Editor of Halloween Living Magazine, and a Detroit, Michigan native. After earning a B.A. in English at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, Ed pursued opportunities in public relations and management that helped mold him personally and professionally, developing his skills in writing and editing, marketing and advertising, public speaking and media relations. As well as broadening his experience in administrative leadership.
In addition, he pursued film and special effects makeup programs in both Detroit and Los Angeles and worked on set as a special effects make-up artist.
His passion for being a Halloween and horror film “geek” have been a constant throughout his life - cutting his teeth on the extraordinary works of Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, H.P. Lovecraft, and the great Shirley Jackson. His youth was spent hustling through haunted houses, and seeing the latest 70’s & 80’s horror films at the midnight drive-ins and local movie houses. He's also an avid horror film and movie memorabilia collector. One could say, he's autumn over summer. Pumpkins over pineapples. Horror over drama; and wearing black over anything else.
When the autumn leaves begin to fall and the nights grow longer, the Halloween season brings with it a sense of chilling excitement. This eerie atmosphere owes much to the works of John Carpenter, a filmmaker whose contributions to the horror genre have left an indelible mark on Halloween festivities. From his groundbreaking films to his iconic music scores, Carpenter’s influence is felt throughout this spooky season. Continue reading “John Carpenter: The Maestro of Horror and His Lasting Influence on Halloween”
Sleepy Hollow, New York transforms into a captivating and eerie destination during Halloween, drawing visitors with its rich history and connection to Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” This historic village embraces its spooky legacy with a variety of events and attractions. Sleepy Hollow’s unique blend of history, legend, and festive activities make it an ideal Halloween destination. Continue reading “Hauntingly Historic: Experience Halloween in Sleepy Hollow, New York”
Halloween and haunted roads intertwine seamlessly, creating an atmospheric convergence of lore, fear, and excitement. As the nights grow longer and the air grows crisper, Halloween’s embrace of all things spooky amplifies the eerie reputations of these spooky roadways. Continue reading “The 31 Most Haunted Roads in the United States…and Beyond”
Posted by Edward Mugarian in Art & Literature on June 18th, 2024
What would Halloween be without Edgar Allan Poe, the master of macabre and the architect of American Gothic literature? His haunting tales and chilling poems have become synonymous with the spirit of the season, evoking the eerie ambiance that defines Halloween. From the mournful raven croaking “Nevermore” to the relentless beating of a tell-tale heart, Poe’s works imbue the holiday with a sense of timeless dread and dark beauty. His stories of premature burials, vengeful specters, and sinister mysteries provide the perfect backdrop for ghostly gatherings and candlelit readings, ensuring that Halloween remains a celebration of the shadowy and the supernatural. Without Poe, the holiday would lose a vital thread in its tapestry of terror, missing the profound psychological horror that only he could so masterfully deliver.