This Week in Horror History | Evil Dead, The Ring & The Haunting of Hill House (Oct 12–18)

Weekly Spooky | Scary Stories for Halloween · Oct 13, 2026 · 22:41

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October 12-18 brings haunted houses, cursed videotapes, and Deadites to your Halloween watchlist. This Week in Horror History marks 45 years since The Evil Dead's first public screening, revisits The Ring's U.S. release, and explores the family grief behind The Haunting of Hill House. F.E.A.R. adds paranormal terror to the gaming calendar, while Slumber Party Massacre II unleashes its guitar-drill killer. Plus horror birthdays and our weekly pick, Re-Animator, for fans of mad science and practical splatter. Find your next spooky-season watch, from Sam Raimi's cabin nightmare to Mike Flanagan's ghosts.

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