The Halloween Haunt

On the anniversary of his death, we return to the dark mind of Mr. Poe with his final completed poem before he died. It was released posthumously.  Our Google+ page,  Facebook and Twitter @HalloweenHaunt are a few places you can find me. And many poems and stories are waiting for you at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Read the poem for yourself at Poets.org. Music: “Remains from […]

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 […]

Since so much of what we know as Halloween comes from Ireland, I thought it appropriate to examine some legends of monsters from there and thereabouts. Share your favorite legends on our Facebook page, Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, our Google+ page, or HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Read more about all of the monsters at Irish Central. TheFullFang will tell you more about Dearg Due. Dullahan […]

The heat may not have abated where you are, but mark my words, Halloween is coming. If you need an early taste, you can find many Halloween Haunt programs at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Also, my Twitter feed, @HalloweenHaunt, has information you may enjoy. And there are many freaks and creeps on our Facebook page. And we are on Google+. Background music: […]

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 […]

Cute children’s game, or doorway to the unknown? Or both? Learn about Bloody Mary, a topic suggested by listener Danny Kidwell. Tell us your favorite spooky game at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, on Facebook, or on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. Learn more about Bloody Mary from Wikipedia, About.com, Snopes, and Scary for Kids. Music: “Darkest Child var A” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Click here to download the show. […]

We return to the troubled mind of T.L. Beddoes with two more poems: “Song on the Water”and “A Lament.” Tell us your favorite poet on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, or at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. Some music: “Relent” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Click here to download the show. Tagged: Beddoes, Halloween, Halloween Haunt, Holiday, poem, poetry, Thomas Lovell Beddoes

By suggestion from Skyler on  Facebook, we discuss the mythical creature the banshee. Please don’t cry if we didn’t your favorite aspect, just let us know at the aforementioned Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, or at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. There are several websites that discuss banshees, like Wikipedia, Ireland’s Eye, and Your Irish. Rune Scape fans, this will tell about your banshees. […]

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) Click here to download the show. Tagged: Bierce, Episode, […]

With a moniker like “the Impaler,” you know he wasn’t someone to hang around with. He is said to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. This is a pretty intense episode, not for little ones. I would guess this would be appropriate for age 13 and older, but parents should decide for themselves and […]

By all accounts, horror actor Vincent Price was a lovely man who, while somewhat eccentric, seemed to have lived a fairly pleasant life. We will discuss him anyway, because he is such an important figure in horror history, and because Skyler suggested it at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. But don’t expect to be creeped out by this episode. […]

I’ve missed Thomas Lovell Beddoes, so here is another poem from the gothic master. If there are any authors you would like to hear in the Haunt, please tell us at at Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, or on our Facebook page, or HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com. If you would like to read along, click here. Music: “A New Morning” by Persona (from MacJams.com) “Misery” by Six-Nail-Coffin (Adam John Prawlocki) (from MacJams.com) […]

A special double-sized episode that is perhaps the most family friendly ever in the Halloween Haunt. A comprehensive how-to, perhaps more for the younger, inexperienced knife-wielders than the grown folks. What’s your favorite thing to carve? Let us know  at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com,  Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, or on our Facebook page. Some written step-by-step instructions can be found here. Halloween queen […]

Learn the truly disturbing tale of a family in crisis and a suspicious populace who thought vampirism might be afoot. If you know of other horrific true-life tales, please share at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, on our Facebook page, or  Twitter @HalloweenHaunt. GhostVillage.com tells the story as well. Or you can read Rhode Island Monthly‘s account. Haven’t had enough? The Vampire […]

Well, now that we’ve gotten summer out of the way, we can move onto more pleasant things…like fear and terror–and Halloween…. All of the Halloween Haunt programs are at HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, and you can commune with like minded ghouls and guys and communicate your desires on Facebook, and hear about Halloween all the time on my Twitter […]