Miniature horror/torture diorama(Skylon Tower,Niagara Falls 70'-74ish)

Started by Dr.Cyclops, January 03, 2014, 02:35:13 PM

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Dr.Cyclops

Does anyone have any recollection of a miniature horror display at the base/basement  of the Skylon Tower in Niagara Falls, Ontario circa 1970-74?
It was a very terrifyingly realistic version of various torture devices in operation(A la the Aurora Monster Scenes,but a thousand times as gruesome,In one I seem to recall a woman impaled through her private part :o)I couldn't believe that little kids were allowed to see it? :o


"A Castle without a Crypt is like a Unicorn without a Horn" ~ Professor Abronsius

PeoriaBJJ

"Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright."

Gillfan

I could be wrong here, but I think this was some type of Ripley's display.

Dr.Cyclops

Quote from: Gillfan on January 11, 2014, 11:07:50 PM
I could be wrong here, but I think this was some type of Ripley's display.
Yeah maybe to drum up business for them,It really did seem out of place at the tower. :-\
"A Castle without a Crypt is like a Unicorn without a Horn" ~ Professor Abronsius

Gillfan

This has been on my mind all night!
I'm not pro-torture, but I do love a nice torture display


I think what we may be remembering, through the mist of time, is a
display by the famous Animated Display Creators Co







You can read more here about them

http://www.laffinthedark.com/articles/adc/adca6.htm

http://www.laffinthedark.com/articles/adc/adch2.htm

Although this talks of the show as travelling, I'm 99% certain there were permanent displays as well eventually.

Dr.Cyclops

Quote from: Gillfan on January 12, 2014, 08:06:43 AM

I think what we may be remembering, through the mist of time, is a
display by the famous Animated Display Creators Co









Although this talks of the show as travelling, I'm 99% certain there were permanent displays as well eventually.
Thanks Gillfan.I`m definitely remembering, through the mist of time.So these could very well be the displays I`m remembering.
"A Castle without a Crypt is like a Unicorn without a Horn" ~ Professor Abronsius