Meet the king and queen of Halloween.

Two fright fans who can’t get enough of the annual festivity have created their very own spooktacular garden.

Mirella Eade, 52, of Weald Close, Hurstpierpoint, has been turning her garden into a haunted horror for nine years.

Having previously lived in the US, Miss Eade has developed a love for all things Halloween.

She said: “I get quite passionate about Halloween because it’s a time when people come around and get all happy.

“Originally I didn’t want my son to go out on his own so I had Halloween in my garden and had people in to see it.

“I have had children grow up with it – it’s like a little tour and I tell stories.”

Last year, she had people queuing to get into her garden and, in the end, more than 200 people came through.

She dressed up as Maleficent, the Disney villain famed for Sleeping Beauty, and even had a video put on YouTube.

This year she anticipates even more excitement, in part due to the 12 or 13 “bodies” in the garden, made from newspapers, rags and coat hangers.

Miss Eade said: “My neighbours are very kind and supportive.

“I get good feedback from other parents who bring their children.”

If Miss Eade is the queen of Halloween, then Ollie Slim could well be the king.

The 38-year-old airline cabin manager and his husband Ollie Blackaby, 40, have been turning their garden into a horror haven for seven years.

The couple said their house in Highcroft Villas, Brighton, is scary by nature.

Mr Slim said: “I started by carving out a few pumpkins and it got bigger over the years. This time we have a haunted nursery with a creepy cot.

“There’s even a sign on the gate saying it may not be appropriate for very small children.”

Mr Slim plans to dress up as a creepy butler to add to the mood.

He said: “As a kid I loved dressing up and going out in the dark. I love being scared and, to be honest, any excuse to decorate stuff and dress up is welcome.”

This year the garden is run for charity the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which campaigns against whaling. There will be a donation box in the garden.