The Halloween Movie Identity

There is no shortage of TV shows doing Halloween specials on prime time networks. It's been the case for many years. Cable has its moments, but the movie spectrum is a little different. Maybe years ago, it was treated very well, but not many networks are all in.

The only ones to get into it are Freeform, AMC, and SyFy. Granted, you're not getting the greatest variety, but it's better than nothing. You know Freeform will put in the same 10 or so movies and some of it is ones that you don't see on other networks like The Addams Family. It gravitates towards friendlier films, so don't expect much out of them. That being said, they have been generous with Treehouse of Horror episodes of The Simpsons. Even though that's TV, it's a nice addition.

On the other end of the spectrum, SyFy goes for the throat. You got the schlocky films. Stuff that would fit onto their network now these days. But you got tent pole films such as Friday the 13th and Elm Street. Maybe Halloween, but that depends on if someone AMC airs it. Speaking of which, that network has their films such as Jaws, Hellraiser, and The Shining. Between the two networks, it's almost like a best of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Can you stomach five minute breaks?

Is there anything that can be done with airing movies around this month? Let me know what you think because the appreciation for Halloween stuff feels less strong every year.

Horror Appeal

It's that time of the year again. Everyone is in for Halloween and the trick or treating. As always networks and studios are looking towards movies for success and airtime. Same with television as shows try at least one episode around the time of the month if they aren't doing it every year.

Unfortunately, I'm not entertained by horror. The idea of being scared leaves me a bit uneasy. It's not the case with every horror movie, but I don't make an incentive to watch all these films that air. I do like stuff like Jaws, although that's more suspenseful than trying to scare people in my opinion. Zombie stuff doesn't bother me too much. It depends on the level of horror and blood and gore. I can tolerate some blood, but other times, it makes me a bit queasy. Something like Friday the 13th or Elm Street would more than likely want me changing the channel.

I'm more comfortable with video games. Resident Evil, Dino Crisis, Doom. Tons of games that have horror elements. Maybe because they know not to go overboard most of the time. Television wise, it depends. Light hearted comedies, I can laugh a lot. Drama, it depends, but I wouldn't be against it fully. I wouldn't mind reading some books. I do have some like The Shining for example.

Take it or leave it, horror isn't something I'm entertained about. Oh well. But I'm not against watching some stuff that airs in October.

Geeks and Jocks: Episode 3

When Is Too Early, Too Early?

Halloween was last week, so you definitely saw some stuff for it a bit ahead of time with decor, candy, and a few other things. Same with fall stuff. Where I am going with this has to be about Christmas. Not even halfway through October, I am at a store and I already see Christmas stuff being sold. That bothered me a bit and it begged the question which is the title of this blog.

I think it was way, way too early to start having some Christmas stuff. The problem, unfortunately, is companies trying to get their share in and try to get as much profit in a more sustainable period of time. Competition has always been fierce, but it seems a lot more noticeable compared to years past. I'd say the last 10 years or so, maybe longer, we have seen the Internet become a much stronger presence. When you look at the stranglehold Amazon has, there's more than enough concern from companies to get ahead.

I could see people getting frustrated a bit more as time goes on because there needs to be a time to celebrate certain things at the right time, not two months in advance. It seems every year, Christmas stuff keeps coming earlier and earlier. I like the holiday as much as the next person, but even this is ridiculous. It's the same thing with Halloween as well, though not as much time in advance. No joke, but I could see one day Halloween stuff appearing in August and Christmas stuff in September just so companies can try and get an edge on each other. When, I don't know.

Companies should just let people enjoy the holidays before prepping for the next one.