Melbourne Halloween Events 2013

Get stuck into these Halloween events for a trick-or-treat 31st October in Melbourne!

Halloween at the Haunted House
Sometimes it’s difficult to find the balance between a good night out on Halloween and a seriously terrifying experience. At Halloween at the Haunted House, head down to the chilling ghostly chalet, which was built in the 1920’s and is well-known for its supernatural presence. Once you’ve explored the haunted chalet, make your way outside into the gardens for some shockingly scary surprises wherever you turn. In the graveyard you’ll find a bar and a free BBQ where you can have a drink to calm your nerves. Stay on guard, as there’s probably going to be roaming zombies ready to frighten the life out of you. If you turn up feeling underdressed, there will be free SPFX make-up and body art available. So join DJ Nathan Op De Coul and Graveyard Rockstars for a night of pure terror. Tickets cost $30, doors are open from 9pm and stay open late into the night.
www.5dimensionevents.com

Cinema Nova
For something a little different this Halloween, head to Cinema Nova, where they are putting on a double feature of cult classics. On Friday 25th October, you are guaranteed to leave the place shaking in fear after catching some original scary movies. At 9.45pm, sit down and brace yourself for ‘The Beyond’, an Italian horror movie from the 80s. With CGI taking over our modern screens, it’s always terrifyingly refreshing to see some gore in all its glory. If you’re in the mood for zombies, acid-induced face melting and angry mobs, then this one’s for you. This film will leave you questioning your sanity then vacating the premises as a glorified member of the walking dead. At 11.30pm, the second edition of this Halloween double feature is ‘City of the Living Dead’, another Lucio Fulci creation. Fancy some more zombies? Then this is perfect. It begins with a priest committing suicide and opening a big can of worms. These are bizarre, spooky and fantastically typical of 1980’s horror movies.
www.cinemanova.com.au

Lantern Ghost Tours
This Halloween, immerse yourself in one of the scariest locations your imagination could think of. Spend the weekend incarcerated in a Lunatic Asylum with The Ultimate Ghost Hunting Weekend, starting on Friday 25th October. The J Ward Lunatic Asylum once housed the most mad and dangerous criminals in Australia. With this package, you spend the night at one of Victoria’s most haunted locations. Enjoy dinner on the Friday night, followed by a ghost tour, a paranormal investigation, then brave the whole night in this eerie asylum. The weekend costs $375pp, which is all inclusive. It’s also going to be filmed on TV, so wear your best frock. If that’s a bit too adventurous, don’t fret because the Halloween tours still run every night from the 31st October to the 3rd November, leaving at 8.30pm and 10.30pm from Federation Square. These cost $25pp, or $65pp with a two course dinner at Young & Jacksons haunted hotel before the tour.
www.lanternghosttours.com

The Old Melbourne Gaol
There’s nothing scarier than an old haunted jail full of the ghosts of old criminals. So, for Halloween this year, head to The Old Melbourne Gaol, where convicts, the homeless and the mentally ill were housed during the 19th century. Bushranger, Ned Kelly, was one of Australia’s most infamous criminals who was hanged at the gaol in 1880. His famous revolver lies on display in the gaol, with a fascinating story behind it. Unexplained voices around the jail have attracted paranormal investigators from all over Australia. To get the most out of your experience, it’s definitely worth doing the night tour. The cost of an adult ticket is $38pp, where you go deep into the depths of the prison, you might even get the chance to experience something supernatural.
www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au

Release The Bats
Halloween isn’t always about coming out at night looking scary. Why not get the most out of the whole day? With Release The Bats, you can get a full day of Halloween fun with some great entertainment to match. This All Day Halloween Extravaganza starts at midday and finishes at 1am, so there’s plenty of time to celebrate the spookiest time of the year. On Saturday 26th October, Join 5000 revellers at The Westgate Entertainment Centre and Grand Star Receptions, where you’ll find two stages, a cinema, an art exhibition and a food court. Pricasso is returning to the party to paint some special Halloween portraits, which is set to be one of the highlights of the event. The amazing acts on the day include The Breeders, Television, The Scientists, F*ck Buttons and Lightning Bolt. Tickets are prices at $150 plus booking fee, so get involved in this unique, crazy party.
www.atpfestival.com