Blaircrows

Simple but effective prop from The Haunting Grounds

Photo and tutorial available on their website.

Now Watching: The Black Cauldron

It's been years since I've seen this film.  Produced by Disney in 1985, this movie was widely criticized for being less than kid-friendly. Now a cult-classic, this dark 1980's dungeon-fantasy has been remastered and is available for streaming on Disney+.  

The classical animation is reminiscent of the 1978 Lord of the Rings cartoon, and it looks awesome... even better than I remember.  Elmer Bernstein's soundtrack is wicked.  And Sir John Hurt delivers a chilling performance as the Horned King.  Definitely check it out if you get the chance!

Click below to watch the original 35mm theatrical trailer:

Skiáchtro

Photo by Nikos Karagiorgis

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed?

Well here's some midnight advice for you:

Image by @jana_sojka

Grim Thimble

Truly incredible and whimsical paper mache props by Eric (@grimthimble_halloween)

Aftermath

Photo by Erik A (@erik.j.a)

Photosynthesis

Re-edited daytime shot of a corpsecrow from last year.

Happy Independence Day

 Down with the British!

Photo by @lostintheabyss13

Listening to: Fear

Halloween ambient track by Ken Elkinson. This track is a longtime favorite of mine.  I think this would make a great haunt soundtrack; it evokes an ethereal sense of paranoia.

Definitely recommend listening to the entire album, which is available on YouTube: Ambient Holidays, Vol. 3 (Halloween Ambient)

More Mini Scarecrows

 By Willow Cove

Photos from Instagram: @hauntedwillowcove and Etsy: WillowCoveManor.