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Christmas Creep: Why Holiday Candy Is Already Everywhere
'Christmas creep' is getting stronger, with chocolate Santas popping up the second Halloween wraps. Here's why.
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13 Names for the Sleep Paralysis Demon from Around the World
Take a look at these 13 names from across the world that describe sleep paralysis and the demon once believed to cause it.
How to Donate Your Leftover Halloween Candy
Remove the risk to your teeth and do some good at the same time by donating your leftover Halloween candy.
9 Facts About the 'Hell House LLC' Horror Movie Franchise
The 2015 low-budget horror flick became a massive word-of-mouth hit, and now has its very own spin-off.
Bozophobia: A New Study Explains Why We Fear Clowns
There's new insight into the reasons we're not down with clowns.
10 Regional Names for the Night Before Halloween
Whether you call it Mischief Night, Devil's Night, or something else, it all means one thing: wanton destruction of property.
These Last-Minute Halloween Deals From Amazon Are Your Chance to Save Big on Costumes, Horror Movies, and More
From top-rated costumes to horror movies from Shout Factory, these last-minute Halloween deals on Amazon can help you save—and keep things spooky.
15 Great Family-Friendly Halloween Movies to Watch This Year
The best Halloween movies for kids are ones that also don't bore the adults.
The 25 Best Haunted House Movies of All Time
The haunted house is one of horror’s most time-honored tropes, a dark twisting of the place we call home into a maelstrom of terror and things that go bump in the night.
17 Scary Sayings for 'Ghost' From Across the United States
Familiarize yourself with these spooky slang terms for the spectral from the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE).
McDonald’s Boo Buckets Are Back—and Here’s How to Get Them
Boo Buckets are back for 2023, and here’s how you can get your hands on the McDonald’s Halloween buckets that kids have been getting hyped up for since the 1980s.
11 Surprising Facts About Vampire Bats
Only three bat species, out of some 1100 in the world, actually have a taste for blood.
The Smart—and Scientific—Reason Freddy Krueger’s Sweater Is Red- and Green-Striped
Wes Craven didn’t intend for his classic horror film villain to look like he was headed to a Christmas party.
Do Scarecrows Actually Work?
Scare crows may deter crows and blackbirds, but you'll have to make some modifications for them to really work.
4 Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Halloween Pumpkins
Looking for something to do with your rotting Jack-O'-Lanterns? Here are some tips for recycling, upcycling, and responsibly disposing of old Halloween pumpkins.
Up in Smoke: When Cheech and Chong Almost Met Jason From 'Friday the 13th'
"Paramount owns the Cheech and Chong franchise, right? How about 'Cheech and Chong vs. Jason?’”
A Limited-Edition, Halloween-Themed Snoopy Bobblehead Just Dropped from FOCO
If you watch 'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' every year, this limited-edition Halloween Snoopy bobblehead is a worthwhile investment.
Map Shows Local Versions of The Boogeyman From Around the World
From Kelpie to Krampus, get to know these boogeymen (and boogeywomen) from different countries.
Sorry, Barbie! Actors Guild Releases Guidelines for Striking Members’ Halloween Costumes
The SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike has rules about how to celebrate Halloween this year.
8 Historical Accounts of Werewolves
Turning into a werewolf was a popular pastime in 16th-century France.
The Most Terrifying Haunted Attraction in All 50 States
From Knotts Scary Farm to Eastern State Penitentiary, these haunted attractions are worth a visit this Halloween season.
Spot the Skull Among the Jack-O’-Lanterns in This Halloween Brainteaser
One of the spooky faces in this Halloween brainteaser is not like the others.
8 Famous Figures, Past and Present, Who Claimed to Have Encountered Ghosts
Being rich, famous, or influential has plenty of perks—but escaping the spirit world’s torments isn’t necessarily one of them.
This ‘Friday the 13th’ Collection Is Here to Make Your Halloween Even More Fun
Love Jason Voorhees? Now you can celebrate his special day all season long with this delightfully spooky ‘Friday the 13th’ collection from Fun.com.