The Halloween Haunt
Summary: The Halloween Haunt, hosted by the Halloween Haunter, features history, customs, traditions, as well as spooky stories and poems. Perfect when you need a little darkness. Most episodes 5 minutes or under. Find all the episodes and show notes at TheHalloweenHaunt.com
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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 […]
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 […]
It’s the time of year where it’s wise to doubt your own senses. Luckily, it’s easy to chalk it up to Halloween. Our Twitter page has lots of Halloween happenings @HalloweenHaunt; also Facebook, where you can set us to “See First” and not miss a post; and Google+. All of the episodes are at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. There are over 100. Even if […]
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 Click […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) Click here to download the show.
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 […]
It’s hard to believe, but I have never featured this great poet in the Haunt. I remedy this with a lovely ditty about heading into the afterlife. See you on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, on Facebook, and Google+. Tell me what poems and stories you want to hear at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Read along and find more poetry at Poets.org. Music: “Nervous” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) “Two Souls […]
Many of our favorite Halloween traditions come from Ireland, but not all made it over here. I talk more about traditions at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Join us on Facebook, on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and Google+. Learn more about Halloween in Ireland at Ireland-Information.com, IrishCentral, and GoIreland.About.com. Music: “Celtic Impulse” and “Folk Round” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) Click here to download the show.
Spookie Pumpkin on Twitter suggested a tour of some haunted campuses. It was a good suggestion. You can find me on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, and also on Facebook, and Google+. Find all the episodes at TheHalloweenHaunt.com. Learn more about UGA Athens, CSU Channel Islands, Drew University, and Ohio University (the other) Athens. Music: “Quinn’s Song: The Dance Begins”, “Classic Horror 2”, and “Midnight Meeting” by Kevin Macleod (incompetech.com) “House […]
I’m looking forward to an evening of trick or treating. Join us, won’t you? This has been a stellar Halloween season; I hope you agree. If you haven’t yet, please listen to the episode on the Slender Man. I’ll be around on Twitter @HalloweenHaunt, Facebook and Google+. And of course HalloweenHaunt.wordpress.com, where you will find all the episodes. Click here to download. Tagged: […]
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) […]
