What elements make a good horror movie? Some would say you need a good villain, a motive, and an iconic weapon. Knives are top-rated in slasher movies like Psycho and Halloween, but other horror movies set themselves apart with razors, hook hands, drills, and more. If you're interested in learning more about the tools of the trade, we compiled a list of the most iconic weapons in horror movies.
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Once a year, teachers get to lower the veil between being a responsible educator and the silly little fun-havers that they are in real life (or "IRL" as the kids say). But you're a teacher, and you want a Halloween costume that's fun, appropriate, and shares your love of learning with your students. Well, you've come to the right place! We've rounded up the best costumes for teachers and even separated them by subject. (Though, if we're keeping it real, all teachers collectively specialize in one thing: witty comebacks for, "What? I'm just texting my mom!") Hold on to your seats, blackboard bandits—costume school is now in session!
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Halloween should be fun for everyone, with trick-or-treating, giving out candy, decorating your home, and (of course) wearing a costume! We put together this list of Halloween safety tips to keep everyone safe this holiday—and after the tips, we have additional suggestions for making Halloween a holiday for all!
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We didn't realize it when the first Saw film was released, but the horror franchise would have an enormous impact on the entertainment industry. The villain was largely ambiguous while events slowly unfolded, revealing layers of plot that were all occurring at roughly the same time. These techniques and other nuances vaulted Saw into stardom. At the same time, its impact also led to a number of parodies. Naturally, we saw references to Saw in movies like Scary Movie 4 and Insidious, but its influence reached some far corners of pop culture—corners that you might not expect! In no particular order, we'll share some of our favorite Saw references.
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In today's blog, we're going to talk about SCPs: the SCP Foundation, the SCP Wiki, and costume ideas for some of the more iconic SCPs. There's a lot of nuance here, but we're aiming for a very basic explanation of the SCP project. If you're a fan, you might want to jump right to the SCP costumes! And if you're not a fan, you're probably wondering, "What is an SCP?"...
In the world of cinema, few directors possess a visual style as unmistakable as Tim Burton's. His films are a portal to dark yet whimsical universes, where the bizarre becomes beautiful, and the eerie transforms into the enchanting. Tim Burton's style is now regarded as "Burtonesque", with its iconic tall, gaunt figures with sunken eyes and dark, gothic scenery inspired by German expressionism. Such visuals are perfect for Halloween costumes! For fans of Tim Burton, we'll share some of the best Tim Burton Halloween costume ideas.
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