Skull and Bones Display Project Pt. 1

During the Halloween clearance sales, I picked this up this skull at Halloween City for, maybe a dollar at max. I knew I wanted to do something with it, and had planned to repaint it elaborately to look realistic.

While I was sitting around, this morning, I got the idea to go paint it with the red and black paint that I had left over from the Halloween costumes. I also found an extra piece of torn fabric that we had left over and decided I could do something cool with that. After I went outside to work, I also looked over the animal bones Kelly and brought me, and before I knew it, I had somewhat of a plan.

It should be noted that this is part 1, as I've only got the initial painting done. Here's what I've gotten so far.

I started out with the black, and did a base for the shadows. Then I found out we had more of the darker red left over, so I sprayed that, and then used the bright red to mist the top layer. The only re-painting I did had to do with touching up and misting to get the desired shades.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with it. I still, however, didn't know what I was going to do with the fabric. I found that if I put it over the top of the skull, it looked good. There was something missing with it, though. I figured out that I wanted to get some twigs and bend and twist them into a crown to fit over the fabric and skull. Then, with rope threading we have left over, I'm going to get some beads and charms to hang from the crown. I have an overall idea of what I want to do with the bones and the layout. It's just a matter of doing it.

With that said, next up is to connect the fabric to the skull.

Halloween and Clearance Home Decor

Halloween 2017 has come to an end, and it was hectic, but fun. We decorated back in August, and were the only house around with anything in the yard.

Halloween Day, we had most things done. We still had to get our youngest boy's costume sewn and our oldest boy's prosthetics had to be put on and the shirt cut up. Ultimately, we didn't use a few of the pieces we made for him, and we didn't get blood capsules for the wounds he would have.

It was a rush to get the boys off of the bus, and get them worked on before trick 'r treating started at 6pm. We had a 15 minute drive to my uncle's community, so taking that into account, we only had about an hour to try to get the stuff done last minute, and get into our own costumes and make sure we had everything with us. Needless to say, it was a complete mess, even with the preparation.

We got on the road and turned on some music to fit the night. Kelly stayed in the back of the vehicle putting our oldest's makeup and blood on. Instead of the capsules, we used a tube of blood to fill the spots. I wasn't certain that the blood would stay wet, as I've never used that type before, but she told me it would. Eventually, there was a point where the tension was just over and we all got in the mindframe that whatever happens, happens. Truth be told, we only spent about two weeks on costumes and we got a lot done, surprisingly. I was happy as long as the kids were having fun.

We got out at my uncle's house and started putting the costumes on. We tried to hurry to put our youngest's costume on in the driveway, which, mind you, took 3 of us to help with. The excitement was definitely there. Once everything was on, we got some pictures taken, and we headed out to the first house.

We had a lot of different reactions. Some of disgust, which was fun. I would stick my finger into the wound prosthetics and wipe the fake blood on my face. There would usually be a scream followed by, "OH GOD", with laughter. The boys got extra handfuls of candy...one house gave Kelly and I some Moonpies, which was interesting.

Overall, we had a lot of fun, and ended the night out with VHS: Viral and scaring the kids for two hours with some "nutjob" that was calling and threatening to take a chainsaw to them.

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Clearance SALES
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It would figure that before Halloween was even over, places like Walmart had Christmas stuff up in the spooky section, and things were already getting marked down. While I wasn't feeling it too much, I was happy that I could get some stuff for next year, and just in general for my house. I did, however, break my own rule this year, after Kelly showed me a Christmas Story shirt. I ended up buying it...no regrets.

First place I really looked for stuff was the next day at Halloween City. I picked up quite a bit of stuff for $27. I came back the next day as well and got $23 more, since there was a bigger discount. I then, just went out to Walmart and Big Lots, and picked up a few items. This is most of what I got:

LED Beware Sign $5
Asylum Foam sign $5
Jack O Lantern $6
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery sign $1.25
Skull $3.40
Gargoyle $5
Nurse and Doctor cutout: 64 cents
Cutouts $2.49
Asylum banner $1
Light up skull: $5
Wall Mural: $2.50
Green and Purple lights x2 $4

This wasn't including masks that I picked up.

So, now what? Well, I'm working with Kelly and her brother with their annual haunted house that they're re-vamping. Also, working on Banshee Hollow, which will be prosthetics and props for haunts. I'll be posting a lot of that stuff coming up. For as much as I hate to see Halloween go, I'm excited to see what happens in this next year.

Crypthurst Asylum Haunt

A Halloween post is already past due, but we've been busy here at the house. There's some interesting stuff going on in the way of my writing and Atrophy comics, as well as working with Kelly and her brother in their revamped Haunt. Today, the site is re-launching with a new name. More information will be added, and things will be changed around as things start to develop.

If anyone is going to be around Southern West Virginia during Halloween season 2018, definitely stop by.

Click below to visit the site:

Crypthurst Asylum Haunt

First Impressions - and After Verdict- A Mortician's Tale

When I was 8 years old, I had to write a small report on what I wanted to be when I grew up. I had a few choices:

• Tattoo Artist
• Indiana Jones
• Mortician

I've been a tattoo artist, Indiana Jones is kind of a lofty goal, but working in the funeral industry has always been something I've always wanted to do, for whatever reason. Maybe it was because my uncle would talk about his time in the business before going into nursing, who knows? What I am sure of, is that it stayed with me. All throughout school, I did reports, slide shows, and countless other presentations on the subject.

So, imagine my interest when I hear about a sim coming out on Steam called A Mortician's Tale. I had it wishlisted for a long time, and then, last month, I find out that it's coming out before Halloween. Today, I got a message on my Steam app telling me it was out, so, of course, I picked it up immediately.

I've only screenshotted and am reviewing the first few cases, but here's what I've found in the small time that I've played.

First thing that I noticed was the art design. It almost reminds me of the design for Costume Quest, but the proportions on the bodies were a lot more anatomically correct. The color scheme is primarily shades of purple (reminds me of The Birthday Massacre album covers, oddly enough), with your objectives in gold. It's easy to look at, and I really like the overall art style. 

As far as story goes, you play as a girl named Charlie, and you're new to this "Mom and Pop" funeral home. You get your introductions through your computer, to which you get messages from your old friend who moved to London, check a monthly newsletter, communicate with co-workers and get missions.

When you accept a mission, you go directly out of the computer screen, and directly to work. The work area is pretty straight-forward. Since the introduction mission is on the table, you just head over and click. 

Once you enter the body screen, you'll see your tools sitting to the side. What I like about the setup of this screen I that it all generally goes in steps. Where other games dealing with surgery, for example, have the items all over the place, even when those items are supposed to go in steps, this actually has them in order, which makes it less frustrating to deal with. The mission itself tells you what you need to do. With this first lady, she just needed cleaned up, so you just click the sponge, and get her cleaned. Once prep is done, you head to pay respects. This is where I started to get impressed. 

What impressed me, specifically, was that, with any other game, they would have just had nonsense, generic phrases, or maybe no text at all with the family members. Instead, what you find is well thought-out speech that's individual to each case.

One of the  rewarding factors is getting emails like this, thanking the funeral home for it's work from the family after the service. Again, with other games, the emails might end up being generic, whereas these have depth. For example, in the same set of messages, you also get a thoughtful story from your coworker about his first time going to a funeral.

It should be noted that also, with the explanation of what to do next during your procedures, it not only gives you instructions, but also gives you a short explanation as to why you're doing what you're doing, which is not only helpful from a gamer stance, but from a learning perspective.

Besides the embalming route, there's also cremation, which, also gives you information on how and why things are done as they are.

Once you have taken her necklace off of her, it's time to put her in, and then the process of putting the remains into an urn begins.

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So far, I've really enjoyed the in-depth text and small details that are put into the game. The information is helpful and it gets easy to get attached to what you're doing and wanting to be respectful to the families and deceased that pass through. More than that, there seems to be a developing story that's happening with your boss that I'm curious to see where it's headed.

If you pick it up now, there's a 20% discount on steam, and if you get the bundled edition with the soundtrack, it's a 24% discount. If you're into sims and more visual novel type stuff, then this may be right for you.

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Verdict - Spoiler Free

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I wasn't planning on doing an actual update to this blog entry particularly, but honestly, after beating the game, I felt that it was important to go over some things before a person might buy it. 

While the first bit of the game feels like you're just starting to get into it, you quickly realize that it's just the same thing over and over. What I mean by that is that it keeps giving you instruction, even after you've performed the procedures multiple times. 

The story does, in fact, go forward, but after about 6 months, completely stops and fasts forwards you to the end, which is my biggest gripe. the ending can be reached in less than an hour, and for what normally goes for $15, I just didn't find it worth it. 

At the moment, the Steam review section is mixed, but many people have the same complaints about how they liked the game, and they would want to recommend it, but don't feel right because the price doesn't match what you get for it. 

So ultimately, it looks like a lot of people like the direction it was going, and was excited to get into it, but due to the length, price, and the lack of story towards what would have been the end of the first half of the game, they couldn't recommend. 

As for me, I think if it goes down in price, I would recommend it. It's got some good information in it, and does well with making you feel for the families. $5 range might be something I would consider. 

10 Spooky Games to Get You in the Halloween Mood - 5-1

If you haven't checked out 10-6, you can do that here: 10-6

Now, we can get to the meat and potatoes of the list, and a few honorable mentions.

5. Outlast ***

From Steam:

Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.

Synopsis:

In the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors wait inside Mount Massive Asylum. A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, recently re-opened by the “research and charity” branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation, the asylum has been operating in strict secrecy… until now.

Acting on a tip from an anonymous source, independent journalist Miles Upshur breaks into the facility, and what he discovers walks a terrifying line between science and religion, nature and something else entirely. Once inside, his only hope of escape lies with the terrible truth at the heart of Mount Massive.

Outlast is a true survival horror experience which aims to show that the most terrifying monsters of all come from the human mind.

Features:

• True Survival Horror Experience: You are no fighter - if you want to survive the horrors of the asylum, your only chance is to run... or hide
• Immersive Graphics: AAA-quality graphics give players a detailed, terrifying world to explore
• Hide and Sneak: Stealth-based gameplay, with parkour-inspired platforming elements
• Unpredictable Enemies: Players cannot know when - and from where - one of the asylum’s terrifying inhabitants will finally catch up to them
• Real Horror: Outlast’s setting and characters are inspired by real asylums and cases of criminal insanity

Warning:

Outlast contains intense violence, gore, graphic sexual content, and strong language. Please enjoy.

Why it's recommended:

This game was the first game in over a decade that made me jumpy a little. It plays quite a bit like a found footage horror film which makes the game itself more immersive. Once you start to unravel the story, things get a bit more complicated. At some points, I found myself not sure what to do or where to go, and when I did figure it out, I honestly dreaded it. Definitely not for kids, but if you do play, play in the dark.

4. Amnesia **

From Steam:

The last remaining memories fade away into darkness. Your mind is a mess and only a feeling of being hunted remains. You must escape.
Awake...
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
You stumble through the narrow corridors as the distant cry is heard.
It is getting closer.
Explore...
Amnesia: The Dark Descent puts you in the shoes of Daniel as he wakes up in a desolate castle, barely remembering anything about his past. Exploring the eerie pathways, you must also take part of Daniel's troubled memories. The horror does not only come from the outside, but from the inside as well. A disturbing odyssey into the dark corners of the human mind awaits.
A sound of dragging feet? Or is your mind playing tricks on you?
Experience...
By using a fully physically simulated world, cutting edge 3D graphics and a dynamic sound system, the game pulls no punches when trying to immerse you. Once the game starts, you will be in control from the beginning to the end. There are no cut-scenes or time-jumps, whatever happens will happen to you first hand.
Something emerges out of the darkness. It's approaching. Fast.
Survive...
Amnesia: The Dark Descent throws you headfirst into a dangerous world where danger can lurk behind every corner. Your only means of defense are hiding, running or using your wits.
Do you have what it takes to survive?

Why it's recommended:

This is another immersive game where headphones and darkness is suggested. The game has a lot of surprises, and although the puzzles can get tricky at times, the gameplay itself seems pretty straight-forward. However, the question is, do you stay in the dark and go crazy, or do you leave the darkness and risk being seen? Definitely for those into psychological horror.

3. The Happy Hereafter *

Welcome to The Happy Hereafter, a casual sim in which you guide the newly dead as they build an afterlife for themselves and their fellow lost souls. Possessing uncanny management skills, you'll control a legion of zany characters as they arrive at their eternal destination and settle in. There will be no rest for the wickedly funny as you put them to work building houses, harvesting resources and earning money to build a village to rival Paradise. Explore weird but wonderful landscapes, discover cleverly hidden secrets, and complete dozens of challenging missions in your quest to create a little slice of Heaven in the underworld!

• Six locations
• Over 100 missions
• Dozens of wacky characters
• Comic book style story scenes
• Learn-as-you-play tutorial

Why it's recommended:

You may be wondering why this is above Outlast and Amnesia, and the honest answer is that when we're talking about Halloween, we're talking about not just general horror, but the actual feel. While most of the games on this list is geared towards horror overall, this is one that has a feel of the holiday specifically. It's a light hearted sim game that is easy to pickup. The colors are great and the characters are fun. This game can get addictive if you're into sims. At the moment, Steam is selling it for $1.19, and it's definitely worth checking out for that price. 

2. Resident Evil 7***

From Steam:

Resident Evil 7 biohazard is the next major entry in the renowned Resident Evil series and sets a new course for the franchise as it leverages its roots and opens the door to a truly terrifying horror experience. A dramatic new shift for the series to first person view in a photorealistic style powered by Capcom’s new RE Engine, Resident Evil 7 delivers an unprecedented level of immersion that brings the thrilling horror up close and personal.

Set in modern day rural America and taking place after the dramatic events of Resident Evil® 6, players experience the terror directly from the first person perspective. Resident Evil 7 embodies the series’ signature gameplay elements of exploration and tense atmosphere that first coined “survival horror” some twenty years ago; meanwhile, a complete refresh of gameplay systems simultaneously propels the survival horror experience to the next level

Why it's recommended:

This was a departure from traditional Resident Evil entries. The game sends you head first into this atmosphere and story that plays more like a horror film than the 3rd person zombie/infected shooter we're used to. The graphics are amazing and the sound FX brings everything together. Not much really shocks me, but I did find myself saying, "This is completely fucked" at times. 

--Now for some honorable mentions--

• Decay: The Mare
• Halloween Forever
• Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
• Fran Bow
• American McGee's Alice
• Haunt the House: Terrortown
• Slender
• Knock-Knock
• The Evil Within
• Sally Face

1. Costume Quest*

From Steam: 

Costume Quest is a Halloween adventure from Tim Schafer's Double Fine Productions. In this charming role-playing game, choose your hero and trick-or-treat through three beautiful environments full of Double Fine humor and story. Complete quests, build your party, and collect costumes along the way that allow you to transform into powerful champions and take down the evil Repugians. This heroic holiday tale will capture the imaginations of kids and kids-at-heart.
Continue the Costume Quest adventure with the Grubbins on Ice DLC pack, included free in the PC version! Face new enemies while collecting additional quests, costumes, battle stamps and creepy treat cards. Help the monsters overthrow Araxia to bring peace back to Repugia!

Why it's recommended: 

I'm generally a fan of Double Fine games, but this one might be my favorite. If you're into turn based combat similar to Final Fantasy mixed with Halloween and adventure/exploration games, this might be your thing. The story is solid, as is the gameplay. Each costume you create/collect has a different power, and is useful in their own way. Sometimes, you may find yourself switching out everyone's costumes to see what combos work in battle, which is where the strategy comes in. You can also use special costume specific powers outside of combat (i.e. rollerblading, hook, etc...). This is definitely a game anyone can pick up and get into. 

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I tried to mix up the list so that there was something for everyone. Hopefully if you've not heard of some of these games, you'll check them out. 

10 Spooky Games to Get You in the Halloween Mood - 10-6

If you're like me, it might be like Halloween everyday, but in the month of October, you just go a bit more out with it. When it comes to my tv, music, and even gaming habits, I always try to get myself in the mood for the 31st.

With that said, I had written something like this a long time ago, but since the list needed updated, I thought I would go ahead and type it up here. Here are my 10 games that get me in the Halloween mood. These games will either have general horror elements, or are just really creepy. I will include Mature games in with games for younger kids if that's what you're looking for. Here's how we'll rate it.

* = Kid friendly
** = Better for older kids
*** = Mature

10: Ghost Master *

From Steam:

Grim spectres, howling banshees, and sly gremlins are yours to command as you unleash ghastly spirits on the town of Gravenville and scare the wits out of its citizens. In the world of the Ghost Master, spooks do your bidding, as you solve puzzles and unlock mysteries in a challenge that combines the best of strategy, adventure, and resource management games.

• Up to 15 unique, hair-raising adventures with multi-branching scenarios - all within a coherent plot and complete virtual world.
• Spook's-eye view - an innovative 3-D camera lets you view the action from the perspective of humans or ghosts.
• Revolutionary special effects, incredibly detailed characters, and macabre settings inspired by classic horror films.
• Groundbreaking artificial intelligence-interact with up to 30 AI-driven characters at every level.
• Eleven expansive and distinctive locations, including the town's lunatic asylum, military base, sorority and frat houses, and police station.

Why it's recommended: 

Ghost Master is one of those games that I had a hard time finding back in the day. When Steam came around though, I was able to snatch this up for cheap-like. 

The gameplay is pretty straight forward in theory. You control ghosts. Find the right ghosts for the job, place them, and try to complete the objectives. The first few are fairly easy, but after that, things get a bit more complicated. Not only do the objectives start to get more challenging, but you also have other spirits who are trapped in the level that you should free. To free them, however, you will have to do their own side objectives. 

Ghost Master is on Steam for $4.99.

9. Slayaway Camp *-**

From Steam: 

Experience a new dimension of gut-blasting terror as an unspeakable killing force of skull-faced killing maims and kills his way through smart-mouthed, over-sexed, substance-abusing young adults. No victim is safe… no law enforcement enforces the law enough… and no animals are harmed… in the summer horror blockbuster smash hit of 1984.

Slayaway Camp is a killer puzzle where you control Skullface, a psychotic slasher bent on slaughtering camp counselors at the title campground. Depicted in colourful voxel graphics, this adorable murderer slides around isometric puzzle levels decapitating, squashing, and perforating his blocky victims. It’s a diabolical logic game that also happens to be a bloody tribute to eighties trash horror.

Why it's recommended: 

I own this game on Android, PC, and probably on PS4 when it's released. I put a rating for Everyone - Older kids due to blood. That's up to you to decide what you're okay with. My boys love this title. 

This game is an ode to the 80's horror genre, and often times while playing, I find myself reminiscing about a time when I would stand for what seemed like hours in the video store, looking at dusty boxes of B-horror films (Dr. Giggles, anyone?). The puzzles are simple in theory. You're a killer, and your job is to eliminate the people, and get out by way of a glowing inverted pentacle. The game, of course, gets more challenging as you go along, to the point that you're about to rip your hair out.

It also has a grind mode where you have to stop the line in the designated area You win coins by doing this, and those coins can go to a variety of things, including new random killers. 

It's an addictive time killer with a really nice retro horror feel to it. 

8. The Last Crown - Midnight Horror **

 From Steam:

Halloween: the veil between our world and the 'otherside' is at its weakest. Witches celebrate Samhain, a Celtic festival from the old religion, conjuring the dead and communing with the spirits. Nigel Danvers, ghost-hunter, knows all about the ghosts that dwell in the darkness, he has seen plenty to convince him there are dark forces at work. So, why is Halloween so different? Dusting down his old ghost-hunting gadgets, Nigel gets to work. Something is haunting the guest rooms above the local harbour side pub, The Bear. Who or what hides in the shadowy corners of the old Inn? What is the presence at the end of the Harbour Wall? Nigel has one night to find out, before the veil returns to full strength, and the Halloween Horror is gone, for another year.

• A classic point and click adventure.
• An intermezzo between The Lost Crown and The Last Crown: Blackenrock.
• A story driven plot by Jonathan Boakes (Dark Fall, The Lost Crown).
• Test your detective skills to uncover a paranormal mystery.
• Utilise an array of ghost-hunting gadgets to see and hear the spirit world.
• Interact with the Saxton locals, in your pursuit of the truth.
• Dabble in the Dark Arts, on Samhain, like the witches of old.
• Collect ghostly evidence, to scrutinise for clues.
• Play several Halloween Party games, many with a supernatural twist.
• Practise your Psychometry skills, with local white wicca, Nanny Noah.
• Full cast audio and music, plus atmospheric sound effects.
• Play Trick and Treat, at your peril!

Why it's recommended: 

It should be noted that it is a relatively short game, however, if you're into the point and click genre and Halloween, then this is probably the game for you. The graphics look a bit outdated, but the use of color and black/white is great. I went in not expecting anything, but ended up enjoying it for it's atmosphere and spirit. 

7. Welcome to the Game ***

From Steam: 

Welcome to the Game is a creepy horror / puzzle game that takes you into the world of the Deep Web. Explore the Deep Web with the sole purpose of trying to find a Red Room, an online service / website that allows you to see and participate in interactive torture and murder.

Welcome to the Game puts you behind a computer screen to explore the deep web. You are challenged to find 8 hidden keys throughout the deep web to build the Red Rooms URL. During this process, you are challenged with hidden puzzles on the Deep Web, have to solve mini puzzle games to prevent from getting hacked and there may or may not be kidnappers trying to kidnap you. Experience the true horror and eeriness of what is really out there on the deep web without actually going on the deep web.

Why it's recommended: 

If you're into atmospheric point and click puzzles, then this is for you. This game was put on this list for those who are looking for a game to play with the lights out and headphones on. Paranoia is an understatement when we're talking about this game. There's also a sequel coming out this month as well, so getting a start on the original is a good idea. 

6. Layers of Fear ***

From Steam: 

You take another drink as the canvas looms in front of you. A light flickers dimly in the corner. You’ve created countless pieces of art, but never anything like…this. Why haven’t you done this before? It seems so obvious in retrospect. Your friends, critics, business partners—soon, they’ll all see. But something’s still missing…

You look up, startled. That melody… Was that a piano? It sounded just like her… But, no—that would be impossible. She’s gone. They’re all gone.
Have to focus. How long has it taken to get to this point? Too long, but it doesn’t matter. There will be no more distractions. It’s almost finished. You can feel it. Your creation. Your Magnum Opus.

Dare you help paint a true Masterpiece of Fear? Layers of Fear is a first-person psychedelic horror game with a heavy focus on story and exploration. Delve deep into the mind of an insane painter and discover the secret of his madness, as you walk through a vast and constantly changing Victorian-era mansion. Uncover the visions, fears and horrors that entwine the painter and finish the masterpiece he has strived so long to create.


Game Features:
• Psychedelic horror – A sense of insanity means each turn of the camera may completely change the look of your surroundings.
• Victorian setting – Explore a game world inspired by masterpiece paintings, architecture and décor from the 19th century.
• Original and classic art – Numerous pieces of original art and music flesh out the story and environment.
• Story-focused exploration – Only through exploring the environment can you uncover the details of the painter’s dark and tragic past.

Why it's recommended: 

I heard about this from my friend that works at Gamestop. We got to talking about horror games and he had mentioned he was playing Layers of Fear. I ended up picking it up last year during a sale on PlayStation Network and I wasn't disappointed. The atmosphere is creepy enough. Going into it and piecing together letters and objects to reveal an overall memory starts to get addictive once the story starts to unravel. The key to the game's creep factor, however, is in the way the game makes you paranoid and unsure of your actions. Often times, you find yourself not knowing what to do as you go down a hallway, turn around, and the hallway has changed completely into a room. This is another game that I would strongly recommend playing in the dark with the headphones on. 

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This is just a few to throw out. Next time, we'll get to 5-1 with a  few notable  mentions. 

Horror DVD Coloring Books

We're having a slow day around here today, so this is going to be a shorter post. Kelly goes home tomorrow to take care of things before coming back and staying, and we've still got quite a way to go on the prosthetic front. I just got finished painting on a neck piece this morning. So, since it's been gloomy and rainy the last two days, why not sit back and watch a horror movie?

The one thing I do like about going to various stores this time of year is the fact that horror movies are cheaper, pushed to the front more, and are generally easier to find. I had heard about this one Walmart Exclusive series from my friend, Jody's, Facebook post, where they had a redone cover art slip, and included a coloring book inside. Unfortunately, my Walmart is a bit slower with things, apparently, and we just got those this week.

Here's the selection:

Unfortunately, I already own quite a bit of these, but I did pick up Black Swan, The Other Side of the Door, Young Frankenstein, and Child's Play. 

The coloring books are relatively small, as they're more square than rectangle, so they're definitely not the size of the cover. Each coloring book includes all of the covers in it. Blu-Rays are $7 and DVDs are $5, so if you get multiple, the coloring books could be cool small gifts, or if you just wanna do what I'm going to do, just try out different coloring techniques. 

The prosthetics should be done for next blog. The four legged demon costume just needs some stitching, and the other is mostly latex pieces and makeup.