The nominations are in! Cast your vote in The State’s Halloween decoration contest

The nominations are in.

From Oct. 11 to Oct. 18, we asked you to send in your photo submissions of the most devilish Halloween decorations in your neighborhood — and you did not disappoint.

From an artist’s horror house remodel to a skeletal wedding, these “haunted” houses are sure to give any passerby a good scare. Plus, if we’re being honest, they are probably giving out the best Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters this year, too.

With dozens of photos submitted for this year’s contest, which house will reign supreme? Take a look at the submissions below and vote for your favorite in our poll. Be sure to spread the Halloween cheer and get your friends, family and neighbors involved, too!

You have until Oct. 26 at 11:59 p.m. to cast your votes.

The winners of the contest will be announced on Oct. 31 in print, online and on our social media.

Happy voting!

The Skeleton Wedding

Photo submitted by Laura and Nael Alghothani of Columbia.
Photo submitted by Laura and Nael Alghothani of Columbia.

Submitted by: Laura and Nael Alghothani

Location: Columbia

The Alghothani family was honored as one of the spookiest decorators last year. Will their betrothal of bones win this year?

The Creepy Campfire

Submitted by Faith Blankenship of Lexington.
Submitted by Faith Blankenship of Lexington.

Submitted by: Faith Blankenship

Location: Lexington

Just a couple skeletons roasting marshmallows and warming their bones. It’s a great day to be dead.

A Bony Procession and more

Submitted by Krystal Eastwood of Lexington.
Submitted by Krystal Eastwood of Lexington.

Submitted by: Krystal Eastwood

Location: Lexington

Eastwood put together scenes of a skeleton funeral, an evil carnival, a graveyard and more. This is some diverse decorating.

Double Double, Toil and Trouble

Submitted by Heather Fairchild of Columbia.
Submitted by Heather Fairchild of Columbia.

Submitted by: Heather Fairchild

Location: Columbia

Make it triple, triple with this trio of skinny witches hanging out in a Columbia yard. Rope lights give these decorations a spooky ambiance.

A Smorgasbord of Spooky

Submitted by Kirk and Mai Hackenberg of Columbia.
Submitted by Kirk and Mai Hackenberg of Columbia.

Submitted by: Kirk and Mai Hackenberg

Location: Columbia

From hanging skeletons, scary witches and an evil pumpkin gate, the Hackenbergs have quite the variety of Halloween decorations in their expansive yard.

The Shining Scary House

Submitted by Starla Richards and Leslee Hall of Lexington.
Submitted by Starla Richards and Leslee Hall of Lexington.

Submitted by: Starla and Leslee Hall

Location: Lexington

Eerie lights and lots of Halloween inflatables with a classic cemetery scene set this Lexington house apart from the werewolf pack.

Slashing up the Suburbs

Submitted by Shane Hekter of Columbia.
Submitted by Shane Hekter of Columbia.

Submitted by: Shane Hekter

Location: Columbia

Apropos of the forthcoming “Halloween Kills,” the latest in the long-running John Carpenter created slasher series, this Columbia yard features Michael Myers. Don’t worry. It’s just a prop . . . We think.

Eviscerated on the Lawn

Submitted by John Lewis of Irmo.
Submitted by John Lewis of Irmo.

Submitted by: John Lewis

Location: Irmo

Some good ol’ boys are coming out of the ground to terrorize this house out in Irmo.

The Osborne Cemetery

Photo submitted by Tracey and Ozzie Osborne of Lexington.
Photo submitted by Tracey and Ozzie Osborne of Lexington.



Submitted by: Tracey and Ozzie Osborne

Location: Lexington

From a ghostly graveyard scene to a full PA system, the Osborne family goes all out with their Halloween decor.

An Evil Circus

Submitted by Chelsey Ruff of Lexington.
Submitted by Chelsey Ruff of Lexington.

Submitted by: Chelsey Ruff

Location: Lexington

Ruff themes the Halloween decorations every year. This year a skeleton freak show and a kid in the cotton candy maker highlight this evil circus.

Cobb Webs and Creatures

Submitted by mother, daughter duo Barbara Kent and Nicole Sanders of West Columbia.
Submitted by mother, daughter duo Barbara Kent and Nicole Sanders of West Columbia.

Submitted by: Mother and daughter duo Barbara Kent and Nicole Sanders

Location: West Columbia

This mother, daughter decorating team filled the yard with cob web. A giant spider catches the the attention of any passerby in its web. Other little creatures and lights finish it off.

The Mouth on Monroe

Submitted by Rachael Sharp of Columbia. Decorations designed by Adams O’Cain.
Submitted by Rachael Sharp of Columbia. Decorations designed by Adams O’Cain.

Submitted by: Rachael Sharp. Decorations designed by Adams O’Cain

Location: Columbia

Nothing store bought here. This Halloween decor was designed and installed by “humble” artist Adams O’Cain, Sharp said. Nearby residents call it “The Mouth on Monroe.”

A Terrifying Threshold

Submitted by Cal and Cathy Watson of Columbia.
Submitted by Cal and Cathy Watson of Columbia.

Submitted by: Cal and Cathy Watson

Location: Columbia

Stepping to the door of this house, you’re sure to catch a chill. This house also features a cemetery scene and other devilish decor.