At Castle of Chaos, we’ve been providing a scary good time to our guests for over twenty years, and every year is better than the last. We now offer year-round horror-themed escape games, as well as an ever-expanding seasonal haunt. This year we are continuing our twentieth-anniversary celebration that started last season. Our haunt has [...]
We’ve had a long hot summer, and it’s fair to say that many Utahns are more than ready for everything fall has to offer, especially the spooky season. What if I told you that you don’t have to wait until October to celebrate Halloween? It’s true! There are Halloween activities for the whole family that [...]
Many Halloween enthusiasts found ways to celebrate the season last year, but it's no secret that Halloween 2020 just wasn’t the same. Now it's time to make up for it by making this Halloween an occasion to remember. As all Halloweenheads know, Halloween prep starts in August (if not earlier). So here’s your guide to [...]
Black cats are one of the most famous symbols of Halloween. Today many of us see them as a fun symbol and don’t buy into old superstitions associated with witches and bad luck. Some might even see their association with witches as a positive attribute. Despite this, black cats are less likely to be adopted [...]
During the Covid lockdowns in 2020, there were reports that paranormal investigators were busier than ever. People used to being out of their homes for most of the day were now at home all day and able to witness strange happenings they hadn’t noticed before. Skeptics said that ghosts weren’t to blame. People were simply [...]
In 1975 Steven Speilberg's now-famous movie Jaws invented the blockbuster and has since spawned dozens of copycat films. Shark Week starts this Sunday, and even though we know sharks are magnificent creatures who (mostly) don’t deserve their man-eater reputation, it's still fun to watch hapless divers pitted against killer sharks. Since Jaws, most shark vs. [...]
Now that most places are opening up again, many people are eager to get out of their ruts and see new things. Cultural traditions that have lasted hundreds or thousands of years are a unique experience that will stick with you forever. If you want to feed your imagination and get your fill of weird [...]
As great as summertime outdoor activities are, sometimes you have to wait out a heatwave in your air-conditioned house. Luckily, there is plenty of excellent horror entertainment out this summer to keep you thrilled and chilled. Here’s what you can stream, see in theaters, and read this summer. Streaming American Horror Stories (fx, Hulu) [...]
Summer is here, and we are all eager to make up for last year. Luckily, here in Salt Lake County and surrounding areas, plenty is going on. You can enjoy the great outdoors, take in some art and even experience a taste of Halloween in the middle of summer. Here’s your guide to unique activities [...]
Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz over the Pentagon's confirmation that UFOs are a thing. They are supposed to release a report on the issue next month. (We hope they brought in Mulder and Scully as consultants.) The Pentagon confirming the existence of aliens would be just what Earth needs right now. I mean, [...]