'Tis the season for costumes, candy, and spooky movies to scare your pants off.

This Is Halloween

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Did you feel that slight, cool breeze in the air? That means it's time to break out the flannel button-up because fall is coming and Halloween is right around the corner. And since we all know that Halloween isn't just a holiday, but rather a lifestyle, what better time than now to start binging our favorite Halloween episodes until pumpkin spice pumps through our veins. From wacky trick-or-treat mishaps to genuinely scary horror homages, there's nothing quite like a classic sitcom tackling Halloween in all its spooktacular glory.This list of sitcom Halloween episodes will have your spine tingling because we're ranking&nbsp;the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-halloween-episodes-on-netflix/alex-welch?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Halloween TV episodes</a> in order to determine once and for all who does the most important Holiday on the calendar best. So put the Jack o'lantern knife down, flip through the TV searching for reruns, and rank the most ghoulish Halloween episodes of the most devilishly spooky sitcoms.

The Best Halloween Episodes In Sitcoms

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The 25+ Best Halloween Episodes In Sitcoms, Ranked By Fans

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Whoa Facts

From sharks that can roam land in search of food to the habits of fiendish folks behind bars, people are sharing small creepy tidbits and&nbsp;freaky facts that made them say, &quot;Well, today I learned...&quot;&nbsp;

Freaky Facts That Made Us Say, 'Today I Learned...'

General

Erin Maxwell

Amazing, disgusting, and downright unsettling things discovered in unexpected places. When was the last time you poked around in your own crawlspace? 

Lost and Found

Weird History

History is just a few inches underfoot, as layers and layers of the past lie in wait for archaeologists to unearth them. The act of digging up antiquity has not only helped scholars piece together details about history;&nbsp;it also has turned up disturbing finds that are as fascinating as they are unsettling.Nonetheless, these archaeological discoveries are important for researchers seeking to understand centuries past. Some discoveries confirm long-percolated theories about history, while others raise more questions than answers.Also important to remember is that many of these discoveries were once living, breathing human beings - not sensationalized objects. Their remains often reveal clues about life in the past or what their final moments were like. As such, researchers must balance rigorous scholarship with respect for lost lives.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/incan-mummy-sacrifices/rachel-souerbry">The Incan ice mummies</a>, for example, are the remains of children from the 15th century. Although scientists conduct analyses to find out more about the lives and ends of those they unearth, they also must use the same care they would give any other group of human remains.These archaeological findings reveal mysterious stories about lost temples - and lost lives - and reveal just how messy and complicated our world has always been.

Disturbing Archaeological Discoveries That Keep Us Up At Night

Disturbing Archeological Discoveries That Keep Us Up At Night

Setareh Janda

History

History from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-true-stories-from-the-world/rosa-pasquarella">around the world</a> is filled with unsettling stories, and that uneasiness can easily turn to horror. What fuels this horror is often the fact that most of the atrocious things in human history have been caused by, unsurprisingly, humans.Read on to discover some of the most unsettling and tragic facts people have faced throughout time.

Unsettling Facts From History That Are Keeping Us Up At Night

Christina Chilin

Haunted houses are as much a part of a state's history as any other building, with most of the ghost-occupied residences having deep roots in the community thanks to their age. It isn't any wonder, then, that each state in America is proud to share its most haunted house with everyone and encourage visitors.These haunted houses all have different lore based on the prevailing beliefs of the state's people. For instance, Hawaii's (reportedly) most haunted house is tied to the state's Japanese roots. Many others are tied to slavery, whether by their prominence as a stop on the Underground Railroad or as a plantation. Several have stories spanning generations of a single family and their misfortunes, while others have no clear cause for the alleged haunting.Whether you believe in the paranormal or not, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/haunted-historical-sites/jeffrichard">most haunted houses</a> in America reveal a lot about a population and their views on the afterlife.

The Most Haunted Houses In America By State

Jodi Smith

Supernatural & Paranormal

Creepy paranormal games alleging to grant you access to the spirit&nbsp;realm have existed&nbsp;for centuries. Thus,&nbsp;games like "<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-halloween-games/matthew-lavelle">Bloody Mary</a>"&nbsp;and "Light as a Feather, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/light-as-a-feather-stiff-as-a-board-history/melissa-brinks?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Stiff as a Board</a>," as well as Ouija board seances are rites of&nbsp;passage for most adolescents. In the age of&nbsp;the internet - with websites like Reddit&nbsp;- ready at our fingertips, people can easily share cautionary tales about&nbsp;supernatural games, engage in discussions, and - of course - attempt to play.The "Elevator Game" can purportedly grant you access&nbsp;to other dimensions, making&nbsp;bad things likely to happen if&nbsp;played incorrectly.So&nbsp;if you're thinking about playing the Elevator Game, take note of these cautionary rules first.

Some Believe The 'Elevator Game' Could Send Them To Another Dimension

You Might Want To Think Twice Before Playing The Elevator Game - Or You Might End up Trapped In Another Dimension

Lists about real people who were held against their will, the monsters who tormented them, and the grisly details of what went on during those dark times.

Human Captives

In July 1976, summer school was in full swing in the small California town of Chowchilla, and bus driver Ed Ray had 26 children in his care as he drove them home. Out of nowhere, three men blocked the bus and perpetrated one of the largest-scale kidnappings in US history.

As if the abduction&nbsp;from a school bus - what is supposed to be a safe location - weren&#39;t enough, the three male kidnappers loaded their 27 targets into windowless vans for transport to a poorly made&nbsp;underground prison&nbsp;without sufficient food or water. Luckily for the children, Ray was determined to protect them and, joined by one of the students, succeeded in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lisa-mcvey-noland-surivor-story/april-a-taylor?ref=collections_page" target="_blank">securing their escape</a>.

Still, while the story&nbsp;has a seemingly happy ending, the long-term effects of captivity on the children,&nbsp;as well as the senseless reasoning behind the event, continue to haunt survivors and the town itself.

The Story Of The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping, One Of The Biggest Abductions In US History

Facts About The Chowchilla Bus Kidnapping

Watchworthy

When it comes to watching movies around Halloween, most people go straight to horror movies. For those who want a side of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/addams-family-observations/charlie-boyle">spooky</a> without all the jump scares and gore, however, there are many other movies available.Below, fans are sharing their favorite <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-disney-movie-observations/charlie-boyle">observations</a> about spooky movies that (probably) won't scare the pants off of you. Vote up your favorites.

Fans Are Sharing Observations About Spooky Movies That Are A Perfect Trick AND Treat

Charlie Boyle

Life is quite spooky. The spaces we exist in can sometimes be spookier.

25 Bone-Chilling Places Right Out Of A Horror Movie

Julia Linger

Users on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/smqtea/serious_friends_of_psychopathssociopaths_how_did/?sort=top">Reddit</a> who have known <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/real-scary-things-that-will-cause-nightmares/atom_murray?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">really scary people</a> - or people who potentially had personality disorders - share the moments when they discovered that their friend or family member was truly unhinged.

People Share The Scary Moments When They Realized A Friend Or Family Member Was Deeply Disturbed

Damon Davis

Ghosts

Being a celebrity has its drawbacks, like being stalked by paparazzi and having no privacy, but some stars even claim to have problems that are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-childhood-ghost-stories/amandasedlakhevener">more supernatural</a> in nature: uninvited ghost guests.These celebrities allegedly had <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pets-who-returned-as-ghosts/scottmarcano">paranormal experiences</a> that left them terrified. They sometimes had to leave their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/haunted-houses-by-state/jodi-smith">haunted homes</a>, but in some cases, they made peace with their new spooky roommates.

Celebrities Who Claim To Have Lived In A Haunted House

Celebrities Who Claimed To Have Lived In A Haunted House

Diana Price

What was going on the year you were born? A look at the most popular things happening in entertainment, music, and even real world news while you were busy cycling through naps.

The Year You Were Born

Entertainment

What was the best movie villain the year you were born? These cinematic bad guys reflect how movies and tastes have changed over the decades, as audiences have responded to different depictions of evil. Some of the&nbsp;villains are straight out of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horror-movie-moments-from-your-birth-year/megan-summers">horror movies</a>, while others come from thrillers, sci-fi&nbsp;adventures, or dramas. Most are fictional, but two&nbsp;of them are based on real-life individuals who committed actual atrocities. There are even gender differences. In six years between 1960 and 2005, the villain who made the biggest onscreen impact&nbsp;was a woman.&nbsp;You'll also notice a difference in how these antagonists&nbsp;are presented. Was the most popular villain the year you were born a figure that could only come from someone's imagination, like Darth Vader,&nbsp;or was it a character who could theoretically exist in real life, such as Hannibal Lecter? Whatever the case, this list of the signature movie villains by year will tell you who audiences were rooting against&nbsp;when you came into the world.

Who Was The Signature Movie Villain The Year You Were Born?

Fictional Character

Mike McGranaghan

Most people watch horror movies for one thing: to be scared. So, what better approach to promote something scary than by scaring the public in an all-new way?Instead of a straightforward trailer with jump scares and creepy sounds, some marketing teams choose to create elaborate hoaxes behind their movies (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/was-blair-witch-project-true-story-real/zach-seemayer">The Blair Witch Project</a>), set up real-life stunts for unsuspecting customers (Ouija), or simply hype up the movie by showing you how others react to watching it (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-making-paranormal-activity/anncasano">Paranormal Activity</a>).Vote up the scariest marketing stunts below. Do you think any of them went too far?

Scariest Horror Movie Marketing Campaigns

Josh Buono

Let's look closely at the all spooky scary franchises, sequels, prequels, reboots, remakes, and etc. we're watching in the dark with no lights on.

Horror Marathon, Anyone?

Horror Movies & TV

Anytime there's a popular horror movie, it's bound to get a sequel - or two, or three, or nine. With so many franchise installments, many of them produced on the cheap, horror movies aren't exactly known for their rigid continuity. In fact, later movies in a series will often outright contradict earlier ones, while some installments specifically ignoring their predecessors altogether.As a result, keeping track of just what the heck is going on in your favorite horror franchise can be - frankly put - murder, especially in the age of remakes, reboots, and late-era sequels. Fortunately, we've pulled apart the timelines of some of the most confounding franchises to help walk you through which movies “count” in continuity, which don't, and in what order you need to watch them in to get the whole story - or all the different stories, as the case may be.Vote up the tangled timelines that left you scratching your head long after you left the theater (or turned off the TV).

The Most Confusing Horror Franchise Timelines, Explained

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The Most Confusing Horror Franchise Timelines Explained

Orrin Grey

There are many reasons a house can allegedly become haunted. Some spirits become trapped after suffering a violent or tragic event, forever chaining them to the scene of their death. Others result from poor location planning, like being built too close, or even on top of, cemeteries or old burial grounds. Depending on the type of haunting, lingering spirits may be stuck in a perpetual loop, forever reliving a moment in time, while others are more interactive, moving objects or even attacking new occupants. That's not to say that living with ghosts is always scary. Certain families claim to feel a sense of calm when they stop apparitions, even warmth and comfort.60% of Americans say they<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/10/28/do-ghosts-exist-41-percent-americans-say-yes/8580577002/"> don't believe in ghosts</a>, but only 17% of the population <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nypost.com/2021/10/27/americans-would-live-in-haunted-houses-to-afford-their-dream-homes/ ">would be willing</a> to live in a house known to be haunted. At least, that was the case before inflation rates soared and the dream of owning a home became increasingly unattainable for many. The number of people willing to share their halls with a ghost rose to 46% if the house came at a significantly discounted rate. Living with slamming doors and the occasional book flying across the room doesn't seem too bad if it comes with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-lived-haunted-house/diana-price">low mortgage rates</a>.Not everyone is offered the luxury of knowing their house is haunted before moving in. And in some cases, that results in an entire family abandoning their home in the middle of the night. But for the horror-hunters who purposely seek out the thrill of things that go bump in the night, here are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/haunted-houses-by-state/jodi-smith">several haunted houses</a> that have recently hit the housing market.

People Who Tried To Sell Their Allegedly Haunted Properties

Sonja Ska

From final images of hikers who were just making happy videos to family photos with terrifying backstories, these images might look innocent, but they each have a truly unsettling history.Here's a look at a few normal pictures with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pictures-taken-before-tragedy-struck/mick-jacobs">terrible backstories</a>. Vote up the images that cause&nbsp;the hairs on the back of your neck to stand up.

Seemingly Normal Pictures With Unsettling And  Terrifying Backstories

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