For the past few weeks, when scrolling through the many horror offerings on Netflix, I kept coming across a film with intriguing cover art called Last Shift. The Netflix rating was average and online reviews seemed mixed, so it wasn’t the first choice on our watchlist. Yet, this movie kept coming up in my feed, and I finally decided… More 5 Reasons To See ‘Last Shift’
I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not always the most open minded horror fan. I tend to gravitate to a select variety of subgenres, and as a result, close myself off to a lot of quality horror offerings. That’s why it took me so long (almost 9 years) to finally watch The Mist. Despite my horror… More 5 Reasons to Watch ‘The Mist’
I’ll come right out and admit from the start that I’m a big fan of I Know What You Did Last Summer and its sequel, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. As a huge lover of all things Scream, I dig the teen slasher subgenre that exploded in the late ’90s. Because I enjoy… More 25 Thoughts On ‘I’ll Always Know What You Did Last Summer’
For all you fashionistas out there, it’s that time of year again: fashion week, where thousands gather in cities like Paris and New York to see this season’s hottest trends. We may not have seats next to the runway, but we’ve found inspiration from another source. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the beloved 1996… More Horror Inspired Fashion: SCREAM
The other night, I had the pleasure of stumbling upon a documentary by filmmakers Nicolas Kleiman and Rob Lindsay called Why Horror?. The film follows horror fan and father, Tal Zimerman as he explores various forms of horror entertainment in a search to discover why society is secretly fascinated by the macabre. In his quest, Zimerman… More Why Horror? A Documentary for Horror Fans
February hasn’t even come to an end, and we’re already yearning for this year’s Halloween season. I woke up early the other morning and watched an orange sun rise into the sky. There was a crisp breeze and leaves on the ground. Although this weather is the result of a lingering winter and spring quickly approaching,… More Celebrate Halloween All Year (Without Making People Think You’re Crazy!)
Roses are red, violets are blue… It’s Valentine’s Day, so what horror to view? With the enormous popularity of 1978’s Halloween, horror filmmakers of the 1980s fell in love with the concept of bringing us a new set of scares with every major holiday. Fraught with fragile emotions, extreme passions, and opportunities for both romance and severe heartbreak, Valentine’s Day… More 3 Horror Films to Fall in Love with this Valentine’s Day
Last year, additions to horror like It Follows and The Nightmare brought a breath of fresh air to the genre. With that spirit, we look forward to a new batch of terrifying films coming our way in 2016. Whether they’re indies with a unique story and style or major studio releases revitalizing blockbuster franchises, here are 5 films we’re… More 5 Horror Films To Get Excited for in 2016
Last week, Tyler Perry Studios announced that production began in Atlanta for “Boo! A Madea Halloween”. The film will be written, produced, directed by, and starring Perry as the beloved comedic protagonist. The release date is scheduled just in time for Halloween: October 21, 2016. According to Variety, in Lionsgate’s “Boo! A Madea Halloween”: “Madea winds up… More Madea’s in for a Spook this Halloween
For most people, when they hear the term “creature feature”, a few things come to mind. Who could forget the classic image of Roy Schneider going head-to-head with a massive great white in Spielberg’s 1975 classic Jaws? Or how about Tippi Hedren’s frightening struggle in the attic in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds? These films left… More 5 Creature Features Worth a Watch
While enjoying Halloween entertainment this season, we had the chance to revisit the sequel to The Addams Family: 1993’s Addams Family Values. Not only does the film capture the mysterious and spooky spirit of Halloween, it also celebrates the Thanksgiving holiday… in the creepy and kooky way only the Addams Family can pull off. You can watch the movie… More Halloween-Thanksgiving Mashup with Addams Family Values
Believe it or not, there was a time in American history when the familiar pastime of going door to door wearing masks and disguises was an activity associated with Thanksgiving, not Halloween. The tradition seems to date back to the 1870s when poor Americans in the northeastern United States would go from house to house, begging… More “Anything for Thanksgiving?”: A Time When Thanksgiving Was More Like Halloween
It’s finally here: Halloween 2015! It’s been an exciting journey since we started Mr. and Mrs. Halloween a few weeks ago. We’ve met and interacted with so many fellow lovers of all things Halloween, and it’s been such an inspiring experience. We wanted to take a minute, before this glorious day passes us by, and… More Happy Halloween 2015!
Released as a novelty song in 1962, the “Monster Mash” has been a yearly Halloween classic beloved by young and old alike. The hit was inspired in part by actor Bobby Pickett’s Boris Karloff impression and the Mashed Potato dance trend at the time. The song includes several Halloween appropriate sound effects that were created in… More “Monster Mash” – Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers
Here we are: Halloween Eve. One last day to share our favorite neighborhood yard haunts with you. Enjoy! Be sure to email us pictures of your favorite neighborhood yard haunts and decorations at mrandmrshalloween@outlook.com
Once thought of as an incarnation of the devil, a comrade to witches and evil doers, the black cat has faced a considerable amount of adversity through the years. An old superstition purports that if a black cat crosses your path, you’ll be plagued by a string of bad luck (although in England the exact… More PSA: Be Kind to Black Cats This Halloween
There are only 2 days left until Halloween. If you’re wondering what to do with this precious time, visit our Ultimate Halloween Bucket List, and enjoy these neighborhood yard haunts to get you in the spirit. What last minute decorations are you excited for? Share your favorite decorations and time saving tips with us in… More Deck the Yard with Ghosts and Goblins
If you’re anything like us, you’re realizing how quickly Halloween is approaching. In four days, Halloween will have come and gone. To get you organized and prepared for the big day, we share with you a Halloween bucket list filled with activities to keep your last few days of this year’s Halloween season filled with fun… More Mr. & Mrs. Halloween’s Ultimate Halloween Bucket List
With only 3 more days until Halloween, we share more home haunter creativity with pictures of neighborhood decor. Is your home ready for the big day? Share your tips and ideas for creating the best stop for neighborhood trick or treaters in the comment section below!
It’d be a bit of an overstatement to call this a “recipe.” Regardless, it’s a delicious adult beverage to enjoy and share with guests this Halloween. What You’ll Need: -Your favorite brand of Apple Cider -Your favorite brand of Whiskey (we used a Maple Rye Whiskey for an extra splash of flavor) -Ice (optional, can be… More Halloween Hard Cider
