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. [...]
The Best Winter Entertainment in SLC We are half-way through February and so ready for spring, but despite what the groundhog says, there is more winter weather yet to come. This time of the year, many of us feel an overwhelming urge to get out of the house and do something. But what [...]
7 Haunting Winter Stories to Read Now Winter has always been a time for storytelling. There’s just something about the snowy weather that makes people want to gather around a fire and tell tales. For some, this cozy time of year conjures up images of merrymaking and light-hearted stories that distract from the [...]
5 Fascinating Facts About January In the US, January is usually viewed as a quiet month when everyone goes back to work after the holidays. It's not uncommon for people to stay holed up in their homes watching Netflix and praying for spring. This isn’t the case everywhere. January is home to some [...]
The 7 Best Toys to Terrify a Child with This Christmas We all remember favorite toys from our childhood; a babydoll, a cuddly stuffed animal, or maybe a light bright or easy bake oven. Toys are supposed to be fun and cute and not violent, right? Well, toy manufacturers haven’t always agreed on [...]
10 Things You Never Knew About The Nightmare Before Christmas 1.Tim Burton Didn't Direct the Movie This seems weird because the movie is literally called “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Tim Burton came up with the idea for the story, the characters, and the general look of the film, but he didn’t [...]
How to Survive the Black Friday Zombie Apocalypse Thanksgiving weekend might just be the most American time of the year. First, we stuff our faces with food, then we watch football, and after that’s over, we participate in a capitalist brawl known as Black Friday. We’ve covered a lot of scary topics on [...]
10 Spooky Podcasts to Listen to Right Now Halloween is over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a good ghost story. Podcasts are quickly becoming one of the best ways to be creeped out and entertained. Get ready to tune in and freak out with the ten best horror podcasts on [...]