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20 best horror films of the past 20 years
Here, in time for your Halloween viewing, are the new horror classics.
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How much 'scary stuff' is okay for young kids?
Disturbing images and sounds can affect vulnerable kids for years.
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How to Halloween-ify your Christmas tree
Check out these scary and inspiring trees.
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Dad discovers Halloween treats are 18 years out of date
He made the realisation AFTER he ate one.
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6 reasons why Halloween haters need to back off
It's one night a year, so why all the angst?
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Spooky Halloween eyeball treats
It's not a simple recipe but the results are worth it!
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Trick or treat? Don't get scared off by Halloween
Seems like Halloween is here to stay so you may as well embrace it.
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Halloween graveyard for trends that 'died' in 2017
Dad declares dabbing is dead!
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Father who dressed as Princess Peach answers critics in moving open letter
A father who dressed in a Princess Peach costume – pictures of which went viral on social media earlier this month - has penned an open letter responding to some of the negative reactions his outfit provoked.
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21 hilarious Halloween Pinterest fails
When the end result looks very different from the pinned picture.
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Mum creates daily DIY Halloween costumes for daughter
Each year, 4-year-old Willow doesn't have just one Halloween costume, but a costume for every day of the month leading up to the event, and it sure isn't just the standard wicked witch sort.
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