Wearing a Halloween costume gives you ample opportunity to bring out a different side. It could be a dark one or a sweet one. Maybe you’d just amplify the personality you already have or take on an entirely foreign persona. That contrast is exemplified none better than in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The novella … Continue reading
It’s weird to say that I have a favorite crime case. The Ripper case is STILL fascinating people and still holds its place as one of the most brutal mysteries of our time. True crime also holds place as a popular genre for a lot of you, so it wouldn’t be fair to not include … Continue reading
Every worshipper needs its Bible. This is basically the handbook on Halloween written by the holiday historian herself. It’s a thorough tome of the Celtic roots and its evolution throughout the centuries. You’ll learn about our weird little traditions’ origins, why we call carved pumpkins Jack, and other tidbits explaining the most strange and wonderful … Continue reading
I chose to include this Halloween-tinted juvenile mystery in lieu of R.L. Stine’s extensive portfolio of Halloween-y tales because, dare I say, it’s a bit more refined? It’s about a recently orphaned boy who goes to live with his uncle, who happens to be a warlock, and has a witch as a neighbor. There’s black … Continue reading
You didn’t think I forgot about vampires, did you? There’s a shit ton of awesome vamp novels and series out there but the most pivotal (and most responsible for the sexy, tragic vampires we love today) series is The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice. I’m nowhere near completed but I can’t deny that it’s an … Continue reading
I found this at the thrift shop and thought, “What’s Halloween without a little murder mystery?” I remember reading this in high school and thinking how relentless it was. Considering the time period which it was released, it must have shook a reader or two. Strangers + eccentric billionaires always equals weird events with some … Continue reading
Some of you prefer the more “extreme” side to Halloween and I’m totally behind that. This landmark in horror is a great choice if you’re wanting some shock value and a feeling of unease without going full blown x-rated. It’s like a classy sort of fucked up, right? I’m confident most of you have seen … Continue reading
