Halloween Forevermore
Horror and Halloween, kept lit all year
Movie, book, haunt and decor guides for fans whose season never really ends — written plainly, for watching, reading and driving out into the dark.
Off season
October is not a deadline
A haunt worth the drive in April gets the same attention here as one the week before the thirty-first.
Low light
Written for the dark
Short, calm write-ups you can read with the lamp off and the film already rolling.
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Latest guides
New writing on films, books, haunted attractions and the decor that keeps the porch lit.
How to Make a Halloween Party Playlist That Flows (2026)
Learn how to make a Halloween party playlist that flows from setup to scares, with pacing tips, song rules, transition tricks, and…
Why Do We Carve Pumpkins for Halloween? Spooky Origins (2026)
Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? Learn the history, from Irish turnip lanterns and Stingy Jack to the modern American jack-o'-lantern…
How to Make a Pumpkin Look Like It Is Screaming (2026)
Learn how to make a pumpkin look like it is screaming in with a tall carved mouth, deep eye sockets, cut-depth shadow…
What to Do with Pumpkin Guts After Carving (2026)
What to do with pumpkin guts after carving in : pull the seeds free, roast them, cook or freeze the pulp, compost…
How to Grow Your Own Pumpkins for Next Halloween (2026)
Learn how to grow your own pumpkins for next Halloween: pick the right variety, count back from your frost date, plant, water,…
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds So They Come Out Crispy (2026)
Learn how to roast pumpkin seeds so they come out crispy: exact 350°F timing, prep and drying tips, seasoning combos, and doneness…
How to Make a Pumpkin Stencil at Home: Easy 7-Step Guide 2026
How to make a pumpkin stencil at home: printed patterns, pumpkin-safe chalk and paint for crisp, reusable jack-o'-lantern faces. Updated for .
How to Light a Jack O Lantern Without a Real Candle 2026
Learn how to light a jack o lantern without a real candle using safe, reusable LED, battery, glow-stick, and smart options for…
How to Carve a Pumpkin So It Lasts Longer (2026) | Easy Steps
How to carve a pumpkin so it lasts longer (): scrub out every bit of pulp, seal the cut edges, disinfect the…
Reader first
Spoilers, scares and straight talk
The ending stays buried
We describe how a story lands on you, never where it lands.
Dread and jump scares are different animals
Every write-up names which one you are walking into, so you can choose your night.
Nothing is recommended by season
If something only works because it is October, we say so instead of selling it.
About
Halloween Forevermore
Halloween Forevermore is a guide to horror and Halloween for readers in the US whose season never really ends — films and television, books and comics, haunted attractions and the decor that keeps a porch lit.
It is written to be read quickly and trusted slowly: plain language, honest reactions, and no reason to wait for autumn.