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If Sam Rami’s original Evil Dead is a low-rent version of Hollywood horror, then Shane Houghton’s Evil Beery is just low rent.

Evil Beery is the first of four tales designed to terrify for 2012. Shane Houghton is the mastermind; Chris Houghton is the visionary and Josh Ulrich the color man.

The story offers a chilling origin of Duff’s Beer. In addition to the Evil Dead, the Houghton’s bring a blend of Cabin in the Woods to the table.

Margemary’s Baby is a two-tone treatment of Rosemary’s Baby.

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Based on Ira Levin’s disturbing 1967 horror novel, now disgraced director Roman Polanski told the tale to an eager viewing public a year later.

The current classic had praise heaped upon it from opening day. Ruth Gordon earned an Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress.

It spawned a mini-series in 2014.

One Bart and Stormy Night is the titular character’s nightmare come true. A super-hero/monster motif has the whole family unwittingly participating.

Jim Valentino’s The Bride is a warmed-over recollection of storytellers who all have a different view of the movie of the same name.

The book caps off another Halloween staple with Bongo Bonus Stamp number 211 featuring Hugo.

For those who remember the Marvel Value Stamps, this nod to their marketing campaign that saddened many of today’s collectors is just fun. Warning: don’t cut it out.

More why in December.