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Halloween Countdown ’08: Scary Art Contest!

Welcome to the first Saturday Night Thread of the 2008 Halloween season! EXCITING. While normal SNTs usually exist without any set theme, Halloween is a special time of year...so if you plan to converse, think deadly!

One of my favorite things about the spooky season is the increased amount of horror movies on television, and though we're still a few weeks away from that effect really sinking in, there are a few choice films airing this evening. Pick your poison!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III -- 11:35 PM on Cinemax More Max
The Craft --  11 PM on HBO Signature
Trilogy of Terror 2 -- 1 AM on Sci-Fi

Note that all of the times listed are EST, so adjust accordingly depending on where you live. Much as I love TCM III, I think I'm going to go with The Craft leading into Trilogy of Terror 2, assuming I don't pass out before one or both movies airs. (It's looking to be a martini night.)

If you're looking for a Halloween activity a bit more spirited than watching scary movies on cable television, maybe this X-E Art Contest will help you out?

Your Mission: Create a work of art featuring Jason Voorhees dancing. That is your only rule. You can draw it, build it in Photoshop, make it out of macaroni pieces -- whatever you like. It just has to feature Jason Voorhees DANCING.

(UPDATE: The deadline has passed! Thanks!) You have until Sunday at 12 noon EST to complete your piece. When finished, e-mail your opus to me, and I'll highlight the very best entries in tomorrow's post. Actually, if only ten of you enter, I'll highlight all of them, no matter how horrible the entries are. We'll see how this goes.

Need more incentive? I will objectively choose a grand prize winner, and that person will receive five packages of ancient Ghoul-Aid, the spookiest Kool-Aid flavor ever! I must add a disclaimer that the Ghoul-Aid is being offered for collectible purposes only, but I'm fairly certain that it's still safe to drink.

Five runners-up will receive single packs of Ghoul-Aid, so even those of you who aren't modern day Da Vincis have more than a fair shot at getting free Kool-Aid.

Remember, all entries must be received by noon EST Sunday!

If you're not interested in watching the proposed horror movies or drawing Jason Voorhees dancing, you're still welcome to partake in the usual SNT festivities. Enjoy!

Posted by Matt on 09/20/2008. E-mail me!



Discussion Thread: 395 comments
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just submitted an entry that im almost proud of. hope it comes across as fun as it was to make. ms paint is a harsh mistress though. Ghoul-Aid or not – thanks for the contest !!

Chestnuts roasted by dphunkt @ 09/21/2008 4:53 AM

Ok, just submitted my entry. I spent entirely too much time doing the illustration and just sat through one of the worse movies ever “Silent warning” on sci fi. Ugh. I need sleep.

Chestnuts roasted by Ann @ 09/21/2008 5:05 AM

Another super-gory horror film is Peter Jackson’s “Dead Alive.” Although this one is pretty good.

Chestnuts roasted by JLAJRC @ 09/21/2008 8:45 AM

Aw, Goob, I can’t call X-E Matt by his first name. I don’t know him well enough!

Chestnuts roasted by Rev. Back It On Up @ 09/21/2008 10:59 AM

Creepshow is the coolest- I prefer the second one. A couple of years ago at Dragon*Con, I obtained a Creepshow poster and had it signed by George Romero. Nice guy.

Chestnuts roasted by Cheetara @ 09/21/2008 11:19 AM

Heloes….can someone find me? Igot percocets in meee. im sory, i guesss. sick. owwww,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,jon? ohhhhhhhh iimsdoryy i was talking and typing ot husbsbnabd…is it bad ot posd twhen im mdiecated.? Olove ou

Chestnuts roasted by mandy_Tara Reids Franken-Nipple_Reeves @ 09/21/2008 12:00 PM

bad percocet trip. not for fun…in pain sinus

Chestnuts roasted by mandy_Tara Reids Franken-Nipple_Reeves @ 09/21/2008 12:07 PM

Hi Mandy Reeves. I love you. Please send me percocets. And feel better.

There is no shame in commenting “under the influence”. You have no idea how many times I’ve done it.

Chestnuts roasted by Rev. Back It On Up 13 @ 09/21/2008 12:07 PM

The deadline has passed on the art contest. Over 70 entries received. Some real gems, too. :) I hate having to pick!

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 09/21/2008 12:30 PM

I have some judges that’ll help you Matt. Let’s see, there’s a George, an Abe and another George. ;)

Chestnuts roasted by dohopoki @ 09/21/2008 12:38 PM

Awww, man. I missed the deadline.

Chestnuts roasted by Lucky Mesmer @ 09/21/2008 12:44 PM

Matt, just don’t give yourself nightmares over them.

Chestnuts roasted by Guise @ 09/21/2008 1:05 PM

Arr! SNT went on a goodwhile…70 entries huh? Where are all you guys when we’re bored and Xmas hung over in January? Playin’ yer Sega or some such nonsense. Anyway, can’t wait to see the winners Matt! Hope its soon!

Chestnuts roasted by Terror Claws @ 09/21/2008 1:07 PM

I wish I had more than 20 minutes with my entry. However I am most happy with it. Can’t wait to see the rest of the Jems (and the holograms)

Chestnuts roasted by Ricky @ 09/21/2008 2:01 PM

Hey, Ricky, do you think any of the entries will be totally outrageous?

Chestnuts roasted by Darth Poop @ 09/21/2008 2:09 PM

MAN–it looks like I missed a good SNT. That’s what happens when you’re stuck in a hotel with free high speed wi-fi that goes about as fast as dial-up.

Chestnuts roasted by gingela5 @ 09/21/2008 2:19 PM

Gotta confess, I am looking forward to seeing the results of the art contest. :)

Chestnuts roasted by The Manimal @ 09/21/2008 2:21 PM

Sorry Matt. Couldn’t get it in on time. I’d give you a good excuse but I got nothin’. On the other hand my fridge has some nice art. I even gave myself an A with a “good job!!”.

Chestnuts roasted by Bill @ 09/21/2008 2:28 PM

Ahh, there’s that ol’ Darth Poop magic! Where ya been lately? Bill has an excuse, he lives in a log cabin in the middle of nowhere. ;)

Looking forward to the art contest winners as much as the new episode of Mad Men tonight.

Chestnuts roasted by Terror Claws @ 09/21/2008 3:22 PM

Woah! Kool-Aid flashback! I just got the envelope of kool-aid in the mail today 12-30-10. Took me a second to remember

Chestnuts roasted by Evil @ 12/30/2010 11:34 AM

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