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A Dearth of Darth: The 'Star Wars' Halloween Costume Shortage of 1977
During Halloween '77, dressing up as Chewbacca meant buying a werewolf mask and keeping your yap shut.
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10 Terrifying Haunted Trees and Forests
These haunted woods are not for the faint of heart.
Stranger Than Fiction: The Paranormal Researcher Who Inspired Shirley Jackson
Paranormal investigator Nandor Fodor angered spiritualists, earned praise from Sigmund Freud, and influenced one of the most famous ghost stories of all time.
Watch Spooky Footage From a 1932 Séance, Featuring Lady Conan Doyle
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to attend a séance during the spiritualist movement, this clip will give you an idea.
Can You Spot the Spooky Jack-o’-Lanterns Hiding in the Haunted House?
Spotting jack-o’-lanterns lurking in a 2D haunted house is a lot less messy than carving pumpkins yourself.
Why Aren't There More Halloween Songs?
Christmas has tons of music associated with it, while Halloween is practically devoid of holiday tunes. It hardly seems fair.
18 Spooky Halloween Phrases From Around the U.S.
Is a jack-o'-lantern a 'poke of moonshine' to you? Use these terms from regions around the United States to confuse and delight your fellow trick or treaters.
Madame Blavatsky, the Woman Who Brought the Occult to America
Blavatsky asserted that she was able to perform extraordinary paranormal feats because she had been given access to an ancient wisdom, known only to a select few.
The Most Popular Halloween Costume in Each State for 2022
Witches and vampires are eternally popular, but Wyoming seems to have a thing for ninjas.
Agnes Sampson, the 'Witch' Who Confessed to Plotting Against King James VI
Sampson's confession played a central role in the North Berwick witch trials of the 1590s, entangling her with the ambitions of the Scottish king.
The 20 Most Popular Halloween Songs, According to Spotify
From rock classics to horror movie tracks, these are the Halloween songs Spotify users are listening to.
6 Fun Halloween Advent Calendars That Will Help You Count Down to the Spookiest Time of the Year
Celebrate the spookiest time of the year with these top-rated Halloween advent calendars.
‘Just for the Hell of It’: A History of Detroit’s ‘Devil’s Night’
In the 1980s, Detroit pranksters celebrated the night before Halloween by trying to burn the city to ashes.
Dread by Dawn: How Midnight Movies Became a Cultural Phenomenon, According to Joe Bob Briggs
Legendary drive-in film critic and host Joe Bob Briggs talks about the history of midnight movies, his upcoming Shudder special, ‘Joe-Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout,‘ and more.
How the Classic Vampire Movie 'Nosferatu' Cheated Court-Ordered Death
'Nosferatu' was not the first vampire film, but it is (arguably) the oldest surviving one. Which is ironic because someone was actively trying to kill it.
Off the Map: Why the Internet Loves Being Creeped Out By Liminal Spaces
The liminal space aesthetic has only been around for a few years, but it triggers a primal fear that predates the internet.
The Best Pumpkin Carving Tools and Accessories, According to an Expert
Maniac Pumpkin Carvers’ co-founder Marc Evan shares his tips, tricks, and picks for the best pumpkin carving tools.
7 Public Domain Horror Movies That Are Streaming Free on YouTube
You don’t need to sign up for a streaming service to satisfy your horror craving.
How Do You Carve a Giant Pumpkin? With a Chainsaw, Of Course
See what a chainsaw does to a pumpkin that's too big to fit on most people's porches.
17 Scary Sayings for 'Ghost' From Across the United States
Familiarize yourself with these spooky regional slang terms for the spectral from the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE).
The Uncanny Rise of the Haunted Doll Market
Not all dolls are created equal: Some are kinda creepy, some are hella creepy, and some are haunted. Or at least, they’re said to be.
10 Facts about the History of Spiritualism
From spiritualism's beginnings at the Fox cottage to ectoplasm, so-called spirit photography, and beyond, here's what you need to know about this controversial cultural phenomenon.
Can You Find the Black Cat in This Spooky Scene?
The witch in this Halloween puzzle is missing her black cat—see how long it takes you to find it.
Watch Bobby Pickett Perform ’Monster Mash’ on ’American Bandstand’
Bobby Pickett didn't sport a lab coat or a hunchback, but his animated performance makes up for his deceptively normal appearance.