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THF MIT Friday, Oct. 28,2005 m —jL—dM T * M Page 7 e V • • . • Another typical Halloween? Make it a really frightening night ' Tim Manus ^ FOB THE GAMECOCK If you are looking for a Halloween experience that goes beyond watching a local bar’s costume contest where the girl wearing the least amount of clothing wins, the Columbia area has much to offer. Of all the Halloween experiences in the area, the Hall of Horrors, located in Cayce, is among the most terrifying. Paul Hunter, the man behind the Hall of Horrors, said, “Our scenes are not just walk-by skits. They are each mini-plays that have their own little background stories, and build to a climax.” One is a ghoulish game-show parody, while another portrays a young man wondering if he should kill his girlfriend to save the lives of others. The Hall of Horrors would be an especially good choice for couples. The entire hall will scare girlfriends, making them cling to the arms of their Special to THE GAMECOCK One of the vignettes of the Hall involves a torture rack. The Hall is open through Monday, and admission is $10. Carolina’s Haunted hot spots. One scene tells the story of confederate soldier Manse Jolly. Joe Long, curator of history at the Confederate Relic Room and Museum, calls Jolly a “real life Josie Wells.” Jolly was from Anderson County. He lost four brothers in the Civil War and swore to kill a certain number of Union soldiers for each dead brother. “He continued fighting against the federal occupation well after the war was over,” Long said. “For more than a year he was hiding in the woods and country.” When Jolly’s home was bought in the early 20th century, they found impromptu graves all around his house. “He had been killing Yankees and hiding them in the woods,” Long said. According to legend, the home is haunted and northern guests are often frightened to the point of fleeing the house. “The Folklore and Gore” Tour runs today at the Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Museum, located at 301 Gervais St. with the State Museum. There are three tours, starting at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30. The tours last approximately 45 minutes. Some might crave a simpler Halloween experience. A woman who prefers to go by “Ms. Alexander” offers just this with Travelites Inc.’s Halloween party. Travelites is a local group of Nudists founded by Ms. Alexander. She says the halloween party will offer visitors “relaxation, de stressing and no worrying about soiling their garb.” “If they eat to much they don’t have to worry about a belt to loosen,” Ms. Alexander said. Surprisingly enough, some nudist arrive to the party in costume, “a little bit of a costume,” Ms. Alexander said. Ms. Alexander herself dressed up in scrubs for one Travelites Halloween party — but she disrobed to enter the hot tub. You can expect to see costumes such as “the animal,” a headband with animal ears, “the lifeguard,” which for some reason is a safari hat, and the popular “nudist,” where they go with nothing but a towel, at a Travelites Halloween party. Special to THE GAMF.COCK A member of the Hall of Horrors crew is dressed up as a corpse in a body bag. Be afraid. Other Travelites activities involve Fourth of July parties, Thanksgiving parties, and canoeing trips. If you wish to attend the Halloween party, or want more information on nudism in general, call Travelites at (803) 695-1937. The location is kept secret and- filling out an application is necessary for admission. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gwm.sc.edu Freaky flicks for fright night Leslie Dennis and IHarjone Riddle FOR THE GAMECOCK Halloween conjures up images of ghosts, goblins, pumpkins and other festive creatures of the autumn season. Mouths water for the taste of mini-size candy bars. “Trick-or treat” echoes throughout neighborhoods across America. But only one Halloween tradition guarantees frightened screams and adrenaline-induced fidgeting. The spookiest holiday is not complete without scary movies. While there are many films to choose from, ranging from spoofs to sheer terror, here are 10 terrifying flicks not to be missed during this Halloween season. “Psycho” (1960) This Alfred Hitchcock classic about the creepy Norman Bates, lonely manager of Bates Motel, has become one of the most recognizable and referenced thrillers, earning the No. 1 spot on the American Film Institute’s list of greatest thrillers. Because of the memorable performances, incredible direction and disturbing plot twists, “Psycho” continues to frighten and shock viewers 45 years after its release. “Jaws" (1975) With John Williams’ famous score and Steven Spielberg’s brilliant direction, “Jaws” has become a classic horror film that makes a simple trip to the beach frightening and dangerous. When a shark starts lurking in the waters and killing beachgoers, the police chief, a scientist and a fisherman go out to find it. “Jaws” preys on the fear of the unknown below the water and reels in the viewer with a killer musical hook. “Halloween I" and “Halloween II” (1978/1981) Director and screenwriter John Carpenter introduces the invincible and maniacal murderer Michael Myers in the first movies of the seemingly endless series. Jamie Lee Curtis makes her scream queen debut as Laurie Strode. Myers escapes from a mental institution to track down and kill Laurie.”Halloween II” is a continuation of the story and has Myers killing whoever he conies across. Long after the credits roll, audiences will be haunted by Myers’ white mask and stoicism, his invincibility and the chilling musical score played whenever he stalks his victims. "The Shining” (1980) The Stephen King classic starring Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, a hotel caretaker who brings his wife Wendy and son Danny to the hotel. The eerie hotel and the strange occurrences drive Jack to the brink of insanity. With elevators gushing waves of blood and rotting corpses in bathtubs, “The Shining” comes alive through Nicholson’s talent in director. Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece. “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) The infamous Hannibal Lecter makes his debut in one www. dailygai of the most psychologically disturbing movies. Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, a naive but intelligent FBI detective in hot pursuit of serial killer Buffalo Bill. After a senators daughter is abducted by the crazed maniac, Starling calls on the help of Lecter to track down Buffalo Bill. Anthony Hopkins perfects Lecter’s role of institutionalized and ingenious doctor. “The Silence of the Lambs” uses dark places and talented actors to frighten even the most fearless viewer. Warning: Lecter brings a whole new meaning to the word “cannibal.” "Scream” (1996) Director Wes Craven creates one of the trendiest horror movies ever produced. “Scream” paved the way for the newest genre — the teen slasher. Making fun of melodramatic horror movies of the past, “Scream” satirically follows a serial killer as he bludgeons his way through the small town of Woodsboro. Craven, known previously for “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” effectively balances comedy with horror in a sometimes cheesy, sometimes gory, but usually frightening and inventive way. “The Sixth Sense” (1999) Director and screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan presents an intelligent and suspenseful film that emotionally wrings and terrifies viewers. “The necock.com Sixth Sense” follows child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe as he tries to treat mentally distressed Cole Sear. Uncertain what affects Cole, Malcolm interacts with him in his daily life until he admits what torments him. In the best-known line of the film, Cole whispers, “I see dead people.” The surprise ending adds a delightful and haunting twist to the intense film. “28 Days Later” (2002) Half science fiction, half thriller and completely frightening, “28 Days Later” begins by making a statement with activists freeing animals from a testing facility where the animals are infected with the deadly virus “Rage.” Twenty-eight days later, Jim, played by Cillian Murphy, wakes from a coma to find London completely deserted and inhabited by zombies infected with the disease. The seemingly unstoppable disease and horrific looking zombies might be enough to scare anyone, but it is the films study of human nature that is truly terrifying. Directed by Danny Boyle, this British film uses traditional horror film techniques and psychological manipulation to frighten viewers. “The Ring” (2002) “The Ring” brings together elements of drama, mystery and suspense to make a dark, unusually beautiful film. After the death of her niece, Rachel (Naomi Watts) investigates the urban legend of a video that kills the viewer one week after he or she watched it. As Rachel follows a maze of clues, she and her son become intimately involved with the mystery of the video. “The Ring” draws on the basic, everyday activity of watching television and makes it into a frightening, deadly activity. “Saw” (2004) When the film opens, two men wake up and don’t know where they are, why they are chained to poles and who the dead guy between them is. A parallel story reveals the serial killer “Jigsaw” has been committing murders by leaving behind few clues and not killing his victims himself. Instead, his victims are the ones who lead to their own deaths. “Saw” is a nightmare of a film, preying on extreme fears of both physical and psychological torture. Despite its flaws in acting and plot, “Saw” definitely takes sadism to a whole new level and fills the audience with fear. boyfriends while goblins, demons and folk from all walks of death expose viewers to a world beyond their darkest fears. Admission is $10. Proceeds from the Hall of Horrors go to Jaycee Camp Hope, a statewide camp for the mentally handicapped, Sistercare, a shelter for abused women, and public service scholarships. The Hall is located at the corner of Walter Price and 12th streets in Cayce. Directions can be found at the Web site, www.HallofHorrors.com. The Hall is open through Monday. Hours are 7:30 p.m. midnight, except on Thursdays and Sundays where the hours are 7:30-10:30 p.m. Those wanting to be horrified in a uniquely Southern way are in luck. The South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Museum is playing host to it’s third annual “Gore and Folklore Tour.” This nostalgic night of fright takes visitors back to South Carolina just after the civil war. Each scene of the “Gore and Folklore” Tour tells the history behind many of South