Books and Academic Sources on Halloween:

Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton This book explores the origins of Halloween from the Celtic festival of Samhain to its modern-day global popularity, including the commercialization and its impact on culture through literature, film, and TV. Available at: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/distributed/T/bo23349486.html The Halloween Encyclopedia by Lisa Morton A comprehensive reference covering Halloween's history, mythology, rituals, and modern-day practices. It includes entries on topics such as Samhain, witches, skeletons, the Day of the Dead, and jack-o'-lanterns. Details available at: http://halloween.lisamorton.com Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night by Nicholas Rogers This book traces Halloween's evolution from its origins in Celtic traditions to its current status as a cultural phenomenon, including its adoption and transformation in American society. Read more at: https://academic.oup.com/book/2137 The History of Halloween on World History Encyclopedia This article provides a historical overview of Halloween, from its ancient Celtic roots through the incorporation of Guy Fawkes Day and its eventual arrival in North America. Read the full article at: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1458/history-of-halloween/

Films Set on Halloween:

Halloween (1978) - Directed by John Carpenter, produced by Compass International Pictures. A classic slasher film that was made on a modest budget of $300,000 and grossed over $70 million worldwide. More information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/ Hocus Pocus (1993) - Directed by Kenny Ortega, produced by Walt Disney Pictures. This family-friendly Halloween film has become a cult classic, grossing $39.5 million. Details: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107120/ The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - Directed by Henry Selick, produced by Tim Burton. A stop-motion animated film that combines Halloween and Christmas, grossing over $91 million worldwide. More details: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107688/ Trick 'r Treat (2007) - Directed by Michael Dougherty, produced by Legendary Pictures. An anthology horror film that intertwines four Halloween-themed stories, becoming a cult favorite. Further information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0862856/ Halloween II (1981) - Directed by Rick Rosenthal, produced by Universal Pictures. The sequel to John Carpenter's classic, continuing the story of Michael Myers. It grossed $25.5 million at the box office. More information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082495/ Casper (1995) - Directed by Brad Silberling, produced by Amblin Entertainment. A family-friendly film featuring the friendly ghost Casper, grossing $287.9 million worldwide. Details: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112642/ The Craft (1996) - Directed by Andrew Fleming, produced by Columbia Pictures. Although not exclusively a Halloween movie, it features witchcraft and spooky themes, grossing $55.6 million. More information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115963/ The Addams Family (1991) - Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, produced by Orion Pictures. A dark comedy featuring the macabre Addams Family, grossing over $191 million. Further information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101272/ Sleepy Hollow (1999) - Directed by Tim Burton, produced by Paramount Pictures. A gothic horror film set around the legend of the Headless Horseman, grossing $207 million. Details: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162661/ Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) - Directed by Steve Miner, produced by Dimension Films. A direct sequel to the original Halloween series, grossing $55 million. More details: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120694/ Goosebumps (2015) - Directed by Rob Letterman, produced by Columbia Pictures. Based on the children's horror book series, grossing $158 million worldwide. More information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1051904/ The Houses October Built (2014) - Directed by Bobby Roe, produced by Room 101. A found-footage horror film centered on haunted house attractions, grossing $422,635. Details: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1958043/ Coraline (2009) - Directed by Henry Selick, produced by Laika. An animated dark fantasy film based on Neil Gaiman's novel, grossing $124.6 million. More details: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0327597/ The Haunted Mansion (2003) - Directed by Rob Minkoff, produced by Walt Disney Pictures. Based on the Disney theme park attraction, grossing $182.3 million worldwide. Further information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338094/ ParaNorman (2012) - Directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell, produced by Laika. An animated film about a boy who can speak to the dead, grossing $107 million worldwide. More information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1623288/ Halloween (2018) - Directed by David Gordon Green, produced by Blumhouse Productions. A direct sequel to the original 1978 film, grossing $255 million worldwide. More details: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1502407/ Halloweentown (1998) - Directed by Duwayne Dunham, produced by Disney Channel. A made-for-TV movie that became a Halloween favorite, though box office details are not applicable. Further information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0173886/ Hell Fest (2018) - Directed by Gregory Plotkin, produced by Valhalla Motion Pictures. A slasher film set in a horror-themed amusement park, grossing $18 million. More information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1999890/ Monster House (2006) - Directed by Gil Kenan, produced by Columbia Pictures. An animated film featuring a haunted house, grossing $141.9 million. Details: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0385880/ House of 1000 Corpses (2003) - Directed by Rob Zombie, produced by Lions Gate Films. A horror film with a cult following, grossing $16.8 million. Further information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0251736/ Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) - Directed by André Øvredal, produced by CBS Films. Based on the children's horror book series, grossing $106 million. More information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3387520/

Websites and Articles on Halloween:

Halloween - World History Encyclopedia An article that provides a historical perspective on the development of Halloween from its ancient origins to modern-day celebrations. Read at: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1458/history-of-halloween/ History of Halloween by History Channel This detailed article covers the ancient origins of Halloween, the traditions, and how the holiday has evolved over the years. Read more at: https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween Halloween Movies by IMDb A curated list of movies associated with Halloween, including classics, horror films, and family-friendly titles. Browse the list at: https://www.imdb.com/list/ls050174586/ The Origins of Halloween and the Day of the Dead by National Geographic This article explores the historical and cultural origins of Halloween and its connection to other holidays like the Day of the Dead. Read at: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/10/halloween-history-pagan-celts-mexico/Episode Notes

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