Top Costumes 2018

On Facebook, Aaron in Utah wanted to hear another list. Here are three (a magic number). You can also get in touch on Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt . Hear more episodes about costumes at Costumes.TheHalloweenHaunt.com. All of the episodes are at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

The lists can also be found at the CNN website.

Music includes:

“Waltz of the Carnies,” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“The Eight Immortals” by Tony Longworth from “Going Cardboard (Original Soundtrack)”
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“The Listeners” by Walter de la Mare

A haunting poem about those you can’t see but are always listening. No, not the Feds. Find the Haunt on Facebook and Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt . More poetry can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read along with the poem at New Forest Centre. Scroll down.

Music:

“Remains from the Past” by Grigor Iliev (from Soundclick.com)

“A New Morning” by Persona (from MacJams.com)

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The David Oman House in Beverly Hills, CA

Another haunted location, another episode not great for little ones. But hopefully great for you. Find the Haunt on Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook. And all of the episodes are at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Learn more about the scary house at Haunted Los Angeles, the Paranormal Witness Wiki, and the Oman House website itself.

Music:

“ElectroShock” by Sam Haynes from “Halloween 2017 – Pumpkin On Your Stereo – Electro Haunt Music – EDM Halloween Music”

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Waverly Hills Sanitorium

When folks in Kentucky had certain health issues, they went to Waverly Hills. Poor folks. The staff was doing the best they could. Some of the folks seem to have stuck around in the afterlife. Join our Facebook page, and on Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt. Learn about more haunted places…where else? TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Find out more about Waverly Hills from American Hauntings, Wikipedia, and the Waverly Hills website itself (yes, you , too can visit).

Music:

“Return of the Boogeyman” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

“Ghost House (Haunt MIx) by Sam Haynes from “Halloween 2017 – Pumpkin On Your Stereo – Electro Haunt Music – EDM Halloween Music”

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Ambrose Bierce’s “A Cold Greeting”

Friendship can be a strange thing. What happens when it seems that a friendship…dies? You can be my friend, especially on the social media, like Twitter at @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook, where I confess I only have a page you can like, not “friend” me. But we can pretend, right? Hear more gothic fiction from Ambrose Bierce and more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read along at Legends of America.

Music:

“Remains from the Past” by Grigor Iliev (from Soundclick.com)

“The Dance of Halloween” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

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Black Cats

Few things say Halloween like black cats, although they are delightful any time of year. Thank you, Robin, for another excellent suggestion on Facebook. I tweet at @HalloweenHaunt. Much more can be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Wikipedia will tell you much about the history of black cat superstition.  I will tell  you much about witches (with a bit about their familiars thrown in) at Witches.TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

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Classic Homemade Halloween Treats

Bruno on Facebook had a hankering for the homemade Halloween eats and wanted to hear about them. I hope they don’t make you hungry. Did you know that Longfellow ruminated on the deceased? He did. My Twitter handle is @HalloweenHaunt. Find more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Foodal has a comprehensive look at Halloween treating. Find out about peanut brittle from CandyFavorites.com. Hear past Halloween Haunt discussions about Halloween treats at Treats.TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Music:

“Moonlight Hall” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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“Haunted Houses” by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Did you know that Longfellow ruminated on the deceased?He did. Join the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Also, like the program on Facebook. Find more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read along with me or bring it along and recite it at a party at HWLongfellow.org.

Music:

Nocturne by Ekho

“Relent” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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“At Old Man Eckert’s” by Ambrose Bierce

A story of a house that is…haunted? A gateway to another, horrible dimension? Something nice like that.  Join the Facebook party, and the Twitter freakfest @HalloweenHaunt. Find more stories by Bierce and more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Classic Reader will allow you to read along, if you like.

Music:

“Remains from the Past” by Grigor Iliev (from Soundclick.com)

“Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

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Disney’s Haunted Mansions

They are some of the most popular attractions at the Disney Parks. And they’re haunted. Learn more about the houses and find every episode at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Make sure you like the Haunt on Facebook, and you follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and on Google+.

Learn more about Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion from the LA Times. Interesting facts about the mansions are at Ray Keim’s Haunted Dimensions and Mental_Floss. And Wikipedia will tell you all about the Haunted Mansions, the Phantom Manor in Paris, and Mystic Manor in Tokyo.

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Two from Emily Dickinson

We return to the lovely belle of Amherst, Emily Dickinson. First we present “The Soul has Bandaged Moments” and then “I Heard a Fly Buzz.”  Stay in the know with the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on our Facebook page, and on Google+. Hear more poems and stories perfect for the season at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Music:

“Measured Paces” by Kevin McLeod (from Incompetech.com)

“Together” by Tony Longworth from “Tinsel and Fire”
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“Hollow” by Tony Longworth from “Aberration (Original Soundtrack)”
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Haints, Boo Hags and Plat Eyes

Travel with me to a corner of the American south for some unique individuals. More ghosts and other creatures will be found at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Other creeps hang out on our Facebook page, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and on Google+.

Learn more about these unique beings at this site from Ketchikan, Alaska, oddly enough; and Travels with Persephone; Charleston Currents; and of course Wikipedia. Learn about haint blue from Hidden Charleston.

Music:

“Final Count,” “River Valley Breakdown” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Let the Suffering Begin”by Tony Longworth from the album “From The Outside Looking In”
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“Nerves” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Celebrity House Haunts

Trick-or-trea–haven’t I seen you on TV? Celebrities love Halloween, too. The Halloween Haunt is on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and on Google+. Find every single episode at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Pictures and more from Mr. Van Dyke’s house in 2010, 2011 and 2012, courtesy of Disney Travel Babble. IAmNotAStalker.com (sure) has more pictures from 2011, as does the MidnightintheGardenofEvil blog…

Music includes:

“Alchemists Tower” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Theme for an Evil Witch” by Gyügyei “Grifion” Gábor (from MacJams.com)

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“Entrance and Exit” by Algernon Blackwood

Another chilling story…this time from an author suggested by Amy on Facebook…. More stories at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Make sure you join us on Facebook,on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+.

Read along with me at AlgernonBlackwood.org.

Music:

“Day of Chaos,” “Colorless Aura,” and “Ghost Story” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Keep on Strolling” by Tony Longworth from “Dead In Love original soundtrack”
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“Edge of Night” by Sam Haynes from “Something Wicked–Halloween and Horror Music for Halloween 2016”

“Land of the Dead” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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H. P. Lovecraft’s “The Ancient Track”

I bet you didn’t know the computer company was founded by a classic gothic author, did you? No? That’s because it wasn’t. The Halloween Haunt is on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and Google+. Find more poetry and stories at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read along with me and find much more at HPLovecraft.com

Music:

“Zombie Hoodoo” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Unnatural Situation” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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The Charlie Charlie Challenge

Excuse me…do you have a pencil? Or two? Have you played? Tell us at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Join us on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+.

Learn about Bloody Mary at BloodyMary.TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Find out more about bobbing for apples at BobbingforApples.TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Info about the Slender Man is at SlenderMan.TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Get the history of the Ouija board at OuijaHistory.TheHalloweenHaunt.com. And hear a spine-tingling story about an encounter with the Ouija board at OuijaStory.TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Live Science will tell you more about the Charlie Charlie Challenge. Time magazine will fill in some blanks. And the Washington Post claims to have the “complete, true story” of the Charlie Charlie Challenge.

Music:

“Chased” by Sam Haynes from “Horror and Halloween” (Find all of Sam’s currently available music here)

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“The Creature from the Black Lagoon”

Who’s up for a swim? Just make sure there’s a net near you at all times. Thank you, Bruno on Facebook, for the suggestion. You’ll find lots of Halloween on our Twitter feed @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and Google+. Tell us what you think and find more at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Old standby Wikipedia has a lot of information on the Creature. And IMDb has interesting trivia and credit information.

We haven’t discussed as many of the Universal monsters as I’d expected, but if you go to Universal.TheHalloweenHaunt.com you’ll find more.

Music:

“Exciting Trailer” and “Hitman” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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The Bell Witch Cave

A witch story and ghost story in one. Perfect. Find all the episodes at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Make sure you join us on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+.

Learn more from the official website of the Bell Witch Cave, the Bell Witch Website (unofficial?), and PrairieGhosts.com. Wikipedia will tell you about both the Bell Witch and the Bell Witch Cave.

Music:

“Tombstone” by Twilight Productions

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Shakespeare’s Three Witches from “Macbeth”

Witches as evil hags wasn’t a new idea at the time, but this play may be the reason that’s the first thing we think of when we think of witches. Find lots of Halloween info on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook. and Google+. And at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read the scene for yourself here, then read the rest of the play.

Music:

“Penumbra” and “Tikopia” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Ben Cooper Costumes

Bruno suggested this on Facebook. So many have worn them; if you’re not familiar, you really should google them and look at pictures. You can suggest an episode there or at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Or on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt,  or even Google+.

Slate has a good overview of Ben Cooper’s effect on Halloween, and Wikipedia has a lot of history.

Music:

“One-Eyed Maestro,” “Amazing Plan–Distressed” and “Waltz of the Carnies” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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The Story of Interview with the Vampire

It reinvigorated our love of vampires, and has quite the backstory. Be socially active with us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and Google+. Find all the episodes at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Wikipedia will tell you much more about the novel, the film, and Ms. Rice herself. Trivia about the film that may be true at IMDb. Find out what Ms. Rice is up to these days at her website.

Music:

“Echoes of Time v2” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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“A Wireless Message” by Ambrose Bierce

Another spooky tale from the great Ambrose Bierce. Tell me your spooky story at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Join the Halloween party on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+.

Read along with me at AmbroseBierce.org.

Music:

“Anxiety” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Sinister Lullaby” by Sam Haynes from “Spine Chillers–Horror music for Halloween”

“Death Comes Creeping In” by Sam Haynes from “Spine Chillers–Horror music for Halloween”

“The Gargoyle” by Sean Timms from “The Gargoyle and Other Stories: The Orchestral Music of Sean Timms”
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The Loch Ness Monster

A real-life monster, a large water animal, or–something else? Or nothing else? Bruno on  Facebook suggested it. Talk about it on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and Google+. And, of course, on TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Learn more about the monster on Wikipedia, Nova from PBS, and Nessie’s own site. The Telegraph details Google’s efforts.

Music:

“Long Note Four” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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About “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving

A classic from the early days of the U.S, with a keen headless guy. Find all of the episodes on TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Find us on Facebook, Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+.

Wikipedia has much more about Washington Irving, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., and the story itself, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.”

Historical Digression has more about the story.

Hear more about The Headless Horseman in the Halloween Haunt.

Music:

“Duel with the Battlegod” by Gyügyei “Grifion” Gábor (from MacJams.com)

“Unnatural Situation” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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The Slender Man

One of the oldest legends…or one of the newest? Could he be real? Tell me what you think at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Join us all year on Facebook, Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and Google+.

Wikipedia has much on the Slender Man. KnowYourMeme  speculates on precursors. The Slender Man has his own wiki. The CreepyPasta wiki has a Slender Man section.

Music:

“Not as it Seems” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Slow Ticking Clock” by Kevin Macleod (freepd.com)

“Hellfire Club” by Tony Longworth from “Halloween Home Haunts (Original Soundtrack)”
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“Aftermath” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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“Dead Man’s Hate” by Robert E. Howard

A strictly scary poem by the master of fantasy, Robert E. Howard.  The Halloween Haunt is on Google+, Facebook and on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Find more haunting poetry and prose at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Read the poem for yourself (scroll down a bit).

Music:

“Shadows” by Sam Haynes from the album “Welcome to the Horror Show Music for Halloween 2013”

“Movement Proposition” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Hex (soundtrack mix)” by Sam Haynes from “Spine Chillers–Horror music for Halloween”

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The Highgate Vampire

It’s a creepy cemetery that’s well over a hundred years old. It must be haunted or have some kind of monster, right? William (@Midnight_Circle) on Twitter suggested the topic. I post often on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Here is where I am on Google+. And of course Facebook. Tell us your urban legend at TheHalloweenHaunt.com.

Wikipedia has much of the sordid story, as well as a straight history of the cemetery.

About.com has a few of the anecdotes I decided not to share.

He is now Bishop Seán Manchester and he has a blog. At least I think he does; in fact, he seems to have several. Here is another recent one.

David Farrant is a psychic investigator and he has a website.

Music:

“Midnight Meeting” by Kevin McLeod (from Incompetech.com)

“Night Caller” and “The Other Side (remix)” by Sam Haynes from “Spine Chillers–Horror music for Halloween”

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Annabelle the Doll

Our friend Zach on Facebook suggested I look into Annabelle the Doll, since I talked about Robert a few years ago. Since I started this season with a movie doll, I figured why not end with one? Except this movie doll is real. If you have any real-life horror (or just spookiness) you would like me to share with the world, there are many ways to tell me. You could make like Zach and use our Facebook page, or Twitter @HalloweenHaunt or our Google+ page. And of course HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, where you can find all of the episodes.

The New England Society for Psychic Research is the Warrens’ organization, with a page devoted to Annabelle. The Warrens’ Occult Museum has its own Facebook page, too.

Music:

“Witching Hour,” “All Hallows,” “Doll House,” and “Seance” by Sam Haynes from the album “Welcome to the Horror Show”
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“The City in the Sea” by Edgar Allan Poe

It’s not the land of Aquaman or Sub-Mariner. This city in the sea is decidedly morbid. Enjoy. Tell us your favorite Poe, and possibly find it at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Make sure you circle our Google+ page, like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt.

Read the classic for yourself at EAPoe.org.

Music:

“Nervous” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Relent” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Random Halloween Census Facts 2013

Just the facts, ma’am. Well, facts and figures.  The Halloween Haunt is  very social.  Follow us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, circle our Google+ page and like our Facebook page. And find all the episodes at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

See the facts for yourself here.

Music:

“Alien Seduction” by Liquid Loops (from GarageBand.com)

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“John Mortonson’s Funeral” by Ambrose Bierce

We return to the lovely, twisted mind of Ambrose Bierce for a little vignette. If you have a story to tell, join me on our Google+ page, our Facebook page and on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. You can also tell your story and find many more at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

You’ll find a Google Book of The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce,Volume III: Can Such Things Be? where you can read along with me and find many other worthy tales.

Some of the music:

“Wounded” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Night Break” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Celtic Monsters Part 2

As promised, we revisit Ireland and find more monsters. You’ll find part 1 at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com where you can share your favorite legends, as well as on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, our Google+ page, and our Facebook page.

Irish Central has info on all the monsters. You’ll find more on Celtic monsters at the very Irish-sounding Medb hErenn.

Music:

“Dopplerette,” “Chase Pulse,” “Dragon and Toast,”  by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“ஜ۩۞۩ஜDamien versus AndyBobbaஜ۩۞۩ஜ The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”  by Michael Jay Klein

“Gloom Horizon“ by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Keep on Strolling” by Tony Longworth from “Dead In Love original soundtrack”
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The Haunted Victorian in Gardner, Massachusetts

Home, sweet home. Well, two out of three ain’t bad. Learn about another charming abode for spirits. Have you ever experienced ghosts? Let us know on Google+. Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and Facebook. More hauntings on HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

I first heard about this house from the Worcester Telegram. Then I found first-hand accounts of tours/investigations here and here. A skeptic examines contrary evidence here.

A very nice photo tour is online. You’ll find the Facebook page of the Haunted Victorian Mansion and a page dedicated to a particular evening excursion.

Music:

“Together” by Tony Longworth from “Tinsel and Fire”
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“The Oviparous Tailor” by Thomas Lovell Beddoes

Oviparous means laying eggs, more or less. I’ll let you look up tailor. The mind of Mr. Beddoes was always on overdrive–before overdrive existed.  Somebody should write a movie based on this poem. Find more gothic poetry, fiction and history on HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. You can also find the Haunt on Facebook.  Google+. and Twitter @HalloweenHaunt.

Read along on Phantom Wooer: The Thomas Lovell Beddoes Website.

Music:

“Classic Horror 1” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Scarecrows” by Sam Haynes from the album “Welcome to the Horror Show”
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Top Costumes for 2012

It’s been five years, so we again count down the top costumes, this time for 2012. Don’t expect a lot of, or any, comparisons with the last Top Costumes episode. I leave that to you. What costume are you wearing? There are so many places to tell us, I invite you to them all:  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com (where all the episodes reside),  on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt,  Facebook.  and Google+.

Thank you to CNN, who related the lists, which originally came from the National Retail Federation.

Music:

“The Carousel (Cirque Leviathan preview)” by Adam John Prawlocki (from MacJams.com)

“One-Eyed Maestro”  by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Ride of the Valkyries” by Vampire Division

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“Child’s Play”

What child doesn’t love getting a toy doll? That used to be true, until 1988 when Chucky came on the scene. Thank you for the suggestion, Theo.  The Halloween Haunt is very social:  Google+,  on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Facebook. And of course at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

As usual, I just scratched the surface. Wikipedia has articles on both “Child’s Play” and the “Child’s Play/Chucky” series. IMDb.com is another great resource for “Child’s Play.”

If, for some reason, the Child’s Play charity or the Child’s Play publishing program, well, click the links.

Music:

“Darkest Child var A” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Pop Goes the Weasel” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Sneaky Snitch” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Tenebrous Brothers Carnival – Act One” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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“The Sleeper” by Edgar Allan Poe

Perhaps his favorite poem, we delve into the mournful mind of Mr. Poe.  Much more Poe can be found on HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Circle the Haunt on Google+, follow the Haunt on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and (sigh) like us on Facebook.

Read the classic for yourself at EAPoe.org.

Music:

“Remains from the Past” by Grigor Iliev (from Soundclick.com)

“Rites” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Bela Lugosi

He created the version of Dracula which has best stood the test of time, but he struggled afterward. The story of this remarkable man is told. We have haunts on Facebook, Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and Google+. Thank you, Tim, for the suggestion of this topic at  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Learn more about Bela on the family’s website devoted to him, and Wikipedia.

Some of the music:

“Pale Rider” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“A New Morning” by Persona (from MacJams.com)

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A Spooky Story of a Boy and His Dog

Something different this time in the Haunt: An original tale never before heard. This one is especially friendly for littler ones who don’t get too scared. Share your story at  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Visit our satellite haunts on Google+, Facebook and Twitter @HalloweenHaunt.

Music:

“Dark Walk,” “Colossus,” and “Distant Tension,” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Haunted Prisons

Inspired by a suggestion from Skyler on Twitter (@HalloweenHaunt), we look at lock ups, and the apparitions therein.  Make your own suggestions there, or Google+ or Facebook. Or simply comment on HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Learn much more about haunted jails from HauntedHouses.com. And find out about even more here.

Alcatraz is run by the National Park Service. Here is some info from them.

Fort Delaware is a Delaware State Park. Find out more here.

Whitley County Jail is run as a haunted attraction. Here is the official site.

The Ohio State Reformatory has a preservation society. This is their site.

Some of the music:

“Something Comes” by by Six-Nail-Coffin (Adam John Prawlocki) (from MacJams.com)

“Dopplerette,” “Iron Horse,” and “Gloom Horizon” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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“The Wolf Man”

We explore another of the famous Universal monsters, as portrayed by Lon Chaney, Jr. Much more is at  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Come to our other online haunts on Facebook, Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and even our Google+ page.

Learn more about the werewolf legend from…me.

Learn more about “The Wolf Man” from Wikipedia and IMDb.

Music:

“Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

“Duel with the Battlegod” by Grifion (from MacJams.com)

“65. Piano Darkation” by tschai (from Soundclick.com)

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Halloween, a Quick History Rebooted

Because the early episodes are dropping off the feed, and because reboots are so “in” right now, we revisit the history of Halloween, as much as we can fit in a few minutes, at least. There is a bit of new material. Find much more history at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Also join me at Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, our Google+ page,  and Facebook.

Learn more history at History.com and Wikipedia.

Music:

“The Boreal Forest” and “What Lurks?” by Six-Nail-Coffin (Adam John Prawlocki) (from MacJams.com)

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Harry Houdini

He died on Halloween, but wasn’t a believer in the supernatural. And yet he himself seemed supernatural. Hmm…. Learn about the life of one of the most interesting figures of the 20th century, and tell us who you would like to learn about next on Facebook, on Twitter  @HalloweenHaunt, or  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Learn all about Mr. Houdini at the website of the PBS program “American Experience,” and read more on Wikipedia.

Music:

“Someone’s Behind” by Shakthi (from MacJams.com)

“Serpentine Trek” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Alchemist’s Tower” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Sound of the Fury” by Erik Scott Johnston

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“Staley Fleming’s Hallucination” by Ambrose Bierce

Our friend Ambrose Bierce has another tale of the weird. Pass along your thoughts and favorite authors/pieces at  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Don’t forget our Twitter feed @HalloweenHaunt and our Facebook page.

Read the story yourself here.

Music:

“Lasting Hope” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“The Mad Scientist” by David Chochoi (from Soundclick.com)

“Pale Rider” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“65. Piano Darkation” by tschai (from Soundclick.com)

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Robert the Doll

A doll doesn’t sound too scary, unless  you’ve met this one. Learn his story and make plans to see him…if you dare. Thank you to Soonerthought for this thought. If you have any thoughts on Robert, or ideas for future topics, please tell us on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

There are many versions of Robert’s story, including Wikipedia’s, Paranormal News Central’s, a story from Squidoo.com, and Haunted America Tours.

Did you know that Robert the Doll has his own website (beware, the front page is a little creepy) and his own Twitter page.

Want to see what his house looks like?

Background music:

“Army of the Living Dead” by Vampire Division (from Soundclick.com)

“Night Break” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Pop Goes the Weasel” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Two from Thomas Lovell Beddoes

We again descend into the dark mind of Mr. Beddoes with two poems: “To Night” and “Voices in the Air.” Share your favorite at Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and on HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Read “To Night” or “Voices in the Air” yourself.

Learn about, and perhaps join, the Thomas Lovell Beddoes Society.

Background music:

“Femme” by the Tempest Brothers

“Wounded” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Serpentine Trek” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Lizzie Borden

Poor Lizzie Borden is still thought of as a parent murderer…but was she? And are there any ghosts in her story? What about yours? HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. And Facebook. Thank you, Tim and Kayleigh, for the suggestion.

TruTV has a detailed history.

PrairieGhosts.com tells the story as well.

There is a virtual museum dedicated to Lizzie Andrew Borden.

Wikipedia‘s article is here.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law goes into the trial in-depth.

Want to stay in the Borden family house? You can.

Background:

“Sound of the Fury” by Erik Scott Johnston

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That Horrifying House in Amityville, NY

How could so much happen in one house in a lovely hamlet on Long Island, NY? Some houses have all the luck. Learn both scary stories, which are terrifyingly true in the latest episode. More is always at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. And join us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook.

Amityvillefaq.com will tell you all about the murders and the haunting.

The Amityville Murders have an “official” website. I wonder who certified it? It does have a lot of information.

Wikipedia has information about the book The Amityville Horror, as well as Ronald DeFeo, Jr., the convicted killer of his family.

Background:

“Dopplerette” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Tomb of Terror!” by Hollywood Haunts from “Halloween Demons And Vampires”  (INTROSOUND)
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More On This Album

“Right Behind You” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“The House of Leaves” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Insane” by David Chochoi (from SoundClick.com)

“Noise Attack” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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“What the Moon Brings” by H. P. Lovecraft

We delve into the fantastically frightening, with a dreadfully influential author of odd, H. P. Lovecraft. What’s your favorite Lovecraft story? Let us know on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

If you want to read the story for yourself, Wikisource has you covered.

Background:

“Parle Moi” by Day OFF (from Garageband.com)

“Zona de Truenos” by Hollywood Haunts from “Halloween – El DÃ�a Del Muerto!” (INTROSOUND)
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More On This Album

“Alchemist’s Tower” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“The Hive” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Ghostpocalypse – 7” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Final Count” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Halloween Around the World

Some random facts about how our favorite holiday is celebrated, or not, in other countries. Want more? Did we miss one? Let us know at  HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, on Facebook, or on Twitter@HalloweenHaunt.

Learn more about Halloween around the world here, here, here, and here.

Background music:

“Classic Horror 2” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Tenebrous Brothers Carnival – Act One” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Death, a.k.a. The Grim Reaper

We look at one of my favorite subjects, the persona of Death, as seen through the ages and around the world. How do you see Death? Inform us on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and on HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. And thank you to Christine in Denmark, for making the suggestion on Facebook.

Wikipedia tells us about the personification of Death. Oh, and the metal band.

Oddly enough, HowStuffWorks.com has some good information on Death.

Regular folks weigh in on the Grim Reaper on the Urban Dictionary.

Oops, I forgot to mention the Marvel Comics villain The Grim Reaper. When you see him, you’ll understand why.

The Uncyclopedia has a completely bogus biography of The Grim Reaper.

Some background music:

“Grammophone Taps” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Horrifying and Hilarious Horror Hosts

Before there were 2,500 channels and nothing on, we thrilled to late night hosts of horror movies on television. A quick overview, as suggested by Nathan on the Halloween Haunt Facebook page. Also at Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Wikipedia has a lot of information on horror hosts, including Vampira and Elvira, and all of the others mentioned on the episode.

Music:

“Alien Seduction” by Liquid Loops (from GarageBand.com)

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“The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe

Presented in its entirety, this is the longest episode so far from the Halloween Haunt. Thank you for pushing me to do it, Natalie. Let us know what you think on Facebook, Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

For your own reading, you can turn to The Poe Museum, which is in Richmond, VA.

Mr. Poe was finally given a proper funeral, 16o years after his death. I meant to do an episode on it. I may, still, next year.

Music includes:

“Remains from the Past” by Grigor Iliev (from Soundclick.com)

“Prayers for the Dying” by Chamber of Sorrows (from Soundclick.com)

“Gagool” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

“Depression” by Twilight Productions

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“A Nightmare on Elm Street”

In 2009, Freddy Krueger’s first film turns 25 years old, so we look at ol’ claw hands. Christine from Denmark, thank you for bringing this to my attention at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. You can also find us on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and on Facebook.

Wikipedia has lots on the film and Mr. Krueger.

Music:

“65. Piano Darkation” by tschai (from Soundclick.com)

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Random Halloween Food

We have looked at Halloween candy before, now we look at some other sweet food popular at Halloween.I think there is more ghoulish gastronomy to cover. What do you think? Let us know at Twitter @HalloweenHaunt or our Facebook page or the grandaddy, HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

If you need to know more about Count Chocula, I understand. So does Wikipedia.

If you would like to sample Haunted Hot Sauce’s line of zombie themed products, tell ’em the Halloween Haunter sent you. You won’t get anything extra, and neither will I, but they’ll enjoy hearing it.

Learn about Jones Soda from Wikipedia, or the horse’s mouth, as it were.

Do you enjoy Krispy Kreme?

Music:

“The Burning Moon” by Derek K. Miller and Simon James (from the Penmachine Sessions)

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The Flying Dutchman

Perhaps the most famous ghost ship in the world, the Flying Dutchman has been sailing the seas for hundreds of years, with no end in sight. Thank you, Skyler, for suggesting this at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Sail there or to our Facebook page or Twitter @HalloweenHaunt.

Find out more about the Flying Dutchman at Wikipedia.com.

Music:

“Rebel” by Twilight Productions (from Soundclick.com)

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Ghosts Part 2

What are ghosts? What are they made of? We explore these questions and more. Tell us what you think at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, also at Twitter @HalloweenHaunt and Facebook.

About.com has quite the paranormal section where they discuss ghosts.

Studiesoftheparanormal.com has studied what ghosts are made of.

Music:

“Land of the Dead” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com)

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Random Halloween Census Facts

We are crunching the numbers, and there are many interesting things the U.S. Census Bureau knows, and now you will, too.  Please join us on Facebook, Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Music:

“Gagool” by by Kevin McLeod (from Incompetech.com)

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Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde

Victorian London is the scene of one of the most horrific tales of the nineteenth century, one which explores the dual nature of man. By suggestion from wolfemann, we go back to the beginning and trace the history of the two fellows. Tell me your two sides on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

More on the book and history of Jekyll/Hyde on Wikipedia.com.

An intellectual essay by Vladimir Nabokov.

Read the whole book.

Music:

“Awkward Meeting” and “Interloper” by Kevin McLeod are available at Incompetech.com.

A bit of “Psy Dreaming” by Combat Caveman (from GarageBand.com)

“The Mad Scientist” by David Chochoi (from Soundclick.com)

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“The War of the Worlds” Radio Broadcast

In this special extra-sized edition, we go back 70 years to a simpler, scarier time when people believed it just might be possible aliens from Mars would attack us.  It created quite a stir.  What Halloween hoaxes do you want us to look at?  Let us know at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Also, don’t forget to listen to the episode on Ghosts….

War-of-the-Worlds.org has everything on all forms of WotW.

Wikipedia has a lot of information for you to examine.

RelicRadio.org presents one of our favorite podcasts, The Horror!, which once presented the entire program (this taken from their Orson Welles: On the Air podcast)

Music:

“Twilight Realm” by Twilight Productions (from Soundclick.com)

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Ghosts Part 1

Ghosts and spirits walk the Earth.  Many believe it.  Where do these beliefs come from?  We explore that question in this first section on ghosts. It is a big subject. Tell us about the spirits in your life, and tell us what you want us to focus on in the future, at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Wikipedia has an extensive article on ghosts.

Teachers like ghosts, too.

Music:

“Tombstone” by Twilight Productions (from Soundclick.com)

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“The Ghosts’ Moonshine” by Thomas Lovell Beddoes

We return to Mr. Beddoes, again for a sort of love poem.  If you have any poems or stories you would like to share, or if you would like to read a version of the poem yourself (different books changed a word or two, believe it or not), do it at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Music includes:

“Ghosts LoveTheme” by Darius Holbert (from GarageBand.com)

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“Halloween” the Motion Picture

Thirty years ago, we learned of the poor child grown into a terror named Michael Myers.  In this edition we learn a bit more, perhaps.  Find more information at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com.

Did you know that Michael Myers has an official website?

Did you know that Wikipedia has a lot of information on “Halloween?” Yes, of course you did….

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History of the Ouija Board

The Ouija board is fun to play with, but can you really summon the passed-on with a toy? Find out how old Ouija is, and where it came from. Following up on the classic Ouija Board Story. Tell us your favorite Ouija story at HallowenHaunt.wordpress.com.

If you want to learn more about Ouija:

Wikipedia.org has a pretty good summary.

The Museum of Talking Boards also tells you much about your favorite connection with the dead.

If you’re interested in purchasing a Ouija, or one of many other “talking boards” available, click here.

Music:

“Gargoyle” by Sean Timms (from GarageBand.com)

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