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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

Oh I am SO IN for Brawl.

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 09/20/2008 7:30 PM

I went to my local Halloween Spirit store today and picked up 1) my very own Guy Fawkes mask and 2) a Freddy Krueger cling decoration for my front door. There has been a noticeable chill in the air, and I’m working on my first Strongbow of the night.

Life is good, my friends. Happy SNT!

Chestnuts roasted by Cheetara @ 09/20/2008 7:31 PM

Man, I really wish I could really start shopping for Halloween. So far I’ve only been able to find some odds and ends as the stores here don’t have their displays up yet. I’ve already decorated everything here, though.

Chestnuts roasted by Kapprika @ 09/20/2008 7:38 PM

Happy SNT! I’m pretty stoked for Texas Chainsaw 3- The Craft? Is it really a good horror movie? Never saw it. Trilogy of Terror 2 should be good though!

Chestnuts roasted by Joker @ 09/20/2008 7:40 PM

The Craft isn’t really a horror movie, but I like it. It’s full of Fairuza.

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 09/20/2008 7:41 PM

elvis impersonators TURN ME ON. I need to get to vegas so I can meet a few and drink gin with them.

So many things to do before I die. Dance with Jason Voorhees, drink gin with an elvis impersonator, and kiss Ian Anderson with tongue. Time’s running out.

Chestnuts roasted by Rev. Back It On Up @ 09/20/2008 7:46 PM

I just sent my entry, but forgot to sign it! Oh, well, my gmail account is fairly similar to the nickname I use here… I’m sure Matt will figure it out…

Chestnuts roasted by Papa_Taz @ 09/20/2008 7:52 PM

Anyone looking to upload images, just google search “image host” and you’ll find tons. Though usually the first few are the most reputable and best.

I am thinking of drawing one but my drawing sucks. Though after seeing Matts’ drawing, I feel better about my own.

Chestnuts roasted by Ellis Dee @ 09/20/2008 7:53 PM

Man, I want to do this, I have to create 4 Excel documents by midnight for class and email them instead. Urg. Well, I will turn on the jukebox while doing homework anyhow and feel somewhat seasonal.
OH P.S. Martha’s Halloween edition is out! Happy!

Chestnuts roasted by kb @ 09/20/2008 7:54 PM

Hey now.

Chestnuts roasted by Matt @ 09/20/2008 7:54 PM

Any y’all tried that new Spore game? I downloaded the trial version a couple nights ago, and I gotts to say, i’m HOOKED!!! I’m havin a BLAST with this thing! It’s convinced me to get the full game. Also I wanted to make sure the full game would run on my system, so I downloaded the trial first. I’m happy to report that it runs PERFECTLY. There’s an occasional hickup here and there. but that’s normal.

Chestnuts roasted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/20/2008 8:02 PM

I’m excited for Lego Batman, but I’m just kinda lame like that.

Chestnuts roasted by Mystie @ 09/20/2008 8:08 PM

I must admit I like how adorable all the crazy bat villains looked in lego form.

Chestnuts roasted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/20/2008 8:11 PM

Oi, this will be a tough week for getting things done. Monday: MegaMan 9 comes out. Tuesday: Lego Batman.

Right now I’m watching this werewolf show on SciFi called “Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning” I have no idea what’s going on, but it’s pretty spooky.

Chestnuts roasted by Joker @ 09/20/2008 8:15 PM

Hmm, if I get the hankering maybe I will enter. As it is, I’m exhausted from spending the day at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. Recovering from the dorkiness of myself and others takes a lot out of me.

Chestnuts roasted by Jessica Marie @ 09/20/2008 8:16 PM

The Ginger Snaps movies are hilarious.

The one just called Ginger Snaps has a great scene for the credits. I wish a werewolf would convert me. I know exactly who I’d eat.

Chestnuts roasted by Rev. Back It On Up @ 09/20/2008 8:17 PM

Woo! I actually did something fun on the site other than gripe and make fun of things! ::feeling productive in all the wrong ways::

Chestnuts roasted by Special K @ 09/20/2008 8:17 PM

Ultraman: I love the bat villains in lego form, too. I’ve bought a keychain of the lego joker, so cute.

Joker: That’s the prequel to Ginger Snaps, isn’t it? Only ever watched the first one but it’s quite good.

Chestnuts roasted by Kapprika @ 09/20/2008 8:18 PM

I have never seen any of the Ginger Snaps movies. Are they all about werewolves in colonial times?

oh, and I have a Lego Robin keychain XD

Chestnuts roasted by Joker @ 09/20/2008 8:23 PM

Mega Man 9 will make me the happiest camper ever. Dio can vouch for me. :P

Chestnuts roasted by Ben @ 09/20/2008 8:23 PM

I know, I have to much to do this week to be distracted with MegaMan 9- but alas, what can I do

Chestnuts roasted by Joker @ 09/20/2008 8:25 PM

I will play Meg Man 9. No matter what.

Chestnuts roasted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/20/2008 8:26 PM

I too am psyched for Mega Man 9! I am Mega Man! I’m blue and Cyan!

Chestnuts roasted by Cameron T. @ 09/20/2008 8:32 PM

Joker: No, just that one, I think. The first one takes place in modern-day America and I’m fairly sure the second one does, too. They’re all about werewolves, though. :)

Hehe, cool. Love the lego keychains.

Chestnuts roasted by Kapprika @ 09/20/2008 8:37 PM

Uh, I’m just hanging around tonight. I’m not that fond of horror and have no real drawing skills (and no scanner). I’ll probably chat with friends and hang out online until I fall off my computer chair asleep.

Chestnuts roasted by starwenn @ 09/20/2008 8:39 PM

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