2026 Countdown Badges

Flesh off the presses, the 2026 Countdown badges have arrived courtesy of dark artist Chad Savage.

 

So far we've only had about 30 folks sign up so if you know anyone that might want to join in our little internet block party, send em this way! I'm updating the 2026 Cryptkeeper list over on the right as people sign up.

 

As I'm working on my own Countdown stuff today, I'm rockin out to some heavy metal horror in the shape of Van Helsing's Curse: Oculus Infernum narrated by Dee Snider.

 

2026 Countdown

Sixty days to go and the Spirit stores are wide open! 

Sign ups are available over on the right.

 

As always, I'm looking for a volunteer, or two, to conjure up the blogger badges for this year. We typically have around 4-6 every year so even if you only want to contribute two, it's a big help!

 

I know a lot of us have our own Halloween traditions throughout the spooky season but is there anything you do to "officially" kick things off every year? For me, the first piece of macabre media I consume is The Story and Song from the Haunted Mansion album (Disney, 1969) starring lil' Ronny Howard. Join me, won't you?

 

  

 

Top 20 Halloween Blogs

 

Happy first day of Summerween!

 

I got an email from Feedspot this week letting me know that our very own blog was included in their Top 20 of Best Halloween Blogs to Follow! We're in good company with the likes of Spooky Little Halloween and Your Best Halloween Ever. You can check out that list here.

 

Does Code Orange count for Summerween? If so, I spotted some very cute throws and matching pillows at Walmart.

 

 With this being just the first day of Summerween, I'm sure we'll be seeing more merch on the shelves!