Halloween III is the only film in the franchise that doesn't feature Michael Myers, focusing instead on an evil mask manufacturer that sells masks which are made to melt kids heads on Halloween night.

And when the movie came out replicas of the three masks-pumpkin, witch and skeleton- were sold by Don Post studios in monster mags like Fangoria, head melting chip not included.

The characters were simple so they fit in with the rest of the Halloween pantheon, but anyone who'd seen the movie must have been tickled to see kids walking around sporting these deadly head melting masks.

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The guy who gave Darth Vader his voice reads Edgar Allen Poe's classic poem The Raven, and his booming baritone has ruined all further readings of the poem forevermore.

When James Earl Jones reads something, it stays read!

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The people of townsville are safe thanks to three superpowered kids known as the Powerpuff Girls, and around Halloween people like to show appreciation for their good work by dressing up like the action packed trio. Even guys want to look like, and be, the Powerpuff Girls!

And a Powerpuff themed Halloween means even the old folks can get in on the fun, because every Townsville needs a mayor!

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Previously posted: The Powerpuff Girls Cosplay

Anyone who has visited a costume store around Halloween has seen these unlicensed costumes sporting ridiculously vague titles and low price tags. They're a godsend when throwing together a last minute costume, and good for a cheap laugh while browsing online costume sites.

But what's with the deceptive titles? Can't we call a Caribbean Buccaneer a Pirate of the Caribbean instead? And who do they think they're fooling with those tired old Hollywood Starlet and British Sleuth tags? That's Sherlock Holmes and Marilyn Monroe!

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Action stars and superheroes are all so played out, it's time to let the babies of the world show 'em all how it's done.

First stop- Die Hard recast with a much younger John McClane, chomping on candy cigarettes and shooting his bubble gun while yelling "Yippie kay yay mothertruckers!" Now that would make a good remake!

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Moonrise Kingdom accomplished two things this year- showing the world that new movies can be great without a superhero in sight, and creating a costume craze for couples come Halloween.

Suzy Bishop and Sam Shakusky are pretty awesome characters, and their outfits are pretty darn nifty, so it's agreed- Moonrise Kingdom is a good source of inspiration for Halloween costuming!

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The folks who took these pictures didn't intend them to come off as creepy or unnerving, but that doesn't change the fact that there's something strange about them that gives us the willies.

And unintentionally creepy is the best kind of creepy, right?

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This terrifyingly stylish piece of headgear was created by DeviantARTist Psychopat6666, a ghoulishly good mask and costume designer from Bulgaria.

It's got the bony charm of a skull and the spaced out details of a Xenomorphic extraterrestrial, and will definitely turn heads on the Con floor.

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Do you like listening to scary stories around the campfire? Well you may need to provide your own "campfire", but Jezebel's got you covered when it comes to terrifying tales thanks to their reader submitted stories. Browse the comments section of the post found at the link below to see what sort of horror lurks in the mind of Jezebel readers.

Have a few terrifying tales of your own to tell? If you think your scary story measures up be sure to share it with Jezebel next year!

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The Craigslist personal ad section called Missed Connections is a good place to find a cheap laugh, as you wonder at the sort of nutjob who would write such ridiculous ads in the hopes of finding love.

But Missed Connections is never so colorful as it is around Halloween, when Liza Minelli seeks the Silver Surfer and Skeleton Guy goes Looking For Sarah. It's a comedy and tragedy all rolled into one sad Craigslist personal ad after another!

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Ben Cooper costumes once sold this sad costume to the kids who have given up trying to look good when they go out trick-or-treating, and it's so bad it begs the question "dear God, why?"

The Little Rascals poncho is as much a confusing mess as it is a cheap piece of junk posing as a Halloween costume.

It comes with a Petey mask, and a poncho you wear over your clothes that features a cartoon version of Alfalfa, Buckwheat and Spanky, because dressing up like one of the Rascals involves way more time and effort than simply looking like a trash bag clad hobo.

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Extreme pumpkin carvers come in many forms, from the power tool laden craftsman to the wildly creative wild child squash sculptor, and they all have their own way of cutting out pumpkin faces.

Tom Nardone falls somewhere in-between the two extremes, which makes him a fun guest for Conan to share his spotlight with, even if things do get a bit messy in the end...

Heidi Klum has become the (un)official Queen of Halloween costumes because of her flamboyant sense of style and the fact that she pulls no punches with her costume choices.

From her more subdued Betty Boop and Goth Princess looks to the over-the-top ensembles that have made her a Halloween superstar, Heidi has proven herself to be the champion of clever Halloween costuming!

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Trotter the French bulldog is a real poser, and he loves dressing up in funny costumes any time of year because to Trotter every day is Halloween.

Peruse this giggle worthy gallery and you'll see just how great a French bulldog model can be!

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SNL has aired some hilarious sketches over the years, and they've had their fair share of stinkers too.

This sketch, about what happens when an amusement park ride breaks down and the animatronic characters freak out, falls somewhere in between hilarious and stinky, so watch and be mildly amused!

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