If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving the house in a gas mask and leather trench coat, your time has come! Between the wildfires and the pandemic, gas masks should be declared the must-have accessory of 2020. Post-apocalyptic fashion has been in and out for decades, inspired by some of our favorite dystopian franchises like Mad [...]
Many parents and kids are worried about beginning a new school year amid the coronavirus pandemic. For most kids, the virus is the only invisible threat they will have to worry about this year. Other students have more than one unseen enemy lurking in the schoolyard. Reports of paranormal activity in schools are common, but [...]
Everyone’s favorite boy wizard is turning 40 this year, but don’t let that make you feel old. It’s the perfect excuse to have some fun, and it’s fair to say that we need fun this year. So how can a muggle celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday? Here are some ideas: Re-read the Books Yes, it seems [...]
After the crazy events of this year, we are all craving some certainty. When the powers that be can only shrug and say, “Meh things might get better, or they might get worse,” it’s time to look for some real answers. So let’s see what astrologers have to say about what 2020 might hold. Just [...]
We’re halfway through this Twilight Zone episode known as the year 2020. I think all of us could use a little holiday spirit to lighten the mood. Many people like to celebrate “Christmas in July,” but some of us prefer Halloween. After all, why celebrate such a great holiday only once a year? Here are five ways [...]
Summer starts on June 20. This auspicious date is the longest day and the shortest night of the year. The Summer Solstice is sometimes referred to as Midsummer or Midsummer's Night, in neopagan traditions it’s known as Litha-- a time to honor sun deities and celebrate the fertility of the earth. This date and the [...]
It’s summer, and many of us are still stuck at home due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Most movie theaters are still closed, and even libraries are not fully open. What’s a horror junkie to do? Here are some ideas about how to creep yourself out in the safety of your own home: Movies and T.V. [...]
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About the Black Plague The current pandemic has made many people curious about epidemiology and the history of epidemic diseases. Everyone who knows I have a history degree has asked me about the Black Plague. Here at Castle of Chaos we know you like to be morbidly [...]
5 Ways to Celebrate Friday the 13th The first Friday the 13th of 2020 is coming up, and we think it’s an occasion to celebrate, especially since St. Patrick's Day falls on a Tuesday this year (boo). Friday the 13th has been associated with all kinds of bad luck and superstition--from Templar curses [...]
The Best Horror Films On Netflix Right Now February is winding down, and before it does, you should check out some of the great horror that Netflix has to offer. Right now, Netflix has a huge variety of horror and thriller films, including everything from old classics to modern blockbusters, and Netflix Originals. [...]