Author: Edward Mugarian

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.

8 Halloween themed horror movies that are scary good

Posted by Edward Mugarian in Halloween & Horror Movies on May 21st, 2022

What’s Halloween without horror movies? Without the mystique that elicits fear, evokes nightmares, incites terror of the unknown, or the macabre? Films that’ll make you shudder at the intrusion of an evil force, ghastly ghosts, vampires, werewolves, demons, monsters, and zombies. We put together 8 Halloween themed horror movies guaranteed to put a chill into your All Hallows Eve, or any other time for that matter.  Due to the graphic nature of these films, they are not suitable for minors. Continue reading “8 Halloween themed horror movies that are scary good”

10 Halloween-themed books to keep Halloween alive all year long

Posted by Edward Mugarian in Art & Literature on May 11th, 2022

We love Halloween for many reasons. From the over-the-top, elaborate costumes and surplus of sweets to the spirited decorations and autumn-some activities like picking your perfect pumpkin. But the real Hallows Eve treat? Scary stories. We rounded up 10 Halloween-themed reads, for both kids and adults, full of adventure, fright and supernatural beings for the ultimate reading list of Halloween books to get you in the mood. After all, why wait for the October moon when you can enjoy it’s magic all year long with torrific tingling tales that ignite the Halloween spirit.
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Halloween drinks for kids that are devilishly delicious

Posted by Edward Mugarian in Halloween Food & Drink on August 21st, 2021

Who better than kids to believe in the Magic of Halloween? For them, it’s a night full of fright and a bag full of delight. Along with an imagination that visualizes that witches are real, ghosts haunt their dreams, and monsters frolic under their bed or hide insidiously in the closet. But when their eyes are closed, they imagine piles of fun-size candy bars, bobbing for apples, or touching peeled grapes pretending to be eyeballs. And to go along with and wash down that once per year sugar bomb, these fun and tasty Halloween drinks will do the “trick” as well as win the approval of even the most skeptical parent.

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5 warm drinks that will make your Autumn cozy

Posted by Edward Mugarian in Halloween Food & Drink on August 16th, 2021

Autumn is no time to lie alone, especially when the October leaves blow over the pavement in such manner as to make anyone standing there seem fixed to a sliding sidewalk. When the trees overhead make the great sound of letting down their dry rain like being baptized in burning tears. When the cool autumn air goes well with books, blankets, comfortable armchairs, and big cups of your favorite warm beverage. There are lots of things to like about the changing season. But nothing as special as heating your fingers to a warm cup, and these soothing heated drinks may be exactly what you need to turn your cocktail hour cozy.

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5 restaurants that serve up “spooky” for those with the Halloween spirit

Posted by Edward Mugarian in Bars & Restaurants on August 12th, 2021

Autumn brings cooling temperatures, shorter days, misty mornings, and the dazzling array of colors that blanket the landscape. It’s the stunning Summer Solstice. And that means…All Hallows Eve is just around the corner!

Where food and drink are always on tap. An excuse to indulge at the cider mills, coffee shops, bake shops and the candy aisle at our favorite mom & pop edible emporium. But, we can also nourish ourselves at some horrifically fun and hideous horror themed restaurants that’ll set the mood and provide plenty of spooky atmosphere.

In John Carpenter’s timeless classic horror film Halloween, Sheriff Lee Bracket said: “Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.”  And a scary good time can be had by all that visit these restaurant gems, guaranteed to ignite the heart that burns with the Halloween spirit. 

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