[Howl-O-Scream]/Screaming the Night Away With #5: The Banshee

It appears that the Howl-O-Scream Twitter account reached 3,000 followers earlier as that was the requirement for the release of the newest evil. Admittedly, I didn't see this one coming. I had thought they were going with a Wraith of some kind...and I suppose while a Banshee would count for that, it's quite a bit different.

Just what does this figure from Celtic mythology have in store for the hapless guests who hear her scream? Here's the story direct from her home on the Howl-O-Scream Website:

It was an evening as ordinary as any. Nightfall is settling in as you make your way home from a simple stroll around the neighborhood lake to disconnect from the day.

A soft voice humming catches your attention. You glance left and right and see nothing and keep walking. Then in in the distance a figure dressed in white with long, pale hair floats by. You’ve never been one to believe much folklore so you shake it off and pick up the pace blaming your imagination.

But again, the voice sings to you. Only louder. Closer. In front of you. The soft voice has changed to a piercing wail and you fall breathless. A visit from #5 The Banshee has sealed your fate.

You’ll hear her scream. Right before yours. 



I have to say that while on the drive home from Carrie's 100th coaster ride, this was very much appreciated news. I'm happy to see something that hasn't been done to death by anyone...and while I think that this would fit in better at Busch Gardens Williamsburg due to having Ireland, Scottland and England, I'm looking forward to seeing what Busch Gardens Tampa has in store for us with this!


Next up on the list for Howl-O-Scream Tampa? #12 and #9. Personally, I'm going for some kind of executioner for #12 and no earthly idea (not that it would be earthly) for #9...

What do you think they're going to be?