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Cinema

Scientific study proves which horror movie is the scariest of all time

The ranking was determined by a study monitoring audience's heart rates and BPM increases while watching horror films. But does this metric equate to "scariest"? Debatable.

Lifestyle

Take a look at Europe's largest 'Day of the Dead' altar

Each year, thousands gather at the Casa de México in Madrid to experience the largest Day of the Dead altar in Europe, designed this year by Oscar-winning production designer Eugenio Caballero.

Green News

'A shocker’: England experiences second worst harvest ever

The devastating news comes after it was announced that England’s 2023/4’s winter was the wettest for nearly 200 years.

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WATCH: Mexican revellers take to the streets in Day of the Dead parade

Families in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca have been celebrating the annual 'Muerteada' for as long as they can remember.

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Hex and the city: New Yorkers enjoy a ghoul's night out for Halloween

It may not have looked like it to a casual observer, but this year's Village Halloween parade was celebrating a "return to normalcy" after the pandemic.

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Hollywood actors on strike dress up for Halloween

Hollywood actors on strike dress up for Halloween as they picket line in front of the studios.

Hungary

Budapest celebrates Samhain, the Celtic festival that gave rise to Hal

Before the Roman conquest, the area around present-day Budapest was inhabited by a Celtic tribe, the Eravisci, who celebrated Samhain, the beginning of the dark season.

Culture news

Creepy Cuts: What would you put on your ideal Halloween playlist?

Every Halloween evening needs an appropriately spooky soundtrack...

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Do you know Europe’s scariest mythical creatures?

Do you know your Baba Yagas from your Wolpertinger?

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Dracula’s spooky Transylvanian castle sees record Halloween visitors

The storied 14th-century Bran Castle, perched on a hilltop in central Romania, is purported to be the inspiration behind Dracula’s home in Bram Stoker’s 19th-century gothic novel 'Dracula'

Climate

Pumpkin crops decimated by extreme weather in the US

Will climate change make Halloween pumpkins a thing of the past? US farmers say there's 'no future' for their trade.

Culture news

Why are face equality charities calling for film warnings?

Phyllida Swift, CEO of Face Equality International, speaks to Euronews Culture about why face equality charities are calling for film warnings in time for Halloween.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How much do you know about Chucky?

On this day is celebrated Chucky, The Notorious Killer Doll Day. Yep, there’s a day for that.

Green News

London Zoo keepers carve pumpkins as a Halloween treat for animals

Some of London Zoo’s nearly 15,000 animals have been eating - and playing with - special pumpkin treats ahead of Halloween.

Stays

Have a spooktacular Halloween in some of the world’s scariest houses

These are some of the world’s scariest properties, where you might want to sleep with one eye open.

Culture news

Watch these hilarious Halloween-themed videos promoting safer sex

AHF (AIDS Healthcare Foundation) has released two spooktastic videos, featuring both vampires and zombies highlighting the importance of safe and responsible sex.

Experiences

From Brocken to Hell: 5 of Europe’s spookiest train journeys

The only thing that’s not scary is the carbon emissions you’ll save from not flying.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How well do you know birthday boy Michael Myers?

On this day (in fiction), the Halloween franchise’s central character and the ultimate bogeyman, Michael Myers, is born.

Destinations

Halloween visitors urged to avoid famous Tokyo destination

Authorities are concerned that big crowds could lead to disaster.

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