13 Visions

Scary Xmas

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:08:00 +0000

Spotted these at VIX Emporium in West Philly, while we were out looking for one last gift...

Happy holidays, everyone.

Halloween in West Philly

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:31:00 +0000

Happy Halloween, everyone!

We spent the afternoon and evening in West Philly, taking in the local festivities, like the Tot Parade, Little Osage, and the Haunted Garden. Here's the evidence:

Cover Band Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:24:00 +0000

I've been seeing this poster around town, but each one I found was damaged in some way. Finally, this weekend, I found a complete one. It was raining, but hopefully enough of the detail can be seen.

I love the concept - after all, cover bands are pretty appropriate for the holiday...

Another zombie

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Found this on a newspaper box in Old City, Philadelphia...

Satellite Spiders

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

A couple of the iron spiders that reside on the gates of the Satellite coffee shop in West Philly...

Skulls in the Wild (part 4)

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

This massive thing was on a West Philly porch. I think I want one.

Skulls in the Wild (part 3)

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spotted this in Chinatown, Philadelphia...

Pumpkin Billy

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Pumpkin Billy - a mini bobblehead, or "Boogily Head", by artist Gus Fink...

The Box

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Found this guy lurking around the corner at work...

Zombie poster

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:20:00 +0000

Here's the poster for the restored version of Zombie that showed in theaters this past Friday & Saturday nights...

It's out on Blu-Ray tomorrow, in case you missed it.

Hear Again Radio Project

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:06:00 +0000

Of course I love horror fiction and horror films. But I really love the kind of horror that's not so easily found any more. I'm talking about things like gritty pre-code horror comics, the stage plays of the Grand Guignol, and old-time radio drama.

Luckily, if you happen to be in Philadelphia either today or tomorrow, you can catch the Hear Again Radio Project's Halloween Spooktacular, during which they will perform two episodes from the classic series "Lights Out".

Performances are at 4pm and 7pm, today and tomorrow, at Plays and Players.

Painted posters

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

A few of my favorite hand-painted horror movie posters...

Just Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

A couple years ago, I posted a picture of some beans from the Coffee Shop of Horrors. Well, the Just Coffee Cooperative has a couple horror-themed varieties available too...

Return of the Living Dead-Step

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Spotted this recently in Old City, Philadelphia...

...and I found this color version online...

Skeleton

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

I found this guy in a craft store in the early '90s, while I was searching for some art supplies...

Dracula on Stage

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

While we're on the topic of vampires, here's an old poster from a stage adaptation of Dracula (in, I believe, 1928):

Vampire

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:52:00 +0000

When I found that zombie toy I posted a week or so ago, this guy was sitting right next to him...

Nosferatu again

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Last year, I blogged about the flyer I designed for a screening of Nosferatu, which was being shown at The Rotunda with a live original score.

Well, it looks like they're doing it again this year. Only this time it's at the International House. And I didn't do a flyer. I'm not involved with it at all, actually, but I still support it wholeheartedly! So if you're in Philly tonight, go check it out. Show starts at 8, and it's $10 to get in (less if you're a student or IHP member).

Ray Villafane

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

You call yourself a pumpkin carver? Chances are you've got nothing on Ray Villafane. Here's a few examples of his incredible work, but there are many more at his site.

My Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:58:00 +0000

What the hell is that?, you're probably asking...

For the answer, check out what I had to say about "My Halloween", over at Zombos' Closet.

Messiah of Evil, Carnival of Souls

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

If you find yourself in Philly tonight, looking for something weird to watch, something to whet your appetite for the impending Halloween holiday, I'd suggest heading over to The Rotunda, where Andrew's Video Vault presents a double-feature of Messiah of Evil (1973) and Carnival of Souls (1962). The show starts at 8, and it's free.

Vintage Halloween Pinups

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Less creepy, more cute...

Vintage Halloween

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Some costumed kids from days past...

Creepy treats

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Skulls in the Wild (part 2)

noreply@blogger.com (Scott) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Spotted this one mounted on the handlebar of a bike recently...