The Hocus Pocus script exploration continues with part 3! The original plan was to split this script over 4 parts but there is so many treats hidden inside the pages that I can definitely see this extending into a  few more parts. 

Part 2 ended with the witches arriving at the Devils house and there is a really great scene that is missing from the film that I can't wait for you to check out during their visit to the Devil and 'Medusa's' House. 

This part also contains so many new and different scenes that I hope you will enjoy and please check back for part 4 coming next week!

The first change from script to screen is that Mary compliments the 'Masters' home. 
Mary: "I love what you've done with it, Master"
The dog, Ralph, outfitted in devil horns, bat wings, and a pointy tail, knows the witches are the real thing and barks at them viciously.

Mary: "Look. It is Cerebus, the dog who guards the gates of hell"
Sarah: "From what?"
Devil: "Ralph, go to your bed! Stupid dog!"

We then cut to Max, Allison and Dani. They're seated in a huddle at the side of the road. Binx sits in the middle of the circle.
Max: "We're gonna need a truly outstanding strategy"
Allison: "We have no choice. We have to go to the police"
Dani: "Maybe we can get them to put the book in jail, or something"
Max: "Great idea. Where's the nearest police station?"
​

Jumping back to the Devils house and in the original script after Sarah asks the Devil to dance with her the scene continues a little longer than it does in the movie. 

Devil: "Well, uh..." (Checks to make sure his wife is still out of the room) "I'd love to".

Winifred is in the kitchen checking things out and observing what she believes to be a torture chamber. As she looks around the kitchen the phone rings. I really wish this film was in the movie as it seems like so much fun. 

At first Winifred doesn't know where the noise is coming from, but, while looking around for it's source, she picks up the receiver. A WOMAN'S VOICE is heard on the phone. 

Woman: "Hello?.... Hello?"

Winifred hears the voice, but isn't sure where it's coming from.
Woman: "Who is this?"
Winifred: "I know not, who is it?"
Woman: "It's your Mother, stupid!"
Winifred: (Horrified; thinks her mother's been turned into this little plastic thing) "Mother!"
Mother: "Is 'His infernal Majesty' up to his old tricks?"
Winifred: "Yes."
Mother: "You never should have taken up with that bum"
Winifred: "But thou taught me to worship him"
Mother: "I did WHAT?"
Mother: I'm sick to death of you blaming every idiotic self-destructive choice you've made in your life on me!"

Winifred, furious, tosses the phone into the boiling pot of water... 
Winifred: "Boil, Mother, boil!"

Back in the living room Sarah is dancing with the Devil and Mary is sitting watching the TV. Instead of commercials that we see her watching in the film, she's watching the ending of The Blob and comments "They didn't have to kill it". 

Winifred leaves the kitchen and notices a picture of the Devil and his wife from their last vacation. It begins to click that this isn't the Devil and that he's actually a man in costume. 

Jumping ahead once again and the witches are now outside after being chased by Ralph. Sarah is jumping around saying Amuck over and over, although she doesn't get wacked by Winifred in the script. After she pulls a mask off one of the trick or treating children and shows Mary that they're all kids in costume she comes up with an idea...

Mary: "I must eat one right away!"
Winifred" LISTEN TO ME! (rationally) Billy is going to turn up any time with the book. Then we'll be able to do the spell on the children. In the meantime my sugar dumpling... (as if to a child) ... we have to round up all the children we can... (with purpose) Now. See how they go from house to house collecting candy? We will give them candy too..."

Mary and Winnie do a little evil laugh duo. 

Winifred: "But first, we must find ingredients"

She looks back and forth at the others, then, suddenly... 
Winifred: "Shopping spree!!"

The following scene was filmed and very tiny snippets of this can be found in original VHS and Cinema trailers for the film. How much of this part of the script was film, I have no idea but this does exist somewhere out there. 

The Sanderson Sisters approach a supermarket and react as the doors slide open like magic. Inside the supermarket it's practically empty. There is a housewife pushing a cart with a child sitting in the cart seat. They get the concept of a shopping cart and within minutes Mary is pushing a cart down the aisles, with Sarah in the child seat. Winnie is exploring the supermarket on her own. 

Mary takes a sniff of a bottle labelled 'Witch Hazel' and tries it, while Sarah is pulling products off the shelves that she likes the look of (just like a child does). 

Sarah: "A marketing we will go... A marketing we will go..."

Mary now spots a shelf filled with canned baby food that all have pictures of babies on them.

Mary: "Ummm, canned babies"

She checks to see if Winifred is watching her and then stocks up on the cans. The housewife with her child pass. Mary smiles at the woman and her baby. The woman looks at Mary and Sarah with a puzzled look. The housewife then stops, takes a box of formula from the shelf and turns to find her cart swapped with Mary's cart. Sarah is still sitting in the seat as Mary runs down the aisle with the housewifes cart and baby. 

The Mother: "HEY"
Mary: "So sorry. Wrong basket"

The woman takes the cart and walks off with her baby once more. A hand reaches out and twists the lobe of Mary's ear. It's Winifred.

Winifred: "Stop dawdling. Find the ingredients"

Winifred then watches Mary as she grabs the required ingredients from the shelves. As Mary continues to shop, Winifred spots a black bowled Weber barbecue grill and it's on sale. The manager announces the store is closing in 5 minutes and the witches head to the checkout. 

The clerk is unphased by their appearance. 
Clerk: "Ah ladies, will that be cash, check or charge?"
They look at each other and then....
Winifred: "CHAAARGE!!!"

All three of them run out of the supermarket with all products in hand. Outside they light the barbecue up and are throwing the ingredients into it. Blobs sizzle and form into Candy Crows as they do so. 

We cut to Max, Dani, Allison and Binx once more. They're moving down the street, careful to stay out of the moonlight and streetlights and watching the sky for witches. Max tells Dani to stay out of the light and then Dani tells them to all look. Across the street is a cop. After they explain the situation to the cop he makes a strange movement in the air with his hands.

Cop: "Hamma dooma damma dooma damma dinga damma dooma.... That's police magic. You are now protected from witches for the next twenty-four hours."

He then continues with the "I put my life on the line" scene and we're jumping forward to another filmed but unreleased scene.... after the kids run from the fake cop they make their way to a pumpkin patch. 

The lot has only a few pumpkins left and in the middle of the yard is a large canvas tent. They all take refuge inside. Dani is hysterical and in tears.

Dani: "I wanna go home! I want Mom and Dad!"
Max and Allison swap a look. They have a problem. Max crouches down next to Dani.
Max: "Dani --"
Dani: "Leave me alone!"
Max: "Hey, truce, okay?"
She is silent. 
Max: "Dani this is serious"
Dani: "I noticed, Max!"
Max: "We have to be brave now. We have to be tough. Like the night Gramma got sick. Remember?"
Dani nods.
Max: "You were real tough that night. Everybody was real proud of you. Can you do it again?"
Dani: "Maybe... but.... I had my doll that night"
Binx slinks up alongside her.
Binx: "Tonight, you have me".

Dani then pets Binx.
Binx: "Oh, that feels good... now do my other ear... Yes... Oh, yes... now my tummy....yes..." 
Dani: "I've always wanted a kitty"

Max and Allison now looking outside the tenT notice two friends nearby. 
Allison: "Hey, Guys!"
They are sucking greedily on candies.
Allison: "Cindy, Donna, am I glad to see you"

But the girls hardly notice them, and don't even stop while they talk. They seem almost drugged.
Cindy: "Oh, hi, Allison"
Donna: "Try this candy"
Cindy & Donna: "It's really great"

They drop the candy as they walk on. The candy falls to the ground, where the kids and Binx examine it... they're Candy Crows.
​Binx: "It's the same candy they gave my sister, the night they stole her life"

We now cut to the witches. All three of them are surrounded by greedy children reaching out for more Candy Crows. 
Sarah: "Trick or Treat! Trick or Treat!"
Kids: "Gimme some... I want some!"
Winifred: "Stop pawing me"
Mary: "Remember to share with they friends"
Kid (to winifred): "You're ugly"
Winifred: "And you should've been drowned at birth"
She shoves a piece in his mouth. There's rapid shots of the kids eating the candy as the kids and Binx watch on the hillside above. 

Dani: "They're going to steal their lives"
Max: "Not if we can help it"

Billy appears behind them which causes them all to scream. Winifred hears this and looks up to see them all. They make their way to the top of the hillside as the children run away. 
Winifred to Billy: "Good going! You found the children!"
Billy tries to smile. 
Winifred: "And tell me, do they still have my dear, devoted, darling book with them? Do they? Do they?"
Billy nods.
Winifred: "Oh, how marvelous! (ecstatic) I'm in hell!"
Winifred then stops and looks him up and down.
Winifred: 'Oh, send him away. He smells like vomit"
Billy groans; he is crestfallen, and shuffles away. 
Sarah (feeling sorry): "Billy --"
Winifred: "Find them, Mary!"
Mary: " I always get my child"
Winifred: "Stop bragging. Go! Go!"

Mary puts her nose to the ground, picking up the kids' scent and following it like a bloodhound. 

We then cut to the town hall... which we'll dive into in Part 4 next week. 

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Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

Part two of exploring the original Hocus Pocus script is here and once again it's bursting with all kinds of alternate and deleted scenes, different lines and more! 

Part 1 ended right when the kids were about to enter the Sanderson Sisters house and so let's pick up right where we left off and see what changes occur next...

The first change from the script to screen is that in the script, the house sits atop a hill which the kids all climb up to. In the film it appears the house is actually deep in the woods. 

They reach the Sanderson House where the old sign sits outside, it's all overgrown and peeling. The sign reads: ​

"Sanderson House, circa 1660, Home of Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson. Noon 'til 5:00 p.m. Mon-Sat. Donation 50 cents:

Allison: 
"Me mom used to tun this place, but tourists kept having heart attacks and accidents so they closed it down" 

As approach the house, Binx makes his appearance before they enter. 
Max:
"It's just a cat"

Allison:
"It's THE cat--the one that warns you!"

The cat begins yowling at them. Max throws a stone at it. There is a yowl of pain, and the cat disappears in the shadows. ​

Cut to the return of the witches. in the film Sarah pulls her Lucky Rat Tail from one of the beams above her, in the script she pulls it out from under one of the floorboards. Mary begins to examine the mannequins around the cauldron and calls them clever, which results in Winifred stating they look nothing like her. 

Mary: "Well, of course not, sister. They have totally missed that special glow of they skin and the way --" 
Winifred hits Mary on the back of the head. 
Mary: "I see thy point, sister"

Winifred then smashes the glass cabinet that houses the book with her hands and takes it. ​

Another jump to the witches leaving the house after discovering the "burning rain of death" is just water. They're afraid to cross the river (road). 

Mary: "What is that?"
Winifred: "'Tis a Ford... Obviously a vessel for fording this river.
Mary: "Winnie's so clever"

They push Sarah into the road who screams "I cannot swim! I cannot swim!"

In the graveyard as Binx is about to tell them the story of Billy Butcherson he asks them all to sit, Max doesn't sit and instead stays standing. Binx: "You too, verge".

We return to the Sanderson Sisters house where they're hiding outside as the firemen leave the building. In the film Sarah pulls a spider from the bush and in the script this spiders fate is a little more descriptive. 
'Sarah is blithely plucking the legs out of the spider.'

Sarah: "One little leggy... Two little leggies..."

Mary then snatches the spider from Sarah's hand and swallows it. ​

The bus pulls up beside them and the doors open. When Winifred tells the driver they desire children his response in the script is: "I'd hurry up if I were you. Your biological clock's about to run you down, baby."
He's about to close the door when Sarah steps forward. 
Sarah: "Hey, handsome. They're with me"
The witches climb aboard the bus, which is empty. 
Bus Driver: "Which witch is which? Excuse me, ladies, this is a magic bus, but I do need a token or its financial equivalent" ​

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I recently got my hands on something I never thought I would ever own, being a HUGE Hocus Pocus fan and collector, I have always wanted to get my hands on anything to do with the original film and although the closest thing to a prop I have would be a few autographs, that changed recently when I got my hands on an original shooting script! 

The script was originally owned by two crew members. The first being P Berger who was an editor for the film. His name is crossed out with black pen and instead B Ricker has been written underneath. B Ricker was a set designer for the film and I remember many years ago when this was first listed for Sale. It was sold through Ebay and I sent the link over to a friend who grabbed it, cut to around 5/6 years later and that same script is now owned by myself and it is filled with all kinds of secrets that I will be diving into below. 

The shooting script contains scenes that were filmed and ultimately cut from the final film, this includes deleted scenes that were not included in the 25th Anniversary release. What's more is that the original script also includes the original Candy Crow storyline which was cut completely from the film but did make it's way into the films tie-in novel. 

Let's form a calming circle and begin! 
​

Thackery reaches the Sanderson Sisters house and sees that Sarah has opened the door for her and Emily;
"Come inside, child and play. There are many sweets for thee"

The smoke that billows from the chimney is also different, instead of rising purple smoke, the script states the smoke as 'coming out of the chimney in the shape of demons and beasts forming and unforming in the vapors'.

In the film Thackery climbs up the water wheel and into the small window at the top. His entrance into the house is a little more dangerous in the script. When he ducks down to avoid being seen, his nightshirt gets caught on the waterwheel and he ends up being dragged under the water. He is then dragged around the opposite side, manages to grab a tree branch and pull himself up into the window. In this scene in the film, Thackery is soaking wet as he climbs the water wheel, which makes me wonder if this scene was filmed at all. 

Cut to Winifred in front of the spell book, she pets the book and Mary reaches out to do the same but is swiped away by Winnie who says "Never touch my book" 

Mary: "M-m-my fault , sister. Thou are right. I am wrong. As usual"

When the potion is ready Mary says to Winnie "Oh Winnie, thou art divine" however in the script she says "Thou art my idol, sister". Mary also dabs a small amount of the potion behind her ears which Winnie sees and smacks her around the back of her head. "Good Point" Mary says in response. 

Thackery jumps down from the rafters and pours the potion out, in the script he jumps down and is grabbed by Sarah who runs her fingers through her hair and says:

"He smells so sweet".

Mary: "Don't be frightened, little boy. We're here to serve you. (a beat) With Garnish" she finds herself hysterical, Winnifred does not. 

Thackery then pushes Mary into the cauldron who causes it to tip over. 
​

Quick Cuts. Intercut with Halloween scenes we see Max and Dani standing in the doorways of various houses, where Max explains what his costume is...

Max: "I'm a blind centre fielder... i'm Christian Slater... I'm Jack Nicholson's long lost zombie son... I'm an illegal alien from Finland... I'm Ray Charles... I'm her brother...."

The next different scene is the scene right after Jay and Ernie have taken the candy. Dani throws herself on the ground after Max tells her to "get out of my life". 

Max: "Hey, Dan --"

Dani: "Shut up! I hate you. You've ruined everything. You ruined Halloween and it was my favourite holiday except Christmas and my birthday"

The rest of the scenes are the same with minor differences until we reach the Sanderson House... which i'll dlve into in part 2. ​

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Funkoween 2021 has arrived and we've been treated to SO MANY new treats for this year. 

Last years event was amazing, but they have truly outdone themselves this year with brand new Trick 'r Treat, Boo Hollow, Carrie, Brightburn, Marvel, The Office releases and that's just the tip of the iceberg. 

Check out all of the new Funko products that have been revealed below and then make space on your shelves as you'll be needing it!

Paka Paka - Boo Hollow

How adorable are these? Paka Paka Boo Hollow characters will be available as Pops, Plushies and Mystery Minis. I honestly cannot decide which one I need more, so i'm going with all of them. Every. Last. One! 

Disney Villains 

Disney Villains are getting more new releases with new characters, large pops, minis, plush dolls and limited edition releases. The new release of Maleficent in dragon form is ten inches high and is available as a glow in the dark variant exclusively from Amazon. 

My favourite release from this collection is definitely Ursula on her throne. I think the fact they've included Flotsam and Jetsam really mades this a must have pop for Disney Villain collectors. 

Hocus Pocus!

It's no surprised that a new Hocus Pocus Pop has been revealed. Funko have been releasing new HP pops for the past few years now and I am over the moon to see Dani and Binx are finally getting the Pop treatment. Two brand new Hocus Pocus Funko T-shirts will also be joining Dani this year too.

The new pop features Dani in her famous witch costume, with Binx curled up in her arms. I absolutely love this Pop and although I was hoping to see more characters this year, it's great to see that Funko are extending even further into the Hocus Pocus range. Dani will be exclusive to Spirit Halloween in the USA and Shop Disney in the UK and Europe.

Jaws

Fans of the classic film Jaws should be pleased to see that not only is a new Jaws Pop being released but it's a movie moments Pop! This large Pop is incredible and definitely one for fans of the film. 

Halloween

The entire Halloween movie franchise is definitely in my top ten list of all time favourite films and Funko are treating us to three new Michael Myers pops. You'll be able to grab a standard and bloody variant of Michael. A new 10 inch Jumbo pop will also be available! 

There will also be brand new Halloween 2 Loungefly products also.

Stitch

Stitch has definitely had a Halloween makeover this year with a brand new Jack O'Lantern pop, plush and loungefly treats!

Gremlins

Another film that I absolutely love has to be Gremlins and it's so great to see these brand new Pops! They're available in 4 different designs with a jumbo sized Gizmo also being available and two mini keychain Pops too.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

It definitely would not be Funkoween without The Nightmare Before Christmas making an appearance. This year Funko are releasing a whole heap of new NBC products, including the absolutely amazing train Pops! The train has Jack at the front with Sally, Oogie, Mayor, Zero and the Clown all hooked behind. I am already making plans for making this train a feature when decorating for Halloween this year. 

New NBC Pops from Funko's Art Series will also be available in 6 different designs, along with a large Jack on the Snowmobile Pop too. Throw in 4 new keychains, a card game, t-shirts and a Mayor pop and you've got yourself one very spooky Halloween feast for the eyes. 

Corpse Bride

A new Corpse Bride Pop is on the way and this time it includes her maggot friend, lovingly popping out of her eye socket. There's also a new SODA Corpse Bride figure two which will available in a standard and Chase variant.

Trick 'r Treat

It's so great to see another Trick 'r Treat Pop being released this year and this time it's unmasked Sam that will be joining the range.  This particular pop is exclusive to Hot Topic in the USA and Pop in a Box in the UK. Although it's nice to see another TrT release, I would love to see a few other characters from the film. Rhonda would be an amazing addition! 

General Mills

Sadly General Mills cereal is not a thing here in the UK. Every Halloween I wish to see boxes of this cereal in UK supermarkets but unfortunately it's never the case.... that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the Pops though! 3 new cereal bowl and watch Funko releases will be joining 3 new SODA Pop figures this year! 

Marvel

New Marvel Pops will be available from Venom, Thor and Hulk! You'll be able to get your hands on new Venom Pop pens too, which will be available in four different designs. 

They Live

If I told you this film terrified me as a kid, it would be an understatement. They Live truly was the thing of nightmares when I was growing up, but having watched it again recently and realising how good it is, i'm over the moon to see it's received a Pop makeover. 

John Nada with his alien-revealing sun glasses is being released alongside one of the aliens, which is available in two variants. 

Evil Dead

Ash Williams is once again receiving the Pop treatment with two new releases. The first being a new Funko Pop figure available in two different variants. Joining him is.... well himself but as a SODA release.

Universal Monsters

Three new Universal Monster Pops are on the way. You can grab Dracula, Frankenstein's Bride and Wolfman Pops, as well as new Loungefly products.

Funko have also teamed up with Little Golden Books to release a Funko Universal Monster children's book too.

SODA

New Vampire Mickey, Ghostbusters, Edward Scissorhands and more SODA Funko figures are being released! 

DC

A total of ten new Dia De Los DC Hero Pops will be joining the already huge range of DC Pops. These new releases include Harley Quinn, The Joker, Bane, Batman and more, all with a Die De Los inspired makeover. 

The Office USA

Who doesn't love The Office USA? I was never a fan of the UK version but was hooked by the USA show. Adding to their already large catalogue of The Office Pops, new Halloween themed Funkos are available to buy this year. There is also a new SODA Dwight figure too! 

I originally only saw the SODA figure and was disappointed to see Pumpkin Dwight was a chase variant but to see a general release is fantastic and i'm sure i'll be adding him to my Pop collection soon. 

And More!

Elvira, Brightburn, Vincent Price have all been announced for this year, with a brand new Carrie Pop also joining the current Carrie range. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Curse of La Llorona also have two releases each that are  a must for horror fans.

This is definitely not all of this years releases, so for more news and updates be sure to check the Funko Twitter and Facebook for other revealed products coming soon! 

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Spooky Weekend is a new weekend event that is launching very soon. The first Spooky Weekend will be running from June 19th - June 20th and will have  a Summer theme, so it's appropriately called the Spooktacular Summerween Weekend. 

This event is online only and currently includes nearly 50 businesses from around the world, with many more to be announced on the lead up to the weekend. 

So far Sourpuss Clothing, Retro-a-go-go! and many more stores are all taking part and each one will be offering exclusive discounts, products and giveaways. 

To find out even more about the event head to SpookyWeekend.co.uk. You can also stay up to date with all the news and updates via Instagram and Facebook. 

Check out the current list of confirmed stores below and keep checking back for more updates!

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Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

We're so close to hitting the halfway point to Halloween and so I thought it would be the right time to share even more wonderfully spooky Halloween accounts that you should follow!

I previous shared Ten Halloween Instagrammers to Follow and then Ten More Halloween Instagrammers to Follow and now here's even more!

This time around I have included a couple of small business accounts for you to check out too. These accounts not only create and share their own products, but they also share general Halloween images too. 

Sinister Manor

I'm starting off this list with one of my favourite accounts @Sinistermanor 

This account has everything a spooky ghoul could want from an instagram account. It's filled with Halloween and gothic images all year long and she also shares so many of her new finds for others to find too. 

If you're missing Autumn and Halloween then this is definitely one account you should hit follow for. A friendly warning though, you will want everything she shares and if you're a Halloween mug fan like me, most likely you'll end up with at least one more mug in your cupboard thanks to her links. 

The Witch At OneAndSeventy

This account has EVERYTHING your spooky heart could desire. The @witchatoneandseventy instagram is bursting with spooky treats all year long. 

You'll find hauntingly good pictures of her amazing home, along with crafty makes that she puts together and also a link to her store where you can grab some of her creations too. 

If you're struggling for ideas on how to decorate for Halloween, then hit that follow button. You will be amazed by the creations she puts together and her incredible decorating skills. 

Norwegian Halloween Queen

If you love seeing your instagram feed filled with at least one spooky picture a day, then this account is perfect for you. 

@norwegian_halloween_queen  always shares daily Halloween pics, along with plenty of witchy pics, humorous pics and more. 

What's more is that Gro (who runs the account) is extremely talented too. You'll be treated to pics of her own creations throughout the year. They might just give you ideas for your own decorations. 

Leather and Jade

This is an account I only came across recently and I am so glad I did, as every picture she shares is such a treat. 

@LeatherandJade share's all kind of spooky images all year long and she makes some of the most amazing vintage style products too. You can pick up some of her makes in her etsy store which she updates quite often. 

You'll also find pictures of her vintage Halloween collection and things she finds throughout the year. I always enjoy seeing her pics when they show up in my feed and i'm sure you will too. 

October Always

As the name suggests, this account is all about October! I absolutely love this account and all of the wonderful spooky things that are shared. 

@OctoberAlways is bursting with all kinds of spooky images and finds. You'll find plenty of ghosts and pumpkins in this account. If you take just a quick glance, your screen will be greeted to such a wonderful collection of orange images that will make you really wish it was October always. 

You'll also find links to spooky finds, so if you're on the hunt for some new treats, check this account out! 

Johnnie_Cb

If you're a fan of all things Halloween, Horror and just spooky things in general then you will love this account. 

@Johnnie_cb is constantly sharing new finds that he has come across and has one of the most amazing Trick 'r Treat collections I have ever seen. There's so many different items I didn't even know existed before seeing his collection pictures. 

You'll also find plenty of pics of horror themed pins, t shirts, merchandise and much more. 

Sand Star Art 

I absolutely adore this account and store. @sandstarart is  a small store account run by an extremely talented artist. 

You'll find spooky pictures all year long which are also themed by the seasons and holidays. You want spooky Valentines? spooky St Patrick's Day? Spooky Easter? It's all there and she shares new pictures all the time. 

If you see an image you like, most likely you can buy it from her store too. So if you're after greeting cards, bookmarks and more be sure to hit follow and also check out her wonderful store too! 

Hollow Hill Apparel

@HollowHillApparel is another small business that I am sharing today and one that I think so many of you will love. 

I recently received the Pete's Pumpkin Patch Varsity Jacket from this store and to say I am obsessed is an understatement. It's an incredible jacket that I highly recommend to any spooky ghoul! 

This small family run business is constantly creating new spooky apparel which features werewolves, vampires, witches and much more. You can also grab childrens clothing from the store too! 

trick_thirtyone

Do you ever look at pictures of spooky/gothic homes online and wish your home looked just like it? If so, this account is definitely for you. 

@trick_thirtyone has quite possibly one of the most amazing homes I have ever seen. I am blown away by how incredible her home looks and it's filled with so many wonderful finds. 

You'll be treated to pictures of her home almost daily and if you're after inspiration for your own haunted home, this is one account you should hit that follow button for. 

Katie Pumpkinhead

The final account on my list is such a wonderfully spooky account, I just had to include it in this list. 

@KatiePumpkinhead is constantly sharing pictures of her spooky collection. You'll find so many adorable Pumpkin pics, ghost pics, Trick 'r Treat pics and more. The majority of the pictures she shares are also taken outdoors with Halloween goodies, surrounded by crunchy leaves. 

This account always makes me wish Autumn was here once again and I hope it does the same for you too. 

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

Spring has officially arrived and as nice as the longer days are, it's great to know we're already another season closer to Autumn and most importantly Halloween!

Just because it's spring doesn't mean we can't bring a little spooky goodness into yet another season and so today i'm sharing six plants that would definitely add a spooky touch to your home and gardens this year.

All of the plants below are available within the UK and I have included links on where to buy too. So let's put our gardening gloves on and get planting.

Hollyhock 'Blacknight' 

This plant came up so many times when looking into spooky/gothic plants and I can see why. Hollyhock is available in a variety of different colours with the almost black flower being a definite must for your garden this year. 

These plants are quite hardy so you won't have to worry about them too much in the garden. The best time to plant them is April to June and they flower mid-late Summer. 

To prolong such a beautiful flower you could dry these out and turn them into potpourri or used them in crafting. You grab a packet of seeds right here.

Colocasia Black Magic

Colocasia Black Magic are sometimes referred to as Elephant Ears and I can see why. This plant has large, almost black leaves that would look amazing in your garden. 

This plant is recommended to be grown indoors in pots and then taken outside during the warmer months. The colder weather and especially frost can kill this off so it's not recommended for being planted directly into your garden. However if you live in a warmer climate, these should do just fine outside all year.

You can grab this gorgeous plant right here.

Deadly Nightshade 

You might already know this one from a certain Halloween/Christmas film (i'm looking at you Sally). Deadly Nightshade or Atropa Belladonna as it's also known, is found all over the country and as the name suggests it is indeed poisonous.

The plant has flowers that appear to be black, these then turn into berries that also appear black in colour but they are definitely not sweet and juicy. The berries can lead to all kinds of medical issues including coma, so if you grow this please make sure no one takes a bite. They are easy to grow and also quite hardy, so will return each year. 

Although the plant is indeed poisonous, many animals are able to eat it without any kind of reaction, including bunnies! You can find out more about this plant right over here.

Bleeding Heart 

Bleeding Heart (also known as Lamprocapnos Spectabilis) are look exactly like the name suggests. These heart shaped flowers look like they really are bleeding hearts hanging across a branch. 

They're fairly easy to grow and are suitable for both full sun and shady areas. As long as you ensure the ground they grow in is kept moist, they will continue to return each year. I did actually grow these quite a few years back and they are such a stunning flower. 

While looking more into Bleeding Hearts I did discover that Black Bleeding Hearts do not exist. So if you find  a store claiming to be selling black Bleeding Heart seeds, most likely you will end up with a completely different colour. 

​You can pick up this wonderful plant right here.

Zantedeschia Black

These plants also known as Black Calla Lily has a deep purple flower that once again appears to be black. 

These plants are recommended for growing in pots indoors although you can add them to your garden during the warmer months. As they're quite a tender plant they won't survive the colder seasons, so it's recommended to remove and protect or add them to pots which you can easily take back indoors throughout Autumn and Winter. 

You can grab this plant right here.

Fritillaria Persica 

Fritillaria Persica is a tall plant that flowers through April and May. Although a little late to plant this year (unless you can grab them already in bloom), this plant is definitely one worth getting for your garden. 

It grows tall and can have 30+ flowers when in full bloom. You can find this plant in a variety of colours including deep purple, which appear black in the light. This plant is also great for bees but be careful if you own pets as this can be toxic to dogs and cats. 

You can find this right here.

If you're after a little more colour in your garden and plant pots this year, why not theme your plants instead? Create areas of Halloween colours like orange, red, yellow and white. Mix black flowers with other colours to really make them stand out. You could even add small ornaments to pots to create mini Halloween themed pots too. 
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I'll be planting yellow, white and orange flowers together this spring to create a Candy Corn themed pot, so have fun and happy spring! 

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​

Easter is almost here and so is another fun little activity pack that I have put together to help add a little spooky touch to another Holiday!

This pack contains everything you need to make an egg garland which features Halloween eggs and some popular horror characters turned into eggs too. 

There's also a Egg Hunt kit which contains all 18 eggs in smaller sizes which can be cut out and then hidden. The kit includes a checklist too so you don't miss any. 

Both activities are available in full colour or black and white so if you prefer, you can colour each egg in yourself. 

You can download the pack below by either right-clicking and saving each image or download everyone in one go via the zip file at the bottom. If you do download please be sure to tag me on instagram as I would love to see (@spookywil). 

Activity Pack is for personal use only and not for commercial use in any way.

Thanks so much for reading this article! I actually share a whole load of Halloween things on my instagram so if you'd also like to follow my daily (almost) updates then head on over to HERE. You can also follow on Facebook now too! ​