The Candyman Who Killed Halloween: The Story of Timothy O’Bryan Setting the Scene (1974) ➢It was in the middle of a recession (1) ➢It had been just months since President Nixon had signed the Emergency Highway Conservation Act which required states to cap the speed limit on highways at 55mph ➢Ford had just taken over…
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the stories of razor blades in apples, needles in candy, and sweetheart shaped ecstasy hidden in Halloween candy. Where do these stories come from and have these things actually happened? In 1974, one dad chose trick over treat and it has gone on to perpetuate these stories and will affect the perception…
Read MoreHorror movies are supposed to be fictional and for entertainment purposes only. But what happens when the killer character in a slasher film, stops being fictional, and starts killing for real? On October 24th, 1988 in the city of Greenfield, Massachusetts, the “Friday the 13th” movie became a reality, and a copycat “Jason Voorhees” killer…
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