Prop pics soon!

I will definitely have some pictures of the props I'm making for the short film up very soon, maybe later tonight or tomorrow.  It's my first time making some of these things, and although most are simple and less involved they still make a real difference and especially in the dark are pretty convincing.

In the meantime, go watch Swamp Foetus, the short by Pumpkinrot.  It freakin rules, and definitely has been an inspiration to get me to finally make my idea come alive on film as well.  You're the man, Rot!

Occultus

So with fall and Halloween in the near future, I decided that I would act on something I've wanted to do for a while now and make a short horror film.
The screenplay is basically done, storyboards are halfway done, props are being made and actors/locations are being picked up.
This film which I've entitled Occultus, is about a young woman in a rural woodland who is taken against her will, and her worst nightmares become reality when she is offered to the Dark Lord by a malicious warlock.
So with pre production in full swing, I will hopefully be posting some pics of props, costumes, locations, and other stuff here.
You can check out the facebook page for Occultus HERE
Also check out the producer/director of photography's website, he is my cousin and an awesome dude.  He is the one who has the knowledge and skill to make this short look awesome. 2 DIE 4 Films

By far my favorite Universal Monster, the Wolfman was one of the first black and white horror films I ever saw and it ignited my love for old school vintage horror.  Stay off the moors when the full moon shines!

Don't fear the Reaper

Here's a few shots of a cool little grim reaper bust I found at Dollar Tree.  I love cool creepy stuff for cheap prices, but don't we all?

Howl at the moon

Just a shot I took after work tonight, I saw the moon and it looked so big and creepy, I just had to.

Yes, I'm aware my camera is awful.  Yes, I'm searching for a new one.

It's back...

I never liked pumpkin flavored stuff when I was a kid, but in the past few years I've really grown to appreciate it.  With cooler weather and now this, I know my favorite season is almost here.

Some Pumpkinrot favorites.

I can't praise the guy enough on his talents and enthusiasm.  If I could make props half as good (and take photos half as good as well, hah) I'd be beyond happy.  Seriously, check out his blog and his main page pumpkinrot.com where most of his work is featured from over the years.  He's from PA too!
All these shots are pumpkinrot originals.

A few photos...

Heres a few shots, the first are of some DIY art I did when I found some Halloween window clings recently at Dollar Tree.  They have some pretty awesome artwork on them so I decided to grab matching frames for them as well there and then I just cut them to fit and hung those bad boys earlier.  Less than five bucks for some cool and creepy wall art is fine with me!
The last shot is one I took in my neighborhood, with just a little bit of noob editing (I'm no photoshop wizard) on the only digital camera I have, an Olympus FE340, only 8 mp :(
I have an old school Minolta 35mm that I will probably start trying to take some photos with too, and I'm also hunting for a good deal on a digital SLR.

The Beginning

I finally decided to make a blog dedicated to my ever growing love for the season of autumn, Halloween, horror films/books/music, and all that creeps in the night.  

I will definitely give credit to the great Pumpkinrot (whose amazing blog inspired me to do this, check it here.)

Also to the many other haunters and Halloween/Horror enthusiasts who make blogs and share their love for the greatest holiday known to the living (and the dead?)

Check back soon for some photos of a few props I've gathered, and remember I'm new to blogging and haunting, so expect to see progress as time passes.

Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog and stay eerie!