Halloween Countdown Film #28... Village Of The Damned

 

 

 

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”

 
~L.M.Montgomery,

   Anne of Green Gables

 

 

 The town of, Midwich, in the 1995 film, Village Of The Damned, is actually Point Reyes Station, just south of Bodega Bay, California. Filming for the movie took place in other surrounding towns as well, as it gives a nod to the natural beauty of Marin county. It's a spooky place in autumn, and nobody has a better eye for spookiness than John Carpenter. If you haven't seen the movie, you might like this one. It's not what I would call, terrifying, but more like it drags you into one hell of a fun little supernatural mystery ride. It's eerie. 

 

 

Watch it! 

 

 

 

 

 

In The Midnight Hour

"The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies."

~Neil Gaiman

American Gods

I love a dark spooky ghoul! I love driving late at night, and looking a holiday decorations around the neighborhood! I have seen some pretty great Halloween decorations, but this one got by me. This one was spotted by Alan, a few nights ago, while on his way home. It changes colors from purple to black and white. I photographed both versions, but I think it looked best in black/white! It certainly seems more spooky to me this way!

I grew up watching spooky old black & white movies, like The Innocents, Psycho, and the original Village Of The Damned! Although, I have to admit, I loved the Christopher Reeve color version too! But there is just nothing like those great old Hollywood thrillers and chillers. Vincent Price, John Carradine, and Lon Chaney really brought the chills! Those old movies may not be sophisticated by today's standards, but they will always be a big part of Halloween at our house! 

#17 Leaf Of The Day

October 17th, 2017

Stockton, California

Mood: Happy

~Me :)