Bobservation, Has Halloween Become Too Harrowing?

Do we really need to amp up the horror in Halloween?  Are costumes and Haunted houses going too far? Has Halloween become too harroweing? For me, yes. Gone are the days of cut out sheets and little things that go bump in the night.
Dang, now it seems as though you have to literally scared the, but Jesus out of people of all ages to get your jollies.

At Gory haunted houses you are asked to sign a waiver, stating that you are responsible for your own health. Good grief, you would think this was just a gimmick but sadly it’s not people can be so scared that they might do something drastic to get out of the house I could result in an injury. Let alone something that could lead to a heart condition for the weary.

Remember those cute decorations that you would see on houses back in the day? Cute little cut out, black cats and little ghosties on the windows. Well, those days are gone, it’s much more common to see 15 foot skeletons with fiery eyes on the front lines than it is to see a harmless Casper the ghost.

Is it because of the gruesome trend in Hollywood scary movies? That probably dates back to the exorcist in 1973 and really hit its peak by 1978 with Halloween featuring Jamie Lee Curtis. That was the movie that started the Halloween slasher trend that has continued to this day. And like anything else, things could only get amped up. There are movies now featuring characters like Terrifier featuring Art The Clown that are literally terrifying.

Recently in Salem, Massachusetts has been stocked by somebody who portrays the character art the clown from the movie Terrifier. To say that he goes to far is quite an understatement. You can pose for pictures with him, holding the torso of a shredded victim while he smiles with blood, running down his cheek.
what’s amazing is the amount of people who want to pay to take pictures with him. An age does not seem to be a concern because children of all ages have posed with him and his gruesome torso.

I can't help but  wonder if this is acceptable now, what can we expect in the future I for one would prefer to roll back time to win the scariest thing you would see would be an old witch, with lots of warts on her chin and nose.

Here it comes, it's that time of year again, ghosts, goblins, scary stories and for the not faint of heart it's haunted house season. The folks at Boston Magazine have compiled a list of the best the bay state has to offer. We have distilled the list down to the best 7 haunted in Massachusetts. The good news is, most of them are within an hour to 90 minutes away. That will give you enough time to pump yourself up and chill on the way home.

Writers Madeline Bilis and Camille Dodaro say "We love a good homemade haunted house, but if you’re searching for a semi-professional scare, look no further than these spooky attractions in Massachusetts and beyond. They’ll give you all the chills and thrills you need this Halloween."

Not everyone loves them, but the folks that do want to be good and scared and want their monies worth. They hope to leave feeling as though they have escaped a near life and death experience. That's why today's haunted house is not your grandfather's idea of one. Long gone are the days of sheet covered ghosts or corpses that rise from the casket to give you a jolt. Now it's not uncommon to be asked to sign a waiver before starting the adventure to protect the business from any potential mental or physical suffering that may come being so overly frightened.

You should be aware if you plan on attending or visiting one of these fine establishments that you might be shocked at the level of gruesomness that awaits you. These places are not looking to give you a little tremor. They want you to experience a certain level of terror. Not so much that you will lose your mind, but enough to question your decision to enter in the first place. If you're the daring type that wants to feel all the chills, these are the best places to visit.

From Boston Magazine, (Note: In general, most venues leave age appropriateness up to parents or recommend no kids under 10-12. In other words, make wise judgments and try to not traumatize your children for life.) 

Inside, the Haunted Mansion’s dramatic execution—pun fully intended—only gets better every year

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The main attraction is Haunted Fields, a 45-minute walking trail through corn stalks, orchards, and forest patches inhabited by scary actors. A more chill option is the Flashlight Maze, a seven-acre corn maze

Nashoba Valley Ski Area dresses up as Witch’s Woods. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout October, the scream park’s premiere attraction is a haunted hayride, but there are three other macabre adventures to explore, including something called Castle Morbid.

A unique set of chills and thrills await, offering up plenty of options for haunted house aficionados. After Halloween, Factory of Terror will open for one more “Extreme Fears” weekend in November which actors can touch you—waivers required, safe words provided.

Held at the Seekonk Speedway near the Rhode Island line, the mostly outdoor destination advertises three haunted houses for a combined total of “over 45 minutes of fear,”

A Bay State spinoff from the 13th World haunted trail in Cumberland, Rhode Island, this Massachusetts fright park has its own haunted trail (something called Moonlight Mayhem)

Every fall, Six Flags morphs into Fright Fest. During the day, you can get classic scares on their rides, but it’s at night when the real ghouls come out to play. Watch out for the creepy creatures that wander the park’s Scare Zones, looking to strike terror into visitors.