The wnuf halloween special is interesting, because it feels like a cross between an adult swim special and a satire of a mockumentary something like ghostwatch and while i enjoyed it, the initial charm of the unbelievably convincing local commercialsnews broadcaststaged investigative journalism begins to wear a bit thin, becoming daunting and repetitive by the end. I bought the film a few years ago when it was only available on vhs with a plain black cardboard cover, it was then later released to dvd. The wonderful world of weirdness recommended for you. Wnuf halloween special dvd for decades, obscure film collectors and lovers of esoteric cinema have sought it. Awesome film for sale on vhs with full color sleeve, wnuf halloween special, a 20 found footage film made to look like an old vhs recording of a paranormal local news program from the late 1980searly 1990s with fake commercials. Wnuf halloween special 20 what an interesting project this was. Awesome film for sale on vhs with full color sleeve, wnuf halloween special, a 20 found footage film made to look like an old vhs. Watch wnuf halloween special now on your favorite device. The recording shows the fictional television channel wnuf tv28 in full halloween spirit, with its newscasters in costumes and reporting appropriate content. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly. The conceit which is damn clever is that a long lost news channel halloween special was broadcast in 1987 and then disappeared. No beginning or end credits, just a vhs tape popped into a player, and we watch a 30 minute local news program from small town ohio in 1987, followed by a live special presentation of a news reporter bringing psychics into an old murder house, where things ultimately go wrong. I cant imagine either version looking better than the other, since the film was.
Movie talk wnuf halloween special 20 anyone had a chance to check this out yet. Wnuf halloween special 20 scary horror movies horrorrated. Heres why wnuf halloween special is the best new horror movie to watch with friends this. And youd be hard pressed to find a movie more deeply committed to its conceit, as this one is so. Directed by chris lamartina, the wnuf halloween special is the probably the most perfect example of how to do found footage right. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expos. The wnuf halloween special is a 20 comedy horror film directed primarily by chris lamartina, who also helped to cowrite the film. We absolutely agree that like on par with roseannes halloween specials and the simpsons treehouse of horror specials, wnuf halloween special needs to become a staple of halloween tradition, its that good. Call girl of cthulhu 2014 wnuf is the station playing the spoof commercial features.
So if you wanna see this happen, please donate and have a happy halloween. I really cannot wait to see what the creative team behind the film comes up with as i believe that we could see some truly. Stream wnuf halloween special uncut, adfree on all your favorite devices. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the. How wnuf halloween special flawlessly encapsulates the. The wnuf halloween special vhs is a limited edition release of 300 copies. Clearly, this is a handcrafted love letter for those weaned on its specific flavors.
Hes the host for the wnuf halloween special, a horror film that starts as the kind of local tv halloween production that youd see back in the eighties and was made to look like it until things begin to go horribly awry. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. If youre one of folks that watches wnuf halloween special every october, then i want you involved with the sequel. Its a brilliant recreation of a late 80s local tv broadcast, complete with spoton commercial parodies every few minutes. Wnuf halloween special 20 rhorror official discussion. Local television personality frank stewart leads a group of paranormal investigators including catholic exorcist, father joseph matheson and the prolific. This truly bizarre spoken word record was introduced after wnuf personality frank stewart and his guests disappeared during the infamous live broadcast of his wnuf halloween special in october 1981. For those who do not know what this concept is about, its a tribute to those 80s news tv halloween specials. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly murders. Supposedly, the filmmakers left vhs tapes labeled with the title around at conventions. Watch wnuf halloween special online verizon fios tv. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of.
If you want to watch something scary this halloween check back through the creepypasta catalog. Full of heart and tribute, wnuf halloween special is a real gem of independent filmmaking. I bought the film a few years ago when it was only available on vhs with a plain black cardboard cover, it was then later. Local news reporter frank stewart paul fahrenkopf investigates a house. Wnuf halloween special limited vhs editionfor decades, obscure film collectors and lovers of esoteric cinema have sought it. In wnuf halloween special currently streaming on amazon prime a television tabloid reporter hosts a live broadcast complete with commercials at the site of brutal murder with a team of paranormal investigators. Wnuf halloween special 20 directed by chris lamartina.
Wnuf halloween special 20 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Oct 18, 20 the wnuf halloween special is full of amusingly corny characters frank stewart and the bergers are fantastic and wonderfully cookie commercials. How wnuf halloween special flawlessly encapsulates the spirit. Chris lamartina, james branscome, shawn jones, scott maccubbin, lonnie martin, matthew menter, andy schoeb the plot. More importantly, im incredibly biased when it comes to certain things. Wnuf halloween special limited edition vhs alternative cinema.
With that intro out of the way, onto the man himself, chris lamartina. Jul 23, 20 originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly. Wnuf halloween special available on amazon prime if your tastes run more retro, wnuf halloween special is the perfect pick for your eighties party. See terms and conditions for full details, including costs which may apply for the mp3 version in case of order returns or cancellations.
As of this writing, wnuf halloween special has just over 300 ratings on. The special is a full fake news cast before the actual halloween tv special happens along with fake tv commercials that do look real from back in the 80s. The film gained a minor cult following thanks to its ability to tap into horror fans nostalgia for vhs tapes and retro. Great eighties parody of low budget tv station paranormal investigation. The wnuf halloween special is a 20 comedy horror film directed primarily by chris. The wnuf halloween special has seen release on both vhs and dvd, but dvd is the way to go for obvious reasons. The night a halloween special went terribly wrong the new. Check out a newly released commercial below advertising frank stewarts wnuf christmas special and relive christmas 86 with your buds at wnuf tv28. Wnuf halloween special needs to become a staple of halloween tradition. Wnuf halloween special is a foundfootage feature framed as a vhs recording of a live show from 1987, in which a tabloid reporter and a group of paranormal investigators broadcast from the site of a brutal murder. The initial vinyl album was compiled and produced by wnuf staff to help fund search efforts for all of the missing parties. Oct 23, 20 originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly murders.
Chris lamartina this is a new october staple for me. Wnuf halloween special creator launches fundraising. I really cannot wait to see what the creative team behind the film comes up. Were wrapping this campaign up tomorrow so its the final 2 days to donate to the wnuf halloween sequel. An alternate full frame version appears in the film referenced in. Its important you understand that right from the getgo. Though not every section is as fun as the last it still keeps a highly enjoyable and adorably nostalgic vibe throughout its whole running time with a few spooks along the way. A team of supernatural investigators explores every dark corner of a supposedly haunted house.
The infamous broadcast available in dvd ship this item temporarily out of stock online buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Oct 18, 20 full of heart and tribute, wnuf halloween special is a real gem of independent filmmaking. Parody commercials are shown throughout the film, some of which were written and directed by persons other than lamartina. Well, wnuf halloween special had both even if i hadnt heard from a few trusted colleagues that it got it right, i was in love with the concept. Lamartina, 28, is the director of the newly released and entirely fictional foundfootage horror movie wnuf halloween special, a recording of a live news broadcast with bantering anchors and public service announcements from a hauntedhouse intervention on halloween 1987. The infamous broadcast dvd, 2017 at the best online prices. The wnuf halloween special is a unique mostly take on the found. Its plot follows a television personality that decides to investigate strange supernatural occurrences at a house purported to be haunted. Wnuf is a found footage movie, presented as a public access channel special on halloween night in 1987. The wnuf halloween special is full of amusingly corny characters frank stewart and the bergers are fantastic and wonderfully cookie commercials. Finally, the search is over originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that unfolded at the infamous webber house, the site of ghastly murders. A stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity, originally broadcast in 1987.
Halloween is one of the most depressing holidays for me, because i build it up in my mind so much and those expectations are impossible to hit. Just log on to your verizon account and watch the latest shows online. Originally broadcast live on october 31, 1987, the wnuf halloween special is a stunning expose of terrifying supernatural activity that. Wnuf halloween special is an intriguing case of nostalgia muddying the waters. The wonderful world of weirdness the movie please read description duration. Wnuf halloween special 20 a local tv personality leads a team of supernatural investigators, including an exorcist, into the darkest corners of a supposedly haunted house. From the marketing to the execution, wnuf halloween special is a gimmick movie through and through, designed to make you feel like youre watching a vhs recording of a real halloween special that aired on a local news channel back in the 1980s. If you never saw the first wnuf halloween special, remedy that immediately or well revoke your halloween fan card watch on amazon it was available on netflix and shudder previously, but amazon is the easiest remaining option now. Its plot follows a television personality that decides to investigate strange supernatural occurrences at a house purported. Local television personality frank stewart leads a group of paranormal investigators including catholic exorcist, father joseph matheson and the prolific husbandandwife team louis and. Creepypastas real meaning is short online horror stories or urban legends. For decades, obscure film collectors and lovers of esoteric cinema have sought it.
Theres an air of authenticity to every little nook and cranny that comprises lamartinas entire special that makes you feel like youve just picked up a dusty, old vhs you forgot about for decades and are. Wnuf halloween special watched this on prime and its the perfect blend of nostalgia, weirdness, and a creepy little ending. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Wnuf halloween special follows smarmy tv reporter frank stewart in his attempts to communicate with. The night a halloween special went terribly wrong the. Wnuf halloween special jay talks about a halloween movie youll want to add to your yearly seasonal movie rotation. Dec 20, 2018 before the infamously tragic events that happened on halloween night on 1987 during the wnuf halloween special, host frank stewart hosted a christmas special that originally aired in december 1986. Dec 07, 2017 awesome film for sale on vhs with full color sleeve, wnuf halloween special, a 20 found footage film made to look like an old vhs recording of a paranormal local news program from the late 1980searly 1990s with fake commercials. Oct 29, 20 well, wnuf halloween special had both even if i hadnt heard from a few trusted colleagues that it got it right, i was in love with the concept. Watch the full length movie of wnuf halloween special online or on the fios mobile app. Compiled from the highestquality source material available, this vhs features the full program, including the original commercials that ran during the notorious broadcast.