wV W- - -w- V w- - ----qv OB - The Michigan Daily - Weekend Magazine - Thursday, October 30, 2003 The Michigan Daily - Weekend Magazine Top 42 screen Ten classic films from Hollywood and independent filmmakers guaranteed to give you chills on Halloween night I LAURA SHLECTER/Daily LAURA SHLECTER/Daily aramel apples are among the many perks of visiting Wiard's Orchards ... and so are doughnuts. Something in the air: hft Wiard's Orchards brews up festivities ay Rebecca Ramsey )aily Weekend Editor "What is it about people from 'Michigan and the cider mill?" asked 6.A senior Robyn Hoffman when the :oncept of visiting such a place of autumnal bliss came up in a discus- sion. A Massachusetts native, Eoffman was unable to grasp the alleged "Midwestern" pastime of going to a cider mill. Maybe it's the comforting and mouth-watering taste of apple cider and doughnuts that attracts droves of people to places like Wiard's Orchards in Ypsilanti, or maybe it really is just a favorite hobby of Michiganders. Whatever be the case, a trip to the cider mill is an essential outing to be made before the extreme cold arrives. Rose Timbers, special events coordi- nator at Wiard's, figures that the rela- tionship between cider mills and the fall has little to do with pretty scenery. While it is a weather permitting busi- ness, the cold temperature seems to bring the bigger crowds. "I don't think that the cider mill's pop- ularity has much to do with the colors of the trees changing. Rather, the brisk evenings and cooler air make people want to come to the cider mill;' she said. Founded 150 years ago by George Wiard, Wiard's Orchards adheres to a strict seasonal schedule sure to make the most die-hard cider mill fans lament. Visitors can currently come and see the picturesque fall foliage, but come Nov. 9, the property, which covers nearly 200 acres, will be closing its gates for the season. Those who miss out on sinking their teeth into a juicy hand-selected apple will have to wait until June. The tempting fare spans beyond the basic, but still delicious, doughnuts and cider. For the more adventurous sweet tooth, homemade caramel apples back- on visitors with their promise of sugary indulgence. Hot chocolate and popcorn also complement the menu. While time is quickly running out before the orchards are closed to the public, Wiard's proffers the community with activities galore, including apple and pumpkin picking, wagon rides, cider pressing and Halloween revelry like Scareyoke and "Night Terrors: Michigan's Chills and Thrills Park." One may think that children are the tar- get audience of these festivities, but such is not the case. "The turnout is fairly busy, we get a lot of children and their families, but we also get a lot of college students and adults who come at night," Timbers said. For the courageous visitor who dares to participate in the Orchard's more menacing Halloween activities, Timbers recommends both the Ultimate Barn and Asylum attractions, which are both walk-through haunted attractions and part of the "Night Terrors" ensemble. Be forewarned, however, for this collection of frights is not for the young at heart (children the age of 12 and under are advised not to come) or Milo] the unsettled stomach (the Night Terrors website instructs visitors to wear a diaper). Just what type of bloodcurdling attractions can an apple orchard boast? Timbers deems these sites, which last between 15 and 20 minutes each, "very intense" for the average college stu- dent. For instance, those who venture into the Asylum are subjected to being chased by psychotic ghosts. The attrac- tion is based on an old institution for the extremely deranged that had been shutdown. The remaining patients haunt the location and, to this day, neighbors swear to find mutilated pet remains and strange footprints. Tonight and tomorrow are the only two evenings remaining in the Night Terrors schedule. Patrons can buy sin- gle admissions for the horrors, fright level ranging from the "Brave" to the "Bravest," or, they can purchase pack- ages to ensure an eerie night. If Halloween outings are not your leisure interest of choice, Wiard's will still be open for enough time to squeeze in a fun afternoon with good friends, refreshing cider and Midwestern charm. A PA RT ME NT H OM E S Affordable! 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartment Homes By Charles Paradis Daily Weekend Editor Scary movies have seen a resurgence in the last decade and once again hold a prominent spot in American cinema. Anyone who doubts the place that scary movies hold in America should witness the success of last year's block- buster "The Ring," Gore Verbinski's remake of the Japanese film "Ringu." Everyone, it seems, enjoys a good scare. For those who do not want to don a slutty/drunken costume for Hal- loween, and would rather curl up and enjoy a good fright these are the Top 10 classic scary movies for Halloween. NOSFERATU - The original vampire movie was unable to use the name Dracula because Bram Stoker's estate would not let allow the film's producers to use it. But, this German film started a whole culture based on Nosferatu. One of the best films from the pre-sound era, "Nosferatu" is a classic in cine- ma in general and in horror overall. For an updated version, check out "Dracula" by Francis Ford Coppola. POLTERGEIST - In 1982, the same year ET phoned home, Steven Spielberg was also involved in the release of this little horror gem. In terms of ghost stories; this film greatly outdistances the competition, including the 1996 release of "Casper." While the rest of the "Pol- tergeist" series fell off in quality, the original set a high mark for chilling ghost thrillers. Who could ever for- get the chilling line, "They're here." THE HOWLING - OK, this isn't that scary of a movie, and it isn't even a great movie, but there has to be at least one werewolf film in the top 10 and you know "Teen Wolf" isn't going to make it. Now "Teen Wolf Too," that's scary, Courtesy of New Line but for an entirely different set of reasons. For werewolf fans, "The Howling" is a good choice if you just want to sit down and enjoy a decent movie. 7 THE EXORCIST - Spin- ning he ads an d slime - green projectile vomit make this horror classic a must see for those who wish to test their stomachs. With the recently added footage on the extended edi- tion DVD, "The Exorcist" is better than ever. If you are interested in a more prolonged scare, the book of the same name by William Peter Blatty is also a good choice. THE SHINING - "Here's Johnny!" Stephen King has long been the master of the written horror novel, but in the 1980 adaptation of "The Shin- ing," director Stanley Kubrick brings King's novel to chilling real- ity. The Torrence family, caretakers of the Overlook Hotel, face more than just snow and the cold in this wintery thriller ... redrum. NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD - With the zombie film "28 Days Later" making rumblings this year, check out this classic of flesh- eating ghouls. George Romero's 1968 release made waves by having the first black American, Duane Jones, featured in a starring role in a horror film. If you like "Night" you should check out "Dawn of the Dead" and "Day of the Dead." NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET - There is no character more synony- mous with the horror genre than Freddy Krueger. With his burned face and evil fedora, Freddy is one of the more terrifying villains ever put on the screen. While Fred- Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger, not so scary now huh? dy, played by Robert Englund, has made a poorer showing recently in such films as "Freddy vs. Jason," the glove-wielding psycho killer, who takes down children in their dreams, was big enough to have the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff do a song about him. EVIL DEAD - Not the scariest movie ever, but before Sam Raimi started messing with that web- slinger, he was making some of the best and funniest horror movies. Instead of creating yet another super villain, Raimi focused instead on a hero, the lovable Ash.. Played by Bruce Campbell, who drops one lin- ers better than any other actor, even Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ash brings a certain undeniable charisma to the role of the monster-slaying hero. FRIDAY THE 13TH - A classic horror film, featur- ing all the elements: mys- tery, suspense and, oh yeah, murder. Like "Halloween," this movie involves the witnessing of a young couple ... well, coupling, which leads to murder. The moral of the story, if you don't want to be brutally murdered you should not partake in any premarital relations. In other news, Camp Crystal Lake is looking for counselors, any interested should apply. HALLOWEEN - The obvi- ous choice for No. 1, espe- cially on Halloween, is just as scary as it was in 1978, when it was one the most successful inde- pendent films of its time. While it lacks the underwater scene of "Halloween: H20," it still contains the uber-scary theme song, which alone is enough to make your skin crawl, as is the William Shatner mask Michael Meyers wears. Just try to babysit and watch this movie. ISHAS ASOLUATIe. ITCS H AS SOLUTIONS! MAST ITCS has enabled e-mail virus blocking technology. 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