Terror Behind The Walls

I may have to visit my Brother in Philly to go to Terror Behind the Walls, a haunted house in the abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary. It looks very cool and very scary.

"Many people believe that Eastern State Penitentiary is haunted. As early as the 1940s, officers and inmates reported mysterious visions and eerie experiences in the ancient prison. And the ghost sightings have only increased since Eastern State was abandoned in 1971.

With the growing interest in paranormal investigation, Eastern State Penitentiary may now be the most carefully studied building in the United States. Dozens of teams visit to explore the site each year."

"The best haunted experience we have ever visited"

Fangoria Magazine, October 22, 2009

Trapped in Purgatory

I'm looking forward to getting more information about Trapped in Purgatory on Staten Island. The 2009 version was described on Hauntedhouse.com as:

"Haunted House in Staten Island New York. Now two haunt locations! Dare to visit our signature haunt at Hylan Blvd, which features a haunted trail up to the gates of Purgatories Asylum. Visit our new location at Veterans Rd., which hosts Staten Island’s brutally gory Slaughter House. This year is hands down the scariest ever, if you thought last year was frightening wait until we shock you with this years bigger gut wrenching haunts! "

2010 Details Coming soon!

NYC Halloween Haunted House

I'm not sure if I'll be attending the Vortex Theater's Haunted House. It's only 20 min long, but it sounds really scary. Like pee your pants scary. Everyone walks through alone, it's pitch black, and the actors will touch you. You also have to sign a waiver! I love Halloween and I enjoy a good scare, but I'm not sure how I feel about being touched in the dark by strangers that are trying to scare me into a psych ward. I'd like to go. But I'll need to have a day when I'm feeling really brave.

No one under 18 admitted.

And you have no choice but to walk through alone.

- 2010 Information Coming Soon -

WARNING: NYC HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE is an intense interactive experience that lasts approximately 20 minutes/person.
You don't just walk through it - you live it. And yes, you will be touched.

All patrons will be required to read our rules and sign a waiver before entering.

Blood Manor

This year my fiancé and I are finally going to experience 'NYC's Premier Haunted House', Blood Manor. We've heard good things and we're excited to add it to our October festivities.

"In 2010, BLOOD MANOR, NYC's Premier Haunted Attraction, returns to scare Manhattan senseless for the sixth consecutive year. Blood Manor will bring terror to the Big Apple with an abundance of new themes and scares. 2010 is poised to be the scariest, creepiest, and most fun season ever. For five years of successful macabre delight, Blood Manor thanks all its loyal supporters with new ticket promotions including; $20 Student Nights, Free Admission on your Birthday Nights and discounts for online ticket purchases.  Located in its same sinister location: 542 West 27th Street (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), Blood Manor opens on Friday, October 1, 2010. Let the screams begin! 


Blood Manor is thirsting for new blood and all hapless humans are welcome. 
Among dozens of cutting-edge animatronics and scores of state-of-the-art props, Blood Manor’s exciting horror experiences this year will scare your socks off. 
Introducing eight fresh experiences for life-altering transfusions at Blood Manor 2010: the Vampire’s Lair,the Wolves Den, the Zombie Attackthe Vortex Laser Tunnel,the Electrocution, the Serial Killer’s Thriller,the 3D Circus of Horrors and It’s Alive! The residents are more certifiably insane than ever and they’re expecting you. All you have to do is show up and try to survive."


Purchase tickets on-line for any of the dates listed below before September 27th, 2010 and enter the code word “PRE-SALE” to receive $5 off General Admission tickets or $10 off RIP Express entry tickets to BLOOD MANOR. Pre-Sale dates include October 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21 and 24.

Nightmare: Superstitions

The last two years I've made NYC's Nightmare Haunted House a part of my month long Halloween celebration. This year it's entitled Nightmare: Superstitions.

NEW YORK’S MOST HORRIFYING HAUNTED HOUSE

Now celebrating its seventh year, NIGHTMARE is a unique, fully immersive haunted house experience. Set in an insane asylum, NIGHTMARE: SUPERSTITIONS forces you to break a superstition in one room and suffer the terrible consequences in the next. AOL Cityguide’s No. 1 rated haunted attraction in New York City, it delves deep into the psychology of fear. Now featuring a second attraction, FUN HOUSE.

Yes, it’s scary.

NIGHTMARE: SUPERSTITIONS is located at NOHO Event Center, 623 Broadway at Houston (enter on Mercer Street).


Use Code: Early for $20 tickets for regular tickets in advance. Expires: September 23, 2010

Halloween Ebay Finds

I have found several incredible Halloween Decorations on Ebay. The wooden pieces have an eerie old antique witchy vibe to them. Below are a few I have purchased and a few I wanted to purchase but didn't have room for in my NYC apartment.

Check out theses available items on Ebay:

Woooden Candle Stand
Black Decorative Birdcage
Wooden Pedestal Candle Holder with Glass Globe
Pedestal Picture Frame

If I had Unlimited Funds

If I had unlimited funds, I would purchase these amazing decorations from Grandin Road. So, someone with the means should incorporate them into their amazing seasonal display.

Martha Stewart Flicker Flame Light Strand - Grandin Road
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Solar Tombstones - Grandin Road
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Vintage-inspired Halloween Cat Statue - Grandin Road
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Gazing Eyeball with Stand - Grandin Road
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Life-size Halloween Skeleton - Grandin Road
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Halloween Crows - Grandin Road
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Pumpkin Ale

I plan to serve bottles of delicious Pumpkin Ale at my party. I was surprised at the large selection available and looked up some reviews to see which seasonal brews are considered the best and most delicious. There were several rave reviews for Shipyard's Pumpkinhead Ale and Dogfishhead Craft Brewery's Punkin' Ale. As a fan of all things sweet I think I'd love to try O'Fallon Pumpkin Ale, which has been described as liquid pumpkin pie. I'm not sure that I will be able to find it in NYC, but I'll try.

Check out some reviews of different Pumpkin Ales here.

Dinner and a Murder

On October 24th, I will be celebrating my birthday with a Murder Mystery Costume Ball. The Murder Mystery Game is from Dinner and a Murder. Two years ago, I used their 1920s 'Murder at the Four Deuces' game for my birthday party and everyone still talks about how much fun the party was. So after taking a year off for last year's 'Mad Tea Party' wonderland costume party, I've decided to have another murder mystery birthday party. This year I chose the  Halloween themed 'Immortal Murders' Murder Mystery Game that takes place at a costume ball. I'm very excited and I know that Dinner and a Murder will provide another incredible evening of entertainment.

Lights-Alive

I found my new favorite Halloween Special Effects Lighting in Lights-Alive. I just ordered the miniFLICKER. It simulates the creepy flickering lights of an old house with a faulty electrical connection. miniFLICKER is going to add incredible ambiance to my murder mystery birthday party on October 24th. Can't wait.

Also, check out the Firefly Lightning Simulator for realistic thunder and lighting storm effects.

Halloween Entertaining

Pottery Barn has a great Halloween Dinnerware Collection. My favorites are the Bat Salad Plates, the Bat Table Runner, and the Skeleton Hand Drink Dispenser Stand. I hope to get a set of the salad plates and the table runner. So cute.

Preparing for the Haunting Month

I love Halloween. It is the most theatrical of all holidays and combines all of my favorite things.

Costumes ~ Candy ~ Haunted Houses ~ Horror Movies ~ My Birthday ~ Pumpkins

October is the one month when I abandon my love of all things pink to embrace a darker asthetic. The entire month is an opportunity for fun activities and make believe. I relish every moment.

In the last few weeks, I have been planning my halloween home decor for the month of October and for my birthday party on October 24th.

I am so in love with the Halloween Haven Decor from Grandin Road. The collection features halloween decor designed by Martha Stewart exclusively for Grandin Road. I recently purchased the Flickering LED Halloween Candles, Martha Stewart Set of 12 Wine Labels, Set of Two LED Halloween Candles, and a Martha Stewart Realistic Feathered Crow.   

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