New mazes “Fallout Shelter (in 3D)” features toxic mutants, “Sleepy Hollow Mountain” stars some decapitated equestrian fan, and “Virus Z” is inhabited by not-so-friendly neighborhood zombies, while returning favorites include “Dolls House,” “Dia de los Muertos,” and “The Labyrinth.” Continue reading
Ghosts of lions and tigers and bears, oh my. After a successful first year in a vacant Calabasas field, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is moving their 2010 frights to the eerie old zoo grounds in Griffith Park. Beginning October 8th, visitors will hop aboard a tractor towed wagon, where they’ll be at the mercy of “fifteen foot tall mascots of death, a nice cute group of 200 year old children, and your friendly neighborhood clown.” The $25+ admission also … Continue reading
Though there are tons of video games out there for a Halloween Addict and horror lover, there aren’t too many that actually use the Halloween holiday as a key part of the plot. Sure there are games that feature werewolves, and jack o’ lanterns….. Continue reading
Last week we visited the famous horror studio for an up-close vampire dance audition and some exciting news from John Murdy, the Creative Director of Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual Halloween Horror Nights. Most people this time of year are saying goodbye to summer with camping trips, barbecue’s, and last minute tanning sessions. But here at Creepy L.A. we are eagerly anticipating blood, guts, and gore! With 5 weeks until Universal Studios Hollywood opens up it’s gates to hell, we catch … Continue reading
I love Elvira. LOVE. Ever since I was a little girl, I thought she was the coolest; something about being really conventionally sexy (boobs!) yet dark, funny and totally self-aware really spoke to me then, and still does to this day. Plus, I still thin… Continue reading
Just made a Facebook page for Spooky Little Girl! Despite my personal misgivings about the evils of social networking, I’m on it…and we all know you’re on it too, so feel free to “like” the page for updates, news, links & more.SPOOKY LITTLE GIRL … Continue reading
Today is the 54th anniversary of Bela Lugosi’s death. To pay him tribute, we made the short trek to his grave at the Holy Cross Cemetery, where he was laid to rest in his Dracula cape. Farewell, Bela. With all due respect to the silver screen’s finest … Continue reading
Urban legends, abandoned buildings, the boogeyman…if any of these topics are of interest to you – and I know they’re certainly near and dear to my heart – you won’t want to miss the premiere of the film Cropsey tonight on Investigation Discovery. Two… Continue reading
Another exciting update about Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights: The legend of La Llorona will be coming to life at HHN this year! From the official press release:According to the legend, a beautiful Mexican woman fell in love and married the most ha… Continue reading
On this T-Shirt Tuesday, one of my favorite t-shirt vendors, Threadless, has released a comic-inspired zombie offering called “Every Night I Have The Same Dream, Issue 2, Vol. 1.” It’s certainly not subtle with the front splashed all the way to t… Continue reading
The first maze announcements for Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual Halloween Horror Nights event are beginning to trickle out, and Rob Zombie fans should be pleased: There is going to be a House of 1000 Corpses maze…in 3D, no less. Looking forward… Continue reading
+=?The LA Times featured an interview today with erstwhile Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who discussed a few of his upcoming roles. Among them was the lead in a film adaptation of Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, an atmospheric little ghost story… Continue reading
How much am I looking forward to Darren Aronofsky’s Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis? The first time I heard about the film, it was described as a horror movie. Now, I’m hearing the word “thriller” tossed about, but sometimes “thrill… Continue reading
“What was the sinister secret of this unhuman creature who came BACK FROM THE DEAD?”Did you miss me? Continue reading
R.I.P. Harvey Pekar: 10/8/39 – 7/12/10
Alas Harvey Pekar, we hardly knew ye.
As a tribute to Harvey, I’m starting a new type of post called “Halloween Scenes.” As the oh-so-clever title may suggest, these are scenes from films that embody… Continue reading