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The Revealing Nature of Costumes
Halloween has always been considered to be the scariest time of the year. There are ghosts and ghouls, bones and blood, and horror-themed decorations hung everywhere. Although these things may seem scary, Halloween actually gives people the opportunity to express themselves in ways they otherwise never could. Adults and children alike are able to celebrate […]
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Candy and Capitalism
Every year as October comes around, people begin to prepare for this autumnal holiday that traditionally marks the end of the harvest season. Low-budget and low-quality horror movies are released, candy starts to be sold with more orange packaging, and stores begin to fill up with so-called Halloween-themed decorations. But none of this truly gets […]
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No clemency for cosplay
Dear Hadnson, I write to you on this fine Halloween, the day children egg my house and run in costumes amok, even though I gripe about it now I remember when I’d dress up those wondrous Halloweens. Remember when we TP’d Mrs. Hatcherie’s house while dressed as the goonies? Ah, good memories. Anyway, I write […]
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Top 9 Scariest Costumes for Halloween 2021
Not sure what to be for Halloween this year? AMP has got you covered. Here are our top 9 scariest costumes for 2021. 1. Technologically incompetent professor A classic horror story: the pandemic’s been going on for a year and a half. You log onto your first Microsoft Teams meeting of the day, already tired […]
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A Gothic Lover’s Guide to Horror Novels
It’s October. The leaves are changing, pumpkin-spiced foods surround you everywhere you go, and you’re looking for a story that makes you terrified to walk down that dark foreboding hallway at night. During this time of endless streaming options, it’s definitely a valid choice to check out the latest slasher flick, psychological thriller, or bad […]