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Often confused with the stitched-up monster he created, this young doctor breathed life into dead flesh in the classic (and often adapted) Mary Shelley novel:
Frankenstein
In Stanley Kubrick's "The Shinning" this Oscar winner spooked a generation when he coined the classic phrase: "Here's Johnny!"
Jack Nicholson
Either taking form as a spirit, ghost or phantom, this spooky lady is said to be conjured by chanting her name repentantly into a mirror:
Bloody Mary
"If the glove don't fit you must acquit" was the infamous defense made by attorneys of this former football star who many still believe was responsible for the murder of his ex-wife & her friend Ron Goldman:
OJ Simposon
Almost synonymous with the taste of fall, this popular flavor ironically lacks its namesake ingredient and is mostly a combo of cinnamon & nutmeg:
Pumpkin spice
R.L. Stein sent shivers up the spines of young readers with this popular horror book series:
Goosbumps
In this recently remade horror classic, the sewer-dwelling clown is no child's play:
It
Occasionally reported to be spotted in the wilderness, this hairy and upright-walking beast is said to be the missing link between humans and our ape-like ancestors (either name is accepted):
Sasquatch or Bigfoot
This notorious Chicagoland mobster was feared by the entire nation as a ruthless killer & violent gangster, but it was eventually petty tax crimes that landed him in the slammer:
Al Capone
Despite its name, this sweet orange root vegetable that was enjoyed by Native Americans and the Pilgrims during the Thanksgiving feast has little relation with it's (spuddy) namesake:
Sweet Potato
Considered one of the most prolific authors of this generation, he is responsible for over 100 horror books, films, tv series, and short stories, including some of his most popular titles: It, The Shinning and Salem's Lot
Stephen King
Filmed on handheld amateur equipment and completed in just eight days, this horror "documentary" follows three film students into a Maryland forest where they disappear:
The Blair Witch Project
This folkloric ape-like creature that reportedly lives amongst the snowy Himalayan mountain tops inspired the name of a popular cold technology brand:
Yeti (or Abonimal Snowman)
The search for, and eventual finding of the remains of this Tic Tok star and travel vlogger from New York grabbed headlines across the nation recently, as the hunt for her wanted boyfriend continues:
Gabby Petito
Archeological evidence showing it to have been first consumed as early as 6500 B.C., humans have been enjoying the more than 7,500 delicious varieties of this antioxidant & health rich Fall fruit for centuries:
Apples (they literally keep the doctor away!)
In Dracula, the great fiend is pursued by this legendary vampire hunter:
(Abraham) Van Helsing
Perhaps a sign of the supernatural, nine cast and production members died during the making of this classic horror film:
The Exorcist
Said to roam the Pine Barrens region near his childhood home, Bruce Springsteen released a song about this legendary creature in 2008:
Jersey Devil
A seemingly ordinary US Postal Service worker, serial killer David Berkowitz is most commonly known by this ominous nickname, which he adopted based on the demon he believed was directing him to kill:
The Son of Sam
More commonly associated with New Zealand, this tangy Fall fruit actually originates from China before making its way to the US in the 1960s:
Kiwis
One East Coast metropolis was so proud of their native-son, Edgar Allen Po, that they would name this NFL franchise after one of his legendary horror characters over a century after his death:
Baltimore Ravens
This comedian was nominated for multiple Oscars in 2017, including for "Best Director," when he surprised horror fans & film critics with his acclaimed directorial debut, "Get Out:"
Jordan Peele
The first reported sightings of this cryptid were of it attacking and drinking the blood of livestock throughout Puerto Rico. This is likely what inspired this creature's name which translates to "goat sucker."
Chupacabra
Disillusioned with modern society & living off the grid in a remote Montana cabin, this Harvard grad genius's domestic terror spree left several dead and dozens injured:
Ted Kaczynski (The Unabomber)
With more than 88% of Americans consuming turkey on Thanksgiving, much of this manufacturer's $1.5 billion in revenue occurs during the Fall months, making them the largest producer of the poultry on the planet:
Butterball