Saturday, May 18, 2013 23:05

La Luz de Jesus Presents: Rat Fink’s Revenge

May 17th, 2013
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Spider Fink by Chet Zar, $2500.  This piece is so great because it takes cues from Rat Finks original image as an object of revulsion and oddity.

In a few weeks, La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles will exhibit Rat Fink’s Revenge: A Tribute to Ed “Big Daddy” Roth.  The June show celebrates the most iconic character by one of the godfathers of the lowbrow art movement.  Contemporary artists were asked to honor Roth by customizing identical 12″ resin model kits of Rat Fink.

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Rat Fink by “Big Daddy” Roth.  Rat Fink was a drawing Ed displayed on his refrigerator before it became ubiquitous on t-shirts in the 1960s.

Ed “Big Daddy” Roth (1932-2001) is remembered as a wizard at customizing cars and airbrushing.  His work effortlessly captured the spirit of American west coast subcultures.

Vulgar and grubby, Roth’s Rat Fink character has been embraced by dissolute hot-rodders, bikers, skateboarders, surfers and other artists on the fringe.  But though he may have shot out of the sewers in a custom speedster, he’s become a lasting symbol for multiple American cultural movements.  He’s not as famous as his similarly earred Disney cousin, but he’s come a long way from his origins as a doodle hung on a fridge.

The bulging eyes, the warty, hairy green skin and the hunched, pear shaped body are so grotesque that it’s impossible for me not to be charmed by the nasty little vermin.  Looking at the customized figures, I find that none eclipse or improve upon the original.  But I enjoy seeing the most off-the-wall and daring interpretations by artists such as Chet Zar and Jason Jacenko.  By fearlessly putting their own mark on Rat Fink, they pay great homage to the original custom freak.

Though I’ve never seen them before, these Rat Fink figures were first shown as part of the Ed Roth exhibition at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles in 2006. They’ve been compiled into a book that shares the title of the show.  In addition to the custom figures, La Luz will also display other Rat Fink memorabilia including toys and archival illustrations.  It should be an especially fun crowd of outsiders opening night.

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Flayed Fink by House Industries, $1600.  Wow! The paint job on this piece looks incredible and I love the veiny ears and exposed musculature on the back.

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Miss Fink by Jason Jacenko, $TBD.  Eeek!

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Skull Fink by Fudemae (Daesuke Maeda), $TBD

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Idol Worship by Glenn Barr, $1500.

Rat Fink’s Revenge opens Friday, June 7 at 8pm at La Luz de Jesus in Los Angeles, CA.  For more information, or to see previews of all the figurines, click here.

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Haunt Signs by J Spin on Etsy

May 15th, 2013
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Coroner 18, $59.95

Etsy seller J Spin sculpts fiendish signs perfect for serious home haunts.  The signs are heavier and a lot more polished than your standard party-store flimsy plastic or foam sign.  Each one is made of laminated ultracal, a very hard gypsum cement, and handpainted with acrylics.

I love the touches of morbid humor in some of these signs such as the Morgue and Crematory signs.  It would be fun to put one on the door of every room for a Halloween party and then theme the room in keeping with the sign.

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Morgue 22, $59.95

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Mortuary 2 Sign, $39.95

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Crematory 17, $59.95

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Autopsies 19, $59.95

To see or buy all of J Spin’s haunt signs, click here.

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Goth Leggings SS13

May 13th, 2013

I’m all about the dresses, but lately I’ve been all about the leggings too. They’re so versatile layered under dresses, skirts, blouses, corsets whatever. Here are my picks for the Spring Summer 2013 season.

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I’m obsessed with these Plague Doctor leggings from Noctex, $38.

Actual Pain has some sick and unique leggings in their online store including Sixth Sense Leggins (left) and Lunatics Leggins (right).

Actual Pain has some sick and unique leggings in their online store including Sixth Sense Leggins (left) and Lunatics Leggins (right) for $44 each.

When I saw these Pentacle Leggings from Blackheart, I had to have them.  They're on sale now for $11.25.

When I saw these Pentacle Leggings from Blackheart, I had to have them. They’re on sale now for $11.25.

Spring Mesh Striped Leggings, $35 Spider Web Leggings, $38 Skullorama Leggings, $35, Textured Skull Leggings, $28

OnlyLeggings.com has a good selection of appealing leggings.  My picks: Spring Mesh Striped Leggings, $35 (upper left) Spider Web Leggings, $38 (upper right)
Textured Skull Leggings, $28 (lower left) and Skullorama Leggings, $35 (lower right).

Freak of Nature Leggings from Asos for $40.73

Freak of Nature Leggings from Asos for $40.73

Forever Strung Boneyard Leggings from Karmaloop for $27.99

Forever Strung Boneyard Leggings from Karmaloop for $27.99

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See You Monday Leggings Hard Knock from Karma Loop for $26.

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Lace Up High Waist Leggings have faux leather criss cross straps down the sides. From Love Culture for $39.90.

Mind Skull Leggings in black and white by PinarEris on Etsy for $115.

Mind Skull Leggings in black and white by PinarEris on Etsy for $115.

 

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Hibernacula Jewelry

May 10th, 2013
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Shapeshifter features the eyes of birds, beasts and repetiles, $88

I’m filled with a sense of wonder when I look at the jewelry in Brooklyn artist K.M. Kotulak’s Etsy store Hibernacula. So it’s appropriate that Kotulak calls the store his “Cabinet of Curiosities.”

The handmade art jewelry combines magical elements in surprising and clever ways.  I’ll admit that unlike most of the jewelry featured on this blog which I admire for its threatening qualities, this jewelry is generally about white magic and can serve as a protective talisman.  But it’s unique and enigmatic, so it seemed like it could fit in with the other curiosities I post.

In a lot of the Hibernacula collection, eyes become jewels.  Kotulak admits that he views eyes as a gateway between inner and outer worlds.  Each eye is his own design, made with a light-weight acrylic lens and finished with bronze.    I love the colors and the depth of the eyes which each seem like pools you could fall into.

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The Grey Mystic, $85

Seven Archangels Bracelet Seven sigils spell out the names of the seven archangels who govern the days of the week. Elegant, white, benevolent magic, perfect as a gift or personal talisman. , $72

Seven Archangels Bracelet Seven sigils spell out the names of the seven archangels who govern the days of the week. Elegant, white, benevolent magic, perfect as a gift or personal talisman. , $72

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Aesop’s Heart Necklace and Earrings Set, $78

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Guardian Demon Mask Necklace made of hand-finished brass. This mask was inspired by the demonic sculptures that guard shrines and temples intended to frighten away unclean spirits, $86.

To see more of Hibernacula or to buy, visit the Etsy store.

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Trash King Kong Collection

May 6th, 2013
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Trash Fight Dress, $112.77

I spend a lot of time online.  A LOT.  And sometimes I think that it’s a huge time suck.  But then there are those random lucky moments, where I stumble onto something creative and fresh, and I just get so excited and cannot even wait to post it around.  I’m reminded that I began this blog to showcase the unusual and the other spirits out there who find beauty in dark places.  Angela Brejt is one of those people and this is one of those posts that I dashed off in a rush to share the find.

Angela is the force behind Trash, a Polish fashion brand.  Her current collection is inspired by all things King Kong from the violence of the jungle island to the swirling urban jungle.  Featuring dresses, leggings, tanks and outerwear, Trash utilizes bold graphic design.  The clothes manage to be both sleek and savage.  My favorite pieces incorporate the monster ape and snakes.

The name of the brand comments on the disposable nature of fashion.  Today’s hot looks are tomorrow’s trash.  Because of that Angela is committed to vegan materials and affordability.  But she also favors limited editions.  It’s rare to find both limited editions and affordability in one brand like this.  I appreciate the idea that if I buy one of these pieces I won’t see it on other people.  And Trash ships worldwide.

I could see people going bananas for this King Kong collection at Monsterpalooza (I know, I’m sorry, but I couldn’t resist at least one bad pun.  Would going apeshit have been better?)

These leggings were the first item of Trash's collection which I encountered.  My own eyes sort of ah-oog-ah'd out of head and I couldn't follow the link fast enough.  Black Snake Eyes Leggings, $58

These leggings were the first item of Trash’s collection which I encountered. My own eyes sort of ah-oog-ah’d out of head and I couldn’t follow the link fast enough. Black Snake Eyes Leggings, $58

Lipsy Black Snake Eyes Dress, $128.89

The same pattern is so surprising in this corset dress.  Lipsy Black Snake Eyes Dress, $128.89

Paws Leatherette Leggings, $54.78

These are my favorite.  Unfortunately, it looks like they are out of stock.  But they are really fierce.  I love the idea of all the famous monster claws climbing up my legs. Paws Leatherette Leggings, $54.78

King Kong Jungle Blouse, $61.22 and Black Crazy Leggings, $70.89

King Kong Jungle Blouse, $61.22 and Black Crazy Leggings, $70.89

King Leggings, $70.89

King Leggings, $70.89

To see more and to shop online, visit Trash’s website.

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Gilding Primal Instinct Jewelry

April 30th, 2013
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The Incorruptible Necklace features three bladed fans that look like they could do some damage to a major artery. It’s available in antiqued brass or silver, $240.

When you look at Gilding Primal Instinct’s uncommon jewelry designs, you sense the heat from the fire that helped create them. The forms and textures are inspired by nature. If you told me some of Gilding Primal Instinct’s statement pieces were forged in lava centuries ago and unearthed when they bubbled to the surface, I’d probably believe you.

Danielle Nicole Hills is the designer responsible for uniting the harsh and delicate elements. Her collections, which include neclaces, bracelets and body jewelry, belong on warrior princesses brandishing spears.

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Coup Prosthetic Piece is flat-backed and can be applied directly to the skin with medical adhesive or body tape. The temporary body jewelry allows for endless customizing possibilities. There’s something delightfully off-putting about this piece worn on the neck.  $95

Maxillary and Mandibular Bangles

Maxillary and Mandibular Bangles come in antiqued brass or silver and top and bottom for $145 each.

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Ribcage Cuff was a collaboration between Gilding Primal Instinct and FYI’s Dani Read $220 each or $390 for a pair.

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Single Medical Sample Ring comes with your choice of blood red or 22K gold, $58.

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Predator Mini Rings are worn on the tip of the finger to create a beastly effect. $70 each.

To see the rest of the collection or to buy, visit Gilding Primal Instinct’s website.

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Last Rites Gallery 5 Year Anniversary Show

April 29th, 2013
Metamorphosis by David Stoupakis

Metamorphosis by David Stoupakis, oil on panel, is one of my favorite paintings in the Last Rites Gallery 5 Year Anniversary.  Stunning — there’s no other word for it.  David has conjured up a ghostly Queen of the Damned draped in royal robes of gossamer threads.  Those blood red spiders make my skin crawl.

You can’t talk about contemporary dark art without mentioning Last Rites Gallery in New York City. Since opening in 2008, the artist-run gallery has become the premiere shrine for disturbing, underground art on the East Coast. Part world-renowned tattoo studio and part gallery, the space is appropriately located in Hell’s Kitchen.

“As both a tattoo and fine artist who specializes in dark art,” said gallery owner Paul Booth. “It has been a dream of mine to open a gallery that serves as both a sanctuary and mecca for the obscure and dark. I am so pleased to have exhibited so many amazing artists throughout the years and look forward to continued success in bringing the genre of dark surrealism to light.”

On April 13, the gallery celebrated five years with a group show featuring forty acclaimed artists. The show didn’t have a theme, but represented the bleak aesthetic the gallery is known for with portraits of tormented souls, a smattering of monsters and skulls.

Living in Los Angeles, I haven’t had the opportunity to visit this gallery, but it’s become a bit of a legend in my mind.  Luckily I can feed my hunger for nightmare imagery by looking at the online previews until the day when I can haunt the space in person.

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Anima Penumbra 4 by Menton3 is oil paint on linen panel.  This is my other favorite painting in the show.  I love the way the composition directs the eye up and there’s a sense of falling or weightlessness.  The shine of the fabric of her dress is beautiful and her expression is grotesque and worn.

Jose Manuel Schmill

Mummy by Jose Manuel Schmill, oil on wood has made great use of the textures of oil.

Dope Hope by Leslie Ditto, oil on canvas

Dope Hope by Leslie Ditto, oil on canvas.  I want to sink into this warm, bloody bath.

Something's Wrong by Chet Zar, oil on panel

Something’s Wrong by Chet Zar, oil on panel.  Love Chet Zar, love the melting, droopy feel of this piece.

The Fear by Sas Christian, oil on canvas

The Fear by Sas Christian, oil on canvas.  These eyes just pierce into your heart!

Congratulations to Last Rites Gallery on five years and a beautiful show!

You can see the show up at Last Rites Gallery through May 18. For online previews, click here.  Aside from the artists I highlighted above, see work by Shawn Barber, Chris Mars, H.R. Giger, Michael Hussar, Craig LaRotunda, Jasmine Worth and many more.

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Upon a Midnight Dreary Podcast #13: Jeremy Cross

April 19th, 2013
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Jeremy Cross (right, his friend Todd is seated on the left) sitting behind his booth at Monsterpalooza 2013

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Some of the paintings Jeremy had on display at Monsterpalooza 2013. I’m really entertained by the Wolfman at Disneyland on the left.

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Paintings in Jeremy’s studio.  On the left you can see the thrift store painting Jeremy is working on for his Sacred Gallery show in NY in November.  He painted a sugar skull on a girl feeding some geese and added other fun, unexpected elements.

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Jeremy Cross in his garage studio

To see more of Jeremy’s artwork, visit his website. You can follow him on Twitter and instagram (jeremycrossart), like his facebook page, and visit his Big Cartel Store.

Jeremy has work in several group shows this year. First up is Speaking in Tongues 2, curated by Buddy Nestor, and opening June 7 at Black Vulture Gallery in Philadelphia. He has a mixed media piece in Caja, a show curated by Christoper Umana, opening July 6 at 423 West Gallery in LA. He will be back at Son of Monsterpalooza in October and in the Horrorwood group show at WWA Gallery in Culver City. He also has a painting in Re-Thrifted, a group show where artists rework thrift shop paintings, opening November 7 at Sacred Gallery in New York.

Jason Hill, who composed the eerie opening theme music for this podcast, has a new album out with Vicky Cryer, called Synthetic Love of Emotional Engineering. It is a fantastic, often raunchy, glam rock inspired album available for download here.

Thank you for listening.  Rate us on Itunes if you have a second.

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Trick or Treat Studios 2013 Masks

April 18th, 2013
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Art Director of Trick or Treat Studios and creator of Night Owl Productions, Justin Mabry, modeling the new Orphan Killer mask.  Justin had access to the mask used in production of the film, The Orphan Killer.  Orphan Killer is available for $59.99.

I got to view some of the new masks Trick or Treat Studios has put out for 2013 at Monsterpalooza last weekend and they are fantastically frightening as always!

Trick or Treat Studios is my favorite source for quality, affordable latex horror masks. The Trick or Treat Studios art director, Justin Mabry, showed me several of his newest sculpts including Darkman, King Pumpkin, Skinner, The Funhouse, and the Orphan Killer. I also got a peek at Werewolf, designed by Toxic Toons artist, Eric Pigors, and sculpted by Pete Infelise and Z-Eek!, designed by Eric Pigors and sculpted by Aaron Lewis.

The masks look remarkably realistic in person.  As Trick or Treat Studios has grown, they’ve been able to license more horror brands such as Michael Myers and the Orphan Killer, giving the wearer the opportunity to recreate his or her favorite horror characters as authentically as possible.

Justin Mabry models the new Darkman mask.  Darkman is a 1990 film featuring Liam Neeson.  The sunglasses are not included, but I think that they combine Darkman and Top Gun to make it look like one of the Top Gun aviators was in a truly horrific accident.

Justin Mabry models the new Darkman mask. Darkman is a 1990 film featuring Liam Neeson. The sunglasses are not included, but I think that they combine Darkman and Top Gun to make it look like one of the Top Gun aviators was in a truly horrific accident.  Darkman is available for $59.99.

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I used this photo in my first Monsterpalooza 2013 recap post, but it’s my blog and I can use it again if I want to.  Night Owl masks’ sculptor and Trick or Treat Studios art director, Justin Mabry (left) holds up Werewolf, designed by Toxic Toons artist, Eric Pigors (right). Eric is wearing another mask he designed which was sculpted by Aaron Lewis.  The Werewolf is available for $59.99 and the Z-eek is a steal at only $19.99.

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Justin Mabry holds out the King Pumpkin mask, a perfect classic Jack o Lantern look. King Pumpkin is available for $49.99.

I didn’t see the following masks in person, but when I found them as part of the 2013 lineup on the Trick or Treat Studios website, it was love at first sight!

Mr. Grimm is the newest scarecrow mask in the collection.  he's sculpted by Pete Infelise and available for $49.99.

Mr. Grimm is the newest scarecrow mask in the collection. The rows of teeth are very shark-like and also remind me of Audrey II from Little Shop of Horrors.  Grimm is sculpted by Pete Infelise and available for $49.99.

Branch Horridian comes from the film Parasomnia.  The character and mask was designed by William Malone and sculpted by Erich Lubatti.  It's available for $74.99.

Branch Horridian comes from the film Parasomnia. The character and mask was designed by William Malone and sculpted by Erich Lubatti. It’s available for $74.99.

Cyanide is another collaboration between Toxic Toons and Trick or Treat.  Designed by Eric Pigors and sculpted by Erich Lubatti, the mask features bulging eyes and craggy candy corn teeth.

Cyanide is another collaboration between Toxic Toons and Trick or Treat.  It might be my favorite Toxic Toons mask so far. Designed by Eric Pigors and sculpted by Erich Lubatti, the mask features bulging eyes and craggy candy corn teeth.  Also, this is kind of my boyfriend now.

Swoon, love this Bela Lugosi Dracula mask sculpted by Casey Wong and available for $59.99.

Swoon, love this Bela Lugosi Dracula mask sculpted by Casey Wong and available for $59.99.

It’s never too early to place an order for Halloween. Any of these masks would make a great costume. To see more of the 2013 collection and to order, visit the Trick or Treat Studios website.  I’m also really proud of this interview I did with Justin Mabry in 2011 so check that out if you want to learn more about the work that goes into these masks.

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Monsterpalooza 2013: Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, Behind the Scream

April 17th, 2013
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Chris Williams, left and John Murdy, right at the Monsterpalooza panel about the making of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights.

Sunday afternoon, Monsterpalooza hosted a special behind the scenes panel about Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights called Behind the Screams.  The event creator, John Murdy, and the Art Director, Chris Williams, discussed how they build the seasonal attraction from the ground up.  They have the COOLEST job on the planet!!!

I’ve had the privilege of experiencing the Universal Halloween attraction three times.  (See links to my posts about those adventures at the bottom of this post).  Every year I say that I’m hoarse from screaming (and maniacally laughing nonstop because I’m so thrilled with the carnage).  I also say that I want to move into the micro-horror universes or kidnap the creators and have them install a similar set in my apartment.  It is far and away the best haunt I’ve ever been to and I eagerly wait for the announcements about what films and shows have been chosen or who they’re collaborating with (like Rob Zombie or Alice Cooper).

The sets are so incredible.  Walking through a maze is the closest thing to jumping into the screen.  I’m always trying to slow down my time in each maze so that I can fully absorb each room and the effects.  Usually someone with a chainsaw or a butcher knife moves me along.

I have to be honest, before this panel, I’d never given much thought to how the mazes were built.  If you’d asked me to guess, I would’ve said there was a huge team of art directors, each responsible for a different maze, and that the whole timeline was much shorter.  Now that I know that the creator and art director work together all year and oversee every aspect of every maze, the cohesiveness and grandness of the whole thing makes a lot more sense.  I appreciated the peak behind the curtain.

The panel began with a brief look into how Chris and John found themselves in the horror industry.  Chris grew up in a ranch in Northern California next to a cemetery.  Not only was a member of the infamous Donner Party, Mary Murphy, buried in that cemetery, but the town he lived in, Marysville was named after her.  So Chris grew up acutely aware of horrific surroundings.  He was also a fine arts major at a Christian college.  His final project was an installation of a Hell set which featured Christ losing a boxing match to Satan.  His statement that he’s struggled throughout his life balancing his obsession with horror with his faith, caught my interest.  John was also a lifelong fan of horror.  Once he saw Frankenstein at age four, his path was set.

John and Chris explained that there are three main considerations when they develop any maze: awareness, environments and characters.  Awareness is evaluated by how many people recognize and appreciate a given brand.  For instance, last year’s Walking Dead maze celebrated the most popular horror series on TV.  Six of the top ten horror movie franchises of all time have been realized as mazes in the theme park attraction so far.  When they think about environments, they look for shows and films that feature several iconic sets and props that can be incorporated in a maze.  Finally, will they be able to replicate the iconic roles with live actors playing characters from the story inside the maze?

Once the concept is set, it takes anywhere from three weeks to several months to flesh it out to where it’s ready for construction.  During the development process, they go through stacks of post it notes and in-depth visual research.  They’ll watch films over and over, sometimes frame by frame so that they can replicate sets down to the tiniest detail.

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One of the presentation slides showed some of the early brainstorming on post-it notes that goes into constructing each maze.

After the brainstorming and research period, a fifty page treatment, basically a script detailing everything happening in each room, is solidified. Then Chris creates booklets of concept sketches — sketch being the operative word — there simply isn’t time to invest in elaborate concept art.

Alice Cooper Goes to Hell entrance

This presentation slide showed an early concept sketch for the entrance to the Alice Cooper Goes to Hell maze from 2012, one of my all-time favorite mazes by the way. The maze was based on the idea of Alice Cooper meets Dante’s Inferno.

Construction of the mazes begins in June.  The team’s goal is to build cinematic quality sets.  Lighting is one of the more time consuming and complex stages of the build.  ”We always crack somewhere during this process,” John said about lighting.  ”There’s always a night where I go, I can’t go anymore dude.  It’s like 2, 3 in the morning, and Chris and I are out there with the lighting designers, you know, working endlessly, especially for a 3d maze.”

Aside from John and Chris’ creativity and expertise, another reason the mazes are so successful at recreating the worlds of cinematic horror is that they are able to take advantage of their proximity to the studios and people responsible for creating these properties.  For example, when they were building The Thing maze in 2011, they were able to work with the makeup company who did the film.  They had access to the actual molds so what was put in the maze was exactly what you saw on screen.

The people who bring the characters to life each night, the scareactors, are auditioned in July.  They are cast to look as much like the characters we know from the screen as possible.  And then John and Chris train them.  John explained that he’ll even put on the masks and run through the maze himself to make sure they’ve covered safety concerns and that he can best direct the actors.  By the time the season ends, each scareactor has performed his or her role about 40,000 times!

As they were wrapping up their presentation, John and Chris made a surprise announcement.  This year, the attraction is holding a contest for a new character design.  People will have the opportunity to submit an original design, John and Chris will pick their favorite, and then that character will be brought to life for Halloween Horror Nights.  A lot more details about this contest are coming.  It’s such a great way for aspiring haunters to get involved.  (Perhaps they are looking for a feisty female homicidal maniac with a predilection for black and white stripey tights and stabbing).

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, creator, art director, Monsterpalooza 2013

I may not look especially excited in the picture, I think I’ve been channeling grumpy cat too much in photos lately, but on the inside I’m doing backflips and handstands because I can’t believe I’m meeting the geniuses behind the Universal Horror Nights mazes! John Murdy, left, Dahlia Jane, middle, and Chris Williams, right

The main thing that came across from this panel is that John Murdy and Chris Williams eat, sleep and breathe Universal Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights.  They are obsessed.  They might even need serious psychiatric help.  Then again, I would never want to be deprived of the fantastic fun of being able to enter otherwise inaccessible worlds, so I hope their sickness is incurable.

For more information you should follow Halloween Horror Nights on Twitter and like their Facebook page.  You can also see some of my past adventures at HHN in 20092011 and 2012 on this blog.  My all-time favorite maze has to be La Llorona, which was John and Chris’ original idea about a Mexican murderess of children (in other words, a lady after my own heart).

Incidentally, I also learned this weekend that my friend, artist Todd Robey, worked as a Rob Zombie scare-actor (I think in 2000 when they first did a House of 1000 corpses maze).  He said that it was really fun and that he even had the opportunity to jump out and scare real Rob Zombie.  Apparently Rob Zombie and his band members dressed up in the maze and scared people every single night, though most people didn’t know they were in there.  Next time he is on the podcast we will definitely have to discuss this!

 

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