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Friday, October 31, 2025

Happy Halloween 2025

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Here at  A Shroud of Thoughts , you can expect no tricks from us on Halloween, only treats. Of course, those treats come in the form of vint...
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Phantom of the Paradise (1974): The Cult Horror Rock Musical That Premiered on Halloween

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"This film is the story of that search, of that sound, of the man who made it, the girl who sang it... and the monster who stole it....
Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Trick 'r Treat (2007): The Halloween Cult Film That Wouldn't Stay Buried

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When people are asked about their favourite movies that specifically touch upon Halloween, they will generally name such older movies as Ars...
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Yet More Vintage Halloween Ads

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It seems like every year I wind up making at least one post devoted to vintage Halloween ads. I have to confess that I primarily use such po...
Monday, October 27, 2025

Candy Corn: Beloved Halloween Tradition or Most Hated Candy of Them All

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Candy corn is one of those candies most associated with Halloween. It may also be the divisive candy associated with the holiday. It often t...
Sunday, October 26, 2025

A Halloween Tribute to June Lockhart

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June Lockhart died on October 23, 2025, at the age of 100. For that reason, earlier today I eulogized her. She has always been one of my fav...

The Late Great June Lockhart

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There are those people who can live to 100 and it still feels as if they died young. A case in point is legendary June Lockhart, She turned ...