The violence is domestic, institutional, and often unnamed—carried out by people who look nothing like monsters.

Halloween has gradually moved away from its original history and functions mainly as a platform for self-expression, where creativity in costume, makeup, and design takes precedence. Here is a look at where Halloween events, parties, and themed gatherings are taking place across Dhaka this year.

Horror is deceptively simple to make, yet notoriously difficult to make well. A filmmaker can throw together a woman (yes, somehow it’s always a woman) in elaborate prosthetics, a tragic backstory of dying, and a handful of well-placed jump scares and the result will still qualify as a horror film. But to truly respect the genre, to treat it as an intricate art of layered storytelling, is to recognise its potential to push boundaries.

"The ghosts still sing in Shantinagar" is one of the winning entries for our Halloween themed writing contest, 'Spooktober: Bhooter Adda'

This 3D Pumpkin Cake combines rich red velvet layers, tangy cream cheese frosting, and smooth Swiss meringue buttercream. Sculpted, frosted, and decorated with fondant, it’s an edible autumn masterpiece that’s as stunning as it is delicious.

When it comes to Halloween, no one embraces the thrill of costumes quite like Hollywood’s elite. This year, stars are celebrating the spooky season with unforgettable transformations. Anne Hathaway stunned fans as a hauntingly captivating Zombie Lady Liberty, while Selena Gomez channeled the whimsical spirit of Alice, alongside Benny Blanco as a quirky Mad Hatter. 

Halloween is upon us, and we’ve lined up some spine-tingling releases to make your October 31 even more haunting.

The poster hints that the actor will be serving up local delicacies with a touch of the supernatural in this original series, set to premiere on the platform this Halloween.

If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!

Each submission, whether poem or prose, was limited to 250 words, and the first team to complete all the prompts would be crowned the winning house.

Dressed in hats and boldly patterned black-and-white tunics, the group, known as Gomihiroi Samurai, or trash-picking samurai, has attracted a large fan base since it formed in 2006

'1 new message' is the top winner of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween writing contest Spook-off in the two-sentence fiction category.

'New home' is the top winner of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween writing contest Spook-off in the 100 word fiction category.

The fascination with October’s magic and mystery hasn’t subdued over the centuries. And what can be more magical than falling in love in October?

'The car' is one of the winning entries of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween themed writing contest "Spook-Off". One winning 100-word flash fiction or a two-line horror story will be published each day of the week all the way till Halloween.

Elevate your Halloween celebration with a bewitching array of hauntingly delightful desserts. Let's embark on a culinary adventure into the world of ghoulish gourmet!

'Last visit' is one of the winning entries of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween themed writing contest "Spook-Off". One winning 100-word flash fiction or a two-line horror story will be published each day of the week all the way till Halloween.

'Midnight visitor' is one of the winning entries of DS Books and Star Literature's Halloween themed writing contest "Spook-Off". One winning 100-word flash fiction or a two-line horror story will be published each day of the week all the way till Halloween.

As she looked up, Rukhsana noticed her eyeballs missing.

I think it was closer tonight. I really did not want it inside the lift.