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Are you watching AMC's Fearfest this year?  Did you know it started?  It did, and its chock full of marathons. Are you a fan of Friday the 13th ? We are , and there's a marathon for that. What about the Halloween movies, excluding part three that had nothing to do with Michael Myers, but the rest? You missed that one, but its on again right before and during Halloween. Other marathons include, Tremors , Predator , and Chucky films if you don't have your own collection of horror films. If you like having them randomly brought to you on television, AMC has you covered. However, if you'd like to purchase some of your own, our recommendations are in the store. Which marathon are you looking forward to? Click below for the full schedule: AMC's Annual Fearfest Marathon Starts On-Air Sunday, October 18 | AMC.com

   No one is an a rush here.  We love the spring and summer almost as much as we love Halloween but after the long winter and plenty of snow days we need a little warmth to hang out in.  After that, when our favorite time of year does come around we may have some company this coming fall. Word on the web according to Deadline , Jason Voorhees is making his way to television this fall and not like that corny 80's version that had nothing to do with Jason.  This is supposed to "r e-imagines Jason in multiple time periods" according to the article.  I think that is a winning formula considering how we like Hannibal and Bates Motel so far.  We know Jason's history but since there's always plenty to tell with all the sequels this may be a better venue for him rather than doing all the rebooting. Deadline described ,"The series is contemporary, focusing on the eclectic characters of Crystal Lake who are forced to confront the return of the killer,...

     I don't know about you guys, but I have been enjoying re-watching all of these.  Everything from these kids corny 80's outfits to the goofy way many if them die.  It's like a trip down memory lane for me, as I remember being in the movie theater for most of them.  In this month that favors horror and the films in the genre, a special place is always reserved for Mr. Jason Voorhees...and his mom, of course. Not long ago the subject of horror genres was brought up, and the ones we favor and avoid.  I called Jason a Zombie in it because he kind of is, he's risen from the dead so many times how could he not be?  Although he has more motivation than the average zombie, like he does not hunger for flesh, other than to break it apart.  He can be slow at times, but he did do some running in Friday the 13th : The Final Chapter and that may also be the last time he reacted to being attacked.  After that, he was reanimated through so...