1st Place: Amy Lyford
2nd Place: Ad-Libby
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Thank you for participating in the Holiday Haiku Challenge 2023.
Happy New Year!
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Thank you so very much to everyone who participated in Halloween Haiku Challenge 2023.
Once again, it was a tough contest to judge! Truly wonderous haiku, some brought the feels and some were seriously scary. I love it!
Happy Holidays to all!
There’s just one day til Halloween and I’m breaking the traditional format of the year to post a special Halloween Haiku.
black cat sleeping on a giant pumpkin Halloween dreams
There’s still time to submit a haiku poem for the 5th Annual Halloween Haiku Challenge. Contest ends tomorrow at midnight. There’s all kinds of spooky prizes available.
Part IV and the conclusion of a Haunted Halloween series.
hand on my shoulder
buried bones in the garden
ghosts walk among us
Hammer’s unique story mash up between Burke and Hare cases, legendary serial killer Jack the Ripper, and Robert Louis Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a mesmorizing gender-bender thriller.
Set in infamous Whitechapel at the height of Jack the Ripper’s murderous spree, Dr. Henry Jekyll (Ralph Bates) hell-bent on his quest for immortality, crosses moral barriers with his experiments.
At first, the young doctor pays a local mortician to acquire body parts of newly-deceased women who end up in the morgue, but when supplies run low, the doctor enlists the grisly services of two lowly gentleman, Burke and Hare, who indiscriminately kill unsuspecting victims and bring their dead bodies to Dr. Jekyll.
But Dr. Jekyll’s serum has unintended consequences, when it transforms his own body into the body of a beautiful woman, who he eventually names Mrs. Hyde (Martine Beswick). He tells his noisy neighbors, including his admirer Susan (Susan Brodrick), that the alluring woman now living with him is his recently widowed sister.
Between The Ripper and Burke and Hare, the city of Whitechapel is gripped by fear. Someone eventually finds out about deadly duo’s murderous deeds and they succomb to the town’s pitchfork. This leaves Dr. Jekyll at a disadvantage, just as he was making progress with his serum.
Sister Hyde quickly realizes her demise is tied to Dr. Jekyll’s research, so she begins stalking the dark alleys of Whitechapel herself for young female victims to murder in the name of science.
Back in 1971, the idea of a man transforming into a woman was really taboo stuff. For some moviegoers, that in of itself was the horror. Despite the obvious misogynistic horror trope of making every other woman who appears on a screen a victim, this film really pioneered LGBTQ and woman empowerment themes.
Martine Beswick really stands out here with her cutthroat and sensual performance as Sister Hyde. She’s one spooky bitch, and probably deserves a little more attention in the pantheon of horror villains. If you’re new to Hammer Horror, definitely give this wickedly smart thriller a watch.
Here’s a look at all the cool spooky prizes you could win this season.
It’s free to participate in contests, but you must follow the Contest Rules and be a follower of this page and/or @Halloweenhorrorhaiku on Instagram to qualify.
Look out for my upcoming contests!
Random Grab Bag Prizes:
Random Contest Prizes:
Halloween Haiku Challenge Prizes:
Tom Shropshire
It’s Wicked Art Wedenesday! Inspired by pop culture and entertainment media, today’s artist is Tom Shropshire, an American -born contemporary impressionist who brings dramatic sweeping landscapes to life.
Tom Shropshire
Artist: Tom Shropshire
Social Media: https://instagram.com/shropshireart?igshid=NjIwNzIyMDk2Mg==
Company/Studio/Website/Store: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/tom-shropshire/shop
Part III of a Haunted Halloween series.
terrible deeds
written in a hidden book
ghastly secrets
**PROGRAM UPDATE 10-07-23: Due to a malfunctioning oven, I will not be able whip up recipes for Sinister Saturdays as promised. So instead, I’ll do something little more in my wheelhouse, scary movie reviews. Every Saturday in October will now be dedicated to reviewing a scary paranormal movie.**
Happy Autumn! Don’t be scared, but October is exactly one week away!
Earlier this year, Halloween Horror Haiku celebrated its 5th anniversary. I can’t believe it’s been 5 years already. It hasn’t always been easy, especially these days when work consumes most of my life, but I’m still enjoying writing haiku and sharing in the spirit of Halloween. That’s why instead of easing up, I’m forging ahead with a 31-day plan to celebrate Halloween 2023!
Be sure to check in every day in October for cool, fun, and inspirational Halloween artwork, haiku, poems, stories, and PRIZES!!! That’s right, I’m giving away a ton of cool prizes this year, but you must be a follower of Halloween Horror Haiku, either here on WordPress or Instagram (click the links to join me).
HALLOWEEN SCHEDULE 2023
Monday Macabre
Our theme this month is A Haunted Halloween. What’s Halloween without a visit to a haunted house? New haiku will be posted every Monday and will connect to tell an overarching story.
Trick or Treat Tuesdays
Play spooky games and win spooky prizes, every Tuesday this October.
Wicked Art Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, I’ll showcase original Halloween art that most represents our theme of “A Haunted Halloween” from the world’s most talented artists.
Thursday Terror
Every Thursday, let’s travel back and revisit the scariest films to come out of the golden age of Hammer Horror.
Friday Fright Nightcaps
What did the ghost say to the bartender? More boos, please!
Grab your cauldron, it’s the return of Friday Fright Nightcaps!
Sinister Saturdays
Join me in my own personal dungeon in hell, y’all might know as the kitchen, as I share some spooook-tacular recipes to die for every Saturday, and post pics and videos of my follies. This could be the scariest day on the schedule, folks (definitely the funniest)!
Spooky Sundays
Spooky Sundays are for reading, relaxing, and recharging our brooms.
5th Annual Halloween Haiku Challenge
#Halloweenhaikuchallenge
Share your most original or scariest Halloween Haiku during the month of October for a chance to win a witchy prize pack!
I’ve got a great grand prize for the top winner this year and lots of cool stickers for runner-ups. More details will be announced!
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Have a faboooooo-lous Halloween season, everyone!
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