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Silly Symphony – The Skeleton Dance

From 1929 to 1939, Walt Disney Productions created 75 animated short films in a series called, Silly Symphony. These short animated scenes featured instrumental music and unlike the Mickey Mouse shorts, these cartoons usually did not feature our beloved mouse or the usual Disney characters (although 1934’s “The Wise Little Hen” Silly Symphony was Donald Duck’s first appearance).

The very first of these Silly Symphonies was The Skeleton Dance. It is a dark dance macabre where skeletons and other spooky creatures dance to a minor key foxtrot. As a child (and still today as an adult) this cartoon struck me as a perfect blend of spookiness and fun. It is a wonderful example of how horror imagery can be used for family entertainment – each animated figure is rooted in macabre but the dancing and physical comedy keep the mood light.

Here is the short to view if you dare:

Screamfest Presents “Darkman”

July 3, 2025 No Comments

Screamfest presents “Darkman”. Join Screamfest Horror Film Festival at the LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Glendale on Wednesday, July 16th, 2025, for a special screening of Sam Raimi’s Darkman (1990). Dive into

2025 Hauntathon Open for Submissions

June 17, 2025 No Comments

Haunted Attraction Network’s 2025 Hauntathon Open for Submissions The Haunted Attraction Network’s 2025 Hauntathon is open for submissions! Now in its eleventh year, the 61-day multimedia celebration spotlighting haunted

2024 Halloween Shopping

September 4, 2024 No Comments

Happy Halloween shopping 2024! For over two decades now, the Halloween shopping season has been my main time for household and clothing purchases. Each year, I love to shop around

ScareLA Call for Films 2015

Attention filmmakers! ScareLA is now seeking submissions for their 2015 screening room. Both shorts and features are accepted, and you are able to submit as many of your films as your heart desires. Only the best of the best will be screened!

Do you have a film that embodies a Halloween and Haunted Attraction theme? Would you like a shot at screening it during a convention to be seen by the most die hard haunt, horror, and Halloween fans from across Southern California? Dig up your screener and send it in to the ScareLA staff!

Filmmakers whose works are chosen to be screened will receive two one-day admissions to ScareLA and bragging rights. Last year the most popular screenings had 50-100 audience members and with a new venue, more space, and more attendees, expect that number to skyrocket in 2015.

To submit your film, go to: http://scarela.com/scarela-film-submissions/ Fill out the easy submission form for the ScareLA Call for Films 2015 and you’re done!

I hope to see you all there. Happy Hauntings!