Trick 'r Treat Review

Make room on your DVD shelf for Trick 'r Treat. This straight to DVD holiday horror brings together four Halloween tales set in suburban Warren Valley, Ohio. Each story is tied together by the creepy half-pint pumpkin headed Sam.

This movie has a great mix of scares, gore, vampires, werewolves, drinking, and of course, classic cheesiness; keep an eye out for all the menacing candy bars.

There isn't a single thing I can think of wrong with this movie. Trick 'r treat is undeniable one of the best modern Halloween movies because it sticks to classic effects while still keeping an edgy contemporary feel. Just fast forward to the werewolf scene if you don't believe me.

In reality though, I can see why Warner Bros. sent this straight to DVD. Yes, this is a solid Halloween movie, but I can't see this doing well in theatres for more than two or three weeks before Halloween. But now, everyone will be putting Trick 'r Treat into their Halloween movie marathon.

Rating: 9/10

Statesville Haunted Prison

Statesville Haunted Prison has been one of the top rated haunted houses around, and after watchign the watching their trailer, I was really excited about going. Two Haunted houses for the prices of one. Sounds pretty good, right?

Wish List: Rick Bayless's Xoco

Mexican, and Chicago, cuisine icon Rick Bayless is putting the focus on street food at his new restaurant Xoco (pronounced SHO-ko). The Top Chef Masters winner has put together a sleek menu featuring a variety of tortas, soups, and salads.

Rick won't have to go too far to keep an eye on his new digs. Xoco is located right next to his already well established Frontera Grill in River North.

Something about Rick mixing his culinary experience, great ingredient selection, and Mexican street fare sounds very appealing. It reminds me of gyros with Cristal. Wait. That doesn't sound good at all. Maybe more like apple fritter crepes.

Marcus Leshock, one of my favorite reporters, beat to Xoco, and put together this great preview.

Always Sunny Season 4 DVD Review

Gather around gang, cause I've got something for you. Everyone's favorite Philly misfits, Mac (Rob McElhenny), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Sweet D. (Kaitlin Olson), Charlie (Charlie Day), and Frank (Danny DeVito), just dropped their hit FX show, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, fourth season on DVD.

I haven't been much for purchasing TV shows on DVD as of late. With the rise of Hulu and... other means of acquiring shows through the internet, it has been a little bit of time since I picked up a series on DVD.

So the question is, with the readily available episodes , what would make anyone shell out the $35 for this three-disc set? The answer: Extras. And while the extras on this particular set might not be all that a plenty, they sure are worth it.

For those of us who missed the gangs touring rock-opera, The Night Man Cometh Live, based on the season finale, the set includes the live performance at the troubadour in Hollywood.

Don't sleep on the Dennis Reynolds: An Erotic Life featurette.

Grab your green man suit, grab your duster, and grab these DVDs.

FYI. Did you Know Sweet Dee and Mack are married?

Check out the behind the scenes from the episode The Night Man Cometh

HULK CARVE!

After you get your pumpkins, there is only one logical step to take next: carve them up good.

Here are three kits for you kiddies so you can have the coolest Jack-O-Lantern on the block.  The days of triangle eyes and gapped tooth smiles are over.