Oct 31, 2017 the wnuf halloween special replicates what it was like to tape shows off tv in the 80s. The wonderful world of weirdness the movie please read description duration. For decades, obscure film collectors and lovers of esoteric cinema have sought the wnuf halloween special tapes, and finally, the search is over. I bought the film a few years ago when it was only available on vhs with a plain black cardboard cover, it was then later. Wnuf halloween special is an intriguing case of nostalgia muddying the waters. With paul fahrenkopf, aaron henkin, nicolette le faye, leanna chamish. Autumn man has risen from his summer slumber, and that means halloween is coming. The wnuf halloween special replicates what it was like to tape shows off tv in the 80s. Wnuf halloween special 20 originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of. The wnuf halloween special is a 20 comedy horror film directed primarily by chris. If you have a love for the halloween season and a nostalgia for late 1980s early 90s television but you havent yet checked out wnuf halloween special, i highly recommend you add that 20.
The recording shows the fictional television channel wnuf tv28 in full halloween spirit, with its newscasters in costumes and reporting appropriate content. Heartland the complete twelfth season 12 dvd box set fast. Season of the witch, trick r treat to roseanne s many halloween specials. It is the first film to be written and directed by tommy lee wallace. If you never saw the first wnuf halloween special, remedy that immediately or well revoke your halloween fan card watch on amazon it was available on netflix and shudder previously, but amazon is the easiest remaining option now. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing wnuf halloween special near you. The wnuf halloween special has seen release on both vhs and dvd, but dvd is the way to go for obvious reasons. Directed by chris lamartina, james branscome, shawn jones. Local television personality frank stewart leads a group of.
Season of the witch is a 1982 american science fiction horror film and the third installment in the halloween film series. Watch wnuf halloween special now on your favorite device. The wnuf halloween special brings back those feelings of just how special halloween night was to us as children, sure, its still special to us know, but as a child in meant something even more. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly. Oct 16, 2018 in wnuf halloween special currently streaming on amazon prime a television tabloid reporter hosts a live broadcast complete with commercials at the site of brutal murder with a team of paranormal investigators. Lamartina, 28, is the director of the newly released and entirely fictional foundfootage horror movie wnuf halloween special, a recording of a live news broadcast with bantering anchors and public service announcements from a hauntedhouse intervention on halloween 1987.
Mike sprague a few years ago, chris lamartina and a miniarmy of cinematic comrades made a little movie called wnuf halloween special. Sep 25, 2015 if you have a love for the halloween season and a nostalgia for late 1980s early 90s television but you havent yet checked out wnuf halloween special, i highly recommend you add that 20. A tv personality leads a priest and paranormal experts through a supposedly haunted house on halloween, hoping to put local superstitions to rest once and for all. Dec 07, 2017 awesome film for sale on vhs with full color sleeve, wnuf halloween special, a 20 found footage film made to look like an old vhs recording of a paranormal local news program from the late 1980searly 1990s with fake commercials. Guaranteed to get you in the halloween spirit john squires september 9th, 2015 there are a handful of horror movies and television episodes that i consider mustwatches every halloween season, from john carpenters halloween to halloween 3. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of. How wnuf halloween special flawlessly encapsulates the spirit of the season. Wnuf halloween special sequel casting call sympatico. Full of heart and tribute, wnuf halloween special is a real gem of independent filmmaking. Clearly, this is a handcrafted love letter for those weaned on its specific flavors. Wnuf halloween special creator launches fundraising.
Wnuf halloween special watched this on prime and its the perfect blend of nostalgia, weirdness, and a creepy little ending. Some of the cast does show their inexperience but that doesnt take away from their scenes. To help you prepare for halloween, the ihorror staff has been hard at work creating this october movie marathon for you with a film recommendation for every day of the month, all leading up. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the.
The commercials are the high energy, colorful monstrosities. Parody commercials are shown throughout the film, some of which were written and directed by persons other than lamartina. Wnuf halloween specials chris lamartina discusses sequel. Netflix shared this new tune in promo for stranger things thats got the look and feel of halloween 3. The wnuf halloween special is a 20 comedy horror film directed primarily by chris lamartina, who also helped to cowrite the film. Wnuf halloween special 20 scary horror movies horrorrated.
Jul 23, 20 originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly. For decades, obscure film collectors and lovers of esoteric cinema have sought it and now the search is over. The night a halloween special went terribly wrong the new. Nostalgic stranger things promo reminiscent of halloween 3. Broadcaster frank stewart is our host for a tour into the supposedly haunted webber house.
Chris lamartina, james branscome, shawn jones, scott maccubbin, lonnie martin, matthew menter, andy schoeb the plot. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly murders. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expos. How wnuf halloween special flawlessly encapsulates the spirit. The film presents itself as an offair recording of television station wnufs halloween special that aired on october 31, 1987. The infamous broadcast dvd, 2017 at the best online prices. The movies main plot centers upon frank stewart paul fahrenkopf, a television reporter that has decided to broadcast himself live as he and four other people including the cameraman investigate the webber house, the site of the brutal murder of a husband and wife. I for putting so much effort into creating that reality for us, once again, wnuf should be commended. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Wnuf is a magnificent and underlooked horror treat that is unquestionably worthy of joining your october viewing schedule right alongside trick r treat and halloween iii. The wonderful world of weirdness recommended for you. Awesome film for sale on vhs with full color sleeve, wnuf halloween special, a 20 found footage film made to look like an old vhs recording of a paranormal local news program from the late 1980searly 1990s with fake commercials. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase.
For decades, obscure film collectors and lovers of esoteric cinema have sought it. The halloween stories collection dvd, 2010, 3disc set for. Dec 20, 2018 before the infamously tragic events that happened on halloween night on 1987 during the wnuf halloween special, host frank stewart hosted a christmas special that originally aired in december 1986. Season of the witch, only edited in the style of the classic wnuf halloween. Finally, the search is over originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly murders. The wnuf halloween special effectively combines at least three. How wnuf halloween special flawlessly encapsulates the. This segues into the titular special, which investigates a haunted house which was the site of the infamous spirit board murders 20 years earlier, with psychic and spiritual help to detect and exorcise whatever evil spirits may be. Oct 27, 2018 the perfect example of this is wnuf halloween special. Fridge brilliance at one point claire berger says that she senses two malevolent presences in the house. Wnuf halloween special 20 what an interesting project this was. The wnuf news has one hell of a creepy special for all of their loyal viewers. Wnuf halloween special 20 rhorror official discussion. Jay talks about a halloween movie youll want to add to your yearly seasonal movie rotation.
More importantly, im incredibly biased when it comes to certain things. The night a halloween special went terribly wrong the. A tv personality leads a priest and paranormal experts through a supposedly haunted house on halloween, hoping to put local superstitions to. Armed with a camera crew and a spousal paranormal investigative team.
The wnuf halloween special is interesting, because it feels like a cross between an adult swim special and a satire of a mockumentary something like ghostwatch and while i enjoyed it, the initial charm of the unbelievably convincing local commercialsnews broadcaststaged investigative journalism begins to wear a bit thin, becoming daunting and repetitive by the end. The halloween stories collection dvd, 2010, 3disc set. I for putting so much effort into creating that reality. I really cannot wait to see what the creative team behind the film comes up. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The wnuf halloween special has seen release on both vhs and dvd, but. Wnuf halloween special 20 directed by chris lamartina. Wnuf 2 working title will be set in the same world as its predecessor, but.
Directed by chris lamartina, the wnuf halloween special is the probably the most perfect example of how to do found footage right. The infamous broadcast dvd, 2017 at the best online prices at ebay. Before the infamously tragic events that happened on halloween night on 1987 during the wnuf halloween special, host frank stewart hosted a christmas special that originally aired in december 1986. Its important you understand that right from the getgo. Those who want a halloween movie that can truly feel like looking back into a time that was over the top, annoying and ridiculous as the 1980s really were. Oct 17, 2018 wnuf halloween special 2 in the works. Wnuf halloween special was a unique fantastic piece of horror fiction that deserves the cult fame it has achieved.
One things for sure, i know what im watching every halloween from here on out. No beginning or end credits, just a vhs tape popped into a player, and we watch a 30 minute local news program from small town ohio in 1987, followed by a live special presentation of a news reporter bringing psychics into an old murder house, where things ultimately go wrong. Halloween resurrection revisited a drumdums special duration. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Overrall the wnuf halloween special is a must see this halloween season for those who want to have a fun and incredibly nostalgic time. Casting background talent for the sequel to the 20 indie horror film wnuf halloween special. A team of supernatural investigators explores every dark corner of a supposedly haunted house. The acting in this one is solid throughout all five segments. John carpenter and debra hill, the creators of halloween, return as producers. The witching season doesnt go to the lengths that wnuf does but god damn was it fun.
The tape documents a lost late 80s broadcast that took place on halloween night. Oct 18, 20 directed by chris lamartina, james branscome, shawn jones. Theres an air of authenticity to every little nook and cranny that comprises lamartinas entire special that makes you feel like youve just picked up a dusty, old vhs you forgot about for decades and are. Oct 18, 20 a tape has popped up and has been talked about online called the wnuf halloween special. In wnuf halloween special currently streaming on amazon prime a television tabloid reporter hosts a live broadcast complete with commercials at the site of brutal murder with a team of paranormal investigators. Check out a newly released commercial below advertising frank stewarts wnuf christmas special and relive christmas 86 with your buds at wnuf tv28. The perfect example of this is wnuf halloween special. Theres a crisp feeling in the air, and the scent of pumpkin spice is tickling your nose.
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