Sep 14, 2015
Halloweenery Update
I've been remiss in my blerging, so here is a work-in-progress preview of some wicked things to come:
Sep 8, 2015
Upcoming Krampus Movies
Whilst slopping around paste & glue, straining to get the new ghoulies finished, I thought I'd share some upcoming cinematic Krampusity: here's the trailer (English version) for the much hyped and anticipated "Krampus":
There's also a Shatnered holiday horror anthology out or coming out called "A Christmas Horror Story" that features some Krampus action as well. Check it:
There's also a Shatnered holiday horror anthology out or coming out called "A Christmas Horror Story" that features some Krampus action as well. Check it:
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I Have a Stalker
More accidental inspiration:
After knocking out this new pumpkin stalk, as a sort of test, I thought it reminded me of the anthropomorphic mandrake root.
I had to do a search on mandrake to make sure I had the right thing- which led me to its medieval roots (ha!), and other magical mythologies surrounding this murderous plant.
Basically the story goes that if you pull out a mandrake root, its horrific scream with instantly kill your and/or drive you insane.
Apparently it really is a poisonous hallucinogen.
Despite what every Harry Potter nerd might tell you, here's how to safely pull out a mandrake root:
"A furrow must be dug around the root until its lower part is exposed, then a dog is tied to it, after which the person tying the dog must get away. The dog then endeavors to follow him, and so easily pulls up the root, but dies suddenly instead of his master. After this the root can be handled without fear." (V.A. Peduto, translating Greek physician Dioscorides, via New World Encycolopedia)
I wonder how many poor pooches perished for this rooty bastard.
I'll be doing more digging (ha?), but I quite like the idea of incorporating mandrake superstitions into my design concept this year.
I had to do a search on mandrake to make sure I had the right thing- which led me to its medieval roots (ha!), and other magical mythologies surrounding this murderous plant.
Basically the story goes that if you pull out a mandrake root, its horrific scream with instantly kill your and/or drive you insane.
Apparently it really is a poisonous hallucinogen.
Despite what every Harry Potter nerd might tell you, here's how to safely pull out a mandrake root:
"A furrow must be dug around the root until its lower part is exposed, then a dog is tied to it, after which the person tying the dog must get away. The dog then endeavors to follow him, and so easily pulls up the root, but dies suddenly instead of his master. After this the root can be handled without fear." (V.A. Peduto, translating Greek physician Dioscorides, via New World Encycolopedia)
I wonder how many poor pooches perished for this rooty bastard.
I'll be doing more digging (ha?), but I quite like the idea of incorporating mandrake superstitions into my design concept this year.
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