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Ritzy LA neighborhoods turn Halloween into a horror movie
The New York Post opinion piece argues that prop builders, makeup artists and set decorators living in Los Angeles give the city a unique edge in over-the-top Halloween displays.
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Inside the ritzy LA neighborhoods turning Halloween into a Hollywood horror movie”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:09 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Halloween, Hollywood.
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAn opinion piece in the New York Post says Los Angeles is uniquely equipped to take Halloween too far.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe writer points out that the city has actual prop builders, special-effects artists, costume designers, set decorators and makeup professionals living among the neighbors, and I think that's a gift.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's a piece about ritzy neighborhoods, so I can only tell you what the opinion says, and it says the holiday is turning into a Hollywood horror movie.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorImagine your neighbor's porch having a crew, a budget and a call sheet. That is a community healing through fake blood.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA call sheet.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd the trick-or-treaters are basically extras, Hank, so somebody should really be handing out a snack table instead of a fun-size bar.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the candy is craft services, and the children never signed a release.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou could take part, you know. A little effort on your porch this year would be a real step toward growth.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMy display is just a sign that says Please Take One and points at an empty bowl.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMinimalist. Very bold. Cinematic, really.
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