Look Closer
Trick or Treat
Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 31 October 2007 in Art & Design and Portfolio.
October 31st, as Universal $tudios in Orlando, Florida measures it (oops, did I use the $$ sign by mistake?)...
These classic monsters rock!
But then, there's also this more contemporary sound that when I first heard it and saw the movie it went with, it scared the bejeebers out of my wife and me.
Click on the BOO! (below) and listen; can you name this tune?
Happy Halloween!
Organik from Australia
These guys look so cool! I listened to the tune and have no idea what-so-ever of what it is. LOL
Great photo LV :)
31 Oct 2007 5:17am
@Organik: Well contestant O-Mum, sorry you can't name that tune, but we're glad you were on the show. Thanks for coming by.
Oh, and happy "Halloween" to you.
e. from Washington DC, United States
Ooooh these are great! I'm guessing that this is the theme from the movie Halloween.
31 Oct 2007 5:43am
@e.: You are sooooo right! It's the theme from "Halloween" (the first movie).
Mandy from South Africa
Hey VF!!! Great shot......I love the colours of those monsters!!! I listened to the tune - but i haven't a clue what it is - I'm not a big fan of horror movies so that probably took me out of the running to guess it!! hahhaa. Happy halloween my friend! :)
31 Oct 2007 7:00am
@Mandy: Hi Mandy. I like scary movies and thought this tune would be obvious to so many... but then, so much for what I know. Thanks for coming by today.
@Craiger: Thanks Craiger; Happy Halloween to you as well!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Great classic monsters, I wouldn't want to come up against them in a dark alley!
I couldn't get the link, so I can't guess I'm afraid.
Happy Halloween VF & family :)
31 Oct 2007 7:52am
@MaryB: Sorry you couldn't get the link. It takes a few seconds to load. I wish you and yours a Happy Halloween also; your photo today is awesomely creative and creepy.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
VF I love this photo and the tune is fabulous, is it cartoon music that played to herald danger???? or one of those classic horror movies? Do tell ;)
Happy Halloween
31 Oct 2007 8:32am
@Lorraine: So glad you like. The music is from the movie "Halloween" (1978). I think it is definitely one of the most tension-building and creepy themes I've ever heard in a movie. One of my other favorites is the opening theme music from Bela Lugosi's "Dracula" -- an excerpt from Tchaikowski's (sp?) "Swan Lake" -- very melancholy and connected to the vampire genre, eerie in its own right.
@tyan: Thank you tyan; I hadn't considered these monsters as being "lovely" but if you say so... heh. Happy H-ween to you too.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
For all who in the first round tried to name that tune -- it's the theme from the original movie "Halloween" in digital music format. I think we have one winner -- e. of Washington D.C. got it right! Congratulations, e. May your trick or treat goodie bag always be full.
31 Oct 2007 10:10am
@ManuelaR: Thanks Manuela. Hope you enjoy your Halloween also.
Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com from Glenmoore, United States
Happy Halloweenie VF!
31 Oct 2007 11:38am
@Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com: =o)
Have a hauntingly good Halloween yourself, BB!
Rebel Streetshooter from United States
Happy Halloween Walt Disney and Viewfinder.
31 Oct 2007 11:43am
@Rebel Streetshooter: On behalf of Walter D and his friend Jack, the creatures of Universal Studios, and myself, thanks! And a Happy Halloween to you Rebel. May your streetshots all be treats.
@Me Myself & Eye: Thanks, MM&E. And a Happy Halloween to you too.
@Amir: Thanks Amir. I always liked best those old Universal Studios monster movies from days of old.
@amy: And a most happy, haunting Halloween to you also amy.
Brian from West Lafayette, United States
What a fun image! Have a wonderful Halloween, VF!
31 Oct 2007 5:51pm
@Brian: Make-believe stuff can be lots of fun. Hope you also have a happy H, Brian.
@HorseRotorVator: Much appreciation! I love your photo today.
Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, Québec, Canada
They are far too clean and the sky is far too bright to be scary...
31 Oct 2007 8:17pm
@Wolfgang Prigge: Yes, but the sterility of the monsters for profit by Universal idea is scary enough, isn't it?
@Reza: Many thanks!
@Gary: Thanks, and a HH to you too, out there in the desert.
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Wonderful and fun. Perfect for a mirth-filled Halloween. Happy Halloween indeed to you and yours, VF! May I say also that your pictures and posts are a true inspiration to many, me included! :)
1 Nov 2007 1:05am
bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
hey VF--made my day this posting--great image,and the link is a superb touch--very creative sir !!--great concept--billy
1 Nov 2007 1:28am
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
I can hear a nice deep MUHAHAHA coming from you as this photo is shown ;D
1 Nov 2007 1:29am
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