A homeowner in New Orleans, Louisiana has combined her love for Taylor Swift with the spooky allure of Halloween to create an Eras Tour-themed haunted house. Louellen Berger’s two-story home now features themed decorations with toy skeletons dressed in Fearless, Reputation, Lover, and The Tortured Poet’s Department-inspired garb, bringing back the Grammy winner’s album eras in a haunted display. One skeleton is even donning a long purple gown symbolizing Swift’s Speak Now era, while another is sporting a Travis Kelce jersey with the name “Skelce” emblazoned across it.
Working alongside her 11 grandchildren, Berger shared with news station WGNO that the elaborate decorations were a collaborative effort to resurrect the different eras of the superstar. Outside her home, there are 14 life-size skeletons representing various stages of the 34-year-old music icon’s career, with one skeleton modeled after her NFL star boyfriend. Some skeletons hold personalized props, while others wear friendship bracelets on their wrists—a nod to fans attending Swift’s Eras Tour concerts.
Formerly working in the fashion industry, Berger unleashed her creativity to bring to life the haunted house concept that her grandchildren had envisioned. Rather than purchasing new clothes for the skeletons, she repurposed old garments belonging to her grandchildren and even sewed some outfits herself. Each skeleton boasts a distinct facial expression, hairstyle, and makeup look, with many sporting Swift’s iconic red lipstick.
The attention to detail in recreating each version of Swift was meticulous, with Berger dedicating a full day to each skeleton to pay homage to the pop sensation she admires. “scEras Tour” is just one of the many haunted house themes Berger has crafted since 2002. She revealed her plans to attend one of Swift’s New Orleans shows with her grandchildren in October, as the multi-award-winning performer is scheduled to host three concerts in Louisiana from October 25 to October 27.
Berger’s unique Taylor Swift-themed haunted house has garnered attention for its creative blend of music and Halloween spirit, showcasing the enduring influence of the beloved artist’s diverse eras.