John Wolfe Memorial

  

I have been very blessed to know some amazing bloggers, but one who was very dear to my heart was my good friend, John Wolfe. He ran the blog Season of Shadows and embodied all things vintage and true Halloween. He would begin early in the year designing elaborate home haunts and sharing on video how he went about designing them. He did lots of volunteer work and was always available for anyone. He sought to understand the spiritual and the other side. In fact, as he was dying, he said he would contact me through EVPs. And, he asked me to write his memorial which I did and he read it and approved of it before his passing at much too early an age in his 30s. Each Halloween, I will post his memorial here. Halloween is his season, his paradise, and I miss him something awful every October. I'd like to share him with you now -

I'm on the Radio Today

 

I'm on the Paranormal Nation Radio's Not So Normal show live today on Facebook at 6 pm EST/5 pm CST/3 pm PST. We are going to talk things paranormal and focus on aliens. 

When People Stumble Into Other Universes

  

My book "Threshold"

book #3 of a 3-book paranormal romance series involving portals

There is something intriguing about the idea of stumbling into another world, passing a portal, entering a wormhole, going back in time, going to a parallel realm. And there are reports of people doing such things. Let's look at some intriguing cases - 

Ways to Use Pumpkins

  

Real pumpkins and plastic pumpkins both - they abound this time of year. Start thinking about new ways to use them this Halloween. 

How to Make a Shrunken Apple Head Tree

   

This was a fun project. It's a good idea to think about doing it this summer so it can age for effect by October.

Horror Movies That Forever Changed the Genre

 

As i finished writing a western horror screenplay, it made me reflect on horror movies that keep the genre going because it opens a new avenue of focus which is often times affected by social and political climates.

There are so many horror movies in the genre and so many decades they span, but every now and then one emerges that forever changes a genre and starts copycats and similar themes. Here are some of my favs that influenced the genre-

Themed-Horror Movie Marathon

 

Sure, you're in the mood for scary movies this time of year, but you also get a day off where you can marathon a bunch of movies. Instead of mixing and matching randomly, try filling a theme. I'm giving you 5 films to marathon depending on what subject you want. 

Sleepy Hollow Fans

 

When I was a child and our librarian during reading corner time read us Washington Irving's tale of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," I was perpetually in Halloween in my mind. 

Halloween Commercials

 

Enjoy!

Real-Life Locations of Horror Movies

 

You ever wonder about locations of horror movies and if they were a set, if the buildings are gone, or if you can drive by and take a pic? Well, here's just some of the biggies that still exist -

Faux Aging a Mannequin Head

 

Mannequin Head

Find a mannequin head you like - the one above is available on Amazon. The one I used below I cannot find any longer, but it had no makeup or face, just blank skin.  

Growing Gourds and Gourd Art

 

Gourds are super easy to grow. They don't need extra pampering like other garden veggies and herbs. They grow super super fast - clinging to anything you let them climb up. And, their dried shells make amazing art.

The Banned Episode of "X-Files"

  

It's hard to believe that a TV series meant to be unsettling and scary could actually make an episode that after airing was considered too scary and not shown again. Leave it to "X-Files" to come up with just that episode!

Witch-Themed Movies

  

Here's my suggestions if you're in the mood for a witch-y marathon!

Why It's Nearly Impossible For Equipment to Get Hard Evidence of Ghosts

 I often advocate ghost hunting without equipment. The reason I do this is you are almost surely not going to get any definitive proof of encounters if you are utilizing equipment. Why is this? 

Movies with the Halloween Vibe

  

You want to get into the Halloween mood? 

There's something about darkness, firelight, candles, and the scent of pumpkin and cinnamon that brings out something primal in all of us. 

Abandoned Cemeteries in the Forest

 

 

I remember camping in Maryland  in the 1970s (I think it was Crystal Lake) one time as a kid. I went wandering through the forest away from the campsite. I literally stumbled over a a headstone covered in vines. When I pulled the vines back and realized what it was, I looked up to see other shapes under a canopy of brambles. Nearby, the foundation of a long-ago cabin. 

A family graveyard long forgotten? That thought gave me a shiver. 

I'm on Paranormal Nation Radio's Not So Normal Show Tonight

 

Tis the season to explore the unexplained - join us tonight when I get to share my take on all things unexplained. LINK

No-Cost Halloween Decor

 

Why was vintage Halloween so creepy? Folks used things around the homestead to decorate and that made for some spooky and worn/old looking items versus store-bought shiny and glittery stuff. Here's some no-cost stuff to do at home for a REAL vintage Halloween feel - 

Funny Pet Costumes

 

You know it's irresistible. You dress up yourself, you dress up the kiddies, but some of us can't help looking at our pet as a potential Halloween prop. Here's some of the more hilarious ones - 

Creepy European Pagan Costumes

  

Natural elements to make Halloween costumes means giving an Old World magical vibe. We know the usual characters of Halloween - Frankenstein, witch, vampire, etc. What we NEED are self-created personas in an Old World way using goods around us to look very homemade and creepy.

Glow Stick Halloween Crafts

  

Glow Sticks. This is a seriously cool and economical way to take your parties and decor to a whole new level.

Many Ways To Use Elmer's Glue For Halloween

   

You will be surprised how many things you can do with glue at Halloween time - oh my gosh! 

Check this out - 

Blanket Fort Fun!

  

You are never too old for a blanket fort to curl up in and watch movies, make out with your significant other, or read a good book. Reignite your childlike enthusiasm for adventure and creativity. 

Build a blanket fort! Pop some popcorn. Have a movie marathon. 

Michael Myers: Memes and Masks

  

Michael Myers (aka "the shape"). His mask is just too much fun and the memes are endless. Let's have playful fun with this Halloween icon - 

Forests: The Birthplace of Creepy

  

Forests hide so much. In Central and South America, jungles cover ancienty cultures. In America, our forests are the location of missing persons, cryptids, stairways to nowhere, abandoned railroad tracks, spectral lights, abandoned homes and cemeteries, and so much more. 

How to Make a Scarecrow Head

  

Enjoy this how-to on how to easily and very cheaply make a scarecrow head.

Real-Life Locations of Horror Movies

 

You ever wonder about locations of horror movies and if they were a set, if the buildings are gone, or if you can drive by and take a pic? Well, here's just some of the biggies that still exist -

Scary Dolls Around the World

 

1000 scarecrows in a field in Finland

We are all unsettled by dolls, scarecrows, and mannequins. Let's see what kind of spookiness we can find around the world - 

Entrances to Hell?

  

Caves and entrances to Hell, they seem to be inextricably connected. Hell Cave (Jama Pekel) in Slovenia is one such supposed entrance to the underworld. Many locations have been called the entrance to Hell. Let's check some out - 

Creepy Google Earth Finds

 

Kazakhstan Pentagram
52.5474° N, 62.5000° E

 It's an interesting world when viewed above. Want some super creepiness? Let's look at some really unsettling locations - 

Vintage Halloween Party

   

We are all a little fascinated and also creeped out by vintage Halloween pics.

Tubi Channel's October 2024 Horror Content

It's October and Tubi Channel hasn't forgotten us. The have a Terror on Tubi lineup - 

Vintage Halloween Pinups

    

If you're nostalgic about Halloween, you recall the pinup poses of advertising. Enjoy these!

AMC Halloween Fearfest 2024 - FANTASTIC!

 

AMC probably comes through better than most every other streaming channel when it comes to Halloween flicks. I park myself on the channel and enjoy each October. Thank you for Fearfest 2024!!!

Cardboard and Paper DIY Halloween Decorations

  

My focus is on recycling/repurposing/upscaling items that are readily available, found, or bought for very little, today I want to show the amazing potential of cardboard and paper!

Gigantic Halloween Props

   

12-foot skeleton 

I noticed at Spirit Halloween store that they embraced the gigantic animatronics even more than the previous year. The previous year, local stores mentioned that the gigantic clown sold the first day they were open and they needed more. 

Does size matter when it comes to Halloween figures? 

Syfy Channel 31 Days of Halloween 2024

 

It's that time of year again - Halloween Horror Fare on TV.

Halloween on Freeform Channel

 

It's that time of year, dearies!

Today, let's review what Freeform Channel's 31 Days of Halloween is offering for the month of October!

How to Make Fog - 31 Days of Halloween on GHT Launches!

  

Whether you are determined to make fog for a small party or set up a huge Halloween haunt in your yard, you will want to master fog making. This post is going to help make it easier, whether you use dry ice, make your own machine, or purchase one.