Jimmy and Anna Magnasco, both 29, created the elaborate attraction, called Nightmare on Moore Street, using hand-carved foam, painted stonework, eerie lighting and animated creatures. Hoodline and Boston 25 News, which reported on the display, the free attraction has drawn visitors from beyond Massachusetts, while videos shared on social media have accumulated around 70,000 views combined, according to Boston dot com. Now in its fourth year, the display has become a seasonal neighbourhood attraction, bringing families, Halloween enthusiasts and curious visitors to the couple’s home at 35 Moore Street.
An ordinary house in East Boston has become a Halloween destination after a couple spent months transforming its exterior into a towering, Dracula-inspired castle.
For local families, the display has become an opportunity to enjoy Halloween close to home. Its appeal extends across generations, with adults as well as children stopping by to admire the decorations and collect candy.
Creating Halloween memories for the next generation
The Magnascos built Nightmare on Moore Street around a simple idea: giving children the memorable Halloween experiences they once imagined having themselves. They hope visiting children will remember the castle long after the season ends, perhaps carrying the tradition forward when they grow older and have homes of their own to decorate. The couple are already looking ahead to future editions, with plans for next year’s display beginning even as this year’s attraction draws crowds. For now, the East Boston castle stands as an example of how a homemade Halloween project can grow into a community tradition, combining elaborate craftsmanship, social media attention and a shared love of the holiday without charging visitors for the experience.