Chilling Creatures
This tall, thin, and faceless figure from internet lore is rumored to stalk children in dark forests.
Slender Man
Jack Torrance’s son in The Shining possesses a unique psychic ability referred to by this name.
Shining
A supernatural creature from Scottish lore, often depicted as a woman, lures sailors to a watery doom.
selkie or siren
This sprawling house in California, filled with staircases to nowhere, was built by a widow plagued by spirits.
the Winchester Mystery House
This Halloween tradition, originally practiced on Samhain to ward off spirits, involves wearing a disguise.
Wearing Costumes
Originating in Scandinavian folklore, this mythological being lives in forests, often resembling a giant.
Troll
This iconic horror villain from A Nightmare on Elm Street attacks his victims in a specific place.
The dream world
This ghostly woman from Mexican folklore wanders rivers at night, mourning the loss of her children.
La Llorona
Stephen King found inspiration for The Shining after staying at this famous Colorado hotel.
The Stanley Hotel
The holiday celebrated on November 1 to honor saints and martyrs is thought to have influenced Halloween’s name.
All Saints' Day
In Irish legend, this female spirit is known for wailing as an omen of death.
Banshee
A 1978 film starring Jamie Lee Curtis features a masked killer terrorizing a babysitter on Halloween.
Halloween
In Native American legend, this terrifying spirit roams frozen forests, driven by hunger for human flesh.
Wendigo
A notorious New Orleans mansion, built on the site of a Civil War hospital, is rumored to be haunted by former patients.
The LaLaurie Mansion
Ancient Celts would burn these in bonfires during Samhain as offerings to protect against evil spirits.
Animal bones
Louisiana legend warns of this swamp creature known for its frightening howls and eerie, werewolf-like appearance.
Rougarou
The terrifying young girl who haunts a cursed videotape in The Ring goes by this name.
Samara
Japanese ghost stories describe this vengeance-driven figure as a woman with long, dark hair.
Onryō
Known for eerie sounds and apparitions, this Philadelphia penitentiary was one of the first to practice solitary confinement.
Eastern State Penitentiary
The original carved lanterns for Halloween were made from this root vegetable in Ireland.
A Turnip
This winged creature in Filipino folklore can detach its upper body and hunt for human blood at night.
Manananggal
George A. Romero’s 1968 horror film about the undead contains pointed social commentary and scares.
Night of the Living Dead
In Appalachian folklore, this eerie creature, often seen as a large, black, ghostly dog, is considered an omen of death.
the Black Shuck
Ghostly figures, including a former queen, are said to haunt this historic British tower.
The Tower of London
Halloween is believed to have originated from this Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season.
Samhain