Getting Ready For Halloween: You Are Cordially Invited

Invitations have gone out to one and all,
On October 29 there'll be a ball.
It's Halloween inspired,
RSVP required,
To do so simply text, or tweet, or call.

Expectations for this year's event are high,
Preparations were begun in mid-July.
"Movie Monsters" is the theme,
And raw film footage will be seen.
At midnight "Dracula" suggests he may drop by.

The location is "The House on Haunted Hill",
"Frankenstein" said if he's free to come, he will.
"The Creature from the Black Lagoon"
Will join "The Mummy" for a tune,
And some hip-hop by "The Blob" is on the bill.

Other horror picture legends will be there,
And such appearances by some are very rare.
"The Fly", "The Thing", and "Nosferatu",
And if "The Phantom of the Opera" opts to,
This year's bash will be a smash beyond compare.

Disclaimer: Yes, dear readers, I realize Halloween is traditionally on Oct. 31, but that falls on a Monday this year, and Monday is not a good party night.
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Fowler Avatar
October 20, 2022 at 6:58 AM
I RSVP Jim. I start watching all the great Halloween movies on the 1st and hope to get through my favorites by the 31st (or 29th, intros case-Ha!) :)
Slaughter Avatar
October 20, 2022 at 11:34 AM
I've got you down, Linda. And, yes, I've been doing some scary movie binging, too.
Bauer Avatar
October 3, 2022 at 2:09 PM
Very creatively written, Jim! I enjoyed…
Slaughter Avatar
October 4, 2022 at 11:25 AM
Thanks, Ilene...can I consider this your RSVP?
Tor Avatar
October 3, 2022 at 1:11 PM
Sending my reservation to attend this Monster Gala. Can't wait to see the costumes. Maybe Casper the friendly Ghost will be there, or Frankenstein, or Dracula, the Mummy and a Werewolf or two. The newest costume is Bigfoot. I will have to bring someone with me just in case I need support from being scared out of my witts. Thanks for sharing Jim...
Slaughter Avatar
October 3, 2022 at 1:26 PM
Thank you, Michael, I've got you down. And +1s are always welcome.
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