Get Cast in an Upcoming Aussie Horror Movie by Taking Out Top Prize in This Halloween-Inspired Scream Booth
Earn your place on the silver screen by offering up your most blood-curdling effort as part of a lung-busting competition.
Spooky season is upon us, but there are more unique ways to get involved than just throwing a bedsheet over your head at the end of the month. Instead, get in the mood for Halloween by taking part in an ominous experience led by Australian wine brand 19 Crimes, whose bottle labels detail Australia's most infamous convicts.
With the brand plonking down a 'scream booth' along Melbourne's Crown River Walk from 12–9pm on Thursday, October 16–Sunday, October 19, everyone is invited to step inside to record their absolute most harrowing scream. Yet the top prize is more than just bragging rights.
As part of this one-of-a-kind 'Scream to Win' event, one lucky winner will score their place as an extra in an upcoming Australian-made horror film. Spending two days on set, getting an up-close look at production, the winner's travel and accommodation costs are covered, meaning you'll experience just a touch of the bright lights.
"At 19 Crimes, we've always loved shaking things up — and Halloween is the perfect time to do just that. Last year, we unleashed the Possessed Wine Bar, and this year we're inviting Aussies to scream their lungs out for a shot at horror movie glory," says 19 Crimes spokesperson Nick Powell.
Plus, for those who don't score top honours, the crew will also be giving away additional spot prizes to other top-tier shriekers visiting the booth. Playing with the dark and creepy, the last three years have seen 19 Crimes collaborate with Universal Monsters, offering a series of limited-edition wines served with a spooky edge.
Featuring glow-in-the-dark labels, this collection showcases notorious characters like Frankenstein, The Mummy and The Bride of Frankenstein in varietals like hard chard, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. "The Universal Monsters resonate with audiences around the world, and through this partnership, we're not just honouring these legendary characters — we're also continuing 19 Crimes' mission to innovate and redefine the wine experience," says Powell.
19 Crimes' Scream Booth is open from 12–9pm on Thursday, October 16–Sunday, October 19, along the Crown River Walk. Head to the website for more information.
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