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09/27/2008: Halloween Countdown ‘08: Whatever-O’-Lantern Contest!

Let’s go with a nice, normal, random SNT for today. I can’t find any really on-target horror movies for everyone to pretend to watch together, but since we’ll be in October by next weekend, I expect tons of hockey masks and chainsaws all over the television.

Course, I don’t want you to spend the weekend longing for some kind of spooky activity, so let’s do a new contest — one that will take a little more effort than last week’s, but with the chance to win a bigger prize…

Remember this guy? My Horrormelon from this past July? Well, there’s your basic inspiration — now here’s your challenge.

Carve a jack-o’-lantern out of something other than a pumpkin It can be anything — fruit, vegetable, animal, mineral…whatever. The more unique your creation, the better. Since this contest calls for a serious amount of hands-on effort, I’m going to part with an extra special prize:

Yup, one grand prize winner will receive The Nightmare On Elm Street Collection, a big, awful DVD box set containing each and every Freddy Krueger movie, except that one where Jason cut his arm off. (If you want to enter but already have this set, no worries — I’ll give you something else.) Two runners-up will receive single-film horror DVDs of my choosing.

I’ll give you all weekend to build your masterpiece. All entries must be received by noon EST on Monday, September 29th. Once you’re finished with your creation, e-mail me a photo. I’ll spotlight the winners along with more of the best entries next weekend, so even if you don’t win, your whatever-o’-lantern will still be seen by however many people read this site.

Speaking of which, check out ten more entries from the “Draw Jason Dancing” contest, after the jump!


“Death Disco” — Created by Steven M.


“Macarena” — Created by Brian


“Presumption” — Created by Taz


“Flashdance” — Created by Dan N.


“Diesney” — Created by Patrick R.


“Fame!” — Created by Ann F.


“A New Beginning” — Created by Hey I’m Jeff


“Dance For Diabetes!” — Created by Eddie Lightning Frog.


“Halloween Party” — Created by Rebecca W.


“Purple Pain” — Created by Dave C.


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Discussion Thread: 139 comments

I have a melon I can carve up . I’ll try something on it.  Even though I already have the Nightmare box set, i’ll still enter.

Ghosted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/27/2008 6:38 PM EDT


slick- probly not but if you are gonna one up PhelpsPhan you may try sneakin in the cage and shavin a pumpkin on his ass…..Now that would be creative…..

Ghosted by RailPirate @ 09/27/2008 6:39 PM EDT


I’m thinking if I shave a jack-o-lantern in a polar bears ass I better get honarable mention.  Of course RailPirate will have to accept it on my behalf.. due to me being mauled by the polar bear.

Ghosted by slick316 @ 09/27/2008 6:47 PM EDT


I wish I had some spare time to do this. Dammit.

Ghosted by Jade @ 09/27/2008 6:50 PM EDT


Im not so sure that I will survive the Missy-o-lantern either! Noteworthy however is the fact that I was gonna paint, not carve the artwork.

Ghosted by RailPirate @ 09/27/2008 6:50 PM EDT


RailPirate: I’m thinking that is a good decision. As well as increase your chance of survival.

Ghosted by slick316 @ 09/27/2008 6:55 PM EDT


Someone at the grocery store had a Freddy Sweater on.  But he was all emo and annoying and probably didn’t know how cool the sweater is (I own one too, of course), or is wearing it “ironically,” or uses it to staunch the blood from his emo cuts and the tears from his AAAANNNGSSTT. I wanted to kick him with my freddy shoes, but alas, he’ll have to wait till I get them next week.

I know what I’m carving, and it’s going to be lame. But I’m amused.

Ghosted by Cat the Vampire Slayer @ 09/27/2008 7:03 PM EDT


Slick- Yeah, maybe I’ll just carve up a melon like ULTRAMAN, seems a lot safer, Lol   Hows Gotham city anyhow?? I know you opted to save the denizens….

Ghosted by RailPirate @ 09/27/2008 7:03 PM EDT


RailPirate: I’m getting ready to leave work now to try it out. So depending on how good the game is this may be my last post tonight, good luck to everyone on the contest.

Ghosted by slick316 @ 09/27/2008 7:17 PM EDT


Headin to the local hootch hut for a birthday celebration and then off to Target in search of the new Jones Soda….makes a great chaser for my Orville Reddenbachers Movie Theater Butter Popcorn for the Frightfest later tonite…..Oh Yeah, workin it, workin it……

Ghosted by RailPirate @ 09/27/2008 7:24 PM EDT


Happy SNT everybody! Can’t wait to see what you crazy geniuses come up with. Love Rebecca W’s work on the dancing Jason 8D

Ghosted by squee4242 @ 09/27/2008 7:26 PM EDT


I’m going to buy one of those huge 600 pound pumpkins, carve it out, and then stand in it with a flare.

Ghosted by Razzy the Cat @ 09/27/2008 7:50 PM EDT


There is nothing quite like Jason doing the Macarena.

I’d dig out one of the pears I just bought from the local farm market this morning, but I think I’ll pass on this one. I’m not crazy about horror movies. I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone else came up with, though!

Ghosted by starwenn @ 09/27/2008 8:23 PM EDT


Hooray!! Another contest (I missed the first one).  I am teaching ‘Carrie’ in Secondary IV english right now, so I am making a PowerPoint presentation about the horror genre and the changes in horror film posters throughout the ages, from the 1950’s to the 2000’s.  Fun stuff.

Ghosted by Muppet Baby @ 09/27/2008 8:31 PM EDT


Hey all, i’ve posted before but few and far between, however I’m always checking out this site especially during the holidays. Anyway, I picked up an AWESOME book today: ‘Zombie Movies’ the ultimate Guide by Glenn kay. So far it’s frickin’ sweet! Also, at Target I picked up some candy corn and at Walgreen’s (yea, it was a busy day) I got two of those pens Matt has on the site, Freddy and leather face ones. I think I’ll light my pumpkin spice yankee candle here and watch ‘My Bloody Valentine’ that I just got from Blockbuster.com.

Ghosted by John @ 09/27/2008 8:35 PM EDT


crap, now i will spend every waking moment between now and mon at noon concoting, dreaming and scheming – what should I carve?
If only Hssxxulllo Ussall were here to help me…. yup, I said his name – Advent is, literally, just around the corner!

Ghosted by Nizz @ 09/27/2008 8:42 PM EDT


Man where does all this time go? Halloween is very close!

Ghosted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/27/2008 8:44 PM EDT


Anyone wanna play Smash Bros?

Ghosted by Ricky @ 09/27/2008 9:03 PM EDT


I’ll be on Brawl later tonight. 

Ghosted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/27/2008 9:06 PM EDT


“What should I carve? There so many things to carve. I could carve a pear, a pineapple a squirrel, or a cat or a special SPAM filled Halloween bat What could I carve, maybe Brett Favre What should I carve?”

Ghosted by The Manimal @ 09/27/2008 9:15 PM EDT


Check this one out here  my favorite Halloween wallpaper!! Anybody else got a good one to share??  Happy SNT X-Ers

Ghosted by RailPirate @ 09/27/2008 9:18 PM EDT


Oh. Oh. Oh. FUCK. Are we only allowed one entry?

Ghosted by Mystie @ 09/27/2008 9:27 PM EDT


Cat the Vampire Slayer-HAHAHAHa now that made me laugh, After a pretty crappy saturday night. thanks!

 Just make sure u dont forget to go back an give him a kick with the Freddy shoes when u get them.

Ghosted by Blazer @ 09/27/2008 9:32 PM EDT


Happy SNT ya’ll!!! I’m off to do some carvin.

Ghosted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/27/2008 9:42 PM EDT


BUCKLY!: You would be correct.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g74X9EtVO9A  (The actual scene.)

Ghosted by Hey I'm Jeff @ 09/27/2008 9:58 PM EDT


Blazer, I won’t forget. Then he’ll have a reason for angsty tears and emo blood. EMO BLOOD!

..now I’m afraid of getting emo blood on my freddy shoes.

Ghosted by Cat the Vampire Slayer @ 09/27/2008 10:43 PM EDT


Woo Hoo!!!!  My picture’s up there!!!  Thanks Matt, you just made my weekend!!! anniemagus: I will be visiting my local Walgreen’s first thing tomorrow to look for those masks.

Ghosted by The Boogeyman @ 09/27/2008 10:56 PM EDT


I totally got into this contest.  the fiancee and I spent a good hour roaming around the aisles of our grocery store.  Needless to say, I have submitted my entry.  I wish for the blue houdini.

Ghosted by Leigha @ 09/27/2008 11:17 PM EDT


Hello.  I heard this is SNT, whatever that means.  I baked for you.

Ghosted by Rev. Back It On Up 13 @ 09/27/2008 11:22 PM EDT


Wow, only 80 entries so far? SNT is a little quiet.

Ghosted by Terror Claws @ 09/27/2008 11:30 PM EDT


Of course it is. Everybody left my house to go home, so now that I’m here where the action is supposed to be, you’re all out partying.

That seems a little unfair.  I’m the sad old lady at the bar, drunkenly dancing alone in front of the jukebox.

Ghosted by Rev. Back It On Up 13 @ 09/27/2008 11:31 PM EDT


On a not-related-to-anything topic, I have a new baby kitten.  His name is Frank. :)

Ghosted by Muppet Baby @ 09/27/2008 11:38 PM EDT


Pictures, please, Muppet Baby.

Ghosted by Invader Norbert @ 09/28/2008 12:00 AM EDT


In that clip of Violet getting killed,when Jason opens the door,the poster next to his hand says “Stop the slaughter.”
I used to love Jason’s antics,but to be honest I don’t even really like the movies anymore. Not really sure why.

Ghosted by Kid Nicky @ 09/28/2008 12:07 AM EDT


Kid Nicky, could be the mystery’s gone.  When you watch them now, you’re pretty sure what’s going to happen and how the story will end.  It is sad when a romance dies, but when Jason closes a door, he opens a window.  And then he puts your head through that window and hacks your limbs off.

Ghosted by Rev. Back It On Up 13 @ 09/28/2008 12:12 AM EDT


Aw.. poop.. I missed the SNT because of college football.. and well.. to be honest.. I was also playing Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked (PS2).. it’s one of the better button mashers that I’ve ever played.. I’m posting this before I read anything.. so no spoilers please. :-)

Ghosted by Nigel S Chaos, Esquire @ 09/28/2008 12:14 AM EDT


I second the pictures on the new kitty. I’m a .. cat lady.. obviously.

Ghosted by Cat the Vampire Slayer @ 09/28/2008 12:41 AM EDT


How anyone could tire of Jason flicks is UTTERLY beyond me! They’re the PERFECT  flicks!  Who needs mystery anyway. Well, I finished my entry for the contest a while ago, will send it in tomorrow. I’ll be here for a long while if any ya’ll wanna shoot the breeze.

Ghosted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/28/2008 1:11 AM EDT


Hmm… I wonder  why the emoticons aren’t showin up?

Ghosted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/28/2008 1:12 AM EDT


Animal, eh?

Harr harr harr!  I wonder if I could get me some supplies to do the brilliant idea I just had afore Monday.

Ghosted by Captain Will @ 09/28/2008 1:23 AM EDT


I need to confess.  I purchased Mega Man 9 earlier this week for the Wii and I’ve played it for roughly 10 minutes thus far, even though I have had free time.  As someone who has been playing video games for over 25 years (originally on an Atari 2600, thanks to my older brothers), it pains me to say that I think I like the idea of still being a “gamer” more than I like the idea of actually playing the games I buy.  If that makes any sense. I mean I bought Mass Effect last January… and I haven’t even had played it yet.  I bought Jade Empire when it was new… and haven’t touched that yet either.  Or to put it another way — one that will translate very well with many of my X-E brethren — I picked up SSBB when it was released, had every intention of playing it online against you guys, and never have. Something is wrong with me, and I apologize.

Ghosted by TF @ 09/28/2008 1:29 AM EDT


So I’m watching Batman Returns…

Batman scratches a cd…

…with the Batman logo on it.

Ghosted by Ricky @ 09/28/2008 1:35 AM EDT


fck wow

Ghosted by tOkKa @ 09/28/2008 1:56 AM EDT


It’s ok TF, I forgive you. Altough you should REALLY get crackin on all those games. I say all this as a fellow gamer. 

Ghosted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/28/2008 1:57 AM EDT


Hey Matt,  I think you mean all entries are due by noon EDT, not EST.  We’re stil in Daylight Saving TIme so it would be EDT. 

aw hell, we know what you mean. LOL!

Ghosted by SmartAss @ 09/28/2008 2:02 AM EDT


Just finished listening to the ENTIRE Halloween MP3.  (Almost 4 hours’ worth.)  Truly an epic selection, Matt; you rawk.

The only extra I would’ve suggested would’ve been the theme during the opening credits of The Shining.  Now that really sends shivers down my spine.

Ghosted by The Real Andrew @ 09/28/2008 4:49 AM EDT


The shining opening them would be a great addition to the jukebox.

Ghosted by ULTRAMAN @ 09/28/2008 5:20 AM EDT


…and Creepy Doll by Jonathon Coulton.

Ghosted by Guise woke up to fog of Silent Hill proportions @ 09/28/2008 5:42 AM EDT


muppet baby–pics nao!

Ghosted by mandy_2 more dead celebs to go_Reeves @ 09/28/2008 8:24 AM EDT


A few of my nephews were in town last night; we made them watch <I>Killers Klowns From Outer Space</I>.  Not sure if they’ll ever be the same.

Ghosted by Matt @ 09/28/2008 11:53 AM EDT


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