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New member

2008-11-13T09:15:43Z

Greetings!

I am so happy to have discovered a tribe for us Halloween fanatics! It's great to know that there are other adults who love this holiday as much as I do. I wondered if anyone knows of any good haunts in northern California? I've been to some professional haunted attractions like Gyro's 3-D World of Terror, but the last time I went to this one, it was actually kind of lame. Anyone know of any good ones? One of the best was Pirates of Emerson in Fremont, but I was hoping to find some good ones in the Sacramento area.

Just thought I'd introduce myself! :)

Tisha

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SCREAMWORKS

2008-11-13T09:13:19Z

Hello my freaky darlings!

I hope your 2008 season was fun. What with my Captain (our glorious mod) in Boston now, I was at a loss for what I would do. Fortune was with me as a series of unlikely events led me to SCREAMWORKS' Conover Mystery Ranch and Sinisterium in Hollister, CA. (Check it: www.screamworks.org, I also started the SCREAMWORKS tribe here)

Thought I'd throw that out there for those of us who need inspiration, fun, or just want to see the biggest (and best) professional haunted attraction this side of the US!

See you at TransWorld!

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Haunted House?

2008-07-20T05:06:57Z

I'm looking for a place in the east bay (california) to host a haunt in. My idea is to do a corrupted carousel, in which the carousel animals are all skeletal. The surrounding scenery would be an abandonded amusement park. I usually build/design everything myself as far as sets and costumes go, but would welcome volunteers to help.

So, thoughts?

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Home haunters in Boston??

2008-04-10T00:40:28Z

When I first started this tribe I lived in the bay area (ca).

Now I live in Boston. I must do something this year!!!! So. anyone live in Boston and want to work with me? I'm nice and creepy, and make cool stuff!

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Really nice Halloween Outdoor Haunt sites....

2008-04-09T14:19:08Z

I know Halloween still far away but it's always nice to have some inspiration.

http://halloween.necrobones.com/main.html

Really into Halloween...this guy built a life-sized sunken pirate ship in his front yard http://hauntedmansion-northside.blogspot.com/

http://www.davisgraveyard.com/welcome.htm

http://www.pumpkinrot.com/index2.htm

http://hauntedeve.com/

This guy makes incredible HUGE, scary paper-mache creatures. http://www.papiermache.co.uk/gallery/artist/242/

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Casket Furniture?

2008-04-08T16:32:32Z

"Furniture for a lifetime....and beyond."

There is an online company that makes a casket into an end table, coffee table, couch, pool table,etc.
They also have DIY casket kits. "Like buying a casket from Ikea."

Really fun! check it out @ http://www.casketfurniture.com/

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Spooky Blue Scarecrow Tutorial

2008-04-08T16:10:35Z

Great tutorial on how to make a VERY creepy scarecrow this Halloween. Reminds me somewhat of the one in Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow.

http://www.spookyblue.com/halloween/scarecrow/scarecrow.htm

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Great Halloween website

2007-10-25T17:58:26Z

For me lighting is absolutely important for my yard haunt. If you do it right, it can make average props look great. I am always on the look out for new ideas and tips. I found this great website, http://skullandbone.com/ They have a nice picture gallery, videos, and great tips. They also have a great tutorial on lighting....check it out!

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Halloween Howler Pro

2007-09-22T08:10:36Z

Has anyone seen/tried/played with one of these?
http://www.chips-international.com/supersellerinfo.html
The guy says he's been making them since '97 but I don't think I've ever heard of it before.

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What're you doing this year?

2007-09-14T20:53:21Z

So what're people doing this year for halloween?

I'm doing a temple of doom.

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best way to light a maze?

2007-09-06T07:53:16Z

I need to know the best way to light a maze, without having trailing electrical chords. Mini flashlights? Neon rope? Suggestions? Help!

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Our Halloween Website

2007-07-04T06:27:31Z

check out our website www.hauntedjoliet.com please be sure to sign our guestbook THANKS

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pictures?

2006-11-06T17:24:22Z

Everyone post pictures of what they did on halloween!! (Or if you did a haunt, etc) I want to see!

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Only 21 days left, whatcha up to?

2006-10-12T06:48:00Z

Yep, I want to know how the rest of the Halloween nuts are doing. I've got my standard orange and purple lights up, jack-o-lanter lights, a few wall gargoyles, and then more purple lights. I'll be buying about 6 pumpkins next week or the following (depending on days off and such). My son has his pirate costume, I don't have mine, neither does my husband, but we know it's something pirate-y. Or dead with glowing eyes (hubby). I've always wanted to do a fairy, but never have. What are you all up to? Tell me! Dangit! We're getting close now!

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More on Card Houses

2006-10-10T20:19:34Z

So...eh heh...I have my basic design layed out for this year and I'm well ahead on my materials and I'm in the process of making stuff. But for a card archway, I'm fresh out of ideas.. Anyone care to help?

Also....I'll be playing the joker card. Not from batman, the actual joker that comes in a deck of cards. Anyone have any ideas in terms of costume design?

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29 Days and Counting...

2006-10-02T21:45:59Z

So I just found/joined the tribe....it's wonderful.
I posted this to the Halloween tribe is hopes for some ideas to decorate our new abode this year.

It's our first year in this neighobrhood and I have a vintage home(craftsman 1918), and would like some ideas on how I can decorate it.

Does anyone have any good thoughts??
You can view my house's exterior on my album.

Happy Hauntings!!!

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Great tribe!

2006-09-25T01:54:41Z

Great tribe! Some very cool ideas on here.

I used to live in a turn of the century house in the city. Every Halloween I'd put on my "crone clothes" and sit in the rocker on the porch. "Are you a real witch?" was the usual question. "yes, but a good one", I'd reply and give them a handful of pennies. I'd offer a dollar to anyone who could tell me why I say "Happy New Year" on Halloween. It got to be that kids would come back every year and say "Happy New Year" instead of "trick or treat". Sadly, I moved away, and my old neighbor said she doesn't sit on her porch anymore on Halloween..."It's just not the same without the witch next door."

But in my new neighborhood, I've started a new tradition. I don't have a porch to speak of, so I sit my rocker in the driveway, which I've liberally sprinkled with fine glitter. I'm now know as the witch at the house with the fairy dust. Once it gets dark, the driveway glitters beautifully.

WW

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new zombie movie being shot in New Mixico

2006-09-01T03:38:36Z

My production company Gryphon's Egg Productions is starting a new zombie feature in Albuquerque NM. We are about half way through the script and some minor pre-production has begun. It gonna be big. Barnes& Noble and Borders are both picking it up. We need help though and in every way. Money, hands, food, money, cotumes, makeup(sort or. mainly peolple to apply it) and just about everything else. If you are interested or in the area and want to let us convince you to help get in touch

gryphonsegg@hotmail.com

check out the officia website that is always changing at this point

http://www.deadmeatthemovie.net

Thanks
Shawn Darling (CEO Gryphon's Egg Productions)

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Dark Joy

2006-08-19T21:37:27Z

You all give me new faith in humanity.
Thank the darkness for all you lovely fellow creepy ones!.....

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dungeons and gargoyles

2006-08-07T01:06:33Z

Am looking around for ideas for a dungeon mistress costume. Any ideas/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Also, am currently working on two life size gargoyles. Anyone want to suggest materials or techniques?

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Pirate Ship

2006-07-16T13:53:05Z

Anyone have any ideas how to turn a house into a pirate ship?

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Card House

2006-07-15T18:59:51Z

Hello Everyone! My how the tribe has expanded. Makes me so happy! *Bounce bounce bounce* But down to business: this year I'm building a life size card house for my haunted house. I was originally thinking of using foam board to make the cards...But that's really expensive. Any suggestions for materials for making cards out of?

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Opinion for Theme 06

2006-07-12T16:28:54Z

I'm in a bind, I too start planning Halloween WAY to early for most people, but this place seems like my kind of people. I'm stuck between a voodoo lounge and a haunted Victorian mansion. I just can't decide! Has anyone done either before, any drawbacks, etc? Which one do you like better? Thanks for helping.

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The Plucker...?

2006-01-23T19:50:28Z

It's a richly illustrated book; look it up online. I haven't read it yet because I don't own it. But I'm thinking of using the illustrations for next year's Haunt. Any thoughts on that?

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Pictures

2005-10-31T04:16:36Z

Took some pictures today. Not all,but some. I'm too lazy to upload, so here: http://photobucket.com/albums/b80/dancing_jester/

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Tape?

2005-10-25T21:34:11Z

What do you when duct tape doesn't work on house walls and nails aren't an option?

Tried Gaffers and it doesn't stick..

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Castle!

2005-10-21T21:09:09Z

This friday I'm decorating the inside of dance hall like the inside of a castle. So far I have a portcullis for the entry way, throne for the dj, scene setter for the walls and lots of cobweb.

Additional suggestions?

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I'm making one of these this year...

2005-09-29T18:18:46Z

http://www.extremepumpkins.com/

bwahahaha!

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Seeking Sacramento haunt help

2005-09-23T17:35:48Z

Hi I am throwing a party on Friday before Halloween. This is going to be a partail fund raiser for the Red Cross and the rest of it is just plain wild fun. I live at 1675 Elverta Rd. Elverta CA 95626. I am looking for any haunt donations of supplies and people who just want to help decrate the property and haunt out the barn. It is not a big barn but it has more then enough potentail for some good fun. Were going to have a BBQ, Hot tubbing (if we can get it working) small bon fire and good DJing not to mention the trampolene of DOOM of course it has that nick name for a little while not just for the season. So please anyone willing to help let me know and thank you.

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Special Effects Help, Please?

2005-09-21T03:19:55Z

I need to light a labyrinth outside, so people can get through it safely. Besides flashlights, does anyone have any suggestions for outside lighting with limited outlets?

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Halloween is Almost here!

2005-09-17T04:06:09Z

Why am I the only one who ever posts anything? Well anyway, Halloween is almost here, I'm just about finished on my haunt. So what're other people doing for decor?

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Home Haunters of the Bay Area Get Together

2005-09-15T17:43:15Z

First off, I'd like to welcome our newest members. Hi!!

I'm looking to majorly expand this tribe to get as many home haunters as possible. The reason for this being, as this upcoming Halloween may be my last year in the bay area, I want to have a huge haunt in which either a space is rented or we are permitted to decorate on someone's house (pref. also a home haunter) to make one huge wonderful haunt.

I'm aware there are several haunted houses that are available to work *at*, but I'd rather create something different from the usual blood and guts and "haha I scared you". Rather my interest is to create an atmosphere.

This haunt would consist of stuff that mostly was created by us. Then, we'd advertise and have a big haunt.

So all who are interested say "Aye".

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Mirror Mirror

2005-09-12T19:04:17Z

So, I am having another party .

and since we all know that guests can't resist opening a mirror and taking a peek into the medicine chest . . .

I want to have a fun little surprise int here.

A) a scary mask?

b) some kind of noise when opened?

c) Make up a bunch of labels for different poisons, witchcraft type ingredients (newt eyes, frogs breath, etc.) ?

4) jars with human fingers in them?

What would be most fun to have back there?

IF . . . If I wasn't opposed to cutting the wall and replacing it with a drywall patch . . . I would open the mirror into my closet and then just have someone in a scary mask stationed there to attack anyone who opens the mirror.

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new pix posted

2005-09-08T00:25:43Z

Just posted a few pix from 2003, have tons more to share. We are already busy working on this years display!

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'05 ideas - house decorating themes

2005-09-08T00:16:15Z

So what are you all planning to do with your houses this year, inside or out? Here are a few brainstorms I have going...

* A voodoo house with spooky dolls and strange bottles with herbs and mysterious concoctions laying about. Some dark lighting, stuffed animals (taxidermy), lots of dripping candles.

* Victorian house with old photos, candelabras, tapestry, etc.

* "Satanist" lair, lots of red, black, pentacles, pan statues, silhouettes, goblets, tarot cards, etc.

What about you?

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Upside down stair cases

2005-08-27T16:51:22Z

Wouldn't it be cool to have an upside down stair case displayed in a haunt? Any ideas as to what/how one would go about making such a thing?

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Haunted Court/Forest

2005-06-15T05:55:13Z

Well, as I often do, I'm making my annual it's way too early to even start thinking about Halloween post. This year, the plans are to do a haunted walk thru forest, leading up to a haunted inside of a castle, show casing a court scene. I'm hoping to have a maze at the side of my house, (a haunted forest) with a castle cover on the front of the house. Yeah, I know lots of work. Anyway I'm open to ideas of how I can expand what I already have, how to light a castle, and especially the maze part, so people won't bump into things!

Also..Anyone have any good suggestions for making trees??

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Secret Passages in Dungeons

2004-10-08T02:04:58Z

Yes, I know I'm lazy, but for my home haunt this year, I'm thinking of adding a few secret passages in the outside display itself. Does anyone have experience creating such things?

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