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February 2020

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The Haunted Summer of 1816 and the Origin of Frankenstein

There's not much I love more than haunted things and horror origin stories...well, other than puppies and iced coffee. Being that it is Women in Horror month, I started looking into the origin story of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The history is more interesting than you think. The Year Without a Summer The year of 1816 was known as the year without a summer. In April 1815, there was a volcanic eruption.  The eruption of Mount Tambora (located in present-day Indonesia) was the most powerful volcanic eruption in human recorded history. It is reported that the[...]

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Happy Birthday to the magnificent, creative Erica!

Today is a special day. Why? Today is Erica's birthday!!! You probably know her as the creative mastermind behind fun crafts and her Etsy store. You can see more of them on her website. Or maybe you know her as an illustrator and freelance editor. She's been killing it with her creations for years. Or maybe you know her the best dog mom. There's a lot of cute pics all over her Twitter, because Erica has a heart of gold. You most definitely know her as an incredible writer, a hilarious friend, and a badass person who uplifts others. Happy Freaking Birthday[...]

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The Outsider is a Perfect Blend of Mystery and Horror

Seasons one and three of True Detective are among my favorite television stories of all time. It's rare that I find a show that has just the right blend of horror and mystery for me. But I found another one, and it's The Outsider, the new HBO show based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. I haven't read the novel, so I have no idea whether or not the adaptation is faithful, but I will tell you this--it's expertly crafted as a TV series. Halfway through the ten-episode series, the pacing has been perfect, and the way this mystery is unfolding is so, so good.[...]

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Midnight Society Movie Night: Satan’s Slaves

Welcome to February and the announcement of which horror movie I will live-tweet this month. Join me for Satan's Slaves on...   I might have said that I received the best Christmas present: Shudder TV! I have scratched the surface of this horror-centered service and am loving every minute. Creepshow is a winner, for sure.     But there are so many movies! I decided to scroll through the list to find this month's creepy fun, and came across Satan's Slaves.     The title intrigued me. The tag line "She comes back for the last[...]

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Witchy News: A Witch Bottle Was Discovered in Virginia

I have an obsession with buried things. The idea of a found thing long since forgotten. Discovering treasures that have soaked into the soil and become one with the earth. Only to be dug up by curious eyes. There was a headline last week that made my wild heart flutter. A Witch Bottle Was Discovered in Virginia. This happened exactly one week ago. What they found: A glass bottle filled with rusted nails. What they really found: A popular talisman used to ward off evil spirits or evil magic. The Virginia Department of Transportation began widening work on In[...]