A Bristol man has transformed his entire front garden into a terrifying house of horrors for the spooky season. Mark Davenport, 55, has spent the last five years building mind-blowing displays at his home on Thicket Road in Fishponds since moving to the area.
Using materials he has sourced himself for his 'hot rod from hell' themed display, he was able to build a zombie horse, a hell bike and a huge hot rod with passengers and skeletal riders.
His gory-looking designs may not be for the faith-hearted but it has been well-received by the local community as well as friends and family who have stopped by to check out his latest construction.
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He said: "Over the last years I've done clowns, witches, horse and carriage and a pirate ship - but this year a hot rod escaping from hell."
Mr Davenport's incredible work has been featured at Comic and Horror Cons across the UK where enthusiasts are able to take pictures with some of their favourite movie characters from "Never Ending Story, E.T, Aliens and Ghostbusters".
He said he enjoys coming up with back stories for his displays whether at his home or at Comic-con shows in locations such as Scotland, Wales or Weston-super-Mare.
Posting on a Fishponds Facebook group this week, one neighbour wrote: "I live on Thicket Avenue, and I absolutely love seeing the different displays every year, for Halloween and Christmas! It always looks so awesome!"
Another agreed: "Always a fantastic display." Passers-by have been seen stopping to take photos since the spectacle was finished earlier this week.
Mr Davenport has plans to set up his own creative business but is hesitant due to the current economic climate, the "UK prices and covid". For now, he's delighted knowing his art "cheers up" his local community and thanks everyone for checking out his incredible Halloween display.
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