Haunt Porn

Here's another awe-inspiring picture of a haunt that represents the level of detail and craftsmanship that I want to strive towards.

The picture comes from a haunter in Columbus, Ohio, who goes by the name Eerie on HalloweenForum. You can see some of his construction pictures on ImageShack as well as in the albums he's posted on the forums. The crazy thing is, the gothic archway to his house was built a second time with a different design, which you can see in his albums. I also like the welcome sign to his haunt.

Added thoughts. I have to thank the great Pumpkinrot for reminding me about Eerie's excellent work. While I had run across his talent last year on the forums, I had forgotten about it until 'rot posted some pictures on his own blog. That necessitated me going back and admiring the talent -- and equally awe-inspiring workshop -- that Eerie has.

Rich

Haunt Porn

There are so many home haunts out there, some more professional than others, but each with a unique flavor to them that I'd like to highlight some of the props, scenes, and haunts that strike me as exemplary of what I want to strive towards.

So I'll occasionally post a picture from home haunters who inspire me to do better -- or to steal their ideas!

The picture above comes from Spider Rider in Sacramento, CA.

Added thoughts: Why I like this photo so much is -- aside from the terrific craftsmanship on display in the weathered, moss-covered columns; the gargoyles that sit atop them, and the tombstones in the background (as if all that wasn't enough) -- is the sumptuous lighting that is employed to bring all of the elements into play and highlight the best features of each.

You realize from the beginning that you are walking into a different place, a spooky place. You can almost here the crickets chirping and the breeze rustling in dry branches as animals skitter in the underbrush.

This picture struck me the very first time I saw it, as I'm sure it did most people. But I think it best highlights the mood and atmosphere that I'd like to achieve in my own haunt and is why I made it the first addition to this collection of inspirational photos.