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While Her Husband Was Away, This Woman Turned His Home Office into ‘The Haunted Mansion’

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Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG

How much do you love Disney’s The Haunted Mansion? If you’re a big fan, you’ve surely made the trip to Disney to experience the dark ride attraction, you’ve seen the 2003 movie, and you’ll forever be bummed that Guillermo del Toro’s feature film adaptation never got off the ground. But you may not quite be the *biggest* fan of the attraction, we’re sorry to report.

That honor may now belong to Michael Collins, whose home office in Valencia, California recreates iconic imagery from inside The Haunted Mansion! As reported by The Orange County Register, Michael’s wife Donna Collins, also a big time fan of the classic ride, is responsible for creating his dream office, and she did it in just five days while he was out of town!

The site details the makeover, “She spent two days simply painting the ceiling, sponging Ralph Lauren metallic paint onto the molding, and then pale peach paint to reflect light and be easy on her husband’s eyes while he used the computer. Diligent research online led her to find Victorian floral wallpaper that matched the motif in the mansion’s foyer.”

Be sure to head over to The Orange County Register for more details about the transformation (actual tassels from the ride really tie the room together!), and to see all the photographs.

Photos below by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG.

Donna Collins’ Haunted Mansion-inspired office includes as replica of the cast member sign from the Disneyland ride in her Valencia, CA, home on Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018. Collins built the office for her husband. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Donna Collins’ Haunted Mansion-inspired home office includes custom-framed printed of the stretching pictures from the Disneyland ride in Valencia, CA, on Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018. Collins built the office for her husband. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Donna Collins’ Haunted Mansion-inspired office includes replicas of the duelers she reframed in her Valencia, CA, home on Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018. Collins built the office for her husband. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Donna Collins’ Haunted Mansion-inspired office includes as replica sign from the Disneyland ride in her Valencia, CA, home on Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018. Collins built the office for her husband. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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‘Get the Hell Out of the House’ – Makers of ‘Mixtape Massacre’ Announce Christmas Horror Game

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April 24, 2024

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From the mind that brought you the slasher board game Mixtape Massacre and the aquatic horror game Float comes Get the Hell Out of the House, a brand new gameplay experience.

A mysterious package has arrived at the Bloody Disgusting offices this week announcing the upcoming tabletop horror game, which looks to have a Christmas Horror theme.

The board game is set in Springbrook Falls on Christmas Eve…

“Steve Collins has organized a party for the kids and staff of Ruthie’s House; something to remind them all that this is home for them as long as they want it to be. But just as the celebrations begin, there is a ring at the door. As Steve goes to open it, he has no idea the nightmare that is about to walk in.

“Protect your friends and family as Jeffrey Tombs comes home for the holidays. Uncover the secrets of the Tombs’ estate as you fight back, rescue your loved ones, and most importantly…

“GET THE HELL OUT OF THE HOUSE.”

The holiday horror-themed tabletop game is launching on Kickstarter Q3 2024. Stay tuned. In the meantime, be sure to follow the game’s official account on Twitter/X for updates.

And check out the teaser package we received below…

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