Haunting animations of Flux Machine
–Via Church of Halloween
Zolloc’s Scary Baby GIFs
Eerie art of Sam Wolfe Connelly
Cindy’s Paper Mache Dragon
Dave Lowe’s first silhouette template of the season
Los Angeles Horror Show and Music Fest
Beth Robinson’s Art of Horror Show in VT
Clement Briend’s projected gargoyles
Gallery of Ken Strickfaden’s original Frankenstein props before they were auctioned
–Via Propnomicon
Spook Season is here, and links have multiplied, so I’m putting in an extra link day this week.
31 Spooky Halloween Desktop Wallpapers
–via Darklinks
Skully Egg Mold
–via Art of Darkness
Wonderful papercuts and posters by Eelus
–via Church of Halloween
13 Alternative Halloween Songs
I’ve had soundtracks on the brain lately. I should probably do a post with all the wonderful stuff people are sharing. For now, here are some great Halloween songs from The Spooky Vegan.
Forged brass and iron jewelry by MAGICrebEL
Props and replicas by Folkenstal
The pumpkins of Yayoi Kusama
The eerie sculpture of Joaquin Jara
I wanted this to be longer, and may expand on it later. Here is almost 30 minutes of royalty-free spooky music. I prefer atmospheric and instrumental, so this playlist makes a great haunt background.
All music and images are free to share. Most of them ask credit (and I would give it anyway), so here it is:
Music Credits:
Photo Credits:
Via Metafilter
Monday teaser:
Handmade Halloween Purses by Susie’s Sewing
–Via Creepy Creations
Cruelty-free anatomical jewelry by Afterlife Artwork
–Via She Walks Softly
The sculpture of Dug Stanat
–Via DarK (there’s an interview)
Trailer for The Houses October Built.
At first, I thought this was going to be a documentary about extreme haunts, of which I am no fan. But it isn’t. It is, in fact an original idea. This doesn’t happen often enough in horror, and I am thrilled. I know it won’t be released here, but I’m excited to see it later.
–Via Dread Central
Today, I am looking around for local haunts and displays, and planning my excursions. I get excited throughout Spook Season, but planning my haunt schedule gets me especially giddy.
Last year I visited The Haunted Ranch and Cemeterror (which is taking a break for 2014). On slate for this year:
Skipped Frightmares last year because their website says they’re “extreme.” This year I watched the news footage, and they look like a very good, but normal, haunt. I admit I have absolutely no interest in attending an extreme haunt. I go more for the art than to be scared, though I don’t object to a good jump. If you can get one out of me, congratulations. But touching and crap? No way. Don’t gimme no lines, and keep yo hands to yo self. Just to be sure, I posted a question on their facebook page.
Aside: speaking of facebook pages, Spooky Moon now has one. It’s where I post all the stuff I see every day that doesn’t fit here, for one reason or another. So, yes, it’s different content, not just repeating what I put on the site. Go, my minions, and like!
So is Frightmares number one on my list? Nope.
I really wanted to get out to Hellview Cemetery in St. Petersburg last year, but didn’t make it, so they are first on my list this year. Home haunts always have priority with me. I love the ingenuity and devotion. Home haunters are driven to build wonderful things and share them with their community. It’s an obsession of which I whole-heartedly approve.
I have a favorite restaurant in Punta Gorda, so if we get the chance, it would be fun to drive down for a meal and a Haunting on the Harbor.
Other possibilities:
NoRemorse cemetery doesn’t have a website, but here are some pics from 2011 on Photobucket. No word if they are active this year, but I may have a look-see while I’m in St. Pete.
I love a haunted trail, and Oscar Scherer park is hosting two, plus other activities this year.
The Boofest at Lakewood Ranch looks too fun, and it’s close by.
Sarasota Pumpkin Festival might be worth a peek.
Most years, I plan to hit four or five events, and end up hitting two. Will my average be better this year? Stay tuned!
photo by Shane Gorski
And your Monday teaser (almost there!):
