The Witch's Dungeon In Connecticut Just Might Be The Strangest Tourist Trap Yet
By Carol Jarzyna|Published April 28, 2021
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I am an avid traveler-- of both the United States and the world. My favorite spots are U.S. national parks, big cities, and anywhere I can practice my French. I have traveled to all but a handful of states and enjoy photographing the beauty I see along the way.
The Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum in Plainville, Connecticut is a one-of-a-kind tribute to horror movies that deserves the accolades it has amassed from visitors to the state. The museum is the brainchild of Cortlandt Hull, a director and writer known for his work on Phantom of the Opera as well as other ghoulish works.
The Witch's Dungeon can be found in the small town of Plainville, in Hartford County.
This recent photo shows a vibrant and captivating Hull with everyone's favorite extraterrestrial. Surprisingly, a childhood filled with illness led to his earliest macabre incarnations.
Count Orlok, from the 1922 film Nosferatu, is spot-on! German actor Max Schreck (not to be confused with the equally green "Shrek") originally played the vampire.
The Witch's Dungeon is not just for Halloween. Christmas shenanigans abound, as do those for other holidays. Your lover might like a bite of sinister romance any time of year!
Gene Wilder might have tried to tap dance with this Boris Karlovesque Frankenstein, it's so perfect. Not surprisingly, the head was constructed by an award-winning makeup artist.
While this rendition clearly elicits scenes from "The Mummy", you'll be reminded of many favorites of yesteryear, like Bela Lugosi, Vincent Price, and even Sinbad. Be sure to leave time for the memorabilia exhibit, too.
Should you visit the “Constitution State”, do like the other tourists and stop by the Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum. Regardless of the time of year, you’ll have the chance to encounter nostalgia, spookiness, and yes, art. You’ll find the tourist favorite at 103 E. Maine Street in Plainville. Plan your visit to The Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum.
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