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16 Times People Overdid Halloween Decorations And Got The Cops Called On Them

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

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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."

Life-Size Michael Myers House

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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.'"

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

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.

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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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.

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

Fake Fire Got People Calling 911

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Deadly Halloween Tableau Too Realistic For Some. Neighbours Called 911

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Neighbors Subtle Halloween Decor

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Terrifying And Realistic Halloween Decorations

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Fake Car Crash

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Crime Scene

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Halloween Decor Gore

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Dead Body Hanging From Roof

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Body Bags Hanging From A Tree

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Suspended Dead Man

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Creepy Clown Hanging The Whole Family

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When Halloween Decorations Go Too Far

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hobbitly 4 years ago

There is a difference between spooky and a horror scene. Little kids also see these things, so I would not make it too scary.

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4 years ago

@kubu: I am a US citizen, and I full on agree. sorry about all the downvotes, bud (also don't come after me please)

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Mimi777 4 years ago

True. I wonder if these are all legal and if the cops can force them to take them down. Some are way too much. Imagine if the neighbors had small kids and they had to see those.

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Path of Totality 3 years ago

I think they're really cool! And they're just fake decorations; they might spook people the first time but it's honestly good for little kids to learn not to be scared.

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Amulena Spades 3 years ago (edited)

Ha, 5 year old me found decapitated heads "cool looking". These weren't too bad. I got mental help btw

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AzKhaleesi 4 years ago

Yes and no, why are we not having conversations with our children? Explaining that some things are fake. And if they're too young to understand that conversation, walk the other way and don't take them by the house. It's pretty simple actually. I had a neighbor that would go all out to include taking a chain off a chainsaw and chasing the older kids, I didn't take my kids to that house until I knew they were ready. And if the off chance one of these houses are your next door neighbor, maybe a conversation with them as well? It's not that hard.

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Connor & Noah's Mom 3 years ago

ya duh

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Clearly sunny 3 years ago (edited)

It's horrendous that a child might have to see this because of dumb morons who put this crap up.

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MAX THOMPSON 3 years ago

Yeah

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Persp Gold 3 years ago

Even worse, a loved friend with a murdered family member shouldnt have to be shielded when they come to my neighborhood because of crass triggers

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Flavia Slag 4 years ago

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Zuila 4 years ago

To be honest. Most of these made me sick and were not made with good taste.

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Partunicornpartcat 3 years ago

Same here.

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Panda Dance 3 years ago

TBH, I can agree with this on some level. I was relieved when the bodies hanging at first were upside down, but the last few were hung by the neck and that just triggers me. As someone who's little sister hung themselves at 21, it makes me sick how often I see people being hanged in movies and just everyday content... It is not okay.

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Susan Mercurio 3 years ago

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Simon Vidal 3 years ago

if you’re not into this kind of stuff then why click on it? you made the choice to see this and it’s kind of concerning that you scrolled through the whole thing if they make you “sick”

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

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Chez 4 years ago

So let's just forget about the kids going trick or treating and launch straight into horror? What happened to the fun ghosties and goblins and things like that?

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soni w 4 years ago (edited)

The entire concept of America s "version" of Halloween is freaky af. For 364 days of the year you tell your kids NOT to accept candy from strangers, especially those in masks! Same as Christmas... Don't talk to strangers! But sit on this perverts knee while we take a photo. Yeah I see why these guy's go over the top on horror, because that's what Halloween is.

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Steve 3 years ago

Your kids are not other peoples problems. F

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

Do you know what a goblin is?

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Jus 3 years ago

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hobbitly 4 years ago

There is a difference between spooky and a horror scene. Little kids also see these things, so I would not make it too scary.

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4 years ago

@kubu: I am a US citizen, and I full on agree. sorry about all the downvotes, bud (also don't come after me please)

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Mimi777 4 years ago

True. I wonder if these are all legal and if the cops can force them to take them down. Some are way too much. Imagine if the neighbors had small kids and they had to see those.

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Path of Totality 3 years ago

I think they're really cool! And they're just fake decorations; they might spook people the first time but it's honestly good for little kids to learn not to be scared.

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Amulena Spades 3 years ago (edited)

Ha, 5 year old me found decapitated heads "cool looking". These weren't too bad. I got mental help btw

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AzKhaleesi 4 years ago

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Connor & Noah's Mom 3 years ago

ya duh

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Clearly sunny 3 years ago (edited)

It's horrendous that a child might have to see this because of dumb morons who put this crap up.

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MAX THOMPSON 3 years ago

Yeah

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Persp Gold 3 years ago

Even worse, a loved friend with a murdered family member shouldnt have to be shielded when they come to my neighborhood because of crass triggers

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Flavia Slag 4 years ago

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Wendillon 4 years ago

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Zuila 4 years ago

To be honest. Most of these made me sick and were not made with good taste.

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Partunicornpartcat 3 years ago

Same here.

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Panda Dance 3 years ago

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Susan Mercurio 3 years ago

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Simon Vidal 3 years ago

if you’re not into this kind of stuff then why click on it? you made the choice to see this and it’s kind of concerning that you scrolled through the whole thing if they make you “sick”

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Jim Ellington 4 years ago

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WildBerry 4 years ago

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Chez 4 years ago

So let's just forget about the kids going trick or treating and launch straight into horror? What happened to the fun ghosties and goblins and things like that?

133points