Additional Resources
The following Halloween related books and DVDs can be found at one (or more) of our campus libraries. Request a copy to be delivered to a campus near you!
On Halloween night years ago, little Michael Meyers brutally slaughtered his sister in cold blood. But for the last fifteen years, town residents have rested easy, knowing that he was safely locked away in a mental hospital...until tonight. Tonight, Michael returns to the same quiet neighborhood to relive his grisly murder again...and again...and again.
DVD; 1978
A deceptively simple tale of a group of strangers trapped in a farmhouse who find themselves fending off a horde of recently dead, flesh-eating ghouls.
DVD; 1968
Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween by David J. Skal
Using a mix of personal anecdotes and brilliant social analysis, Skal examines the amazing phenomenon of Halloween, exploring its dark Celtic history and illuminating why it has evolved-in the course of a few short generations-from a quaint, small-scale celebration into the largest seasonal marketing event outside of Christmas.
Book; 2002
Contains 14 motion pictures directed by Alfred Hitchcock, originally released between 1942 and 1976.
DVD Collection
Plant-like extraterrestrials have invaded Santa Mira, a small town in California, replicating the villagers in giant seed "pods" and taking possession of their souls while they sleep. In a terrifying race, for his life, Dr. Bennell escapes to warn the world of the deadly invasion of the pod people.
DVD; 1956
In the early hours after Halloween of 1988, four 12-year-old newspaper delivery girls uncover the most important story of all time.
Graphic Novel; 2015
Examines ten key horror films in an attempt to answer the question of why they remain such a powerful force in American culture.
Book; 2015
The story of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloweenland, who discovers Christmas and immediately wants to celebrate this strange holiday himself. It's a celebration of Halloween and Christmas.
Book; 1993
Traces the history of Halloween celebrations from their earliest roots in the British Isles. It also explores the vital influences of the ethnic, religious, and occult heritages of the diverse peoples who settled in America.
Book; 1998