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For members and repeat visitors to the OHC Website, this page will keep you up to date on "What' s New" to the website.
 
 
 

UPCOMING PRODUCT REVIEWS 2010
 
* Zombie Baby
* Webcaster Web Maker
* Vortex Fog Curtain
* Gotika Contact Lenses
 

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HALLOWINDOW- Interview by Rachel Brown of Haunt on the Hill

To read more about Rachel and her haunt go to www.hauntonthehill.com

 

 

Haunt on the Hill: Seeing as how you are Canadian, do you get a lot of orders from Americans?

Mark: Actually, I’d say about 98% of my orders come from the US.  I like to think it has a lot to do with there being more temperate weather around Halloween down there and the much higher population but it probably comes down to people having a ton of Halloween spirit.  I’ve also been getting more international orders outside of North America so it seems that haunting is spreading.

HotH: Have you ever thought about selling your DVDs at any of the major haunt conventions?

Mark: I have thought about it and I’ve been invited to a few down in the US but it usually comes down to not having the time to make it down.  I did try to get some exposure through the Canadian Haunters Convention this year and that was pretty cool.

HotH: Where do you get the ideas for your videos?

Mark: I guess they just sprout from the dark corners of my imagination.  I have a visual aesthetic that I like so that kind of guides me and I try to conceptualize ideas through sketches and notes.  I try to keep things simple and not too dark or grotesque but rather hint at those things.  Some of the ideas are based on the staging of a window, like the guy behind the curtain, and some ideas are more based on setting an atmosphere or a theme.

HotH: I saw you asking for ideas on facebook and I was the person who said I hate seeing outside scenes on a window, it just doesn’t make sense!!!  How do you balance what everyone wants to see?

Mark: I try to take into account what people would like to see but it’s impossible to please everyone.  Since these projects are essentially self initiated I try to keep it interesting and challenging for me in order to keep it fun and not feel too much like it’s a job.  The outside/inside argument is fair but I’m just taking inspiration from a bunch of different aspects of Halloween and creating a ride through a variety of concepts.  My single themed animations tend to work better as window specific illusions since they don’t change perspective.  I know people want to see more of that sort of thing so  I’m working towards incorporating as much of it as possible.  Generally, if it passes the “I think that looks pretty cool” test it makes it into the sequence.

HotH: I have been (im)patiently waiting for Hallowindow 4 to come out before I decide which DVD to order, yet you still refuse to give me a release date! Are you saying that you have a life outside of Halloween and can’t say when this will be done?!?

Mark: Ha! Yup, life keeps chugging away and bills have to be paid so my regular job and newborn son keeps me busy for most of the year.  The latest release of Hallowindow will most likely be hitting the scene late in September (like the past releases). Production has started earlier this year so hopefully that means things will be wrapping sooner as well.  I also hope to release some downloadable animations earlier than that so keep your ear to the ground for that stuff. My facebook group, twitter feed and mailing list is the best place to get the latest info.  Thanks for spreading the word about Hallowindow, Rachel.  I’m extremely gracious of the kind words I’ve received over the past 3 years from fans and fellow haunters.  Much respect to all.

 

Thanks Mark!  And to anyone interested in Hallowindow, you can order the DVDs or find out more info on the Hallowindow site.

Fall 2010: PVC Candle Make & Take: by Hector Turner

Mark you calendars for this Fall Make & Take! Create ultra-realistic prop candles quickly & easily. Featuring authentic drips these easy to make candles will add ambience to any graveyard or haunted mansion scene. Using ordinary LED battery powered tea lights and a hot glue gun you can turn regular PVC pipe into amazingly realistic pillar candles. This will be a hands-on seminar with each student being given enough tools & supplies to make 4-5 candles in the afternoon.

Final dates to be confirmed but it looks like early September after the summer holidays are over so that more people can attend. Snack & drinks will be provided. Location in the Bathurst/Steeles area of Toronto. Cost to be determined but probably in the range of $50-60/person which will include a hot glue gun, glue sticks, pre-cut PVC pipe, LED tea lights and other supplies - enough for 4-5 finished candles. Final finishing and staining will be demonstrated but due to the room requirements & drying time you will need to finish the spray painting at home.

Registration will take place in a few weeks so that supplies can be ordered and the room booked. Space will be limited and registration will be on a first come/first served basis.

I'm really looking forward to this. The candles I put together last Halloween had a huge impact on my cemetery scene and yet were so easy to make. I plan on adding more and more every year.

Scarefest  2010
 
When: July 3, 2010      1pm-7pm
 
Where: The backyard 115 Phillip Avenue, Scarborough Ontario
 
RSVP:  info@boneyardbargains.ca  or call 416-266-7354
 
Sponsered By: Boneyard Bargains
 
Info:

 We are very much looking forward to the 6th annual Scarefest event taking place on July 3 2010. Scarefest is a gathering of people who share an interest in all things related to Halloween. In attendance will be people that own and operate professional Haunted Attractions, Home Haunters as well as Halloween product vendors. The event is free and open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Bring along your photos and stories to share with those who have the same passion as you. Food and Beverages will be provided as well as a prize giveaway.

 

** They still have a few Vendor spots available for $20.00, the space is 10ft x 10ft**

Please let The Bone yard know if you will be submitting a prop for their prop contest

 
 

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2010 HAUNTED ONTARIO CALENDAR -NEW REDUCED PRICE $12.00 CDN

The 2010 Haunted Ontario Calendars are done and ready to order!!

Featuring over 40 amazing photos from haunts all across Ontario this custom calendar is sure to inspire you the whole year through. Calendars are $12 each which includes shipping & handling. There is an online order page with an easy PayPal button or mail-in ordering along with thumbnails of all the calendar months. This is a limited run of only 100 so get your orders in and don't be disappointed! 

 
  • The Events Calendar has been updated for 2010.  Please email us if you have an event to submit or post it on our Facebook page!
 

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The Ontario Haunters Club is on Facebook

  • Haunted Attraction - Lights On Tour - details coming soon

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OHC HOODIES Have Arrived
 
By popular request we have a limited selection of Ontario Haunters Club Hooded Sweatshirts for sale.  Perfect for those cool evenings in the graveyard or just lounging around in your crypt.
 
Black Heavyweight Gildan Blend Hooded Sweatshirts 13.5oz
50% cotton /50% polyester. Set-in sleeve sweatshirt. Double stitched cuffs, hems, shoulders and armholes. Double lined spacious hood design. Front "kangaroo" pocket. 1X1 athletic rib knit cuffs and collar with LycraŽ. Quarter turned body. Larger more comfort driven fit. 
Available in Adult sizes : M, L, XL, 2XL,3XL
 
$45.20 CDN includes taxes and shipping.

OHC Hooded Sweatshirt. Includes taxes and shipping. Please indicate your size in you additional comments during checkout.

  • Darkside Manor

    Address:  Boismere Court, Mississauga L5A 1H3

    Date(s) & Times Open: October 31

    Directions: QEW & Cawthra Road

    Contact / Email: TBA

    Website: TBA

 
Looking for Dorp sold in Canada... You will find it sold online at Viking Dark Works http://www.vikingdarkworks.ca/Dorppage.htm

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In Memory - Raymond "Bruce" Evely  Stittsville Haunt
 
It is with great sadness that  I must annouce the passing of Bruce Evely, creator of the "Stittsville Haunt"  in Ottawa, Ontario.
 
Bruce passed away suddenly on August 23rd, 2009.
 
Leaving to mourn his sad loss are his loving and devoted wife Sherry Symonds of 21 years, his beloved daughter Brianna; his devoted parents Clara and Roy and  missed also by aunts and uncles and many friends and colleagues in Ottawa and Nfld.
 
He will long be remembered for his creativity, his community spirit and his generosity.  We will all miss him dearly.
 
In memory of Bruce, the creator of the “Stittsville Haunt” , donations to the Ottawa Foodbank would be appreciated. https://payment.csfm.com/donations/ottawa_food_bank/index_tribute.php


 If you would like to sign the guest book please click here: http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookID=5901417022037&page=2

OHC members save up to 50% off on preview performances of THE TOXIC AVENGER musical!
To book your tickets call 1-866-950-7469 and quote the code “TOXIE” or book online at http://www.dancaptickets.com/toxie

 

 

We've updated our membership process by implementing a program called "Constant Contact" so we can keep in touch with all our members via a newsletter and you can update your own contact information (ie.address, email, etc) or opt out of receiving the newsletter.
 
Due to the number of members we were no longer able to do mass mailing from our yahoo account, but with constant contact we are able to do mass mailings and send out a newsletter.  We aim to post our first tri-annual newsletter in September.
 
We have uploaded about 50% of our OHC member contact info  and will send out a mass test email on August 18th, 2009. 
 
     

 
 
Tombstone & Foam Carving
Make & Take Photos June 27, 2009
 
 
Thank you Hector for hosting and teaching this class, it was FANTASTIC!

Special Deals...
 

Exclusive to Ontario Haunters , purchase any product from Black Magic FX and receive an additional 15% off by mentioning the Ontario Haunters Club.

www.blackmagicfx.freeservers.com

 

Or Bid on some drop deals deals on Black Magic Fx props on ebay,,,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190282990781

New Home Haunts have been added to the OHC Home Haunt Directory

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Banner revised by OHC Member Hector T

Need Bones this Halloween?
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Then head on over to Boneyard Bargains - Canada

 
 
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