Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Samhain

"No Tree Can Grow To Heaven,
Unless It's Roots Reach Down To Hell"
Michael Shinafelt 

"Samhain marked the Celtic New Year, the end of summer, and the end of the harvest season. It also signaled the beginning of winter, which they associated with death. On this day, the Celts believed the veil between the living and the dead was especially thin"

I love the month of October and I love that the veil between the living and the dead thins as the month progresses towards Samhain, or as we like to defer to it, Halloween.

Here I am at the Tree of Life appropriately enough at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. I'm at the juncture of Heaven and Hell awaiting Cerberus to take me on my journey.

I'm so excited!

Happy Halloween...

Samhain on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain  

Monday, October 30, 2023

Visions Of Babysitters Screaming Danced In Their Heads...

Boo!
l -r 
Annie, Laurie & Lynda

What would Halloween be without this iconic trio of Babysitters. So here they are straight outta Haddonfield, IL Laurie Strode, Lynda van der Klok & Annie Brackett! 

As we know one of these things is not like the other and managed to escape to Notorious MM (Michael Myers) and become the ultimate Final Girl.

While the other two met their grisly fate at the hands of the Boogeyman.

Even thought Michael Myers is the ultimate Halloween icon (Laurie Strode is right up there with him) where would he be without these young women screaming in terror and being his victims? I ask you??? I'm waiting...forever I'm guessing.

So remember without Laurie, Lynda & Annie you are nothing Michael Myers!

So There.

Halloween is tomorrow Minions gird your loins...

The one and only original Halloween on Wikipedia, accept no substitutes!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_(1978_film)

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Only 3 More Days Until...Halloween!

Michael Shinafelt


As you can see I am falling apart with excitement, only three more days until Halloween!

The month of October is my favorite time of the year as we celebrate Halloween all month long (well at least I do, and I know many of you f do as well) - honestly it's the most fun I have for 31 days straight of the whole year (not the only fun I said the MOST fun.)

What am I doing for the big H? Presently my only real plan is to attend yoga at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Then I'm going to let the spirits be my guide for the rest of the day and see where they take me.

I'm sure the journey will be exactly the Halloween experience I need. The spirits always know...

It's always Halloween in my soul!

Boo!

Michael Shinafelt on IG -

Friday, October 27, 2023

Freaky Friday

I Can Hold My Own Hand...

"I can buy myself flowers 

Write my name in the sand

Talk to myself for hours
Say things you don't understand
I can take myself dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better than you can" - Flowers, Miley Cyrus

The last Freaky Friday before Halloween on Tuesday!

Miley Cyrus on IG -

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Hump Day & Chill

In Your Eyes...

"In your eyes, The light, the heat (in your eyes), I am complete (in your eyes)" - In Your Eyes, Peter Gabriel

When I saw this on the WWW I went completely head over heels for it. Much like the guy did in the movie this awesomely clever Halloween decor is based on.

That's correct Minions today we are going to Hump Day & Chill to skeleton Lloyd Dobler (John Cusak) from Say  Anything! 

Last and only time I viewed Say Anything is when it first came out in theaters. That being stated the scene where Lloyd Dobler serenades Diane Court with a Boombox playing Peter Gabriel's In Your Eyes is iconic.

Kudos to the clever individuals who came up with recreating it with a skeleton for Halloween.

Hump Day & Chill indeed...

"I see the doorway, To a thousand churches (in your eyes), The resolution (in your eyes)" - In Your Eyes, Peter Gabriel

Say Anything on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098258/  

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Follow The Yellow Brick Road???

They're off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz! Or perhaps they're off to see something totally different head? Always a possibility...

No this isn't your usual walk down the yellow brick road. Instead of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion we have - Regan MacNeil, Ghostface, Jason and Freddy easing on down the golden path to the kingdom of Oz.

Hey, it's Halloween time after all, and a fitting group of horror icons seeking out, whatever it is they could be after. 

Thus let's wish them well on their journey and those who don't can go to ______ I bet you know what belongs in that blank Minions 😉 

The Wizard of Oz on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film)

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Palm Springs


Palm Springs like any other town is creepy this time of year and the DTPS famous retro vibe restaurant Lulu is no exception.

I went there like a virgin for the very first time the other day and had pretty standard fare a cheeseburger with fries. I also had a not so standard fare adult beverage a Blood Orange Margarita (blood is the talk of the season) which was delicious!

Of course they had their Halloween finest out. I opted to take the photo op of the entrance to the establishment.

Give a shake rattle and roll for Mr. Skull and his not so Eensy Weensy hairy spider buddy and only 10 more days until Halloween Minions!!!

Lulu Palm Springs on the WWW -

https://www.lulupalmsprings.com/

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Hump Day & Chill

With a scant thirteen days left until Halloween we shall hereby Hump Day & Chill to the this photo above.

"Yes" Minions it's the Spooky Edition of To Catch A Predator!

Looks to me like the Predator is caught, cornered and ready to be delivered to the fate that awaits them.

That's correct I said "them" that is the preferred pronoun of Predators as "they" have no distinguishing features that identify them as male or female. 

So there you have it and there it is.

Hump Day & Chill Predators!!!

Predator on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093773/   

Monday, October 16, 2023

Monday Motivation

With Halloween quickly approaching I thought we should look to The Invisible Man for some Monday Motivation.

"Yes" heed the transparent one's advice start this week's countdown to Halloween with a "reign of terror" Why you might ask, because tis the season and it's fun!

Honestly a "reign of terror" is a cathartic thing and does a psyche good in these trying times. Now I am not suggesting something that will get you arrested or one that involves hurting anyone. More along the lines of some really great scary pranks.

Gotcha pranks in the multiples are a "reign of terror" for those easily scared and it's all in good spooky fun. 

Thus have some fun and make it reign Minions!!!

The Invisible Man on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0024184/ 

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Only 17 More Days...

Could It Be Satan???

You know the term "The Devil Is A Bottom?" Well if you didn't now you do. He lures people into temptation after all, thus it makes sense. 

Here we see Satan working merrily away on his Pride Flag as actual proof! He is clearly a Queer ally of the fun time sort. Satan the Good Time Guy, if you will.

This Devil is also here to remind you that it's scant 17 more days until Halloween...

He's going to tempt you with those apples of his, oh my!!! 

Bottoms up and Devil laughs! Good times indeed!

Satan on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satan

 

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Halloween Eagle

Halloween Eagle

We all know the US has the Bald Eagle as it's official bird. Well I think that the Crow should have a name change to Halloween Eagle.

Think about it, but not too much. The Crow symbolizes fear and gives one a feeling of unease. Not to mention it's incessant cawing. Thus the perfect official bird for Spooky Season, and deserving of a much loftier name that commands the respect they compel during this most wonderful time of the year and all year round.

So call  them Crows if you must, but I don't have time for that noise. 

I hereby moniker them the Halloween Eagle from this day forward. Join me in the revelry won't you?

Crow on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crow

Saturday, October 7, 2023

In 24 More Days...

Channeling Elsa...
Kylie Jenner

What's the fun of Spooky Season if we can't have a Halloween Countdown flown in on a broom occasionally for good measure? I ask you? I'm waiting as usual...

Say what you will, or won't, or better yet say nothing at all about Kylie Jenner seen here as The Bride of Frankenstein. 

For those of you not in the know the Bride of Frankenstein is a 1935 film starring Elsa Lanchester as, well, The Bride. I saw it for the first time a few years ago, there is a reason it's considered a classic of cinema, it's terrific! Highly recommended for any lover of horror out there.

Kylie's homage as a sexier version of The Bride to me is dead on (no pun intended, or perhaps it was) - So with only 24 more days left, join Kylie and myself as we get in the spirit of the season.

It's the most wonderful time of the year after all...Boo!

Bride Of Frankenstein on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bride_of_Frankenstein   

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Hello October

The Queen Of Halloween
Elvira

Hello Minions and welcome to October! "Yes" my favorite month of the year is finally here!!!

Why is that you ask??? Because it's Spooky Season starting with the today, the first and climaxing on the 31st with Halloween! Hey, it's always Halloween in my soul.

Of course we have Elvira, Mistress of the Dark on hand to help ring in the season. She and Michael Myers are my official Spooky Season mascots, naturally.

It's time to give in to the evil of The Thriller!

That's it, now jump to the left and take a step to the right, and celebrate all month long!

Boo!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween  

Sunday, September 17, 2023

In 44 Days...

Mia Farrow

This morning I was thinking how I can't believe next week is the last week of September, damn! i mean August went by at a moderate pace, but September is totally different head!

It also got me thinking about the fact that Halloween is quickly approaching, in 44 days to be exact. 

Thus I gift you with this publicity still of Mia Farrow for Rosemary's Baby with a jack-o-lantern. 

Nothing says Scary Season like demon spawn with a carved pumpkin accessory. 

Minions start your celebration and start it now!!!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween 

Sunday, November 6, 2022

The Dark


Halloween is over, technically, not figuratively....time to set those clocks back and enjoy more dark...!!!

Sunday, October 30, 2022

The Black Cat Says...

Mr. Black

Who says Black Cats are bad luck?! Not me, especially not today  Satan. Why not today? I'm glad you ask because Mr. Black, as I call him is here to let you know Purrrrfectly that tomorrow is Halloween!

Are you ready? I am, can't wait for the spirit world to open and to reconnect with it.

BTW even though that doesn't happen until he stroke of midnight on Halloween, I did celebrate Day of the Dead last night at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

It was amazing to be a part of a long standing Spanish tradition.

Until tomorrow, scare ya later Minions!

Day of the Dead on the WWW -

https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/day-of-the-dead

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Saturday Selfie

Freak Out!
Michael Shinafelt

Two more days until Halloween Minions!!! While walking I spied this hedge that reminded me of the one Michael Myers peers from behind in Halloween. Thus I decided I needed to take a Halloween themed selfie.

How do you like it? It's like a hybrid of Pennywise & Satan doing the Michael Myers creeper hedge move.

Well whatever your thoughts, it's definitely in keeping with Spooky Month.

Speaking of which, I will be attending the Day of the Dead celebration tonight at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. If you see me say "Hi" 

Here is the 411 on the event -

https://hollywoodforever.com/event/dia-y-noche-de-los-muertos/ 

Sunday, October 23, 2022

Remember The Time?

The Weeknd & Bella Hadid

Remember the time The Weeknd & Bella Hadid were dating and dressed up as Beetlejuice & Lydia from the film Beetlejuice???

Perhaps "No" - well now you do...

8 more days until Halloween Minions!

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!

Halloween on Wikipedia - 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween 

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Saturday Selfie

Jennifer Tilly, Sutton Stracke, Fiona Dourif
& Chucky!

With it being thisclose to Halloween what better than a behind the scenes selfie straight off the set of Chucky.

Clearly taken by Ms. Jennifer Tilly of co-star Fiona Dourif guest star and RHOBH Sutton Stracke and herself naturally with who else, Chucky...duh!

And who is a fan of the show, why this guy of course!

You didn't think a horror person like myself was not tuning into one of the best representations of what the genre can do and be did you?!?! 

If you did I can't help what happens next to you. Sorry, not sorry...

Only 9 more days until Halloween!!! 

Chucky on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/chuckyisreal/?hl=en