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Halloween 2011 
FRONT VIEW of The Talley House. The Yard Haunt consisted of eight scenes in total. Four were Scare Zones: Haunted Haven, Restless Rocker, Trick r' Treat and Bloody Mary. Four were Scare Shows: The Greatest Show Unearthed, Shadow Theater, The Tell-Tale House and Words of Warning. SIDE VIEW (North) of The Talley House. Note the "Words of Warning" being written in blood informing all that approach. Bloody Mary: Years ago she lived in this tiny shack, nestled among these pines. Folks said she was a witch and burned her at the stake. As she burned, Bloody Mary screamed “All Be Cursed That Speak My Name”. Bloody Mary: Any foolish mortal who chants Bloody Mary's name three times before a darkened mirror will summon the vengeful spirit of the witch. It is said that she will tear their bodies into pieces and swallow their souls.Bloody Mary: For those that be brave or foolhardy all you need do is look through side window and chant into Bloody Mary’s darkened mirror, still present after all these years.Bloody Mary: A tortured spirit that resides in Bloody Mary's shack is forced to relive his demise. Spiders were a favorite companion of the witch when she walked this earth.Bloody Mary: The spiders continue to feed to the bone.CORNER VIEW (North) of The Talley House. Sam and friends from Trick ‘r Treat are ready to enforce the Halloween traditions.Trick 'r Treat: Many jack o' lanterns materialize to help enhance this festive night.Trick ‘r Treat: Jack O’Lantern Jack O’Lantern’s light, gazing out into the night. In the darkness there, staring out a scary stare. With your unsympathetic grin, and glowing orange skin. Are you there to keep the spirits out, with your jagged leering mouth? Or is your gnarled and toothless grin, there to invite evil in? By Paul Curtis Trick ‘r Treat: Rules of Halloween Wear a costume on “All Hallows‟ Eve, hand out treats to children, never blow out a jack o' lantern and always check your candy. Trick 'r Treat: It is said that Halloween is the night when the dead rise to walk among us and other unspeakable things roam free. The rituals of All Hallows Eve were devised to protect us from their evil mischief.Trick 'r Treat: Sam, a mysterious pint-sized trick-or-treater wearing shabby orange pajamas with a burlap sack over his head makes an appearance as a 'friendly-reminder' to those who break Halloween traditions. Trick 'r Treat: Trick 'r Treat: Samhain, also known as All Hallows' Eve, also known as Halloween pre-dates Christianity, and is the Celtic holiday celebrated on the one night between autumn and winter when the barrier between the living and the dead is thinnest. Trick 'r Treat: Costumes and candy, ghouls and goblins, monsters and mayhem... the tricks and treats of Halloween turn deadly as strange creatures of every variety-human and otherwise-try to survive the scariest night of the year.The Tell-Tale House: The Cryptkeeper tells the tale of "Terror at the Talley House". CORNER VIEW (South) of The Talley House: Note the sinister shades of evil performing in "Shadow Theater" and the family graveyard with the "Greatest Show Unearthed". Shadow Theater: A Bone to Pick with You While working in his garage, an unsuspecting victim falls prey to an intruder. Shadow Theater: A Bone to Pick with You The skeletal corpse claims his prize.The Greatest Show Unearthed: The Grim Reaper Beyond the gates the spirits wait, for thou can't flee the hands of fate. In death the voice goes on unheard, not a single ear, not a single word. Loneliness shall thou know well, now bound in this eternal hell. To lie and rot for all of time, amid the soil, the worms, the slime. Death lays in wait for every man, do what he may, do want he can. Still will he end up in the ground, and utter not a single sound. Anonymous The Greatest Show Unearthed: The Walking Dead A zombie in its relentless never-ending quest for fresh human flesh. The Greatest Show Unearthed: The Zombies Three soulless corpses and putrid pumpkins vocalize in this monstrous musical.The Greatest Show Unearthed: The Zombies Ladies and gentleman! Boys and ghouls! Step right up! Behind this curtain lies a ghastly concoction of delight! Horror! Fantasy and terror! Your every wish is our command! Your every whimsical desire brought to life. But I'm warning you...There's always a price! Welcome to the greatest show UNEARTHED! By Creature Feature The Greatest Show Unearthed: The Zombies The dark carnival is in town, you better be ready. Just follow the parade of dancing skeletons. Full of ghoulish delights, around every corner. Don't tell your parents you're here, they will soon be mourners. Welcome to the lower berth, the greatest show unearthed. We appear without a sound, the darkest show around. We will leave you in a daze, madness, murder, dismay. We will disappear at night, with blood on the concrete. I will be your ticket taker; come inside it's a dream. Enter the fun house of mirrors; no one can hear you scream. We can supply anything that your heart desires. But the consequences will surely be dire. Welcome to the lower berth, the greatest show unearthed. We appear without a sound, the darkest show around. We will leave you in a daze, madness, murder, dismay. We will disappear at night, with blood on the concrete. Come inside, for the ride, your deepest darkest fears. The best night of your life, you're never leaving here. The unknown, the unseen, is what you're gonna find. Witness this; witness that, until you lose your mind. Welcome to the lower berth, the greatest show unearthed. We appear without a sound, the darkest show around. We will leave you in a daze, madness, murder, dismay. We will disappear at night, with blood on the concrete. By Creature Feature
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