The official 2015 video of our Spirits on Sproat: The Gallery of the Dead is now live and ready for prime time. Click on the video below to watch...if you dare!
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Spirits on Sproat named to the Horror Tourers Hall of Fame
The Horror Tourers, a group of dedicated and well-traveled reviewers who evaluate professional haunted attractions as well as home haunts, has just named Spirits on Sproat: The Gallery of Dead to its Hall of Fame for the 2015 season!
It's quite an honor for a non-professional yard display that started from humble beginnings with meager props back in 2004 and has grown into one of the south suburbs' favorite Halloween destinations.
Thanks to The Horror Tourers for their kind words and generous review, which are captured in a review video you can view by clicking here or on the video below.
It's quite an honor for a non-professional yard display that started from humble beginnings with meager props back in 2004 and has grown into one of the south suburbs' favorite Halloween destinations.
Thanks to The Horror Tourers for their kind words and generous review, which are captured in a review video you can view by clicking here or on the video below.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Spirits on Sproat mentioned as one of the best south suburban haunts
The Chicago Tribune/Daily Southtown has just published a new article on south suburban home haunts that rise above the pack, and Spirits on Sproat is mentioned as one of the notables.
Click here to read the full story.
Click here to read the full story.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Spook spotlight: Evil Ash
The evil dead refuse to stay dead – thankfully for us – as evidenced by a new cable series based on the popular horror film franchise. The key character, of course, is Ash, who has a penchant for turning evil himself from time to time, as demonstrated in" Evil Dead 2." Here's the full scoop on Ash's demonic alter ego:
• Afraid of: The Book of the Dead, cabins in the woods, Kris Jenner
• Secret shame: His severed and possessed right hand constantly flips him the bird
• Favorite films: Evil Dead 2, The Exorcist, The 3 Stooges Meet Hercules
• Favorite book: A Farewell to Arms
• Afraid of: The Book of the Dead, cabins in the woods, Kris Jenner
• Secret shame: His severed and possessed right hand constantly flips him the bird
• Favorite films: Evil Dead 2, The Exorcist, The 3 Stooges Meet Hercules
• Favorite book: A Farewell to Arms
Monday, October 12, 2015
Spook spotlight: Nosferatu
• Otherwise known as: The German Dracula, sauerkraut fangs, Old tall bald and gruesome
• Inventor of: Goth, the Bauhaus movement, the Autobahn, German Expressionism, the Snuggie
• Favorite pigout food: Authentic Oktoberfest blood sausage
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Spook spotlight: Annabelle
What is it about clowns and dolls that scare the bejeezus out of children (and lots of grown-ups, too)? To help explain the latter, consider this creepy counterfeit kid, better known as Annabelle. She's got nightmare written all over her. But, to lighten your dreams a little, here are a few fun facts about this demonic doll:
• Known for: Being the creepy doll in “The Conjuring,” giving children nightmares, her off-again/on-again romance with Chucky
• Favorite pastime: Turning Cabbage Patch Kids’ hair white from fright
• Secret shame: Every time she loses a child beauty pageant her fussy stage mom takes away her cell phone privileges
• Known for: Being the creepy doll in “The Conjuring,” giving children nightmares, her off-again/on-again romance with Chucky
• Favorite pastime: Turning Cabbage Patch Kids’ hair white from fright
• Secret shame: Every time she loses a child beauty pageant her fussy stage mom takes away her cell phone privileges
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Spook spotlight: Carol Anne
Want to scare your kids away from watching too much TV? Have them take a peek at Carol Anne, the wee little star from "Poltergeist." Where you and I see snow on the screen, she sees dead people, and she doesn't even have the sixth sense. Here are more strange but (probably not) true facts about Carol Anne:
• Catchphrases: “They’re here…” “I’m afraid of the light, mommy.” “Would it kill you to score some One Direction tickets?”
• Secret wish: That dad would quit being so cheap and buy a hi-def flatscreen TV already
• Sick of hearing mom say: “Standing too close to the television is bad for your soul, sweetie.”
• Catchphrases: “They’re here…” “I’m afraid of the light, mommy.” “Would it kill you to score some One Direction tickets?”
• Secret wish: That dad would quit being so cheap and buy a hi-def flatscreen TV already
• Sick of hearing mom say: “Standing too close to the television is bad for your soul, sweetie.”
Friday, October 9, 2015
Spook spotlight: Medusa
Some of us have a bad hair day. But just imagine rolling out of bed and seeing a head full of hissing serpents staring back at you in the mirror. That's Medusa's lot in life. One gander at her can turn you to stone forever, so be careful. Intrigued to learn more? Here's the lowdown on this beauty pageant contestant:
• Catchphrase: If looks could kill
• Little-known fact: Needs an injection of anti-venom every time she brushes her hair
• Secret wish: To be America’s Next Top Model
• Little-known fact: Can turn a drunk man stone cold sober
• Catchphrase: If looks could kill
• Little-known fact: Needs an injection of anti-venom every time she brushes her hair
• Secret wish: To be America’s Next Top Model
• Little-known fact: Can turn a drunk man stone cold sober
Spook spotlight: Jack Torrance
You don't have to be clairvoyant to know that there is trouble brewing at the Overlook Hotel, temporary home to Jack Torrance and his helpless family. Jack's recovering from a clear case of cabin fever, and now that he's on the loose, anybody could be his next victim. Here are Jack's quick facts:
• Favorite pun: Axe me no questions and I’ll tell you no lies
• Little-known fact: Sold 10 million copies of his novel “All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy”
• Pet peeve: When hotels forget to leave a mint on his pillow
• Mother’s advice he failed to heed: Button up that overcoat or you’ll freeze to death
• Favorite pun: Axe me no questions and I’ll tell you no lies
• Little-known fact: Sold 10 million copies of his novel “All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy”
• Pet peeve: When hotels forget to leave a mint on his pillow
• Mother’s advice he failed to heed: Button up that overcoat or you’ll freeze to death
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Spook spotlight: Meet Zeke
Introducing Zeke the slack-jawed zombie, cousin to undead Zed. Zeke is chomping at the bit to get a gander at all the crowds who will be coming to see him this October. Here's a quick dossier on not-so-sleek Zeke:
• Favorite song: “If I Only Had a Brain”
• Original cause of death: One botox injection too many
• Nickname: Brad Pitt without the pulse
• Preferred vacation spots: Cabo San Mucus, Club Ded, Maliboo, Murder Beach, Gland Canyon
• Favorite song: “If I Only Had a Brain”
• Original cause of death: One botox injection too many
• Nickname: Brad Pitt without the pulse
• Preferred vacation spots: Cabo San Mucus, Club Ded, Maliboo, Murder Beach, Gland Canyon
Spook spotlight: Norman Bates
Here's a Norman who's far from normal. I mean, just look at the getup. And that wig. And that cleaver. He's about to shower you with attention of the terrifying kind. Still don't recognize him? If you haven't seen the greatest horror movie ever made, "Psycho," then Norman Bates may not be a household name in your mental Rolodex. But it should be. Get cultured up – without getting cut up – by seeing the classic film posthaste. Meanwhile, study up on what makes Norman tick:
• Favorite holiday: Mother’s Day
• Pet peeve: Motel guests who leave soap scum on the shower walls
• Little-known fact: Gets his hair done at the beauty parlor on senior discount Thursdays
• Title of his autobiography: It’s a Wonderful Knife
• Favorite holiday: Mother’s Day
• Pet peeve: Motel guests who leave soap scum on the shower walls
• Little-known fact: Gets his hair done at the beauty parlor on senior discount Thursdays
• Title of his autobiography: It’s a Wonderful Knife
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Spook spotlight: Carrie White
Teenage girls can be so cruel. Especially when they splatter pig's blood all over you after setting up an elaborate scheme to make you think that the school's top hunk truly wants to be your prom date. But revenge is a dish best served White – as in Carrie White. What else do we know what Carrie? Plenty...
• Favorite band: My Bloody Valentine
• High school achievements: Named to the horror roll and scream’s list every semester
• Catchphrase: Blood is thicker than water
• Has nightmares about: The fashion police
• Favorite band: My Bloody Valentine
• High school achievements: Named to the horror roll and scream’s list every semester
• Catchphrase: Blood is thicker than water
• Has nightmares about: The fashion police
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Spook spotlight: The Grim Reaper
• Movie appearances: “Monty Python’s Meaning of Life,” “The Seventh Seal,” “Transformers 15” (the one where everybody finally dies thanks to his uncredited cameo)
• Nickname: Scythe for sore eyes, Mr. Buzzkill
• Secret wish: That the average human lifespan was at least 50 years longer (his feet are killing him)
Monday, October 5, 2015
Spook spotlight: Svengoolie
Chicagoland's own beloved horror host, Svengoolie, is now immortalized in our Gallery of the Dead. That's right, Sven has joined the ranks of Spirits on Sproat's army of the undead, and he's wielding one badass rubber chicken. Here's the dossier on Berwyn's favorite son:
• Voted in high school: Most likely to be elected Mayor of Berwyn
• Secret shame: Everything he eats now tastes like rubber chicken
• Moonlights as: The manager of a boy band featuring Tombstone, Durwood and Kerwyn
• Little-known fact: Nearly underwent breast augmentation surgery to beat Elvira’s TV ratings
• Voted in high school: Most likely to be elected Mayor of Berwyn
• Secret shame: Everything he eats now tastes like rubber chicken
• Moonlights as: The manager of a boy band featuring Tombstone, Durwood and Kerwyn
• Little-known fact: Nearly underwent breast augmentation surgery to beat Elvira’s TV ratings
Friday, October 2, 2015
Spirits on Sproat returns...tonight!
It's October 2, which means Spirits on Sproat: The Gallery of the Dead is about to be re-animated and come back to life for another season. We open tonight promptly at 7 p.m. There are several new props to discover and surprises in store for visitors, so make plans to come by this weekend. We're just dying for a chance to scare the yell out of you!
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