It’s finally Friday the 13th. If that wasn’t spooky enough this year the killer date landed in October. This day is usually reserved forFriday the 13thmarathon and watchingJason Voorheescommit blood-soaked murder at Camp Crystal Lake. However, Jason’s not the only horror icon having fun today asFunkohas just debuted a new line of horror Pops.
ThisHot Topiccollection of exclusive figures, a part of their Scare Fair line, includes Michael Myers fromHalloweenstalking behind his infamous hedge,The Exorcist’s Regan projectile vomiting, Jojo the Klownzilla fromKiller Klowns From Outer Space, and a Blacklight Xenomorph fromAliens. There’s also a specialBride of ChuckyPop which combinesChucky and Tiffanyinto one chilling doll. Lastly, if you’re aTrick r’ Treatfan, Hot Topic has three new versions of Sam. The vengeful spirit of Halloween comes in a Blacklight, keychain, and Funko Soda form. The keychain features Sam unmasked while their Soda’s Chase is in Blacklight. While most of these characters have had multiple Pops in the past, Michael Myers, Chucky, and Sam being Funko’s most used horror characters, it’s still great seeing our favorite killers in these new molds. Especially Michael Myers who’s new Pop recreates one of the most famous shots from theJohn Carpenterclassic. Even if the Pop itself features the hilarious mistake of Michael’s iconic white mask not covering his entire face.
Horror Remains Killer
While big-budget blockbusters have been struggling at the box office over the last couple of years,horrorhas been thriving. Horror’s best killers likeMichael MyersandGhostfaceare as popular as ever thanks to their new films. Because of that, new genre fans have been going back to discover horror’s bona fide classics and cult hidden gems.Trick r’ Treatfor example just celebrated its 15th-anniversary last year and received its first theatrical release ever for the festive occasion. It’s one of the best anthology movies of all time with Sam now reaching legendary genre status. They stand tall with Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees as one of the genre’s best mascots. Then there’sThe Exorcistwhich is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Still regarded as the scariest film ever made, the film just came to 4K for the first time, and its legacy sequel,The Exorcist: Believer, hit theaters earlier this month. Horror, at both thebox officeand critically, has proven time and time again that this genre is king. It defines the movie-going experience. Also, merchandise like these new Funko Pops keeps these monsters’ legends alive until they terrorize us on the big screen again.
When Can I Get Hot Topic’s Horror Pops?
Hot Topic’s Scare Fair 2023 exclusives are available now to buy in stores or online on theirwebsite. you may preview the newhorror figuresdown below.
