Fiction exploring what happens when humans come into contact with non-human creatures has been popular since there have been people. Modern versions of these stories come from many genres, including horror, fantasy, and paranormal romance. The types of creatures we focus our storytelling efforts on fluctuate over time. The early 2000s were all about vampires [...]
2020 will probably go down as the worst year ever for movies and TV, but there is renewed hope for 2021. Many series and films that were originally supposed to be released in 2020 are now scheduled for the coming year. Fans of horror, sci-fi, and fantasy, in particular, have a lot to be excited [...]
Depending on where you live, you may think of the middle of December as “mid-winter,” a time when the snow and cold are just ramping up, and the sun goes down way too early. Astrologically, the Winter Solstice, which falls around December 21st, is the end of the darkest part of the year and the [...]
The holidays are upon us, and with the pandemic still in full swing, you might be expecting Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa to be a bit of a drag this year. Fortunately, many local businesses here in the Salt Lake area have figured out how to provide a safe experience so you can still get out and enjoy the [...]
Are you new to escape rooms? Thinking about trying one out but not confident in your abilities? Here are the five tips and tricks from escape room experts that will help you win: 1. Focus on Teamwork Working together effectively with the other people in your escape room is the most important tip on this [...]
The worst thing about November is that we have to wait a whole year for Halloween to come around again, but before you get too bummed, take a look at these great holidays that can give you a second taste of the Halloween spirit before Christmas comes around. National Metal Day- Nov. 11 Everyone knows [...]
It's safe to say that 2020 has not been a great year for movies. Perhaps unsurprisingly, horror may be the one genre that has produced a few gems, and most of them are ready to steam from your living room. In addition to these new offerings, there are plenty of classics available on Amazon Prime [...]
Utahns are all looking for different things in their haunted house experience. Some want a believable atmosphere, others like to interact with actors, and of course, some people want to have the best scare of their life and scream all the way through. We think that our number one haunt in Utah provides all of [...]
Castle of Chaos is celebrating their 20th anniversary, and I sat down with the owner James Bernard to find out more about what guests can expect from the haunt this year: Q: Hi, James, first off, I want to say congratulations on twenty years in business! Thank You! Q: Could you tell me a little [...]
2020 has been a scary year, but with Halloween on the horizon, people are looking for fun scares. I spoke with owner James Bernard about the precautions Castle of Chaos has taken to ensure that guests can be spooked in safety: Q: Hi, James, thanks for taking the time to talk to me about this. [...]