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I host the Retroist Podcast and write the Retroist which focuses on nostalgia. I like slightly old stuff and I typo too much. You can find me at https://www.retroist.com & https://patreon.com/retroist.

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Retroist @retroist.com · 13h

On this day 37 years ago Freddy's Nightmares (also known as A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series) premiered. On the show, Freddy acted as host, introducing the stories. Not perfect, but a great way to get your Freddy fix between films.

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Ad for Freddy's Nightmares (also known as A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series)

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Retroist @retroist.com · 23h

A lot of first timers in the theater. I was listening to them talk about the movie in the lobby. Great to hear people passionate about movies.

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Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

The original Halloween on the big screen.

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Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

Awwww, that would been PERFECT for a title.

Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

EMP accident is a solid origin.

Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

Maybe its been done, but simple idea. The main villain in a new horror film series' one power is that they disrupt mobile phones.

"First you lose service, then your life."

Studios feel free to DM me.

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Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

Really nice work. I always found Pennywise more unsettling because he could/would appear in daylight and seem even scarier than in the dark.

Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

Thanks! I will check definitely this out.

Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

An homage to a legend.

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Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

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Jason Aaron & Kewber Baal Launch Thundaar The Barbarian From Dynamite

Jason Aaron & Kewber Baal's Thundaar The Barbarian revived the series by Steve Gerber, Jack Kirby & Alex Toth that never got a comic till now

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Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

Well said. I like a scary clown as much as the next person, but its too much. Not everything needs to be a clown.

Its just too many clowns nowadays. Enough already.

two clowns are standing in front of a building with a car parked in front of them

ALT: two clowns are standing in front of a building with a car parked in front of them

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Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

I didn't have these when I was growing up in my area, but I started using them to organize my D&D as an adult.

Have you seen Scott Serkland's project around these? He even has a template available to download.

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Pee-Chee Graffiti!

The Ultimate Canvass for Self Expression!

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Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

In the 1970s Brigantine Castle cast a dark shadow on the Jersey Shore. This haunted attraction didn't last long, but with its memorable advertising and foreboding appearance, it has remained well-remembered. Today on the Retroist I look at its history.

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Brigantine Castle Photos (haunted house attraction on a pier in NJ)

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Retroist @retroist.com · 1d

This morning's cartoon is Season 1, Episode 1 of Thundarr the Barbarian, Secret of the Black Pearl (1980).

A comic book series is incoming and I can't wait.

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Retroist @retroist.com · 2d

That has become a big consideration for me with my cereal buying. I generally float now from sale to sale for my purchases.

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Retroist @retroist.com · 2d

I don't normally eat Wheaties, but I really appreciate a retro box design.

(I would prefer it not say "Collectors Edition" on it though.)

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Retroist @retroist.com · 2d

The Video Store Podcast is back! This week @commodork.bsky.social is back behind the counter recommending four eighties horror films where people unleash evil spirits into this world.

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Retroist @retroist.com · 2d

This morning's cartoon is Season 1, Episode 3 of Scooby Doo, Where Are You!, Hassle in the Castle (1969).

Only the first two episode of the series has custom title cards, after this, this is the format. Such a shame.

Title Card for Scooby Doo, Where Are You!, Hassle in the Castle (1969).

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Retroist @retroist.com · 3d

FACT: The world gets a little bit better with every person who watches Dark Night of the Scarecrow.

The Haunted Manimal @worldofmanimal.bsky.social · 3d

What in the HELLLLLL is going on??

I just listened to @retroist DARK NIGHT of the SCARECROW podcast the other day.
It was from 2024.

BUT HE IS EVERYWHERE THIS SEASON!!!

My 15 year old son asked about it.
I never heard of it and he’s this year’s hot little number. What’s the story??!!!

Retroist @retroist.com · 3d

I would happily put this on my front door if they recreated and sold them.

Consumer Time Capsule @consumertc.bsky.social · 3d

One of the earliest McDonald's translite signs is this circular, vacuform Jack-o-lantern. Not just a cool vintage Halloween item, but also one of the centerpieces of my whole McDonald's collection. (1967)

Retroist @retroist.com · 3d

He never learned who would have gotten away with it, if it weren't for those meddling kids.

Retroist @retroist.com · 3d

Whiz Kids premiered 42 years ago today. It was an adventure/detective series that only ran for 18 episodes starting in 1983, but made an impression on a lot of us lucky enough to catch it at the time.

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Retroist @retroist.com · 3d

This morning's cartoon is Season 1, Episode 2 of Scooby Doo, Where Are You!, A Clue For Scooby Doo (1969).

This is a great time of year for re-watching this show and I love the title card art.

Title Card for Season 1, Episode 2 of Scooby Doo, Where Are You!, A Clue For Scooby Doo (1969).

Retroist @retroist.com · 4d

I would like a story about this nickname.

Retroist @retroist.com · 4d

Got my Spooky Nuggets and can now properly start celebrating the Halloween season.

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