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The Halloween tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people used to light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. So I guess nothing says 'Happy Halloween!' like something that scares you to death and makes you forget the world is celebrating in the first place.

Bored Panda decided to pay tribute to those who go above and beyond to create the right atmosphere for this spooky occasion. Whether it's an extremely gory massacre scene or a subtle, half-buried body bag, these Halloween displays were so next-level, some people thought there actually was something wrong and called the police to investigate. Continue scrolling and enjoy!

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When You Go "Too Far" With The Halloween Decorations

When You Go "Too Far" With The Halloween Decorations

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Texas resident Steven Novak is one of the people who went all out for Halloween this year. In his yard, one dummy lies with his head pulverized, one lies with a scale where his or her head used to be, and a few more lie in bloodied trash bags fallen off a wheelbarrow. All the while, in the window of the house, a zombie horde attempts to break out.

"I'm most proud of the wheelbarrow tipped over by the street full of Hefty bags, looking like a failed attempt to dispose of the dismembered bodies in the middle of the night," Novak told Dallas Observer. "A kid walked by and asked me what happened to them; I said they ate too many Skittles."

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Life-Size Michael Myers House

Life-Size Michael Myers House

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Shelp
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How much are some people ready to spend just for one day in the year?!

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Novak's decorations have brought the police to his house multiple times. "Neighbors told me cop cars were in front of my house a lot during the day," he explained. "I was only home twice to receive them. They told met hey thought it was cool and that they were only there because they were required to reply to complaints from the sergeant."

"They were in formation at the door and when I opened it they asked me if it was all mine. I asked, 'You mean the blood and the bodies? Yeah, that’s me.'"

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"Honestly, though, I think I could’ve used more. [My plans] were way worse on paper. Next year though!"

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Now That Is How You Do Halloween Right. This Guy Got The Cops Called On Him Several Times In Dallas

Now That Is How You Do Halloween Right. This Guy Got The Cops Called On Him Several Times In Dallas

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Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, mostly in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France. They celebrated their new year on November 1.

This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with death. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead got blurred.

In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Celtic priests to predict the future. Considering the Celts were entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies must've been really comforting in the face of a long, dark winter.

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Woke Up This Morning To 6 Cops, A Fire Truck, And An Ambulance At My Door Because A Passing Car Was Concerned About The One Halloween Decoration I Neglected To Take Down

Woke Up This Morning To 6 Cops, A Fire Truck, And An Ambulance At My Door Because A Passing Car Was Concerned About The One Halloween Decoration I Neglected To Take Down

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i want to commend you for that detail around the limbs

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To commemorate the event, the priests built huge sacred bonfires, where everyone would gather to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the deities. During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically made of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other's fortunes.

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Who knows, Maybe Novak has some Celtic blood? Either way, his display sure looks like a modern version of the old celebration.

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Fake Fire Got People Calling 911

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is really cool and a bit different from all the dead bodies...

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Deadly Halloween Tableau Too Realistic For Some. Neighbours Called 911

Deadly Halloween Tableau Too Realistic For Some. Neighbours Called 911

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Neighbors Subtle Halloween Decor

Neighbors Subtle Halloween Decor

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Terrifying And Realistic Halloween Decorations

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Fake Car Crash

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe people need to just put a sign out next to some of these saying "Happy Halloween" so people know what to think.

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Body Bags Hanging From A Tree

Body Bags Hanging From A Tree

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Suspended Dead Man

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Creepy Clown Hanging The Whole Family

Creepy Clown Hanging The Whole Family

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When Halloween Decorations Go Too Far

When Halloween Decorations Go Too Far

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah this one is in bad taste....there *is* a line, even with halloween...

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Bumble
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I agree with you Zophra- and I love halloween, horror and gore! don't know why you are being downvoted.

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PANDAS
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i think some of these aren't that bad, but this one triggered me

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Bettye McKee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not only too realistic, it's in poor taste and might be illegal.

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Lisa
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This like that Sinister film of the whole family being hung. I love horror movies but Sinister unnerves me.

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Arran Walker
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With all the racial violence that’s been on the uptick lately, I think we should probably back away from the hanging body decorations....

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Imtiredandiwannagotobed
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I instantly saw it and broke down a few; Racism, a serious mental illness, and some kind of threat, though I doubt it was those, he may need medical attention.

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Kirra Anderson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This makes me sad. a lot of people die from hanging themselves. All of these are traumatizing. That’s coming from a 12 year old.

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Catarina Pupillo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not cool. And I agree with the comment below. This person/family needs professional help.

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Remi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a fun thing to look at when you have had a friend go that way.

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Sara Mccracken
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haven't these people been learning anything from the Black Lives Matter movement?

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Sam T Godfrey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More hanging... I'm assuming people just create these displays because it's easy, cheap, and clean. Still, they should learn some history...

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KT
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesnt look like its for halloween wtf is wrong with those people?

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Leslea Freeman
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one isnt fun. Halloween is supposed to be FUN! You are supposed to get candies not PTSD. This one is a takedown IMHO! Sorry

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Dat Witch
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

people that do this should use this as a job opurtunity or something not making kids get scarred for life theres movies for that

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Kitty Fenerty
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Above all these too many examples show how fooked up and devoid of imaginative Halloween fun too many Americans are.

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Rhia Yao
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

people hanging from trees seem to be a common theme in halloween..

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Athena Cuevas
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s a whole new level when they kill the kids. I don’t know why but it hits me different.

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Bob Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get it. Is that a little kid with a stick in his back? And what does the sign say?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the youngest child in all families should be allowed to hang everyone else in the family . . don't you think ? could do a lot of good down the line later on . .

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IDrawDreams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

again with the fugging kids, thats TOO MUCH leave kids out of adults screwed up heads its not right

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Cecile Desjardins
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It really is sad if people think that is what Haloween is about. I think Haloween , after harvest season, is precursor to the “ dead “ season. These displays are unfortunately for real when someone is sadly caught in trafic and mafia and gangs, or just go to other countries , and this is horiffically for real . Why banalizing what real victims went through ? How can possibly someone think its appropriate to replicate that in a display ? No Haloween is not that. Yes its about death, but precursor to renewal

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Cream Pie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can someone explain me this? Please. What is the meaning of this pic , i though that is like every other here. Sorry for bad english.

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Laura Hofstadter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This ones my favorite for sure. It’s always hilarious when so many people are offended for their delicate sensibilities.

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Bertram BRIAN Torch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found this to be, a real lift; after watching "Jenny Jinya" cartoons, on the web!! I found Jenny Jinya, then I found this!!!

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Polly Culberson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, they have gone too far. Like all of the others, it appears that the perpetrator needs psychiatric help or should already be in the loony bin.

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hang IN THERE I WILL CALL THE POLICE (*Starts to laugh at pun*)

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These cannot beat the reality of what's going on in the world now,,,,

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glad to see they included the children in the fun :) ( I am sure some snowflake wont liek this comment) to bad

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Ahh so many retards who hate Halloween. The pathetic display is to tame if anything

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This is horribly realistic and gone too far, but I personally find the decorations and the Halloween spirit funny

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Actually, I am shocked that BLM hasn't shown up and burned down everything. Nooses, you know.

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