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East Boston Couple’s Foam‑Castle Attraction Draws 70,000 Views and Visitors From Across the Region

By TOI World Desk

An ordinary house on Moore Street in East Boston has become a Halloween hotspot after Jimmy and Anna Magnasco, both 29, turned its exterior into a towering Dracula‑inspired castle. The couple, who call the display Nightmare on Moore Street, spent months covering the house with fireproof foam, hand‑carving it to look like stone blocks, and adding paint, artificial moss, a giant pumpkin, moving creatures, fog, lights and sound effects. The finished exterior features towering castle elements that light up after dark.

The installation has cost thousands of dollars in materials and requires about $40 to $50 a month in electricity for LED lighting. The Magnascos say they do not track every expense closely.

The free attraction has attracted visitors from beyond Massachusetts, including New Hampshire and Salem, and videos shared on Instagram and TikTok have accumulated roughly 70,000 views. Some visitors report finding the property through social media.

In addition to the decorations, the couple distributes candy and plans a special Halloween show with music, fog and a giant talking pumpkin. Anna will appear as a half‑deer, half‑goat creature on stilts, while Jimmy will dress as Jeepers Creepers with custom wings.

Neighbors have largely welcomed the display. Residents watched the castle take shape over several months and now enjoy the unusual sights and sounds on an otherwise quiet street. The attraction is family‑friendly; the Magnascos avoid approaching children who appear frightened.

The couple hopes the castle will create lasting Halloween memories for children and inspire future generations to decorate their own homes. They are already planning next year’s display while this year’s attraction continues to draw crowds.