HALLOWEEN – The Coal Speaker

Spirit Halloween’s parent company is adding Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe to an empire that increasingly looks ready to haunt the American shopping experience all year long.

March 29, 2026 THE COAL SPEAKER

How many Michael Myers does it take to make a world record

It may take only one Michael Myers to screw in a light bulb but it takes almost 300 to set a world record

October 27, 2025 THE COAL SPEAKER

The scary Halloween of 2002: Ducks were in a noose

A twisted crime spree in 2002 caused true fear before Halloween

October 9, 2025 THE COAL SPEAKER

Without Warning: The Halloween TV Movie Revisited

Decades after WITHOUT WARNING aired on CBS on Halloween, we look back at a movie that was the best at being the worst..

October 7, 2025 THE COAL SPEAKER

Mischief on the windows: Replacing soap with paint over the years

Thanks to Scarsdale NY, we paint windows on Halloween.. a brief history and some great images over the years.

October 5, 2025 THE COAL SPEAKER

SKOOKY THINGS 2025: A Few Forgotten Graves of Northeastern Pennsylvania

There are hundreds of years of history beneath our feet.. Sometimes that history is hidden in forests or windy roads.. When you encounter a grave, say a name to keep a memory alive.