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When Halloween is Canceled

                          

                           Happy Halloween 

  I really enjoy this time of year. I love horror and the suspense.This year because of the pandemic, the CDC recommended Trunk or Treat. Because of the risk of COVID 19, many people opted to go all the way out with their yard decor to provide a social distancing way to still enjoy the holiday. Check out the awesome videos from Facebook below.

   We did not decorate or participate in any Halloween events but we did make a few purchases to prepare for next year and expand out horror doll collection. We also indulge in a sweet,scary movie called SPELL which starred one of my favorite actors Omari Hardwick.  Check out our new Sinister doll by SPIRIT of HALLOWEEN STORE . I purchased for 50% off! So the doll was only $20 bucks and she is mucho scary! I haven't named her yet. 

                                                        

The doll is about 35 in tall w red hair and removable clothing

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She looks great standing at the top of a stairs or outside by a bush

 

"What would Halloween be without a little voodoo..."

Spell 


Spell has been compared to the movie Misery. It is very rare to see a horror movie that stars African American actors. Spell gives a glimpse inside the life of a hoodoo practitioner/rootworker. I loved seeing the dolls created by the rootworker but I  think the movie helps to further cast a negative perception about the practice.



Check out the trailer and go purchase the movie from Amazon Prime! Let me know what you think! 

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  1. Machines à Sous en ligneSeptember 22, 2023 at 6:57 AM

    Thanks for the great work you've done on this blog

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    1. AnonymousDecember 19, 2023 at 12:41 AM

      Thank you so much. My goal is to be more consistent this year.

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