Posts tagged Halloween 2026
Ken Russell’s Horror-Drama ‘The Devils’ Hides An Overrated Sacrilegious Mess

(REVIEW) The film tackles religious corruption and persecution with provocative imagery and genuine spiritual conviction, but its clashing tones, underdeveloped character arcs, excessive sexualized spectacle and misogynistic portrayals undermine its message. Rather than transcending its obscenity, this movie mistakes shock value for meaningful artistic depth.

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Not So Holy Ghost: Tour The UK’s Spookiest Churches And Sacred Sites

From ghostly monks and spectral nuns to unexplained footsteps and phantom screams, Britain’s ancient religious sites are steeped in supernatural folklore. Discover how centuries of faith, conflict, burial traditions and architectural grandeur have inspired haunting legends that continue to captivate ghost hunters and Halloween enthusiasts alike.

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Confessions And Defenses Of A 17th Century Witch Hunter

In 1647, England’s Witchfinder General published a pamphlet to address criticisms he had received for his methods. He responded to each critique in turn, revealing the secrets of his complicated, misunderstood and undeniably cruel profession.


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What Do Horror Movies Reveal About Gen Z’s Spirituality And Beliefs?

This week, Religion Unplugged’s culture writers Joseph Holmes and Jillian Cheney sat down before Halloween to explore how Gen Z thinking is changing the horror genre.

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Americans Who Attend Church Also More Likely To Believe In Ghosts And Curses

(ANALYSIS) Americans who trust science and reason more than their churches’ teachings, but still believe in God or attend services, are also more likely to believe in magic than those who prioritize religious teachings.

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UFOs, Demons Or Something Else?: Mystery Grows Around Sacred African Mountain

The highest peak in Zimbabwe, standing at 2,592 meters above sea level, has been the source of local intrigue for decades: People have gone missing, strange natural phenomena have created inexplicable mystical experiences, and now, some are even claiming the mountain is home to UFOs. Whatever the case, it has attracted curious travelers from around the world.

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Stigmata, Relics And Miracles: Is Strangeness Next To Holiness?

On this week’s podcast, W. Tyler Allen speaks about his book, which celebrates God’s ability to use the miraculous, the bizarre — and even the downright creepy to connect with his people.

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