These Haunts are Comin’ at Ya!: The Innovation and History of 3D in Horror and Haunted Attractions
Louisville Halloween explores the history of horror in 3D an [more…]
Size Matters: The Top Ten Gigantic Haunt Props of the Halloween Industry
Louisville Halloween’s The Phantom of the Ville highlights some of t [more…]
Cult Horror Obscurities New to Blu ray for Your Late-Night Social Distancing Monster Movie Marathons!
Louisville Halloween’s The Phantom of the Ville reviews five [more…]
Thirteen Modern Haunt Innovations That Shook Up The Industry
Louisville Halloween’s Phantom of the Ville pinpoints some of t [more…]
Haunters Across the Country Bond over Haunted Nostalgia on the Haunted Attraction History Facebook Group
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Veteran Haunt Consultant Scott Swenson on Gamification and the Future of the Haunt Industry
We interview 30-year haunt and entertainment industry veteran, Scott Swenson, about his legendary career [more…]
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
The summer is here and the king has returned to the multiplex for another apocalyptic round of sound and fury. “Godzilla: King of Monsters” is the direct sequel to Gareth Edwards’ (“ [more…]
Netherworld’s Ben Armstrong Discusses the Pains of Haunt Adolescence and the Future of the Haunt Industry!
We interview the 20-plus year co-owner of Atlanta’s Netherworld Haunted House about graduating from h [more…]
The Phantom’s Top Ten Hammer Horrors
The Phantom of the Ville counts down his 10 favorite gothic horror thrillers from B [more…]
Ancient Forest Giants Arise in Bernheim: An Exclusive Interview with Creator Thomas Dambo
Louisville Halloween Interviews Danish artist Thomas Dambo about hi [more…]
Enter the Efteling: Take a Tour of the Dark Ride Capital of the World!
The Phantom of the Ville gives readers a haunted tour of the most phantasmagorical theme park on earth, the Efteling![more…]
Exploring the Real Castle Frankenstein AKA “How the Phantom Spent the Christmas Holidays”
The Phantom of the Ville travels to Darmstadt, Germany to explore the ruins of Burg Frankenstein and [more…]
Evermore and the Future of Interactive Theater in the Haunted Attraction Business
In this year end editorial, we take a look at the amazing new Evermore Park in Pleasa [more…]
Krampus Returns to the Ville!
The snake-tongued Anti-Claus is back in town for several events starting on Krampus Night, W [more…]
The Final Screams of Halloween 2018!
Extra Weekends, Blackout Nights and Jack-O-Lantern Spectacles Highlight the Last Week of [more…]
This Halloween marks the 50th Anniversary of Louisville’s Own Triceratops Visit to the Indian Trails Shopping Center on Tour with the Sinclair Dinosaurs!
We interview local dinosaur enthusiast, Rocko Jerome, about our Triceratops’ first trip to the River City on the Halloween weekend of 1968 and recent attempts to save and restore the magnificent beast! [more…]
The Rockford Prison Riot Unleashes the Complete Original Overhaul of Fear Fair in Seymour, IN.
We interview Fear Fair creator/owner, Brett Hays, about the completion of his nationally rec [more…]
Hauntrepreneur: Louisville’s Mad Haunt Doctor, Michael Book, Reveals the Secrets behind Two of the River City’s Newest Haunted Attractions.
We interview Dr. Michael Book about his two sinister creations, Legend at Pop [more…]
Meet the New Michael Myers from “Halloween” (2018) at Skeleton’s Lair Scream Park in Scottsville, KY!
The new Michael Myers, actor James Jude Courtney, will be appearing at Skeleton’s Lair Scream Park [more…]
Actors Theatre Brings New Blood & Bite to It’s Most Chilling Production of Dracula Yet!
Fifth Third Bank’s Dracula is an action-packed Halloween treat not to miss this season![more…]
A Strict Baptist Upbringing Leads Straight to The Devil’s Attic According to Jason Besemann!
We interview The Devil’s Attic creator/owner, Jason Besemann, in Louisville, KY.
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Interactivity and Choice are the Skeleton Keys to Success at Eastern State Penitentiary’s Terror Behind the Walls in Philadelphia, PA.
We interview Creative Director, Amy Hollaman, and General Manager, Brett Bertolino, [more…]
The Marvelous Mystery Presents the Spooky Funhouse this Saturday, Aug 25 in the Highlands!
Creative madman Will Russell is back with a new mystery gift shop and a one-night Spooky Funhou [more…]
Danger Run Brings Don’t Be Monster Anti-Bullying Program to Jefferson County Schools This Fall!
Nationally recognized, nonprofit anti-bullying program, Don’t Be A Monster, is joining force [more…]
Meet Allen Hopps, Haunt Director of the Texas-sized Dark Hour Haunted House!
Take a strange journey with us through the life of haunter jack-of-all-trades, Allen Hopps, Haunt [more…]
Are Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Still Relevant in the Landscape of Modern American Halloween?
The Phantom of the Ville ponders the continued iconic significance of the Universal Monsters. [more…]
HellsGate’s John LaFlamboy Brings the Mythic Haunted House into Reality in Lockport, Illinois!
Take a wild ride with us through the amazing life and career of haunter extraordinaire John LaF [more…]
A Tale of Two Haunted Hotels!
We interview Greg DeFatta, previous owner of The Haunted Hotel in Louisville and lo [more…]
Black Orchard Haunted House Presents a Terrifying Summer Camp Event June 15th and 16th!
Get ready to experience your worst Summer Camp nightmares in Shelbyville on Friday a [more…]
Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses’ Owner, Michael Jubie, Talks Safety and Longevity in the Haunt Biz!
We interview 25 year haunt veteran, Michael Jubie, about his passio [more…]
The Witches’ Tree is Your Legend Tripping Destination this Walpurgisnacht!
There is a cursed freak of nature rooted at the corner of Sixth Street and Park Avenue th [more…]
When it comes to Shock and Awe, Haunted Overload’s Eric Lowther doesn’t do anything small!
Haunted Overload creator and owner, Eric Lowther, reveals what it takes to run one of the largest [more…]
TransWorld 2018 Trends and Innovations
The Phantom of the Ville highlights the latest trends and innovations seen at the [more…]
Oak Island Creative’s Scare Products is making the Scary Right Here in Louisville!
Get a peek inside Oak Island Creative’s inner sanctum hidden right here in our own backyard![more…]
Scream Factor: An Exclusive Interview with Horror Artist Nathan Thomas Milliner
The Phantom of the Ville sits down with Louisville resident and nationally recognized [more…]
Return of the King of Gross: Toymaker Tim Clarke is back in the Boglins Business!
The man who worked with Jim Henson on “The Muppets”, “Fraggle Rock” and “The Dark Crystal” is bringing h [more…]
The Phantom’s Chilling Winter Horror Picks!
The Phantom of the Ville highlights the best recent releases for cold winter nights’ viewings.[more…]
Krampus Invades the Ville in 2017!
The ancient legend of the malevolent Christmas beast known as Krampus makes its mark on Louisville in 2017 with mult [more…]
Local Artist and Filmmaker, Antonio Pantoja, Talks Horror and His New Slasher Movie Project!
Award winning video artist, Antonio Pantoja, discusses his horror influences and his 80’s themed [more…]
It Ain’t Over Yet: The Last Screams of Halloween 2017 (Nov. 3 – Nov. 4)
Deathly Holler Yard Haunt, The Haunted Hotel’s Lights Out: Zombie Outbreak and Fear Fair’s Blackout keep the last pumpkins lit during the first weekend of November!
Ju [more…]
The Phantom’s Top 10 Louisville Haunted Attractions
The Phantom of the Ville highlights the scariest, newest and most spirited haunted a [more…]
John Carpenter Anthology (Movie Themes 1974-1998) Music Review
John Carpenter treats fans to 13 tracks of newly recorded versions of his career spanning movie themes!
Although it has been 7 years since John Carpenter [more…]
The Phantom’s Top Ten Louisville Halloween Traditions
The Phantom of the Ville highlights his favorite nostalgic Louisville-centric [more…]
What’s in Barn at the New Black Orchard Haunted Attraction in Shelbyville?
We interview Black Orchard’s Production Manager, Brian Ward, to uncover his inspiratio [more…]
The Legend at Pope Lick to Bring a Local Urban Legend to Life This Halloween!
The Pope Lick Monster (AKA the dreaded Goatman) will be emerging from the mists of local leg [more…]
The Science of Fear: Sociologist Margee Kerr Knows What Scares You!
We interview Margee Kerr, PhD, author of “Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of F [more…]
Nashville Nightmare to Open Priest Lake Haunted Woods at Nashville Shores Waterpark!
Nashville Nightmare’s Brad Webb reveals the new terrors he’s unleashing in Tennessee thi [more…]
Crawl into the Mind of the Demented Genius behind the Wisconsin Fear Grounds!
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The Mummy (2017)
Universal’s attempt to re-animate its rogues galley of classic monsters takes its’ first shambling steps forward in this Tom Cruise action/adventure thriller.
Taking an obvious page from th [more…]
Meet the Head Inmate that runs the Asylum at Columbus’ ScareAtorium!
We interview legendary haunt industry icon, Kelly Collins, founder of The ScareAtorium, cre [more…]
Alien: Covenant (2017)
Original “Alien” director, Ridley Scott, brings his nightmarish Xenomorph back to the big screen in another prequel that feels thematically at war with itself.
In the late 70’s/early 80 [more…]
Explore the Secret Voodoo Makeup Magic at The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana!
We interview The 13th Gate’s Makeup Witch Doctor, Blain Quam, to get a behind-the-s [more…]
Mystic Timbers Roller Coaster Review
The Phantom of the Ville has faced the twisted terrors of Mystic Timbers at King [more…]
“Secret Louisville”: Your Personal Tour Guide to Where Louisville Keeps Its’ Weirdness.
We interview local author, Kevin Gibson, about his new book, “Secret Louisville: A Guide to th [more…]
The Terrors of TransWorld 2017!
Get an EXCLUSIVE peek at the terrifying trends and horrifying highlig [more…]
Kong: Skull Island (2017)
The King returns to cinemas in this $185 million herky-jerky, fantasy B-movie, but can Kong carry this gargantuan production into monster movie history?
There’s no question that King [more…]
“Goatman: Flesh or Folklore?”: The Man Who Wrote the Book on the Pope Lick Monster and Its Sinister Brood!
We interview cryptozoologist and paranormal investigator, J. Nathan Couch, about [more…]
A Cure for Wellness (2017)
Director Gore Verbinski does his best David Cronenberg imitation in the Kafkaesque “A Cure for Wellness.”
In a roller coaster career of genre filmmaking, Tennessee native d [more…]
Fear Fair wants YOU to be their VALENTINE X next weekend, Friday & Saturday, Feb. 10th and 11th!
You’ve got a hot date with cold fear at Fear Fair in Seymour, IN this Valentine’s Day weekend.< [more…]
The Mad Magician (1954)
Vincent Price’s little seen 3D follow-up to “House of Wax” makes its debut on Twilight Times’ limited edition Blu-ray in 3D and 2D!
Legendary horror icon, Vincent Price [more…]
I, Haunter: Blood, Sweat & Fears
After five years writing about the horror business, last season I crossed over to the secret place behind the bl [more…]
Happy Halloween TONIGHT: Hillcrest, Yard Haunts and Trick-or-Treats!
Celebrate Halloween Night with the best FREE chills and thrills Louisville has to offer!
All Hallows’ Eve is upon us, and as the sun sets on the greates [more…]
WARNING: Extreme Haunt Nights are on the Horizon at The Devil’s Attic and The Haunted Hotel!
Grabbing, biting, licking, shock treatment, waterboarding, bondage and bugs: Who will survive and what will be left of them?
As we celebrate the last weekend of the haunting season, a couple of [more…]
Halloween ComicFest is this Saturday, Oct 29, at Heroes Comics & Gaming and other local comic book stores!
Get all the details about the FREE comics and other Halloween treats you can score at the only comic book store owned by a haunter this Saturday during Halloween ComicFest!
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GO HAUNT HUNTING ON THE FULL HUNTER’S MOON WITH THE HALLOWEEN HOPPER PASS!
The Louisville Halloween Hopper Pass lets you jump from haunt to haunt [more…]
Godzilla Resurgence (Shin Godzilla) (2016)
Japan’s Toho Studios reinvent the original radioactive thunder lizard in this latest apocalyptic disaster epic!
“Godzilla Resurgence” is Toho Studios fi [more…]
Haunted Hoochie 2016 Haunt Review
The Phantom of the Ville must consult a thesaurus to find enough synonyms for “huge” to describe [more…]
The Haunted Hotel 2016 Haunt Review
The Haunted Hotel puts the extreme in the screams this Halloween season! [more…]
The Highlands Louisville Halloween Parade & Festival brings Trick-or-Treats to the Streets this Saturday!
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 8 for a family friendly day of Halloween merriment in the [more…]
Baxter Avenue Theatres’ Halloween MIDNIGHT MOVIES Program to include “Phantasm” 4K Restoration and More!
“The Omen,” “Invasion of the Body Snatchers,” “Phantasm” and “Alien” bring 70’s horror back to the big screen at the Baxter Avenue Theatres this Halloween!
Most horror scholar [more…]
Danger Runs Explores the “Legend at Pope Lick” this Halloween!
For the first time this year, Danger Run allows players to choose which two of four major haunts they wan [more…]
The Devil’s Attic Review 2016
The Gates of Hell have been flung open again for Halloween 2016, allowing some all new [more…]
Blair Witch (2016)
The Blair Witch is back, get out the Dramamine!
Riding a wave of hype that seemed to stem from viral Internet postings and the suggestion that the video going around was possibly actual found f [more…]
“31”
Rob Zombie’s retro, faux grindhouse splatterfest is undeniable, unmistakable Zombie.
Say what you will about the cinematic results of Rob Zombie’s crowdfunded, Halloween se [more…]
The Haunted Hotel is Open for Horror Business!
Pushing the haunting season forward like never before, The Haunted Hotel opens the first [more…]
“Return of the Living Dead” Stars Reunite in Louisville at Days of the Dead Sept. 2-4!
Elvira! Nightmare on Elm Street! House of 1000 Corpses! Hellraiser and more! Louisville Halloween [more…]
Fair Warning 2016: The Haunted Mansion
The Kentucky State Fair Midway delivers a new walk thru mini-haunt!
Greetings from the Fairgrounds amidst the August heat and the smell of livestock and the corndog grease pits. It’s the [more…]
The Louisville Zombie Walk to Unleash a Horde of 40,000 Walkers on Saturday, Aug. 27th!
When there’s no more room in The Devil’s Attic, the dead will walk the streets of Louisville. [more…]
The Legend of Pope Lick
In every urban legend, there is a cornerstone of truth, and every true story has a beginning—This story begins with a man who called himself Colonel Beauregard Schildknecht, although there is no record of evidence that he ever serv [more…]
Location: Pope Lick Park
Admission: N/A
The Louisville Halloween Hopper Pass Admits You to All Your Favorite Haunts on One Ticket!
Louisville Halloween introduces the Halloween Hopper Pass which allows [more…]
The Simple Joys of Halloween
Sometimes it’s the little things that make Halloween such a magical time of year.
As the dog days of summer wind down and the school buses start rolling through our neig [more…]
Haunters Against Hate puts the Fear into Bigotry!
On Independence Day weekend, a group of over 20 haunted attraction owners in the Kentuck [more…]
Webb of Terror: Nashville Nightmare’s Brad Webb Spins a Tangled Tale of Haunted Inspiration!
Louisville Halloween interviews Nashville Nightmare’s creator/owner, Brad Webb, to get inside the mind of [more…]
The Purge: Election Year (2016)
The third film in this ultra-violent, action/horror franchise pushes the politics of fear to the front and center.
Both “The Purge” (2013) and “The Purge: Anarchy” (2014) contained an unde [more…]
The Shallows (2016)
Amid the chum of bloated CGI blockbusters in the summer multiplex ocean arises the fin of the best little shark movie in years.
Blake Lively (“Gossip Girl”) plays a young woman grieving the re [more…]
Get Haunt Schooled with The Dent School House’s Bud Stross!
Louisville Halloween interviews Cincinnati’s legendary Dent School House owner/operator, Bud Stross, to uncover [more…]
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
James Wan delivers a chillingly worthy sequel to his 2013 demonic masterpiece, “The Conjuring,” with the continuing paranormal investigations of Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Following up on his 2013 box-office spook-tacular, “
Get on The Haunted Bus!
The 7th Street Haunt’s Travis Boling and crew are bringing their mobile mini-haunt to you!
Like Alice Coope [more…]
The 13th Floor Haunted House brings Torment and Terror to the Windy City!
Road Trip Attraction Interview: Louisville Halloween talks to 13th Floor Ent [more…]
Fright Nights Campout Louisville is coming June 11, 2016!
All of your Summer Camp nightmares come to life at Fright Night’s overnight camping experience tha [more…]
Green Room (2015)
Destined for cult classic status, “Green Room” is a punk rock powder keg of intensity and brutality!
Writer/director, Jeremy Saulnier (“Blue Ruin”), has delivered the most tension loaded [more…]
Happy Halfway-to-Halloween! It’s Walpurgis Night 2016!
Beware ye, those who wander into the setting sun of April 30th, for ‘tis Witches’ Night and thou art [more…]
John Carpenter’s Lost Themes II (2016) Music Review
The Master of Horror cements his reputation as a Synth Rock God with this sophomore collection of sci-fi N [more…]
Monster Dog (1984) Blu-ray Review
Alice Cooper’s cult classic 80’s werewolf thriller finally sees its digital debut on Kino Lorber Blu-ray!
With the announcement this week that Alice Cooper will be bringing his ghoulish shock rock theatrics to [more…]
Get Your Tickets for Next Weekend’s Kentuckiana Zombie Prom 2016!
Saturday, April 16th, marks the second annual Zombie Prom brought to you by the Spook Masters of Fear Fair Haunted Attraction i [more…]
Grand Opening: Local Haunter Opens New Comics & Gaming Store!
Heroes Comics & Gaming opens with huge event this Saturday, April 2nd, in the Highlands!
Transworld Halloween & Attractions Show 2016 Overview
The newest trends & innovations, the coolest props & animatronics and the scariest highlights of the biggest Halloween trade show in the world!
Greetings, Halloween fanatics! It’s The Phanto [more…]
10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
The Phantom of the Ville opens the new J.J. Abrams’ produced “mystery box” horror film.
You’ve really got to hand it to J.J. Abrams when it comes to secrecy on one of his film sets. Recent history would se [more…]
Louisville Halloween’s Second Annual Halloween Job Fair to Take Place at 4th Street Live!
August 6th at 4th Street Live is the time and place to scare up a job in the Halloween industry during Louisville Halloween’s 2016 Job Fair![more…]
Louisville Halloween Adds Fall Street Festival and Announces Big Improvements to the Louisville Halloween Parade!
New date, earlier parade time and a brand new Halloween Street Festival are just some of the improvements planned for our se [more…]
Local Author Glenn Porzig and 80’s Scream Queen Brinke Stevens Team Up to Give the Devil His Due!
“Darkness Unbound: Lady in Black” delivers Satanic horror in print, Kindle and Audible formats!
Serial killings, demonic possessions and other horrors are in store for readers and audio book listeners of [more…]
Escape from Louisville: The Global Phenomenon of Escape Rooms Hits the Ville!
The Phantom of the Ville tries to break out of all four (soon to be five) Escape Rooms in the Louis [more…]
The Witch (2016)
A Puritan nightmare made flesh and blood, “The Witch” transports its audience to Colonial New England where a creeping fear threatens to corrupt and destroy an isolated family.
First time feature writer/director, Robe [more…]
Hellions (2015)
This October 31st set chiller is full of Halloween iconography and atmosphere, but it’s also unfortunately full of something else not nearly as aromatic.
Bruce McDonald’s (“Pontypool[more…]
The Astonishing but Horrifically True Story of the Infamous Louisville “Creepshow” Premiere in 1982!
Can your heart stand the shocking facts of this true story from The Phantom of the Ville’s Lost Louisville Case Files?
Greetings, my friends and fiends. It’s The Phan [more…]
Michale Graves Returns with “When Worlds Collide” (2016) Music Review
Ex-Misfits front man Michale Graves is back with a sequel to his bestselling solo record, “The Lost Skeleton Returns.”
After Michale Graves abandoned his post as front man for the reboote [more…]
New Horror Film, “Viridescent,” is Currently Shooting in a Haunted Hotel in Historic La Grange!
Louisville Halloween visits the set of “Viridescent” for the scoop on this new horror film shooting on Main Street in La Grange, and uncovers the ghost stories behind the haunting of the Central Hotel!
Wh [more…]
Unnatural (2015)
It’s James Remar VS a polar bear/wolf hybrid monster in the freezing coldest “Jaws” knock-off of the year. Any questions?
I’ve always been a sucker for a good monster movie, sometimes even a not so good monster movie, but [more…]
Howl (2016)
The werewolves of London stalk a group of stranded commuters on a broken down passenger train in the middle of the English forest in this new British chiller!
Just released in the States on 01/12/16 on Blu-ray and DVD, “[more…]
The Phantasmic Terror of the Tall Man: A Tribute to Angus Scrimm (8/19/1926-1/9/2016)
The Phantom of the Ville pays tribute to one of the greatest icons of the Modern Horror genre, the unforgettable Angus Scrimm!
The Tall Man has left our dimension. Angus Scrimm[more…]
The Phantom of the Ville’s TOP TEN HORROR FILMS of 2015
Louisville Halloween’s Senior Editor, The Phantom of the Ville, counts down his favorite ten horror film experiences of 2015 and wraps up another year of ghoulish fun in the River City.
Happy New Ye [more…]
Krampus Night 2015: The Year That Krampus Invaded North America!
The evening of December 5th, lock your doors and bolt your windows, Krampus has arrived on our own American shores and no naughty child is safe from his icy claws!
Merry Christmas, [more…]
“A Very Scary Christmas” to Deliver a Family Friendly, Interactive Holiday Adventure on Dec. 11 & 12!
The 7th Street Haunt intends to put the spirits of Christmas into the holiday season with a spooky, but family friendly interactive experience this Christmas!
This holiday season, on the Fr [more…]
The Haunting of Hillcrest 2015
Louisville’s favorite trick-or-treat destination for over 20 years, Hillcrest Avenue is ready to paint the town orange-and-black again on Oct. 31st!
Happy Halloween, kids! It’s [more…]
The Dent Schoolhouse Review 2015
The Phantom of the Ville checks out one of the Top Haunted Attractions in the country, The Dent Schoolhouse, in Cincinnati, Ohio!
If you count separately ticketed attractions, Louisville’s regional haunted [more…]
The Louisville Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular Glows Again!
Over 5,000 grim, grinning gourds await you and your family along this one quarter mile walking trail in Iroquois Park!
I don’t think any other Halloween event in the Louisville area has grown as quickly to [more…]
Bloodshed Mini Haunt Review (Franklin, KY) 2015
One of our Nashville emissaries, the beautiful and infamous, Countess Bathory, takes a look at a gritty little haunt in Franklin, KY called Bloodshed!
Greetings, haunt fans from [more…]
Danger Run: The Nest and Pongo’s Revenge Reviews 2015
Danger Run taps into our primal fears in TWO brand new, original haunts this Halloween!
After the screams faded and its 20th Anniversary season came to a close last Halloween, Danger Run[more…]
The Devils Attic Review 2015
In its fifth season on West Hill Street, The Devils Attic has become a well-oiled, non-stop scare machine!
This is my kind of Monster Bash! Vampires, werewolves, the Frankenstein monster, ghosts, cen [more…]
The Haunted Hotel Review 2015
The Phantom of the Ville checks into The Haunted Hotel for its 25th Anniversary season!
Back in my college days, I remember a theory a friend of mine had about Rock and Roll fans t [more…]
Fear Fair in Seymour, Indiana Takes Guests to the Big Easy for Some Big Scares this Halloween!
Louisville Halloween gets an EXCLUSIVE preview of Fear Fair’s largest renovation ever for Halloween 2015!
Voodoo, gators and above ground cemeteries await you within the Freeman Municipal Airport[more…]
Halloween Express Returns to the Springhurst Center for Halloween 2015!
Costumes, animatronic props, masks, makeup and accessories are awaiting to fulfill your darkest Halloween desires at Halloween Express in the Springhurst Center just off Westport Road!
Greetings, my orange an [more…]