When the guy who produced and/or directed Puppet Master, Puppet Master II, Puppet Master III: Toulon’s Revenge, Puppet Master 4, Puppet Master 5: The Final Chapter, and Puppet Master: The Legacy, as well as the likes of Decadent Evil, The Gingerdead Man, Dollman vs. Demonic Toys, Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn, Kraa! The Sea Monster, and Delta Delta Die!, decides to launch his Full Moon Horror Road Show in your town, it’s probably time to start thinking about Halloween, not to mention attending the event. The legendary Charles Band will be at the Paramount Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 5, along with unseen clips, contests, puppet and doll auctions, a chance to be killed in a future production, and a special surprise guest who might be William Shatner, but probably not. For more, see www.austintheatre.org or www.fullmoondirect.com.

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