Back in 2013, the low budget horror/comedy WNUF Halloween Special debuted, and it was absolute gold. Presented as a 1987 television news special, the film featured a faux news broadcast and commercials that felt authentic to the late ‘80s in the best way possible. It was also presented as if it were an old VHS recording with some wear and tear. The story follows a TV news anchor, paranormal investigators, and an exorcist as they explore a supposedly haunted house on Halloween night.
I went into WNUF Halloween Special blind the first time I watched, and I was instantly won over by its quirkiness. The parody commercials had me laughing (and missing my childhood), while the overarching haunted house story brought laughs as well as the fun scares. Now, director Chris LaMartina is looking to make a WNUF Halloween Special sequel and is seeking our help via crowdfunding. The money raised will go directly to costs associated with production, such as locations, costumes, and special FX.
While LaMartina isn’t giving too much away about the sequel’s plot, he did state via the GoFundMe campaign that it is a continuation of the existing WNUF universe and will feature some returning characters. He also says that the follow up film will take place in the 1990s. I’m already excited about what those commercials will look like!
Of course, there are some awesome perks that come along with contributing to the campaign. The perks include a downloadable version, DVD, and VHS copy of the film, your name, picture, or voice featured in the film, various producer credits, a Halloween party for you and your friends, and more.
If you want to find out more about the campaign, or better yet contribute, visit the GoFundMe page here. If you haven’t seen WNUF Halloween Special, do yourself a favor and check it out on Amazon ASAP.
