See inside Merry Hill Halloween megastore packed with animatronic ghouls and monsters - if you dare
It might be only August but ghouls and ghosts have already descended on one part of the Black Country that's deep in spooky season.
Spooktastic shop Halloween House has again opened its doors in the Merry Hill shopping centre - and this year's incarnation is the biggest yet.
There are huge animatronic skeletons, speaking witches and lots more at the seasonal shop which attracts fans from across the country, as well as scaring visitors witless.
Sophie Curtis said on Facebook: "This is so exciting, I am hoping to travel up soon to get some bits for my Halloween party - I am all the way from South Wales."
Adam Marshall added: "Coming up in a few weeks time from West Sussex."
And not everyone believes Halloween is just for autumn.
Jenna Reed said: "So nice to see everyone getting on the Halloween train earlier this year."
And Jacqueline Davies added: "One of my favourite places is back."
The owners announced the big opening on social media, saying: "The UK’s biggest and best Halloween megastore opens tomorrow in Merry Hill lower mall, opposite Boots. Spectacular displays and spooky surprises await.
"We are the biggest and best independent, dedicated Halloween store in the UK and Europe! Decorations, costumes, makeup homeware, animatronics, props and much more."
Halloween fans, young and old, flocked to the shop on the opening weekend to see the spooky goings-on, and for those who missed it, the shop will be open well into October.
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