As of the writing of this post there are only 25 days until Halloween. For many of us the party has already started as decorations are already up, horror movie viewing has begun, and we eagerly await horror television as well. With this in mind TheoFantastique begins its own Halloween celebration with the enthusiastic mention of two items.

The first is Midnight Syndicate‘s latest CD Carnival Arcane. Midnight Syndicate has a great reputation for music related to the Halloween season, and they try to top themselves each year. With this year’s offering we find their fourteenth studio album that takes on a dark carnival theme. As the CD’s cover describes:

The train smoke drifting through the pale moon light signals the arrival of the Lancaster Rigby Carnival. In a forest clearing, these mesonoxian visitors await your arrival. Stroll along the midway and behold wonders both fantastic and macabre from every corner of the globe. And be sure to ride their one of a kind carousel for an experience you’ll never ever forget.

This CD includes 25 tracks that blends historical realism with fantastic elements, and which features involved sound design combining music with voice and sound effects. Carnival Arcane is available at the Midnight Syndicate website, as well as iTunes and Amazon.com.

Another media offering that will help put you in the mood for the Halloween season is the DVD titled The Dreadful Hallowgreen Special. It features heirs to the television monster hosts of years past featuring contemporary web horror personalities Doctor Gangrene, Penny Dreadful (both Rondo Award winners), and includes special guest Count Gore De Vol. The DVD cover provides the film’s synopsis:

Sorcery threatens to destroy Halloween as pumpkins turn pink while goblins and ghouls begin acting loveable! To the rescue – infamous Doctor Gangrene and Penny Dreadful, assisted by her werewolf sidekick, Garou, combine science, magic and horrifying humor to save their beloved holiday!

This DVD is fun to watch, especially during the Halloween season, and includes an extended cut with footage that was not seen when the program was first broadcast. It also includes a trailer, shorts, bloopers, and outtakes. Pick up your copy at Amazon.com.