Ep 2. Scary Tales

In the second episode of Halloween Wars season 1, titled "Scary Tales," the five remaining teams are tasked with creating spooky pumpkin displays inspired by classic fairy tales.

Hosted by Justin Willman, the episode kicks off with the teams meeting their mentors - master pumpkin carver Ray Villafane, special effects expert Brian Kinney, and cake artist Shinmin Li - who will guide and assist them in their creations.

Each team is given a fairy tale to interpret through their pumpkin display, and they get straight to work. The Little Mermaid, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Pinocchio, and Red Riding Hood are all chosen as inspiration for the haunting displays.

The competition heats up as the teams face multiple challenges - carving intricate designs, incorporating lighting and special effects, and adding edible elements. The judges - renowned cake decorator and sculptor Ruth Rickey, horror director and effects artist Tom Savini, and actor and horror icon Shawnee Smith - are not easy to please, and the teams must showcase not only their technical skills but also their creativity and storytelling.

As the clock counts down, tensions rise and mistakes are made. One team struggles with carving their pumpkin design, while another struggles to incorporate their chosen fairy tale into their display. Others grapple with adding the final touches to their creation or making edible elements that complement their pumpkin.

In the end, only three teams make it through to the final round, where they must create a cohesive Halloween-themed display that incorporates their fairy tale pumpkin. The pressure is on as they have only two hours and limited resources to pull off a spectacular display.

As the judges make their final deliberations, the tension in the room is palpable. The winner of the challenge will move on to the next episode and be one step closer to being crowned Halloween Wars champion.

Overall, the Scary Tales episode of Halloween Wars season 1 is filled with excitement, drama, and creativity as the teams bring classic fairy tales to life in a spooky and haunting way. Fans of Halloween, pumpkin carving, and spooky stories will not want to miss this episode.