“The War of the Worlds” Radio Broadcast
In this special extra-sized edition, we go back 70 years to a simpler, scarier time when people believed it just might be possible aliens from Mars would attack us. It created quite a stir. What Halloween hoaxes do you want us to look at? Let us know at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Also, don’t forget to listen to the episode on Ghosts….
War-of-the-Worlds.org has everything on all forms of WotW.
Wikipedia has a lot of information for you to examine.
RelicRadio.org presents one of our favorite podcasts, The Horror!, which presented the entire program, plus a radio conversation between H.G. Wells and Orson Welles.
Music:
“Twilight Realm” by Twilight Productions (from Soundclick.com)
Ghosts Part 1
Ghosts and spirits walk the Earth. Many believe it. Where do these beliefs come from? We explore that question in this first section on ghosts. It is a big subject. Tell us about the spirits in your life, and tell us what you want us to focus on in the future, at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Wikipedia has an extensive article on ghosts.
Shakespeare had lots of ghosts running around.
Music:
“Tombstone” by Twilight Productions (from Soundclick.com)
“The Ghosts’ Moonshine” by Thomas Lovell Beddoes
We return to Mr. Beddoes, again for a sort of love poem. If you have any poems or stories you would like to share, or if you would like to read a version of the poem yourself (different books changed a word or two, believe it or not), do it at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Music includes:
“Ghosts LoveTheme” by Darius Holbert (from GarageBand.com)
“Halloween” the Motion Picture
Thirty years ago, we learned of the poor child grown into a terror named Michael Myers. In this edition we learn a bit more, perhaps. Find more information at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Did you know that Michael Myers has an official website?
Did you know there are “Halloween” comic books?
Did you know that Wikipedia has a lot of information on “Halloween?” Yes, of course you did….
Top Costumes for 2007
Just in time for 2008, we present the top costumes in the United States for 2007. What costume are you wearing? Let us know, and find much more about Halloween and the origins of Halloween costumes at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Also, Top 25 costume lists from Snopes.com.
“An Arrest” By Ambrose Bierce
We enjoy a tale from great American writer and all-around great guy Ambrose Bierce, the first such tale from him in the Haunt. Hopefully it won’t be the last. What stories would you like to hear? Let us know at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
You can read the tale online yourself.
Learn all about Ambrose Bierce and find more works, too, at Biercephile.com.
Music:
“Classic Horror 1” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)
“Confused State” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)
Zombies
What exactly are zombies? Undead shambling freaks? Reanimated corpses? Or something else? Let us know your favorite kind of zombie at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, where you’ll find much more information.
Wikipedia.com has good articles on zombies and voodoo.
For a philosophical view of zombies check the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
A review of Wade Davis’s book about zombies, PASSAGE OF DARKNESS: THE ETHNOBIOLOGY OF THE HAITIAN ZOMBIE. No, it’s a real book. And a real review.
Make sure you’re up-to-date on your zombie survival.
Facebook has a zombie application. (By the way, join the Halloween Haunt group and become a fan on Facebook, too.
The How Stuff Works website actually tells you how zombies work.
Look out for the FVZA…the Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency.
Marvel Comics have some very popular zombies.
The origin of DC Comics’ own zombie, Solomon Grundy.
You can read the first issue of The Walking Dead online for free.
Music:
“Rebel” by Twilight Productions (from Soundclick.com)
The HMS Ontario
Travel back in time to the American Revolutionary War and relive the Halloween sinking of a British warship. The tale is not pleasant, but is that really what we are looking for? Tell me your interest in ghost ships at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Also:
You can see what the HMS Ontario looked like.
The HMS Ontario made the news.
A video is also available to see. Very spooky.
Music:
“Escape the Asylum” by Austin Martini (from Garageband.com)
“The Old Ghost,” A Poem by Thomas Lovell Beddoes
Thomas Lovell Beddoes had an outlook on life perfect for Halloween. He was obsessed with death. Enjoy a bit of culture in the Halloween Haunt, and let us know what poem or story you would like to hear at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Read the poem yourself and learn more about Mr. Beddoes at PhantomWooer.org.
The music:
“Remains of the Past” by Grigor Iliev
“Tempest (de havilland vampire)” by the Brothers Femme
Bobbing for Apples
They are crunchy and many are a delightful blood red color. And they’re the source of endless Halloween fun. Learn where the game bobbing for apples came from and other games you can play with the delicious fruit. Have an apple story? Tell us at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.
Links:
Learn more details about bobbing for apples.
Some music:
The Burning Moon by Derek K. Miller and Simon James
History of the Ouija Board
The Ouija board is a fun game to play, but can you really summon the passed-on with a toy? Find out how old Ouija is, and where it came from. Following up on the classic Ouija Board Story. Tell us your favorite Ouija story at HallowenHaunt.wordpress.com.
If you want to learn more about Ouija:
Wikipedia.org has a pretty good summary.
The Museum of Talking Boards also tells you much about your favorite connection with the dead.
If you’re interested in purchasing a Ouija, or one of many other “talking boards” available, click here.
Music:
“Gargoyle” by Sean Timms (from GarageBand.com)
