Anyone old enough to buy their own Halloween candy knows that once you move past the age of trick-or-treating, the real fun comes from revisiting the things that might have terrified you as a child — specifically, horror movies. Films that once left you shaking under the covers become slightly less believable or traumatizing as your perception of reality and special effects technology changes. In fact, many horror comedy B-movies have become cult classics for basically being awful. Get the popcorn ready, because you’re about to LOL in horror. Cheesy Horror Movies 1. Killer Klowns from Outer Space Clowns are scary enough on their own. In this 1988 horror flick, we’re talking about aliens that look like clowns — that also have killer shadow-puppet magic skills. Who came up with this stuff, anyway? Video: YouTube, pocketsizedbeauty 2. Dead Alive Forget about the rib-ripping scene, in which we learn our insides look like a mudslide when pouring out of our body. The scariest part is at 1:25, when we discover that the living dead will dig for your gold. ‘Snot funny. Video: YouTube, movieclips 3. Chopping Mall How can you tell things are going to get weird in this 1986 film? The screaming, pants-less woman is not even the most questionable part of the clip. Who was that robo-mall cop thanking, anyway? Video: YouTube, bmoviereviews . 4. Troll 2 This 1990 horror-comedy B-movie is so hilariously bad, it has developed a cult following. This scene in particular is a classic, and needs no explanation as to why. Video: YouTube, Veovisjohn 5. The Gingerdead Man This is what happens when you bake the spirit of Gary Busey into a holiday treat. It’s also why we can’t have nice things. The 2005 movie is so bad, we couldn’t possibly pick one scene. Video: YouTube, GrackleBoxStudios 6. Nightmare on Elm Street We all have to start somewhere in our careers, and for Johnny Depp, it was in 1984, when he lost a battle with a bed. The old and clunky technology just makes this scene better/worse. Video: YouTube, TzTokFlame 7. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes The special effects in 1978 were just incredible. We’re at a loss for words over the giant, evil tomato in this film. Video: YouTube, lemonysnicket1234567 8. Santa’s Slay Skip to 1:50 if you don’t find enjoyment in obnoxiously rich people talking about their “humble” Christmas. Video: YouTube, itburnswhenithink 9. The Spookies This 1986 film features a group of travelers who (surprise) took a wrong turn. One of the more unlucky guests falls into a sticky situation with all kinds of “WTF?” going on. Video: YouTube, hinatasaix2 10. Birdemic: Shock and Terror There are so many things to say about this 2010 masterpiece, it’s hard to know where to start. Maybe it’s the acting. Maybe it’s the choice of weaponry. Or maybe it’s the unfathomable use of special effects. Regardless, this important piece of cinema is so mind-blowingly confounding, it would bring Hitchcock to tears … of some form, anyway. […]
What happens when high school theater kids grow up and get hooked on the addictive street drug known as the interwebz? Answer: YouTube videos like this one. “Tumblr: The Musical” turns the art of Tumbln’ into a catchy tune, complete Internet meme references, web culture jokes and a cameo from Hipster Ariel. Viral Photo Gallery 7 Fake Hurricane Sandy Photos You’re Sharing on Social Media Fake Hurricane Sandy photos flew around Twitter and Facebook on Monday, as users shared jaw-dropping images. Unfortunately, the race to post the most striking pics has most folks skipping the all-important fact check. We’ve gathered up five “Hurricane Sandy” photographs that have spread on the social web, but weren’t actually taken during the massive storm. Obama and Romney Are Your New Dress Up Dolls Still not sure who to vote for? Or maybe you’re dead-set on a candidate, and simply waiting for Election Day next week. Regardless of who you’re voting for on Nov. 6, both of these presidential candidates could use some change — of outfits, that is. The websites Change4Obama and Change4Romney will keep voters entertained until the election. Both sites, created by social discovery site SocialPlex, allow users to dress up Barack Obama or Mitt Romney as various characters. You can mix and match features like hair, eyes, nose and outfits. Your Favorite Logos Reimagined for the Zombie Apocalypse [PICS] There seems to be a craze for reimagining top logos and since this is Halloween, why not rethink them for a zombie apocalypse, right? Assuming that event were to come to pass, here’s what your neighborhood Starbucks and the gas station down the street might look like, as envisioned by artist Ben Fellowes. For more of these horrifying logos, check out his site. New York City Subway Needs a ‘System Restore’ [PIC] Yes, crashed Windows OS, we know the New York City subway system was unable to restart after Hurricane Sandy. And, yes, we would love to run a system restore. After Sandy ravaged the East Coast Monday evening, the subway system in New York City was left crippled. Not immune to inclement weather, the Windows-based display above the 77th Street subway stop seemed to have hit a snag as well. ‘The Walking Dead’ Gets ‘Dear Photograph’ Treatment [PICS] Dear Photograph, a popular nostalgia blog showcasing photos within photos, gave its visitors a terrifying surprise Wednesday: The Walking Dead-inspired posts. Dear Photograph creator Taylor Jones told Mashable he teamed up with FOX International Channels on the Halloween Day images, which folks at The Walking Dead created for their international ad campaign. Each of the two blog posts showcases a zombie and a post-zombie-apocalypse caption. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/27/tumblr-the-musical-video/
Most people view flies as a problem, but this waste treatment plant sees their true potential. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/this-waste-processing-plant-uses-fly-larvae-to-process-organic-waste-and-provide-feed-for-animals/
10 Photo a Day Videos 1. Walking through China 2. A journey, one step at a time 3. Man over 5 years 4. Man over 12.5 years 5. Woman over 5.5 years 6. 100 years 7. 200 days of hair growth 8. Four years in college 9. Puppy to adult over 1 year 10. Girl from birth till 10 years Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/11/12/timelapse-self-portraits/
This baby elephant doesn’t care what he’s saying… it just wants to play. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/baby-elephant-doesnt-let-this-man-finish-a-single-sentence/
Image: Peanuts Worldwide It’s been 64 years since Charlie Brown first stumbled into our hearts and morning paper. The first Peanuts comic, shown above, appeared in nine newspapers on Oct. 2, 1950. By the time the comic ended in 2000, creator Charles Schulz had published 17,897 strips — which continue in reruns to this day. For more than six decades, children and adults alike have grown to love the Peanuts gang and “the great American un-success story” that is Charlie Brown. From his comics to cartoons, to films that have become a family staple, Schulz’s characters taught us valuable lessons about love, friendship, acceptance and the harsh realities of growing up. To celebrate the anniversary, we’ve gathered our favorite memorable Peanuts moments. Share your fondest memories in the comments below. Celebrating Charles Schulz’s Famous Comics ‘Peanuts’ Comic Strips Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Via Charles Schulz Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/10/02/peanuts-anniversary/
Move over, fidget spinner. This new toy looks like it’s as much fun to watch as it is to play with. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/watching-pros-play-with-this-simple-skill-toy-is-immensely-satisfying/
It’s hard to beat the original cantina song from Star Wars, but this guy’s cover comes pretty close. Read more: http://www.wimp.com/the-best-iteration-of-the-cantina-song-from-star-wars/
Do you love the ’80s? Good news: RoboCop is coming back. But the ’80s didn’t have viral videos to help market new flicks. That’s why, this time around, the sci-fi film — slated for release in the summer of 2013 — is getting the hype ball rolling early with a fictitious website that recently launched for the evil OmniCorp company. The video above lives over on that site, but the YouTube version above has already racked up more than 50,000 views since Saturday. Will you go see the new RoboCop? Let us know in the comments. Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/08/robocop-viral-trailer/
