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OUIJ-AI: Classic Spirit Game Getting a Limited Time AI Twist | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 7h

The classic spirit board has gotten an AI-enhanced twist from Hasbro

For a limited-time, online only, Hasbro has made a OUIJA Board available with an AI-enhanced twist.

The Fans Have Spoken: 2025 Spooky Awards “Fang Favorite” Category Finalists Announced | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 10h

Oh no, that sucks! It does say on the site, though, that additional pre-orders will open at 3 PM PT today. So maybe you still have a shot?

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 10h

Fan voting closed earlier this week on the Halloween & Costume Association's 2025 Spooky Awards. Here's a look at the finalists in each category:

The Halloween & Costume Association has unveiled the finalists for its 2025 Spooky Awards, spanning costumes, props, makeup, and décor.

Entertainment Earth Opens Pre-Orders for Exclusive 'Terrifier 3' Funko Pop! Figures | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 1d

Vicky + Art forever! Entertainment Earth has two new exclusive Terrifier 3 Funko Pop! figures up for pre-order.

Check out the new exclusive "Terrifier 3" Funko Pop! figures that are now available for pre-order from Entertainment Earth.

The Great Halloween Puzzle & Podcast: Father-Daughter Duo Launch Kickstarter for Unique Halloween Experience

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 1d

I shared that I backed this a week or so ago, but wanted to share my full article in hopes that more people might be made aware and consider backing this. 2 weeks left in the campaign, and I really hope this gets made:

Father-daughter duo launch Kickstarter for first-ever puzzle accompanied by a podcast.

Halloween Ambience Video Favorites 2025

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Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 1d

If you're into those Halloween ambience videos, there are some fun ones in here.

Happy October! The best month of the year has finally arrived and to kick off our Daily Posts for the Halloween 2025 season, we’re sharing a fresh set of ambience videos that we’ll be using to set …

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Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 1d

I of course cancelled all my Fortnite stuff earlier this year because I wasn't playing enough for it to be worth the cost. I would have had a stockpile to buy all this crap had I not cancelled. I burned what I had left when they released the Adventure Time skins

Jason Voorhees Outfits, Emotes, and More Arriving in 'Fortnite' Friday | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 1d

That's hilarious. I still haven't played yet this season. Might try to put a few hours in this weekend.

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Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 1d

Jason has already arrived in Fortnite, but on Friday, players will finally be able to become the iconic killer!

Jason Voorhees has already slashed his way into "Fortnite," but on October 17, players will finally be able to become the killer!

One of Streaming's Most Underrated Shows Explores the Untold Story of This Universal Monster

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Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 2d

Y Llegaron de Noche stars Eugenio Derbez and Jason Alexander and tells the story of Spanish Dracula's untold movie production.

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Sustainable Fashion Advocate Lexy Silverstein Piloting Halloween Costume Donation Drives in Baltimore and Los Angeles | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 2d

If you're in the L.A. or Baltimore area and have costumes you need to get rid of, or need a costume, you'll want to check out this Halloween Costume Drive.

Halloween may be our favorite holiday, but it isn’t without its issues. This year, sustainable fashion advocate Lexy Silverstein is …

'Monster High: Paranormal Peril' Launches in 'Fortnite' from Mattel and Look North World

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Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 2d

Monster High has arrived in Fortnite!

Mattel and Look North World launch a new island, "Monster High: Paranormal Peril," in "Fortnite."

Staff Is Serving Up a Trick and a Treat This Halloween with DunkaPoos | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 2d

Staff is serving up both a trick and a treat for Halloween...

Meet DunkaPoos. The ultimate Halloween trick and treat from home goods brand Staff.

HI-CHEW House of Mystery Halloween Pop-Up Coming to SoCal | All Hallows Geek

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Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 2d

SoCal friends and followers, the HI-CHEW House of Mystery Halloween Pop-Up is coming to SoCal later this month!

This immersive, candy-filled adventure dares fans to solve a spooky flavor mystery while enjoying games, giveaways, and surprises around every corner.

Candy Bar Signature Latte Leads Dunkin's Halloween Menu, Alongside Returning Favorites

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 2d

Dunkin' fans, Halloween has arrived with a new signature latte, returning favorites, and a merch collection inspired by the fan favorite Spider Donut!

Halloween arrives at Dunkin' lead by the Candy Bar Signature Latte and featuring returning favorites the Halloween Munchkin Bucket and Spider Donut.

"Requiem for a Pumpkin" animated short film

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Sean Killer @theseankeller.bsky.social · 16d

Happy October!!!!

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YouTube video by Sean Keller

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Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 3d

Genre feature The Otherkind will have a Double World Premiere weekend at LA Horror Film Festival and Sin City Horror Fest

Genre Feature 'The Otherkind' Getting Dual World Premiere in November (EXCLUSIVE) | All Hallows Geek

The arthouse psychological thriller “The Otherkind” will celebrate an unprecedented Dual World Premiere Weekend, kicking off at the LA Horror …

Monster High Heads to Space with 'Alien' Skullector Doll | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 3d

Did you see the new Monster High Skullector doll that's dropping on Thursday?

Get a terrifyingly chic first look at the new Monster High Skullector Alien Doll! Find out how to snag this Xenomorph-inspired collectible from Mattel Creations.

'Poppy Playtime' Comes to 'Minecraft' in New Add-On 'Huggy & Friends' from Mob Entertainment and Spark Universe | All Hallows Geek

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Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 3d

Poppy Playtime is now available in Minecraft via a new add-on called Huggy & Friends!

New Huggy & Friends Add-On and Persona items let players experience Poppy Playtime's horrors in Minecraft

Los Angeles Union Station to Again Transform Into "Boonion Station" for Halloween

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 3d

Union Station Los Angeles will again transform into Boonion Station for Halloween!

Join Los Angeles Union Station for a ghostly good time at the 6th annual 'Boonion Station.'

'Casting Whispers': Debut Title from Lantern Bay Entertainment Launching on PC Later This Month | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 3d

New psychological horror game challenges you to use your ears instead of your eyes to uncover horrors in your environment.

A chilling new psychological horror launches October 22 on Steam, with a haunting new demo live now for Steam Next Fest.

Lionsgate Announces At-Home Arrival of 'The Long Walk' | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 3d

Your first chance to catch The Long Walk at home arrives later this month!

The Long Walk comes home on Digital and VOD October 21 followed by physical releases in November and December 2025.

'Cult of Blood': New Survival Horror Game Inspired By a True Story Announced | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 3d

A new survival horror game inspired by a real-life blood cult has been announced:

New indie horror game that feels like the classics announced inspired by a true story, where you're the final sacrifice.

Classic Animation Meets Horror in New Horror-Fantasy Game 'Bye Sweet Carole' | All Hallows Geek

Mike | All Hallows Geek @allhallowsgeek.bsky.social · 4d

Did you see that the new horror-fantasy game Bye Sweet Carole launched last week? It looks like it was pulled straight out of a Disney or Don Bluth film from the '80s or '90s!

Unravel the eerie mystery of Bunny Hall in this twisted tale of friendship, fear, and fantasy.