Washington County Weekend Post

METRO — Halloween is an exciting time of the year, particularly for horror fans who embrace the ghoulish and ghastly. Halloween hijinks and costumes may be one way to keep things scary. The array of horror films slated for release also can raise hackles and ensure sleepless nights to come. Here are a few sneak peeks at some of the latest entries into the horror film genre. ■ "Along Came the Devil": The soul of a girl named Sweeney provides easy access for the Devil when she accidentally invites demonic forces into her life. Her loved ones are called upon to help save her soul. ■ "Elizabeth Harvest": Elizabeth moves into the home of her wealthy new husband Henry. She has freedom to move through- out the entire house, with the exception of one locked room. Elizabeth snoops around when Henry is away on business and enters the forbidden room, with notable consequences. ■ "The Little Stranger": A country doctor is called to a dilapidated home to help one of the children living there. But the doctor's own secrets and past are soon revealed, and the haunting begins. ■ "Mandy": A happy couple living in a remote location finds their situa- tion turns on its head when the wife is abducted by a crazy cult. Nicolas Cage stars and must rage to get his kidnapped wife home safely. ■ "Apostle": A man infiltrates a religious cult in 1905 to rescue his sister. The cult's charismatic leader suspects a traitor, and dark and evil secrets are revealed. ■ "Halloween": This movie serves as the direct sequel to the original movie made 40 years ago. Michael Myers has been in jail since his killing spree, and adversary Laurie Strode is still coping with the trauma Micheal caused. Michael returns to Haddonfield and new horrors ensue. ■ "The Clovehitch Killer": A teenage boy sus- pects that his own father is a serial killer terrorizing their small town. What will become of his discovery? 4B • WASHINGTON COUNTY POST • SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021 GMTODAY.COM ACROSS 1. Leg shank 5. 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The Winter/Spring Activities booklet publishes in the November 19 Daily News and the November 21 Washington County Post. The booklet is also featured on the West Bend Parks Department website as a flipbook. Ad deadline is Friday, October 8. Place your advertisement today. Contact Barb at 262-306-5075 or bfessenbecker@conleynet.com. Last year's Winter/Spring booklet West Bend Park and Rec 2021-22 OVER 16,700 DISTRIBUTED! METRO — The majority of modern households are not home to at least one gamer. The Entertainment Software Association, in a survey of 4,000 American households, discovered that 64 percent of households own a device they use to play video games, with an average of two gamers in each game-playing home. Gaming is so popular that The NPD Group says total consumer spending on the video game industry in 2017 equaled $36 billion. Avid gamers understand that having a dedicated and well-equipped setup can really improve the gaming experience. Here are some items worth considering for the ultimate gaming area. ■ Large-sized screen: A dedicated television screen will be needed for console gaming. Something at least 60 inches with Ultra High Definition and 4K capabilities is ideal. The high resolution enables crystal clear graphics and vividness. Most televisions now come with several HDMI ports, enabling people to easily connect gaming consoles and other peripherals to them. ■ Gaming headphones: The right headphones enable clear surround sound and include a retractable directional microphone to participate in social, multiplayer games. Wireless head- phones are essential so that wires will not impede the action. ■ The right keyboard: PC gamers largely rely on keyboards and a mouse to control the action. A keyboard with backlight- ing and textured rubber feet to keep the keyboard securely planted will enable gamers to play in a darkened room. ■ Ergonomic chair: Gaming chairs come in different varieties. Some are like office chairs that can serve double duty at a desk, whether one is working on a school project or blasting through a first-person shooter's tactical field. Other gaming chairs run the gamut of wired rockers that build sound and motion within, and top it off with comfortable arm rests. Above all, gamers should seek chairs with ergonomic features for comfort and to avoid fatigue during long hours of play. ■ Speakers or sound- bar: If a gaming room is doubling as a home theater, investing in a quality set of speakers or a soundbar can make sensory immer- sion even more intense. Soundbars or surround sound speaker systems will give ears a rest from headphones. Soundbars are a compact and often wireless way to improve television sound and are usually less expensive and easier to install than surround sound systems. ■ Console: Gamers must decide if they prefer a PC-based system or free- standing consoles such as those sold by Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. Gaming is as popular as ever, and a well-curated gaming setup can enhance the action. Establish the ideal home Horror films keep moviegoers screaming MOVIES COMING SOON October 8 Morbius No Time to Die October 15 Halloween Kills The Last Duel October 22 Dune Ron's Gone Wrong October 29 Last Night in Soho METRO — Family game nights can be a great way for families to disconnect from their devices and spend quality time together. Much in the way that family dinners can facilitate conversation and closeness, game nights can spark companionship and hours of fun. Game nights are easy to organize and are particularly handy on those nights when there's not much to do or when the weather makes outside activities implausible. To get started, use these game ideas as a catalyst for fun. 1. Stick to the classics. Certain games remain tried and true family favorites. These include Monopoly, Trouble, Risk, Clue, and Scrabble. Adults who had a favorite game growing can play it with their own children and see who outsmarts who. 2. Learn card games. From "War" to "Spades" to "Gin" to "Uno," many card games have withstood the test of time. This is a great way to bridge gaps between grandparents and grandchildren. The older generation can teach these familiar games to children, and everyone can join in the fun. 3. Strengthen drama skills. Charades is a game in which teams must act out a word or phrase based on certain categories and have others on their side guess what is being mimed. Charades often leads to lots of laughs and stumped participants. 4. Shop for new fun. Take a family trip to a toy store or another retailer and browse the games aisle. Let each family member pick out a game that appeals to them and then include them in your family game night rotation. Families can engage and converse over enter- taining games that bridge generations. 4 ideas for family game night gaming set-up power

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