Atto:
I love the low viewpoint in this image. If I hadn't been so slow in the Zodiac challenge and had a chance to take part then this is exactly the composition I'd go with. So I was pleased to see someone beat me to it and then do it so well.
All the characters are instantly recognisable and are a perfect choice for the trick or treat theme. The monsters with masks concept is a good idea although I do still think that Sully's head is a difficult shape for the tied mask effect. Perhaps having him also hold the mask in front of his face might have solved the issue. Even so, the gag still works especially with the design that you chose for the masks.
And as well as a good challenge pic it makes a perfect card too. Much, much, MUCH better than Frozen!
DigitalDave:
A classic Halloween character here presented in a situation that is both appropriate yet still ironic. The combination of the little creature, the high viewpoint looking down, the foreshortened, pointing hand and the extended perspective of the long table legs all makes a fun and clever construction that plays with our expectations of height and size. All the props set the scene and the lighting sets off a nice complementary colour scheme between foreground and background.
After checking out the picture again today, one thing I'd change (with hindsight) is the hand holding the book. The curve of the fingers is a little too smooth and some sharper angles and knobbly knuckles would make it a bit creepier.
CherryGraphics:
As has already been said, the reversal of the expected viewpoint is brilliant. Instead of revealing your creepy teddy bear you just suggest it, which makes it much more sinister, and by showing us the girl instead you create a greater empathy with the character. It's a very imaginative thing to do and is very cinematic. It shows how you always find the right story- the human story- in every theme and demonstrates that skill you have for work that is both artistic and illustrative.
And extra points for your last minute speed!
Microscopi:
I think this is the scariest of the entries. Halfway through the challenge I thought you were in danger of losing control of the picture but you did one of your famous change-ups and made another great decision. Namely, to give your robot monster the suggested shape of a human figure. This really helps us relate to the bio-mechanical horror of it all in an instinctive and visceral way and the glowing, holographic-style brain is a brilliant final addition to this. The perspective and lighting all worked out well in the end and I love all those slithery cables ready to trip and then trap anyone who misplaces a step. It looks just like the floor under my computer desk!
Schizo:
Terrific little colour sketch. Disturbing and brilliant. For some reason it makes me think of a spooky version of Reservoir Dogs. As if the man is tied to the chair, had his ear cut off and then BANG! He's suddenly some kind of burning pumpkin-headed horror ready to have his revenge. Now there's a film I want to see!
And now is it voting time?
Hmmm… All entries are worthy in one way or another but I'm gonna go for DigitalDave. This one matches the classic Halloween theme the best in my eyes, especially in the way it combines the creepiness of the character and the humour of the situation. Well Done.