May 26th, 2017 by Cobwebs
The Dark Crystal Trailer – Netflix is turning the movie into a series. Here’s a first look.
Victor Frankenstein Rant – A tweet of epicness.
Backyard Bat Hanging Sculptures – Pretty handmade copper garden decorations.
A Brief History of Goths – Interesting, short TED-Ed video which traces the word from ancient barbarians all the way through its use as a descriptor for a subculture. (Hat tip to Pixel Pixie)
Giblets the Anatomy Bunny – Cute plush bunny with removable organs.
The Medieval Agricultural Year – Interesting look at farming by the seasons.
Morbid Curiosity – Review of a cool-sounding trivia/discussion card game about death.
As Nice As Mice – Etsy shop specializing in li’l felt mice, including several dressed for Halloween. My favorite is “Mouseferatu.” (via Spooky Moon)
Ultima Online Massacre – This carefully-planned mass murder is both hilarious and infuriating.
Highly Evolved Bats – Really interesting discussion of bat anatomy and behavior in speculating how a “human” with bat ancestry instead of primate ancestry might look and behave.
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May 19th, 2017 by Cobwebs
Junkrat Cosplay – This entire costume is amazing, but the wig that makes it look like the character’s hair is on fire is particularly cool.
A Tenth Life – Sweetly melancholy little tweetstory by @MicroSFF.
The Beauty of Horror – Adult coloring book with intricate, creepy illustrations to color. There’s also a sequel.
How Did Dracula Become the World’s Most Famous Vampire? – Neat animated TED talk on the Dracula phenomenon. The full lesson is here. (Hat tip to Pixel Pixie)
Werewolf Myth – The last line made me giggle.
The Calvarium – Fabric, furniture, and other “unique hauntings for life.” (via Shellhawk)
THe Bat Man of Mexico – Interesting article about one man’s quest to encourage bat-friendly tequila manufacture.
Sheep Marketing Ploy – A lovely filk about Fenton, Death Sheep from Hell.
Lego Spider – This big, hairy Lego tarantula is amazing.
Bat Bags – Great roundup of batty handbags.
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May 17th, 2017 by Cobwebs
If I had a time machine I’d go and hide in the future and jump out and scare everyone when they arrive.
— thewritertype
The mortal dipped the quill in his blood, and paused. “What do you need souls for, anyway?”
The demon hesitated. “Company. We get lonely.”
— MicroSFF
On average, a human will swallow 20 spiders in their sleep, yet no one seems interested in finding out who is putting spiders in your mouth.
— SamSykesSwears
Old people that say tattoos are a waste of money: You have entire cabinets dedicated to plates that no one is allowed to use.
— PhuckinCody
My body is a temple. It’s full of traps and an ancient, unspeakable curse.
— inkhat
Parents aren’t scared of Haunted Hayrides-we’re used to sticky people jumping out of the dark while yelling & poking us with weird objects.
— DomesticGoddss
Story about a guy tormented by visions of the dead, but he never notices, because he’s always looking at his phone
— timpratt
The Wizard of Oz may not have been a very good wizard, but he was able to make a fully functional 3D hologram with early 1900’s technology.
— rShowerThoughts
You know that tattoo you sometimes see of cobwebs on the elbows… What are they trying to say? That they rarely dust their elbows?
— tobydavies
Full moon is over. It’s okay. I was vaccinated against it. I don’t change anymore. That’s good.
I’m good.
But sometimes I miss being human.
— MicroSFF
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May 12th, 2017 by Cobwebs
Vampire Bats are Nerds – In response to this post, c-rowlesdraws drew a nerd bat and then the obvious followup.
Horror Movie Blooper Reels – I think there should be bloopers at the end of every horror movie so it’s easier to sleep afterwards.
Poe-Land: The Hallowed Haunts of Edgar Allan Poe – A look at the “phenomenon of Poe,” and locations associated with him that can be toured. (via Cat)
The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31 – This board game based on John Carpenter’s The Thing sounds like a lot of fun.
Hatching Pumpkin – Iguanamouth responds brilliantly to a reader request.
Thunderhead – So. Thrash Grass is thrash metal combined with bluegrass and here’s a sample.
Skeleton Lamps – Everybody needs a posable life-sized skeleton body lamp. (Hat tip to Pixel Pixie)
Bejeweled Skeletons – Smithsonian Magazine has some great photos of blinged-out Catholic martyrs.
Sandwich Demons – I rather like this series of responses to a writing prompt.
Historic Book Odour Wheel – University College London researchers have created a guide to the smell of old books. (Image of the wheel is near the bottom of the article.)
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May 5th, 2017 by Cobwebs
Silence of the Lambs: A Romantic Comedy – Nicely-done trailer mashup that changes the genre of a movie.
The Devil in America – Novelette by Kai Ashante Wilson, available online for free. (Hat tip to pdq)
Warlock Holmes – An amusing “paranormal adaptation” of the Sherlock Holmes series. There’s also a sequel.
Europe’s Famed Bog Bodies Are Starting to Reveal Their Secrets – Interesting article on new scientific techniques being used on bodies such as Tollund Man.
Squeezable Pimple Cupcakes – Sweet Crispy Jesus.
Black Ice Cream – This is cool, but you could probably get a similar effect using black gel food coloring in your favorite ice cream recipe, and it would be much safer.
European Pagan Rituals – Awesome photoset of costumes used in surviving pagan festivals.
Michell Tapia – Jeweler who uses fossil ivory for scrimshaw, making attractive calaveras and other designs. Some of her work can be purchased here. (via Spooky Moon)
Romania’s Problem with Dracula – A look at the myth vs. the reality.
Victorian Mourning Ring – This one incorporates a glass eye from the deceased. That’s…different.
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