
THE SPOOKY 13
Our Favourite 13 Spooky things
For over 13 years GothicChicago was Chicago’s online Gothic resource. SpookyInc continues the tradition with 13 links for each of our favourite 13 categories.
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Art from these talented folks fill our home. Give them your support too!
Chad Savage: chadsavage.com
The Dark Art of Chad SavageCharles Addams: charlesaddams.com
the one and only!
BUY IT NOW: The World of Charles AddamsGuillermo del Toro: imdb.com/name/nm0868219
Hell Boy, Pan˙s Labrynth, Crimson Peak and a hopeful better Haunted Mansion movie…
BUY IT NOW: Guillermo del Toro – At Home with Monsters – Inside His Films, Notebooks, and CollectionsEdward Gorey: edwardgoreyhouse.org
“Father” to those helpless children of The Gashlycrumb Tinies
BUY IT NOW: AmphigoreyGris Grimly: madcreator.com
Join the Society of Grave Robbers and check out his booth at San Diego ComicCon – spooktacular!
BUY IT NOW: Gris Grimly’s FrankensteinMarc Davis: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Davis_(animator)
Marc Davis, creator of Maleficent, the BEST villain ever.
BUY IT NOW: Marc Davis – Walt Disney’s Renaissance ManVincent Marcone: my-pet-skeleton.myshopify.com
not only has haunting art, but music as well.
BUY IT NOW: The Lady ParaNormaQueenie and her Pocket Full of Posiez: pocketfullofposiez.com
Love love love the bat and cupcake!Jhonen Vasquez: questionsleep.com
Creator of Invader Zim, JTHM, Squee and possibly the best twitter feed anywhere!
BUY IT NOW: Invader ZIM Vol. 1Rolly Crump: rolandcrump.com
designer for Haunted Mansion (my fantasy vacation home)
BUY IT NOW: It’s Kind of a Cute StoryRoman Dirge: spookyland.com
Creator of the Cute Little Dead Girl, Lenore
BUY IT NOW: Taxidermied – The Art of Roman DirgeTim Burton: timburton.com
The one and only!
BUT IT NOW: The Art of Tim Burton, Standard EditionUncle Pigors: toxictoons.com
get your Fiend Club Kit online!
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Here is the top list of events on our wishlist to attend!
Bat˙s Day: batsday.net
The next event is listed on the site!
The Bats Day Black Market.
Bats Day in the Park is usually held in May at Disneyland.Convergence: altgothic.com
Your one stop for reference materials relating to alt.gothic Convergences! Past, present and future, goth-related FAQs, mailing lists and general information on the alt.gothic news groups themselves.
Convergence started in Chicago and has since been hosted all over North America. Keep an eye on altgothic.com to vote on the next city!Dracula˙s Ball: draculasball.com
Dracula˙s Ball is first and foremost a party. The common thread that runs through all of our guests is the desire to have a good time in an unusual and exciting atmosphere. Some have a passionate affinity for vampires that has been part of their lives forever.Edwardian Ball: edwardianball.com
The Edwardian Ball is an elegant and whimsical celebration of art, music, theatre, fashion, technology, circus, and the beloved creations of the late, great author Edward Gorey. Usually in January.Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention: flashbackweekend.com
Flashback Weekend is Chicago˙s longest-running Horror Convention, as featured on both The E! True Hollywood Story and Anchor Bay˙s THE EVIL DEAD Ultimate DVD Set!Haunted Mansion related at Disneyland or Walt Disney World: Check out Walt Disney World (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/magic-kingdom/attractions/haunted-mansion/) or Disneyland (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/haunted-mansion/) for event specific to the Haunted Manion. And if you are truely a fan, join Doombuggies.com to chat with other fans and collectors.
These events sell out quickly! They are worth the trip to the park with the merchandise, entertainment and eye to detail.Nocturna: facebook.com/groups/15090361526
Hosted by DJ Scary Lady SarahRiot Fest: facebook.com/events/545705008917624/
(More Than Just A) Punk Rock Music Festival
Riot Fest is a multi-day music festival specializing in punk, rock, alternative, metal, and hip-hop. Carnival Rides, amazing food vendors, sideshow performers, and more add to the atmosphere of this independent music fest.San Diego Comic-Con: comic-con.org/cci/
All I can say is get your tickets early and book your hotel NOW!
SDCC is the best collection of pop culture around. And the fans make it more fun than the special guests!TransWorld˙s National Halloween and Haunted Attractions: haashow.com
For the over 16 years, TransWorld˙s annual Halloween and Attractions Show has been a “must attend” event in the Halloween and Haunt industries. This year is no exception!
During these four days in March, the Haunt industry will gather to network, get new ideas and approaches, purchase product, compare horror stories and have a solid great time!Wave Gotik Treffen Festival: wave-gotik-treffen.de/english/
Next event is May 25-28, 2012 in Leipzig/Germany.Whitby Gothic Weekend: whitbygothweekend.co.uk
Next event is November 4-6, 2011!
Check out the site for tickets and details.World GOTH Day: worldgothday.com
World Goth Day is exactly what it says on the wrapper-a day where the goth scene gets to celebrate its own being, and an opportunity to make its presence known to the rest of the world. This day falls on 22nd May of every year. -
Chicago is where it all started for us. Planning a visit?
These are our top 13 suggestions of things NOT to miss!The Alley Chicago: thealleychicago.com
Many of us remember the location on Belmont and Clark, but The Alley is resurrected and full of what we love!
Say hi to Mark for us when you go!Chicago Diner: veggiediner.com
Chicago Diner = Great veggie food!Chicago Hauntings: chicagohauntings.com
Great with a group!Graceland Cemetery: gracelandcemetery.org
An oasis of art, architecture and horticulture since 1860.
In the Fall there are great tours!International Museum of Surgical Science: imss.org
Located in a historic lakeside mansion that is now the Museum was constructed in 1917.Lincoln Park Zoo: lpzoo.org
Bats! plus the zoo is free… and did we mention the bats, spiders, lizards…METRO: metrochicago.com
One of the BEST live music spots in the city! And goth-friendly – DJ Scary Lady Sara hosts Nocturna at this venue.Music Box Theatre: musicboxtheatre.com
An amazing old theatre with grand memories and stars that light up the theatre sky.Pennys Noodles: pennysnoodleshop.com
Best Thai Food in Chicago at the best price!Pick Me Up Cafe: yelp.com/biz/pick-me-up-cafe-chicago
More than likely the one place in Chicago where you can always find a goth or two!Rotofugi: Rotofugi.com
Ugly dolls to XXRay Batman for your collection.Shangra-La Vintage: Follow them on Facebook
You can find everything from goth, tiki to creepy here!Viva Vintage Clothing: vivavintageclothing.com
Viva Vintage™ Clothing has enjoyed over 25 years of providing customers with high-quality, carefully selected and well-priced, authentic vintage clothing and accessories.Wooly Mammoth: woollymammothchicago.com
We are a curiosity cabinet of antiques & oddities resurrected from the past. A motionless zoo & touchable museum, we specialize in antique & vintage: specimens, taxidermy, art, medical doodads, atypical collectibles, unusual objects, & strange whatchamacallits. -
This is a broad category of sites to check out during the Fall season. Some seem very mundane the rest of the year, but believe me, their Halloween offerings are outstanding.
365 Days of Halloween: 365daysofhalloween.tumblr.com
All year round collection of horror, spooky and Halloween images!Bath and Body Works: bathandbodyworks.com
Pumpkin candles, soaps and lotions!
Super spooky hand sanitizer in glow-in-the-dark or bat carriers!
AVAILABLE ON AMAZONFright Find: frightfind.com
Find a Haunted House near you!Grandin Road˙s Halloween Haven: grandinroad.com
If you like Martha Stewart˙s Halloween items, this is one of the places to buy them. We tend to wait for the sales though…History of Halloween: history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween
A- Z halloweenInstructibles: instructables.com/halloween/?tab=haunted
One of the best Halloween DIY sites!Pottery Barn: potterybarn.com
Another spooky home decorator hot spot at Halloween time!Real Ghost Stories: realghoststoriesonline.com
Ghost stories all year long!SpiritHalloween: spirithalloween.com
Online all year but even spookier in person at Halloween!Vintage Halloween: vintagehalloween.com
Great collection of images of noise makers, paper mache and more!Williams-Sonoma: williams-sonoma.com
At Halloween they carry one of the BEST Pumpkin Bread mixes. And each year they seem to add more and more items to make your kitchen spooky!
AVAILABLE ON AMAZONWorld Market: worldmarket.com
Pumpkin flavored goodies and spooky themed home goods! The pumpkin pasta sauce is delish!Yankee Candle: yankeecandle.com
Home of the Boney Bunch!
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We love movies! We watch movies! We listen to the commentaries and love DVD extras… Here is a short list of movies we use to explain our lifestyle… what do you think – are we close?
Addams Family (1991): imdb.com/title/tt0101272
Morticia and Gomez, so delightful.
BUY IT NOWBuffy the Vampire Slayer (1992): imdb.com/title/tt0103893
The beginning of our love of the Slayer!
BUY IT NOWDracula (Tod Browning) (1931): imdb.com/title/tt0021814
Hello Bela!
BUY IT NOWHammer Horror: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammer_Film_Productions
We have trouble choosing just one from this studio!
BUY IT NOWThe Hunger (1983): imdb.com/title/tt0085701
You can’t beat the opening sequence!
BUT IT NOWLet the Right One In (2008): magnetreleasing.com/lettherightonein
Swedish romantic horror film.
BUY IT NOWLost Boys (1987): imdb.com/title/tt0093437
For the record – I was 17 and LOVE(D) Kiefer Sutherland!
BUY IT NOWNightmare Before Christmas (1993): imdb.com/title/tt0107688
The Pumpkin King is to blame for my collecting habits! And October Disney trips!
WATCH IT ON PRIMENosferatu (1922): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nosferatu
Just breathtaking!
WATCH IT ON PRIMEOnly Lovers Left Alive (2013): imdb.com/title/tt1714915
“You drank Ian.”
BUY IT NOWQueen of the Damned (2002): imdb.com/title/tt0238546
Not too bad version of Anne Rice’s Lestat tales. And a super soundtrack!
BUY IT NOWReturn of the Living Dead (1985): imdb.com/title/tt0089907
Hands down JameyB’s FAVORITE movie soundtrack! Punks AND Zombies!!
WATCH IT ON PRIMEShadow of the Vampire (2000): imdb.com/title/tt0189998
A love letter to movie making and vampires!
And one of my favorite quotes: “…I will eat her later!”
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This is the list of music I would want if stranded on an island… Not the ultimate list of spooky musicians, but the top 13 for us.
45 grave: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/45_Grave
BUY IT NOW: Sleep in SafetyBauhaus: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauhaus_(band)
BUY IT NOW: The Bela SessionCocteau Twins: cocteautwins.com
BUY IT NOW: The Pink OpaqueThe Cramps: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cramps
BUY IT NOW: Stay Sick!Cure: thecure.com
BUY IT NOW: Staring at the Sea: The SinglesThe Damned: officialdamned.com
BUY IT NOW: Machine Gun EtiquetteDead Can Dance: deadcandance.com
BUY IT NOW: Dead Can DanceEcho and the Bunnymen: bunnymen.com
BUY IT NOW: Ocean RainFaith and the Muse: mercyground.com
BUY IT NOW: The Burning SeasonLove and Rockets: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_and_Rockets_(band)
BUY IT NOW: Love and RocketsSaint-Saens: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camille_Saint-Saens
BUY IT NOW: The Best of Saint-SaensSiouxsie and the Banshees: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siouxsie_and_the_Banshees
BUY IT NOW: The Best of…Voltaire: voltaire.net
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DJs, Promoters, Models, Venues, Clubs
100 Club, Oxford Street, London England: punk77.co.uk/punkhistory/venues_100_club.htm
…ˇFrom all those jazz legends including Ella Fitzgerald to secret Rolling Stones gigs to in reality the first real stirrings of Punk with the classic 1976 Punk Rock Festival organised by Ron Watts which included the Sex Pistols, Clash, Buzzcocks, Siouxsie, Subway Sect, Damned and Vibrators…ˇAmelia G and Forrest Black of BlueBlood.net: blueblood.net
Amelia G helms Blue Blood which is a content production, packaging, and publishing company. Starting off with one branded magazine in 1992, Amelia G now manages multiple production teams of varying sizes in creating both branded and white label print and digital products.
See more ameliag.com/1988/07/bio
Forrest Black is an award-winning graphic designer and photographer. He has done design and photography for Gothic.net and many other popular spooky web sites. Follow him on Twitter twitter.com/#!/ForrestBlackDita Von Teese: dita.net
If you can catch a performance, we highly suggest it! Beautiful and a little cheeky, she is THE international burlesque star!DJ Amanda Jones: djamandajones.com
Los Angeles native Amanda Jones launched her career as a club DJ in 1989 at Helter Skelter. Over a decade later, she is still going strong, spinning everything from gothic to industrial, EBM to power noise.Dusty Gannon from Vision Video: facebook.com/sirsteinalot
Check out his Tik Tok videos as your Goth Dad! As well as his BandLate Bar: latebarchicago.com
Late Bar (Chicago) is indeed open late (4 a.m. on Fridays and 5 a.m. on Saturdays). Home to the original Planet Earth party (RIP DJ Dave Roberts). Saturdays continue to be the most popular night! On the drink front, Late Bar is on the forefront, offering sugar-free, vegan-friendly and gluten-free options!Order of the Good Death: orderofthegooddeath.com
Founded in January of 2011 by Caitlin, a mortician and writer living in Los Angeles, CA. Since then, the Order has expanded to include filmmakers, poets, musicians, artists, and writers exploring ways to prepare a death phobic culture for their inevitable mortality.Peaches Christ, San Francisco, CA: peacheschrist.com
Have you been to Midnight Mass?
Have you seen All About Evil (allaboutevilthemovie.com)?
These are both must sees believe me!Release the Bats, Long Beach, CA: facebook.com/releasethebatsclub
Hard Drinkin˙, Foul Mouthed, In Yer Face, American Gothic! Since 1998Salon Noir, Toronto, Canada: twitter.com/salonnoirTO
DJs Uriel and Mistress McCutchan spin melancholic melodies of a vampy vintage.DJ Scary Lady Sarah: facebook.com/scaryladysarah
DJ Scary Lady Sarah has offered some of the BEST spooky events EVER!
You can catch her in Chicago, head to Nocturna at Metro Chicago or find her all over the world (England, Canada, Germany and more!)Slime Light, London England: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slimelight
The Slimelight is London˙s longest running alternative club dealing in industrial, power-noise, cyber-synth, ebm, cyber-goth, darkwave, trad + modern goth, plus crossover and related alternative sounds. The club has never been featured in listings magazines, but has a membership base of around 10,000. It is also probably the most well known club of its type in the world with a wide and varied mixture of nationalities in attendance on any given week.Zeotica Ebb: zoeticaebb.com
Artist, Model, Photographer, Blogger and cool magazine Editor (Coilhouse). Follow her online and you will see why we think she is wonderful! -
Places we have been that had that certain something… you know what I mean? And few places on our travel wishlist! Hello Tokyo!
1886 Cafe and Bakery at the Driskill Hotel in Austin, TX
driskillhotel.com
If you can, explore the entire hotel! Victorian and beautiful!The Alibi, Portland, OR
critiki.com/location/?loc_id=141
This one came well suggested!Atwood Cafe at Hotel Burham, Chicago, IL
atwoodrestaurant.com
Cozy and creatively cool! You will feel like you walked into the 40’s.Cafe Le Cercueil, Brussels
lecercueil.be (site is currently down – can anyone tell us if the cafe is still there?)
One of my all time favorites. My first visit was in 1988.
Sitting on coffins, drinking from skulls and listening to goth rock in Belgium!Dot Dot Dash, Chicago, IL
threedotschicago.com
Creepy tiki decor and strong drinks!Edwards Apple Orchard, Poplar Grove, IL
yelp.com/biz/edwards-apple-orchard-poplar-grove
For the the Fall! Lots of pumpkins and delicious apple donuts… mmmmmmmmmJekyl and Hyde Club, New York
jekyllandhydeclub.com
When there was one in Chicago we loved the campiness…New York the original!Les Deux Margots, Paris, France
lesdeuxmagots.fr/en/paris-restaurant.html
At first glance it is another cool cafe, but think about how long it has been open… can’t you just imagine vampires hanging out here and enjoying Parisians…The London Grill at The Benson Hotel, Portland, OR
bensonhotel.com
Secret doors, superb service and a sense that you aren’t alone…Trader Vics
tradervics.com
Poor Chicago‚ just closed….again…UK Eerie Pubs
eerie-pubs.co.uk/sitemap
Secret door to the bathrooms!Vampire Cafe, New Orleans
nolavampirecafe.com
A new one to visit! And then shop at the Boutique du VampyreVampire Cafe, Tokyo
lacarmina.com/blog/2008/02/vampire-cafe-a-goth-restaurant-in-ginza-tokyo/
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We have a bad habit… we like to shop. More so we COLLECT! And these have been some of our favorites spots! Tell them we sent you!
Abernathy’s: shopabernathys.com/
Friendly spooky folks at events! Find them at an event near you or online.Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab: blackphoenixalchemylab.com
Smell so spoooooky!Cyberoptix Tie Lab: cyberoptix.com
Home of some great options for neckware! Some live in our closet.Ghoulish Mortals: ghoulishmortals.com
Visit Chicagoland’s only retail monster and horror store, oozing with artist created merchandise. The store is a fun, unique destination not to be missed, allowing fans of the genre to wander through themed sections to find art prints, sculpture, props, books, dolls, plushies, jewelry, stickers, patches, pins and quirky novelties.The Gorey Store: goreystore.com
All things Edward Gorey! From stationary to jewelry to toys…Halloweentown: store.halloweentownstore.com
Not only are they a spooky shop AND gallery, you can shop too! In person or online!Heavy Red Couture Noir: heavyred.com
Gothic Fashion for Men and WomenMedusa’s Circle Make-up: medusasmakeup.com
Medusa Circle is a Chicago favorite and now you can shop online! I am a fan of their eye dust (and love the names!)
AVAILABLE ON AMAZONSock Dreams: sockdreams.com
Stripes and much more!Sourpuss Clothing: sourpussclothing.com
Catering to folks, like ourselves, that have interests in old school punk rock, tattooed pinups, vintage and kitschy oddities, kustom kulture, classic monsters, and more!
AVAILABLE ON AMAZONSweet Midnight: sweetmidnight.com
They wanted to give people a place to get cute yet creepy, well made, handmade items which couldn’t be found at the local mall – and they are a success! We love their Haunted Mansion inspired items 🙂Vex: vexclothing.com
One of the sexiest options out there for mens and womens custom latex haute couture. Check them out!Working Class Punx: workingclasspunx.com
Handcrafted punk and subculture accessories. Handmade in Los Angeles! BEST custom bags and purses ever – tell them we sent you 🙂**BUY IT NOW links to our Amazon Affiliate.
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We have been to almost all on the list, and if not this year it will be next year I hope! Every city has spooky places to visit. Search the city and ask online, fellow spooky peeps will point you in the right direction.
Amsterdam: iamsterdam.com/en/visiting
If you can imagine it, it is here!
Everyone can be themselves dressed to the nines or a tshirt.Brussels: visitbelgium.com/?page=brussels
From gargoyles to Cafe Le Cercueil you can be spooky every day of the year.Chicago: cityofchicago.org/city/en.html
Great clubs, home of DJ Scary Lady Sarah and Nocturna. You can shop, eat and dance yourself spooky. After all GothicChicago.com spent 13 years covering the scene here.Elgin: nightmareonchicagostreet.com
Voted “BEST city in Illinois to celebrate Halloween” by the Chicago Tribune! Check out the Nightmare on Chicago Street event. And GhoulishMortals is nearby!LA: lacity.org
If you can˙t be spooky here among the dead rockstars and socialites, where can you? So many great movies filmed here in the genre. Not to forget the Magic Castle!London: visitlondon.com
Our dream home base. It has it all from gargoyles, dungeons, castles and graveyards. Not to mention wonderful dreary skies.New Orleans: neworleansonline.com
The place where vampire dreams are made of thanks to all the stories and films and history…NYC: iloveny.com
A more modern approach to spooky! But you can find wonderful dark places all around this great city.Paris: en.parisinfo.com
Theatre of the Vampires, crypt tours, gargoyles and crepes… mmmm c˙est bon!Salem: salem.org
While slightly off the beaten spooky path, there are special locations here to find. Beware of the curse!San Diego: sandiego.gov
Home to many stompy clubs and a great tiki restaurant on the bay! And many many spooky friends 🙂San Francisco: sanfrancisco.travel
I know, we favor the West Coast, but how can you not! From an awesome China Town, to spooky homes and nearby Pumpkin Festival.Toronto: seetorontonow.com
Very welcoming to all spooky types. There is something here for everyone from shopping, dining, music and castles! -
Some videos that just say spooky! Some are music, some are short films and some are from our childhood!
Tim Burton˙s Vincent: youtube.com/watch?v=hD8uQzu0IL0
The beginning of his stop-motion career.Alice Cooper and the Muppets-Welcome to my Nightmare: youtube.com/watch?v=iz0lXNNkqac
How can you resist Alice AND Muppets?Elvira commercial (Coors Beer): youtube.com/watch?v=XKBE8iZ8hoI
Horror hostess Elvira on a beach with monsters and beer. What more could you ask for?Elvira as Hannah Minx – Cosplay! youtube.com/watch?v=LkgNNAJMvbs
Did you miss Hannah as Elvira? Check that out then watch Evira as Hannah!Groovie Goolies Opening Theme: youtube.com/watch?v=xmelTlEzI34
I liked this cartoon – did you?It’s Black Friday: itsblackfriday.com
From Mera Luna to drunk shopping to make-up tutorials!The Mummy (Mad Monster Party): youtube.com/watch?v=89sL4R50Z6E
A great bit from a cult favorite!Vincent Price and the Muppets: mentalfloss.com/article/70633/watch-vincent-price-muppet-show-1977
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall….Sesame Street: Batty Bat: youtube.com/watch?v=N7yAe2MBIpE
For the elder goths out there, remember how wonderful it was each time The Count made an appearance?Emilie Simon, Flowers: youtube.com/watch?v=_V53PB3jXio
Wonderful stop-motion with Frankenstein, Wolfman, Mad Doctor and a graveyard.Small + Creepy Films: facebook.com/smallandcreepyfilms/
It is hard to pick just one!Voltaire: Chi-Chian Episode 1: voltaire.net/chi_chian_web1
There are 13 episodes based on his comic.Rob Zombie, Living Dead Girl: youtube.com/watch?v=BvsMPOfblfgandob=av2e
Beautiful video in the vein of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) -
Some videos that just say spooky! Some are music, some are short films and some are from our childhood!
Tim Burton˙s Vincent: youtube.com/watch?v=hD8uQzu0IL0
The beginning of his stop-motion career.Alice Cooper and the Muppets-Welcome to my Nightmare: youtube.com/watch?v=iz0lXNNkqac
How can you resist Alice AND Muppets?Elvira commercial (Coors Beer): youtube.com/watch?v=XKBE8iZ8hoI
Horror hostess Elvira on a beach with monsters and beer. What more could you ask for?Elvira as Hannah Minx – Cosplay! youtube.com/watch?v=LkgNNAJMvbs
Did you miss Hannah as Elvira? Check that out then watch Evira as Hannah!Groovie Goolies Opening Theme: youtube.com/watch?v=xmelTlEzI34
I liked this cartoon – did you?It’s Black Friday: itsblackfriday.com
From Mera Luna to drunk shopping to make-up tutorials!The Mummy (Mad Monster Party): youtube.com/watch?v=89sL4R50Z6E
A great bit from a cult favorite!Vincent Price and the Muppets: mentalfloss.com/article/70633/watch-vincent-price-muppet-show-1977
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall….Sesame Street: Batty Bat: youtube.com/watch?v=N7yAe2MBIpE
For the elder goths out there, remember how wonderful it was each time The Count made an appearance?Emilie Simon, Flowers: youtube.com/watch?v=_V53PB3jXio
Wonderful stop-motion with Frankenstein, Wolfman, Mad Doctor and a graveyard.Small + Creepy Films: facebook.com/smallandcreepyfilms/
It is hard to pick just one!Voltaire: Chi-Chian Episode 1: voltaire.net/chi_chian_web1
There are 13 episodes based on his comic.Rob Zombie, Living Dead Girl: youtube.com/watch?v=BvsMPOfblfgandob=av2e
Beautiful video in the vein of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) -
We are so lucky to have so many spooky writers out there that this was a difficult list to make. Some of the titles are books that inspired us into our lifestyle way back in the day…
Clive Barker: clivebarker.info
BUY IT NOW: Books of BloodLandis Blair: landisblair.com
BUY IT NOW: The Envious SiblingsRay Bradbury: raybradbury.com
BUY IT NOW: Something Wicked This Way ComesLord Byron: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Byron
More about his life, than his works.
Isn˙t he the best stereotype for a vampire?
BUY IT NOW: The Complete Works of Lord Byron: Including His Suppressed Poems, and Others Never Before Published; Volume 1Gail Carriger: gailcarriger.com
If Lord Akeldama isn’t one of your favorite vampires, then you need to check out the Parasolverse!Neil Gaiman: neilgaiman.com
So many fabulous stories like Sandman, Coraline and Good Omens
BUY IT NOW: Good Omens (The nice and accurate prophecies of Agnes Nutter, witch)Charlaine Harris: charlaineharris.com
BUY IT NOW: Sookie Stackhouse Series SetCaitlin R. Kiernan: caitlinrkiernan.com
BUY IT NOW: To Charles Fort, With LoveEdgar Allan Poe
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe
so many! such classics!
BUY IT NOW: Edgar Allen Poe (Complete Tales and Poems)Anne Rice: annerice.com
Oh that vampire Lestat!
BUY IT NOW: Interview with the VampireBram Stoker: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker
BUY IT NOW: DraculaWhitley Strieber: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitley_Strieber
BUY IT NOW: The HungerF. Paul Wilson: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F._Paul_Wilson
BUY IT NOW: The Keep**BUY IT NOW links to our Amazon Affiliate.
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