With Halloween fast approaching, here are a few must-see Halloween films… 1. IT – 2017 IT is an American supernatural horror film directed by Argentinean director, Andy Muschietti. This is the first of a two-part film […]
DIY Pop Culture Halloween Costumes
Izzie Ghaffari-Parker shows you how to dress up as your favourite characters from 2018’s Movie and TV, using items you can re-wear even after October 31st. Donna and the Dynamos from Mamma Mia 2 Potentially […]
Editor’s Letter, Issue 3 – ‘Trick or Trick’ and why Halloween Sucks
Dear readers, It’s been a slow news week. My predecessor, Reece Parker, was too busy congratulating himself on the size of his skinny, hairless thighs to prepare me for the inevitable writer’s block which accompanies […]
Union Condemned For Cultural Appropriation
Leeds University Union have been plunged into controversy regarding their Halloween event, which, despite being marketed as ‘The Living Dead Festival’, was populated by decorations emblazoned with the phrase ‘Day of The Dead’. This has provoked […]
Pushing Halloween to the Limit
On Wednesday night, Limit UK continued Wire’s tradition of bringing some of the best local and international electronic artists into the heart of Leeds. Transforming the club into a spooky spectacle, Limit returned to Wire […]
Leeds Dad’s Halloween Horror After He Tucks Into the Biscuit From Hell
A dad from Leeds was left with a bad taste in the mouth after his daughters were given biscuits while trick or treating, only to find out the biscuits were 18 years out of date. Adrian […]
The Science of Fear
With Halloween having arrived, many people will be curling up under a blanket, ready to have the living daylights scared out of them by killer clowns, freaky phantoms and serial killers in the shower. With […]
Gryph Picks: Halloween 2017
Here it is: what you’ve all been waiting for to get your Halloween festivities started. Us music writers have collaborated to create for you the most diverse collection of bloodcurdling boogies – the only playlist […]
Terrifying Tales
With Halloween upon us, it is time to embrace all that is ghoulish and gothic. Here are the perfect books to get you into the Halloween spirit. Dracula by Bram Stoker This literary classic follows […]
Living Dead Halloween Festival returns to LUU
Leeds University Union is preparing to be transformed into the most terrifying event space in the city this Halloween, with the Living Dead Halloween Festival descending on Lifton Place for one night only on the […]
Our Halloween guide to looking stylishly spooky
You’re more of a Christmassy person than a Halloween one as you don’t really like purposely looking dead to everyone on a night out. I understand, Halloween is, for me, every Monday morning, when I […]
Gryph Picks: Top 10 Movie Soundtracks
When watching a film, you’re engaged with the action on screen, but the music behind the scene can often slip by without you realising it. But well composed or selected soundtracks are key to making […]