Some of my favorite Halloween posts of all time have been my collections of Halloween TV commercials. They're society's way of recognizing that the season is upon us. I have a large amount of creepy commercials to share with you, so I'm showcasing them in multiple posts. Enjoy part one now!
This first quick clip features a promotion by Bonkers fruit candy for a Mad Balls rip-off called Ugly Balls. 15 seconds of pure creepitude!
In this next clip, the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz meets her match in the Energizer Bunny!
Snickers is always one of the most popular Halloween candies, and they're also one of the best advertisers around. This Spanish language commercial makes excellent use of a zombie in the workplace!
This next commercial may be the most elegant one I've ever featured in the Countdown. Using Lux bath soap may save your life!
Poor Phil the Vampire. He should have chosen a more understanding partner with whom to take to dinner at Sonic!
Vincent Price appeared in countless commercials and is a Countdown staple here and at many other blogs. He always performed in every commercial as if it were an Oscar-worthy production. Here he gives it his all as the spokesman for the Milton Bradley game Stay Alive. I'd be too scared to play against him!
Finally, this commercial from Hostess snack cakes features a tween boy bullying his sister's sweet-looking doll--a choice he soon regrets!
I'll have plenty more spooky commercials for you later this month. Stay tuned!
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