Issue #6
"The Community Halloween Issue"

To many of us creatures of the night, horror is part of our everyday lives, and Halloween is a holiday that has become deeply personal–weaving together our passions and cherished autumnal memories. It's so much more than just costumes and candy; it’s a time when we can express our true selves, whether through the intricate designs of our handmade costumes or the carefully curated decorations that fill our homes (in our case, a twelve-foot Big Bony Girl, Chappell Bones which towers over our little bungalow home). Every day feels like an invitation to embrace the thrill of the supernatural, to indulge in our love of ghost stories, and to gather with friends to see special theater screenings of our favorite horror movies.

In this community, horror celebrates the diversity of difference. Thus, the spirit of Halloween has served as a constant source of comfort and as a safe place for many of us to land. We all have a home in horror, and we are all responsible for making Halloween season one to remember, time and time again.

With that, I’m incredibly honored to present to you THE HALLOWEEN ISSUE! Night Terror Magazine is, at its core, a project rooted in community. We all have a story to share, and we are proud to share those stories, recommendations, works of art, tutorials, and more with you all on this perfect Halloween Day. This issue is our biggest yet and features some of horror’s most beloved contributors. So sit back, throw on those Halloween slippers I know you have, cozy up with your cauldron mugs, and come with us on a deep dive into this horror community we love so, so very much.

Oh, how I know these tales will keep you WAKING IN THE NIGHT!!

Happy Halloween, monsters!
-Elli, editor-in-chief

This issue has a
double feature variant cover!

Click either our
Halloween or Horror covers
to check out the issue!

This monster mash of an issue has a whopping 19 killer contributors from both the Halloween and Horror communities!

Aaron Rodriguez

horror movie reviewer from
@aaronloveshorror

Aaron gives us 12 months worth of Halloween/Horror film recs to keep us busy all year not just on Halloween!

Kristie and AJ,
In Love With Horror

horror movie youtubers and content creators from @inlovewithhorror

Kristie and AJ give you 10 ILWH approved film recs for all of your horror watching this Halloween!

C. Charles Knight

horror author

C. Charles Knight gives us a haunting short story about what happens when THEY get the better of us…

David Sodergren

horror author, “Maggie’s Grave” and “The Haar”

David Sodergren shares his process and how he creates some of the best characters in horror!

Jackie and Danielle,
No More Late Fees

creators and hosts of
No More Late Fees Podcast

Wanting some nostalgia with your horror watch list? Jackie and Danielle have you covered as they list their rules for the best Y2K horror films with some recommendations!

Kelsi Schreiber,
Slime and Slashers

horror booktuber and nostalgia enthusiast from @slimeandslashers

Kelsi gives you enough horror movie and book recommendations to keep you busy all year in this massive double feature special of a list!

Lucé Tomlin-Brenner,
It’s Always Halloween

halloween historian and host of It’s Always Halloween Podcast

Lucé breaks down the history of haunted attractions in this interesting article with Haunted House history dating back to the Egyptians!

Nina James,
The Wandering Reader

bookstagrammer and content creator from @thewanderingreader

Haunted House plots your thing? Nina has you covered as she gives you some top quality recommendations to add to
your TBR!

Roxanne Coble,
By Bun

artist, content creator, and
maker of things from @bybun

Roxanne shares her beautiful artwork that lives in the space of both cute and spooky! These illustrations are one of a kind!

Tyler J. Welch

horror author, “End Realm”

Tyler J. Welch gifts us with a short story about a few kids who find out that their local lake may be something else entirely…

Ayden Castellanos,
Susto

creator and host of the podcast,
Susto

Ayden shares a ghost story of the fearsome La Taconuda and breaks down her Honduran roots as the heeled woman of the night!

Alexsandréa Kagachi,
Haunted Homemaking

youtube creator and haunted crafter

Looking for a fun Halloween craft? Look no further as Alexsandréa walks us through how to make your own vintage pumpkin pail!

Danny Jackson,
Danny Readss

youtuber and bookstagrammer from @danny.readss

Danny shares her 10 killer thriller favorites in this wonderful recommendation list!

Elwin Hidalgo

photographer and artist

Elwin shares his haunting photography and artwork! His special effects and makeup work are to DIE for!

Jonathan Barkmeier

academic researcher

Jonathan unearths the horrors of cemeteries and society’s obsession with dead people in this academic article!

Lauren Piraro,
Happy Haunts Library

creator and booktuber from
@happyhauntslibrary

Want some fun Halloween activities to participate in to get into the spirit? Lauren provides her favorites!

Missy Creep

halloween lifestyle enthusiast and content creator from @missycreep

Missy speaks on how she keeps Halloween alive and well throughout the entire year in this feature!

Oombi Flores,
Madre Suspirias

content creator and horror movie reviewer from @madresuspirias

Oombi from Madre Suspirias gives you 9 essential queer horror film recs to add to your watch list! There are some hidden gems in this one!

Tya Caldwell,
Book Tribe With Ty

horror bookstagrammer from
@booktribewithty

Want to diversify your horror reads? Sick of the stereotype that POC don’t write/read horror? Ty gives her list of favorite horror novels from authors of color!

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