Last Friday's Screening!

So, it looks like the spirits of the Haunted Forest are not to be trifled with, and "the curse" should apparently be taken seriously for those that dare plan night-time events in these mysterious woods.

Shortly before our scheduled screening, a car accident occurred at the gates of the (long gone) Cobb Estate, the site of the infamous murder attempt previously mentioned on this blog. As a result of this collision, the DWP blocked the gates and the entrance to the Haunted Forest as they re-installed the damaged street lighting, and restored electrical power to the area.

Following the old adage, "The show must go on," the Filmobile set up the screen one block south of the gates. So, although we were not inside the Haunted Forrest, we were Haunted Forest adjacent.

The few people who braved the unforeseen, and were not dissuaded by the road closures or twitter warnings, were rewarded with a forrest-themed horror film, and a discussion of the local ghosts.

To those that have been emailing about a redo, we are not going to have a make-up screening at this location, but we will be revisiting Altadena's famous Haunted Forrest next summer for a series of haunted night hikes planned. Hope to see you then, and don't forget this Friday's Haunted Films @ Haunted Places screening.

(For info about this Friday's Haunted Films @ Haunted Places...)
(For info about the ghosts of Altadena's Haunted Forrest...)

The Ghost of William Castle?

Location: Stories Books & Café Presents
Date: October 27 (Thursday)
Time: 7:30pm

The Return of the Late Legendary Horror Filmmaker William Castle
With a Reading From His New Novel
From the Grave: The Prayer
By His Own Flesh and Blood, Terry Castle

All Ages Welcome!
Halloween Tricks & Treats Including
Demonstration of Castle Family Secret Recipe for Blood

Known for his ingenious marketing gimmicks, legendary horror film producer and director William Castle (1914-1977) has returned from the dead with his first new work in decades, From the Grave: The Prayer (Volume 1), a novel for young adults. Due out this Halloween season in early October 2011, the 75,000-word book set in Hollywood and Southern France is a compelling thriller infused with history, suspense, and horror.

EMERGO-a-go-go!

When, House on Haunted Hill was originally released in 1959, Director William Castle promised that a ghost would appear in the theater while the movie played. On October 22nd at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica, a skeleton flew high above the audience, around the auditorium, dived down at unsuspecting patrons, and even spoke, mimicking the dialogue on screen. The "skeleton" was designed by Jesse Kingsley, and manipulated by master puppeteer, Eli Presser.

"Best Emergo ever!"
-- Terry Castle (daughter of William)
"That was the Rolls-Royce of Emergos"-- Steve Bickel (original Emergo operator)

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Old Fashsioned Ghostly Fun!

Panorama of Horrors Spook Show

Date: October 28 (Friday)
Time: 8 pm, 11pm
Place: The Velaslavasay Panorama
1122 West 24th Street, Los Angeles
Tickets: $10

Before the Comics Code Authority sanitized the industry in the mid-‘50s, kids gobbled up horrific tales of murder and the occult in comic books. The Captured Aural Phantasy Theater bring select masterpieces of pre-Code Comic Book terror to life in the Panorama of Horrors Spook Show. The show is built around radio program-style performances of vintage comic book stories and other pop culture gems, along with live sound effects, music and projected art. The evening also includes short acts, a seance, sultry singing, prizes, and live music. This show is packed with thrills such as 1953’s Mad Hate of Dr. Zart! and music by members of the ghastly surf band “The Noble Gasses”!

Nurtured in Chicago, Captured Aural Phantasy Theater is now in Los Angeles and is dedicated to producing high-quality live, filmed and recorded entertainment.

Arrive early for your Zombie Makeover! And come in costume!