On a dark and stormy night, the people in Southampton will be in for a fright as horrifying houses are decorated for Halloween.

Ghouls, spectres and even a woman in a well have appeared outside homes across the city.

Hundreds of people are getting into the spirit of Halloween with devilish displays.

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Two giant cobwebs, home to some large spiders, cling to Shelly Baker’s house.

Meanwhile, Dracula resides in Sarah Harris’ garden.

Here are some of our favourite spine-chilling decorations seen across Southampton and further afield.

Click our gallery to see all the pictures.