I don’t remember growing up with any specific local TV horror host, but it’s certainly a classic American tradition. When I was younger I’d always try to stay up late on weekends, hoping to catch some terribly awesome B-movie, with a spooky friend providing a plethora of morbid puns between commercial breaks.

Arguably the most famous horror host is Elvira, who bust onto the scene in the 80′s as the host of Movie Macabre and quickly became a household name. The queen of camp is now a pop culture icon, forever associated with horror and Halloween.

Well, this gal in black is finally coming back. Returning to TV (what took so long!?) with the revival of Elvira’s Movie Macabre this fall. Get ready to settle down in front of the boob tube with every tricker’s treat, when the new episodes premiere on THIS! Television and in national syndication beginning the weekend of September 25, 2010.

This Halloween season sounds like it will be perfect time to celebrate the madonna of the macabre, by carving the Elvira pumpkin pattern. Even the Halloween queen has witnessed this design, seen here autographing her pumpkin likeness.

Big thanks to monstrous minion Matt (check out his podcast: Slugcast) who met Elvira and helped spread the panic of the Zombie Pumpkins to the Mistress of the Dark herself.

A recent installment of the show Bridezillas (episode 701 – Andrea and Ivy) features a bride hell-bent on getting married in a gothic Halloween ceremony, but this wedding is bringing out her dark side.

I don’t typically watch this show, but it was brought to my attention because this wedding party carved some Zombie Pumpkins patterns to add to the decor of their sinister ceremony.

Addams Family pumpkin patterns

There are only a couple blink-and-you’ll-miss-it shots of the ZP pumpkins (at 10:45, and 42:36), so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend tuning in just to see the pumpkins. Unless you enjoy subjecting yourself to shrieking brides (like the one lovingly referred to as “Tasmanian Devil meets Beetlejuice meets Jason” by her husband-to-be).

But if you were really curious, this episode airs on the We TV network at the following times:

Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 12pm | 11c
Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10am | 9c

For the past couple years, Zombie Pumpkins has received a mention on the Today show during their Halloween segments. If you’re not an early riser (like most of us vampires) you may have missed these episodes. But now you can relive them with this edited clip, featuring just the good stuff. Watch Matt Lauer learn about affordable pumpkin patterns, and Billy Ray Cyrus make quick work of pumpkin carving with some pro power tools.

Many twinkling tween Twihards will be flocking to the theaters today to see the latest installment of the Twilight saga. But obviously vampires have a much deeper and darker history. All sorts of blood suckers have been portrayed on the on the big and small screens (and among my vampire pumpkin pattern set).

Which is your favorite fictional fanger? Check out this “Vampire Reunion” video from College Humor for a refresher course on some well known vampires, and their various quirks. They vant… to get along.

Oprah and reality TV producer Mark Burnett are joining forces in search of the next big TV star. They’ve put out the call to any would-be host to submit their pitch for a new show.

These days we have reality/competition shows about everything. You can watch people sing, dance, design dresses, cook meals, bake cakes, groom dogs, and date washed up celebs. But you know what we don’t have? A show about building haunted attractions.

Well that’s exactly what James Thompson’s has in mind. And I’m sure any Halloween/haunt fan would love to watch a group of home haunt enthusiasts compete against each other, testing their creativity, their guts, and their ability to scare.

So go view his audition and cast your vote! Network execs might think this concept is too seasonal-specific, but if we can have a TV show about little people that make chocolate, why not something like “The Haunt”?