Stars Hall Of Fame

In the summer of 1976 my family went on vacation to Orlando, FL. We went to Walt Disney World, Cypress Gardens and this place......Stars Hall Of Fame Movie-TV Wax Museum (RIP 1975-1984). I don't remember a lot about the place, except that we saw a car from The Godfather that was full of bullet holes and my brother and I had this picture taken...

Halloween Blogthings

You Could Be a Vampire... If You Had To

Like most people, the thought of being a vampire has crossed your mind. But you're not sure if you'd do it, even if you could. Living forever doesn't sound half bad, if you could live forever with the people you love the most. But do vampires even love? And would the vampire version of you even be you? It's all too much to contemplate. Luckily, the chances of you ever becoming a vampire are astronomically low. What you would like best about being a vampire: Living forever What you would like least about being a vampire: Blood stained teeth

Could You Be a Vampire?

Your Halloween Costume Should Be

A Girl Scout

What Should You Be For Halloween?

WTF?

Your Vampire Name Is...

Angelo of the Mountain Ash

What's Your Vampire Name?

Your Unique Costume is a Wardrobe Malfunction

Cause a scene!

What Totally Unique Halloween Costume Should You Wear?

WTF? Part 2

Your Monster Profile

Ultima Troll You Feast On: M&Ms You Lurk Around In: Movie Theaters You Especially Like to Torment: Hairdressers

What's Your Monster Name?

Butterfinger

They call you sticky fingers for a reason!

What Kind of Candy Are You?

You Are a Little Scary

You've got a nice edge to you. Use it.

How Scary Are You?

Halloween Horoscope for Leo

You simply have to have the most unique, elaborate, and amazing costume. You tend to hop from party to event, making sure everyone checks you out. Costume suggestions: A geisha, samurai, fairy, or pirate Signature Halloween candy: Skittles Scary movie you should celebrate Halloween with: The Shining

What's Your Halloween Horoscope?

You Are

An Angry Pumpkin Face You would make a good smashed pumpkin.

What's Your Pumpkin Face?

You Are Apple Cider

Smooth and comforting. But downright nasty when cold.

What Part of Fall Are You?

Monster Rally

I just noticed that Senses Working Overtime is down and he is putting his Halloween posts on Monster Rally.

Monster Pumpkins **Link Updated 10/26/08**

Not these monster pumpkins...

THESE monster pumpkins!

In 2003 Pumpkin Masters released a Universal Studios Monsters Carving Pattern Book. It features patterns for Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolfman, The Mummy and Creature From The Black Lagoon (below). I've scanned the front and back covers along with all of the interior pages and included them in a zip file.

Click the link below to download --

--> Monster Patterns <--

(NOTE: It may seem like I forgot some pages, but I didn't. The backs of the patterns are blank)

I've only attempted to carve one pattern from the book--

1970's Halloween Records

I was a monster kid in the 1970's. I only had a few spooky records back then, but I listened to them all the time. These are my favorites --

Sounds To Make You Shiver! - Released on the Pickwick label in 1974. Great sound effects and "story" album. You can download the album from Scar Stuff here.


A Story Of Dracula, The Wolfman And Frankenstein - Released by Power Records in 1975. Download it from Scar Stuff here.


These next ones are more sci-fi than monster, but they're still really cool. Back in the day I used to get Starlog magazine and they ocassionally included a flexi-disc record. Galactic Sound Effects (1979) and Greatest Science Fiction Themes by Neil Norman and his Cosmic Orch. are two of those records. You can download them from Bongolong Land here.

Dressing Up At Work

I worked at a local music store from 1997 until earlier this year when they went out of business. One of the cool things about the place was that they didn't mind if we wore Halloween costumes at work. I was always trying to think of which "overweight" TV character I could dress up as. The following photos are what I came up with.

2003 - My co-worker Ron as Gilligan and me as The Skipper

2004 - A couple of pictures of me as Uncle Fester
Fester and Bob (RIP)(not his real hair)

2005 - Fat Albert
(this one got a lot of looks from customers in the store)
Me with Ron as Scooby-Doo

Monster Comic Book Ads

Back on August 8th I shared some pictures of Aurora Monster Model ads from some old comic books. Here's another ad (thanks to my brother)--I always wanted to be a superhero or monster, but did anyone actually want to be the "Goof"?

Here's a link to a site that currently features 469 different Comic Book Ads (like the "Big Frankie" below). They're not all monster related, but they sure bring back a lot of memories. This link came from The Power Records Project Yahoo! Group courtesy of Dave who got it from Jason.

Spooky Tunes

Here's some spooky music that I've previously shared on my blog. Click on the links to take you to the original post and download link--

Halloween Stomp


Random Songs Of Horror




Groovie Goolies OST



Monster Mash Tribute










Monster Bash 2007










Monsters Lead Such Interesting Lives by Mel Tormé






Check the previous post. I added some more sites that are participating in the 2007 Halloween Countdown.

Halloween Countdown 2007 **UPDATED** (Again)

Well, I'm gonna try do to a post-a-day. Don't hold me to it, but I'm gonna try.

Here's some other blogs and websites to get you in the Halloween mood (more people keep joining all the fun, I'll add to this list as I find new ones)--

All Eyes and Ears
Armagideon Time
The Armchair Chef
Branded in the 80's
Cool-Mo-Dee
Dartman's World Of Wonder
Distinctly Jamaican Sounds
Dr. K's 100-Page Super Spectacular
The Drunken Severed Head
Frankenstein's Fun House
Geektarded
Jart In My Head
John Rozum
Jon's Random Acts of Geekery
Monster Rally
Mostly Ghostly Music Sharing Blaaaggghhh!!!
Music You (Possibly) Won't Hear Anyplace Else
Neato Ghoulville
Plaid Stallions
Plastic Pumpkins
The Retropolitan Presents: Tales To Astonish!
Scar Stuff
Secret Fun Blog
Senses Working Overtime
Tiki Ranch
Universal Horror Sounds
Vinnie Rattolle's Records
X-Entertainment

Halloween Is Coming...

It's October 1st and time for the Halloween posts. I don't think that I can do a post-a-day like some other blogs are doing, but I'll try to post every few days.

If you're in the Akron, OH area during the Halloween season, you can visit the Akron-Summit County Public Library for their Thursday Movies @ Main - Haunted Double Features. It's not that often that you can see these movies on the BIG SCREEN.

October 11
HAUNTED DOUBLE FEATURE
THE GHOST BREAKERS (5 pm)
Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard explore an eerie Cuban castle that she’s inherited. With Anthony Quinn. 85 min







MONSTER HOUSE (6:30 pm)
A group of kids discover something strange about a neighborhood haunted house. Animated. 91 min







October 18
HAUNTED DOUBLE FEATUREHORROR OF DRACULA (5 pm)
Based on the legendary Bram Stoker vampire story. Starring Christopher Lee as Count Dracula and Peter Cushing as Van Helsing. 81 min







KING KONG (6:30 pm)
The original classic! A film crew goes to a tropical island and discovers a colossal giant gorilla. Starring Fay Wray and Kong. 104 min






October 25
HAUNTED DOUBLE FEATURE
THE MUMMY’S HAND (5 pm)
A group of archeologists search for the lost tomb of an Egyptian princess. 67 min








THE SKELETON KEY (6:30 pm)
A young woman takes a job at an old New Orleans mansion and is soon pulled into a terrifying world of strange, frightening, and unexplained incidents. With Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, Peter Sarsgaard, John Hurt. 104 min




November 1
HAUNTED DOUBLE FEATURE
SON OF DRACULA (5 pm)
People become suspicious when a mysterious stranger arrives in their small southern town. Starring Lon Chaney, Jr. as Count Alucard. 78 min







BLACULA (6:30 pm)
An African prince stalks the city streets to satisfy his desire for blood. 93 min