Halloween - The Cut

animals Oct. 30, 2020

Can Pets See Ghosts?We asked the experts, and some of them got back to us.

By Madeleine Aggeler

moon news Oct. 30, 2020

Brace Yourselves for a Halloween Blue MoonThis hasn’t happened in 76 years.

By Amanda Arnold

halloween Oct. 29, 2020

People Are Still Going All Out for Halloween in NYCHere’s what they’ll be wearing.

By Emilia Petrarca

parental angst Oct. 29, 2020

I Hate Halloween Less This Year?My Holiday Mom angst is calmer than usual.

By Meaghan O'Connell

recommendations Oct. 27, 2020

What Should You Do for Halloween This Year?From drive-in movies to the dog costume parade, here are 11 very good ideas.

By the Cut

politics Oct. 13, 2020

Just Look at This Cackling GhoulWhen asked about his devastating failures on handling coronavirus, Mitch McConnell made his contempt crystal clear.

By Hannah Gold

movies Sept. 30, 2020

49 Best Halloween MoviesAll the films you need to celebrate spooky season.

By Emily Burns

whelp Sept. 22, 2020

You Already Knew This, But Halloween Is CanceledThe CDC’s holiday guidance warns against trick-or-treating and indoor parties.

By Claire Lampen

health Sept. 9, 2020

It’s Official: No Trick-or-Treating This YearAt least in L.A., where the health department has banned trick-or-treating, haunted houses, and parties because of COVID-19.

By Madeleine Aggeler

holidays Feb. 26, 2020

Harryween Should Be a National HolidayHarry Styles just announced that he will perform a series of “fancy dress” concerts for Halloween.

By Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz

power Nov. 3, 2019

Tasteless ‘Build the Wall’ Decor Seen at White House Kids’ Halloween PartyKids who attended a party at the White House were encouraged to participate in a “build the wall” mural.

By Marie Lodi

halloween Nov. 1, 2019

Celebrities Really Went All Out on HalloweenBehold intense and elaborate costumes from Ariana Grande, Gigi Hadid, Normani, and more.

By Hannah Gold and Amanda Arnold

parties Oct. 31, 2019

Was There Ever a Time When It Wasn’t Halloween?Do you remember a time when people didn’t wear costumes and go out on weekdays??

By Amanda Arnold

rankings Oct. 31, 2019

Best Halloween Candy, RankedA spookily correct list of the best and worst candy.

By Kelly Conaboy

scammers Oct. 30, 2019

Elizabeth Holmes Accused of Yet Another Crime: A Black Turtleneck ShortageAre that many people dressing up as scammers for Halloween?

By Emilia Petrarca

terror Oct. 29, 2019

Donald and Melania Partake in a Haunting HalloweenDonald Trump and Melania enjoyed Halloween in their usual bizarre fashion.

By Bridget Read

turns out it’s pretty good Oct. 21, 2019

Okay, Fine, Scream Is Really GoodAll this time I thought it was dumb. I was wrong.

By Katie Heaney

spooky Oct. 18, 2019

Halloween Takes a Terrifying Toll on the EnvironmentA new study finds that one-time use costumes yield thousands of tons of plastic waste every year.

By Claire Lampen

halloween Oct. 11, 2019

A List of Topical, Sexy Halloween Costumes We’d Like to SeeFrom “Blood Scam Vixen” to “Buff Climate Daddy.”

By Madeleine Aggeler and Bridget Read

yandy Oct. 4, 2019

This Halloween, I’m Going As Sexy FraudPlease enjoy Yandy’s creative interpretation of the college-cheating scam.

By Claire Lampen

keeping up with the royals Sept. 25, 2019

Is Baby Archie’s Body Inhabited by an Old Ghost?A very spooky royal question, just in time for Halloween.

By Kelly Conaboy

yandy Sept. 20, 2019

Yes, Margaret Atwood Has Seen the Sexy Handmaid CostumeAnd she’s underwhelmed!

By Claire Lampen

“sexy” Sept. 19, 2019

The Sexy Halloween Store Has Outdone ItselfYandy is now selling a “sexy” Mister Rogers Halloween costume.

By Bridget Read

celebrity Aug. 22, 2019

Heidi Klum Reminds You Not to Slack on Your Halloween CostumeThe Queen of Halloween shares a somewhat sneak peek of her Halloween costume, and it’s not even September yet.

By Marie Lodi

parties! Nov. 2, 2018

The Best-est Party Looks of the WeekOne awe-inspiring look from every fête that mattered.

By Jessica Boddy

halloween costumes Nov. 1, 2018

13 Celebrities Who Dressed Like Other Celebs for HalloweenKourtney Kardashian as Ariana Grande, Mel B as Victoria Beckham, Chrissy Teigen as Queen Elizabeth, and more.

By Amanda Arnold

what would jesus do Oct. 31, 2018

4 Ex-Evangelical Women on Their Memories of Hell HousesHalloween, but make it Christian.

By Melissa Dahl

science of us Oct. 31, 2018

Nothing Is Scarier Than Bugs Crawling Into Bodily Orifices“In most places,” though, “the odds of waking up with an insect inside you are slim.”

By Edith Zimmerman

halloween Oct. 31, 2018

Millions of Carbon Nanotubes Cluster to Express Chilling Message“It was exciting to find this under the microscope.”

By Edith Zimmerman

i think about this sometimes Oct. 31, 2018

Never Forget When the Today Show Cast Dressed As Demented Peanuts CharactersA spooky Halloween memory.

By Gabriella Paiella

a thought Oct. 31, 2018

Maybe Halloween Decorations Shouldn’t Make NoiseA thought for next year.

By Kelly Conaboy

science of us Oct. 31, 2018

Nothing Is Scarier Than Something Fast by Your FeetIt’s just a fact!

By Katie Heaney

spooky scary Oct. 29, 2018

Dior Celebrates Halloween With Spooky Bella Hadid FilmBlood-red lipstick and shiny black nails.

By Hayley Schueneman

Oct. 29, 2018

30 Fantastically Costumed Dogs From the Tompkins Square Halloween Dog ParadeIncluding a bat, a hot dog, and lots of dinosaurs.

By Victor Llorente

battle royale Oct. 29, 2018

Which Celebrity Had the Worst Halloween Weekend?G-Eazy’s Halloween party experience seems deeply tragic — but Jonathan Cheban reportedly spent his night suffering from a deep sense of malaise.

By Amanda Arnold

halloween costumes Oct. 28, 2018