I want a tiny house...

...for my backyard...and not just for Halloween :)


Admittedly tho, the place we are currently has a rather tiny kitchen. And that is teaching me some valuable lessons.

Rob Zombie's 31 Second Trailer, Posters and Stills

I posted the first official 31 trailer and teaser poster art here back in June, look below for the second shorter, gorier and clown-ier 31 trailer, plus DC's review of the film, a video of stills and more character posters:



View over 100 stills at Dread Central or watch the video below:


Check out Dread Central's review of 31:
31 (2016) - Dread Central
31 Character Posters:

HALLOWEEN PARTY (2012) Trailer, Posters and Stills

Leomark Studios' Halloween Party arrives on VOD this Friday, September 2nd. Directed by Linda Palmer, the sexy comedy stars Elle Newlands, Frank Gangarossa, Chris Pentzell, Christine Blackburn, David Banks, Andrea Leithe, and Danny Pardo. Check out the synopsis, trailer and stills below.

IMDb.com SYNOPSIS: Erin (Newlands) � hot, smart, and single � is desperately trying to find a normal guy. She reluctantly agrees to come to her friends� party. Dressed as a �studfinder,� she is trying to find the love of her life at this crazy swinging Halloween Party.

The prowling pirate, the sexy nurse, the hairy wolfman, the down-to-earth cave girl, the dueling strippers, the cops and S&M types, and even a half-naked Sarah Palin are all trying to find some quick steamy action. The only guy who seems normal to Erin is someone dressed as a homeless man that smells like shit (Gangarossa). Hidden cameras everywhere will catch the guests off-guard in the most kinky situations in Halloween�s wildest time!

Enter the Halloween Party if you dare, and leave all inhibitions on the doorstep.

Trailer:


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Bloody Disgusting Review: 'Halloween Party' Has Great Characters but Few Laughs!

At the local liquor store

One of the fun things to do after so long away is to stroll through the unfamiliar wine labels at the local liquor store...

Feeling monstrous...

Transcontinental moves are difficult to say the least. Because we've done this once before I know there is an awkward period of transition. On the border of the past and the threshold of the future it's a liminal time; neither here nor there, neither this nor that. Doesn't make it any easier but good to know it will pass.

Horny, hairy and horrifying: the scariest monsters in art

Halloween Costume Ideas

Recently saw the new Ghostbusters. I liked it! Much better than I'd been led to believe. Cameos by most original cast members (even Slimer) was cute touch. Kate McKinnon stole the show. I felt Melissa McCarthy's character was a misstep; straightest character I've seen her do and it didn't feel right somehow. Suspect there will be a multitude of Ghostbuster costumes this Halloween.

If you're looking for some different ideas for a costume, something more pagan-ee perhaps? Check these out...

Charles Fr�ger

21st C Pagan Garb

"Several years ago Charles Fr�ger set out to document the many costumes used all over Europe for pagan rituals, visiting 18 countries on his journey to pin down the archetype of the �Wild Man� that transcends any one culture. The pictures were then collected in a marvelous book called Wilder Mann. The costumes he found resemble something out of commedia dell�arte or D�a de los Muertos, only far deeper and far stranger. They clearly represent the devil, billy goats, wild boars, and bizarre conflagrations thereof, using all manner of masks, straw, horns, pine twigs, antlers, bells, fur, and bones."

TALES OF HALLOWEEN (2015) on Blu-ray, DVD and CD Soundtrack

Finally, I've been waiting for this to come out on Blu-ray since last Halloween. I don't understand why the film was released on Blu-ray/DVD around the world before here:

From the Press Release
Epic Pictures Group announced today that they will release a limited edition Blu-ray and DVD collector�s set of Tales of Halloween on September 13, 2016. �Certified Fresh� by Rotten Tomatoes, the horror anthology film, which brings together an all-star lineup of horror heavyweight directors and actors, premiered to strong critical acclaim at the 2015 Fantasia International Film Festival. Epic Pictures Releasing, the US distribution division of Epic Pictures Group, released the film in theaters and on digital platforms on October 16, 2015.

This critically acclaimed film weaves together ten chilling tales from horror�s top directors. Ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and the devil delight in terrorizing unsuspecting residents of a suburban neighborhood on Halloween night. The all-star directorial lineup includes Neil Marshall (�Game of Thrones,� The Descent, Lost in Space), Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw 2, 3, 4), Lucky McKee (The Woman, All Cheerleaders Must Die), and Mike Mendez (Gravedancers, Big Ass Spider!) with cameos by horror heavyweights such as Barry Bostwick (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Lin Shaye (Insidious), John Savage (The Deer Hunter), Adrienne Barbeau (The Fog), John Landis (Director of Animal House), Joe Dante (Director of Gremlins), Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, We Are Still Here), Booboo Stewart (Twilight), Keir Gilchrist (It Follows), Grace Phipps (Fright Night), Pat Healy (Cheap Thrills), Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie�s Halloween), Greg Grunberg (�Heroes,� Star Wars), Alex Essoe (Starry Eyes), Pollyanna McIntosh (The Woman), and more.

In addition to the feature film on both Blu-ray and DVD, the limited edition collector�s set will also contain a DVD chock-full of bonus features and a CD of the film�s soundtrack featuring original tracks by Lalo Schifrin, Jimmy Psycho, Christopher Drake, and Christian Henson. Among the highlights of the bonus features are exclusive, never-before-seen short films from Tales of Halloween directors, including Brain Death, an early student film from director Neil Marshall which was previously unreleased. Other highlights include video diaries for each segment of the anthology, featuring interviews with the directors, cast, and crew, and sneak peeks behind the scenes on set. Additional bonus materials include deleted scenes, director commentaries, and photo galleries.

Disc 1 � Blu-ray of the Feature (Region Free):
Three Audio Options: English, French & Spanish 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, 5.1 Dolby Digital, 2.0 Dolby Stereo
Three Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Disc 2 � DVD of the Feature (Region Free):
Three Audio Options: English, French & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital and 2.0 Dolby Stereo
Three Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Disc 3 � CD of the Soundtrack:

• �Tales of Halloween Main Title� � Lalo Schifrin
• �Sweet Tooth� � Christopher Drake
• �The Night Billy Raised Hell� � Bobby Johnston
• �Trick� � Joseph Bishara
• �The Weak and the Wicked� � Austin Wintory
• �Grim Grinning Ghost� � Christian Henson
• �Ding Dong� � Sean Spillane
• �This Means War� � Michael Sean Colin
• �Friday the 31st� � Joseph Bishara
• �Limbchoppalooza!� � Edwin Wendler
• �The Ransom of Rusty Rex� � Christopher Drake
• �It�s Not a F*****g Kid!� � Christopher Drake
• �He Will Never Leave You� � Christopher Drake
• �Bad Seed� � Christian Henson
• �Tales of Halloween� � Jimmy Pyscho

Disc 4 � DVD of Bonus Features (Region Free):
Exclusive Shorts:

• Brain Death (21 minutes) � directed by Neil Marshall
• The Halloween Kid (7 minutes) � directed by Axelle Carolyn
• Boilly (30 seconds) � directed by Lucky Mckee
• Thirsty (14 minutes) � directed by Andrew Kasch & John Skipp
• Hot Rod Worm (4 minutes) � directed by Andrew Kasch & John Skipp
• No Rest for the Wicked (15 minutes) � directed by Ryan Stiffen

Video Diaries:
2-3 Video Diaries for each segment of the anthology, featuring interviews with the directors, cast, and crew, and sneak peeks behind the scenes on set. Total Run Time: Approximately 60 minutes, Stereo/Mono Audio

Additional Bonus Materials:

• Deleted Scene / �Grim Grinning Ghost� � directed by Axelle Carolyn
• Behind-the-Scenes featurette / �Sweet Tooth� � directed by Dave Parker
• Anatomy of a Scene / �Friday the 31st� � directed by Mike Mendez
• Fun Facts / Pop-up Video Commentary for Selected Segments
• Photo Gallery / Behind the Scenes of �Bad Seed�
• Storyboards / �Ding�

Here's a Youtube playlist of 8 Video Diaries released by Epic Pictures Group:

Touched by the Devil

Jheronimus Bosch, Touched by the Devil from Pieter van Huystee Film on Vimeo.

Halloween Retail Finds - Jo-Ann Fabrics 8/6/2016

Went to Jo-Ann Fabrics this week looking for some material for a project and wow the Halloween was nice.  I spent all my time at the Halloween that I forgot all about why I was there. But hey no problem, just another excuse to go back.  But not like I need an excuse to go back to a craft store!

I loved the little Autumn/Halloween fairy garden type items. I mean after all my fairies can celebrate Halloween too, right!

Vintage kitchen towel must have!!  Well anything with black cats on it is a must, but when you add vintage style with black cats then guess what comes home with me immediately.

Over all really loved all their items, but like AC Moore nothing for baking or candy making yet.  Hopefully soon.. I have plans to make for I love to bake!!

Check out the gallery below for over 130 pictures from Jo-ann Fabrics!!

Halloween Retail Finds - AC Moore 8/6/16

It seems like every time I walk into AC Moore they always have some new Halloween surprise in store for me.  I would of never expected when I walked into AC Moore this weekend that I would have more Halloween for me to discover.  They  added lots of craft projects which I did not take photos of.  They also add some other vintage looking Halloween stuff, which I really loved and these cute steam punk looking little pumpkin.

Day of the Dead was also added, I really loved their sugar skulls. Also added was so party pack items which would be great for kids parties or trick or treaters.  

 The one thing I am waiting on is Halloween in the baking aisle.  I am curious to what Wilton will have and watch cupcake holders and candy molds will be.  I love making cupcakes!

Enjoy 50 plus more photos from AC Moore in the gallery below!

People are Strange...

when you're a stranger...

Settling in to the old home town takes time...

Spirits on Sproat October 2016 schedule now posted

Eager to learn exactly when Spirits on Sproat: The Gallery of the Dead is open for visitors this October? We've locked in our calendar and it's ready for viewing by clicking here.

Witches and Toads

Almost passed this without noticing...

Made me feel like we've definitely come back to the right place :)

Blue skies...

We've landed and settled in! At least I hope we have...

The spirits return on Oct. 1

Your favorite Halloween house is readying for a killer comeback. Mark down Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 on your calendar--that's the night Spirits on Sproat: The Gallery of the Dead comes back from the dead. This year, we will debut more new props than ever before and expand our dates of operation to a record 19 nights in October (weather permitting), most notably a string of 11 consecutive evenings when we'll be open (Oct. 21-31).

We now have over 50 famous monsters and horror icons from your favorite scary movies waiting to be discovered; joining our ranks for 2016 will be several newly made classic creeps as well as mini miscreants that gave you the willies as a wee little kid (hint-hint).

The Halloween season is right around the corner--can your nerves handle the fright? Make plans to visit Spirits on Sproat and find out! Check back to this site between now and October for more updates and our official schedule.

Watch KNOCK Short Film

IMDb.com SYNOPSIS: One Halloween night Murielle is dared to knock on the door of an abandoned mine, now something has chased her home. Is she the victim of a Halloween prank or has the legendary witch come to steal her soul?

Written and directed by Joseph I. Martinez, who also produced along with his brother, Will Martinez. Starring Arielle Brachfeld, Alexandra Hendricks, Anthony Adryan Hurtado and Ashley Pallas. With David M. Brewer serving as director of photography, makeup and effects by Anjanette Caron, score by John Argosino, and production design by Sally Levi. �Like� Knock on Facebook.


KNOCK from Joseph I. Martinez on Vimeo.

Counting Down ...

The days are ticking down, its hard to believe we are already in August!!

Spooky Retail Finds - Big Lots 7/30/16

Went to Big Lots this weekend and they were in the middle of putting out their Halloween.  Between my phone have problems and losing some pics and there was still stuff in boxes and I was not able to get a full grasp on everything they had. I did love their skeletons!  My favorite had to be the wolf skeleton that howled.  Its great and I plan on buying one soon.