Nightmare on Brookwood Drive

Friday, October 29, 2021

By Kailyn Veach ~ Brand + Project Manager

Every year, Kevin Groves packs the yards of Brookwood Drive with skeletons, clowns and notable horror characters in celebration of Halloween. The "Nightmare on Brookwood Drive" covers ten front yards, each with a different spooky theme.

Every year, Kevin Groves packs the yards of Brookwood Drive with skeletons, clowns and notable horror characters in celebration of Halloween. The "Nightmare on Brookwood Drive" covers ten front yards, each with a different spooky theme. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Creator Kevin Groves described the vomiting clown (left) as a "kid-favorite" attraction. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Mozart's music lives on behind his headstone. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Groves' yard features a cornfield with several pumpkin-headed scarecrows including this one at the yard's entrance. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Each yard has a different theme. This skeleton wedding is attended by some familiar faces, including Jack Skellington. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Edward Scissorhands' salon makes an appearance in this yard. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
These three skeletons celebrate fall by roasting marshmallows. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Groves said his favorite yard to put together last year was the pirate-themed yard. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Groves' creations are a mix of store-bought and hand-made, including these skeletons being wheeled around the mausoleum scene. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is featured in this yard, with many characters including this spooky Christmas snake toy. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
A team of scarecrows guards Groves' cornfield-themed yard. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Groves' witch-themed creation features one witch whose ideal way to spend her holiday is relaxing on the couch with snacks. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Two skeletons take time from spooking to enjoy their seesaw behind Helen Back's headstone. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Outside Groves' house, there is a donation box to collect for the Cape Girardeau Humane Society. Last year, Groves said the community donated over $2,000. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)
Giant spiders have taken over this tree beside Edward Scissorhands' salon. (Photo by Kailyn Veach)