The Hutchinson Collegian Friday, October 20, 2017
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The top five movies you need to watch before Halloween 1. Hocus Pocus (1993)
This movie is the most iconic Halloween movie of all time, and I will argue that until I die. Three witches, The Sanderson Sisters, are accidentally brought back from the dead and in an attempt to stay young forever, begin to steal the souls of the children of Salem. Max, Allison, Dani and Binx attempt to fight off their wicked curses and spells, all while the witches bicker and argue their way through a world full of suprises.
By Jack Greenwood Staff Writer
Why you need to watch: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy give us the gift of the Sanderson Sisters. These three witches, give us iconic comedy roles all while making us fear lighting another black flame candle. This film has gone on to become a cult classic, and gives us iconic lines “Another glorious morning… makes me sick!” and a song number by Midler (I put a spell on you) that is simply… to die for. This movie is Halloween, scary and frightful yet full of magic. But just remember... it’s just hocus pocus!
3. The Addams Family (1991) The wonderfully spooky family everyone knows in some form or another, returns to us in a full-length feature film that delights. Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday and Pugsley welcome back Uncle Fester into their lives after his long disappearance. But is it really him? Why you need to watch: Quite simply, they are the Halloween family. The creepiness of their house and interests is met with a humorous charm that is intoxicating for all audiences. Anjelica Huston is perfect in her role as Morticia Addams and the rest of the cast delivers memorable performances sure to leave you in the spooky mood.
2. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Many have asked the question “Is this movie a Halloween or Christmas movie?” Personally, I see no problem watching Jack Skellington all year round. But, for arguments sake, I say this is a Halloween movie. It brings us into another “Halloweentown”, this time darker, and at times, more disturbing. Watch the PuTg mpkin King as he attempts to take over Christmas and redefine Santa Claus. Why you need to watch: First of all, this is Tim Burton’s best movie. Period. The man is a genius, but it would be hard to find more beloved characters or more enchanting songs about frights and fear. On top of that, the world of Halloween is brought to love in a beautiful animated stop-motion format that is simply haunting. This film brings all the thrills of a scary movie, while bringing the music and charm of a family movie.
4. Halloweentown (1998)
5. Halloween (1978)
Three children, Marnie, Dylan and Sophie, are never allowed to celebrate Halloween. Except, when their magical Grandma (who is actually a witch) visits them on Halloween night. The film is a Disney Channel classic that takes us on an adventure to save the fictional place known as “Halloweentown” a place where the creatures of Halloween live in harmony.
In what would become an instant classic among horror fans, this 1978 cult hit launched the career of Jamie Lee Curtis and gave new meaning to the term “slasher film.” Michael Meyers is a mentally unstable child who is locked away after murdering his sister. Years later he returns to Haddonfield, Illinois and begins stalking and killing a group of high school students.
Why you need to watch: This film truly gives back that magical feeling we had on Halloween as kids. You see all of the classic monsters that plagued your nightmares as kids, come back in a movie for the whole family. The late great Debbie Reynolds dazzles as the spellcasting Grandma Aggie, one of her most fun performances to watch. Overall, this film may not scare you, but it gives you back the Halloween you dreamt of as a child.
Why you need to watch: There is no denying that Jamie Lee Curtis is the ultimate “Scream Queen.” If you want a true classic slasher to watch, this film has a ton of jump scares, a classic killer, and that familiar Michael Meyers suspense music that will make your heart stop every time you hear it.
Fulfill your need for fright at haunted houses By Brenna Eller Opinion Page Editor
Halloween is in just a few more short weeks and with that in mind, it’s time to start thinking about places to go to get spooked.
“EVERY YEAR WHEN THE AIR TURNS COOL, YOU KNOW THEY’RE COMING FOR YOU!” -Field of Screams Slogan
Around Hutchinson, there are a few well populated “haunted houses” such
as, Field of Screams located in Maize, the Haunted Cannery in El Dorado and Forest of Fear in Udall. Field of Screams is set up in a cornfield where surprises lurk around every cornstalk. During the wait to enter this spooky maze, there are actors dressed in scary costumes standing around making people jump by getting as close as a half of an inch from their face. There is also a video with horror-movie themes that plays before you go in making the environment much creepier. As if it wasn’t scary enough, they have a Clown Town in the middle of the field where clowns jump out when least expected. The Haunted Cannery is a ride of terror set in Walter’s Pumpkin Patch. There is a hay-ride that brings
people around a cornfield, and leads to an abandoned grain elevator. Once they stop, passengers get off and explore the 4-story elevator, filled with surprises and jump-scares at every turn.
Get Scared!
Field of Screams Gates open at 7, field opens at dark: 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 The Haunted Cannery Open Friday and Saturday until the end of October: 20, 21, 27, 28 Forest of Fear Open from dark to 12 AM 20, 21, 27, 28 and open from dark to 11 PM 22, 26, 29, 31
Another interesting fact about the Haunted Cannery is that some of the dressed up volunteers helping run the event are Bishop Carol students.
Pumpkin treats for your holiday sweet-tooth
By Amanda Carney Online Editor
It’s finally fall, and that means one thing – it’s officially pumpkin season and that means carving pumpkins, eating pumpkin foods and drinking pumpkin drinks. One of my favorite parts of fall is baking anything with pumpkin in it. My top three pumpkin recipes are pumpkin cookies, pumpkin cake roll, and pumpkin bread. Pumpkin cookies are my number one fall recipe. This recipe is extremely easy to follow and nontime consuming. I often
Pumpkin Cookies 2 Cups Flour 1 ¼ teaspoons Baking Power 1 teaspoon Baking Soda 1 ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Spice ½ teaspoon Salt 2 Eggs 1 ¼ Cups Brown Sugar ½ Cup Canola Oil 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 Cup Pumpkin Bake at 375 degrees for 1012 minutes. Fill free to add cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.
add cream cheese once the cookies are done cooling to add extra flavor.
The pumpkin Cake Roll is my second favorite fall thing to bake. I love baking this because it is a recipe me and my mom have been following for years. We found this recipe from Taste of Home online. If you want to bake this, I suggest having ample time to bake before starting this recipe. I had to add the classic pumpkin bread to my top three favorite fall foods to bake. This is one of my favorites to bake because it is an easy to follow precipice, you can even turn the bread into muffins. I often bake this the night before a busy day and grab a slice to go.
Cookies/allrecipies.com The receipe is extremely easy to follow and can be finished in no time at all. After cooled you can add cream cheese frosting to to complete your sweet treat.
If you are wanting an authentic paranormal experience, the Forest of Fear in Udall has actual documentation of supernatural events. During the wait, there is an outdoor scary movie, a campfire, people telling ghost stories, and a snack area. To make the landscape spookier, the creatures heard aren’t all man made. If you’re willing to travel a few extra miles for your thrill and to support a good cause, then head to the Haunted Trail in Lindsborg. The event is hosted by the Salemsborg Church Youth Group and all proceeds from the free-will donations benefit their group. More info can be found on their Facebook page. There are plenty other haunted houses in the area, so check a few out if you are a thrill seeker.
Field of Screams/ Field of Screams Twitter
From Ireland to America: The History of Halloween By Emma Cox Campus Editor
Halloween wasn’t always in America. It is thought to be originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The ‘Celts’ who live 2,000 years ago in the area that is now known as Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France, celebrated their new year on Nov. 1 so Oct. 31 became their celebration day. Samhain is an Irish/ Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or what is known as the
“darker half” of the year. Traditionally it is celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, as the Celtic day begins at sunrise and as it ends at sunset. People would light bonfires and dress up in costumes to ward off ghosts. In the 18th century, Pope Gregory III designated Nov. 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs. All Saints’ Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as “All Hallows Eve” and later became “Halloween.” Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular community-based event char-
acterized by child-friendly activities such as “Trick-orTreat”. It was a while before Halloween came about in the United States. In the 19th century, America was flooded with new immigrants, mostly Irish fleeing the potato famine in 1846, which helped popularize the celebration of Halloween nationally. Taking from Irish and English traditions, Americans began dressing up in costumes and went house to house, asking for food or money which eventually became today’s “Trick-orTreat” tradition.
Samhain Festival/YourIrish.com Samhain is an Irish/Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or better known as the ‘darker’ half of the year.