[Benjamin]

You can guess, there’s no extra points up for grabs

[Benjamin]

Can I just say about the movies, that Jaws scene always makes me laugh.

And Annie’s entry is just ****ing baaaaaad. You just watch the clip.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

Can I just say about the movies, that Jaws scene always makes me laugh.

And Annie’s entry is just ****ing baaaaaad. You just watch the clip.

its brilliant never seen it before Annie

[Benjamin]

And here’s how your choices did…

Spoiler:

Okay so "worst horror movie" can be interpreted a number of ways and as someone who does not like horror movies in general this might be a bit tough... but to me I think the "worst" ones are probably those old B movies that look so campy and cheaply-made and silly.

I can see why Player B would think this is a "bad horror movie" because if you're shopping for a horror movie this would be a bad option... but it's one of the most eye-opening documentaries certainly of this century so I cannot in good faith put this anywhere but last, so 1 point

I can see why people would think Paranormal Activity is bad but up against the other options submitted here it just generally looks like a well-made, big budget Hollywood hit and I can see why it was successful, so I have to put Player E 4th with 2pts...

As for the other three this is tough... but I'm gonna put Player C third with 3pts because whilst the Jaws sequels were definitely bad, I think they're also a product of the special effects of their time... and also I'd consider this more of an action movie than a horror one really, though I can see the blurred line. This is indeed laughably bad now but that's the 70s for you...

I'll then put Player A in second because this does seem to tick all the boxes of a bad horror movie: a ridiculous premise, some wooden acting, and some very bizarre special effects... but I get the impression this is trying to be a serious movie at least?

Which is why I give the win to Player D because this has to be a joke someone put together with a budget of $250... surely??!!?

[Kate!]

Very good judging.

[Benjamin]

And finally your poems…

TASK #5 - Team Task

In your teams, collaborate and write a spooky Halloween poem (150 words maximum) for the Task Master.

Double Trouble

Spoiler:

In the eerie glow of an October’s night,
The TaskMaster stirs, delighting in fright.
Big Brother watches, eyes cold and wide,
Measuring mischief that no-one can hide.

Niamh creeps with a cunning grin,
Planning her moves, plotting to win.
Cherie laughs with a ghostly delight,
Haunting each task in the pale moonlight.

Annie tiptoes on the forum's floors,
Chasing the echoes of creaking doors.
Mock conjures tricks with a flick of a hand,
Turning the ordinary into something in demand.

Maru prowls where darkness clings,
Twisting the rules, editing clips and pulling on strings.
Candles flicker, pumpkins leer,
Spirits giggle, tonight mischief is near.

TIBB assembles, their fates entwined,
In a Halloween game of the most devilish kind.
The TaskMaster grins, Big Brother waits,
Tonight, only cunning determines their fates.

Who will win....you decide!

The Master Taskers

Spoiler:

A bone chilling moan shakes the forum, “what was that” hisses Maru?
Cherie drops her knitting and cries “I don’t have a clue”
A rumble is heard in the past members thread
From one of the graves pops a grizzly head
Zee is for Zombie, I am the Undead!

Zee marches forward to bone chilling screams
There is a sudden hasty exit of Queens
He raises his long bony finger of doom
pointing while disappearing into the gloom
Serious Debates begins to quake
Niamh gives her ban hammer a shake
Chat and games comes alive with shrieks
Dont hurt me BOTs and LT squeak

Suddenly a flow of new members: Zee1, Zee2, Zee3,..
It is the forum's Last Day
Who could they be as they troll relentlessly
Old members suddenly return to post one final goodbye...
As the Undead user exclaims: "I am here to scrub. I am AI"

[Benjamin]

So did you impress The Task Master?…

Spoiler:

I found it quite funny and surprising (and indeed bone-chilling) that both teams thought to send my blood shivering with mentions of not only Niamh but Cherie and Maru too...

I will of course split the points here because we have differing rhyming schemes and both are good... but I will give Team A 3 points because their verses flow a little easier and smoothly and Team B can have a well-earned 2 points.

I'll keep an eye out for future anthologies from everyone.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

And finally your poems…

TASK #5 - Team Task

In your teams, collaborate and write a spooky Halloween poem (150 words maximum) for the Task Master.

Double Trouble

Spoiler:

In the eerie glow of an October’s night,
The TaskMaster stirs, delighting in fright.
Big Brother watches, eyes cold and wide,
Measuring mischief that no-one can hide.

Niamh creeps with a cunning grin,
Planning her moves, plotting to win.
Cherie laughs with a ghostly delight,
Haunting each task in the pale moonlight.

Annie tiptoes on the forum's floors,
Chasing the echoes of creaking doors.
Mock conjures tricks with a flick of a hand,
Turning the ordinary into something in demand.

Maru prowls where darkness clings,
Twisting the rules, editing clips and pulling on strings.
Candles flicker, pumpkins leer,
Spirits giggle, tonight mischief is near.

TIBB assembles, their fates entwined,
In a Halloween game of the most devilish kind.
The TaskMaster grins, Big Brother waits,
Tonight, only cunning determines their fates.

Who will win....you decide!

The Master Taskers

Spoiler:

A bone chilling moan shakes the forum, “what was that” hisses Maru?
Cherie drops her knitting and cries “I don’t have a clue”
A rumble is heard in the past members thread
From one of the graves pops a grizzly head
Zee is for Zombie, I am the Undead!

Zee marches forward to bone chilling screams
There is a sudden hasty exit of Queens
He raises his long bony finger of doom
pointing while disappearing into the gloom
Serious Debates begins to quake
Niamh gives her ban hammer a shake
Chat and games comes alive with shrieks
Dont hurt me BOTs and LT squeak

Suddenly a flow of new members: Zee1, Zee2, Zee3,..
It is the forum's Last Day
Who could they be as they troll relentlessly
Old members suddenly return to post one final goodbye...
As the Undead user exclaims: "I am here to scrub. I am AI"

Nice job double trouble

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

So did you impress The Task Master?…

Spoiler:

I found it quite funny and surprising (and indeed bone-chilling) that both teams thought to send my blood shivering with mentions of not only Niamh but Cherie and Maru too...

I will of course split the points here because we have differing rhyming schemes and both are good... but I will give Team A 3 points because their verses flow a little easier and smoothly and Team B can have a well-earned 2 points.

I'll keep an eye out for future anthologies from everyone.

[Benjamin]

So I can reveal in 4th place was…

Spoiler:

Cherie - 10 points

[Niamh.]

Well done Annie & Mock

[AnnieK]

Everyone's entries were great for all the tasks

[Cherie]

oh well, can I just say Jaws comes under the horror genre just for clarity

[Benjamin]

In 3rd place was…

Spoiler:

Niamh and Mock - 14 points

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

In 3rd place was…

Spoiler:

Niamh and Mock - 14 points

[Cherie]

Did you win last time Annie?

[Benjamin]

So Annie finds herself in the top 2 again, this time with Maru. And again, just 2 points between them…

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Did you win last time Annie?

No, Naimh won last time, I was second

[Cherie]

At least I didn't come 5th

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by AnnieK

No, Naimh won last time, I was second

Ah

[AnnieK]

Originally Posted by Cherie

At least I didn't come 5th

[Benjamin]

Taking the runner up spot is…

Spoiler:

Annie - 16 points

Which means our winner for the Task Master Halloween Special is…

Spoiler:

MARU - 18 points

Full score breakdown below:

Spoiler:

Task 1

1 - Cherie
2 - Niamh
3 - Mock
4 - Annie
5 - Maru

Task 2

1 - Cherie
2 - Niamh
3 - Annie
4 - Mock
5 - Maru

Task 3

1 - Annie
2 - Mock
3 - Cherie
4 - Niamh
5 - Maru

Task 4

1 - Maru
2 - Mock
3 - Cherie
4 - Niamh
5 - Annie

Task 5

2 - Maru
2 - Niamh
2 - Cherie
3 - Annie
3 - Mock


Totals

Maru - 18
Annie - 16
Mock - 14
Niamh - 14
Cherie - 10

[AnnieK]

Ahhhh well done Maru.....2nd again

Love this game though, thanks Ben for running it again.

Look forward to the next run

Thanks Task Master too

[Niamh.]

Ahhh well done Maru, aw Annie, not again!

[Benjamin]

Thank you all for taking part. You exceeded my expectations again with all your amazing entries.

And thanks to our Task Master this time, which you guessed correctly was Shaun.