In some households decorating for Halloween is on par with Christmas. This certainly holds true for Matthew Gray Gubler. The director/artist/actor goes to great lengths to enjoy the darkest season.

He spends October weekends searching pumpkin patches for the perfectly “imperfect” pumpkin and the just “dead enough” cornstalks to lend authenticity to his already impressive array of Halloween decor.

Enjoy this collection of photos from Matthew’s Hollywood home that may frighten you but also inspire your Halloween decorating endeavors. Thanks Matthew!

All images courtesy of Matthew Gray Gubler who can be seen on Criminal Minds on CBS as well as heard as Simon in Alvin and the Chipmunks (now on DVD).