Some horror movie cliches are cliches because they're so effective. We're talking dim lights, suspenseful music, point-of-view camera work, and, yes, masks! They're unsettling simply because they exploit our fear of the unknown. They force us to ask ourselves: what is behind the villain's mask? That question inspired us to write this piece showing the history of masks in horror films.
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Mercury isn’t in retrograde right now but mischief and mayhem are certainly written in the stars this Halloween. For each zodiac sign, the ‘Horror-Scope’ fuses a cosmic revelation with a creepy character to shed light on your fate. Through the alignment of the planets and insight into the psyche of the most sinister villains, each star sign reveals likes and dislikes, personality traits, and advice for navigating the eeriest month of the year. Beware: celestial scares are ahead, and blaming Mercury for your frightened state won’t save you this time.
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The devil is in the details! If you wanna throw a memorable Halloween party, you have to do a little more than just play Thriller and put up some fake spider webs. To go the extra mile, turn to the drink menu! We love themed parties and we love playing host, so we were more than excited to come up with 13 different Halloween drink recipes that pay homage to the biggest pop culture trends of the year. Cheers!
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Every serial killer – real or fictitious – has a hidden beast within. For TV’s Dexter, his self-named “dark passenger” took control of the wheel during times of slaughter. In the words of real-life serial killer BTK, “factor X” drove him to kill. For...
