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Before We Carved Pumpkins for Halloween, People Carved Turnips
Halloween might evoke visions of carved pumpkins, but turnip jack-o’-lanterns have been around for longer.
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What Do the Colors of Painted Pumpkins Mean?
Unlike your typical jack-O'-lantern, pumpkins that have been painted teal, blue, or purple aren't displayed just for decoration.
The 50 Best Horror Movies Ever, According to Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes' highest-rated horror movies aren't all Alfred Hitchcock, John Carpenter, and Jordan Peele. (But they’re all definitely up there.)
Each State’s Favorite Spooky Kids’ Movie
Does your state recognize 2002’s live-action ‘Scooby-Doo’ as a work of genius, or would everyone rather watch ‘Beetlejuice’?
20 Surprising Facts About the Halloween Franchise
Like its white-masked serial killer Michael Myers, the 'Halloween' franchise itself cannot be killed—for better or wose.
Treat Your Favorite Pet to 50 Percent Off Costumes and Treats During Chewy’s Halloween Sale
During this Chewy sale, save up to 50 percent on Halloween costumes, toys, treats, and more for your pet.
The A Nightmare on Elm Street House Is Taking Offers—But Only Until Halloween
1428 Elm Street was the site of Freddy Krueger's rampage in the original 'A Nightmare on Elm Street.' Now you can sleep there, if you have a few million to spare.
Minneapolis’s Bebe Zito Ice Cream Shop Is Serving Up a Hannibal Lecter-Inspired Treat—Complete With Chunks of Braised Veal Brains
Bebe Zito, a small-batch ice cream shop in Minneapolis, is getting into the Halloween spirit with a Hannibal Lecter-themed ice cream, complete with chunks of braised veal brains, globs of foie gras, lemony fava bean cake mix, and a caramelized Chianti gas
Watching Elephants Smash Giant Pumpkins Is Incredibly Satisfying
For its 23rd annual "Squishing of the Squash," the Oregon Zoo gave its elephants giant pumpkins and filmed the destruction that ensued.
ColourPop's Hocus Pocus-Themed Makeup Collection Will Put a Spell on You
ColourPop’s 'Hocus Pocus'-themed makeup collection has arrived just in time for Halloween and features eye shadows, lip crèmes, and more.
Here's How Long You Can Save Your Halloween Candy Before It Goes Bad
If you store your candy correctly, you can stretch this year's Halloween candy haul well into next year.
The 15 Most Popular Halloween TV Show Episodes
From 'The Simpsons' to 'Stranger Things,' these TV shows have produced some of the most popular Halloween episodes ever.
After a Year Without the Peanuts, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Is Returning to TV
If you missed watching Peanuts holiday specials like 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' and 'It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' last year, you can look forward to watching them on TV in 2021.
7 “Deliciously Scary” Books, Recommended by Erik Larson
‘The Devil in the White City’ author Erik Larson loves to be spooked—here are some scary stories that do just that.
This Quiz Will Help You Pick the Perfect Halloween Costume for Your Pet
Maybe your dog’s Halloween costume shouldn’t be Ted Lasso if your dog itself acts a lot more like Queen Elizabeth II.
Want To Make Jack-o’-Lantern Carving Less Messy? Use This Trick for Removing Pumpkin Pulp
If you don't like touching slimy pumpkin guts, try this TikTok trick for removing them using tools you already have at home.
11 Monster Myths Invented By Hollywood
From werewolves to vampires, many classic monster myths attributed to folklore actually originated with horror movies.
11 Classic Horror Movie Locations You Can Visit
From the gas station in ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ to the eerie steps from ‘The Exorcist,’ here are the real-life spots behind your favorite horror movies.
Why Is Frankenstein’s Monster Green?
In the more than 200 years since Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein' helped shape the horror genre as we know it today, there have been dozens of interpretations of Frankenstein’s Monster. But when and why did he become green?
Plan Your Perfect Trick-or-Treating Route With Nextdoor’s Halloween Treat Map
This Halloween, trick-or-treat without the fear of coming home with hardly any candy to show for it.
Revealed: Which States Are Buying the Most Candy Corn
Brach’s candy corn is especially popular in one region of the country. In fact, regular corn is also especially popular there.
Vans Is Launching a Killer New Line of Horror Movie-Inspired Sneakers
Vans is releasing a new line of horror movie sneakers for Halloween 2021 inspired by classic horror movies like 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and others.
Can You Spot the Ghost Lurking in These Hidden Image Puzzles?
Are ghosts real? The friendly little guy in this hidden image puzzle is, and he wants to wave hello.
This Is the Best Time to Carve a Pumpkin to Make It Last for Halloween
To avoid greeting trick-or-treaters with a rotten jack-o'-lantern on Halloween, you should wait until the last minute to carve your pumpkin.