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Put On a Famous Face

Good-bye, Borat. Hello, McLovin! How to update last year's topical costumes.

Costume Stalking

Hunting down the perfect getup can be murder, so we've combed the city and charted where to go for what.

Accessorize and Terrorize

Your guide to finding the perfect addition—from wigs to weaponry—for your Halloween ensemble.

Four Freaky Houses

These haunted houses offer a spectrum of scares for the bravest of souls. Plus: See Timothy Haskell's Nightmare on video!

Unholy Nights

Want to have a killer time? Try moshing to the Misfits, sweating to DFA acts, or rooting for the living in a vampiric high-school musical.

Parade Pointers

The city's biggest costume party hits the streets for the 34th year.

Best Bets: Fright-Night Ideas

How to prepare for everyone’s favorite holiday involving costumes and candy.

Cinema of the Undead

In the city's darkened theaters, terror lurks. Here are your best bets for copping a big-screen scare.

Fun for the Family

Some Halloween events can scare you silly, but for kids, you’re better off with just plain silly.

Startling Sweets

A slideshow of witchy cakes, mummy candies, and more edible treats for your Monsters' Ball.

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