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Brace yourself for Halloween chills, thrills, and all sorts of bewitching fun! We’ve got you covered for the entire spooktacular season, with the best costumes for the whole family, the wildest decorations, the coolest party ideas, the most binge-worthy Halloween movies, and, of course, the scoop on the best candy to pass out. Let the festivities begin!

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55 Scary Halloween Costumes That Will Spook Everyone

From horrendous horror villains to ghastly ghouls, these scary Halloween costumes are perfect for deliverFrom horrendous horror villains to ghastly...


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30 Disney Halloween Movies That Aren’t Too Scary

Halloween movies with Mickey Mouse, Maleficent, the Hundred Acre Wood squad, and all your favorite Disney characters offer up loads...


40 Vintage Halloween Costumes That Could Still Be Worn Today

Hello, nostalgia! These vintage Halloween costumes might make you long for the past.


45 Punny Halloween Costumes That Will Get a Big Laugh This Year

Take your creativity to the next level with a punny Halloween costume that makes your friends groan with laughter


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25 of the Spookiest Halloween Movies on Hulu

Settle in for a frightfully good streaming fest with the best Halloween movies on Hulu


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The Origins of the 15 Spookiest Halloween Monsters

We love to dress as our favorite scary monsters for Halloween. But where did they come from, anyway?


65 Halloween Quotes That Capture the Haunted Holiday Spirit

These Halloween quotes will have you in the spooky spirit all season long


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What Are the Halloween Colors, and What Do They Mean?

Here's why Halloween celebrants bedeck their homes in these contrasting colors.


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40 Halloween Party Games to Play for a Ghastly Good Time

Make your bash scary fun with these Halloween party games that are great for kids and adults alike


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The History of Jack-o’-Lanterns and How They Became a Halloween Tradition

Why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween? This fun tradition dates way, way back to ancient customs and a spooky...


Why Do We Bob for Apples on Halloween?

Compared to other Halloween traditions and legends, its origins aren't as spooky. Learn more about how bobbing for apples came...


50 Halloween Memes That Will Have You Howling with Laughter

Trick-or-treat yourself to a boo-tiful bunch of shareable Halloween memes that celebrate spooky season


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27 Scary-Good Halloween Riddles

These clever (and chilling) Halloween riddles will get your brain ready for Oct. 31


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What’s Really in Canned Pumpkin, Anyway?

Canned pumpkin is coming under fire for its "100% pure pumpkin" claims. Find out what's really in the pumpkin puree...


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11 Abandoned Mansions and Their Creepy Histories

Of course, mansions can be beautiful, sprawling signs of wealth—but these abandoned mansions and their incredible stories will give you...


Why Are People Afraid of Clowns?

If you aren't scared of clowns now, you will be soon.


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The Most Popular Halloween Costume the Year You Were Born

Halloween costumes reflect the times. Read on for what everyone was talking about—and, of course, wearing—the year you came into...


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25 Spooky, Silly Halloween Books for Kids

Boo! Read these adorable books with your kiddos to get the whole family in the Halloween spirit.


Are Exorcisms Real? 12 True Exorcism Stories

The belief that evil spirits can possess humans has been terrifying people throughout history. That's probably why the history of...


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7 Signs Your House Could Be Haunted, According to Paranormal Experts

These chilling signs suggest your home may have visitors from beyond the grave. So, is your house haunted?


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10 Chilling Crimes Involving Ouija Boards

Ouija boards tend to peak in popularity during times of uncertainty. Ahem. But before you take yours out of the...

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13 Ways Halloween Is Celebrated Around the World

Depending on where you go, Halloween can be very silly—or very serious.


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16 Non-Candy Halloween Treats Kids Actually Love

Skip the same old candy that everyone else is handing out this Halloween and give trick-or-treaters an awesomely fun and...


17 of the Eeriest Abandoned Castles Around the World

These abandoned castles may have been deserted long ago, but they're still must-see spots. Enjoy a virtual peek at these...


15 Abandoned Amusement Parks That Will Give You the Creeps

When these parks were in their prime, they were fun, fantastic and anything but freaky. Now, they seem like something...


31 Abandoned Places That Are Eerily Mesmerizing

These haunting photos offer a glimpse of abandoned places with fascinating histories—and you won’t be able to stop thinking about...


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This Couple Bought Their Dream Home in New Jersey—Then They Started Getting Ominous Letters in the Mail

The Broaddus family 
had just bought their dream home and 
couldn’t wait to move in. 
Until ominous letters began arriving...