one, the family gets picked off by Christmas-themed creatures. Sometimes, the holidays truly are killer.
Enter Our Holiday Giveaway!
How to Enter:
Step 1. Make sure to FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM!
Step 2. LIKE the giveaway post!
Step 3. TAG A FRIEND who you think Krampus should visit!
The winner will be announced on Monday, December 15th and notified via direct message. If the winner does not respond within 24 hours, we’ll randomly select another winner.
WHAT YOU’LL WIN
What’s included in Krampus: The Naughty Cut? Let’s unwrap it and look:
- Audio commentary with director/co-writer Michael Dougherty, and co-writers Todd Casey and Zach Shields
- NEW interviews with Michael Dougherty, Visual Effects Artist Richard Taylor, Actors Allison Tolman, David Koechner and Emjay Anthony, Co-Writer/Co-Producer Todd Casey and more…
- Alternate ending
- Deleted/extended scenes
- Gag reel
- Krampus Comes Alive! – Five-part featurette including Dougherty’s Vision, The Naughty Ones: Meet the Cast, Krampus and his Minions, Practical Danger, and Inside the Snowglobe: Production Design
- Behind the scenes at WETA Workshop: Krampus
- And more!
So head over to our Instagram, follow our account, like our giveaway post, and tag a friend who you think Krampus should go visit!
Good luck!
**Giveaway entries are limited to addresses in the United States.**
**All entries must be 18 or older to enter**
Enter Our Halloween Giveaway!
How to Enter:
Step 1. Make sure to FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK AND JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP!
Step 2. LIKE AND SHARE the giveaway post!
Step 3. This is the most important step, email us at contact@horrorpress.com with your FULL Facebook name (so we can verify you’re in the group) and who your favorite character is from the Texas Chainsaw franchise.
**Giveaway entries are limited to addresses in the United States.**
**All entries must be 18 or older to enter**
What You’ll Win
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) Limited Edition 4K UHD from Arrow Video
- 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Original DTS-HD MA 7.1 and 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary with Dread Central co-founder Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton and co-host of The Spooky Picture Show podcast Chris MacGibbon
- Archival audio commentary with director Marcus Nispel, producer Michael Bay, executive producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form and New Line Cinema founder Robert Shaye
- Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, director of photography Daniel Pearl, production designer Greg Blair, art director Scott Gallager, sound supervisor Trevor Jolly and composer Steve Jablonsky
- Archival audio commentary with Marcus Nispel, Michael Bay, writer Scott Kosar, Brad Fuller, Andrew Form and actors Jessica Biel, Erica Leerhsen, Eric Balfour Jonathan Tucker, Mike Vogel and Andrew Bryniarski
- Reimagining a Classic, a brand new interview with director Marcus Nispel
- Shadows of Yesteryear, a brand new interview with cinematographer Daniel Pearl
- The Lost Leatherface, a brand new interview with actor Brett Wagner
- Masks and Massacres, a brand new interview with makeup effects artist Scott Stoddard
- Chainsaw Symphony, a brand new interview with composer Steve Jablonsky
- Chainsaw Redux: Making A Massacre, a making-of documentary
- Ed Gein: The Ghoul of Plainfield, an in-depth look at the infamous killer who inspired the character of Leatherface
- Severed Parts, a look at the cutting room floor and some of the scenes excised from the final edit
- Deleted scenes including an alternate opening and ending
- Screen tests for Jessica Biel, Eric Balfour and Erica Leerhsen
- Behind-the-scenes featurette
- Cast and crew interviews
- Theatrical trailers and TV spots
- Concept art galleries
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea
- Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Aaron Lea
- Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Michael Gingold
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