Halloween
Diddy to the Menendez brothers: why controversial Halloween costumes endure
Halloween is all about horror, but is dressing up as real-life killers and alleged sexual offenders a step too far?
- by Nell Geraets
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Recipe collection
Pumpkin
So, you’ve carved your Halloween pumpkin, now here’s 10 smashing ways to use its guts
Make the most of those pumpkin leftovers with these pies, pastas, purees and cakes that the whole crew will love.
Think a book can’t be scary? Try these four spooky reads
Here are four books to read this Halloween if you’re looking for a decent scare. Best read at night and alone.
- by Kylie Northover
Opinion
Religion
Halloween’s occult origins give way to fun and community-building
Many religious believers dislike Halloween because of its connections with the occult. But scarcely anyone today accords the occasion any spiritual significance – it’s all about the lollies.
- by Barney Zwartz
The best new horror movies to stream this Halloween
Whether you’re looking for a jump-scare horror or a genuine fright-fest, here are six new movies to stream this spooky season.
- by Nell Geraets
Dress up and don’t freak out: A first-timer’s guide to trick-or-treating
Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in Australia. Here’s a rundown of the dos and don’ts if you’re getting into the spooky season for the first time.
- by Nell Geraets
From Moo Deng to Raygun: what to dress up as for Halloween this year
Halloween doesn’t need to be a gore fest, instead it can be a chance to show how firmly your finger is on the pop-culture pulse.
- by Nell Geraets
Christmas and Halloween are made for movies. What about Easter?
Despite being a major holiday that often lines up with the school break, Easter movies remain rare compared to other holiday counterparts.
- by Nell Geraets
Opinion
For subscribers
Like a zombie, our belief in spooky stuff refuses to die
Halloween is fun because we know the ghosts and the ghouls aren’t real. Or do we?
- by Natasha Moore
Halloween on the ASX: The number of ‘zombie’ companies is creeping up
More listed companies are on the brink of collapse thanks to higher interest rates, rising business costs, tighter capital markets.
- by Jessica Yun
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