I don’t remember growing up with any specific local TV horror host, but it’s certainly a classic American tradition. When I was younger I’d always try to stay up late on weekends, hoping to catch some terribly awesome B-movie, with a spooky friend providing a plethora of morbid puns between commercial breaks.

Arguably the most famous horror host is Elvira, who bust onto the scene in the 80′s as the host of Movie Macabre and quickly became a household name. The queen of camp is now a pop culture icon, forever associated with horror and Halloween.

Well, this gal in black is finally coming back. Returning to TV (what took so long!?) with the revival of Elvira’s Movie Macabre this fall. Get ready to settle down in front of the boob tube with every tricker’s treat, when the new episodes premiere on THIS! Television and in national syndication beginning the weekend of September 25, 2010.

This Halloween season sounds like it will be perfect time to celebrate the madonna of the macabre, by carving the Elvira pumpkin pattern. Even the Halloween queen has witnessed this design, seen here autographing her pumpkin likeness.

Big thanks to monstrous minion Matt (check out his podcast: Slugcast) who met Elvira and helped spread the panic of the Zombie Pumpkins to the Mistress of the Dark herself.

The remake of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is just a week away. Wondering what the pioneering boogeyman thinks? Take a look at this quick clip of Robert Englund, speaking at the Monster Mania con last summer. With this hopeful and diplomatic response, sounds like the original Freddy is (resting) at peace with Hollywood’s ways.

I went to the Monster Mania convention this weekend (usually held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, this was their first show in Connecticut). If you’re a horror fan and have never been to one of these events, let me recommend that you do so whenever you have the chance.

It may be the only time I’ve heard a security guard ask, “Okay listen up… does anyone have any blades, hatchets or chainsaws on them?” It’s the only place I’ve run into someone wiping down a machete in the bathroom and I didn’t even think twice.

Plenty of creepy cool stuff to buy like shirts, posters, movies, books, figures, comics, and severed body parts. You’ll see lots of low budget DVDs, knock-off posters, and price-jacked autographs. But also a lot of unique and crafty goods from some really talented artists.

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