Where the strange and unusual are welcome.
Horror film director John Carpenter is coming out with his first graphic novel titled Cathedral through Storm King Comics. It’s set to debut this summer and will divulge a whole new tale of terror. Here’s what’s been announced so far!
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Black Moon Cosmetics now has a brick-and-mortar store in Burbank, California! The brand launched an online shop in 2015 and has grown an amazing following of dark beauty enthusiasts who adore their products. They opened at the beginning of 2026 and are located just a few blocks away from what is known as Burbank’s “Horror Row,” a street lined with spooky small businesses. I finally paid a visit to the makeup store and am here to give you a peek behind the curtain.
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Welcome to my spooky travel guide to New Orleans! I visited the Crescent City during Halloween season and came out with multiple blog posts, each one dedicated to a different experience. I wanted to create a page that houses all the content I published for that trip so it’s easier to find. I do plan to return to NOLA in the future and will add links to related content here. Get ready to discover the dark side of New Orleans.
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While one year has gone, another has begun. That means it’s time to look ahead to see what spooky surprises 2026 has in store. Every year on Vamp Jenn’s Corner, I like to compile a list of events that are taking place worldwide throughout the course of the next 12 months. My Odd & Macabre Events Calendar highlights all sorts of gatherings that fall under the strange and unusual umbrella. My hope is that it makes it easier to discover spooky events happening near you.
I include horror cons, immersive experiences, macabre holidays, dark art exhibits, Halloween haunts, and so much more. Some events are returning, so you may have seen them on my past calendars. I try to feature as many things as possible that take place across the globe, so a variety of locations are covered. I also do my best to keep this post updated and add more functions as I learn about them. Here’s a taste of what morbid and bizarre happenings you can expect in 2026. Please do bookmark and share this page. Enjoy!
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Located in Buena Park, California, is a cozy little sanctuary called The Cauldron Spirits & Brews. The witch-themed restaurant and bar welcomes guests to cross its threshold for an enchanting evening of good food and divine drinks. If you’ve yet to visit, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at this delightful spot. Continue reading “A Bewitching Dining Experience: The Cauldron Bar”
Pining to watch something that oozes sensual morbidity, gothic horror, tightly laced corsets, melancholy characters, and the backdrop of a gray and gritty England? The films and TV series featured here have at least one or a combination of these components. Although by no means an exhaustive compilation of cinema with a 19th-century dark edge, these are a few of the best contemporary works the Victorian Goth will fancy.
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